Norwalk Gazette. Tuesday, December 9th, 137D. Editorial Letter. WASHINGTON, Dec., 6, 1879. DEAR GAZETTE :— Congiess is now drifting on the pleasant seas of good fellowship, and little need he expected in the way of earnest legislation“ till after the January recess. Both Houses adjourned on Thursday over till Monday,and little inorethan the mere formality of daily convening and adjourning has been attempt- ed since the opening of the session on Mon-~ day last. The death of Senator Chandler caused the only changes in the line of the committees in the Senate, and there are no important revisions to be made in those of the House, so that all old bills‘rcfcrred at the extra session,will be before the several corn- mittees without re-introduction. Connecticut is fully represented in both houses. Mr. Plait is looking somewhat in- disposed, but says he is feeling much better than during the vacation. Senator Eaton is as radiant with good health and spirits as if he were certain of a dozen re-elcctions to his senatorial position. The old Democratic “war- ' horse" has done marvelousthings for his po- litical friends in Connecticut, in the grand squabble and grab for Senate places. He has secured five positions for his partizan friends from our State, and succeeded thus far in keeping in two or three most deserving and worthy Connecticut Republicans as well. His cordial, social qualities make him a sort of general favorite among even Republican senators, and the subordinates look upon him as a sort of fatherly friend. ' Representative Miles has ordered copies of the Patent Ofiicc Ofificial Gazette sent to all the public libraries in his District, so that inventors and all others interested in patents can refer to these valuable communications at will. One will be sent weekly to the Nor. walk and Winnipauk libraries, where they can be seen by such as need them. _ The hopes of the Democrats have been re- vived a little by a foolish notion that there is to be a rupture between the President and the Western Republican members, on the financial issue. But the probabilities all are that the policy of “letting well enough alone” will prevail in the Republican counsels. There are differences of opinion among the Republicans as to details of financial mess- ures likely to come up for legislative action, but no one believes that any serious changes are in contemplation on our side of either chamber. The Democrats, on the other hand, are angrily divided on finance and several other questions, such as tariff and cognate subjects. The peeple may look for “music by the full band" after the rc—convening in January. The time will pass very tamely and stupidly till then, and an early adjourn— ment (as seen as week after next) is predict- ed by every one. Senator Thurman found his desk loaded with flowers when »he came to his seat on Monday, the friendly tributes of his many admirers. The old “Roman” facetiously re- marked that he supposed his good friends wished to appropriately deck his political grave. There is one significant fact that will not escape the serious attention'of the country, and that is the. freely expressed readiness of our opponents to sieze upon anything in the way of financial disturbance, which they think may result in party advantage. The peace and prosperity of the country is of no account in their esteem, if by any meansa partizan advantage may be gained. -The suggestions of the President and his Finance Minister as to the gradual extinction of all greenback legal tenders have had the Dem- ocrats to hope that a serious breach is to be made in the Republican ranks. But the facts are that both President and Secretary made those suggestions as expressions only of their individual belief as to what would be wise and best, but without any purpose, as both declare, to further urge or promote ac- tion to such end. The volume of business is already so greatly Enhanced in the country and the present modes of doing business so largely with actual cash, instead of the old- ‘timc systems of time drafts, and notes and checks, that there is no redundancy of cir— culation and indeed in many places an actual scarcity of greenbacks. The Republican of this city, facetiously says that the financial “firebrand,” the Democrats were pleased to call the retiring recommefidation of the Administration, has proved rather to be a very green paddle so filled with sap that instead of promoting any violent combustion in our ranks it seems rather to have been utilized by Bayard to spank Thurman and by the latter to spank Ewing and so on around, till the sbreheaded democracy find an equilibrium of rareness ‘ at both extremes, and are therefore unable to sit down and consult as to what would be their best partisan policy. The Post, the organ of the rebel brigadicrs, counsels abso- lute silence on the part of' its friends, no matter how exasperating the taunts. of Re- publicans may be, but this will be as im— possible for a rebel brigadier aforesaid, as for a barrel of new cider to keep from work- ing. Theirattempts at silence will only in. crease the strain and force of the sizzle, and if they do not find vent before the January recess, a general explosion may be looked for all along their overstrained lines as soon as they reconvene. There will be no finacial disturbances ad- vocated among Republicans. Our friends seems to solidly agree that it is better for the present to let well enough alone, and the most important question to be urged by them, will be whether all the laws relating to citizenship at the South shall be permitted to be ignored and violated to the extreme of murder and whether it is the North or the South that is to be vindicated or adjudged culpable for the parts they took in the war of the rebellion. General Dumont, the U. S. Supervising In- spector of Steam Vessels, has just issued his ' Annual Report. He will be remembered as having taken such special interest in the Adelphi explosion in our harbor last year, as that he left his desk here and went to Nor— walk to personally inspect for himself all the circumstances attending that deplorable acci— dent. The General is an old and practical North River Stsamboat man, and takes an in- telligent as well as exceptional pride in thor— ouglily performing the duties connected with his important office. He reports the total number of lives lost by accidents from vari— ous causes during the year was but 177. Of these 38 were‘from explosions, 5 from fire, 17 from collisions, 76 from snags,wrecks and sinking, 37 from accidental drowning, and 7 from miscellaneous casualties. 