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The Early Settlers of Newtown.

Among the earliest settlers of New town were Jonathan and his cousin Eb- enezer Booth, who came from Stratford about the year A. D. 1707-8. It is said that when this little band of pioneers came to look for place to settle, they followed up the Housatonic River from it's mouth to where the tribe of PoOta- tuck Indians lived, and purchased an ex- tensive tract directly west Of them, Jon- athan Booth taking !. prominent part i' the purchase. It is claimed that he was the first white man who felled tree in the town. They immediately com menced to clear the forests of the land for cultivation; returning next year to prepare dwellings, before they moved their families. The first house that was built stood directly above the residence now owned by Edwin Clark.
 Jonathan Booth was grandson o1 Richard Booth, who came from England
 and settled in Stratford Colony of Conn | in the year A. D. 1G40. Jonathan Was
 born i'll Stratford the winter of 16o1-. |
 moval to Nevtown. He died Februar,
 8th. 1755. He settled on tL.e place 1atel,
 occupied by Edward Starr, deceased l By his marriage he had three sons, an' two daughters. From Jonathan and hi cousin, Ebenezer, all the Booths of thi
 town have descended, and there is scarce
 ly an old family-namo in the limits c
 the town, (by intermarriage) can trac
 their lineage back to them, viz. tn
 Beers, Nichols, Hawley's, Glover@s an ; many others. His youngest son, Jon;
 than, built house on the old homestea nearly in front of his fathers, in A. , l740, This dwelling was covered wit t cypress-shingles; those on the roof las [, ed so years before renewel, and tl r bricks used in the construction of u ! chimney were brought from Hollan l The clustering was done by an India , and the ring composed of mortar in u
 ceiling of the parlor, was considered
 great piece of art in those days. Tn r house remained until few years ago; r was removed to the opposite side of u it street, to give place to the more mode t structure, now on its site.
 j. These early settlers, brave In endurll r, hardships. with persevering industry d q contented dispositions. laid tEe found Il tion of prosperity, which later Genei e tions of this town are now enjoying.
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a8- Every person who wishes to see what Bridgeport enterprise is accomplish ing should call at the large and com pletely stocked Drug and Paint Store of r. s. STEVENS < Go, This firm keep in stock almost everything that can be found in the largest and best appointed metro politan stores, and buying of the manu- lecturers and importers, they are enabled to get the lowest prices, thus being ena- bled 10 sell at atwholesale and retail, at the lowest New York prlces.
 Their stock comprises all the Foreign and Domestic Drugs and Chemicals, as well as most of the proprietary articles, Patent Medicines. &c., &c, Paints, Oils, Varnishes and Brushes.
 MEssRs. F. s. STEVENS & Co. are agents for the Laflin & Rand Powder Co.,, and are doing large trade in that celebrated Gun, Rifle and Blasting Powder.
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Redding Ridge.

The Catholic fair was quite a success. and netted the society s260. When the prizes were drawn it was Imaginable to see the scores of disappointed onos.
 The donation visit to the Rev. X. A.. Welton was we'll attended, and enjoyed by all; he received about s50-better of than before.
 =" Ned Shaw is home on visit for few days.
 Whitehead, our enterprising mer- chant, is still making improvements on his place by erecting large horse-shed, just north of his store. -- The ice houses are not filled yet, and are not likely to he if the weather don't change pretty soon. 4 w. c. Sanford has a valuable young horse sick with the distemper, having come from epizootic.
 Since the holidays the Ridge has set tied down into the old routire, and vii probably stay so for some time.
 SCORER.
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zsecoIlectIons of Newtown Acass-

