Norwalkdrazette.
Tuesday, May 7th, 1878.
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._EDITQRIAL LETTER.
I -. ‘(V'Wasnixo'rom May 4th, 1878.
Dana GAZETTE :—- '
The liglit.iieads of the democracy in the
House are still» cavorting about wrth antic
friskiiiess' over the Florida “confessions.”
They have had sundry secret gatherings and
mysterious caucnsings, but can, agree upon
no mode of procedure that promises “help
to the party" and at the same time not blow
themselves out of’ water. All sorts of pro-
jects have been suggested to get IIayes out
of the way and to march Tildcn into the
executive chair, but as yet no scheme can be
devised that will not prove a boomerang to
themselves. They are under the same deep
exercise of mind that the boy was when
kicked by the mule ———“bound to kick back
just as soon as some one can be found to had
the legs of that mule.” Meantime the wucr
and more prudent leaders of the democracy.
recommend tin ir over-zealous allies to make
haste slowly in this matter of investigation
of the presidential election frauds. There
are some ugly facts connected with if zldm 8
purchase, through Connecticut’s Senator,
Barnum of his nomination in the first In-
stance; his attempted purchase of the electo-
ral vote of Oregon and the actual payment
of money down through the banking house
of Charles Dir..on, Esq, together with noto-
rious captures of several Southern Slates
from the Republican voters of, those States.
In fact, too much of such evidence exists-to
make an open war on President llayes quite
as clean and successful an enterprise as the
more decent men of the party would desire
to have it. When our present. Senator Bar-
num was first elected a congressman from the
Fourth Connecticut District, and his peculiar
mode of conducting his campaign against the
great showman was threatened with a con-
gressional investigation, he set up the forctble
defense that it was “a. baby cry on the part
of his opponent to whine because in their
desperatehunt he had gathered in alittle
more spoiled game than his defeated name-
sake.” Senator Barnum has not forgotten
the logic of events or his own apt moraiizmg
over a kindred subject, and while an ardent
champion of Tiiden, as'well he may be, docs
not banker to any alarming extent after this
threatened investigation. Montgomery Blair,
who has been set on fire of D. D. Field,
seems to be in the worst state of mind on
this subject if any one hereabouts. He has
tried-in vaiious ways to ‘.‘whoop up". his
democratic allies of the better class, but to
little purpose, and at last has written an
“Open letter,” in which he says: .
“Too many of those now holding influen-
tiai positions in the democratic party have
deen demoralized politically. They have no
loncer any respect for the constitution or
faitIi in the people. and have allied them-
selves with money and speculative schemes
to make the most for themselves and their
localities. This is the secret; of their coin-
pounding the felony by which Hayes obtain-
ed office. As the case now stands beforethe
public, the democratic party is saddled With
the odium of a transaction winch maybe
summed thus:—’1‘ilden, a northern Union
man of the Jackson-Benton stripe, who was
elected by the-people to put down corruption
and monopoly and corporate government,
was deposed upon fraudulent election returns
under a bargain with Haycs'aud Tom Scott
to establish a southern Credit. Mobelicr swm-
die and plunder the Treasury. with southern
claims, the intriguers refusmg to allow a
state—one of the old thirteen—to question
the fraud in the courts of justice. Let this
continue and the inevitable result will be the
restoration of Grant in 1880 by the rally of
the whole north.
It is true he budgered Kimmel, of Md, to
introduce a bill looking to the ousting of
Hayes, but it fell still-born upon the demo-
cratic Ilouse. Not knowing what to do
with it, no reference was ordered and it lay
a dead orphan upon the Speaker‘s table."Dur-
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New York, advocated the passage of the bill
basc'd on the Blair resolution. He could not
subscribe to the policy of some democrats
that it was better to let the matter stand as it
was, and said that, if Congress failed to in-
vestigate if, it would become a party to the
fraud. This is the first and only speech any
member has yet had the tcmerily to deliver
in Congress. The dapper Proctor. Knott is
in favor of having the bill referred to his
committee, and has expressed his willingness
to dive down into the investigation and drag
out and up, not. only Hayes, but Garfield,
Matthews, Minister Noyes, Bx-Gov. Young
and Justice Bradley, and prove “fraud,”
“fraud,” upon all these men.
asm is not very fully shared by his political
associates, it is buff-air to say. The rcal'bot-
toin fact is that these men see and feel that in
order to retain the next House they must di-
vcrt public attention from their niislakcs and
blunders since gaining ascendency in Cor;-
grcss, and this Florida investigation promises
them the best harvest just at present. in that
direction; so that efforts will again be made
next week to get the Kinimcll Bill referred
to Knott‘s Judiciary or some special commit-
tee for heroic treatment. Meantime those
holding commissions under Hayes need not
spend sleepless nights for fear. of the same
being declared void.
run BANKRUI’T LAw.
Senator Thurman has reported from the
Judiciary Committee an amendment, which
will probably pass, fixing upon January 131,
1879, as the date when all actions under the
Bankrupt Law shall cease. ‘
REPUBLICAN OAL'cus.
There was a caucus of the Republican
members of the Senate yesterday, having for
its object a consideration of the best means
for conducting the approaching congressional
campaign. President Hayeswho has been
interviewed upon the subject, has very freely
expressed his views and says in his judg-
ment the loss of the next House and thus
throwing tlie whole legislative power into
the hands of the democrats, would prove an
almost irreparable national calamity, and
that while he did not feei it ueedful to re-
sciud his Civil Service order, he still had
hopes that every Republican would of his
own free will, do his full duty. It can be
said that the President has always contribut-
ed his full share to the funds of the party,
and did so in the Ohio campaign last year.
GOOD xnws FOR THE orrlon HOLDERS.
The President said he should gladly con-
tribute his share towards the necessary and
proper expenses of the canvass and hoped
every one holding office under him would do
the same. But such contributions must be
voluntary and not in any manner coerced
from the government employee. It is stated
the President has informed the congressional
committee that they may expect $5000 as his
contribution. It is also reported that the
committee have had a long and satisfactory
interview with Secretary Sherman on the
subject of contributions to the campaign
fund. The Secretary spoke quite freely, re-
marking that he proposed to subscribe liber-
ally, and that he would ask his chiefs of
bureaus to do the same thing, though there
would be no compulsion in the matter. I:
said that every one must know that political
catnpaigns,:;morc than affairs of government
or business, cannot be conducted without
means, and be presumed that the democrats
had also ascertained this fact. That it would
be no violation of the civil service order for
any one in his department to make voluntary
subscriptions. \
Secretary Schurz and 1’. M. Gen. licy
will also be invited to “aid the cause” by
generous subscriptions, and thus set a good
example of practical civil service reform.
Such a. let up froui what was supposed to be
a rigid interpretation of thOsc rules, it is con-
fidently anticipated, will rejoice the hearts
of every Office holder in the land, who has
hitherto withheld his “dues" under a restivc
sense of fidelity to the President's wishes.
life shall now see our Postmastcrs and .liden
waiters lighting their lanterns and out‘iu
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Ilis 011111“le
active search 'for the proper committee to
receive their free and exuberant contribu-
tions. ,
Tllh‘. srsAKEn's oasrixe row.
The House tc-day defeated the amendment
to the legislative appropriation bill providing
for an increase of the clerical force in the
Surgeon Genera ‘5 office, to bring up the pen-
sion records. The vote was yeas 115, 114;
but Speaker Randall voted in the negative,
thus defeating the amendment. So those
legally entitled to pensions must wait a year
or more longer before receiving their pay.
THE DISTRICT scn00Ls.
The democratic leaders in the Ilouse be-
came frightened at the effect their refusal
to appropiiste for the schools here, was
likely to have upon the country, and .a few
got together, after the District Commissmners
had issued their official order for a closing of
all on the 33th ult., and ran through a reso-
lution permitting the use of $75,000 of. the
$400,000 to be appropriated to the District--
and this sum being set to the credit of the
school fund, the 20,000 children and able
corps of teachers are, fortunately not turned
loose in the streets for want of proper and
timely legislation. It took about one hour
to get the resolution through both Houses.
ivAvAr. I'AY.
