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The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

The BosToN ALMANAC FOR THE YEAR
1852, by Damrell & Moore, is n beautifully got
up annual. 1t contains, not only fguratively
illustrated calendar with memoranda for each
day in the year, and such other matter as is
generally found in works of this kind, but it
has q list Of the Banks, Insurance Companies.
and Newspapers, map Of the city, list Of
Ministers and Churches, Census, Synopsis Of
the State and National Government, Sketches
of Boston and vicinity, Business Directory,
&c. &c. 1t has also an qddenda Of business cards
in every department of trade. In short, it is
the business .man's vade mecum, the whole
splcndidly illustrated, bound in muslin gilt.
with gilt edges, PIP. 16s.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

Taking walk few days since, somewhat
beyond the /" suburbs" Of this our enterpris-
ing village" among the many other pleasing
sights with which we were RECALLED, not the
least so was that Of o number of boys amusing
themselves in skating. We say it was pleasant
sight, because it called up train of thought
which 1t was pleasant to pursue, although they
were somewhat tinged with sadness. We
thought Sc of other days" when we felt that
almost the acme of human happiness was to be
flying over the CLASSY surface of some stream,
with the feetness of the wind, or to be engaged
with company of merry companions in striv-
ing for mastery in the graceful art of making
" figure eights," cutting pigeon wings"
" jumping backwards" &C., sc. Ah, those
were happy days. And yet-strange perverse-
ness of the human heart we were not satisfied ;
we longed for the development of the future /;
we longed to be participator in the busy
scenes of manhood; we longed to be an actor in
the battles of life in short, we longed to be-
come a man.
Thus it is with restless, dissatisfied mortals-
ever longing for the future-never content with
the present. however productive of happiness,
but there is an Unsuitable desire to penetrate
the darkness of the unseen. This never-to- lie.
satisfied longing of the human heart readily
accounts for the encouragement which has ever
been given to enchanters, soothsayers, Micro
mancers, diviners, and those who in these latter
days claim to be able to hold correspondence
with the spirits of those who have gone to that
Bourne whence traveller returns"
And yet, Notwithstanding this inordinate
desire which all feel to greater or less extent
to take n peep at futurity, the number of those
who would not start back appalled, at the reve-
lation Of the miseries, cares, heart-aches, and
tears which are laid up in store for them in this
same futurity, is extremely small. The hand
that is profanely lifted to drawback that inscru-
table veil which Divine Wisdom has so wisely
wrapped about the dim and shadowy future
may well tremble as if stricken with paralysis,
for however pleasantly we may be gliding
through the present, there is scarcely one to
whom such immunities are granted longer than
for few hours, or days at longest the lot of
common mortals being cast amid difficulties
Thick as leaves in valambrosia.r
1t is WELL therefore, that we cannot penetrate
the dark vista before us for could we do so,
the prospective trials would so embitter the
present that the life of man would be but one
unbroken. starless night.
We're it not for Hope this would indeed be .
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

MUTINY.-We learn from a private letter,
that as the whale ship, Tiger, of Stonngton,
Ct, Capt. Samuel Gavit, was lying off the
Western Islands, the Captain having gone
on shore for the purpose of carrying two of the
crew who were sick. and shipping others in
their place, it being the first mates watch on
deck, the cry Of mutiny was raised the second
mate, who was below, rushed on deck when he
saw the first mate running aft with n number
of the mutineers after him; he seized two of
them, took them below and put them in irons /;
while he was doing that, another was sent be.
low who was also secured in the same way the
others, three Of them, were secured on deck
Four of them were put on board a man of. war
to be sent home for trial, the other two were
fogged and put on duty.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

1sS- Is the Westerly Echo quite sure that
"Captain Ezra Lee, of Lyme, died on the Goth
ultimo" !" Werather believe good many ulti-
mos have passed since the event, and that some
body has tobbed off upon our Westerly friend
on old occurrence for a new one.-.Ner London
Chronicle.
Gss- Well, it is possible there may have been
" good many ultimos since the event" We
gave the intelligence, believing it to be correct,
because twas in the papers," We do not
now remember what papers; but we are quite
sure that we read that account in two or three
very respectable ones. But in order to satisfy
all parties, we give the above, believing that
to be true, " because twas in the"-Chroni-
Gle.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

