. Bill
.nllrsday,
sell up and
.l a two-thilds
and certified to by
..nd rapidly despatched
. rush across to the Senate,
the crowds in the House
as tumultuous and excited as a
i: ‘ ’upedc' at? it "pic-nic. Before the
me; .ger appeared at the Senate door an-
nouncing the passage of the Bill “the objec-
tions of the President notwithstanding," all
» the available spaces on the floor were filled
with privileged visitors and the galleries were
packed to their utmost capacity. The ex-
citement was greatly augumeuted by a rumor
that Senator Conkling would deliver a
masterly argument sustaining the vote, but
denouncing the President. Nothing of the
kind happened. Senator Edmunds discern-
ing it to be the purpose of the Silver men to
send it through with a whirl, interposed
several objections to its immediate considera-
tion and read the rules in justification of his
motions, but in. rules were suspended and as
rapidly as the roll could be called it went
through with more than the two-third major-
ity. While the more moderate of the Silver
Senators conceeded that the President could
do no less than veto the bill, to be at all
consistent With the sentiments enunciated
‘by him in his annual message, yet it was
plainly to be seen, that there was'the same
chuckling feeling of triumph especially
among Republicans that used to manifest
itself whenever a veto of President Johnson's
was thus overridden; Statements come
from the White House, that in its present
shape, the President does not seriously regret
its passage over his veto. Whether wise or
unwise, the measure seemed demanded by a
large, and certainly noisy, portion of the peo-
ple of the United States, who believe that in
it, is to be found a perfect antidote for- the
prevailing “hard times." Not a few finan-
cial lights strongly opposed to it,-now ex-
press the belief that it will not seriously
affect our credit and if it shall serve to put
an end to the feeling of uncertainty which
has so long paralyzed business, it may result
in positive good to the country. At all
events, there is an overwhelming majoritv
in both llouses of Congress in favor of this
or some more certainly mischievous financial
scheme and possibly the Administration and
the nation are to be congratulated that noth-
ing worse has happened.
WILL 1T END new?
We fear however, that this event will only
encourage the hot heads to demand more
radical enactments. Already in the House
it is given out that efforts will be made to
secure free and unlimited coinage of Silver,
and unlimited issues of 'greenbaeks. There
is no doubt of a formidable purpose to repeal
the resumption act and to raid on the Nation-
al Bank system, and if possible destroy them
’all, and secure to the National government
only, the right to issue paper money. Gen.
Ewing pronounces the Silver Bill as it
passed, a cheat and a snare, prophesying that
it will only enhance the miseries under
which we suffer, whereas if the Bland Bill
was law—the golden era of pr'osperity, would
at once set in. Thus do these finance doc-
tors disagree. To the wisdom and conserva-
tism of the Senate only, may the nation hope
for an arrest of these wild and utopian
schemes for it started in the House; as they
are sure to be, the majdrity needed for their
passage is too painfully apparent. It is not
believed possible, that a twothirds vote on
any of these schemes can possibly be secured
in the Senate,-—but such a House,—this or no
other nation ever saw the like before.
One of the most hopeful incidents connect-
ed with the rushof the Bill in the House, was
the short, sharp of Abram
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. tr . -. .,,. . .
‘v’vill be forwarded you for insertion on the
outside of next week's Gazll'rrll. No such
array of alarming prognostications, backed
by apparently reliable statistics has been
given. Coming from such high democratic
authority, its admonitions ought to be heeded
by his'rabble of thoughtless partizans and
followers.
The Tribune complains that President
Hayes did not exert his influence over Con-
gress in opposition to the Silver Bill. and
says he is the first President who has never
attempted such influence. Dosn't the Tri-
bune, as an apostle of Civil Service Reform,
know that its very cardinal principle is for a
public ofllcc not to meddle with, or exert
an influence on anybody or anything? The
true northern Civil Service Reformer, must
be like a New York juryman,»—not know, or
do, or say anything.
wnx'r xxxr?
Fernando Wood's Tariff Bill is expected
to be fully revised and in readiness to report
to the House by the end of the next week.
Connecticut manufacturers are much more
largely intercstedin this tariff revision than
they are aware. In wool taxes on imports
there are some crude absurdities that ought
to be corrected. One Norwalk industry will
receive material benefit if the provisions of
the bill, as at present arranged, should be-
come a law. A large reduction has been se-
cured by the special efiorts of parties who
have looked after the matter and worked to
that end, in the duty on straw braids, the
material of which straw hats are manufactur-
ed in such vast numbers by the Messrs.
Beatty, but with Mr. WOod's usual fatality
at blunderiag, he has got in a ' clause permit-
ting the manufacturcd hat to be imported at
the same rate taxed on the raw material or
braids. 'There is so much of this discrimi-
nationagainst our own and in favor of for.
eign labor throughout the bill, that its final
passage is most seriously jeopardized there-
by. Another absurdity is in the tax on glass.
On common window glass, that gives light
to the million, from the hovels of the poorest
to the out houses of wealthiest,it was arrang-
ed that the tax should be about 60 per cent.
ad valorem and based upon the sizes, as it is
always made, bought and sold, imported and
billed. By some hocus pocus, in the revised
bill, an additional assessment on weight as
well as on size. is. imposed. It would be no
more ridiculous to tax an imported horse on
his weight. The good sense of the commit-
tee, it is to be hoped, will lead to a correc-
tion of this and all similar absurdities, before
the measure is finally submitted to the con-
sideration of the House. A vast amount of
labor has been expended on this bill by Mr.
Wood, his fellow committee-men of the
Ways and Means Committee and others, and
as there is such pressing need of a judicious
and honest correction of our present tariff, it
would be a thousand pities should the entire
measure fail because of such crude blunders
and mischievous inconsistencies. We can
only hope for the best result.
WIIA'I‘ ooxonxss nasx‘r come.
The U. S. Patent Office Building is not
only still without a perinanent roof, but yes-
terday same hundred and sixty employees
had to be dismissed from the Patent and
Land Offices because the House has thus far
failed of the necessary appropriation. So far
as the employees are concerned this failure
to provide their pay is simply infamous. The
work is all behind hand bwause of a lack of
clerical force, and now this wholesale dis
charge not only brings misery one hundreds
but delays and embarrasses public business.
A leading patent attorney here, summoned
over to New Haven to appear in a law case
yesterday, required several copies of patentsi
to be furnished for the trial, but could not.
possibly get them although he offered to pay
.nere-
clerks to
be forbidding
.ere it the pay
.11 default it would
.ty minutes to get the
.ou through. Such a de-
.. simply incxcusably criminal.
sUnDEx Dnarn.
..as a singular coincidence that First
stroller of the Treasury, R. W. Taylor,
should have fallen and almost instantly ex-
pired, precisely as did the Hon. Elisha Whit-
tlesey, his immediate predecessor. Mr. Tay-
lor studied law in Mr. Whittlesey’s office
after the latter left Danbury and established
himself in Ohio, and at Mr. W.’s death suc-
ceeded him in the same 'ofilcial position. He
was most highly esteemed and an able and
honest man. ‘
“ DOLLAR or Till: DADDIES."
Dr. Lindcrmau, director of the mint, has
had a new and beautiful die struck for the
silver dollar coinage, and will set the Phila-
delphia office immediately at work casting
them. with the prospect of getting outr sever-
al ton’s weight of them before the end of the
present fiscal ycaa, or 30th of June.
nosrox ooxtnoron.
Gen. Butler possesses his soul in patience
over the President's refusal to reappoint Silli-
mons collector of the Port of Boston. He
will hide his time, and it is nowisc unlikely
that at the opportune moment he will make
the President and both Massachusetts Sena-
tors feel very uncomfortable because of their
selection of a new and untried man in viola-
tion of all the professed civil service reform
rules. On the one hand, there can be no
doubt that the old system of leaving a state’s
appointment to the state’s congressional dele-
gation to nominate, cannot be wholly done
away with. Indeed it would be a seripus
affront if the peoples representatives should
not be permitted to say who the people want
in their respective states. This being so isn’t
it about time the sham and deceit of profess-
ing adherence to that higher order of civil
service that ignores all such selection was
dropped by an administration and by heads
of it professing honesty. Simmons is pro-
nounced at the Treasury not only the best
Collector Boston has ever had, but the bcst
and the model collector of the whole coun-
try. After his defeat further pretense of
making appointments solely on merit and en-
pability will be too bold and nauseating for
candid men to endure.
