crwalk Gazette.
Tuesday, January 22nd, 1878.
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The oldest, Largest and Best
Newspaper published in N orwalk.
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EDITORIAL LETTER.
WASHINGTON, January 19th, 1878.
DEAR GAZETTE :—
The past week in Congress has been fruit-
t'nl of; no legislative results, and the only
subjects of interest. to the outside public con-
sidered by either House have been the funer-
al culogies pronounced. Fitting tributes of
respect were paid the memories of Senators
Bogy of Missouri and Morton of Indiana.
There is an unpleasant feature of sameness
in the usual run of these funeral performan-
ces, but in the case of Senator Morton, the
eulogies from friends and political foes were
mainly of an unusual degree of sincere and
unaffected earnestness and eloquence. The
addresseso f Senators Conkling and Booth
were conceded to be the two models of beau-
ty, fervor and excellence. They both are
spoken of as having reached the purest and
sublimcst heights of high oration. The
American school boy of the hereafter will
no doubt memorize these beautiful composi-
tions and declaim them to admiring visitors
on school exhibition days. But aside from
their oratoric beauty there was a true feeling
and pathos in the utterances, touching the
hearts and moistcning the eyes of all listeners,
There is a deep touch of sadness in these
culogistic occasions to one who has for any
considerable tii..e been accustomed to listen
to the debates in Congress. The fall of our
public men by the wayside is indeed pathet'
ie, and the “Congressional burying-ground"
has the largest tenantcy of any cemetery here.
Within the recollection of your correspond-
ent two generations of statesmen have passed
away. Betts of Connecticut and of Nor-
walk, died here during his senatorial term.
Clay and Calhoun of the older regime, we
saw laid out in death, while Webster, Man-
gum, Benton,Corwin, Butler, Davis,Hunting-
ton and others died at their homes or among
kindred. Then, of a later day, are Douglass,
John Davis, Baker, Collamer, Footc, Fessen-
den, Hale, and a host of bright names adorn-
ing the annals of the nation‘s Senate. With-
in the recollection of the youngest reader and
coming to the present maybe added those
of Sumner, Buckingham, Garret Davis, Nye,
lt‘erry, Wilson, Bogy and Morton. Should
we cross to the House and give the death
record there, it would more than fill all the
columns of the GAZETTE.
Of Presidents since our annual visitation
here, there have passed away from earth,_
Harrison, VanBuren, Polk, Taylor Pierce,
Fillmore, Buchanan, Lincoln and Johnson.
Of Cabinet Ministers, certainly not less than
a hundred swell the death records .of those
.who “clothed in little brief authority" and
honor, have fiitted across the public stage and
eternal exit. Nor wealth, nor power, nor
place shall save mortal man from the hands
of the fell destroyer. Nowhere is the muta-
bility of human life more apparent and the
rapid changes of political and personal for-
tunes so conspicuously bewildering as at the
Nation’s capital and among men elevated on
the white-crested waves of popular fancy and
favoritism. As great ships go up to moun-
tain heights in tcmpcstuous galcs and than
sink down to the very ocean‘s abyss, so is it
with countless numbers of those whose names
fill that great volume comprising the “Dic-
ticnary of Congress.”
Since the holiday recess there has been
much more social gaiety here, than hitherto
during the forty-fifth Congress. The Presi-
dent gave his first public reception or Levee
on Tuesday night, while Mrs. Hayes gives
an afternoon reception every Saturday.
Balls, parties, and every other variety of
entertainment enliven the evening hours and
chase the grey streaks of each morning’s
dawn. Among the most popular, entertain-
ing, beautiful and bencfitting, social reunions
of the capital, are those given by Ex. P. M.
Gen. Horatio King. These comprise some
literary rehearsals of merit, or brief addresses
on scientific topics interspersed with vocal
and instrumental music and always of a high,
order. These entertainments were inaugu-
rated many years sincc, and more and more
highly prized or largely attended by the best
class as of Washington's winter society.
On Tuesday next, the House Committee
on Patents propose to take up the subject of
the revision of our existing system of Patent.
Law, and will have before them Senate Bill
300, which the Senate Committee has so long
and patiently considered. Chauncey Smith
of Boston and other eminent Patent Lawyers
will discuss the merits and demerits of the
proposed new law. It is a subject of the
greatest possible consequence to our Inven-
tors, and as parties in interest, they should
inform themselves as to what is being done
in a matter so seriously affecting them.
W. C. Dodge, Esq. of the Patent Office
bar association and a recognized high author-
ity in the courts as a patent and mechanical
expert, is suminoncd over to New York to
give testimony in support of a very valuable
patent invention for a lamp to burn coal oil,
without a chimney, taken out by our former
townsman E. Blackman and which is being
infringed by the Douglass Lamp Company of
that city. There is an enormous demand for
this new and novel lamp and if our old friend
Blackman can keep off the pirates he is sure
of a fortune, as the reward of his inventive
genius.
A. H. Bissell has had his Postal Bill intro-
duced into the Senate, and as it meets with
such general approval, it will most likely be
come a law. Col. Waddell, chairman of the
House Committee on Post Offices and Post
Roads, pays it the compliment of being the
simplest and best Postal Bin which has ever
been devised. Young Bissell stands deserv-
edly high at the Post Office Department, and
has made his mark in postal law rulings.
He is already a concceded authority in all
law questions arising in the Department and
should a vacancy occur, would no doubt be
made Attorney General for the Post Office
Department, as he eminently deserves to be.
Special Postal Agent Spurling who rushed
east from Omaha to attend a Justice of the
Peace trial at Westport on a charge of having
invcigled the postmaster there into some
violation of the postal laws, reports that in
all his experience in the most lawless districts
of the reconstructed South, he never exper-
ienced such rufiianly treatment on the part
of the populace, as during and after his trial
at Westport. This is not a pleasant state-
ment to go on record against our good friends
at Westport, and we hope it may prove an
exaggeration of the facts.
The citizens of .Wcstport are happy,
expecting through the influence of Represen-
tative Warner, to get an appropriation from
the Government, to clear obstructions from
their harbor.
Henry I. Hoyt, left us on Thursday, Hon.
S. W. Kellogg on Friday for their homes in
Connecticut. As Ever, B.
STRANGE DiscovEuv.-A startling discov-
ery was made last Friday afternoon by the
the workmen engaged in excavating the hill
in the rear of Scllcck Brothers' Centennial
Building. Some human bones caved down,
and upon examination the bones of the lower
part of a skeleton were found imbedded in
the cellar wall of the old St. John Place, one
angle of which only remains. The skull had
evidently been carted off. The bones were
found lying in a horizontal position, and
from appearances must have been placed
there from the inside of the cellar. They
were in the west wall, two or three feet. from
the bottom of the cellar. The wall remain—
ing is all plastered, including that spot.
Some of the doctors who have examined the
bones pronounce them those of a woman.
The backbone had evidently been sawn in
pieces. The house was originally built for
Wm. St. John, probably about seventy years
' ago, and has always been known as the St.
John Place. Thereisa mystery about the
affair which will probably never be cleared up;
The Liquor Trials.
During the week the progress in the liquor
trials has been very slow indeed. Mr. Lee's
trial dragged its slow length along until Fri-
day. The decision was reserved, and has not
yet been given. It is due to the justice, how-
ever, to state that he is not taking all this
time to make up his mind, but that he is
waiting to accommodate the lawyers who de-
sire to submit certain papers. The judge is
ready to decide at any moment, and expects
to do so this morning. After Mr. Lee's case,
the case of Mr. Donovan was taken up
and that one is still cu. Mr. Donovan
is also to be tried for assulting the
witness Perry. Mr. Thompson‘s case has
not yet been taken up. Additional warrants
for the arrest of certain dealers, and their
trials will probably follow those now on.
