Neeralk Gazette.
Tuesday,December 13. 1881'.
. Editorial Letter.
WASHINGTON, D. 0., Dec. 10, 1881.
DEAR GAZETTE :—
Congress, after its short breathing spell,
convened on Monday. Nothing of import-
ance has been done in either branch beyond
perfecting the usual December organization.
In the House the Republican caucus nomi-
nces, as given in last week's letter, were
elected. There was the usual flood of bills,
but beyond those mentioned elsewhere, none
of any importance. Senator Morrill, of
Vermont. oocupied most of Thursday in an
exhaustive explanation of his views on the
Tariff question, and is to he replied to by
Senator Grover the fore part of next week.
No nominations of Cabinet officers have as
yet been sent in, but one at least will be next
week.
TIIE CUITEAu TRIAL
Still drags its disgusting length along. The
prisoner has during the week exhibited more
than the usual quantity of insolenee and dev-
iltry. He has been in a constant state of
excitement and irritability all the week, and
it has been impossible to restrain him in any-
thing. Under the rebuttal testimony the
insanity props are fast being knocked away,
and as the prisoner regonizes that fact he
becomes more and more desperate) The end
of the trial seems now a matter of the near
future, and speculations are rife as to the
probable verdict. In this connection we will
say that we agree with one of our exchanges
which somewhat equivocally puts it——“ If
the jury is ‘ hung ’ it ought to be hung.”
TREASURY DEPARTMENT CHANGES.
There is great uneasiness in the Treasury
Department. Mr. Lamphere’s sudden re-
moval was a shock to those who had counted
upon being found necessary vehicles of in-
formation to the new Secretary, and that
shoek has been intensified by the resignation
of Assistant Secretary Upton, which was
tendered on Saturday. Among the others
who are said to be booked for removal are
Supervising Special Agent A. K.» Tingle,
Chief Clerk J. T. Power, and Chief of the
Secret Service J. J. Brooks, besides other
lesser lights. _ -
The removal of Mr. Lamphere and the
appointment of Mr. JamesB. Butler, of New
York, as appointment clerk, is generally
commended. Mr. B. was formerly the sec-
retary of Lieut.-Gov. Hoskins, Of New
York, and was afterward U. S. District
Attorney for Idaho. Mr. Lamphere retires
altogether from the department.
Among the changes said to be - contempla-
ted is the removal of James G. Hill, the
Supervising Architect. There is no dissatis-
faction with the manngement of his bureau,
but it is said another has been selected for
the place. Mr. Hill has made many friends
while here, and his retirement, should it
take place, will be generally regretted.
Assistant Secretary French's resignation is
already in. Mr. F. resigned before the re-
tirement of Secretary Windom, and his
withdrawal is entirely voluntary.
It is rumored in, Treasury circles that Mr.
Gilfillan, an ex-Member of Congress from
Western Pennsylvania and a Stalwart of pro-
nounced stripe, will succeed Assistant Secre-
tary Upton. The Pennsylvanian is no blood
relation of Treasurer Gilfillan.
There is no truth whatever in the statement
published that Assistant Treasurer Wyman
is to be removed and his place given to ex-
Collector Tom Murphy, of New York.
There is no probabilty whatever of Mr. Wy-
man’s removal now or hereafter, and the
story possibly grows out Of the fact that ex-
Collector Murphy will shortly be appointed
Assistant Treasurer of the United States, to
fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of
General Hillhouse, of the Sub-treasury at
New York.
Treasurer Gllfillan is also solidly planted.
He is recognized as a faithful officer and there
is no opposition to his retention.
CENsus OFFICE.
One of the first matters to be considered
by Congress will be the Census Deficiency
bill, and it is not likely that any serious
opposition will be offered to the measure.
The work which has been accomplished
during the past six months in that bureau
has been of a nature which will greatly
facilitate the taking of the next census,
numerous indexes and lodgers having been
made from which comparisons can be made
in the ‘future. In the certificates of time
ave been issued by that bureau to the
r clerks, no contract is stated or
-' 'o'y which the Government is bound
to the adoption of the system va-
rious members of the House and Senate were
consulted by the Superintendent, as were
also the President and Secretary of the In-
rterior, all of whom were favorable to the
action subsequentlyfisken. There is no rea-
son to doubt the passage of the relief appro-
priation.
It is stated that there will be a heavy
‘dischage of employees at the Census Office
within a short time. The question will then
become apertinent one whether, all other
things being equal, those employees of pro-
fessedly Democratic proclivities, who have
in many instances at‘lhe time of their sp-
pointment lf‘CclVed the preference over
equally worthy competitors of the Republi-
can persuasion, should not receive the pref-
erence also for their walking-papers at the
hands of an uuqzlalifiedly Republican admin-
istration.
sENATE AND nonen COMMITTEES.
The Senate Committees on Privileges and
Elections disposed of the charges against
Senators Miller and Lapham of New York,
who,~it was alleged, had purchased their
election through irregularities and fraud. At
the beginning of the last Extra Session the
matter was referred to a subcommittee for
investigation" and it having reported that
there was no evidence produced to sustain
the allegations, the committee agreed to ask
to be discharged from further consideration
of the case.
Speaker Keifer is having a hard time of it
in making up his committees, and no matter
ginwhnt way he makes the slate he will incur
a good derl of hostility. Usually the Speaker
concedes to the member whom he regarded
ashis principal competitor, in the race for
the gavel, the most prominent committee
chairmanship. In the case of the present
‘ Speaker, however, he had several. and how
to dispose of them annoys him not alittle.
Then there ware influences which aided
Keifer to pull through which will demand
that the Blaine Republicans be given back
seats and that the Stalwarts be pushed to the
front. The Speaker is inclined to make
Hiscock Chairman of the committee on Ap-
propriations, but may be deterred in so do-
ing by the influence spoken of. Generally
he has made up his mind to give New Eng-
land three chairmanships, the South two,
New York five, Chi.) and Wisconsin two,
and two to the Paific Slope States. It is
certain that the committees will not be an-
nounced for some days, and it is even possi.
bin that they‘may be delayed until after the
holidays. It is whispered in the lobbies that
Kelley will be chairman of the Committee
on. Ways and Means, Hiscock of Appropri-
ations, Kasson of Foreign Affairs, Dunncll
of Public Lands, Neal (Ohio) of District of
Columbia,and Townsend (Ohio) of Currency.
Col. Wait is sure of the chairmanship of
one of the committees, with a possible chance
for-Mr. Miles to obtain another.
MB. GARLANn’s PRESIDENTIAL BILL.