EN By reference to our advertising
columns, our readers will find the advertise
meat Of the Roger Williams Mutual hsnr-
ance .4ssociation-W oodbury Coy, Agent fer
this vicinity. The officers and trustees Of this
Association are we'll known in the business
community as men of integrity in whom i'm
plicit CONFIDENCE can be placed. Perhaps We
cannot better set forth the object and aim Of
this Association than in the words of II. Girls.
wold, Jr. Esq. President of the Association -
" And this Association had its origin in the gen.
eral desire. on the part of our citizens, that an
institution of this kind might be formed in our
midst, whose operations would be subject to,
their own inspections and on whose character
they might safely rely. The experience of most
institutions Of this kind has been any thing
but fattering, and has led many to believe the
object unattanable. The Directors of this
Company, profiting by the experience of others
of similar character, believing they have
thrown around it such guards as will effectually
protect it from those impositions which have
been the ruin Of many of its predecessors, and
they feel confident that by such judicious man
agement as the experience of some of the Board
will enable them to bring to the direction Of
its own affairs, they will secure to its members
all the benefits such an institution is intended
o confer" 4
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

dark valley; but hope cheers on the down.
hearted Hope lures the child on to youthful
ness, the youth to manhood, the man to the
prime Of life and to old age, and even here she
does not desert us, but holds out to us the
prospect of a rest beyond that dark vale through
which we must all pass. Hope whispers to the
child that he will soon become man, when he
shall take his stand among the foremost of
those who appear to his wondering senses as
the great ones Of the earth; she fatters the
youth that he shall soon become learned, and
HIS name shall be borne on the wings Of fame to
the utmost parts Of the habitable globe she
tells the ambitious that power shall be his she
holds out to the good man who struggles man.
fully with his trials that a reward is laid up in
store for him; to the wanderer in foreign lands,
to the miner in far off California, to the sailor
on the bosom of the great deep, to the soldier
on the field of battle, to the student in his closet
to the statesman in the halls of legislation, she
g whispers fiattering tale of pleasure, wealth.
honor, fame, power, and all that the heart of
man can wish but, alas, how often the tale
proves de'usion, and her promises false.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

sg In general, mankind, since the i'm
provement in cookery, eat about twice as
much as nature requires. Suppers are not
lad, if We have not dined but restless
nights naturally fol ow harty suppers, after
full dinners. Indeed, as there is differ
ence in constitutions, some rest well after
these meals; it costs them only a frightful
d 'ram and an apoplexy, after which they
sleep until doomsday. Nothing is more
common in the newspapers, than instances
OF people, who, eating u hearty supper, arc
found dead a-bcd in the morning.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25
Mfr The attempted trial of the Fire Annihi

~ The attempted trial of the Fire Annhi.
lator in New York last week, proved failure
The building for the experiment being of green
stuff, the fire could not be made to take hold of
it, The crowd, therefore, got up an improptu
row, drove off the experimenters, and, after a
while, succeeded in firing the building; but the
Annihilators were non est. Mr.. Philips comes
out in the Tribune with card, saying that he
is ready to test it before committee of disn-
terested gentlemen. We hope they will come
into successful operation by the time that Mr..
Paine gets his gas to burning; as the one may
be useful in countering the other
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25
nd Mrs. Henry Ueatuorth,

ba- In Newbury, Connecticut, in 1873,
ajuty of a doz N old women held an inqu st
on the body of Elisabeth Hunt. The fol-
lowing verdict rerbatim et Meratim, was
rendered, and doubtless, was perfectly con-
elusive and satisfactory:
ave judge, according 10 our best light
and continents, that the d ath of said Elisa
beth was not by any riclens or wrong dun
by any porson Or thing, but by sum sudden
stoppin of her breath"
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

ED- Col William Williams, delegate
in Congress from Connecticut, after having
signed the Declaration of Independence,
laid to one of his companions-"Tf If we are
defeated in our struggle for independence,
this day's aDork will make bad ozark for me.
I have held acommission in the Rebel Ar
my; have written for the Rebel news
papers am the son-in-law of Rebel
Governor, and now | have affixed my name
to this Rebel Declaration. My sins are,
therefore, too great to be pardoncd by our
Royal master; [ must then be hanged. "
The other gentlemen answered." I be-
lieve that my case is not SO desperate, for
| have had no connections with the Army,
nor can it be proved that heretofore have
written any thing obnoxious to the mother
country" The immediate and sarcastic
reply vas" Then sir, you dsserrc to be
hanged"
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

re- Our present issue being dated on Christ =
mas, we avail ourselves of the opportunity to
wish all our patrons "ryghte merrie Christ
masse." By "patrons" we, of course, mean
such as stand accredited on our looks for one
years subscription to the Echo. 1t would be
useless for us to wish any such thing to those
who have not yet paid for their paper; for
every number which they receive must awaken
the echoes Of an accusing conscience for such
dereliction of duty.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25
0bc Eitcrarp Gfbo
Westerly, December 25, 1851.
AND
oaGIok AIvG rGiscr.

