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, finale ‘8 brought forward in.tbe
m hi! (i! by Pleural. Ray.
. “Uncertain y,andhla name ‘and
mun-model's the conventim
“assumes”.
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V4138 AGAIN.
Weekhhaetthelloroughhavecelled
emtoboheldoo Saturdavefternoon
- Instr-“to rescind-if deemed advisable”
“ -_-the vote authorising and directing their
mmnhaionere to execute a contract
with th: City of South. Norwelh, to supply
theCtty with Water. We can hardly think
,thectbe obiect of this meeting will meet
with the approval of a majority of the citi-
use of the ,Borongh, for if the matter is
glvn the least considerationdt will be read-
ily seen that but little if anything can be
gained by rescinding, and much may be lost.
The proposition for supplying the city
wnh water, on the teme embraced in the
centracn meived the long, earnest and
careful consideration of the commissioners
, of the Borough and the City before it was
‘ . agreed that it rbould be submitted to the peo-
.. pic for their consideration, with the unani-
nou cndoraemut of the commission.
Such a recommendation, and coming
from men having a real interest in the
yowth and prosperity of the two places, ef~
tel-giving it their especial attention for weeks,
it sums to us should weigh very heavily
against the clamor of a few inconsiderate,
diacontcd men, who would not be satisfied
though they had their own crude undigested
ideas carried into effect. Those discontent:
, —and we have a few of the same sort among
‘, tie—had the matter before them four weeks
before action was taken by the people, and
at a meeting, every. opportunity was given
for a fair and free discussion on the subject.
Yet, notwithstanding- thc efl'orte made to de-
feat the project, they were voted down by a
most decided majority. We have not as yet,
heard of a single good reason being ad.
mood for rescinding the vote had at the
Borough‘s last. meeting, and have yet to learn
that a few unquiet and restless spirits can
indecent: intelligent community, like that
ofionr neighbors. to make themselves ridictt~
lous, by trying to undo to day {the bargain
deliberately entered into yesterday, end to
mt a reflection on the business tact and
, < judgment of three as worthy and faithful
public amt-era as it has been the good for
tune of the Borough ever to possess.
*
FAIRFIRLD FIRE INSURANCE CD.
It is with pleasure that we announce that
the Feirfield Fire Insurance Co, of this
city, has declared a semi-annual dividend of
19 per cent. which makes the dividends
for the year 15 per cent, and it still has a
_ us of 122,544.77 over and above its
hi stock and liabilities, as will be seen
bythe statement published in another col~
win.
This is the second veer in succession that
thhcompeny has returned to its stockhold-
er”! fifteen per each, and, while doing so,
all: each year to its surplus, and conse-
qnelatly the security of its policy holders.
Fhile thb company is in a prosperous
~milliliter now, it has had its trials and or-
dnk inthe past. It was organized about
Iveyeerssgomnd, as a matter of course,
seamed by the Chicago and Boston fires.
By the first its surplus was swept away, and
by the lest its capital was impaired about 25
per cent. Its limes by the Boston and im-
mediately subsequent fire amounted to
abgut one hundred thousand dollars. But
while it had so terribly suffered it was much
better of then a great many 'others who
were completely mined by that calamity.
With'few exceptions its stockholders came
to the rescue, and the capital stock was
' aldegood, and from that time to the pres—
ent, under the able and careful management
of itspreeentomcers it has prospered, and
one steeds foremost among the leading
nigh-sandal companies of the country.‘
Gate!!! with its Manners in its dealings,
‘afndpsompttopeyflljnatloeeea; oficered
ygeetlemen who We the inset»
gather-tee. thoroeghfy, the Pelt-field Fire
Sentence Company is a local institution
4th) ken honor to tho place,end thcpride
& i8 success is shared by every citizen who
ties at latenet in home elatre.’ '
2 ‘ W TROUBLE.
theta: puma oqucboel DHricthas
”hater-alloverthefiomM of a boy
hith- rlacbel. and lie-rinse have been had
‘ atoms. by the District Committee.
and the have sustained the teacher. We do
an” hose to speak particularly of
it use but of the amt at our
m is secret. Since the organisation
fifieMeche-elnhmheabeen an cle-
uaatofdiaeethtse‘im that has seized anon
“monument: sew and set-—
V ‘ We of teaching and criticised
‘ its a roast absent assent. mien do
', tothuw everobstsclem the way
fiancee-tut management of the school
WM to is not the only
fitted. There have been arsenic!
