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Nowell: Gasette.
Tuesday, June 29th, 1880.
‘ National Brighten Ticket.
, . .. ~ - non-runsmENT. , -
James A. Garfield;
; , or OHIO. '
' non VICE PRESIDENT,
Chester A. Arthur,
‘ OF NEW YORKA
Republican State Convention.
The Republicans in the several towns in
this State are requested to send the usual
number of delegates to the State Convention
to he held at Allyn Hall, in the city of Hart-
font. on Wednesday, August 11th. 1880, at
- 10 o'el'ock a. m., to nominate candidates for
sta'e officers, to nominate candidates for pres-
idential electors, to appoint a slate centrhl
committee, and to do any other proper bus1-
ness. .
' In accordance with the rules adopted In
1876, the following notices are given:
1. All caucuses for the appomtment of
delegates to the state convention must_ he
held at least five days before the convention.
2. The chairman of each town committee
must send a copy of the credentials of the
delegates from his town to the secretary of
the republican state central committee at
least four days before the convention. ,
‘3. A caucus of‘the delegates Will be held
at the lecture room, under Allyn Hall, on
Tuesday, August 10th, at 8 o’clock, p. m.
4‘ County and district caucusses Wlll be
held at 10:30 a. m. of the day of the con-
vention, at places to be designated by local
members of the state central committee, for
the purposeof nominating members of the
state central committee. . '
By order of the state central committee...
CHARLES J. Conn, Chairman.
Hartford, June 25, 1880.
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“The Nation,” and Gen. Garfield.
Some of our readers may be aware that'
our candidate for President has been accused
of participation in the Credit Mobilier, and
may wish to see the matter again explained.
To be sure, the Democratic members of thc
investigating committee were emphatic in
exonerating him; such Democrats as Wat—
terson of Kentucky, and Payne of Ohio, are
equally emphatic in their denials of any
justification for the accusation; General Gar—
field’s manly fairness and uniform courtesy
toward his Democratic opponents in Con—
gress have borne their fruits in bringing them
forward in his defense; and such respectable
and fair dealing Democratic newspapers as .
the New York World’have conspicuously
refrained from referring to the charges at all,
and even the Democratic platform, dares not
allege them to be true. But, as it is more
than probable that ignorant or malicious
editors of petty Democratic. newspapers
throughout the country will continue to print
the exploded charges, and as some Republi-_
can voters may be disturbed thereby, we are
glad to see that the Nation for last week has
taken the trouble to state the whole casein
detail, and some of its conclusions in a tem-
perate and judicious fashior’ The Nation
is a weekly of New York City, of limited
circulation, but of large influence. Its
language is usually a compound of gall and
vinegar, dashed with a calm self-conceit
which is always amusing, and sometimes
amazing. In politics it follows the Irish—
nian’s rule of life at Donny Brook, Fair.
“Whenever you see a head, hit it"; and it is
never better pleased than when any chance
offers to pour a taking fire into the candidate
of either party, or both parties together.
When, therefore, the Nation, after examining,
the entire case, fully and completely acquits
General Garfield, its verdict certainly ought
to carry great weight with any one not pre-
determined to believe evil of him. We have
therefore extracted the essence of its article
as below, in the Nation's own words, so that
our readers, if they so wish, may clip out
and retain a full answer to thulander. ' The
entire article will befound in its issue of
Thursday June 24th. ,
Says the Nation: We have made a care-
ful examination of all the evidence against
Mr. Garfield elicited by the Poland Com-
mittee during the celebrated investigation
of 1873, with a view of giving our readers a
correct idea of its character. " * * * *
On his opening examination, December 17,
1872, Mr. Oakcs Amcs says of Garfield:
‘I agreed to get ten shares of stock forhlm,
and hold it until he could pay for It.’ He
added that Mr. Garfield never took his stock
and never paid for if, and he had no.recol~
lection of ever having paid him any divrdend.
He had, however, givenhim (Mr. Garfield)
some $300 or $400 which he called a loan.
(It will be remembered that at the time this
evidence was given nearly five years;had
elapsed since the supposed transaction).
The next day Mr. Ames repeated, In the
most unqualified manner, that Mr. .Gurfield
had never paid for any stock or-rcc’erved any
dividend. . _
“On January 22, he told.a somewhat diff-
erent'S'tory. , In December, 1867, or January
1868,"Mr. Garfield agreed to take stock. In
the following June Mr; Ames sold the bonds
belonging to his stock for $776 and received
a cash dividend of $600, which, after de-
ducting $47 interest, left a balance of $329
due to each holder of ten shares. This sum,
he paid Mr. Garfield. He remembered no
conversation in the transaction, and never
delivered any certificate. , _ .
“On January 29 be said that he .had never
offered to ‘pay‘Mr. Garfield any more divi-
dends, but still Considered the ten shares of
stock as belonging to him. Hc.also said,
that in .conversatio,1 with Mr. Garfield since
the investigation’ commenced the latter
argued that there was still $2,400 due him
on his shares, namely, $1,000 Credit Mobilicr
stock, $1,000 in ‘Union Pacific stock, and
$400 in stocks and bonds ; and in support of
his statement submitted the following memo-
randum in-Mr. Garfield’s handwriting:
)
1,400
2,400 . ._
“Except this scrap of paper, Mr. Ames's
recollection was~not, up to this point, sup—
ported by any documentary evidence what-
ever. He had produced no original paper,
memorandum, entry, or check of any kind,
by himself or any one else, showing that Mr.
Garfield had ever agreed to take 'the stock,
or received the dividend upon it. Restated
the circumstances entirely from memory,
and, when pressed for particulars, said that
he had forgotten them. According to his
own testimony his memoryzwas of little
value as evidence: ‘Peoplc ask me about
things that happened a year ago, and‘I can—
not tell whether it was ten years ago, or
one.’ Allusions to this defect of memory
were very frequent during his examination.
On February 11, the case took a new turn
by the production of Mr. Amcs's celebrated
memorandum book. showing his dealings
with each Congressional subscriber to the
stock. There isa calculation showing that'
on J unc 20, Mr. Garfield still owed $271 on
his stock, which, being deducted fromthe
dividend of $600 declared about the same
time, leaves the balance of $329, which Mr.
Ames asserted he had paid. But the mem-
orandum gives no evidence of this pay-
ment.
“This terminates the case for the plaintiff.
It does not appear that the defendant (Mr.
Garfield) was present either in person or by
counsel; at least, in our examination of the
testimony we have found no instance in
which the witness was cross-examined, either
by Mr. Garfield or on his behalf. The latter,-
however, made a brief statement to the com-
mittee. and afterwards privately printed-an
examination .of the testimony. This has the
appearance of a straightforward and satisfac-
tory explanation of hisapparent connection
with the affair. . Weak points-of the evi-
dence are not pointed out for refutation, and
strong ones ignored, as is common In such
cases, but the strongest pornts al‘e presented
verbatim, followed by explanations of their
hearing or origin. When we look. into the
matter we find the conflict of testimony to
be less than appears at first sight. Mr.