0f the total number 46 were passengers. The number of fatal casualties was less the past year than in either of the four preceding years, when they were as follows: 1875, 607; 1876, 393; 1877, 224; 1878, 212; 1879, 177—sbswing a decrease with each succeeding year, due, in part, at least, to the discipline exercised by this branch of the service. Mr. Dumout says: “It is a gratifying fact that notwithstand—_ ing an increase of 400 vessels to the steam merchant-marine of the United States Since the report for the year ended J one 30, 1875, there has been a steady decrease in the num— ber of fatal casualties, althoughOLhe passed- gcr capacity of the steamers Since _built is much greater, as illustrated in the difference between the steamers Americus and Never— sink, then running from New York to Rock— away, with an aggregate comedy of about 1800 passengers, and_thc Grand Republic and Columbia, now running upon the same route, with a total capacity of 7,000 passengers. “In 1875 there were running from New York to Coney Island two steamers, with an aggregate carrying capacity of 2,000 passen— rs, while during the past summer there were running to the same pomt, either direct or in connection with short railway lines, 18 . with a total carr in capacity of at 0:31;? 1%,8000 persons. Eabh fif these vessels made at least three daily trips to and from the Island, showing a daily carrying capacity of over 50,000 passengers. On all other routes there has been a large increase, although not in the same proportion. _- “The whole number of steamers inspected in 1875 was 3,885; in 1879, 4,289, making an ncrcase of 404 vessels.” 3,}: jl‘fxifitf‘tfii? _ 73!: .rj‘ _.-__ . . ’rERsoN’ALs. “ Senator Blaine is‘still Watching the demo— cratic returning board in Augusta, and is not expected here until the election muddle there is settled. The Blaine & Booth or Orient d5 Occident “boom" seems to be gaining the leading volume licreabouts. Grant & Sher- man “booms,” for the moment, seem less noi- scy than formerly, and Washburn & I-Iawley are faintly echoed as possible yoke-fellows in the next Presidential contest. General and Mrs. Hawley were out to Ho— ratio King’s Literary Reunion, Friday’even— ing. Hon. Alva'n 1?. Hyde, of Hartford, has been in town the past week. As ever, __,_____ I The New Court of Bur-grosses. Our new Court of Burgesscs will be com- posed of excellent material. Messrs. Cowles, Betts, Merrill and Kcena have had long ex:- perience and enjoy'thc confidence of the people at large. Gen. Couch may not have had much experience in local government but he has for years served the State and the Nation in important posts with honor to himself, and in consenting now to serve the Borough as a burgess deserves the thanks of the community. His advice and counsel will be of value to the Borough. Mr. Street is inexperienced, but as a Representative Young American will soon learn the ropes when his youthful energy will not come B. amiss. As presiding ofiicer Warden Hyatt is “an old hand at the helm.” As the Board is evenly divided politically, however, he will be placed in a very delicgte position if any political question should arise requiring his casting vote. He was elected by deub— lican votes, and he can not afford to offend the men who elected him by deciding im— portant questions simply on partizan grou‘uds. Besides, all know him to be independent and fearless, and that he would scorn to take advantage of the position to which the people have again exalted him simply to please his party friends or to obey the be- hests of party against his better judgment. As to the only other member of the Court, the clerk, we think there can be‘ no reason- able doubt that Mr, Footc will be reappoint— ed, as he justly deserves to' be. He is a faithful, efficient, reliable, pains-taking officer, whose services and legal counsels the Borough cannot aford to lose, and to re— move him simply to give the salary to some political office-seeker would be a shame and a disgrace. Certainly the new Board is composed of men too honorable to forfeit the confidence of the community by any such action. . At the regular meeting of Phoenix Engine Company, last Tuesday evening, foreman J. - B. Ells tendered his resignation. He has served with the company in various capac— ities for the term of twenty‘one years and feels now that he is entitled to retire from active duty. The annual election occurs next month, when his successor twill be chosen. 5 - On Wednesday last, Charles Daley was again tried before the United States Court at Hartford, on the charge of obtaining a letter from the Post Office addressed to Mrs. Chi— chester and appropriating the contents to his own use. The case Was decided against him and he was sentenced to fifteen months im— prisonment. Postmaster Olmsfead will cer— tainly be glad that the case is finally ended, for it has been a great annoyance to him. He has been to New York five times,to Hartford twice and New Haven’once to attend the various trials. If Norwalk oysters are to be sent to the ends of the earth what will Norwalk people do for their supply? A barrel has been shipped to SouthAmeriea,aud if the experiment succeeds more will follow. I Dickens said that “oys- ters and poverty go together,” but if this ‘shipping trade is to continue increasing as it has done lately Norwalk oysters will dance a jig with wealth. The Bucholz trial has been put off again— for want ofjudges, it is said. If the case ever does come to trial we predict a more exciting time than before. Gen. Smith will be sure to conduct the defence with rare ability and sleepless vigilance, and the State will need to produce very strong evidence if they intend to secure conviction. The fact has been fairly demonstrated dur- ing the past two years that the Borough is no longer democratic. - The late City and Borough elections were carried by the Republicansby good strong woritie‘s, yet in both cases the Republicans e cted democrats to the highest ofi‘ice in- stead of their own nominee, Is not that a' little too generous? Republicans where will this thing end? Congrpssmcn from the Fourth ' ‘ ‘ District: In our last we omitted the name of Hon. Samuel Burr Sherwood, a native of Fairfield County, son of Rev. Samuel Sherwood first pastor of the church in Norficld (now Wes- ton,) both graduates of Yale College. The son" was a descendant of old Fairfield families (Hyde, Bui'r d7 00., on the maternal side.) was long an honored member' of the Fair- field County Bar, and was in the last “Feder- al” Congress. Under the title of “Norwalk’s Little Ro- mance,” the New York Times recently pub~ lished along and elaborately written edito— ral, based on