aroma: Gazette. Tuesday, February 8, 1881. Editorial Lettea Wasnrnorou, D. 0., Feb. 5, 1881. DEL-ii GAZETTE .— _ The Electoral Count, which event trans—‘ ' pires on Wednesday.- has been the absorbing topic. of the week at the Capitol. The vaulting Democrats of the House completely flanked on'their threatened measure, and on Thursday, the Senate" resolution, after an unusually good tempered debate,was carried. As the vital qiiestitin. whether. the Vice President may decide which of two contest- ing returns shall be ce'unted in cases of contest, was not in issue, and as no one doubts the clear majority_of Garfield and Arthur the Repub‘icans of the Senate good naturedly accepted the resolve to go over to the House on Wednesday at 12 meridian and then and there have the Vice President open and declare the electoral votes in accord with the Constitution in the presence of. both houses. A not at all strenuous and therefore ineffectual effort was made . by Senators ‘ Edmunds, Ingalls and others to have the Senate iiivite the House to come to the senate chamber, and Senator Ingalls narrated a bit of unwritten history connectedwlth the going over of the-Senate to the House four years ago when, as he says, a' plot was‘ discovered to make an attack upon the Officer bearing the electoral votes,to steal and destroy the same. During the Senate running debate, some very significant statements and admissions were made anent the vital questions at issue. Senator Thurman said, to his mind, the Vice President had no legal right to count the votes of Georgia, which were cast a week after the day prescribed by law. Senator Hill explained that in .his State the voting of the electors a week too late was the result of a blunder in not rightly consultihg the almanac, and from no purpose to overridp the Federal law or to embarrass the situation. ' He concluded by saying that his own legal judgment coincided with Senator Thurman’s that his own State of Georgia must be thrown out as illegal and informal. Senator Eaton took the ground that the people of Georgia ought not to be disfranchised because their electors had blundered, and then stated with his usual honesty and frankness, as follows: I want to say just this one word, and I want to commend it to my friend from Georgia and my friend from Ohio, and that is, if the vote of Georgia was cast, a week behind time, born a little too late, if the vote of Georgia would have elected Winfield Scott Hancock President of the United States, we would have found a way to count that vote. I will not argue the constitutionality of the question to-day at all; but 'agreeing as I did in a great deal that was said by _my honorable friend from Maine, I rathenthink that the distinguished‘Senator from Ohio and my good friend from Georgia and 1 and all the rest of us would have found some way to count that vote.. _ Mr.- Blaine—Mr. President, I agree very cordially with the last remark of my friend from Connecticut, and if there had been a Republican majority on this side—I want to match him in frankness—we should have found overwhelming reasons for reject- ing the vote 'of Georgia. [Laughter]. Mr. Blaine had previously said: “The trouble is that the moment the Dem- ocratic party got .into possessmn of both branches of Congress at the middle period of” the last four years,th3y did not want to touch the question. I do not in this debate attri- bute to the Democratic party anything more than I would attribute to any other party; but it somehow has fallen out in history and development of this country that whereas the founders Of the Constitution intended that Congress should have nothing whatever ‘ to do with controlling the election of Presir dent and Vice President, they now have everything to do with it,and it has now fallen out that when a party, whether it be the Republican or the Democratic party, controls both branches of Congress and deCide on a question of doubtful electoral votes they are apt to decide for their own candidate. , In my judgment if the elections of 1878 .had given a Republican House of Represent- atives and we had a Democratic Senate we would have secured a law on ‘this subject. If that is any reproach to either party it is equally divided,and I amperfectly impartial in the distribution of blame. If we are to believe the earnest speeches made herein 1876, we were then right on the crater of the volcano, right where the yawning gulf of chaos and dissolution con— fronted us,‘and we escaped it by a makeshift, and a pretty rickety one it. was. The Senator from Connecticut LMr. Eaton] bows assent to that statement. He and- I walked out of thisChamber together on that pleasant win- ter morning when the bill for the electoral commission passed,having both voted against it. Whether it. was an evil oragood, his not worth while now to discuss. If an evil, we are in the negative on that vote, on the right side of the record. No matter, it was amakeshift; it was purely and entirely a makeshift. lt settled nothing and unsettled everything, and in the most important crisis that can confront any people or anygovern— ment—the law of succession—the people of the United States are to-day without law. I do not know what may possibly be the political corn lexion of Congress for the next four years; a Republican House, but if anybody can tell me what the Senate will be after the 4th of March he is a wiser than than I am. How- ever, I hope there will be at. least that sort of divided power which will not give the assurance to either political party that they will have the undisputed away in 1884, or- in any subsequent year,over the electoral votes, and“ that the patriotism of both parties will come to see that taxation and tariff and funding bill and public debt are all-of a subordinate character compared with this great question, which may involve a civil revolution at any moment. Fortunately the present election was conclusively settled in the electoral college, but I ask, without in~ tending the slightest offenst:,_wliat chance would General Garfi d have to be inaugura- ted On the 4th 0 larch if there was a doubtful electoral vote that came up here, which counted one way would elect Hancock and counted the other way would elect Garfield ? ~ Mr. Farley—Has the Senator come to that conclusion from the action of the Republi- cans in 1876? ' Mr. Blaine—.1 have come to that conclusion from things I have seen here and from the common frailties and common instincts of human nature. I have come to the conclu- sion that if this were a Republican Congress they wpuld decide for their candidate, and being a Democratic Congress they would decide for their candidate. I am imputing nothing to the Democratic party 'that Ido do not also impute to the Republican party. I will not impute anything to either of them not inherent in the weakness of human na- ture. With that crisis staring us in the face, quadrennially returning here, and with that wonderful inclination or destiny which di- vides people about half and half on- any given issue, the question remains undeter- mined. , At the clOse of the debate and following in the line of Senator Blaine‘s earnest plea for the enactment of some definite law or change of the constitution covering these oft recurring electoral vote contingencies, Sena- tor Eaton said: , “I woulddo what is necessary today not because there is any doubt with regard as to who will be declared elected President and Vice President; I have no doubt, no sane, sensible man has any doubt on that subject; but in God’s name let us‘ do it right. My public life will be over in thirty days. I go out of this body never to return, never under any circumstances. My public lifejis ended. I go out