about: Gazette.
Tuesday,December 28, 1880.
Christmas.
The sentiment and spirit of last Saturday’s
festival were voiced by the angels 1880 years
ago and find reecho in human hearts to this
day. Every man with a soul in him realizes
the fact that the day which by common con-
sent is designed as the birthday of the Great
Teacher, is the very brightest day of all the
year. It is the day of charity and forgive.
—ness of offenses. It is the dhy of bounty for
the poor. It is the day of merriment and
cheer. It is the dayx-‘whlch seemsQo touch
the deepest fountains of theD’eart, At this
NHHIIII, .obdurate fathers are wheedleti by
comely daughter: into any amount of folly,
wan to l‘ilIr‘IlifI, the blockade before Ill tin—
1 .ia‘l against l-Ie‘tless l fliers. It. is the day
\. en Iluyrl C‘lll co‘ntntmd bicycles and skates
Children of small pr. portions are
5 I\ m s_
: need this day to judge for themselves the
1 ~,ur quanmy of candy un-I things they
1' u) nut. It is of all others, the day for good
(1."m', for almagiviog, giving of presents
. .- . tllltkingflqhe another happy.
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Editorial Letter.
Wasmxczox, D. 0., Dec. 25, 1880.
Dual: GAZETTE —
littl‘ore adjourning for the holiday rcccss
the House indulged in one of those excep-
Illllllll irruptious,let us gladly say, which are
a disgrace to any deliberative body and a
disgust to the people of the nation. The
papers are so full of the details of the affair
it is useless to repeat the narrative. Briefly,
during the so—cnlled debate, Mr. Weaver, in
the House, called Mr. Sparks a liar, and Mr.
Sparks retaliated by calling Weaver a liar, a
scoundrel and a villain. The next day,
under pressure, they apologized for having
violated the decorum of the House, and said
they deeply regretted their hasty words. Mr.
Weaver made a ferocious dash at Sparks and
would surely have assaulted him had his
arms not been caught and held from behind
by Mr. “Andy" Smith, 'the Record Clerk,
who spent his vacation in Norwalk last sum-
mer, and who will be remembered by many
of our readers. Fernando Wood pronounced
it the most disgraceful scene ever enacted in
the house, but this is not so, as a dozen ante-
bellum, drunken frolics and assaults testify-
Your Stratford correspbndent, who desires a.
reprint of the Grow and Keitt fracas shall
have that and several others which it may
not be uninteresting to republish, and which
shall be furnished soon.
In the Senate, Mr. Morgan, of Alabama,
insisted upon using up the last day in a long
speech on his elecloral scheme. It was
worth all it cost in that it drew forth from
Senator Edmonds, the quiet but firm and
impressive announcement that “when the
time 6077me counting the electoral vote it
will be counted whether the House of Repre—
senfaticu participates or not." And every
Democrat who heard the utterance felt it
would be done as sure as fate, so that the plot
in contemplation by some to vacate the
democratic side of the House and thus pre-
vent an election of President, probhbly wont
attempt what would result only in a laugh at
their folly.
' cumsrmas.
Washington is most uninteresting at all
times when Congress is not actually in ses-
sion. Christmas is far more generally given
up to merry making here than at the North.
and the day is more largely observed as a
joyous religious festival as well. All the
Catholic, Episcopal. and many oth'ér protest-
tant denominations hold church services, and
an especial effort is made to' furnish some—
thing grand in the way of music in all the
churches. The old—time practice of gift-
giving is universal, and the costlincss of
Christmas presents to the- children and
friends annually augmenting. If if were not
for the boy fiends who blow tin horns and
fire pistolsfind crackers like unto the north-
ern patriot of from ten to twenty summers,
it would be a delightful anniversary.
PERSONAL.‘
Representative Miles .had to return home
last week Friday on account of illness. He
is troubled with Washington malaria.
Senator Platt did not leave till Thursday.
He is much better in health. He had an
interview with the President prior to leaving.
Gen. and to be Senator, Hawley, left here
in season to attend the New England dinner,
in N. Y., where he was heard among other
eloquent men.
Representative Wait returned to Connecti-
cut the day after adjournment.
Re'v. Dr. Augustus Beard was here with
the French editor and orator, Reveillaud,and
a most interesting meeting was held'at the
New York Ave. church despite the storm;
Rev.‘ Dr. Childs conducted the religious
exercises. The party left same night for New
York for their last meeting In this country
there, and the two French visitors sailed for
Protestant work in France,on Wednesday.
As ever, B.
The pulpit of the First Congregational
church was filled yesterday morning by Rev.
S. B. S. Bissell, who stated that the pastor
was too unwell to ofilciatcz—also that he
would be obliged to take a vacation, of four
or five weeks, to accompany Mrs. Hamilton
to Nassau, the slate of her health requiringa
more genial climate, and that after next Sun-
day, the Rev. S. J. M. Mervvin is expected
to supply the pulpit during the pastor’s
absence.
The sympathies of the church and congre-
gation, and indeed of the whole community,
are with the pastor in this his double trial.
Their bgst wishes attend him,{ and many
prayers will be offered for the speedy resto-
ration of both the invalids to health and to
their loved home and charge.
New Year Calls.
We have no means of telling how exten-
sively the pleasant custom of making and
receiving New Years calls will be indulged
in this season,but presume about the same
as last year. May the weather prove propi-
tious, and joy be albpervading.
A Hartford Post Washington special says
that Mr. M. C. Hawley, of Newtown, is one
of the gentlemen prominently named for the
vacant directorship of the Union Pacific
road. It also says that Connecticut will
prplbably not have the directorship—Sland-
ar .
And yet the President has promised to
give it to any competent Connecticut gentle
man, upon whom our congressional delega—
tion will agree.
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The subject of discourse on Sunday morn-
ing in the First Congregational church was
Systematic Beneficence. The church is
consideringa change of plan in conducting
their benevolent contributions and operations.
The plan proposed will be discussed. and
adopted, if approved, at their regular meet-
ing next Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. It
is hoped that all who are interested will
attend, that there may be a full and intelli—
g at considgration of a subject so important.
The meeting will be in their Le urc Room.
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Mr. Thomas I. Doty is making a brief visit
'Iltilllé- ‘
Sec advs in another column of pickers
wailie'd. .
They get up steam at the State Capitol
next week.
The Phalanx announce a ball for next
Friday night.
The condition of affairs in Ireland does
not improve.
The model institution of the age—the Pat-
'ent Office at Washington.
There is to be a dance this evening
rooms of Phoenix Engine Company.
:,;,£Th§mcently elected Borough officers will
" ’ , be sworn in next Saturday,Jan. Ist.
.' ’ ‘Rev. ‘Geo. L. Fuller was made happy.
on'Christmas day by the reception of a check
for $50,——a gift from Messrs. William and
Oliver Hoyt of Stamford.
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man“;
A Merry Christmas,
At the season when every person in the
‘ country is wishing his neighbor a Merry
Christmas it is certainly fitting also to ex—
tend cur good wishes to the country at large.