The House has failed to make good its
failure to appropriate the full amount due by
law, to the officers and men of the Navy, but
it is thought by Secretary Thompson that
arrangements can be made by which these
gallant tars may get their money and June
salaries, despite this unpardoaable neglect of
congressional duty.
It is the intention of Fernando Wood to
call up the tariff bill as soon as the legislative
appropriation bill now pending in the House
is disposed of. Members think there will be
a week’s general debate on the bill, when it
will either be killed by striking out the
enacting clause, or be postponed until next
December, which means about the same
thing.
The Senate committee on the judiciary yes-
terday morning directed Senator Wallace to
prepare a bill looking to the return of the
balance of the uncxpendcd Japanese indem-
nity fund to Japan.
The Blank Agency of the P. O. D., is
doing its best to fill up the requisitions that
,have accumulated in the time, that, owing to
the exhaustion of the appropriation, the
work could not go on. In the last week it
has supplied 635,000 sheets, 1,380,000 facing
slips and 2,000 books. There is the same
force employed now as in 1868, while the
post offices have increased 10,000. This fact
makes it additionally hard for the agency to
catch up with its work.
Francis D. Moulton, of Brooklyn, made
famous by the Beccher-Tilton scandal, made
‘an argument‘ before the ways and means
committee, Thursday, in favor of the aboli-
tion of the duty on salt. He was subsequent-
ly “interviewed” by a. Post reporter to
whom he confidentially reiterated “I told
you so.”
The Assistant Treasurer at New York has
in the past few days paid out some $175,000
in silver for greenbacks. Every dollar of
this has been returned to him in payment of
customs duties. By the silver bill the new
silver dollar was made receivable for duties,
but greenbacks are not so receivable.
Grecnbacks, however, are thus virtually
made receivable for customs duties to the
amount of silver issued for them, which
tends to make them still nearer gold, so that
government msmnptz‘on has actually taken
place without our knowing‘it.
'rnii cxnnnox-snnnnAx WEDDING.
Cards for the Cameron-Sherman wedding,
on the evening ofMay 9, have been issued.
The marriage will be solemnized in St. Paul’s
church, Cleveland, Ohio, after which a select
reception will be given at the residence of
Colgate Hoyt: Tnc bridal part will start for
the cast the same evening. The bridesmaids
will be General Sherman’s daughter, Miss
Eiile; her cousin, Miss Addie Moulton; Miss
Parsons, of Cleveland; Miss Dennison. of
m arulnmam- 9C Ill.-rwnlnnfl,, and
will be six ushers and no groomsmen.
Four of them will be Messrs. Hoyt and
Hickox, of Cleveland; Mr. Win. McMichael
and Mr. Lewis W. Smith of Philadelphia.
Miss S. has been a frequent visitor in Nor-
walk.
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snc. SHERMAN. ‘
The successful battle fought for honest
money and national good faith, by Treasurer
JOHN SHERMAN, against the crazed hot-heads
in Congress, the speculating Bankers and
Brokers and fully half of the people of the
West, will win for that able Finance Minis-
ter, throughout the money centers ofgthe
world, an honor and renown second to no
previous occupant of that responsible and
trying position. .
Bosrox 'riur.
Several Southern Senators paid a visit to
Boston last week and among them the ex-
confedcrate Generals Gordon, of Geo. and
Morgan of Ala. They returned greatly de-
lighted with their reception at the Hub, and
with what they saw and heard in New Eng.
land. It is a pity that such excursions and
intermingling of our people, both no: th and
south, could not more frequently occur.
Senator Morgan is one of the brightest and
clearest-headed lawyers from the south in the
Senate.
Our member front the 3d District, made a
noble defence of the examiners of the Patent
Office, and other employees of the govern-
ment, when assailed by the stolid ignorance
and stupidity of the “economy” shriekers in
the House. It isanoticeabie fact that not
one of these demagogues has had the decency,
when decrying against the piltances paid
clerks, letter~carriers and messengers, to rise
in his seat and propose any reduction in his
own unearned salary. The two leading
Republican papers in Mr. Wait’s District
commend his able and dignified support of
the Administration with unqualificdappro-
bation.
o. A. U.
This order has been holding, a session of
its “Senate" here the past week. Among
other business transacted, it was voted to
make Washington the permanent place of its
annual meetings.
THE comiuxs.
It is a fact that the large and rapid growth
of Communistic organizations in all the large
cities of the United States, excites great
solicitudc, if not alarm. in government circles
and in the minds of good men of all parties.
The Post this morning, in the line of its
gossiping and sensational style of journalism,
gives pictorial illustrations of the noses of
certain senators, taken by their special artist
on the spot. The following are the comments
on the two nasal organs which adorn the
representatives from Connecticut:
The nose of Senator Eaton is a heavy.
sprawling nose, wide at the base and some-
what dishuhaped, and broad at the end. The
nostrils are wide and inflated. It is the nose
of a good feeder, and indicates a man it is
safe to sit beside and imitate at a banquet,
for he instinctively picks outthe choicest
dishes. There is no ultra-refinement about
it. ‘ Pork and beans are not rejected because
terrapin audicanvas-back are not available,
but the pork must be sound and the beans
well-cooked. The man with such a nose
would be more likely to thrash an incompe-
tent cook than an abscondiug debtor.
Senator Barnum has o. very long nose, large
and strong, bearing a decided resemblance to‘
that of Mr. Ker-nan; a precise nose, with a
tendency to sharpness and inquisitivciiess.
It is a dashing, rather liecdlcss nose, indica-
tivc of shrcwdncss rather than of depth.
The owner of Such a nose cannot. be badly
cheated in trade. iris just the nose fora
dickcr. llad Mr. Barnum been a peddlei'
fifty years ago he would have sold more horn
gun-fiints than all the rest of Connecticut.
PERSONALS.
l’. '1‘. Barnum gave his lecture "How to
get on in Life," at Lincoln llail, Wednesday
evening. The urchins, both great and small,
are brcaliilcssly awaiting the following on
51' his “greatest show on earth.”
Rev. Mr. Hamilton greeted us with his
radiant face on Thursday, on route home
from Colorado. His hundreds of miles of
horse-back ridin_:.Y on 111" feat plains of the
‘ M. Ingersoll, of East Bridgeport.
west, have given him a bronzed and healthful
glow of countenance and he will return to
his people greatly rested and invigorated by
his trip. he reports all the Norwalk repre-
sentatives in Colorado as well, and doing
wall. '
Messrs. Camp and Dutlon of the Educa-
tional Bureau, New Haven, have also been
here the past week. As Ever, B.
Memorial Day.
At the meeting of Veterans, held in the
GAzn'r'rn Orricn, last Friday evening, it was
voted to observe Decoration day in an ap-
propriate manner. It was also voted to ex-
tend invitations to the Military and Firemen
of the Town to participate in the parade,
and Chief Engineer Kellogg and Capt. Bus-
soil were appointed a committee to invite
the various companies in their districts. A
general committee of arrangements was ap-
pointedxas follows :—Capt. J. L. Russell, C.
F. Ilallock, W. O. Merritt, Wm. A. Kellogg,
Wm. B. Newcomb, R. L. Ells, C. F. Loomis,
Wm. S. Benton, 0. F. Marvin, C. E. Doty,
C. C. Platf, J. L. Hodges, E.~S. \Vilcoxson,
G. 11. Raymond, G. W. Smith, G. H. Ray-
mond, 151, B. Keith, R. Morehouse, D.
Godfry, O. K. Scoficid, J. H. Golden, H. I.
Smith, T. Bussing, Jr., Wm. A. Brown,
Chas. Gordon, John Whitman, J. S. Dun.
ning, H. VanHoosear, John W. Benton,
Wm. G. Crockett, C. II. Guidcr, J. Grant,
J. Dorgan.
A meeting of the Committee will be held
cn Wednesday evening at the Pioneer lI. &
L. House, at 7.30 p. In. It is hoped all
members will attend.
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The Revival.
The Revival services at the 211 M. E.
church were continued every day last week,
afternoon and evening. The attendance has
been large, and the interest seems increasing.
On Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Van Colt ad-
dressed the children, and the meeting was
pronounced one of the best yet held—nearly
all of the children responding to her invita-
tion to come forward. In the evening she
preached a powerful and effective sermon
—“Nothing but Leaves." The church was
crowded to its utmost capacity. Mrs. Van
Cott is a woman of middle age, commanding
presence, of stentorian voice, and everyway
calculated as a leader. Her methods are of
the ultra Methodist school, and: she seems
to consider the New England Methodists
rather slow and unemotioual. She is per-
fectly fearless in expression, and her whole
soul seems devoted to the cause. No matter
how distasteful some of her methods may be-
to members of other churches, all must.
acknowledge that she creates a deep impres-
sion upon all classes, and that she is a woman
of wonderful power. As a revivalist she has
met with great success, and is now in her
prime. Her meetings are held under the
auspices of the Methodist church, but she
claims that they are union meetings to which
all are invited, and that she would never
descend to proselyting—her only desire being
to save sinners. .
The meetings will be continued every after-
noon and evening this week. Next Saturday
afternoon will be devoted to the children,
and she asks all mothers to send their chil-
dren to her, promising to do them good.
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Sniuons ACCIDENT.—On Thursday after-
noon last, Archie Bache and Charley Scott,
two young boys attending Mr. Selleek’s
school. made a trip, on the horse cars to South
Norwalk. On their return on the 6.15 car,
they were full of play, and when the car was
opposite the store of L. Weed, on the down
grade, they both fell or jumped from the
front platform. Young Scott escaped injury,
but Archie Baehe was inzson'ie unaccountable
manner drawn uhder the car. The driver
instantly put on the brakes, but the
wheel struck Bachc and pushed him along
31:76-11?— fete-t-' bbfoi-Tthe‘car" could be
stopped. He was picked up and taken
to the Danbury depot, where he was attend.
ed by Drs. NOlan and Lynes, and then taken
to the school. Bystanders say the boy was
very plucky and bore the pain manfully.
together with an aunt. It was first thought
that he could not live, but hopes are now en-
tertained of his final recovery. He is len
years of age, and this is his second term at
the school.
The Borough \Vater Case.
The Commissioners assembled last week
and completed the work of taking evidence
in W. 11. Davis's case against the Borough.
Friday afternoon tiicy‘adjourned over until
next week Tuesday when they will hear the
arguments of attorneys, and complete their
reperts—probabiy sitting two or three days.
City Fire Department.
The South Norwalk Fire Department will
make their annual‘parade on the 30th of May.
The city will furnish them a band of music
for the occasion. They will probably tu'rn
outfor‘inspection in the morning, and take
part in the Decoration day Observances in the
afternoon.
Sunday School Convention.
The Baptist Sunday Schools of Fairfield
County, are to meet in Convention at the
First Baptist church, on Wednesday of this
week. Sermon at 11 a. in., by Rev Wm.
Practi-
cal discussions on practical Sunday School
topics in the afternoon. Several addresses
on Sunday School work in the evening.
Grand Lodge—I. O. of O. F.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of this
state will hold their annual session, on the
15th inst, in the beautiful rooms of Our
Brothers’ Lodge, No. 10, in this place—the
sesion lasting day and evening. Officers will
be elected for the ensuing year. N orwalk
will present the name of Brother E. J. Hill
as a candidate for Grand W ardeu—an excel-
lent nomination.
Revival of the Packet: Business.
As previously announced in the GAzn'r'rE,
Messrs, Meeker dz Bro. propose running a
packet to New York city. On Friday night
next the fast sailing Sloop Lady Jackson,
Capt. Joseph S. Byxbee, will make her first
trip for the season. "Capt. Joe" was brought
up on the route between Norwaik and New
York, and knows the packet business by
heart. The new boat. will carry freight at old
prices, and will specially accommodate farm-
ers, as produce will be taken and sold in the
real old fashioned manner. For passage apply
to Capt. Meeker. A trip to New York on a
Packet would be as enjoyable as aridc on
an old-fashioned stage coach. -
County Teachers’ Association.
The second annual meeting of the Teach-
ers’ Association of this county, will be held
in Stratford, on Friday and Saturday of
next week, 17th and 18th. The New York
road will sell round trip tickets at reduced
rates from Stamford and Norwalk if forty
persons are guaranteed from each place. The
Danbury and Housatonie roads will give free
return tickets. The programme of the exer-
cises is as follows :—
Ffiday Morning—10 o’clock organization;
10:30 Lecture, “Some of the causes of defec-
tive Vision in pupils and their remedy,” Hou.
B. G. Northrop ; 11:30 Discussion, “How
far is it advisable to apply the graded sys-
tem to District Schools '3” Geo. B. Hurd,
Bridgeport, H. B. Goodsell, Westport, and
others. Friday Afternoon -—2 o’clock, Lec-
ture,“Schooi recitations," Prof I. N. Carlton,
State Normal School, New Britain ; 3:00,
Discussion, "To what extent is it. desirable to
requircthe analysis of processes.” A. S. Wil-
son, Fairficld, J. S. Hyatt, Westport, and
others; 4:00, a paper, “Concernine Primary
Instruction,"_Miss J. A. Marshall, ,ew Bri-
tani High School, followed by a discussion of
the same subject. Iv’riday Evening—7:45
o’clock, Lecture, “The influence of the ideal
element. on character,” Rev. 11. N. Powers,
D. D.,Bridgeport. . Saturday Morning—9
o'clock, Question drawer; 9:15, A paper,
“How shall I employ my leisure hours 1*” A.
J. Somes, Faurficld; 9:45, discussion, “Best.
methods of school discipline,” A. II. Stevens,
Stamford, G. R. Warner, West Stratford,and
others; 10:45. Lecture, “Expression," Prof.
Brainard Kellogg, Brooklyn, N. Y.; 11:45,
Election of officers; 12:00, Adjournment.
that night, and has been with 'him ever sihéé,‘
Cucumbers in market, Saturday.
Gold was steady all last week at 5,3.
Rev. Mr. Thomas has returned to South
Norwalk. .
The Union canic outlast Saturday consid-
erably enlarged. .
The new silver dollars are finding their
way into general circulation.
It is estimated that there were 300,000 for.
eigucrs in Paris, last week.
Barnum's show trains, 52 cars, passed
through town Sunday night after 9 o’clock.
The Burnside Guards took part in another
battalion drill in Stamford, last Friday night.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin drew fair audiences at
the Opera House, Friday and Saturday even-
lugs.
Salmon have actually commenced running
Up the Connecticut river. Several have been
caught.
Massachusetts refuses to loan her little six
millions to the New York & New England
Railroad.
Capt. Joseph W. Ilubbell has been elected
Vice President of the Fairlield County Na-
tional Bank.
The residence of Bradley Merwin, Green-
field Hiil, was destroyed by fire, last week
Monday night.
The yacht Ibis, Capt. Fairchiid, is soon to
be overhauled and thoroughly repaired at.
Gregory’s Point.
St. Peter’s Band of Danbury, has been en-
gaged for the annual parade of the South
N orwalk Fire Department.
The number of dogs registered in town up
to last night was 144. So far no claim has
been made for killing dogs.
The well-known Hacker Place, at Darien,
is offered to rent furnished. It would make
a good summer boarding house'.
The city furniture man has moved his famio
ly to South N orwalk,and Stow-ed them in the
house of (ax-Councilman Selleck.
Mr. Potter, the music man, has a fine
stock of musical instruments in stock at his
store, Wall street. ’ Call and see him.
The Misses St. John, Main street, have
quietly stepped into a nice little businessmad
seem to be very popular with the ladies.
For a wonder passengers were taken to and
from Bridgeport yesterday, on the Railroad,
at half fare, all on account of Barnum’s show.
Conductor Scarles, of the Norwaik special,
conducted a Bedding girl to the matrimonial
altar last week. He always had an eye to the
fare.
Mr. A. C. Golding has so far recovered ab
to be able to walk up town daily and look
after the work of, reconstructing the Mallory
place.
Mr. E. 0. Keeler started. Saturday night
on a trip to Chicago, to visit his brother, and
transact certain firm business with grain
dealers.
Gilmorc’s Band, 60 pieces, sailed for Eu-
rope last. Saturday to compete with famous
Old World musical organizations. They will
do us credit.