Verily the lawyers are in clover. Since our
last issue, the attendance at the trials has
been quite large, but much better order has
been preserved. To the credit of our town,
let it be said, no outbreak has occurred, and
the few officers present have been able to
effectually assist the justice in maintaining
order, although the patience of the justice
has often been severely tried.
Ix New CAXAAN.
W'ednesday was an exciting day. Sheriff
Lewis with several deputies were present to
preserve the peace, and sixteen specials were
sworn in to assist. The temperance ladies
served abouutiful collation to several hun-
drcd people. In the case of Scott, Justice
Bliss fined him $50 and costs. The retalia-
tory cases were then heard before Justice
Lambert, and the wittncss, Britton, was then
fined $5.00 and costs for driving a horse fur-
ther than he hired it for, and $50 and costs
for “conspiracy,” no defense being made in
either case, and appeal being taken in both.
AT STAMFORD.
Much excitement was caused in Stamford,
Friday, by the arrest of Rev. Mr. Buckley
and the three witnesses, charged with “con-
spiracy." These arrests, it is claimed, have
stirred up the people, and caused a strong
reaction against the dealers.
The Temperance meeting at Lockwood’s
Hall, last Tuesday evening was very largely
attended, especially by the ladies, who mani—
fest great interest in the Temperance cause.
Rev. Mr. Hamilton was chosen chairman
and Dr. Comstock officiated as Secretary,
Revs. Hamilton, Bentley and Williams made
stirring speeches, which were received with
great satisfaction. An effort to raise funds
to carry on the work of prosecuting violaters
of the law, resulted in a subscription over
$800, which will undoubtedly be largely in-
creased if the dealers continue the fight.
The Spirit of retaliation manifested and the
determination to evade and nullify the law,
by dealers and their counsel, is fast working
the people up to a realizing sense of the
true condition of affairs. The meeting was
harmonious throughout. '
The Church Troubles.
N 0 special progress has been made during
the week in the work of harmonizing affairs
at St. Mary’s church, although there is a dis-
position manifested on the part of some to
stop all newspaper controversy and wait for
the action of the Bishop, who is expected to
investigate adults. This week Mr. Tierney
claims the privilege of replying to Father
O’Dwycr‘s letter of last week, in which
special charges were made against him. Mr.
Tierney is a native of Norwalk, was brought
up in the church, and is familiar with the
people and everything connected with the So-
ciety. As we believe him to be an earnest, in-
telligent man, of acknowledged character and
good standing-fearless in the expression of
his opinions but ever willing to give his op-
ponents a fair and impartial hearing, we pub-
lish his letter which will be read with interest.
A Fine Concert.
Norwalk is to be favored next Saturday
evening, with a concert at the Opera House,
by the Emma Abbott Conce‘rt‘. Company.
Miss Abbott, Prima Donna, is known as :one
of the most gifted singers who, has ever. ap-
peared upon the Concert Stage in this enun-
try. She 'will be assisted by Mr. W. II.
Stanley, formerly with the Clara Louise
Kellogg Opera Troupe, and with P. A. Gil-
more, by Signor Ferranti, a noted buffo
singer; by Herr A. Robyn, Pianist, and by
the famous Matthew Arbucklc, Cornet
Soloist of Gilmorc’s Band. The Hartford
Oom'ant says that “when we compare all the
qualities of Miss Abbott‘s singing, we have
in her one who is even greater than Parepa
was.” The Indiana Sentinel says: “Mr.
Stanley‘s voice, full of power and sweetness,
charmed the audience at ence.? Mr. Ar~
buckle is universally known as the Prince of
Cornet Players. Of Signor Ferranti, the
Boston Adverts?” says: ‘Signor Ferranti
was, as of yore, overflowing with bonhommie.
He, too, was compelled to sing more than he
was set down for.
The sale of seats will commence at Wecd‘s
tomorrow morning. We trust their recep-
tion will be so good that they will be encour-
aged to come another season.
All housekeepers are invited to visit Sel-
leck Bros. Store, on Wednesday afternoon
and evening and witness and inspect the al-
most instantaneous making and baking of
pancakes. It will be given by an agent of
Hecker’s, to show how their patent self-rais-
ing buckwheat works, doing away with all
necessity of stirring up the batter over night;
neither is there any futher danger ’of heavy‘
cakes on account of poor yeast and conse-
quent non-rising. To young housekeepers,
especially, it must be a decided boon, as they
will not have to learn how to make cakes.
Go and witness the baking andtastc for your.
selves.
An important addition to the editorial force
of The Sunday School Times is made in se-
curing to it Professor Isaac H. Hall, Ph. D.,
L. L. B., recently of the Syrian Protestant
College at Beirut.* Professor Hall is well.
known in both Europe and America as a
learned and accurate biblical scholar. He is
avalucd member of the American Oriental
Society, of the Society of Biblical Archaeo-
logy, of London, and of other kindred asso-
ciations, here and abroad, and has been an
important contributor to their varied publica-
tions. His recent discovery of a new manu-
script cdition of the Syriac New Testament
has called fresh attention to his labors in the
sphere of biblical research. An extended
sketch of this manuscript was given not long
ago in the Independent ; and The Nation re-
ported fully the estimate of its importance
entertained by members of the American
Oriental Society. General Di Ccsnola, in his
new work, “Cyprus; Its Ancient . Cities,
Tombs and Temples,” repeatedly acknowl-
edges his indebtedness to Professor Hall in
the deciphering of Cypriotc inscriptions.
Already this competent student has rendered
service to many readers of the Sunday School
Times by giving explanatory notes in the
Scholars’ Quarterly for the first quarter of
1878, and by noting some of the Orientalisms
of the lessons for the opening year, as well
as by general contributions to our columns.
He is now to give his .full strength to the
varied departments of this paper and its ac-
companying publications.
*Son of Rev. Edwin Hall, D. D., lately dc-
ceascd and former pastor in Norwalk.—Ens.
The Supper given at Lockwood's Hall, last
Wednesday evening, by the ladies of the 2d
M. E. Church, passed off very pleasantly as
entertainments given by these ladies always
do. Supper was served at a. long table in the
centre of the room at a stated price, and at
small tables on the restaurant plan. D’Arto-
is was present with his “celebrated Ice
Cream,” which delicacy was in demand. The
ladies and gentlemen connected with the
church exerted themselves to please.
The Borough Assessors.
The new Board of Borough Assessors have
already commenced their labors. One of the
Board will be at the Town Clerk’s office daily
to receive lists. See official notice.
Letters from the Peeple.
To the Editors of the Norwalll: Gazelle.
