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On Monday the: Doorkeeper battle was
again opened with musket and cannon firing
all alongthe line. ' The democratswere in a
perspiration over. the strategy of Ben Butler,
and floundered, about in a deplorablequanda-
ry for some meansof escaping the'damaging
effect of the rejection of a Union soldier, an
Irishman ,aud_Catbolic withal, would have
upon the rank and file of their party voters.
Gen. Shields, the gallant Irero of the Mexican
war, as well as of the war for the preserva-
tion of the Union, hearing about in his
wounded body,bullets and fragments of shell,
and in his extreme poverty a supplrant for
congressional aid to live, had received 20
votes of Northern Democrats in their caucus.
Gen. Field, learned in the art of war by the
generous donation of the government he had
perjured himself to assail, and when beaten
at the end of the rebellion, bad vowed he
never would live under the Old flag, but fled
to Egypt and took an oath of allegiance to the
thdive—and whose disabilities were less
than eight weeks since relieved—received 69
votes, and was then unanimously declared
the nominee of the democracy for the Office
of Doorkecper. Northern democrats regret-
ted this and gave feeling notice of the effect
it would have in their districts at the next
election. But all to no purpose; the heavy
preponderance of confederate votes in the
present House rendered it impossible for the
tail to wag the dog on this momentous ques-
tion, and so the hale and stalwart rebel war.
rior crawled into office right over the head
and shoulders Of the needy Union soldier and
patriot. At first it was urged that Gen.
Shields was eighty years old, but when. that
lie was‘exposed and it was found, wounded
as he was, he was still active and abundantly
competent to administer the office; then the
pretence was set up that the was too high and.
exalted a man to hold such a subordinate
place. Little Sammy Cox waxed quite senti-
mental on this pornt, forgetting that an ex-
mcmber of Congress is now an assistant clerk
in the House, and another in a more menial
position still, while the Doorkecper wields
more patronage and power about the House
than the Speaker himself. It was found that
excuse wouldn’t hold water, and the follow-
ing excerpt of the debate will show how the
battle waged : -
Mr. Eden—I suggest to the gentleman from
Massachusetts to bring in his amendment to
the Senate bill making General Shields a pen-
sioner to'the amount of $100 a month right
now, and I think we will all vote for it upon
this side of the House. , '
Mr; Butler—O, yes. I was saying, Mr.
Speaker, that I held it. a justification, when I
found an office vacant, but Ihad not any-
thing to do with making the vacancy, instead
of leaving this old veteran of. the Mexican
war to eat the bread of pension and of de-
pendence, that I would. givfehim an office in
which he could earn his living, Hugh and
honorable office. Now here is a Union gen-
eral. a general of the Mexreau war, who was
twice wounded in the glorious campaign for
the capture of the city of Mexico, a man,
without reproach, a man not seeking the of-
fice of Doorkeeper, but a man who is new
traveling through the New England states to
earn by lecturing, his living: He presented
himself seeking the poor pittance of $100
pension per month; he now gets $30; I see
a place where he can get more than $200 per
month, and earn it honorably and fairly.
Mr. Stenger—Does the gentleman from
Massachusetts not know that the office of
Doorkeeper would on] last about one year,
while the pension won d be for life? -
Mr. Butler-Pardon me;_if lie is capable,
and if somebody does not he him down by
lying that be is eighty-five yearsold when he
is only sixty-seven, he will remain here many
years, and this will last him two_years at any
late, and after that I know that if we get in-
to power we will keep him here and give him
the position, and I know that the other side
will do so too, unless some confederate drvr-
sion general wants the place more than
Shields does. - .
Mr. Eden-I ask the gentleman if he does
not think that General Shields would be bet.
ter fitted to fill the position of Postmas-
ter-General than that of Doorkeepcr. and
whether with his great influence with the
Administration he does not think that he
can succeed in etting him in there?
Mr. Butler—I did not have sufficient infin-
once with the Administration to nominate a
disabled' soldier as postmaster for a small
town. Those who have now the ear of the
Administration nominated a confederate gen-
eral as Postmaster-General, a very good man;
and it seems that. it is thaflesire of the House
of Representatives to nominate a man of the
simc antecedents for Doorkeeper. The Prest-
dent and the democratic majority of the
House of Representatives agree on the ques-
tion. [Laughten] I do not. I have not a
word to say against his meritorious servrccs
for his country as he chose it, but they were
not done for my country and therefore I can-
not reward those services by electing him to
office because he tried to destroy his country.
1 am willing that he shall have all the rights
in the country which be forfeited, but I do
not think the time has come for him to have
the honors until our soldiers who fought in
the service of their country have passed
away; when that time comes I shall be very
glad to have him appointed to office, brit not
till then. I do not want a man to forswcar
his country in order to take service under a
foreign prince and then return hot-footed
from that service to be chosen a Donrkeepcr
in the llouse of Representatives.
Mr. Yeates—l ask you wiry you say that
this man (lid not fight for your country and
therefore is not entitled to your support?
Mr. Butler—The difference is between loy-
alty to the flag of the Government that edu-
cated him and brought him up, and treason
to that flag, for which he ought to have been
banged. [Applause]
At length ahurried consultation was had
of a few democrats on the east side of the
House, when Mr. Bragg obtained permission
of Gen. Butler to have read a resolution
putting Gen. Shields on the retired list of the
regular Army with pay of General. This bit
of partizan strategy was received with osten-
tatious applause, the democrats seeming to
feel that they had made good their escape
from a dreadful dilemma, and up went their
spirits like the tail of a steer in the cats.
The vote was then taken on the main ques-
tion, which resulted in 117 for Field and 101
for Gen. Shields. Mr. Lauders voted for
Field and Mr. Wait for Shields, Messrs.
Phelps and Warner absent and not voting,
and eight votes scattering. The resolution
placing General Shields was then run
through by an almost unanimous vote. It
was rapidly engrossed, signed by the Speaker
and then hurried over to the Senate, several
democrats frankly confessing it was all
wrong as a piece of legislation, and establish-
ing a mischievous precedent, but in the fix
they were in there was no escape from it.
We personally overheard these admissions.
While the democrats feel they have robbed
General Butler of much of the political ad-
vantage he at first seemed to have won, yet
they are very far from feeling comfortable
about it. Gen. Butler is in the daily re-
ceipt of scores of letters from intelligent and
leading voters of Irish birth, from all parts
of the country and resolutions from their
meetings, commending his espousal of Gen.
Shields’ cause. These “Old Ben” shows his
adversaries with a malicious delight. There
are a half dozen New England democrats who
are as pauicy as children in a thunder shower
over the fix they are in, and they will be
found in a worse panic at the next Fall’s Con.
gr'essional elections.
PACIFIC RAILROADS. -
At the Senate end of the Capitol the strug-
gle to pass a funding bill was the theme
of Special interest. Especial zest was given
the issue from the fact that Jay Gould had
established himself in the Sergeant-at-Arms‘
room, and his agents were diving in and
out and catching and badgering senators in
amostindiscrcet and disagreeable way. It
showed a: great lack of prudent common-sense
on the part of Gould to permit himself to be
made so conspicuous a target for unfriendly
lssault.
EETTER; ?
new: horns.
Senator Eaton yesterday called up and
debated his resolution for an investiga.
tion of the arrest of , Benjamin Noyes, in this
city, on March 11th. He made a speech
charging 1.th oyes was kidnapped without
_L
plied, and claimedxth‘fitithe prisoner had been
seized .underf writ , of requisition from
the gavernor'Of“New Jersey. This our ‘Sen-
ator vehemently denied, and said the detec-
tive._who kidnapped Noyes had confessed to
him (Eaton) that he hadno papers until sev-
eral hours after the arrest and taking off of
Noyes, and that these facts would all come
". 'outtinproof before the judiciary committee.