a recent sad event, which is being copied into our State papers. It is very highly colored,hnd the author evidently cared nothing for the truth but simply aimed to make 0. readable story, drawing upon his imagination for a very tragical ending. Such romantic stuff may-please the readers of the Tim, but the names should he fictitious as well as the incidents,so that old wounds need not needlessly be made to bleed afresh. About the best temperance legislation we have ever known, is the passage of the ordi— nance by the South Norwalk City Council, requiring all bars, saloons and places where intoxicating drinks are kept and sold, to be closed between the hours of 9 p. in. and 7 a. m. This hits the nail on the head and drives it half way in. Nine 'o’clock is a reasonable hour, and the city certainly has the same right to close these places at that time as it heretofore has had to close them at 12 o’clock—a right no one has disputed. If the City Fathers stand by their vote they wil do more for the temperance cause and the good and welfare of the community, than any temperance law has yet accomplished. Give the plan a fair trial, gentlemen, for if it works well other places will want to follow suit. Fellowship Meeting. There will be a Fellowship Meeting at the lat Congregational Church, Norwalk, on Thursday, the 11th inst., commencing at 10:30 a. in. Prayer meeting from 1 0 to 11. Sermon by Rev. Mr. olman, of South— port, 11 to 12. Intermission and Refreshments from 12 to 1 p. m. ' ‘ Statement of Condition of 1 to 1:30. Discussion of question, “W hat is the duty of the Churches to base and abandoned sin— ners, 1:30 to 3. Hon. B. F. Bailey, of Danbury, will en— gage in this discussion. Churches, from The attention of many of our business men is directed towards the lawsuit now pending, brought by the Norwalk Iron Works against Dr. M. B. Pardcc, a stockholder, and the de— cision is looked for'with interest. We know but little concerning the legal points involv— ed. but presume it is a test case to be follow- ed by others against several other stockhold— ers in the event of a judgment in favor of the company. Considering the very unfor— tunate condition of the company for some years past, there is much sympathy manifest- ed for the unfo’tunate stockholders, especial— ly those who really cannot pay up without impoverishment. ~ at least for the present. "The N raw-Revival. Mr. Bailey seems to have been very suc- cessful in reviving the interest of our peo- ple in the temperance cause, and his meet- ings have. been largely attended. He has been assisted by several reformed men from Danbury, and by our l'ocal clergy and other Speakers. The meeting last Monday evening was of special interest as it was attended by some one hundred or no men from South ' Norwalk, who marched up in procession, with martial music. On Sunday afternoon the Hall was crowded. A leading feature of the meeting was an earnest address by the Rev. C. S. Wing, of the 2d M. E. chifreh. The meetings are to he continued this week on Wednesday Thursday and Friday even- ings, under the auspices of the Reform Men. Last evening Mr. Bailey delivered an address entitled “The Nation’s Curse,”—half the proceeds of which was devoted to the benefit of the Reform Association. One result of the 'mceting is the recon- struction of the Reform Association, with the following list of officers:—Presidcnt— Jas. L. Ambler; Vice—presidents, Edwin Northrop, 'G. S. Coinstock, M. D., Robert Shelton, M. W. Starr, Eli Northrop.- Secre- tary, A. Morehousc, Jr. Treasurer, Wm. J. Finncy. Trustees, Lewis Hubbcll, F. T. Roscoe, 0. E. Wilson. Committee on room, Morris Benedict, J. L. Harlem. M. W. Starr. At the meeting on Wednesday evening a large delegation from Danbnry is expected, including all the ministers of the town and a large number of reformed men. Annual Meeting. The Selectmen have issued a call for the annual Town Meeting for the hearings of Reports, laying of tax, die. It will be held on Wednesday, the 17th inst. See call. Death of Dr. James E. Barbour. On Sunday afternoon a telegram was re- ceived by Warden Morison, from Landon Ketchum, Esq . announcing the death of Dr. James E. Barbour, of this place, at Pisa, Italy, which sad event occurred on Satur- day last. The news was a and blow to his devoted relatives here who had drawn quite favorable inferences from recent advices, and~were entertaining hopes of his recovery. Dr. Barbour was born in the city of New York, Nov. 17, 1843, and was therefore in the 37th year of his age. When about six years of age hisjparents removed to Norwalk, where he has since resided At an early age he entered the store of )1. M. Prowitt to learn the drug business and Mommence the study of medicine. While here, the war broke out and he enlisted as a private, but was at once appointed llospital Stewarc. He~subsequently served in the Navy as an assistant surgeon, where he gained valua- ble experience. After his return home he pursued his medical studies in a medical college,and after graduation commenced prac- tice in Norwalk with the late Dr. Samuel Lyneg. His progress in the profession was re- markably rapid,and he'gained reputation and alargc practice in a short space of time, es- pecially so when his age was considered. He becainea prominent member of society, and when the Young Men's Christian Associ- ation was organized was chosen its first Pres- ident, a position which he held several years. He also served a number of years as surgeon of the Fourth Regiment, 0. N. G. For sev- eral years past he was troubled with hay fever, from which he could obtain but little relief. He visited the White Mountains, and made two trips to Europe, receiving but little benefit. Last summer his health failed quite fast, and he decided to visit Europe again. In company with Landon Ketchum, Esq., and accompanied by his wife, he started for the South of France last August. Subsequent- ly he traveled to sunny Italy, but the fai; skies and soft breezes failed to check the rav- ages of disease. By advice of friends there his remains will probably be buried in Italy,_ His afflicted wife has been invited to partake of the hospitali- ties of Mr. Ketchum, in the South of France until she can recuperate sufficiently to return home to comfort and care for her four chil- dren. The pastor of the Rowayton Baptist church, E. :M. Ogden, will be ordained December 18th. The council will meet with the Rowayton church at 2 p. m., for examination of the candidate, public services at 7 p. in. Rev. H. G. Weston, D. D., President of Crozer Theological Seminary, Pennsylvania, is expected to preach the sermon in the