of it devotedly attached to the Constitution of. our common country. shall make no motion, offer no amendment, utter no word that in my judgment is not necessary in order to maintain that instru- ment in its full power and to maintain the honor of our common country.” The earliest tones and feeling with which the last sentences were uttered, visibly touched the pathetic chords of sympathy of his fellow senators. From some cause, possibly it may be because Senator Eaton is such an incorrigible “bourbon,” but true it is, he is an universal social favorite. His transparent honesty and the fidelity with which he always follows his convictions, whether running with or counter to his party's'dictation, endeared him to his Re— publican fellow senators. and were a vote to be given by them, Senator Eaton would be the last Democrat they would desire to see depart from the Senate. He is firm to obsti- nacy in what he believes to be right, but no one ever doubted his honesty, questioned his sincerity, or deserving was denied his cour- tesy. As a Republicafiwe' hesitate not to state,_what all here know to be true, that no man will depart from the Senate on the 4th of March personally more universally .es- teemed and regretted. 't’e are going to start out with ' 3: up to adjournment on Mr. Morgan‘s electoral count resolution, declaring that the Vice President has no constitutional right to count the electoral vote in the sense of determining whatvotes shall ,be cOunted and what re- jected. The Republicans defeated any ac- tion. » Yesterday it came up again in regular or- der as unfinished business. It was discussed at length by Senators Edmunds, Thurman. Bayard. Mr. Edmunds offered an amend— ment to make the resolution read. “That in the opinion of the Senate and House of Representatives the President of the Senate is not invested, &c., This was rejected by a party vote, except that Mr. Hamptob. Mr. Jones of Florida, and Mr. Whyte, with Mr. Davis of Illinois, voted aye with the Repub— licans. Mr. Hoar then moved an amendment ad- ding to the'resolution the words "And that it is the duty Of Congress, without delay, to institute measures to execute the due and orderly performance Of said duty in future.” Adopted on some coco vote. So Morgan’s reso- lution as thus amended was agreed to-ayes, 42, with one vote (Mr. Whyte) in the nega— tive. The affirmative vote included with the Democrats ‘ Messrs. Allison, Blair, Booth, Conkling, Davis of Illinois, Hoar, and Jones of Nevada, it nOt being deemed a strictly partisan issue. , FUNDING BILL. The action of the Senate finance committee on funding bill makes it a question of doubt whether any funding bill will now pass. A PI’ORTIONMENT BILL. The fact that the House yesterday, by a decided vote, set aside the reapportionment bill, and took up private bills, indicates that there is not much interest felt in the passage Of a reapportionment bill at this session of Congress. Mr. Cox, who has it in charge, struggled hard for his bill, but the House voted him down. He hopes to get to a vote next week, and meanwhile appropriation bills will antagonize it, as well as the count of the electoral vote on Wednesday. nrvnizs AND nannons. The River and Harbor Bill just completed cxpends ten millions of dollars, of which there is assigned to Connecticut, $5,000 for Norwalk, $2,500 for Southport, $10,000 for Bridgeport, $15,000Afor NewHaven, $30,000 for Stonington, .New London, $4,300, Con— necticut River below Hartford, $30,060, Housatonic River, $2,000, Thames River, $30,000, New Haven Breakwater, $60,000. New Rochelle harbor gets $3,000. The above are additional to the appropriation: to erect a fog signal at Norwalk Island Light, and to complete the light in Stamford Harbor, Bill. The Secretary of War is authorized under the 3d section of the River and Harbor Bill, to cause surveys to be made for the improvement of the harbors of Clinton and Madison, Conn.,preparatory to appropriating therefor at the next session. ' _ Tun TARIFF. ‘ Senator Eaton is striving to secure action in the House this session upon his Tariff Commission bill. Mr. Tucker, of the Ways and Means committee, will endeavor to get the bill hefore the House,and it is understood that the Speaker will co—operate in moving it forward. FOOD ADULTEIIATIONS. The House Committee on Epidemic Dis— eases, at their meeting yesterday, agreed to report favorably House bill No. 7,005, which authorizes the President to appoint acom- mission Of three persons learned in chemistry and sanitary science to investigate and re- port on the adulteration of food and other articles in the United States. The scope of this impOrtaut commission Was more fully detailed in last week’s Gaznrrn on your 3d page. ' _ anOLrsmNG Taxes. At the meeting of the Wayg and Means Committee yesterday, Representative Carlisle from the subcommittee on internal revenue, reported in favor of abolishing the tax on matches, bank deposits, (including savings banks,) bank checks, patent medicines, per- fumery, rise. The committee adopted the report and authorized Mr. Carlisle to pre— pare a bill ' embodying the recommenda: tions of the report, and report it to the committee. The committee refused to abolish the tax on bank capital. accouatrnn FOR. ‘ Last week, we referred to a letter written by a business man of Indianapolis, to Treasurer Gilfillan, stating that there was a glut of $1 and $2 notes in this vicinity. Mr. Gilfillan has received a letter from another citizen of Indianapolis, which says: “The glut of small notes here can be easily ac— counted for. It is a well-known fact that the democratic leaders circulated thousands of them last October and November—Of course not with a view of purchasing votes, but with charitable intentions merely.” museums. Dr. J. W. McLean is at work here upon a medical book in which he' expects to chroni- cle the lifejl-ong practice of his father, J. A. McLean, M. D. Its title will be “Micropa- thy.” General Grant and Hon. Simon Cameron were at the Riggs House together on Thurs- day. The General was here to attend the meeting of the Peabody Educational Fund Trustees and the aged err-Senator en route to Cuba and Mexico. . Mrs. Barnwell Rhett, the destitute widow Of- Senator Rhett,vof South Carolina, has be- come ‘an'inmate of the Louise Hume, kept up by Mr. Corcoran for the benefit of "Southern gentlewomen who have been unfortunate.” ' The report iscurrent that the daughters of the late Dr. Plumer, of the Southern Presby- terian church, have declined to accept the memorial fund which the friends and admi- rers of their father proposed to raise for them and their families. ‘ Norwalk is to be quite largely represented here at the Inauguration of General Gar- field. ‘ ‘ ‘ This is- now the American Mecca of bridal parties and daily the Capitol and De- partments are adorned with scores of the blushing lavender clad couples. There were twenty—five brides one day last week at the Ebbitt and ten couples at tho Riggs House to—day. Attorney-General Devens, in speaking of Stewart L. Woodford the United States district attorney for the Southern district of New York said: “He has been a most faith- ful and efiicient Officer, and his nomination would have been satisfactory to me and I so stated to Mr. Hayes.” The President’s selection of Marshal is even more offensive to New York politicians .than that of Mr. Forster, and it is predicted neither will not confirmed. The President is widely accused of desiring to wage war with Mr. Conkling, but the real fact proba— bly is that all the mischief is diplomatically done by that great man in law but fool in politics, Mr. Evarts. . Hon. Wm. D. Bishop, wife and daughter, have been at the Arlington all the week. Ex-Senat:r Barnum put in an appearance at therSenatc yesterday for the first time since he was so wickedly deceived by the author of the Chinese letter. It is now his turn to be investigated by the franking fraud committee and not Mr. Blaino’s. as the blun— dering types made us say last week. Mr. Rodgers of New Canaan, the manufac- turing partner of Comstock 18500., was here last week. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Dusenberrie, formerly of Non which are provided for in the Sundry Civil ' walk, but now of Stamford, stopped here a few days ontheir return trip from Florida and the South. Mr.‘ Du'senberric, with that nice discriminating judgment of the dry goods man says that after seeing the people of the South, their modes of living and doing business, he is more than rejoicedto get back to Connecticut and shall immediately underscore the household motto “God bless our Home.” - . Secretary Sherman who has been confined to his house for the past few days with a heavy cold, is better to—day. ‘ ' As Ever. B. The baby elephant is sick; Thursday, the Senate occupied its time ' . Politics in Congress. sometimes blamed by “tender-footed” mem- bers of aheir own party for the unfeigned contempt with which they speak of the political sense, or lack of sense, invariably displayed by Democrats. But we appeal to every candid Democrat whether the con— tempt is not thoroughly deserved. The Be— publican party believes that the Government should be administered in one way, and the Democratic party bel'eves that it should be administered in line her way. The two parties are therefore in the position of rival merchants; and in the name of outraged common sense, what would be thought of the business ability of a merchant who adopted by the Democratic party '2 They are supposed to have a majority in Congress at this session. Through the theft of two seats in South Carolina they have a majority in the Senate, and through the theft of about twenty Southern Districts they have a majdiity in the House. But when did stolen goods ever benefit either the re- ceiver or the thief? Here is a “great party” which cannot even control‘its own members as far as to secure amajority when it pleases. If one of the unterrified Democracy is seized with a desire to go to New York'to look after his private frflo bank, or to Ten- nessee to work up his private, senatorial boom, or to Georgia to take care of his private moonshine mauufactory, or to Texas to attend to his private account with some man who has called him a liar, where is the power can'say him nay? He simply snaps his Democratic fingers ‘ under the nose of his leaders, and goes. . And the re~ suit is that the party which is in the nominal control of Congress has no more to say about the action of Con— gress than about the action of Vesuvius. They cannot pay a single rebel claim,or cook up a fraudulent electoral count, or doctor the apportionment, or fund the national debt in two. per cent. bonds payable in~ unlimited ‘greenbacks,or do any of the things which are meat and drink (in part) to the average con- gressman. Even the idol (of two months’ growth) of the Democratic bosom, Civil Service Reform, which had some presages of possibility until the Democrats adopted it, has drOOped and pined in the all-devastating breath of Democratic favor; and the Presi— dent himself, for three years, ten months and twenty-seven days a rampant Reformer, now seizes his own brother-in-law by the feet as a weapon with which to aim a parting blow at his stalwart opponents, forgetting that the same weapon "knocks spots” out. of Civil Service Reform. The fact is, and the country has pretty well learned it. that the great Democratic party hasn’t brains, capacity or business management enough to run a corner grocery store at a country cross-roads, unless it had a bar to it, and then the party would be its own best customer. Their scolding about the “machine” is a form for their dislike of men who are 'too much for them in every way. The impertiuence of their attempt to run the United States Government would be under the circumstances sublime, if it were not too ridiculous.‘ The country has found a practical method of Civil Service Reform, and that is to bounce those Democrats who _ have crawled into the Civil Service. ' ”. That was a very cheery, enjoyable wed- dinglast Thursday evening at the residence of Miss H. M. Stevens. A summer atmos— phere Of fragrance pervaded the parlors, despite the fact, that in the world outside, the mercury had been. all day ccquetting with zero. A very charming vision was the bride too, looking out from the sweetness, sheen and shimmer of her orange blossoms, satin, lace and diamonds, and right radiant- ly content also, appeared the groom, as by the good ofiices of Rev. S. B- S. Bissell Miss Ada Bouquette was speedily transformed into Mrs. John Deppeler. Then, surrounded by s congratulatory circle of those who had known and loved them both for many years, and lingering awhile over a bountiful repast, the hours flew rapidly by, until the adieus were spoken, and the new made pair set forth with their faces towards the sunny land, in which they sojourn, for a season. The happy pair were accompanied as far as New York, by a large party of the immediate relatives and friends of the groom. That their skies be evermore clear and cloudless, and that the All-father may grant unto them all the choicest blessings of life, is the fer— vent wish of the many friends they leave behind. - .- m . Fitch’s Home. ’ The legislature has been asked to make certain changes in the charter of Fitch's Home, in accordance with the desires of Mr. Fitch,who proposes to make further valuable donations and enlarge the usefulness Of the institution. The changes proposed are chief- ly :——First, in the number of trustees, chang- ing from eight to three; second, in the powors of the trustees, enlarging the same as to repairs, insurance and the like; third, in the beneficiaries, admitting the aged and infirm within certain territorial limits. It is said that Mr. Fitch will make additional gifts to the amount of $50,000 to $80,000 if the changes desired are made. Francis S. Fitch, Gen. D. N. Couch and Joseph B. Hoyt are named as trustees. . W Temperance Supper. We understand the committee having in charge the Temperance Supper are working hard to make it as gre'at a success as the efio'rt of last year. Save your quarters and look out for Washington’s Birthday and the following evening, Feb. 22nd, and 23d. # Our Methodist friends must have arranged their annual supper without consulting the almanac, or else they put too much faith in Vennor's prediction of a thaw. Tuesday night was stormy and fearfully cold, but a larger number was in attendance than could reasonably have been expected. Wednesday night was clear and bright but very cold, and the audience was quite large. ' The supper tables were well patronized, but the supper hardly seemed to be as strong a feature as heretofore. The musical entertainment. un— der direction of chorister Price, occupied an hour each evening, giving much satisfaction. The singers were Misses Alice Selleck, Crabbe, and Nickerson, and- Messrs. Price, Hoyt, Hill, Youngs and Warren; Miss Lib- bie F. Selleck and Miss L. Merrill played a piano duett on Wednesday evening, and Mr, Gibson played two selections the next even-.