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Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-02
West Haven,


 In the Church and Home, the monthly pub ished in West Haven by Rev. N. J. Squires, editor, is the following on the ''Bible Can vass'' in that place: '"rhe Bible work in- trusted to Mir. P. W. Hill has been completed in West Haven. 595 families canvassed- every family called on, few only refused admission. Of these 51O are American, 75 net. No. of persons, 2,275. Protestant families without Bible, 31; supplied 27; whole number destitute of Bible, 58. Catholic families accepted Protestant Bible, purchased Douay. 119 families put them selves down as not attending any church 148 Protestant children not in Sunday school Bibles sold, 88-$76.92; given away, 50 $17.88. Churchwise, 8 families are Advent ist, 19 Baptist, 1 Presbyterian, Unitarian. 5 Universalist, 12 no preference, 3 Atheistic 37 Lutheran, 61 Roman Catholic, 119 Metho- dist, 182 Episcopal 191 Congregational. Those contributing $1.OO and over to the Connecticut Bible society through MT. Hill are follows Universalists, $1.OO; Meth odists, SIPS; Lutherans, $891 Episcopa- Hans, $7.79; Congregationalists, $32. 33, which, with the Church donation of $25. .OO, makes $57. .33. While it is but fair to sup pose that most of the amount accredited to the Lutherans should be put to the credit of the Episcopal church. Total amount con- tributed, $S5.67. The above outline but poorly represents the earnest and faithful
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-02
Youman,s Celebrated Hats

Knox Spring Styles. Silk and stiff hats, now ready at STEVENS & BROOKS, 273 Chapel st.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-02
Shelton Wants a PostoffIce The Bir-
 lningham PostoHice Question.

From Shelton, opposite Birmingham, pe- tition for 8 postofice, with A. B. Ruggles for postmaster, has been forwarded to Washing ton. A counter petition, setting forth that such an office would embarrass rather than help the business interests of Shelton, has been put into circulation in the Birmingham interest There seems to be strong oppo- sitiop being developed, it being claimed that much better postal facilities can be had through the Birmingham office than by add ing another office as, proposed. The remon- strance is already signed by Wilkinson Bros., the Star Pin company, the Shelton Iron and Brass foundry, the Spring Horseshoe com- pany, Wilcox & Howe, Robert Adams, D. M. and the Osborn & Cheesman company, all of Shelton. They are the majority of the man ufacturers.
 Another matter which will create row is the contemplated changing of the name of Shelton to West Birmingham. A delegation will start for Hartford today to have the matter presented to the Legislature, so that before the Legislature for borough.
 Free letter delivery is based upon an office business of $20, 900. The Birmingham of flee has now about $13,O00, with sub-ofices for Derby and Shelton.
 The cost of fitting up the filling store, Birmingham, as proposed, for postofice, will be from $2,0OO to $2,500-every one to be their own delivery clerk by having lock- box at present pigeon-hole prices.
 The SeaatineJ says: '"The most desirable place for the location of the postofice, by all odds is the Loomer corset building. This would suit the entire public (who are in favor of removal at alD exactly, and the filings will give $500 towards it's fitting up. But the question is, will MT. Loomer place the same at the disposal of the government? And will he 'scome down" with the rest of the funds necessary? and if not, who will? The store in the filling block, as it now Stands decided upon for the postofice, was already rented, at much larger price than it was stipulated that the government shall pay, to Lambert & Brothers, of Norwalk, for dry goods and notions. If the present ar rangement remains in force the adjoining store will be taken by that firm in exchange. There is also application for one of the base ments for first-class restaurant something which there seems to be cali for.''
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-02
A Sure Cure.

A bottle of Dr. Fuller's Pocket Injection, with syringe combined. All druggists, $1.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-02
Yale Athletics.