sSecOS1ecfAOES Of NcWtGWH Aca1-
 eIny.
 EDITOR BEE-Thinking it may in- terest some of your readers, send you a catalogue of Newtown Academy for 1942-i3, with some pleasant reminiscent ces of my three years residence 1n the town while a pupil there:
 When a nere boy of four or five years. I saw the weather cock on the top Of the spirc of the Congregational Church in your town, and was told by my father that when that rooster crowed, all the other cocks in the town would crow Tn concert. You cannot imagine my con- cern when I thought of the commo'lun that would ensue in the staid and quiet village and it's surroundings, for it must have happened ill the summer when fowls of that gender prevailed. or at least existed in great numbers. It matters not. however, it was in time long since
 past
 My next advent to your town was at
 the time when the Academy had been built, and was under the charge of the late Rev. George 5. Foote, native o1
 Newtown it was so far back as in 1889 ol
 in 1840. I remember we'll that the Rev
 Dr. James Starr Clark, now and for years
 past located at Tivoli on the Hudson, was a pupil of the academy. as was also Dea
 con A. l.. Benedict. both natives of Both l el. I was then only visitor. Miss Mary Foete, sister of the Princi } pal of the Academy was an assistant thel 3 as she was subsequently, under othe teachers Miss Foote married the Rev Mr. Gardner, a4nd is still living In centra Q New York
 a MT. Foote conducted the school for tw s or three year. do not know whether t catalogue of the pupils was ever printe e in his time Rev. J. c. Corson succeed n ed MT. Foote as principal of the 1nstitut
 in A. D. 1340, and my admission date 2 Jan 11th 1S41.
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Fn NHGsRa0riSrrs.


 Died, in Newtown. conn. January 9th. 1880. Charles J, Fairchild. aged 27 years and months.
 1t seems peculiarly fitting that, in no- ticing the death of this young man, a brief tribute of affection to his worth and memory should be paid, for he was, in the purest sense of the term, a good young man." At an early age, conse- crating himself to his Saviour, he pub licly made a profession of his faith in Christ, and, to the time of his death, lived an exemplary Christian life, being devotedly attached to the church and the Christian works connected with the same. But, much as his pastor and the church will miss him, and feel the loss, the loss to the community and in the home circle will be more keenly felt. From early childhood, and all through life, he was devotedly attached to his home and home friends, and thls devo- ton and attachment was constantly shin ing forth in the innumerable ways of H. delity, constancy and devotion with which he met and discharged every duty that devolved upon him as a son and brother and ueighbor. To the grief stricken parents. brothers, sister ana friends, the heart felt sympathy or the community is extended-7and precious very precious, in the memory of his friends will be the recollection of his many virtues, genial disposition and Christian character, which inspire the as- surance of the hope that he has passed from this world of probation to the para disc of the blessed, and that at the gencr- al resurrection of the just he will hear from the master, "Well done, good and faithful servant"
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In conversation the other day with an old gentleman living not far from this village who has fol many years kept d close watch on the weather prophet. we are told that the winter would be a very open one, with not more than four days sleighing, and that the month o March would just howl with cold We shall see what we shall see
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TI,e Power Poetry.

Whoever doubts poetic power Misbt doubt the fragrance of the flower Mi ght doubt the rest Of sweet repose, Might doubt the truth of all he knows; Yet lew h gre be who fully know How much to sacred song they owe For sacred san4s have magic power To soothe the soul in sorrows hour; They raise the thoughts to Heaven above. They stir the deepest dep hs of love; Who will refuse to strike the Tyre That aids on high the angel choir Then why refuse earth whats given To fit us for the sonPs ofHeaven.
 EDWIN ToMLINsoN sqnantuck. Conn. Dec. 29th, 1879.
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Hard Times.

Many people have become mentally and nervous ly diseased from the depression caused by hard umes, and suicides arc shockfngly frequent. It is coWafdly to give way. What is needed is reme dy to purify the blood, which has become feverish ana foul rom wear and tear ot brain and nerves favorlte Remedy goes to the root of the matter. It cleanses the blood, gives tone and strength to the system, aud cheer and hopefulness to the mind lis cures are permanent, for it is combi- nation Of vegetable altera ives. and contains a cohol. Try bottle. Sold by all druggisls Dr. David Kennedy. Proprietor Rondout, NY.
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Hines, inscribed by friend, to u emory of Charles J. Fairchild, WI jed January 9th, 1S80.] II shine in the light of God,
 His image stamps my brow, Through the valley or death my feet have trt And I reign in glory now. No breaking heart is here.
 No keen and thrilling pain No wasted cheek, where the frequent tear, Hath rolled and left it's stan. have found the joy of Heaven.
 am one of the angel baud: To my head c crown is given,
 And harp is in my hand. I have learned the song they sing
 Whom Jesus hath made free, And the glorious walls on high still ring With my new born melody. No sin, Il 0 griet, no pain,-
 Save in my happy home; My fears all fled, my doubts all slain, My hour of triumph come Friends of my mortal years'
 The trusted and the tried. Thou art walking still in the vale Of tears But am by thy side. Do forget' Oh. nol
 For memories golden chain Shall bind my heart to the hearts below Till they meet and touch again. Each link is strong and bright,
 And loves elective flame Flows freely down, like aliver or light To tue world from which came. - Do you weep, when the noise of war
 And the rage of conflct die2 Do you mourn when another star
 Shines out from the gilt sr!ng sky? Then why should your tears roll down,
 And your heart with grief be riyen. For another gem in the Savour's crown.
 And another s,ul ill Heaven?" Brooklyn, N Y Jan. 7th, 1SSO
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Robert Mitchell son Of Leroy AIitch- ell, of South Britain, while playing on Monday with his brother, fell and cislo- cated his elbow joint. Dr. Vile was called and reduced the dislocation, and the lit- tie fellow is doing nicely.
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A Card.

