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Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28
For the Advocate
of free government.

Na. EDIrpR.-Yhe encroa.l,rl.rnts of arstocracy Tn our widely extended republic, cannot be too carefully watched and guarded against It is willy and untir. nc adversary to equal rights and rational liberty So nsdous are its workings that it oftcntmes eludes the most vgant eye until its subtle designs are ma urcd and burst forth Ike volcano to the great aston ishment of its intended victims.
 This arch spirit of darkness is making rapid strides to power and influence in our land /; and it cannot wis! for better auxiliary than the manufacturing in- terest under its present sy stem of regulations. Every manufacturing establishment is little monarchy ot itself, under the guidance of a few master spirits whose sway oyer the m nds of the youthful operatives in their employment, Is about absolute as that of the sceptred monarch who directs the mind of na-
 ton with lns nod. In the exercise of this dangerous power they are very to loose that sympathy and fellow feeling which ever ought to exist between man and man, especially those of the same community and so extensive has this branch of industry become that the patriot and phanthropist well may shudder at the future prospects of their beloved country. The once happy state of New England society has undergone a complete change ;-her blooming fair ones that once laid hold of the ':spndc and distaf at the donestc
 fire side has been drawn to the pureus of oppression. temptation, and may not add, v.ce' Tens of thou sands of our children and youth cloiSttrcd in the factories unprotected by the pacrnal arm and un- soothcJ by the tender sympahes of the maternal bo- son. In ths situation, that spirit of independence and self respect which ought to be cherished in the bosom of every free AmC: :can IS liable to become extinct Is there rot indeed too much danger that these national blossoms will become blighted in the atmosphere of confinement and privahon We think there is; and that after ages must reap the bitter fruit of their de- gencracy Bu is there redemption for the world s last hope" In this, confident-hcr deliver ance is certain-thc people waking up to q realz- ng sense of their true situation, and must and will apply the corrective. Let every class of producers mite Ill the cause-put shoulder to shoulder and % ahead there is no fear of the result. Let them in the onset place their veto on partial legislation, by clectng such men to represent them in the councils of the State as will be true to their trust the prnci- pns ofequiy, and the system of government wise y adopted by our patriot fathers Let them open the batteries of moral suasion upon every crook and angle the cnenv's works, aid if not taken by surprise.
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

EXTRAORDINARY ,KxpLosroN-At the Liverpool Post Office onthe 26th Sept as the clerk was stamp ingthe foreign letters and packets, dreadful ex- plosion occurred, from one of the packages having been filled with powder. Every clerk was stunned but Barnard, tre stamper, was shockngly injured His M face was completely denuded of the skin, and one of his eyes was forced paekwards with such VI recoverably. The thumb mail of the left hand was torn off, and what IS more extraordinary was shot dangerous state, though hopes are entertained of his recovery. By dates to the 9th ut, 1t appears that the fellow who contrved this catastrophe has been detected He had been crossed in love at Ma tanzas-the father of the young lady having attempt ed to take his life by poisoning his soup and setting the, negroes ,on him. The package of letters was addre ssed to the father in hopes that he would ge blowed up by its contents very shallow device indeed. The fellow was remanded to Newgate tol his folly and wickedness.
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28
THE ADVOCATE. NORWICH, NOVEMBER 2S, 1896.