even- ing. German Choral Service. On the Sunday befbre Christmas, at three in the afternoon, there will be Divine service in the German language,at St. Paul’s church. Efforts to secure the ministrations of the gospel in their own tongue, to this import— ant element in our population, were some years since inaugurated by the Rev. Dr. Spencer, of South Norwalk, and have been carried on with very encouraging success. The Mission has now attained to fine pro~ portions, and the wardens and vestrymen of St. Paul’s parish having profl'ercd the use of their church on Dec. 21st, its members will be happy to see on that anniversary occasion as many of their English speaking friends as may feel an interest in their‘work. The ser-' vice will be the regular evening prayer for the last Sunday in. Advent, and will be a choral and orchestral service. The sermon will be preached by the Rev. Assistant of St. Michael’s church, New York, who has also kindly accepted an invitation to be present and preach in English, at 7 o'clock, the same evening, at the same church. Change of Time. The winter time table of the Norwalk Horse Railway will go intoeflect next Thhrs- day, the 11th inst. o The New York Tribune. We give place today to the annual pros- pectus of the'Ncw York Tribune. This paper has gained large circulation and great infiu - ence in this vicinity, and is too well known to need any lengthy commendations from us. May its circulation continue to increase and its readers reap still more benefit by its increased popularity. ' / The Methodist Supper. Our friends of the Second M. E. Church are to hold their annual “Turkey Supper" at the Opera House. on Tuesday and Wednes- day evenings of this week. Of course it will he a success—as usual. There will be plenty to eat—a good square meal for all who desire it. , In the way of entertainment, there will be music .by the choir, and the managers have secured the promise of a solo. from Mr. Eben Hill, whose fine voice is but too seldom heard in local concerts. Another agreeable feature will ban recitation, each evening, by Miss Mary L. Bishop, who will make her debut as a public reader; we’ pre— dicta very agreeable surprise. Altogether the affair promises to be of usual interest. Haveriy’s Church Choir Pinafore. The arrangements are now complete, and it is certain that we will have this noted company here at the Opera House on the 23d. The company is undoubtedly the largest and most complete one on the road. It contains sixty voices, and a regular Orches- tra which will be an improvement on the piano accompaniment we have hitherto often been put off with. It is to be hoped that they will be greeted by avery full house as nothing less will pay the expense of their coming. Norwalk is to be congratulated on getting them, as they rarely play in any but the largest cities Let us show them what old Norwalk can do in _the way of ajcrowd. ————o—«0v—o-——— llaarnn’s MoxruLx.—Thc prospectu‘s of this excellent. Magazine, for 1880, will be found in our advertising Columns. Our readers know all about its merits, and it is safe to say that it has no superior in the world. We will furnish Harper’s and the GAZETTE, one year,for the low price of $5.10. ' Our City items failed to reach us on time. Dr. Emily Pardee now rides after aspan of “calico" horses. . Mrs. Dr. Footc, from Indiana, is afgucst of Mrs. Jacob Weeks. A $125,000 fire occurred at Philadelphia, Monday morning week. The Pioneers held another Sociable at their rooms, last Wednesday evening. Mr. Gunning’s residence has been connect- ed with tlie Bridge by telephone wires. The next Norwalk Sociable takes place a‘. Music Hall, Tuesday evening, Dec. 16th. Next year Washington’s Birthday,Decora— tion Day and the Fourth of July come on Sunday. Editor Sloper of the New Britain Record, has sloped from the profession on account of other duties. , Sunday was as bright and mild as an April day and the attendance at our churches was unusually large. ' ll Butler Lodge, city, was visited on Wed— nesday evening by a large delegation of Odd Fellows from New Canaan. ' It is announced that Major Charles E. 'Doty is to become a member of the batting firm of Adams Brothers, city.‘ The Superior Court of Errors has granted a new trial to Giles Gregory, who was con- victed of Sunday liquor selling. Mr. Geo. Elwood formerly of Norwalk, now of New Castle, N. Y., is visiting friends in and about town for a few days. The numbering of streets in the Borough has fairly commenced. The numbers give a sort of city look to our residences. A converted Chinaman is expected to be in attendance at the Thursday evening meet- ing of the First Congregational church. Lester Wallack is to play all around Nor— walk this month. Too bad to slight us, Lester ! . Bill Posting business is looking up,and Mr. Buxton finding himself somewhat cramped for room is enlarging his hill board on West Avenue. Col. Lockwood is preparing tobuild a new dock in the rear of his fine building, on the new harbor line adopted by the Court of Burgesses. The Rev. Dr. Spencer will preach in Trini- ty Church, South Norwalk, o'n next Sunday evening, the 14th inst, on “Man‘s attitude towards Religion." Dr. Mosman’s house, West Avenue, now occupied by E. J. Hill, is undergoing quite a transformation in color under the hand of Prowitt's painters. . We are sorry to learn that Cashier Street is again sick. We hope he will be out in time to enjoy the Holidays and to take his seat in the Legislature on the opening day. , .Mr. Geo. W. Cram has secured a coutract on the New York &. New England Railroad. The work of constructing the line between. Waterbury and Brewsters, it is stated, has alreadymommenced. ' Messrs. Greenwood and Kellogg, having purchased the side-hill property between‘ Riverside Avenue and the‘Spring Hill Road, at the lower end, are havi‘ it surveyed and laid out into building lots. A twenty-four hour walk for the amateur championship of New England and 3 Dia- mond Badge is announced to take place at the Opera House, commencing at 10 o’clock, p. m. on Christmas Eve. Full particulars are given in posters. ' Among the cute bon mots gotten off by “Abe” at the Town House election day, was this rather staggering conundrum :—“Why ain’t I just as good a democrat as Jerry Donovan. I ain't much blacker, and ain’t got half as much lip." At last the Tribune has surrendered, and now publishes a Sunday edition—apparently simply in self defence. The first number was issued last Sunday, 'a triple sheet con- taining much miscellany in addition to the general news of the day. The St. Mary’s T. A. B. Society announce their twelfth annual Ball to be held at Lock- wood’s Hall, on New Years Eve, Dec. 31. A good strong committee has been appointed, and the Ball will probably equal any ever given befom by the Society. There is a good deal of inquiry 01 late as to what has become of the truant officer. The number of idle boys infesting some parts of the Borough during school hours, seems to be on the increase, and it does seem as though they ought to be looked after. Max Maretzek, the operatic manager, has mysteriously disappeared, leaving his Sleepy ~ Hollow Company in the lurch. His friends need to be in no hurry to put on mourning, for he will surely turn up again. Asmall fortune left him would bring him around quick. «Or—.