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Episcopal Church.

The National C0nvemt1on-Conneettc
 Delegates
 The general convention of the Protestant Episcopal church of America, the sessions of which are triennial, and which is a body composed of all the bishops, together with representation of pastors and laymen from all States and territories, convenes in New York on the first Wednesday in October at the Church of the Holy Trinity. Four rec tors and four laymen from each diocese at tend The delegates from Connecticut are Rev. Drs Harwood and Beardsley of New Haven, Deshon of Meriden and Prof. John son of Hartford and Hon. Henry B. liar rison of New Haven, Ex-Judge Origen 5. Seymour of Litchfeld, Hon. Jeremiah Hal sey of Norwich, and U. s. District Attorney 0. G. Childs of Stamford. Matters of leg islative character will come up for discussion, and probably the provincial system and va rious other matters of importance.
 Concerning the health of MT. Childs the Bridgeport Farmer says: District Attorney c. G. Childs is so seriously i'll that grave doubts are entertained of his recovery. His health has suffered during the last three or four years from overwork and two or three accidents, in which his knee was badly hurt, but rest and relaxation in th-giVing re- treats had apparently nearly restored him. The improvement proved only temporary, and last week, by advice of his physicians, he returned to his home in Stamford from Sharon Springs Since then he has grown worse and his condition is now critical.
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AReRatta Arranged.
MEETING OF THE BOATING MEN-THE PROPOSED
 

MEETING OF THE BOATING MEN-THE PROPOSED
 PLAN.
 A meeting of boating men was held last evening at Mr. Whites to arrange for a re- gatta, to be given in New Haven harbor on Wednesday, the 22d, at D. m. Mir. Billiard was chosen president, and c. w. Rawson secretary. The following sloops will enter : Capt. Beecher's sloop Vixen, Capt. Austin's Pilot, Capt. McCauley's Martina Capt. Bald wins Mystery, Capt. Whites Starlight, Capt Clark's Fannie D., Capt. Monson's Lorelei, Capt. Billiards Endeavor, Beecher & BIiven's Brilliant, and the following cat boats Capt Avery's Modesty, Capt. Austin's Hyde, Capt Austin's Ripple, Capt. Whites Avenger and Hylas; and the following sharpies: Capt. Warehouses Hopeful, Capt. Kiesele's Tenn pest, Capt. Benham's Bessie, Capt. Patter- sons Unknown, and Capt. Belcher's Carrie V.
 The course proposed is from stakeboat anchored between Canal Dock and East street wharf, to and around a stakeboat west of the old light and return, the course to be sailed over twice. In order to recognize boats each yacht will have number fastened on the mainsail. There will be four classes, the first boats of 30 feet and over; 2d, boats of 25 feet to 30 feet; 3d. boats under 25 feet 4th, sharpies Further arrangements will be made next Monday at p. m. at M Whites There will be no prizes, but the project is to awake an interest in boating preliminary to forming yacht club next season.
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Garfield and Arthur.

Owing to the storm hemeeting of Garfield and Arthur Club No. 1 was not largely at tended last evening. The meeting was held in the Grays' old armory on Chapel street. Frederick J. Hart presiding.
 MT. Hart announced that the glee club was not fully organized, but they would undoubt- edly be in condition to sing at the next meeting of the club. Mir. Hart then intro duced Charles D. Page of the PallGt5iatna, who made brief address. in which he discussed the issues of the campaign, the sentiments expressed meeting with hearty approval of the audience. He was followed by Mir. James F. Colby, who has recently been do- ing good work in Vermont in the State cam paign. The sentiments expressed by the speaker were received with much favor by those present. After these speeches the meeting was adjourned until next Thursday eyeninp
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For Additional Local News see Sd and 4th pagesl ]
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention,