Garfield, having exhausted his funds bya-
journey to Europe, borrowed $800 from
‘Mr. Amcs.- Mr. Garfield says that when
Mr. Amos; lent [him the‘money the letter
said' that.,,i,f he took the stock they could:
settle .bOth,,Inatt'ers together, so that it was-
easy for, the , transactions to have been asso-
ciated in‘., Mr. ~Amea' 'mind. He also says
that when be repaid this loan he took no
receipt, asplie had given none, but verbally
declined. t,e proposal to take the offered
stock. Bot I agree that there was no further
communication between them on thc sub-
ject, and that Mr. Ames never "paid or
\
offered. to pay him subsequent dividends,'
and never tendered him anycvidencelof
ownership. .
“The last .fact seems conclusive of the
main question, because it proves that Mr. , '
Garfield-never considered himself the owner
of the, stock. It is hi hly improbable that
he allowed er..AInes tbéll old for him stocks
and moneys of a cost value of $1,000 or 82,—“
000 for four years withcut a scrap ofch-
dence to prove this claim in case of’_ 1r.
Ame’s death, without :oncc. asking f. .a,
dollar of the dividends, and Without .makllig
any attempt to realize upon a dangeighs
investment. To iidd .to the ,improbabi it‘yibf-
the case, he had, in the_mean lime,buill;
filmself a house, a proceeding which impels
on of slender means to search diligentl
for all moneys to which they are entitle .
In addition to all this, if Mr. Garfield held
the stock. knowmg it to be disreputable, he
had an additional motive for disconnecting
his name fI'an it; so ihlt the plaintiff's case
‘implieshnot only that he denied himself his
money- In'this" inexplicable manner, but that
he did so under peril of exposure.
“We, consider the admitted conduct of.
both parties during the four years hlludcd~
to, as sufllciently refuting the uncertain and
vacillatingt,,testimony of Mr. Ames as to
what Mr. Garfield agreed to do. No doubt
he held the ten shares of stock tol- Mr.
Garfield. In the event of an exposure it was
evidently desirable to .ve the best possible
reputations at risk; he was very desrrous
that the name and good will of that gentle
man should 'be secured, and he had no
reasons for otherwise disposing of the stock.
At the same time, his failure to, tender either
dividends, or ownership, lends colorto the
suspicion that he no more looked upon Mr.
Garfield as the owner than the latter did
himself; ,His apparent statement that Mr.
Garfield after he had been implicated by the
testimony, claimed $2,400 due him, Is so
preposterous that we need not quote Mr.
.G-arfield’s explanation of the mistake.
We must say for our own part that until
now we had overlooked the long interval
which elapsed between the alleged distribu-
tion of the stock and payment of the divi—
dend, and the investigation. We are satis-
fied that Mr. Ames‘s admitted failure during
all that period of four years either to attempt
to deliver the stock or to pay any subsequent
dividends on it, and Mr. Garfield’s admitted
failure to ask for either stock or dividends,
though confessedly in great need of money,
give Mr. Garfield‘s version of the trim-
suction the strongest kind of corroboration
and, taken into connection with what is
known of his life and character, would be
sufficient, if he were not a) Presidential
candidate, to clear him in the eyes of'all
reasonable ‘men, of every imputation arising
out of it. . .
So says TIIe‘Natlon; and so says 'I‘iiE
Gaza The above we consider a full
answer 0 the matter, and, as we do not in.
mm to be forced into any defensive cam-
we shall'drop the whole affair for the future,
referring all inquirers of both parties to this
issue for an answer.
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The Glorious Fourth !
As the Fourth falls on Sunday why will,
it not be wise. for our clergy to make a fitting
and profitable use of the day in urging higher
and noblcr aims of Christian patriotism and
citizenship. '
Board of Trade.
A full attendance of members of our local
Board of Trade is desired this evening at the
Horse Railway Depot as matters of interest
to all will be brought forWard for immedi—
ate consideration; the most important of
which looks towards locating a new and
important manufacturingkoncern. See ad-
vertisement. - ,
Concert.
_ :The Jubilee Singers. from Waylan Uni-
versity, Washington, D. 0., one of e best
bands of such singers, highly commended by
the best judges, will give a concert in the
1st Baptist Church, Friday evening, July 2d
commencing at 8 o’clock. Tickets' 25 cents,
children under 10 years 10 _cents. They will
Sing plantation song. .
_ President Hayes at Ya’le.‘
The President and Mrs. Hayes, and their
son Rutherford, passed through town on
Saturday afternoon last on their way to New
Haven, where they will, remain through
commencement. He is the first; President
to'honor Yale by his presence at Commence-
ment, and the third President who "ever fill-i
tended church in New Haven during term of
office, the other two being Washington and
Jackson.
Dividends.
The Fairficld County National Bank de-
clares its usual semi-annual dividend of four
four per cent, and has a handsome surplus
left out of the earnings of the last six months.
The National Bank of Norwalk also de-
clares a dividend, having earned the hand-
some of about $18,000 during the past six
months.
The Norwalk Savings Society declares a
dividend at the ratle five per cent. per-
aunum, showing quite a decided improve—
ment in business during the past six months.
This advance of one per cent. will be grati-
fying to depositors.
The Central National Bank also announces
a dividend of four per. cent. from the earn-
ings of the past six months. and will have
nearly'as much left to carry to surplus.
- Two Boats Next Saturday.
Capt. Perkins telegraphs us that in order
to accommodate the crowds of people who
will probably seek to leave NewYork for
Norwalk,‘ next Saturday, July 3d, Cool.
White will send up two steamers, both leav—
ing at the'usual time. Because the managers
take so much pains to please is just why the
Norwalk line is so popular.
Another New Industry.
cupicd, pOItion of the Beatly Straw Hat fac—
tory and opened therein a manufactoijy of
ladies felt-skirts. The material. used is that
manufactured here in Norwalk by our Felt
‘Mills. We wish the new enterprise abund
ant prosperity and commend MN Willis to
that} favorable appreciation ("if our citizens
which he personally as well as his new indus-
try abundantly merits. ’ ' ‘ '
Probnbly the maddest man in the nation. is
Samuel J .‘Tildenfthat the Democratic 'tconi
ventlon took him fat his word‘andleft him
out ‘of the presidential race.
was like .Bromley’s description of Ed. Cleve-
landts refusal to take more champagne—“No,
my friend, I’ve taken as-much as is good for
meethere—there—‘that’ll‘ do—tbank you no
more—if you please," etc, and all the while
pressing his goblet under the nozzle of his
friend‘s bottle. ‘ '
_ 4th of July Excursion.» . .
The 4th of‘July is almost here,‘and Capt. -'
Perkins has arranged {for aunthcr grand'ex—
curslon toIEOCkaway Beach on lbe steamer.
Adelphi, which will begiven on the 5th.
Passengers Can‘laud atANew York if they'-
desire. The fare will be only 31,00 for the
entire sail of 150 miles. Read the 'atti‘actions
as detailed in theadv.
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‘ Thehpicture public’s old frlend, E. T.
Whitnby, lifter he artistic'care'é'r or twenty-
one years in Norwalk, has retired fromhis
photographic gallery here and entered upon
what‘vhe hopes will prgve _n_,moije*'lt"lcr’ative
career in {the jewelry business established
by his aged andrworthy father more thanks."
sweethearts in the (fit): omisw mks.
Mr. .Whitney has’won lasting fame as a
photographer and now leaves his gallery to
other, bands, stored with the sacred counter-
parts of hundreds who have passed - from
earth in these more than score of years.
We wish our friend that abundant pecuniary
success which belies failed to achieve here
in the line of his chosen art.