Results of the Gymnasium Contests.
 In the gymnasium games yesterday after noon, the tug of war was won by 'S3 over place Saturday.
 The teams were as follows '83, F. H. Beede, A. L. Bowman, H. o. Stone, A. E.. Symington; '84, F. H. Dodge, A. L. Far well, R. A. Jernberg, A. B. Wells. The limit of weight was 600 pounds.
 The standing high jump was won by F. G.. Beach at feet, , 1-2 inches. The other con- testants were H. s. Brown, '85; H. A. Wor- cester, ''34.
 In the light weight sparring, c. P. Phelps, 'S4, defeated H. M. Montgomery, 'S4 S., and A. L. Bowman, '83, defeated E. l.. Pollock, 's4.
 The fencing bouts were won by J. Q. Rice, '62, over Beckwith, points to nothing, and Smith over.Montgomery.
 In the middle weight sparring, J. B. Wood ward, 'S3, defeated F. B. Deming, 'S5.
 R. Fosdick, 'S3, and H. W. Beckwith, 'S5, won the feather weight sparring against Mohr, of the Theological School, and H. C.. McDowell, 'S4.
 The contest between Mohr and Fosdick was the most interesting event of the after noon.
 In the light weight wrestling, c. Smith, '83, threw J. B. Reynolds, 'S4, twice, and B. Cumming, 'S2, threw A. Lambert, '64, twice, being himself thrown once.
 The middle weight wrestling was won by l.: s. Bigelow, 1855.
 There was considerable dissatisfaction ex- pressed over the start in the tug of war be- tween '82 and '84, the referee giving the or der to pull before the seniors had all taken their hold upon the rope. This contest may be tried over again. The referee was MT. W. c. Camp, 80. The judges, Mir. W. |. Badger, 'S2 and MT. R. W. Watson, 'S1 s. Time keeper Mr. William Pollock, '82.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-02

Christian work done in this place by Mr. Hill. l We are glad he came. We are sorry he goes. Every church and Sunday school has felt his presence and been benefited by him. Christ has been preached in homes for the first time. The Word of God has literally been carried from house to house. Prayer has
 been offered and Christian words spoken in
 ears unused to both. The Connecticut Bible
 society is doing grand work in the State
 and we hope 1t will be abundantly sustained
 by liberal donations annually from all our
 churches.'
 Items from the grand list, West Haven, are
 as follows There are 829 houses, valued at
 $744, ,9O4, of the average value of $898.55
 each; 16,004 acres of dry land, valued at
 $l, l36,5o2, or $71 per acre; 3O4 acres of
 oyster grounds valued at 1925, 751, or $64 per
 acre; 17 manufaetories of all sorts, valued at
 $2S, ,525; 358 carriages valued at $49 apiece,
 drawn by 481 horses, whose estimated value
 IS $46 90 head; 95 timepieces go into the grand list, and 96 musical instruments In
 vessels and commerce the place is interested
 to the extent of $2, 300.
 The grand list foots up total of $2, 233,-
 254, which IS an increase of S55, ,253 over last year.
 The MaIIeys i'm Jail. The other day as Representative Rogers, of Seymour, was being shown through the county jail by Jailer Stevens, with reference
 to the proposed sewerage Improvements, the Representative desired an introduction to Walter Malley. The jailer took the law maker up to the young mans cell in front of which hung curtain that the Malleys have been allowed to draw when they do not wish to be stared at by visitors on visiting or other days. Slightly pull ing aside the screen MT. Stevens said t: "Walter, here is a gentleman who wishes an introduction to you" Walter peered out l from behind the curtain and seeing that the visitor was stranger quickly jerked the GOV | ering over the door again, shutting out all view of the interior. Jailer Stevens prompt | ly tore the curtain down and notified the
 Malleys that hereafter they would be treated ! exactly like other prisoners, and that no more H screens would be allowed in front of their | cells. One word led to another, some un-
 complimentary language being used. Walter | was then put in discipline cell about 4 o'clock in the afternoon and was not re- ! leased until the next morning. The jailer ! furthermore ordered that the young men, for 5 time at least be deprived of certain privi- I leges they have enjoyed, such as the freedom I of the corridor, etc. Mir. Stevens considers | that there was nothing improper in his re- quest, and the Malleys say they are tired of being put on exhibition.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-02

 Entertainments.