- ing. The performers were greeted with flat— tering applause. Notwithstanding the in- clemency of the weather the pecuniary result must have been quite. satisfactory. . m The funeral ofthe late W. S. L. Gruman was attended from St. Paul’s church on Thursday afternoon last. The Rector, Rev. Mr. Selleck preached the sermon. The body was escorted to the grave by Company F, Capt. Betta, and by the Bigelow Battalion and Pioneer H. & L. 00., of which organizations he was a member. . . The reason why the First Congregational pulpit was not supplied on Sunday week was simply because a letter sent by Rev. Mr. Mer- win to Rev. Mr. Bissell was not received by that gentleman, be having departed for New Jersey. The Rev. Mr. Merwin was suffering from a bad cold and wrote to arrange for the proper supply of the pulpit. CFO—~— Soon after 4 o'clock, last week Monday, morning, our vigilant police found a boy on the street, who, upon being questioned, said that he was going to his work at the new mills in Winnipank. When , asked what time it was he said that his folks set their alarm clock to strike at 5 o'clock. The clock struck and the folks got up and got breakfast and started off to work—~about two hours ahead Of time. The boy lived on Chapel Street. . .W Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ear muffs lfLoicoli Citizen. Republican newspapers and speakers are ' should advertise his wares after the fashion “A little more like live.” - ' » W~ The senatorial deadlock in'rPennsylvania continues. ' ‘ -——-—-—O—-‘. . Ex—Gov. Jewell is going to Havana for a few weeks. .__.._..—«..-—.-——-—-—- Dr. Clark's horse had a leg broken, while in the stable... The oldest inhabitant does not boast much of past winters. ‘ «.r—O -~ Why not “chip in” and send Vennor a double ripper? _..____._H*._.__ The price of coal is going up, anti a short supply is gently hinted at. .. ...._....._._.——.__ Ebenezer Hill, city, has been granted a patch t. for an air—compressor. _ _..._.__._..__._‘. ,._.. _._...___ Next we know, double-rippers will be con- structed on the catamaran plan. - ——-—-—~~—~—-Q—~.-—o An invitation Sociable is to be given by Co. F, at Lockwood’s Hall, this evening. 0-4.» Sicighlng continues splendid, and parties can go as far as they please in any direction. ————.". The State authorities sent overcoats for the use of the members of Co. F, last Thurs- day. -.___._.......4.»+——-———-— “Bob. Hart" gave another temperance address at the 2d M. E. church, last Sunday afternoon. _ 44. » Remember “The Drunkard," at the Opera House, next Friday night, the play to be given under the auspices Of our local Reform Club. ._.._—_.—.—4 . p—o-———-—-—- ' With freight rates almost doubled, and mere freight offering than they can carry the railroads must be making money “hand over fist.” . Ex-tax collector Raymond has been on the war path against.Hen Hawks, having killed no less than nine of these gentry in the last few days. ————-—-.—4. Garfield is to be “counted in” on Wednes- day. The time for him to assume the reins of goverment is rapidly apprOaching—aud may his reign be a model for his successors. ——————.—oo, p—o———-— Misery loves company. The Standard says there is an immense number of bursted water pipes in Bridgeport. Danbury and I Mr. Horton having retired from business, Col. C. M. Ferris has” taken his late route and united it to his old one, and will call on all old customers of Clark 85 Mangells for' orders. ——————o—oo~—O—-—-—— We have found Mr. W. B. Newcomb to be a very efficient and reliable messenger to New' York. He is prompt and faithful, transacting his business in every satisfactory manner. 09—. Messrs. A. R. Malkin and S. C. Cummings, of Norwalk, were elected members of the Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association, at the annual meeting held at Waterbury on Tuesday last. .0 A Livnu Jenn—The freight tariff under the new Rail and Steamboat combination, jumped up 75 per cent, last week, between New York and Boston. his not stated how this will effect local rates. -%.....-.——— It won't do to run telegraph wires under ground-if we are to have such winters as the present. They would freeze up, SS do the water and gas pipes, and the electric batter- ies would be useless. The Burnside Guards announce a Military and Masquerade ball, at Music Hall, on Friday evening, Feb. 18th. Military men are requested to appear in uniform. It is the company’s nineteenth anniversary. 0 improvements in the carpet room, and intend largely increasing their stock in that depart - ment. ——-———-—+—¢. New Canaan has voted to fund the town debt. Eighty five hundred dollar bonds, dated April, 1, are to be issued. to run thirty years, at 4 per cent interest. The sum of $1,000 per year is to be laid aside as a sink- ing fund. , .———————.—-.>—. noon thawing out fire hydrants, which were found to be frozen in all parts of the Borough and in some instances were badly frozen, re- quiring some considerable time to thaw them out. _.__._. . '4‘..- - chapel at Cranberry Plains, will take place on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 2 p. m. , The Rev. S. L. Weed, D. D., of New York, will preach the sermon. Our local clergy are expected to be present. 0 There is just so much cold weather in a decade, on the average. We judge that the present winter has already fully made up for all the mild weather of last season, and if the cold continues we shall soon have enough for next year. ‘ .b— Dr. Griswold, of Hartford; was in town last week supplying our druggists with an entirely fresh supply of his Pastilles for coughs, colds, sore throat, hoarseness, etc. He claims the new lot to. be even more effl- cacious than the old. .,....—.._—. There will undoubtedly be a great demand tionali'ot. As may be seen by the advertise- ment it commences Feb. 9, and will run through nine or ten months. Mr. Roe is one of our most popular authors. O Last week was one of the coldest of this severe winter. Day after day the mercury was playing around zero and tumbling below. Saturday there was a slight let up, and Sun- day wasa delightful winter’s day. SO far, however, there is not much indication of a thaw. -——-—.".r-.-:——— The double-ripper has knocked spots out of base ball and the bicycle, and still holds its own. On east the gamblers have adopted it, and are betting as freely upon rippers as they ever did on horse flesh. . Expensive rippers are appearing one after another, and "ripper matches” are becoming the sensations of the day. ' _ .- ——————+«_ »+——————- The “Drunkard" combination which is to appear at the Opera House for the benefit of the "Norwalk Reform Club.” on Feb. 11th, has been organized especially to present the piece for the benefit of- Temperance Socie— ties generally throughout New England. Their low rates of admission should insure a crowded house. . ———————o<_o».———————- . Water pipes are frozen, is the cry from every section. In some places they are actually frozen up under ground, and there seems to be no way yet invented of opening them. When we get time we are going to invent an electrical apparatus that will do the work in a jiffy—unless, indeed, the plumbers combine and buy us off. *0 Judge Hall, of the Court of Common Pleas, rendered decisions in the following cases, last week: Josiah Dodge'vs. Henry A. Royce and wife, Norwalk case, judgment for defendants .for return of property replevied, with costs. Norwalk Lawn Mower Company vs. A. B. Cohn, judgment for plaintiff $56.22. The amount claimed was about $250, . O>+—————-—-— Fairfield County Savings Bank. The following is the correct list of Direcr- tors of this institution, elected at the late annual meeting: W. 8. Moody, Martin S. Crow, Joseph W. Hubbell, Edward Mei-rill, A. H. Camp, Edward H. Naah,.Slierman Moreho’use, Elbert Curtis,0hsrles E. St.John. l Letters from the People. ATLANTio Cm. N. J.. Jan 29, 1881. Due GAZETTE:—'-DO you or any of your readers know this place? If so you are wiser in this regard than was your correspondent before yesterday. Little did he imagine that he. was