Tn behalf of myself and family, I de- sire to thank my neighbors, friends and hrethern, for their liberal gifts on "Wednesday, the 7th inst, with special to those who followed the sacred precapts-s' Let not thy left hand know what thy right doth.
 K. ALANsoN MELTON,
 Rector Christ Church, Redding Ridge,
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A Card.

Whoever sends to us the BER Will please accept kind thanks from me; I,s weekly visits brings to mind The Newtown friends we've left behind. We often think of you. although Which friend It i> do not know; But by the BEE to us addressing, You've brought on all Newtown blessing. For whenever we have read it. To each and all we give the credit.
 EDWIN ToMIIHsoN.
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For Sale.

ONE AND A-HALF STORY HOU~E nearly
 "A new together mid. acres of gooI Lani. srita- blc for meadow and blow (uoW all laid down to meadow, and in good order-eyery foot can be cut with moving ma hinel. situated at the low'r end of South Britain Street. within$ twenty-five 0 ls of the N. X New England R. R.. which is to be finished next fall, and about one-quar CT of mile f,o1n the proposed depot. Price sI 900 TermE- q 400 down. the brlance to remain as long de sired. This is rare ci ancC. Enquire Of JOHN HUN HAN Zosr, Grays Plains or 0: HON. K. w
 P ST, Eennett's Bridge. The hC u is now used es bo irdIng house for the railroad. Possession given at once Zoar Jan 11th 1880 3Otf
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FOR SALE.

A DERRICK-Thirty four feet high. with wire "A rope guys, in good order; also Eorse Wind lass and one Car, suitable for s:one. Apply to MINOTT BOOTH Monroe. Conn. 3Ow2f
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Do not forget to renew your subscrip- ton to the BER
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B O Q K g :


 Mary J. Homes works go cents; Marion Ha lands works. 90 cents; Augu,ta J. Eyans' work f1.25; Nay Agnes Flemming's works. 90 cents; A s. Roes' selec! stories 90 cents; Old Proba ability Josh Billings, $1oo; Coopers works, 16 volumes 5000; Dickens works 15 volumes, $ $50; waver- ley Novels. 1a volume, $iO.Co; Washington Irving's Books. $2o.o0; NJ ,cauley's Essays. volumes s2.25 Tn Prison and Out, 90 cents; Elsie Books 90 cents Cruden's Concordence sl CO., Flawcod's L fe of Christ. s1oo; Life and Epistle of St. Paul. sI co; Rollins A cent History. s3.00 Full Gilt Poets. 75 cen s; Large Illustrated Edition, Tennyson 70 cts THE BEST BARGAINS rN BOOKS
 EVER KNOWN can be had at ths great closing out sale. at
 THE BEEHIVE, BRIDGEPORT,
 B. c NORTHROP
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THE BEE.
LOCAL TIME TABLE HOUSA TONIC RAILROAD

rsms wAea trains pass Nep,own station.
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~J All our Grand Extraordinary Drawlhgs arc ''nueA the supervision and msnt o1 otls EisA4S o T. BEAUREGARD and JURAL \. EAhLx.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11
A CLERICAL BLACKBOARD.