MECHANICS LECTURE COURSE.
 Owing to the illness of Professor Verrill the lecture in the Mechanics course, at North Sheffield, Hall will be given this evening by Professor Brewer on "The History of Geog- raphy."
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-02

Miss Mary Andenapn, the New Haven fav- orite, supported by MT. J. B. Studley and MT. William Harris and dramatic company of her own selection, will appear at Carlrs Opera House next Monday and Tuesday evenings. Seats are now on sale at Loomis'.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-02

Notwithstanding the storm of last evening large and select audience listened with un- divided attention to- MT. Stoddard's lecture at Peck's Grand Opera House. It was beau- tifully illustrated and very interesting. The subject was Down the Danube through Austria and Hungary The next lecture will be delivered March 16th, the subject be- inp tFlOrence and Pisa 1 f'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-21

The Commissioners Of Halifax
county have ordered new registra'
ton Therefore it will be necessary
for every man in the county 30 regis
ter before he can vote. This is alb
solutely necessary. Don't rely upon
what somebody, tells you about it.
There is no dodging the fact. To
vote, you must register. Don't delay
the matter. Call on the Registrar at
once and see that your name is put
on his book. Then look over and
find out whether your neighbor is
registered or not. If he is not, see
that he does register.
This is an important battle which
we are about to fight. We can't
fight unless we have the proper wea,
pens. The ballot is the only weapon
we can use. We can't use this m
less we register. SO don't fail to do
so at once.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-21

Article six, section one, OF the Con-
stitution, deprives persons, who have
been convicted Of felonies or other
crimes made infamous by the laws Of
the State. of the right Of suffrage.
his clause Of the law has now been
in force for about seven years, and it
would not be ali extravaganza estimate
to say that two thousand persons
have been convicted OF infamous
crimes since that time. Then it will
be seen that good many persons
scattered over this State are not en-
titled to vote.
The election to take place in No.
vember will mark an important era in
the destiny of this State. Ifthe Dem
ocrats are defeated, all that we have
gained in the last ten years will be
lost ; if they are successful, the STATE
will go forward in the march of hap
pines, peace, prosperity, and rapid
development.
While we feel quite sure that we will
carry the State by at least twenty
thousand majority, we are not to be
idle. The greater thrashing you give
an enemy the greater will he his re-
luctance to renew tie fight. Hence
our desrs to poll our full strength.
Then it is our duty TO see that no man
votes who is not entitled to do SO.
We are in favor Of free elections in
the strictest Sense of the word, and,
If it was not for using an expression
which the Republicans have made in
famous by the meaning which they
have given it by their acts, we would
say that we were in favor of a fair
count. we want every man to vote
who by the laws Of the land is emit
tied to do so and who is so disposed
-and we want him to vote for W HON
he pleascs. But we don't want to
see any boys vote. This class who
are twenty-one on election dav and
not quite eighteen when the roads
are to be worked and taxes are 70 he
paid, and we don't want any person
who has been convicted Of an infa-
nous crime since the constitutional
convention of 1875, to vote.
Therefore we suggest 10 tie chair.
men Of the different county Executive
Committees TO get from the records
of their county the name OF every
person who has been convicted an of
infamous crime since tie tin,o rnfarr-
Ell to. Have 6 list Of the same NH.
iishcd, and see that the Chairman Of
every township Committee has ono
hen. when this class or rerso,,-
como forward to vote or register
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-21

