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The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
THE ExILE'S WALL.

Far, far from the Isle of the holy and
 grand, Where oite Open fatten and 6rdue men are
 bdHhsd- Oh, lowly and lone on cold distant
 strand, I wander and pine for my Erin. Oh, lonely and sad l roam, Far from my island home, Where wild waves surge and foam
 Headlands appearing Clouded in silver spray Flashing in HeaveH's ray; Thy glory and gloom, dearest Erin. How oft have I wandered by Shanuon's
 bright flood, And paused when l passed *Dhere the
 Mighty once stood; Oh, God that the 6raVe should be Jess
 than the brood Who nOsO blight your beauty, my Erin 1 Sweet, sweet, t'lnnis -Cathy'--the sa-
 cred, the blest-- Fit place for saint or aoarrior to rest, Where your sentinel tower lifts it's storm Where the moaning waves vail for my
 Erln. There's nothing left now, holy Isle, but
 llIe aanGe And ruins of your glory, and grandeur,
 ana fame, And touI J0reign laws seal thy sorrow
 and shalne-- The cause of thine anguish, my Erin. Sad, sad are my thoughts in this weary
 exile, And clark as the night on lone t"Shana-
 kile,' WAere Me murdered sleep silently, pile 'sp-
 on pae, In the ccDil,Iess gra0es of my Erin, Oh, dearly l long for to wander o ce With the loved ones l left at tue "lld
 cabin.d door, "A My blessing be on them thousand times OCT, And tear and prayer for my Erin. I'm waiting and praying through Mis
 great, Gge long night, The dawning of ireedum--lhc signal of
 fight My rife is ready, my sabre is bright, To strike once agatm for my Erin. Oh, lonely aud sad l roam, Far from my island home Where wild waves surge and foam Land ward careerlng:
 Bounding high on the shore Wave on wave madly pour Your exile's returning, my Erin. A spot near the mouth of the Shan- non, famous for many battles fought be- tween the Irish and the Danes. f Anglice, Scauery, celebrated by Moore in his inimiable poem of "Senan- us and the Lady"
 ] Shanakile is il grave yard in the west of Clare, where were heaped up in cof finless, ndiscriminate trenches, rhe vic tins of the 0rtifcial famine and plague of 1849 D.
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28

W0odbury The rest Of the club arc oply waiting the return of the best shols, and then perhaps, 1t will have name and location again.
 Messrs, Crosby < Gordon, of DaHbury, successors to the old established firm of Crospy < Roff, Florists, have sent us one of their "Guides for the Garden, :" which isa very tastefully arranged work, for the use of all those interested iu flowers, fruit, and garden culture, and should be carefully read by such. IL will impart knowledge, in a plain, simple way, of useful things for the beautifying of your homes, which would require much time md study to cull from other sources. This enterpris. ing firm have sent out these books to the surrounding towns, and copies can be obtained at the stores, by simply asking for them.
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
BFOOkGeEd.
T. GLENo.

Mrs, Geo W. Stuart walked from New town to Brooktield Center in about two hours, when asked "had you seen a tramp, what then ?" replied, should have given one of my sweetest but tataJ glances." Until others entertain the same opinion, and act in accordance with reg rd 10 health, none Can excel-few equal, Mrs, Stuart in point of intelligence and ambition.
 There was quite an excitement here on Tuesday evening, Feb. ike 19th, by the appearance of about 30 of the members of Washington Div. s. of T., of Dan bury. The Franklin Div. had bolnti- ful repast waiting for them. Able re marks were offered for the good of the order, and the Danbury brethren and sisters appeared to be well pleased with their evenings entertainment.
 The Dramatic Association held their entainment on Wednesday evening, Feb 20th The house was filled both nights. After the performance they had music and dancing, and they appeared to have quite an enjoyable time.
 Andrew Northrop has just commenced burning lime.
 The farmers are quite busy getting their years supply of wood.
 The miners are expecting to proceed with their business ss soon as the weath- CT becomes favorable. Ii is reported that new mining company is coming on to open new mine, and we hope they will meet with success.
 Bennett & Wetmore are so hurried they cannot supply demands.
 Mir. J. F. Bennett has received large order for carving knives. And is em ployiDg from 5 to 8 men.
 HYsoN.
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
AnmyAIs AND pRfARruRRs.


