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EDITORIAL~ LETTER.
WASHINGTON, April 5. 1879,
Dean GAZETTE :"—' _
After another. week of wrangling and
threatening as to‘thc dire and dreadful things
the democratic majority in the House W111 do
in case their demand for a repeal of the election
laws, is not acceded to, our opponents find
themselves at a most serious and discouraging
disadvgntage before the country. It is true
that New York’s rowdy element has served
notice on its friends that there is no chance
to carry that State so long as there are any
Federal restrictions on their pure and honest
cravings for a free and u-ntrqmmeled stufling
of the ballot box as of yore. A similar con-
fession has also come up from Pennsylvania
and Ohio, and fears are entertained that even
Indiana may be lost to the democracyif there
are any Federal restrictions upon the democ-
racy’s well known modes of conducting free
elections. But the democratic press with
scarce an exception. does not encourage these
‘liot heads in Congress in the revolutionary
programme they have declared. The South.
ern democrats in the llouse, even, confess
that they don‘t particularly care about the
Snpervisors’ laws, as they have the South
solid and as nearly as they want it to be in a
political way, already. But the most demor-
alizing effects are produced upouthem by
the hundreds of letters and telegrams the
northern and western democrats are receiving
from their constituents, saying that the
laboring men an 1 business interests of the
country will not sustain their action now that
it is so unmistakably announced. 'It is well
known that leading democrats from different
parts of the country have been here to assure
their friends in Congress that they will surely
lose their majority in both Houses at the first
chance the‘ pcople have to rebuke their
conduct. It is currently reported that our
ex—Scnator Barnum is one of these visitors.
Sure it is he has been here since last Sunday
in most anxious consultation with his party
leaders, and has not yet departed. If it were
not for this healthy evidence that the heads
and hearts of the people were yet loyal and
sound for the right, our present situation
would be sad and foreboding indeed. The
threats of our opponenets, stripped of all
circumlocution is in efie‘ct simply this: ‘-‘Lct
us repeal all laws and restrictions upon the
elective franchise for the protection of hen—
est voters or an honest ballot box, or we will
refuse all appropriations to carry on your
government and thus secure by a refusal to
legislate, what we failed to secure by open
revolt and bloody war.” That is the propo-
sition. But thank God they themselves have
not the stomachs for this diet their. party
caucus has coerced upon the whole party,
while on the other side the Republicans are
compact, united, solid and courageously set
in defiance of such revolutionary threats.
0 And what is betttcr than all, we know that
loyal men and sensible men and all business
interests solidly sustain and back up the
Republican position. If partizan madness
leads the majority of the House to ultimately
refuse appropriations of the money the prople
have paid for the support and due maintain-
ance of their government, the people will
rise in their loyal majesty and patriotic.
power as they did in 1661 and urge upon the
chief executive all the millions of treasure
he may need, to the end that this new deyise
of treason shall not succeed. As the discus-
sion proceeds and the people more-clearly see
and more fullyappreciate the gravity of the
issues the democracy are now forcing upon
the country, the more swift and sweeping
will be the honest indignation of the loyal
masses of the country without regard to
party. The fact is the rebel element is not
in full control of the National Government
yet, and the wiser and better men of the
democratic party well know that they cannot
stand before the country on the revolutionary
platform they have erected fm' themselves,
and these latter are already filled 'with fear
and trembling at the prospective results of
their party’s present action in Congress. The
stalwart blotvs dealt them by Garfield, Frye,
and on yesterday by our own gallant “Joe
Hawley," have made them reel in a sensible
distrust of their attitude before the country.
Their attempts to parry these damaging
blows have been in the mfiin weak and alto-
gether unsatisfactory even to themselves. A
most ludicrous incident in this connection
occurred on the occasion of the spirited
speech of their Mr. Chalmers. This orator
lashed himself into a fury of excited indig-
nation over the “war legislation" 'of the Re
publicans in Congress, and from the smiles
that wreathed the faces of his democratic
associates, it really appcared as if they felt,
that at last, a Daniel had come to them—to
judgment. But alas, in an unlucky moment,
the dapper little orator gave way to a “ques-
tion” by the relentless Conger, of Michigan.
The interrogatory was a. civil but a hard
question to answer, and instead of replying
civelly, he retorted, that, "Kings in olden
times kept a fool for a jester, who was
dressed in cap and bells as became a fool, but
the Republicans had dressed their fool in the
person of the gentleman from Michigan in a.
swallow-tailed coat to act the fool‘s part.”
This vulgar gibe caused lhc most uproarious
laughter on the democratic side and among
the crowds of rebels in the galleries. It was
some minutes before order was restored and
the countenance of the petite Mississippian
was fairly scarlet and radiant in selfsatisfac-
tion at the damaging thrust he had hurled at
the satirical Michigander. But alas, for “the
best laid schemes o'mice and men”. As soon
as quiet was restored, the humbled Conger
with mock difiidence quietly rctorted, “I
asked of the member from Mississippi a civil
and simple question; but instead of replying,
7wjumpa on top of his music boa: (ind mil/ire
grimeces at me.” .It was now the Republi-
cans’ turn to laugh, and as the slight and
monkey-like physique of the fervid Missis-
sippian was fully taken in, even the demo-
crats and galleries broke into uncontrollable
laughter. Chalmers had made just the hot.
headed indiscreet speech the Republicans
most desired and that prudent democrats
most regretted, because it was impolitic, but
after Conger’s “bull's eye sho ” it was requi-
cscat Chalmers.
Chalmers was follOWed by Frye of Maine,
who delivered a speech which for fervid,
patriotic eloquence, was not ever equalled by
Garfield. Yesterday, Gen. Hawley got the
floor and for an hour pouresthe hotshot
into the rebel side with his usual fierce and
effective declamation. l-Iis points were
strong and his positions unanswerable. At'
times, the floor and galleries were hushed to
perfect silence, and then would break out in
enthusiastic applause. In his protestations
of firmness and allusions to what Republi—
cans had suffered in the past and were ready
to endure again if the dire necessity were
again forced upon us, for thwving of this
government, he was grand]
the effect upon his democratic listeners was
clearly apparent. His warnings, given his
southern friends who were now relying upon
the pledges of help from their nothern allies
as they had done once before—that these
promises would prbve false, and that when
the critical test came, they would desert them
and all the fine promises they had made, just
as they did when they encouraged them into
open rebellion and then left them to their
fate—were uttered with a fervid affective.
ness. The Republican this morning gives
up three columns to a synopsis of the speech,
a. compliment not yet accorded any other
speaker on this question. A few' sentences
only will your space permit to be copied
Appealing to the democrats Gen.'Hawley
impressively asked':—- , ~
Is there any necessity between now and
1880 for forcing this bill through by revolu-
tionary process? Thene was no election to
take place during this fall of any canoe-
quence. Why not then wait until next wru-
ter? , Why had the Democracy compelled
this extra session about which all the busi-
ness and all the Wade men of the eountr
were anxious ? 'y
“text winter, as their brat
- army is not to
eloquent and ‘
did they not wait not 1‘
who: every man of them said thut he regrets
it, and that it is amistake P In‘Obedience to
what mysterious plan or conspiracy was it
that Congress had to be called here in extra
session, and that the minority was told that
it must vote for what was wrong, or that the
Government would be starved. [Applause
on the Republican side] If the democracy
had a good issue on these measures, why not
go before the people on them ?_ '1he Dome-
cracy must know that in making the issue
now forced upon Congress it added to the
chances of the Republican party immensely.
