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The Portland daily press., 1879-04-15

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the appearance to others,-tO one and another
of the disciples,-we have letters of James,
and OF Peter, which prove them to be level
headed men, capable of distinguishing dream
or vision from reality; then to all the apos-
tles-surely the whole twelve could not have
been subject to visions, epileptic OF other wise:
then to above five bundled men at once and
if FIVE hundred men subject to visions could
have been found in the infant church tbev
surely never would have seen tSe same vision
which, if this growing and hated sect had been
making such capital of series of visions, and
declaring that they were not visions bat were
the temperance of the vertable body which
had been crucitied at Jerusalem, why did not
the enemies OF the church bring forth proof,
still in the sepulchre?
But when we have thus shown tina the nv.
pothesis of visions is as untebable as that of
resuscitation from swoon, we only silence,
we do not convince, those who have from
metaphysical prejudgment decided that it il
impossible for man really dead to come to
life again. Perplexed but not convinced by
the strength of the testimony of the
resurrection of Jesus, they cry, Well,
whatever really happened, whatever was
the foundation on which the Apostles
built their faith, it is of no consequence to us;
we can believe with them that Jesus is really
living in the heavenly world, we can believe
with them that we shall live with him and
with each other 10 the sweet bye and bye"
whatever were the real facts on the traditions
of which the Easter festival was founded in
the first century, we in the nineteenth century
can lejoice in the hope of immortality, which
is the soul of the day
Alas! the hope of immortality would soon
become vague, uncertain aspiration, were such
views of the facts of the Resurrection
of the Lord to become predominant
in his church. There are still MANY Thorn.
asses in and out of the church. who
ask the evidence OF their senses, and would
put their fingers on the apparent body and sat
isfy themselves that it was no illusion Of a
heated fancy They are not men to be de-
spised, they are men of character, men OF in
tellect, men of scientific attachments, men Of
practical efficiency; to whom, nevertheless.
purely spiritual arguments have but a partial
force. They admit the exceeding beauty Of
Jesus's moral character, the wisdom of his
teachings, the loneliness of his pictures of the
Heavenly Father, but they say that if he had
no means Of knowledge which they do not
have, bis assurances of forgiveness mean moth.
ing to them; on the contrary they should think
The Newtown bee., 1879-05-20
A CARD,-We the members of the Retb
THE PERFECrION OF hIIRGERY-

we are more than ordinarily grat1hed in copying the following article, from the Rondout Freeman because Dr. Kennedy (whose skillful management
 Of the case reported has deservedly placed him in
 the highest rank of surgeons is the discoverer oi
 the much spoken of Favorite Remedy. A private
 letter from gentleman of Rondout, written with.
 out Dr. l., g knowledge. alluding to the case says ''l know the patient well, and know that he has been unsuccessfully treated by eminent New York physicians
 SURGICAL OPEnAT1oN.-The operation of lithot-
 omy removal of stone from the badder) one Of the most severe and criticalOperations which the sur geon is called upon to perform was successfully performed on Tuesday, upon MT. Henry H. Pitts a merchant Of this city, by pr. D. Kennedy, of Ron dout. Several friends of the patient witnessed the nperat1on. MT. Pitts had suffered several years from this difficulty. but it was only week before the operation that he was made aware of the real congratulated upon the success of his operation and the opinion of the medical gentlemen present IS that the patient will make good recovery
 RECovERY.-Mr Henry H Pitts, ,who was recently operated upon by Dr. Kennedy for removal of stone from the bladder has recovered from the effects in cident to the operation the closure of the wound being complete on the eighteenth day. His general health is good-better than it has been for years while he perfectly free from all those distressng symptoms so characteristic of the disease with which he suffered, and thatnecesstateda resort to surgical treatment the only means by which his life could be saved. The speedy restoration of Mir Pitts to health is certainly worthy subject of con- graduation and we heartily extend ours to all par ties concerned Had this and similar cases secured a bottle of Dr. Kennedy's Favorlte Remedy for one dollar and used the medicine in the early stages of the complaint there is no doubt but that the for nation of stone would have been prevented thus avoiding the necessity ofsubjecting themselves to one of the most difficult operations that a surgeon is called upon to perform.
 FavOriJe Remedy also purifes the blood cures onstlpatlon Of the Bowels, well all those diseases and weaknesses peculiar to Females This excellent medicine is now for sale by all our druo gsts.
 Don't forget the name-Dr Kennedys Favorite Remedy-and price. one dollar per bottle.
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Our Correspondents.
Trip to the Pacific.
PALACE HOTEL, SAN FRANCISCO, May 8.
tcoRnEsroNpENcE OF VIEWPOINT nKE.l