“a. esrvged and lsdtasat pwnta
' ': ugtototebmatul therewith“:
. ~ unassuming epithets to
'fiewthoazwhsasethttaarsew tit
lobsters. their children is
a talent“ abiding chi-sea
‘mmmmnumu
I. flit “may fasteners where
whwspssaataheve-aeeaasassftbm
issuing o! to the tester and eehoel
”unused if we should mention the
aeuasefthmhoya they would he recog-
nised may» had-behaved boys, and
nebuhnenyinstencesarea nuisance to
aoctety,aedaseureeofeorrowfied trouble
to their parents. Suehhsys are found in ev-
ery school, and they are known to the other
scholars as those that the “ teacher dare not
whip,“ and they make a beast that if the
teacher tackles them, he will get enough of
it. And they are encouraged to make reels
tence by their parents, who in many cases
advise them to such a course, encouraging
them with the assurance that if the teacher
does do: them. the father will flog the teach~
or, or have him “ turned out of the school":
One such boy, unless he is made to sub-
tnit to the rules of the school, will soon de-
moraliae ell the scholars, and encourage
them allltolnsubortlln'tte: and a school with-
out discipline is no school at all. it may be
said, expel them from sellout. if we believe
it best let a child go to ruin, such a course
would be advisable; but if it is a duty we
owe to the child to try and make a good
man of him, and lnstll into his mind proper
principles of tight and wrong, then he should
be kept, if without detriment to others,
where he will be likely to b-tvc influences
broughtto bear upon him that will make it
plain to him that the best thing for him is
to behave himself, and use the opportunities
ofi‘ercd for his gaining knowledge, and to
observe a proper regard ‘for the authorities
that be.
Then, again, the etl‘cct upon the school
from bringing teachers to task every time
they compel an observance of the rules of
the school is bad, very bad,——-its influence
being felt from the smaller! to the largest
scholar,—none take so much interest in these
matters as the scholars themselves, and
they await anxiously for the termination of
every law suit or invcstitmtion, and during
its pendency, incipient rebellion is in the
heart of the oversee buy. But let the action
of the teacher he sustained. and it is under~
stood that order and obedience must prevail,
even if the whole school be disciplined. and
the battle is won.
We are pleased with the action of the
Committc in relation to this matter. It is
emphat'c, and such as will work to the bone.
fit of the school, and greatly assist the touch-
ers in the maintenance of that discipline
which is so essential to the success of the
school, giving them the assurance that they
will be sustained to the fullest extent in the
discharge of their anions and responsible
duties.
We have a good school,—equalled by few
in the state, and surpassed by none. We
have also a corps of teachers. from the prin-
cipal down, that nrelaboring zealiuuslv for
the children :ttnd the reputation of the
school, and they should have the cordial sup
port of every parent iu the district, and :ev
ery act that would lessen their powers for
usefullncss, on that has a tendency to in any
way destoy the efficiency of the discipline
of the school, should be frowned down by
an indignant public. We have a good
school, and good teachers. Le: tts sustain
them.
The rhyme version of the Book of Job,
by Rev. H. N. Dunning, of which we some
time ago printed a. couple of chapters, has
awakened so much interest, that the author
has at our request furnished another strik-
ing chapter for this week‘s issue. To see
the difference between 130(le and prose,
read our English translation of this chapter,
verse by verse. in comparison with this lit-
eral poetlc version:
THE 001186 OF THE WHIRLWIND.
——
l‘l‘ransletion of Job xxxvx: 26 -— xxxvim
ll? Rev. lloxza N. Dunstan.
Lo! God is great! Weknow Elm not!
file countless years outreach our thought.
He draws the waterv drops—again
Be sheds them forth in mist and rain,
Showers pouring down from swollen clouds,
Watering all men with drenching floods?
Who comprehends the clouds outsprcad—
The roaring in his tent o’er head!
He spreads the lightning‘a glare abroad.
Himself in watery depths doth shroudz~
(Thereby to nations judment shows.
And in profusion food bestows.)
Bis hands behind the lightning hide.
Its bolt with marksman aim to guide;
His thunder loud proclaims the storm.
Tbeherdafotebode His Blaine Form.
Awed by this sight my trembling heart
Leaps from its place with shuddering start.
Hear. hear His voice in wrathful muttering,
Therenbungtoeeslliamoath la uttering!
'Neathellthahaevena lilapeelreeoanda.
lite sash to earth‘s remote“ bounds.
Succeislveroereagaiafllavolce-
. Eothnaslorswltbfliegloriouvolee.
Nor sparesllf‘a lighteings “aid the noise.
marvelous God‘evoieeethandet:
fledoethgreetthlaretwbtehuseweedor:
no ”mementos-ingest“:
noes-ed epoa theaerthbelowl“
Heudaebroadthem shower—
rs- ahowsrwlthmkbt: power.
Boastsfiiaeealeeseebm‘am
mull ”WWW;
Vita eeaatatnnvertahaatetehltle.
Altilatbdreeoretbblabide
“Mafimemmm
mmmmmu theses“.
“emu accustom
“WWW waters vests.
mmmmmmmm
mmmmmmamflt
mummm
Ndcfihbmmatebatbd
Q‘vvellthemadwst mm.
Whetherthevbeonhleedef Sod=
snmédmemm
immommm
bemrhthemotm
bl
“WWW”
hmhbytbeeerhaesswlthmu.
Motown-Mime!
mahhwbwhepteveee
shamanism-em:
3mm
Due lance: .