Rev. Mr. Hamilton is expected home
early this 'week, dad will probably resume
his pastoral labors next Sunday. He will be
warmly Welcomed. P. S'—He arrived this
p. in.
Mr. Frank Byington, the young man who
recently visited Colorado in hopes of benefit-
ing his health, and who recently returned
hopeless, died on Wednesday last.
The rainy weather finally cleared of! last
week, and the sun came out bright and warm:
on Friday and Saturday. Sunday morning
there was more rain followed by cooler
weather.
Nebuchadnezzcar, the Babylonisli king,was
probably never troubled by the puzzle of
“how to resume.” He is said to have owned
one idol, ninty feet high and nine feet broad,
made of pure gold. '
The Syndicate has taken another five mili-
ions of bonds. Many persons receiving
large amounts from the U. S. Treasury in
gold, have begged for greenbacks instead.
Naturally, our good friend, Rev. Mr.
Williams, is not a fast man, but he is said
to have made very fast time, last Wednes-
day, after a horse which proved to be an as-
tonishing hurdle racer.
There is no special change in the condi.
most inevitable. It has been kept 03 so long,
however, that possibly it may slide over, es-
pecially as neither power feels confident of
victory.
Messrs. Moody and Sankey closed their
labors in New Haven last Sunday night, and
.the last meeting was the most impressive of
the series, which was very efiective.‘ The
number of conversions during the six weeks
has been large.
Rev. Mr. Johnson preached his closing
sermon at the Congregational church, on
Sunday evening last. During the Pastor‘s
absence he has supplied the pulpit in a very
able manner, and has given great satisfaction
to the congregation.
During the summer the second service
at St. Paul’s church will commence at 4
o’clock, p. m., fosters of evening, with the
excption of the first Sunday in each month
when services will beheld in the evening and
noneiu the afternoon.
Wm. Cleveland, engineer at thepapei'miil,
had one hand badly out last Friday. When
walking near the engine he slipped, and in
trying to save himself from falling put his
hand against the rapidly moving machinery
by which it. was caught and torn.
Contrary to our usual custom we give place
to the following letter commending a hotel,
knowing that our correspondent has traveled
much and heleiving him to be a good judge
and actuated by an honest desire to do the
public a service in pointing out a resort of
unusual excellence.
Hamcrsley’s fine place, Down Town takes
place. It is pleasantly situated on East Ave-
nue, in a healthy and nightly location, and
the house is fitted'up with all the modern
conveniences usually found in City residences.
Mr. Mitchell is auctioneer and will commence
the sale at 2 o'clock, p. in.
The trial trip‘on the Elevated railroad,
Sixth avenue, N. Y., last Thursday, was a
success. and the 200 passengers were greatly
pleased. It is expected that through trains
will run from Trinity church to 59th st.
in twelve minutes, thus accomplishing
“rapid lransit"—the horse cars requiring
nearly one hour to make the same distance.
A terrible fire occurred in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, last Thursday. An explosion oc-
curred in the Washburn mill which started a
fire destroying six of the great stone fiouring
mills for which that city is famous. The
loss of life was first supposed to be very
large, but is now reported at fourteen. The
pecuniary loss is estimated at over $1,000,-
000. ' '
Supt. Adams, of the 2d M. E. Sunday
school recently noticed that some of his
scholars wore the blue ribbon in school. He
asked how many had them and 66 responded.
In reply to the question what the wearing of
the ribbon meant, a little shaver responded
“Not to get drunk.” He then wroteu pledge,
and fifty more children signed it.
We learn that Thomas Adamson, aNor-
walk youth, and for seven years pastaresident
of Fitch’s Home, has been appointed Ticket
Agent at Newton Station—two of the Trul-
tecs of the Home acting as bondsmen.
Young Adamson is every way calculated to
do well having the reputation of being strict-
ly upright and gentiemanly. We wish him
success. -
A minstrel performance is to be given at
Music Hall, on Saturday evening, May 11th,
by the Brooklyn Amateur Association. We
understand that it is given for the benefit of
a local charity. The Brooklyn Imam says
that the club “is composed of a number of
prominent society gentlemen on the Hill,”
and that their entertainments in that city
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have attracted large and fashionable audi-
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tion of affairs in Europe, but war seems iii--
Next week Monday, 13th, the sale of Mr:
Court of Burgesses.
Regular Meeting Friday Evening, May 3.
The Chief Engineer reported the Fire De-
partment, apparatus, &c., in good condition.
The Sewer Committee was instructed to
ascertain depth of sewer at junctipn of West
Avenue and Elm streets.
Action in.the matter of removing trees
from walk in front of Mrs. James’ place,
West Avenue, deferred to next meeting.
Voted, to release Hope Hose Company
from attending Phoenix Engine Company and
serving hose at trials and washes. The Chief
Engineer was instructed to order out the
gntirc Fire Department once a month for
practice and inspection.
1
Voted to borrow $500 from Central Na-
tional Bank, for six months.
Bills ordered paid:
J. O'Sullivan, police $5337
D. J. Bennett, “ 53.37
F. Foster a 10.00
.1118. Nolan, work on Arch street, 5.00
Wm. Davis, impounding cattle, 4.50
J. Cotter, labor, gas department, 5 00
C. W. Burritt, repairing lamps, 1.00
Gas for Engine and Truck houses 7.70
J. C. Cotter, lighting lamps, 40.00
A. J. Meeker & Bro., coal and wood, 19.48
C. T. Leonard & Son, “ “ 12.75
F. T. Belts, highv‘vay work, 58 25
Michael Reagan, °‘ " 5.25
Daniel Neylau, “ -' 7.25
Thos. Farrell. ‘ “ “ 5.75
Michael Corvan, “ “ 4.50
Michael Reagan, sewer department, 4.38
Daniel Ncylan ‘ “ " 4.38
Democrat, adv. “ “ 2.00
G. F. Beldeu, material, . 9.05
J. F. Partrick. for remdving fire alarm
bell to Town House, 85.00
Of this amount,$50 is to be refunded to
the Borough. ‘
The notorious “Hon.”‘John Morrissey, a
State Senator, died at Saratoga, on the even-
ing of May lst. John was born in Ireland
in 1831, and brought to this country when
five years of ago. His father was a laboring
man and settled in Troy. The boy grew up
without schooling, and worked in the iron
foundries. He had great strength and seems
to have grown up a bully. He served once
as a fireman on 11. Hudson river steamer. and
then as an emigrant runner in New York,
where his wages were doubled on account of
his fighting qualifications. He married a
steamboat captain's daughter, and then was
seized with an ambition to be rich. He start-
ed a liquor saloon in Troy, but _it was too
slow for him, and he went into the banking
business—lam. He added cock-fighting and
rough sports. In 1849 he commenced 11 ea.
rcer as prize fighter, and triumphed over
Geo. Thompson, Tom McCann, Yankee Sul-
livan, Bill Poole and Keenan—the last of
whom broke his nose, when he retired to lead
a “respectable” life. He started gambling
hells in New York, and finally brought up in
Saratoga. Having political aspirations he
joined Tammany Hall, became a leader and
was elected to Congress. In 1874 and again
last November he was elected to the State
Senate as an anti-Tammany man. Last- Fall
he went to Florida for his health, which had
become impaired, but received no lasting
benefit. Ills character has been had from the
beginning, but he is said to have had some
redeeming traits. ,
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horseman—On Tuesday last, Mrs. Alfred
Jackson, accompanied by her two children,
started on a trip to the West. She will visit
her brother, Frank M. Smith, at Rushford,
Minnesota, and other relatives in that vicini-
ty, and will probably be absent a month or
six weeks. '
Mrs. Paine, wife of Prof. Levi. L. Paine,
of the Bangor Theological Institute, is mak-
ing her annual visit to her parents—Mr. and
Mrs. George Holmes, Main Street. She has
two of her children here with her. -
On May day Mayor Hanford was called
upon to mourn the death of his son William,
who had just returned from the Sunny South
consumption, and his death was not unex.
pected. The devoted parents who have but
one child left—one of eight—share the sym-
pathies of the community in Itheir afllictiou
with the young wife, who has recently lost
mother, child and husband.