tcoRREsPoNDENCg OF VIEWPOINT nEE1
 Perhaps no more disappointed people arose from their couehes this morning than the better class o Inc inhabitants of this city. Up to late hour last evening the advocates for the New Constitution nAu gwen up the race but before morning the re turns hom the interior had arrived which over threw thesmJority against that bill made here in 'he city and dthesurrounding towns; and the result is tnat the New Constitution is adopted and Cali tornia is disgraced. The result of this election. thsugh unfortunate, can innict no lasting injury 70 the state It cannot arrest It's industrial pro- gress, neither can'it impair it's future greatness. nature having done much to us here to be partisan henee we predict, notwithstanding this partial setoAck, future of continued prosperity greatly. increased population and general public happiness even under tho terms of the New Constitution.
 ~ IN pest to be hopeful under all circumstance es
 'o-u"y ousness men look blue enough and many are the prognostications as to the future.
 having In my last predicted much success to the Old Constitution party and that defeat would certainly attend the Communist, 1t is somewhat morufyfng to acknowledge that victory is theirs and we arc in the minority.
 It ia natural for one to write on matters that most concern himself For thIs reason have scarcely stopped to think how this question anocts parties in the Fast. but think it does nov aneet them at all accept in general way. The whole community are interested in a matter that touches the vital interests of one ot the great Staten of our glorious Union As have pretty we'll written up San Francisco andits people shall not inAict a very long letter upon you this time. thank you for publishing my series of lettors and close this my last letter. by saying that hope to return to the hills of Old Connecticut. made all the more interesting after three months' absence. H.
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South Britain.

DECORATION DAY.-Friday evening 6 meeting was called to arrange fer observing Deco ration Day, May 30 and enlist the people of soutl prltAin ana Southbury in cooperating with the G A. R. Custer Post of Sandy Hook. Owing to the shortness of the notice and the threatening weather only few turned out. Mir. c. Leroy Mitchell stated tho object of tho meeting and nominated Rev Mir Barton for Chairman. Mir. Barton was elected and took his scat after which Mr. Charles Mitchell was elected Secretary Dr. Vile arose and gave a brief history of the Memorial Day and the duty of every lover of his country, holding forever sacred the memories of those brave men who perished in de- defence Of the Nations lie. Mir Leroy Mitchell followed and pledged himself and vouched for those who were absent. but who he knew would heartily endorse the observance of the day gener ous cooperation and aid in providing for the visit ors Of Custor Post and in making the exercise enter taining to all
 Rev Mir. Barton spoke also in reference to the deep interest he folt in the movement.
 Dr. llereferred to the generel order of exercises for the day and said it would be desirable to have every thing arranged, it was expected the Post would roach South Britain about noon Decoration Day and earlier if possible.
 Mir. Leroy Mitchell offered the following which was unanimously adopted
 RetoiuSd, That the citizens of South Britain and pouthoury unto with the Grand Army Post of Newtown in observing Decoration Day.
 The following committees were then chosen for the purpose of providing flowers and making such othor arrangements proper for the ccasion.
 For the Centre-Mr. and Mrs. William Mitchell Mir and Mrs. Edward Mitchell. Rev. Mir Bryant and wifo Miss Bryant, Mir. and Mrs Charles Downes Mir and Mrs. George Wells. Rev. Mir. Barton and wife and Mrs. Abram Warner. Pootatuek-Mr. Warren Mitchell Mrs Leroy Mitchell Mrs. Jane Platt.
 Purchase-Methusael Treat Mir. and Mrs. William Hooper.
 wapping-George Pierce. George Post Miss Jen. nis Post.
 Hollow-Mr. and Mrs. John Pierce. Mir, and Mrs. David Pierce
 Executive Committee-C. Leroy Mitchell Charles Downes, Rev. Mir. Barton. George R. CanneId, Henry Downes, Rev. Mfr. Bryant and William Mitchell.
 The meeting instructed members of the Executive Committee to confer with the citizens of South bury and inform them of the action taken and request them to appoint committees to be added to those already named and to meet with them next Wednesday evening at o'clock in the Town Hall. to which time and place motion was made by F. D. Murphy to adjourn. The meeting then adjourned.
 To all those having friends buried in this town or who may have died the field of battle cordial invitation is extended to assist in making May 30 of the greatest in it's history It is the intention to hold the celebration in South Britain this year and in Southbury next year.
The Newtown bee., 1879-05-20
Danbury