On Thursday, Senator Garland of Askan-
sas, introduced the following bill in the Son-
ate, to :provide for the performance of the
duties of the Presidential ofilce in case of the
removal, death, resignation or disability of
the President: _
SECTION 1. Be it enacted, eta. Thatvsec-
tion 146, Title, III. of the revised Statutes is
hereby repealed. - , ,7 ~
SECTION 2. In case of the removal, death,
resignation,or inability of boththe President
and VieePresident of the United States, the
Secretary of State, for the time being, or if
there be no Secretary of State, then the Sec-
retary of the Treasury for the time being, or J
if there be neither Secretary of State nor
Secretary of the Treasury, then the Secretary
of War for the time being, shall act as l‘rrs-
ident until the disability {be removed and a
President be elected in the manner and at
the time provided in the Constitution under
the law for an election until the existing
term of office of the President so removed,
resigned,dead,or disabled shall have expired.
SENATOR vns'r’s Moauou IlII.I..
Senator Vest introduced into the Senate
Thursday, two bills bearing upon the Mor-
mon question. One of them provides that
whenever any marriage. according to the
forms. belief or practice of any religious
denomination, shall be solemnized in any
Territory of the United States, a written
certificate of such marriagc,containing names
and residences of the parties married, shall
be filed in the office of the clerk of the Sn-
preme Court of the Territory. The bill also
provides that the certified record of such
marriages shall be admissible as evidence
upon the trial of any cause in any court of
the United States. The provisions of the bill
are not to apply to marriages between In-
dians in the Territories. The other bill pro-
vides that no woman shall be disqualified as
a witness in any trial for bigamy in the Ter-
ritories by reason of her marriage to the de-
fendant in the case.
FIFTY YEARS IE THE sENATE.
Capt. Isaac Bassett, Assistant Sergeant-at-
Arms of the Senate, completed yesterday his
fifty years continuous service in the Senate
chamber, and the event was recognized on
the part of the Senators by the presentation,
to this veteran officer of an elegant and costly
snuff box, bearing the following inscription:
“Isaac Bassett, page, U. S. S. Dec. 5, 1831
—-Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, U. S. S, Dec.
5, 1881.” The father of Capt Bassett had
charge of the Senate chamber when the lat-
ter was a mere boy, and often brought his
son with him when he came to the Capitol.
One morning Mr. Webster called the young
lad to him and asked him how he would
like to be a page? He then sent for the
Sergeant-at-Arms, and said that he wanted
his son appointed. The Sergeant-at-Arms
replied that he would consult the other
Senators and see if they would permit the
appointment of another page, as at that time
only one was allowed. He spoke to several
Senators, and some of them thought that one
was enough, but Mr. Webster insisted on
having his “little boy,” as he called him,
made a page. The Sergeant-at-Arms told
him that he could.stay that session, but could
not appoint him till the next session, so, on
the 5th day of December, 1831, he was ap-
pointed, and has remained in the service of
the Senate ever since. ~
Pending a motion for adjournment Thurs-
day, President pro tem Davis addressed the
Senate as follows:
SENATORS: You will pardon me for going
outside the rules in calling attention to the
fact that the 5th of December, the day on
which Congress aconvcned, twas the fiftieth
anniversary of the day when Isaac Bassett
the much esteemed Doorkeeper of the Senate,
became connected with this body. Half a
century ago he entered our service as a page
through the influence of, Daniel Webster-
In all the mutations‘of parties, no attempt
was ever made to disturb him. Surely no
higher tribute could be paid to his fidelity
and to his integrity than that ,he has been so
long and so satisfactorily identified with the
history of the Senate. I am sure the
sentiment Of all sides is cordially expressed
when I wish him health and happiness in
the name of the Senate of the United States.
Capt. Basset, like “Our Senior" was a
graduate of Amos Smith’s New Haven Col-
legiate Institute.
THE DEATH OF GENERAL KILPALBIOK.
The consul at Valparaiso telegraphs to the
State Department that .Minister Judson Kil~
patrick died at Santiago on Sunday last. He
was born in New Jersey in 1838 and gradu-
ated at West Point in April, 1861. He serv-
ed as captain at the battle of Big Bethe], and
in theiautumn of the same year became a
Lieutenant-Colonel of Cavalry. In 1862 he
took part in various operations of the Army
of the Potomac. He was appointed a
brigadier-general of volunteers in May, 1863,
after which he engaged in a raid to release
the Federal prisoners in Richmond. He
commanded the cavalry of Sherman’s 'army
on the march from Atlanta to the sea. After
the war he took active part in politics, being
minister to Chili during Grant's first term.
In 1872 he supported the nomination of
Horace Greeley. He was appointed minis-
ter to Chill by President Garfield soon after
his accession last March. He has been ill
for some time and his death has been expect-
ed. His death relieves the State Department
from serious complications and renders the
recall of Hurlbutt less imperative.
FOR SECRETARY or run NAVY.
The position of Secretary of the Navy has
been offered by the President to the Hon.
George S. Boutwell of Massachusetts, form-
erly Secretary of the Treasury, who has dc-
cllned it.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
Congressman J. Hyatt Smith, the reverend
Greenbaeker of Brooklyn, has received the
following from the Brooklyn Labor Club:
“Your infamous action in entering the Re-
publican caucus has aroused great indigna-
tion here. If you support caucus nominees
on the floor, your political career is ended.”
The settlement of the bills incident to the
late President illness will, or should, receive
the early attention of Congress. It is under-
stood that Drs. Agnew, Hamilton and Bliss
will be satisfied with about $25,000 each.
Drs. Barnes and Woodward being officers of
the Government, their cases will be separately
considered.
It rumored that Consul Mosby is to be‘ re-
called from Hong Kong and given some soft
or place nearer home. Mosby was an espec-
ial favorite of Grant, who once urged him
for Assistant Attorney General, and the sup-
position is reasonable that the present Ad-
ministration will be of a similar kindly dis-
position. —
Assistant Secretary of State, John Hitt, is
to resign his position. His successor will
probably be Judge J. Bancroft Davis of the
Court of Claims, and Secretary Hunt will be
appointed to the vacant judgeship. '
Secretary Blaine informed a friend yester-
day that he would retire from the State De-
partment next Wednesday, and that a nomi-
nation of err-Senator Frelinghuysen of New
Jersey, as his successor, will be sent to the
Senate, Monday,
John A. Moss, who was discharged by Li-
brarlan Spofiord, during the recent cam-
paign, for having a picture of Garfield over
his desk and thrashing a Democratic em-
ployee of the Library for tearing it down, is
highly endorsed for a position as an assistant
in the House Library. .
The President has signed aconvention pro-
viding for an exchange'of ‘ money orders be-
tween the United States and New Zealand
and New South >Wales. ‘ .
It is asid that John Humphrey Noyes,
founder of the Oneida Community, is a con-
sin of Rutherford B. » Hayes._ Why didn't
the Democrats find this fact out in the sum-
mer of 1876 P >
The Washington monument , has reached
the heighth of 250 feet and work has been
stopped for the winter, so far as the laying
of stone is concerned. .