It is but a week or two since the leading
London weekly, by no means noted for its
love of America or American Ideas, declared
' that “in the midst of our own difficulties, the
material prosperity of the United States is
contemplated by European nations with a
sort of awe—stricken admiration ;" and it is
therefore by no means improper for us also
to 'think of it for one moment at this season
of enjoyment. The days are past,years since,
when buucomhe Fourth of July craters, like
children describing a newly found Christmas
tree, could dilate in general terms on the
greatness and the grandeur of this “gellori-
ous kentry." Our people are more thoughtful
and sober now. The war but sob-cred them
as entrance into business sober-s a boy. They
recognize the country's difficulties and dan
gcrs more plainly, and are therefore the better
prcparml to take, stock intelligently of their
progress toward a high nationalstandard.
One of the best of the “Kings by trade"
said long ago that a monarch’s power was
represented by the number and wealth of his
subjects; and in just the same way a repel)
wealth of its citizens. As to wealth, our
prospects never were better. The great
fundamental basis of wealth, the wheat and
corn production, is larger than ever, and the
constant improvement in the capacity and
cheapness of ocean freight steamers, and the
constant increase in standing armies and their
combativeness in Europe, makes certain a
combined fulu'e demand for all the wheat
and corn which America can produce. Twen-
ty years ago the line where American farmers
could compete with English farmers on even
terms lay in the Atlantic,somc three hundred
miles west of Ireland; everywhere east of it
the English farmers had the advantage. To-
day the line lies on the eastern coast of Great
Britain, and twenty years hence it will lie in
Germany or Poland. Every advance of that
line tenjliles toward the east is the opening
up of new markets to American producers,
and the increase of the general resources of
the United States. ’ Last week, in addition to
goods imported in part payment for grain,
over $5,000,000 in gold came to this country
from Europe, the rate being over $300j000,—
000 a year. Twenty years hence $10,000,000
or $15,000,000 11 week may be no uncommon
event.
But not only in grain is this country gain—
ing in wealth. Hardly any direct or indirect
product of the soil, from cotton to butter or
beef, can be named in which the United
States does not compete successfully with
other countries. And this success has
brought with it success in other respects.
American cotton goods, honestly made, are
driving the British goods, fraudulently made
up with term alba and other adulterations,
out of the China. India, and other markets.
American machinery is eagerly adopted by
foreign manufacturers. Go into an Alpine
hotel, and you will find warmth fromgan
American stove. On every European battle-
field the armies are clothed in American uni-
forms, fight with American weapons, and
the record of their victories or defeats is made
up on American printing presses. Even the
sneering question, “Who reads an American
book ?" once so often asked, is now as much
year 1700; and the cockney, journeying'by
rail from London to Liverpool, must forsooth
beguile file time with his Harper or Scribner,
pete in matter, wood-cuts, or make-up with
the American magazines. Not only is the
material wealth derived from prosperity more
evenly divided in America than in' other
countries, but the average amount in the post
session ‘of each inhabitatjis far larger.
The steady increase in the population of
the country is still more significant. The
population of Great Britain, doubling once
in from forty to fifty years, makes the best
showing in Europe. France has hardly
incr‘casedhor population in a century and
more. When the United States was first
found to double its population in less than
twenty—four years (1790 to 1804), it was
thought an abnormal growth even for a young
nation fed by immigration. But when in
1828 it was .found to be again doubled, and
in 1852 the doubling again recurred with
mathematical regularity. In 1880, allowing
four years to make up for the death roll of
the civil war, the time had come again,
and, with the precision of clock work, the
dial marks 50,000,000 and the population is
' again douUled. If this is continued, which
there is no reason to doubt, and if our
people continues to possess the area between
Mexico and Canada, and between the A't'lan-
tie and Pacific, we‘ will number 100,000,000
in 1904, and 200,000,000 in 1928. The
youngest generation of to-day therefore has
many members who will live to be citizens
of a nation of 200,000,000, 3‘ number sur—
passed only by Rbme under‘ the Empire, by
China in. modern times, and perhaps by
Russia. But the population of the United
States will be mainly of AngloSaxon stock,
active, ambitious, enterprising, backed by all
the resources of a continent able to support:
as statisticians inform us, 1,000,000,000 per—
son‘s in comfort, and with all the assistance
which inventive ingenuity can draw from the
force of steam, electricity, and perhaps stilI
undiscovered agents. Freed from debt, with
customs l‘lCeIplS alone of probably over
$250,000,000, most of which may be applied
to the support of a powerful tron~clad, sca-
going navy, with 40,000,000 voters, able to
support with case, if necessary, an army of
three to four millions of men, the United
States will be in fifty years the imperial
power of the world, the most formidable
nation which the globe has ever seen; and if
it consents to follow its traditions,and confine
its policy to this continent, Europe can only
thank it most dcferentially for a moderation
European nations have seldom shown. Cer-
tainly the slightest expressed wish in foreign
affairs of such a power as the United States
will then be can only operate as a command
upon an'y‘otbcr nation, civilized or tivili-
zed.. '
W older persons, who have only come in
dist‘ ' few of this promised land of 1930,
and ' I grit/aver live to see it much closer,
have s ,ll‘upo ,-_the duty of preparing the
younger genertftilit‘i'fii‘ its inheritance. If
the voters who tired confrolthe destinies of
the republic flare ig ’orant, selfish and self—
secking, such a 0 or as we have described
will only be an ‘ let‘able nuisance,oernsivc
to the nostrils of ed and man, a stumbling-
bloek to the world’s progress, domineering,
overbearing and tyrannical, proper only to
be put down by a great.self—proteetive alli-
once of the olhcr civilized‘ people. The
Bill providing for national education, which
is now almost a law, is a long step in the
right direction,and it should be supplemented
by active and persevcriug encouragement of
schools of all sorts, public and private, sec—
tarian and non—sectariau.highcr and lower,
and of all institutions, religious and secular,
which tend to make voters better and more
intelligent. Every citizen can do his mite in
this direction, and thus 1880—81 may be in
some measure preparatory to the Merry
Christmas of 1030, which our children and
our children's children shall enjoy.
The Hartford Post is taking the lead of all
the other State papers this year for enter—
prise, baving during the last few months got
out many handsome illustrated nnmbers on
live subjects of the day. With their Christ.
mas number they issued a large 4 page sup-
plement. the lat page was a handsomely
illustrated one contgining in addition to
other matter a portrait gallery of many of
Hartford’s notable citizens, who are patrons
of the Post,—the other pages were filled
with choice Christmas literature. They also
issued copies of the 15!: page illustrations on
fine lithograph paper, one copy of which we
acknowledge reception of and in return we
will forward a copy of our Supplement—The
Gazette Almanac for 1881. ' '
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The public schools will reopen next Tues~
day, Jan. 4th.
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lic’s power is represented by the number and'
out of date in England as the politics of the.
because the English publishers cannot c0m-'
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Men Missing.
The schooner Sharpsbooter, from Hunting-
ton, L I.‘, loaded with brick and consigned
to Raymond Bros , South Norwalk, arrived
in Norwalk and anchored of! Keyscr’s Island,
on Friday night, but owing to strong head
winds was unable to come up the harbor
that night or the next day. Saturday after-
noon, Capt. Clark and his mate took their
yawl boat and went up to South Norwalk,
where they rcmaifid until about nine o'clock
when they started to return to the schooner.
