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Editorial Letter.
Wasmxoron, D. 0., Jan. 29, 1881.
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The Finance Committee of the Senate, of
a which Senator Bayard is chairman, is. now
' .- wrestling with the House Funding Bill, .but
has not yet “licked the golden calf Into
shape"tobereported to the Senate. How
far Senator Bayard will deviate from the
wild theories of a majority of his party and
how closely he will adhere to his own better
judgment remain to be seen. Secretary
Sherman appeared before the Senate Com— ‘
mittee and gave his views upon invlation of
Senator Bward, but it is not supposed the
secretary's experieDed judgment will be
allowed to weigh as against the wild theories
of the Congri ssional majority. What the
Secretary had to say was little else than the
utterance of the views expressed in his last
annual report on the subject of refunding.
He believed that the rate of interest on the
bonds should be fixed at three and one half
per cent., and that the time they are to run
should be extended from ten years to twenty
years. The rate of interest on the certificates
which he hoped would be called Treasury
notes, he would retain at three per cent.,
and would not change the period of their du-
ration. In fine he advocated a three and one
half per cent five-twenty bond and a three
per cent one-ten Treasury note. His reasou
for recommending the extension of the time
when the bonds become payable to twenty
years was that the four and a half per cent
loan wil become due ten years hence, and
to have the three and a half per cent bonds
maturing and payable at the same time might
cause ’the Treasury some embarrassment.
There is hardly a doubt that a majority of
the Finance Mmittee is in favor of in—
creasing the rate of interest on the bonds to
three and one half per cent. Whether they
favor an extension of time is doubtful. It
is generally believed that the House would
concur in an amendment, increasing the rate
of interest to three and a half per cent, but
would not concur in such an increase to-
gether with an extension of the time the
bonds are to run. Speaker Randall is stilj
strongly of the opinion that the maturing
bonds can be refunded at three per cent.
John J. Knox Comptroller of the Currency,
appeared before the Committee, to speak in
reference to the amendment, which requires
the 'National Banks to hold only the new
bonds as securities for their circulation and
deposits, and restores the law as it stood
priorto 1874, when the banks had to keep
United States bonds on deposit to the amount
of one third of their capital stock. Mr.
Sherman and Comptroller Knox oppdse this
section.
The latter’s arguments were mainly di-
rected against the proposed repeal of section
four of the act of June 20, 1874, and the re-
enactment of sections 5,159 and 5,100 of the
revised statutes concerning the surrender of
circulating notes and the deposits of bonds
as security for circulation and deposits. His
conference with the committee also included
in its range various questions in-regard to the
earnings, profit on circulation and dividends
of national banks, and their right to issue
and retire circulating notes at their pleasure.
ELECTORAL COUNT. ' .
One week from Wednesday, the electoral
vote is to be counted. As yet no provision
has been made how'it shall be done, and the
prospect is that there will be no arrangement.
It is the intention to again call up the
electoral resolutions Tuesday, but the pros .
pect of their passage is not at all promising.
There is a bitter feeling against Speaker
Randall. He has assumed to manage the
House on this question, and there are five or
six democrats who want to see him fall. The
trouble ahead is that when the vote of
Georgia is reached, the question will arise
whether or not it shall be counted. If the
Vice-President assumes the sole ,right to
count the vote. and either records it- or throws
it out, it will in either event provoke objec-
tion. In 1857, the State of Wisconsin cast
its electoral vote on the day after that pre-
scribed by law. There were no rules gov-
erning the count then as now. When in
joint convention Wisconsin was called the
tellers listed the vote and the Vice-President
announced it for Fremont and Dayton
hypothecally. It did not affect the result.
The two houses separated and debated the
question for a few days, and dip nothing
other than to adopt a resolution to notify
Buchanan he had been elected President and
Breckinridge Vice-President. If there are
no rules adopted between now and February
9th, on the day the vote is counted, Georgia
will probablg be counted as. was Wisconsin
in 1857. . '
In the fillibustering anent the effort of the
Democrats of the House to pass their elec—
toral Bill, Mr. Conger caught Speaker Ran-,-
dall so completely in a Parliamentary trap
that the Speaker could. not conceal his
chagrin. As Mr. Reagan expressed it, the
House merely went up hill and then came
down again. The tactics of the republican
side were to~answer to their names on [a
call of the House :but to temain silent
upon the motion to table the appeal, thus
‘ leaving the House without a quorum, and
forcingacallofthe House. At4z45 a Ir'o-. ‘
tion to adjourn was defeated—yen 127, nays
129; Another call of the House was ordered
and then, at 5.10, the House adjourned, the
pour, discomfitted Democrats fiercely jac-
kaowledginggthey had no leader either able
or fit to conduct their side out of the pitfall
set for them by the Republicans.
THE Taxas 0N MATCHES, BANK onaoxs,;a'ro.
The internal revenue sub-committee of the
House committee on ways and means have
agreed to prepare a bill embodying the re—
commendation of the commissioner of inter—-
nal revenue to take the tax off of matches,
bank checkMuving banks deposits, and all
proprietary taxesexeept on perfumery and
cosmetics. ’
AGAINST Tm: ELECTRIC LIGHT.
The Senate committee on public buildings
and grounds, report adversely upon the reso-
lution to light theCspitol and grounds with
the electric light. . -
rosrar. TELEGRAPH svsrau.
The House committee on post offices and
post-roads, . reported back to the House-
Springer’s resolution instructing the commit
tee “to inquire into the expediency of es-
tablishing by law a postal telegram system
under the government of the United States
with the recommendation that it pass for the
following reason: That it is evident to the
committee that there is a general demand by
the public for .protection in ' telegraphic-
commnnications. from the extortions of :a
great telegraphic monopoly that absorbs its
competitors as they become established, and
wmpetitors as they become established, and
thus compels a tariff which pays dividends
on stock believed to be largely watered, and
therefore official inquiry should be made
into the facts, and legislation proposed in
accordance therewith." . '
Senator Kirkwood, of Iowa, yesterday.
introduced a Bill to extend a national act of
incorporation to an ,Iowa Telegraph Com-
pany for the purpose of introducing its ser-
vice into every Post Office in the United
States. It is not likely any satisfactory bill
can be elaborated and passed this session,
but a Government Telegraphic System may
_ be confidently relied upon as one of the
near accomplishments of the future.
Tun aIvsn AND nausea arm.
was swelled another hundred thousand yes-
terday. It was voted to give the Mississippi
river $1,000,000, instead Of $1,500,000. Of
this amount $1,000,000 is to be expended on
the lower and $600,000 on the upper Mis-
sissippi river. ' .
, Norwalk gets her usual appropriation of
95,000 for harbor improvement, in addition
tothe proposed erection of the fog signal at
Norwalk Island Light.
_ $521,000,000 wanran.
The Commissioner of Pensionrhss written
letter to the chairman of the Senate sp-
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propriation committee, in which he says the
amount which, in his judgment, will be net
cessary {to pay all the claims under theéar-
rearages of pension law will exceed”$521,—_.
000,000. This enormous sum. begins to, lead
some members to think it about time the tax
payers of the nation were thought of.
- malt slurs.
Senator Beck made the ablest speech yet
delivered in Congress on the side of free
ships. Senators Conkling and Blaine paid
special attention to it and its conclusion, Sen-
ator Blaine, with that marvelous readiness
for which he is noted, made a rapid, running
reply, - effectually answered the Kentucky
Senator’s salient points with a store of facts
and statistics not to be gainsaid. Mr. :Blaine,
on Friday, introduced a bill to encourage our
shipping interests. '
‘ BANKRUP'I‘ ACT.
No attempt will be made to perfect a Bank-
rupt Act at this session. ‘
n. a. super.