Still he would not take that advantage at the
expense of his country. [Derisive laughter
on the Democratic side] Gentlemen might
smile, for such considerations did provoke
smile among some men. but not among those
who had foregone many-things for the good
of their country. You . think, and be (ad-
dressing the Democratic side of the_House),
that because we love this child we Will stood
by and at the. last moment we wrll yield
everything that you ask rather. than you
should strike it. You know that we love
the country; you know what we Will do for
it ; you know, thank God, what we have done
for it. [Loud applause on the Republican
side. '
Aan yet you come and tell me that the
be paid ; that thePresrdent
and the Judges are not to have their salaries;
and that the War Department, and the Navy
Department, and the Interior Department
shall go penniless for two years unless I say
yes to your proposition, against my con-
science. Do you think that I Will do it
(with great earnestness)? , Do you really
think so ? ' Have you the least idea in the
world that I will do it, or that any man _here
will do it? In obedience to what conspiracy
do you come here to try it? [Renewed ap-
plause on the Republican side]
It looks to us, gentlemen, as a very deter—
mined attempt on your part not.to carry the
country in a political campaign in 1880, but
to take possession of it as you have taken
possession of a large portion of the South. I
know, and you know, that two or three
years .ago you said among yourselves that
you were going to have a solid South. You
said that over and over again, and you
always disclaimed the purpose of wrong to
anybody, black or white. Now you have
got your solid South. In the same spirit you
tell us that you come back t9 your birthright
and are about to take possessron of It. Who,
gentlemen, are you speaking for—the Demo—
cratic party, or are you speaking for the
heavy end of it? You see how you compel
the people of the North to regard you. I do
not find freedom of elections In the South.
It is not there. “’0 need it. Are you gomg
to impair the credit of the Federal Govern-
ment in the financial style of some of- the
Southern States, whose debts are repudiated
or scaled down? Is that thfityle of legisla-
tion that you are going to introduce here?
You avowed your desire to unite With your
friends. of the Greenback persuasion. It
looks hopeful to you that you have_come into
heritage at the same time that this rag-tag
and bobtail of all financial elements has also
got a foothold. Gentlemen, in all frankness,
-I warn you against some of your friends.
There are men in the North to-day who walk
around with prone head, ponderous brow,
and solemn utterance, who say they are
statesmen and 'who tell you that the North
will stand by you. Gentlemen, I tell you
that they cannot deliver the goods. [Loud
laughter and applause] You ought to know
these men, you who stood like brave men
for four years fighting for your creed, while
they—I will not say stood their ground, but
climbed trees to get out of the draft [laugh-
ter]-—-wlio went to Canada, or somewhere
‘clse, to get out of the storm. But perhaps
it may be that some of these Northern fel-
lows suppose they can carry enough votes
out of the depths of the great Cities to help
to give you national control. Is that the
great hope of the Democratic party, that it
may contain within its ranks a little portion
of the North? These are the things, gentle-
men, which makes us anxious. There is no
guarantee to-day,‘ in thepresent attidue of
your party, for the integrity of the nation,
because you are inviting them Greenback
men here to come in with you, when, as
history vouches, these schemes of theirs are
fraught with inflation, bankruptcy, disaster,
national dishonor, and repudiation. Gentle-
men, the gulf is squarely before us. It's
have been openly told here that you are
going to wipe from the . statute books evory
vestige of legislation that was put on during
the war. I knew it. I have always stated
that you would do it.
The debate closed a 3 p.‘m., yesterday,and
since that time, amendments have been of-
fered with short speeches under the five min-
ute rule. At this writing it is expected the
Bill will be passed so as to go to the Senate
for its consideration on Monday. Itis thong
that two weeks will be consumed in its di
cussion by Senators. Gen. Sherman has been
at the House daily and seems one of the most
interested auditors of the political struggle
and debate‘on the Army Bill.
’ run Parsx'r games.
Owing to the failure of the last House to
prdperly appropriate for the carrying on of
the public business at the Patent Office,Com-
missioner Paine felt himself under the stern
necessity of discharging a large number of
capable clerks whose services were needed
to get on with the work of his department,
but on reflection he finally concluded to as-‘
ses his entire clerical force 12 per cent. per
month, till July lst so as to obviate a- deficit,
but the Star of this evening announces that
a way out of his dilemma has been found,
and the clerks will not be, to any extent, de-
prived of their legal salaries. This is a pit-
able and humiliating predicament for the only
department of the whole government that
more than pays its way, to be placed in be-
fore the country. Yet it is only a fair sample
of much of the childish and silly legislation
of the late Congress. The people can be
trusted to save the nation from many more
such idiotic Congresses. The attempt of the
present Congress to overturn and starts out
every department of the Government, will
bring the issue to the people for their arbitra—
ment, and despite a “solid south” the loyal
masses of the‘country will sweep such a bold
and bad party from their present misused
powers.
I REBEL run.
As Mr. Wm. J. Clark, of Southington, was-
riding from his ho tel to the Capital, yester-
day, his only fe‘llow passengers were two long
haired, lantern—jawed, tobacco-squirting
Southrons, of the class of whom there are
scores and hundreds now here pressing for
places under the House and Senate organiza-
tions. Said one to the other—“Is the House
in session yet i’” “Yes,” replied the other;
“don't you see the Yankee flag flying up
there ?” “Oh, yes, d-'-n the thing; butwe’ll
soon have the stars and bars in place of 1't,just
see if we don’t.” This quite shocked our
loyal friend from Connecticut, but if he re-
mains a few days his cars will become quite
familiar with this sort of bluster and gaseou—
ado. The sickest crowds that have cycr left
Washington have been the northern and
eastern democrats who came on here with
the expectation of getting‘ofilces, and found
just such unregenerated rebels. in possession
(either by pledge or appointment) of every
place in the gift of the democracy. We
know several of this class of disgusted dem-
ocrats, who will be “heard from” when they
next have a chance to “express themselves”
at .the polls.
[a mains.
A representative of the Smithsonian lusti-
tute has been sent to Princetown, Cape God,
to make a cast of a small hump—backed whale
that has gone ashore there. ~ This ‘will be the
‘firstcast of the kind that has ever been ex—
hibited in any museum.
CONNECTICUT autumn.
Alexander Maxwell, Esq., proprietor of
the Canaan, Ct., quarries and who furnished
the beautiful marble for the new State House
at Hartford, was a bidder for the government
building to be erected at Harrisburg, Pa, this
summer. ' .
PERSONALS. .
Mrs. Senator Eaton and Mrs. Gem-Hawley
arrived here from Connecticut and joined
their husbands the present week. Our friend
Lounsbury of the South Norwalk shoe ma‘n—
ufacturing co., is here with his family. Wm-
J. Clark, of Southington, Dr. G. P. Davis, of
the Travelers’ Life, Hartford, and family are
here. The Doctor has just returned from a'
very unsatisfactory trip to Nassau and Florida,
and leavesvfor Conneoticut on Monday.
‘ : As ever, " B.
Sec. Sherman received subscriptions for
$59,000,000 of the 4 per cent. bonds last'
Friday, closing out all of that class of bonds
yet offered. He will thus be enabled to call 2
in all of the 5203. A New York Syndicate
of bankers secured $40,000,000. The total
amount of these bonds sold is $450,000,000.
See. Sherman has great reason to be delight
men had advised
ed with his success.
they are provided for.
meeting for. next Tuesday afternbon for the
purpose of considering a proposed change in
the mode of hiring school teachers. It is
proposed that hereafter all teachers shall be
hired by the Board of School Visitors, and
not by District Committt or as heretofore.
Goon Farn.tv.—Next Friday is “Good
Friday," 'and also our annual “Fast day."
The daywiilbc observed as usual by the
churches, and business generally will be- sus-
pended. ‘ ' '
Commendable Action.
' We are informed that the School Board at
their last meeting voted that their expenses
for services as Visitors be not more than
$300 per year, and that no single Visitor
receive more than $100 per year.