Now that Thanksgiving has past and the Election is over, we may all with propriety attendto sever al interests provided that we do not infringe upon the rights of others And first to begin with oursef AL though we have very respectable and encouraging list of subscribers, and much beyond early expec taons; yet, this paper is at the lQcest price, augmentation of cur list with increased circulation, would be desirable. This hint we throw out hoping it will not be lost upon any individual who hath the means of lending us his aid, And as most of our SUD- scribers have the ability trust to soon experience the benefit of this call. Of which, at elbow remarks that the benefit would be of reciprocal ten deney as in an enlarged circulation, the producing class would derive great advantage. And to that great class which comprises the most of our subscribers and for the benefit of which toil we would recommend that 1t considers itself though of many branches as one tree of which to permit sick y root or branch to continue sicky, would be to per init the attachment of canker that would impede, if not prevent it's growth But to drop metaphor let it be fundamental principle that ye stand by one an- other Unite, and consider yourselves as one great family of brothers, and let member of any trade or occupation suffer by oppression.
 '"'Unted we stand divided we fall, is maxim that every member of the producing class should keep in constant emembrance. And most earnestly exhort every Individuality to attend to, and profit by the elaboration.
 With respect to education. Let your princ pal at tenton be directed to the requirement of that knowl! edge without which, all other will prcve to be of una vaable interest, viz. perfect understanding of the prncp of federal government by democratic repre- sentaton. For rest assured, flat the general Tn formation of the great mass which constitutes the pro- ducng class on this all important subicct depends our reasonable and well grounded hope of so perirctng our system as that our present liberties may be per petuated.
 That the young farmer should acquire knowledge of the various manures and how and where to apply with thorough acquaintance with husbandry in gen. cral, is requisite. That the young mechanic should be so far proficient in mathematics and chemistry as to be enabled to pursue his business to the best avan tace is necessary And that they aH should acqulr~ that knowledge of man and men, and his hob;tS and
 eir customs which is necessary to protect them from the wiles and expressions of ohers is absolutely re- ou;s,te, And vet this knowledge may be acquired, and still time enough left to attend to- and acquire a perfect knowledge of the one thing so pre-emnent- ly '',needful' in free government
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28
For the Advocate

To Me younger portion of the producing c'0ss'-lo those of you my younger brethren and fellow cltlzehs who have or will have come to the high resolve or making yourselves competent at all points to partlc pate in the affairs of government a reduction of laDor hours as is sought for those who advocate the ten hour system would doubtless eea great bessng' oe- cause it would afford you ample time for that study and those reflections which are so indispensable to those who would attain to the worthy object we have in view.
 But to those of you f any there be who strive tor such reduction with the sole view of having more time for amusements, entertain many fears that 1t would in he end prove to be injurious 10 yourselves Tn Its consequences. And those fears are derived from a knowledge of that law ofour nature under winch we all incline to either ndoence or dissipation whenever the body ceases labor and the mind descends from its intellectual pursuits
 Mencss may be defined to be state in which both body and mind ceases to labor and which constitutes that fearful state in which are the most vulnerable to temptation-a state that all of should hold in highest dread and especially the youth. But;to seek relaxation from manual labor that we may acquire tho knowledge of whatever is requisite for those who would be useful in society, is' highly commendabe.
 That you will, on due reflection as body, strive for reduction of labor hours, solely for the purpose of gaining that knowledge, the general diffusion of which is indispensable to the preservation Of our happy systems, teign would trust. Andt whenever the time may come in which such high resolve shall have become manifest every objection to the measure that can possibly be urged, will weigh not feather Tn the estimation of those who are skilled in the science of free government.
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

CHRISTMAS PREsENTs.-Some one has sad that whoever causes two blades of grass to grow where but one was previously reared, is public benetac- tor; certain it is that he who causes thrill ot Joy Tn an innocent breast has not lived in van. As the holidays approach, we are reminded ot the sea sons of bijo,s, of Keepsakes, and Forget Me-Nots, and begin to lock round for appropriate presents for tue ;dear one," perchance a,wlfe, fair haired daughter, or a sister dear"
 Who can forget the halcyon days of tEeir young existence ere the cankcr worm of care has stolen the rose from the downy check" and scattered its silver trophies on the brow? The heart beats faster atthe retrospection ofthose alas too Aeetngye years, when the soul reveled in the joyousness ot young nature, ere it had felt the blghtlng influence Of contact with the cares and follies of the world.
 No day in the year is, to the young so tedious nj It's return as Merry Christmas" and none lalf so welcome or blessed its arrival, especially in the country, where jolly old St. Nicholas, alias Chris kinkc, travels abroad over night to fill the stockings of tine happy-hearted girls and boys (who have been good and ohedent since his last visit) with dolls, sugar plums, etc.
 "Chldren of larger growth" too, are delighted with giving and receiving many beautiful and choice articles prepared for the occasion, to be kept as fond remembrances of the beloved glvers Tins ancient and honorable custom we would fain s2e universal every body should make presents accord- ing to their means and as the most rational and ac ceptable, are books be ye therefore prepared with one of the many shining volumes, which deck the crowded shelves of our city booksellers. PMladeI- phia Mirror
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