In connection with thenomination of Ex—
Senator Stanley Matthews, to be United
States Supreme Judge, there has been some
grumbling, apparently among Republicans,
about “Ohio men;” but the Democrats and
most of the Republicans in the Senate are
satisfied with the nomination, and Mr. Hat-
thews will be confirmed. '
rnamrme muss.
postmaster here held several sacks of franked
matter sent to' his ofilce by the Democratic
committee, which upon examination was
to be not entitled to that privilege and in via?2
lation Of law. A special committee wssfound
raised to investigate it, and Congressman
Cox and others testified that their franks
were forgeries,used without their knowledge
or permission. The Democratic clerk swore
they were instructed by the committee to
write the shortest names on the calendar of
Democratic members. This testimony made
it necessary to involve the Republicans and
so Marshall Jewell, chairman of the Republi-
can Nationiil Committee, was summoned here
from Hartford, but the Ex-P. M. Gen. gave
the committee a water howl. He testified
that his committee used no franks at all and
on the contrary paid over fifteen thousand
dollars in postage to the government on
the documents it distributed. This was
not the kind of testimony wanted, and Gov
Jewell was very suddenly dropped, and left
for home again this morning. Now let Mr.
Blaine be called.
, exam. NOTES.
Although there is not a greatdemand for
one and two' dollar notes as there was a
month or so ago, still these denominations
are in active demand with the exception it
would seem of one section of the country.
TreasurerGilfillan has received a letter from
a merchant in Indianapolis complaining of a
glut of one and two dollar notes there and in
the vicinity. The writer says that they can-
not be got rid of in the ordinary course of
business and asks that the Treasury afford
relief. The Treasurer has replied that if the
notes be shipped here they will be exchang—
ed for the large denominations. .
_. Nana omean. '
Congress has changed the name of the Na-
tionifl Bank of West Mcriden to Meriden
First National Bank. A new set of plates
will be engraved and the bank’s old notes he
called in and exchanged as rapidly as possi-
ble.
Bank of Norwalk Teller, Charles L. Rock-
well, Esq., is now the efiicient and popu—
lar cashier.
GARFIELD,
It has transpired that 'anumber of the Con-
gressional friends of Gen. Garfield have writ-
ten him suggesting the propriety and wis-
dom Of his coming onhere and personally
conferring with leading Republicans, and
that in response to such invitation he is ex-
pected here within the next two weeks.
HARTFORD roar armor.
Last Monday afternoon the President sent
in the name of Mr. Faxon as P. M. of Hart-
ford, in compliance with the demand made
upon him by Gen. Hawley. Different par-
ties havc importuned both Senators to inter-
fere and prevent Mr. Faxon’s confirmation.
This neither will do Personally there is
no possible Objection to Mr. Faxon and every
one concedes he will make an exceptionally
good P.M., and while it is made to appear
that the appointment of Mr. Harbison would
have been more acceptable to the earnest
working Republicans of Hartford and of the
State, the rule is so general that a Congress-
man has the right to name the postmaster in
his own town, that no good to the party can
possibly come of any outside or even home
interference with the Old-time custom. The
fact Gen. Hawley was Once able to_over-ride
the personal wishes of Congressman Strong,
in a'similar contest, is freely quoted against
him now, but the verging Of the rule in that
case was generally condemned and should
prove no justification for its second violation.
Gen. Hawley is able and no doubt willing to
stand or fall before his immediate constitu-
ents and we hope mischievous efforts to
draw others into the excited contest will be
discountena’nced and discouraged by all good
Republicans. Gen. Harmon, chairman of
our State Central Committee and Ex-Gov—
ernor Jewoll, who have been here during the
past week, have been suspected of a desire to
meddle with this unfortunate contest, but
neither has had anything whatever to do with
the matter. '
SENATORIAL.
Much disappointment is felt at the loss of
a Republican Senator in Tennessee, as it is
well known a union could have been made
upon a Republican who could have been
elected.
The contest in Pennsylvania is losing its
interest. It seems quite certain that neither
Oliver or Grow can be elected, but no one
doubts but that some Republican will finally
succeed. L .' - '
The election of General Charles H. Van
Wyck, by the Nebraska Legislature was a
delight and a surprise to his boat of old army
and congressional friends. He represented
the Orange New York County District in the
House. for three successive terms before re-
moving to Nebraska.
_, PERSONALS.
George H. Meeker, Esq., a well known
Norwalk boy, and his bride, a Stamford
lady, took Washington in on their wedding
tour, and have just left for home.
George Rockwell, Esq., now of the Meri-
den BritanniaJCompany, and a former Ridge-
field boy, and a brother of Charles L,. is at
the Arlington with his bride, a Miss Minnie
Battles of Lowell, Mass. The happy pair
were united by the Rev. Mr. Goodsell, in
New York, and will return to Connecticut
the first of the week. W. F. Rockwell
accompanied the bridal party as far as Balti—
more.
Mr. Colt, of Hartford, whose marriage was
a society sensation in New York a few weeks
ago, is at the Riggs House with his bride.
Rev.'Mr. Jackson and wife left for the
South Thursday morning. The former has-
so far recovered his health as to be able to
Officiatc at his church twice since Christmas.
Genet“ Tom Thumb and his party, are
exhibiting here. ' ’
Three Connecticut p'ostmasters have been
reappointed during the week. -
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher delivered a,
lecture to a crowded house last Monday night.
His discourse was an unusually able and
earnest plea for more and better non-secta-
rian common schools, as a necessity for our
future national glory and safety.
The President has appointed George H.
Foster, United States District Attorney in
place of General Stewart L. Woodford,
although it is claimed he had promised to,
appoint theHon. Elliot Shepherd, who was
endorsed by thc'entire‘New York Congres-
sional. delegation. The appointment is a
“Hayes Mystery” and is popularly interpre-
ted as another attempt to “get even” 'with
Senator Conklin. If this rumor is true, Mr.
Foster‘s conrfimation is more than likely to
be hung up to dry with that of the newly
mentioned Albany postmaster.
Hon. 8. W. Kellogg, was in a case before
the Supreme Court Wednesday.
Secretary Sherman left here for Beaten
yesterday. As Ever, B.
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During the Presidential campaign the city .
This is the bank of which our former '
as
Ema—The Fire Department was called
out-last Thursday night, at about 101-, by a
general alarm indicating a fire in the businss
portion of the town. - The thermometer was
down at zero, but our volunteer firemen
promptly responded. The fire proved tabs
in the shoe store of Benedict & 00., Main
street. The nearest hydrfits were found.
so be frozen up, but the firemen were pro-
vided with cotton waste saturated with
kerosene, and were not long delayed in
getting water. In the. meantime, however,
water, was carried in from a neighboring
store and the flames subdued. The firemen
from pOuring in water, and the loss wise-
ly refrained was wonderfully small. It is
supposed that the fire-originated from the
kuawing of parlor matches in the desk by
mice. . The fire was early discovered by Mr.
Platt’s folks, living overhead, who were
alarmed by smoke pouring into their room.
The Messrs. Benedict were insured.
in returning from the fire, Hope Hose
Company- started on a run down Water
street. The street was very slippery, and
Mr. Benj. Bechtel, who had hold of the
tongue, slipped and fell, the wheel in the
jumper passing over him. He was seriously
injured and is still confined to his bed. He
is out of employment and has a sick wife.
As the hydrants are very apt to be found
frozen during long spells of cold weather the
firemen now carry cotton waste, and kerosene
oil, in order to be prepared for such an
emergency. .
We are called upon again this week to
record another peculiarly and event, one of
those Providences‘which are so mysterious.
Mr. William S. Lockwood Gruman died
early on Sunday morning last, at the age of
24 years, after a comparatively short illness.
He was one of our youngest merchants,—
the junior member of the firm of Wheeler do
Gruman, who commenced business in Sep-
tember, 1879. He was married last May to
Miss Sarah Cousins, daughter of Thomas
Cousins, Esq. He was bright. active, cheer-
ful,—enterprising in business, and socially an
agreeable companion, making friends with all
who came in contact with him. During the
late political campaign he warmly expoussd
the Republican cause, and served as Lieu-
tenant in the Bigelow Battalion, which com-
mand hc'was active in recruiting. He was
an active member of the Pioneer H. & L.