Deaths at the Aims House.
George W. Pryor, formerly a vendor of
peanuts, fruit, etc, was found in a suffering
condition. last week, and taken to the Aims
House. He died on Friday. He seems to
have done all he could to support himself,
and probably few knew anything about his.
sufierings. .
On Sunday night last Michael White died
at the Alms‘ House. His remains were
removed yesterday to St. John's Hall, and
will be buried with masonic honors.
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Continue-Bryant’s Louisiana Minstrels,
an entirely new organization, will appear at
the Opera House next week Wednesday
evening. Judging from the good show they
make on the bill boards the company is a
strong one and well backed with hard cash.
They promise refined minstrelsy, fresh nov-
elties, and new programme.
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Messrs. Comstock Bros, are outwith their
Spring anuouncement. Their two~elegant
stores,-—the largest in this vieinity,—are
crowded with clothing, furnishing goods,
hats and caps, trunks, doc. As dealers they
have gained the full confidence of the people,
and they may be relied upon to maintain
their well-earned reputation. Read. their ad-
vertisement, and call and see how well they
can fit you out with clothing for a little
money.
The new grocery store enterprise alluded
to in our last as in contemplation, has been
fully decided upon. It will be conducted by
Messrs. Raymond and Nickerson, two young
men long and favorably known as clerks in
prominent stores in the Borough. They have
taken the store recently vacated by G. Ward
Selleck, Main- street, which they will fit up
and stock with fresh groceries, 6.70. They ex-
pect to open on or about the 25th inst.
If the times are rather dull such men as
Builder T. S. Stout do not seem to lack work.
In addition to his contract for building Capt.
Day's new residence, he is engaged in im—
proving the “L” of Mr. John J arvis’s house,
Main Street. He will put or; a new roof,
lay a new floor, put in four pane windows,
and otherwise decidedly improve the appear-
ance. He has just completed a. fine 8 foot
fence for Mr. C. Sherry. We are glad to see
such work going on.
We hear that Miss Davis has invited some
of the Selectmen and prominent citizens to
visit Fitch’s Home beforp the Norwalk child—
ren are removed and see for themselves how
We are told that very
few of our citizens have visited the Home of
late years, and seem to be losing interest in
the noble Institution. Perhaps it is not gen--
craliy understood that it pleases the matron
to receive callers, and that all ladies and gen—
tlemen will be welcomed. There are now 19
Norwalk children cared for there, their pa—
rentage about evenly divided between Cath—
olics and Protestants.
In noticing the burglary at Sheehan‘s cigar
manufactury, last week,we were misinformed
as to some of the details, and thus uninten-
tionally were led into doing injustice to
several of the parties. Kaine and O'Neil, as
we are assured, gave no evidence, and after a
hearing before Justice Austin were discharg-
ed, with Talbot, as stated.
Why don’t Mr. Bruggerhof trump up some
claim and contest the seat of Mr. Miles?
This Congress would not hesitate to declare
him: duly elected and give him the seat.
That is what they are constantly doing for
the purpose of strengthening their majority.
As the above item, which was printed in
our last issue, has been misconstrued by Mr.
Bruggerhof, we desire to say that we had
not the slightest intention of intimating
that he contemplated any such action or to
-insinuate that we thought him capable of
any such dishonorable deed. The “general
reader” we presume never thought of such
an inference. ‘
We simply intended to show that the party
in power would have just as much show of
right in trying to seat the defeated candi-
date from this district as they had in seating
some of those already acted upon, and that
the mere fact that the people of this district
had expressed a preference for 'Mr. Miles
over Mr. Bruggcrhof would not probably,
with this Congress, count for anything.
The person longest in the employ of any of
the departments in Washington is Lindsey
Muse,a messenger at the Navy Department,
who was first appointed to that position by
Secretary Southard during the administration
of John Quincy Adams in 1828, and has serv-
ed there continuously to the present time.
He has autograph letters from almost all the
Secretaries of the Navy during his service.
.r—.-———n
A revolution in telegraphy is promised.
A new company has been formed, called
“The American Rapid Telegraph Company,"
with Thomas Wallace, of Ansonia, Presi-
dent. The company hold several novel
patents, and claim they can send messages
sixty times faster than can be done by the
Morris system, the arrangement working
with a crank, requiring no skilled operators.
The Morse alphabet will be used, and girls
will be employed to translate and reprint
in Roman characters on type writers. The
company propose to charge twenty-five
cents for messages of thirty words delivered
anywhere this side of the Rocky Moun-
tains and ten cents per one hundred words
for Press messages. In the course of three
years or so they expect to be able to send
ordinary messages for ten cents. Several
new and novel features are proposed. The
first line will be from Boston to Washing-
ton, probably passing through Norwalk. and
will be commenced immediately. The com-
pany is said to have a capitol of $1,000,000.
What the Western Union monopoly Will do
about it remains to be seen.
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“Our Jack" says he wants to rise up and
enter his protest against hymn writers intro-
ducing the words "given" and “Heaven"
into their hymns. He says that the average
choir abbreviate the former to “gin,” while
he never heard any choir pronounce the lat-
ter any way but “LIen.” He hopes that in
future the “lay of the minstrel” will be set
to more pronouncable words.
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The Okolona, (Miss) Southern States is a
cheerful little sheet, from which we make
occasional extracts to show the kind of South-
ern feeling which it reveals. Here are some
gems from it : :
_ We have captured the Capital!
Yes, gentlemen of the jury, the One Man
Power must go. '
, Thurman has never indorsed the amend.
ments. This is the biggest and brightest
jewel in his Senatorial crown.
We have captured the Capital, thank God i
and now we propose to put the North on its
good behavior for awhile.
Let the Federal Brigadiers take back seats
in the work of restoration. The Republic
has no further use for the Lincoln hireiings.
By.tiic.a'ay, Yankees, don’t it make you
feel queer to think that We’ve defeated you
fellows after all, and captured the Capital.
Kw. '
The Augusta Constitution says : "The
with great enthusiasni.”' The muzzle of a
musket held by a Ku-Klux just back of the
negro ear, is,calculatcd no doubt, to awaken
__ negro enthusiasm in Democratic principles. 1
Georgia negro votes the Democratic ticket-
appears in our columns this week, has been ‘
resident of Norwalk during the past two
years. He was born rat-Newport, R. I., and
wholesale grocery business in New York.
He was well known to many of our business
men as a man of strict business integrity and
sound, practical common sense. Mr. Sheff
field became early in life devoted to the cause
of religion and temperance, and was at one
time superintendent of the Sunday school of
the Laight street Baptist church of New
York; removing his residence to Brooklyn,
he became superintendent of the Pierrepoint
which position he performed for over fifteen
years: In temperance he was own far and
wide for the zeal and energy h displayed in
the cause, and as Past Grand Worthy Patri—
arch was a member of the National Division,
S. of T.*, and for many years was the Treas—
urer of the New York State Society. In all
works of charity and benevolence he was not
only deeply interested, but a working mem-
ber. In his short residence among us he
gained many friends who tender their sympa—
thy to the family.
Death of Theodore E. Smith.
Norwalk has been called to mourn the loss
of another of her sonar—one this time almost
in the prime of life—THEODORE E. SMITH,
eldest son of the venerable Asa E. Smith,
for so many .years one of our most promising
manufacturers, the owner of the familiarly
known “Pottery,” at the foot of Mill Hill.
Mr. Theodore E. has spent-the greater'part of
his business life as manager of the Pottery
store in New York City, and since the form:
ation of the A. E. Smith‘s Sous Pottery 00.,
a few years ago, to whom Mr.:Asa E. Smith
relinquished the ,busiueas,‘he has been treas—
urer of the Company. He married; daugh—
ter of Jonathan Camp, Esq., of this {place,
and a few years ago erected an' elegant resi-
dence on France street, but a short distance
from Mrs. Camp's. He leaves a wife, child-
ren and many friends to cherish his memory.