coming to a real “city" of some twenty-five broad avenues crossing the in- habitable part of the island—for such it is— bearing the names cf so many states, inter- sected by four others,down which he walked, this morning, from Vermont to Florida; whence he made a further-detour to the wreck of a three-masted schooner. from the West Indies, whose cargo of sugar was being sold at auction on the beach, whence he conipassed the city on the south, walking its whoh length .on a broad plank platform bathing houses; So many bathing houses attest that it is a place of great resort. and so do the innumerable hotels, “houses,” cot— tages and shops, most of them closed during the winter, but filled during the summer with many thousands of people, like Man- hattan Beach,. Long Branch, &c. What along the beach, lined; on the land side, with . ‘ M. Reagan, Stamford papers make the same compl int. , those are to New York. Atlantic City and Cape May are to Philadelphia, and of late years the former, but younger,is fast gaining on the latter, if it does not surpass it. The hotels and “houses" are too numerous to name. One, the United States, can ac- commodate some 600 or more guests. Almost all the buildings, of whatever kind, are of wood—brick attracting moisture— and it seems as if a fire, starting with a fresh wind, would lay the “city" in ashes. Many of the cottages-shunt largely by Philadel- phlans—are very attractive. A few of the hotels or"houses” are open in the winter for the benefit of health seekers; physicians now sending their patients here. I can commend the Sea Side House as being first class in every respect in all requisites ‘for‘ comfort. Our route was by the Pennsylva— nia Railroad,leaving New York at one o'clock and arriving here by the West Jersey Road from .Camden,.-before six o’clock. Or, one can come py the Southern New Jersey. Yours truly, ' m Personal. W. A. Tolles has left the Republican and gone to the ice-loaded Elm city to seek his fortune. Messrs. Henry, Allie and Victor Cole spent Sunday week at Niagara. port the scene as grand and beautiful beyond description. The Rev. J. A. Hamilton and Miss C. E. Raymond arrived home from Nassau last Thursday, after a rough voyage. Mrs. Hamilton remains for the present at Nassau. The Rev. S. B. S. Bissell returned from Atlantic City last Thursday. He occupied the pulpit of the First Congregational church on Sunday, the pastor having gone East fora few days. Gen. Wm. R. Smith has gone to Florida accompanied by his son Herbert. We are indebted to. him for copies of St. Augustine journals. May he soon return with health fully restored. B. Gen. Garfield a. Bankrupt. General Garfield made some suggestive observations to a visiting delegation of Indiana politicians recently. Said he: “I am under obligations to my district for sand- ing me to the state senate. I am under ob- ligations to the people of my congressional district for sending me to congress so often. I am under obligations to the state of Ohio for electing me to represent them in the United States senate,‘and I am under obliga- tions to the4,000,000 republican voters of the United States for electing me to the presi— dency- I have more obligations that I can pay. Gentlemen, I am bankrupt, with more obligations than assets.” ' - m New badges are all the rage with Borough Ofllcials. They re—_ Messrs. Van Hoosear do imbler in their new advertisement offer bargains in every department. They are making alterations and Phoenix Steamer was out yesterday after- The dedication of the Union Christian ' for Rev. E. P. Roe’s story in the Congrcga- » +..._._—_ Have you succeeded in thawing out your water pipes yet? M.,...“— Put out the lights and add a “star” is the latest Reform movement. 0 Mr. Alex Fink, of West Main street, was stricken with paralysis last Tuesday morn- ing. W— Mr. Punzelt is to play the Cornet in the First Congregational church for the balance of the year. - ’ ——-——-o-4. The ladies of St. Paul's church are arrang— ing for their annual supper which is to be held onthe 17th inst. _ C "All the Rage," which is to be played at Music Hall tonight, is said to be irresistibly funny from beginning to end. *4. The Congregational Fellowship meeting is to be held at Georgetown, on Wednesday. Services morning and afternoon, with a col- . lation at noon. wow. - The number of our street lamps—already few and far between,—is to be cut down in order to pay aportion of the increased ex- penses of the police department. ——-——'—.—‘.>—.——-—— At a special meeting of St. Paul’s church, held yesterday afternoon, the Rev. C. M. _ Selleck, who was the “minister in charge” last year, was elected Rector, by a flattering vote. «Qt—O» Thomas Carlyle, the great essayist, died in London, last Saturday; in the 86th year of his age. While his great ability vi as universal- ly conceded ,xhis peculiar style was not gener« ally admired. , ~ -—-———-.'<. A spacial convocation of Washington Chapter, No. 24, R. A. M., for the purpose of conferring M. M. degree. will be held On Wednesday evenfng, February 9th, at seven o’clock sharp. I J. W. Wilson, Esq., has been appointed a member of the Board of Education to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of the Rev. H H. Barbour. He will fill his old position of acting school visitor. W _Messrs. B. F. Libby, Burr Knapp, Eben Hill, W. H. Brown, G. H. Noyes, J. H. Ferris and E. Board were elected Directors of the Lock Company, at the annual meeting held last Wednesday. 0 Great floods are reported from California and other parts of the§Pacific coast, owing to a rain-storm,exceeding in severity any known there for years, and a vast amount of damage to property has been done. CW The structure now being erected on top of the Fairfield County National Bank building, is not for an observatory, but is simply for the use of the Telephone Company. The room underneath is to be used as the Central office of the company. . W The Propeller has fought agninst the ice bravely, all through the winter. Last week however, discretion was thought to be the better part of valor, and the vessel tied up for several days, Yesterday she was to try again, and probably succeeded in getting through. ~———-—+<o~+~——-—- Several resolutions have been introduced into the legislature for alterations in the Election laws. Some of these proposed changes are certainly not wise, and we trust the members of the committee will consult with experienced Registrars before reporting any changes in the acts. ' w—o- Steamboat and railroad companies are said to have refused freight, in New York, last week, having more business than they could do. Everywhere the complaint prevailed that it Was impossible to get goods through. A few daysof ctherial mildness will remedy the evil, by allowingtheb’gnta to make regu- lar trips and thus relieve the [pressure upon the railroads. he, ‘I understand. ’1 . Court of Burgesses. . ~ . Special Meeting, Wednesday Evening. Feb. 2.. Bills read and ordered paid : J. O’Sullivan, Police, ~ $56 00 EC. Randle, “ 56 00 A. DeForest, " 16 50 Norwslk Democrat, adv., 4 00 F. C. Evans &. Co., Lamps, etc., 30 50 J. C. Cotter, Lamp Lighter, etc., _ 41 65 H. s. Belts, supplies, 2 50 E. K. Lockwood, supplies, (referred) 1 95 Norwiilk Printing Co., 12 85 ,C. W. Burritt, refe‘rred, 3 45 Pat Hanlon, Highway, 5 00 Norwalk Gas Light Co., Streets. 