Company, and held the position of Corporal
in our new. . milItary organization, Co. F.
The hearts of our people beat in sympathy
with the young bride, so soon a widow.
Mrs. Eliza F._ Mitchell, well and favorably
know in our community, died at her father’s
residence on Saturday last. Herfuneral will
be attended» on Wednesday. .
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_ Annals of the War.
The Philadelphia Times is publishing a se-
ries of papers under the above title, which
will probablyattract wide attention. One of
the series, relating to the battle of Chancel-
lorsville, written by Gen. 1). N. COUCH, of
this place, will be found deeply interesting.
Old soldiers, especially, will be glad to pc-
ruse it. We print the first part of it on our
first page today, and will give the conclusion
next week.
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Last week we gave a brief statement of
the present financial condition of Our Broth-
ers’ Lodge, copied from the Secretary’s ,re—
port. The funds on hand was stated to be
$1,209.51. All familiar with the standing of
the Lodge could see at once that a figure had
been accidentally Omitted. The correct
amount is $12,094.51, forming a fund of
which the members of the Lodge are natur-
sly proud.
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A very pleasant and largely attended
Church Sociable was held at the residence of
E. D. Bentley, Pastor of the 1st Baptist
church, last Tuesday evening. The ladies
contributed a supper, which was apparently
highly appreciated by all. We understand
this is the first of a series of Sociables con-
templated by the ladies-of the church to
foster sociability’and increase thefunds in
the treasury of the Ladies’ Aid Society.
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On Tuesday evening last, a large number of
“Our Brothers” honored the invitation of
Butler Lodge by their presence in the Lodge
Rooms at South N orwalk. They were core-
dially received, and after the customary
speeches, etc. , adjourned to the new Mahac-
kemo hotel, when? supper was served to the
visiting brethren. “Our Brothers" returned
at the reasonable hour of 10; o’clock.
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his grocery business to Messrs. Jacob Weeks,
Sherman Stevens and James H. Betta. The
latter gentleman has been connected with the
store for several years and is familiar with
the business. ,
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Annual Supper.
.The annual supper of the 2d M. E. church
is to be held at the Opera House on Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings of this week.
Liberal arrangements are being made for the
entertainment of guests, and there is every
reason to believe that the entertainments will
be in every respect fully equal to those of
previous years. A musical entertainment
will be given each evening. Guests will
have their choice of a full supper, or of such
refreshments as they may select. Supper
served early, and through the entire evening.
It will be a capital place for sleighiug parties
to visit.
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A recent number of the Buffalo Express
has along report of the formal opening of,
the “Fitch Creche,” in that city early in
January. This institution is a sort of “pub—
lic cradle,” designed for the care of infants,
probably the only institution of the kind in
America. There are now nineteen cribs and
fifteen cradles in use. The founder is Mr.
Benjamin Fitch, of Fitch’s Home, who has
deeded to the institution property which
rents for $600 per month. He also gives a
valuable collection of paintings, etc. Other
charitable people have become interested in
the project, and there is already money
enough on hand to run it one year. The
Buffalo people seem very grateful to Mr.
Fitch for his liberal contributions to the
charity.
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At the annual meeting of the corporators
of the Fairfield County Savings Bank held
on Wednesday last. Messrs. Lester S. Cole
and Homer Merrill were elected new corpo—
rators.‘ Directors were chosen as follows:
W. S. Moody, Martin S. Craw, Edward
Merrill, A. H. _ Camp, Edward H. Nash,
Sherman Morehouse, Elbert Curtis, Chas. E.
St. John. At a subsequent meeting of the
Directors the old oflicers were re-elected as
follows: W. S. Moody, President; M. S.
Craw, Vice President; Lester S. Cole, Sec-
retary and Treasurer.
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It was ever thus. The Democrat hopes
“that every Republican will receive his
walking papers,”—now that the Democrats
control the .Borough. Next December they
will be begging for Republican votes again.
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The late walking match turned out to be‘
quite an aflfair after all, if the figures given
are to be relied upon. Hughes was the win
ncr‘, scoring 568 miles, beating the best time
ever made bytwo miles. with several hours
to spare. He expects to get some $4,000,
altogether. Albert was second, Vint third
and Krohne fourth, while Campana kept up
until the end. scoring 425 miles, but winning
nothing. ‘ -
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. The Old and reliable firm of M. S. ’36 J. C.
Mather, of‘ Dorian, has been dissolved. Mr-
J. C. Mather retiring. Mr. M. S. Mather
has formed a co-partnership with Mr. S.
Grumman, who has been long in the employ
of the 'old firm, and will continue the grocery
business at'the old stand. '
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The Sentinel acknowledges that it was
mistaken in regard to the license fees, and
is perfectly satisfied with the action of the
Selectmen. '
Sou. own—Mr. o. B. Coolidge has sold“
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Sunday was the Chinese New Year.
Light blue hoods are all the rage this cold
weather. ‘
Washington birthday parties will soon be
in order. 1. ,
' At the Borough Meeting last Thursday a.
tax of eight mills was laid.
The new term at the State Normal School,
at New Britain, opens to-day.
The veteran Odd Fellows hold their annual
suppe‘r in New Haven, Feb. 22d.
The Foundry did not start: up last week,
but will probably start .this week.
The Douglass Fowler Post, G. A. R. will
give a ball, some evening this month.
A slight fall of snow on Sunday rather im-
proved the already splendid sleighing.
Geo. H. Forster succeeds Gen. Woodford
as U. S. Dis.rict Attorney at New York.
Carroll‘s pin factory. at Willitfll, was
badly damaged by fire, last Tuesday p. m.
The Sentinel says that Mrs. John Sammis
celebrated llU‘ 97th birthday on Tuesday last.
The Selectmen advertise for sealed propos-
als for medical attendance for the town poor.
The Sentinel says that‘ the city Reform
Assoaiation cleared $486.68 at their annual
supper. ' - '
A patent has been granted to Chas. Tyrell
and E. Kearnes, of Norwalk, for but prIss-
ing machine. .
The Norwalk Insurance Company has
declared its usual semi-annual dividend of
four per cent. .
Buckingham Post, G. A. R., has been in-
vited to attend a camp-fire at Bridgeport,
Thursday night.
Do our young folks realize that they have
‘ less than a fortnight in whichto prepare
their valentines?
Judge Stuart’s application for a new trial
comes up before the Judiciary committee in
the Legislature to-day. .
The Rev. Henry Clay Trumbull and Mr.
will make a trip up the Nile.
The meetings of the Court' of Burgesses
are hereafter to be held Wednesday evenings
-—once a month—instead of Friday. .
Seals are said to be quite numerous on the
south side of Long Island. Who has seen
any off Norwalk islands this season ?
The Republican says that the New Haven
Railroad will build a large new freight depot
in the city, on the site of the old repair shop.
' The Bethel Cornet Band will give a con-
cert at Fisher's Hall, Wednesday evening.
Miss Helen Bassett willsing. Geo. Ives Will
lead.
One never realizes what good missionaries
firemen would make until a shoe store gets
afire and we see them saving soles from the
burning. ’
Dr. E. W. Brainard, Of Branford, was run
over by a train Of cars at that 'place, Satur-
day, and instantly killed, while crossing the
track in a sleigh.
Judge Seymour, President of the State
Bar Association, has appointed John H.
Perry as a member Of'the committee on
Judicial Administration.
The play Of “The Drunkard" is to be
produced at the Opera House, under the
auspices of the Reform Association, next
Friday night, Feb. 11th.
The Norwalk Gas Light company has
again reduced the price of gas. From Jan.
let the rate will be $2.50 per 1,000 feet, bills
payable before the 10th of each month.