— The Young Apollo Club rendered Pinaford at the Opera House, Friday evening last, in a pleasing manner. Attendance small—too much going on. , . At Music Hall, Murphy’s Miniature Pina— fore delighted a fair audience. “Little But- tercup" was charming, and wonderful for a child of only six years. Josephine was also rendered in an artistic manner, and the entire company was good. Mr. Knapp talks of en- gaging them again. 0.. Victoria Loftus Mastodon Mins- - trels.‘ The above named company appear at the Opera House,Monday evening, Dec. 15th, in W. Chas. Smith’s original Burletta entitled 'Tnn Rnnnsnssn, introducing grand marches, sparkling music and produced with new and elaborate costumes appointments are The company include some of the brightest lights of the profession, among ‘whom may be mentioned the charming Burlesque Artist, Victoria Loftus, Miss Fanny V. Reynold, acknowledged by press and public asthe queen of balladists. Miss Josie Willard in her fancy dances stands without a rival. The dashing serio.comio Miss Georgia Mel— notte; Miss Kate Melnotte, in her great creation of Letitia; the monarchs, Foster and Hues in their eccentric Song and Dance; Mr. Johnny Hogan, whose style and grace in his peculiar line have won for him highest cncomiums of the press, and many others of which space will not allow mention. Grand street parade will be given at noon. -———+‘.>-.—————' Patents and Trade Marks. A list of Patents and Designs granted. Nov. 25. 1879, to citizens of the State of Connecticut, re- fiorted for the Nouwunr GAZETTE, by EDWIN ll. ROWN, of No. 26?. Broadway. New York City. Counselor in Patents and Trade Marks cases and Soiictor 01 Patents and registration of Trade Mark 5. . PATENTS No. 221,998, Toy Money Box,C. A. Bailey, Cobalt. No. 222,000,.Cartridge Capping Implement, Geo. A. Barnes, Fair Haven. No. 222,003,Bomb Lance,Junius A. Brand, Norwich. ‘ No. 222,053, Hollow 'Auger, William A. Ives, New Haven. ' No. 221,921, Ink Stand, Albert D. Judd, Wallingford. No. 222,064, Magazine Fire Arm,Jobn M. Marlin, New Haven. O No. 222,065,Revolving Fire Arm, John M. Marlin, New Haven. - No. 222,066, Revolving Fire Arm,John M. Marlin, New Haven. No. 121,986, Screw Driver. Chas. B. Wells, New Haven. No. 222,105, Device for stopping Horses, Isaac J. Warren, Watertown, REISSTZ'gs, NO- 8:973: AI’Pl’flatus for Stretching and Dressing moliquito net and other fabrics, Isaac E~ Palmer, Middletown. Conn.,assignor by mesne assignments to himself and V. S. Eaten, New York. g No. 8,979, Manufacturer of Plated Spoons, Herbert E. Fowler, New Haven, and W. W. Holines, Wallingford, assignors by means of assignments to H. E. Fowler. ‘. CHICAGO, November 20,—Major General Jeff 0. Davis died at the |Palmer House at 3 p. in. today. - -———-+-oov-o—— The base burning stove never makesacom- fortablc seat for the cook. l l Court of Burgesses. —— Regular Meeting Friday Evening, Dec. 5th. Bills ordered paid: Norwalk Gas 00., Street Lamps, $146 39 “ “ Fire D rtment, 9 30 Norwalk GAZETTE, printing and adv. 30 00 Demmon «it Newcomb,supplies, 50 Corlier, Macy, &. 00., Index Book. 7 75 James E. Cotter, supplies and labor, 12 47 James C. Cotter, Lamp Lighter, 49. 95 C. T. Leonard, & son, labor and sup— p ies, 83 00 Michael FitzMaurice, labor, 3 75 John Cotter, supplies, 92 35 F. T. Betta, Highways, 59 50 M. Regan, “ 15 00 D. Neland, “ 12 70 R. Hardin, - “ 5 00 M. Regan, cleaning catch basins, 14 00 John O'Sullivan, Police, 52 50 D. J. Bennett, “ 5250 Frank Foster, “ 28 50 A. J. Meeker & Bros, supplies, 0 80 Frank McKeon, Jr., labor, 2 10 Holmes 8.: Keeler, supplies, 1 00 H. K, Selleck, Town Clerk, 1 45 F, W. Jaqui, J r.,work, etc., 16 95 Win. Glover & Son., labor, etc., 15 05 Cleveland non explosive Lamp 00., 38 20 Joseph Shepherd, grading, etc, 25 25 Board of Registration, 35 00 Auditors Water Com’s accounts, 6 00 “ ' Borough “ 10 00 Homer Merrill, cash paid out, 2 75 Inspectors of Election 20 00 Borough Bailiff. ' 8 00 Health Inspector, 20 00 Borough Treasurer, 125 00 Water Fund Treasurer, 25 00 Tax abated of $7.20 on property of S. Olmstead on Frankliu Avenue. Police reported three arrests for month of November, ’ Complaint of Henry I. Hoyt, Esq., in re- gard to obstruction an street gutter near residence of Theo.Brush ; Borough Attorney directed to attend to the matter. 20Adjourned to Friday evening, December th. Tun DRAMATIC Evan-r or Tim SEASON.— On Wednesday evening .Dec. 10th, the cele- brated Gotthold Combination direct from Haverley’s New York Theatre, will produce the celebrated drama of the Octoroon in Music Hall, South Norwalk. This troupe carries 27 first-class performers besides the Old Dominion Colored Vocalists, seven in number, an entire car load of beautiful scen— ery and a live donkey. The piece will be presented in the same picturesque manner which created such a furore for two weeks in New York city. Seats can now be secured at Hoyt’s in South Norwalk and Spencer’s in Norwalk, without extra charge. 0 MiNs'riuiLs.—Sprague's Georgia Minstrels are to appear at Music Hall, city, this even— ing. The troupe is composed of colored men, and the papers speak of the company as one of the best traveling. Masonic. Annual meeting of St. John’s Lodge, Dec. 18th. Washington Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, elected officers as follows, last Wednesday evening:— Wm. R. Smith, M. E. H. P; G. Ward Selleclr, King; John Cotter, Scribe; Asa Swrth, Treasurer; Jacob Turk, Secretary; J. T. Rice, 0. of H; A. C.Golding. P. S: A. S. Gibson, R. A. C; T. E. Smith. M. of 3d Vail; Wallace Dana, M. of 2d Vail; Daniel C. Nash, M. of 1st Vail; Joseph Fer- guson, Tyler. Clinton Commandery, Knight Templars, has elected officers as follows :— ' E. C. Dwight Waugh of Stamford; Gen. Levi C. Hanford; Capt. Gen., Wallace Darin; Prelate Asa Smith; Trees. John E. Smith; Rec.,'Theo. Wilcox; S. W., T. E. Swrft; J. W.,J. H. Swartwout, of Stam— ford. Oificers were appointed by the E. C. asfollows:—Warden, H. M. Cooley; Std. bearer, Geo. W. Raymond; Swd., Allen Dauchy; 3d, Guard,‘ Frank Street'; 2d, Guard, S. B. Lockwood; lst, Geo. Norvell; Commissary Issac Lee. - a.» Q“ $20,000 worth of Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry for the next 30 days regardless of cost, at Weed’s Jewelry Store. ———‘— Wanted immediately, Compositor, Hour office. —————.