The gentle zephyrs whisper that Vice
President Davis is about to embark upon an-
other matrimonial voyage. The lady is a
sister of his late'wife and resides in Lenox,
Mass. _. . . .
Mr. Tilden is to be asked to visit the Atlan-
ta Exposition and Senator Hill is to be the
bearer of the message. It is considered sure
that he will accept.
Is it a fair inference from the failure of
the House Greenbackersto nominate a chap.
lain, that they consider their cause past pray-
ing'for? ' -
The'allusionto the stamping out of polyg-j
amy, in the President Message, was reocived
with applause on the Republican side of the
House. The Democrats maintained a signi-
ficant silence. _
Hon. Frank Hatton, Acting Postmaster
General, is daily winning new laurels and
warmest commendation: from all. for the ef-
ficient manner in which he handles his De-
partment. . .
It is said the Michigan delegatlon have pre-
sented the claims of ex Congressman Stone,
of that State, for the office of Commissioner
as influentially pressed for the place.‘
Tuesday, Senator Logan of Illinois. intro-
duced a bill in the Senate to place General
Grant on the retired list of the army.
The first and only act as yet passed by the
Senate, is the set confexrlng the franking
privilege upon Mrs. Garfield.
A letter received from Mrs. Garfield by
Col. Rockwell, conveyed the intelligence that
that lady is is excellent health, and that she
is living in retirement on Euclid ave., Cleve-
land, Ohio.
PERSONALS.
Deacon Benajah Gilbert and wife, of Bel-
den's Hill, have been here during the week.
They have been on quite an extended tour,
visiting a brother in Ohio, and Mr. Osborn,
formerly of Bedding, now residing at Falls
Church, Va, where Mr. G. owned a farm
prior to the war.
Edgar T. Welles, Esq, of Hartford, was
seen on the Senate floor Tuesday, in company
with See. Lincoln. Mr. Welles ofilciated as
best man at the marriage of Sec. Lincoln,
and Sec. Lincoln acted in the same capacity
at the marriage of Mr. Welles.
' Hon. S. W. Kellogg of Waterbury, is here
arguing a case before the Supreme Court.
Sergeant-at-Arms Bright has removed Mr.
Lake'of New Haven, as the assistant, to the
Superintendent of the Senate document
room.
Ben Wright of Greenwich, hasbeen here
during the week, looking after the Green-
wich post office. He was followed by CO].
H. W. R. Hoyt. '
Hon. John I. Davenport. U. S. Commis-
sioner Of New York, is here.
Hon. W. H. Barnum paid as a visit the
past week.
The old postmaster at Waterbury, has been
reappointed by the President.
Err-Senator Eaton is here.
Also Hon. L. W. One and wife of Wol-
cottville. .
Other Connecticut visitors were M. Jack-
son, E. J. Bassett, T. 0. King, W. F. Field,
and John E. Earle, John Leeds, and Samuel
R. Crampton, Esqs., of New Haven.
Representatives Miles left for home Wed-
nesday evening, to return the first of the
week. '
The Senate adjourned from Thursday over
to Monday, and the House from Friday to
Tuesday. As ever, B.
Our Borough Victory.
When the GAZETTE notified the Borough
Democracy, three weeks ago, that it was
doomed to defeat, it knew what it was
talking about. The result has not proved
any idle beast or prediction on our part.
Our calculations were based upon substantial
data and if our Republican electors will re-
solve henceforth to adhere squarely to their
nominees in town and borough elections
there is no more chance for the demorallzed
democracy of Norwalk to carry an election
than there is for them to carry a Presidential
contest. They have waited twenty years
for the latter, with every prospect of waiting
twenty more to come, and it will be quite as
long before they can again elect their ticket
here in Norwalk, if Republicanswill only
adhere firmly to their own party nomina-
tions.
It ‘is due Mr. Hyatt to say that we learn
be was just as anxious to decline the nomi-
nation for warden and “take to de woods,” as
were the Hon. Asa Smith and Dr. Brush,
but his party looked upon him as its highest
card and with the desperation of gamblers
forced him out. The bland and genial
“Doctor" now looks out from behind his safe
retreat, and smiling says: “I wasn't darned
fool enough to be caught out, during the
republican gale, and Hyatt ought to have
known better.” As the democratic Con-
gressman Aiken truly says :
“Democratic party is doomed to defeat
whatever it attempts.” That is what it ex-
ists for—to give the Republican party some-
‘body to whip.
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German Service.
The usual Vesper service with sermon, in
the German language, will be held on Sun-
day next, the 18th, at Trinity Church, South
Norwalk, at 3 p. m. Also the Holy Com-
munion at 9 a. m. andlthe preparatory office
on Saturday at 7:30 p. m.
G. A. B.
At the annual meeting of the Douglass
Fowler Post, ofilcers were chosen as follows :
E. H. Edmonds, commander; Isaac N. Cris-
sey, S. V.; Wm. Hendrick, J. V.; Augustus
Taylor, chaplain; Gould Saunders, Surgeon;
Wm. P. Smallhorn, quartermastcr; Albert
Ayers, officer of the day; Thomas Boyd,
officer of the guard; A. Ayers and A. J.
Keisler, delegates to encampment ; Wm.Hen-
drick and Wm. Lyle, alternates.
On Wednesday evening last, Buckingham
Post elected ofilcers asfollows : Commander,
Bradley ‘8. Keith, S. V. 0., FletcherPierce;
J. V. 0., Frank 'W. Perry ; Surgeon, Dr. E.
C. Clarke; Chaplain, George S. Partrick ;
Quartermaster, James L. Ambler ; Officer of
the day, R. L. Ells; Ofiicer of the guard, J.
B. Rusco.
Fire Department.
The annual meeting for the nomination of
a Chief Engineer and two Assistants for our
Borough Fire Department, will be held at
Phoenix Engine House, Main street, Thursday
evening, Dec. 22d. Polls will be open for
nominutlnnof Chief Engineer. from 8:15 to
9:15.
The Neptune Club.
The annual_Reunion of the Neptune Club
was held at the Adams House on Tuesday
evening last. About thirty-five persons were
present. Commodore Tompkins was in his
element, and was ably supported by the other
ofiicers of the Club. Communications from
absent members and friends were read,
speeches were made by nearly all the mem-
bers present,- and the exercises in the parlor
were followed by an excellent supper which
was thoroughly enjoyed. Every member re-
joiced to see his Brother Neptune happy, and
all joined in wishes for the future success of
the Neptune Club of Norwalk.
In this issue we print the prospectus of
Harper’s Weekly for 1882. Everywhere
this “journal of civilization” is known as one
of the best papers in all the world, and it is
growing more and more popular year after.