The Senator has received many letters from
different parts of the country taking strong
grounds with him against this outrage on
personal rights.',He has notice also of a
monster memorial from New Haven in favor
of Noyes.“ Senator Eaton has also introduc-
ed an important bill looking to the employ-
ment of officers on the Army and Navy rc-
tired lists in civil positions under the govern-
ment. This act would give coveted employ-
ment to many such officers and introduce a
far higher and more practical civil service
standard of reform than any yet attempted.
This bill attracts wide attention and approv-
al. Whatever else may be said of Senator
Eaton lie is a decidedly practical and com-
mon sense man, a faithful attendant upon
his duties, and an incessant worker.
(2110 “’ARRANTO.
Montgomery Blair’s Quo Warrauto Bill,
prepared by D. D. Field, has fallen still-born
in the Senate. Tilden will find it easier set-
tling his unpaid income Ltax than in dispos-
sessing President Hayes.
ANOTHER INCOME TAX.
The House Ways and Means Committee,
by a majority of one, have agreed. to report
another personal income tax. This is urged
by southern members especially,who say that
rich New Englanders are escaping taxes,
while their products, such as whisky,tobacco
and cotton have to pay it all.
noun DEMOCRATIC rcoxonv.
‘It is expected that all the public schools
here, will have to close next week on account
of the House refusing to pass the necessary
appropriations. The Senate has taken out
the $75,000 in the general appropriation Bill
for schools in the District of Columbia and
passed it so as to avert so greats. disgrace
and even calamity, but the House is “forninst
edication,” and refuses its assent to the Sen-
ate proposition.
Last week the public printer notified the
P. 0. Department that he could not do any
more printing for the Post Offices of the
country, until an appropriation was made.
This week he has served a similar notice on
the War Department, and on Wednesday he
was forced to shut down on the Patent Ofice,
so that no more patents can issue until
the confederate House in its sovereign wis-
dom sees fit to let the money, which the in-
ventors of the country pay for their patents,
be used for that purpose instead of being
locked up in the Treasury. The conduct of
the present House in the matter of appropri-
ations is simply criminal and ought to con-
sign the governing majority there to an
eternal oblivion. If the honest voters of the
nation could come here and see their wilful
neglect of imperative duties and their per-
sistent efforts in every possible way to add
to the business paralysis and distress of the
people, they would be indignant enough to
sweep them into the Potomac.
new PATENT LAWS.
The Senate Committee on Patents has
under consideration a Bill creating a “Patent
Court” to consist of three judges, chosen for
their Special fitness who are to take the place
of the present “appeal board,” &c.
The House Committee is still considering
the New Patent Law, or Senate Bill 300.
It has been most ably and exhaustively dis-
cussed before both committees by several of
the most prominent inventors and patent at-
torneys in the country. Among the young-
est, ablest and most brilliant attorneys who
have taken part in these discussions, is a
gentleman from Chicago but of Norwalk
origin, whose ancestors dwelt in that part of
our divided town now known as New
Canaan. We refer to J. If. RAYMOND, Esq.
His grandfather was Samuel Raymond, and
his father Dr. Minot Raymond, a later resi-
dent of Rye, N. Y. Young Raymond was a
cousin of the late eminent journalist, Henry
Jarvis Raymond, whose father, as is well
known was born and raised upon the old
Deacon Weeks, later Mrs. Tindall’s place, at
the head of our Main street. Unless we
greatly mistake a new legal star of the first
magnitude, has arisen in the western horizon
and we shall be sadly disappointed if young
Raymond does not win as much eminence at
the Illinois Bar, as his eastern relative did
among the journalists of New York.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
A joint caucus of Senate and House Re:
publicans was held Wednesday evening in
the Representatives Chamber. There was a
large attendance, a full committee ap-
pointed and plausfor the fall Congressional
campaign discussed. The importance of the
Republicans carrying the next House was
fully considered in view of the inevitable
loss of the Senate through the “solil south.”
It was determined to make a united and
vigorous canvass and any attempts to antag-
onize the President or his Southern policy
was discouraged. A desire was expressed
that the President should rescind his order
forbidding voters holding office from parti-
cipating in election canvass, but it is given
out that he will not do this even if solicited
by the Congressional Committee. If this is
so the thousands of Federal office holders
throughout the nation, may consider them-
selves admonished to sneak up the back
alley-ways to vote or else forego the pivilcgc
altogether. Was there ever a more childish
effort at “reform” than this?
PERSONAL .
The Postal Commission and excursion
party from the United- States, comprising
Postmaster General Key and thirty-four
other persons, arrived in Havana, Cuba,
yesterday. All well.
Mr. Davis Hatch has left us for a brief visit
home, when he is expected to return and
prosecute his case before the Committee on
Foreign Relations.
Senator Barnum returned from New York,
early in the week quite ill from over-exertion
and exposure. He was absent on a mission,
as President of the Housatonic Road, to
unite interests with our Danbury &. Norwalk.
He thinks an agreement will be fixed upon
by reason of which our road will pass under-
_the control and management of the House-
tonic.
Alf. Burnett has been
of laughter" here the week past.
moves south and west from the Capitol.
AT LAST.
Err-Sheriff Buckley has finally obtained his
place on the capitol day police, nice Lilli-
bridgc transferred to the Treasury. It was a
long and tedious pull for the Sheriff, but his
patient waiting and unyielding courage won
him the coveted prize Of course his
many friends throughout Fairfield County
will rejoice at his final good fortune. In the
change made of Dom-keeper, there wasa
most excellent. chance for our friend Turk of
Norwalk, but Mr. Warner being absent he
had no influential friend at court, and not
having a “rebel" record, he lost his chance
for one of the many desirable places about
the confederate House. Gen. Walker, of
New Haven, and Col. Dwight. Morris of
Bridgeport, are among those here from Conn.,
the past week. As Ever, B.
provoking “roars
He
Frye’s Speech.
Frye’s twenty-minute speech yesterday on
the Falstafiian “soldiers’ roll” of the House
employee was the sensation of the session.
In the way of wit, eloquence and incisive
point it was a reminder to some of his school-
mates of the way he used, when a boy, to
slaughter his adversaries in the old debating
society of the Lewiston Falls (Maine) Acad
emy.—Washington Star April am.
A condensed report of this speech will be
found on our outside, and it will well repay
reading.
The Town authorities advertise for Propel
51113 for building the long-talked of “Horton
highway“ from near the Norwalk Mills to the
Witon line.
Good Friday,'at the lad-M. E. church, como.
mencing at 10; o’clock, am.
A prayer meeting will be held at the First
Congregational lecture room on Friday after-
noon.”
The day will probably be very generally
observed as a Holiday, as usual,
#
. , Easter- _
NextSuuday will'bc'Egster‘ day, a day
which is celebrated equally with Christmas
in the Episcopal churches, and to some ex-
tent is recognized by all denominations. Ap-.
propriate services are to be held at St. Paul’s
and at Trinity church, South Norwalk. At
the South Norwalk churches especial music
has been prepared by several of the choirs,
including those of the Congregational and
Methodist churches as well as of the Episco-
pal church (Trinity) The choir at Trinity
church have been in active rehearsal during
Lent and propose some elaborate and beauti-
ful productions, rendering to the praise of
God their best efforts in sweetest music.
The celebration of Easter by special musical
efforts and by floral offerings is an enabling
practice and custom which is growing in all
communities.
The Temperance Meetings.
The “Blue Ribbon” meetings, at Lock-
wood‘s Hall, last week, were largely attend-
cd, and resulted in about five hundred and
fifty signatures to the pledge up to yesterday.