Es-V. B. PALMER, the American News
paper Agent, is tire only authorized Agent for
tins paper IN the cities Of Boston, New York,
and Phladelnhia, and is duly empowered to
take adv' rtise nents and subscriptions at the
rates as required by us. His receipts will be
regarded as payments. His Offices are--Bos-
TON, Scollay's Building; New YORK. Tribune
Buildings; PHILADELPHIA, n. W. corner Third
end Chestnut streets
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25
SHOCKING DEATH.-Thc Willamantic

SHOCKING DEATH.-Thc WillamantiC
cdium gives an account Of most shock
ing death. 1t appears that Mr.. Samuel
Eaton the superintendent of the Kingsbury
woolen factory, at South Coventry, Ct.,
and another man was endeavoring to do
something with the water wheel, useing a
plank for lever, when the wheel started
throwing both men off, one clear from the
gearing, Mr.. Eaton was thrown on the driv-
ing wheel, and carried on till it brought
him between it and fellow wheel { cog
wheels, Jas far as his bulk would admit Of
\ cog first struck him in the calf of the
leg, and then others took him, travelling
up to the abdomen, where when they reach
ed the wheels became blocked up-cat-
ting him through and through horribly.
The poor man lived about two hours. He
was Is years old, and leaves a wife and
child 20 mourn his death.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

Gs~ We are happy in looking upon the Gro
Ton Mercury once more, with its new head
1--WE were inclined to think the old one had got
turned)-&c. 1t had been so long since we last
saw our rampant political friend, that we really
began to fear it had gone the way of all flesh.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

Less spirituous liquors were consumed
in the Sandwich Islands when the duty was
FIVE per cent. ad ralOrum, than at the pre-
sent time, when the duty is five dollars per
GALLON. This fact is stated by Mr.. Wyllie,
the Minister of Foreign Affairs in those Is
lands, who recommended return to the
former rate Of duty.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

say- At a late term Of the United States
District Court, held at Iowa City, a man
named Sloan was convicted of us ing post
office stamps second time, and sentenced
to pay fifty dollars and three cents fine.
We believe this is the first instance under
the new law.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

beD- A singular circumstance is said to
have occurred in South Camden, N. j., a
short time since. An old and invet-
rratn drunkard was bttrn hy rattlesnake
the drunkard was not injured in the least,
but the snake coiled itself up and died
from the effects ,of the liquor it i'm
bibed. Singular if true.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

Bg~ There is now living in Liverpool,
England, man named Arthur Conally,
who is seventy-nine years of age, and has
had seventeen wives! He is the father
of ofthirty-six children, and, being widower,
is now ''open for another match
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

Ms- We would suggest to friend Putnam,
of the .Niddleto,cn Oasis, that it is so very
seldom we get off any thing "funny" that IL
would he but justice to give us credit for what
little we do say. However, as Mr.. Toots says.
it's Of no particular consequence,
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

NS- Hon. HORACE GREELEY, Of New York,
will deliver a lecture this evening at the Meth
odist Episcopal Church. Mystic Bridge, Conn.
subject-"The Crystal Palace and ih Lessons" ;"
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

sSr "You seem animated by this fine
autumn scene, my dear Annie" said a
lover. No." said she, :" never shall be
Annie-n'ated till am your wife, dearest !"
and he gave her such kiss that Jemima
v-wed she thought some body had hit
against the barn-door with the heel of a
wet shce, it made such noise.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

~ They have bar room in Califor-
MIA one hundred and fifty feet long, in
which forty bar-keepers are employed
eighteen hours out of the twenty-four, in
retailing liquors, at twenty-five cents a
glass.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

p6- Handsl was such miser, that at
the very time he was in receipt of fifty
pounds night from the opera, he was
frequently known to wear shirt for a
month, to save the expense Of washing
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25

gS- We would call the attention Of manufao.
turers and oil others interested to the adver-
tisement of Mr.. Parks, "To Manufacturers"
which will be found in its appropriate place,
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-12-25
"Oh!" said Mr.. Luqueer, drawing a
long breath, "not formally"