BANK SPOILATION.
Gen. Chas; II. Van Wyck, of Kansas, but
who formerly represented the Orange and
Sullivan District in Congress, has been here
the past few weeks overhauling the details of
the settling up of the affairs of the defunct
Walkill Nat.Bank, at Middletown. It will be
remembered this bank was broken by the theft
Graham, its president, who was one of the
Tweed Ring Senators in the New York Leg-
islature at the time. The General has lin-
earthed the most reckless extravagance in the
settlement of its affairs. The receiver, whOSc
duties entirely ceased three years ago, has
been allowed to draw $2,500 per year to this
time, while some $12,000 to $16,000 have
been taken from the assets ‘of the bank as
“fees” by the lawyers, and several thousand
dollars more is claimed by them and others.
The greedy cormorants prove it to be a very
unsatisfactory thing for a National Bank to
. fail and be officially settled up.
TEMPE}! ANCE.
Mr. Murphy was given a farewell testimo-
monial at the Congregational church, last
evening. The Hon. Wm. P. Frye, M. C., of
Maine, made a vigorous and effective speech,
in which he narrated his experience in acting
as Murphy’s counsel in securing his release
on the charge of murder, committed while
intoxicated, in his State. He also said he
(Frye) was the first man in the United States
to secure the release of the victim and the
imprisonment of the rum-seller whose un-
lawful business had sent his client crazed into
the street to commit assaults upon all he
chanced to meet.
The temperance revival here this winter,
hasbeen something wonderful. It is said
that over fifty drinking places have been
forced to close up on account of loss of busi-
ness, and that the police reports show a
great decrease in the number of arrests, &c.
fie laie Salaam; Nye,’and Mr. J. B. Dunning
of the P. 0. Department, and a native of
Fairfield County, have been most zealous 1:1-
borers in the good work.
LECTURES.
Rev. Dr. Lord, of Stamford, finished his
serial course of lectures here, yesterday af-
ternoon, closing with his great character
Richelieu. His audiences have been large
and the most cultured and refined people of
the city. ,
AChurch of England Evangelist namedllain-
ford,has also been giving day and evening reli-
gious addresses at Trinity church, during
the week. He is somewhat after the Moody
sort of revivalists, but with thorough culture
and fervent piety. He has made a wide
awakening among the usually quiet and un-
demonstrative Episcopal worshipers.
A FLYING MACHINE.
Prof. Ritclicl, of Bridgeport, is here before
the Patent Office with all application for a
patent on his “Aerial Navigator,“ which he
has been constructing under the auspices of
P. T. Barnum, and which seems to promise
success. The patent will go to issue on Mon-
day and the flying machine will then be
given public tests. Private ones have already
shown the inventor’s ability to rise or de-
scend at will and to turn and go in any direc-
tion. The novel device has created an unu-
sual interest at the Patent Office, and the
query is as to whether it is to fully demon—
strate the feasibility of navigating the air.
PERSONAL.»
The telegraphic announcement to-night of
the death of “bronze and bluff Ben Wade,”
has caused a profound feeling of sad regret.
He was a blunt, out-spoken man, but having
hosts of friends here because of his frank and
courageous houcsi y. It was he who present-
ed and Wpresscd the name of Rutherford B.
Hayes at the Cincinnati Convention, and his
earnest participation in the nomination and
election, has been, it is said, a source of su-
preme mortification and greatly depressed
his spirits since the President’s southern
policy became apparent. .
Lieut. George C. \Vebster, of Litcllfielu-
Connecticut, has received a two months fur-
lough from the 4th U. S. Infantry, to which
he is attached and has returned east »_ from
Fort Fetterman, where he has long. been
stationed, to visit friends in Connecticut and
New York.
' Ex Gov. Ingersoll, Jed Wilcox, W. L.
Home, of New Haven, Mrs. E. B. Webster
and her ‘son Eddie, of Litebfield, have visit-
ed us the past week. As ever, I}.
PEACE—The Grand Duke Nicholas held
a grand review of his army on Sunday, alld
formally anndunced that the treaty of peace
had been signed. The terms have not yet
been made known.
Cuba is to have peace, also.
Olll' Candidate.
We know of no man in the District better
qualified to fill the position of Judge of Pro-
bate, than IIon. Asa l3. Woonwann, of Nor-
and of his honest and conscientious perform-
ance of the duties of the position, if elected,
there will be no doubt in the minds of the
people who know him so well. He has long
been the clerk of the Court, and is presumed
to be more familiar with the duties of the
office than any other man can be. If elected
we are assured that he will devote his person-
al attention to the business, and endeavor to
keep all the affairs of the office in a credit-
able condition. IIc has not sought the place,
and will not enter into any scramble what~
ever to obtain it, but if the people see fit to
elect him to the position, he will qualify and
serve them. The best men in both parties
unite in a desire for his election.
walk. Of his capability there is no question, ,
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Election Next Monday.
The election for J udgc of Probate for the
District of Norwalk, to fill the vacancy
caused by the rttirement of Judge Daven-
port, takes place next week, Monday in ac-
cordauce with. a warrant issued by Gov.
Hubbard. The ofllce is one Of the most
important which the people are called upon
to fill, locally. Much care should be taken
to select the best man for the position, and
the ofiice should never be given to a mere
“office seeker" who will use it simply to
make the most money out of it possible. It
should never be given as a reward for politi-
cal services, and the "claims" of politicians
should be the last they thought of.
Go to the polls and vote honestly for the
man you deem best qualified for the place.
0f the candidates make your choice of the
one you would prefer to have the manage-
ment of the settlement of your own estate,
or the estates of relatives and friends.
Do not stay at home next Monday, and let
the election take care of itself. if a good
man is to be chosen, good men must turn
out and vote for him and influence their
friends to do the same.
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Fellowship Meeting.
A Congregational Fellowship meeting is to
be held in New Canaan, on Thursday. Rev.
Mr. Wilcox, of Stamford, preaches at 10:,1L a.
m., and a conference meeting will fill the
afternoon. The New Canaan ladies will serve
a. collation at noon.
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Solemn—Early on Monday morning, at
Wolfpit Hills, a man named Eli Cogswell,
living with his mother, got up at his usual
time apparently as well as ever, but was soon
taken with spasms. He stated that he had
taken his own life, but gave no particulars,
and soon died. Mr. Charles Freudenthall
was called in, and came to town and report-
ed the case to J usticc Stuart .who summoned
a jury. The jury gave a verdict of death by
his own hands, by poison, the nature of
which was unknown to them. Mr. Cogs‘
wellwas deranged, and has been subject to
fits of insanity for some time.
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“Old Ben Wade” ex-Senator "from Ohio,
died on Saturday, in the 78th year of his
age. lie was born in Massachusetts of poor
parents, worked with pick and spade on the
Erie canal for a time, removed to Ohio and
supported himself as a farm laborer in sum-
mer and by teaching school in the winter,
studying law in leisure moments. After his
admission to the but he rose rapidly and in
1851 was sent to the U. S. Senate where he
served his State eighteen years. In 1867 he
was made acting Vice President, and in 1868
was a prominent candidate before the Chicago
convention for nomination to that ofiice.
He was blunt, but fearless and bold in main-
taining his opinions.
The last Danbury News contains a notice
of the dissolution of the firm of Bailey &
Donovan. “Tim" retires and "Monte"
Bailey will continue as sole editor and pro-
prietor of the News. What is to become of
Mr. Donovan is not stated, but we trust his
lines will fall in pleasant places. Mr. Bailey
promises to devote more attention to the
editorial department of the paper than he
has done fm several years.