Under this l5cad the Eastern OBJ
server, published at Meridian, Miss,
gives a clerical BLACKBOARD his just
deserts: It says: Parson Newman,
Grants curate, desecrsted Thanks.
given day by delivering blasphe-
nous harangue full Of hate and SIAN
der of the Southern people. This
clerical brute, who wears the stolen
livery Of Heaven to serve the devil
in, accused the people Of the South Of
burning school houses and the church,
es Of Northern men. No lie is too
big for the utteranco of Newman.
He probably forgot to tell his flock Of
at least one Of the episodes Of his fe-
lonious life. When Ben Butler seized
the Southern churches in New Or
leans and turned whole congrega-
tions Of worshipperscet Of the houses
they had built and consecrated to re-
ligious devotion, Newman received
the stolen sanctuaries at the hands Of
the Beast, and installed himself and
his negro followers in the places Of
the rightful owners. Nor did this re-
demptionless rogue ever surrende,
the churches to their owners until
forced to do so by the strong arm o.
the law.
Newman is a sweet-scented phari.
see to be talking shout the sins o.
ether people, even if,he could speak
the truth ut all.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

A most excellent answer to those
clamorers for the recognizing of the
National Democracy is furnished in
the words of Senator Bayard, eX-
pressed in a recent interview. He
says: "The Democratic party is the
defense of the constitution. It's
principles are right, and have survived
many more disastrous defeats than
this. 1t may be chastened by
accident, mismanagement or the use
of bad methods in political warfare,
and | confess that | cannot justify
much of what has been done on both
sides during the recent contests. But
the Democratic party will outlive all
this, for principles do not die.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

A Southern editor, in noting the re-
cent death of a "brother of the quill,
rejoices that his friend is now in q bet
ter world. There, he says, the cry of
"more copy shall never again fall
upon his distracted ears. There he
never shall be abused any more by
his political antagonists with lies and
detractions that should shame de-
mon to promulgate. There he shall
no more be used as ladder for the
aspiring to kick down as soon as
they reach the desired height and
need him no more. There he shall be
able to see the immense mass OF mind
he has moved, all unknowing as he
has been, during his weary pilgrimage
on earth. There he will lind all
articles credited; and there shall be
no honid typographical errors to set
him in a fever. We are glad the
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

The Richmond States thinks that
the sooner the Republican party
abandons the idea of managing South
ern political affairs and especially the
negroes, the better it will be, and
concludes "When the Republican
party shall take Federal officers from
among our own people, and leave the
question of.the future status Of the
negro to be peacefully and quietly
settled by ourselves, trusting to our
Justice and humanity to deal rightly
by him, then will the solia South
cease to exist, because the necessity
for it will cease, and our parties will
both become, as they ought to be
entire national"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

Some our exchanges come to us on
an average of once a month. II the
publishers of such journals can't do
any better, we prefer that they dis
continue sending altogether. We
watch all our State exchanges with
oager interest, and experience no lit
Gle disappointment when we fail to
receive them regularly.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11
HAYES MESSAGE.

President Hayes in bis annual
message to Congress-, makes this re-
ference to the South:
Continued opposition to the full and
free enjoyment oftherights. Of citizen
ship conferred upon the colored peo-
pie by the recent amendments to the
constitution still prevails in several
of the late slave-h0lding States. It
has, perhaps, not been manifested in
the recent election to any large cx
tent in acts of violence or intiniida-
ton. 1t has, however, by fraudulent
practices in connection with the bal
lots, with the regulations as to the
places and manner of voting, and
with counting, returning, and can
vassing The votes cast, been success
full in defeating the exercises of the
right preservative Of all rights, the
right Of suffrage, which the constitu-
ton expressly confers upon our en-
franchised citizens.
Now had this miserable insinuation
come from Garfield, we would have
thought nothing OF it. But it comes
from Hayes, the Fraudulent, and
when we reflect that he stole the
Presidency in the face Of an over
whelming opposition majority cast
by the American people, we are over
whelmed with disgust. Why is it the
slanderer talks i'll Of either people 7
Simply to hide the miserable deformi-
ty of his own life and character. So
it is with Hayes-with q public re-
cord as vulnerable as the conspira-
tons of the lower regions could pro-
duce, he loosens his vile tongue and
let fly venom at the South.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

After several years of depression
the business men Of this country may
recellent financial condition. Thus
far the failures of the present yeaA
amount to only $45,OoO,OOO. Daring
the same period last year they reached
SOL, 100000, and the year before the
aggregated the disastrous figure OF
&197 100000.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

