has-slay Ionian. muss. tats.
W
The war upon the Rise thieves continues
W. Henry (lentil was convicted
offloayJastweekaad while his council
were preparing a bill of exceptions the
aheril‘allowed hlmtoeecape.end now he is
probably looking for a change of climate.
Four others of the Ring. Conan. Welsh.
Norton and lilies. have forfeited their bail.
and Oaky Ball‘s third trial was begun lion.
a“.
The poultry show which opened at llart-
ford on the 18th and closed on the 19th was
a most successful affair. both as to number
and quality of specimens exhibited. Then-
were prohbly more tine ones than are to be
seen in the larger poultry exhibitions of the
country; indeed it was said that there has
been no show in the United States where so
few email-rate birds have been exhibited.
The exhibition proved a pecuniary success.
and a handsome sum. after paying all bills.
wasteft lathe treasury. Last year the so—
eiety was some $600 in debt when its exhi-
bition was over. The Poultry Association
voted to hold their annual meeting at
Good Tcmplars‘ Hall. in Hartford. on the
second Monday of February. 1874.
The Attornevaeneral has rendered a de-
cision on the question of the right of the
Virginiuato bear our flag. After examin-
ing this evidence. Mr. Williams decided that
the \‘irginius at the time of her registry
and later was in part at least owned by
Que-lads, More and other Cubans. Section
4 of the act of Dec. 13, 1792. provides that
to obtain the registry of a vessel the owner
must swear that there is not a subject or cit‘
izcn of any foreign prince or state directly
or indirectly interested in such vessel or in
its profits or issues The Attorney-General.
therefore. argues that the nominal owner of
the \‘irginius could not have obtained his
refistry without a false oath. and that the
registry being thus vitiated by perjury. the
Virginian cannot be deemed s vessel of the
United States. or entitled to the benefits or
privileges belonging to such vessels. This
decision will have but one practical result.
Spain will not salute our flag on Christmas
Day. but will tender instead a disclaimer of
intentional disrespect.
TRFANC’Y FROJI SCHOOL.
We apprehend that it is not generally
known that a stringent law of our State re-
quires our police to arrest and take to
school all children who are apparently tru -
ants. Chief Hodges, last week. in fulfil-
ment of hisduty under this law. arrested a
boy who was a truant. and proceeded to
take him to the school. The boy resisted
with violence. tore the Chief's clothing. and
threw astonc at him. wltert'upon he was
taken to the lock-up for breach of the
peace As this was the first case of the
kind. he was leniently dealt with and disk
charged without bail. But we are glad to
hear that Chief [lodges is determined to do
his duty in thisrcspect. As the State pm-
vidcs free education for all the childrt-n. it
requires that they shall enjoy its advan.
taxes. We call the attention of parents
and guardians to the provision of the law
on this subject :
The police in any city. and the balifl‘s or
constables in any borough or town. and the
sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in their respect-
ivc counties. are empowered and required
to arrest any and all boys that are supposed
to be truant- from‘school. between the ages
of eight and sixteen years. babituallv wand-
ering about the streets or public places of
the same. or anywhere hcvoud the proport-
control of parentsor guardians. during the
school term.and during the hours when
school is in scmiun; anti to stop at any
place within the limits of said city. borough
or town. any boy under the age of sixteen
years. during the usual public school hours
as aforesaid, and ascertain whether he is a
mural from school. or is engaged in any
proper business; and in case he is a truant.
such trttantshallbe sent to the school of
which he is a member at the time of said
arrest.
OF T OF WORK.
“Fe have in our town many worthy peo-
ple who are out of work. and as a conse~
quence are in need of the comforts of life,
In city and country shops and factories have
either closed or curtailed expensesflischsrg-
ing a part or the stools of the numuer of
men and women employed because of hard
times.
Hard times to the shop owners means
curtailment to the employees it means no
food, no clothing. nu comfort. little children
must cry themselves to sleep from c: 4.1 and
hunger. and woe stricken fathers and moth
ers. who but a few weeks before were able
to provide them with all the necessaries and
a few of the comforts of life. will be
pierced through and through by their pile-
ous cries.
These parents have depended upon their
daily labor to supply their wants. and it
may be they have not practiced that econo-
my which has enabled them to lay by a dul'
lsr for the rainy day; but the wages of a
day laborer are not so large as to admit of
much saving in the best of times. This
class of men cannot be be considered as
beggars. and it is useless now to accuse them
of improvidence. To such men the bread
of charity is bitter and without nourish~
neat. They will eat the crust if etrving.
but workiugmen and women must be em-
ployed or they loose their energy and hope.
Living by charity is death to their pride and
blighting to their future eil'or :work and
compensation is what they need and must
have. Honor and self respect belong to
the poor as well as the rich. It is the poor
man‘s pride to know that he owes no mail
for a btte of bread or a night‘s lodging. and
be will snhr gently before he will sacrifice
his pride.
There are. men today whose families
needthsnecesuriesof life.whofromrnorn
thl night vainly search foratnploytaent.and
fiiihhlythndutyof these who canto
mil. fermen'won‘tstarve while there
hpteaty least. and they will resort» force
b“ it.
‘I‘hie the tney he sesae who make
,_ hfinfieirwants and are amuled tees-
sellef.there are my more who
“magma-rummage”.
“habits” when M“ gifts
ins;
fish.
decals-smut!!!-
I am ass
. fi—
wanna no G"! THE“
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thplto the dull times and the stringency
of the money market. undoubtedly the usu-
al number of presents will be made on
Christmas; and we shall try and put our
readers in possession of information that
will assist them in their purchases.