The New York Coaching Club made a trip
from New Yorkto Philadelphia. last week,
using Col. Kane’s Tally-ho coach and six re-
lays of horses. The trip was made in twelve
hours. Mr. Fred. Bronson, of this county,
drove from Trenton to Hulmevilie—ten
miles. At Philadelphia an immense crowd
welcomed the coach, and the papers say that
there was a line of carriages, four deep, ex-
tending two miles.
This “ reform" Congress is a queer insti-
tution. Night sessions, for debate only, have
recently been held, as reported by our cor-
respondent. Last Thursday night, 11. B.
Wright, of Pennsylvania, made a speech. A
member occupied the speaker’s chair, and
part of the time that Wright was speaking
there was not another member in the House
and only one at any time. The capitol was
lighted, includiuglhedome, and clerks, door-
keepers, ete., werein their places.. A pretty
expensive speech for tax payers to pay for.
The Waterbury American has been making
several radical changes. The weekly has
been enlarged, is now in eight page form,
and one fof the handsomcst papers in the
State. It has a brand-new editor—a Mr.
Chapin, a graduate of Yale ’77—in place of
R. H. Smith who has accepted a position on
the Springfield Republican. The office of
the paper has been removed to the new
American building. The American is a
good paper, and we hope it will continue to
flourish.
Illa-Rev. Bishop Williams visited St. Paul’s
church on Sunday morning last. The weath-
er was unpleasant, but still the attendance
was quite large. The Rector, Rev. Dr.
Mead conducted the services, assisted by
Rev. C. M.- Sellcck. Bishop Williams ad-
ministered the rite of confirmation to twelve
persons, after which he delivered a sermon
from the text, Acts 16:30 “What must I do
to be saved 1’" touching briefly upon the re-
quisites: Repentance, Faith, Baptism, and
the“process" of the daily and constant re-
newing of the Holy Spirit. As usual, there
was a fine display 0.! flowers.
Howe’s Great London show gave two
performances in town last week Monday, be.
fore large audiences—probably five thousand
persons attending the two exhibitions. The
good reputation of the show was fully main-
tained, throughout, and the best of satisfac-
tion was given. The menagerie was com-
posed of fine specimens of wild animals, and
the performances in the ring were entirely
free from vulgarity; every act was prouounc'
ed good—their being no “sticks” in the com-
pany.
- Happy thought; ‘make mill treasurers car-
ry a Moffet bell punch.
The Buffalo Empress philosophically fig-
ures that “it took $100,000 to kill the Wor-
cester P7688." .
Fannie Burt of Westport, the girl who told
such a wonderful story of abduction and out-
rage not long ago, was found in Bridgeport
Wednesday night almost nude and screaming
frantically. The police took care of her. It
is thought that she had been drinking drug-
ged rum.
The propeller City of New Redford, of the
New Bedford and New York Steamship Com-
pany, with freight and passengers for New
York, went. ashore on the west end of Fisher’s
Island. Long Island Sound, in a dense Fog,
at 11.30 on Saturday night, April 27.
A party out fishing in Winnipiseogee lake
recently after trout, can hi. :1 large loan. The
bird had dived and caug t the “skinner” at
the end of a forty-foot line, and was booked
in the beak. They captured him alive and
have presented him to the city of Boston.
The bird may be seen on the public garden
in a day or two. ' ~
Governor Hubbard has up inled ex Sena-
tor Benjamin Stark of New ndon. Gener-
al Francise A. Walker of New Haven and
Henry R. Towne of Stamford as delegates
to,the international prison congress to be held
in Stockholm, Sweden, in August next.
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Grand Division 5. of T.
The Grand Division, Sons of Temperance
of Connecticut, held its semiannual ses-
sion at Naugatuck, on Thursday, April
25th. Eight Representatives were initiated
into membership. Nearly all the Grand 0111-
cers were in attendance, but there were not
as many members present as usual because
of the inaccesibility of‘ Nangatuck.
During the morning'sessiou the reports of
the officers, of special committees and bills
and communications were read and referred
to the appropriate committees. One new
Division has been instituted. Seven or eight
members of the Order have died. The Act
of Incorporation of the Grand Division has
been repealed. The membership has been
slightly increased and the finances were Ie-
ported in good condition.
Al: the afternoon session reports were
made by representatives of the condition of
their Divisions and of the Temperance work
being done in their localities. These reports
were interesting and repr‘esented the Order
as in good condition, and the temperance
work thriving in all parts of the State.
The reports of the various comniittcrs were
also received and acted upon.
The following resolution was passed :
WnEiucas, The sale of intoxicating drinks,
whether in hotels, saloons, or beer-shops,
and whether licensed or unlicensed, largely
offsets the work of schools, making bad
citizens as visibly as the schools make good
ones; therefor,
Resolved, That the State should be as de-
cided and persistent in suppressing its drink-
ing saloons as it is in sustaining its schools.
The Grand Division members were the
guests of Excelsior Division. All were well
received and entertained by that Division.
Dinner and supper being furnished to all
who would partake.
A vote of thanks was given to Excelsior
Division for its hospitality.
Norwalk, New Canaan, Silver Mine, and
Greenfield Hill were represented.
The Grand Division adjourned to meet at
Norwalk, in October. ‘ -
In the evening the Grand Worthy Patriarch
visited the Temperance Division at Wolct.
ville. He was the guest of Mr. Wm. B.
Rider and Dr. B. St. John. The Dinsion is
in a very flourishing condition, and excellent
temperance work is being done in the town.
. Forthe Gazette.
Letters From the People.
To ALL wnox IT MAY Coxcsnx.
When an individual finds a good hotel in
his travels he should let the world know it.
Such an hotel is Ford’s, Richmond, Va.
In the first place it is located on Capitol
Hill, and this is saying much to those who
know what Capitol Hill is. The location is
elevated and exceedingly beautiful.
‘ Secondly, the house is quiet. Though large
and well patronized, an invalid need fear no
disturbance. The wheels all run smoothly.
Thirdly, the House is clean, and such as
are particular on this point need not be afraid
to come here.
Fourthly, the table is unusually good, and
none will find fault with it but those who
never have anything fit to eat at home. We
should not know where {0 go to find better.
Fifthly, the charges are moderate 'and
“suited to the times.”
Let any one who wishes to take a short
trip, go on Board of one of the Old Domin-
ion Line of steamships from New York, and
come to this beautiful city of the “Old Do-
minion," stop a few days at Ford’s Hotcl,and
if he is not pleased, then he had better never
leave home.
We write this cheated by any one, and
without asking any one, and without compen-
sation from any one. The commendation,
we think, is deserved, and therefore we give
it. Z. B. Benn.
Richmond, Va, April 29.
The May-J one number of the North Ameri-
can Review contains the following articles:
“ Is-the Republican Party in its Death S trag-
gie ?” by Senator T. F. Howe; “ The Sov-
ereiguty of Ethics, ” by Ralph Waldo Emer—
son; “ Our Commercenvith France,” by J.
1.1151151 filatssulinaieAwaaeE—t’lk ta’.’
College; “ The Army of the United States,”
by Gen. James A. Garfield; “Is 11 Maria
Depravcd Creature?" a debate, by' Rev. T.
W. Chambers, D. D., and Rev. 0. B. Froth-
ingham; “The Irrepressible Conflict Unde-
cided,” by Senator A Cameron; “Chinese
Immigration,” by M. J. Dec; The Phone-
graphaud ItsFuture.” by Thomas A. Edison,
the inventor of the instrument; Contempor-
ary Literature. Published at 551 Broadway,
New York, and for sale by booksellers and
newsdcalers generally.
Loox Ar miss—The biggest thing yet. At-
lantic A Sheeting 7 cts.; Atlantic H Sheeting
7 cls.; Pequot A Sheeting 7 cts.; Job lot Pu-
pcr Cambrics 5 015.; Prints, 9,000 yards, 4,
5 and 6 cts.; everything else in proportion.
VANHOOSEAR &. AMBLER.
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The patronage among the first-class hotels
of :New York is constantly changing from one
hotel to the other. The Grand Central Hotel
has recently incited the direst wrath of its
competitors by oficring the same accommo-
datious for one and two dollars per day less
than the others.