Iwmhevaheerdof Florida. the
laudofiowwa. tha‘ sportsmen paradlll.
whatethewooaeiefillad'with'aame of all
hindefroetarobln uptoabeerordeenend
the waters of the rivers and lakes are stock.
at! with fish of all kinds; where the tourist
never tires of wandering through groves of
orange. banana and paint, with moonlight
strolleon the banks of the world renowned
St. John‘s River, or a sail on the same beau-
tiful sheetof water: the land whtre the anti
[treats is ever welcome, and where he can
find a pleasant home; and where the invalid
always finds a mild and healthful climate,
with its “Fountain of Youth," which will
give health and life to all who bathe in its
enticing waters.
Well, that is where I am, or I should say,
I act in Florida.
But oh how changed since the last histor-
lan left this place.
Where are the flowers with all their fresh.
nets and beauty, with perfumes and odors
that would make Lubiu frantic because it
was beyond his powers of invention to make
anything equal to them 2 And the game?
Cun it be possible that that too has vanished.
and like the “ Fountain of Youth," sought
for day after day. but never to be found !
Alas it is but too true. Yet, the sportsman
con peas the day with his rod and line, and
return at night with It very good suing of
fish, but why not? does not the bar at the
mouth of tho river shut the fittny tribe in
their prison-house, and compel them to spend
their lives here in this stream. I have no
doubt that they are thankful for a chanco to
escape from their home, even if it is at the
end of rt fifty foot line. I know I would be.
Your tourist, poor emigrant, poor invalid.
Where are moonlight strolls and sells, and
the walks through groves of orange and ba-
nana 2
The mango and banana are wullcd in with
n six foot fence, covered with white-wash,
which will lcnv‘e its present abode, to cling
to u stronger, even if he does not come
neuter than four foot.
I have no doubt that a moonlight stroll is
in cvcry wny agreeable, to {act I know it
is, for I have indulged in one or two during
my life time, but not in Florida, oh no. And
i dont know us i shall very soon, for this is
the fifteenth day that it has ruined, and we
have not seen the moon for as many’nights.
As to the emigrant, of course he is wel-
come, particularly so if he btiugs ti little
money with him.
As regards a pleasant and profitable home,
that depends upon what his views on thttl
subject are.
If he likes to live away from civillzuiou,
among the pines and sand, and wait six or
seven years for his crunch trees to grow, this
is the place for him.
Of course he can raise something else bo-
sldcs oranges if he wishes, but that is the
only crop that I have seen in my short stay
here.
The invalid can always find a wurut and
congenial climate hero, but he must not ex-
pect to find tt comfortable home, fur such
things are like till the other attractions of
this forsaken laud, viz: source.
Perhaps I have not giv'cn at fair account
of matters, and things in this state, but 1
have boon up the St. John‘s Rlvcr till fur an
Enterprise, which is 211 miles from Jack-
aonsvillo, (its the colored people call it), and
more than 1 of the trees on the shores of the
river were dead, and us for the birds, all we
saw were white and sand hill cranes and wu-
tcr turkeys.
Duck were plenty. but We could not get
within gun-shut of them.
If any of your readers do not bollovuwhst
I say. let them come down here and I will
give them till of Florida that titty want.
I exp-tact to go up the Oklawalta River in
about two weeks, and if we have any sun-
shine before I get back, I think I can give
you a picture of the bright side of Florida.
Yours,
ll. K. B.
Norwnlk.
Items are skccrsc this week.
I). cto:s and undertaken are busy.
Now take your ”gal" sleigh titling.
Has any body heard from the prupcllur
lately?
\Vitist is all the rage up town here this
Winter.
Then. Thntms Uttnt‘rl‘l,0pcltl liuuw, Feb.
10”).
Nothing more is heuul of our Debuting
club.
A good time to buy at
they’re down I
0. ll, Cooldrige, the dentist, sports a new
and attractive sign.
Joe Bundle, of \Vinnipauk, sports a fine
new delivery wagon.
Thomas R. Morrison. E§q., is ofi‘ on a
business trip to California.
The young folks are having gay times
sliding down bill this week.
A slight fall of snow on Tuesday nisbt,
last, set the slots-ha gains on Wednesday
and Thursday.
Gordon Knapp. Esq“ the pnpular clerk.
at Ohio‘s dots mm. but «mooted to his
horse in Ollie. on a visit. . ,
The doctors say that malarial troubles are
prevalent to some extent this wintsn Who
ever heard stench a ‘htes.
bits. J. G. little, of this place. save her»
popular readings and recitation at New
Guam lest Friday evening.
A very pleasant attentive party was given
tattle Kisses m at their residences
listen avesse. but Edda: eventual
~ awkwbmhmttagahevt thewatw
question it called for tbh weal: Shim ab
tetanus at the Town Em .
Allowable“ la the proud W
dil“dflN*Ml§fl hm‘t creosote
tick for a talauta‘vleee in.
Joules 8‘. WIN“ lemming
aevatltttlvhoaevlot hlsewa escapes the
Gratuity Plelat road. I
bayou hasw“bitlt“ If you owes”-
bety aett’hava‘t settled it. you M1
will before tea: at any rate.
Tee inches of new on Huntley test has,
revived the sleightag to a wonderful extent
ta this vidalty.