The Captain’s brother, who remained on the
schooner, was watching for their return, and
says he heard them talking and saw the small
boat approach at about 10 o‘clock,a heavy
gale blowing at the time. He saw the boat
round to for the schooner but missing it it
was'carried off beyond. He instantly lost
sight of the sail but saw the outlines of the
boat, and at the same time he heard one of
the men cry out, and be suppoes that the
boat then and there capsized, and the occu—
pants were drowned, as nothing has been
seen or heard of them sTnc-r, although search
has been marl-x. This morning, Monday, the
boat was l'ound'asbore on Bell‘s Island with
a hole through her bottom.
The captain is spoken of by the eonsignees
as being a fine young man, and was engaged
to be married on New Year’s day to
an estimable young lady. The mpte, name
unknown, was a son of the foreman of the
brick yard of Mr. F. N. Crossmon, Hunting-
ton, L. I.
Town Meeting.
The special town meeting to consider the
matter of funding the town debt and- other
matters specified in the call, is to be held
this afternoon, at 2 o‘clock. All voters
should attend.
Christmas Festivals.
The various churches in town were more
or less elaborately “dressed" with greens,
and services were held appropriate to the
day.
At St. Paul’s church, Friday afternoon, the
Festival of the Nativity was opened in the
customary manner. The attendance was
unusually large, and the exercises passed off
to the special delight of the children. A
feature of the occasion was the presenting of
a large crayon portrait of the late Dr. Mead,
to the school, by the artist, Miss Louise Mer-
rill. After thc “Christmas Eve" service
Mr. Charles E. St. John quietly handed the
Rev. C. M. Selleck, the Rector, the sum of
$850.50 as a gift from the, parishioners of
St. Paul’s. The gift was richly deserved as
the Reverend gentleman has for several
years neglected his own private affairs in his
devotion to the church.
On Christmas night at the First Baptist
church, the children were treated to refresh-
ments, and a pleasing lecture was delivered
by Sau-Ah-Brab, on Burmah.
The festival at the 2d M. E. church was
held on Christmas Eve. The children assem-
bled early and were first treated to refresh-
ments in the basement rooms, after which
the usual exercises were held in the audience
room up stairs. The church was handsome-
ly decorated with evergreens and a chime of
six golden bells inscribed Jesus, Savior, Joy,
Peace, Goodwill and Gladness. Presents
were given from Christmas trees to every
scholar, after which Rev. Mr. Wing brought
out from a corner an elegant swinging ice
pitcher with goblet, for the Superintendent,
J. Lester Gregory, who in turn produced a
large framed picture for E. J . Hill from his
class.
The festival for the Sunday School chil-
dren of the First Congregational church is
to take place at Hardenbrook’s Hall, on
Wednesday evening of this week.
If your horse has the epizootic, feed him
sliced apples. This remedy is said to be
’ exeellent.—-Ewchanye. .
From two cases which came under our
immediate observation, we are inclined to
place much reliance in the above. When
the epizoodc prevailed allover the country a
years since, and scare a horse in
gawalk escaped the epidemi e know of
three horses in one barn that entirely escaped
the disease, although in a stable not fifty feet
distant, two animals were coughing contin.
ually and in the daily use of the three exempt
animals, they were necessarily more or less
in contact with those diseased, yet they en-
tirely escaped and the only preventative ustd
was a peek of apples each, fed the horses
when the disease in a modified form again
appeared here, the same party had a horse
that seemed among the first to contract the
disease. A resort was .had to the apple
remedy and a half bushel were fed the horse
daily, when to the owner’s astonishment the
disease disappeared within a fortnight after
commencing the apple remedy, and the
cough which had been so obstinate entirely
ceased. We think the finest conditioned and
coated animal we ever sawgvas one regularly
fed on sweet apples during their season in
lieu of grain. That apples are a most ex-
cellent food for both man and horse is well
known, but that they are ,a preventative
and cure of epizooty is not so well known,
and so simple a remedy should be tried in
any and every such case.
The first Merry Christmas greetings were
saddened by the startling news of the sudden
death of Mrs. Cross, better known to the
world as “George EIliott,”—thc greatest of
English novelists. She died on Wednesday
night, aged 60 years, having been ill only
since Sunday. Her death was quiet and
painless. But little is known of her early
life. She is said to have been the daughter
of a poor curate, who gave great attention to
her early education. At the age of thirteen
she wrote articles cvincing much ability, and
at eighteen she was writing for the periodi-
cals for remuneration. At twenty, both
parents having died, she started for London
to follow literature as a profession. Her ad-
vancemcnt seems to have been remarkably
rapid, and she won success from the start.
Her first works were translations of Strauss's
“Life of Jesus" and “Essence of Christian—
ity.” She published “Scenes of Clerical
Life,” in Blackwoodfs, which was soon fol-
lowed by “Adam Bcch” Her last novel was
"Daniel Deronda," which was published in
Harper’s Magazine. She first changed her
maiden name of Marian Evans for that of
Mrs. Lewes, and last May was married to
Mr. J obn Walter Cross, a London merchant.
She enjoyed the most brilliant reputation as
an authoress, having but few equals and
probably no superior in England. .
The new hotel in Scuth Norwalk is to be
called the, Mabackemo, as far as possible:—
Danbm'g/ News. >
Well, old Malena, wasn't as beastly an
“Inglnl’ as the late day rfirescntatives of
his race, and its well to recall his memory.
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Ttiu arterial Salt: of pews at the First Con;
gregational church was held yesterday morfii“
tng.
Readman Bros., the Photo Artists in Ga-
zette Building, are turning out piles of good
work.
The semi-annull election of officers of Our
Brothers’ Lodge, I. O. 0. F., was held last
evening.
The Connecticut commercial travelersr
hold their annual meeting at Bridgeport,
Jan. 27th.
The Messrs, Cousins were busily at work
last week, removing their machinery, etc., to
New York. ' -
The snow storm of Sunday extended from
Virginia to Maine, and in some places was
quite heavy. '
George W. St. John succeeded in securing
the appointment of janitor of the Union
School, City. . . "
Raymond Bros., South Norwalk, besides
Coal and Wood, are agents here for the
Averill Paint. .
The Norwalk Foundry is “recuperating”
this week. Hope to see the works in full
blast again soon. .
The illumination of the Hoosac Tunnel
by means of the electric light seems to be
quite successful.
every day. Again, during the past summer,-
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The Speakership.
The canvass for the speakersbiplof the
Connecticut house of representatives to sub -
stantlally closed, as it is now generally con-
ceded that William C. Case of Granby will
receive the nomination in the republican
caucus on the first ballot. He will make an
excellent officer, as he possesses quick ap-
prehension, is a good parliamentarian, and
has a thorough knowledge of legislative af -
fairs. With ex-Speaker Harrison, John M.
Hall, Charles E. Mitchell, John L. Houston,
D. B. Booth, John H. Perry,. and other
experienced legislators and d bators, the
republican side will be.well f rtified upon
the floor in every discussion. There are also
a number of good talkers and gentlemen
familiar with legislative business among the
democratic members, and during the session
many interesting debates may be expecteb.