Mr. Rislcy conducted the meetings during the
week. He was ’active and earnest in the
work, and seemed to please his audiences,
and keep them interested. Several local
speakers assisted, making short addresses. ‘
On Thursday evening, lawyer Frank W.
Perry made a short speech which we hear
very highly commended. Every evening
an opportunity was given to all to sign the
pledge to abstain from intoxicating liquors as
a beverage —a reasonable and moderate pledge.
Many ladies, children and temperance ,men
signed, and some hard drinkers came forward
and put their signatures to the pledge, all re-
ceiving a blue~ribbori to wear. If some who
signed will only stick to their pledge, they
will become useful members of society, and
the ladies will have reason to feel that their
effort have not been in vain. Ou Sunday,a new
and efficient worker appeared upon the stage
—Rev. Mr. Boole, the new pastor of the First
M. E. Church.
Monday evening, the Rev. Mr. Pogson,
of the First Baptist Church, Bridgeport, was
expected to speak. He has gained a fine repu-
tation as a brilliant speaker in recent temper-
ance meetings in this county.
Fell from a. Scaffolding.
About eleven o’clock on Monday morning,
while standing on a scaffolding assisting in
tearing up the tin roof of the one story addi-
tion to the Alfred Mallory place, which he is
engaged in remodeling for Mr. Morgan, Mr.
A. C. Golding lost his balance and fell to the
ground, striking upon a pile of small stones
in a cellar which is being excavated. He
was picked up by the workmen and carried
into the barn, where the workmen and some
of the kind ladies in the neighborhood ad-
ministered to him as best they could until the
arrival of Doctor Lyrics. He was then care-
fully plaged in a wagon and carried home.
The doctor thought no bones were broken,
but feared there might be internal injuries.
We trust his injuries will not prove of a
serious nature. He certainly had anarrow
escape from instant death.
Decoration Day.
Comrades, soldiers of the town of Nor-
walk, it is time to take action regarding the
proper observance of Decoration Day. I
have been requested to arrange for a meeting
for that purpose. Hope Hose Company give
the use of their room for Friday evening
next. If we are to have a public observance
of the day it is time we were organized and
at work ; therefore do not fail to attend. A
cordial invitation is extended to every soldier
of the town. Come early. We will meet at
Hope Hose Rooms on Friday evening next,
at eight o’clock. Lt. R. L. Ens
Norwalk, April 15th, 1878.
The Borough authorities have issued no-
tices asking citizens to assist in carrying out
various Borough By-Laws in regard to keep-
ing all kinds of rubbish out of the streets, all
Obstructions from the sidewalks, obstructing
cross walks, loafiug or standing idly upon the
walks or getting in groups or crowds to the
obstruction or annoyance of travel, etc. Per-
sons found guilty of violating these laws are
subject to fines and costs.
Judge Seymour of Litchfield, W. L. War-
ing of New Canaan, and Thos. Sanford of
Bedding, are acting as Commissioners of the
Superior Court in the case of W. H. Davis
as Borough of N0rwalk,——-Davis claiming
$5,000 damages for water diverted from his
mill by the Water Works. If he is success
ful in his suit other cases will undoubtedly
follow.
Housatouic & Daiibury
walk Rail Roads.
\Ve learn that an agreement has been made
between these companies, so that the rates of
freight and passenger fares are the same to
competing points. The freight rates are
nearly the same as those charged before the
cutting of rates which commenced last
August, with the exception of coal and lum-
ber which are both lower, coal being $1.25
per ton instead of $1.40, and lumber 15 to 20
per cent. less. The rates on merchandise
from New York are unchanged, and one
cent. per one hundred pounds more from
Bridgeport and Norwalk to Danbury, which
is the only advance made. The division of
receipts between the companies are such that
neither party receive a larger per ccutagc for
freight carried to the same points.
& Nor-
There were quite interesting exercises at
the Down Town school last Friday. Two of
the acting school visitors were present,
Messrs. Millard and Wilson and many others,
patrons of the school and citizens from other
districts. We are told that the scholars did
themselves much credit and both teachers
and scholars were in the remarks made by
the acting visitors and others, highly com-
mended for the work' they had accomplished
during the term. This school is .a success
under its present management.
Missrnsts Contact—A Minstrel and
Variety troupe will appear at the Opera
House next Monday evening. For the
names of the leading performers see adver-
tisement. Entertainments at the Opera
House have been Scarce lately, and this will
undoubtedly be welcomed by admirers of
variety shows. '
.——~.—4.
The “ Rev. Mr. Gallaher of New Haven,"
who is to lecture here, is not the irrepressi-
ble Jeems Gallagher, of New Haven, but an
eminent Baptist divine formerly of Brooklyn,
who has several times delighted Norwalk
audiences in years gone by.
The store of Messrs. Selleck Brothers was
entered again by a burglar last Saturday
night, and robbed of about $1.50 in change,
a few blank stamped checks on the Central
National Bank, &c. The thief forced the
blinds-to a rear window, punched a hole in a
glass and turned the fastener. The Messrs,
Selleck arefisatisfied in their own minds, who
the thief is.
Cashier Charles H. Street, of the Fairficld
Ccu nty National Bank, expects to start next
. Thursday on a three weeks trip to the Far
West. He proposes to visit friends in Janes-
ville, Wisconsin, and thence proceed via
Topeka, Kansas, to Colorado Springs, Colo«
rado, where he will spend; a few days with
his sister—Mrs. Charles T. Leonard. May
he have a delightful excursion and safe return.
A new York organist is named Henry G.
Thunder.
nouneed at the close of the Conference last
week, for this District :' ' '
New York East District—Presiding Elder,
Charles Fletcher; Seventeenth street, T. W.
Ware; Twenty-seventh street, 0. E. Glover;
Thirt seventh street. C. B. Garner; Beek-
man ill,' W. P. Corbit; Sixty-first street,
J. E. Crakman; Seventy-sixth street, G. H.
Goodsell; Ei hty-second street to be sup-
pjied; Secon avenue, L. S. Weed; North
ew York, G. Stillman; ’Westchester and
Bronxdale, to be supplied; West Farms, to be
supplied; Olenville, E. McNicoll; East Ches-
ter. to be supplied; City Island, G. W. Lare;
Mount Vernon, A. C. Bowdish; New Ro-
chelle, S. M. Hammond; Upper New KO-
chelle, to be supplied ; Mamaroueck, F. W.
Beach; Rye, A. H. Hill; Portcbestcr, Wil-
liam J. Pray; King street, J. C. Barnhartt;
Greenwich, George Taylor; Round Hill, to
be an lied; Mianus, G. R. Groves; Stamford
and Waterside. G. E. Reed; Roxbur and
Springdale. James Smith; Darien, G. . Du-
senberre; Pound Ridge and Selleck’s Cor-
ners, tobe supplied; High Ridge, Hunting-
ton and Green Hill, R. K. Diossy; New
Canaan and Vista, A. V. R. Abbott; South
Norwalk, William H. Boole; Norwalk. S. S.
Williams; East Norwalk. to be supplied;
Rowayton, to be supplied ; Saugatuck, J. S.
Robertsonz; Westport. D. Nash; Southport,
H. A. Vaudalsen; Bridgeport—Fairfield ave-
nue, G. A. Hubbell; Washington Park and
Newfield,J. Stephenson; North Main street,
D. Osborn; West Stratford and Ncwfield, E.
L. Bray; Stratford, B. Pillsbury; Nichols’
Farms and Long Hill,W. J. Gilbert; Stepney,
H. Scofleld; East Village and Zoar Bridge,
F. M. Halloeks; Roxbury and Washington,
G. A. Anderson ; Meadvillc and Warren, to
be suppliéd ; Litchfield, W. H. MeAllistcr;
West Goshen, to be supplied; Cornwall
Bridge and Ellsworth, W. Wake; New Mil-
ford. J. H. Crofut; Sandy Hook, to be an
piled; Danbury, S. H. Pray; Ridgefleld, .