It should be found in every household. We
will furnish it with the GAZETTE for $5.25
per year.
One of our good-natured Burgessss had a
novel experience last Wednesday evening.
He was quietly seated in the Opera House
with two ladies, when the Borough Bailiff
appeared'upon the scene and in his very
blandest manner escorted the Burgess to the
Court, wherevhe was; needed to make out a
quorum. The business was soon transacted,
however, the Court adjourned, and he was
permitted to return and enjoy “The Colonel."
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The'clerks of the State Senate a‘nd House,
having concluded to follow the customary
.‘plan of rotation, Mr. .Charles P. Woodbury
will be a candidate for promotion to the
clerkship of the next House of Representa-
tives. As a miller of course he will be
ele'cted.
0n the first of January next, F. W. Mitch-
ell will succeed Mr. Stanley as Manager of
the Opera House, acting for the owners. It
has been decided to resent the floor of the
Hall with cane-seated chairs in place of the
notices now in use. Other important im-
provements are in contemplation but have
not yet been fully decided upon. If the
proposed alterations are made the Hall will
be in better condition than. ever before.
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Rev. Dr. Joseph Anderson. of Waterbury,
lectured last evening before the Bridgeport
Scientific Society. upon “ The Mound Build-
ers; who they were and what they did,”
Before the lecture he was entertained at tea,
at the Atlantic House, by theSociety, Rev.
J. G. Davenport and the leading preachers
of Bridgeport also being invited to meet
him.
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, Town Meeting.
The annual Town Meeting for the hearing
of Reports, laying a,tax, etc, will be held at
the Town House, on Wednesday, December
21. lee official call.
Annual Meetings.
The annual meeting of the First Congrega-
tional Society is to be held in the lecture
room, on Friday evening of this week.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the National Bank of Norwalk takes place
January 10th.
The annual meeting of the Ladies’ Associ-
ation of the First Congregational church,
called for last week, was postponed on ac-
count cf the bad weather,-and will be held
on Wednesday afternoon of this week.
After the announcement of the result of
the Borough Election, last week Monday
evening, a company of merry young Repub-
licans paraded our streets celebrating the
victory. As they passed the Bank Building,
Wall street. Abe Wright, the manager of the
“Independent party,” pulled out a pocket
pistol and pointing it down Mechanic street
. flred,asa sort of a complimentary salute.
The pistol proved to be loaded, and the ball
smashed through the office window of S. E.
Olmstead 85 Co. A moment before Messrs.
G. B. St. John and E. B. Price stood in
front of thelwindowlalkingmnd had butjust
moved away. As Mr. St. John had just
been elected Burgess,the case at first seemed
a little suspicious. An officer was sent for
and Mr. Wright made no attempt to conceal
the fact that he had fired the shot which
came so near proving fatal. He was taken
to the lock-up, and next day was put under
$50 bonds and released until Saturday. Mr.
Olmstead as his bondsman. On Saturday,
Judge Austin sentenced. him to ,jail for fif.
teen days and $1 fine and costs. Altogether
he will probably stay in jail forty days to
atone for his carelessness.
Suppers.
The Supper season has arrived. The cold
weather seems to improve appetites wonder-
fully. On Tuesday and Wednesday even-
ings of. this week, the annual supper of the
2d M. E. Church will be held in the church,
instead of the Opera House as heretofore.
The ladies of this society have catered to the
tastes of the‘people so much that it will be
sufficient to announce the dates of their on-
tertainment to ensure a large attendance.
At Music Hall, on the evenings of Wed-
nesday and Thursday the Oystcrmen of the
town announce a supper. This will be not
only “the place where good oysters are got”
but a full supper will be served. It will be
worth while to attend just to see how Nor-
walk‘oystermen cook and ,serve the delicious
bivalves—the best in the world! Other at-
grab bag containing supper tickets among
other things, for five cents.
It is but seldom that Norwalk people have
the opportuniey of enjOying such a thorough-
ly excellent play as “The Colone ," as pro-
duced by Eric Bayley’s English Company, at
the Opera House, last Wednesday evening.
The play treats the aesthetic craze in a very
lively manner, is full of interest from the
rising of the curtain until’ its final fall, is
bright, sparkling with wit, and entirely new
and fresh. The company was not composed
of one central “star” and numerous “sticks,”
but all were well adapted to their parts from
the Colonel to the gentleman in waiting. We
predict that the Company will make a hit in
New York, and if they ever return to Nor-
walk will receive the patronage they Well de-
serve
Masonic.
The annual Communication of St. John’s
Lodge takes place on Thursday ,evening.
Washington Chapter, R. A. M., elected
ofilcers last Wednesday evening, as follows:
Joseph T. Rice, M. E. H. P.; G. Ward
Selleck, K. ; Wallace Dean, S; Asa Smith,
Treas.; Jacob Turk, Sec‘y,; Theo, E. Smith,
C of H,; John Cotter, P. S. ; B. W. Maples,
R. A. C. ; A. W. Austin, M. of 3d V. ; B
Cohn, M. of 2d V. ; F. V. Brush, M. of let
V.; Trustees, W. W. Story, A. C. Golding,
G. W. Selleck. A. C. Golding was_appointed
Chaplain and S. Grumman, Tyler.
RECAPTURED.—- Since the escape of Horace
Crowther from the Retreat at Middletown,
Ofiicer Nelson and others have been on the
look-out for him. Last Thursday morning
several gentlemen entered the Danbury depot
to take the train down and there they found
young Crowther. Mr. O. E. Wilson recog-
nized him at once and quietly slipping out
soon returned with Ofiicer Nelson, who ar-
rested him. He made no resistance, and was
very willing to talk. He admitted setting
fire to the barn, and said that he went to
Winnipauk the night before to burn the
house, but refrained from doing so because
he thought his folks had company. His
father was sent for, and he was soon placed
in charge of a keeper of the Asylum and
taken back to Middletown.
The Royal Hand Bell Ringers have come
and gone, leaving behind very pleasing mem-
ories. On Tuesday afternoon they gave a
matinee at Music Hail, which was largely at-
tended.‘ Mr’. North, very generously admit-
ted all the Sunday school children free. In
the evening the large Hall was again filled by
an appreciative audience.
simply charming. The entertainment, as a
matter of course, was similar in character to
the well-known “Swiss Bell Ringers,"but the
performers for surpass all other companies,
evincing wonderful skill in the handling of a
great number and variety of sliver-toned
bells. A great variety of music was per-
formed, including some very difficult selec-
tions. TO avoid monotony, several glees
were introduced, adding much to the enjoy-
ment of the audience. High expectations
were fully realized, and the audience dispers-
ed well pleased with the evenlng’s entertain-
ment.