/ Carolina, as it is well known, does
not constitute any appreciable part
of .sthe great industries of the coun.
try that compete with foreign labor
On the other hand, we have to buy
and pay for the products of those IN
dustsies. The ':great industries are
all at the North, aud the plain Eng
lish of Radical platform is, that tn e
South being agricultural in its bust.
ness ought to continue to be daily
taxed under the tariff for ''protec-
tIon.'' rs it is called. to foster and
build up the North and its ''great III
dustries.' They daily, by means of
this tariff, take money from our peck
cts to put in theirs-for every thing
we use is affected by the tariff.
But although they take this money
under the forms of law, the Demo
cratic party says it is downright rob.
berry. for all that; and says further
that the law that legalizes it ought
at once TO be wiped from the Statute
Book.
On the other hand, the Radical
party says it is q good thing to make
us Southern people pay for building
up NOthern manufactures, and that
the robbery ought to go on. This is
inst the difference between the two
parties.
But some may say, the tariff is a
tax only on imported goods and that
we use goods manufactured in the
United States. Suppose we do, it is
none the less robbery; for if it were
not for the tart if the foreign manufac-
turer would come in and supply US
with goods at lower prices and the
Northern manufacturers would either
have to quit business Or sell at the
same prices. The difference between
the prices we would have to pay for
ei0n manufacturers without a tariff
and what we have to pay home manu-
facturers with a tariff is what we are
robbed of; is the amount the tariff
law takes from us and gives to the
Northern manufacturer to enable him,
as the Radical North Carolina plat
form says, ito compete fairly in our
own markets with the labor and cap
ital OF foreign producers
And why, pray, should people who
are not manufacturers, compete
with other manufacturers. at home
Or abroad? What right has the GOV
ernmcnt to tax one indus try to sup
port another industry?
a government has right to COL
lect taxes from everybody for it's.
support, but it has no right to be in-
terfering with trade by taxing one
industry to help another; Or TO tax
one man to help another no matter
how needy he may be.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-21
ADVERTISEMENTS.

Chairm'n Township Tx, Com
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-21
challenges can be made.

challenges can be made.
1t might be well for the chairmen
of the county committees to furnish
the chairman Of the State committee
with the Sc lists. Then he could have
a full list published, embracing the
name Of every person who has been
convicted OF all Infamous crime in the
State. These lists could be furnish
ed to the different co unties at a small
cost.
We throw out this suggestion for
what it is worth; il it is worth the
time to adopt such plan, we trust it
may be done.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-21
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
HALIFAX COUNTY

| TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
HALIFAX COUNTY
You are hereby notified to meet
in convention, IN the town Of Halifax.
on Tuesday, the SID day Of October,
to take in consideration the propriety
OF making county nominations, and
to noclintoa the differcn t coun-
ty officers, should you decide to
make nominations.
The voters of the different town.
fships Will meet at their respectiv c
Eplaces Of meeting in their townships
on Saturday, the 23rd day Of Sep.
rember, for the purpose Of electing
delegates to the convention.
Each township is entitled to cast
one vote for every twenty five voters,
and one vote for fractional parts Of
twenty-five voters equal to and over
fifteen.
A full and free EXPIRE ssion Of
opinion is desired, and a large at
tendance is necessary.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-21

Nursing mothers gain strength by
using Browns Iron Bitters. 1t acts
like charm i'll restoring TO health
and strength overstrained nature.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1882-01-11
Religions Intelligence.

1t is estimated that the thirty-three
missionary societies at work in Africa
have secured upward of 30, 900 converts.
The Tennessee Diocesan convention
of the Presbyterian Episcopal church
reports thirty-four clergy, thirty-two
parishes and 2, ,738 communicates. The
combinations during the year were 281.
The American Unitarian association
have taken steps to have new COM
mentary on the Old and New Testa-
ments prepared. It has also appointed
a missionary to labor among the Scan
dinavians of the West.
The Young Mems Christian associa-
tions throughout the country are gradu-
ally becoming provided with buildings
for carrying On their work. The Pitts
burg association have raised $50, 900 as
a building fund.
In many parishes in England bags
have been introduced to receive the Of
ferirgs of the people instead of the
usual plates. AS a consequence the
amount of the contributions has fallen
off, good deal of copper money hav-
ing taken the place of silver and gold.
A Liverpool clergyman preached SER
mon upon the subject to his congrega-
tion, taking for his text the words
Alexander, the coppersmith. did me
much evil"
The fifteenth annual synod of the
Reformed German church of the North
west met in the First German Reformed
church, Chicago, recently. Every North
western State was represented. About
sixty delegates were in attendance, in
Guiding representative from Baltimore,
of the Eastern synod. The synod con-
tains eleven classes, 157 ministers, 240
congregations and membership of a.
O54 persons. 1t has charge of 200 Sab
bath-schools, in which there are 1853
scholars.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1882-01-11
JudlCiOus Advertising.