. Platt; Long Ridge, to be supplied- Beth-
el, A. P. Chapman; Bedding, John Dickin-
son; Geor etown, R. Rodeo; North and 80..
Wilton, . H. Stebbins; eastern circuit, D.
S. Stephens. _
Some other ministers well known in this
vicinity have appointments as follows:
L. S. Weed, Second ave., N. Y.; L. P.
Perry. Flushing; S. H. Smith, Port Jeffer-
son: R. W. Jones, 18th street, Brooklvn ; I
Simmons, Fleet street,Brooklyn; J. S. Breck-
enridge, Grace church, Brooklyn; J. M.
Buckley, Hanson-place, Brooklyn; D. A.
Goodsell, New York and Brooklyn; D. O.
Ferris, Washington street, Brooklyn; 0. .
Powell, East New York, T. D. Littlewood,
Flatbush; C. B. Ford, lst church, Hartford;
J. Pegg, Jr., Waterbury; W. H. Simonson,
Tabernacle, Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
*
Mr. E. K. Lockwood is making some very
decided improvements in his store. He has
taken down well, removed stairways, laid a
new floor all on one grade from front to rear,
&.c., gaining more room and greatly improv-
ing the general appearance. He will still
further improve the place, by tearing out the
front and puttingin wide doors’ and windows
of plate glass. When completed it will be
one of the largest and handsomest stores in
town.
The‘Countv Medical Society has voted to
expel Dr. Par-(lee, of South Norwalk. The
main reason assigned is “non-professional
conduct” in consulting with his wife, who be-
longs to the homeopathic school. We know
nothing about the rules of the Society, but
we fancy the doctor’s patients never objected
to his consulting with his wife, who hasa
reputation of being quite as successful in the
cure of diseases as the doctor himself. Two
heads are Often better than one, if one is a
woman’s.
The sale of fifty million dollars worth of
bonds, by Secretary Sherman, seems tobe
conceded on all sides to mean the absolute
resumption of specie payment by the Govern-
ment on the first of January next, or before.
The conditions of the sale are suchthat it is
probable there will be no large advance in the
price of gold permitted before that time.
This will undoubtedly result in gradual and
immediate resumption by the banks and
business men generally, without waiting for
the Government. In fact some of the largest
houses in New York have already resumed,
and the number is daily increasing. It is
said that these houses have already exper-
ienced one trouble in resuming, and this one
trouble speaks volumes for the success of
resumption by the Government. They say
that even when they pay out gold in change,
customers hand it back and ask for bills as a
favor. When the bills are at a discount the
people naturally want gold; when the bills
are worth their face in gold, the people want
bills because they do not want to be troubled
with the care of the metal, and paper is more
convenient and safer. With gold and silver
added to the currency of the country, instead
of being boarded, money will be easier and
the times ought to improve.
Messrs. Meeker Brothers are making ar-
rangements to revive the old packet. business,
which died out in Norwalk after the intro-
duction of steam propellers. They will soon
start their sloop, and receive country produce
for sale in the city in the old-fashioned sylc.
All of that kind of business has of late gone
to the \Vestport or Five Mile River packets.
Messrs Meeker believe there will be business
enough Offering to keep at least one sloop on
this line.
H
At the annual meeting of the Borough Fire
Police, held on Wednesday evening last, the
old Officers were unanimously re-eleeted as.
follows :——President, Joseph W. Wilson;
Captain, Aurelius J. Meeker; 1st Sergeant,
Charles Olmstead; 2d Sergeant, Geo. N. Elis;
Secretary, Ferd. B. Smith; Treasurer, Daniel
C. Nash. Members of standing committees
were chosen as follows :——Iuvcstigating Com-
mittee, Charles Sherwood, Oliver E. Wilson,
Charles E. Brown, Joseph A. Ferguson, Geo.
F. Belden; Finance Committe, Cyrus E.
Crabbe, George Thorpe, C. W. Burritt.
Messrs. Comstock Brothers revolutionized
the clothing business in old Norwalk. They
dealt honestly with the public on the start,
and gave the people large stocks of well
made articles to select from, at extremely
low prices. The public, in town, rewarded
them, with liberal patronage, which has been
constantly increasing. To day they have
two large stores filled with goods, and main-
tain the confidence of the people. They are
liberal, enterprising, reliable, and richly de-
serve the large patronage they have received.
Read their adv., and when in want of any-
thing in their line you will do well to give
them a call.
The golden wedding of Remand Mrs.
Mark Staple, was celebrated at lngleside,
New Canaan, last week Monday evening.
About. one hundred guests were present, in-
cluding two who were present at the wed-
ding fifty years ago. The presents were
chiefly of gold, and an easy chair for the'
bride. D’Artois furnished refreshnrents.
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Mrs. Fawcett held her annual opening of
spring styles in trimmed hats, pattern bon-
netts, and fine millinery goods, at her rooms
in James’ Block, on Wednesday and Thurs-
day, of last week. Of course the ladies
knew all about it, and judyd for themselves
as to the beauty and fitness of the styles,
each one admiring most the hats which best
suited her own peculiar style of beauty.
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The schools close on Thursday for a week’s
vacation. _. -
Representative Weed is rte-painting the
front of his store. '
On Saturday, Gen. Grant dined with the
King of Italy, at Rome.
Evening services at. the churches now eom-
mcnce at 7;» o'clock.
Bayard Taylor and Mark Twain are on
their way to Europe.
Gold 100}! Better knock off the trifling
fraction and call it square.
The Mexican Diaz government has finally
been recognized by the United States.
The grist mill belonging to Chas. H. Hurl-
butt, Bethe], was destroyed by fire, last Tues—
day evening.
Ex-selectman, Capt. Hanford is rushing
the season at his Fish and Vegetable market;
Last week'he took the lead with fine ripe
Strawberries and Green Peas. Score one for
the Captain.
BY OUR LOCAL REPORTER.
A monthly Sunday'school Concert will be.
held in the Congregational Church, at, 7
o’clock, next Sunday evening. The services
will be very appropriate to the season of
“Easter.”
The Young Men’s Association of the Con-
gregational Church will hold a public meeting
this (Tuesday) evening, having an. attractive
programme. Lovers of Shakspean'an read-
ings and of declimations and-debate will be
present early, to enjoy it.
A small but beautiful magnolia in the
yard of ex-Mayor Quintard, is in full bloom-
and stritching its full blossoms upward,
bids fair to be soon as attractive and beauti-
ful as any in the city.
New side walks have been laid on North
side of Elizabeth street, and tea great im-
provement, but it is not doubted that they
are laid in strict accordance adopted ordi-
nance.
Rev. W. H. Boole, the newly appointed
minister of the Methodist Church commenc-
ed his labors there on Sunday morning. In
the evening his sermon was founded on the
words contained in 3 Romans, 2?. verse
“There is no difference.” The discourse
was very able,and delivered with much vigor.
A large congregation assembled to hear the
reverend Doctor.
We are informed that of the 11 arrests by
the city Police in March, all were discharged
by the Mayor or, without a trial—what a
pity. Perhaps nothing would have been
said about it, if such a course did not cut
short the perquisities of the officials.
One of: our city amateur gardeners, was
sold by an expert in that line, residing in the
Borough. Speaking of tlie‘ ‘forwardness of
his Peas, he said “thede came up well,
and grew nicely, so that he could not stand
up straight, and reach them.” It was some-
time before the joke was seen.-
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Easter Sunday.