Fernando Wood, who has been in hot
water this life still cries for; more. He
has gone to the Hot Springs of Arkansas
in pursuit of health—and long may he stay
there.
Theodore Wolfram, Mansfield, Ohio, will
send his “Practical Modulator, or how to
learn quickly to modulate} from any one key
to any other key” upon the receipt of 50
cents.
At the First Congregational church, on
Sunday morning last. the minister failing to
arrive, Deacon Easton conducted the servi—
ces, reading one of the late Rev. W. B.
Weed’s sermons.
A stated convocation of Washington Chap-
ter, NO. 24, R. A. M , will be held Wednes—
day evening, Feb. 2d. The R. A. degree
will be conferred and all R, A. Masons are
cordially invited to attend.
Messrs. Wm.’ D. Gregory, of Wilton,
Thomas Sanford, of Bedding, and Vincent
Colyer of Darien, having been duly ap—
pointed have consented to act as agents of
the Connecticut Humane Society in their
towns.
On Friday, Mr. James Finney, while about
to enter DeKlyn’sjBakcry had the misfortune
to slip and fall. Instead of pitching forward
he swung to one side and his head crashed
through a large and- valuable plate glass
window.
The House committee on Commerce has
agreed to place the following amounts in the
River and Harbor Bill: Norwalk, $5,000;
Bridgeport, $10 000; New Haven, $15,000
and $50,000 for breakwater; .Southport, $2,
500; Stonington $25,000; Nantucket, $25,
000. .
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A New Shirt Manufactory.
We understand that Mr. Benjamin L.
Fillow is to erect, as soon as the weather will
permit, a two-story building on Chestnut
street who used by Mr. Cooper, the shirt
manufacturer, as a shop to accommodate his
rapidly increasing business.
‘ A pleasant party of relatives and friends
asshmbled at Highwood, on Wednesday last
to witness the marriage of Miss Hattie Stone,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry I. Hoyt, to
Mr. William F. Coley, of Weston. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. S. B._
S. Bisscll.
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PERSONAL.‘
Clarence Nash is going to Florida.
Mrs. W. F. Matthews has returned to the
home of her parents on East ave.
Mr. W. R. Lockwood has arrived in
Florida. He will please accept our thanks
for copies Of Jacksonville papers.
Rev. Dr. Spencer’s daughter is to be mar-
ried to Mr.- Wm. Cape, at Trinity church.
Thursday evening,J‘eb. 3d, at 7 12
Mrs. Dr. J. W. McLean arrived from
Washington yesterday morning in response
to the telegram announcing the sad news Of
the death of her brother, W. S. L. Gruman.
Mr. James Sutherland formerly known as
“Senator Bob Hart” whefi connected with
the San Francisco Minstrels, was in town
over Sunday. He spoke at the First Baptist
Church in the morning, conducted 9. Gospel
Temperance Service at the Second M. E.
Church in the afternoon, and spoke again at
the First M. E. Church in the evening. All
who heard him were deeply interested, and
none could fail to be convinced of his sincer-
ity and devotion to the cause.
W
At a meeting of the directors of the Fair-
flcld County Agricultural Society, yesterday,
the old oflicers were all re-elected, and Tues-
day, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sept.
13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th selected for bold-
ing the Annual Fair.
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A quiet wedding at Sixteenth
Street.
Miss Minnie Battles, of Lowell, Mass.
daughter of the late Charles F. Battles, and
niece of Major' Sherburne Blake Eaton, was
marriedlast evening to‘ George Rockwell, of
Meriden, Conn., at Mr. Eaton’s house, N o.
112 East Sixteenth street. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Mr. Goodsell, a
relative of the groom. As the members of
the family were in,mourning, the-wedding
was a quiet one, there being no decorations
music, bridesmaids or elaborate costumes.
The bride wore a rich but very simple dress
of white flk. Among those resent were
the bride’s mother, her uncle, oseph Battles,
of Lawrence, Mass, F. Battles, Of Lowel
Mass, Richard McClevey, Charles Rockwe. ,
Mr. Franklin, and the relatives Of both
families living in the city.-N. 1’. Tribune,
Jan. 27th. ' ..
George H. Wattles have gone to Egypt and
If
Temperance Reform Association.
Although this Association has not brought
itself before-the public so conspicuously as
it might have done during the past year, the
work it has been doing is by no meahs an
unimportant one. Its meetings for business,
and its weekly meetings in the interest of
temperance and religion, have been regularly
held, and, for the most part, well sustained.
Its work of reforming the inebriate, and
aiding the reformed, has been quietly and
unobtrusively done, but a good work has
been done nevertheless. The pledge book
has often received the names of new signers,
and quite a large number'havc left their
cups, and are now living lives of sobriety
and temperance. The Association has not
called upon the public for aid, but find it
necessary now to provide for its expenses the
coming year, and are preparing for its
Annual Supper with this end in view. The
Opera House has been engaged for the even-
ings of February 22d, and 23d, and a. large
and competent committee have the matter in
charge. We bespeak for them the sympathy
and cooperation of the temperance people,
and trust the'financial result of this effort
will be as satisfactory as last year.
G. A. R.
The Fourteenth Annual Encampment of
the Department of Connecticut, was held
last Wednesday and Thursday with Merriam
Post at Meriden. Its sessions were well at-
tended, and full of interest. Merriam Post
provided a grandentertainment at the City
Hall Wednesday evening for their guests.
The Governor and a part of his staff were
present with Senator Hawlcy and other dis-
tinguished visitors. After the speeches .a
bountiful collation was enjoyed by all. The
Encampment adopted resolutions approving
Of the bill now before the Legislature pro—
vidiug for a Statue of our war governor,
Wm. A. Buckingham. Buckingham Post.
ofnthis place was_reprcssntcd by Quartermas-
ter J. L. Ambler, and Ex-Senior Vice Com-
mander R. L. Ells. Commander Caleb
Wood represented Douglass Fowler Post, of
South Norwalk. Commander B. S. Keith
was elected Alternate to the Representative
at large, to represent the Department at the
National Encampment at Indianapolis, Ind
next summer.
m
CITY ITEMS.
Since the City and Presidenitiai Election
ccurred, things have been very quiet in the
city, ‘not excepting manufacturing in its
various branches, but as time rolls along,
various matters of interest are being discuss-
ed, and among other things, the- proposed
charter amendment. ,When coming to the
knowcdge of some of the ~residents,‘.'they have
asked, “who proposes these amendments,
and what is the Object of them.” members
of the present Board of Councilmen and ex—
members, when interrogated upon the sub—
ject, cannot answer satisfactorily to them-
selves or to the.-questioner, either of the
questions, but all agree that the proposed
amendmentis in the interest of one or two,
and entirely unknown to the mass of the
legal voters of .the city, and doubtless, if
passed, will muddle the charter more than
ever. »
Another subject of interest, is the “ordi.
.nance” recently passed, relative to coasting.
on the public streets and walks. All agree
that some limit or restriction should be made
but members Of former Boards ,of Council—
men, ask, which of the ordinances are now
in force, the one just passed, or that passed
some years since and not repealed. _
The subject Of the Mayor’s presiding at
the meetings of the Board, has been discuss-
ed, but some questions the acts of the board
since the first of the year. ‘
We have had a very efficient organization
Of Temperance workers, and in proof of it
we need only refer to the large gatherings at
public meetings, and the interest taken at
their annual Fair, Supper, etc. For more
than a week past, there has been whisperings
of dissentions, difiiculties, and disagreements
among prominent members, and we are
informed that at a meeting during the last
week, one of the prominent and most efli-
cient officers left his chair and took a back
seat, on account, as he declared, of strictures
and insults placed upon him by an editor Of
one of the local journals. The act caused
much excitement at the time, and it is feared
by many members,
who are aware of the facts, that it will have
a bad effect on the cause of temperance, and
be a great detriment to the prosperity and
growth of the organization: _ »
. . .