GENTLEMEN :—As the Rev.P.J.O'Dwyer of
St. Mary’s church has seen fit to attack me
in your columns, I take this opportunity to
reply. He says, “the many Catholics con-
sist of a few troublesome, discontented, good
for nothing members of the Congregation,
the prime mover of whom is Jerry Tcrney,
who, without any provocatiOn from me by
word or action, has for the past two years
created all the trouble and done all the mis-
chief which his own snrly,morosc,disposition
could effect.” This is extremely refreshing
from the gentleman, for only last summer he
spoke of me in very flattering terms to a
member of his congregation. I was a decent,
intelligent gentleman at that time. How
strange such a sudden change in his feel-
ings. Can it be that his boasted intellect is
clouded? or, perhaps, overshadowded by his
advisers. In speaking of this “bad element,"
he says, “ They-threatened to lock up and
nail the doorof the church against the Saint-
cd Dr. Mulligan and thed sent the same
holy man to an early grave.” All his state-
ment is without foundation. Dr. Mulligan
had no trouble here; he was loved and re-
spected by all who knew him, because he
did his duty faithfully, disinterestedly, and
was not the source of the slighest scandal to
us. It was God's will to .take him by a sad-
den attack of sickness. The troubles existed
here prior to Father Mulligan’s coming, and
they were not against the pastor, but in de-
fense of him. The fact is, that in 1858, the
Rev. IIugh O’Riclly was ordered to leave
Norwalk by our Bishop. The people arose
in their indignation at what was considered
the unjust treatment of their pastor, and sent
a committee to wait on the Bishop. No sat-
isfaction was received, and they told the
Bishop that they would have no other priest
here, and they locked up the door. The late
Father O'Gorman was then sent here tempor.
arily. On arriving at the church he found it
locked; the key was demanded, and the door
opened. So ended the trouble. A short
time after, Dr. Mulligan came and lived about
two years with us until he died. I was then
about ten years old, so I certainly could not
be a great evil in the way of any person,but if
the memory of those youthful days serve me
right, some of the principal causes of Father
O’Rielly's troubles are acting much in their
old capacity as story carriers to Father 0’-
Dwyer. As for the treatment of Father
Smith, he was treated well; he built our
church, and he was deserving of our respect,
As for Father O'Dwyer’s regard for him, I
think it is very little, for, on the evening of
the let anniversary of his death, he gave a
pleasure party in his house. I learn from the
GAZETTE of December 19th, 1876, that it was
immense, it says, “On Thursday evening
Father O’Dwyer gave a party to some of the
ladies and gentlemen of his congregation at
the parsonage. It is spoken of as one of the
best of the season.” Perhaps Father O‘Dwy-
er thought he could honor his old friend by
this disrespect to his memory. Now let us
see who these persons are that Father ODwy-
er says I am leading, and which he temis
“sore heads, malcontcnts, in all a bakers doz-
en of eleven fellows.” Father O‘Dwyer has
repeatedly asserted that “one~half of the peo-
ple do not attend Mass." I have heard him
say it myself three times since last May. He
also says “one-third of the seats are not rent-
ed," and he also says he don’t know what will
become of the church if more money isn’t re-
ceived. ‘ I can’t understand how it is that out
of a congregation of about 3000 persons, that
Father O‘Dwycr says though onehalf do not
attend mass that they amount to only u bn-
ker’s dozen, a‘ few worthless sore heads led by
Jerry Tierney,who he considered four or five
months ago to be a good man, etc. Ali, Fa-
ther O’Dwyer, your statements smirk of in-
consistency! The statement of figures given
to the GAZETTE were taken from Father 0’-
Dwyer’s lips at the eight: A. M. Mass, on the
' 6th inst., and if they are wrong it is no fault
of mine. He also says I “never gave any-
thing at the Christmas collection, and not
only then was I behind but always when
decent men do their duty.” The Christmas
collection is tnkcn up for the purpose of
showing our appreciation of our pastor. ‘I
showed mine for Rev. Father O’Dwyer by
not giving anything, and so did about half of
the people whom he calls a. baker’s dozen.
As for other collections for charity, 1 give
about as much as any man in my condition in
the church for churcn collections. I always
give, but since Father O‘Dwyer came, I do
not give as much as I used to. I defy him
to show where I was behind in any collection
prior to his advent in Norwalk.
Since I was seventeen years of age I have
contributed freely and willingly and would
to-day if__I had the confidence in the pastor,
but like half of the congregation I feel dis-
heartened and disgusted. As for decency,
Father O’Dwycr pray never reflect on any-
body for I believe that you are rather short-
sigbted in this respect. Now, sir, I defy you
to prove that I have been behindhand in the
collections of the church prior to your com-
ing; go hunt up the records and see, and if
you don’t find them go to those you say had
it all “cut and dried" when you came here,
and then you can see further by the collector
who can tell how fearfully you have provar-
icatcd or have been influenced to do so. As
for my sour, niorose temper, Father 0‘-
Dwyer, if you could only see yourself 53
others see you, you would consider me an-
gelic; try it and look at yourself often in a
mirror, and I dare say it will have a whole-
some cffcct upon you.
As Father O'Dwyer says, I have never had
one angry word or act with him. My cause
of complaint, therefore, is not personal ; it is
a common one with a majority of the people.
I believe as long as he is in Norwalk, finan-
cially our church will stand still, morally we
will lose ground. On every side we see more
prosperity. In Danbury, last year, $6,500
was paid on the church debt—and there they
a debt twice as large as Norwalk, making also
a large outlay for interest. The same can be
said of other small places. We paid only
$238 on our principle; and why-is all this?
The answer is plain, there is no faith in the
Pastor and his administration; distrust and
disregard are on every side, and when we
grumble we are soreheads, etc. _
In the columns of the Democrat I have
been called» a slanderer, snake-in-the-grass,
sucker, sorchead, liar, etc, by the ungen-
tlemanly friends who form the court of
Father O’Dwyer. Such persons 1 have not de-
sceuded to notice and I never shall. They
show by their filth what they are capable of
imparting to a pastor who looks to them for
advice and consolation. Can anything flow
from such a source that is good? is it. not a
fountain of perversion rather than of conver-
sion. 1 have been repeatedly charged with
being the author of what is called the "Inde-
pendent Lettersfi’ in the Sentinel, of October
last ; this is a falsehood, but I believe the re-
bukc contained in those letters to Father 0'
Dwycr for advising his congregation “to
vote license, as he was going to,” was a well-
merited one.- The statement in the Sun I
believe to be a fair exposition of many known
facts. It was obtained from Father O’Dwyer,
Father Byrne and twelve laymen, six of
whom are friends of Father O'Dwyer, and
it was evident to the minds of the people
that the reporter was not “too ignorant to
understand" the explanations given him.
The statement in the GAZETTE is also well
known to our people as the current facts in
the case. About Father Byrne I deem it best
to say nothing-save thatif ever a priest held
the sympathy and “respect of a congregation
he is the man. During the past week a letter
appeared in the columns of the South Nor-
walk Shield full of reflections upon the fami-
ly of Father O’Dwyer and others, I was
charged with its production. I wrote a pos-
tal card to Father O'Dwyer, denying it, as
follows: ' '
Thursday, Jan. 17th, 1878, 8:30 p. In.
Rev. P. J. O’Dwyer, Dear Sir :—In the So.
Norwaik Shield of this date is a letter reflect-
ing upon your family and others. I have
been charged with the authorship of it. I
deny all connection whatsoever with it. If I
cannot meet you fairly in this dispute with-
out rcflecting upon your family or any other
persons, 1 Will say nothing.
J. TIERNEY.
Respectfully,
On Friday evening I heard that the postal was
sent as an apology,and on the following morn-
ing was informed one of the church collectors
stated that I went to Father O'Dwyer's house
and apologized for all I haddonc, etc , etc.