We clip the above from the Connecticut
Post of Dec. 4th.
We are confident that our esteemed con-
temporary lrns lent too credulous an ear to
some over zealous friend of Mr. Case. Our
own information and belief differs so widely
from the introductory statement of the clip—
ping, that we have not the courage to attempt
a reconciliation between them. We are part-
ly amused and partly sorry, however, to see
so many estimable gentleman and “experi—
enced legislators" so summarily floored with-
out even the bcncfil of clergy.
If our recollections, as jogged by the re-
cord, serves us, Mr. Case obtained the exper
icnce as a legislator which is thought to es
peciaily fit him for the position named, as a
democratic representative from Simsbury, and
did not meet with a change of heart until
about 1872.
We had hoped that. all .of the candidates
'being confessedly “experienced legislators,"
and capable men, and Hartford and New
Haven counties having of late had a whole
den of lions‘ share of the polit'icalhonors of
the state. some man from down our way
might be chosen speaker, who had derived
his experiqnce on the republican side of the
House.
While we are glad to accord all honor to
so worthy an adopted child of the republican
party as Mr. Case, we can but feel a desire
We hope that the members elect may share
our feelings.
From the census returns just published, it
appears that Fairfield county is the third in
the state in point of population, and for the
last few years she has materially helped swell
the republican majority in the legislature.
No republican speaker has been elected from
this county since 1859. These facts justify
us in claiming the spcokcrship this year, and
in connection therewith we present the name
of Hon. John H. Perry, of Fairfield, as that
of one in every way qualified for the position
—-a tried and true republican.—Bridgedort
Standard.
We heartily concur with the Standard,
The nomination of Mr. Perry would give
great satisfaction to the Republicans of
Fairfield County who worked sohard and
accomplished so much in the recent election.
Certainly there is no candidate who bears a
more honorable reputation as a Christian
gentleman; has more ability, or better quali-
fications for the position, and no sectionof
the State has claims equally good. We have
strongly advocated his election from the
start, believing that he is the right man for
the place. We trust that the members of the
House will honor themselves and serve the
state by his election.
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Letters from the People.
Nonwam, Dec. 19th.
Enrrons GAza'r'rn :—
Wc wish to state through your columns,
that during the Political Campaign we played
for both parties at quick response and short
notice for the same price. The Republi-
cans bave long ago and correctly paid.
When 01 the other hand is due $24, money
hard earned, with blistered feet and worn
shoes and drum heads.
AuEmcos DRUM ConPs.
Died in Stamford, on Thursday 23inst.,
William H. Tiffany. On Saturday the re-
mains were followed by sorrowing friendsgtd
Greenwood for interment. ’
The deceased was a man of fine learning
and extensive travel. He was among the
first who in forty-dine. were attracted by the
newly discovered wealth to California, where
his life was passed for several years.
Possessing rare conversational powers,
pleasing manners and a kind, genial nature,
he won friends everywhere among both
young and old, all will greatly regret his
loss.
He was always generous but in a quiet
way, not intended to call forth praise; a
cheerful word was freely given to the bum-
blest beggar; rank made no distinction. His
wonderful admiration for all the works of
God’s grand creation gave evidence of a
spirit of religion, and his love for little chil-
dren, with whom he was a universal
favorite, a tender heart.
The children have lost their good friend.
He will no more call forth their bright
smiles and cherry laughter, but the pleasant
remembrance left behind will go with them
all through life, even until the Master shall
send His messenger with the final warning.
A little while and the death angel will
come for us all. None can escape him.
“And come ye slow, or come ye fast
It is but death which comes at. last.”
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Phoenix Engine and Hope Hose Co's elect
officers on the 151; Tuesday evening in January
for the year 1881.
A new organ was placed in Trinity church,
city, last week. It is quite largehaving a
total of 480 pipes.
The oflicers elect of St. J ohn's Lodge, F.
A. M., will be installed on the, first Tuesday
evening in January.
S. E. Olmstead 85 Co. can furnish anything
in the line of Furnaces, Heaters, Stoves, &c.,
at manufacturers prices. ‘
Peter Guigue has a fine collection of plants
and also makes a specialty of cut flowers and
boquets for parties of all kinds.
Thomas Crossley, formerly an, extensive
carpet manufactuer in Bridgeport, died re--
cently at the Middletown Insane Retreat.
The Grand‘Lodge’ F. and A. M. will hold
its annual session in New Haven' January
19. The lodge will convene at eleven o’clock.
Dr. S. W. Fiske visits the City Hotel, So.
Norwalk, on reflect. and 29th lusts.; those
wishing to consult him should call on one of
those days. .
Representative Joseph R. Hawley spent
Christmas in Washington, with his wife, the
day being the twenty. fifth anniversary of
their marriage. »
The first meeting of the Town Board of
Relief will be held next Monday at the -
ofilce of the Selectmen. For other sessions
see advertisement.
It is reported that a number of the Messrs,
Cousin’s employees have purchased machin-
ery of Mr. 0. Eskelson and will start a co-
operative manufactory.
On account of the storm on Sunday night,
the Christmas Sunday School Concert at the
First Congregational Church will be repeated
on Su- (1 1y, Jan. 2d, 1881.
The story about John Tryon—for ten
years night watchman at the Iron Works-—
inheriting a fortune, seems to be true, and
he has resigned his position.
The resignation of County Commissioner
Wright has not yet been made public, and
no authorized explanation of the deficiencies
in his accounts has appeared.
Frank'Ez'Quintard, at the old stand of E
Quintard & Sons, besides elegant furniture
has a ice line Chromos ant.icture framel
just “for Holiday Presents.
Lockwood & Wheeler are erecting a new
foundry on Day street, city. ‘ The main
building will be two stories, 32 x 92, and a
one story rear addition, 52 x 60.
The Hartford 0014mm, of yesterday, says
that Edward Beebe, of Norwalk, was ser-
iously injured on Christmas morning by the
explosion of steam fire engine. No. 5, in am
dty. His injuries are of a serious nature
and his recovery uncertain. He was on his
way to Suflleld, and was one of a crowd of
spectators at the time of the explosion. .
Cost.
to be generous to “children of the house." .
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Governor Blgelow’s Staff.
The following is reported to be Governor
Bigelow’s stat appointments in full :—
Adjutsnt~Genersls George M. Harmon,
New Haven. 1 ‘ ,
Quartermaster-General—Alexander Har-
bison, Hartford.
Sltli‘rgeon-General-Jsmes G. Gregory, Nor-
wa . .
Commissary-General—George H. Ford,
New Haven, -
Paymnster General—Frederick E. Camp
Middletown.
(All the above have the rank of Brigadier
General.)
Aids—Colonels William E. Barrows, Hart-
ford ; William B. Rudd, Salisbury; Ruther-
ford Trowbridge, New Haven; Charles A.
Russell, Killingiy.
M
New Year Cards.
Calling cards for New Years day can be
found at the Gazn'r'rn Office in large variety.
Call and see them,
We expect to receive tc.'lay a full line of
PuANG‘s beautifully illuminated New Year
and Birthday cards, similar in style to the
Christmas cards. To secure the best designs
call early.