—— @' Don't fall to examine the large Stock of Watches and J ewelry,at Weed's J ewelryq Store; will be sold for .30 days regardless’of cost. ' ' . _.___' Holiday Gifts. We notice that Harlem’s show windows are replenished for Holiday presents. We doubt not, but his selection for the purpose will be acceptable to all desiring to make presents on Christmas day. Give him a call. -—.——__ W‘Ladies solid Gold Hunting Case Watch- es only 816,00 at Weed’s Jewelry Store. -——.———+— ' @‘Gents solid Silver Stem Winding Amer- ican Watches, only $14,00 at Weed’s Jewel— ry Store. ——.———. WEST NORWALK. ' There is a prospect that a manufacturing business will soon be established in the now vacant shop belonging 'to H. D. Mather. The house formerly occupied and owned by Robert Watkins, has been sold by him to Mr. Remington. We understand that Mr. R. intends to take up his residence there soon. Several of the families of this place, have received invitations to the wedding of Miss Jennie Stillson and Mr. Downs to take- place at the house of Robert Watkins, in South Norwalk. Mr. Samuel Watkins is visiting his parents and other friends. Messrs. Fillow & Dugdale have settled with the insurance officers at a reduction of the amount insured in their late loss by fire. ~ There were no'services at the Chapel on Sunday, the 7th. West Norwalk being large- ly represented at the reopening services at Congregational church in Darien. 0 It is well known that‘a large number of cemocratic senators and representatives were strongly opposed to the policy which brought on the extra session, and at their head stood Mr. Bayard. It is equally well known that the men who forced the extra session were, With perhaps the single excep- tion of Mr. Thurman, net men whom even the democratic party, much less the country, regards as its trustworthy statesmen. Yet these men—the rag, tag and bobtail of the party—were able to control its policy—wore able to coerce the wise men, including Mr. Bayard, to silent acquiesence. What can Mr. Bayard and those who acted, or rather submitted, with him now do to convince the country that what happened last spring and summer will not happen‘a in ? That is the knot g the democratic difficulty.—New York Hera . . O . The Word “Sozodont.” Which has already become a household word, is derived from the Greek, and composed of two words, 8020 and Odontes. "Sozo" trans- lated, means to preserve, and “Odoutes” the teeth—“SOZODONT” a. preserve: of the teeth. And it is true to its name. It beau- tifies and preserves the teeth, burdens and in'vigorates the gums, and corrects all. impu - rities of the breath. The odor of 'this pure preparation is so delightful that it, is uluxury to apply it. It is as harmless 8'.) water. Sold. by druggists and perfumers. 41:49. ' an‘mans' us]; in. plowed this in be the 8“- act. Surelt, Bolt. for the Family. It is I Vogu- . table Compound and Sam Cure for 3°“?! llllili'l‘ OUGHS, onus, roubles. A little ”night will give you; ennui. 81m and Quiet Best. re more in no 0' ' 03"“:pr m1.- Iota. Physicisnl have proved it: in factltmgomn up by angular Physician. It will nothilyoulnthntmnblo, Cronp, so fatal generally to children. Sold by Dru.- ults. c.B.KINGSLEY.NorthaInpton.SoloProprlmr. Stop that Cough. Some people say. “I have got a. bad. cough.” “That may be, but if you don’t stop that Cough the,time' will come when on will wish you bad. If you have Weak ungs, a Cough or Consumption in its mild form, or Asthma, go at ouceand‘buy a bottle of Dr, German's Cough and Consumption Cure; and if, after taking two-thirds of the bot- tle you receive no benefit, please return the bottle and it your money,“ we call no sure, no pay. others give it to your children— no mo hine or opium. Price, 50 cents and $1.’ ut this out. Agent for Norwalk, Chas. S. Prowitt. .3 , 8m43 “WV A taxidermist in Norwich, Ct, received lately a stormy petrol, a or “Mother Gary’s chicken? that was shot at Mystic recently,to be preserved and at up. MARRIED. In South Norwalk, Dec. «h. at the residence of Talmud? Baker, by Rev. James M. Tu lor, non. Samuel . Morgan, of Salem, Conn., to as Lou- isa S. Davis, of South Norwalk. At New Berlin,N. Y., Nov. 27, William J. Crew. of Norwalk, to bliss Josephine Chapin, of New Berlin. Q In Washington, D. 0., Dec. 4, by Rev. Dr, Elli- ott, Mr. Edward E.Ilowes of Willimantic, Conn., to Miss Katie 0. Hall, of Washington. In Newark, Nov. 5th. by Rev. George A. Simon- son. Mr. George B. Gruman, Jr.. of Branchvillo, to Miss Carrie Leyenberger, of Bridgeport. DIED. \rannnn I\./\I\ nl\l\l\l\l.\l\ n1x/xn/\/\n At Pisa. Italy, on Saturday, Dec. 6th, Doctor James E. Barbour, in the 37th year of his age. I_n_Stntford. Dcc.6th, Elizabeth, wife of Capt. William Dennis. formerly of East Norwalk. In Westport. Caroline, wife of Capt. Mark Hale aged 39 years. Notice. THE inhabitaiits of the town of Norwalk are hereby notified and warned that a town meetin will be held at the Townhouse in said Norwa k,on Wednesday, the 17th day of Decem- ber. A. 1)., 1879, at 2 o’clock. afternoon, for the iollowmg purposes, to wit :—To hear the several Annual Reports :ito lay the State, Town, (includ- ing the support of Schools) and Highway Taxes; and to make appropriation for repair of highways for the current year. Dated Norwalk. Decembe th, 1879. their ~ ‘. AMMIS. Selectmen. NELSON J. caaw. ’i Opera. House, Norwalk, Monday Evening, Dec. 15th. con. A. E. GEORGI a co... MANAGERS. Home from Abroad! VIBTURIA LOFTUS’ Mastodon Forty Lady Artists, In W. Chas. Smith’s original Burletta, THE REHEARSAL, INTRODUCING MINSTREL SY. OLIO, AND . ' BURLESQUE. The Largest and Most Complete Organiza- tion now traveling. Surpassing ill number and ability any company in,cxistence. Our Brass and String Band will 'give a Grand Street Parade at noon. Reserved Seats 101‘ sale at W eed's. and at Plais- ted’s Drug Store. lllllllllY 00005:: _.__._._—— Wc are now prepared. to offer to the public the Best Selected Stock of all, Silver all Nickle w a. t c h. e s , [I Fine Jewelry, Sterling Silverd Plated Ware Specmcles, Clocks, &c., .At Prices, which cannot fail to please. JACKSON Janos Note the Prices: The Work Speaks for Itself I SO GO Tl) 13 MAIN STREET, FOR YOUR lllllllll lllllTllllllll'lli. Card Photos, - . $2.00 per dozpn Cabinet or Imperial, - - 4.60 M > .u _ ' 2060 M X u Panel Portraits, - ‘ ~ - 6.00 " “ u u _ . _ 4.00 at x u If you do not feel like getting a dozen or ev’zn a halt-down we make One Cabinet or Imper al for 81.90. or Two for $1750 or Four for 82. Bear “I mind um our wor is Finn-clan SINLSIHSI'ICIIOEI II Guaranteed. 