Next Sunday willbe “Easter,” the “Queen
of Festivals." As Easter comes on the first
Sunday after the full moon which happens
upon or next after the 21st of March, it is
quite late this season. ,
The festival has been observed from the
beginning of the Christian church in com-
memoration of the resurrection of Christ,
andauswers to the passover of the Jews.
Some of the many strange customs connect-
ed with it in different countries, are curious
and interesting. In France, in the Middle
Ages, the year began with Easter. The
day before Easter, Holy Saturday, has ever
been set apart for solemniziug baptisms. In
Catholic countries, in old times, Miracle
playswere performed for public entertain-
ment and instruction, some of which would
startle the people in these times. Public cer.
emonies, popular sports,feasts and all manner
of rejoicings Were indulged in. The game of
ball'was a favorite Easter sport, but it was
something entirely difierent from our “Na-
tional game” which the boys play on Good
Friday. In the north part of England, it is
said, a strange custom is still maintained.
The men walk the streets and claim the
privilege of lifting every woman three times
from the ground, the women rewarding them
with a kiss or a silver sixpence. Next day
the women lift the men and receive the
same reward. In Russia the old custom of
saluting each other on Easter morn with a
kiss and the words “Christ is risen," is still
maintained. In Ireland and some parts of
England there was a superstitious belief that
the sun danced in the sky on Easter morn.
The custom of presenting colored eggs '
seems to be again growiugin favor, and
“Easter Eggs,” elaborately cruamented, real
and imitation, fill the shop windows at this
season. As the season is peculiarly one of re-
joicing and happiness, it is perhaps no won-
der that the custom of appearing in fresh
spring bonuets and costumes on Easter
Sunday has become so popular with the
ladies. .
German Service.
Divine Service in the German Language
will be held on Good Friday, (Fast-Day,) at
Trinity Church, South Norwalk, at 3, P. M.
all Germans are most cordially invited.
Electricity is playing so important a part
in the cure of disease, and is so universally
acknowledged to be a cure for more diseases
than any other known remedy that all the
best medical colleges in the world are estab-
lishing chairs for its instruction. There are
certainly two things of very great importance
in its favor viz : that it cannot be adulterated
like drugs, and that even should it fail to do
good, it never does harm, when applied by a
thoroughly competent person. We doubt
that there is a more skillful medical electri-
cian to be found than Dr. J. D. S. Smith, of
Bridgeport Conn., and the high reputation
be has acquired, and his accuracy in diagnos-
ing severe cases, together with the high re-
commendation of his many patients from
New York, Connecticut Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont
and many other states, has led many people
to send for him, often by telegraph, from a
great distance, to determine the nature of
various complicated diseases, which only
electricity in the most skillful bands can de-
termine accurately.
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Decoration day is coming. Soldiers read
the call for a meeting to make arrangements
for its observance.
The annual Sale of seats in the First Con-
gregational church will take place on Mon-
day, the 29th inst.
The steamer Americas has fairly settled
down to work, and is making her daily trips
regularly and on time.
Mr. James Sherwood is digging acellar for
a new building on his fine lot, corner of West
Avenue and Elm Street.
We commence the publication of the State
Laws this week. Read them and know what
is what in a law-ful point of view.
The first installments of the new silver eer.
tificates were sent to New York last week.
They were of the $10 denomination.
Mrs.Finney ‘& Thompson will have an open-
ing of Spring Milliuery, Friday and Saturday
. at their new rooms adjoining the Connecticut
Hotel.
Mr. Geo. W. Knapp continues the black-~
smith business, near the Broad River School
house, and is prepared to fill all orders
promptly. '
Mr. Mrogau is making quite extensive ad-
ditions and alterations to the Mallory place
on Town House bill, and will put on a Man-
sard roof. _
A Humpty-Dumpty troupe is booked to
appear at the Opera House the last of this
month. Maggie Mitchel is booked for an up.
pearance in May.
Mr.Matthews has been setting out two rows
of shade trees on the lower part of his place,
one on the outer edge of the sidewalk and the
other inside the fence.
Mr. Joseph Matbeis contemplates avisit to
Fadcrlaud and the Paris Exposition, this
summer. Mr. S. K. Stanley is also seriously
thinking of visiting the Exhibition.
The Young People's Social Club will give
an invitation Sociable at Music Hall, city, on
Wednesday evening, april 24th. A very
pleasing entertainment is anticipated.
Rev. Charles Fletcher, the Presiding
Elder of.this' District, is expected to preach
in the Second Methodist E. Church, next
Sunday morning.
April I2 and Strawberries selling in Nor-
walk market at 25 cents per basket I Will
the oldest inhabitant speak up and say if he
ever heard the like before ?
' Grand Master Lee recommends that the
Odd Fellows lodges of the state celebrate in
appropriate manner the fifty—ninth anniver.
sary cf the Order, which comes April 26th.
On Palm Sunday, instead of giving out
pine branches as heretofore, Rev. Father
O'Dwyer distributed Palm branches obtained
from the South especially for the occasion.
South Norwalk to the Moody and Sankey'
meetings at New Haven this evening, and
on Thursday evening next. Tickets good
only on that train at half fare. Will leave
South Norwalk at 5.40 p. m., and returning
will leave New Haven at 9.40 p. m.
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Children’s Shirt Waists at Comstock Bros.
. ____..__
WGood Table Barren, for 25 cents per
pound at the Norman: TEA Co’s.
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@Now is the time to put the toolsin order.
John Cotter repairs all sorts of tools and im-
plements, including Lawn Mowers, Mowing
Machines, 85c.
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Is- All the new styles and designs in Wall
Papers, at H. M. &. J. T. Prowitt’s. '
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W‘ Continuation of the Guru SALE of
Lowel Ingrain Carpets, slightly damaged by
fire and water. 2000 yards sold in two and
one-half days. We are selling them in the
vacant store opposite ours, recently occupied
by O. S. Starr. All the other Bargains we
have advertised in Alpacas, Muslius, Prints,
etc., etc., are still being offered, and others
continually. We are bound to keep off the
dull times, if the offerings of great induce-
ments will do it, VanHoosear & Ambler.
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Dr. J. D. S. Smith of 117 State street,
Bridgeport, Conn., has made a speciality of
ELECTRICITY in the cure of Nunvous and
CHRONIC diseases, for many years. He can
diagnose your case without a failure. No
cases will be taken which, upon diagnosis,
do not admit of a cure. Among the diseases
to which electricity is best adapted are the
following:—
ORGANS AND Tissuns CONNECTED wrrn THE
DIGESTIVE Burma—Sore Throat, Dyspep-
sia, Diarrhoea, Dyseutery, Obstinate Consti-
pation, Hemorrhoids of Piles, Billions, Flat-
ulent, and Painter’s Colic, and all afiections
of the Liver and Spleen.
Rssrmronv OneAxs.—Catarrh, Cough,
Influenza, Asthma, (when not caused by or-
ganic disease of the heart), Bronchitis,
Plurisy, Pleurodynia, or Rheumatism of the
Chest, Consumption, in early stages.
anous AND MUSCULAB SYSTEM.—Rllellm'
atism, Lumbago, Stiff Neck, Spinal Curva-
ture, Hip Diseases, Cancers, Tumors.
UimunvAivn GuurAI. Oceans—Gravel,
Diabetes, and Kidney Complaints, Impotence
and Seminal Weakness. The latter com-
plaints never fail to yiekl rapidly to this treat-
ment.
DISEASES or run BRAIN AND Nsuvons
SrsrnM.——Epilepsy, Chorea, or St. Vitius’
Dance, Paralysis, (Hemiplegia and Parapleg-
ia), Neuralgia, Hysteria, Nervousucss,Pal-
patation of the Heart, Lockjaw, &c., &c.