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The Ideal Combination.
.Manager Stanley announces that he has
secured this much sought after Boston
Colored Ideal Company, for one entertain-
ment at the Opera House next Friday night-
It is without doubt the best colored com-
binntion in existence, embracing some old
favorites ,and other performers equally as
good. Fora list of names see advertisement.
The programme embraces Operatic Selections
Ballads, Jubilee Songs, Humorous Selections
and Instrumental Music. Manager Stanley
deserves to be eticé‘ftraged in his efforts to
secure for Norwalk the best companies now
traveling. Seats secured at his store.
m
At the annual meeting of the Borough
ire Department, Wednesday evening last,
the following nominations were made for the
ensuing year: ‘
Chief Engineer, J. B. Elle.
lat Aubtant, Royal W. Adams.
2nd “ Theo. Harrison.
Mr. Dimon Fanton, whose dangerous ill-
ness we mentioned last week, survived until
Friday morning last, when he passed away
at the good old age of 76 years.
At the close of the Sunday School Concert
at the Second Congregational church, on
Sunday evening last, a handsomely engrossed
and framed set of Resolutions were presented
to Supt. W. H. Benedict.
Snow fell all day last Tuesday, but did not
was quite a furious storm. and yesterday
morning the sleigbing was pronounced “fair"
by those who had been able to indglge.
Old Well Lodge, F. Jr. A. 11., have elected
officers as follows:—Robert M. Wilcox, W.
M,; J. M. Warden, S. W.; R. L. Comstock,
J. W.; W. C. Quintard, Treas.; T. Guyer,
S. McGowan and C. S. Byxbec, Stewards;
R. E. Kinney, Tyler.
Frank W. Smith, a member of the New
York firm of Benedict, Hall &. 00's., who,
while traveling for the concern last week,
lost his life in a railway accident in North
Cardina, was a Connecticut boy.
The horse-car folks have had quite lively
times lately keeping their track clear of
snow. Last Tuesday they doubled up their
‘ teams and put on the broom brigade, and
yesterday they repeated the operation. The
four horse teams look quite nobby.
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!st New Year and Birthday cards, in large
vat iety, at the GAZETTE ofllce.
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W Don’t forget that FINNEY & Bstnror
will have abundance of fine‘ Celery for
Christmas and New Years trade, '
. .
@' Oranges, Lemons, Figs, Dates and
Bananas, at FINNEY & Bnnamor’s.
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@‘All kinds of Nuts for Holidays at
FINNEY & BuNerrc'r's.
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.-.Emep..%d_W_
Buckwheat Cakes at FINNEY & Banmor‘s.
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W One box of “Sutton's Catarrh are”
will convince you that you can be ured.
For sale at Bett's Drug Store. 1m50.
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tES'Pickled Tripe,Hocks,and Spiced Lambs
Tongues at FINNEY dc BENEDICT'B.
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WNew Year calling cards in great
variety than ever before, at the Gamma
office. Printed or plain.
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KS? Popping Corn on the car at FINNEY Jr
BaNamor‘s.
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I@‘New Year calling cards now on exhibi
tion at the GAZETTE office. The best New
York designs, together with bevel edged
cards, gold and plain, in innumerable shapes
and styles, can be had either printed or
plain.
Q‘ Syrups and Molasses at RAYMOND &
NrcxnusoN‘s. ' -
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W Canned Plum Pudding at Fxmx 6.7
annnxor's.
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IE‘ Malaga and Catawba Grapes at Films!
85 Bennnror's.
Jr. ansnrc'r's.
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W Preserved Cherries, Plums, Raspberry
and Quince, by the pound at FINNEY &
BnNamcr's.
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0%” All kinds of Fancy Crackers for
Christmas and New Year’s at FtNNnv &
BENEDIOT'S
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Tnnnn IS NO AFFINITY betweeu cheap and
useless beef, wine and iron tomes and the
Liebig Co’s Cocoa Beef Tonic,a real renovant
of strength and restorative of health.
“It is the best tonic there is. Every
physician to whom I have recommended it
as found it so,” says Prof. H. B. DRAKE, M.
D., Detroit, Mich. '
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J. R. CAIRNS, Sheriff of Lenawee County,
Mich. ,says: I have worn an“0nlyLung Pad"
for Bronchial difilcultiesfland have not been
troubled with a cough nights since wearing
it. —Sec Ado. .
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A Grandlteputatlon.
Warner’s Safe Kidney and Liver Cure has
reached a reputatidn that is not ltmtted by
the confines of section or country. There are
no injurious substances, nor false ‘and tem_-
porary stimulants in the preparation. It IS
purely vegetable, and compounded under a
formula that has (1» severe tests, and
won endorsements from some of the big t
medical talent in the ceuntry.—Ncw
World. 21
MARRIED. '
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On Christmas Eve, 1880, at Boekvlcw, the rest-
dence of the bride's uncle, Geo. Marvin. Es .,30
Camp St., by. Rev. E. D. Bentley, MLTbeo are
Everett Smith of the firm of A. 0. Arnold a 00.,
and Miss Sarah Marvin Allen, all of Norwalk.
In West ort, Dec. 21,1) Bcv.John B.Wllliams.
ILJoup marge-to Infants Beach.
.In Bridgeport, Doc. 22, William N. Andrew and
Miss Lillie . Stoddard, both of Oxford. Dee. .
John D. Clark. to Miss Ella r. Lord. both 0
Stratford.
In Portchester, Dec. 10. Robert C. Dunlop and
Jennie L. McGuire, both at Stamford. Dec. 19
John J. McCord and Jane E.Morrcll, both of
Greenwtch.
DIED.
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In Norwalk.Dec. 25th. 1880 Ellery Channlng,
youngest child of Dr. Ellery C..and Carrie Lor-
rlng larke, aged 6 years. 6 months, 1 day.
'3‘, Funeral from the house on Tuesday, at 2:30
p . m.
In Norwalk, Dec. 16, of pneumonia, James M.
Reed, axed 61 years.
In Norwalk. Dec. 25, Annis Seward. aged at yrs.
In Norwalk, Dec. 2lst.Sally E. Bates, aged 69
years. 6 months, 21 days. _
In Norwalk, Dec. 24th, Dimon Fanton, aged 76
years.
In Norwalk Dec. m Mar at A. Gleason
aged 2 years, l'montb, 7 t'isys. 8“ '
In South Norwslk. Dec. 21». Joshua Jennings,
and 72 years. 2 months. 22 days. '
In Newark N. J. Dec. 10th the infant son of
Barney A. mid 3min. J. mission.
In Weltport. Dec. 21st Mrs. Emiline Warren.
aged 67 years, 8 months, is days.
In Bethe], Dec. 26, Ethel A. Beebe. aged 09 yrs.
In Bridgeport, Dec. 22¢], Maria 0.. wife of Goo.
Manger. aged at years.
In Stamford, Dec. 19th. Albert L. Buxton. aged
as years. Deena Albert J. Weedmsed 35 years;
Doc; 10,8t hen buttoo s ed 15 years. Dec. 16.
Alan-on J. lekett. aged years. Dee. 22.1“”
n. Gagenmred a years.