I did what I considered a duty, and it seems
Father O’Dwyer made the most of it. I have
no apology to make to Father O’Dwycr. He
has singled me out of his disaffected and
afflicted and unmanageable congregation,
and in defense I take issue with him. Two
attacks made on me from the altar were
not enough (from one of which I defended
myself from his misstatements) he then at-
tacked me in the GAZETTE. But it is only
cowards who attack-from the sanctuary, for
there they are guarded; and how often has
this been done by him? The trustees, I have
spoken of both freely. I am not aspiring
for the otilcial ermine of either J. Faliy my
step-father, or of J. Keene, for practically
they have demonstrated that they are 0111.
cially noncntities and as such I believe
unworthy of the trust reposed in them; and
to be candid, I would want to do more than
to merely “jist sign me name, and that’s
all," if I were a trustee. In conclusion I say
to the Catholics of Norwalk that the present
state of affairs has been brought about by
our Pastor’s own acts. I deplore them with
you; it is a sad blow to our prosperity, and
let us pray that the time is not far distant
when God in his mercy will make all'tliings
well. In this affairI have no more to say
unless Father O‘Dwycr again throws forth
his groundless charges so unworthy the sa~
cred character of a priest of the Most
High. Very Respectfully,
JEREMIAH TIERNEY, Elm St.
Norwalk, Jan. 20th, 1878.
Supper.
The Ladies of the Temperance Union are
preparing for a Union Supper to be given at
Lockwood’s Hall, Tuesday evening of next
week. A large committee of ladies and gcn-
tlcmen from all the churches has been ap-
pointed to make the arrangements and solicit
contributions. It will be without doubt the
largest and most complete affair of the kind
ever held in town. Music will be furnished
by the united choirs of the churches. We
hope all our citizens will feel interested in
this enterprise, and aid the ladies in their
good work, by their contributions and pres-
ence. The tickets are fifty cents each, includ-
ing supper. Children under ten half-price.
At the adjourned Annual meeting of
Phoenix Engine Company, No 1 on Tuesday,
evening last, ofiicers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows :—Foreman, Joe B.
Ella; First Assistant, A. R. Benedict; Se-
cond Assistant, Geo. B. Fairchild; Record-
ing Secretary, Charles H. Frcudenthal; Fi-
nancial Secretary, J. Willis Cavanaugh;
Treasurer, \Vm. Hands; Engineer, John H.
Aiken.
I. o. o. E.—-About sixtymcmbers of Rip.
powam Lodge, of Stamford, came over in
carryalls, last week Monday night, to visit
Our Brothers Lodge. Brother Gillespie was
along, and made a good speech in the Hall.
_As the members will be glad to see whathe
has to say about the affair, we print his re-
port entire :— ‘ 3
“The Odd Fellows had a jolly time of it
Monday night. About a quarter past six
o’clock, four large carryalls “might have been
seen" starting from the Town Hall square,
loaded with "brethren of the friendly order.”
whose objective point was Norwalk. where
they were invited to VlSli‘. “Our Brother’s
Lodge,” and join in a social reunion. Arriv-
ing about 8 o’clock, the company repaired at
once to the elegant ante rooms of their Nor-
walk brethren’s lodge, where they were met
with friendly greetings, happy faces, and
welcome. Clothcd in suitable regalia, they
were ushered into the Lodge Room proper,
and the surprise and delight which all felt at
the elegance and beauty of the room devoted
to the purposes of the order in Norwalk,
found frequent expression among our mem-
bers, and added not a little to the enjoyment
of the occasion. After the work in the inita-
tive degree was concluded, the Noble Grand
kindly welcomed the visiting brethren and
called on several of our Stamford delegation
to make a few remarks, which was done,
much to'the credit of the Rippowam’s. Sev-
and members from Butler Lodge of South
Norwalk were also present, and was heard
from to the edification of all. Mr. Hill of
Our Brother’s Lodge, gave interesting statis-
tics, comparing the growth and success of the
three lodges which were off-shoots, or were
instituted by “Our Brother’s Lodge,” and
which included Rippowam No. 24, showing,
with evident satisfaction, that all the children
of the parent lodge had own up to a
healthy and prosperous con ition, and gave
assurance of permanent existence.
After several addresses, including an ex-
cellent one by Past Grand Master Cunning-
ham of South Norwalk, the brethren formed
in procession and marched to the Norwalk
Hotel, where the proprietor, Mr. Rood, had
prepared an excellent supper, of which all
partook to their entire satisfaction—a spread,
indeed, which did great credit to the landlord
of Norwalk's popular hotel. After supper,
the colored waiters who. were members of
the Adelphi Glee Club, entertained the com-
pany by singing in genuine negro style,
several plantation songs and choruses, and
thus an hour passed away pleasantly amid
the laughter and applause of the excited and
delighted crowd of odd fellows, who in
raturn gave them a generous collection. At
twelve o‘clock the Stamford boys started for
home, and amid the cheers of tlie:Norwalkers,
left the town in a most happy frame of mind,
and arrived at the Stamford House at 2.15
a. in.
We have purposely omitted any report of
occurrences in the stages on the trip over,
the boys will understand why."
The performance of Shakespeare's Henry
V, at. the Opera House last Tuesday evening,
was very good indeed. Of course no one ex-
pected any very magnificent display on our
comparatively small stage, and many allow-
ances had to be made.
Rignold, however, was grand, and he was
very well supported. His noble physical
proportions, his easy grace and dignity add
wonderfully to the effect in such a character
as Henry V. . -
Considerable fault was found with the
say that he was not responsible for the same
leader and cornctist.
Saturday, gold fell to 1015.. _
Miss Bartlett has returned from a visit to
Cincinnati.
The Pioneers had another Hop at their
Truck House, last Thursday night.
Chshier Chas. H. Street expectsoto leave in
a few days for a short visit to Colorado.
Mr. R.Cornell White arrived from England
in the Steamer Germanic, last Saturday night.
Mr. Marchant has sold the New Canaan
Herald, and that journal will be combined
with the Messenger.
Little Mac was inaugurated Governor of
New Jersey, last Tuesday. Of course the
ceremonies were imposing.
Mr. C. T. Craw desires us to state that his
name was used on certain Billiard announce-
ments without his consent.
Aspccial meeting of the stockholders of
the Danbury&Norwalk Railroad is to be
held in town, next week Monday.
The Russians have occupied Adrianople.
No defense was attempcd. “On to Constan-
tinople," will now be the Russian cry.
The A. Mallory place, Town House Hill,
is again to be offered at auction, next week
Wednesday. It is a very desirable place.
Lawyers who defy and despise the law, and
try to persecute all who attempt to enforce
the law, seem to be very common now-a-days.
- Geo. H. Pendleton has at last secured a
place, and will represent the greenback ele-
ment of democracy as L'. S. Senator from
Ohio. ‘ >
The attendance of Germans at Trinity
church, Sunday, was very large. We hear
some who were present speak in warm terms
of Dr. Spencer. , .
Samuel Bowles, editor of the Springfield
Republican, died at hishomc in Springfield,
on Wednesday night last, after a sickness of
several months, aged 52.
S. of T.-—A large delegation of the mem-
bers of Friendly Greeting Division, S. of T.,
visited Concord Division, on Friday evening
last,
The playing of Mr.
orchestra, but Prof. Crispini desires usto.
ccause the company brought their own-
Local Newspapers.
As a further item of interest to many, we
give a few additional facts about the aid, in
a material point of view our different local
publications give to the growth and pros-
perity of our village. The most vital to any
town is that which affects its population.
For all voters have a say "as to the manner
and means of government, and the greater
.the number of families employed and sus-
tained, the better for the real estate owner.
Grocers, Dry Goods men, Provision and
Fuel dealers, and indeed all classes, as fami-
lies mnst of necessity either bnild or rent
houses, and buy the necessaries of life in
town. Therefore we submit the following:
The GAZETTE has 10 employees.