A. Selleck. the Bookseller, is opening his
stock of goods for the Christmas trade. He
has taken, great pains in his selections and
believes that he has secured an assortment
that will please all classes. He has books in
endless variety, including choice illustrated
works specially designed for presents. Ar-
tists‘ ‘materials, luminous match safes, pic-
tures, games and innumerable articles, useful
and ornamental. Do not fail to see his as-
sortment.
Jackson Brothers have an‘elegant stock of
goods for the Holidays. Beautiful designs
in silver ware, fine jewelry of all kinds,fancy
articles, etc., will tempt purchasers to buy at
at their store.
e. ‘
Christmas Cards.
Ladies who have shopped in New York
need not be reminded that so many beautiful
designs cannot be found at any one place in
the city as are now on exhibition at the
GAZETTE OFFICE, and that no such opportu-
nities for careful selection are afforded in the
crowded city stores.
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Telephone to New Canaan.
The Connecticut Telephone Company have
already commenced workontheir line from
N orwalk to New Canaan, and the two places
will soon be in telephonic-connection. It is
designed to carry. the line to Stamford,event-
uaily, but the work may not be done this
winter. Halloo, neighbor Kirk, what is the
price of honey ? ’ ‘ ‘
Oph—
New Figs by box or pound,Finney &Benedict
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Pickled Pig’s Feet eHocks,Finney&.Benedict
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Christmas Cards.
Sunday School Superintendents and teach-
can be supplied with all the latest designs in
any quantity, at a liberal discount at the
GAZETTE OFFICE.
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Who built the pyramids? Hard to tell and
not much use to know anyway. A more im-
ortant query is, who can cure my dy's pain?
he answer is easy. Cobb’s Little P ophyl.
lin Pills. 25 cents per bottle. HS. Bette,
agent. '
tractive features are promised, including a,
The music was
New York! ;~ . ‘Englandlt. I" '7
From readira 2" hing report of the
proceedings and‘orations of. the stockholders
and officers of the New York and'New Eng-
land railroad at their annual meeting held on
Tuesday last we are forCed to infer that
either the inhalation of Boston fog or the
imbibing of too much “Cochituate ” or some
other fluid, must have had a most exhilarat-
ing effect not only on their Western visitors,
but on some of the at home Boston people,
especially some of the orators of the meeting.
The facility with which the speakers
double-tracked their road with steel rails;
saw single track bridges double; saw num-
berless daily through passenger trains flying
over their road, all terminating in and upon
Gould, Sage, do Co’s elevated roads in New
York city, together with a continuous line of
coal and produce from the West, and miles
of loaded merchandise cars from the East,
“ going West”; who saw new or leased lines
as thick as the telegraph poles on their line
of road, leads us to the conclusion that the
whole scene must have been one of elevation
and exhilerntion!
The particular object of all this gush can
only be accounted for by supposing that
somebody had something to sell, and possibly
a certain inventor of a mouse trap bad en.
larged his ideas and trap, and that the game
now sought was not mice, but lambs.
A brief history of the Boston, Hartford 8:.
Erie railroad, (the New York and New Eng-
land being a reorganization of that company)
will, we think, beinteresting to our readers,
and perhaps instructive.
The Boston, Hartford dalErie R. R-, when
chartered in 1862-3-4, by the states of Mass-
achusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and
New York, was made up as follows on
what is now in part their through line from
Boston to ‘ the Hudson River. Two roads
leading from Boston to Putnam, which roads
were opened for use in 1854, read from Put-
nam to Willimantic in 1872, road from Wil-
limantic to Hartford in 1849, road from Hart-
ford to Bristol in 1850, from Bristol to We.
terbury in 1855, and from Waterbury to Fish-
kill, on the Hudson, 1881. It will be seen
that before the road was chartered by the
legislature of this state all of the through
line was built and in use except the gap be-
tween Putnam and Willimantic, 24 6-10
miles, and that portion between Waterbury
and Fishkill, 46 9-10 miles, making a total of
71:} miles, which it seems has taken the com-
pany over eighteen years to construct. The
contrast between this slow coach progress
of the past, and the electric speed promised
at the meeting for the future, in which the
double tracks and new lines are to be built
and other lines leased, is refreshing even in
this go ahead age. ‘
To those of our readers who are familiar
with the surface of the country through
which this line passes, it will not be necessa-
ry to say that the plans proposed and adopted
at the meeting will require much time,
money and engineering skill to carry into
effect, and our readers will, we trust, pardon
us for wishing to be classed among the doubt
ing ones, at least for the present. Indeed, it
looks at our standpoint as if some shrewd
men had, or thought they had, discovered
that the road in question was a necessity to
other parties and had bought up the control
of the stock for the purpose Of selling out
at a profit.
That any railroad men can seriously intend
to attempt a fast competing line bet ween
Boston and New York over the heavy grades,
sharp curves and tortuous line of this road,
is not conceivable, and we must be excused
for our obtuseness in not wishing to be rank-
ed among the believers therein. .
PERSONAL.
Mr. George A. Black, who was recently
Principal of the Center District School, was
in town, last week, visiting his sister and old
friends.
Mrs L. D. Wheeler and Miss Annie E.
Hoyt will sail from New York next Friday,
for Florida, where they propose spending the
winter.
Rev. W. E. Wright, of Middletown, N.
Y . has accepted the call of the First Baptist
Church of this place, and will commence his
labors with the New Year.
Messrs. Lieut. Charles A. Reynolds of
Cranberry Plains District and Daniel James
of Broad River District, left town on Thurs-
day last, for Florida, where they propose to
spend the winter.
Rev.- James M. Taylor, of the Baptist
Tabernacle, city, has accepted the call from
the Fourth Baptist church of Providence,
and will commence his labors with the open-
ing of the new year. ,
Cards are out for a double wedding at Wal-
ton, New York, which is to take place on the
evening of Wednesday, Dec. 2lst in the Con-
gregational church of that place. The con-
tracting parties are Miss Nellie M. Ells, re-
cently a teacher in our Over River District
School, and Mr. John Q. Barlow, a deacon
of the church; and Miss Frank M'. Ells,a
cousin of the first named lady, and J. Har-
vey Bates, all of that place. Joy go with
them.
@‘Maple Syrup at Finney do Benedict's.
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WRemember, the Combination Clothing
Co. are the pioneers of low prices in Nor-
walk, and their goods are always the best.
Look at their overcoats and see for yourself.
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IS‘ No Boiling your clothes with Frank Sid-
dall’s Soap. For sale by Finney Jr Benedict.
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@Basement to let. Enquire at Starr
Brother’s store.
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Popping Corn on the Ear,Finney&.Benedict’s.
All kinds of Foreign and Domestic Nuts and
Fruits for the Holidays, Finney do Benedict's.
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@‘Delivery wagon for sale.
Starr Brother’s store.