At a recent convention of the stove
manufacturers held at Detroit, Mich,
the president said: If We would make
the best possible use of our money we
should patronize ably conducted and
responsible newspapers. The news
paper is immeasurably the best medium
open to our trade; the most liberal aud
expert advertisers testify to its value,
and in the employment of its columns
we would find means of escape from
wasteful, undignifed and Ineffective
methods.
The Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Ma
chine company state ; In no department.
of business is there probably so much
money wasted as in advertising, and in
no department are judgment and expe-
rience more requisite. Twenty-Five
years experience has clearly demon
strated the superior advantages and
economy of newspaper advertising over
all other mediums offered for that pur-
nose
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1882-01-11
A Curious Chamber.

In quiet nook of the royal castle at
Berlin, not accessible to the general
public, there is a small, plainly-fur-
nished room, known for more than two
centuries past 10 the successive eusto-
dians of that ancient pile by the quaint
designation of the Kuglkammer, or
"BuIlet Chamber" p The origin of this
title is due to the following curious his
torical incident: In the year 1851, Gus
tavus Adolphus, the heroic king OF Swe-
den, sat down before Berlin with his
army, and opened peace negotiations
with George William, then elector Of
Brandenburg, taking the precaution,
however, to erect batteries in command
ing positions within close range OF the
city enciente, with view to exercising
a wholesome and timely pressure upon
the kurfuerst and his military advisers
Under these circumstances, naturally
enough, George William promptly came
to terms with his royal adversary; and
the king, delighted at the success OF his
maneuver, instructed his artlllerists
beyond the walls to fire grand feu.de-
ioie in honor of the treaty concluded
between himself and the elector. His
orders were at once obeyed, when, to
the CONSERVATION of the Berlinese, q
storm of missiles burstupon their house
roofs. The gallant Swedes had forgot
ten to draw the balls from their can
non. Four of these ponderous shots
penetrated the walls of the royal cas-.
tie, and were subsequently dug out
from their Judgments in different por
tions of the building, to be collected
and ever after carefully preserved in thu
chamber which to this day is named
after them.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1882-01-11

around his fingers. The sweet, grieved
face, with the soft, blue eyes lifted to
his stern countenance, might have
melted anything but strong human
heart.
''Grandpapa," said she, "please don't
hurt poor mamma She is sick, and
she has come so far in the cold !"
"Grandpapa l'-the word he had never
expected to hear addressed to himself.
His memory went back over half q
century and more to the gray-haired
man he had called grandpapa-the
man who was always kind to him, who
petted him and made him whistles and
wooden horses, and told him quaint
stories of old, old times when the
country was new, and bears and Indians
plenty as blackberries. He remembered
when he stood beside that kind old
mans deathbed, and felt the withered,
trembling hand, cold with the dews of
death upon his forehead-he remem-
bercd the grieving tones Of the failing
voice which said
Goods blessing upon you, John |!
and when you, too, lie down to die,
may your grandchildren stand around
your bed, and comfort you in your last
hours 1"
This aged man had died and gone to
heaven.
The deacon shrank from the inspec-
ton. For one moment, with that child's
clear eyes upon him, he saw himself as
he was-a hard unyielding, unmerciful
man-dead in tresspasses and sin.
He sank down on his knees and
buried his face in the clustering
golden hair of his wondering grand
child.
"MarthaP he cried, bitterly, "I
have sinhed and fallen far short Do
as you willard may God show me
the mercy I have never shown to my
felloWp
Emma Clayton lived, though she was
never very strong-but never was
daughter loved and cared for by q
father as she was. And little Annie
was in sore danger of being spoiled by
the indulgence of her grandfather.
Everybody noticed the great change
in the deacon-he grew humble and
forgiving, and his prayers in the public
meetings were no longer full of vim
dictive threatenings hurled at the sin
ner, but were rich in mild persuasions
and gentle intimations to try the good
ness of God.
Royal Clayton was dead and Emma
lived always with her father. Every
thing was forgiven-everything forgot
ten except tLe love which united the
family ever after in bond of unbroken
peace.