The other three papers 11.
Of these
The GAZETTE has 8 voters in Borough.
The other three have 2
0f heads of families living in the Borough
The GAZETTE has 6
The three others 1.
One reason of the great disparity in num-
ber of employees is that the‘GAZET'I‘E has all
of its work done righ here at home by our
own citizens, while the others are what are
called “patent outsides" and are half printed
in New York, thus sending half of their
work out of town to outside workmen in
stead of helping build up our village by
keeping the work and workmen at home.
By this patent outside process any scrib-
bler, without capital or responsibility (as our
people have found out to their sorrows) can
become a publisher, and scandalize and scur-
rilize any and all good citizens at will, and
there is no redress therefor, as there is no rc-
sponsiblity at the back.
m
TnE Two Carmina—Our amusement-lov-
ing citizens will be gratified to learn that the
above named ever popular emotional drama
will be presented at Music Hall, next Satur-
day afternoon and evening, by a company
embracing such performers as W. H. Thornc,
Miss Viola Saulsbury, May Wynkoof and
other artists seldom seen in Norwalk. We
are assured that the play will be produced in
the best manner, and its reputation will be
sure to bring out large audiences. The ad-
mission has been placed very low, as will be
seen by reference to the advertisement. Seats
secured at Hoyt’s, city, and at Spencer’s
Borough.
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Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Betts contemplate a
trip to Colorado, to visit their sons at Cl‘ijé’s
Ranchc, near Pueblo, and probably the Col-
orado Springs as well.~
A Ball is to be given at Week’s Hall, on
Wednesday evening, for the colored people
of Fairfield county. Prof. Crispini’s orches-
tra will furnish music, and several specialties
are promised.
Mr. Ago. Arnold has invented a very in-
genious and effective machine for falling
wlolen goods. In its construction he seems
to have originated an almost entirely new me-
chanical motion.
The Comptroller shows that Connecticut
owes in different ways $22,165,827, which is
about $50 for each inhabitant—man, woman
and child. The amount is six and one-tenth
of the total grand list of the State.
Queen Vic. has tested the American lelc-‘
phone. and is reported as having expressed
great delgiht Kate Field was at the other
end of the wire and was no doubt also de-
lighted with tickling the cars of royalty,
even at a distance.
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Messrs. J. T.& H. M. Prowitt have on
hand WOOD and PATTERNS, in great variety,
for Brackets and fancy articles.
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It? Bill Heads, Note Heads, Blanks, &c.,
put up with Patent: Blotter Tablets, the mer-
its of which are conceded by all. The GA-
ZETTE ofiice has the exclusive right to manu-
facture and sell the same in the Town of
Norwalk. tf
__¢_.
{6 We recommend Dr. Fiske as the most
successful physician of the age for the per-
manent cure of all chronic diseases. We ad-
vise all those that are afflicted to give him a
trial. One month's treatment will convince
the most skeptical of his great power in re.
moving diseases. His medicines are purely
vegetable and are scientifically prepared.
We are hearing daily of the many wonder-
ful cures he has performed. The Dr. can be
consulted at; the Norwalk Hotel, Norwalk,
Conn., Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. the
29th and 30th, and Thursday the 3lst until 5
’l‘
p. In. Sec advertisement.
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and cheap, at H. M. d: J. T. Prowitt’s.
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w Have your Bill Heads, Statements,
Heading, Blanks, diotput up With PATENT
BLOTTER TABLETS. Blotters always handy,
—paper always in good shape and loose sheets
never wasted. The GAZETTE office has the
exclusive right for the Town of Norwalk. tf
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Fairbanks’ Scales.
We know of no instance in the history of
American industries, in which persistent
efforts to manufacture the very best articles
in their line have been crowded with a more
triumphant victory than marks the success
of this famous manufactory. Starting on a
small scale, in a small village - in Vermont,
many years ago, they have kept steadily in
advance of all the manufacturers in the world
in their line; and the secret of their success
has been the perfection of their work, which
is now not only recognized as “the standard”
in America, but is to be found in nearly all
parts of the civilized world, and appreciated
for its merit everywhere—~83. Louis Journal,
Jan. 5, 1878.
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@‘Ccntenninl BRACKET SAWS, for orna-
mental work, very cheap, at H. M. & J. 'l‘.
Prowitt’s.
__.___
@Bill Heads, Note Heads, Blanks, &c.,
put up with Patent Blotter Tablets, the mer-
its of which are conceded by all. The GA-
ZETTE ofllce has the exclusive right to manu-
facture and sell the same in the Town of Nor.
walk. tf
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Open the pores and break up colds with
SAxronn’s JAMAICA GINGER.
._._._.___
IQ“ Dennison’s Merchandise Tags can be
had at the GAZETTE OFFICE; also, Dennison‘s
Shipping Tags, plain or printed. ' tf
___._...____
@‘Hodder’s Patent Blotter Tablets for
Letter Heads, Bill Heads, Blanks, &c., are
convenient and economical. Manufactured
and sold at the GAZETTE office. tf
. -——.——-
IE" White and colored printing paper can
be obtained at‘tlie GAZETTE Orrics, in any
desired quantity. tf
M»—
Ii‘g'Have your Bill Heads, Statements,
Headings, Blanks, &c., put up with PATENT
BLOTTER TABLETS.
—paper always in good shape and loose sheets
never wasted. The GAZETTE ofilcc has the
exclusive right for thc‘town of Norwalk. tf
+.____
How To ESTABLISH health when the constitu-
tion is undermined by Dropsy, Kidney, Bladder
and Ui-inary Diseases ? Take HUNT’S REME-
DY. Bright‘s DiseaseJBetention and Incontinence
of Urine, Diabetes. Gravel, and Pain in the Back,
Side Lotus, are cured by HUNT’S REMEDY. All
the avenues of health are restored to action by
HUNT’S REMEDY.
Clarke’s Toothache Drops curcinstantly.
The latest, greatest, and most relia-
ble remedy ever put together by medical science
for Rheumatism, Wounds, Swellings, Burns,Cak-
ed Breasts. etc, is the Centaur Liniment. There
are two kinds. What the White Linimcut is for
the human family, the stronger kind, which is
yellow in color, is for spavlncd, lame and strain-
ed horses and animals. 'Ihelr effects are won-
derful. 3ml
Young People. do pay attention to your teeth.
Neglect Will soon ruin them. Clean them daily
with Tuuns'rou’s Ivom' PEARL T00Tn POWDER,
the most perfect dentition known. It will keep
them through life in good condition, sound and
white, Will harden the gums, sweeten the_breath,
and Era-event toothache. Sold by all druggists 25
and cents or bottle.
Thomson a Forum: Orruxn, an oleaginous
compound of singular merit for dressing the hair,
imparting to it strength and richness. Sold by
druggilts. 25 and 50 cents per bottle,
Are you troubled with billiousness,sick headache.
vertigo, constl anon, dyspepsia, its. ? Are you
dull and lim d. t'eelingnvorso to any exertion ?
If so. clean so the system. purify and renew the
-blood. Take Quinn’s IRIsn TEA. the great and
cheap remedy. It will soon relieve you. Sold by
all drugglsts. 25 cents per package, each making
a. aunt: of medicine. ~
ouvirls mononous Km GLoVE CI.EANER,Will
quicklly renovate soiled gloves. 25 ctr. per bottle.
WE 1.8 a ELLIOTT. 11 Gold St.. New York,
Wholesale Aleuts.