His funeral was yesterday afternoon, and he
was interred in the family lot in our village
cemetery.
Mr. Ed\vin Hoyt, of New Canaan, is again
called upon to bear a sad affliction—the
death of his son Eddie, a bright and bean—
tiful child of 18 months. He has but one
boy left, who is named Stephen after his’
grandfather. Eddie was dearly beloved,
and his death will be a sad blow to the
bereaved parents, ‘who indulged fond hopes
of his future.
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Masses. Enrrons :—Allow me to say a
word calling attention of those in our com-
munity who will be likely to appreciate it, to
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con, Barbour,and other distinguished divines
and men of culture, of New Haven and
elsewhere, and by Rev. Dr. Mead, Rev. Mr.
Hamilton and others of our own town. It
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illustrations, of which six hundred are full
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characteristic feature being, as its name im-
parts, Objea Teaching and Commentary in
the highest and most exact art. It is prepar-
ed and printed in England, on linen paper—
the cost being some $500,000. It is nobly
bound in this country in Turkish morocco.
This notice of it is given without the knowl-
edge of any. . B.
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A Clinton woman recently found 'a ben’s
nest under a barn, with eighty-five eggs in it.
Justin McCarthy, the’journalist, has been
elected a member of the British House of
Commons. . -
There was a large increase of building in
New York city for the last quarter over the
same months of last year.
Workmen are engaged on Berkeley Divin~
ity School property, West Avenue, pulling
down, moving and relaying stone fences pre—
paratory to opening the proposed new road.
We have received the Spring Catalogue of
J. M. Thorburn &Co., New York. They
seem to have seeds for about everything ever
raised in the way of fruit, flowers, vegetables,
&c. ' . ' _ .
The public schools will close next Thurs—
day afternoon for the usual spring vacation
of one week. In’the Center district the
scholars are preparing for public closing ex—'
ercises.
The Selectmen have awarded the contract
for painting the Aims House to Mr. J. T.
Prowitt. Two coats and trimmings. The
old Aims House building to be used as the
Children’s Home is to be re-shingled.
The Misses St. John, Main Street, will
hold their Spring Opening on Wednesday
and Thursday of this week. Ladies will be
sure to call and view the display of Spring
[and Summer styles, at this’ popular store.
Mrs. Seymour, widow of the late Samuel
Seymour of this place, has been selected and
engaged by the Selectmen as the matron of
the new Children's Home to be established.
The Homc,it is expected, will open about
May lst. ‘
0n next week Thursday evening Manager
Myers will bring his re-organized' dramatic
company to the Opera House, playing "Only
a Farmer’s Daughter.” Miss Dollie Bidwell
will be the center of attraction. See adv.
and bills. -
We only published twelve numbers of the
Gaz‘srrn last quarter, and we issued every
Tuesday. We never heard of a quarter be-
fore with only twelve Tuesdays, but years
containing 53 Tuesdays seem to be quite
common.
In addition to Dry Goods, Messrs. Scofleld
dz Hoyt, Main street, have bargains in
“various other articles some of which are
mentioned in their “locals" to—day. They
ask the people to call and see their new goods
of all varieties. ‘ -
Cornelius J. Vanderbilt has a heart after all
said—or something very much like one. Now
that he is in funds again, he has carried out a
“long settled purpose” and paid the daugh—
ters of Horace Greeley the money be her-
rowed of the philosopher.
In Australia they have a summary way of
treating wives who absent themselves from
home, as will be seen by . the following
advertisement which we copy from a Sydney
paper: ,
I HEREBY give NOTICE that unless
ALICE LEONARD, my WIFE, do return
to her home within three months from this
date, I shall re-malry.
WILLIAM LEONARD.
Wagga Wagga, December 2, 1878.
C
It is proposed to import dried oysters from
China, where large quantities are dried in-
stead of being eaten in the fresh state. For
that purpose they are taken from the shells,
simply plunged into boiling water, and then
removed at once, after which process they
are exposed to the rays _of the sun until every
particle of moisture has evaporated. In that
state they will keep for a length of time, and
are said to preserve all the delicacy of their
flavour. The finest and fattest bivalves, bred
and fed on the leaves and cuttings of the
bamboo, are selected for preparation by that
method, those taken from the natural beds
beinginferior in quality, and not sufficiently
plump to stand the operation—Australian
Journal. '
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TheQuebec Mercury of Thursday evenin
leads its editorial columns with this persona
paragraph : “Whispers from Ottawa assign a
very interesting reason for the rumored
contemplated visit of the Princess Louise to
her royal mother. The proverbial climatic
influence of Canada, and especially of this
province, is said to have already had a grati-
fying effect upon the health of her royal
highness the vice-reins." ’
' W—
Boston proposes to start a comic weekly,
which she dubs “American Punch.” A sort
of milk-and water-affair, wesuppose. J
for over thirty-five years was engaged in the -
street Baptist Sunday schodl, the duties of I
Next Sunday is Easter.
How did the carpets fit 1’ '
. April opened cold and windy.
Pres Lockwood is away on a visitrto Ohio. .
‘ The trout law remains in force until the
15th inst. '
We are glad to see Selectman Samm'is
around again.
Philadelphia had‘ an $800,000 fire
day morning last. . _ .
Bamuni’s great head confrOnts the people
wherever they go. .
Our furniture dealers seem to be doing
pretty well this Spring.
“ Among the Breakers," at Cranberry
Plain, Wednesday evening. '
We presume the new methodist ministers
will all be on hand next Sunday.
It is reported that a new clothing'store is
soon to be started up Main street.
Another Golden Brother has been added to
the Sentinel firm. “In union," &c.
Mrs. E. L. Ely contemplates changing her
residence from Norwalk to New York city.
Wehad the ragged edge of a snowstorm
last Thursday afternoon. It was a chilly afiair.
Many vessels were driven ashore along the
Atlantic coast during the gales of last week.
Another “Literary" is to be held at the
Congregational lecture room on Wednesday
evening. ' '
Brokaw Brothers, of New York, have
something to say to our readers this week
about clothing.
We haveseldom seen the streets of the
Borough swept as clean as they were by th
winds last week. -
Mr. Glover has ,moved into his new store
under the Opera House, and an attractive-
lo'oking store it is.
Rowell, the English pedestrian has gone
home. He walked away with $20,000 of
American money.
Mark Harris opened his fruit store, last
week, at the entrance of Gaza“: Building.
“Large oaks,” &c.
Afat bear was shot and served up for
dinner to sixty or more persons in New
Haven, last Friday. '
The “Social Three" will give their second
anniversary Soiree at Lockwood’s Hall, Wed-
nesday evening, 16th inst.-
The Housatonic railroad company has de-
clared its customary dividend of two per
cent. on its preferred stock.
Meriden's elegant new Corner church was
dedicated Wednesday afternoon and eve-
ning. The edifice costs $170,000.
The sixtieth anniversary of the , organiza-
tion of Odd Fellowship in America will be
celebrated by the order, April 26.
Our readers will have no diflculty in find—
ing the advertisement of Vogel Brothers in
this issue. .Read their announcement for
1879. ~ '
Ten shares of the New York, New Haven
and Hartford railroad stock were sold at
auction at Springfield, last week Monday, at
160% per share. '
W. H. Stevenson, of Bridgeport, Super-
intendent of the Shore Line Railroad has
received the appointment of aid tie-camp on
Gen. Smith’s Stafi.