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I@‘Pine Apple, Quince, Plum and Raspber.
ry preserves and mince-meat, by the pound,
at Finney & Benedict’s.
Enquire at
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The Funeral of Mrs. Carrie 0.
Porter
Was attended from the house of her mother,
Mrs. ‘Levi Coley, in Weston, yesterday, at 2
p. m. A large concourse of friends and
neighbors—numbers from a distance—attested
their respect and esteem for the dead and
living, only representing the sympathy of
the whole community. The countenance of
the dead. through the restoring skill of Wm.
E. Quintard, the undertaker, was natural and
lovely asin life, and beautiful flowers bloom-
ed upon the cofiin. The funeral services,
conducted by the Rev. 8- B. S. Bissell, con-
sisted only or choice selections from the Old
Testament and the ‘New, with appropriate
prayers, and then loving hands took up the
bier and bore the precious body to its resting
place in the cemetery opposite the family
mansion. '
“ Dearest sister, thou has left us,
‘ Here thy loss we deeply feel ;
But ’tis God who hath bereft us,
He will all our sorrows heal."
“ Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled ;
Then in heaven with joy to greet thee‘
Where no farewell tear is shed.”
W Honey, Rock Candy Drips or Syrup
for Buck wheat Cakes, at Finney doaBenedict’s
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An Interesting fact.
In France, all patent medicines must be
endorsed by an official board ,of physicians
before they can be sold. In lieu of such a
law in America, the people have resolved
themselves into a National committee which
has endorsed Swayne’s Ointment for alloying
the Itching accompanying the piles as the
only reliable remedy in the market. It is a
poor‘rule that wont work both ways. 4t50
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It takes all a man ban earn sometimes tovbny
medicines for his family. We are determin-
ed to cure colds, doe, with Peerless Cough
Syrup at a less cost than “was ever before
known—Notice size of bottle. 50 cents and
$1 per bottle. H. 8. Rails agent. ‘
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7 Cnt-cnt-cadaw-cut.
It is reported that a special meeting of the
South Norwalk “Old Hen Club" has been
called to take into consideration the present
deplorable scarcity and high price of eggs,
andif possible to devise ways and means for
an increased production and consequent .
reduction in price. -
N. B.—It is understood that cinching mem-
bers will not be admitted.
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SILVER CnEEK. N. Y., Feb. 6, 1880.
GENTs,—I have been very low, and have
tried everything, to no advantage. I heard
-your Hop Bitters recommended by so many I
determined to give them a trial. _I did, and
nowam around and constantly Improving
and am nearly as strong as ever.
. _ W, H: WELLER. .
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‘ Safes, and a great variety of
A CARD.
At the regular meeting of Concord Divi-
sion, No. 2, S. of T., held in their hall on
Friday‘evening, Dec. 9th, the following pre-
amble and- resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
WaEaEAs. Our brother, A. Perry J one, has
been called by our Allwise and Merclful
Heavenly Father, from earthly ‘work‘ and
pleasures to a heavenly mansIon; there-
fore, we .
Resolve, That while we deeply feel this loss
ourselves, we remember that the mother,
brothers and sister are worthy our sympathy.
and we do tender them our condolence. That
we will ever remember Perry as one who al-
ways did cheerfully his daily task, and was
ever ready to give a helping hand to all who
would strive to do good to the erring ones of
earth. Also .
Resolved, That, in our bereavement we he-
hold the wisdom of the Father In glvmg
His beloved rest. Life ended, we also hope
for that mercy. .
Resolved. That these resolutlons be entered
upon the minutes, and a copy of the same be
presented to the mother of our departed
brother.
LEWIs Hermann,
Mas. W. A. KELLOCC,
R. L. ELLS,
Norwalk, Dec. 9, 1881.
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it?” New Dates at Finney & Benedict's.
2- Committee.
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W Diaries for 1882, at H. S. Betts’.
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'W‘Lean men, fat men, all men, can find
'an overcoat, an ulster or winter suit cheaper
than anywhere in Norwalk, at the Combina-
tion Clothing Co., 51 Main street.
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IE‘ Pickled Tripe, at Finney do Benedict’s.
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@‘ Fine Pocket Books at Betts’.
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GET Mixed Pickles and Chow-chow, by the
quart or bottle, at Finney do Benedict’s
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Prang’s Priz’e Cards.
All of Prang's Prize Christmas Cards can
now be seen and had at the GAZETTE OFFICE.
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Pickled Caulifiower,bottles,Finney&Benedict
_A_.+——
A large and full assortment of Prang's la-
test designs, now on hand, ready for inspec-
tion, ahGAZETTE OFFICE.
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6‘ Cucumber Pickles, small and large, at
Finney &. Benedict’s.
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Important to Travellers.
Special inducements are offered you by the
Burlington route. It will pay you to read
their advertisement to be found elsewhere in
this issue. tf46
53' Smoked Salmon, Finney do Benedict's
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@The extensive stock of the Combination
Clothing Co., prevents their giving a list Of
prices, but they will guarantee them lower,
for same quality, than any other house can
offer.
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Smoked Beef, sliced, at Finney& Benedict’s.
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Deserving Articles are always
Appreciated.
The exceptional cleanliness of Parker’s
Hair Balsam makes it popular. Gray hairs
are impossible with its occasional use. 4t49
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0n Thirty Days Trial.
We will send Dr. Dye's Celebrated Electro-Vol-
talc Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days to young men and older persons who
are afilieted with Nervous Debllity LostVItallty,
etc. . guaranteeing speedy relief and complete res-
toration ot vigor and manhood. Also for Rheu-
matism, Neuralgla, Paralysis,Liver and .Kidney
difficulties, Ruptures,and many other diseases.
Illustrated pamphlet sent free. Address VoltaIc
Bolt 00., Marshall, Mich. 1y~15
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Malaria, Dumb Ague, Chills positively cured.
Enoxr’s STANDARD Cum: never fails. Purely
vegetable; sugar content; no griping. Ask Drug-
Ists for doub e box; 80 pills for 50 cents. If. S.
ctts, Agt. Norwalk. 2m44
Walnut Lent Hair Restorer.
It is entirely difierent from all others. It is as
clear as water. and, as its name indicates, is a per-
fect Vegetable Hair Restorer. It wul immediate-
ly free the head from all dalldruff‘,restorc gray
hair to its natural color, and produce a new
growth where it has fallen off. It does not in any
manner affect the health.whicn Sulphur, Sugar
of Lead, and Nltratc of Silver preparations have
done. It will change light or faded hair in a few
days to a beautiful glossy brown. Ask your drug-
ist for - it. Each bottle is warranted. Chas N.
rittendon, New York,and Geo.C. Goodwin Sr
00., Boston, Wholesale Agents. ly38
MARRIED.