On Friday night last, 00. B of Bridgeport,
returned the visit of Co. F. They came over
in three large sleighs, and were accompanied
by the Howe Band. They were reCeived at
Cympany F’s armory, where a collection was
served, after which the two companies
marched down,West are. and serenaded Gen.
W. R. Smith; The night was fearfully cold,
but the sleighing was splendid.
C
The annual statement Of the Mutual Life
Insurance Co., of New York, which appears
in another column, cannot fail to be of
interest to its army of policy holders, as well
as to the public at large. A corporation which
has $91,735.756 assets and. over $306,000,000
Of outstanding insurance, whose income last
year was over $17,000,000 and whose pay.
ments to policy holders or their representa—
sentatives reached a total of 13,160,694 ceases
to become- private and must needs rank
among our greatest public institutions. The
enormous business'of this company and its
continued hold upon the confidence of the
people indicate how carefully its trusts have
been administered in the past and are also a
guaranty for the future. The plan of reduced
premium ratesadoptcd by the Mutual Life in
the face of so much opposition, as results
have shown, was as wise as it was liberal and
has attended materially to the benefit Of its
old as well as to its new policy holders.
“All the Rage” will be presented at Music
Hall, Tuesday, Feb. 8th. The company is
under the same management as Denman
Thompson, and manager Knapp assures us
that this will be one finest plays of the season.-
Thc St. Louis Republican says of the piece:
_ “At the'Olympic “All the Rage” was the
attraction, and both play and Mr. J. M. Hill’s
admirably selected company gave the great-
est satisfaction. The play is all clean, and
the scenes in which the female characters
mingle are genteel. The success of “All the
Rage” is undoubted. The business of the
theatre, during the past week, is worthy of
special mention in this connection. On
Wednesday and Thursday evenings thousands
of people were turned away. Several hun-
dreds who purchased tickets, but who could
find no place to sit or stand inside, received
their money back from the box ofiice, and
the audience Of Wednesday evc’ning » repre-
sented $1,493 in the box office—the largest
sum ever taken by the Olympic Theatre for
one performance at the regular prices of ad-
, mission. ”
An Unexplained Death.
The Coroner was informed yesterday that
Mrs. Emeline J. Olmstead, age twenty eight,
had died suddenly at No. 164, West fifty
third street, and a report that she had com-
mitted suicide was made public. It, was
learned last evening that Mrs. Olmstead and
her mother, Mrs. Morehouse, hired some
second story rooms in the house in fifty
third street about two months ago. It was
stated that Mrs.| Olmstead had been ill several
weeks,.and the report that she had committed
suicide was pronounced false. All other in-
formation regarding her death was refused at
the house—Tribune.
Mrs. Olmstead was a daughter of D. Banks.
Morehouse of this place. Her remains were
taken to Westport for interment.
0
“Browser Fun in a Photograph Gallery,”
plqd by Willie Edouin’s Company, at
Mn 0 Hall, last Tuesday evening, was a
capital performance, much better than_t‘ne
average. , There was good singing, some good
acting and plenty of fun from beginning to
end. Geo. Ives, of Danbury, furnished
music. . '
NO.
Nathan M. Belden of Wilton, was elected
ConntyCommlssioner. for Fairfield County
to fill the unexpired term .of E.J..W right, and
also for the three yesrs termcommencing
July Isl. ‘
of the community;
Birthday Cards.
A new lot of Prang’s Birth day Cards, in
various designs at' this ofiice.
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W New Carpets at VanHoosear db Am-
bler’s this week. Give them a look before
you buy.
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if?” Betts’ Tailet Lotion fdr'Chnpped face
and Hands; 25 and 50 cts. per bottle.
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A parlor or Office stovefgood as new, is
011th for sale cheap for want of use. It is
a self- feeding base burner, and base heater,
and one of the best-stoves made. Can be
seen at the GAZETTE ofiice..
.
WCloaks, and many other winter goods
at cost. at Vaullooscar & Amblcr’s.
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WIT you haven’t'tricd “Sutton's Catarrh
Cure,” do so. It will cure you. For sale
by Bett's, the Druggist. 1m3.
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W Best Unbleached Shootings in Rem-
nants, at 7cts per yard, at VanHoosear do
Ambler’s.
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Letters from the People.
Editors of Norwalk Gazette .'
Your esteemed editorial letter of the 22d
inst., reminds us of Lord Chesterfield, once
in company with the King and Queen and
the Queen‘s Divine, thoughtlessly saying,
“Come let us take a little more wine that
checreth God and Man.” The Queen took
Chesterfield to do severely for the remark,
when G. replied he thought the Bible con-
tained such an expression and appealed to
the Divine to know if it did not. “Oh no,”
said the Divine, “there is no such expression
in the Bible. 0., knowing the King‘s cook
was well posted, hunted him up and asked
if there was such a phrase. The cook at
once took his Bible from his pocket, 'turned
directly to it, at the same time explaining it.
Chesterfield took the cook into the presence
of the King,and on showing him the passage,
advised the King to make a Divine of.his
cook and a cook of his Divine.
If we could only make Congress “flowers
of wood and drawers of water,” and put
hewcrs of wood and drawers of water in
their places, there can be no doubt about our
having a good and safe funding bill as well
as judicious financial management. There is
nothing at the present day so much in need
of our greatest editorial influence a’s our
financial condition.
no hope from our present Congress, and we
regret to say we fear our financial men of
influence in and around the Executive De-
partment. think more of becoming popular
personally than being rational in a financial
point of view. '
Under our National Banking law in ’63 and
’64, as soon as our capitalists discovered its
merits, they commenced organizing and soon
invested their capital to the amount of four
hundred millions of dollars for which they
received three hundred and sixty millions of
circulation. The Legal Tender Act was a
war measure and never expected to be con-
tinned only a reasonable time after the close
of the war, consequently not to come in
competion with cash capital, in other words,
we were to have a sound currency founded
upon money—not upon mud or inflation.
We admit we are all equally benefitted by
legal tender and it has been popular, but in
the end has inflated currency ever been safe?
I mean except in case of war or some
extraordinary emergency. We will look
back to ’35 and ’36, when Gen. Jackson re—
moved the deposits and placed them in what
was called the “Pet Banks,” with strict
orders to said “pets” to loan and loan liberal-
If on the said deposits. About the same
time he vetoed the bank bill, which passed
both Houses by almost two-thirds majority,
in fact passed the Senate by more than two-
thirds, yet he vetoed it. Gen. Jackson was
honest, but what followed ? The Pets loaned
as per order. The state of Pennsylvania
chartered or merged the United States Bank
into a State Bank and issued more Currency
than ever. This, with all the banks through—
out the country continued in the same course
until the country was flooded with paper
money to such an extent as to bring univer-
sal ruin upon this gi‘eat Republic, and all
within less than three years. Nothing has
ever happened so financially distressing on
this continent as that of 1837,
‘ Does a burnt child dread the fire? Let us
study the matter thoroughly and honestly
and with a strict view to economy without
any reference to popularity. When in 1804
our capitalists had taken nearly one-fifth of
our whole national debt and paid for it in
money, the balance, of course, was in de-
mand at six per cent., can any one believe so
large an amount could have been funded had
it not been for the banks taking the first four
hundred millions of it? The 150 millions at
four per cent. by the late syndicate only hap-
pened through the combination of some very
flattering inducements which are not necessa-
ry for us to name. Suppose the Funding
Bill should pass the Senate and become a
law, can our banks afford to take bonds at 3
per cent. in the place of those at 6 per cent?
