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Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
The Redding Camp Meeting,

To the Ed1tor Of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 The large expense of fitting up the beauti- full grounds at Bedding, the free use of which is offered us for a district camp meeting August 9-14, has been incurred by the en- terprising Danbury and Norwalk Railroad Co.,, under the direction of its gentlemanly superintendent, L. w. Sandiforth, Esq. Said grounds are offered free at all times, except August 9-14, for Sunday school and other picnics, temperance meetings, etc. make this statement lest it might be inferred from the circular that the camp meeting managers had made this outlay of money, an act which we cannot lay claim to. The railroad compa- ny has generously erected noble auditorium and lodging house for our annual camp meet ings. w. T. HILL, P. E.
 Prospect Grove, Shelter Island, N. Y, July F. 1880.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Death or A1pheus N. n1erwln.

MT. Alpheus N. Merwin died at his resi- dence in Orange yesterday morning at 8 o'clock. The deceased was prominent and influential citizen of Orange and a leading member of the Congregational church there, of which he had been deacon for a number of years He had also represented the town in the General Assembly. He was appointed census enumerator of the town and had been engaged fourteen days in the work when he was taken ill with nervous prostration and disease of the liver, which caused his death. He leaves wife and two children to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and father. The deceased was respected and esteemed by all who knew him, and his death will be much regretted. He was the youngest broth CT of N. ". Merwin, Esq, the merchant on State street in this city. The deceased was ffty-four years of age. The funeral, which takes place at 2:3O tomorrow, Thursday, af- ternoon, will be attended by the Rev Mr. Moves, late of Woodbury and formerly of Fair Haven, who is supplying the pulpit of the Congregational church in Orange, and by Rev. Mr. staats of Bristol, former pas tor of the same church.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Tanners Fast-"Forty Day NIorg

Tanners Fast-H'Forty Day Morgan.' The attempt of Doctor Tanner to endure an absolute fast for forty days brings to the minds of some of our elderly people fast which Calvin Morgan, then of Mystic, but now of Poquonnoc, subjected himself to. The recollections of the occurrence have been du1led by the long years that have intervened for it was at least forty years ago that the fast was undertaken, but enough is recalled to enable fairly accurate statement to be made.
 Somewhere in the year 1s4o, say, though it may have been two or three years earlier or later than that date, the Rev. Jabez s. Swan, then, as now, known here and hereabouts as Elder Swan, conducted series of religious or "revival' meetings in Mystic. Crowds came to hear him, and his eager eloquence moved them to their profoundest depths. He was then in the full strength of manhood, and at the height of his unmistakable power as an 'texhorter" :"
 Among those who 'fed upon the honey of his hps'' was Calvin Morgan. He was excit- able, nervous and easily impressed. The fervor of the elder awakened like fervor in Morgan and he was moved to show his un- speakable faith in the Almighty by fasting forty days and forty nights.
 He closeted himself within his house and entered upon his self imposed fast 8 strong robust, ruddy faced man. Forty days later he emerged from his confinement haggard weak, tottering and emaciated. He declared that he had eaten no food in that time, and his statement was supported by his family and his nearest neighbors. He drank freely of water and now and then swallowed pinch of salt, but only water and salt had entered his stomach, he said, during his long fast. There were skeptics who ridicu1ed the idea that he could live so many days without eating food, but the majority of his neigh bors believed his statements, and such of them as are now alive love to tell how Calvin Morgan lasted forty days and forty nights for the glory of God They gave him the nickname of t'Forty Day Morgann at the time, and few of the later generations know him by any other. Morgan is now haleold man of seventy-fve.-New London Tele- gram.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
T,odoaaD Society

The officers of Elm City Degree Council No 1, o. U. A. M, will be installed July 14, ing. Councillor, w. w. Ramsdall; Vice Councillor, G. O. Manwaring Recording Secretary, o. F. Jewell Treasurer, J. c. Bradley; Ind, W. O. Staples Exam, Henry Pfeifer; l. P, B. H. Corwin; O.. F., c. E. Case; Trustees, w. O. Staples, s. D. Belts, R. L. Manwaring. All third degree members of Pioneer and Washington Councils are re- quested to be present
 Golden Rule Encampment, I. o. o. Els, annual excursion this year will be to Fort Lee, on the Hudson, August r. The en- campment intend that it shall fully equal, if not surpass, in satisfaction it's former excur- sions
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Police Notes,