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On Thursday evening last the pupils of
North Center School gave a very pleasant
entertainment in their school room to a few
of their friends. The programme, under the
direction of their teachers, consisted of
Dialogues, Singing and Readings, at the
conclusion of which a few games were intro-
duced which added greatly to the amusement
of the scholars as well as their friends. The
great feature of the evening was the intro-
duction of an organ, of which the District
ought to feel proud as the same was pro-
cured through the earnest and faithful work-
ing of the teachers and pupils by subscrip-
tions solicited of their friends. To all who
contributed they desire to return thanks.
We trust that whenever an entertainment
of this kind is again given by the pupils
accommodations can be made whereby a
larger number can have the opportunity of
seeing the work of this school, for most
certainly tllc pupils deserve the praises of
the community.
um'otc next Monday.
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Lent Commences to -morrow.
*1.
As announced ill our last, the marriage of
Miss Louise Prowitt to W. Ilerriot, Esq , a
citizen of Yonkers, took place at the ~resi-
dence of the bride’s parents, East avenue, on
Tuesday noon last. A pleasant party of
relatives gathered to witness the interesting
ceremony and participate in the festivities.
D’Artois supplied the table. Everything
passed off pleasantly, and the happy couple
started for Washington on their bridal trip.
The new silver dollar is to be of “hand-
some device" and will be ready for distribu_
tion in about a fortnight. They are described
by the Direcior of the Mint as follows :
The obverse of the coin bears a free cut
head 'of Liberty crowned with Phyrgian cap,
decorated with wheat and cotton, the staples
of the country; the legend “E Pluribus
Unum ;" thirteen stars; and the year of
coinage. On the reverse, surrounded by an
olive wreath, is an eagle with outspreading
wings, bearing in his talons a branch of olive
and a bundle of arrows, emblems of peace
and war; the inscriptions, “U. S. of America”
and “one rlollar;”.and the motto, “In God
we trust,” This specimen, while it possesses
all the requirements of law and device and
supcrscription, has been selected not only
for the beauty of its design, but also for the
exceptionally low relief of the devices, in-
Suring protection from abrasion and enabling
them to be brought up in striking a minimum
pressure.
As every sensible man predicted, those
childish “conspiracy" cases against the Stam-
ford and New Canaan detectives were thrown
out of Court. Dealers must feel a great deal
of satisfaction in paying lawyers‘ fees in such
cases. - ’
Wixson’s ltIarket..
Deacon Wixson’s market, which has been
undergoing repairs since the fire in Skiddy’s
Block, is again occupied. It has been entire-
ly overhauled, and is now resplendent in new
floors, new walls, new ice box, new parti-
tions, new furniture, &c., and looks very at-
tractive. , The Deacon keeps it well stocked
with meats, vegetables, &c.
Since the opening of the Tramp House last
Tuesday, there have been in the ‘six nights,
102 applicants for lodging, and of this num-
ber only 43 were willing to work for their
meal in the morning and were consequently
sent off soupless. The number of tramps
lodged in Mouth of November 809, Decem-
ber 803, January 519, February 419. In this
number were were only 4 women and 9 chil-
dren. Total 2,550.
Young People’s Sociable.
The members of the “Y. P. S.” are to hold
their last Sociable of the season, at Music
Ilall, city, this (Monday) evening. A large
number of invitations has been issued, and a
large and fashionable audience will undoubt-
edly be in attendance.
The Stonewall Brigade.
We dropped into Selectman Selleck’s
ofiice. Saturday, and witnessed the paying
off of the men engagedjn the work of laying
the new stone wall on the Town farm. The
Captain sat at the table with a pile of silver
before him, paying off the eager men in
hard cash as rapidly as clerk Raymond
make out the checks. Each' man received
from $2 to $5, according to the work per-
formed, and seemed much pleased at ‘secur-
ing the coyotedcoin. They were all men
who had been forced to apply to the town
for help. The Captain is much pleased with
the success of his plan which benefits laborer
and town alike.
CITY NEWS.
av ona LOOAI’. naronrnns.
Amusements were prolific last week, com-
mencing with the Home Social on Tuesday,
followed in the other entertainment, and
Ball of the Burnside Guard on Wednesday
evening at Music Hall. We are not sure
but our city people are having a adrfeit of
all kinds, or at least as much as they (can
afford to pay for, but they seem to enjoy the
fun if not compelled to rise. too early in the
morning. W
Spring has at last dawned upon us, and
the first days have been balmy, if not a con-
tinuous sunshine.
Friday evening the Eastern horizon was
lighted up by a red light, and many on the,
hills looked out to see the fire—our fire de-
partment responded at the alarm; finding the
burning was out of the city limits, they re-
turned.
The lnuzzling of the canine race has bad
one good effect, if no more. The trade in
Dog Muzzles has been quite active, with less
competition than in most larticles. Good
prices have been obtained, snd good sales,
effected. -
Slander suits and Libel suits have become
so common of late in the City that they are
no novelty—It is hoped, the gentle spring
breezes may purify the air, of all such.
Alarge and enthusiastic Republican cau-
cus was held on Friday evening, at the ofilcc
of J udgc Craw, for the selecting of delegates
to nominate a candidateLfoi' J udgelof Probate.
Ex-Mayor D. P. Ely and John H. Ferris
were chosen. '
The death of Mrs. James Lucas was an-
nounced in Trinity Chapel, on Sunday, by
Rev. Dr. Spencer—who also referred to the
lecture in the Congregational church, on
Monday evening, by Rev. Mr. St. John, testi-
fying that the lecturer made the subject very
interesting and profitable.
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One of the most delightful concerts of the
season was given at the Opera House, Thurs-
day night, by. the Berger Family. The
programme embraced Bell Music, Brass
Band and Orchestra Music, Instrumental.
Solos, comic and character songs, amusing
society sketches, etc. Six of the ten per-
formers wcrc ladies, and their frequent
changes of costume were [greatly admired.
The gentlemen were also richly attired but
the white satin linings of “Jepp‘s” swallow-
tails attracted most attention. When the
Bergers return they may expect a warm
greeting.
II—‘gg:
The Supper.
The supper given by the ladies of the First
Congregational church, on Wednesday even-
ing last, at Lockwood's Hall, was a very
pleasing affair. A long supply table down
the center of the Hall was truly “a thing of
beauty,” while a dozen or more small tables
at which supper was served were resplen-
dent with silver and choice ware, and
graced by the presence of charming ladies,
with numerous and efiicient waiters.
In one earlier of the room “Professor'r
Gibson exhibited an electric pen with battery
and accompanying apparatus for printing
copies of circulars, cards, etc., while by his
side a lady sat trimming checks and selling
tickets for Mr. St. J ohn’s lecture. An electri-
cal annunciator was also frequently tested.
A fancy table at the end of the Hall, attract-
ed its full share Of attention. The attend-
ance was quite large, and all present seemed
to thoroughly enjoy the occasion. The ladies
must have cleared about $150, and must feel
gratified with the result of their labors.
Real Estate Sales.
Two sales of real estate were consumma-
ted last week, on West Avenue. Mrs. Hill
sold a building lot west of her residence,
adjoining Dr. Mosmon, about seventy-five
feet front by one hundred and forty deep, to
Dr. R. G. Nolan, for the sum of $2,500.
Mr. Plait Price has purchased the lot
corner of West Avenue and Leonard street,
and all the previously unsold balance of the
Stephenson place, owned by Mr. S. R. P.
Camp's daughters. There are no other
vacant building lots on that side of the street
between the city line and Mrs. Hill‘s resi-
dcnce.
. -vwc1wpmllear‘
of a more active real estate market.
M
March came in a little sheep-ish. Will it
go out lion-css ?
MOD-b—
Ex-Prcsident Grant arrived at Constantino-
pic last Saturday.
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“In God we trust"——to the extent of ninety
cents on a dollar.
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Rev. Mr. Hamilton and Burgess Betta ex-
pected to reach their destination in Colorado,
last Saturday night.
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The new Sunday School books were given
out at the 2d M. E. Church, on Sunday last
together with new catalogues. ‘
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The well known store formerly occupied
by John W. Taylor, lVestport, is offered to
rent, logether with a smaller store, offices,
etc. See adv.
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The selectmen of Wilton have advertised
for proposals for constructing the Wilton
portion of the new highway between that
town and Norwalk; also for the care of the
Town for the coming year.