Say we organized in 1864 with a cash
capital of $300,000. We bought at par $300,
000 worth Of 6 per cent. ’81 bonds and re.
ceived anually $18,000 interest,and had from
the government $270,000 circulation, and
did a fair, legitimate business, met with
some losses and made and paid 4 per cent.
semi-annually besides paying taxes and add-
ing ten per cent. of our earnings to our sur-
plus as the law requires. Can it be expected
that we can take $9.000 (just onchalf of
what we have been getting) under the new
funding act, for our capital? that is, cut
down our earnings 3 per"cent. from the first
of July next when our old bonds become
due. If the banks will do this, that is, take
$400,000,000 of the new funding act, it will
be a capital thing for the late syndicate and
a wonderful help in funding the balance of
$600,000,000. The late syndicate would re-
alize over $20,000,000 profit. 'How much
would the banks realize? Of course the gov-
ernment will continue to circulate the Legal
Tender so long as it costs nothing but for the
paper and printing.
. We hope for the best,and as Dan’l- Webster
’said after five years Of and experience result-
ing from three years experimenting in finan—
cial matter-affrom 1835 to 1838, “The people
must have something stable.” Give us some ‘.
thing financially sound and permanent is all
we ask. Something founded on money and
lasting. If Legal Tender is money, why not
join the Greenback party, pay of! our na-
tional debt with greenbacks and give the
people all they want. If not, let‘ us annihi-
late the inflatedstuff and perfect our finan—
cial condition. '
Hoping you will-hid in this important
matter, and that your Senior Editor will give
it his greatest and most earnest attention is
the sincere wish of one of more than half a
century’s HUMBLE EXPERIENCE.
Lieut. s. M. SYMONDS, U. S.N., says:
“By the use of Liebig Co’s Arnicated Extract
of Witch Hazel I cured myself of a severe
and chronic catarrh." Beware of cheap and
worthless imitations. Also cures Piles, Rheu-
matism and Neuralgia. -
Sold in fifty cents and dollar sizes.
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Baron Von Humboldt.
In his travels and explorations in South
America, he became deeply interested in the
wonderful propsfties of the Coca plant.
Consumption and asthma, he says, are un-
known among thc natives who use it, and it
is furthermore conducive of longevity. The
Coca forms one of the ingredients of the
Liebig Co’s celebrated Coca Beef Tonic.
Write to Mrs. LYDIA E. PINKHAM, No.
233 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pam-
phlets relative to to the curative properties
,Of her VEGETABLE COMPOUND in all female
complaints.
, W... .
Let a young man once got on the trail of a
young lady in a crowded ball room and he
will find her very soon and find her mad.
Aman‘employsd at Cape Pogue Light,
Martha’s Vineyard, shot a few days smce,
five wild geese, of the kind known to the
gunners in this section as “California geese.”
The average weight of the five was eleven
pounds, and they were all killed at one shot
pf s double-banded gun.
We certainly can have:
A Single Stone
From a running brook slew the giant Goliath,
and millions *of noble men since that time
have died from'a- single'ston‘e‘in the bladder,
which Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
would have dissolved and carried away. '2t4
~ MARRIED. "
A“,CV.nunA/VVVVVvuvvuvvvvuv
At the remdcnce of the bride’s pnrents,Nor—
walk. Conn.,Jan.26th,by the Rev. S. B.S.Bis-
sell, lilr. WIllIum I". Coley. of Weston, Conn.,nnd
Hattie Stone, daughter of Henry I. Hoyt.
In Brooklyn.E.D.,Jun.23<l, bv she Rev. Mr.
Graves. Mr. From: II. Fitch.of Norwalk. and
Miss Scdlc Show, of the former piece, ‘
In New York city. Jan. ‘26. by the Rev. D. A.
Goodsell, Gcor o Rockwell of Meriden and Miss
Minnie F. Butt es of Lowell, Muss.
At Brcwstcrs. Dec. 20th, Joseph 11. Hopkins to
Mary A.Lntcbford, both of Daubury.
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DIED."
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In Norwalk. Jan. 30, William S. L, Gruman,
aged 2lycars, 3 months and 28 days. '
5:3“ The funeral will bc attended on Thursday
ulternoon, Feb. 8d, from St. Paul's church, at 2
O’clock. {clativcs and friends of the family are
invited to attend. .
At the residence of her father. Jan. 29, Eliza F.
Mitchell, (laughter of Josephzuid MarySkidmore,
aged Ell years, lo months.
33' Relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend her funeral, on
Wednesday, Feb. 2d. at 1:30 o’clock, at her late
residence, and 2 o’clock from St. Paul’s Episco-
pal Church.
In Nor\valk,Jan. 2S. Margaret Jarvis, aged 45
years, 6 mos. 13 (lays.
In Norwalk, Jan. 25,
years, 811.108. 7 days. .
In Danbury. Jun. 20, Patrick Miller, aged 42
years. Jan. 21st, John Sullivan. aged 35 years.
Jun. 23 Edrich D. Durgy, aged 17 years. Jan. 22.
Margaret Chapman, aged 48 years. Jan 20,
Lettie _D. Wood. aged 20 years. J un.25, Ella San-
ford MIller, aged 22 years.
In Bethel, Jun.23, Kate G. Hunt. aged 26 years.
Jan.20, Mary M. Brothcrtonmged 51 years.
In Newark, N. J., Jan. 23rd, Chas H. Jones, of
BrIdgcport. '
Margaret Nooran, aged 2
ward, aged 59 years. J an. 22. J crusha Grunt, aged
7| years. Jun.22, I-fcbcrI’.Fowler.agcd.‘-36 years.
J an. 22, Sarah A. Thorp, aged 27 years.
In Stratlord, Jun. 13, Mrs. Wilson Burritt, aged
67 years. ~
In Stamford, Jan . 25,'Matilda L, Hurlbutt, aged
54 years. Jan. ‘25, J. Meuds Warren.
In North Stamford, Jan. 13th, Sarah Hoyt, aged
71 years.
In Long Ridgc,Jan.
84 years.
In New Canaan, Jan. 23, Edith M. Merritt.
In Weston, Jan. 24, John Smithmged 35 years.
Jun. 25, Aaron B Banks, aged 36 years.
Jan 28, Daniel Hull, aged 85 years. ,
In Greenfield IIill, Jan. ‘37, Abram Banks, aged
67 years.
, At Glcnville, Jan. 23, Stephen E. Rundlc, aged
83 years.
At Stanwich, Jan, 2f, Ezekiel Reynolds, aged 92
years. 4
21,Mrs. Polly Crabb, aged
Dr. Susan F. Plait
AS removed her office to NO. 21 Main street,
Norwalk, Conn., (over Meeker & Co’s Drug
Store), Office hours daily from 10 a. m. to 3 p. In.
A CARD. ‘
The undersigned would return their sincere
thanks to friends and the Fire Department of the
Borough for the prompt and efficient aid render-
ed on the occusIou of the fire In their store on
Thursday night, the 27th inst.
. BENEDICT & CO.
Norwalk, Jun. 28th, 1581.
Bigelow BattalionuAttention!
The members of the BIGELOW BATTALION
are requested to assemble at the Adams
House, on Wednesday Evening, Feb. 2d, at
8 O’clock, for the. purpose of making arrange-
ments for attending the funeral of their late
comrade, Licut. W. S. L. Gruman. ._
Per order, . JAMES COUSINS, Jr.,
Norwalk, Jan. 31, 1881. Captain.
Postponement.
HEADQUARTERS
Co. F, FOURTH liner, 0. N. G. }
N ORWALK. Conan. Feb. 1, ’81
N account of the death of our comrade, Cor-
_ poraIWm. S. L. Gruman, the Reception and
Some. le of Co. E will be postponed to Tuesday
evening, Feb. 8th.
‘ I’er Ortlér, Capt. A.A.BET’I’S,
Chairman Committee of Arrangements.
Wanted.
PROTESTANT GIRL, for general house-
work, Whitc or Colored. Call at Gazette
Ulilce.
Wanted.
WANTED by the Down Town School District
of Norwalk :1 loan of $2,100,00. For par-
0. W. RAYMOND,
Chairman Dist.Corm.
2t.)
ticulars apply to
Norwalk, Jan. 31, 1881.