117 83 ' “‘ ~ “ Hope Hose, House, 2 40 ‘- “ Phoenix. “ 8 40 ‘ “, Pioneer, “ 4 20 J. J. Powell, Shields, Police, 24 70 F. T. Betta, Highways, 11 ‘00 T. Farrell, “ 8 50 D. Neelan, “ F. James, “ Pat Sears, “ 25 0. Shannon, “, 50 R. Harden, “ ' 1 50 W. Sheldon, Police, referred, 13 00 Police reported 11 arrests for the last month. Committee on Lamps and Gas reported that they could discontinue 10 or 12 gas and Q dozen oil lamps, viz: 3 on Main Street and 1 on Camp Street, 2 on East Avenue, 1 on Elm Street, and 1 oil lamp near Allen Bette Saw Mill, 1,oii lamp near C. W. Lockwood’s house, on Westport Road. ' Voted that the street lamp in front of Mrs. Edwin Hoyt’s be removed to’ corner of Hoyt Street, and lamp in front of saloon of Isaac Lee’s be discontinued. Also, one in front of Mrs. Fawectt’s Millinery Store, Water Street. Also, 1 in front of the Hamersley place East Avenue. ‘ Committee on Fire Department gave a report of investigations made and recom- mended a new ’floor for Phoenix Engine House;reported Engine in good condition and a new Crab recommended. Also, a furnace to heat the two houses, instead of. using stoves, and several other recommendations. Laid'on table for further consideration. Subject of a room for meeting of Court Of Burgesses, and Fire Police was ,discussed and referred to Committee on Fire Depart- ment and Clerk of Court ofBurgesres. Committee on Sewer reported, had asked for bids to keep catch basins, etc., clean for the season, and that Messrs. C. T. Leonard 65 Son, offer to (16 it for $10 per month. Re-- ferred to committee with power. Petition for appointment of an additional Policeman in the Borough. ' Discussed at length by Dr. Brush in favor of and and Smith against. Dr. Brush moved that Mr. A. DeForest be appointed as a regular policeman to go on duty at 12 m. and continue on to 12 p. m ; carried. Amount of bills passed, $435. _ Commodore Nutt and his troupe will be sure to delight all, large and small. Manager Stanley will take special pains to have the Opera House properly warmed. Be sure to- go and see them Wednesday evening. W‘— The Courant, in advocating a change in our Senatorial districts gives the population of each district in 1830 and in 1880, showing the increase in each. The population of the 12th district is erroneously stated as 37,000 when it should be nearly'40,000. 0—4. Coasting was never better then it is this season. Every section‘of the town has its favorite hill, and the sport is enjoyed by large numbers. The bill Down Town near the residence of Charles Smith is said to be in prime condition, and fifteen double-rippers were recently counted on it in one evening. °>—.—-—-—v The Cape-Spencer wedding, at Trinity church, Thursday evening, was the event of the season. The floral decorations were beautiful, the music. remarkably fine, the attendance large, the toilets lovely, and the ceremony impressive. After a reception at the Rectory the happy pair departed on their wedding journey, followed by the good wishes of all their friends. M.,...”— A Norwalk gentleman riding on the elevat- ed railroad, in New-York, last Saturday, overheard' one man tell another that on the previous day two men crossed on the ice from Huntington to NorWalk, finding no dif! fieulty in crossing the path broken by the. steamers the night before. We can hardly believe the statement, although the Sound has‘been full of ice'and the steamers have had hard work to make their trips. ' ‘ . I—o———- , We have received Harper’s Magazine for March, and find it tO be an excellent num— ber,-as usual. Its leading illustrated articles are: Bedford Park, by M. D. Conway; The University of Leiden; The Arran Islands,- Possibilities of Horticulture; A Glimpse of an old Dutch Town—Albany ; A Nation in a Nutshell-descriptlve of Washington; “Anne,” and “A Laodicean" are both con— tinued, and there are the usual short stories, sketches,po_ems, and full editorial depart- ments. For sale by A. Selleck. echo—— Dr. Charles Grant, of Litchfield, died in the room in which he was born. His age was seventy. .p—. Mr. R. B. Stiles is making a lot of opera chairs for the Norwalk Opera House.— Bri'dgeport Standard. I The wedding of Miss Ferry, niece of the late U. S. Senator O. S. Ferry, of Connecti- cut, and Edward J. Hensey. took place in New York, Wednesday. The bride wore a traveling dress of plum colored silk, with coat of dark maroon velvet and hat to match. It was a brilliant occasion.—New Haven Courier. o The arrest of Michael Davitt in Dublin under the terms of his ticket_-of-teave and the suspension of the Irish obstructionists in the House of Commons indicate that the English government has decided to wage war to the knife against the Irish patriots. ______._¢—4. Owing to the scarcity of water in the New York round house the engines are obliged to stop on all trains running into New York for water at Mamaroneck. By then saving it as much as possible they can return as far as Stamford and again replenish. ‘.—.—-——o—s.,_‘___~—.— The New York Sun says: The division of the New York and New England Railroad between Waterbury; Conn., and Brewster, New York, will be ready for business March lat, and the extension to Fishkill about May let. G. P. Clark, formerly general manager of the road, is to be reinstated. The control of the cOmpany. it is reported, is now in the hands of New York capitalists. .p—.——-———-— Two barrels filled with cartridges of rend rock powder, each cartridge capable of blow— ing a building to pieces, were refused as freight by the clerk of the Bridgeport steam- er in New York Saturday. The New York' police seized them andtbey weresent to the powder boat in the bay. They were directed to G. M. Gray, Waterbury, Conn. man fled; —-'____'—__-_-.__—.'—_————- ' Dirty Water Causing Diphtheria. CHICAGO, Jan. 25.——Ths recent death offive children by diptheria at Christmas Station, Ind., caused a representative of a Chicago paper to be sent there to investigate the scourge. Water taken from the well con- stantly used by the afflicted family was submitted to a chemist of Chicago for analy— sis and found to be little better than sewerage. No case, the paper says, has more clearly demonstrated the connection between filth and diphtheria. ' - ——-—-——4—-‘o-o—-—————— 5 The Rev. James Freeman Clarke tells the following story : "On one occasion I' tried the new method of pronouncing Latin. I was traveling in Italy. My wife, happening to see a priest pass by, asked me the mean- ing of the tonsure. Not recollecting its sig-, nifieance, I said. ‘I. don’t know; but there is a priest, audl will go and ask him,’ So, not knowing Italian then. I first constructed a Latin sentence thoroughly. I thought I had made it very well, and then I put it exactly as I thought, into t e Italian pronunciation, went to him and sa (1 it, ‘Eh! Che dite l” he he asked. So I repeated it again. ‘Ah,’ said Here, take this man to a confessor. He Wants to' confess his sins.’ This was as near as I ever came to the con- tinental pronunciation of Latin; and I have payer tried it since. l The car- . , G. A. R. The visit Of theComrades of Buckingham Post to the camp fire Of Elias Howe,jr.,Post, of Bridgeport, on Tuesday evening last, was a very pleasant one. They were escorted from the depot to‘ the Grand Army Hall by , Assist. Adjt-Gen. George W. Keeler, where the Comrades of the Post were already as- sembled. After the exceedingly excellent and thorough ekemplification Of the work of the Ritual for which this Post is noted throughout this jurisdiction, the seats like magic disappeared and long tables loaded. with good things appeared in their stead and it certainly seemed as if the Bridgeport cem- rades, had expected a regiment, from the amount of “rations”, that had been issued Nothing daunted, however, the comradil charged gallantly and, after a severe struggle, gave up the unequal contest. On occasions of this kind sotne one is sure to distinguish himself—and this one was not without its hero—and it was no less a character than our own “P. C.;” .he “took the cake" in token of the appreciation of his comrades for the mas- terly handling Of the “Spoon.” He was pre— sented with an e mblematicnl budge by Dept Commander Beers in a neat. and complimeng tary speech. Col. Keith responded in a pleasant manner. After supper, speeches were made by P. C. L. G. Logan, Dept. Commander Alfred B. Beers. who, by the way, related a little story of our friénd Brad. (ask Brad to tell it) Chaplain Gray. Quarter- master and P. D. C.4Dlsbrow, Musician Gil— hooly and P. C. D. Staples, of Post 3, by Col. B. S. Keith, Quartermaster James L.