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A Newtown gentleman was in town last
week, and purchased a small hill of, lumber
of E. J. Hill. He says the stuff will be de-
livercd at his place $20 less than it would
have cost him if he had bought in Danbury
or Bridgeport.
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Concord Division celebrated their anniver-
sary on Friday night last.‘ A large delega-
tion was present from the Silver Mine Divis-
ion, and four of the Grand Officers were pres-
ent. Refreshments were served, and a good
time generally was enjoyed.
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Does Congress intend to make Carpet Bag-
gers of the whole nation, by passing the Sil-
ver bill! It will be necessary for us all to
carry Carpet Bags to hold our money. Pock-
ets won’t be strong enough or purses large
enough to carry any ambuut.
M“.
Mr. Ed. Pcase, long connected with the
propeller, has bought out the Refreshment
Saloon under the Connecticut Hotel recently
conducted by Mr. Randall. He promises to
refit and improve the same, and hopes to re
ceive liberal encouragement.
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The “Cuban insurrection" closed on
Thursday. The'forces of the so-called in-
terior department, numbering 1,200 men, and
other troops numbering 800 to 1,000 more,
surrendered according to the agreement
which had been submitted to the leaders.
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The Selectmen are trying to induce the
Borough anthoriiies to improve the much
traveled Shore Road past the pottery to the
Lock-up, Propeller Dock, &.c. ' They offer
what assistance they can given The work
should be done, and can be accomplished at
small expense.
.u
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A large party of young folks from Bridge-
port and Norwalk, paid a surprise visit to
Miss Jennie Maher of Southport, on Friday
evening. Dancing was commenced about
10 o’clock and continued until 1 when all
adjourned to participate of a bountiful colla-
tion, after which, all tripped the light fan-
tastic till the wee small hours of morning.
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Messrs. Geo. P. Rowell & Co., New York,
are now issuing their American Newspaper
Directory, quarterly, instead Of yearly. The
January number contains nearly 400 pages,
fine type, with the names of all the newspa-
pers in the United States and Canada, with
short dcqzriptions of the towns in which they
are published, Ste. $29, Price per year 81 50,.
single numbers 50 cents. ' ' ' '
. selling the GAZETTE.
PROBATE CONVENTION.
The Probate Convention for the District of
Norwalk, was held at the ofilee of Hurlbutt
&. Relyea, Norwalk, on Monday, March 4th,
1878. The Convention was called to order
by J. Belden Hurlbutt, Probate Committee,
and Dudley P. Ely, of Nomalk, was chosen
Chairman, and A. E. Emery, of Wilton, Sec-
retary. The coll for the Convention was
read by the Secretary, and approved by the
convention. Elbert Curtis, of Norwalk, was
appointed Committee on Credentials.
The Committee on Credentials reported the
following gentlemen as entitled to seats in the
convention :——Elbert Curtis, E. J. Hill, Dud-
113V P. Ely, John H. Ferris, Norwalk; Aaron
M. Reed, Alfred E. Emery, Wilton; William
L. Waring, Russell L. Hall, New Canaan.
The Convention then proceeded to an in-
formal ballot which resultcd as follows :—
Whole number of votes............... .....8
Asa B. Woodward... A
J. Belden Hurlbutt ......... . .2
A. E. Woodward............
A formal ballot was taken with the follow-
ing result :—
Whole number of votes ..... . ............ ....8
Necessary for a choice .............. . ........ 5
Asa B. Woodward ...................... 6 .
J. Belden Hurlbult... ................. ..2
Asa B. Woodward was declared the nomi-
necof the convention. Messrs. Hill and Fer-
ris were appointed a committee to wait on
Mr. Woodward and inform him of his nomi-
nation, and request his acceptance. Mr. Hill
of the committee appointed to inform Mr,
Woodward of his nomiation, reported that
they had waited upon him and that he had
accepted the same. .
Messrs. Elbert Curtis and E. J. Hill were
appointed Committee On Resolutions, and the
following was reported and adopted :—
Resoloed, That the Republican Probate_Con
vention for the District of Norwalk, present
the name of Asa B. Woonwsnn for the posi-
of Judge of the Probate Court, and heartily
recommend him to.the suffrage of the people
in full confidence that he will fill the position,
if elected, with honor to himself and satisfac-
tion to all.
The Convention then-adjournéd.
Moving day is almost here. .
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St. Patrick’s day is coming.
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Early flowers are in blossom.
o~—-—-
We ought to have strawberries by May day
if this weather holds.
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Ash Wednesday will put an end to the
gay season which has been nearly as lively as
in flush times.
«Or—O
The Bridgeport Standard says good hay
and plenty of it, is selling at $15 per ton in
New Milford. _
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The Wholesale Opening of Millincry, at
Lord &. Taylor’s New York, is to be held (in
chesday, 6th. ‘ ~
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Francis Murphy secured 13,000 signers to
the pledge in Washington. After a short
rest he will appear in Bridgeport.
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The lecture at the Congregational church
this (Monday) evening will be free. A col-
lection will be taken to pay expenses.
“Ho——
A delegation from Kaboosa Encampment,
l. 0. 0. F., visited the Stamford Encamp-
ment on Friday night last. The Grand Offi-
cers were present.
.u.... -
Messrs Scofield &. Hoyt, Main street, ad-
vertise to sell dry goods, &c., at very low
prices. They invite the good people to call
and examine their stock. ‘
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Messrs Raymond Brothers, the energetic
city dealers, have something to say for them-
selves in this issue. They propose to do a
lively business, if possible.
—-—.-s.>-.
Milk men are on a strife now-a-days and
have run the prices down to fire cents a quart
delivered at your own doors. Charley and
John Remscu have locals about it in another
column.
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The democratic Probate Convention is to
be held in Norwalk to-day. The delegates
from up-t0wn arc Jacob Turk and Thomas
m.,—5mm. snark flan—Tania: and,
son J. Craw.
e
W's—o
Rev. Mr. Anderson came back from Brook-
lyn, last Wednesday and preached in the
evening for his friend, Rev. Mr. Williams,
after which both gentlemen attended the
Congregational Supper.
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Mr. Matheis is fitting up the store in
Skiddy’s Block recently occupied by C. W.
Lockwood’s sons, as a market for LeRoy
Adams and it is expected to rival Deacon
Wixon‘s in attractive appearance.
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Upon the announcement of the passage of
the Silver bill‘over the President's veto, the
German government sold $15,000,000 of our
bonds. In Wall street government bonds
were depressed l per cent. on Friday.
. .
Loom Damask,all linen,250,at Scofi’dnHoyt’s
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@Remsen Bros. warrant their Milk pure.
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@No need of going to New York for
your Paper Hanging, for Prowitt. 47 Main
street, has a full assortment of Gold, Blanks,
Figured, &c., so low that it will not pay
you to waste time and money in looking
them up elsewhere.
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Ready-made Suits, just rec'd. SeoficlddtHoyt
_—.—_—.—.
Q'Go to Prowitts for your Paper Hang-
ing, Window'Shades, Fixtures, &c.
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Annual meeting of Old Well H. & L. Com
pany to-night. - ‘
Mr. Potter and son, city, have gone to
Kansas to settle.
A Danbury man has given $1,000 to the
poor of New York city.
Now that it is settled that we must take
Silver shove it along lively.
Mr. Joseph I. Lynes contemplates a visit
to the Hot Springs of Arkansas, at an early
date.
No license has made the duties of our try-
ing justice light. One “drunk,"‘is the only
recent case.
Mr. S. K. Stanley is out with a brand-new
and nobby “establishment." So much for
The case against Capt. Burr, of Westport,
is to be tried at New Haven, today, before
the U. S. District Court.
Two four-horse carriages filled with ladies
and gentlemen from Weston, excited consid~
arable curiosity in the Borough last Thurs-
day morning.
The Sentinel says that Gen. I‘aylor posi-
tively declines to be a candidate for Judge of
Probate. The proper thing for the Conven-
tion to do, today, would be to ratify the
nomination of Mr. Woodward.
Mrs. D. C. Nash and her daughter, Miss J.