Great inducements are olered in the dry
goods line. At Messrs. Dickerman sh Son‘s
an unusually tine stock can be found. as also
dress goods of every desirable pattern. Es-
pecial attention has been paid to the fancy
goods department. in which can be found.
in great variety. fancy boxes. perfumes.jew-
elry. toilet soap. neck ties and scarfs. slipper
patterns. handkerchief boxes. picket books.
portmonnaiee. etc. An immense Christmas
tree. loaded with presents. occupies one of
the front show windows, and attracts much
attention. At J. F. it: C. R. Bennett‘s. be.
sides the usual stock of dress goods and dry
goods can be found a full line of perfumery
and toilet articles. tomptlngly displayed on
acountcr for the purpose. as well as the
handsomest handkerchief boxes we have
seen. In the line of useful presents can
herebc found gloves of every kind. scarfa.
nublas‘ hair brushes. and ti general variety of
toilet articles.
At the drug store of Mr. Goo. C. Slillson
we notice an entirely new stock of China.
Bohemian wnre.gold-mounted vases and toi-
let sets of unique design and handsome fin-
ish. Also bud holders. jewelry boxes. in-
laid handkerchief and glove boxes, cologne
pitchers. muskrsta with or without. the musk.
as well as a full line of parian groups and
figures. which. together with his stock of
toilet articles. and fancy goods. makes one
of the best collections in the city to select
front. .g
S. F. Peck has also a refy handsome line
of vases and toilet articles, comprising some
new and unusually tine patterns Mr. Peck
has unusually good taste ill the selection of
articles for Christmas presents, and those
who depend upon his assurttucttt for some-
thing to suit them. will not be disappointed.
He has good goods. and such as will be ap-
preciated by all who see them.
At the Misses Dawson‘s. the ladies empo»
rium, we notice loads of dolls for the chtl~
dren; dolls that talk and cry as naturally as
life. and with faces that are declared to be
perfect beauties. Small dolls lic upon the
counters by the bushel. They have also
goods of value and beauty, comprising a full
line of beautiful chromos. illuminated texts.
lava busts and hanging baskets. combs. hair
brushes. diaries. pocket books. etc. They
have besides. all the instructive games for
children to be found in the market. which
they assure us are. to be sold atastuuishingly
low figures.
For ntillinery goods nothing could be
more bcautlful than those to be found at
Mrs Judd‘s. .‘Iaiu street. or the gettts' smok-
ing jackets and tit-casing gowns at her up»
town store. would be greatly appreciated by
the sterner sex. The young Indira should
do all their power to make comfortable the
miserable old bachelors who have no other
conselation than that to be found in a meet-
scbnuut or sugar. and a smoking jacket will
probably be duly appreciated. and may cause
thou) tocnnsidcr whether it would not be
bottor for tltcm to give up srnglc blessedncss
and income of some account in the commu-
nity.
Mrs. Scull. besides .millint-ry. can furnish
any number of Bartram sewing machines.
that: which there can possibly be no more
suitable holiday present. except it be a
handsome and superior-toned Horace Wa-
ter‘s piunva. By all means ed] and see the
machines and instruments.
From here you can step into the mum-
mnth hardware store of W. C. Quintartl {c
Cu. where you will useful and desirable
goods that go to make up every well-arrang-
ed household. besides sleds. bird-cages. boys‘
tool chests, skates. cutlety. flu ting machines
feather clusters. sleigh bells. etc., which are
specially suited for holiday presents.
At Butts & Ferris‘ also may be found sleds.
bells, guns. pistols. etc , in great vttrit-ty, as
well as everything that pct‘taius to the hard-
wnre and houscfurnishiug business.
The Moors. Buckingham & Co. can fur-
nish some really uscful articles for presents
that would be appreciated. For instance
what could be more “(‘Ct‘plrlilie ”than an easy
ch’air. a lady‘s writing desk. a bracket. a
piano stool, a reception chtir. a Bible or ho-
quct stand. or a handsome parlor suite. such
as they have on sale. We doubt if a store
in town contains better articles.
In the line of watches. jewelry. solid and
silver-plated ware. etc. C. M. Grumman.
Main street. leads the town. He has stem-
winding solid gold and silver case watches.
solid jewelry. among which we notice elo~
gent coral and pearl sets that for design and
workmanship are without rival. Also new
patterns of napkin rings. band bracelets.
combination napkin rings. solid and plated
finger-rings, sleeve buttons. studs. chains.
etc. He has a tray of rings set with only
thist. stone cameo. topaz. blood stone. that
is worth looking at. In plated goods he
has cake baskets. csstors. pie and cake
knives, children‘s sets. individual salts. forks.
knives. butter dishes. syrup cups and hun-
dreds of other valuable and beautiful urtic-
les that we cannot enumerate. but advise our
readers to examine.
Bodwell. who keeps the city news stand.
always makes a specialty of holiday goods.
andthia year is not an exception to his rule.
notwithstanding the hard times. To tall
the truth be has got almoit everything in the
shape of presents for the little ones. and
many things for those of a larger growth.
His books. games. toys. dolls. melting htusten‘
s‘eds. air gunnbanks. trumpets. alumnus,
views. albums. magic lanterns.writlng desks.
work boxes. picture pussies. aetts of tools.
and agreat variety of goods need only tube
seen tabs-lag out the stamps. And when
youhavegotallthmyou just look at his
confectionery. and you‘ll surely be tempted
to purchase some of it.