In Stamford. Nov. 21th. Grace Bush, a ed '13
It?!“ Dec. 8th. 001. Solomon Andrews. n the
year of his use.
make good sleigblng. Sunday night there ‘
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@- Mixed Candy, 18cts per 1b., at FINNEY‘,
Waterman.
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Opera. House, Norwnlk,
s. K.s'.rANLI:Y, Miriam.
FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 3181:.
uranium AT LAST:
Thezcolored Ideal
Musical Combination I
The finest Colored Talent In the World
Unique and Unparalleled. An Instantaneous and
Overwhelming Success.
PERSONNEL MUSICALE:
MME. MARIE SELIKA, the phenominai rims
donna,christened by Max Strnkosch as“Am rica’n
Colored Patti.” Mlt. SAM LUCAS, the most pog-
ular coloredcomcdian livtng. Mic. WALLAC
KING, the famous tenor, pronounced “the Color-
edCampanni.” hill. JOSEPH It. BRINDIS,"the
colored Ule Bull,” being one of the most remark-.
able performers on the violin now hvmg. MISS
ISABELLA MILES. soprano secundo. nown as
“ the California Nightingale." MISS ALICE
MINE, the sweet voiced contralto. SIMPSON
WILLIAMSJhc famous baritone, from Sig Bl-
anobi’s conservatory, San Francisco. MR. J , M.
WADDY. the marvelous colored base. Mil.
FRED, 1’. WHITE, pianist. '
Admission 35 cents. Reserved Seats 50 cents ;
for sale at s. K. Stanley‘s and lloyt’s drug store,
South Norwalk,one week in advance.
Music Hall.
Wednesday, January 5th.
qpmn AND sun 9
Dublin Dan, the Nigger, Dutchman
' and Yankee in reland, at
Howarth’s Hibernian,
COMBINED -WITll
MtGlll’s Mirror of Ireland l
The Best Show on the Road.
Admission 25, 35 and 50‘Cents.
Reserved Seats at usual places.
Lost.
N Friday Evenln last.betwcon the store of
L.J.Curtls an the Episcopal Church, a
Lady’s l'OCKETIiOOK,containlng Ismail sum
of money. The finder will be rewarded by leav-
ing the same with the subscriber at the Norwalk
Foundry. GEO. ti. RAYMOND.
v
Pickers Wanted.
M ARTIN BATES. JR. a 00’s
South Norwalk Factory.
0
Pickers Wanted.
C. W.,BLANCHABD’
Silver
Come prepared to work.
Double Sleigh for Sale.
TWO SEATED FAMILY SLEIGH, with solid
driver’s seat, with pole and shafts, un hol-
stered, ac" for sale cheap'l. ABply‘st GAZ TTE
OFFICE 01‘ of WILLIA E. A N,
S
Mine, Conn.
3t52
Notice.
E. B. PRICE is the Agent of the Norwalk Ceme-
tery Association for the sale of lots and giving
deeds for same.
Norwalk, Dec. 21. 1880, .lt51
NORWALK SAVINGS SOCIETY,}
Nonwamx, Comm, December 16th, 1880.
NTIBEST at the rate of Four per cent. per an-
nurn, for the past six months, will be credit-
ed to depositors January lot, 1881, and paid to
them on and after January 10th.
It” Per order. GEO. E. MILLER, Treas.
' CENTRAL NATIONA! RANK!
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Nonwanx. Coma, December and, 1880.
THE DIRECTORS of this Bank have this
declared a semi-annual dividend of roux-(4);
per cent., rsyable on and after Janna 311.1881.
WILLIAM A. CURTIS, ashier.
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THE NATIONAL BANK OF NORWALK.
N OBWALK, CONN., December 21st, 1880.
HE DIRECTORS have declared a divldpnd of
Three and one half per cent., payable on
and after January lst.1881.
H52 11.. B. CBAUFURD. Cashier.
&
FArnrruLD Comv'rr NAT. BANK,
N orwalk, Ct.. Dec. 14, 1880.
THE Annual meeting of the Stockholders of
of this Bank, for the election of Directors for
the enema year, Will be held at the Banking
House. on ' uesday, January 11, 1881. Polls open
from 11 to 12 o’clock a. m.
L. S. COLE, Cashier.
NATIONAL BANK or NORWALK, :
Nonwan1(,CoNN., Dec. 11,1880.
HE ANN UA_L MEETING of the Stockholders
of the N attonai Bank of N orwalk, for the
election of seven Directors. will be held at the
' banking housc,ou Tuesday, January 11th. 1881.
Polls-open from 10 o’clock till 11 o’clock A. M.
50 B. B. ORAUFURD, Cashier,
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK
NORWALK CONN.. D30. 6, 1880.
HE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stockhold-
ers of this Bank, for the election of Direc-
tors for the ensuing year,will bdield at the Bank-
ing Rooms, on Tuesday. January 11, 1881. Falls
4,... Iron 11 o’clock A. M. to 12 o’clock M.
lit-50 W. A. UUBTIB. Cranmer:
Notice.
THE Board of Reliefof the town of Norwalk,
will meet at the office of the Selectmen,
Monday, Jan. 3,1881. at 10 o'clock, a.m.; Wednes-
dav,Jan.lith, at 7:30 . m ; Saturday. Jan. 8th at
2 p. m.; Wednesday, an.l2, at 2 g. m.; Saturday,
J rn. 151.11, at 2 p, m.; Wednesday, an. 191b, at 7:30
p.m., and Saturday, Jan.22d 119.2 p. m., for the
puspose of bearing and determining all appeals
ma 0 to them from the data so! the Board of
Assessors. The Board of Bel at will also meet
with the Board of Assessors as a joint board. on
Wednesday, Jan. 5th. 1881, fat 10 o’clock. a. m.,
for the urposc of abattng the polls of sick and
disable lspersons.
S
. . 1TH,
WM. H. BENEDICT. Board of Belief.
A. 0. GOLDING,
Norwalk. Conn., Dec.11th, 1880. use
Notice.
THE inhabitants of the Town of Norwalk are
hereby notified and warned that a special
Town Meeting Will be held at the Town House in
said Norwalk, on Tuesday, the 28th day of De-
cember, 1880, at 2 o’clock. afternoon. for the fol-
lowing purposes, to wrt: To bear_ and act upon
the report of the Committee ap ornted at a Town
Meeting held upon the 15th by of December,
1880, as to the matter of funding of the Town
debt by issuing Town bonds at a rate of interest
not exceeding four per cent. peyannum, and if
deemed expedient to vote the . issuing of said
bonds. for such an amount as satd meeting may
determine. Also to designate the manner in
which said bonds shall be issued. and the person
by whom they shall be signed, and to act upon
the matter of creatlnw a sinking fund for the re-
demption of said bonds. Also to make an a ro-
priatlo for the repairof the highways m the own
tor the ensuing year. Also to consider and act
upon the matter of refunding to Ira F. HPY.‘ the
sum of thirty -five dollars expended in building a
fence on Roton Hill. and to vote upon the accept-
ance of the street known as Reynolds street, and
the Shore Road from Ford Point Road through
said Reynolds street and said .Shore Road from
Reynoldslstrect south to the railroad crossing.