K. Nash, of North Avenue,were taken com-
pletely by surprise, on Monday evening last,
by a party of ladies and gentlemen. Al-
though not—exactly—prepared for their vis-
itors, they soon had things in dining order
and all spent a most enjoyable evening.
0
A democratic correspondent pokes fun at
the late caucus of his party in the Borough.
He says they tried to heal the animosity of
the “foreign" element, and the result was the
appointment of a Greek and a Turk as dele-
gates, to the entire exclusion of native born
aspirants. Our correspondent “ wears, the
green" but will vote as he deems best.
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It is reported that the President has deter-
mined to appoint Twichell, the Louisiana
State Senator, who had both his arms shot of!
by Coushatta bulldozers, United States Con-
sul at Kingston, Canada. .
I
Anticipate and revent sickness with
Sauronn’s JAMAICA lNGlR. -
W a c fr.»—
ee spor , . ., is in u its church
debts by “kissing bees."pa¥)neg tiles for ten
cents, or three for a quarter are the ruling
.‘l‘l‘t‘hpflfi’
' Britiau fully maintains is standard of excel-
Educatlon in Connecticut.
We make the following extracts from the
annual Report of the State Board of Educa-
tion : ‘ ,
. The experience of the year calls for little
in the way of remark, and, fortunately, for
nothmg in the way of excuse or agglogy.
Nothing has occurred, since the last epcrt
of the Board, to suggest changes in the
school laws of the laws of the State, or in
the methods of administration; but, for rea-
sons long in the view of physiologists and
of late increasingly manifest to the public
mind, the Board are prepared to
recommend at a single point a modifica-
tion of the requirements of existing laws,
namely, that the earliest year of age at which
school attendance shall be allowed, be five
years instead of fOur, as at present provided.
The history of the schools of Connecticut,
for the year just closed, is, so far as it can be
read through the statistics of attendance and
of provision for instruction, in every way
satisfactory. -
The number of children between four and
sixteen years of age who were enumerated in
January, 1877, was 137,099, against 135,189
the previous year, an increase of 1,910, no
small part of which must, the Board are of
opinion, be attributed to the more careful
canvass made by the Census-takers of the
several towns of the State.
The number of scholars registered in win-
ter was 99,657, against 98,923 in 1876. Those
registered in summer were 90,845, against
80,633 in 1876. The aggregate number of
children registered as scholars, summer and
winter, was 119,208, against 110,106. Of
these, 4,894 were over sixteen years of age,
against 4,454 in 1876.
Of the twelve or thirteen thousand child-
ren enumerated in the School Census, but
not registered in either public or private
schools, by far the greater part were, of
course, children of tender age, four, five and
six years old. whose absence from heated
rooms and hard courses of study must be re-
garded as fortunate, rather than as implying
any defect in the working of the system of
public education. The laws -of the state do
do not compel attendance before'the child
has completed its eighth year.
The above statistics of attendance are
every way creditable to parents, to the em-
ployers of labor, and to the Agent of the
Board. Unccasin vigilance and actiVIty are
required to resiatt 6 strong tendency among
the juvenile population towards slipping back
into idleness and truancy, and to prevent the
formation of avagabond and more or less
vicious class, at the expense of the public
schools. The work of one year will never
answer for the next. Efforts to restrain tru-
ancy may not be relaxed for so much as a
single term, without‘engendering evils which
can never be wholly eradicated. At this
point those who administer the schools have
to meet the strongest and most irrepressible
of all the instincts of youth; while, on the
other hand, the interests of public instruc-
tion suffer a. steady encroachment,,througll
the desire of the employers of labor to secure
a profit by hiring children within the school
age, and retaining them in service to the neg.
lect of their education, even to the point of
violating the requirements of law.
Newhere are good sense and good temper,
on the part of those who administer, the
school system, more needed than here. The
laws should be peremptory; the execution of
them should be in discretion and moderation.
Adequate penalties should be provided; but
public sentiment should be seduously enlti-
vated on this behalf,and the public spirit and
good feeling of employers should invariably
be appealed to, before penalties are invoked
or threats uttered. ' The Board are glad to
believe that the Agent charged with this duty
has performed it with sound judgment;
while the labors of the Secretary of the
Board, in his addresses and personal inter-
course with the citizens of every section of
the State, have done much to prepare the
way for direct effort towards an enforcement
of the law. Nor can the Board refrain from-
expressing their sincere conviction, that no
body of men similarly situated are more
amenable to appeals on this side than the em-
ployers of labor in Connecticut. A sound
public sentiment on this subject, and an ac.
tivc popular interest in the instruction of
youth, are among the best of our inheritan-
ccs from a generation which established com-
mou schools as a part of the fundamental
polity of the State.
The increase in the aggregate attendance
of the public schools during the year, which
has been noted, has not been obtained at the
expense of the private schools, which report
10,180 pupils, against 9,816 in 1876.
Not only has the aggregate attendance on
the schools increased as stated, but the
average attendance has increased even more
than proportionally, the average attendance
having been 75,732 in winter, against 74,369
in 1876; and 68,588 in summer, against 66,-
621 in 1876. This is the more noticeable
because an increase of aggregate attendance
often involvesadecrease in the average at-
tendance, those scholars who are brought
into the schools by direct efforts, generally
remaining only the minimum time required
by statute. In part, doubtless, the increase
noted in the average attendance must be
attributed to the general prostration of in-
dustry which has formed so marked a feature
o‘fflt'liertyear . but the Board believe it is due _
and the application of a continually increas-
ing pressure in the prevention of truancy
and vagabondage. _
The pecuniary provision made for the
support of the schools during the year shows,
most naturally, a decline, though less than
migllt have been anticipated. The receipts
from the School Fund and from the State
appropriations have been $343,152.50, an in-
crease of $5,180; from town taxes $697,103.-
26, a decrease of $14,064.72; from district
taxes $349,849.89, a decrease of $49,884.76;
the total receipts being $1,506,218 57, a de-
crease of $54,346.39, or about four per cent.
When, however, the general shrinkage in the
value of property and the fall in the prices of
commodities are considered, it will easily
appear not only that the people of Connecti-
cut havc not, within recent times, made a
greater sacrifice to maintain that school sys-
tem which was early made the most funda-
mental and characteristic institution of the
State; but that, ill fact, they have never
made a larger actual appropriation to that
purpose, the receipts of 877 having a power
to purchase commodities and services in ex-
cess of the receipts of 1876. ,
The total expenditures have been $1,510,-
222.61, a decrease of $18,958.91. $1,058,—
682.33 has been expended upon the salaries
of teachers continuously employed during the
year was 1,904, and increase of 124. The
number of new teachers engaged was 478, a
decrease of 61. .
That portion of the history of the schools
of the State which is not to be told- in figures,
has not been less satisfactory. The interest
of the people in the schools they maintain.
the industry and activity of the corps of
teachers, the obedience and diligence of
scholars have, we believe, been kept fully up
to the high standard of past years. Never
since the first rude disturbance of the ele-
ments of our citizenship, thirty years ago,
has the population of Connecticut been more
homogeneous than today; and this is due in
a large degree to the assimilating power of
the public schools Never, we believe, has
the public school system stood more com-
pletely justified in the mind and conscience
of the people of the State. When the most
powerful commercial and manufacturing
nation of the world resorts, at this late date,
to gratuitous compulsory education, confess-
edly not so much from political or social con-
siderations, as to qualify its laboring classes
to sustain the increasing severity of compe-
tition in production-from newer hilt more
intelligent populations, he would be strange-
ly unwise who should entertain the thought
of restricting the scope or impairing the
efficiency of this great agent of social and in-
dustrial progress.
From personal inspection the Board are
able to report that the Normal School at New
lence, both as a school of instruction in the
higher elements of learning, and as a school of
practice in'tlie art of teaching. The Teach-
ers' Institutes, both county and local, held at
various points in the State during the year,
have been well attended by teachers and .by
the general public, and have been productive
of much good, not alone through their influ-
ence on the teachers enjoying their advanta-
ges, but by awakening throughout the com-
munity a' more active interest in education
steady growth of a truly professional spirit
among the teachers of the State is a matter of
congratulation. '
The work of awakening public interest in
village improvement and in the planting of
trees, both ornamental and economic, and to
bring to the knowledge of our people the lat-
est and best results of scientific investigation
and the practical experiment within these de-
partments, which the Secretary of the Board
undertook eight years ago, in addition to the
strict duties of his office, has been prosecuted
by him with unflagging zeal, yet with no dis-
paragement to the proper school work of the
year. On the contrary, the Board believe
that the interest aroused in these subjects in
many-of the towns of the State, has rcdound-
ed to the postive benefit of the schools. Mr.