A backwoods paper got hold Of a
new reporter, and this is the first and
last item he brought in: ave have
to announce the sudden death Of
William Elmira Squinney, who yes
terday was killed by lightning and
dropped down dead, and when ex-
amined by pr. Washington Smith
was found to be dead he died peace
fully aud expired without a4struggle;
death was instaneous." That chap
had two-thirds as many lives as a
cat.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11
CAPTAIN GENERAL.
The following Is on extract from
President HAYES message: s9

The following Is an extract from
President Hayes message: I@
| commend to the attention Of Con-
gress the great services Of the Com
mander-in.C Chief Of our armies during
the war for the Union, whose wise,
firm and patriotic conduct did SO
much to bring that momentOns con-
flict to a close. The legislation Of
the United States contains many pre-
cedents for the recognition Of distin-
guished military merit, authorized
rank and emoluments to be conferred
for eminent services to the country.
An act of Congress authorizing the
appointment Of . Captain General Of
the Army, with suitable provisions
relating to compensation, retirement,
and other details, would, in my jadg-
ment, be altogether fitting and pro-
per, aud would be warmly approved
by the country.
Now we see where the duplicity OF
our dearly beloved Grant comes in
During the Presidential campaign we
thought he would be rewarded by
being given the Republican noml-
nation in 1884. But the mystery il
explained in the above. Grant is to
be made Captain General at a stipa'
lated salary for maligning Hancock
the greatest soldier stateman OF TIT
age. Go it Grant! Bedaubed from
head to foot with the slum Of fraud
and duplicity, you strike your forte
as a superAuous salary grabber.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

A bright little boy, who had been
engaged in combat with another boy
was reproved by his amt, who told
him he ought always to wait until the
other boy "pitchedupon him." WELL
exclaimed the little hero, "but if |
wait for the other boy to begin, I'm
afraid there wouldn't be an fight.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

The st. Tammany Farmer grows
poetical. Listen: Mr.. A. d. Will
liams, editor of the st. Landry
Democrat
Reioiceth, and is exceeding glad
Because he is happy dad.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

The agitation in Ireland over the
land question not only shows no signs
of abating, but, what is most hopeful
of all, evidence increases that the
people Of England are coming to
realize the gross injustice of the land
laws. John Bright refusal to sane
ton an application of brute force, in
stead of remedies which shall remove
the cause of discomfort, is, there is
reason to believe, sustained by a
great body of enlightened English
opinion. Despite all the turmoil, the
dawn of a lasting peace in Ireland
seems nearer to-day than it has ever
been since the English set foot upon
the island as cOnquerors.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

We trust those ministers of the Cos
MI who voted for Garfield will hold
their peace hereafter on the sin OF
lying and perjury and bribery. They
ought to be ashamed to look an hon
oyable man in the face.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

The st. Bernard Eagle says: No
wonder the Baton Rouge Capitolian
questions the Advocates Democratic
spirit, when the latter perpetrates
such jokes as the following: "The
Sherman Chronicle wants to swap
its electrotype cut of Hancock and
English for q soup bone. Well do
the same thing and throw in an cleo
trotype of Tilden and Hendricks for
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

~ am going with the Republican
marty, shouted Ingersoll, "because
it is gong my way" He didn't mean
to say so much, but everybody who
believes in hot hereafter knows
where Bob is going.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

Over 1900 persons assembled in
the Germania Assembly Rooms, in
New York, to give public reception
and welcome to twenty-fOur socialis-
tic exiles from Germany, who recent
iy arrived in that city.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

There is likely to be o sudden exo-
dus Of New England girls to the Far
West. A Boston young lady who
went to Montana two months since
writes back to her enviOus friends
that she has been engaged for more
than a month, and could have had a
hundred offers just a. we'll one. She
jumped at the first one, however.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

Speaking of an extra session, the
Gretna Courier says: "a called SEES
--sion of the State Legislature is now
being agitated by the Metropolitan
press. We oppose 1t on the score OF
economy"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-12-11

The Piedmont and Arlington Life
Insurance Company has failed. The
company has been embarrassed for
some time, but the immediate cause
of the suspension was the extraordin
airy mortality among the policy hold
ers this year, and the pressure in
courts, by the holders of these claims,
for Judgment against the company.
No exact estimate OF the liabilities
can be made until the actuary has
examined each policy and reported.