A few doors above him. you will and hit.
I!» P. Me with a store full of bemoaps.
fur-.mbes. etc. In ladlev‘ fun he has a
great variety of the latest styles. and for
“than. seal skin and fur cap. gloves.
ate. These goods are really aervleelhlemad
wiillastleenmadbea mfonwwhevver
h an forte-us u to notes into possession of
then.
At ‘23. awesd’naerass the wsy.wtll
beta-ads fall line of gloves and pants‘
gentle and seeds that will he
made an to utter
.gest'aehty’atyb. hummus-v.7
aerateweesfi qtsafiwerd‘s. feryon
een'tvqyt'lelaveld sealegki-lf venue
If you ill-you
«um-sanguine- taunt-em.
flashlb equal to any hmiadun‘Ao
tels‘ goods have become so famous. we need
only tonsil the attention of the reader to
then.
Tucker. at his depot restaurant. is making
uteadve preparations for a grand Christ.
tans dinner. . He has also a full stock of con.
feotlonary and fruits.
Tor stoves. tlnware. lamps. etc.. no to I“
A. Bella‘s. W. ll. Tolles. F. H. Nash‘s .or E.
K. Ltmkwood‘s. tip-town. L"
F. H. Nash lb Bros. have a store croitded
with Bohemian and glass were. vases. smok-
ing suits. and statuary. as also wax flowers.
lava goods. and a thousand other things.
At if. if. Wellman‘s. Mala street. is a line
stock of goods. comprising geld pens. and
pencils. cutlery. musical instruments. sewing
machines. writing desks. sstchels. brackets.
stereoscopes and views. albums. autograph
books. portmonnaies. etc. A line stock to
select from.
If a set of harness is thought of, go to
W. H. Lavslleea for it. and you will and
just what you are looking for.
Nothing could afford more comfort than a
salt of clothing or an overcoat. such as can
now be bought at Contstoclt Bros. for cash.
This is the finest stock in town.
The Messrs. Crane lb Chapln would mttn
ufacturc anything in the shape of cabinet
goods. at short order. in their superior man-
ner. or frame pictures in any style. These
gentlemen have made many friends since
they commenced buslness here. and have
turned out some of the finest cabinet work
we ever saw.
Mr. A. Knapp. besides his groceries. has a
largo variety of children‘s carriages. willqu
and glass wart‘. sleds. lamps. crockery. bird
cages. etc.
Boots and shoes are always useful. and
make a very appropriate holiday press it.
and can be found in every style at ll. 8.
Brown's. I). Daylou‘s. (l. H. Harvey's ant‘
John Schauh'a. These gentlctucn‘s stocks
have been replenished with a view to meet
the boldny (loumnds. and a call upon them
will find them fully prepared to meet the
wishes of all.
S. Pakulskl has a tine. assortment of braids.
curls and switches for ladies. which he is
furnishing at very low rates.
If your friend should ho a smoker. C.
Swartztk Co. have the article you want,
whether it be segnra. tobacco or other amt»
kcr‘s‘ goods. A box of ll. H.‘s or Old Well‘a.
or a handsome meerschautn. such as can be
had here. would delight the heart of any
man addicted to the use of the weed.
Those who are fond of plants and flowers
will find something to make their rooms
cheerful and fragrant by giving to Mallory
d: Downs. or J. H. Smith a call. What will
please the good housewife more than a few
pots of choice flowers! And what more ap-
propriatc for Christmas than these beautiful
products of nature in their dress of green.
And if any one is desirous of making
glad the hearts of some poor family for the
holidays. be has only to order a ton of coal
or a barrel of flour from Raymond Bros. or
coal and Wood front J. ll. Fortis‘s or I). ll.
Webb's. to receive the bettcdicllnus of those
who have been made glad by his generosity"
And when making presents. it is quite the
custom to accompany them wilh pictures of
the donor. or a handsome picture alone in
often the tttust acceptable. These can be
trot in almost cvcry style at the galleries of
Goo. S. North, \Vashiugton street. or Whit-
ney. llll-lthll.
Speaking about tip-town reminds us of E.
K. Luckwuotl'a, which is the bitztr for holi-
day goods. “In wouldn‘t like to estimate
the different kinds of goods in this store. but
it must. be aomcwhcre in the neighborhood
of a million. lit-re you can find everything.
front a penny whistle. to the finest statuary.
The store is jammed from front to rear
Mr. Lockwood has the greatest store we ever
went into. We doubt is thcrc is anything
in the toy line but what he has it, and he is
selling them very rapidly. Why? because
they are sold cheap. which. with tho obligo
lng attendance. makes it a pleasure to deal
at this mammothfcstuhlishment. We would
not omit to mention that. E. Guaowakl has a
full line of ready-made clothing at low pri-
cca. nor that many articles appropriate for
holiday presents can be found at the bank
ware store of II. M. & J. 'l‘. Prowitt.
How Old Karma Kept Christmas.
(On Christmas last. Rev. W. Ii. Thomas read. in
the Flu-t M. E Church. the first part of the follow.
in: Christmas Story.: it breaks off. as stories gone-
rally do. rightiu tho most interesting part. and as
itls to be finished at the church to~morrow ((‘brist-
man) It: publication will refresh the memories of
those who heard it. and make the story complete to
to those who may be r road only the second part.
We will print the conclusion next week.)
Cnat'. I—Tlttt Burma BEGlN 'ro limo.