Northrop being about to visit Europe during
his customary summer vacation, the Board
by resolution, in May last, requested him to
examine such schools of forestry and agricul-
tural stations abrgad, as should be within the
line of his travels. The Report of the Score-
tary of the Board contains an interesting
sketch of the organization and operations of
several of the most important Schools of For-
“UM in Europe. The information gathered
by r. Northrop res cting tree planting and
forest culture, in the r economic aspects, will
be more appropriately embodied in_a commu-
nication to the State Board of Agriculture].
“Ladies in India have rifle matches," says
the New York Herald. Yes; they vie with
one another to see who shall ride the gentle-
men’s pockets of the most money at church
and in the condition of the local schools The .
Diocesan Appointments.
Bishop Williams has Med his list of ap-
pointments forjthe spring and summer visi-
tations, which includesthe following:
' - erv
. 3. Friday 8 ‘p. m., St. Mark’s New Can-
aan.
5. Sunday, a. m., St. Paul’s, Norwalk;
p. m., St. John’s, Stamford; evening,
Emmanuel, Stamford.
6. Monday evening, St. Thomas‘, Bethel.
7. Tuesday evening, St. James’, Danbury.
Bedding.
9. Thursday, 3 p. m., St. Stephens’ Ridge-
field.
10. Friday, 3 p. m.. Emmanuel, Weston.
11. Saturday, 3 p. m., St. Mattth’s Wilton.
12. Sunday, a. m.,Christ church, Weslport;
P- m.. Trinity Memorial, Westport. ;
evening, St. Paul’s, Fairficld.
H.»
Oysters are exported from Long Island to
England in great quantities. Since Septem-
ber 20th there have been shipped from the
village of Oakdale to England 7,000 bushels
of box oysters; from Saville, 25,000; Bay-
port, 2,000; Blue Point, 5,000; and Pat-
chogue, 1,743. The total shipments by rail
from these places during the same time for
the New York market were 17,988 bushels
and 1,178 gallons of opened oysters, which at
a fair price would realize the sum of $14,-
869. 26.
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Ask price BrusselsCarpets at Scofield&Hoyt's
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It? Address your orders for Milk to Rem-
sen Bros, P. 0. Box 425, only 5cts a quart.
._+———.
OilCloths less than wholesale. ScofieldeHoyt
—+—
Q‘A full, fresh and complete line of Wall
Paper, Borders, &c., can be had at H. M. &
J. T. Prowitt’s, 47 Main street, at prices that
will suit the times.
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Spring Sacques, nobby styles. ScofielddsHoyt
_.__.—__
@Havc your Bill Heads, Statements,
Headings, Blanks, &c., put up with PATENT
BLOTTER Tanners. Blotters always handy,
—paper always in good shape and loose sheets
never wasted. The GAZETTE ofiice has the
exclusiveright for the towu of Norwalk. tf
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Large lineIngrainCarpets,cheap.Scofi’chont
___..-__.
@Hodder’s Patent Blotter Tablets for
Letter Heads, Bill Heads, Blanks, &c., are
convenient and economical. Manufactured
and sold at the GAZETTE office. _ tf
__+_—
Large stock Hosiery,cheap,at Scofielchoy t’s
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G White and colored printing paper can
be obtained at the Gamma OFFICE, in any
desired quantity. if
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One more case of Prints at 5c. Seoficld&Hoyt.
_____._._.
63' Bill Heads, Note Heads, Blanks, &c.,
put up with Patent Blotter Tablets, the mer-
its of which are conceded by all. The Ga-
stTlt office has the exclusive right to manu.
fsctnre and sell the same in the Town of N or-
walk. it
Scofield&Hoyt
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CalicoWrappers,75c,upwards.
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@‘ Dennison’s Merchandise Tags can be
had at the Gazsm Omen; also, Dennison’s
Shipping Tags, plain or printed. tf
.____.____—.—.
“The kiss in the dark” was played as a
farce by amateurs in Mount Sterling, Ky.,
up to the point where the young man kisses
the pretty girl. Then it was turned into a
tragedy. The girl’s real lover, jealous of her
stage lover, and discerning that the kissing
was
ofien er on the spot. The wound was
tliifiing, but it brought the performance to a
C 086.
«0
Dialogue between two Bohemians:
“Would, 0 would that I had fifty thousand
a year. I know what I’d do." “What 7"
“N othing.” .
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WHEN LlFE is embittered by the sufferings
from Bright’s Disease, Kidney, Bladder and Glam
dular Maladies,Mental and Physical Debllity.take
IIUNT’S REM EDY. Incontinence and Reten-
tion of Urine, Diabetes, Gravel,Dropsy,Exeesses
Intemperance and General Debility, are cured by
HUNT’S REMEDY. All Diseases of the Kidneys
Bladder and Urinary Organs are cured by BUN TS
REMEDY.
Clarke’s Toothache Drops cure instantly
Mothers who have weak and irritable
children, can secure health for the children, and
rest for themselves. by using Dr.Pitcher’s Casto-
ria. It contains no morphine or any thing lnju-
rions. It is as easantlo taken honey. and is
Turf—in to cure indCollc, regulate the bowels,
and expel worms. For Teething children, there
is nothing like Castoria. 3m4
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 Liniment is for
the human family, the stronger kind, which is
yellow in color, is for spnvined, lame and strain-
cd horses and animals. Their effects are won-
derful. 3m4
1 oung People, dopay attention to your teeth.
Neglect Will soon ruin them. Clean them daily
tvlth Til uns’rou’s Ivonl’ PEARL TOOTH POWDER,
the most perfect dentiiice known. It will keep
them through life in good condition, sound and
white, vnll harden the gums, sweeten the breath.
and prevent toothache. Sold by all druggists 25
and 50 cents per bottle.
THOMPSON s_ Poxann OP'I'UNE, an olcaginous
compound of singular merit for dressing the hair,
imparting to lt strength and richness. Sold by
drugglsts. 25 and50_ cents per bot'le.
Arc youtroublcd With billlousness,sickheadache.
vertigo, constipation, dyspepsia, &c. ? Are you
dull and languid, feeling averse to any exertion P
If so, cleanse the system. purify and renew the
blood. Take Quinn’s Iltlsn TEA, the great and
cheap remedy. It Will soon relieve you. Sold by
all drugglsts. '25 cents per-package, each making
a uart or medicine.
.olnlvnss Ilvononop‘lefn GLOVE CLEANEBJVIII
qulc ’ y renovs c not et :5 oves,25cts. er bottle
WELLS a ELLIOTT. 11 Gold so, slew York:
Wholesale Agents.
“mo?—
ux I\l\l\/W\I\I\I\Mf\.l\
In Norwalk, Feb. 26th, at the residence of the
bride’s parents, East Avenue, by the Rev. James
M. Taylor, Warren Herriot, Esq., of Yonkers, N .
E, and Miss Louise, daughter of II. M. Prowitt,
sq.
In this town, Feb . 27th, John Council and Miss
McCarthy. both of N orwalk.
In Scrivalk, Feb. 28th, Dennis Bresnan to Miss
Eliza Trainer, both 01' Norwulk.
In 50. Norwnlk, Feb. 26th at the residence of
idle bride’iparents, by“ Ben." Dr. Spencer, in the
‘erman an we. r. our Pro '1) t ‘
Katie Schaubfgofil of Norwnlk.y L 0 Miss
In Port Chester, Feb. 28th, by Rev. S. M. llam-
mond, Henry Benger and Martin F. White both or
South Norwalk.
DIED.
Vuuvt/wmnmuxnmwuvvvxnn
In Norivalk, March. 3d, Charlotte G. Buxton.