It? BRACKET Saws, of several kinds, good.
Blotters always , handy, .
It I. now an ‘acknowlcdged fact that Cou-
sunrrrox can BE chED. It has been cured in
a very great number of cascs(soinc ofthemappar-
ently desperate ones) by Schenck’s I’ulmonic
Syrup alone, and in others by the same medicine
in connection with Schenck-‘s Sea Weed Tonic and
Mandrake Pills, one or both, according to the re-
quirements of the case.
The old supposition that “ Consumption is in-
curable” for many years deterred Physicians from
attempting to find a remedy for that dlscase, and
patients afflicted with it reconciled themselves to
death without an effort being made to save them
from a doom which was considered inevitable.
Dr. Schenck himself was supposed at one time
to be at the very gate of death, his physicians hav-
ing pronounced his case hopeless and abandoned
him to his fate; ho was CURED by the aforesaid
medicines and afterward enjoyed uninterrupted
good health for more than forty years. Thou-
sands ol‘ people have used Dr. Schcnck’s prepa-
rations with the same remarkable success.
Sclienck’s Almanac, containing athorough trea-
tise on Consumption, Liver complaint, Dyspepsia
&o., can be had gratis of any druggist, or ol‘J. H.
Schenck .95 Son, Philadelphia. Full directions for
the use of Schenck’s medicines accompany each
package.
Schcnck’s Pnlmonic syrup, Sea Weed Tonic,and
Mandrake Pills are for sale by all druggists. lml
Mothers who have weak and irritable
children, can secure health for the children, and
rest for themselves. by using Dr. Pitcher’s Casto-
I-la. It contains no morphine or any thing Inju-
rioul. It is as pleasant to take as honey, and is
certain to cure Wind Colic, regulate the bowels,
and expel worms. For Teething children, there
is nothing like Castoria. 3ml
1 . _ _ _ ___. _ ___
MARRI E D.
In N orwalk, J an. 15th. at the residence of the
bride’s parents. by Rev. C. S. Williams, Charles 0.
Perry, of Soutliport, and J ennio Austin, of N.
In Brewsters, Dec. 2nd, Mr. Wallace A. White
and Miss Ida E. Northrop, both of Dnnbury.
~ In Brewsters, on Dec. 8th, Mr. Wm. Topping,
and Anna. M. McCrcad y, both of Danbury.
In Stratford, J an. 2nd, George W. Bradley to
Miss Lillie Penflold, both of Stratf‘ord.
In Browsters, Dec. 11th, Mr. Albert Wood, of
New Haven, to Miss Amanda D. Grillin, of Beth-
el ; Dec. 23rd. Mr. Geo. W. Daskam and Miss
Mary J. Knapp, both of Danbury.
In Stratt‘ord, Jan. 12th, John Evans and Mrs'
Elizabeth Home, both of Stratford.
In Mount Vernon. N. Y., Jan. lst, Geo. II. Ln-
ther,of Scipio. N. Y., to Mary F. Curtiss, of Mon-
DIED.
V\/\I\lV>\I\I\N\J\l\f\l\l\l\f\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\m\
In Norwalk. Jan.‘.’lst, George, youngest son of
George Lockwood.
In West Norwalk, JauJSth, IIcni-y Clark, in the
flat year of his age.
In Bridgeport, Jan. 13th, Catherine Chatfield,
aged 35 years and 9 months; Jan. 112th, Annie A.,
daughter of Thomas and Margaret Keefe, aged 10
years. ll months and 9 days; John Griffin, aged
10 months; Jan. l3lli, Patrick Connolly, aged 61
years; Jan. 12th. Ellen J. Fitzsimmons, aged ll
cars and 3 months; Jan. 14th. of diphtheria,
larence S., youngest son of Cornelius and Mar-
tha A. Fowler, aged 3 years and 3 months.
At Black Rock, Ct., Jan. 831b, John P. Britten,
aged 72 years and 11 months.
At Westport, Jan. 15th, George 0., youngest son
of Geo. B. and M. Louise Gorham, aged 7 years,
2 months and 1 day.
In Bridge ort. Jan. 16th, Willie 2., only son of
gleam-ah an Charles Ives, aged :3 years, and 10
aye.
In Chicago, Jan. 7th, Mrs. Phebe Morris, relict
of the late Samuel Morris, and mother of Gran-
ville W. Morris, formerly of Danbury, aged 79
years, 8 months and 11 days.
In Hawlcyville, Jan. 51h, Mr. Starr Blackmail,
aged 47 years.
In Danbury, Jan. 12th, Charles B. Grover, aged
57 years, 8 months and 15 days.
In Bcthcl, Jan. 6th, 1578. Ann E. Noxon, aged 45
yeart.
In Danbury, Jan. l-ttli, Marilla Knap‘f, aged 75
years: Jan. 16th, Cynthia Norton, age 74 years;
Jan. 13th, Zalmon Taylor, aged 70 years and 5
months.
In BetheLJnn. lith, James E. Welch, aged 21
years, 11 months and 26 days; Jan. 16th, Kate
Durant, aged 83 years.
Notice.
A SPECIAL MEETING of the Stockholders
of the Danbury St Norwalk Railroad Co.. will
be held at the office of the Norivalk llorso Rail-
way Company, on Monday, the 28th inst.,at 1
o‘clock, p. in. By order 01‘ the t’rest
II. WILLlAMS, See’y.
Danbury, J an. 19, 1878. ltl
THE SPRING TERBI
OF THE
MISSES IRflllFlngAYS’ SGHIGI.
Young Ladies & Children,
Commences Monday, Feb. 1 1 , ’78.
Norwalk Jan.2lst, 1878. 3“.
OFFER. as Loan Broker, two excellent
I First Mortgages, on double valued Real Es-
tate, (present nppraisement). eligibly located.
Amounts 8400and 81,400. Also good local stocks.
Apply immediately. MELVILLE L'. MEAD,
“*4
South Norwalk.
To the Public 1
The undersigned ofi‘ers his whole
Stock at a
Small Advance
From last,
for the next Ten Days, before taking
Annual Inventory.
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J 731‘ RECElVED 100 BARRELS
Choicest Michigan Flour.
100 BARREL-S
MICHIGAN FLOUR,
—AT——
Reducid Prices to Meet the Times,
A Large Assortment of
Oann ed. Goods
Cheaper than.Evcr.
HEW unions ntussrs
From 4.5 cents upwards.
Hams, Shoulders, Put and tall
At Lowest Market Prices,
'18” For: Cash. .ss
The Largest Assortment of
TEAS & COFFEES
in Norwalk, at Greatly Reduced Prices
FOB. THE CASE.
Hay, Straw, Feed and Grain
Always on hand and It Prices as Low as the
Lowest. All Goods Warranted.
REMEMBER THE NUMBER,
35 and 37 Main St., l
Where we shall be happy to give you
Great Bargains
FOR THE
Ready Money.
'Geo. O. Keeler.
Masses. EniTORm—Iu the month of June
Iinsertcd an advertisement in some of the
Norwalk papers calling atttcntion to a new
article in the line of Shingles. I afterwards
advertised that I would guarantee the Oscar
Fciin Plancd Parallel Shingles free from any
imperfection whatever. I did this after visit-
ing the Mill in Michigan and personally ex—
amining the mode of manufacture. In selling
them, I have in all cases, agreed to take back
and pay for every shingle that did not come 'up
to this standard. I have received over fam-
hundred thousand of them since that time,
have been unable for portions of the time to
fill my orders, and have yet to receirc the first
shingle back for any reason whatever or tofiml
any customer (liberally/ted with them. These
shingles are all shipped by rail, and owing to
the recent advances in Railroad freights must
hereafter be sold at the same advance in
price as I pay advance in freight. But while
in Michigan Ibouglit a large lot of triple X
sawed shingle not planed, shipped them by
water, and although justly entitled to the
advance, I propose right in the face of it, to
offer them for a limited time at the lowest
price that sawed shingle have reached in
November in twenty-three years. As evi-
dence of that fact I quote price for sawed
shingle in November, beginning 1854.