The Post Office building now being erect-
ed in Hartford has so far cost $580,000, and
will probably cost three quarters of million of
dollars when completed. -
In the Oliver-Cameron case the evidently
disgusted judge made the following laconic
charge: “Gentlemen of the jury. take this
case and dispose of it.” , -
The body of a man was found floating in
New Haven harbor last Saturday afternoon
by boys. Marks on the bodyiead to the be-
lief of foul play. Not recognized. . ‘
The Methodist Conference convened at
New Haven last week and‘stlll Continues in
session. Appointments will be made this
week, and will appear in our next.
Dr. Charles Jewett, the well-known tem-
perance lecturer, died at his home in Nor-
wich, on Thursday evening last. His life
was devoted to the temperance cause.
In the Baptist church, next Wednesday
evening,will be a literary entertainment ; ex-_
ercises to commence at 8 o’clock. Admission
10_ cents. A pleasant time is anticipated.
The annual meeting of the Fire Police
Company will be held on Wednesday even-
ing, 9th. There is a fine for non-attendance
at this meeting. Officers are to be elected.
The editor of Harper’s Drawer alludes very
respectfully to our neighbor at the, upper
terminus of our railroad as "Danielbury."
Nothing could be'. more dignified and re—
spectful. .
Gen. Fitz John Porter has finally won his'
case. The Board of Inquiry in his case
recommends that he be restored to his former
position, such restoration to take effect from
the date of his commission.
The Republicans swept Rhode Island clean,
at the State election, last week. Gov. Van
Zandt was re—elected, receiving nearly twice
as many votes as the democratic and green-
back candidates combined.
Tha exodus of colored people from certain
portions of the South, is said to he a‘serious
matter, causing a scarcity of laborers just as
the planting season opens. After all what
would the Great South do without the dar-
kies ? '
The contemplated inspection of the Fire
Department has been indefinitely postponed.
It will probably take place though at an early
datia, on some moonlight evening, when the
boys will be put through their most active
paces. ,
Kate Cobb and' Mrs. Alexander are said
.to sit side by side in the State' prison,
running sewing machines. As both'are in
for murder and claim to be innocent, they
must find a deal of satisfaction in each others '
company. ‘
Whitelaw Reid, of the N. Y. Tribune, is
in high feather. He had the honor of declin-
ing the mission to Germany. Although a
brilliant position, be deemed the editorship
of the Tribune more desirable—and, perhaps,
more certain of continuance. '
New York capitalists are talking of con-
tinuing rapid, transit through [Westchester
County, using the New York, New Haven &.
Hartford track at the upper end. Another
propOSition is to run to Port Chester, thence
straight to Danbury and on to Boston.
Beware of taking checks from strangers
in payment for goods and paying them a
large balance. Norwich merchants were
victimized in that manner last week, bye
4
on Sun—
for several days. ' The checks were forged.
The New York, New Haven and Hartford
Company has decided to establish a station
at Marshall’s Corners,about half-way between
Riverside and Stamford. The property own-
ers have agreed to subscribe about $1,000 for
a new depot building, and to take care of it
for a given time, when it is to be maintained
by the railroad company. , .
The female walking farce in New York
ended Wednesday night. Miss You Berg
of Rochester, won the belt and $1,000, mak-
ing 367 miles in the six days. Belle Kil-
bery, of Hobokeu, won the second prize,
and was paid $300, the managers deducting
$200 for .entrance fee, which no one else
seems to have paid. ' 'One woman had to
be lifted to and from her tent, and at the
the close another was sent to Bellevue hos.
pital. ‘
The venerable Madame Patterson Bona-
parte died in Baltimore last Friday. In her
youth she was noted for her great beauty,
and attracted the attention and admiration of
the great men of the time. She mhrried the
brother of Napoleon I, and just missed a
crown, the Emperor refusing to acknowledge
the marriage. She washorn in Baltimore in
1775, and her intelligence, wit, fascinating
manners and beauty fitted her for an exalted
. position. . »
fellow who had lounged about the stores
The directors of fife. Norwalk Horse Car.
Company have caused a.thorough repair-i
to be made of the track, but the oontnetor
has allowed stone, rubbish, &c., to remain:
at convenient distances near the track, very
much'to the. detriment of public travel.
It was interesting to hear theex—Senior
catechisc a member of the present council,
on the subject of the sewer, and amusing
when, he afked what law, system, plan,
equity or justice, the_ assessment for bene-
fits was made. It- is claimed that those
who cannot possibly use the sewer, are taxed
the heaviest, and when the question is asked,
why, the reply is given, “.we don’t know,
the legal authority pronounced it correct, so
the council voted it.” -
Councilman Thompson and family, are
sojourning for a month in‘ New York. He
intends to be present at the meetings of the
board, and not neglect his arduous duties
there.
Aportion of “Graniteviile” is within the
city limits, and residents there are anxious
to have a more thorough drainage of “Sey—
mour’s swamp”. On examination, they
find that the town authorities might aid
them, and prevent the swamp overflowing
the turnpike. by bestowing a little care on
the out-let. A half days work in removing
the obstruction in the mouth of the drain
it is thought would drain of the water two
feet, or more. Will the seleclmen look to it
soon ?
F. C. Craw has been elected Secretary of
Old Well H. &L. 00., to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Mr. Jones.
Mrs. Polly Crow, aged 82 years. living
with her son-iu-law, Mr. Hanford Wihox,
city, fell and broke her leg, last Tuesday. ,
The Shore Line trains were delayed by
deep snow last Wednesday morning. Two
engines were required to pull them through.
' Mr. Thos. I. Raymond was elected Super-
intendent of the First M. E. Sunday School,
last week Monday evening, with L. P. Foote
and Mrs. Frank Seymour as assistants.
_Mrs. Anna Oliver—Snowden commenced
her ministry in Brooklyn last Sunday, at
the Tompkins ave church, which the Tri—
bune says she recently purchased for $14,-
000. The Tribune further says:
The new pastor was dressed in aplain
black cashmere, with an illusion tie about
her neck. She is a medium height, abru-
nette, with short black hair and piercing
black eyes. She has an earnest manner, and
apleasant, clear accent. As she read pas—
sages from the Scriptures she commented
upon them. * * "‘ After services Miss
Oliver descended from the pulpit and re-
ceived the congratulations of the congrega—
tion. '
It is probably generally remembered that
.some years ago—in .‘873—Cougress passed a
law providing for the erection of durable
headstones over the graves of the soldiers of
the regular and volunteer forces of the Uni-
ted States whose remains, are interred in the
National Military Cemeteries. This law has
been carried out, and the graves of the Na-
tion’s dead in these cemeteries are now per-
manently marked. At the instance of the
War Department, Congress has recently
authorized the erection of similar headstones
over the graves of the Union soldiers who
are buried in private and village cemeteries.
This will be done as soon as the necessary
arrangements can be made. In the meantime
the Quartermaster General, at Washington,
will at once proceed to collect the necessary
information as to where these headstones are
required. All'persons having any knowledge
of the burial places of soldiers.in private
cemeteries whose graves are not marked, are
requested to communicate the fact to the
Quartermaster General, and git'e regiment,
company, and date of death of deceased, if
known. Similar information is desired from
parties in charge of such cemeteries. Of
eourseit is not intended to furnish head-
stones for graves over which monuments
have already beenerccted by relatives or
friends of the deceased. '
We understand that there are over fifty
graves of soldiers and sailors, in the town of
Norwalk,which are not yet marked by stones.
Cloth remnants, pants length. Seoficld a: Hoyt
_____.____.
Q Good Coat Hands and Pautaloou mak-
ers wanted at Hartman’s. '
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Good Prints at 40. per yard. Scofield s: Hoyt
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W For a. perfect fitting, Custom made
garment, at reduced prices, go to J. L. Har-
lem, corner Wall and Water streets.