_ A school boy who has Cheaped a promised
'wliipping,,never capered about more hilai'i—
ously than did the Norwalk. Democracy on
learning of their jumps from'lhe nomination,
of .~Tilden. 'Iiike" colts in ‘thc oat'fipat‘ch they“
pranCed about with man'es, and tails aloft.‘
Poor fellhwsfcharity‘ use cempassioli "bid us
indulge merrier iiie’i’r‘ joy is éu‘re tobc'sho'rti
lived. " - . a v 1' ~
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The Starr Brolhersipxide themselves upon
the best'of'fnncyflgrchrieg‘and choice fruit.
A lone biCyclcr'p’n‘a' tiresome journey from
New Haven uranium, reached town last
night. . > - _
psign, or to burnthis powder a second time, .
l A. L. Willis, Esq, has leased an iinoc-
That “letter" '
. The-ngocratlc Nominees.
i‘iisThQDiltcome ofithe Democratic National
’ Cbnvcntionglvas the nomination of General
Winfield Scott Hancoek' \fo‘r ir-President, and
William E. English for-jgvme. "These are
eminently "respectable nominations and to
that extent the democracv are to be con—
gratulated thereupon. Gen. Hancock was
born in Montgomery county, Pa., Feb.»14,
1824, and is therefore fifty—six years old.- He
graduated at West Point with Grant and Mc
Clellan in the famous class 'of ’44, served on
the frontier till the breaking out of the Mex—
ican war, where he was promoted for gallant
conduct._ He subsequently servoddon, the
frontier again till the breaking out of the
rebellion, when he was made major general
and bore a conspicuous part in nearly all
the battles of the Potomac army. He was
severely Wounded at Gettysburg, but recov-
ered-so as to command the Second Corps
under Grant in the final march of that grand
army from Culpepper to Appomatox.
was in all respects a brave and faithful sol-
dier and did his full share as a commander
in crushing out the same “solid Siuth” to
which heist now indebted for his nomination.
Meiji thantbis; no Union general despised
‘anqflgliated :the “copperheads" of - the North
more than he, and he rose to the moral cour-
age, when a member of the' conspirator-
commission, of resolutley voting to hang
Mrs. Surratt for clear and unmistakable plot-
tings against the life of the martyr Lincoln.
Hewas a canditate for the presidency before
the democratic convention July, 1868, receiv-
ing 144% votes, and has always been a
consistent, loyal democrat. Since the war he
has continued in the army,and because he was
a well-known democrat, Andrew Johnson
sent him to replace Gen. Phil. Sheridan in
Louisiana. He has latterly been stationed at
Governor’s Island, in New York Bay, where
he has become well and favorably known to
amateurish?“sayineesy-sOinsmuneous and.
afiable'gcntlémfi; ‘He‘ has within the last
dozen years grown excessively fleshy and
passe, and few of his old Potomac " ‘fighting
boys" would now recognize their. thenreally
fine looking commander. We recall him as
in his physical development the finest look—
ing offiCeriu the whole Potomac army, and
in the eyes of the ladies he was universally
pronounced», superbly handsome man. But as,
conspicuous military services in crushing out
the bloody rebellion inaugurated and merci-
lessly'waged by those who now would elevate
him to the presidency, should command the
respect of 'the American people. At all
events, we hope to see his candidacy relieved
from ‘all that brutality of assault on the part
of the Republican, _ leaders that the mud
slingcrs of the democracy. have heaped upon
another equally pure3 and ; upright man and
gallant soldier, .Ika'dizsA. GARFIELD.
That Gen, Hancock can rally any more
votes or as much‘entbusiasm as did McClel—
lan, we 3do not believe. He was nominated
to catchithue'is’oldier vot'e,which will be found
to be justififteen' year3;too late. Then again,
,had Bayard,by 'far‘th‘cirvbest man and clearly
their purest andjgre‘atest statesman been the
nominee, the country would not have adopted
him, though personally unexceptionable, be-
cause it is the delnoerati'c * party that the
American people are sick and tired of even
todisgust.~ Everywhere and .on every possi-
ble occasion; in congress and out; in state
and imeveryway, has this party convinced
the pedpléfif" its-folly, madness .and want of
loyalty,to the, best interests of the country.
The bfisiness, the property, the hope of good
government, are all too momentous and dear
totlie patriotic people of this nation, who
have pdured out blood and treasure like
water for the nation's preservation, to let it
pass into the blinds (if. those who so recently
waged war forjits destruction. That is the
issue. Our battle is with the same treason-
able Democratic party, that fifteen years'ago,
sought to evertbrow all that patriots prize
and all thatour father’s feught for, .and not
against any more man. their thirst for office
‘and cunning may place in nomination to
catch thoughtless voters. , . ' . '
Mr. :English, unlike Gen. Hancock, has
had some civic experience, He is a cultured
man, been Speaker of the Indiana House
and served in Congress. He is a banker and
reported to be as sharp and exacting as a
miser in his‘financial transactions with his
customers, but otherwise a worthy man.
'Census Notes.
' The several cnumerators in town‘have not
yet made their reports, but it is safe to say
that the population of Norwalk is. very near—
lyfourteen Ithousand, gain of about 15 per
cent. The enumerators. will complete their
lists and meet at Bridgeport to report the
same on Thursday and Friday, J uly8 and
9, when opportunity 'will be given for cor-
rections. - - ’
- Westport 3,513, against 3,364 in 1870.
The population of Danbury is between
11,000 and 12,000.
Waterbury exceeds 20,000 in population.
Bridgeport claims about 29,000. '
A Fairfield, County cnumerator reports
900 names as the 'result of fourteen days
work. This makes his - compensations little
over $1.00per day. ' I
PERSONAL. -
Frank Selleck is in Nebraska.
Miss Ella Squire is visiting friends in.
Sharon.
- Chas. C. Bette, Esq, goes “wool gather—
ing"to Colorado. , _
A son of the Rev. James H. Smith sailed
for Europe last Saturday.
' "E. O.‘Bisscll-, Esq , spentSunday with his
son Edward in Philadelphia. ‘
. Dr. John A. McLean celebratedhis 82d
anniversary on Thulsday last.
,CathAyres of the 17th Conn. Vols, is
new lo'cated'at Pueblo, Colorado. ' f
Miss .Ida- Beers is spending afew weeks
with her'folksiit Vista.
Mrs. Dr. J. A. McLean, of Washington.
isvisitiug'relatives in town. '
Samuel Beatty, Esq ,extended his business
excursion as for West as Colorado.
Mrs. Charles Prowitt'leaves, us'soon with
her daughter to join her husband at Denver,
Colorado.‘ - ._ , fl . ,
,IMrls. Edward C. Bissell has gone to Kan—
sas to spend the summer hoping'to benefit
herniation, ,. . ; ' ,
5 Joseph J. Lockwood, of New York, who
came: here. todvisit his relatives, died on
Tuesday last. He was a brother of John and
Charles W. Lockwood.
.L-Miss Mary Frances 'Hoyt, the bright and
accomplished daughter of James E. Hoyt,
Esq ,iof Norwalk, was among the graduates
of Vassar College last week.
The wife of Rev. Mr. Hamilton has been
visiting friends in Hartford, and her health
:was so much. improvcd'that she was able to
ride all about, the streets and charming
suburbs of the capital city, and has now
returned greatly benefitted.
