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Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
Mayor Bigelow's valedictory.

\ A Resume of the Cfty's Work for the
1 Transformation of the City's Finances
| The Breakwater-East Rock Park
and Other Matters OF Interest COnsid-
cred.
The valedictory message of Mayor Bigelow
delivered before the joint Boards of the Court
of Common Council last evening was as follows:
Gentlemen of the Court of Common Council
We are assembled this evening to render an
account of our stewardship and to formally
close our relations with the city government
for the year 1880. If we have so fulfilled the
obligations devolving upon MS that those who
succeed us can find anything worthy of emu
lation, then may we feel that ours has been
an administration of significance and hon.
or. In assuming the functions of the chief
magistracy of our city two years ago, ac-
cepted its trusts and obligations not as an ex-
perienced legislator, but as a practical bust
ness man, DESTROYS of infusing only business
principles into our municipal affairs, and my
desire has ever been to regulate the affairs of
the city as economically as those of my pri-
vate business. The courteous, prompt and
efficient aid of all associated with me has in
no small degree contributed to the pleasure
of my official duties, while the wisdom and
prudence of our executive and legislative Of
ficers enables me to point with pride to the
condition of our city financially and other
wise.
At the beginning of my term the indebted
ness of the city was 1871, SOS rs, and at
present it is $6Ts, o64. 60, decrease of $73,-
739. IS. The funded debt of the city is dis
tributed as follows:
City Hall bonds. & LOCO
City bonds aid of Derby railroad. 10000
City sewerage bonds. 49, 900
City municipal bonds 10000
Aos1L-- -to<SuOV
AS an Offset to this we have:
Cash on hand ) 81 dzs u
Municipal bond sinking fund. 2s,7s4 Is
Total .-.---..- -$1TS.ssS 20
Leaving the present indebtedness as above
stated at $67S, O64.60. One year ago there
was due this city and uncollected on the tax
lists of 1S74-'75-'76-'77 and rs and on sewer
age and street assessments In the hands of
the collector, $213, 2302 OF this thirty
one per cent, 500, POI so, has been collected
and the balance added to the uncoIlected
tax on the list of 1873 makes an additional
resource of 1856, 592.z7, which amount, if
paid In, would leave the net indebtedness of
the city ct $492, All. SO. Allowing that at
least twenty-five per cent. of the unpaid taxes
proves loss, the available resources in
creased by the other seventy-fiv per cent.
Of such back taxes would leave the net in
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
Pleasant Occasion Mt Calvary Baptist

The Sunday school of Calvary Baptist
church had very nice time last evening at
the church. Despite the falling snowfakes
they rallied in force and their eyes were
greeted with two fine Christmas trees, heav-
lily laden and finely adorned Also their
kind pastor, Mr.. Samson, their superintendent
Mr.. Lincoln, and the teachers were in attend
ance, and a large number of the members of
the church in general Though Santa Claus
was not present in person he had evidently
very high opinion of the school, Judging
from the hberality displayed. Every child
was made happy with some gift and the pas
tor and superintendent were not forgotten,
the former receiving a beautiful French
clock and pair of vases, and the latter quite
number of reminders of regard. The
school helped to add to the interest by sing
ing and other exercises. 1t is a large school
and all were happy.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
An AMicted EamfIv.

few months since Mr.. Robert Smith, OF
Forrestville, purchased what is known as the
Hiram Hills place in the northwest part OF
Plainville, and removed his family there.
Some three or. four weeks ago one of his
children was taken down with diphtheria,
and after few days another was attacked in
a more malignant form, and one week ago
last Sunday it died. At this time there were
two more Frustrated with the same disease,
both of which died last Thursday and were
buried the same day. The one first taken
sick is now convalescent, while still another
is in critical condition, with but little pros
pect of recovery, from scarlet fever.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
Missing.

Christmas day the son of Mr.. E. T. Doolit
tie, a sewer pipe manufacturer in Bridgeport
went to Hunters Point to visit some friends
He left Hunters Point Monday for New Yor4
and home, but has not been heard from since
His friends are naturally worried about him,
and yesterday his father autographed to the
police at Hunters Point for information.
The missing boy is about seventeen years OF
age and had some money with him
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
New Sound Steamer-One Million Doll
New Paner MIN.