New goods on 50. table, at Scofield c Hoyt’s
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Yard wide Bleached Muslin,6c. Seofielchoyt
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The Grand Central Hotel on Broadway,
New York, is abig House, and it takes a
great many people to fill it. In order to do
the latter. and to please everybody, the Hotel
is now kept on' both plans the American at
$2.50 to $3.00, and the European $1.00; and
upwards per day. An elegant Restaurant at
moderate prices, is conducted by the Hotel.
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Price SCOFIELD c: Hox'r's Stair Carpets.
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Engraved Goblets, 150. each. Scofield c Hoyt
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E‘For a large selection of Gents’ Furnish-
ing Goods, Hats, &e., cheap, go to Harlem's.
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Silver Plated Clocks at SCOFIELD a Hox'r‘s.
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Neiv Carpets received, cheap. Seoficld a: Hoyt
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FIFTY PER CENT. SAVED ‘
by using Hrcorxs‘ Lauxnnx Soar because it
is pure. Ask your grocer for it and give it a
trial. 3m14
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Look at SCOFIELD a Hav'r's 10c. Hosiery.
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Good Unbleached Muslin, 60. Seofield &‘ Hoyt
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Q‘ For Ready Made Clothing, cheap, go
to J. L. Harlem, corner Wall and Water Sr.
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Lot of Lamps at cost. price. Scofield a Hoyt.
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Tin Ware, wholesale prices. Seofield a Hoyt
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A Real Blculng to Women.
Mrs. Walter Hinckley, ot‘ Cotnit. Mass., called
in company with her husband, on Dr..Dav1d Ken-
ncd ._of Rondont. N. Y.—tbe proprietor of the
me iclno lately introduced in this lace. happily
named FAVORITE REMEDY—an made the fol-
lowing interesting statement: For many years 1
have been a. great sufferer from what was called a
fibrous tumor. Had secured the assistance of the
best accessible medical men. and used many or
the patent medicines recommended, but without
obtaining any relief. On the contrary. I grew
worse, until 1 had given up all hopes of recovery.
Our neighbor,.Mr. John M. Handy, came from
Rondout and brought me a bottle of your FA-
VORITE REMED . Befbrc 1 had used half of it
I experienced a marked change. I have taken
some four or five bottles, and am entirely free
from pain ; gained ficsh,appetitc good, sleep well,
in short, feel like a. new bein . I have recom-
mended the FAVORITE RE EDY to many of
my acquaintances, and all. Without an exception.
are loud in its praise. .To say that I feel thankful
is expressing my gratitude in the wildest form
You are at libert . doctor, to refer to my case.
and I hope all wrl believe me when I say that no
woman sofi'ering from an of the complaints pe-
culiar to curse: can afior to do without it. ‘ But,
doctor. you must take more pains to tell the‘peo-
is how to avoid the mistakes they have made.
0 thisendrrcquest them to remem or that your
name is Dr.Dacld Kennedy, and the medicine is
called (what it is in tact.) FAVORITE REMEDY;
price, only one dollar, and are a. practicing phy-
sician and surgeon of RONDOUT, N . Y. mi
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ChcmAcxson’s Bxs’r SWEET N avx TOBACCO.
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lire m- Ioo late and that cough has become
galloping consumption, cleanse your lungs by
Dr. A. J. Plan’s Cough and Lung Syrup. ’
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“I t neon" as if I should cough my head off.”
is sometimes the impatient exclamation of a sure
Icrer from a severe Cough. Quell the paroxysmal
with Hale‘s Honey of horehound and Tar. The
relief is immediate and t cure certain. Sold by
all Drnggioto. Pike’s To ache Drops cure in 1
minute. - ~ 4th!
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The recently adopted law of the legislature
the ten per cent. reduction took place is going
to work some singular eccentricities taken in
connection with the constitutional amendment
which forbids increasing the salary of any
ofiicer during the term of the person holding
the place at the time. ,For instance, Bank
Commissioner Faxon, whose term begins in
J uly this year, will draw full pay, while Com-
missioner Hyatt, his associate, will draw ten
per cent. less- Railroad Commissioner Walk-
er, who goes into the board this year, wrll
draw his $3,500, while Commissioners Wood-
during their service, be able to draw only
$8,150 a year. To those who under this
dispensation, find themselves receivrng less
' than the laborers who were called into the.
field after them, the parable of the vineyard
is commended for careful consideration.
—00urant.
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The most attractive five cent counters are
at the Treasury, Washington, J
to put back salaries where they were before '
ruff, whoholds ofllce a year longer, and ~
Brcon, who holds two years longer, wrli, :
lemony,
James W; Hunt. to Helen anew-r ‘
is? Mygatt of New Milford‘sj
nBrid 0 art Mar 1181 . . ' '
Ella E. Iriggiiiihain. e , Chas s Platt to Miss
In N. Y. City Ben]. S. Lefl‘crt
Miss Adclla Br‘adlcy. oi Westpi‘rgf New York, to
In Bethe] March 19 Ah h
M. Beardslcyu . , ra am M. Lyon to Sally
In Stratford March 15 Arthur 1!. Da 'd
Mary A. Bristbl. March '20, David Wilma): :33
Matilda E. Noble. - March 31 . Rev. Joseph Smith,
of Stamford. and Miss Sarah 1’. Curtis.
‘ DIED. .
vwwxnun/x.VVV‘AAAMAAANVVM
_At Norwalk, April 51th, Thomas T. Sheffield, 1’
bis 05th year. Remains taken to Newport, It, 1.,
for Interment.
At Norwalk. April 3d, Theodore E. Smith. in
A the 52d your 01' his age.
In Westport, March 30th, Rebecca Denmead,
aged 30 years. .
In. Bridgeport, April 3d,Deiia E., daughter of
William 11., and Angeline Burger, aged 25‘years_
“- Shc was recently a resident of this town.
(Broad River District.) and her remains were
brought here for interment. Services on Satur-
day last, at the 2d M. E. Church. The girls at
Cousin’s factory contibuted a cross and crown
design of flowers, anti theflgirls at Lonnsbury
Bros.’ seat a. pillow of flowers with the words
“OurFriend'” The display or flowers was quite
large. showing the appreciation which she was
held by her friends.
In New Canaan, March 31st,Chestcr W. Jones.
aged 17 years. 8 months and 20 days.
In New Canran, April 2d, of Pneumonia, Ed-
wm Hoyt, Jr.. youngest son ofEdwin Hoyt, aged
1 year. a months and 8 days. '
In Bridgeport ,April 3d,William Sherwood,aged
56 years.
In Bridgeport, April 4th. Sarah A. Carter,aged
48 years and 9 months. _
In Danbury. March 29, Eliza Chappell. aged 75
years. March 27. Arthur R. Baldwru, aged 27
years. March 29. Josiah H. Hornblower. aged 61
years. March 31, Mrs. Matilda Hawthorne, aged
74 years. .
In Weston, April 1, Charles Sturges,
year of his age.
...-0N L ‘ "
For Sale. COW.E ABGE BULL and
It. IIITCHCOCK,
ltpll
South Norwalk, Conn.
Gardener and: Coachman.
Laundrcss and Housework.
BY 3 man and wife; no objection to go upon a.
farm; can lay out grounds; first-class coach-
mnn; Wire is a. good laundress and can do house-
work; can care of milk and butter: first-class
references. Address or call for SCOTCAMAN,
at this office. .
Rooms to Let. I
THREE ROOMS suitable for asmall family,
right in the centenwith y'ard. and garden
privilege. Apply at GAZETTE OFFICE.
Wanted. -
N American Woman. 3 thoroughl compe-
tent one, for'IIousekecping an genera
Housework. Applyammediately at this office.