Such a darling little Trot as she was l—ua
round as a dumpling. checks as rlclt as
Christmas pie~crttat; large laughing eyes.
swimming in mischief. Titers she sat. sha-
king her high chair. and kicking out her
fat toes through her shoes against the un-
derside ef the table. and screaming. “ B Ibl‘
doves Dismas. baby does.“ She was better
than a parlor organ. Trot was; ‘for though
she did get out of tune once in a while. it
was so easy to coax her back Main. which
isn't the case with parlor organs. And
when she lauvhcd it waslike the time when
Bridget left the water turned on in the bath‘
room.—lt ran over all the floors. and rippled
down stairs. and flooded the house clear
to the front door; and when anybody came
to the housethey were sure to ask where
“ Little Sunshine " was—moaning Trot ; and
if they forgot to ask. little Trot herself
would come in and demand peremptorily.
1‘ Why don‘t it ask how baby does.“
And there she rocked and kicked in her
high chair. running over with glee. and
shouting across the table to papa. “ Santy
Laue tomln‘ marrow; Kistnas marrow."
And she chuckled and crowel to that ex‘
tent that no mother could be expected to
stand it. and Trot‘s mother didn‘t stand it.
but oaugl t Trot up—aud‘ a good lift she
was—and. ll you could see of Trot when
her mother hugged her. was Trot‘v chubby
feet kicking out late the air. '
0h. aptoud and happy man was Trot‘s
fatheraehe looked on. and proud was he
when Trot’a atmklax. duly pinned up
against the mantslpieee. and the Inboard
was moved so Santa Claus could get out or
the chimney. and Trot herself. perched on
his shoulders. hid been carried ed“ to bed.
and hessUnthe quiet hash of the renal.
and looked atTret‘s stocking as it has;
Mead thought of Trot and Trails tan.
thvr.aaddlda‘t care if he wasn‘t etch-
didn‘t know as he wanted tabs—hat he was:
Idontouyaad see ifhv couldn‘t hsfor
Manhunt“! for the love he held for
Trol‘a mother. And then be Whitenftly
intethe weed shed. and he bronchi in a
sh tied-en h clean brews
MTent'sfathIw-a easel-gu-
ters “harm ”daemons
lowrnndlnwnnldtnmfihhthn‘
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ltsuddeasadshstn. it raid that natural
that you would think it was the ilttlelfllnd
kitten meats; lathe cellar. And then such
swoodva tneakvyoaastiek. Bowhe did
tumble—haltenkelterl Up treat his heels
where this head ‘wat. and his wooden tall
looked wonderful. and then rattle snap!
there he was back again. Just as good as
ever. and not so much as out of breath a bit
for his sutumersaultt not an expression of
his face altered. and ready to do it ever so
tusnr tlmes more. And such lots of other
toys; you couldn‘t begin to get them into
the stocking. And—hark! what strange
noise was that? It sounded as though the
old kitchen clock had broken lease and was
running down with a whla and rush. It
on dn‘t be that. he knew; for that was a
sin .oldvfasltioned, respectable clock. and
didt‘t‘t approve the eccentric. unprincipled
behavior of modern clocks. Blithe laldltla
toys on the table. and went out to see. No.
the clock was till rlgltt, and was _soon going
to strike eleven.
But that strange notes; it must be in the
closet. No. it couldn't be there; but the
strange noise stopped when he opened the
door. so he left the door standing open. and
yetln a minute he heard it again. What
could it be?
Oh l What an awful shriek that was! How
he trembled; how white his face turned:
but he sprang to :the stairs. and almost fell
to the ground as he heard another and an-
other sltriuk. It is Trot‘s mother in Trot‘s
room. What could be the matter f And he
flew upthe stairs. anti tore into the room.
and there was poor little Trot, her eyes set.
her teeth fast locked together. herllttls body
shaking and writhing in convulsions.
“ God help little Trot." he said. and he
pulled his hat on and flew out for the doctor.
11th quiet the streets were; how cruel It
seemed that the moon should shine so
bright and calm. and the stars should seem
so happy in the sky. while his little Trot
was enduring; and he thought. as he hur-
r'cd siting. of Trot‘s mother all slow with
her enduring darling; and it seemed a shame
and almost made him stay and get angry.
when he heard somebody on the opposite
side of the street laugh aloud at some re-
mark of a companion; and then he heard
in the distance. the sound of voices singing
a Christmas carol. as they went home from
choir practice.
The Lord to esrth came down.
To carry us to heaven.
And he pulled the doctor‘s bell so hard. and
hurried the doctor off. and rushed him down
to the house. and then—somehow he could
not go up stairs, for the doctor had not
treated the matter lightly as they had
hurried along. and he had told the doctor
how Trtll ltluktld.
But soon the doctor called to him over the
stairs. and said. “you had better come up."
And when he went in. there was Trol‘a mo-
lhcr. with little Trot in her lap. and her
body was quite limp and quiet. and her
great eyes seemed so pathetic. so full of
feeling. as she looked appealinglike up at
hcr mother‘s face. and thou she looked at
the doctor. but he shook his head and said,
“ Poor little Trot. I wish I could help you i"
Anti then she looked at papa—and will he
ever ftit'gt'l that look! Then once more her
eyes sought her mother's face. and rested
there a moment. I shudder run through the
Hull: body. astuilc broke on the face like a
ripple of sunshine on u bank of pure white
mow. a grasp like the sigh of an cveuing
wind, and dear litt'e Trot was keeping
merry Christmas with him who mndo the
glatlucss of Christmas tlzuc. and who said.