The old powder mills at Burnside, owned
by the Hazard Powder company for the past
twenty years, will now be used, in connection
with brick mill to be erected, as paper
mill. The property was bought last fall by
M. S. Chapman and 81. J. Wickham, super
intendent and foreman of the United States
Stamped Envelope works, and they have
formed company with $6O, 900 capital.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

Judging from the increased favor with
which the old custom of making New Years
compliments in the shape of calls was re-
ceived last year, the day this year will be
more than ever devoted to it. The annual
custom of looking up and thereby continu-
ing old friendships, although in many in
stances it is nothing more than a. shake of
the hand and Happy New Year." un-
doubtedly brightens up and strengthens the
bonds grown weak and rusty through neglect.
a very general observance of the day is
looked for, and the number of ladies who
will receive is expected to be unusually
large
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

William F. Tibbals, of Bridgeport, son OF
Mark Tibbals, of Milford, was married re.
Gently to Miss Caroline Mallett. granddaugh-
ter of Captain Alfred Mallett, of Milford. The
ceremony was performed at the captains
residence by Rev. Mr.. Griffin. The couple
will reside in Bridgeport.
Mr.. George W. Merwin and Miss Fannie L.
Beard, of Milford, were married recently at
the residence of the bride by Rev. s. M.
Keller
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

fine chance Is offered by Mr.. Streeter, the
jeweler, to purchasers New Years gifts. He
returns thanks to his numerous patrons for
their Christmas trade and offers large stock
of beautiful goods in the newest styles, in
cludingfne specialties in diamond rings, and
will make prices that will crafty the buyer
and with upright dealing, a cordial greeting
the best of watches and jewelry, clocks,
specs, eyeglasses, silverware, engraving
work, ETC., etc., he extends to all Happy
New Year
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

DUPREz BENEDICTS MINSTRELs.
Duprez & Benediet's famous minstrels
| with military royal brass band visit this city
again, giving two of their highly popular en-
tertainments at the New Haven Opera House,
matinee and evening, New Years day. The
sale of reserved seats begins at Loomis' Tenn
| pie of Music this morning.
JUBILEE SINGERS.
Notwithstanding the storm Peck's Grand
Opera House was filed yesterday with most
delighted audiences This evening is the last
opportunity to hear these charming singers
this winter. To prevent crowd every seat
in the house will be secured to the buyer, ac-
cording to its location prices 25, so and IS
cents Get seats to-day at LOOMS music
store, and what are left unsold can be had at
the door.
MAINS OPERA COMPANY.
This evening B. Mahn's Comic Opera COM
pany have the floor at Carll's Opera House in
Won Suppe's Boccaccio, presenting the attrac-
ton with new and elaborate scenery and COS
tunes. The company everywhere draws
large audiences and gives a fine entertain
ment. The prices are popular and many
tickets have already been sold. They viii
give Boccaccio again at the same place New
Years day, afternoon and evening.
THE GRAND COMBINATION CONCERT.
The very fine musical treat offered at the
New Haven Opera House next Monday even
ing is justly entitled the musical event of
the season No doubt with the popular
prices offered very many viii improve the
chance to enjoy the highly talented efforts of
Wilhelmi the great yiolinist, Sternberg,
famous Russian pianist, and Miss Fritch, the
charming prima donna soprano. Tickets at
Loomis'
BUFFALO BILLS PRAIRIE wAF.
Concerning Buffalo Bill and company, who
appear ut Pecks Grand Opera House on New
Years day, afternoon and evening, in Mr..
Cody's new drama Prairie Wait the
morning Star says
Unlike the dramas hitherto brought out by
this noted scout, trapper and Indian fighter
seThe Prairie Waifs' has a fine underlying
sentiment, and abounds with interesting sit
nations. Ripples of merriment break out at
times, and the audience is spared the whole
sale staying of redskins, and the choking
fumes of burned powder. Mr.. Cody has be-
come quite an actor since his last appearance
here He has lost the frigidity and nervous
ness of the past, and renders his lines in
most acceptable manner The support was
most satisfactory, and the applause bestowed
was generous, honest and spontaneous.
Buffalo BilI'' rather astonished the natives
by his wonderful Workmanship in the Sec
ond act, handling his rifle beautifully. Dur
ing the fourth act, band OF Cheyenne In
dams treated the audience to q War-dance, ae-
companying their gyrations with splitting
howls and the incessant humping of q tam
BORNE.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

Mr.. Sau Ah-brah spoke at the First Baptist
church last evening, giving very interest
ing account of life and customs in his native
land, Burmah. He has graduated from a
theological seminary and is now about to re-
turn to his own land to engage in preaching
the gospel. He speaks very good English
and those who heard him last night were ex-
ceedingly interested. He speaks at Calvary
Baptist church this evening The public are
invited
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
Brief Mention.