3AA
O SELLECK, JR. Selemmcn
WILLIAM C. SAMMIS,} of said
NELSON J. CRAW. Norwalk.
Dated. Norwalk. Dec. 20. 1880.
Mullings Bros.,
Carriages it Wagons
MADE TO ORDER.
Repairing in all its Branches.
FOR SALE FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
A line of SLEIGHS of our own
manufacture, made from Selected
materials. Neat, stylish and durable.
o. A. MULLINGS, J. s. MULLINGS
DON’T WAIT T00 LONG
Those of you who want
Holiday Pictures,
But go to
Readman Bros.,
Gazette'Building, Nor-Walk, Ct.,
Where you can be supplied with first-class work
at reasonable prices.
OllPictures Copied and Enlarged
LA. MEEKEII il- 00.,
Drulggists,
21 Main St., Norwalk:Conn.,
YOU WILL FIND
Strictly Pure
Drugs and Medicines,
At Reasonable Prices.
Prescriptions carefully compounded.
Charles F. Chew,
PIANO TUNER, &c.
Orders received at I. A. MEEKEB’S DRUG
STORE. 20 Wall street. 1y:
f
HflLIlllY 1 tion!
GOLD ANMLVEB WATCHES.
Rockford Quick Train Railroad
Watches at Speciality.
Gold and Plated Jewel and Silver
Plated arlc): I
'Strike Clocks. from $3.50 up. 1 Day
Strike looks. from 82.% up. A Large stock of
Spectacles and Eye Glasses, from 20 cents a pair
up. Watch Glasses 10 cents each.
Sillfll‘, anti Wheeler & Wilson
SEWING . MACHIN ES.
All Goods at Prices as Low as Lowcsf.'at
A.W. Austin’s Jewelry Store
0, era Ilousc Block, N ortvnlk, Conn.
Holiday Goods.
H. S: BETTS
Invites all to call and examine his
Stock of ‘
HOLIDA Y GOODS.
Toys, Dolls, Vases, Toilet Cases,
Cologne Bottles, Hand Mirrors,
Toilet Soaps and Waters,
Hair, Tooth and Nail
Brushes. '
Fine line of 0110108 Confectionery.
Corner Drug Store.
Holidays! holidays!
Holidays 2
Dry Goods 1
Dry Goods!
- Dry Goods 1
Fancy Goods 1
Fancy Goods !
Fancy Goods 2
SDtt
Edward Street
Offers the Cheapest and most Com-
plete Stock of
' Dry Goals and Fancy Goals
inINorwalk. A splendid line suitable
for the Holidays. Splendid line of
Silk Handkerchiefs.
A big drive at .15c.; (10. at 22c.;
do. at 33c.
semis, ”etoAIts. stttnrs,
tmrus, Towns. names-
rtcs, PRINTS, m.,
JUST THE THING FORA
HOLIDAY GIFT.
Give me a call. Will sell you
goods cheaper than they can be
bought elsewhere, as I sell for
Cash and Cash Only, and One
Price to All.
IST Remember the Store. .3.
Edward Street,
MODES.
Mrs. J. B. BETTS
Invites examination of her unequalled
collection of Novelties in
RIOII Ali-D ELEGANT
Bonnet Trimmings,
Also all the Leading Shapes in
BONNETS and ROUND HATS.
BOTH
‘ TRIMMED & UNTRIMMED.
Careful ntteetion given to orders and every effort
made to please. Agency for the celebrated
BUTTERICK’SPATTERNS,
ALSO
Staten Island the Works.
No. 4‘9 Main St., Norwalk.
A Complete Stock of the
NATIONAL NEEDLE BDMPINI’S
“STANDARD”
Hall & Sflllllll Machine Nettles,
Comprising a Full Assortment
For all Sewing Machines.
* shot... a Go,
SOLE AGENQDB THE
SPRINGFIELD,
AND
Wheeler &: Wilson
N0. 8 STRAIGHT NEEDLE
SEWING MACHINES.
THE BEST IN THE WORLD!
Sewin Machine made in the United States
tAontIrderat ghort notice, and at the lowest prices:
THE GENUINE SINGER
A splendid New Machine for $25
Always on hand.
Machine supplies constantly on
hand. Needles, Oils, and all Parts of
Machines furnished at short notice.
Remember. we will sell you .a Ma-
chine cheaper than any one m this
State. '
Sherwood ck: 00.,
40 and 42 Wall St.. Norwalk. Conn.
WANTED!
4FIRST class Dwelling Houses for good reliable
tenants, in the Borough.
Also a customer for a first-class farm of one
hundred (100) acres of'land, With the buildings all
now.
Also, a customer for two Stores and Dwellings,
one in New York state for 84,500
And one in Connecticut] for $3,500. and all in
good condition. , .
Also. a, ood:two~seated light spring wagon for
a new mil Alderney Cow. Eu Earticulars of
BIG . J. S URGES.
No. 4 Gazette Building, Norwalk, Conn.
Outfit sent free to those who wish to engage
In the most pleasant and profitable business
known. Everything new. Capital not re-
quired. We willfurnish you everything. _810
a day and upwards is easily made without staying
away from ome over night. No risk whatever.
Many new workers wanted at once. _ Many are
rank as fortunes at the business. Ladies make as
much as men. and young boys and girls make
great pay. No one who is willing to work this to
make more money every da than can be made In
a week at any ordinary emp oyment. Those who
enfage at once will findn short road to fprtune.
A dress ll. Hanan-tr Jr 00., Portland. Marne.
‘,"
CHRISTMAS
new YEARS.
Wheeler 82 firttman’s
The ladies are sure to find something
useful as well as ornamental for their
gentlemen friends. For instance:
A fine Silk Hat,
A good Winter Cup,
A fine or heavy pair of Gloves,
An elegant Silk Handkerchief,
A handsomepair of Suspenders,
A fine Gingham. Alpaca or Silk Um—
brella, ' .
A handsome pair of Sleechuttons,
A box of fine Linen Handkerchiefs,
A good Cardigan Jacket,
A good warm wool Tippet,
A handsome Scarf Pin,
A set of Studs,
A Watch Chain,
And many other articles too numer-
ous to mention. You are sure to
find something that will “fill the
bill” at
Holiday Presents
A. Jackson tBrns.
Would announce to their friends and the public
generally that they are now prepared for the
HOLIDAYS
with a. FullLine of
lllll t SlllllWllTlllll
DIAMONDS, .
JEWELRY all SILVER WARE,
of all kinds, which they will be pleased to show
to all whether they wish to purchase or not.
4 .
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They have also some fine samples of .
Cabinet Organs,
From the celebrated manufactory ol'the
Smith American Organ Company,
of Boston, which still take the lead in the long
line of Reed Instruments to which they invite
the attention of any who may contemplate invest-
}:gsin one of these delightful household compan-
Try One ”Box of
Sultan’s tattrrl lure,
And you will be convinced that you can be
cured of that tefible and offensive
disease,
OATARRH 3
IT IS A SURE CURE.
FORSALEBY
EDWARD S. BETTS, Dillllll,
CORNER WALL AND MAIN srs.