Matt. of the Kuwait: Hotel, is soon to
luvs town. it is said, in consequence of a
tlwrtnonzcter—
7‘ <1 ”anathema“ thapretatses. ,
”Jewell. the 1 latter part of this
the closing up of theh’arber; _
and your city of South Norwalxh.«»ru--The can
men, on the contrary, are id'eestaolea.
A man up town hate, with to bus-
iness, wants to rent Nibloe N. Y.,
with the privilege of getttug in the Beecher
and Tilton suit, and charging.” cents ad.
mlttance.
The following gentleman have been elect-
ed directors of the First Natidnei Bank of
Norwalk, for the ensuing year :-Ebeueaer
Hill, Stiles Curtis, Henry I. Hoyt, Frederick
Belden. Samuel Lynes, E. P. Weed and E.
Hill J a
Mrs. Wm. Fox, of Wilton, got into it ill.-
tlc oupleussntncss. last week, through hsv-
ng a ladies‘ cloak stick to her, as she was-
purchaslng some little tit-bit at the dry
goods store of Van Hooseor it Ambler. She
was arrested and confined in the look~up,
where a friend intercedcd in her behalf,
and she was allowed to return to her home
unmolested. The lady has two young chil.
(iron tit-pendent upon her for support.
Last Friday night Capt. Joe Hartford
stepped out of his store on his way to
prayer meeting, remarking “ be bad business
enough on hand," just at that moment his
feet struck the ice and shot out at right an-
gles and he tried to mash the flagging with
the back of his head, and it did seem as
though he was full of business. Capt. bet-
ter put that " stone crusher" at such jobs, or
get your hand and buck iron plated.
At the Republican caucus, the other ove-
ning, the following gentleman were appoint-
ed delegates to the various conventions :—-
State, Charles Olmstcad, R. B. Craufui‘d;
County, A. II. Camp, Andrew Selleck; Con-
grats, J. B. Ella, E. J. Hill; Senatorial, and
I’mbcm, G. O. Kmlcr, G B. St. John. You
pays your tnonlsh and you takes your CllOlC c
Arntngetnents, we understand. are about
being made, whereby tulizious services are
to be held at the Alum House, on each or
every other Sunday. It HthlllS ltcntltenlah
to think of it, but lltunc in churns of the in-
stitution say that ll minister of the gospel
has not been in the building for over two
years, and that p-tupcrs when they die there
are shoved into the ground like a dog, willl'
out even a prayer over their romaine. The
good man who shall :cstabllsb here a differ-
ent order of tluugs, Bbll“ certainly ' meet his
reward in llettvcn.
A valuable horse bnlnnging to E lwnrd
Lynch, Esq , was instantly killed last Tues-
dliy tit the “Baby llill" crossing of the D.
& N. R. R. Mr. Lynch was driving across
the truck, when u train of curs canto ripping
alone, knocking lltu hurt-er out of the but-
ncss, and killing and ttunlnllng him down
the bank, with its littlo ceremony us can be
imagined. 'l‘lte wagon with the exception
of n trifling lllJlll‘)‘ In the wheel, remained
uninjured, lllltl tuc occupants thereof, out
thunder struck for it moment, ttftor the train
bud pnsscl, wandering whore the old boy
the horse ltnd gone to. Cmnpluint is made
that the engineer dill tint gch the accustom-
ed warning.
They have got u now sexton ut the Con-
gregational Church and “Sam Johnson" is
the man, and the way Sum rings that Cun-
grcgutionnl bell is awful upon the narv'es of
the staid members of the church. If it was
u_Unlvorsttltst or Episcopal bell ’twould'm
make so much difference, but when u Con-
gregational bell is lung on the Sabbath as
though there was a fire, or a riot, or Fourth
of July celebration, we must enter our sol-
onto protest against such doings us those.
Pbtnnlx Engine Co. were disturbed ill a
quiet come of California Jack, and Old
Well [look & Ladder 00. were interrupted
in n. “blow out“ the first Thursday night
Sum rung that ball. Sum, jingle her twice
thou pause. lllltl than jingle again, don‘t rat-
tle-te-bnttg it till the time.
Prof. Reynolds, the London Mesmerist,
hos occupied the Opera House, since last
Thursday givingn capitol good entcrlnln-
lllunl every evening. Every thing with the
professor has been honest and on the square.
lie travels alone, tun! obtained his sub) «:15
from his audience only. Evvuing after an»,
ping, persons Will known in this vicinity.
have come under his control, who “.1:—
komvledgcd the com" and confess their ut-
tcr astonishment. at tho mesmerlc experi-
ments he has performed upon them. The
gentleman is certainly n clever opomtor.
He has performed in a highly creditable and
faithful manner all that he has promisol,
and more, and should he ever happen this
way again with lus lectures, crowded houses
welcome him. He will give an entertain-
ment at Milittry Hall South Nonvnlk, Fri.
day night.