, Notice.
THE legal votura of the town of Norwalk. are
hereby notified and warned, that a Special
Town Meeting will be held at the Town House in
said Norwalk, on Tuesday the 15th day of April.
A. D., 1879, at 2 o’clock, afternoon, to consider
and act upon the followmg objects, viz..—Tne pe-
tition of George E. Miller, and others. as to the
matterof empowering the Board of School Vis-
itors to employ all the Teachers for the Public
Schools in said town for the ensuing year, and
in the 21st
or School moneys due the Cranberry Plains
School District. _ Also the expediency of remov-
ing the Public Sign Post.
ANDREW SELLECK, .
CHARLES A. BURR.
WILLIAM C. SAMMIS,
Dated. Norwalk, April 1th. A. D., 1879.
OPENING
suns trauma
MILLINERY
GOODS AND STYLES,
AT
VMISSES ST. JOHN’S,
No. ’31 MAIN STREET,
WEDNESDAY 11111 1111113111,
April 9th and 10th.
Ladies are Invited.
New Grocery!
On or about the 25th inst.,
RAYMOND & NICKERSON
will re-open the Old Grocery Store, at
No. 9 Main Street,
lately occupied by G. Wrird Selleck, stocked with
an entire new and fresh assortment of
Groceries, Flour, Feed,
FRUIT, PROVISIONS, &c.,
which they w ill offer at the Lowest Market Prices.
and of the Best Quality. Every effort will be
made to please customers. -
GEO. W. RAYMOND. _ JASPER 1’.NICI{ERSON.
Norwalk, April 71.11, 1879. ~ 14
To Rent and for Sale.
2 Houses on Spring Hill.
Two Houses at South Norwalk.
_ Several good apartments on Chapel and Knight
Streets. '
Also. 4 acres excellent land near Winnipauk,
cheap. Apply to S. E. ULMSTEAD. 3(14
Messengers.
I\t\/\/\l v \IV\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\./\I\N\f\/\I\I\I\I\I
POSTPONED 2
The Washington Lodge, '
Ana Union Church Society
Of Cranberry Plains, have postponed the repeat-
ing or the Drama,
AMONG THE BREAKERS,
T0
‘WEDNESDAY EVE., April 9th,
On account of sickness. If stormy the next fair
evening. Admlulon 10 Cents.
I N ORWALK OPERA HOUSE.
B R Y A N '1' ’ 3
Louisiana Minstrels
IMPERIAI. BRASS BAND,
LEV. J.BRYANT, Sole Proprietor and Manager.
One Night Only. .
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16th.
THE GREAT MINSTRELI G'AlAXY
In Concerts of Merit and Refinement,
Everything New & Pleasing. '
New Acts. New Music. NewJoKes.
SUPERB ORCHESTRA.
POPULAR PRICES.
General Admission 35c. Reserved 501:.
Children 25c.
Seats secured in advance at Weed’s Jewelry Store
and Hoyt’s Drug Store. South Norwalk.
- J. H. LAINE, General Agent.
Selectmen.
Opera House, ' Norwalk.
. J. microns, _ - , - . Manager.
Thursday Eve, April 12th.
' A DRAMATIC EPISODE.
First-Production in this city of W. n. BARNES’
greatSociety Play. entitled .
ONLY A FARMER’S DAUGHTER
With the Talented Star
DOLL-IE BID‘WEL‘L.
Ably supported by a
Brilliant Array of“ Artists. '
Plumb“: PRICES rnnvarn.
ADMISSION 25 and 350.: RESERVED SEATSSOc.
Seats secured at Wood’s Jewelry Store. Doors
opeuat 7'15; Overture at 8. ~ ,
Are Yea Aware That
READMAN BROS. .
:Arc still makingthe
‘Bssr Haggis 1n frown
THE LOWESTjPRICEs 2
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' chlldren, to , g c
13 Main street, Norwalk, Conn.,
(Over Holmes’ Grocery.)
Fairfiald 'fluunly Savings 3.... .
HE Directors or this Bank have this day de—
clared a. dividend at the rate o_f‘I“ive (5) per
cent. per annum. payable to Depositors on and
after April lst, 1819.
CHAS. 11. STREET, Treasurer.
Norwalk, March 20th . 1879. 2:13
Cows fd‘r Sélé.‘7f”
TWO or three yonn Cows or sale. 7
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‘GENTSi F
We 7 devote a. great deal of time and care, and have endeavored to-makc it j
the most attractive in-town. ' '
Our assortment of Plain & Fancy Half Hose is unequaled.
thereafter. Also to adjust the misappropriation .
Stock of Common,
Is Larger and more Varied than that
our Jobbing Prices, thereby insuring
Men’s Business
Boys’ Suits,
RNISHING.
d
NECK
4, Which enables
3‘.
Medium s... Fine
, / ~0 . I I ll 2 s
MANUFACTURED FOR THE ' ..
39111111;- ira sunrise mat,
of any former season, and in regard
to STYLE, CUT and FIT equal to any in the State. and '-
-PRICE_S THE LOWEST!
We would call special attention to the fact of our connection with the
Manufacturingand Wholesale Trade, which embraces every N cw England
State, which gives us faeihties icw retail houses possess. For the coming
season we shall sell our entire stock of Clothing at a slight advance from
to the consumer the
LOWEST POSSIBLE FIGURES.
Men’s Working Suits fromj$3.50 to $6.;
. Men’s Dress Suits, from $12 to $25.
Suits,$6 1203318.
$3 to $12.
Children’s Suits, from $1.00 to $8.00.
THE FINEST AND LARGEST STOCK OF
Spring Overcoats ‘
EVEREXHIBITED IN THE TOWN OF NORVVALK.
IN OUR
GOODS DEPARTMENT '
OUR
Is largely from the celebrated house of Fisk, Clark 6.: Flagg. which for
Elegance and Beauty of Design is notsurpassed by any house in the country _
1' Agents for Morison & Hutchinson’s Fine Dress Shirts.
SHIRTS ‘MADE , TO ORDER AT SHORT NOTICE.
AlcwanderKid Gloves-fin Light .0 Dark Colors
WE BUYOUR HATS BY THE CASE
us to undersell.
Trunks and Traveling Bags.
COMS‘E‘OGK
murderous, JoBBliltS & atrium,
Insurance Block, South Nerwalk,
No. 45 Main Street, Norwalk
Dr. S. W. FISKE.
01' Norwich, Conan, the Celebrated
CLAIRVOYANT PHYSICIAN,
- arm
AGNETIC HEALER of‘lS YEARS PRACTICE
M Also, BUSINESS and TESTMEDIUM,
Will visit IV orwalk,Ct.,two days in every month,
at the Norwalk Ilotcl . where he can be consulted
Monday evening, April 28, Tuesday and w cdncs—
day. April 29th and 30th. . .
Office hours from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m.
The Doctor has visited N orwalk regularly every
month, for nearly three years, and is highly rec-
ommended by the people and the press. and he
has gained an immense practice‘aud the coun-
(lencc of the people by the many astonishingcurcs
he has performed. The Doctor 15 well. known in
Connecticut, having successfully practiced in all
the cities and principul towns in the State and
during his long experience of 28 years he has
gained a high reputation und sent thousands of
patients on their- wuy rejoicingmhom he has suc-
cessiully cured. The Doctoris also possessed With
strong magnetic healing powers for the quick re
moval of all diseases. Doctor Fiske makes [her-
ough Clairvovantexaminations ofthe sick at sight.