Our popular young friend,Frank‘ Leonard,
is again called to mourn the loss a most in.
teresting babe. One of his little twins sick-
ened and died very suddenly,Saturday night.
Every parental heart will be moved to the
, .tcnddrest’sympathy for the stricken family.
Mrs. CharlesE.,Doty leaves for Leadville
the present week to join he'r husband, Major
Doty, who has become permanently connect-
..edjwith a bank there. During the recent mi—
ncril’ istrikcpat Loudvjllc, the citizens oljgani-
zcd themselvesinto ”-nzmilitary- force 'foi-a'
local‘ protechion and placcdthemselves, under,
command of the Major, who thus. made
'many valuable and lasting friends.
Mrs. Garfield is reported to have been
called upon by more than 2,000 people at
:Mentacr ongTueuday. The lawn of her pretty
home was 'crewded‘blrleazer talkers, and :th
the drawingroom stood Mrs. Garfield re--
The Gregor ' gathers bathhouse, raised “3??? {be wnsehhfim °f her mi“???
and nearly co ,last with“ 29221:,"119'. with great composure, yetwitb signs of frank-
lots rpcéiitly p seed by million Chuip_‘_st.'7 5111.93. 7' . ' ' . , ‘
‘ ;~( I. " V~ . v E. l. ,s:~.t.-- fem-j ' .:= * nus:- Mum-z.» ...:-. »
He,
we have already remarked, he isa gentleman .
. of unblemiShed personal reputation, and his
governments and on the stump ;' at all times ‘
Yale Commencement this week. .
Tbc'pic—nic seadonlhfiuearly in full bloom.
The St.llIaryls§Pdrochlal School Closed last
week. . '3! ; ' _ »- _ '.
~ Nantucket is’again rejoicing in “two boats
aday." ' ,
Serious damage is reported in Iowa by
floods.
Has'not the army worm been a great deal
over rated ?
The Center School district has about 450
legal voters. “ -
The city fire-department met last evening
h select officers.
The arrivals of grain at Montreal are the
largest on record. '
This dry season is rather hard on the faith-.
ful street sprinkler.
Remember the entertainment at the Town
House on Wednesday evening.
Another bad omen! The mayor had his-
grand Hancock salute fired on Friday (1’)
Yale-Harvard boat race next Thursday,
July 1, at New London, at 5 o’clock, p. m.
Tlmt’s , what killed him. The Norwalk
Democrat has vehemently opposed Samuel J.
It is rumored that Com. White contemplates
building'a new, steamboat for the Norwalk
route. _
The Neptune boys will probably give up
their cruise this year, but have voted to sail
in 1881.
We have three telegraph offices in the Bor-
ough now,—-two of them in the D‘anbury
depot. 3
“Captain Sim" Smith, who kept a hotel in
Morris for half a century, died ’last week
ts
aged 93 years. . .
Hope Hose has elected F. McKeon, J r.,‘as
Foreman, and David Godfrey, and William
Hadden as assistants. - ' . .
New Haven has a glandered horse excite--
ment in addition to the- President’s visit and
Yale Commencement.
Wm. H. Earle, Esq., has purchased a
large and superb grey, for a fancy match
with his big dappled hay.
Joseph L. Barbour, of Hartford, will de-
liver the Fourth of J uly‘ oration at Amster-
dam, N. York, this year. '
The Union M’f'g. Co. have purchased 600
tons of coal which is now being transferred
to their enormous bunkers.
The rain-fall the past six weeks has been
greatly less than for the same period at any
time for the past forty years.
A meeting of the Over River school dis-
trict is‘to’ be held next Friday evening to
'consider the tax question, etc.
Railroad Commissioner Bacon hasi-eturned
from his western trip. Now, let us hear
something more about the Parallel Railroad
project. ' ' . ' .
Messrs. S.’ E. Olmstead d: 00., are erect-
ing a large storc house on Mechanic street,
in the rear of_Dann".s stables, opposite their
foundry. _ .
The old “clover leaf" badge of the Second
Army Corps, would look pretty 6n the coats
of the rank and file of the democracy,
wouldn’tit? '_
We are indebted to Mr. Joseph Shepherd
for occasional copies of English papers. He
scemstobc, traveling quite Extensively in
old England.
We are pleased to see that Gen. Hancock
.is spoken of no longer as a “Lincoln hire-
ling." “Grant butcher," or “murderer bf
Mrs. Surratt.”
New York New Haven and Hartford
railroad stock sold in the New York brokers’
board last week, for one hundred and sixty-
one ex~dividend.
Among the houses in town which have been
attractively re-painted are those of Messrs
Chicbester, J. Tierney, C. T. Cornwall and
Mrs. Asa E. Smith.
The Vineyard whaleship Alaska has lately
arrived heme with the best catch brought in
in thirty years byany Whaler. It is 3,800
barrels of sperm oil. ,
The annual international rifie contest be-
tween the American and Irish teams com-
mences to—day near Dublin. The contest
will probably be a close one. ~
“Rain, blessed Rain 1” A copious shower
astonished and gladdened the heart of Nor-
walk Sunday night. It was our first cloud
wetting for more than a month.
Mayor Hyatt is an “old coon. ” He knew
it wouldn’t be safe to wait till after election
before he saluted his candidate, so he had a
a hundred guns fired beforehand.
Messrs. J. & T. Cousins have closed their
factory for the usual summer .vacation.
Other factories will soon close as they have
been:in the habit of doing in years past.
“Gibbs” thought the drought had come to
a mighty sudden termination last Sunday,
when a carelessly handled stream of water
struck him forcibly on the back of his
neck. '
A iPennsylvania train ran from Philiidel-
phia to New York, ninety miles, in ninety—
threef minutes. This is the fastest run on
route. .
The indivisible and inseparable Finch
brothers, Henry and Frank, have a neat and
mostlserviceable business wagon, the bandl
work of that ingenious young mechanic E.
C. Lloyd. -
Whrden Hyatt engineered a salute of 100
gunszin honor of Hancock’s nomination, last
Friday. They fairly forced tears from the
sky, and a second hundred would probably
have brought rain. '
Fort Jones played off a pretty good joke
on the fire department last Wednesday night,
sending several companies to the top of Mill
Hill to put out a fire in the—moon, which
came, up unusually red.
Spencer'is now preparing to erect a resi—
dence on his beautiful lot on Belden Avenue.
It will adjoin the new house of Mr. Sco-
fieldfon the Belden-Place, and is to be 'of
the same pattern of architecture.
road, is a Republican, and has been chosen
President of a New Haven campaign club.
How odd it will seem not to have a demo-
crat as President of this Railroad.
‘The gallant boys of Gen. Ferry’s old regi—
ment; the 5th Connecticut, are to hold their
reunion this year at Savin Rock, on August
7th. ‘Those veterans living hereabouts are
requested to “make a note” of the time and
place. , - ‘
“As we predicted" the Columbia arrived
at South Norwalk, last week Monday, with
the Reform club, at 8 o'clock, p. In. All
hands report a thoroughly enjoyable excur-
sion,§and the managers confess to the soft
impeiichment of having made more than ex-
pauses.