 Capt, Julius Sanford, of New Hryen, rrrived in town Saturday, and remained until Tuesday, the guest of his brother Henry Sanford, Esq. The captains pleasant face Is ever welcome.
 Mr, Wm, A, Parsons. of New Haven, arrived in town hSt Thursdty, and visit ed friends in Sandy Hook.
 Mrs Norman B. Glover returned home from Rdensburg, Pa, last Friday after an absence of six weeks.
 Mr. Win Bennett paid a flying visit lc his friends, on Saturday, and return ed 10 New York MoEday.
 Air Patrick Madigan, ,ibe popular coach driver of Dicks Hotel for many years, left last Thursday fora weeks vacation and 10 visit friends in New York and Pennsylvania.
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
WELL DONE.


 We find the following published in the Seymour Rerord of last week, from its Sou,hbury correspondent, which will doubtless be duly appreciated by those who know the gentlemen referred to:
 Messrs. Griffin and Marble, of New. town, whose appearance Was the signal for well deserved applause, each made concise and appropriate remarks, MT, Marble asserted if we reasoned away eternal punishment we must eternal hap piness. Referring 10 the text Matt %, -46, said the two words eternal" aud "eserlasling" were synonymous as they occur in the original. Mir. Griffin was eloquent in defending the truth, taking the Bible as his ground of argument and referred 10 the tremendous importance of the theme discussed Mr. Ciessy alone on the negative Was thoroughly Tn earn- est and showed himself good biblical scholar, was at home with his subject, quoting from memory many passages ot scripture 10 sustain his argument. He seemed 10 believe the punishment of the wicked would be Their Danishment from the presence of God and future annihila- lion. The question was decided in the affirmative hy c, A. Stiles, president.
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
THE LIBRARY.

Tn oTdc- to facilitate the arrangement of the new catalogue for the Library the committee wouldgsk that all books which have been drawn opt, should be returned so the librarian as soon as possible, and where the book cannot conveniently be thought, the title Of it, with tbe name Of the author, and pre>ent number, may be sent. and they will endeavor to have iEhe books placed in the library again, ready for drawing, in as short tine as it caa. well be accomplished.
 During the past week Mir. Hoyts school have given a valuable addition to athe library. it being "Irving's Life of sWsshington,'in five volumes. purchased with the proceeds of their late entertain ment, and friend .of the Library has sent us David Elginbrod. by George Mac Donald" and "The Scripture Club of Valley Rest. or Eyerybody's Neigh .bors. 'by the author of 'Helen's Babies. 7 for all of which favors we return thanks N l.. AssocfArtox.
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
Sandy Hook.

Since my last letter, we have been wis ited by a very heavy fall of rain, which swelled the river and brooks to over flowing banks, flooding the flats back of Blackmun Mfg Co. along the Potatuck until it was one vast body of water even extending across the road each side the bridge by Mr Geo. Graham's to the depth of eight 10 ten inches The Pota- luck rose wit lin about six inches as high as il did in the freshet, two or three years ago, which was the highest ever known. No great damage was done, with the exception of washing the roads and in some places quite badly and also starting from it's foundation the hen house of Mr. s. $. Middlebrooks, which if it had not been well anchored would have taken sail down the stream.
 Miss Mary c. Woffenden arrived home Thursday Eve returning Saturday Eve. to resume her school duties.
 Mir. Curtis P. Gately from N. Y came home Thursday Eve. on short vacation returning Monday morning.
 Mrs. Sarah Hall has returned to her home and friends, from long visit in Oxford.
 W. c. Vile N. D. took the morning train Tuesday for a flying visit to New York.
 MT. GLENo.
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
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murder, neither does He look upon sin
 with the least degree of allowance We
 must learn to distinguish His will as
 rule of His own action from his will as
 rule for human action. The former is
 decree. the latter permission. He sets before man two alternatives, viz,
 good and evil, and, at the same time, of
 fers the strongest possible inducements consistent with His own character and man circumstances, for him to accept the good and reject the evll; at the same time, He does net compel him to do so. If He did coerce him, man would be no
 better than machine. The worst in.
 consistency conceivable on the part of the Creator would be to highly endow His intelligeuces and at the same time
 withhold from them the liberty of choice. If the Creator failed to do what he threat ened He would be unjust. High endow-
 ments therefore imply fearful responsi-
 biliiy, and these endowments, placed as they are upon the track of Divine law, within the requirements of this law alone find their most perfect freedom, and work out the highest welfare here,
 and the most lasting happiness hereafter Beyond the restraining of Jaw is license,
 which, inevitably tends towards ruin. Hence the highest liberty and the great est happiness are found by the strictest observance of law. The only expression
 of Divine law we have is found in the
 Bible, the only expression of na ural law
 in the physical universe That there is
 much more of both than that which is 1 given to us, no one can reasonably deny. But we have enough for all the practical | issues of this life and of that which is to come. Besides, Gods laws have st- | tached to them penalties, which are as certain, effective and enduring as the laws themselves We ought not to find | fault with them for this, nor with the | Creator for organizing them in this way; 1 they could not be perfect without this
 provision. If we obey them they will
 do us no harm. but constant, increasing and eternal good If we disobey them they will ruin us As long as we have
 the ability to obey. and do not, we sin. ply act as our own executioners. The trouble is not on Gods side of the qucs- tion, il is on our own. It is in trying first of all to reduce the Almighty to the
 form of words, to put him into our little
 theories, to array him at the bar of hu
 man ignorance. prejudice and weakness
 and then pass to the judgment of con
 demnati0n upon him as an excuse fol our own shortcomings If we canno
 understand all, we ought to be willing ts
 accept that which is clearly revealed t
 us. and do that which is positively en
 joined upon IS. allowing specuistiy'
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
THEFARMERS' CLUB.