They begin to say "warm" on the streot. when you meet 'em.
 At the Borough electon on Tuesday, Mir. James Fry was elected Warden.
 The frost is out of the ground, and yet there Is ice piled up ten feet high near Whites Pond.
 It has been stated that Mrs. T. s Hollis ter was restored to health by Mrs Mix Itfsa mis- take. She received no benent.
 The warm wave last week called out the weather-wise who already begin to predict hot summer. Wait till the next frost.
 The fruit trees are in blossom. Nature promises well and always keeps her word. Men promise and we require an indorser.
 The light of the fire at Bedding Ridge Monday night week. which destroyed the prop erty of Hr. F. A. Sanford. plainly seen in Dan- bury.
 Miss Lottie Botsford, of Palestine, made visit to Danbury last Thursday. Her friends were glad to her almost entirely recovered from her long sickness.
 At the new Wooster House restorant there is a fine show of stuffed animals birds, etc in the window. If they specimens of the bill of iare inside we shall eat our dinner somewhere else. You may bet Peter is not far of.
 Mir. Charles E. Hollister, of Michigan, formerly of Bethel is visiting friends In Danbury and Bethel. His health is poor and he has come East in hopes of receiving beneht Glad to say he reports himself as feeling somewhat better.
 The entertainment at the West Street Church. on Monday evening week. with Helen Mar White as the central attraction. was success It was interpersed with good singing by the Misses Florence Savers and Bell Fayerweather and Mir. Theo. Bradley. Miss White delighted the Sunday School tho Sunday previous by some choice reel tations.
 Prof. IT. w. Green, of Danbury, has con- sented to give concert of vocal music in the ep- ney Baptist Church. on the evening ofthe 28ih pre- vious to the lecture by the pastor. Rev. Mir. Perry. Prof G. has large number of pupils and much on his hands professionally. but has arranged to bo present with number of select singers. stepncy people will do we'll to make note of this and go and hear some charming singing.
 On Thursday afternoon MT. II. L. Wiidman let horse and carriage to q party wno soon got hilarious from some cause tthe kohanz' wstsr iust now Ia little roil and drove unreasol- sbsy hsI. NIT. VI, nuGrins fu his horse. took is
The Newtown bee., 1879-05-20
HOUSATONIC RAILROAD.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT commencing ApriL IS, 1879. Iassenger Trains leave Newtown. going North, at 0.47 a. ln., and 5.33 D. Going South at 6.15 and Il. 40 a.. m., and 455 D.
 Express Freight Trains, going North, leave at 12 40 p. In and 25 pm. Through Freight at 10.35 p. m. Going South. Milk Train at 7.25 p. Sun day Milk Train at 7.45 P.
 10.47 g. Tn. and 5.33 ?. m. Trains connect at Brookfeld Junction with trains for Danbury.- 10. AT a m. Train makes close connection at State Line with B. & A. fast train for Albany, with through arriving at 2.50 In. connecting with the popular Chicago and St. Louis Express for the West. 533 D. Train makes close connection at State Line for Albany and the West. arriving in Albany at 10l0 D. m.
 Passenger Trains leave HawleyviIle, going North, at 10 57 a. m. and 5.44 P. m. Going South, at 05 a. m., Il 30 8. m and 4.45 p. m.
 1O.57 q. and 5.44 p. m. Trai ns connect at Brookfeld Junction with trains for Danbury also for Albany and the Vest m. Through Freight at 10.55 p. m.
 Milk Train, going South, at 705 D. m. Sunday Milk Train at 30 p. m.
 Milk and Freight Trains have passenger accomo- daton
 Passenger trains connect with Shepaug R. R. to and from Lite 4hfeld. At Canaan with Ct. West R. R. Through tickets sold and baggage checked from Newtown for Albany, Saratoga, Buffalo Suspen- sion Bridge Niagara Falls, Chicago St. Louis and principal points west. From Hawleyville for Albany, Saratoga, Buffalo, Suspension Bridge or Niagara Falls.
 H. D. AyERILI. General Ticket Agent.
 L. B. STILLSON, Acting Superin ntendent. Bridgeport. Conn.,. April 28. 1879.
The Newtown bee., 1879-05-20
WoodblIpv.