November 1854 per thousand, $1,:
“ 1855 “
1856
1857
1858
1859
1860
1801
1862
‘, 1863
1804
1865 ‘-
1866
1867
1868
1869
1870
1871
1872
1. 73
1874
1875
1876
cahpmhfic‘iuuu
oocvqcncrmocnwcn
ooocrocooocro
I offer these shingles at 3:4 50 during the
remainder of this month. They are manu-
facturcd by J ohu McGraw 62: Co. of Bay City
in what is said to be the largest and most
complete mill in the world, and are equal in
quality to any Michigan shingle made. As
evidence of the standing of the above firm in
the trade, I quote from thc New York Tri-
bune of October 28th, 1877.
The mill of John McGraw 8.: Co., is at the
upper end of Bay City. The firm own 600
acres of land, and a third of their property is
occupied by the saw-mill, the salt works,
drying kilns, and other buildings and storage
places. The saw-mill has a greater capacity
than any other in this section, and is believed
to be the iargestin the world. It is rated at
40,000,000 feet of lumber for the season, bu t
if needed, could be worked up to double that
capacity. Over 350 men are employed, and
during the past six weeks over 200,000 feet
of lumber have been out every day. One day
when the mill was tested to its utmost capac-
ity, 180,000 feet were cut in three hours, or
at the rate of 675,000 for the day of 11}
working hours. Indeed, 335,000 feet were
cut one day, not long ago, when the mill was
not driven hard. Last season over 31,000,-
000 feet were sawn by day, and about 6,000,-
000 by night. The drying-kilns have a
capacity of 500,000 feet of lumber. IIerc’
also, steam from the sa zmills, which would
otherwise be wasted, is used for drying the
lumber in the kilns. The salt works have a
capacity of about 50,000 barrels for the
8038011.
I also offer shingles made by the same firm
and branded “Clear” which have six inch
clear butts and some knots in the tips, at the
very low price of $3 50 per M.
In addition to the above, I offer the entire
out, for the season of the old original S. K.
&_ Co. Rived Shingle at a very low figure,
considering the quality. I would respect-
fully solicit an examination of the largest and
~ best assorted sto'ck of dry lumber under cover
in this part of the Slate. Sash, doors, blinds
and moldings, sold as low as the lowest and
quality guaranteed.
E. J. HILL, .
NouwsLx, Coax.
DEcEimxn lst, 1877.
P. S. All of the Shingles marked “Clear”
are sold. The price of the John McGraw
XXX for December is $4.75 per thousand
and for January $5.00 per thousand.
Elli.
HQESEKEEPEES
AIV D ALL INTERESTED
READ, 901% AND SEE
IIOW T0 BIAIIE
Gl‘llltllt, a Pit tales,
H c c keis
SclfnRaising
Selleck Brothers’
Grocery Slaiefieelemial Building,
Norwalk, Coma,
Wednesday, January 23,
' Between the hours of 3 and!) p. 12:.
Although it is only three years since this article,
(prepared expressly for making Griddle Cakes,
W heat Cakes, or Pan Cakes,) was introduced to
the public it has become as popular as the other
well known brands of Hacker’s Self Raising Flour,
which have been so extensively used for making
Bread, Biscuit. Cakes. etc.. for the past twenty-
sevcu years. It is dccxdedly the cheapestand best
preparation known for making Griddle Cakes,
Vlieat Cakes or Pan Cakes. Mullins, Fritters. etc.,
producing at a moment’s notice, by the addition
only of cold water or milk.most delicious, light,
and wholesome cakes, which may be eaten while
hot: wi:hout detriment. The Griddle Cake Flour
is used by many in preference [0 Buckwheat.
Put up in 3 and 61b. Packages, thh aycllow
label,‘.’4;§ lb. Bags. Ellis. and Half-Barrels, with
full directions for use.
NO ill 0 P. E
M'xing Buckwheat over Night,
But in the-morning, when the griddle is hot, to 3
pounds of
Heckers’ Self-liaising Buckwheat
add live pints of water, or milk, or part each. and
bake immediately. Keep the batter in a cool
place if not wanted for immediate use. This will
produce seventy light and delicious cakes. pre-
fer-rod by many to those made with yeast.
vited to Attend.
FOR. SALE BY ALL GROCERS.
All are cordially In
01: AT THE
Croton Mills, 203 Cherry St,
NEW YORK.
Borough Taxes.
ASSESSORS’ NOTICE.
NOTICE ishcreby given to all persons liable
to pay taxes in the Borough of Norwalk to
give to the undersignedpr to either of them, on
or before the 20th day of February. 1878, at the
Town Clerk’s Office in said Borough, lists of all
property liable to be taxed in said Borough, be-
longing to said persons. respectively, on the 15th
day of January, 1878, With the particulars of all
such property. One of the Assessors will be III
attendance at the Town Clerk’s Ofiice from Mon-
day, January 2151:. to the 20£h day of February,
also Saturday evenings.
JAMES FINNEY,
W. HANDS, }
A. II. CAMP,
Norwalk, January 15th, 1578.
Valuable Real Estate for Sale
At Public Auction.
ILL be sold at Public Auction, to the high
est bidder, on Wednesday, Jan. 30lh,1876,at
El o’clock p. m.. the well known homestead of the
late Allred Mallory.sitnuled opposite Town Hall
on East Avenue and within one minutes walk of
the Horse Railroad Depot and the Churches, and
one and quarter hours from Grand Central Depot
N. Y. City: also within two minutes ol Post of-
tlce and Daubury & Norwalk R. R. Depot; said
place commands a fine view ofNorwalkIlarbor and
Isrands, is on high ground which makes it very
healthy. Size of lot 273 feet deep by 1:20 feet front.
House contains from 12tol~f rooms and is in ex-
cellent repair and'convenient in every particular
from collar to attic. There is a. good barn and
carriage house and all other outbuildings. good
water and gas, Fruit in abundance. excellent gar-
den—in fact the place is suitable for any gentle-
man in New York The place must be seen to be
appreciated. For further particulars enquire of
Mrs. Alfred Mallory, on the premises. of Edward
Beard, Esq.. at Norwalk Lock Company, South
Norwalk. or of JAMES MITCHELL,
Auctioneer and Real Estate Broker. Union Mar-
ket, Mitchell’s Building, Nor-walk, Conn.
Sale positive. Terms made known at time of
sale. No postponement on account of weather.