 Last Saturday evening number of gentlemen met in the town clerks office for the purpose of forming Farmers Club: and on motion ot Mr. Zalmon Peck, Mir, Wm. II. Hoy was chosen temporary chairman, and C. Henry Peck secretary.
 The chairman called the meeting to order. DIr. Lamson P. Lake stated brief y the obj in view in having an organ ization composed of farmers, aud Inc benetit to be derived from it.
 BIr, Zalmon Peck also gave some Yalu- able Information concerning the success that such inslitulions had met with iB olhor places, and cited in illustration she first formation of the farmers club of West Cornwall, which was the com Enencement of the now extensive Housa. ionic Milk Association. He also very earnestly seconded the formation of q farmers club for Newtown, in this DOT. sion of the town. There is one such as .sociation 6, present in Zoar District.
 MT. Abel Slillson and others made re- marks, all of which tended to show the interest felt in lhe subject,
 As the meeting was not as large as it might have been if the travelling and weather had been good, it was deemed proper to appoint committee to draw up .a few concise rules for presentation at the next meeting, at which time an eiec ton of permanent officers will take place Wm. H. Hoy, Daniel G, Beers, and Zul- mon Peck We're elected the committee on rules.
 An effort was made 10 secure sub icct to be discussed at the next meeting, but it was not successful.
 A motion was made to adjourn until next Saturday night, seven o'clock, and to meet in the town clerks office. Car ried.
 The notice in last week s issue of this paper stated that the formation of Milk Association would be considered, but as those most particularly interested were not present. in sufficient numbers to take action, nothing further was done than to suggest the calling of a meeting, to be held in the town clerks office Saturday afternoon at o'clock. This proposition met with favor, and it was requested of us to give notice to that effect.
 Although not very much posted as to farming, and farm matters, yet judging from she interest manifested by others in the formation of Farmers Club, and a Milk Association, we think the move 2 good one, and if it can be in any way aided by our efforts we shall very cheer fully assist. We trust that our farmer friends will keep the notices of these two .sneetings in mind, and turn out to each in such numbers that the success of both Institutions will prove good additions to She industry and enterprise of Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
SANDY HooK FEB, 26Tu, 1878

SANDY HooK FEB, 26Tn, 1878 Editor of Ms Bee:
 DEAR STR :-.ln the delightful village of Berkshire at the Residence of Mir. Norman Hoyt and wife; there was q very pleasant and social surprise by their children, grand children and friends, numbering about 90, to celebrate their golden wedding
 The occasion was enliyened by cheer ful conversation and song until about 10 1.2 o'clock, when the happy pair pre- sented themselves for a renewal of the pledge made to each other 30 years ago
 After the ceremony, by Rev II. l.. Wheeler, there was presented pair of beautiful easy chairs, to the bride and bridegroom. lt charmed the hearts of all present to see how completely they were surprised.
 There were other valuable presents from friends, which space will not per init us to particularize. Soon we repair. ed to a table of refreshments, most elabo- rate and beautiful. The speciality of interest after the collation., was very quaint and humorous speech by MT. Ezra Patch, who was introduced as the orator of the evening. The company began to disperse about Il o'clock, leav- ing their congratulations and the wish that the semi-centennial pair might live to enjoy their diamond wedding anniver- sary.
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
Local JOttimg gs.