- Ambler and P. S. V. C. R. L. File, of Buck- ingham Post. Comrade Wood, of Post 48, sang an original song; Comrade Joseph Hammond sang several fine songs. Disbrow as a story teller is a success; he told several fine ones. After an evening of fun, merri ment and good cheer, the separation came. and at 12 o'clock the members Of Post 12 were escorted to the depot,—from there the 12:15 train bore them back from whence they came well pleased with their visit and en— couraged in their work. ' I55" Read VANHoossaii ISO—Admnsn‘s col— umn headed Specialties. ‘ ”+— Willerwin’s Hams at Raymond d3. Nick— erson’s. ____._______ The Bigelow Battalion, Norwalk, Conn. Wmirtiras, In the infinite wisdom of the. Great Judge and Preceptor, we are called to mourn the loss of our late associate and Second Lieutenant,therefore Resolved, That in the death of War..S. L. Gnurrax,'we lose alike an efficient Officer, a genial comrade, a courteous gentleman. a generous friend. Resolced, That while we mourn our loss,we extend to the bereaved widow and family of the deceased, our unreserved sympathy in the hour of .their affliction. Resolved, That these resolutions be printed in the Norwalk Gazsrrsmnd a copy thereof. suitably engrossed, be sent to the widow of our deceased friend. F.‘W. Suzanne, ) Committee War. H. BYINGTON ‘- on H. L. HUBBELL. 5 Resolutions. _._._ ES“ Read V. H. & A's Column. ____.._ @Just received at Raymond 85 Nicker- son’s, some of that best flour. Buy a barrel it is sure to suit you. = —.—.—---. Birthday Cards. . ‘A new lot of Prang’s Birth-day Cards, in various designs at this office. ' ‘ ' —————Mv—O————-r W Interesting Reading in another column headed Specialties. + @- Betts’ Toilet Lotion for Chopped face and Hands; 25 and 50 cts. per bottle. ___.,___. A parlor or Office stove, good as new, is Offered 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 GaznTTn ofiice. O WIf you haven’t tried ‘-Sutton's Catarrh Cure," do so. It will cure you. For sale by Bett’s, the Druggist. 1m3. _._+__r_—— Sir Robert Christison, Physician to Her Majesty the Queen of England, speaking of the Coca plant, says : “the properties of this wonderful plant are the lnost remarkable of any known to the Medical world. From re— peated personal trials, I am convinced that its use is highly beneficial and tonic." ,3 To Build up a. Broken Down System, use the Liebig Co’s celebrated Coca Beef Tonic,- indorsed and recommended by the foremost physicians of Europe and America. _ -——-+—- . The advantage of a reliable, safe and effica- cious medicine is incalculable, and when such is found, the blessing should be freely spokenpf. Such virtues are possessed in an eminent degree by the great Southern medi— ctne, “Simmonsl’iiver Regulator,” which is as purely vegata compound, obtained from the country where an Allwise Providence seems to have placed this Remedy for the use of sufferers from derangement of the liver. Recommending this medicine to the public. . Purchasers should be care‘ul to, see that they get the GENUINE manufactured only by J. H. ZEILIN Sr 00., Philadelphia. -—-——*—-+' . 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. ' Piles cured by Liebig Co’s Arnicated Bx- tract of Witch Hazel. Professor E. M. Hale, M. D., L. L. D., of the Chicago, Medical College, says: “It has extraordinary power over this disease.” Professor Sidney Ringer, of the University Medical College, London, says: “I have found it singularly successful.” Beware of worthless imitations. Also Cures Rheumatism, eatarrli and Neuralgia. Sold in‘ fifty cents and dollar sizes. __.__A_ Tliere is no Ha’ppier Man In Rochester than Mr. Wm. ‘M. Armstrong. with a countenance beaming with satisfaction he remarked, recently, “Blessings upon the imprinter of Warner’s - Safe Kidney and iver Cure. It saved me.” 216. MA . ,.,.,..W...,.,.,.,WawannnNVWVV In Norwalk, Feb. 3. at the residence or Miss H. M. Stevens, by the Rev. S. B. S. Bissell, Mr John J. Deppeier. of New York city, and Miss Ada J. Boquette, of Norwalk. On February 1st.by Lev .Dr.William G. Spencer. Mr. William H. Radiant, and Mrs. Annie E. Sel- leck both of Norwalk. ' In South Norwalk Feb. ad, by Rev. Wm. G. S “sneer, D. D., W in. A. Cape, of New York, and on Amy C. Spercer, daughter of the officiating clergyman. In Bridgeport,Fcb. 2d, by Rev. John G. Daven- Rfrt, Mr. Wesley L. Norton, of New York, and fan Emma Primrose, of Bridgeport. In Stamford, Feb. 2,,at St.John’s church Chas. 0. Clark of Elizabeth, N. J.,and Miss Lyda Lock- , wood, of Stamford In New York, Feb. 2nd, at the Church of the Incarnation by the Rev. Arthur Brooks, Mr. Edward J. Haney to Miss Eliza J. Ferry, both of New York. DIED. VWVVV './\I\/\I\/\N\IV\J\1\/u\/V\I\IW\ In Winnipank, Feb.2nd, Mary L. Aiken, aged 17 years 7 months. , In this town, Feb. 3d, Maggie O’Brien aged 1 year 1 month and 10 days. _ In Wilton Feb .5th, Lillie C. Knappmgodl year 4 months. In Wilton, Feb. 5th, Julia A. Stevens,aged 36 years 3 months ‘33 days.‘ _ In Bridgeport, Feb '20, William Trubee, aged 67 years and 8 months. . In Bridgeport, Feb. lst, Eliza,wite of Lawrence Flynn, aged 33 years. Jan. 3011i, Ann, wife 01 James Mead, aged 42 years.’ In Easton, Feb.5th,Betsey Porter aged 87 years In Westport, Feb. 4, Albert Sherwood, aged 63 years, 9 months. _ Dr. Susan F. Platt AS removed her office to N o. ‘11 Main street, Norwalk, Conn., (over Meeker & Co’s Drug Store). Office hours daily from 10 ii. in. to 3 p. in. 1 Dozen Plymouth flock Fowls, for sale Cheap. Apply at this office. 1t4 . Wanted. A PROTESTANT GIRL, for general house- work, White or Colored. Call at Gazette Office. ‘ To Let. TWO STORES,also two good HouSes and sev- eral Apartments well located. 8. E.0L1\ISTEAD, 6 3t Norwalk, Feb. 7. 1851. ' For Sale. MALL FARM, 35 acres, near the village Cheap. 5. E. OLMSTEAD. Norwalk, Feb. 7, 1881. . 3m Small Pidce for Sale. SMALL. two-story House, with one acre or 13““: near Braid Biver Bridge,is offered for salad! 11- low price, to close :in estate. En- quire at the GAZETTE OFFICE, th FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS will , buy a small place on the east of Wmnipank, Minx the ~Lounsbury at Bissell Factory. .5- chance for a poor man to secure home of his “In. Apply at the GAZETTE OFF! E. at: _ commanding him to levy and collect at Macadamia.- V\/vvwvvvvva\/\n/\I\nrvx1\/\I\n Opera. House, Wednesday Evening, Feb. 9. _ P. '1'. BARNUM’S $30,000 NUTT COMBINATION. D. ,C. PURDY.. ..................... MANAGER The smallest and most versatile Comedian in a world, . ' . . . 1511 In a new Musical Comedy, written expressly for him by Win. Watts, Esq, entitled .KRANKS-l . Or Fun on a Hand Catt, Supported by a Full and Efficient Company. REMEMBER POPULAR PRICES: Balcony 500. ; Orchestra 35c. ; General Ad- mission, 25e. ‘ NORWALK OPERA HOUSE, FRIDAY EVENING, Feb. 11, 1881. Under the auspices of the “REFORM CLUB “F NORVVALK,” will be presented the GREAT TEMPERANCE LESSON. in 5 acts, entitled the DRUNKARD; OR, THE FALLEN SAVED. Wheii Mr.G.F, ELLIOTT will appear for the the Drunkard. He will be supported by his tal- entedB year old daughter EVA M._ELLIO'I‘T as JULIA the Drunkiird’s child. Miss MARlON BROOKS as MARY MIDDLETON, the wire,and a carefully selected company of metropolitan ta- vorites. The play will be presented With new music. appointments, etc.