Brief MentiOns-~
There are still many cases of diphtheria in
New London.
The New York and New England railroad
investigation before the commissioners closed
yesterday.
Milford is to have Pinafore given by local
talent, under the auspices of the Choral
Union of that place.
Middletown is to have a new receiving res
ervoir, costing $4,000, as recommended by
its water commissioners.
The Bridgeport board of health has taken
action to guard against the smallpox, two
cases having appeared there.
A transfer of real estate was made yester-
day by George Botsford to Edward Malley of
125 feet on Dummer street
The city of Springfield has awarded the
contract for large safe for the tax collector s
Office there to the New Haven firm of Thorn
son & Co.
Rev. DIR. Gallaher lectures in Milford
Thursday evening, Jan. 10, on "The Way of
the World" 1t is under the auspices of
Ansantawae Lodge.
The Sunday school of the Church of the
messiah nave Gnelr CnrlSLuhS Tree CIl1b eVon-
ing, and are correspondingly happy in antic-
ipation of the event.
Edward T. Garry, who jumped from an
express train in Milford about three weeks
ago, has SO far recovered as to return TO his
friends in Brooklyn.
The newly organized Connecticut Humane
society has already $500 in its treasury, and
new members from various parts of the
State are almost every day applying for adj
mission.
Col. S. B. Sumner, of Bridgeport, slipped
on the ice near his home Monday evening,
and received compound fracture of the
right arm below the elbow and also disloca-
ton of the elbow
Last week occurred the death IN New York
of Mrs. B. K. Phelps, the daughter of the
Hon. julius Catlin of Hartford, and the af-
ficted husband, District Attorney Benjamin
X. Phelps, is SO seriously Ill that fears of his
death are felt.
Jacob Altman, Swede living near Plain
vile, while chopping wood Tuesday, was
badly hurt by tree falling on him. He was
brought to Hartford and taken to the hos
pital, where one of his legs was amputated
below the knee.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
The Coming Military reception

The arrangements are completed for the
reception to Governor-elect Bigelow, to be
given by the New Haven companies Horse and
Foot Guards at the Horse Guards armory
on Tuesday evening next The two COM
panies and invited guests will appear in uni
form. and the reception will last from 8 to
10. The two companies proceed in the morn
ing to Hartford to take part in the Inaugural
ton exercises
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
Lodge and Society.

At regular meeting of Rathbone Lodge
No. 1, Knights of Pythias, held last evening,
the following named officers were elected for
the next year G. c., L. A. Babcock v c.,
H F. Andruss Prelate, Fl. Ahrens; NJ. of
E., J. K. Bundy, reelected; N. of F., j. L.
Jacobus; X. of r. & s., J. FL. Norman, re-
elected Trustees, P. B. Tuttle r. E. Good
rich, H. T. Andruss; Representatives to the
G. L., r. e. Goodrich, E. D. Platts; Joint
Standing Committee, p. B. Tuttle The Of
fcers viii be installed on Wednesday even
ing January 5. This lodge is the Oldest in
New England and is in very good condition
The officers of Wooster Lodge, F. and A.
M, were duly installed last evening by Fred
81. Waldron, Senior Grand Warden, assisted
by p NJ John 81. Leeds as Acting Grand
Marshal The Masonic Glee club sang dur
ing installation, the final ode being dedicated
to Wooster Lodge. After installation the
members and visitors were invited to the
banquet room, where sumptuous repast
was provided. Speeches followed and the
evening passed most pleasantly.
Henry G. Merwin Post No. 90, Grand Army
of the Republic, was organized last evening
at Odd Fellows Hail. corner Church and
Grown streets, by Post Commander G. E.
Fowler. acting for Commander G. s. Smith,
of Norwich Clark Peck was elected Com
mander with other officers as informally de-
cided upon at a preliminary meeting The
new post viii meet hereafter on the first,
third and fifth Monday evenings of each
month at the hall over the JOURNAL AND
CouRIER Office
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
; Destructive Fire.
A Total Loss OF FIFTY Thousand Dollars
MT Mystic River