At a meeting: of the Court of Burgesacs,
January 15,1875. the application of Barney
licorice for abatement of portion (i) of his
tax. Q10. list of 18%. on thenround of allot"
mom mutants was laid on the table,
The Warden was directed to call a Banach
meeting. Jsa. $3, at 2 p. to. for the purpose
of rescinding the vote passed Jan. a. in the
matter of supplying South Notwallt with
watch ltwaa voted to rescind the vote
. by thallium of harnesses Decal,
tart. militarism: the purchase of a new
boss artisan, and voted that the (low
mitten on Fire Department be instructed to
investigate the wants and smiths of the
the department ltaetttllatvlvmnd be author-
itvtlto attic the matter as in their 3nd:-
mm the neesaslt. ten of the company
require Voted. that the beads of the
Water monotone» be head at state
Voted. «continue the connect with O. J.
drums to regard to lamp on Gum‘s
hilt. 'lbv Warden est attested to m
elabtehnlnhlr them of themt. Net-
tor of police spot-imminent"! tilleest
nu. Mavis-I «easiest:
rlsla stealth anneal-r is
rlals «more. states; ll.
'thstweutumveallauehts
whilsrou a visit to
her‘father, w. Oberlae Toadies. was taken
dawn-lynch. Her llfswas diapered of,
but new the h slightly better. Dr. Higgins
has been unremitting in his attention.
Mr. Oliver Cook elves below a very cou-
cise and interesting account of the trial for
robbery of sloop and oysters. The court
room was well supplied with our townstneo
who were personally interested :
Last Thursday one of our natives, while
out at the mouth of the harbor. shot it wlld
goose weighing when dressed 8} pounds. It
was on exhibition at. the saloon of Mr. John
R. Vincent until Saturday evening, when it
was rsfilcd for and won by Mr. Charles L.
Raymond, Esq.
Mr. John Lownds has made a very fine
improvement in building the best house in
town, opposite the shore that is in dispute.
He has spent many thousand dollars, ben-
efitcd the neighborhood, and his improve-
ments are appreciated. He is a good square
man. only contending for what he honestly
believes belongs to him, as are also the par-
ties in opposition. There is not one but
that. is the soul of honor. and this suit
should be it friendly contention, and cause
no cstrangcmcuts.
“ The sensation for the week past has been
the ttial in Stamford of James llovt and
Willis Saunders, for robbing the sloop of
widow Dnnlel Smith, in charge Frank llol-
line of this place, of about fifty bushels of
oysters some four weeks ago. This case
was brought before Justice Adams, the
trial lusting two wholednys. So intense
was the feeling on to whether the parties
were guilty or not that the court room was
filled, till the standing room being occupied.
Among the spectators were many of the
principle oystcrmen of Nortvalk, Stamford,
Rowayton, Greenwich and other places.
lloyt was put to plea first, and plead not
guilty. The first entire day was taken in
examining witnesses for State which showed
strong probability of Hoyt‘s guilt. 0n the
second day Hoyt. brought several witnesses
to prove and alibl. The principle ones were
Oliver L. Ford, wife,two douglttcrs,two
sons and a hired man. They testified posi-
tively that Hoyt and Saunders were on the
night of the theft at their house fromS
o‘clock until 12 at. midnight. That they
left Hoyt. sitting beside the bed of his sick
wife. and that his sloop lay where she
would not dost until about 4 o’clock the
next morning. and that lloyt and Saunders
were seen and spoken to the next morning
while passing through Ford's yard going to-
wards their sloop. This last testimony
made it appear that the State was on the
wrong truck. The excitement at this time
run high and various opinions prevailed at
this limf‘. Saunders was called to the stand
and plottd guihy.‘ It ctmc like othunder
clap to those present. tmtl a general sxprcs~
sion of satisfaction was heard from till
when they heard for u contuinty the truth
had been told. The pnrtivs were at once
bound ovvr for uppcuruuco ill the Superim-
Court. The cuss if; ably conducted on
both sides, Mossflurtiss and Bullock for
the defendant, and Mr. Seolicltl for the State.
It. is due to the relatives of Hoyt and Saun-
ders to bore slots that they showed no de~
sire to cover up or hide the facts. Saunders
on being interviewed mid he went in the
sloop with Hoyt, for one-third of what they
could make, except when they plundered,
than he got half, And on the 18th of Dec.
lust they left the house of Ford about 8
o‘clock, went on board of their sloop, then
laying in Toman harbor. set sail soon after
for Wilson's Cove, arriving there about 11
o'clock, when they anchored near Bell‘s Is~
land. Wont. on board of Mrs. Smith's
sloop, finding there it good supply of oys-
ters, with no one on board, llll'y slipped the
cubic and cut the moorings. Finding the
sloop was aground, they wont bztck to their
own sloop to wait for but to float, lllld when
they went for the sloop the second time they
found she had floated sooner than they had
expected. and had drifted far out into the
bay. Blunders started alone for the drift-
ing sloop, but site being driven by a strong
breeze and heavy ecu, it was by the greatest
effort that be got on board in time to save
her from going onto the rocky shore of Tav-
ertt Island where she would have trans to
pieces in it short time, the vessel being at
one time less than her length from tho dan-
gerous rocks; but he finally brought her safe-
ly to anchor ticnr Kt-yscr‘s island. Hoyt
alien coming alongside with his sloop, they
took out 53 bushels of oysters, set setll for
Bridgeport, arriving there soon after sunrise.