Wanted.
VIEW Minors cows, at LEDGEWOOD
.L 4
b
FARM, Norwalk, 1’. O. Box 302.
Stable to Rent.
Commodious Bar-n with Stalls for 4 horses,
and 1 box stall, In a control locality, to rent
to a. good tenant. Apply to MllS.J. E. BAR-
BOUlt, No. 4 Elm Street. 4t4
Notice.
HE Annual Meeting oi'the Stockholders of the
Norwalk Look 00.. Will be held at the Office
of‘ the Company, on Wednesday, Feb. 2d, at 2
o’clock, p. In.
7 E. BEARD, Secretary.
Smith Norwalk, January 21th, 1881. Qtl
- Notice.
‘ NORWALK, Jan. 3lst,ISSl:
SEALED PROPOSALS for furnishing the poor
91 the town of Norwalk with medical and
surgical attendance nnd medicine for one ear
from Feb. 1th, 1881, Will be received by the Se ect-
mcn for one week from date. The Selectmen
Will reserve the rIght to reject any or all propo-
sals In the Interest of the town.
ISAAC SELLECK. JR.,
WILLIAM C. SAMMIS.
NELSON J. CItAW.
Selectmcnt of the town of Norwalk.
Notice.
38th Dividend.
HE Directo’s oi" the Norwalk Fire-Insurance
. Company have declared a Semi-Annual Div-
Idcnd of I per cent., payable on and ul‘tcheb. lst,
1881. GEO._I’.. COW LES, Secretary.
Norwalk, Jan. 29th, 1881. . Its
Farm for Sale.
SMALL FARM containing about Thirtv
Acres, location very desirable, one mile
east of thcdepot in Darren, on the’ main road,
and about three miles from Norwalk. There is
ugood House and Born on the premises, good
Orchord, etc, It is well adapted to theraising
of small Fruits and Vegetables, also of Poultry.
Any one wishing to purchase a Farm would do
\chI to look at this before purchasing elsewhere.
Will be sold cheap Inquire of
4t5 J. B.MA'I‘HEli.,Darien, Conn.
- Dissolution of Copartnership.
OTICE is hereby given that the copartnersh‘ip
heretofore cxi my under the firm name of
M.S. Jb J. C. MAT ER. for the carrying- 011 of
the general store business in Durien, Is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. M. S. Mather is
authorized to settle for the firm. ‘
. M. S. & J. C. MA'I‘IIER,
Darren, Conn., Feb. 1831.
Copartnelmp Notice.
S. MATHER A: S. GRUMMAN have thIs day
. formed a. copurtucrship under the firm
name oishlathcr 8:. Grumman, for the purpose of
(icing a. general store business, and. will continue
the business at the old stand heretofore occupied
by I‘ll. S. Jr. J. C. Mather.
MATHER .b GRUMMAN.
Darion. Feb. 1, 1881.
‘THE coflcarasriossusr.
Rev. E. 1’. lion, well known as u nl’rcsbyteriun
clergyman, and whose books have become almost
asl’amiliar as household words. commences his
new story. “ tVitiront a Home,” in the
Congregationalisz, Feb. 9. Mr. Ron has sat with
judges day after day in the police courts of New
York, and has been accumulating his material
for this book for several yearsumd It will undoubt-
edly be the best from his pen thus far.
We shall print during theyeur twelve articles
under the head "GrcatQucstIonsJ’ on such topics
as The Creation, Trial by Jury. The Question of
Divorce, Suffrage and the Ballot, The Woman
Question. Among the writers will be men 01' the
first rank, such as Prof. Austin Phelps, Prom-
dents l’orter and Burtlett,Dr. Mark Hopkins, Dr.
George M. Board, Judge William Strong. Gen. J.
it. Huwlcy. and Hon. Dormun‘ B; Eaton.
Mr. Roc’s story will continue for nine or ten
months, nrd in order to necemmodutc the then-
sands desiring the paperIt Will be sent till the
close of the serial for $2.00.
W. L. GREENE & CO.
AT :1 Court Of Probate holdeu nt Norwalk,vvith-
in and for the Mann of Norwalk, on the
29m day of January, A. 1).. 18:31. _
Estate of_ THOMAS MEAD. late of New" Ca-
naan, in saI_d Distinct, deceased.
The AdInmIstrutor represents the estate insol-
vent, and prays the appointment or Commission-
ers thereon ; therefore
- ORDnIIED.——Thnt Commissioners to receive.
examine and dccrdo upon the claims of the crud-
itors of sold Estate be appointed (It the Probate
Olllce In Norwalk, on the Ilth day of February.
leer, at 9 o’clock.l‘orenoon ; of which all persons
In Interest will take notice and appear,if they
see pause, and beheard thereon; and said Ad-
ministrator will give public notice thereof by
postmgacopy oljthis order on the public sign-
ost, nearest to the Now where the deceased
astdwall: and within the sumo town, and by pub-
lishingthe aumcin u. newspaper printedin suid
DiSti‘ICt,1l.fi least 10 days before, said 11th day of
February, 1881.
ASA 15. WOODWARD. Judge.
(final-leg F. Chew,
PIANO TUNER, &c.
Orders received at I. A. MEEKER’S DRUG
, STORE, 20 WnllStI'cet. ‘ 1y3
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COLUMBIA
STEAM NAVIGATION CUMPAN Y—Hcre-
s I: i been issued and is paid in full.
1 he entire capital stock was issued in payment
for property necessary for the businness of the
company. ,
The amount of exlsting debts 'of the company
does not excelcckl§3§§1irld£odwliliousaiitidollars.
. ‘ “ ’ e
{i-gOJE-NEPL WHITE, . ilTE, I reJdent.
‘. ERKINS. , Ma' ' v - .
Jos. 11. WHITE, .} "w'm‘ 'Of' Trustees
City and County 01‘ New York. 55: '
It, Cornell White, being duly sworn,ssith that
be Is the Presrdent of“ the Columbia Steam Navi-
gation Company, and that the foregoing report is
In all respects true. , ' .
Sworn ofOre me this 20th day of January, 1881.
W. H. 0NDEBDONK. Notary Public,
liy re ort that the capital stock Is $100,000, which
In Bridgeport, Jun. 25, Miss Sarah w.IIay-‘
Motisestests.
I5
\JWm/x/yvvvv V\I'\l\f‘.l \/\/\A/\'-'/ \I\I\I\I‘
SECOND M. E. CHURCH,
At the Opera. House,
Tuesday & Wednesday Eves,
February 1st and 2nd.
E NTEli'I‘AINMENT OE
MUSIOIND READINGS
EACH EVENING.
Sup or served at 6 o’clock and through the even-
ing. upper also served at the amalltublcs on the
European plan. '
Admission 15 cts.; Supper 35 cts.
MUSIC HAIL-I.-
MANAGER.
F. M. KNAPP, . .
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
Tuesday Evening, Feb. 8th.
Illthe Rage.
A Farcicnl Comedy in four acts, by William D.
Eaton, under the mauagemcntol J. M. Hill, (also
manager Dean-Ian Thompson), Interpreted by the
ori inal Company which has presented Itfi weeks
in ’oston, 4 consecutive weeks in Chlhugo, and 1
Week each in Brooklyn, Bufl'aloJiochestcr, Dc-
troit, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Cincmnatl, Louis-
ville, Philadelphia, and St. Louis. _
New and Beautiful Scenic Effects.
. Secure your Seats at Spencer‘s Jewelry Store.
mucus,
GULD AND SILVER WATCHES.
Rockford Quick Train Railroad
- Watches a speciality.
A Good Line of.
Gold and Plated Jewelry and Silver
Plated Ware.
8_Day Strike Clocks. from-83.50 up.
StrIke Clocks.1rom 82 ‘35 up. A Large stock of
Spectacles and Eye Glasses, from 20 cents a pair
Watch Classes 10 cents each.
75, 50 and 35 Cents
1 Day
up.