 Dr. F. W. Brown has very large prac- tiss.
 Eggs are selling at the rate of 12 cents per dozen.
 Mir. Edward Candee, of New York, has been visiting his mother here
 Charles Crane and R. V. Parker were in town week ago last Sunday Mir. J. D. Benham has come out with a worry handsome new stage coach It was made by k. l.. Carpenter.
 We are glad to see Dr. R. N. Betts home onco more. He intends to practise his pro- fesson during his stay.
 Almost every colored person in the place and large number of others on the 18th inst wont to Waterbury to attend Barnum's Circus. Mrs. H. Candee, who fell and broke her arm last winter. and had it set by physician, has had to have the bone broken and react by Dr. H. ". onofe' Wno deserves much credit. WIRED.
The Newtown bee., 1879-05-20
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
SHEPAUG RAILROAD.

AUTUMN ARRANGEMENT OF TRAINS Commencing October 18th, 1872: Connecting trains leaves Newtown at 1047 a. m Connect at Haweyville at 1010 a. m. Arrive at Lilchtield at 2.15 p. m. Saturdays an additional connection is made with tram passing Newtown at 7.25 p. m. with train, arriving at Litchfcld at $50 p. Tn. Leave Ltchfeld at 300. p. ln., arriving in Flaw leyyllle at 62O P. m. Connect for Newtown at LOS p.
 Sunday milk train leaves Litchfeld at 43O p. m.. arrives at HawleyVille ct 715 ?. m, connecting with Housatonic milk train.
 c. H. PLATT.
 Superinten lent.
The Newtown bee., 1879-05-20
IF MEpp1Na.-One of the most fnsh-

THE WEDDING.-One of the most fash
 some time took place at the residence of Mir. John W. Bacon. at 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon
 The contracting parties were Miss Eliza Bacon, a
 young lady of beauty and attractive manners. we'll
 known in the circles of society to G. Mortimer Run dle, son of Samuel H. Rundle. manufacturer
 in town. The bride looked lovely in magnificent
 rately trimmed with silk lk-tasselhinge and orange
 blossoms. The brides maid, Miss Sarah Bacon
 was elegantly attired in pink silk cut and trimmed
 to match the bridal dress. The groomsnan was
 MT. Anthony Rundle, brother of the groom
 The ushers were MT. Charles Bigelow of Danbury
 and MT. Day of New York. The parlors were
 brilliantly illuminated and festooned with rare flowers. The Rev. Mir. Hubbell, the pastor elect
 of the First Congregational Church, oficiated and
 many remarked on the graceful and happy manner
 in which 1t was done. After receiving the con. gratulations of the invited friends present. a ra- cePtion followed and the guests were sumptuously entertained. The tables were maryels of beauty and plenty, grooming with delicious dishes fruits sweets and flowers artistically arranged by Arlos a well-known caterer from Norwalk. The many costly and beautiful presents attracted much at tention, bespeaking the high esteem of their de- voted friends. It would require too much sDace tn them, but we would mention the pener ous ana magnificent gifts of the groom which consist ed of set of diamonds, breast-pin and ear rings; also card from the firm of Bundle X White to the effect that G. Mortimer Ruudle is from this uatS hay IA, a member of the frm The happy couple left for Brewsters about o'clock accom- panied by several friends. They bore with them the best wishes of large circle of acquan tances Surely the union of two young people under such favorable circumstances is an event of public interest and congratulation.-Danb RepubAcan
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away from them, when they assaulted him and used him roughly. He had them arrested and brought before justice, who fined the parties :. and in the absence of the funds was sent to jail And now a bride of week mourns the absence of her lord.
 The printer wants to give your core spondent another item concerning those wonderful Westyille eggs spoken of last week. He never said they had two "yokes;'' never, though the cork screw characters used in spelling may have look ed more like yokes than like anything human If the printer is misled thereby he is freely forgiven The eggs in that delectable country do not come yoked. No. wrote ''yolks'' for .yelks'' Webster allows both. If adopted the wrong orthography. hope to be forgiven. [We are very glad you cor rected us as our printer is very much addicted to jyokeing. Besides he is eg-otistic we did not imagine he could once He is peaceably inclined however, and wonders why he should raise so much about the darned eggsl
 Two gentlemen from the West, calling themselves "Greenback Evangelists," talked and sang greenbacks to quite large audience in the square opposite the Wooster House, on Tuesday evening. Part ofaheir exercises was in questions and answers They seemed to have their lesson well learned. Many of us benighted Danburians have not very intimate personal acquaintance with money and hardly know it by sight. To such these gentlemen true missionaries When one has not the pleasure of handling the shining ooin' nor of hearing the pleading "gink" in his pocket it is satisfaction to hear it well abused
 HORACE, 1
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Danbury & \ orwalk R. R.
 COMMENCING OCTOBER 7TH, 1878.
 Leave Danbury for South Norwalk. '00 00 "A 1+ { connecting with trains for New York .6G P M New Haven and Bridgeport. j:1o P. M.-Freght and Passenger Accommodation,
COMMENCING OCTOBER 7TH,