Failing to find a murkot for their oysters in
that |'lll100, they again snilcd'tltc next morn-
ing, Sunday, for Stamford, whom they sold
part. of the oysters to Mr. Alphonse, when
they were arrested by Sheriff Newman. and
hold for trial us above stated.
One of the most annoying features of
oyswr business is the exposure of plinth-
tlons to thieves. Night and day they can
that over the oyster beds with suitable tools
in their boats, ready at any time when no
eye is on them to reach down and plunder
the grounds. There is not one of the plant-
ers but have snfi‘el‘ed from such degreda-
tions. The Nowell: oystermeu alone have
spent thousands of dollars in law suits and
wing Watchmen. and it would be a bless:
in: to all interested in oyster planting.
scarcely second to the annihilation of the
stat fish.“ our shows could be cleared of
web fm‘bootots. The, above mentioned
class are not the onlyonea that annoy omen
men. There la among plume“ of motors a
few that can never. in taking on oysters,
keen within tbslimtts of theitmvn phone
lions. It not constantly watched they are
sure to make some mistake, spell to send.
immense tovtotlt on shares that does
W not know their grenade, or in towing seven
til W and hauling one at a time while
their sloop beeps eel-ta ahead. they are sum
tots intercom before they“ there all
oebostdtotlll atlsaatoaa ortwe of their
last denim with their neighbors oysters
but they are ea weltbaowa trots the batter
clue as we! the mess. and have scarcely
shutter sews. Mayne ltblsbatsw
tilt
but“! be itltnw- Inches of mutants
would be
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’ juror-afar the seeds: roare—
"wood. westwards}. !‘uaeis _
. cud, Wm.B..erghtg;th.’J. Finch.
Jeruhtab Brown, John W. Hoributt, Solo-
mart G. Taylor, Henry 6(an Samuel
.‘Gorhatn, Silas .B. Sherwood, John Good-
on, Jessa Bradley and Wm. B. Dikenten.
At the dances of the Republicans on Fri-
day evening last the following parties were
appointed delegates to the several conven-
tions as follows: film—B. W. Maples, D. M.
Marvin. OOMMle— H. R. Treadwell,
A. S. Hurlbutt. Semtmbl— G. S. Adams.
0. I. Jones. D. A. Salmon. Wm. Coley,
Gounty— T. It. Less, J. E.Hubbell. The
delegates have tlie'privllege of appointing
substitutes.
On Tuesday, the 12th inst, as Mr. John
S. Jones was engaged in cutting down a tree
upon the premises of Mr. S. H. Alden, the
axe glanced and striking his leftjgoot upon
the instep, cutting through the rubber boot
which he had on, making a gash about .two
inches in length and laying bare the main
cord but not injuring it. But he is now do-
ing well and will probably soon be out
again. Upon the same day Mrs. James Fil-
low and Miss Sally Nash each fell upon the
ice near their dwellings, and the first named
dislocated her left wrist and broke hcrleft
arm, while Miss Nash dislocated her right
wrist and broke her right arm.
Died on Saturday morning, at the reel-
dence of Mr. Louson Coley, Mr. Ste-
phen Tier, aged 27 years, 10 days. On Sun-
day the l0th, inst., Mr. T. drove_to Weston
and tuck a severe cold which troubled him
a good deal during that night and the next.
On Mo‘ndsy be returned to Mr. Coley‘s and
on the following morning was so sick that
two physicians were summoned, who at
once pronounced it very severe case of t (-
pboid fever, and expressed fears that he
would not recover. Mr. Colcy’s family feel
his loss very deeply, as through the two
years of his residence with them be has
shown himself to be every estimable young
mun.
Mr. H. E Slwrwoodflormerly teller of the
First National Bank of “'cstport, having
returned to Westpnrt is now once more not-
lug in his old position, Mr. A. T. Burr hav-
ing been removed to make room for him.—
Mr. Sherwood and family are boarding with
Mr. O. I. Jones. During his sojourn in
Chicago, Ill., Mr. S. has been very unfor-
tuuate, having been burned out? losing all
his furniture, etc, except a portion of the
clothing of himself and wife, and in about
two weeks after, his business (which until
that time had been prosperous) was suspend-
ed by an action brought against his partner,
Mr. Button, by the Babbitt Soap 00., upon
a charge of misappropriation of funds be-
longing to said Soap 00., thus stopping the
business.
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Thermometer Tuesday niorning 12 de-
grees below acre. Wliew !
The ice on Hoyt‘s pond is eighteen inches
thick, and as clear its crystal. -
Mr. George E. Purdy has obtained the
contract to erect Wallace Dunn's new build‘
lug. \
We hear of a number of contemplated
business changes which will take place in
the spring.
The beautiful young lady from Mystic is
making and havoc with the affections of the
New Canaan kiddies.
Mr. Noah W. Hoyt and F. E. Wood are
delegates to the Republican State Conven-
tion at New Haven this week. They are
also delegates tit the communication of the
Grand Lodge.