‘ including the “Wed- ding March,” Champion Jig by Mr.CHAS. WI L- SON, and the beautiful tableaux. " HUME, SWEET HOME,” by MISS ANNIE LOUISE and entire company. Reserved seats in balcony, 50 015 Reserved Seats in parquetto, - 35 cts General Admission, - - 25 cts Sale at Stanley’s, Norwalk, and Hoyt’s,Sonth Norwalk, and by members 01 the club. - G.EO, F. ELLIOTT, Gcn’l Manager, Wanted. ‘NIANTED by the Down Town School District of-Norwalk a‘ loan of $2,100.00. For par- 0. W. RAYMOND, Chairman Disaggn. ticulars apply to Norwalk, Jan. 31, 1891. Wanted. NEW Miners coWs, at LEDGEWOOD FARM, Norwalk.P. O. Box 392.- 4' For Rent. THE House on Union Avenuemow occupied by Mr. A. Benedict. It has water, gas and' humane, and can be leased for one or more ears. Meeker 85 Co , Drnggists, Main St, 2m ore as an-.. PLATE GLASS WINDOW, With Sash. 6 Call on E. O. EEELER. PrObate Sale. PURSUENT toan order of the Probate Court tor the District of Norwalk, will be sold a t public auction on Saturday, February 12th.lSSl District deceased. of Beds, Bedding, Carpets, Crockery, Books, Pic- tures and household furniture of all kinds. Sale to take place at the late residence of the deceased On Lewrs Street in Norwalk. Terms made known Dated Norwalk, Feb. 5th, 1881. PIANO TUN ER. &e. Orders received at I. A. MEEKER’S STORE, 20 Wall Street. ' Daily lilesseiiger. W. :B. Newcdmb. OULD announce that making daily trips to New York. he is prepared to act as Messen- ger to trans: ct any errands or business in the city, and to purchase and bring up small articles for those who may wish. Careful personal attention given to all orders. Orders can be left at store or J. LESTER_GREGORY.53 ain St., or with Mr. J.-Monius BENEDICT. Post Office News Dealer. Annual Report F the HARTFORD ALARM REGISTER 1581 COMPANY for the year ending January 1, The whole Capital Stock consists of three thousand shares 01' the par value of one hundred dollars_ each (lull paid) all of which is issued,and the eiristing debts do not exceed $8,500. Charles A: Cheever, Treasurer ; Charles A. Cheever, Timohyt Corpwell, Trustees. ~ City and C'oumy of New York, ss : Willard L. Candee. being duly sworn, says he is the Secretary of the Hartford Alarm Regis- ter Company, and that the foregoing report is it Just and true account of the condition of said Company on the first duly of January, 1881. W LLARD L. CAN DEE. Sworn to before me this 18th day of J an., 1881. SAMUEL V, SPEY ER. Notary Public. N. Y. Go. DRUG 1y3 Hamburgs I‘ Hamburgs I . Hamburgs ! war it Hamburg Edging- AND , Inserting .Sile. TheStock is the Largest, Finest and Cheapest ever Of- fered in N orwalk. Ed Ward, Street, No.5 Gazette Building, Norwalk. Tax Collector’s Sale. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Collector of Taxes, under and by virtue of a certain tax warrant, duly executed and signed by proper authority and directed to the under- signed. commanding him to levy and collect of ' ~ DAVID WHIT1.0CK, and other persons named in the rate book, on the list to said warrant annexed, their several pro— portions of the sum tour! as therein stated, said sum being‘a tax or assessment laid upon the as see-ment list made in 1879 by the inhabitants of the town of Norwalk, regularly and lclmfly as- sembled, to Wit, on the 17th day of December, A. _D.. 1639. met for the purpose of nrovtding for the indebtedness ofsaid town, levies upon the follow- ing described real estate of said David Whitlock. situated in the town of Norwalk. at Cranberry Plains so called, being late 40 and 41 and 42 and bounded as follows, to wit: ~Northerly by high- way known as Second Avenue, easterly by lot No. 43, as derigntited on map of building lets be- longing to LouisaByxbee now on tile in the town clerks 011190 in said Norwalk. Southerly by land at James Sherwood and lot No. 29 and part of lot No. 30 upon said Map anti westerly by land now or iormcrly or Sarah M. Pardee. ; And I shall sell at public auction. on the prem- ises _hei:einbetore described, on the 14th day of April,A.D.lB$l, at ~ll o’clock, t‘oreneon, so much thereof as will raise the sum of One Dollar and Thirty Five Cents. [31.35] that being the pro- porticii oltthe said David Whitlock.of the sum total in said list,together with the charges of levy, sale, &I:. 61EOR3116113. ST. JOHN, ax ‘o ector. list 1' is . Dated at Nor-walk, February 5. A. D. 1881). watts Tax Collector’s Sale. . NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, certain tax warrant duly executed and sill“.ed bj proper authority and directedto the undersigne , CCRNELIA A. ROBERTS. and other personnamed in the rate book, on the list to said warrant aniiexed,their several propor- tions of the sum total as therein stated, said sum being atax or assessment 131111.110“! the assess- ment list made in 1879, by the inhabitants of the town of Norwalk. regularly and legally “gem- bled, to wit, on the 17th l’uy of December, A. D. 1879, met for tlie_piii'pose otprovuiing for the in- debtedness of said town, leVies upon thefollowing situated in the town 01 Norwalkmt North Norwalk so called. and bounded as follows. to wit :—north- any on Jami ol Marv C. Roberts, southerly on land of SamuelRJKCn‘mp. easterly on land of Thomas Aiken deecased,westerly fifty [50] feet. on Lonnsbury Avenue, knoWn as lot number 22 Lounsbury Avenue. ' ' _ And I shall sell at public auction, on the rem- ises,hercmbclore described, on the 14th iiy of April, A. D.,. 1881, at 10 o’elock,f'creneon, so much thereof as Will raise the sum or titty-eight cents (.58), that being the proportion of the said Cor- together with the charges of levy,sale, .ttc.~ GEORGE B. ST. JOHN - Tax Collector istlsrg). Dated ”1101mm February 5, A. D.,] l. m first time in Norwalk asEDWARD MIDDLETON . For particluars call on Mr. MONSON HO ’1‘,of . at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, all the personal. ~ estate of ABBY STARR. late of Norwalk in said Said personal estate consists . at time of Sale. W. K. SEELEY, Administrators Charles F. Chew, Collector of Taxes, under and by virtue Ora ‘ SPECIALTIES Van Hoosear ' Ahblei . Just Received, 40 Pieces New Tapestry and - Ingi'ain CABPETINGS! The Choicest Styles and Lowest Prices ! 500 yards 54, 8-4, and 10-4 Utiea. Bleached. AND .llililiatliefl listings as“ IN REMNANTS, .3; At much less than Regular Prices. N eWKHamburg-Edg- ' ' ings & Insertings. I 1,500 Yards Best Heavy Unleaded Slflflllllfll ii Remnant “—0—— Job Lots of - Table linens, Towelings, anti Handkerchiefs. ——.—._.___ Balbriggan Hose, Silk Clocked, or Embroidered Fronts, 25 CENTS PER PAIR. Cloaks at Cost. - _ F U R 5 Much Less than Cost. '—-‘—~ Bargains ill Every Department. ennui—thwart l A sparkling debater, in a flight of elem quenee, exclaimed : " Mr. President,| . the world is divided into two great! classes, the learned and the unlearned, one of whom I am which.” '_ Ladies and Gentlemen: -—A— “ll trill flit” SALE! Next 20 Days, A. H. HUYT 8: [10’s. Our Winter Stock Must be Reduc- ed before In- center/,1]. We have one let all kinds of Shoes, Men’s, Wo- men’s & Children’s, thrown in a pile, going at $3 .50 1 lot Men’s Boots, 1.50 1 lot Children’s Shoes, all kinds, - .25 and .40. lilac, A. H. llOYT. J. r. nusco. - FOR SALE. described real estate of said Cornelia. A. Roberst ‘ nelia A. Roberts, of the sum total in said list, ‘ A splendid Second—hand PIANO. It cost $1,000 ;- price new $250. Some one will get it bargain. 'WAN TED. A Second-hand SECRETARY, with Bcok Case attached; 40 inches wide, 6 to 8 feet high. Enquire at A. H. HOY'I‘ tb CO‘S.
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