Public Auction.
x 11.1. be sold at Auction,cn SATURDAY, the
‘ if 261.11 inst.. rain. or shine, all the Household
Furniture and Fixtures of Mrs. Frank Mead, at
their place 01 restttence, on Butler Street, near
the Straw Hat Factory. Articles for sale are as
follows :-—-One large size Stove, Range, and Pipe,
in good order, one Portable Furnace. three Regis-
ter, Pipe &c..in good order; two Chandeliers lor
lamps. one Clock, one Hat Rack, Marble Stand,
two Marble Top Tables, one Book Rack, Parlor
Organ, (if not sold at private sale before), one
Cylinder Store, a lot of Pot Plants, one Parlor
Suite Furniture, one Brussels Carpet, one Exten-
tion Table, one common Tablc,onc Wardrobc,onc
Singer’s Sewing Machine, one Lounge, one Castor.
an assortment of Crockery and Glass, four Bed-
room Sets. two Spring Beds, a lot of Chairs and
Rockers. Cane Bottom, one Mir! or, a lot of Pic-
tiircs and Books, 810., one small Card Printingr
Press, one Hall Lamp, one Croquet Set, Fruit:
Jars. and other small articles too numerous to
mention. Reason of sale, parties going west.
Goods sold for cash. For particulars Inquire of
F. M BAD. or JAMES MITCHELL. Auctioneer.
it isn’t Worm While
doing without a portrait of yourself, when you
can get such flue pictures at
READMAN BROTHERS,
13 Main St., Norwalk,
at such reasonable prices.
BEST BERLIN FINISH CARDS
.Only $2 per Doz., and another work at as
reasonable a. price. The publicjirez mvrted to
come and examine an elegant Life-Size Crayon
Portraitjnst completed.
Old Pictures Copied and Enlarged.
Notice.
ALL persons are hereby forbid trusting any
persons in our name, from either the so-callcd
Union Foundry or Norwalk Bolt Works, as we
will pay no bills of such contracting.
A. J. MEEKER,
A. J. MEEKEI: t‘; BROS.
Norwalk, Jan, 21, 1878. 3m
Assessors of the
Borough
of N orwalk.
3t~l
TIIE NORWALI: SAYIxos ScCIETr,]
”italicseaieals.
OPERA HOUSE, NORWALKy
Saturday Evening, Jan. 26,
Hill A 11
Concert Company
Under the direction of the American Literar
Bureau of New York, y
CHAS. MUMFORD, - Manager.
IN
ONE GRAND CONCERT
Emma Abbott
Renowned American Prima Donna,
Assisted by
W. 11. Stanley, the favorite English Tenor.
Signor FOI‘I'B n if, Prince 01' Brides.
in :1".th Arbuckle, the GreatCornetSoloist.
Herr Robyn, the brilliant young Pianist.
POPULAR PRICES.
Admission 75mm 50 cents. The sale of reserved
Ega‘tlsm’i'll begin at Weed’s, Wednesday morning,
r we .
w.
DIUSIC IIALL, SO. NORWALK.
Saturday, Jan. 26th, 1878.
Matinee at 2:30,
Evening at 8 o’clock.
Grand. Gala. Day.
Important Realistic Representation of what has
been pronounced the Greatest Dramatic Work of
the Century—The
TWO ORPHANS!
0n whichpccasion will appear the Young
American Actor,
Mr. W. H. Thou-no.
MISS VltllA SABLSBIIM, MISS MAY WIHKDOP,
And a. great Phenomnnal Cast of Characters.
Powerful Effects, Original Music, as played in
. New 1 ork.
Scale of Prices : ~Matince. 25c. to all parts of tho
’ house: Children 15c. Evening 35, and 50s.; Chil-
dren 2.30. Box sheet open for both performances
at lloyt’s Drug Store, South Nor-walk, and at
Spencer’s Jewelry Store, Norwalk.
in.
GRAEI)
lllflll
Prof. CRIEPINI
Bospectlullynotifics the public that he will give a
GRAND INVITATION BALL,
At; Lockwood’s Hall.
ON
FRIDAY, FEB. 220, 1878,
In honor of the “Father of hisConntry.” This Ball
will be one of the grandest in the State. The
Orchestra will be composed positive] of 10 Solo-
ists, as follows: Four from Norwal . two from
Howe’s Band. and four from Downing’s 9th Regi-
ment Band, of New York City, including Bob'
Ward, the celebrated Cornetist.
The Programme will be composed of 24 of the
most Fantastic Selections ol'Music ever yet given
in Norwalk ball rooms, such as the Mocking
Birds, Sleigh Ride. and Torpedoes. The amuse-
ment with Cnckoos,Bells, Castincts, Xylophone,
and Fire works. Grand Dance a la Xylophone, the
Anvil Polka, with the Blacksmith’s Anvil, the
Cuckoo Polka, with Cuckoos, the great Fireman’s
Quadrille, with its torch lights, in order to pro-
duce the real effect, the great 100th Anniversary
Lancers. with all its tools of the battle field. This
was played liv the celebrated Thomas Orchestra,
during the hiladelphia Expomtion with great
success. It is very appropriate for the night, and
in all will be well worth witnessing, this wonder-
ful Ball Room Concert.
The Programme will be arranged as al’romenadc
and Ball. but the Promenade will be played also
by the Superb Orchestra in order to avoid too
much Brass and delay.
Tickets admitting Gent and Ladies,
$1.00. Single Tickets 50 cts.
Reserved Seats are all numbered and limited.
For sale at L. Wecd’s, one week in advance.
Great improvement will be made in managing
the floor.
till 011 ill
0!“
Boots,
.- Shoes,
AND
Rubbers.
For lllC Next 14 Days we will sell
the balance of our Stock at
LG W er Prices
Than Ever Before.
(loads at fast,
floods below fleet.
Resins WAY, fill nuwr.
——.—.__
This is a chance that diappciis only
once in a very great while to get
good Goods at such Low Figures, as
we are now offering them to close
our Retail Business.
REMEMBER !
Great Bargains,
vs. I
MARY COLYER AND THE RRPRE-}
SENTATIYES AND CREDITons or]
GEORGE COLYER, DECEASED.
SUPERIOR COURT, FAIRPIELD COUNTY-
ETITION returnable to the Superior Court to
P be held at Bridgeport. in and for the County
of Fairficld, on the Second Tuesday of February,
A. D. 1878, praying for a foreclosure of mortgage
on certain premises, situated in the town of Nor-
walk, and County of Fairllcld. and bOIiiidchmI-ui-
erly by highway, easterly bylaiid of Charles G.
Street, southerly by land of Margarctand A menu
Rememimd westerly by land or Dayid M. Flatt.
ORDERED. That the petitioners give notice of
pendencv or said perition to the creditors andrep-
rcsentativcs of said George Colyer, deceased, by
causing a copy ot‘this order, attested by any prop-
or officer, to be published iii the NORWALK GA-
ZET'I‘R, a. newspaper published In said town of
Norwalk. at least twrcc before the diet day 01' Jan.
nary. 1873. _
By the Court, II. T. BLAIRE, Clerk.
The foregoing is a true copy of the original order.
Attest, CHARLES ADAMS,
12:4 Deputy Sheriff of Fan-field County.
lSTItIC'I‘ 0F NORWALK,ss., Probate Court,
January 16th, 1878. .
Estate of AMOS 'B. DICKENS, late of New Ca-
naan, in said district, deceased. . .
The Court of Probate for the District of Nor-
walk,hath limited and allowed six inonthsf‘rom
the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate,
to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who
neglectto resenttheiraccounts properly attested
Within sa d time, Will he_ debarred a recovery.
All persons indlcbtted to saidt Estate are requested
to make immcr is e paymen o
EBENEZER J. RICHARDS,
WILLIAM L.WARING
fit-1*
Administrator: with the will ahnexed. l
AT THE
New York Sims SIlI‘B
Wall Street, Norwalk.
'1‘. COUSINS.
To the Trade !
We will sell the balance of our
Goods in Job Lots at a Sacrifice.
Call and see them.
Norwalk Chronicler