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William C. Wells, a miserable fellow bet—
ter known as Nobby Buck Wells, was tried
in Bridgeport,Saturday,for vagraucy and las-
civious carriage. He proved that he had an
income of about $5 a week, and that he was
employed in painting a crockodiie scene for‘a
side show. But for lascivious carriage he
was fined $7 and costs, and sent to jail for
thirty days. He appealed, and in default of
$150 bail was sent to jail.
President W. D. Bishop of Bridgeport and
family, with Mr. and Mrs. Russeli'l‘omlinson
and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Pond, will make an
excursion across the continent, starting this
week, and going in a private palace car. Ex-
Governor Washburnc, of Illinois, and fam-
ily will join them in Chicago. The trip will
include Salt Lake City, the silver mines, and
Yosemite.
An awfully destructive tornado visited the
neighborhood of Sioux City, Iowa, on Sun-
day afternoon. Trees were uprooted, and
houses lifted from foundations and dashed to
pieces, several lives lost and a. large number
of people injured. In severaicases persons
were carried away by the wind, and dropped
down again without injury.
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The Paris Exhibition Was opened Wednes-
day under the happiest auspices. President
MacMahon arrived at the Tracudero at 2
o’clock, escorted by his military household.
He was received by the Minister of Com-
merce, and, after a brief address,declared the
Exhibition open, amid salvos of artillery and
music by bands. The Marshal, then, at the
head of a brilliant recession, which includ-
ed the Prince of ales, Prince Amadeus of
Italy, and the Crown Princes of Denmark
and the Netherlands, proceeded through the
Exhibition buildings. The scene was pictur-
esque and immiug in the extreme. The
State officials in grand uniform, the council-
lors and magistrates in their robes, and the
members of the Institute and Legion of
Honor presented ll striking but agreeable
contrast tothc Senators, Deputies, clergy and
minor ofilcials. in their civil costumes. The
Exhibition building was gully decorated with
the flags of all nations, and .an immense
crowd was in the vicinity. The American
scctiou,though unfinished.compares favorably
with the others. The display of paintings
and sculpture by American artists is the best
which this country has ever made abroad.
Great efforts have been made within the last
feav days to place the Exhibition in good
or er.
QM
A marriage was to be celebrated in a Pam-
rapo (N. J.) church, last Tuesday evening,
and some young men of the place conspired
to make the occasion one for a series of prac-
tical jokes, which were carried out, to the
great annoyance of the bridal party. A wire
had been attached to the fire bell, and a can-
non was placed in the rear of the church,
within six feet of where the minister stood.
As the ceremony was about to be begun one
of the conspirators uttered the bridal coach
and directed the driver to drive to the La
Tourctte House of Bergen Point after myth-
ical guests. As the clergyman was about to
pronounce the couple man and wife, at a
given signal the bell was rung and the cannon
was fired, creating great consternation in the
church. The minister drop (1 his book and
forgot to make the final coloration. The
coach was kept away so long that the bridal
arty was compelled to walk to the depot.
arrants have been issued for the arrest of
the ringleaders.
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A man down in Taunton has been walking
on the water. He must be a sort of a Petre-
. Peter.-—Boston Post.
8' White and colored printing paper can
beobtained ate-the .GAzsm' Orrion, in any
desired quantity. i ' tf
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. éBill Heads, Note Heads, Blanks, 6.10.,
put up with Patent Blotter Tablets, the mer-‘
its Of which are conceded by all. The CA-
zn'r'rr. ofiiée has the exclusive right to menu.
chture and sell the same in the Town of Nor-
walk. it
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EFDog Collars marked at S. A. BnADv‘s
for 25 cents.
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I:‘57'Ali kinds of Straw and Chip HA-rs,
for Ladies and Children, pressed over equal
to new, for 35 cents up, at Mass. J. W. SLAU-
sos’s, 49 Main Street.
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IE." Dennison’s Merchandise Tags can be
had at the Gamma: OFFICE; also, DenuiSon‘s
Shipping Tags, plain or printed. tf
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It? Good table Barren 25 cents per pound;
at the NORWALK TEA Co. 1f
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lSB'The NORWALK TEA Co. are giving
large Glass Pitchers to their patrons. tf
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I@‘Bill Heads, Note Heads, Blanks, &c.,
put. up with Patent Blotter Tablets, the mer-
its of which are conceded by all. The GA.
zx’r‘ru ofilce has the exclusive right to manu-
facture and sell the same in the Town of
Norwalk. tf
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GA full, fresh and complete line of Wall
Paper, Borders, &c., can be had at H. M. A:
J. T. Prowitt's, 47 Main street, at prices that
will suit the times.
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Children’s Shirt Waists at. Comstock Bros.
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(5.43" Lawn mowers repaired and sharpened.
Old styles exchanged for the new “King of
the Lawn,” on favorable terms, by
_ Jonx Conan.
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6‘ All the new styles and designs in Wall
Papers, at H. M. &J. T. Prowitt’s. ‘
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'3' Comstock Bros. will open Wednesday,
April 17, one of the finest lines of gent’s silk
Pocket Handkerchiefs ever shown in the
town of Norwaik.
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(er OLD TIME Corrnn, 25c. per pound at
the NORWALK TEA Co‘s. if
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I.'§‘,Morison & Hutchinson’s unlaundried
Shirts, at Comstock Bros.
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@‘ Wall Papers and Borders for Collageor
Mansion, at Pi'owut’s.
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8‘ Hodder’s Patent Blotter Tablets for
Letter Heads, Bill Heads, Blanks, &c., are
convenient and economical. Manufactured
and sold at the GAZETTE office. if
. .
(if Gents Summer Underwear, at Com'
stock Bros.
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If you need a harmless stimulant take
SANronD's JAMAICA GINGER.
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NAURES REMEDY.
return;
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GENERAL Duncan—In this complaint the
good effects of the Vacuums: are realized imme-
diarely alter commencing to take it: as debiliry
denotes deficiency of the blood, and VEGETINE
acts directly on the blood. There is no remedy
that. will restore the health from debility likethe
VEGE'rixI-z. It is nourishing and strengthening.
purifies the blood, reg iiatcs the bowels, quiets
the nervous system. acts directly upon the secre-
tions, and arouses the whole system to action. It
has never failed in this complaint;
Vegetiné is sold by all Drugeists
A warren Is one of our standard medical jour-
nals says. "I was cured of Dropsy in one month
by using IIUNT’S REMEDY.” AllDiseases of tho
Kidneys. Bladder and Urinary Organs, are cured
by IIUNT‘S REMEDY.
Clarke’s Toothache Drops cure instantly
‘Wlth who: Complacency must the lady
who uses GLENN’S SULPHUR SOAP glance at: her
mirror, for there she sees reflected a complexion
devoid of blemish. This peerless purifier may be
relied upon to remedy all skin irritations. Sold by
all DiuggIsts.
HILL’s HAIR it. WHISKER Dru, Black or Brown,
50 cents. 4t19
The Centaur Liniments allay pain,
subdue swellings, hcaiburns, and will cure Rheu-
matism, Spavin, and any flesh, bone or muscle
the Yellow Wrapper for animals. A list 01' the in-
gredients are contained around each bottle. They
are cheap, speedy, and certain. 3m17
remedy for children, is Pitcher’s Castor-in. It is
as pleasant to take as honey, and as certain in its
effects as Castor Oil. For Wind Colic, Worms,
Sour Stomach and Disordered Bowcls, there is
nothing like Castoriu. 3m17
Young People, do pay attention to your teeth.
Neglect W111 soon ruin them. Cleanl them daily
With Th UBS’I‘ON’S Ivour PEARL Tooru POWDER,
the most pcrl'ept dentificc known. It \Vlll keep
them through life in good condition, sound and
white. wrli harden the gums. sweeten the breath.
and prevent toothache. Sold by all druggists 25
and 50 cents per bottle.
TIIOMPSON]8.POIADE Orruxnmn oleaginons
compound of singular merit for dressing the hair,
imparting to it strength and richness. Sold by
druggists. 25 and 50 cents per bot' le.