DISEASES PECULIAR r0 FEMALssE—Uteriue
Complaints, involving a mal-positiou, as Pro-
lapus, Anteversiou, Retroversion, Inflamma-
tion. Ulceration, and various other affections
of the Womb and Ovaries; Painful Sup-
pressed, Scanty or Profuse Menstruction,
Leueorrhoae.
Rigidity and contraction of the muscles
following acute or chronic rheumatism; an-
ehylosed or stiff joints resulting from in-
flammation! and even spinal deformities
have yielded promptly to this subtle force,
as me dieal records prove; but infallibility is
not claimed for this, though more can be
said in its favor than for any other remedy
dscribed in works on materia medica. It sues
ceeds very often after all other means have
been industriously but vainly tried.
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It? Comstock Bros. will open Wednesday,
April 17, one of the finest lines of geut’s silk
Pocket Handkerchiefs ever shown in the
town of Norwalk.
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(3‘2“ Old Time COFFEE, 25 cents per pound,
at the NORWALK TEA Co's.
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Iirif‘ Wall Papers and Borders for Cottage or
Mansion, at Prowrtt’s.
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IS‘ The Nonwaur TEA Co. are giving large
Glass Pitchers to their patrons.
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@‘A full, fresh and complete line of Wall
Paper, Borders, 850., can be had at H. M. do
J. T. Prowitt’s, 47 Main street, at prices that
will suit the times.
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WMorison tb Hutchinson’s unlaundried
Shirts, at Comstock Bros.
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For cramps, pains and sudden chills, take
SA-xronn’s JAMAICA Glxonn.
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Sharp competition is the order of the day,
among the firstrclass hotels in New York.
with one or two exceptions, they are trying
to keep their old trade while adhering to their,
previous high rates. The Grand Central has
reaped much benefit from this, by quietly
“cutting” the rates from one to two dollars
per day.
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@Gents Summer’Underwear, at Com-
stockBros.
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The street sprinkler has commenced opera-
tions in the Borough—april showers not be-
ing sufficient to lay the dust at all times. Mr.
Partrick is the man who runs the machine.
Gold was at a premium of only 7,1 last Sat-
urday. Yesterday two Western banks com-
menced redeeming their notes in gold. Push
along, keep moving, until the good time com-
ing arrives.
On Friday evening last, Borough clerk
Foote entertained the Old Court of Burgesses,
at his residence on Main street, giving them
a grand Supper, in accord race with his
usual custom. ‘
Special attention is invited to ,Mr. Mitch-
ell’s announcement of the auction sale of the
A. S. Hamersley place on East avenue.
The place is every way desirable, and who
ever gets it will secure a pleasant house.
The fine sea-side property of our old friend
William A. Cummings is advertised in this
issue for sale. It is located down in Noro-
ton, and the sale takes place on Thursday af-
ternoon. Read the adv. for full particulars.
At the meeting of the Masonic Mutual
Benefit Association in New Haven, Monday
evening, seventeen new members were ad-
mitted making the total membership 2,213.
On the same evening three $2,000 benefits
were voted.
A CARD.
The principal of Fitch’s Home would ex-
tend to Miss Bell and the young friends that
gathered in the parlor of her father,the thanks
of the little girls from Norwalk now with us,
for their kindly remembrance in a donation
.of $2.47. Sickness in the hOusehold prevent-
ed au earlier acknowledgement.
M. J DAVIS.
Noroton, April 15th, 1878.
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E‘ White and colored printing paper can
be Obtained at the GAZETTE OFFICE, in any
desired quantity. tf
@Hoddor’s Patent Blotter Tablets for
Letter Heads, Bill Heads, Blanks, &c., are
convenient and economical. Manufactured
and sold at the GAzErrr. office. if
lE'Tfave your Bill Heads, Statements,
Headings, Blanks, &c.. put up with PATENT
Btorruu Tuners. Blotters always handy,
--paper always in good shape and loose sheets
never wasted. The Gaza-rm office has the
exclusive right for the town of Norwalk. tf
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'rmu wonks woununs. and so does HUNT’S
REMEDY. Dropsy. Bright's Disease, Kidney,
Bladder and Urinary Complaints and Retention
and Incontinence of Urine. are cured by HUNT’S
REMEDY. Female Weakness. Gravel, Diabetes,
Pain in the back.SIde and Lotus, are cured by
HUNT’S 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.Pitehcr’s Casto-
rla. 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;nothlnglike Castoria. 311“
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 Linimeiit is for
the human famlly. the stronger kind, which is
yellow in color, is for spuvlued. lame and strain-
ed horses and animals. Their effects are won-
derful. 31114
At Jersey City April 14:11. Sarah a. widow of
John Firth in the 63d year of her age. '
W Relatives and friends are invited to attend
her funeral from the Fourtthaptist Church, cor.
of Jersey Ave.. and 4th St., Jersey City on Wed-
nesday the 17th. inst., at 1 o’clock, p. m.
At Redford, N. Y., April 14th, Abigail, widow
ofthe late Legard Sycrs, aged; 89 years.
B'Friends are invited to attend the funeral on
Wednesday, April, 17th. at So. Norwalk M. E.
Church. at 1 p. m.
In isnrs :lowu April 9th, Thomas O’Neil, aged 52
n on
m °~
n ew Canaan. A ril 6 Mrs. W obstcr Daven-
Ort, to me ' 1 -
1‘1““, alged 3;ng132. llurggmhlg: Moulton,of her
.In Westport, A m at V - '
years. P h, Charlei Taylor. aged £3
In Westport. April 13m Mrs. s a B. M
aged 80 years: April 12th,’Louisc Ill: (Illiughteirnolll
\ m. A., and Betsey A. Mills. aged ‘34 years.
—A Nor-walk Iron Works A
LOSt- Book. of no use to any chimed: 1311:
The finder will be snitnhlv rewarded by
16] JOHN CUTTER.
owner.
leaving it with
I Wanted.
A WOMA N of experience to do general house-
workin a sma llamily. References rcqnii-
ed . Enquire at GAzs'r'rr: OFFICE. 16
A NTED.-—Five STRAW HAT SEWERS. at
. G. W. PIKE’S llat Bleachcry, Wood’s Block,
High Street, N orwalk ' ltplti
NEW MILO]! COW with CALF at
her side,For Sale—is )4 Alderuey and )6 Dur-
ham; Calf fiAlderney. Apply to
16 Widow HEN RY Shit H, Down Town.
0 LET CHEAP.--House. Barn and 25 acres
of Land at. Rotvayton, near R. R. Station.
Apply to JACOB M. LAY’I‘ON, Agt. Office
2tl6 Washington St., So. Norwalk, Ct.
0 BENT.—Thc old GOVERNOR FITCII
HOMESTEAD on East Avenue. Possession
BURR KNAPP.
Inquire of
South Norwalk.
immediately.
61in
Sale of Pews.
HE Annual sale of the seats of the First Con.
. gregatlonal Church will take place Monday
April 29th, at 10 o’clock a. m. Per order
HENRY SEYMOUR,
II. B. WIGHAM, Committee.
E. O. KEELER.
ORSALE at Toilsome, small Farm 0122 acres
part meadow. part woodland, with splendid
s rin water. Apply to GEORGE R. CHOL-
EL . High Stcet One-half of purchase money
can remain on mortgage. 25tt‘
II. A. HUBBARD, Auctioneer.
GRAND A UCTION !
That Magnificent
30 Acre Country Seat on the Sound,
Half Mile from the Noroton Depot, well known as
the William A. Cummings Property. will be sold
at Auction, without reserve, on
THURSDAY, APRIL 180, 1878,
At 2 o’clock, 1’. M., onthc premises.