We unaeTssaad ,thereIs pew.beiqg the course of delivery, series of'Ieeares on GhWch History cap tenniay including the philosophy prevalentn its different the Rev. Mr Graves, ,of the Baptist Society, who is said to be a very able lecturer, As the religion of people is subject of deep interest and one of which every body should be acquainted with its Ese progress and saFapt circumstances i've would recommend to our patrons in this vicinity, es pecally the ye4nger portion to attend upon these ec
 lures, as the most ready means of acquiring knowl edge W hich it behoovcs every one to possess
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

PORk-Among the reports of the Worcester Agricultural Society, is a humorous one by the Committee upon Swine, which concludes in t..e following strain
 "In concluding the detail of their dongs the committee feel it their duty to remark, that SOL emn crisis in the affairs of swine impending. When corn has been frozen and potatoes parched, when the deposites of the graneres have been removed, and the desolae fields yield no surplus, the inquiry arises with startling force, what can the pigs do ?- It comes home to the pot and plate of every lover of his country. Our lands, our liberties, our wives, our children are dear and our pork is dear also, and grows dearer day by day. The subject is one of vast relations. Where would be patriotism without pork? where virtue, where valOr, where ancient faith, where modern degeneracy, without swine?- The soul of honor cannot ba sustained without the body of bacon The lamp of love would burn dim without sparerbs. The very face of fashion would grow rough without bristes to beautjfy its smooth ness"
 "But although the prospects of the race have been gloomy as the clouded heavens, that constan- cy and unconquerable resolution, alluded to by the President have been found in the pens. The spir- It of the Pilgrims pig still animated their success have heard no swine swear, they have seen none el eVatlng 1helr spirits by depressing other sprlts- none stopping to smoke long hines or chew pig tail. There has been no unswinish repnng at the allot ments of Providence. The only boar of the festi- val was noticed to wipe his eyes with his fore foot instead of pocket handkerchief, as if in tears but it was ascertained that he was only brushing way the rain drops. Such frmness, in wet and af fiction deserves the wish that it may be rewarded by sleeping many long summer day,in all the lux ury of mud with the soft green earth bcneath, and the bright blue sky aboye'
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

,WISTER-Old winter seems to have come Tn ear nest And now that the evenings are long, would It mot be we'll for young mechanics to get up deba- ting society?
 Societies of this sort may be made to conduce to the most important interests. We printers, who may per haps with impunty be somewhat proud Of an occupa- ton once graced ard honorcd by FrcA'" are prnn' to offer him as an example to all young men. And we are so fortunate herein to nave the rord on ou side in this respect.
 Franklin labors with the compeers of his youth III the work of selfinstructng, were attended with the greatest success-and followed by national benefits His matured opinions these tavorite societies to1 mutual instruction, may be gathered from his autob ography, which, together with his entire works should be in the hands of every young man, whatever may be his station in life
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

another exploded form of poltaness, still unversa aeFe. AtmeesARns, mes < Ehanks 4pr the pleasure had from your company the ,last'time we met" It is compliment of recognition, which it would be ex- trs!hely rude to neglect The common people give "Tak for sideste' to the Swedish peasants of Jen- teland who have come across the Eide, and whom they have certainly not seen since the preceding years snow; and then, possibly, only in taking dram,tqgether. A:laborer pever ,passes another at work, or at his meal, without complimentary ex- presslon, wishing him luck in his lahor, or good from his meal. In addition to these perhaps not altogether useessforms, there are the ordinary n- quiries after friends at home, and compliments and
 remenbrances sent and receivedii in due abundance.
 Laing's .honpay.
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28
.MlnnchoN .2ccident on the LoweU Railroad.