. Our friend, “Jack"_ Pinckney says the only
possible way’ to‘ get a _ ride ,now-‘a—days,
without being suflocated with dust, is on our
rapid little steamboat. He goes up and
doWn several times a week, just for the fun
of the thing and the invigorating delights of
the excursion. _ .‘ ~
The steamer "City of New Yor ,-" of the
Alexander line, which arrived from Ilavana
Monday last, was burned to the water'acdge
in the East river, Wednesday evening. She
had on a large cargo of hemp, coffee, sugar,
hides, «he. The loss will be' nearly $400,000.
Cause of the fire unknown.
Merchants " and manufacturers will be in-
terested in knowing that on and after July 1,
packet samples of merchandise may be ex-
changed between" the United ‘ States and
England in international mailsalp 'to twelve
. inches in length, eight inches in width, four
inches in depth and twglve ounces in weight.
« Tilly,,the.City wagon maker has nearly
worked himself to death, resetting carriage
tires, because of the heated term and also in
repainting all kinds of vehicles so they look
a little better than new. He has just turned
.out one of the Adams Express wagons,
which in gold leaf and scarlet looks as gor-
geous as auancient Roman chariot.
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record, and was-made on the Bound Brook _
Pres. Watrous, of the New Haven Rail-'
Letters, from the People.
To run Enlronsgor ruii. NeuwALK GAlerri-z.
Gentlemen -:—_'-Infomiation has come to me
of late from sources which Iain bound to
regard, that a resident of the Center School.
District has greatly. busied himself during
the past year in circulating statements to my
injury. ,
The substance of these statements is to the
following effect, viz; That, moved by per-
sonal Prejudice against the late Principal of
the Center School, I, in the summer of 1879,
determinately set myself to the work of re
moving him from his place; that, to accom-
plish this cud,,I announced to the District
Committee, as on the authority of ‘the Board
of Visitors, that it would be in vain for him
to apply for further employment in said
school; that to make this declaration good I
secured the subsequent passage of a vote of
the Board of Visitors, instructing the Dis-
trict Committee not to employ him the ensu-
ing year in‘thc school ; that I afterwards ef—
fected the withholding of a certificate due
him in order to prevent his employment in
any of our schools; and that for the purpose
of securing his final defeat as an applicant
for the principalship of the Center School I
‘aimed to persuadé my church and congrega—
tion as Congregaiibrralists that it was their
duty to appear ah the late District meeting
and choose a commutee hostile to him and
adverse to his claims for reappointment:
-Whether.the author of these and numer—
ous other statements of like intent and hear—
ing really batteries in the same is not for me
to say. Certainly charity prompts me to hope
that a businessso long and so industriously
followedhas been'entercd into not without
a mind conscious of rectitude. ~But as re-
spects the question of fact in the case I pro-
nounce the statements false as a whole and
false in every particular.
Will you kindly accommodate me and
the many friends, of truth by the insertion of
this communicaticn'in the columns of your
paper. Respectfully yours,
. ' ' J.‘ A. HAMILTON.
Norwalk, June .28, 1880.
Our Reservoir.
Our Borough Water is rapidly improving
in odor and flavor, but a dwelling house
ought at once to be erected at the Distribu-
ting Reservoir and the free rent given to some
reliable tenant who would faithfully watch
and protect the water from. wanton pollu-
tion. ‘,
C
The Bank of Norwalk.
Mr. Eben Hill has been elected Vice-
President of the National Bank of Norwalk
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of E.
P. Weed. Mr. James W. Hyatt has been
chosen a Director to fill the vacant position
in the Board.
RECEPTION.—Dl'. Fitch’s Hillside School
will held 9. Reception at the Opera House on
Wednesday evening. Admission by tickets
of invitation.
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On Wednesday afternoon last,a strange and
sad accident occurred at the home of Mr.
John Bedient, on the Benedict Farm property,
His wife, Eliza, aged 71 years, in attempting
to lift an iron tea kettle filled with water, us-
ing both hands, tripped and fell, striking one
shoulder on the sofa. and receiving a hard
blow over the eye from the sharp ear of the
kettle. Friends rushed to her assistance, and
it was at first thought that she was unburr,
but about an hour after she commenced vom-
iting, which could not be stopped. About 8
o’clock she fell asleep, and remained uncon—
scious, until Thursday night, about midnight,
when she died. She was a daughter of the
late Ray Selleck, of South NorWalk. Her
husband was a well known hatter in the ,em—
ploy of Adams Bros.
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Wall street was the scene of considerable
excitement and 'amusement last '_Wednes-
day afternoon. Alex. Austin’s horse, with a
small jag of grass in a wagon, got scared and
made quite lively speed to the corner of
Wall street, where, the reins caught in a
wheel and stoppedaliimvsuddenly. Just then
a wagon loaded with bay, with two men on
top, turned the corner close by, when a wheel
broke and upset the load, sending the men
flying to the sidewalk and nearly covering
up another horse standing by. No one
seriously hurt, but a large crowd greatly
amused.
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WEDnrnns.—Last week was quite prolific
of weddings. On Tuesday, Edwin R. Sher-
wood, son of James Sherwood,vone of our -
young merchants, was married to Miss Emma
A. Muckridge. On Wednesday, Arthur 0.
Wheeler, another popular young merchant,
was married to Miss Susie, daughter of Thom-
as Cousins, Esq.
Last Wednesday, at .Wolcottville, George
S. Aiken, son of engineer John H. Aiken,
was married to a young lady of that place.
On Thursday, at New Haven, William H.
Ells, formerly of the Gazir'rrn composing
room, was married to Miss H. Stoddard of
that city.
A marriage service takes place at St. Paul’s,
this a. m. .
Another wedding, in town, takes place,
this week,tbe lady being the daughter of a
prominent citizen.
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A large representation of the patrons-and
friends of Miss Stevens’ School was present
at her residence last Friday evening to wit-
ness the closing exercises of 'the various
classes for the summer term. The quarters.
though lacking many of the features of con—
venience belonging to a public .hall, had
yet he merit of uniqueness, and served
for that very reason to enhance, in a sense,
the interest of the occasion. 01d people as
well as young like now and then a touch of
the r‘omrntic; and this liking was pleasantly
gratified in the guests "of the evening by
the enjoyment of a kind of semi outdoor-a
opportunity to. converse with one another
during the successive intervals between the
different exercises of the programme. ,
The pieces recited by the young ladies were
were well chosen and delivered. The utter-
ance was generally distinct, audible, and nat-
urala fact which speaks well for the faithful-
ness and good sense of the teachers, as well
as for the doeility and gifts of the pupils.
The piece partly spoken and partly sung,
entitled “Rock of Ages," was so beautiful in
itself and so uncommon for such an occa-
sion. that its efiect on the listeners was to a
marked degree impressive and touching.
. Two young ladies received diplomas of
graduation, Misses S." M. Wykcof! and Flor-
ence Belden. They' each read original
essays on subjects entitled respectively, “The
Ocean," and “All true greatness lies in
Character.” They were thoughtful and well
expressed productions, doing credit to their
authors both in sentiment and style. The
diplomas were presented by the Rev. S. B.
S. Bissell in his usual felicitous way.
A peculiarly novel feature was the ex—'
changing of rings between the two graduates.
.Theygbore the motto 'Iiuai at~ Veritac, and '
were presented by the same ’Bev. gentleman
under the inspiration of surprise. But in
spite of all, he showed himself evidently at
home in the presentation of the symbol
which is at once “priceless and endless." .