01in one flight of stairs. Farm for Sale. It subscriber oil'crs for salehis Farm,situated 1n the Town 01‘ Greenfield, in Suratogu Co . New York State, ten miles from the town or Sarn- ioc‘a, pleasantly situated on a rise of ground, 95 aches of land, with one Dwelling House, Grainery 11141 other out buildings, will be sold cheap. Half the purchase money can remain on mortgage, if 'desired. or wrilpxchange for village property. For further particulars inquire of 811149 SILAS P. TUTTLE, Norwalk, Conn. , depot. Farm for Sale. ‘IIE subscriber offers for sale the well known farm belonging to the estate of Sylvunus See- Now Canaan, on the main road leading from New Canaan t_o Stamford. within fifteen minutes walk to the Village. churches, schools and railroad There is about 56 acres of land. one large convenient Dwelling House, with Barns, Grid-ner— ies and other out-buildings, Half the purchase money can remain on bond and mortgage, if de— sired. For further particulars inquire at 30049 SILAS I'. TUTTLE, Norwalk, Conn. The Best and Most Complete Assortment of LUMBER AND HARDWARE, AND EVERYTHING FOR ; Building Pugposcs, That can be had from any one concern in this State, and at as now FIGURES. At the old stand of H. STAPLES, Westport. DISTRICT OF NORW ALK, ss. Probate Court, December 8th, A. D.,1879. Estate of EBENEZER s. RAYMOND, late of New Canaan, in said Districttdcccased. . pRDl-JBED—Tblfl the Administrator With the writ annexed. exhibit his Administration account to this court for adjustment, at the Probate Office in Norwalk, on the 224! day of December. 1879, at 9 o’clock, I'orenoon; and that all persons interested in said Estate may be notified thereof, the said Administrator will cause thisorder to be published in a newspaper printed in Fairfield County and post a copy thereof on the sign-post in said New Canaan, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. at least temdays before said Highway of December. 1 879. ASA B. WOOD WARD. Judge. \IVV\I\IV\J\I\I\J\I\I\I\I\. ' READMAN 3305.. ' ly. deceased. Said farm is situated in the town of. Masses. Enrrons I have been asked several times during the past few weeks, as to the condition of the lam, ber market and whether-tho prospects for the future were such as would justify building operations at the present time, with a fair probability of saving anything by contracting now, rather than waiting until the open. ing of Spring. I propose to submit to your readers, briefly a few facts, which I think will justify them as it does me, in answering unqualifiedly and unhesitatingly in tho of- firmative. . During the Summer of 1879, nearly all kinds of Lumber and Shingle reached a point lower in price than was ever known before to persons nbw living, and this was the more remarkable, when we consider that pine lands once cut of and cleared up, never again grow pine trees, but that year after year greater expense and longer transportation is required to market the crop of logs, and that in addi- tion to this as the standing timber becomes scarcer, the value increases, until today prices are paid for pine land, which even du- ring the inflated times of the war, would have been considered fabulous. Again, full half of the lumber new market- ed, is brought two or three times the distance that was required before the war, and the re- moteness of the timber from'logging streams, (all convenient points having been stripped) has caused so great expense for hauling, that in many cases, notably so in Michigan, it has been found better economy and much more certain, to construct tempora'ry railroads and run logs to will by cars. To meet and affect this state of affairs, wages were reduced, ex- penses were cut down, improved machinery was employed, production was increased, freights were crowded to the lowest point ever known an. even then the logger, the manufacturer, the dealer, the carpenter, and in far to many cases the consumer, has been literally “skinned" in order to meet the pre- vailing demand for lower prices. Suddenly a change came over the country. The iron ore trade which had been at starvation point started up, an enormous wheat crop was ready to be marketed, and freights :ftom Saginaw points to the Sound jumped from four dol- lai's to eight and at the same time came an advance at points of production, of from one to two dollars in the stock itself. Added to this and due to the increased demand, was the difficulty of procuring stock for the Winter, before the close of navigationT-so that most ,of the dealers find themselves with light supplies and what they have, bought at an advance from summer prices. Will this advance hold? Yes, for it does not equal the actual increase of expense in transporta— tion of the Stock now in hand in the first place, and in the second place, owing to ad- vances in first-cost, in wages and supplies, the manufacturers are now demanding and getting better prices on contracts for next year. Further more the reports from all seca‘ tions show short supply, good demand, and firm prices as witness the following from the Lumberman’s Gazette of Dec. 3rd 1879. ' SAGINAW VALLEY. “Lnimnnxrsn's GAZETTE OFFICE, Bay City, Dec, 2, 1879. l The close of navigation leaves the trade in a very satisfactory condition, the most favor- able that has existed for some years at this time. The urgency with which business has been.conducted during the past three months has led to shipments beyond the pofut when insurance could be placed, and many cargoes are now afloat and others will leave the river this week upon which owners have to carry their own risks, but there will probably be no more cargoes shipped after this week by water. From this time onward through the winter the railroads will carry what lumber may be urgently demanded, and it is thought the amount will be in excess of any. other season. ' In another column will be found a cursory review of the season, and there is but little to add here except that prices are firm, with a. good feeling prevailing, both in regard to lumber and shingles. CHICAGO, Nov. 29.