Family History

I find that in 1867 I wrote out what I could remember of myself and family, partly in answer to Freels, inquiries. I am going to copy it, making it shorter if I can - and add my father's family records, in such things get lost so easily, I mean to make a summary of this. I am. From my father's side, and my mother's brother Clean all I have recorded. My father, Lewis Beecher, was born in Milford, Conn. His mother's name was Dinh Smith of West Haven, Conn. Her mother's maiden name - Sherman of Old Milford, Conn. His father's name was Nathaniel Beecher - and some way a relative of Dr Lyman Beecher - His mother's maiden name was Mary Frombridge of New Haven. My mother's maiden name was Martha Peck. born in "Trinkutown" - That is, Newton, Conn. Her mother's maiden name was Huldah Fabrique - Her father was born in France and that's all I know of her. My mother's father's name was Natten Peck.

Levis Beecher was born Sept. 7. 1787.

Dicl. Oct. 18. 1836.

Martha Peck was born April 23. 1792.

Dicl. Aug. 7. 1835.

Levis Beecher and Martha Peck married July 15. 1815.

Born of this marriage, Louis Lyon - Feb. 29. 1812 -

Dicl. Oct. 5. 1864.

Sarah Maria. Oct. 2. 1814 -

Dicl. July 14. 1843.

Henry Beers. Sept. 5. 1816 -

Dicl Sept 24. 1880

Ann Eliza. Oct. 13. 1819 -

Dicl Nov. 19. 1820

Eliza Ann. Jan. 18. 1822.

Dicl Nov. 22. 1894

Mary Elizabeth. Oct. 9. 1824.

Dicl Jan. 24. 1826.

Mary Jane. May 30. 1827.

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BETWEEN THIS AND
FEBRUARY FIRST,
— we shall offer—
and ENDS we can before inventory;
aks, Cloak Cloths & Shawls,
great reduction from former prices.

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This is a good picture of "Beauty" as she used to look after when, after a game of
and won the yard.

Looking over this book, and seeing
this picture of "Beauty" reminds
one of those dogs particular
virtues, and thus she
deserves whom a plan
in this family should be
sketchbook it deems us
if we had once written up the
lives of our Cats and dogs
but this book does not contain it

but this book does not contain it
any more. And thinking it over I
resolved to make up a history of all the
cats and dogs I remember whom
I had in whom I figure in my father
family. Or find in my memory
some a dog thus I guess I remember

L. Candee & Co.,
Manufacturers of
Rubber Boots and Shoes,
New Haven, Ct.

"IF."—

If, sitting with this little worn-out shoe
And scarlet stocking lying on my knee,
I knew the little feet had pattered through
The pearl-set gates that lie 'twixt heaven and me
I could be reconciled and happy too,
And look with glad eyes toward the Jasper Sea.

If, in the morning, when the song of birds
Reminds us of a music far more sweet,
I listened for his pretty broken words
And for the music of his dimpled feet,
I could be almost happy though I heard
No answer, and saw but his vacant seat.

I could be glad, if, when the day is done,
And all its cares and heartaches laid away,
I could look westward to the hidden sun,
And, with a heart full of deep yearnings, say,
"To-night I'm nearer to my little one
By just the travel of a single day."

If I could know those little feet were shod
In sandals wrought of light in better lands,
And that the footprints of a tender God
Ran side by side with his, in golden sands,
I could bow cheerfully and kiss the rod,
Since Benny was in wiser, safer hands.

If he were dead I would not sit to-day
And stain with tears the wee sock on my knee;
I would not kiss the tiny shoe, and say,
"Bring back again my little boy to me!"
I would be patient, knowing it is God's way,
And that he'd lead me to him o'er death's silent sea

But O! to know the feet, once pure and white,
The haunts of vice have boldly ventured in!

The hands that should have battled for the right
Have been wrung crimson in the clasp of sin!
And should he knock at heaven's gate to-night,
I fear my boy could hardly enter in!