The guests seemed to go away with new
assurance if needbc of the merit of this im—
portant school, and of its just claim upon
the patronage of our community.
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Nirw Booki—G'eo. W. Bailey, anl, who.
will be remembered by marry a! one of the
most genial members , of the Neptune Club
of last year. lidsjust issued an attractive lit--
tle book under the title 6: “A Private Chap-
ter of. the War.” The author enlisted and
served fifteen months as a private in the 6th
Connecticut Vols, and was then promoted
and transferred to the‘ 0th Missouri Infantry
Vols.,and this narrative is giVen as a truthful
record of his uncommoi'l' experiences in the
grand army of the Tennessee.
’ '——"."*.9-..
The hay crop is turning out better than
could'bave been expected after such a severe
Finn—The one story building of the El—
' well Hardware Co., at Bridgeport, used as
an Annealing, Asserting and Tumbling
Rooms, was destroyed by fire on'the night
of the 25th inst. The many friends of H.‘
H. Elwell hereabouts will.be glad to know
that the loss of $2,000 was fully insured and
the building will be at once rc-erected.
.5...—
The slrawberry crop is about all harvested .
and currants, cherries/raspberries and black-
berries are now in market.
The public» schools close this week,and
the children will enjoy a day of jubilee and
two months of independence.
Winfield Scott is again a candidate for the
Presidency, and this time the unterrified
democracy cheer for the “‘ hold soldier boy."
The president, directors, cashier, teller and
clerk and a few friends, of the old Fairfie‘d
County, Bank discussed their regular semi-'
annual dinner on Tuesday but. “
We trust that good feeling and wise coun-
sel will prevail at the special meeting of the
Center School district, called for Wednesday
evening. . If the voters really have the Inter-
ests of the district at heart. certain] y such
will be the case.
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A great run of menhaden is, reported at
Fall River, one steamer taking 1,100 barrels
at a single haul, while another was obliged
to cut the net and let part of the fish go.
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Wfleadquarters for Philadelphia Lawn
Mowers at Hindlcy’s, No. 30 Main Street.
____§_
lS's‘i‘Sec adv. man and woman wanted. It
isararc chance for a good home for any
competent parties.
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(215' $10 will biiy the best Lawn Mower in
use, at Foundry of S. E. Olmstead & Co.
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@J. Spencer has a large stock of Silver
Plated Ware, Watches and Clocks, bought
beforg the rise in price of those goods, and
time. tf-13
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ig- 0. W. RAYMOND is still agent for the
Walter A Wood Mowruo MACHINE. 4t*22
.____._.—.
@100 Cords of choice seasoned wood for
sale. S. E. Olmstead.
._.—.
@‘ You can buy satin wall paper for 90.
a roll at Hindley’s, No. 30, Main street.
_.__
Prentice Speaks.
The Louisville “Courier—.Journa ” speaks
as follows: “Why are you bilious ? glares an
interrogative head-line in our bright and es-
teemed cotemporary,the ‘Keokuk,’Gate City.
Read and referred to H. H. Warner & 00..
who replied: ‘Always keep by you,ready for
use, Warner’s Safe Pills.’ This advice fol-
lowed, the ahOvc query need never be pro-
pounded.” _ 2t26
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Dr.Davld Kennedy’s‘anorltc Remedy,
stimulates ‘and helps Nature in her efforts to
throw off disease. It does not fight Nature.
It does not send the unhappy sufferer into'
deeper pits of pain under the pretense of do-
ing him good. It acts tenderly and sympa—
thetcally like a. mother lulling her child into
sleep and health. Do you have trouble with
your digestion, your kidneys, your liver ? Is
your head thick and. heavy? “Favorite Rem-
edy" will drive out the poison and make you
well again. Hand your druggist One Dollar
for a. bottle, or write to the Doctor at Rondout
N. Y. ' . 21:25
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ABMED TO THE TEETH .
Is .a. very common expression, but we think
that armed to embellish and preserve them to
a ripe old age is decidedly more appropriate.
This can be done by keeping yourself sup—
plied with a bottle of that splendid dentifrice,
Fragrant SOZODONT, which will beautify
the teeth and preserve them from decay. SO-
ZODONT contains no acids or gritty sub-
stances which injure the enamel, but is com-
posed of rare and antiseptic henbs, which
have a beneficial effect on the whole economy
of the mouth. Sold by druggists. 4t24
MARRIED. ~
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In Norwalk, Tuesday June 22, at the residence
01' the brides nunt,Mrs. A. Muckrjdgemy the Rev.
Henry F. Smith. Edwm R. Sherwood to Emma A.
Muckrldge, daughter of the late Aaron 1’. Muck-
ridge. .
In NorwalkJnne 23,by Rev. Charles M. Selleck,
Mr. Arthur C. Wheeler and Miss Susie Cousins,
daughter of Thomas Cousins, Esq.
In \Vcstport, June 23, by Rev. Z. B. Burr. Rev.
Geo. Wells Ely, of Wyoming,1’enn.. to Miss Eliza
G. Burr of Westport. .
In_ New Haven, June 24, by the Rev, W. 11 . Mc-
Alhstcr, William H. E115 and Miss Huldah Stod-
dard, both of this city.
At Pound Ridge, N. Y., June 24, Mr. Eben Hill,
of Bedding and M. Louise Selleck.
' DIED.
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' In Norwalk. June 26, Edward Street. infant of
granola and Susan Leonard, aged 6 months and 1
ay. '
IS‘Thc funeral will be attended from the house,
on Tuesday, 29th, at 4 o’clock, p. In. .
In N orwalk, J une 22,.1 oseph J. Lockwoodmged
57 years.
In South Norwalk, June 25, Eliza Bedlcnt, aged
71 years.
In South Norwalk, June 28, Cornelia Arolinc,
eldest daughter of Morris and Margaret Norton,
and grand daughter of David Low, aged 22 year,
and 10 months,
Burial Lots. ’
ALL persons owning lots in the Norwalk Cem~
etery are requested to put their lots in per-
fect order as provrdcd by the Rules and Regula-
tions of the Association.
S. E. OLMS'I‘EAD, l’rest.
W, K. LEWIS, Scc’y. ‘
Notice.
To Consumers of Borough Water.
HE Superintendent at the New Canaan Reser-
voir reports , June 261b, the water 3 feet 1
inch below the overflow, and that at the rate of
consumption the past week, there is not it supply
of more than three weeks._ The Water Commis-
fieners request that all sprinkling be stopped. and
that all waste be careful y avoided until we have
rain sufficient to increase the flow of water.
‘By order of the Board.
E. H PARKER, Superintendent.
N orwalk. June 28, 1880. L 26
-A Gardener and his wife to work
Wanted-op a farm. Apply to Il.C.SMlTll,
on the Wilson Pornt Road, house formerly occu-
pied by Charles Wilson. ltp
For Sale.
Coupe Rockaway. with or without pole. In
good condition,,at a low it nre. Inquire at
Itp GAZ TI‘E OFFICE.
Per order, '
——The first story of a house on Bel-
To Rent- den avenue. Apply to O. E. WIL—
SON, Room 6 Gazette Building.
Desirable House to Let.
SUITABLE for one. or two families ; rooms very
. nice and convenient,‘with Borough water in-
side and a never failing well of excellent soft wa-
ter outside; good cellar, nice grounds, pleasantly
situated grounds in a good neighborhood. Con-
crete and flagging walk to Church. Schools and
Post Office. Rent reasonable and immediate pos-
sessron Iven of W. R. NASH, 193 Main St.