In Norwalk. Dec. ’7, by Rev. C. S. Wing,
Samuel B. Griffin and Miss Louise Remson,
all of Norwalk. ‘
In Danbury, Nov. 15, John H. Monroe to
Miss Rebecca Garrison.
DIED.
In Norwalk. Dec. 10, of Brights Disease,
John H. Lineburgh, aged 34 years.
In Norwalk, Dec. 7, Lewis 0. Drake aged
43 years.
In Norwalk, Dec. 3, Maggie Mokeley, aged
14 years.
In South Norwalk, Dec, 4, Thaddeus 8.
Reed, aged 55 years.
In Wilton, Nov. 24, Edwin Birchard,
aged 72 years.
At Saugatuek, Dec. 7, David A. Morehouse
aged 78 years, and 6 mos. Brother of Fred-
erick Morehouse of Westport.
In Stamford, Dec, 4, Mehitable Bishop,
aged 80 years.
In Bridgeport, Dec. 7, Capt. John Brooks,
aged 86 years. Dec. 8, Peter Cooney, aged
27 years. Dec. 8, Mrs. Harriet S. Walter.
ml‘
Notice.
THE Annualmeeting of the First Congrega-
tlonal Sneletypi‘ Norwalk will be held in the
Lecture room of said Socrcty, on Friday evening
Dec. 16, at 7:10 o’clock for the purpose of hearing
the annual reports, to elect officers for the ensu-
ing year and to transact any other buslness prop-
er to come before sald meeting.
Norwalk, Dec. 8 1881
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HENRI SEYMOUR. } Society’s
EDWIN O. KEELER, Committtcc
IRA COLE.
Masonic.
The members of St. John’s Lod c, No. 6, A. F.
& A. M., are hereby notlfied that t eAnnual Com-
munication for .the election of officers will be held
Thursday evenlnlg, December 15th, at 7 o’clock.
Per order of the odge,
A.C. GOLDING, Secretary.
D.C. NASH, W. M.
Notice.
THE Annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
National Bank‘of N orwalk, for the election
of seven directors will be held at the Banking
House on Tuesday, January 10th,1882. Polls open
from 10 o’clockla. m. till 11 o’clock a. m.
Norwalk, Dec. 12, 1881.
R. B. ORAUFURD Cashier.
Notice
18 berebygivcn that The New York a Connec-
ticut Air Line Railway Company, will make
appllcatiou to the General Assemby of the State
01‘ Connect Icut at. Its J anuary, 1882. Session, for
the punk? e of brldging the nuns and navigable
waters on t e line of their Railway between New
Haven and the boundary line between this State
and the State of New York.
Dated and signed by said Railway Company by
its Presment, S. E. OLMSTEAD.
Dated at Norwalk, Dec.10th,1881. 3150
Railroad Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Danbury &
Norwalk Railroad Company will petition
to the General Assembly of the State of Connect-
lcnt, at the next January, 1832, session thereof,
for an amendment of the Charter of said company
giving them the power to extend the has of their
railroad from some suitable pOInt on the line of
tbelr present road In the town of N onvalk, south.
crly to some suitable and convenlent point in anal
town, and upon Long Island Sound, between Nor-
walk River and Flve Mile River; also to author-
lzc the stud company to accept of the amend.
ments of_Itseharter.passed by the General Assem-
bly of thls State at its May session in the year
1866 . and approved J one 20, 1866.
Dated at Dnnbury, Dec. 12. 1881.
The Danbury and Norwalk Railroad Company.
By HARVEY WILLIAMS,Sec’y.
_ A. SELLEGK
Invites attention to his large stock and rent va-
riety of choice articles carefully sclecte for the
HOLIDAY TRADE,
Including PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS of all sizes,
styles and prices ' WRITING DESKS of various
styles: Stylograp in Penn; elegant Papetenbs;
beautilul Holiday Books for old and young; Fancy
Baskets - Russia Leather Goods; Pictures; Mag-
azines: Miscellaneous Books' Luminous Match
Fancy Articles. A
large stock of Artists’ Materials to —wblch atten-
tion Is specinll invited. .
Call and ma 0 selections whlle the stock is
fresh, 50tl
filling of Beauty is a by Forever.
5
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i
Headquarters
FOR
CHRISTMAS,
NEW YEARS and
BIRTHDAY CARDSi,
AT THE, ,' A 1'
GAZETTE OFFICE. 2-
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The Surgeon’s Knife.
Wonderful Surgical Operation-«Be-
snows] of Urinary stones from
the Bladder-Successful.
Mr.stmeon 'I‘ietsell of Snugerties,N.Y.,had|been
greeted seven yearsbyyarions physicians lorwhat
they call Stricturc of the Urethra,without benefit
He finally' consulted Dr. David Kennedy, of‘ Ron—
dout. N, Y., who found his trouble to be Urinary
Calculi or Stones in the Bladder. The doctor at,
once removed the foreign bodies with the knife
and then gave his great Blood Specific, “Favorite
Remedy,” to prevent their reformation. The en-
tire treatment was eminently successful. and Mr-
Tietsell’s recovery,was rapid and perfect.
While "Favorite Remedy”is a. specific in all
Kidney and Bladder diseases, it is equally valua-
ble in cases of Billions Disorders, Constipation
of the bowels, and all the class of‘ tile apparently
inseparable from the constitutions of women.
Try it. Your druggist has it,and its cost is only
one dollar a bottle. The lucky man is he who
puts this advice in practice. Don’t forget the
name and address, Dr. David Kennedy, ltondout'
N. Y. The Doctor would have it understood that
while he is engaged in the introduction of hi3
medicine, “2 avorlte Remedy,” he still continues
the practice of his profession, but confines him-
self exclusively to 017100 practice. He treats all
diseases of a chronic character. and performsall
the minorand capital operations of surgery. 4150
Ex ericnccd Shirt
SIIIII IIfllllIS waIIIEH. ma el-s can have
plenty of work at good prices by calling at John
Cooper’s, No.3 Chestnut st. near Union School
Norwalk, Ct. 42p50
Notice.
11E Inhabitants of the town of Norwalk, are
~hereby notified and warned that a. town
meeting Will be held at the Town House, In said
Norwalk, on Wednesday. the 2lst day of Decem-
ber, A. D. 1681, at halbpast one o’clock, after-
noon, for thc f’Ollowin purposes. to wit .—
To hear the several nnual Reports;
To lay the State,’I‘own, (including the support
of Schools.) and highway taxes;
_To make. an appropriation for the repair of
highways for the current year;
To conslder and act upon the petition ol'Georgc
R.Ohclwell and others, to acce t of the streets
or_ronds called Clifl‘ Avenue an Jarvis Street,
lald out and partly worked through property at
“The Rocks,”.so called, belonging to the heirs of
WIllIam Jams Street, deceased, and others;
Also to nppomt ntown agenttopresecutc in
behalf of the town, any person or persons who
have encroachcdmr may encroach upon any of
the public highways of‘ the town, and to do any
other busIness proper to be brought before said
meetlng. CHARLES A. BURR,
NELSON J. CltAW,
WILLIAM C. SAMMIS,
Selectm on of said town of N orwnlk.