9' READ THE PARTICULARS. TEE
Cost the prescrt owner $24,000; improvements
since purchase cost 89.000. Will now be sold re-
gardless of cost. Hundreds of feet of deep water
Shore Front; acres of Pears; acres of Grapes:
acres of Apple Orchards; cuts thirty-five tons of
hay. House Large, Stylish, High Ceilings, and
Thoroughly built. Fine Large Barn and Carriage
House. Neat Gardener’s Cottage. S lendid Sound
Views. Noted as the Finest Lari in the Town,
F U R N 1 T U R E ,‘
And All the Farming Implements,
Wagons, Horse, Cow, Carts, Carriages, Gardening
Tools, ct_e., Will be sold at the same time. Inves-
tigate this property. A great bargain may be ex-
pected. Will be sold on easy terms.
II. A. HUBBARD, Auctioneer,
Park Row, Stamford.
CHOICE REAL ESTATE
For Sale at Auction.
ARIES MITCHELL will sell at Public
Auction, on the premises,
Wednesday, the 13th Day of May,
1378. at 2 o’clock, p. m., that valuable residence in
the Borough of Norwalk. Conn., situated on high
ground, on East Avenue, and belonging to An-
rew S. Hamersle . The place is perfectly healthy,
commanding a no view of Long Island Sound
and the surrounding country; one milefrom depot
at South Norwalk. and distant one hour and fit-
teen minutes from New York City, by New York
A: New Haven Railroad. The vil age is one mile
from the place. having National Banks. various
Schools, and Churches of all denominations; good
boating and fishing is within short distance orthc
house. House in all about5t leet‘front and 50 feet
deep. two stories and attic, filled in with brick, of
substantial structure. and built by Eli K. Street,
Esq.. one of thebest builders in town. Rooms 18.
ceilings high; six of the rooms have marblernan-
tles. grates and fire places. It has modern im-
rovements bath room, Laundry, stationary tubs,
itcheu with fine Beebee’s Cookiu Range, hot
and mild water. gas throughout the mine. The
collar is dry, having stationary furnace, which
heats the whole house. Theattrc is spacious, and
roof tinned. The House is in exec-lent order
bein comfortable for both nsumiuer or winter
resi ence. Suitable for any gentleman doing bus—
iness in New York and returning the same day.
Laud about three-quarters of an acre, laid out in
lawn. fruit trees, and garden spot. Terms made
known at time of sale. For further particulars
enquire of JAMES MITCHELL, or owner on the
premises. 16
Probate Sale.
. PURSUANT to an order from the Court of
I’robatelor the District of N orwalk, will be
sold at Public Auction. to the highest bidder, on
the 23d day of Am i], 1878. at 1 o’clock in the after-
noon. (unless prevrously disposed of at private
sale). all of _the real estate of MARVIN RAY-
MOND. an insolvent and assigning debtor, situ-
ated partly in Norwalk._partly in Wilton,partly in
New Canaan, and part in Westport. Sale to take
place atthe Dwelling House of said Raymond in
said Norwalk.
Terms made known at the time of sale.
LEWIS RAYMOND. Trustee.
llURLBUTT ft RELYEA, Attorneys.
Dated at Norwalk, this 15th day of April, 1878.
MODES.
The Lady Readers of the NORWALK GAZETTE
should look in at the attractive
MILLINERY PARLOBS
Mrs. Belts, 33 Main Street,
AND BEE THE
New Bonnets and Round Halt,
Suitable for the Season, of the Newest Styles, and
AT REASONABLE PRICES.
SPRING OPENING OF NEW SIIIES
: —IN—
Drill/liters] Goods,
-—-BY...
MRS. FINNEY & THOMPSON,
FR [DAY AND SATURDA Y,
APRIL 19th and 201h,at their New Rooms over
the Store of Hnuford do Son, Main Street.
MISSES ST. JOHN 31 MAIN ST.
FIRST-CLASS
MIIIINEIII AND FANCY GDUDS.
All the New Styles are to be found in our Stock,
and will be constantly added as the Season ad-
vances. Also, a Fine Stock of Ladies’ Underwear
and Boys’ Shirts and Waists. We wish all to call
and examine our gelcctions of New Goods.
New Firm at the Old Stand.
lilossrs IIIULLIN GS BROTHERS
ould respectfully inform the public, that they
have taken the business lately conducted
by MULLINGS aTlLLY, and With the old ex-
-perieneed W orkmen. hitherto employed by. the
late firm, are prepared to manufacture all kinds of
CARBIAGES 81 WAGONS
TO ORDER
Bepairiu g in all its Branches.
MACHINE FORGING. DISCOUNT
ALLOWED FOR CASE.
0. A. MULLINGS, J. S. MULLINGS.
South Nor-walk, April 15.- 1878.
o - o
Carriage Painting !
HE subscriber.a practical and ex erieneed
workman, has taken rooms over ELSON’S
CARRIAGE SHOP nearloot of Mill Hill, where
lie is prepared to
Paint Coaches, Carriages or ’agous
at short notice, in the best manner. and at Rea-
sonable Prices. English or Valentines. Varnish
used, according to desire of parties havrug work
done. Special attention paid to
Its-Painting Children’s Carriages,
and to Plain and Fancy Lettering. Ashore of
public patronage solicited.
R. E. WHITCOMB.
N orwalk, April 15111, 1878.
. PLOWS.’ PLOWS!
AND PLOW CASTINISI
E manufacture Mead’s Conical Flows and
Castings. and a number of other good Flows.
and sell all kinds at the Lowest Market Rates.
S. E. OLMSTEAD & (.30.,
Norwalk Foundry.
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Notice.
HE Selectmen of‘ the tawn of horwalk will re-
T clove proposals up to the 10th day of May,
for the buildin ofa highway from the Norwa
Mills in a, port erly direction to the Town line
and about five thousand feet in length. ’
Plans and specifications can be seen at Selleck s
Book store in Norwalk. The Selectmen reset-ye
the right to reject all bids deemed by them dis-
advantageous to theinterests of the town.
ANDREW SELLECK, Selectmen
CHARLES “’3 SMITH, " '
Dated at Norwalk. April 13, 1873. J
16
41:16
CLOT
(III BEDS.
Would respectfully announce to their many patrons and the public gener-
ally, that thci'r 1‘ _~ ' ‘
Spring & Summer Stock
—OF—
(MEN’S, BOYS’. AND cHItnnEN's
HIN'G
is now Complete, and at Prices
lllltll Lower than at an intracellular.
$9, 12, 15,
BUYS’
$3.00, 4.50, 5.50, 6.
9.00, 10.50, 12.50.
UIIIL‘DRDN’S SUITS,
$1.00, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 4.00, 5.50, 6.00,
satire ovraooirs,
$3.50, 4.50, 7, 8,1050, 12, 13, 15.50.
DIDIIUNAL 001T AND VEST, SINGLE BBBAS'I'IID,
’ $5, 8, 10, 11, 11.50, 16, and 1-8.
DIAGUNAI. UUAT AND VEST, DOUBLE BREASTBD.
16, and 21.
MEN’S BUSINESS SUITS, '
$5.50, 7.75, 8.50, 10.50, 13,50,1450, 18.50
Men’s Cottonade Suits, $3.50.
SUITS,
50, 7.50, 8.00. 8.50,
Gents’ Furnishing
45 MAIN STREET, NORWALK,
7.00, 800,950, 10.50.
IN OUR
Goods Department
We devote a great deal of time and care, and have endeavored to make it
the most complete and attractive in town. Our assortment of
7 Plain and Fancy Half Hose,
is unequalled. We have the exclusive sale for the town of N orwalk of the I
CELEBRATED NECK WEAR 0F DAMON, TEMPLE & 00.,
which for Elegance and Beauty of Design is not surpassed by any house in
the country. Our
Linen Cuffs «b Collars
are from one of the best Troy Manufacturers, and embrace all the new styles.