 At the Tenth ward Boys in Blue meeting 'this evening all intending to join the corps should not fail to be present.
 MT. Thomas Egan, toolmaker at Fitch's shop, has nearly completed the erection of new house on the corner of Clay and Jackson streets, Fair Haven.
 The resignation of Captain Thomas J. Griffin, of Company A, Fifth battalion, this city, who has left town, has been accepted at headquarters and an election has been or dered to fill the vacancy.
 Prof. Francis Wayland, of this city, was elected president of the American Social Science Association at Saratoga yester- day, and Hon. F. J. Kingsbury of Water bury, was elected treasurer.
 Miss Fannie c. Howe resumes instruction in singing and upon the piano at No. 102 Grown street, Sept. 10. Singing at sight taught in classes. Her qualifications arc very superior. MT. Chas. T. Howe resumes at the same time instruction upon the flute.
 A. J. Devereaux, dentist, late of Hartford, is now pleasantly located at 27s Chapel street, between Orange and State, where he will engage in his profession. MT. Devereaux has had an experience in his business of thir- teen years and is thoroughly competent to execute all work in his line in the best possi- ble manner.
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RiINnr NoddAn

Many friends gathered at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Max E. Pope, No. 64 Green wood street, on Wednesday night, the event being the celebration of the twenty-ffth an niversary of the wedding of Mrs. Pope. A very pleasant circumstance was the presence of Rev. J. w. Freund, a formerly very popu- lar pastor of the German M. E. church of this city, who oficiated at the marriage There were many presents and loaded re- freshment table, and general good time was enjoyed
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The Connecticut state Fair.

The time for the State fair to be held at Meriden, in Town Hall and at Meriden Park, is so near at hand-beginning on the Fist inst.-that it will be well for our readers to remember it. The exhibition will be better than ever before, as the managers have word that almost every section of the State will be represented. The Meriden Park has been fitted up, at a large outlay, with the necessary permanent and temporary sheds for the care of stock, and 1t is likely that arrangements can be made with the railroad company by which cattle, etc., can be un1oaded at convenient point to the park. The entries for the various races promise that there will be some superior trotting during the four days. Bicycle races are to be sandwiched in between the trots, which will be novel feature to many of the visitors The exhibition at Town Hall will also be on larger scale than hereto fore, as it is intended to have most of the staple industries of the State represented, as well as household manufactures, to which the ladies will largely contribute. The exhibits by the Meriden manufacturers alone, where the most elegant designs of plated ware are made will be well worth a visit from strangers. The trains to and from Mer iden for all points are admirably arranged for visitors. A visitor can go or come at almost any hour of the day or night. The fair opens on the 21st and continues until late on the night of the 24th.
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Mcnean,s Peace Makers.
Engines of Death-1S, ,sas shots Fer Min-

Engines of Death--1S, ,s2s shots Fer Min
 ute.
 A third wonderful gun has just been peR- fected at the shop of George D. Lambert No 27 Artisan street, and was shown to a number of invited guests yesterday pr. Me Lean, of St. Louis, and MT. Myron Colony being present. It will discharge 12, BPS shots per minute, and the destruction caused by such wholesale discharge of missiles against hostile forces or 'tproud invaders" may be imagined. Dr. Mclean has termed it his great peace maker. He has specially named it the Lady Mclean Battery in honor of his wife. The Doctor says he has already spent $s0, 900 in New Haven in making his sipeaoe maker" after the principle invented by MT. Colony, and both gentlemen say they cannot speak too highly of the high character of the mechanical skill which they find here in this city for their work. The newly finished gun was tested yesterday for the first time. There were no discharges, but the movement of the firing crank showed, as above stated, that 12, 828 shots can be fired in minute. Each gun is a whole platoon of shooting irons, and imagine dozen of these "pets'' in line ope- rating against foe. This gun discharges an ordinary cartridge. For Government use larger sized batteries will be made, ''capable of moving down forest if necessary" and with either gun in use at Balaklava there would be no survivors to @ Light Brigade. The gun shown yesterday cost $15, 900. An agent of Bismarck is in this country and will take look at this death dealer.
 Yesterday also the Annihilator and the General Grant, as Dr. Mclean has named them,-two other great engines of destruc- tion already noticed, were taken out and tested from the edge of the meadows across from East Rock, near Whitneyville. They let loose about six hundred shots per minute. In short time all three guns, and especially the Lady Mclean, will be exhibited at Savin Rock. Dr. Mclean left last evening, return ing to St. Louis.
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Gave It Up.