—Naviguti0n has prac- tically closed and the cargo market is at an end. The feeling was strong at the close, and prices were fully maintained. The total receipts of the season have beeri about 1,500,- 000,000 feet of lumber and 640,000,000 shin- gles. The increased receipts of lumber were about 300,060,000. The increase in the ship- ments have been nominally about 150,000,000 feet, the actual shipments would reach a larger aggregate, could the correct figures be obtained. The yard trade continues at its usual dimensions fofthe season, agreeable surpris- ing all connected with it. What it would be if the cars to aeeonwodate it could be obtained, no man can say. Orders are crowding dealers to their utmost capacity,and nearly all are behind in filling their orders. It is hardly necessary, therefore, to add that prices are firm and no disposition to recede from the recent advance is manifested. There is every prospect of a brisk winter’s trade, and dealers are unusually cheerful under the prospect. " , ALBANY, Nov. 20.—In pine lumber there has been an active trade since our last report, and noticeable so in uppers, of which sales have been made of full one half of the stock then in market at $45 @ $50, according to quality. The receipts within the past few days have been very light; further receipts, will depend on a continuance of the present favorable weather. There is waiting ship— ment hence from 15,000,000 to 20,000,000 feet of lumber, with great lack of boats to move it. Should all go forward that has been sold, we shall carry over to next season a very light stock of lumber. 0f coarse lumber, the receipts, though fair, are not as large as needed to meet the requirements of the trade who have sold ahead; it is sent forward as fast as it is re- ceived, and there is no accumulation of stock. Full prices and in some cases an advance on quotations have been realized.” ‘ NEW YORK. The Real Estate Record of No . 29th, says: “ The tendency of the market is toward-stead y improvement, and values on all grades are now well and firmly supported. Buyers generally appear to have at last realized the comparatively small accumulation of stock on hand, and the next to impossibility of arrang- ing for any important additions for winter use, and in a great many cases there is now a. display' of anxiety, in decided contrast with the apathy before current. At all primary sources yet within reach thereis a firm feel- ing at extreme rates, while the cost of trans- portation is steadily increasing, and it is therefore not difficult to appreciate the no- cessity of. securing supplies at the earliest opportunity. But are prices of lumber at such a point today. as to admit of an advance 1’ I say yes, and to prove it, I point to the fact that they average today less than before the war- Below may be found the ruling prices on the leading articles of the lumber trade, in the month of November beginning with 1854 and ending in 1863 :— S 5. m E E 5 L5. :.'=.‘ 2359. E- H a 9. S 0 ‘° 9 7 ’54 85.50 817.50 935.00 320.00 830.00 92,75 55 5% 17,50 22,50 18,00 30,00 2,25 50 5,50 16,90 25,00 18,00 25,00 2,00 57 5.00 15 00 22,50 16,00 25,00 2,00 58 4,50 15,90 25,00 .18,00 25.00 2,00. 59 4,50 15,00 23,00 20,00 20,00 2,00 00 4.50 15,00 25,00 13.00 25.00 1.75 01 4,75 15,00 22,50 18,00 23,00 1,75 62 4,50 15,00 22,00 18,00 26,00 2,00 '63 6,00 20,00 27,50 22,00 32,50 3,50 And as further proof in addition to these quotations, I Will gladly duplicate any bills of lumber throughout for any house built in Norwalk for which the lumber was purchased in December of any year from ’54 to ’63 inclusive. Having thus given what I be- lieve to be a fair review of the market, allow me to say, that anticipating the very things which have occurred, I bought my stock largely in June and July, that it is well piled and much of it housed, that it is the best of.its kind and that I am prepared to 'sell it fully as low as any - responsible dealer will sell as good a quality. My stock is in good condition, ready to sell, and I'most cordially invite an examina- tion of the same by those who contemplate building or using lumber in any way, fully behaving that I am able to meet their views in all respects. Trusting to be favored with the patronage of the public in the future as in the past, I am respectfully, E. J. HILL, UMBER Munonlxr. Norwalk Conn. Toys l Toys 1 Toys ! Oh, yes! Ma. 1 1 know where Santa. Claus gets his loads of Toys. I saw everything in the shape of Toys and Dolls, Dilll CARRIAGES. Billl WAGBNS, SLEDS, SKleS, - And everything you ever thought of, I saw some pretty JAPANESE llllll} all VASES, And such lots of NICE LAMPS. You never saw. I can’t tell half I dirt see. You must go with me this week and I will show you the place where Santa Claus gets his load. Its at L. J. CURTIS: Main Street, Norwalk. FOR SALE OR. TO LET. IIE subscriber offers his house on East Ave., to rent, furnished or unfurnished. Terms easy. CHARLES S. l’ROWIT’l‘. 0 RENT.—The upper partPf house on So. Union Avenue. Enquire o . S. E. OLMSTEAD. Norwalk. Dec. 1515,1879. 2018 " " Young man, blow yur own home or it’l ' never get blode.” —Josh Billings. fit any l'oot. _ Can make lo M E A S U R E ' if you wish. TRY A PAIR. A very large stock of BOOTS and SHOES. Rubbers, Artics, Alaskas and Fancy Slippers ——FOR— CHRISTMAS Look at our thick boot at $2.00 " Tip Top" calf boots $1.75 t0$5. 1 lot ladies gaiters 4.00. 1 lot woolen shoes, $1. Good and Warm. l. H. HUYT & (Ill. .7. F. It 77500. A. II. EDIT. I Lurnanar l llliil ' Will cpcn Oct. 28th, The Largest Lot of Clocks and Dolmans ever Offered in Norwalk, and at Manufacturers’ Prices. Also, a lot of French Novelties snit- able for Dress flq'immings, from 25 cents to $1.50 per yard: Black, Navy Blue and Seal Brown Flannel Dress Goods . constantly on hand. . Yard Wide Cambrics, in choice styles at S cts. per yard. A good line of FE L T s K_ I 1: T s , commencing at 50 cents. A large line of New Styles, in Ladies and Children’s Hosiery very cheap. Our C-.'-0-.'-R-.'-S-:-E-:-T-:-S at 50c., 7 50., and $1.00 are the best in town for the money. Bargains in White Wool Blankets, give them a look. A large assortment of White and Colored Flunnels, also, , Canton F lanngls . at the lowest prices. A Job Lot of . Ginghams ‘ at 7 cents. Sills Fringcs . and , J of Zrimmings in great variety. ’Our Carpet Stock is larger than ever and full of hand- - some patterns. Oil Cloths,‘Mats,Rugs, &c., very cheap. Ask the price of Ludics’ Gossamer Watery/woo: Circulars, ' Scoflelcl a new... 29 RIAIN sun, NORWALK. All UNEQUALEI] Bataan ACHIEVED BY THE Wrought «22' Cast Iron assess snowmen. ill wz‘runM fill” lullllill BUY YOUR GOODS OF THE MAKERS - - ‘AND SAVE MONEY! Over 2,000 Made and Sold during the past 5 years, and? not one Furnace Condemned. O Manufactured and Soldonly by s. E. OLMSTEAD & c0, No. 7 to 23 lllcchcmic St" Norwalk, Conn.
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