## Hamden.

Mr. STORER,—In a late number of your sparkling Fountain, among the reports given from the different Societies represented at the County meeting at Wallingford, the Society at Centerville is represented as having been "organized chiefly through the influence of one young lady who removed into the place from New Haven." Although I was present at the County meeting and heard the statement referred to, yet, not supposing that it would meet the eye of the persons interested, and having no authority to dispute it, I allowed it to pass without remark. Since however it has appeared in your paper, justice to the ladies of Centerville requires me to say, that while the Society undoubtedly originated through female influence, they one and all singly decline the honor of having been the chief instrument. And indeed, so far as I have observed, they have all been actively engaged in bringing about the good results which have thus far attended the operations of the Society.

I think sir, that we may congratulate ourselves upon the favorable appearance of the temperance cause in this town. But three places where ardent spirits are sold, while five years since there were eight or nine; and the keepers of the three remaining making sad lamentations, in view of their hourly approaching fate,—while the temperance army, 700 strong, are rapidly advancing to storm the enemy's fortresses, which now are scarce able to withstand an attack.

Jan. 28.

COLD WATER.

## Editorial Mission.

The Editor of the Fountain is absent on a mission. We find the following report of his success, in the *Charter Oak*.—

MARRIED, In West Hartford, on the 22d ult., by Rev. Mr. Seward, WILLIAM STORER, Esq., of New Haven, Editor of the Fountain, to Miss JERUSHA EnSIGN, daughter of the late Solomon Ensign, Esq., of West Hartford.

It seems by the above that our respected "head" in his efforts to double his subscription list, has wandered from the subject and doubled himself.— That long life and happiness may be their portion —that the Ensign of peace may ever wave over them—that the abundance which careful Storers always possess, may ever be theirs, is the wish of THE BOY.

## Glorious News.

We mentioned last week, that a new Society had recently been organized in Centerville, Hamden, under favorable auspices. Their first public meeting was held on Tuesday evening, the glorious result of which is told in the following laconic epistle from our correspondent. This is like "good news from a far country." The meeting is represented to us, by one who was present, as one of the most heart-cheering and enthusiastic he had ever attended. The Hall was crowded to suffocation. The choir of the Society, (which by the way is said to bid fair to equal any other) discoursed most delightful music; and the speakers, animated by the crowd assembled, made eloquent and effective remarks.— The results of the meeting will cause a thrill of happiness in the breast of many a fond wife and mother, whose prayers and tears have hitherto come up as a memorial in the ears of the Lord, and whose faithfulness and patience are now to be rewarded by the redemption of their loved ones from the path which leads inevitably to the grave of the drunkard. Our Hamden friends have opened the campaign in fine style, and we trust they will follow up the good work thus auspiciously begun, till no vestige of the enemy's footsteps shall remain, to mark the desolations caused by his bloody reign. Let other towns note this glorious example, and "go and do likewise."

### For the Fountain.

## The Work Begun.

BR. STORER.—I am happy to inform you, that on Tuesday evening last the Washingtonians of Centerville held their first public meeting. President G. H. Fowler in the chair. The meeting was opened by singing; and able and eloquent addresses were delivered by Brs. Wm. G. Fairchild, and H. Gorham. C. S. Babcock also made some excellent remarks. FORTY names were added to the Pledge. The best of feeling was manifest. A number of very hard cases signed, and I have no doubt will keep the pledge inviolate. The choir sung "Ho ye whose way is dark," to the tune of Old Lenox, and the meeting adjourned. It is the intention of the society to hold meetings weekly.

Strange Succession of Events.

We record herewith a strange succession of
events in our city. Last week Mr. Jared B.
Peck, an aged gentleman residing in Trum-
bull street, died. The funeral services took
place at the Church of the Redeemer. Yes-
terday morning the widow followed the de-
parted husband to that bourne from whence
no traveler returns. A daughter who had
been ill from typhoid pneumonia also died at
the same house yesterday. The funerals of
mother and daughter take place to-morrow
(Saturday), as announced in the customary
place in this issue. Added to this sad succe-
sion of deaths we learn that a niece who came
here from abroad and attended the funeral of
Mr. Peck, was taken suddenly ill and becom-
ing worse was removed Wednesday, to be
taken to her own home. Added to this an-
other young lady, also a relative, who also
has been stopping at the house of mourning,
has felt obliged to go to Brooklyn to receive
medical treatment, the source of her indis-
position having been the running of a pin
into one of her fingers, and a threatening
swelling which resulted. Altogether such an
unfortunate train of events is rarely met with
and naturally is the subject of general remark
by all who have heard the intelligence.