N orwa ,June ‘28, 1830. 26
Building Stone Given Away
FOR removal of same, about 200 feet of Fence
»_ along Side of road, all blasted stone. En-
quire of MRS. CHARLES MILLS, Norwrtlk, op-
posite-DaVIs’ Ice House. 3tp26
. Board of Tracie.
A3!!! TE N"!!! O N 2
THERE will be a meeting or the Board of Trade
of the Borough of Norwalk, at the ofiice of
the Horse Railway Co.,on Tuesday evening, June
and take action upon important matters to be
brought before said meetin . Afull and prompt
attendance is earnest‘llyxtfihgge‘th; ll
. ~ YATT
J.B.ELLs,See 'Pms'
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N orwalk, J one 28, 1880.
' r I2 I st Dividend.
_ N 0R\\'ALK, Coma, June 22. 1880.
HE Directors otthe Fairfield County National
Bank have this day declared a dividend or
four (4) per cent. from the earnings for the past
Iix monthsmnyable to stockholders on and after
July Int, 1880. .
. = ~ L. S.COLE, Cashier.
' Dividend.
i - CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK, i
. é NORWALK, Comm, June 24.l880.
T11 Directors '9; this Bank have this day de-
': c , roll a semi annual divrdcnd ol‘lonr (-1) per
centmnyablc on and after July 1st, next. .
, ' ‘ . WM.A. CURTIS, Cashier.
Nouwanx SAVINGS SOCIETY,
' NOnWALK, J true 22, 1880.
NTERILST at the ratq of Five (5) per cent. per
- annum, for the as: six months, will_be Cledlt-
ed to depositors uly lst, 1880, and paid to them '
on and alter July 10, 1880. - .
l’er order, ‘ - .
2:26' GEO. E. MILLER, Treas.
Sail Boat or Launch Wanted.
ANY one having a sail boat or steam launch in
good order who wrll let the same for a con-
ple 0 weeks in J nly. W1" hear are reliable party
competent to use the same, by leaving word at
the GAZETTE OFFICE. ‘ 3t26
Girl Wanted '
0 do General Housework.
Ofiiee.
Wanted.
Apply at this
A woman to do general house-
work retexeuccs're aired,
Mrs. FRANK LENJNABD,
82 n Avenue.
drouth. “ , _ ' i
is selling them at the old prices for a short ‘
29th, at Blo’clock. to hear reports of Committtees, . ‘
Our Goods "are of the .Best Quality, and our Workmen the
Most Experienced and Efficient tolls had;
at the above named Store.
AT. THE STORE. No.
Next door East of the Nor-walk, Savings Bank.
"it-i;
I Grand EXhibition and Sale of
The American Palace Organs,
42 WALL STREET,
Every Organ warranted for Sixerars; These Organs comprise all the
different styles, Sizes and prices, and are now on exhibition and for sale,
For further particulars enquire ol‘
LOUIS POTTER, in the Clothing Store, next door.
1880.
.lli.l.§i'i
Through Long Island Sound to
Rockaiiay. Beath
“AND...—
ATLANTIC OCEAN.
Landing at the Massive Wharf in
front of the Mammoth Hotel.
Passing in full view of the Great Iron. Pier,llotcls,
&c., at Concy Island.
150 MILES SAIL our $1.00,
117101 Refreshing Ocean Breezes and
. Surf Bathing. .
The Swift and Commodious-Steamcr
Will leave South Norwalk
MONDAY,JuIy 5th, at 7:50 a. m.
on arrival of trains from Daubur and New Ila-
ven. touchinlzat foot of 3d St. an 22 E. 11., N. Y.
then down the Bay. in full view of all the Gov-
ernment Fortifications, and the Atlantic Ocean,
With the beautiful sight of the splendid llotels,
decorated with thousands of Flags,etc.. on Coney
Island. Return touching at Pier 22 and 33d St.,
E. 1?... connecting with Special Train for
Dunbnry and Intermediate stations.
Bethel Cornet Band
Will accompany the Entire Excursion.
' Tickets for the Excursion will be sold at all Sta-
tions on the D. 87 N. R. R. Fare for the Excursion
from Dnnbury and Bethe] $1.75. All
other stations on the Read half the usual fare to
South Norwalk. Faro from South Norwalk to
Rockawny and return 8 l .00. ‘26
Second-hand BABY CARRIAGE for sale
FIOEchcap. Can be seen at the GAZETTE OF-
_ To Keepers of Dbgs.
HE attention of owners or keepers of dogs is
spccmlly called to the following State law :
House Bill No. 157.
CHAPTER XCIV; ~. v
AnAct amending an Act: relating to Do 5.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of l apro-
sentotlves In General Assembly convened:
That section eight of chapter Hillel.) -nine of the
public acts of 1878 be amended so that the section
Will road as follOvvs, viz.: “ Every person the
owner,‘ keeper. or harborer of any dog or dogs,
shall either kill said dogor dogs, or muzzle the
same to the acceptance or‘ the selectmen of the
town wherein said do or dogs are owned or kept,
from the first day of try in each year, until such
time as said sclectmen shall order said muzzle re-
moved from said dog or dogs. Any erson who
shall refuse or neglect to comply wit the condi-
tions or this act shall be subject to the fines and
penalties contained in section six of this act.”
Approved March 2a. 1879.
ANDREW SELLECK,
WILLIAM C. sa MMIS, Selectmen.
NELSON J. CRAW.
Norwalk, J unc 28th, 1580. stilts
Whittsémetttfi.
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EVENING ENTERTAINMENT.
Rev. T. A. DAVIS,
Missionary Agent of the New England Confer-
ence of Zion African Methoist Episcopal Church,
will deliver a '
lEGTURE 0N‘TEMPERANCE,
At the Town Hall,
Wednesday Evening, June 30th,
The lecture will be preceded by singingb a Trio
(rum shill) Pl‘csdyterian Cllurcslr, N. Y.
City, who Will give one of their best pieces for
the occasion. After which several
TEMPE RAN CE TABLEAUX
Will be given, vizz—The Drunkard‘s Home; A
Brutal Murder; The Arrest. Also during the
Evening, the Tablenux of '1 he Goddess of leerty;
The Dying Drummer Boy; Uncle Sam’s visit so
Temperance Hull Uncle Sam’s gilt to the cause ;
Rose Bud. and song Star Spangled Banner. An
appropriate selection of music for each scene.
No pains Will be soared to make the Lecture, Con-
cert and Exhibition satisfactory to all and it is
hoped the ])lll)llc wrll appreciate the effort and
give 118 a crowded house, as one half of the profits
go for the benefit or our church.
GEORGE WHALEY
JOHN D. TAYLOR,
ADMISSION - - -
’ } Committce.
20 CENTS,
. .
N otlce.
11E Legal Voters of the CcnterSchooi District
in the Town of N‘orivalk, are hereby worried
and notified that in compliance with the written
request or' morc than ten of the legal votersin the
District. a Specral Meeting of said District will be
held at the School House therein,on Wednesday,
the 30th day of June 1880, at 8 o’clock, p. m..:‘or
the puposc of considering and taking such action
as shall be deemed expedient in relation to the
following propositions, viz :—
To authorize the District Committee to borrow
Inoneylor the payment of the Current expenses
of thc District.