Mir. c. r. Beardsley butchered pull let's egg that banned out three yolks.
 MT. Marshall s. Otis has just complet- ed very fine barn for Mr. Patrick Me Carthy.
 Mir. r. S. Bartram, until recently in Indianapolis, Ind, has moved to New
 Rev. Joseph Cook will lecture in the Danbury Opera House Friday evening, March 8th.
 A sociable was held at the reside nee of Mr. W. H. Hubbell and c. B. Taylor, Tuesday evening.
 Sanford & Hawley and l.. B. Booth have taken an inventory of goods, and cleaned up their stores.
 Conductnr J. R.Smith, of the Hous atomic road is reported to be sick at his home, since last Thursday.
 Mir. Johu F. Grifing has very recently had finished in ink an excellent DOT trait of Sheriff Aaron Sanford.
 We understand that a party will be given tonight, at the residence of James M. Blackman, Esq, in the Glen
 Bro Pages Brockfeld News, new paper for public favor is very neat. We wish it, ard its editor, success.
 Mr Cyrenus Beers, formerly resi- dent of this town, died quite suddenly in Chicago, H., Feb. 18th, aged 65 fears.
 pr Bennett will thank the person who borrowed his "Anthon's Classical Die Ii mary" for returning it to his office immediately.
 Abel Stillson, Esq, buichered two September pigs, brought Of T. C. Crouch ley of Taunton, and they weighed after dressing, 22o and POT lbs. The Newborn lawyer took the first iniiiatofy step toward entering the Bap. Us, ephLGh. For further particulars ap' ply al the town clerks office
 Read the article on sidewalks. and al. tend the meeting to be held at the res. idence of the Misses Florence and Mamie Glover. to night at seven o'clock.
 There is meeting called at which all interested in the Milk business are in vited to attend. at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, in the town clerks office Fall in
 As we go to press We learn of the sud den de4'h of Mr. Norris c. Sherman who died Tuesllay morning at lis resi .ience in Wailingforl, Conn. Mr. Sher man was well knoxn ip ;his town, aDt highly respected.
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
Crowded out last week.l Lanesville.

A number from this place attended the fellowship meeting, held at Brookield Center.
 Henry Shove has sold his farm, situs- ted on Carmel Hill, to David Wanzen.
 Lyman Jennings disposed of the re- mainder of his props rty. at auction, Feb. 18th. Mir. J. and family intend to move to Nebraska, soon.
 The Hill and Plain district school had Spelling maich' las. Wednesday af- ternoon. A number from ihe select school were present. and a good time was enjoyed by all.
 Anumber met at the "Quaksr Church" Wednesday evening, expecting Rev. Francis Bsgarduss of BrOok6eld, to preach there, but he did not come, ss no
 fcsrsisus6 z n~r para
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
COURT MATTERS:

Charles T. Morrison, who was sent on to the superior court, charged with stealing honey from Mr. Marcus c flaw ley, has been tried end sentenced to 30 days in jail, at Bridgeport.
 Joseph Lester, who assaulted citizen of Sandy Hook, was also sentenced by the same court to the Bridgeport jail for 30 days.
 An unfortunate colored boy, named George Riley, was sentenced to States prison for two years, for burglarly, in Danbury. He is known in Bethel, where he resided for sometime.
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28

questions to take care of themselves If we do this we can have no possible doubts Of the future. Only those who are living In rebellion against him, who are under condemnation already, and who are too proud or too stubborn to repent, can have the hardihood to with. stand the plain teachings of his word. And only such need have any anxiety about the future, If 1t had not been for lhis class of persons the tremendous ex' eitemenl in the public mind ahout future endless punishment that has recently burst forth, never would have had be- ginning. THEoLogIous.
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The Stockholders of the Housatonic Railroad company met in Bridgeport, last Friday, and reelected all of the officers of last year Assistant Supt. N. M Brown was unanimously elected to tl,l the office of Superintendent, an office which he has filled since the death of H. Franklin, with decided ability.
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
MAD DeGs.

we hage heard but little recently con- .eerning rahid dogs and that vas of such . very startling nature, we do not wish ..o pui,iish ni;h ,ut positive proof. How .ssTsr tlssre are no dogs al large without ;s.nzzles. bslongiDg |, tlis torq, sgd we h<ys pot seen sny
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
A PARTY.

Last Thursday evening very nice party for the young folks was given at the residence of John Judson, Esq, in Sandy Hook. Professors Blakslee, and Buckley disconrsed sweet music for the dancers. The festivities closed at l2 o'clock,
The Newtown bee., 1878-02-28
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Thnrsday Feb. ss. 1878 Office In Sanford < Hawleys Store
Notice.