Items for MURISUN &HUTUHINSUD’S FINE DRESS SHIRTS.
. IN OUR
Hat and. Cap Department
our stock is unsurpassed, having either been manufactured for I b
directly from the manufacturers for CASH, and will be sold athrfcles (Diegflyf
ing competition.
We Pay Particular Attention to Boys and Children’s Hats.
TRUN KS & TRAVELING BAGS.
Comstock Brothers,
INSURANCE BUILDING, So. N OBWALK.
Housemates.
nl\l\l\l\f\.lv\1 AAAAAWI\AI\I
OPERA noose, monwaux,
MONDAY EVE’G, April 22,
Minstrel ail Variety Company.
21 STARS.
MODERMOTT BROS, late of Tony Pastor’s.
KATIE MONTROSE, Song and Dance, late of
Pastor's.
CHASE Si DAVIS, fi'om Theatre Comiquc.
DEERING, the California Wonder.
MACK & HOGAN, Champion Song and Dance.
MR. 117 MRS. II. A. SWIFT, Trapeze.
Doors open at 7, performance at 8 o’clock.
Admission 35 and 50 Cents.
Seats for sale at Wecd’s Jewelry Store, Norwalk.
and Hoyt’s Drug Store, South Norwalk.
LECTURE
BY THE
ltev. II. M. Gallalicr.
Of New Haven. Conn.,
At Lockwood’s Hall,
WEDNESDAY .EVE’G, APRIL 24,
. Under the auspices of the
O. A. ‘I'J'.. of Norwalk.
Mr. Gallaher ranks as one of the most eloquent
and able divincs of the country. as a lecturer he
probably has no superior in the land. We feel as
snred, therefore. that after Mr.Gallahcr shall have
delivered his lecture the universal verdict will be
that no better one has ever been given in Nor-
walk. A QUARTETTE CLUB will furnish music
for the occasion.
Subject—“Put Moneym thy Purse.”
Admission 35 cts.; Reserved Seats 50 ets. Tick-
ets can be obtained of L. Weed, J. L. Harlem, H.
M. Jr. C. S. Prowitt, Andrew Scllcck, Finuey A;
Benedict, and D. W. Fitch, N orwalk, Hoyt’s Drug
Store, Wilcox at Brown, and Nelson Dickerinan,
South N orwalk. 1th
To Rent.
The First Floor of a Dwelling House. with
kitchen, basement, etc. Apply to
R. L. ELLE.
New Sales aid Exchange Stallesl
THE undersigned having rented the New
Stables,ucar W. E. Dann‘s Livery Stables,
River Street, opposite the DauburyitINorwalk
Railroad Depot, would inform the public that he
will keep constantly on hand a large assortment of
Road, Family and Farm Horses,
Matched and Single, which he will sell at very
low prices. Call and examine.
W. A. BEEIRS. _
Norwalk, April 8th, 1878 mplo
Look and See
”WHERE you can get your work done.
thing in the line of
BLACKSMITHING
at short notice and as reasonable as any where in
town. Horse and Ox Shoeing a specialty. Wheel
wriglitiug and Painting done by an experienced
wor man. At the old stand of Goo. Lloyd.
16 . 01110. W. RNAI’P.
Airy
For Sale
0r Exchange for Norwalk Prop-
erty.
NE FARM on Long Island, 25 acres, also TWO
0 fioUSRS in Brooklyn. For particulars en-
quire of J. S. RAA. ”ALL, 1’. 0. BOX 68.
n, N orwalk, Conn,
16E: ICE}
PLYMOUTH ROCK ICE!
HANKING our customers for past patrons e,
T we give notice that we are prepared, With cc
of good quality. for the mascot season’s trade.
All orders promptly atteu ed to.
Price to Families, 50 Cents per
Hundred.
R. ELLS a son.
Nerwalk, April mm, 1573. .
For Sale.
A cosy comfortable Cottage on one of the pleas~
antes: streets in town, within five minutes
walk of the Bridge or Churches. will be sold at
cost price. A ortlou of the purchase money can
remain on ban and mortgage. Price $6,000. En—
quire at this Office.
l FATHERS,
l, MOTHERS,
i BR OTHERS,
SISTERS,
FRIENDS,
r...
—AND—-‘
NEIGHBORS,
Good Place to Buy
BOOTS
Trunks ant Traveling Bats,
AT
A. II. Hoyt ii. 00’s.
H...—
FIUTS WORTH REMEMBERING
____. i
,We can Please You.
A. II. IIOYT. J. I". BUSCO;
*—
Copartnership.
HE undersigned have this an to
T partnership. lor_ the purpose ofrtggi‘huactllf-
nitratestantrums and Ram?
rwa
of MULLING BROEgERS. ’ “a“ we 11"" ”me
ARLES A.MULLI s
1 J.stis MULLmosNG”
South Norwalk. Ct.. April 15, 1878 '
Togg‘EaIfiEOBATE COURT for the District of
The application of Geor e If. Comstoe '
ton, in mud district. respefitfnlly showeringf W”
'Ihat he “Administrator of the estate of Aurelia
Rusco,l:ite of Wiltonuu said District, deceased
and that the real estate, proposed to be sold undef-
the order of said Court, passed on the 15th day of'
April, 1578. is described {is follows: One tract of
land, situated if! said Wilton, at North Wilton so
called, in guautity seven acres. more or less w’ilh
the buildings thereon standlng. and bodnded
northerly by land of John K. Gray, easterly and
southerly by land of the heirs of Charles Seymour
deceasedmnd westerly by highway. That the a .'
praised value of said real estate exceeds Idle
amounts of the debts and charges specified in said
order. That said land cannot be divided benefici-
an y for the purpose of sale. He therefore pro is
said 03:11:: intonétértalll said real estate to be sol‘d
pursu o e ‘auein '
”3‘.“st k such case made and
ate orwa , April 15th, 1878
GEORGE H. COMSTOCK, Administrator.
DISTRICT OF NOR -
611335“!- 13,73- WALK, ss. Probate Court,
u RED hat_thc forewoin a l‘ '
heard and determined at the froii’ifiécdiii‘i'é' I:
sgid'Norwalk. on the .2211 day of April. 1878, at 9
o clock, forcnoon, and that notice thereof be pub-
lished in seine ublic newspaper near the In
where such res estate lies, and in Fairfield (Pong?
ty, and by sting a copy thereof and of this order
interchanges rswm 1m .5...
:1 ea '
2er day of April, 1878, 3 v9 days m" “"1
ASA B. WOODWARD. Judge.
ISTRICT COURT of the
121 tagsnictti of C‘onuecticut:united 5 mm; for the
' ma or 0 BAR
inTBlpnkrnptcv. VEY FITCH,
rain to give notice that a warrantin baukru -
0 1.1119 been Issued out of the District Court of 3:9
nited States. for the District of Connecticut
against the estate offlarvey Fitch, of Norwalk. in.
”in district, adjudged bankrupt, upon his own
titiou; that the payment“ any debts, and the e-
livery of any roperty belonging to said bankrupt
to him or {or is use. and the transfer of any prop1
erty by him are forbidden bylaw; thata meeting
of the creditors of said bankrupt, to prove their
debts, and to choose one or more Assignees of his
estate. Will be held at a court of bankruptcy to be
holden on the 29th day ofA ril, A. 1)., 1878 at 10
o clock, a. m., at the Law 0 cc of H. B. Bar’bo’nr
Esq.. inNorwalk,Connty of Fairfleld and district'
afOresaid, betoreL.N .Middlebrook, Es ..Reglster
JOSEPH D. shits '
Bankrupt
Attc
2t16
st, ,
United States Marshahllessen'ser.
Norwalk Chronicler