Our people were gratified fl few days
since to greet Mr. James A. Brown and A.
J. Hutchinson, of your city, who had been
on a fishing excursion to Comstock's 'pond,
and passed through our villngc on their way
home.
The entertainment give by the N. C.
Ubornl Union lust Ftitlsy was at decided
success in ever . respect. as all who knew
the energy on them of the gontletnunly
lender, Mr. Corning/x, well know.
Mr. Samuel Sellcck went out to feed his
horse o few days since, and the brute, from
some unaccountable reason, flu-v at him
with the greatest. fury, seizing him by the
neck, throwing hint upon the ground, and
stamping upon him in so serious a manner
that his life was tlespaired of for a day or
two, but it is hoped at the present time that
be will recover.
Prof. Below, at the earnest solicitation of
u large number of our citizens, has consent-
ed to repeat his entertainment in the Opera
Housman Monday of next week. No en-
tertainment of u like nature has given so
general satisfaction as this, and the profess-
or will undoubtedly have a crowded housé,
and his fonts of magic and more astonishing
experiments in mesmerlsm will amuse and
elcctrify his audience.
At the annual election of ofiiccrs of the
Harmony Lodge, F. lb A. M, the following
ufllcets were electEd and duly installed at
the following communication : W. M.,E. A.
Lapbsm; G. W., ll. D. Partly. Jr: Jr. W.,
J. K. R‘tymond; Tress. N. W. Hoyt; Ste,
F. W. Benedict: Sr. 1).. John Ostrander;
Jr. 1)., John Rainer ; St. Steward. Wm. Mo
Dufi‘y; Jr. Steward, Franklin, Steven“ 1‘3.
let. John Messenger: Trustees. B. N. Heath.
L M. Monroe, 0. S. Benedict.
The well known and popular firm of W
vet‘s. motions «h Raymond. have dissolved,
by mutual consent. the senior member “a
tiring and the junior member, Mr. Theo. W.
Raymond, continuing thebosiuess at the old
stand. As a young rash of energy and
strict business intentlty. lit. Theo. W.
Mmendlstoo wellttnown to need cores
meat. and the low prices end hilt dentin:
which he has inaugurated taunt surely be
attended with the film which he do
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Gold, eoklermohleet.
the nether the past week for outlast-t.
haehcettmhaa to cause the respect and
adulation of a native of Greenland.
“JA'. Ra . “W, a: W‘ ‘G‘
am the ,avhtuntouiana, at the Opera
House. last Suwanee».
, haet‘WIdawilay ’maraoon, as 0.;‘1‘. bob
m it! not smut. u-
Meat 00., about two tulle! Jerald!
,Ifiw‘llhn. . ~
maven dun-r .
lmgh‘v,“ eW’ stills
which isnow avast
to arrive on
with. E9 ..
days over due; 3‘:
Ed‘s.” "leriu the ehoddy factory of r.
hare, ex loded last Sends evening about
half pas? tea. The «all? on upset a stove
in the bulldlug, matte the around
so as to set the factory on fire in two or
three places. The flames soon got under
such headway, that all attempts to save the
factory were useless, and the building, with
all its contents, was soon consumed. The
factory Wat’full of stock, and the loss to the
firm is quite heavy. The force of the ex-
plosion was such that the boiler weighing
about two and a quarter tone was carried up
through the roof and sides of the factory,
and over a dwelling house south of the fac«
tory,lendlng in the garden about two red!
from the house. The distance from the fac-
tory to where the boiler struck is nearly or
quite 15 rods. The cause of the explosion
is not known. The eneinecr was in the fat:
tory Sunday afternoon, and examined the
boilers. Everything connected with it ap-
peared to be a l right, there being but. little
steam on, and a very small fire under the
boiler, and when he left the building sup-
posed everything was all flail. ‘ This is the
second time this firm has on burned out
within three months. The firm seems to
be very unfortunate of late with fire.
For the Ladies Only.
Coral is fashionable.
Large brooches are worn.
The culrass polonatse is very becoming to
short, dumpy figures.
Jr”!
Flower trimmings appear to be more
abundantly used than ever.
Many Washington belles wear perforated
buckskin undergarments. [The trials a re-
porter is subjected to are awful]
Arrows, apparently shot through the our,
are a novelty in our ornaments.
Eur rosette are worn, fitting close against
the ear, in place of car-rings.
Oneida Elvis won’t let a bean stay after
ten, but they sometimes stop the clock.
Feather collars are the latest, they are for
street wear and have long ends falling down
in front like a scarf.
Forty girls will run after a such with a
gold~boaded cane where one will shy up to
a fellow with sound horse sense.
Just think now, if your wife should turn
out. to be a mind-reader! Oh, you need not
think that chewing codes would fool he)
then; not by a Rio Grande sight!
Crinollne is cropping out again in the
latest fashion plates.
A Troy man has actually fallen in love,
with his own wife! Will wonders never
cease?