He has an unseen power to describe every pain of
persons and every secret disease in such 11. clear
and thorough manner that they know he has a
perfect knowledge of their: complaints, and pre-
pares purely vegetable medicrnes 1‘0 reach the seat.
of all diseases. All chronic and difficult cases such
as have existed for years, are-completely cured in
a short time, by the Doctor’s improved course of
treatment. Dr.Fiske’s medicines cleanse the sys-
tem and leaves the patient in a. healthy condition.
The Doctor can also read yourpast, present and
futury destiny, and is one or the most astonishing
seers of the present age for his truthfulness in
reading the most important eventsot one’s life.
Sittings for business affairs or examination of the
sick.$1.00. Communications byletter upon busi-
nes or health must contain $2. age. sex, a. lock of
hair and stamp. Address Lock 30131253, Nor-
wich, Conn .
'l‘o Patients.
Dr. Fiskc is permanently located at No. 16 Oak
St.,Nor\vich, UL, where he has a large and com-
modtous residence. pleasantly situated and in a
healthy location. I‘aiients desrring trentmcnt
with board and rooms at the Doctor’s ires1dence,
can be accommodated at reasonable prices. . ~
TAKE NOTIC E .—-'.|.‘he Dr. will Visit Bridge-
where he can be consulted April 27 and 28, until 3
p. m., also at the Union House, Stamford, May 1
and 2.]
1.111. TEflRBURN & 110.
15 John St., New York,
Will mail free to applicants their new
DESCRIPTIVE PRICED CATALOGUE OF
“SEEDS--
forthe VEGETABLE & FLOW-
ER Garden ,for the LAWN,
the FARM, & NURSERY.
' Coloring for Easter Eggs.
. 5 01:5. per Package.
11. ill. 8: C. S. PROWITT.
' tyrant ignites.
ISTRICT UF NORWALK,ss.,I’robnte Court,
April 3rd. A; D., 1879.
Estate “REUBEN A. WILLIAMS, late ofNor-
walk. in said district, deceased. '
The Court. of Probate for the District of Norwalk
hath limited and allowed six months from the
date hereottor the Creditors ol‘snid Estate to ex-
hibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg-
lect to present their accounts, properly attested,
within said time. WI" be debarrcd a recovery.
All persons indebted to said Estate are requested
to make immediate payment to 4
HENRY ll. WILLIAMS, Administrator.
‘With the will annexed.
3111
Tax Collector’s Sale.
OTICE‘is hereby given that the undersigned,
Collector of Taxes. under and by virtue of
a certain tax warrant, duly executed and signed
by proper authority, and directed to the under-
signed, commanding him to levy and collect of :
SQPHI A B RYAN,
and other persons named in the rate-book. on the
ll_st to said warrant annexed. theta-several propor-
tions 01 the sum total as therein stated, said sum
beings. tax or assessment agreed upon by the
legal voters of the Borough of NorwalkJegularly
and legally assembled, on the 15th day of January.
A.D:,Isl9.lor the purpose ol’laying a tax in view of
the indebtedness and current expenses of said
Borough. and in payment of the same. and for
the purpose also of paying such interest as shall
accrue duringthe present your on Bonds of the
Borough, and indebtedness now outstanding.’bus
levied upon and will sell at public auction. on
the remises hereinafter described, irr said Bor-
osug of Norwalk. on the 9th day or June, A. D.,
1 r. . at 10 o’clock In the lorenoon, so much of the
fouowing described real estate assessed to
't t d _ ’dsgPHIAh BRQYANy .
or an e in sax oroug oi . orwalk and b' -
ed and described as follows, to with—A cgiiltiiiln
tract of land Withvlhe buildin’gs thereon standing
bounded northerly by land of GerardusPAdnms:
land-01 Susan Adams. land of E. J. Warner wife
of Jurassic. Warner. and land of Mary Gruman,
enstei-iy by highway known as Water Streetdond
of Isaac Demmon and land of the Danbury and
Norwalk Rail Road Company. southerly 1) land
formerly owned by Isaac Beers of Nor- al , de-
ceased, westerly by Cemetery Street, called,
and land ofCharles Notation-y and land of Ge-
rardus P. Adams, said tract is. subject to means...
us across the same from Cemetery Street-to
two dollars and Forty cents, that being the pro-
portion of the said Sophia Bryan or the sum total
be added thereto. OARLYSLE 11‘. WEEKS,
h,Tax, List or 1878.
1‘79
port,regulariy every month at the Sterling House. ‘ '
”onto! a highway known as Butler Street run- , -
Water Street, as will raise the sum of Twenty- ' 1
in said list, together with all is gal fees and ad— ‘
ditions for non-payment of the same when due, to. -
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l
Arenanancns an}: Dncnrrrvn.— Some‘
years ago as a. Mississippi, River steamboat,
came to a river landing.a ta11.ungain1y.:
gawkish lookingieilow. leaning against a
wood pile, attracted the attention of the pas- 1
scngers. one of whom. a talkative and com I
spicuous person, remarked to his i’riendsi
_ that he was gorng to have some fun out on
; that follow. So he jumped ashore when the :~
,; boat landed,and with a great Showoffiercc- ‘2'
' ness approached the fellow. Drawing a —
G savage looking bowie, he said: :'
., “Smold fellow, I’ve found you at last. .'.
. You’re the man that stole a dog of mine,and ‘
- I’ve sworn to get square with you. I‘ve been :1
looking for you for a year.” ’.
The gawky lazily opened his eyes in won- '
dermg amazement at first, as though he :
~. didn’t understand it. Then catching sight. ‘
of the laughing passengers looking on from .
the deck, bottom: in the situation. 1
. By the time "Smarty” had finished telling :-
‘ him how long he had been looking for him: ,»
_, he had taken out 01‘ his pocket a fist like a '1
sledge hammer on the end of the arm of a ‘:
windmill. He'swnnz it once and knocked 2
, the man who had been looking for him 7
plump into the river. 'l‘hen resuming his ;
} place against the wood pile. he raised his I:
eyes to the deck‘and with a lazy drawl, in- 'I
: quired,“is there anybody else on this boat ',
f. lookingformc?” . "‘
All at.
Do you know that we have got the
largestt—BssiSelectedStock‘
0F
to be found in the town of Norwalk? It 5“ A
is a FACT. Shoes for everybody; fit and
., please, we KNOW we can, no “guess 7-:
‘1- work” ’bout it. Afuillineof
: CHEAP SHOES.
1 Ladies’ Slippers, 250.10 $1.00
2 Great call for cunar goods. Can sell
’ youa
Lai‘ia’ Button and Lace Slot
For $1.00.
Ti'rn Booms—Thurs iz only one thing that
kan be sed in favor ov titc Boot—they make
canon for-git all his other sorrows—[Josh
Billings. - ‘ ‘
Thethings that i kant prove i believe the ,:
most, 1 heleave that one apple iz sour. and .
another one sweet, butt will giv cnny hmh- "
1y eddlkatetl man, a span of matched mules, "
who ,will tell me what makes them so. '
I Splendid line of i ,
LilliiBt’ NBWiitl‘i has, just 111 ;
75coto $2.00.
A full line of fine Goods for Ladies and ..
' ~ Gentlemen. '
% Continuance F1113 81112.1 1
7 ~ ‘ o widths.
' lit. Bur-iii Laties’besil‘rerch ,-
2 French Calf Boots. and f
gGaiters, and Low Shoes -
Thot will please as wellvas fit. It‘s so.
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. When a poor blind boy was asked what
:5 forgiveness IS he paused 'a moment. and, "‘
_~_-. then taklnghis pen, wrote: "It is the odor ~«
. which the trampled flower gives out-to bless .3
. the 1001: which crushedit." .
- Remember if you please, '
An. norm. « ,1. passed. ’
C Hector or (iron _ . .
Dated at orwa k,Go‘11,,thirfltb'da‘y-orgliiin!_~
Norwalk Chronicler