Yesterdays Bridgeport Farmer says : 'tElson arrived in this city on the return from his second pedestrian trip to New Ha- ven yesterday about o'clock in the evening. He started out again this morning and re- turned about two o'clock this afternoon. So far the donations he had received counted up but twenty-six cents, and as there was not much prospect that the receipts during the two remaining days upon which he intended to repeat the trips would greatly increase this sum, he concluded to abandon the undertak- ing. He says it looks as if people took very little interest in his performance, and there fore he don't propose to go through any more exertion for nothing"
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New laces. J. N. ADAM Co.
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Eighth ward BigeIow Guard.

Go. Bigelow battalion, Eighth ward, com pleted it's organization last evening at Mer- wins Hall. The officers are Capt., Wm. H. Merwin; First Lieut., E. P. Bush; Second Lieut., Charles E. Mansfield; Orderly ser geant, Charles F. Merwin; 2nd sergeant, James A. Hughson; 3d sergeant, Theodore IF. Sucher; 4th sergeant, Frank Bigelow !; 9th, Henry Taylor. Corporals, 1st, J. H. Norman; 2nd, George E. Greenleaf; 3d, Joseph L. Farr; 4th, H. l.. Simpson. The company decided on a uniform. It will be a red coat with white cape, and blue collar, with cap to match, and will be furnished by Burgess $ Burgess. New recruits are coming in daily, and Go. c has now 75 members MT. Merwin informs us that there will undoubt- edly be second company formed soon. The company, if pleasant, will have a drill this evening at the hall at 7:3O o'clock. Capt. Merwin served in the old 27th c. ", and was major in the Second regiment Hayes & Wheeler Guard of four years ago. Lieut.. Bush has been Q sergeant in the Second Go. Governors Foot Guard. Lieut.. Mansfield is member of the Light Guard, and Orderly Merwin a member of the Blues.
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Suspenders at Smith & Stone's. Lace tidies Sc. and 1Oc.
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Flannel suitings. J. N. ADAM Co.
 Plaid dress goods. J. N. ADAM < Go.
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A Swarm of Potato Bugs.

On Monday of this week there was such a swarm of potato bugs on the track or rails of the Connecticut River railroad, between South Ferry and Holyoke, that it was with difficult ty the locomotive could draw the train through them. The crushed insects made the rails very slippery indeed, causing the wheels of the engine to slide badly, but the train managed to crawl through. This army of bugs may be going into winter quarters somewhere, and so took to the railroad. They may appear next season, increased hundred fold.-HGrtfo7d Times.
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Third District Republicans.

HON. JOHN T. WAIT RENoMTNATED.
 The Third District Congressional conven- ton was held in Putnam yesterday. Upon assembling George w. Phillips, of Putnam, was made permanent chairman of the con- vention, and Charles Perrine of Stonington was made secretary. Eighty three delegates were present, all but two towns in the district being represented. The proceedings were entirely harmonious and resulted in the re- nomination of the Hon. John T. Wait, of Norwich, by vote of 79 in formal ballot against 3 for s. s. Cotton. of Pomfret, and l for Alexander Warner, of Woodstock. Reso- Iutions endorsing Mir Wait and the State and national tickets were adopted.
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New Improvements.

Mrs. Daniel Merrill has the foundations laid next her residence on Elm street, few doors from Park street, for large double brick building to be used for residences and stores.
 Charles Dickerman, Esq, who is now mak- ing tour in Europe, is having his carriage factory on George street, opposite the Web ster school, converted into a block of fine residences. The work is far advanced, under the charge of MT. c. D. Kinney, the well known mason builder, and will be quite a mo- table improvement in that section of the city.
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New Vessel.

The new 1000 ton three masted schooner in process of construction at West Haven for New Haven and Baltimore men is fast ap- preaching completion. She will be fully rigged and got entirely ready for sea before launching. We learn from MT. Henry Sut- ton that the launch will take place about the middla of Octohar
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Receptfon to Pastors.

Rev. MT. Kelsey, of the College street church, who has recently returned from Eu- rope, was given reception last evening by the members of his church and congregation in the church parlors. Notwithstanding the storm there was large number in attend ance, and cordial greeting was extended to the returned pastor.
 The Rev. M. H. Pogson, of Bridgeport was given warm welcome home from Flu rope, Wednesday evening at the prayer meet ing by his parishioners.
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For Congress.