Dated Norwalk, December 12th, A. D., 1831.
Watches,-
Jewelry,
Diamonds,
' SUITABLE FOR
HOLIDAY GIFTS
we have just received a large
and well-selected stock of '
Gold and Silver Watches,
Diamonds, -
And all the Latest and Most Artistic
Designs in Jewelry. viz :
Chains, Seals, Pins, Finger
Rings, Ear Rings, Brace-
lets, Necklaces, Lock-
ets, Golcl Pens,
Pencils and Spectacles of all
kinds.
In Silver Ware we have an exten-
sive assortment of Cake Baskets,
Castors, Fruit and Butter Dishes,
Pickle Casters, Spoons, Forks,
Knives, Napkin Rings, .950.
Our Goods have been purchased
. particularly for the Holiday Season,
and we are confident that they Will
repay examination.
J acksen Bros.
Holiday Gifts l !
AT THE
Corner Drug Store.
Call and examine before you buy.
Howard S. Bette,
Norwalk, Conn.
LEVER,
RAW HIDE,
COPPER STRIP,
AND
Baldwin Gutters,
AT
Manufacturers’ Prices.
W. H. SMITH & 00.,
15 and 17 Water Street, "
NonWALK. arr.
NOTICE !
Ladies, your Attention! !
13. s. BLABOHEB.
Ilas a fine stock of
HOLIDAY GOODS
Just imported from Europe; is pre ared tosell
them at very low prices. Please on land secure
your Christmas glf‘ts.
Merry Christmas I
and. a.
Happy New Yearl!
3v PUI:(:IAaSl]-I:G‘YOUR
Holiday Goods
At 33 Main Street,
WHERE YOU Winn FIND ALL KINDS OF
For old and young in great variety.
We have Dolls. and Doll Car-
riages, Skates and Sleds, a large lot
of very low price Drums and Rock-
ing Horses, that cannot be beat as
for-spec, . We also have Glassware,
Frenc? China, decorated and plain;
Fancy Cups, Saucers. and Plates,
yer" ' low price, Toilet Sets, and
Myintle Ornaments Of all kinds.
1 All the new styles of Ladies’ Work
and Lunch Baskets, Pocket & Table
Cutlery, Lamps and Chandiliers,
bought in large quantities, which
we are selling- at very low prices.
Books for the children and Silver
Plate for the old ones. If you only
want a Penny D01], or a first-class
Cook Stove or Range, Parlor Stove
or Furnace fail not to call at
L. J. CURTIS’,
MAIN STREET.
Toys all Presents,
“I memos.
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TEE
llllll Si] _ ‘
OF THE ‘
26. M. E. Church,
Will take place on the Evenlngfi 0"
TUESDAY all WEDNESDAY,
Dec. 13111 and 14th,
In the Church.
The Concert will be held in the Audience Room
beginning at S o‘clock.aud Refreshments will be
served In the Basement from o to in p. m.
Admission 1 5 01s.; Supper 35 can.
_Also on Europe? If Plan. The committee prem-
Isc to spare no pains to make It a Social and Mn—
alcal success.
OYsTEnlIEN’s" ' ‘2
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The oystermen of the Town of Norwalk propose
to give a GRAND OYSTER SUPPER.
MUSIC HALL, SO. NORWALK,
Wednesday and Thursday Eves,
December 14: and 15, 1881.
Oysters will be served in every style, and ill such
a. shape that they will suit the mostfastidlous.
.FRIED OYSTERS A SPECIALTY.
There will be a table of’ curiosities, among which
WIll be two Sea. Horses. This table will be In
charge of Captain Nathan Roberts.
There-wlll be several handsome and useful artlr
cles dlsposcd of by chance. An elegant “Secre-
tary” will be among the list offered.
can be obtained at this Supper, bllt everything In
the eating llnethat goes to make up a first-class
supper, Includlng Ice Cream, Fruits, Confection-
ery, c.
MUSIC BY PUNZELT’S BAND.
Supper will be ready at 6 o’clock.
The committeewill spare neither time nor ex-
pense to make this The Supper of the Season.
ADMISSION, — ~ - 10 CENTS.
C o M M I T T n E :
William B. Reed,Joseph Vroome, Edward Smith,
Jacob Vaniluskirk, William O. Roberts.
Holiday Pictures!
Readman .1; ros.,
GAZETTE BUILDING, NORWALK.
Elegant Photographs for the Holidays at reason-
able prices.
Frames of all kinds in Velvet,Easel and Hanging
Frames.
N.B.—Come before it is too late.where you
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ANTED—MANUFACTURING “CONCERN
wants a business manin Norwalk andin
everycity (not already taken). A few hundred
dollars necessary to pay for goods on delivery
after orders have been secured for the same; 8150
per month profit puarantecdflhe most searching
Investigation sollcxted. A. S. ARNOLD & 00.,
1293 Broadway, New York . 3);:50
Greet Bargains
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ULDAIS, DDLMANS 8r ULSTERS
Great Reductions in all kinds of
Goods for the
HOLIDAYS.
White Blankets at $2.00, 2.25, 2.50
and 3.00.
Marseilles Quilts, $1.25, worth 1.75.
Bargains in Quilts, $1.00 car-ll.
200 doz. Ladie's’ Hose, white and
colored, 3 pairs for 25c.
200 (1 oz. Children’s I-Iosc selling at
the same price.
Prints at 4, 5, 6 and 7 cts. per yd.
Job lots of 3-Buttoncd Kid Gloves
at 430. per pair, a specialty for the
Holidays.
Ladies’ Undervests and Pants at 35
cts., worth 50 cts.
Gents’ Under-shirts and Drawers, at
50 cts., worth 65 cts.
Bargains in Brocade Dress Goods at
100., reduced from 150.
All Wood Black Cashmeres from 35
cts. up.
30 doz. Ladies’ and Children’s Leg-
‘gins at less than manufacturers’
prices ; also Nubias, Hoods and
Jackets at very great bargains.
A fine line of Ladies’, Misses’, and
Children’s Gloves very cheap.
Job lot of Umbrellas at about half
price.
Best Hartford and Lowell Carpets
at 80c.; othergrades from 25c. up.
Scaffold a lioyt,
29 Main Street, Norwalk.
DR. S. W. FISKE,
Clairvoyant Physicians and Magnetic
Healer, Business and Ten Medium.
Office No. 270 Chapel Street, New Haven. Conn-
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