Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-13
IN NORWICH FIFTY YEARS AGO

Fifty years ago this week Norwich was greatly interested in the rumors of peace between Prussia and France. The Bul-- letin. half a century ago this week. ex- pressed regret that the terms of an arnfis- tice between Thiers and Bismarck had been rejected. The same week Eairmeunt. Williams and Uncas streets were accepted hv the court of common council as public thoroughfares of the city
 Interesting extracts from the files of The Bulletin of 1870 follow:
 Monday. Nov z, 1s70.-We regret to learn from a Versailles despatch this morning that the terms of armistice ar- ranged between Thiers and Bismarck have been rejected and that the war is to 20 on. This news will cause a general feeling of disappointment, for the uni versal hope had given rise to a universal belief that the clash of arms was soon to cease
 The New London County Agricultural society announce that owing to the un- pleasant weather during their late exhibi- ton they are able 10 pay but a cents on a dollar of the amount awarded after set ting expenses.
 The old stone chimSay that warmed the early settlers of the town who occupied the Mcfarland house on the road to Bean Hil. still stands. the house itself being torn down. Why will not some of our photographers perpetuate it. so that coming generations can see what sort of stone towers were built in olden times to carry of smoke a14 roast turkeys?
 Tuesday. Nov. x. 1S70.-A regular monthly meeting of the court of common council was held in the council char:3er last evening. His Honor Mayor Hovey ~rnefds~~ With +bo erty owners on Chestnut street presented that street to the city. His Honor said it was necessary that the street should be public street X map of it was shown and the subject was tabled
 Falrmount. Williams and Uncas streets were offered by the property holders and acceDtea Councilman Willoughby- ore sentcd resolutions yacating tie council chamber for the use of the Wauregan steamer and transferring the meeting of the board to a room in the Austin block. The resolution passed.
 The schooner Antecedent loaded with c7r@ and salt. arrived at the wharf Mon "eT One Of the men was sufficiently corned to walk oyerboard. He was saved and s5ltcd.
 Wednesday. Nov 2. 1s7o-The first an rlal cattle show and fair of the Holland County East Agricultural society took place Tuesday at Stafford Springs. s1d the managers were surprised and grati- fed at great success. The fair was excellent in point of quality and bore evil derc= that the people had gone into it wirr ---i and enthusiasm.
 -'ouday night the schooner A. F. Cork- lin laden with coal. while being warped from the lower coal wharf to the upper. struck rock. knocking out her bottom and Immediately sank in a few feet of Naie-. Efforts 10 raise her were being made Tuesday hy C. W Fuller. the diver. l-t.tr ras received by Chief Engineer Carrier yesterday from the parties in New ofE rno are preparing the hose carriage l- Na"re-an Stoa1er company saving that it would be seut soon. The same parties were negotiating for the purchase of The olI Niagara hand engine, but have decided not to take it.
 Ihu-Fday. Nov. 10, 1870 The three. ma ed schooner F, A Conkln, which struck on a bed Of rocks between the coal WrarNes MO-Cav night. remains in the same position, althoug1 efforts have been made 10 raise her. She was from Philadelphia and has cargo of aho,h, 800 tons Cf coal
 We are glad 10 learn that Isaac H. Bromley will deliver his new lecture, The EattieGelds Of 1870 in this city. bn
 
 The most exciting race of the season Was that a the fair ground yesterday between Lady Osgood and Dickerman The weather was not part cularly favor. abe and the track was heavy, but the t.ua made was as good as any on the course this season. Lady Osgood won fhc race
 Friday. Nov. Il 1S7o-The corner ir eggs is broken and the pr ce has fallen tc fcrir cents This was caused by the quantity rushed into market Saturday holders being anxious 10 rsalize at cur rent prices. but many poulterers wer, disappointed by finding their stock lef on their hands one man carrying on, hundred and fifty dozen back.
 We notice that Samuel Oscar Prentice or North S'oninrton. of the sophomor. class in Yale college. is announced as among those who have "distineuished themselves in English composition durins the last term
 The recent rains have left a pond or Franklin street which. as it isn't usefu for bathing. and as the weather is tor warm for skating. residents in the vicinity would like carted of.
 By general orders No h. issued h, Major General McCord. the resignation or Lieutenant George K Newbury. Co. 4 Third Regiment. C. \. C.. is accepted.
 saturday, Nov. 12. 1S7O.-The Gran, Army boys have had excellent success il