The Republican Congressional convention will soon be called to name contestant with Judge Phelps in this district. At this period in the canvass there appears to be no fixed preference for candidate, though by party usage the honor belongs to MT. Douglass, of Middletown, who was defeated two years ago. If for any reason Mir. Douglass should decline to serve and the nomination pass him, we have name to suggest to the Repubi- cans of the district-a name that is a tower of strength in itself, and to mind best calculated to win success for the party-that of Hon. Thomas Wallace, of Derby.-N0ug- ataCcE V1ELeu Senti7IeE
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Sfon~shTn

The steamship Annie, of Whitby, England, Gilmour master, arrived at New London from
 Middlesborough, England, Wednesday after of 12,924 new iron rails, weighing 1000 tons, hundred weight and 14 pounds" for the New London Northern Railroad Company. The cargo is valued at e12, 200, and the cus- toms duties thereon are about $3,OOO.
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Thm Elnrannea.

The bark Perseverance arrived at Peter head, Scotland, Tuesday from Cumberland Gulf, with sixty tons of oil and the crew of the. American whaling schooner Florence, wrecked in Cumberland Gulf. The Florence was the vessel that went into the Arctic seas, having been built by Captain Howgate in furtherance of his Polar colonization scheme
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Connecticut nt the New England Fair.
 Among the prizes awarded Wednesday at the New England fair are the following to Connecticut exhibitors?
 Stallions for general use, second prize to H. P. Brayton, of Brooklyn, for his horse Pottawotamie.
 Short horns, sweepstakes, bull and COW, B. Sumner & Co.,, Woodstock.
 Guernseys, sweepstakes, bull and COW, A. Warner, Pomfret. MT. Warner also received the following prizes in the Guernsey class : Bulls two years old, bull calf, COW or heifer four years old, COW or heifer three years old, first and second prizes; heifer calves, first and second prizes.
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A Narrow Escape.

Henry Fitch, of Waterford, had narrow escape from death last Friday AS he was crossing field, he was attacked by a vi icious bull, and though he defended himself with a pitchfork, was overpowered by the brute, thrown down, bruised and gored, his clothes badly torn, and the animal, no doubt thinking he had finished him, went of and left him, seriously hut not fatally ininrad
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Railroad Employees.

Conductor William Wallace and Engineer Marcus Barnum, who were in charge of the freight train that figured in the recent smash up at Parlor Rock, have been discharged from the employ of the Housatonic road. The day of the accident Superintendent Stillson told them they need not go to work until further orders, and since then they have been finally dismissed
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New Rnntist Church.

The Baptists of Bristol dedicated their new church on Tuesday evening. The edi- fee was crowded. Following was the order of exercises 1. Gloria in Excelsis.
 ?. Invocation by the pastor of the church, Rev. D. WeWolf
 3. singing-"Praise ye the Lord
 A. Reading of the Scriptures and prayer by Rev. G. B. Horr, D. D., former pastor of the church, and now of Worcester, Mass.
 5. Singing
 6. Sermon by Rev. G. B. Thomas, D. D., of Brooklyn, N. Y.
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Creed moor.

The Creedmoor brigade team will have a practice shoot at the range in Hartford to- day. The First regiment furnishes six men, the Second four men and the Fourth two men The First regiment have decided to enter regimental team at Creedmoor, and its selection has been left to Captain Wood bridge.
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EraNG@aseaSms msEEsErEE@EEs sgggsgagggggS Sas5sssg

An examination of the table shows some curious facts. For instance, New Britain, with almost 14 ,OOO, does not appear at all until the enumeration of 1850, at which time it had 3,029. In 1790 Middletown was the largest town in the State. At the end of the decade it's place was occupied by Stonington and in 1810 New Haven came to the front and has retained the position ever since The most noticeable relative falling of is in Middletown, which from being first in rank fell of and stood third or fourth until 184O after which time it was left entirely in the rear, and now stands ninth on, the list.
 The most rapid growth during the last thirty years is in the case of Meriden, which gained APO per cent. in that time, advancing from 8, 559 in 1850 to Is, 13O in 1880. New Britain comes next with an increase of about 36O per cent, while the gain of Bridgeport was about 290 per cent. New Haven follows with about 180 per cent.
 It is worth notice that all these instances of rapid development are in active manufac- turing towns, and that the amount of in- crease corresponds approximately to the de- gree in which manufacturing is the special industry of the place. -Hdreford POst.
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The Larcegt Towns in the State.