LEAVES SOUTH EoRwALK DANBURY. 9:30 a. In., 4:30, 6:24 p. Freight Il 10 D m.
 Sunday Milk Train with Passenger car attached leaves Danbury at 73O p m, arriving in South Nor walk at 910 p. m Returning, leave South Norwalk at 10:40 D. m., arriving in Danbury at 12:O5 a. m.
 The 100 p. and 4:50 p. LII. trains connect at Bethel for Litchheld.
 Trains in Danbury at 1o.4o u. H., 5.5o ana 735 p. Tn. Freight 14o a. m.
 Leave Bethel for South Norwalk at 6:42 and 1000 a. m 1:0S, 457 and GAO p. m. Sunday milk TAP p. In.
 Leave Bethel for Danbury at 10:33 8. m., 5:4O. 6:45 7:28 p. m. Freight, 1:20 a. m- Sunday Accom- modation T:45 D. Sunday Mil, 11:51 p m.
 Leave Danbury for Bethel at 6:35 and 9:50 a. m. I:o0 4:50 and 6:10 p. m. Sunday Milk. 7:3o p.
 Leave Bethel for Hawleyville at 1o:35 and 542 D. l.. w. SANDlFORIH, SUPT
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joyed. The Bethel oornet Band. with their teacher
 George D. Ives visited the ground in the aftern oon and with the number of visitors present gave the scene genuine holiday appearance. Col. Crofut is deserving ofpraise for the interest he takes in nli
 tary affairs, and believe all the citizens should give to the service their hearty support agement. Soldiers not designed to be orna- mental but of service when needed.
 The borough election took place Mon day May 12, and resulted in the election of the following officers Warden--George M Cole 1o6 Burgesses-Eli Starr Judd, 52; Edwin Short 57; Henry Gilbert, AS; Edward B. Richmond A. Clerk-Granville B. Andrews 1o3. Treasur err George H. Hickok, 106. Baiff-John NJ. Signor lO5
 Water Commissioner-EdwIn c. Oakley 1Ol Treasurer Water Fund-Samuel s. Amber 104 The election was very quiet and the citizens did themselves credit ill reelectng the officers who have served them we'll Warden G. NJ Cole deserved the high compliment because he has shown himself to be devoted to the in ierest of the borough and withstood manfully the opposition brought to bear against the introduction water into the town and helped to push forward the enterprise which to-day the people of the borough would not part with for any consideration. We repeat that the vote given to Warden Cole was a deserved compli- ment and credit to the voters. The reelection of E. Curtis Oakley as Water Commissioner is another mark of appreciation that does honor to the citi- 2ens MT. Oakley is faithful clear head worker and Is the right man in the right place. ",
 A CARD.-We the members of the Bethel Cornet Band. wish to extend our thanks to the peope of Bethel for the liberal tribution toward procuring our band equipments. We also wish to thank Miss Jennie Andrews and Thomas F. Foster for services rendered in collecting the above fund GEORGE k. MORGAN, President; GEORGE E. STARR JR Secretary. Bethel, Conn.,, May 19, 1879.
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