Singer, and begin & Wilson
SEWING DIACHINES.
All Goods at Prices as Lowas Lowest,'nt
A.W. Austin’s Jewelry Store
Opera House Block, Norwalk, Conn.
Sherwood 85 00.,
SOLE AGENTS FOR THE
SPRINGFIELD,
AND
. Wheeler (ti; Wilson
No. 8- STRAIGHT NEEDLE
SEWING MACHINES.
THE BEST-IN THE WORLD!
Any Sewing Machine made in the United States,
to ordcrut short 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 qu'm'sthl at short notice.
Remember. we will sell you Me.-
cShine cheaper than any one in this
bate.
Sherwood. ck: 00.,
40 and 42 ‘Vail St., Niel-Walk. Conn.
fl.
Mullings Brass,
flamingos lb Wagons
MADE TO ORDER..-
Repairing in all its Branches.
A line'of SLEIGHS of our own
manufacture, made from Selected
materials. Neat, stylish and durable.
o. A. MULLINGS, J. s. MULLINGS
Tax Coilector’s Sale.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the undersigned,
Collector of Taxes,-under and by virtue orn
cerium tax. warrant, duly executed and signed by
proper autuorIty and directed to the undersigned
commundmg him to levy and collect of
Fit ANCIS H. GROVE,
and gather stons named in the rate book. on
the listto suId Warrant annexed, their several
proportions of the sum total us therein stated,
said sum being a tax or assessment: laid upon
the. assessment list made in 1879 by the in
habItants of the town of Norwalk. regularly and
legally assembled. to out, on the 17th dpy of De-
cemheI‘LA. D., 137:).I11ct for the purpose of pro-
vIdIng tor the Indebtedness of said town.levies
upon the follovvingdcscribcd real estate of said
Francis II. Grove. situated in town of Norwalk.
and boundedusfollows; towit: northerlyb land
of the New York, New 1121an and iIuI‘tl‘or Rail
Road Comruny onceliundrcu feet. more or less,
easterly by land row or late 01 W. B, Delaniater
land now or late of Alonzo St. John about ninet -
three feet, and westerly by land of Catherine J.
1Raymond about one hundred and flirty-seven
ce ,
_ And I shall sell at public auction, on the prem-
Ises herembel'ore described on the (lib day of
April, A. D., 1581,:It 10 O’clock. lorenoon. so
much thereol‘us will raise th sum of one dollar
and eighty cents, that being 0 proportion of the
said Francis II._ Grove ot' the sum total, in said
list, together WItlI the charges Ol'levy, sale, ctc.
GEORGE 13. ST. JOHN.
. Tux Collector List 1879.
Dated at Norwalk, January 319A. D., 1831. 315
Tax Coiiector’s Sale.
‘\TOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
.i. _ Collector of Taxes, under and by virtue of
we certain tax warrant, duly executed and signed
by proper authority and directed to the under-
signed, commnudlnghim to levy and collect of
ELIZABETH G. SI’RAGUE,
nnd other persons named in the rate book, on the
list to said warrant annexed, their several pro-
portions Ol‘the sum total as therein stated, said
sum benign tax or assessment laid upon the as-
sessment 1st. made III 1879 by the inhabitants of
the town of Norwalk, regularly and legally as-
sembled, to wit, on the 17th day Of December, A.
I). 1879 met lorthqpurposc oi providin for the
Inc cbtednoss of so Id towndewcs upon t to follow—
ing descrIpcd real.~ estate of sum Elizabeih G.
Spraguc, Situated III town of Norwalk, at East
Norwalk.so called, with the buildings thcron
standing. and boundedas follows, to wit : —.\’orlh-
erly by land formerly of William Hendrick, de-
ceased, one hundred and thirty feet, Easterly,
ninety feet. by land of William Ycule. Southeriy.
one hundred and thirty feet by highway, and
Westerly by Salt Meadows.
And Islrall sell at Public Auctiomon the prcmi
scs,_,hcreInbclorc described, on the 9m dey of
AprIl, A. D., 1881, at: Zo’clock, ultcrnoom 50 11111611
thereof as will raise the sum of Five Dollars and
forty cents, that Icing the proportion of the
said Elizabeth G Spruguc. of the sum total in
said list, together with the charges 01' levy, sale,
5m 1 ulaouon 1;. ST. JOHN.
Tax Collector, List 1810.
Dated Norwalk. January 81st, A. D. 1581.
Tax Collector’s Sale.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the undersigned,
Collector of Taxes, under and by virtue of 1|.
cor-tum tux warrant, duly executed and signed by
.propcr authority antldircctcd to the under sinned
commundmg hIm to levy and collect or a ’
’ SMITH WILLIAMSON,
null other persons named in the rate book on the
list to sand warrant annexed, their scvei'ral pro-
portions of the sum total as therein stated, said
sum beluga to}: or usscssmcnt laid upon the as-
sessment list modem 1870 by the inhabitants of
the town of N_01'Wulk,regulurly and legally as-
sembled, to wit 1 on the lithday of December. A.
1).,1810. met for the purpose of providing for the
Indebtedness of said town,icvics upon the. follow-
Ing descrIbcd real estate oi‘suid Smith Williamson
situated In town of Norwalk, in lilo City or South
Norwalk, and bounded its follows, to wit: north-
erly by land of GeorgeE. licelcr and Edward K.
Lockwood, easterly by land of the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Rail Road Company-
southerly by land of Samuel E. Olmstead and
Gcorge O. licclcrmnd westerly by lIIghway culled
Bouton Street, the above boundaries being new
or l‘Ormcrly [rousing on Roman Street fifty feet,
by about one hundred and seventy-live feet in
depth. Also. one other tract of land in said
i
ors. olnistend and George 0. Heel 1'. eustcri
land of _llic New York and. New Haven Raill‘oltld
Company, soutlicrlyby land 110W or late of' S.E.
Olmstead and Geo. O. Kcelcr, and westerly by
mghway culled Benton Street, being fifty feet
more or less front, and forty-live feet rear by
about one lIu‘mlred and seventy—live feet in dépth.
. And I shall-sell at public auction on the prom-
iscshcrcnxbclo‘re described, on the 0th day of
Anni, A.D.. 18b1, iii; 12 o’clock, noon, ‘so much
tbcrcreoflus. \VIllroIse the sum of One dollar and
oxghty cents. that being the proportion ol the said
Smith Willismsou, O,“ the sum total in' said list,
together with the figurgesfit levy. sale.ct,c.
G R E .ST.JOHN.'
Tax Collector,List1879-
Hamburgs! - '
Annualofiupper ' ,Hamburgs!‘
[Hamburgs‘ l
war ' Sll ‘-
Is now having his
Hamburg Edging
AND
Inserting Sale.
The Stock is the Largest,
Finest and Cheapest ever of~
‘fered in N orwalk.
Edward Street,
No.5 Gazette Building, N orwniir.
SI lllflll .
The Most Extensive and Complete
Line.
AllPrices. -
: Unrivalcd in all Points.
Glassware,
Crockery.
Kerosene thanleliers,
library lamps, Study lamps,
Bronze and Fancy Lamps.
Common Lamps
and Lamp Goods,
Lanterns, Toilet Ware, Etc...
AT
Elf. LOCKWOOD’S
These, and still ,
they come. I
you-owe usalittle
shoe bill we could
use the meney
.now, and make
those happy that
FDR SALE FOR 'lHE HSUBAYS.]
about one hundrr-d' and sixty feet. southerly by'
SHOES.
Good place to Buy,
: I I l] I & G 0 SI I
Ni)rvvall.,1n said City. bounded lell‘l hey-1y l)j' land _1§_’A
And don’t forget it.
, A. II. IIOYT.
Dated at Normlkflsnmw 81st, Adm-.1881. 3t5
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If
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Hull ,
in I'll.
All kinds of
‘AT
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Norwalk Chronicler