To Instruct: the District Committee as to whom
‘ they shall employ as principal of the Center School
for the ensuing year. A nd to transact anymnd all
bustness proper to come before said meeting.
Dated at Norwalk, the 19th day of June, 1880.
A.J MEEKER, 1).- .
J. G. GREGORY, Copftléf“
GEO. It. MILLER, -m1 00- .
Notice.
’ 111E. chal Voters of‘ the Over River School
. District are hereby notifield and warned
that a. SPECIAL MEETING or the voters or said
District \in1 beheld III the School lIolIsc,JtIly
2d, _lSe‘0, at 7:5 o’clock, p.m., for the purpose of
voting a tax to pays. part or whole of the indebt-
edness ol the district. Also to fix the compensa-
tion of the Collector, and to authorize the Com-
mittee to borrow money to pay the salaries of the
teachers? monthly.
Norwalk. June 315t, 880.
LEGRAND JA ‘RSON,
EDWIN O. KEELER,
C. if. WHEELER,
Over River
hCommitlce or the
SchoobDistrict.
‘NrANTED.—A situation by a young man. an
American, lllnllllill' with Norwnlk; has had
threcuyeurts eivperrcnrfie in a. Dry Goods store. hilt
is WI mg 0 1y anyt in". AddrC‘s 1’. . :2"
Norivals, r. o. ' ° ‘ b 0 Bo‘ ”1’
ANTED.——Childrcn to board, will haven
. mother’scure. Atthc homestead of the
late Judge Smith, deceased, on the Newtown
I‘urnpikc. lialf'milo from Norivalk Bridge.
1m23 MRS. ALICE E. UNDERIIILL, Norwalk.
To Let or For Sale.
(I HE LARGE DOCK in South Norwalk between
E the l.\'.'0 Bridges, now occupied by llcnry 1:.-
l: itch as a lumber yard. Enquire of
_ E. A. WOODWARD.
South 2‘« orwztlk, June 21st, 1880. ’ 2t'15p
A CARD.
E. T. \Vhitney would inform the citizens
Norwalk that the Gallery'will be closed for sitting;
from June ilst. Orders received for copies of old
hgflhéives, enghirggm ent‘svl'rom the some, land-
Views 'c. 'A. .I’A D ‘ ‘ ’ '-
thernotice.’ , y RA lSLuntil lzlsll
[STRICT OF NORWALK, ss. Probate Court.
. June 28th; A.’D.1880.
. Estate 9f MARY JENNINGS, late of Norwalk,
in said District. deceased. .
Ounnunbt—That the Administrator exhibit his
Administration account to this court for adjust-
ment. at the Probate Office in Norwalk, on the
Sub day of July,1880,at 9 o’clock, forenoon; and
thntall persons interested in said Estate may be
notified thereol','the Administrator will cause this
order to be published in a newspaper printed in
liiairficld County and post a copy thereof ‘on the
sign-post in said Nerwulk, nearest the place where
the deceased last dwelt, at least ten days before
said 9th day of July. 1580.
lt‘26 ASA IS. WOODWARD, Judge.
and buildings.
For Sale.
THE Good WithIxtiircs and Tools. as well as
It small stock of Stoves and Tin Ware, the.
the remains of the business former-ll carried on
by William St. John, at New Cana’nn, Ct. All
will be sold on very reasonable and iieconi moda-
ting terms. Small capital only needed. To a good
mechniiic.sobcr and industrious man. this is he—
llevcrl to otlcr unusual opportunities fora steady
and prosperous business. 111 health was the only
reason why the owner gave it tip. For" further
particulars enquire or address the undersigned {It
New Canaan, Conn. S. 1'. ST. JOHN.
New Canaan, Ma y 20, 1550. - 21tf
-—A.T—— ' ‘
0.‘B.Boolidge’s
35 and 37 Main Street,
Is the place to find the Largest As-
sortment of all kinds of
; Staple it Fancy
tillitililii.
Including
Flour,
Grain,
and Feed,
Teas, -
. Coffees and
Molasses,
Butter, -
Cheese,
. auti'Pork,
Canned Goods
OF ALL IKINDS.
_All Varieties of .
. Fresh Vegetables -
In their season, &c., &c.
Goods delivered to all parts of
the town.
Prices the Very Lowest. ‘
N otice.
O Levi Warner. C. B. Coolidge, 0. 15. Wilson,
and others, of the Borough of Norwalk,
Charles Bouton and Mrs. ltcliceca M. L’outon,
his Wife, 01' New York city, Winfield S, Illinford,
of city of, Sonili Norwalk. and to all persons
Wherever they may reside, owner or owners of
land or interested therein, (orin the subject mat-
ter of this notice.) fronting on either side of Arch
Street, so called, the entire length thereof, from
W est Avenue to Franklin Avenue, in the Borough
of Norwalk:- -
You and each 01' you are hereby notified that
the Courtof llurgcsses of the Boroiigh'ol‘Norwalk
has under consmeration the adoption of :I. grade
and curb line _for‘ sidewall: and gutter on the
the southerly side of Arch Street, so called, from
termination of'cxisting sidewalk to Franklin Av-
cnne and on the northerly side thereof, from
\Vest Avenue to Franklin Avenue. in the Bor-
ough, and are further notified to be present if
you~ sec lit,antl be heard in said matter, before
said Court at the next: regular meeting thereof to
be held at the oflicc of said Court in Berts’ Build-
ing in the Borough on Friday, the 2d day of July'
next, at 7% o’clock in the evening. This notice
is given by order or the Court of Burgesses.
Borough of Norwalk, June 21, 1350.
J OSEPH F. FOOTF,
21.25 .ClCl‘k of Court of Biirgcsses.
Boats to Let.
The subscriber takes pleasure in an-
nouncmg to the public that he has secur- .
/'~‘»
g ed the Wharf in the rear of Mr. Shep-
herd’s Store. \Vitll St., where he' is now prepared
to_ furnish Boats by thc'honr or day, with or
without persons to manage them. For Pleasure
Sailing he has :I. Iinelot of Round Bottom Roiv
boats. fitted with awnings, Sail Boats, Skin's. &c.
l’urties can be supplied with n. STEAM LAUN Cll
unreasonable prices. Picnics and Parties snp-
pilcll_“’llll Sail Boats at one day’s notice. Bait
and Fishing Tackle furnished. Every effort made
to please. .
GEO. L. TULLER, Agent.
2111'
Norivnlk, June 12th, 1880. '
ANNOUNCEMENT To Tie
PLUMBING, _ 1
Gigs rlrriue. '
:13: PUBLIC!
*_ wares A Please,
1
Sample work can be shown in all parts of the County and iii some of the best resid
W? are also prepared to do
And all kindred branches at a reasonable notice, having on hand in this line the most com;
plete StOCkOf GOOGS ever offered to the poolile of N orwalk.
CHCCS
MT 1 N, R o o F its raw
And all other Tin, Work in the Jobbin ‘ Line. ‘ ' have
,well‘ appointed T111 Shep, fitted up with Nhe Newegznd Beséi‘.
'Tin Working Machinery. Don’t. fail to give us a. call When
In want of anything in above 1i
your pocket.’ Respectfully, ~
..-- ,s. E. OLMSTEAD a co. "
fines, It viii] be Money in
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