William H. Myers and Thomas Stanford engaged in fight last evening on Congress avenue, near Oak street. Myers was arrest ed on complaint of Stanford that Myers had insulted his (Stanford's) wife, which was the cause of the breach of the peace.
 Last evening Kate Mullen, who is charged with drunkenness, stole granite ware teapot from Hofmeister's store on Grand street. for which she will be called upon to answer in the City Court this morning.
 Albert Swords and William O'Brien were arrested yesterday morning by Officers Nich- ols and P Doherty for stealing jumper n worth very little, from John Eagan. O'Brien was drunk. Eagan left his calico overshirt by the side of the street. These men came along and took it. Eagan followed them un- til he saw a policeman.
 James H. Judd and Jennie Bradley were ar rested yesterday on charge of adultery Mrs. Bradley, who belongs in East Haven, is said to be the mother of ten children.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Brigade Reunion.

The brigade formerly commanded by Gen. Thomas G. Stevenson, attached to Gen. Vessels division of the 18th Corps and com prising the 10th Conn.,, 5th R. l., 24th and filth Mass and Belger's R. I. Battery, will hold a reunion and clam-bake at Rocky Point, R. T., on Friday, July 30. The start ing point is Providence at Il 8. Gen. E. s. Greeley and Wm. E. Whittelsey, of this city, of the 10th c. ", and others will at tend. The regular reunion of the 10th c. ". takes place as usual. The place is yet to be docionafed
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
AnUnInckxDr1

The terrific heat of Saturday was disastrous to MT. c. H. Colts driving trip to Newport Of the four fine horses with which he left Hartford Saturday morning one died from the heat and another was ruined. The dog cart was on Sunday shipped by steamer from Norwich to Stonington, to be forwarded thence to Newport by rail and steamer. An other four-in-hand party from New York joined Mir. Colts party at Norwich and all continued on to Newport.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
The Excursion season.
The Largest Throng of the season-Over Eight Hundred New Haven VisItors- Baptist Picnic.

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 The Largest ThrOng of the seasOn-Over Eight Hundred New Haven Visitors Baptist Picnic.
 Yesterday morning the Sunday schools of l the First Baptist church, Pierce Welch su- perintendent, Grand street Baptist church, 1 Fair Haven, J. F. Morrow superintendent, 1 and the Pearl street Baptist church, Mir.
 Preston superintendent, together with their friends, numbering s24 people, and filling nine cars started for High Rock from the Derby depot. High Rock was reached at 10 after a very pleasant ride and the party was soon scattering about in the best of spirits finding the attractions of the place. The long tables were already spread with High Rock crockery, and pleasantly tempted all good hvers with an inviting prospect ahead, and suggested spreading thereon the bounte- ous stores brought The empty boats on'the river were soon manned, 3 or ''boyed," by those fortunate enough to obtain the oars, and with the young ladies and children all aboard the dock was soon cleared while many started off for an ascent of the glen to the gorge, and thence to High Rock, eager to enjoy the fascinating prospects the heights, disclose to view. The scene at dinner was one not frequent, with over 800 persons at the tables. The spread was sumptuous and appetites were such as epicurean might enjoy. With all the plenteousness of the feast there were at least twelve baskets full left Rev. Dr. Stifer and Rev. Mir. Ball, the pastors of the two churches, were present, also Rev. Mr. Farwell of Waterbury, Rev. Mr. Dickinson of Seymour, Editor John D. Candee of the Bridgeport Standard, superin- tendent Beach of the Naugatuck railroad, s. Y Beach, and from this city H. Webster Stowe of the N. H. Saw Mill Co.,, George filling of G. & T. filling, David R. Benton Henry Killam, Edward Mansfield, Evarts Cutler, L. P Warehouse, George Lines, John G. North, Henry Long, John M D. Hendrick, Jabez Scott, Dr. Walker, Dr. True, A. E. Dudley and many others The arrangements were very excellent, and the committee in charge Pierce Welch, Frederick Betts and George C. Phelps-were amply rewarded in the en- ioyment of all MT. F. B. Marsh and his at tendants on the ground were kept busy with so large a party of visitors. Not only the ladies, but the patient gentlemen who so grounds in Juggling; dishes and baskets, were saved great deal of work, and the ladies were saved fatigue. Previous to the assem- bling for the departure home Messrs. Hunt ley, Hughes Mrs. Porter and Miss McGregor of the Grand street church choir sang in the pavilion, and later on the cars, affording much pleasure. It took eleven cars on the return to accommodate all, there being other exeursionists also at the grove.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
A EIne nInsicaI Trent.