85‘ Funtral services from the residence ofGeorge
Nash,Es1.. on Wednesday at 11 o'clock.
In Nori'alk, Mar. 1st Ann Hennessey, aged 31
years.
" In Wiltdl, Feb. 25in. George B. Westcott, aged
.7 years. -
Sudden] t Wilton, on Sat. Mar. 2d, Catherine
J .. wue on e late James Lucas, aged 71 years,
and 9 meat § .
In Stamfozl, Feb. 24th,0lara Mosewood,daugh-
ter of C. J ., ind Emily M. Todd, aged 4 years and
l
4 months.
In Stamforl, Feb.2fth, Peter Murray, aged 53
DmulrralnxT or STATE,
years. i
Ors'lcuLJ
WA HINGTON, D. C.,l"eb.. 27th, 1878. l
Informati . has been received at this Depart-
ment from , . J. Stahel thc.Vice Consul Gener-
al of the Uni states It Shanghai, Chinn,ofthe
death, on the rib of January. 1878 at Shanghai.
Clllna, of Ala on St. John. of Norwalk, Conn.
In Danbur nd Jennette P. Stevens a ed 64.
Feb. 22, Frank . lieeler, aged 35. ’ g
OST.--A clister pin in Lockwood’s Hall on
the evenll oflthe Congregational Supper.
The finder wrl -ecelvc thanks of the owner by
leaving it at t , GAZETTE OFFIEE. . ‘
#1
LIT".—
eflncd and intelligent woman(Prot—
cstnnt) t he the elltlre care Ofa child,twen-
ty months of c. Best of references re uired.
Address Box _ 0 Post Ofilce, South Norwal . 1t*
J
Wanted.
BY a wid lady, 35 years old, a situation as
llousek pen or Nurse, or Sewing, or Light
Housework. crmanent .llome preferred as one
of the family. Reference li‘rcqnirad. Call at No.
6 Lon Buildil ,ncar Smith & Palmer’s Ilat Shop,
or ad rcss "M . C. 11. South Norwalk 1'. O.” '
AN'l‘F. A Reliable, energetic and sober
man to t vei and. solicit orders for a large
Publcatlon Ho e In this State. Also, lady of re-
s eetable app rancc for special department.
Expenses paid Address, stating salary expect-
ed, Lock 130:5, South Norwalk. Conn.
F01! SALE 0. oilsome, small Farm 0122 acres
part meado , part woodland, with splendid
s rin water. ppl to GEORGE R. CHOL-
WEL ,HighS .t. Jae-halfofpurchase money
can remain gu rt‘agp. 29“
l'o fien-tW
The second aoqot‘ a house on the east able at
West Avenue. 1 a: the ed M. E. Church, to a small
family. BOW“ water. Apply atthe GAZETTE
. 13!??-
Outer.
8. Wednesday, 3 p. m., Christ church .
canine and much relished, shot the .
-raa catamaran
63088 6BEEK
COAL!
—A’I‘--
Raymond Brothers,
South Norwallc.
For Sale.
Al I expect to be in Europe this summonl offer
my one for sale. He is six years old. kind
and sound, in every respect a free traveler and
can be driven by either a ladyJor gentleman.
AMES E. LESS.
Westport, March 3st, 1878.
For-Sale. ‘
HOUSE and Barn withii 1-4 acres flue land,
with numerous fruit trees; would make a
flue'garilen plot. Enquire oi' .
10 J AS. CROWTEEB, Winnipank.
..,.,;.~Mllk {for Sale.
HUNDRED QUARTS MILK Daily at
wood Farm.
AFTER THE FIRE!
Everything Fresh and Sweet !
HAVING com letely refitted and renovated the
old and we l-known- PEOPLE'S MARKET,
lately damaged by fire, I am prepared to serve the
public with the Best the Market affords in choice
cuts or roasts of
Beef', Veal, Mntton.Lamb, Pork, do.
Also Fresh FRUITS and VEGETABLES in their
season. Every effort will be made to lease and
satisfy patrons JAMES E. \Vl SON,
_ People’s Market, 19 Main Street.
Led e-
10 g
. Change of Business.
LE. PHASE, having bought out J. S. RAN-
DAIL, will refit the
GRIND CENTllll llllllllti Sllllllll,
and run the place firehouse. All friends are in-
vited to call. (Ith‘) I. E; PEASE.
Cider for. Sale.
TEN BARBELS Gflllll CIDER,
JOHN B. STUBGES, _‘
Cannons SutiqnfoCt.
I
Lost
OB MISLAID a Model with Specifications with-
in. of 9 Steam-propelling Canal and River Boat.
Has eitherbeen lost or left at some place now for-
gotten. Model or any information can be left at
GAZETTE OFFICE, or with owner,
CHAS. F. RAYMOND.
N orwalk, March 4th, 1878.
March 2-1, 1878'.
T0 '1‘ ., PUBLIC!
BARGAINS!
\Vc have Removed the balance of
our Stock of
an ill
TO OUR
NEW FACTthY
0N
no“ ST" NEAR m,
Where we shall continue to sell at
ever before, until all are
diSposed of.
GIVE US A CALL.
and of our own manufacture, wil
this occasion.
European Houses to receive the
as soon as they up on
abling
obtain lust what they want.
To Rent.
3501.1 and well-known business stand for-
merl occupied as a Drug and Book store by
the late .. ohn W. Taylor. Westport. Conn. LOW‘
tion eligible, good collar. with two rooms on lee-
gnd floor connecting with store. which contains
drst class fixtures and large,handsomo show win-
{OWM protected by rmanent awning. Suitable
01' My respectable usiness. Rent on! 8260 per
:ggum, payable quarterly in advance. wo front
1' mill on second floor of same building suitable
oro ees. to rent for 840 per annum, payable
qtifll'lel'ly in advance. Also the small store ad-
joining. formerly occupied by the Town officen
w th good fixtures and argc show window. Bent'
100 per annum, payable - quarterly in advance.
stone posts and flagged sidewalks in front of both
:gprgatelgqgirgi o 31: SWBW Tray“)! a, Richards
, rs. o n . a ' '
on bill near the store. WWW“ “Slam”
To Rent.
11E Jarvis place the who‘e h
apartments, as désired. A A 311;} $00, by
10 _ - J. W. hieL AN,M. D.
9
For Rent or Sale.
THE pleasant and convenient house. now, and
for- several years est occupied by Mr. Ferd.
B. Smith, situated on 131011 Ave. For particulars
enquire or Mr. Manson Hoyt, Norwalk or address
Mrs. L. A. Smith,” Willard St., Hartford, Conn.
Bankrupt Sale.
HE Assignec Of_Price it Bates, BankruptS.
will sell at Public Auction, March 27th, 1878,
the Equity of Redemption in two tracts of real
estate belonging to Price a; Bates situate at Red-
dmg, Lona. l‘ll‘Bt tract, in quantity about ten
acres, boun‘ded North by Marvin C. Sanford and
highway, East andSout by estate of s. S. Gray.
and West by Orrin Plan and other land of Price
Bates. Second, tract adjoining the above.
bounded North on the roar of long Lots so-called,
East on estate of S. 8. Gray, South on Orrin Platt,
West on Peter Cornens. Also one lar c Derrick.
located on above property. Sale to tsic place on
the premises,at 10}; o’clock a. m. Also the equity
in certain real estate belon ing to Philo W. Bates
situate in Norwalk.Conn.. eing 150 feet deep b
50 feet front, bounded East on Warren street, and
on all other sides by A. H. Byington. Sale to take
place on the premises,“ 3 o’clock p. m.,Mareh 27.
Also the equity in one other tract belonging to Phi-
lo W.Batesg.n qli‘lantity about twenty acres.boun d-
ed North y ranels Walsh and Catherine Me
Dougall. East by Aaron Pillow and Charles Olm-
stead, South by Charles Olmstead and W. W.
Morgan, West by highway and William J elliii'.
Sale to take place on the premises as 11); o’clock
a. m.. March 27th, S. E. OLMSTEAD.
Norwalk, Feb. 28th, 1878. Assignee.
W grant @nilttfi.