"()f such la the kingdom of heaven !"
And while the Christmas carol was being
sting.“'l‘|tu Lord to earth came down to
carry us to heaven.“ few thought that down
on the beautiful moonlight. and the porn
white snow. the King in his goldun chariot
had come down and carried a bright dear
little soul to heaven.
\Vhst made Old Knggs think of that lit-
tle rottnt.ltntl that look of that long dead
dear llttln Trot. as he came along down
Main street Christmas evening. " Curse it l"
he muttered to himself. “ why can't I for-
get these things. But Old Ragga couldn‘t
forgot it. and the more be tried the harder it
was.
. Now why ho was called Old Kaggs I
don’t know. llc was rich. oh. so rich. that
when you saw him you couldn't help think-
ing of interest anti coupons and note alta-
ving. Ob. shard fllc he was! He lived for
moncy. breathed money. and clutched
tunncy.
“ Curse it i" he said again. " I suppose it
was that woman made me think of those
things. I wonder what made her come in
luv to day. with that story about herself and
children and their dead father. killed at
Gettysburg. More fool he to enlist. and
what is it to me if her brats need help 9
Why don‘t the town take care of them. I
can't rupport the widows and orphans of
the town.
Hello! What was thatf A stream of light
down a flight of steps; a crowd of people
hurry into ‘he church; the subdued glee of
happy children. 1‘" no in here and see how
these fools keep Christmas in the church.
And such a sight as he saw. Christmas
atecns everywhere; on the walls, on the
platform. on the galleries. A sea of happy
faces looking up at such a wonderful Christ-
mas true. covered with toys and candles and
oranges. and what caught Old Kagg‘s eye
first. and seemed to fascinate him. wasa
star. a flaming star. that fleshed out from an
alcovoin the wall. Whether the star was
so intensely hrlghtmr whether it was the
heavy green ivy and laurel that was draped
around it. Old Ragga could not tell; but
when all the pettplu sang a Christmas song.
and made the house shake with the sound.
he kept looking a‘ the star as though it was
singing to him. When the children had to
wind their Christmas gifts. and the noise
of joy couldn‘t be choked down by a desert
oallbella, still Old Rana couldn‘t look
away from that star. and when the crowd
turned to go away he still lingered behind
to look \h‘dlfl. And as he tlooketl. the star
seemed to grow-larger; He saw a fascia
its aluminium—larger and larger ttseemed
to grow; there was an arm. a child‘s arm in
it t a dress. a child‘s dues. 4
Yeahs knew it; dress and hand and
figure seemed to come from the hlaalagliabt
of the star. and pass devote the door. And
Old Rugs was male that as it went out
of the door. it motioned hint to fellow. and
as he went out the Ohristtnashells in-allthe
church spires began
fuliof musics-it waswhsatheeaaeisnai
the lat cease-a ms . out there. salsa .
«no- em. anthem on m
:3 seeking. As fast reassures. fellow.
Mellie must
' M" AER?
" Poor little Trot.“ he said. And then the
to ring. Thanh-was
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We have received the following explana-
tioafromnll. Selleek. En. defining his
position. past and present. in relation to the
charter. to which we shall make no reply
this week.hut will await the “stable “n facts“
promised for next week.
Tb the Motor cf Tint Saartaat. :—-
Sousa Noawsntr. December 80. 1873.
Imagine my surprlse upon reading your
luvltstion to “ventilate“ through the col-
ums of the Smrxnn.
I know not which to appreciate must.
your“boldneas“ or your “llberality.” Ac-
cepting your proposltlou. I will give you
as soon as they can be arranged the proofs
of each and all the allegations made. only
wishing that I could call in some ready
writer to aid me. ,.
In a “retroactive“wav. we will com-
meuce as a preface. to answer now. only
one article in your last editorial. taking the
rest up under their several heads.
I only regret that “personalltlcs” have
been used so soon at least. but. assure you
that my head has beeon examined by a
competent “phranologist” and was found
not to be sore. or a “copperhead”
You profess to “ygry much doubt the
the sincerity of the action of this gentle-
man“and say “if a charter could be so
framed as to guarantee his election to
other such a charter would be a benefit to
the city in his opinion."
The charter as accepted by the people
sultod me as well as any would, and I
would not ask the framing of any other.
for it guarded the rights of the people. and
whoever received a majority of votes was
elected to ofllce and held his seat. My ob.
jectiouto the charter. or to any charter. is
not of recent date. and though you may
not have known it. others can testify of it.
and for what reasons. and I also refer to
your columns. a year since. for proof.
That my feelings of disgust and contempt
for the charter as it was attire last election,
did not cotumenccthen. I will most rc-
apectfully refer you to the lion. General
Guyer and others. who can testify that we.
had many conferences in regard to it.
cspcciallythc amendments made in 187]
and1872.whcnl expressed the wish that
they or the whole could be repealed. If
further proof is nccdcd “of the sincerity of
that gentleman" I Will give you a score of
names to testify that this has been my wish
for two years. -
Trusting this will satisfy you in regard
to“sinccrity."end thanking you for your
"kindness“ which is only exceeded by your
“good looks." I will close this “introduc-
tion“efthe subject. and will prepare for
your next issue. not “vague chargcs.“ but
“stubborn facts“ for which you call, and
trust lhat the people will reward you for
your liberality by purchasing and reading
your paper. and if it is found that there. is
in any measure“duccplion" or anything
akin to it. in our city government under
the present charter. that you and they will
runs“, and rid themselves of any abuse
which may have prevailed. The two first
“allegations“ will be taken up next week.