Total Loss OF Fifty Thousand Dollars
at Mystic River.
A New London dispatch last evening says:
At p. m. a disastrous fire broke out at Mys-
tic River in . large three-story building
known as the merchants Block, y and short
~ after the entire building was completely
Quilted The first floor was occupied by
Bugbee, dry goods; Dennison, shoes; Nor
gan, grocer; Bidwell, bookstore; the Mystic
River postofice and Brigham's jewelry store.
The second floor was used as private dwell
ings and the third floor by Potters insurance
Office, two law Offices, the Central and Masonic
Halls. Three adjacent buildings occupied as
drug store, millinery establishment, dem
lists Offices and fish market were also
burned. The fire originated in Bugbee's
dry goods store and was caused by lamp
explosion. 1t was the most extensive and
disastrous confagration ever experienced in
that village. The individual losses are not
ascertained The total loss is estimated at
$50, 900 and the insurance at about $25, 900.
A New sound Steamer-One Million Doll
lars.
John Roach & Son, of New York, have
contracted to build new steamboat for the
Old Colony line, to ply between Newport and
New York The vesselWill be fitted and fur
nished in a very elaborate manner, with
double hull and double decks. Her cost is
expected to fall little if anything short of a
million dollars
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
against the proposed new town.


The Shooting Case Mt Camden, N. Y.
George Lyman Ostrander, who was report
ed shot by his brother at Camden, n Y, had
been living at Pequabuck, Litchfeld county,
and vicinity for several years, and was in the
employ, as teamster, of w. H Scott &. Co.
about one year. 1t having been some three
years since he had been to his home in Cam
den, on Friday morning, laden with Christ
mas presents for the members of the family.
he took the cars at Terryville, anticipating
much happiness in meeting old friends The
result of that visit was most sad one, and
an exchange says it is a surprise to all who
knew him, he being esteemed very quiet,
peaceable and temperate fellow.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

D. w. Cosgrove & Co., As Church street,
are closing out their entire stock of slippers
at about half price, and offer genuine bar
gains in every department in order to reduce
stock before annual account. 1t will pay
well to visit Cosgrove's shoe emporium dur
ing the next ten days.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
The Windhnm country nsw rn,xn.

AHAO " HHHtHAAaHHAH OONlHHty NOVV AUSF NJ
The movement to make a new town out of
the borough of Danielsonville and some other
territory is exciting much opposition in the
localities interested. On Monday a town
meeting was held in Brooklyn, and COM
mittee was appointed and fifty thousand dol
lars, or so much thereof as may be necessary
was placed at their disposal to prevent any
loss of territory 1t is said that remon-
STRANGE will be presented to the next Legisla-
ture that will contain all Except three or
four) of the names of the voters of Brooklyn
against the proposed new town.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

Silver-plating table ware speciality. Door
trimmings removed, plated and replaced
same day. G.. Cowles & Co., At Orange
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

Dry goods sold at great sacrifice at Nc
Grail & ShanleY's dissolution sale
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

The rose bud opening to the morn,
While yet the dew hangs on the thorn,
Exhales less sweetness than is wont
To breathe from lips that SOZODONT
Has touched with soft crimson glow
That shows the dazzling teeth off SO.
DO 3teod1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

Attend McGrail & Shanley's dissolution
sale for bargains in dry goods.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

Mayor-elect Robertson receives visitors
from till 8 p. m.
spread.
Governor Bigelow holds a reception.
The first annual New Years dinner of the
printers of New Haven takes place at the
Austin House at o'clock.
Quinnipiac Lodge,I. o. o. F., gives its Sec
ond annual reception New Years eve at
Union Armory.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
THE WEATHER RECORD.
indications.

indications.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFIoE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. SOL A NJ
For New England, generally colder, cloudy weather,
light snow clearing in the southern portion, or fall
ing followed by rising barometer and north to west
winds.
For the Middle States. clear fair weather, slight
fall in temperature rising barometer iNthe southern
portions and north to west winds.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
On Counter No. g.:

Frank will offer Ladies' Knit Sleeveless Jackets at
26c don't laugh, they are worth I5c Toys Cardlgan
wards Ladies' Knit Nubias reduced from 40c to 12c.
All our Knit Wool Goods Will be offered at this cOun-
ter at less than manufacturers prices.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

TO MY PATRONS
During the twenty-eight years of
my business relations with you in
this city I have never closed a
years business with as great salts
faction as the present one. Trade
has been far better than my most
sanguine hopes had anticipated,
my books showing large increase
of sales over any previous year.
The SPECIAL SALES that have
been inaugurated from time to
time show you that I mean to di-
vide all my profits with the people,
and the large attendance shows
how well the people appreciate my
efforts. During the past month my
immense establishment has been
thrOnged by countless thousands
eager to secure their share of the
many inducements there offered.
No department but that has offered
rare bargains. At every turn the
eye was greeted with a dazzling ar
ray of goods at prices that could
not fail to please the most exacting
AS in the past, SO in the future,
NO PAINS, NO LABOR, NO EX-
PENSE shall be spared to make
my establishments indeed what it
has always been-the leading house
of New England. shall this week
inaugurate a Great CLEARING
OUT SALE OF HOLIDAY AND
FANCY GOODS, and would recon-
mend all persons DESTROYS of buy
ing goods at about half price to
call and examine the manifold at
fractions. Next month is stock ta-
king, and all surplus stock must be
closed out at no matter how great
a sacrifice.
r.: .::: :: ):
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
On Counter No. 6:
rs CENTS.