Art Idaho gentleman stripped himself,
bung his apparel on a saw-buck, and retired
on a pile of cordwood. Hts mistake was
discovered by his wife, who overheard him
quarreling with an imaginary old women
about there not being 'cover enough on the
bed.
DIARRIED.
In South Norwalk, Jan. 18th, by the Rev. Jae. I.
Taylor.'Libbla A. Raymond, of South Nor-walk, to
Chat. C. Terry. of Centre lorldtea. l... I.
Whoa; bland papers please copy.
At Port Richmond. Staten Island. N. 1., Jan. 5th,
by Rev. llr. Gill. George II. Weeks to line 001*
nelia 3. Reed, both of South Korwalk.
The Norvall Iron Works (:0.
The Stockholders annual meeting will be held at
the office of Ithe company. Tuesday. January 85th. at-
ssata au-o-s, ppm“ 3. 3. page
NIH!!! , announcer. 32mm
EAiRmroLn FIRE 1 "
INSURANCE COMPANY, _
South Norwetk,:an.r,reve.
Cash Capitalseoofiooao u» g
Assets .................... 336,111.78 ’ =
A!!!“ a
wannabe"... ............. . ...... must
felines.- m... ~ -- .. '' - .. one
I 0 .I
Loans 0: collaterals ......... ”.0138
l rfield County and lies-walk
War a (par value)
Real .....
Interest Due ........
Premiums Due (not) . .
All other Assets .......
838.1333
LIABILITIES.
Ca ital Stork ............... MM as
Al Claims for loans. ....... 18.38 01 . . ,
Surplus...”u.........9.... tenant-imitate ----- 7
lie-Insurance Fund. 37!, m 16
W. S. BANNEDkPrealdestt. j ,
II. R. TURNER, Secretiry. ,
CHARITY: ,
AND CALICO :
B A. 1.. 1.1.3,
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Lockwoon's ante,
Thursday Bvu’g. Feb. 4, ls'f5. I; 7
.-
Handpmccrdefo be am to money}:
TICKETS. ONE new.
.—
NOT TRANSFERABLE.
so TICKETS SOLDA!‘ The nose; '
For tickets or further information
of the fol lords; committee :—
8. O. Rosier.
Charles
Global-A
Geo. 8. Gift: on, . ‘
R. 8. Creufn , rles Flatt,
c. a. Cool!“ dire. gill. Quint-fit
C. DeKlyn. , w. G. 7
starts a; Smith, new street,
Charles Fundenthal. W. W
F. Godhea'. W. B. Smith. ‘
John 11. est. Johnston
J. Johnston.of
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DIVIDEND
. omen or uterine Humanitarian».
South Not-wall Jan. 140. m.
The Board of Directors have this do:
I .m., for the election of Directors, and tr nose:
in: other business. 3. Ja., .tary.
Slth
N OTICB.
The Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the
Norwallt Lock Com by will be held at the office of
the Company on ’
odnesday Feb. 3d 1875. it!
it. been». Secretary
at: If. .
South Norwelk, Jan. 20, 181's. 219,!t
WANTED.
A Girlto do General llouuework. One that on-
derstands “'eshlng and ironing, Plain Cooking, and
is willlng to make herself enerally useful. Such
an one can find constant crap 0 meat. at
1mm, hills. I". ll. nae , South Nurwalk, Ct.
MADAME COOLEY,
Would say" to her customers that she
“as Removed to opera House
Block,
Whore she will fill orders for
MILLINERY
as heretofore.
WANTED—An apprentice for the spring trade.
NOTICE.
The First National Bank of South Norwallr,
South Norwelk, (loam, Jan. ll. 1813.
At the Annual Election for Directors of this bank
held this day at the health: house. the following
cutlemen were unanimous y ml tractors
or the ensuing ycart—Dudllegil’. Ely. Wm. H. Fob
vie, Winfield . Ranford, ward K Lockwood
Pom L. Cunningham. Andrew J. Crofut, Ed
Sconeld.
At a meeting of the Directors, held sub-equating?
Dudlev P. Ely was unanimous! relelocod President,
P. L. Cunningham was mously elected Vice-
President.
lltl J . J. HILLARD. Cashier.
FUN! FUN! FUN!
BY SPECIAL REQUEST.
Prof. Reynolds,
OF LONDON.
THE GREAT MESMEBIST,
Will give one of his laughable “intimates.“ at
MILITARY mu...
Friday Evening, J an. 22d.
“188102? to 0'”. RESERVED “ATS. new
hmwmt. coats and have two beers
' NEW FIRM!
At the Old Stand. ,
Mom” Montage cc llny
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CARRIAGE! ti WAGON! 1'0 “are.
lepetrtngteallmefthe
Trade ,
resales-sum“
nannies roeotttc. .
all. “m
’ ,
W Woodhull .
‘V‘V’ ' m ' ;;-‘
semi-annual dividend of ten am cent. perm: :
on ‘ ‘ . H. ETERNER, tar-y. 1‘!!!
Per Da at home. Tanisha, Adv
§§ to $20 time 8’: Swans a 00.. Per-than,
a be My
'LOOK OUT
FOR THE
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BI LS‘ SR8.
Norwalk Chronicler