Yours very truly.
i). It. SELLEf‘K.
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To us Report.
To flu! Editor tgf Tun SENTINEI. :—
As a correspondent in your last issue has
crl'icisctt some of the doings of the annual
town meeting. would it be amiss to criticise
the report of the selectmen. The chairman
of the meeting. "who was also the chair-
man of the Board of Selectmen." while
reading the report took the time of the
meeting at nearly every item to make “a
few remarks" apparently to blind the peo-
ple and soften the matter. Did he. fear
something might be uncovered to the meet-
ing if IlO did not fix things as be read with
his own constructions. The few remarks
made by Capt. liubbell. relating to the pay-
ment of the debt, after the report was read
began to open the eyes of some of the peo-
ple. But all the reply he got. was. they are
all there. it is In the report. it will be print-
ed. Perhaps the inquiries might have lal
something to do with the pain in the stom-
ault. that caused the chairman to wish to be
relieved from presiding. Your readers will
perhaps think so. if they will carefully read
the printed report.
The solectmen report they have decreased
the town debt the. last year 37816. when in
fact by tltelr figures it is increased. Let us
see the process by which they reach the
Conclusion that the debt is reduced. It is
this. by “ uncollected" taxes amounting to
$14370. the debt is reduced and interest
stopped on $7.816. Before those taxes are
collected, or they know how much of it
will be. certain it is they will not be in the
treasury so as to stop the interest right off.
if ever. The truth is the town is paying
interest on every cent of the debt they
owtsd on the first of December 1872. and
more too as I think can be shown by the re-
port. Thn sclectmen burrowed for tempora-
ry uses. for the year 1873. until taxes could
be collected. $64.6l0 and of this they paid
back $68,825. By this statement of theirs.
instead of decreasing the amount of the
debt. it has been increased by them $39!.
Their statement amounts to just this. there
is 014,870 of uncollected taxes to be collect-
ed. if they can be. within the next six
months. out of which we. the eeleottneu of
the town have the past your decreased‘the
debt of the town $7.8m. It looks really as
if they lacked nearly the autountof “uncol.
looted“ taxes to square their accounts and
put~the town financially where they found
if. at the Winning of last tear. It would
seem that the town is paying interest on
galore debt now. than they was on the that
of December. 1873. At that time. by the
report. the «hives stagger. with ”0“
cash in the treasury. On the first of De-
cember. isnhy the report. the debt was
“8.538. with only .8398 cash in the treas-
ln the debt come in. when they have not
taken upthearvt dollar. but it is tohe done
" when the unenllsctsd taxes are in.“ This
report of the asleetmen is a stunner. It
looks very much as if the debt on the am
of: December. 1878 was» Q1883“. being an
Wei .3588 the lastyesr. Map.
sunset the-whentsand brokersotlfew
Term-who: have peas andsrdurta; the
would Michelson eat-selective
ury. Now where does the “ greet decrease“ ‘
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"it see
New! have another personal reason tor
wishing his transfer to the upper district.
L 80 that he cannot watch me when I “go up
to the public treasury to draw my salary.“
orlisten to me when I “lean on my hoe-
haudle. talking to every man. woman and
child that chances to pass. about the “my--
tam extremes of the City and School
Governments." So you see there is a little
selfishness about my wish after all. I should
like to oblige Mr. A. by "going up‘with
him.“ for I think he needs “one good.
square. able-bodied man of about. “some
gentleman‘s nvolrdupols“ to keep hltn from
being blown away with “enemas“ self-
mmatlt. I fear Mr. A. has not read the
table of the frog that tried to attain the
also of an ox. in making the effort be heated.
l he: pardon of Mr. A. for the wish I
made. and hope he will excuse me for the
reasons given. Drunut 'mn Aoun.
batting aunt‘s Bee-hands.
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Tasman os- Hortoa Run. 2'
Fotrrn Normans. Dec. 10. 1878.
At a regular meeting the following pre-
amble and resolutions were adopted. ordered
engrossed and sent to the family. of the de-
ceased. also printed in the South Norwalk
SENTINEL. and placed upon the minutes of
the Order:
Wunrtnas. We have learned with deep
rtgret of the decease of our late hrotho
John Evcuden. therefore.
Resolved. That to a wise. but inscrutable
Providence. we with submission bow. and
:ti he who ordereth all things, doeth what
8 will.
Resolved. That in the death of Brother
Evenden his family have lost their earthly
guide and support. the community sus.
tained a great loss. and this Temple is de-
prived of a faithful. consistent and honored
member.
MM. That for hisafllictcd family we
feel the deepest sympathy. they have our
earnest prayers for sustaining grace. In this
severe trial we mourn with them.
Resolved. That we shall sadly miss his
kind social intercourse. his judicious coun-
pull. his noble example. and the consistent
man.
Reached. That our charter shall bcdrnped
in mourning. that we will attend the funeral
In abod . anti follow the remains of our
deccaset brother to the grave.
I). R. SELLICK.
J. R. Ravnuao.
C. ll. HARVEY.
Committee on Obituary.
fiutlhr (gather- @1113.
A good wife—<1 silent partner in the cou-
ccru.
"May bt'avcn bless and keep you from your
own true love Benjamin llcrrick." was the
way his letter ended.
The ladies any they don't care half as
much about whether “gold is going to par"
or not as whether it is “coming to ma."
