Connecticut western news., 1877-01-12

heir marriage. The wind had blown iercely through the day, and the snow- drifts rendered the roads almost impossible 30 that many were obliged to relinqulsh the anticipated pleasure. But over fifty guests from the two villages and the bleak hillsides braved the wlntrY weather for the sake of offering their congratulations to the venerable and much-respected host and hostess, as we'll as to enjoy the rare occa- sion of golden wedding. And we'll were they repaid for their courage by most en- joyable social evening, as the constant buzz of happy voices amply testified. Let ters of reorganization and cordial regard were read from Hon. Buel Hutchinson, of Wisconsin; Mrs. Harriet Brewster and her son, Judge Brewster, of DanburY, Conn; and from Lot Norton, Esq, of Lakevil!e, who is one Of the few surviving friends who were present at their wedding, fifty years ago. Only two of the assembled company witnessed the marriage ot tn, youthful pair in 1927, by the late Dr. La throp. Their earthly friends have passed away, but through all the scenes of joy | and sorrow which the half century has brought, the God of their youth has cared for them, and they have found linn an lever present help in their time of need. After spending two or three hours in soclal converse, the company repaired to the supper room, where ample justice was done to the entertainment there provided. Some golden and other gifts were sent them by absent friends, and before separating, purse of something over a hundred dollars the willing offering of warm hearts, along with the hearts best wishes-"as gracefully presented by MT. NIL. Graham, with the following address :
 Mr. and Mrs. Rutchinson We meet you here to night to congratulate you upon the fiftieth anniversary of your mar riage, and can assure you it gives us great pleasure to meet you at your home and upon such an occasion. It IS permitted to but few to pursue so long portion of life's journey tog, ther. Your life, hither- to- has been somewhat checkeIed by sun- shine and shadow. You have passed passed through many trials, severe and sor- rowful, but you have always known that far up above the trials and struggles and clouds of this world, that is an atmosphere
 where all is calm and peaceful in the pres eace of the Almighty Father, and you have doubtless drawn comfort and conso-
 lation from this source during the years that arc past. I can only commend you
 to this same source for that strength and
 guidance which you may need in your declining years. As the shadows length
 en in your journey toward the setting sun,
 cling closer to that Almighty hand that
 Almighty hand that has led you thus far
 on ife's pilgrimage, and it will bring you
 safely to the end. and lead you upward to
 the mansions of the blest. Some ot your
 friends here, and some who are absent,' de-
 sire me to ask your acceptance of this pack
 age, contaiping some substantial tokens or
 their esteem and respect, and hope It may
 contribute to your comfort and happiness
 in the years to come"
 Thus pleasantly and swiftly passed the
 time till near the midnight hour, when We
 bade them adieu. feryently wishing that as
 thk infirmi!ies of age, and the near ap-
 proach of life's euening, proclaim the time not very far distant when they shall enter the paradise above, light from the Celestial
 city may ever beam upon them, to guide their footsteps thltherwaCd.
 Salisbury, Jan. 6, 1877.
 Ellsworth. New Years has come once again. but owing to the superabundance of snow. few calls have been made here to- day, and for the same reason we are al most isolated from the outside world, yet enough having transpired and is transprin4 in our midtst 10 make respectable new
 paper item, and l, though unable to do tht subject justice, will do my best to inform
 the readers of THE NEWS of what has beer
 s'going on" here since last we were noticed
 in the local column of THE NEWS. Ihf
 most startling event was the breaking into
 and rohbing of MT. Lcmuel Peck's house
 ln this place, on Thanksgiving night, o the sum of over $l 900 in gold silver, bank
 bills, clothing etc., and the subsequent ar rest of the guilty parties, tue next Gay af-
 ter. the notorious thief Henry Drake, hi'
 brother Charlie, and one Clarke appeare' in Norfolk village, their pockets llne' , with money corresponding with that stolei
 and spent one or two hundred dollars tha day and the next, altho ugh the day betor , thev were known to be entirely Wthoo money, and in fact, two ot them Wer only just out of jail. As soon as 1t oe 5 came known hsre, parties were put upo'
 the track ard overhauled and arrested them, one in Norfolk, another Ill Wlnsteo
 and the third one, Clarke was already Il . iajl for shooting Iaan in Wlnsted soon al ' fer the robbery, The two Drakes wer v brougt here and tried before Justice Chaf
 fee who bound them over in $l 900 eacG
 and they are now in jail awaiting ula : They were hedgcd about by cham circumstantial evidence, were tracke 3 from their house in South Norfoi J. to within one quarter of a mile of Ill ( Peck's house on the night of the robbery 2 and were seen on their way back :hrong e Cornwall Hollow, in the early morning it There is no shadow of doubt in the eyes C r, the community but that they are the guilt c p.rties, and every one seems to re1oic e that Henry Drake will now probably ef s his long delayed and just deserts in teri l. in State prison to the fullest extent or Cn h law. He has carried on system ot stea u ing for years, while resident ot tn 't place (which he was until last summer )n' d been in jail twice before for stealing al i ought to have been dozen times. lie ha 'e become so bold and audacious that no or