The celebrated American band of Provi- dence, D. W. Reeves leader, has been en- gagged by Manager Smith for the great carni- val at the New Haven base ball grounds next Tuesday evening. The full band will be pres ent, with Brown < Reeves orchestra for dan cling. A two hours grand concert will be given. Should the weather again prove stormy, the band and orchestra will appear at the Grand Opera House.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
HTTIffo-w

Three new members enlisted into the Light Guard Thursday evening, and one old mem- Der re-enlisted. Weekly drills will be be- gun again next Monday night. A con- mittee consisting of Lieutenant Downs, Sergeant Whaples, Corporals Sucher and Parks was appointed to arrange for a picnic to occur next month. It was also voted to go with the regiment on it's Coney Island excursion.
 The Grays, at their meeting Monday evenS ing, voted favorably to joining in the pro. posed regimental excursion to Coney Island.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
The Marthn's Vineyard Excursion.

E The fourth annual excursion to Martha's Vineyard and Newport by the fine steamer Elm City, Captain Fred. J. Peck, offers such attractions, backed by the fine reputation of the previous excursions, that applications for accommodations have poured in rapidly, and we would simply remind those who would like to avail themselves of this fine opportu- nifty that an early application will be neces- sary, as the complement will undoubtedly be soon secured. The excursion affords ample opportunity to visit Rocky Point and Narra- gansett Pier, Nantucket, Edgarstown, Kata- ma, Vineyard Haven, Gay Head, and of see- ing Faulkner's, Gull, Fishers and Block Islands, New London, Vineyard Sound, etc., etc. The boat leaves next Wednesday, July 21, at 10 a. m., returning arriving home Sat urday morning in time for early trains.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14

DOnnybrOOk Fair on Congress Avenue-A
 Well Known Citizen Puts on the Street
 Hose.
 Shortly after o'clock yesterday afternoon general melee took place on Congress ave- nue right in front of Bart Healeys store Our reporter gathered from Mir. Healy, who took hand for the preservation of law and order, an account of the affair, as follows: ''I do not know how it started It was regular Don- nybrook fair fight. Everybody was going it right and left and smashing one another all to pieces. I says, Now. boys, you clear out. No more of this The first thing did was to turn the street hose on them and I broke it all up- You ought to have seen it. It was fun. There were some citizens who had come along, but couldn't except any one. It was DO time to daily. I had to do it, and saved some broken pates and noses, dare say. This is the truth, and the police men that were there will tell you that"
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
West Haven Shore.

The frame for the new cottage for Mrs Colt, of Hartford, at the shore is up. The location of the building is directly at the foot of Railroad avenue.
 Yesterday there was Q party of about LOG at the shore, it being the excursion of the Sunday school of the Universalist church ot Meriden. But for indications of rain just before starting the party would have been considerably larger.
 The congregation Mishkan Israel, of this city, picnic at the shore to-day; also the First Baptist Sunday school of Meriden.
 Tomorrow there will be 8 mammoth pie nic, party of about 600 coming from Hol- yoke, Mass, to spend the day. Howes, the caterer, will serve the party with a grand clam-bake, and has engaged Merritt Thomp- son to superintend it, which is guarantee of it's being fine affair.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
The Late George BecIwith.

The late George Beckwith was for forty three years member of Hiram Lodge No. l, Free and Accepted Masons, and member of the Masonic Veteran Association, for which a Masonic membership of twenty-five years is requisite.
 The deceased was also long member of Harmony Division No. ,, Sons of Temper ance, who will attend his funeral tomorrow.
 The deceased had the material for his alma mac for 1881 and 1882 nearly prepared and that for 1883 half completed
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
A Complete Reformation

in the condition of disordered liver is speed fly and thoroughly effected by using Dr. Grosvenor's Liver-Aid. Among the symp- toms of liver disorders are pains under the right ribs and through the shoulder blades, yellowness of the skin, furred tongue, sick, headache, nausea, palpitation of the heart often attributed to that organ, but in nowise connected with it, and particularly obstruc- tive of the bowels. Females derive great benefit from the use of this sterling remedy. Testimony of the most convincing character, much of it professional, proves the efficacy of this medicine.
 Sold by c. R. Converse, 165 Grand street.
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Summer Jottinxs.