Are yontroublcd with biiimusnessmickheudache.
vertigo, constipation,dyspepsla, am! Are you
dull and languid, feeling averse to any exertion P
If so, cleanse the system. purify and renew the
blood. Take Quinn’s _IRISK TEA. the great and
cheap remedy. _It Will soon relieve you. Sold by
all druggists. 72:; cents per package, each making
a liar; of medicine.
quick] ' renovate soiled gloves. 25 cts. per bottle
WE LS & ELLIOTT. 11 Gold St., New York:
Wholesale Agents.
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The eel-tam, speedy, and harmless
ouvns s Isononous KID Gnovn CI.sAIvI-:n,wul ‘
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16, and 12.
MEN’S BUSINESS SUITS,
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Men’s Cottonade Suits, $3.50.
SUITS,
.50, 7.50, 8.00, 8.50,
9.00, 10.50, 12.50.
CHILDREN’S SUITS,
$1.00, 2.00, 2.50, 3.
00, 4.00, 5.50, 6.00,
9.50, 10.50.
7.00, 8.00,
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We devote a. great deal of time and
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the most complete and attractive in town.
OUR
Gents’ Furnishing Goods Department
care, and have endeavored to make it
Our assortment of
Plain and Fancy Half Hose,
is unequalled. We have the exclusive sale for the town of Norwalk of the
CELEBRATED NECK WEAR OF DAMON, TEMPLE & 00.,
which for Elegance and Beauty of Design is not surpassed by any house in
the country. Our
Linen Cuffs cb Collars
are from one of the best Troy Manufacturers, and embrace all the new styles
11111111111 NURISUN 81HllTCHINSUN’S FINE DRESS SHIRTS.
‘OUR
Hat and. Cap Department
our stock is unsurpassed, having either been manufactured for us. or bought
45 MAIN STREET, NovaLK,
directly from the manufacturers for CASH, and will be sold at Prices Defy-
ing competition.
We Pay Particular Attention to Boys an'd Children’s Hats.
TRUNKS & TRAVELING BAGS.
cams-tack. Brothers,
INSURANCE BUILDING, So. Nonvmrx
OS'I‘.—_—On April 29th, at D. .b N. R. R. Dcpo
or Vicinity, a. Black and White WOOLE
with Postmaster, at N orwalk.
t
V’-
SI-IAWL. A suitable reward will ”0 given onifs
return to E. T. WHITE, Cannon’s Station, or
ltp
The Hawaii Fire lnsuran
n 011 00.,
as now completed its
18th Successful Business Year,
at this office.
$5 Reward.--Lost.
ANK. BOOK "No. 7,312 of Norwalk Savings
Society. The finder will receive the above
at this Office.
spring water.
WELL. fligli Stcet One-half of
can remain on mortgage.
A N'ljlfli—To Rent-5 or 6 rooms, by a small
family; convenient to the Bridge. Enquire
reward by leaving Book, at said Savings Bank, or
‘2th8
08 SALE at Toiisome. small Farm 0122 acres
partnieadow, part woodland.with splendid
Apply to GEORGE R. erron-
purchase money
25“
And has not outstanding a Dollar of un ' 2
or of claims for losses. paid 10““
I” Slillll COMPANY IISIIIES AT “WEI IATES.
\VM. C.S'I‘nEI-:'r. Pres" SAM’L erss, Treas
GEO. R. CowLEs,Sec’y. .'
ISTRIOT OF NORWALK s . ‘ :
Igs‘ggi'tttjakgbgfijsm , s , Probate Court,
_ . . o ‘ CK FINOII l ' -
ington, In the State ofNew York, aegéfsgéDunt
U_Rnnnsp7Thag the Administrators exhibit
their Administration account to this Court lo: nu-
justment at the Probate Office, in Norwalk, on tho
Nth day or May, 1378. at 9 o’clock. lorenoon '
and that all persons Interested in said estate man"
be notified thereof, the Administrators 'Il
For Sale.
shafts.
One Gpod Second-Hand Top Buggy.
One Light J amp-Sent Rockaway.
One Four Passenger Concord Buggy.
Apply to MULLl NCS BROTHERS.
Carnage Makers. South N orwaik.
MARRIED.
In Norwalk, April 30th, at the home of
the Bride's parents, by Rev. G. Haulenbeek,
Charles E. Miller to Miss Nellie E. Littell,
both of Norwalk.
In Norwalk, April 24th, at St. Paul‘s Rec-
tory, by Rev. Dr. William C. Mead, Mr.
Stephen E. Thompson, of Round Hill, to
Miss Julia. A. Holmes, of Norwalk.
In Bethe], May let, G. M. Tucker of South
Norwalk, to Miss Carrie G. Wheeler, daugh-
ter of J. Wheeler, Esq. , of Bethel.
In Bedding, April 30th, Leander Sent-lea,
of South Norwalk, to Miss Helen Wheeler,
of Bedding. _
In Stunwieh, April 24th, Albert P. White,
of Winsted, to Miss Celene. I. Close of Stan-
wrc .
At New Rochelle, April 24th, by the Rev.
R. W. Morgan, D. D., Rufus F. Zogbaurn,
of New York, to Mary Frances, daughter of
Mrs. Sophia B. and the late George Lock-
wood, of New Rochelle. .
At New Canaan, on Tuesday, April 30th,
1878, at the residence or the bride’s aren’ts,
by the Rev. I. Hallam, of St. Mark’s hutch,
James Jarvis Morrell, of Newark, N. J., to
Ella. Cornelia, daughter of Noah W. Hoyt.
In Bridgeport, May 2d, Frank Hubbard
and Miss Julia Calef both of Bridgeport.
In New Haven, May 211, George L. Pelhani
to Isabella D. Smith, of Bridge art.
In Fair-field, May lst, Wm. ason Haiues,
of Trumbull, and Mrs. Maria Louise Perrin,
of Fairfield. .
In Daubury, April 24th, Mr. Frank L.
Butler, to Miss Annie E. Amsbury, both of
DIED.
\I\f\l\l\l VVV\I\J\IV\N\IW\I\N\J\I\I\I\I\
In So. Norwalk, May 2d, Charles McKeev-
er, aged. 69 years.
In Winnipauk, May 3d, George H. Randle
aged 63 years, 9 months and 8 days.
In South Norwalk, May 1st, William A.
S. Hanford, only son of Winfield S. and
Priscilla T. Hanford, aged 27 years, 5 months
and 25 days. '
In Rowayton, April 27th, John Crowell,
aged 45 years.
In Philadelphia, Pa., April 26th, of dipthe-
via and scarlet fever, Kittie W. Jones, wife of
William P. Jones, of Staten Island, daughter
of the late Dr. Pritchard, of South Norwalk,
aged 29 years.
In New Canaan, April 28th, Miss Mary
Davidson, aged 18 years.
In Hunting Ridge, April 30th, Mrs. John
E. Scofield.
In Stamford, May lat, Anna Catharine,
daughter of the late Joseph Ketchum, of
Brooklyn. .
In Stamford, April 26th, Mrs. IV . Pitt,
At Cos Cob, Conn., Thursday, Ma 2, Mrs.
William R. \Voodinan, formerly of eWbm-y-
port, Mass , 0red 94 years2months and 5 days.
In Danbury, April 27th, Hannah Selliok,
aged 98 years. .
In Brookfield, April 24th, Cornelia M.
Smith, aged 46 years. -
In Bethel, April 20th, Hattie T. Dibble,
aged 25 years. ,
In Newtowu, April 28th, Henry A. Hoyt,
aged 32 years. -
In Middlebury, April 15th, John Dibble,
formerly of Bethei, aged 92 years.
In Bridgeport, April 30th, Hannah, widow
of the late Wm. L. Peet, aged 80 years.
In Fairfield, April 26th, Angeline, widow
of the late Burr H. Betta, aged 77 years.
In Litehfield, May 3d, William R. Hull,
aged 35 years.
To Rent. .
FOR the season. or by the year. The Rocker
‘ Homeland, Furnished. situated in Marion.
Lomodious house: Hot and Cold Water; Ranges,
and Dumb-waiters; Carriage Houses; Stabllng
tor DIDC'HOPBEB; Coachmun’slguaners; Grounds
nicely laid out. J. H. HA LENBECK.