The returns of the last census give twenty six towns in Connecticut as having over s, ,OOO inhabitants each. The list, with the comparative population of each place at all the previous census enumerations, is as fol lows.
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VOL. XLVIH.
sNEw HAVEN, CONN.
Friday Morning, Sept. 10, 1880.
NEW COMPARTMENTS TO-DAI

NEW ADVERTLSEMEN TO-DA1 At DrugQists'-Malt Bittera. Chemisettes-J. N. Adam Co. Dentistry-R F. BurWeu. Five Dollars Reward-Lock Box A. Flannels-J. N. Adam & Go. For Rent-Rooms-86 Olive Street. For Rent-Store and BGkery-G. K. Whiting. Grand Republican RAlly-Grand Opera House. Ladies' Underwear-J. N Adam Co., Malt Bitters-A Druggists'. Meats Poultry, etc-Frisbie & Hart. Musical Instruction-Miss Fannie c. Howe. New Fish Market-Tuttle & Hull Political Notice-First Ward Republicans. Political Notice-Republican Ward Meetings. Political Notice-Co. A, Bigelow Battalion. Silk Handkerchiefs-J. Madam Go. United States Hotel-J. L. Truman. Wanted-Cook-117 Whitney Avenue. Wanted-Girl-174 Orange Street. Wanted-Girl-120 College Street. Wanted -Situation-64 Crown Street.
 Wedding Gifts-Evarts Cutler.
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THE WEATHER RECORD.
Indications.

1mdfcat1OnSs
 WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
 WARRINGTON, DC, Sept. 1O-1 A N. For New England, falling followed by rising baron eter, stationary higher temperature high north to east winds backing in the southern portion to north or west, partly cloudy and cloudy weather and nu- merous rains.
 For the Middle Atlantic States, higher barometer, stationary higher temperature, north winds, nu- merous rains followed by clearing weather
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SpetiaI Aetitts.
FIRiE! FIRE!
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In consequence of the destruc- tiOn by fire and water on last Sat- urday night of the entire line of Goods which filled one of our large show windows,we shall OnTHURS- DAY MORNING, SEPT. 9th, offer the lot as they are, slightly burned. smoked and damaged by water. Among them are Quilts, Napkins, DOylies, Towels, CottOns, Table Covers, Table Linens, &c.,, &c.
 Regardless of what they will bring, the entire lot must be closed out by SATURDAY, therefore there is no time to lose. No such Bargains were
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Tenth Ward.
Second Congressional District.

The Tenth company Boys in Blue will hold s meet ing this evening" at half past o'clock fol drill After the drill meeting of the company will be held. Per order H. K. BEACH, Captain.
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False in appetite, irresolute in mind, and subject to melancholy, try Malt Bitters.
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Many complaints of small children arise from indigestion. If your child is sick give it D. R. V. G. You will be surprised at the charming effect
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The Chicago Times says Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure is highly endorsed by ministers, judges, physicians, surgeons, by men of literary and scholarly distinction, and by individuals in all the walks of life.
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renth word Garfie1d and Arthur

special meeting will be held Friday evening, Sep tember To- at 73O o'clock, in Wiers Hal for the pur pose of organizing Tenth ward battalion Boys in Blue, to include the two companies already in the field and others to be formed. Prominent military Republicans the ward who have signed the roll are desirous of doing invited to be present.
 Per order
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See advertisement in other column, of the
 great and reliable Dyspepsia Remedy, D. R. V. G., guaranteed by all druggists.
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The Republican Congressional convention of the Second district will be held at Eagle Hall, Middle town, Tuesday, September 21, 1880, at 10 o'clock B. m.. for the purpose of nominating a candidate for Congressman transaction of any other proper business.
 CHARLES G. R. VINAL, Congressional
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JOdN D. TONIEIsi Chairman Republican Town Committee.

4OW11 OO1I11tIVtoO'
 Co. A, Bigelow Battalion. Co. A. Bigelow Battalion. have meeting this Fri day night for drill. at the Grays old armory. Per order