.n’\/\Ivv\f\/\I\I\Ww ’\’
AA \MI\I\I\
%F£EWER?BATE COURT for the District
The undersigned administrator o
Sylvanus Seeley, late of New Canals: 'llllleszelisdatlfiigf
trlct, deceased, respectfully represents that the
up raised value of the real estate belonging to
as d estate exceeds the amount named in the or—
der of said Court for the sale of real estate, dated
March 1st, 1878, by the sum of $3,282.50. That said
real estate cannot be beneficially divided for pur-
poses of‘ sale. Said real estate consists of fifty-six
pores, together With the buildings thereon stand-
ing. situated at said New Canaan, it being the
homestead lately occupied by the deceased. If e
taggflll‘tgglgllyslthatt andorder be made for the
‘ o o 0 set r ' -
ate in such case provided. “1 estate as m by stat
- SELLECh Y. ST. JOHN. Administrator,
DISTRICT OF NORWALK .
an?" “herb“, 18's. , ss. Probate Court,
n least) at the fore oin a ' '
heard and determined at tlgle Pgrogaptlelcgllig: 1i):
95nd Norwalk, on the 8thday of March, 1878 at 10
o clock,_l, m., and that notice thereof be giv'en by
publishing a copy of said petition and of this or-
er in the Norwalk Gazette, anewspa er publish-
ed. in said District at least three ays before
said time of hearing. EDWARD. J. TAYLOR.
Acting Judge.
ISTBICT 0F NORWA LK
It)I tk;ebrg§§1figlfi§78- ,ss .I’robate Court
. s a e 0 W111 "
ln;:id,€istrtict.fdg=easad. TE, late of it liton.
3 'our . 0_ rebate for the Di t ' ' -
walk, bath limited and allowed sixslddtfittgll 11:31;
the date heyeoi fpr the creditors of said estate to
exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who
neglect t_o present their accounts properly attest-
$111,! gala?! :gifiitlgltleatyill b3 debarred a recovery.
e e 0 an e t -
to make immediate payment t: ate are requested
. ’ THEO. T. OVINGTON, Executor,
3t10 Brooklyn, N .Y.
Tax Collector’s Sale.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
under and by urine of a certain tax warrant,
duly executed and signed by proper authority,
and directed to the undersigned, commanding hiln
to levy and collect of JOSEPH MCGRAW, and
othersersons named in the rate book on the list
to eat warrant annexed. their several propor-
tions of the sum total as therein stated, said sum
being a tax or assessment agreed upon by the in-
habitants of the Town of Darien, regularly and
legally assembled on the second day of October,
A. 1).,1876. met for the purpose of' providing for
the indebtedness of sold Town List of 1876, levies
ppon and Wlll sell at pubhc auction, at the prom-
ises hereinafter described on the 20thday of April,
A. D.,187B, at 10); o’clock, a. m., so much of the
followmg described real estate, with the buildings
thereon, of Joseph McGraw, situated in said town
of lumen, and bounded as folloWs, to wit: — north-
erly by highway, easterly b land estate of Mosul
Mather, deceased, sonther y by land of Richard
Bates, and westerly by land of‘Sall Bates,contaill -
ingibree acres more or less,as wil raise the sum of
El ht dollars. (88), that beingthe proportion of the
an (1 Joseph MeGraw. of the sum total in said list
together with charges of levy, sale .ir-c. ’
IRA SCOFIELD, Tax Collector.
. Li t ' .
Dated Darlen,February28th, 1878. S of ls‘8;th
' Tax Collector’s Sale.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
under and by Virtue at a certain tax warrant,
duly executed and signed by proper authority,
and directed to the undersigned, commanding
him to levy and collect of SETH H. MEEKER
and other ersons named in the rate book, on the
list to am warrant annexed, their several propor-
tions of the sum total as therein stated, said sum
being a tax or assessment agreed upon by the in-
habitants of the town of Darren, regularly and le-
gally assembled on the second day of October,
1878, met for the purpose of providing for the in-
debtedness of said town list of 1876, levies upon
and _Wlll sell at Public Auction at the premises
hereinafter- described, on the 20th day of April
. 1)., 1878, at 11 o’clock, a. m.. so much of the fol:
lowing described real estate, With the buildings
thereon, of Seth H. Meeker, situated in said town
0. Darren, and bounded as follows, to wit :—-North-
orly by land of Elias D. Gerow, easterly and
southerly by land estateof Samuel Meeker, ce-
ceased, and westerly by highwa , containing two
roods,mora or less,as Will raise t e sum of Five 45-
100 Dollars (85.45400) that being the proportion of
the said Seth H. Meeker, of the sum total in said
1..., together With the charges of levy; sale. to.
a. é‘i‘.‘ roam,
- _ 0 en or, let 01‘1376.
Dated at Dorian, Mal-er, 28th, 1878. 3:10
Tax Collector’s Sale.
OTICE is hereby given that the undersi ed
N under and by virtue of a certain tax wal-grlllnt:
duly executed and Signed byproperauthority. and
directed to the undersigned, commanding him to
levy and oollectpf STEPHEN C. CHASE and other
persons named in the. rate book, on the list to said
warrant annexed than- several roportions of the
sum total as therein stated, sairl’ smn being a tax
or assessment agreed upon b the inhabitants
of the town of .Darlen. regular y and legally us.-
sembled, to Wit :— 0n the 2nd day of October,
A. 1)., 1876, met for the purpose of providing for
the indebtedness of said town list of 1876, levies
upon and Will sell at Public Auction, at the prem-
lscs hereinafter described on the 20th (lay of April
A. 1)., 1878, at'lo o‘clock, a. m., so much of the fol:
lowmg described real estate, with the buildings
thereon. of Stephen C.Cha_se. situated in said town
of Donna, and bounded as follows, to wit: North.-
Hilly and aasterl by land of Hannah" E. Bates
w e of Allen B. ates, southerly by highway and
westerly by fan of George W.‘Clock, containing
two acres.more prices, as will raise the sum 'of‘
Seventeen 04-100 Dollars (31109100.) that beln the
proportion ofitho sald Stephen C. Chan-{0% the
sum total in and list. together with the charges of
levy. sale, are.
er. seem
. 0 no or. ' ‘” .
Dated at Darlen, February 28th, 1878.St of 18gift)
STOOKBRIDGE
MANURES
Originated'by Prof. Stockbrik e Pro 953 -
riculture,in the Mgsgzchusgtt's Agr'geultlirgéfg
o ege.
These Manure: are com ounded for e
furnishing the plant food lvJvhich each pafgligh‘lgi'
”03; requires. They have reduced from 50 to
:0 bzshels Corn. 2510 40 shell Wheat 25 to
0 shots Octal 50 to 250 bushels otatoes,2 to
3 tom Hay per acre and other crops ill proportion
They havc~baen used for five years with such suc-
=zggallzfilffi7 g‘gylrelée appllled on over I 0.000
e o '
Pamphlets, [Pl-5:. resu W s p n d to ’
l I
Bowker s Hill & Drill Phosphate
VERY FINE, DRY a: HIGH GRADE. ALSO
AGRICULTUBA Ii CHEMICA 1.8.
W. H. Bowkc’r d: 00.,
8 Park Place ...........
48 Ola-[Inna ss..'..:....§fYB¥:II:rl
New Hammett.
manipulator.
Lord d_Taylnr
Opening Display
- 019—.
Retail at Lower Prices than F I' 911011 & DomGStic
MILLINERY,
On Wednesday, March 6th.
Pattern Bonnets front Leadin Paris Mediates
be exhibited on
Arrangements have been made with Lcadin
Latest Novelties
. 7'-
Both Wholesalepand Retail Departments are
tinder the malls ement of .
many years well M" T' “- ADAMSJM
nown to the Milli .
F lower ”'3'“:th 0n the premises.ntllleSl-elblybtlj:-
urcbasers to make any combination. and
B” Extensive alterations have been made in
the Retail Department which will u
to contain all thasis Ndw and ‘ my be found
Class gnu Medluplll’ncch-fioogls.
7.00115le. 1357.;
GRAND, CHRISTIE AND FORSYTH
Desirable 'in Firsb
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dTaylor,
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