Price 50 Cents per Box.
EUGENE FANCHEB.
DEALER IN
Bontssissdhuas
Trunks, Traveling Bags,
Leather and Findings,
LalltllSlllll at the Lowest Prices.
Men’s Heavy Boots ......... ..$2 00 upwards
“ Rubber] “ ............ 2 50 “
“ Calf “ ............ 2 00 “~
4‘
‘6
Ladies’ Kid Button Boots ..... l 00
“ Cloth 'Top “ “ ..... 1 00
Men’s Fine Hand Scwcd Bootsgnd Shoes of
our own make, and every pair warranted, at
much less than regular prices.
Measured Work a Specialty.
Rubber Goods 8; Slippes of every
description.
No Trouble to Show Goods.
Remember the place,
Eugene Fancher,
17 Main St.. Norwalk, Ct.
' , lHE cuntnratttouusr.
Its list of contributors embrace such names as
Prof. AUSTIN PHELPS, D. D., ROSE TERRY
COOKE, Rev. J. T. Dunxna, SUSAN Coomnon,
President 5. C. BARTLETT, MARION HARLAND
Rev. L. W. BACON, D. D.,Gno. E. WABING, J r.,
and many others who have attained a national
reputation. .
Our Sabbath School Department for 1881 is un-
der the charge of Rev.’ A. F. SCIIAUFFLEB of New
York,who is known as one of the most suggestive
writers and think 5 on this subject in the coun-
try. Our Children s Department is sustained by
such writers as Mr. C. C. UOFFXN, ERanr INGER-
sent. (on Natural History), W. J. ROLFE. and oth .
ers equally eminent, and it: will be found enter-
taining and instructive to all, both to young and
old.
In all its departments, Literary, News.I’oeti-'
cal, Household and Selections,the reader will find
the Congregationalisl fully abreast of the times.
It touches subjects of" current interest to the re
ligious public every week, not only by its editori-
al articles, but by a great amount of paragr ”he
and short matter such as all are glad to to 1d.
We offer no premiums, bttt are now expending
wise might be required for that purpose. The
week to writers for the Congregationalist now
exceeds the sum expended in this way for six
months or a year a quarter of a century ago.
Specimen numbers sent free. 1 rice $8.00 a year.
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Yourselvcs by making money when a
golden chance is offered, thereby 3"
ways keeping poverty front your door,
Those who always take advantage of
good chances for making money that are of-.
the
. generally become \vealthy,whilc those who
fere
We want many men, women, boys and girls to
work for us right in their own lpcahttes._ The
business will pay more than ten times ordrnar
wages. We furnish an expensive outfit and al
that you need. free. No one who engages fails to
make money very rapidly. You can devote your
whole time to the work, or only your spare mo-
ments. Full infoumation and all that is needed
sent free. Address STINSON & Co., Portland,Me.
Outfit furnished free, with full instructions
lfll'or conducting the most profitable business
s m
azy one can cage 0 m. . The business is so.
easy to lcarn,au our instructions are so
to and plain, that any one can make great
is willing to work. Women are as successful as
men. Boys and girls can earn large sums. Man
have made at the business over one hundred do -
lars tn :1 single week. Nothing like it ever known
before, All who en age are surprised at the ease
and rapidity wrth w ich they are ‘able to mnke
money. You can engage in this business during
your spare ttmc at rent profit. You do not have
to HIV at capital it it. We take all- thc rlsk-
Those who no road mone should write to us
at once. All f ishCI. free. ddrcss,TRUB 5‘ CO-r
Augusta, Maine. ,
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upon the columns .the paper itself what other;
amount of money paid out sometimes in a single ' V
do not improve such chances remain in poverty. .'
pro ts from the very start. No one can fail who - "1
Call, Santa. Claus, tall,
AND SEE OUR
Toys! ’l‘o’ys! Toys!
AND
Holiday Gobcls. '
'1‘. e Largest and Best Selected Stock ever shown
in town,
. Not Old Stock, but New.
Tin OB Wood Toys,Buildirg Blocks,
AND GAMES.
A Fine Assortment of
Japanese Ware
0f the very Best Quality.
Ladies’ Work Baskets, Toilet Sets,
and Vases. A very handsome lot of
Decorated Tea Sets, of 44 pieces,
Handsome and Low in Price. The
finest assortment of Lamps ever of.
feted in town. Glass “Tare of latest
patterns. Skates and Sleds in'abnn-
dance. Doll Carriages, from 75 cts.
to $5. Toy Rocking Horses from $1
to $5, sound and very fast. ' Dolls
and D011 Heads and Bodies from 25c.
to $5. , -Toy Tea Sets from 15a. to $2
each. A full asSortment of Crockery
both American and Imported. The
best and largest Cooking Stoves and
Ranges every offered to the public.
ParlorStoves very handsome and of"
the latest improved patterns selling
at cost to reduce stock. Tfible and
Pocket Cutlery, Tin, Willow and
Wooden Ware. Everything in the
Housekeeping Goods line, from a.
Dollar .fitove to a Mammoth Fur—
nace. Call and see our stock. No
trouble to show Goods, at
l. J. OURTIS’
Main Street.
J. Spencer,
WATCHMAKEB all JEWELER,‘
No. 3 Main Street.
A LARGE STOCK OF
Diamonds,
Rich Jewelry,
Watches,
ClOcks,
Bronzes,
Silver, Ware,
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, 8a..
Constantly on hand.
I
Also a Large Variety of
NIWELTIIS for the HUIIDIIS.
Prices very low for the quality of-
fered. All goods warranted.
ROGERS’ STATUAFIY,
At J. SPENCER’S.
HOLIDAY GOODS
At J. 'SPENCER’S.
A.
Hall _
To All!
BE HAPPY AS YOU CAN.
This life is not all sunshine,
ji Nor is it yet all showers,
But storms and calms alternate,
As thorns among the flowers.
’1 And while we seek the roses,
,3 The thorn full oft we scan,
’j Still let us, though they wound us,
1 Be happy as we can
This life has heavy crosses
As well as joys to share,
-. And griefs and disappointments
Which you and I must bear.
7: Yet; if misfortune’s lava
5 Entombs hope’s dearest plan,
' Let us, with what is left of us,
Be happy as we can.
~ The sum of our enjoyment
Is made of little things.
__ As oft the broadest rivers
; Are formed from smallest springs,
' By treasuring small waters
The rivers reach their span ;
So we increase our pleasures
Enjoying what we can. ‘
There may be burning deserts
Through which our feet must go,
But there are green oases -
; Where pleasant palm-trees grow
And if we may not follow
The path our heart would plan,
, Let us wake all around us
‘ Be as happy as you can -
—Selected.
, We think many none is happy to-day
: because their friends remembered them “'
with a nice pair of Slippers or Arctics ~.
; gélubber Boots bought at A. H. HOYT
0's. 53
Rubber Shoes
For Everybody. ‘
.3 Good place to buy
§SHoEs
' AND
BOOTS I
ttuhtbt:
Stock complete. Can please. '
you. No doubt ’bout it.
A, II. 1101‘ '1‘.
J. r. RUSCO.
Norwalk Chronicler