Last Saturday morning, an elderly gentleman by the name of Sterns who lives in the neighbor- hood of the Lowell railroad, accompanied his son and one of the engineers, on the Andover route for the purpose of taking ride in the morning cars.- He was waiting at the junction of the Lowell and Andover railroads, where the cars usually stop The Lowell cars were seen coming on one side, and the engine and tender passing cn the other.- rectIy in front ot it, and before lie could recover himself, he was knocked down upon the track, and both engine and tender passed over his body, and nearly cut him in twain. He was killed instantly Jour.
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

LAuNcH.-A steamer of the most beautiful model and exquisite workmanship, was launched on. satur- day last from the ship yard of George w. Clark, Esq of this city. This, we understand is the first exper men of the experienced builder in this branch of shF building and its result is highly creditabc to him Blt, as we informed, it is more than was anti cipated by those who have noticed the superior style heretofore exhibited by him in the various department of hi. profession.
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

REMARKABLE FACT.-Some late experiments by M. Namas. of Vienna, on the blood of persons who had died of clIolera proves that there exists dead ly poison in it. He drew portion of the blood from the heart of person'who died of this disease and inserted it through an incison in the skin of rabbit five days alter the animal became dejected, and on the tenth day died. The blood in its heart was found black and gramous. The blood of this rabbit was introduced under the skin of another, which caused its death in. twenty-tour hours. The same phenomena attended the dissection of this as those of the other rabbit.
 It was desirable now to know whether the blood of patients dead from other diseases would produce similar effects. The doctor then inserted the black fptid blood of a person dead from intestinal gan grene, under the skin of rabbit, but the health of the animal was not affected! There was similar result following the injection of the blood of per son who had died of an anearism. Others will draw their nfercnces from these facts
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

THE BlBLE,-W What is the reason that the Bible is at the present day so generally banished from schools as book of exercising and reading? Does any other book afford greater variety for exercising pupil in the art.of reading :? If not read at school wl.lt be so likely to he read in after life? If not read and studied in youth, can its truths and moral precepts be so strongly impressed. on the mind in after life? Would it not be better to make the Bible class-book for reading lessons in all our schools? Has not the banishment of this book from our schools for so long a period, been one Of the causes operating to pave the way for the general lawlcssnes and mobocracy at present stalking over the land ? Can any one venture to answer this question in the negative? If this cannot be an- swercd in the negative, ought not the friends of christianity to have it speedily restored to our schools ?-Wheeling Times.
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

LoSGEvIrY.-The oldest physician now living in France, was born at Marvs the 9th of Februalj /, I73G He lately wrote in characters perfectly leg ible letter to the prefect of his department in which he claimed his privilege as eector and juror. A similar instance occurred in tlls country.iH the person of Dr. Holyoke, of Salem Mass, who was able to write his name very legby and retained his mind unimpared at the age of 100.
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

TINE, PRECIOUS rIME.-lt would be well for our young mechanics to know that great is the asonlsh- ment expressed by every English mechanic and man. ufacturcr that visits us on witnessing the nsspend ina of time by our mechanics Now in England, the husbandng of time by ever operative is considered one of the prime sources of national wealth. 1Tme with them is considered 0s money, as it was by our Franklin; and should ever be by every man and wo- l2a especially in free state. 't4 hut to e ~tse ste
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

NORWEGIAN cUsToMs.-On getting up from ta- ble each person goes round the whole company and shakes hands with every one, with the compliment tarv phrase, "Tak for mad"-thanEs for the meal or Vel bcSomme'-may it do you good. This form IS universal The infant is taught to make it's bow or courtesy to its mother, and s2y, "Tak for mad" to each other. In a large pasty it has the appearance of dance around the tablc-everv one going round to pay the compliment I have observed that it is paid to the smallest child at ta- ble as gravely and as ceremoniously as to grown people. In tie treatment of children they seem not to make that difference which we do between the child and the grown up pcison; and which di-
 vdes life often into two palt little connected with each other The children seem from the first, to be Urea ed with consideration and respect like grown persons. They are not on that account, little old men and prim .little ladies but are wild rompinc joyous creatures, giving as small annoyance and
 trouble as children can do. "Tak for sideste," is
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

ANEcDoTE.-"We must be unanimous" observed Hancock, on the occasion of signing the Declare ton 0" Independence, there must be no pulling different ways; "we must all hang together."- Yes" added Franklin, we must all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separmeiy- Rochester Dnl4 .4du.
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

they must eventually yiqld tq,a superior force -ac- kaowled the jastess of out deands, and practice upon the theory that ." all men are born free and equal," ".zought to live equal ,.and die, equal.
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-11-28

STEAM VoYAGEs-The. longest Steam Voyage undertaken at present, is from Falmouth to Crofr, being one thousand miles, anI is accomplished at an average speed of seven miles and half an hour
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