Frank will offer excellent double width 81 inches
wide Cloaking in handsome Basket Patterns reduced
from 50 to
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
VOL. XVIII.
Thursday Morning, Dec. so. 1880.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.

NEW ADVERTL8EMENT TO-DAY.
Annual Meeting Merchants' National Bank.
Assignment Henry N. WhittelSey, Jr.
Dissolution Sale-McGrail b Stanley.
Duprez and Benedict-New Haven Opera House.
Happy New Year-D. W. Cosgrove Co.
Inventory--JohnBon q Bro =
McCfrnil 4 Shanley-Dry Goods
New Years Cards-Evarts Cutler.
New Years CardB-Peck Sperry.
New Years Gifts-D. W. Cosgrove b Co.
New Years Gifts-At Streeters
Oysters-Tuttle q Hart. -r
Sleighs-At Inghame.
Sozodont-At Druggists.
Special Notice-McGratl Stanley.
Tidings for New Years.. II. Kearney.
Wanted-Young Man-H- Hunter.
wanted Salesman-Box $50.
Wanted-womAn-3 Clark Street.
Wanted-Si tuation-4 Pleasant Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

Desirable rooms with board at the
Madison House.
Desirable rooms for families at the
Madison House.
Desirable rooms for gentlemen at the
Madison House.
Desirable rooms for ladies at the
Madison House.
Desirable table board at the
d29 st Madison House.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
LOCAL NEWS.

For Additional Local News see sd and 4th Pages.l
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30
Holiday goods at Smith & stone's.

For choice teas, coffee and spices go t.
Dawson, 442 State street. d23 lot
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

Linen Thread, &c a spool.
Good Pins, lie q paper.
Hair Pins, lie q paper.
Good Corset Steels, Sc.
Corset Laces, 1c.
Good Corsets, Csc.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

AN HOMesL FFepaFAtlohs
The world is SO crammed with swindles
that really honest man or honest thing is
almost as scarce as robins in January. Yet
formerly captain Of the Troy police, says
Dr. David Kennedy,s ''Favorite Remedy is
IAN honest preparation" And the captain
ought to know, for the medicine cured him of
Liver Complaint. Try it, or write to the
Doctor at Rondout, N. Y. dit 12tdaw2p
Coan's bookstore is next east of Register
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

The Aldermen, preceded by the outgoing
and incoming Mayors, proceeded to the
Council Chamber, where they were received
with due honors. After all were seated the
final message of Mayor Bigelow published
elsewhere) was read. After the reading it
was moved that the message be published for
disfribution
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

- CENTS.
We have put the knife into all the Dress Goods, and
marked them SO low that they will sell at sight.
We also continue the following goods, which we do
allow to be marked down. they are too low al
ready.
Good Gray Blankets SOC.
Good White Blankets, 81.
Good Bed Comforters, T5c.
Red Wool Flannel, 1215c.
White Shaker Flannel, 1214c.
Good Cation Flannel &C.
Gents Linen Collars, &c.
Gents Paper Collars, Sc box.
Gents Silk Umbrellas, 81 To-
Gents Silk Bows, &c.
Gents Silk Scarfs, 1sc.
Gents Elegant Muffiers, 25c
Gents Merino Wrappers, Is, 20. 25c.
Children's Merino Wrappers, 12c.
Ladies' Merino Wrappers, 25c.
Red Merino Wrappers, 50c
Gents and Ladies' Hose, SC.
Childrens good Hose, sc.
Linen Thread, &c spool.
Good Pins, 1c paper.
Hair Pins, lie paper.
Good Corset Steels, Sc.
Corset Laces, 1c.
Good Corsets, Csc.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

| The health commissioners and officers have
been vigilant and successful in their endeav-
ors to keep us far from pestilential and con-
| tagious diseases. Our low rate of mortality,
the least in the country for a seaport town,
| is source of congratulation and one for
which we are greatly indebted to the fore
sight and faithfulness of our health depart
ment
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-30

DIR. Shears sold here ,631 bottles Superla-
tive. Cures rheumatism etc. Sylvan avenue.