\Vcstern women are grumbling terribly
because the managers of the agricultural
fairs don‘t give at least a year's notice when
thdy offer prizes for the finest babies. ‘
Mrs. Andrews. of Vermont. said she
“didn‘t can: it darn whether dinner suited
her husband or not,“ and ajustlcc fined her
seven dollars.
A girl at Youngstown. 0.. broke her arm.
the other night. while striving to kiss a
voung man at spelling school. State prison
it too good for her.
Iloosac Tunnel (four
miles long) will be for kissing. We just
mention this so any of our rcadvrs who
journey that way may be prcparctl.
“first a placo thg
Referring to the present crisis the New
Orleans Times gives the following good ar‘:
vice to parents: “ Husband your resources.
and if possible. your daughters also.“
Mrs. Livermote says: " There is an angle
who watches over every woman." We
don‘t dispute that. but it‘s a great pity that
the aforesaid angel hasn‘t the stamps to foot
dressmaking bills.
All the latest black fringes are more or
less intermingled with jet. the most elegant
and costly bring strung out let beads. with
a plain tape heading. which is always set
under a fold or some other trimming.
It is the fashion now forlittlc girls to own
a whole family of dolls. including papa and
mamma,cuok. cottohtnnn. nurse and chil-
dren of all ages; and then. of course. you
must have an establishment for them.
John Randolph met a personal enemy in
the street one day who refused to give him
half of the sidewalk. saying that he never
turned out furnrascal. “I do." says Ranv
dolpb. stepping aside anti politely raising
his but. “Pass on.“
“What.“ exclaimed the fashionable Fitz-
wi lo the exquisite Miss De La Spar-
row ss. “what would you be. dearest, if
I should press the stamp of love upon those
sealing-wax lips t" “I.“ responded the
fairyv‘llke creature. "should bra—stationery l”
Inrnarss'rrrro Dracusstort.—They have a
debating soclcty in one of the towns of Se-
ncca county. N. Y.. and a few evenings since
the important question “which is most use-
ful to man. a woman or a horse.“ was dis.
cussed. After much learned talk pro and
con. it. was unanimously decided in favor of
the horse. The fair ones of the neighbor-
hood now talk of an action for slander.
LOCAL NOTICES.
,Q‘We will have a Merry Christmas Eve
at the Bridgeport House. opposite N. Y. tk
. . R. R. spot. ‘ ‘
WA. lot of line Tays from auction. suit-
able for holidays. at . E. Bodwcll‘a.
(3‘ How to save ten cents. Buy your
Initial Pa ~r at 25 cents per box. at A. Dick-
ertnan d; a. '
[I‘lled Hot Lunch ever Saturds n it
at Old Well Hotel. from Oyto 10 doifii.
Free In all.
{3' The new French Initial Paper. rc-
duoed front 85 cents to 25 cents a box. at A.
Dickertnan & Sou. '
Now Buckwheat Fl ’ t
WE _ ours Raymond
Ladies hrln or combine to 3. Pa-
kulslti‘a and hfve’i‘hem made upintoawltch-
es at panic prices.
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[S‘Just receivedl Oar load cho
will”. by Ray , icawluter
a.” deans. of flavor and- ’
“mar mmmdtheOldWell uh
tit-mutt Newl—TbeOld
Cigar. 0.8 t0o.manufactwh
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‘7‘ "Wu-u- -
the Old Well Club Olsen. for ,
, '" "“7” " ,":7$"1
Wet OERflNMM
“I" massage“! Ull-
accele-
eon Peek‘s Alligator still thrives. “W
had in particular are constantly eslli
to see the curiosity. but all keep hands
the ugly looking nptlle.
New Ilsple Syrup and Honey at Brown 8
Wllooa‘s. Pea d A pl”, t
g- Maiags Grapes. r an n a
J. ' Smiths. d h
whistler for 35 cents an your c. an
in s le.—Dlnuer from is hi. to 3 col
P. . At Tucker‘s.
(J'Tho Warning of Time brings some
strange change in human fortune. But
things really good in themselves abide the
test of time. For instanne.Deehlers Fever
and Agile Pills have been known and u
for a quarter of a century. and are constant.
1 increasing in public favor. They are in-
d’isputahly the best axue remedy in the
world. No calomel. arsenic. or qginxiltzz.
sold by druggists and by Fraser
1%—
NOTICE.
IS hereby van that the 30nd of Relief of the town
of Norwa n will meet in the once of the Town
Clerk. on the first lender in Januarv.
o'clock A. I“ for the f hearin
raining all a Reels to hem. made from t
the Board 0 sees-ore. lee th
wilmeeti lointBoard.onth
ahd Board of Relief 1 iii “no“ at . “'c‘
oath tJ nary. in as
3553?» t, u an of making nbntomenta of the
l f sickh. pt‘i'gleahletl tsons
W ' ° ain‘t-m s. cn'i'w. ' Board of Relief.
W. S. MOODY own of
nonanr t. rouse. Norwnlk.
Norwalk. Dec. soul. tats. term
:10 LET. ,
The Store Cor. this and liar-hall Sta. to a res-
l . n l .
Womb ° ”my m "a v. a carcass-run.
Board! Baum!!!
Persons desirlnxbcard in a lrstelan Boarding
House in a pleasant locality. can be accommodated
by ayplytng to Hrs. Wm. K. Banks. Chapel street.
Terms reasonable. as
NOTICE.