Parties having trade dollars on hand will please hTiag them 10 this office, where they will be received, at par, for subscriptions to the NEwTowS BEE,
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-02-01
Fridays News,

If you want good paror furniture, whatnots pctur, frames or looking-glasses. so to Stahls. s4
 HOUSE SoID-Mr. Gideon Brooke has sold his residence on Cortez street to c. W. Beach for Twenty hundred dollars.
 The train of Atkinson & Rusher arrived this morning from Ehrenberg, loaded with freight for Anders & Rowe, W. NJ. Buffum and others.
 The Black Warrior Mining Co. have lev jed an assessment of four cents per share upon the Capital Stock of the Company
 Parties wishing to rent a good roomy house, with out buildings and capacious grounds surrounding it, should read the ad- vertiscment of ". c. Foster in this issue
 STEAMER DAy.-This being the first ci the month, Collection day, China New Years etc, the reader will not expect much in the way of locals, and will therefore not be dis. appointed to find Fridays news ? little scant.
 Major Wilhelm has posted the conditions pay, etc., of enlisted soldiers. The Major is recruiting officer at this post, and parties wishing to cast their lots with the Army should call upon him at his office in Head Quarters building.
 Frederick & Hill, Tinslniths, have an ad. vertisement in the MINER to-day, which should be read by everybody. They arg prepared to do anything in their line from building match box to making steam. boat. Steamboats preferred. Bring or your work, they are dead on it. ;"
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-02-01
THURSDAY.

Mir. Allen, the brick mason, has con structed porch around his residence on Carleton street, which gives the premises quite a tony appearance.
 Major Horace Bell, of Los Angeles, is en. gagged in packing ten thousand lines for the Arizona trade. They will sell. Send them along.
 Messrs. Reading & Wright are erecting n large building for saloon at tho Tiptor mine, The main building Is 30 feet wide, runs back about 50 feet, and has two wings.
 There is now in course of construction al the town of Gillett three brick-kilns, and SO soon as they are burned the work oi erecting new brick buildings will com mence in earnest.
 Mrs. 0. A. Luke and Mrs Fred. Brecht her sister, were passengers on the stage that left this morning. They go to San Fran. cisco. where Mrs. l.. will receive medical treatment.
 MuIFARy.-First Lieut.. John oConnell Eighth Infantry, is relieved from temporary duty at Fort Whipple, and ordered to pro ceed without unnecessary delay to join bis company at Camp Verde.
 
 PRISONER COMING -According to private dispatches Col. AuslIews and Deputy U. & Marshal. Prioo Eehas, left Camp Apache for Prescott on Monday, having 0'Kelly in charge. They are expected here on satur day.
 A CoRREc11oS--In an syticleon telegraph ing la yesterdays MINER, we inadvertantl, wrote San Diego instead of Prescott. Th' rate for ten words from Prescott to San Fran cisco changed from $i.0o to <l.50 after tn. A.&P. was consolidated with the ". U 1 Go. txithstandil2 the reductions prom 1 ised by 1Lr. Gamble. the great reducer. PREscorT IN 1864. havc in our pos session painting Of Prescott as it va sayiy in the Spring of 1864, wien there wer but six log buildings in the town. Tn picture would be readily recognized by an i old timer who lived here in those ancien I days. The hills. including Thumb Butte West of town arc particularly natural. Morgan < Doueherty. as we have ofse had ocrasi0n to remark have a watchmah ling and jcwelry establsshment oa Gurie Htxcet that would pass in any country c I cify. md any thing in tho jexeIry or eaxra' iad 1ike fhaf Tom Doszhezfy can't do noe n6f he 6<1>nnted b3 otI1ers.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-02-01

And in accordance with pv, and sn erisr of tne Board of Directors made the tenth day of Dec l1.s 10 many shares of each parcel Of such stock s may es nees.ary win be sold at pubic auction, at the ofncs es the Company, Rooms and z S11 Pine street. san Fran cisco California; on MONDAY, the FoUkfH day oL FEBRUARY. is7s at the hour of o'cless 2. n.s cz s ay to nav said clinquent assessment thereon to-
 efher with costs of advertising and expenses os sno ssIe D. F. vERDEHAIz, Secretary.
 OFFICE-Rooms and [, San FrH1cisco Stock tx- change Building s97 Pine street, San francisco, Cs1-