Prof Loomis, of Yale; Prof. James T. Hyde, of the Chicago Theological College, of Chicago; J. N. Olmstead and c. B. Holmes of New York, among the arrivals at Col chester, stopping at the Hooker House. Many others are stopping with private fam ilies.
 Rev. MT. Hawes, pastor of the North church, and family aresa lat Washington, Litch- field county.
 Rev. Dr. Noble, of Chicago formerly pas tor of Center church, is at Rangeley Lakes
 Rev. Dr. Dennen, Congregational, and Rev. Mir. Eggleston, Methodist, are at Shelter Island
 Rev. MT. Kelsey is in Europe. Rev. MT. Northrop and Rev. Dr. Sti1er take their vacation in August
 Prof. A. M. Loomis inaugurated his dan cling season at the Lake View Hotel, Litch- field, Saturday evening. The house is full of guests largely from New York, and some New Haven people are there. The house is kept by Mir. George H. Brown, formerly of this city, who also continues the Grand Cen tral at Newtown.
 Rev. c. c. Lasby and w. H. Warden and MT. James Nichols, 2d, of Hartford, and Rev. c. B. Ford, of Waterbury, start on Thursday evening for trip through the British prov go by way of Boston, and intend spending some days at the principal cities along the way, such as St. Johns, Halifax, Picton, Que bee and Montreal. They will return by way of Lake Champlain. -
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Courtney to Row on the Connecticut

Charles E. Courtney and the once famous Josh Ward are to row five mile race, one turn, on the Connecticut river, near Middle town, for purse of $500 a side, play or pay, on Saturday, August 2sth. The money is in the hands of Mir. Like, of the Girard House, Albany, who has been chosen stake holder.
 Negotiations for the race have been pend ing ever since the Hanlan-C Courtney fasco on the Potomac. The obstacle to their comple- tion was the selection of course George Ward, brother of Josh, was delegated to select water that should be satisfactory to the principals. He didn't like the Charles river course, and he got no encouragement in New London He finally selected the Con-
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Convocation of Clergy.

convocation of the Episcopal clergy of Fairfield county was held in Norwalk at St. Pauls church yesterday at 10 a. m. and p. m. Saturday next, July IT, being the an niversary of the death of Dr. Mead, there will be memorial service at the same church at D. m, at which time. a memorial of Dr. Mead will be placed in the church.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
necticut The course will be from a buo,

necticut. The course will be from a buoy located a short distance above the Air Line railroad bridge, two and half miles down stream and return. A view of the men can be had from the high river banks throughout the entire distance. The turn in the course is below the Middletown wharves. Court ney will train at his own place at Union Springs, N T., and Ward at Cornwall Lon the-Hudsop. One of his brothers will coach
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Sonner or Later.

But always at least one day in the course of the season, Mix & Judson are sure to have an unusually fine assortment of fruits For this year this is the day, and those fortunate people who have not left the city should see the peaches, pears, plums, watermelons, cit ron melons, apricots, fLawton blackberries cherry entrants, pineapples and other goods too numerous to mention, at the City Market Bazaar, Chapel street entrance.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Wednesday Morning, July IA, 1880.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

NEW ADN NEbllSEMENlO 1O-DA1. At Druggists'- -Kidney-wort. Corsets-At Franks. Dissolution-Finnigan Foley. Dr. Grosvenor's Liver-Aid-C. R. Converse Fruits-M Mix < Judson- Fresco Painting-Joseph Moebs. For -Safe-Evan Evans. Kidney -Wort-At Druggists'. Mosquito Netting-At Franks. Malt Bitters-At Druggists'. Music-New England Conservatory. Novellos Musical Publications Oliver Ditson & Co., Notice, ChristiHns-96 Bradley Street. Rattan Rockers-Bowditch < Prudden. Red Currants-Mix & Judson. Sewer Assessment Street. Sewer Assessment-Collins Street. Shetland Shawls-At Franks. Tarrant's Seltzer Aperient-At Druggists. Underwear-Monson & Carpenter. Vegetable Compound-Lydia E. Pinkham Wanted-Girl-43 Wooster Street. -Housekeeper-Box 128, West Haven. Wanted Situation-109 Orange Street. Wanted Situation-I5 Rose Court. Wanted Situation-178 Bradley Street. ed-.Situation-37 Court Street. Wanted Situation-32 Church Street. Wanted-S -Situation-Box,- ,-289 Fair Haven. Wanted-S -Situation-51 Oak Street. Wrtermelons-Berkele& Curtis.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
The Boston Journal says
What Ails Youf