To delinquent tax-payers on tax~lisl of 1873. State
and Town tax. All taxes remaining unpaid an my
backfire per cent. will be added the first dshor Jan-
uaz. iii". BI‘RB 3X “B.
' Nemlk. Conn.. Dec. 16. 18:8.
ROTICE.
Notieeis hereby liven that the Board of Relief
will meet at the City (‘onncll Room. on the first
Collector.
all a ale to
onrdo Iraccoons»
Board of
Belief.
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purpose of hearing and determlnln
them made from the doln of the
era of the City of South orwalk.
T. BAKER. }
S. F. PECK.
South Norwalk. Dec. 58th. 1878.
Probate Notice.
District of Norwalk. ss. Probate Court. Dec 16.
A. 1).. 1870. Estate efjlary Gregory. late of Nor-
walk. in said district deceased.
The Court of Probate for the dla‘rict of Norwalk
hath limited and allowed six months from the date
hereof. for the creditors of said estate. to exhibit
their claims for settlement. Those who u lect to
present their accounts properly attestea. wit in said
.time. willhedebarrcd a recovery. All reons in-
debted to raid estate are requested to ma e immedi-
ate payment to 8. B. WAKEHAN.
Administrator.
GAM ES,
DOLLS,
AND TOYS
:a'r
Surprisingly Low Flutes.
MISSES DAWSON’S
Washington Street,
South Nor-“'35:.
Santaclaus
IIAS ARRIVED AT
H. E. Bod well’s,
With a Full Stock or
HOLIDAY GOODS,
Consisting in Part or
Albums. ‘Magic Lanterns. Wri-
ting Desks. Work Boxes. Pic~
turn) Puzzles. Wooden-joint-
ed Dolls. Sets of Tools.
pastas or an. sum
Carts, 1
‘Sleighs,
‘Whips, doc.
ConfeCtion'ery & Toys.
lerehudrn. . . hm’m“
Monday in January. l8“. at 7 o‘clock P. ht. for the- .
. . \
attains
NR Til!
HOLIDAYS
AT ‘Tfll
Lowest Prices ll
BARGAINS
raou aucrtoa,
In Handkerchiefs :
5‘
Hosiery and Gloves
0! EVIRBY SIZE AND STYLE.
Stewart’s Alexandria Kid
Gloves.
TIIE “NOBBY',”
The Best Cloth Covered Paper Collar
FOR 25 CENTS.
NUBIAS,
.
‘ FOR 30. ‘0. "D 30 CENTS.
A New Assortment of
Scarfs and Bows,
From so cis. to 61.95.
Bleached and Unbleached
MUSLINS.
Cotton Flanncls.
Flannels,
Cloths.
Cassimcres,
At Panic Prices.
AT
A. DICKERMAN & SON’Ss
Wash lumen Street,
SOUTII NORWALK.
PICTURE FRAMES l
The largest and most com lete stock of Picture.
Frames and Picture Frame aterials to be found in
this section. is kept constantly on hand by
Buckingham & ’00.,
At their South Nor-walk Furniture Store. where you
can get our pictures ed in nursiyle of Black.
walnut. wood. and Gilt Francs you negate-in.
This firm has all the latest and
ans-r soundness,
for the manufacture of Frames in first class style.
and if you have pictures in your house without
frames there is no once: any reason why they may
not be framed at the
LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.
And then you know your pictures can thus be
made to add much to the furnishing and ornamen—
ting of your house. and with our increased facilities
for doing this work. the cost will be but trifling.
UNDERTAKERS
AND DEALERS“
FURNITURE
MAIN STREET.
OPPOSITE THE WAD DEPOT.
SOUTH NORWALK.
Manhunt d Wt ‘
Conn. ory an olesalo Depot. Bridcle t‘fr
NOTICE.
lBSOLUTION—The co rtnerehlp heretofore
ext-tam; between the an sci-there under the firm
name of larrlneton a Stevens is this day dissolved
mat-oat consent. Ir. Chas. 8 Stevens will entitle.
a 1 claims for and against the said am.
as“)
South Nora-elk. Dec. dth. 1873. ‘
CARD—The butaé’é‘a will be carried it ‘. c.
\3 Stevens. at the old stand. 'l‘ltauklmotuthey goalie.
for past patronage. I hope for a continuance of the
same in the future. Respectfully .
b. n. STEVENS.
Auction Sale.
The subscriber no notice that t to
orderof mammal: mmmm’mot mix
at
walk. he will sell. on the b
the aim bidder. on mea’fi-y 5:“ mm “in?
1878. at I o‘clock in the afternoon. in to suit
ALL THE REAL as AT! late of
h 33:1?“ deibme. baht.x gown”.
““9 W tors. w c t ere
handle unsold. Terms made known
WILL!“ I. WAanh'G. haste...
a To Beat.
A ouseontbemerof .
mwmw‘m WWW“. nndlslnsts.
ram . n.L.BURBANx.
Bywteoftheniatria. the Coliseum Williams
Mmmuxeson list of 18,?! until the
who! berataeteennatnt pea-tent. At-
ue hstaatethetaxwllt have. collector
adhbelnstreotadteptoeeedatencetethe
unim‘ wtpsidatthasn time.or
1M WWO! Oh I” mutton
hemdtnudeenldmaw. Collect the-‘ oils“.
0cm
ng‘msda'f‘ewa tube col~
M a. we. I: incisor-new“. Fur-'3‘“
- For Sale.
A GOOD HORSE and a PEDLAR‘S
WAGON.
flpmlclthn inquire at this cogs.
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