Agent for the Estate.
41111 39 Park Row , N. Y.
A Rare Opportunity.
WING to the. death of J. V. D. Kelley. the
KELLEY MILL will be sold at Auction, on
W EDNESDAY, the Emmott, at 2 o’clock. p. m.,(if
not previously sold.) The, property consists of some
16 acres of hind, three Dwelling Houses, one in
first-rate condition, a. new Barn and Sheds adjoin-
ing, all in the most approved style. The mill 40x61),
three stories high, With seven run of stones; the
water power consists of the Saugatnck and Anne.
luck Rivers, and is unsurpassed in the country.
The high reputation ot the Kelley Flour. and the
large run of custom so fully established. makes it
for the interest of all concerned to dispose of it at
once. as a continuation of the trade can be guar-
anteed. For further Particulars en uire of
m9 FIRST NAT ONAL BAN , Westport.
SUMMER ARRANGE MENT.
Meeker’s
NORWALK PACKET.
For the accommodation of the public, the Sloop
LADY JACKSON, Capt. Joseph S.Byxbee, will
hereafter make regular weekly trips between Nor-
walk and New York. leaving Meeker Brothers’
Wharf. Norwalk. every Friday night. Returning
leave Pier 41 E. 11., ever Tuesda night. Freight
taken on board in New ork on ucsdays.
Produce cold and returns made in old packet
style. Freight at old Packet rates. Farmers in
adjoining towns are muted to lend their produce
by this Boat. MEEKER & BRO.
Norwalk, May 6th, 1878. 19
Concert 85 Readings
In the New Hall, Cannon’. station,
WEDNESDAY, May 15th, 1878,
And Elihu-’5 Hull, Belhel,
THURSDAY, may 1 6th, 1878.
MISS EMILY GAVIN ,the celebrated Eloculicnist.
MISS MARIA BRAINARD, Soprano,
MRS. SAMUEL MARVIN, Soprano,
MISS FANN IE FITCH. Soprano,
MR. R. J. JOHNSON, Tenor,
M R. SAMUEL MARVIN, Bass,
Miss MINNIE GREGORY, Pianist,
MISS AGGIE FITCH, Accompanist.
l’oulterel'gn Friend !
CHICKEN POWDER, .
Is a certain preventative of
Gapes In Chickens and Turkeys,
And is highly recommended by those who have
usedit. Forsaie by
H. M5 & c. s. PROWITT.
TRY our: -
Orange Flavored Soda Water.
H. M. 81. ll. 8. ‘PIOWITT.
Black Enameled tau B11111,
carmlne and Blue 1111 Fancy dork
\
NH New Lumber Box Wagon, with pole and
cause this order to be published in a n
printed In Fairfield County, and posts $1353.23:
of on the Sign post in said Norwalk nearest to the
place where the deceased last dwelt. at least ten
days before said 18th day of May. 1378.
1:19 ASA B. WOOD WARD, Judge.
ISTl'IC'I‘ OFNORWAL ' - '
1% t A‘p} 1‘1 312%“1876- IA, 35., Probate Court,
8'8 ego ABD MlL
in fight gisti'iet,fd§ceaac(l. LS, late of
e curt 0_ rebate for the District . .
l iylaikmath limited and allowed six montggggfii
t 9 date. hereunto: the creditors or said estate
to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who:
neglectto present Iheiracconnts properly attested
gigging-Hza‘llsiiltlgnmigll be illebnrred a recovery
0 e to ~ ‘ '
to make immediate paydillsli‘it Estateare requested
3:19p ROBERT W. MlLLS, Administrator.
ISTRICT 0F .\' 0 RWAL ‘
1? all“? fi‘mfi- D., 1878. K, as. Probate L
_ 11‘s co .‘OT.AY E ‘
in 6nd District. decearcid. S,1atc 0‘ New Canaan,
RPEBED..—'I'hllt the Administrato ' '
Administration account to this cont: :51? 2211525
ment, at the Probate Office in Norwalk, on the 20111
day 01 May. 1878, at 9.0-‘clock. forenoon; In“ that
all personsmterested in said Estate may be notified
theieol, the said Administrator will cause this
order to be‘published in a. newspaper printed in
Eairfieid Lonntymnd postacopy thereof on the
:1 n-post-In said New Canaan, nearest the place
w ere the deceased last dwelt.” least ten days
before said 20111 1111 of May, 1878.
mm A A B. WOODWARD. Judge.
CHOICE REAL ESTATE
For Sale at Auction.
ARIES MITCHELL w‘] ._
J Auction, on the plemises, il sell at Public
MONDAY, ihe 13th Day of May,
1878. at 2 o’clock, p. m., that valuable residenc '
the Borough ‘of Norwaik, Conn.. situlted on 11?ng
ground, on East Avenue, and belonging to An-
drew S. Hamersli’aly. The place is perfectly healthy,
commanding a _ c View of Long Island Sound
and the surrounding country; one milel'rom depot
at South Norwalk, and distant one hour and fit“-
teen minutes from New York Cit , by New York
& New Haven Baily-cad. The village is one mile
from the place. having National Banks, various
Schools, and Churches of all denominations - good
boating and fishing is Wllhlll short distance bi’the
gouse. House in all about“ lee: from and 50 feet
eep. two stories and attic, filled in with brick of
igibstantial structure. and built by Eli K. Street
sip, one pf thebest builders in town. Rooms 18'
cleiiings high; six of the rooms have marble man:
t es, grates and fire places. It has modern ini-
Ei-toihements, bath room, Laundry, stationary tubs
i (is en With fine Beebee’s Cookin Range hot
an“ cold water, gas throughout the ouse. "1111:
Ne ar £1.13 dry, havmg stationary furnace, which
ea‘ts i 0 whole house. Theattic is spacious, and
£09 t nned. The House is in excellent order
out comfortable for both a summer or winter
rest epce. Suitable for any gentleman doing hus—
incss In New York and returning the same day.
Land 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 JAM Its MITCHELL, or owner on the
premises. 16
STALLIONS FOR 1878
nurcurss 111N111 STOCK 111111.
The fast young Stallion,
Champion. il'r.,
will make the season of 1878 at th
, b .
fie hag: beautiful dsp do brown, 15391::ng 11111122.
Blre k Mambrino C ampion, son ofLong Island
Indigo in :‘tvhkii'inlfilalzytlguekfit His "Nair“ is 2:24,
‘ a orig l '89 518. . '.. ' . -
. gust,»lb77. Terms, 550 to insure. pAlso, m in
Nérth. Star Mambrino
will make the season of 1878, from A III 1 t
. {879. at the above named farm. N origin StarIIliin’il:
brine was ”I“ by Mr, Win. A. Richardson. of
Lexington. hy.; was erred by Mambrino Chief.
dam by Davy Crockett a fast pacer, and sire of
many trotters; 2d darn it fine game hunting mare
all] great speed and endurance, and nearly or quite
.t prongh-bred. Re Is a beautiful bay in color,
Without white, 16 hands. or strong bone and mus-
cglpr development. With most; powerful trotting
action, shown: great and remarkable endurance.
He trotted at inneapolis, Sept. 16.1871. winning
first heat In 2:275: second heat. 2:213; third best,
2... ,. Rochester Minn.. Oct. 17. 1872. won first
hep: In 2:30; second heat, 226%: third heat, 2227117.
Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 24. 157°. won first heat in
2;”; second heat. 2:265: third heat. 2363;. See
first volume of Wallace’sAmerican Trotting Reg-
ister. Terms, 340 toinsurc.
Mares from u distance ml] receive the best care
and be keptat reasonable prices by the month or
year, but aside fromugood care and close attention
no responsibility WI 1 be assumed. Application
Norwalk,
Oll'l'
may be made t9 ISRAEL BENTON
Manager of the Dutchess County Stock Farm
Green Haven. Dutcheas County. N.Y '
oi- THOMAS MINFOBD: Ioi Wall Street, or];
U. LAYTON, 291511111113 8011,11. Y. city. 2mm;
A. H. BYINGTON & 00. J
Norwalk Chronicler