Is it disordered liver giving you yellow skin or costiye bowels, which have resulted in distressing Piles, or do your kidneys re- fuse to perform their functions? 1? If so your system will soon be clogged with poisons Take a-few doses of Kidney Wort and you'll feel like new man-nature will throw off every impediment and each organ wifi be ready for duty. s iy14 3teod1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Garfield and Arthur Rally and Flag
 Raising,

A large gathering is expected tonight at the flag raising and ratification meeting to be given by the Republicans of the Ninth and Tenth wards, at Masonic Hall, Webster street. The meeting opens at 63 sharp. Ad- dresses will be made by Joseph Sheldon, Theodore V. Cromwell, Capt. Grif6ng and others. The Broadway band will assist. Let there he n IarOa turnort
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Suits! Suits! Suits! ]!

Lawn Suits Muslin Suits, Cambric Suits, all beau
 fully trimmed from s65 to s325, former price s35o to s7.50. White sacques, trimmed with Hamburg Edging and White Lace, from 90c to g. former price S175 to S4 300 Linen Busters at soc to $68 former price S1 9 to S. Dress Goods Silks, Satns, Laces Trimmings, Notions, Cloths Housekeeping Goods and Gents Furnishings of every description Lsle Thread and Lace Top Gloves at half the old price,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
NTusic i'm the Air.

The American band, George streit leader, gave free concert on the Green last even- ing. The selections were fine and the play ing unexceptionable. Hundreds of people gathered to listen to the music and the ex- pressions of favor were universal. Could a concert be given every week it would be great ly appreciated. The city or citizens should make move for the accomplishment of such n
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Mix S Judaon

have this morning several bushels red cur rants, both large and medium size, suitable for jelly and canning, and all who have not supplied themselves should delay no longer. They will not be as good or cheap again this season as they are to-day. City Market, at Chapel street entrance.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Fair Haven.

Rev. H. c. Hovey, of Fair Haven, is of on his annual vacation trip, and expects to be absent month, most of the time in the Province of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The pulpit of the Second Congre- gational church will be supplied during his absence by different ministers; Rev. C. w. Drake, of North Guilford, next Sunday morn ing and night, Hon. B. G. Northrop the Sun day after, and others the following Sundays
 The families of Rev. MT. Parhngton of the East Pearl street Methodist church, H. W. Crawford, W. s. Johnson and Mir. King of East Pearl street, commence this week a camping out vacation at Double Beach. The Rev. MT. Parkington will officiate every Sun day at his church as usual. The entire party expect to be absent nearly four weeks.
 MT. Lucius Rowe, proprietor of the dry goods store, east side, was married yester- day to Miss Jane Luddington, daughter of Jesse Luddington, one of Fair Haven's most esteemed citizens. The two Congregational ministers of Fair Haven, Rev. Burdett Hart and Rev. H. O. 'Hovey, oficiated. It was a quiet affair, the parties, though having a wide circle of friends, including a large number of social position, so preferring. Directly after the ceremony they started for Saratoga.
 Mr. L.. Carter, formerly well known as con ductor on the Shore Line railroad, has en- gagged in the market business and has taken the old stand in Fair Haven formerly kept by Mir. Curtis and known as the [" Vil- Iage Market" MT. Carter intends that the former good reputation of this market shall be kept up. The very best of meats and veg etables will be always on hand and customers will always find the best that the market af- fords
 The Willimantic camp meeting begins on Monday, August 23d, and closes on Saturday, the 28th.
 Two Vassar College girls were on their way home over the Albany and Susquehan- na railroad the other day Maryland !" yelled the brakeman, as the train pulled up at a station. ''What did he say?' asked one of the girls. 'SMarry-land,'' replied the other. "Oh, let's get out p exclaimed the first with sudden interest. But they were too late. The train had started.-AIbany Argus.
 Deep-seated coughs, and catarrh extending to the lungs cured by Malt Ritters
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
TroubIesome Children,

that are always wetting their beds, ought not to be scolded and punished for what they cannot help. They need medicine having tonic effect on the kidneys and urinary or has specific action. Do not fail to try it for them. iy14 3teod1tw