"Oh" said Mr.. Luqueer, drawing
long breath, "not formally"
" But he has limited to mel may sa
he has confessed to memo later than thi
morning, that all those preparations of hi
are in honor Of member Of our family
and he trusted that his choice would NEE
with my appreciation.
"Good good, cried Luqueer, bursting
into singular ecstasy. g. He trusted hi
choice would meet with your appreciation
Good, excellent, what funny man he is -
AntLuqueer rose from his chair and he
began TO pace the floor, chucklng to him
self, and rubbing his hands vigorously.
" Are you out of your sanses;" said
the matron, looking little offended, and
very much astonished.
"I--don't know--ahem! Yes, a little -
"My dear :" said the lady, Looking her
loftiest "You will pardon me, if l see
nothing funny in the whole transaction"
"My dear, / beg-that is, meant the
pleasure-the-you understand"
Excuse me-" said she, "will you
please explain. l do not understand"
dUcHl Ou W Ultu
Il said to him, should be proud Of
his alliance with any member of my fanli-
ly; and he was about to propose at once,
when Emeline dawdled into the room and
prevented him."
"Did she prevent him, what pity"
"Hc arose as she entered, and g,aspcd
my hand, said hurriedly, Madam l thank
you you will, of course, honor us by your
presence at the ceremony"
Ceremony what ceremony Z"
How very stupid you are the we'd
ding"
But my dear, Wentworth has not ye:
proposed"
Il know his haste and bewildcrmcnt
led him to anticipate. All young men do
just so. Besides he kn,w it was only
form"
"Again the husbands eyes twinkled,
and there was q queer know ng look in
them as he rccomm need rubbing his
hands and cbuckling internally, that rather
puzzled Mrs. Luquecr. Sic had never
seen him act so strangely before. Just at
that moment the bell rang.
"That is it now," said the matron."
"1hat is it," said the husband, ting
suddenly down, and nursing his knee.
"Oh, on y Il letter said sh., in dis
appointed tone, as the servant entered
",ou can @ Joseph. Some wedding in
vitation," said She, pausing and looking
curiously at the delicate envelope.
AT that moment Mrs Luqueer lifted
her eyes from the sup"rscri ip'ion, and
eau ht the expression Of her husbands
face. A terrible light flashed upon her
mind instantly. She t re the envelope
asunder-eagerly ran over the face Of tn
enclosed card, and then, tottered back
sank into chair. She had tainted
Docs the reader wish to know what were
the cabalistc letters upon the face Of that
little bit of polished card, that they should
be capable of producing such startling
change in lady usually so strong minded
They were very few and simple. They
ran thus:
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Uestporth,
AT HOME,
Tuesday evening, o'clock.
Henry Wentworth.
HeStnr Russell
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1851-04-24
DloHIoWp E1Ps xss.
Mss;..ss4EsEx

MESSENGERS pass 10 and from. all pia
WI CO.'S on routes 81 Fit.hburgh, Worcester
AID Nasbua, Vernon, aud 1Iassachuset,',-
Cheshire, Sullivan, and Ruilahd and Butling'
ton Railroads.
Connections with Other companies are ~
arranged that al Ersrr.s Matter can he ioi
Wsid'd wi,luu, delay To- ANY part OF the u
nN"G states. tanasas, Provinces, or Eut"pr.
We a-eu'nc NJ responsibility beyond ihe
terminus of our routes
Bpnsits, Raah MOTIFS Sprrie and .HrJ'adn'
di:t generally. forward with despatch.
NOTES. DRAFTS, BILL, &C,
cnllsc'rd. paid OF negotiated. Stocks, FRO.
ducc, and Merchandise, boush,or sold. and
all kinds of Express Business promptly aiien.
dcd to-
In sending money or parcels of cnns'drra
hlc value the amount must BE- stated, other
WIS. We ar- not responsible IN case az loss.
beyond the sum Of fifty do.iars for any one
patcc!
Al packages should he made compact as
possible, and no package VII be received rn.
l".s n good order aud distinctly marhcd All
r. pr"ss business should be accompanied
wa. written orders, uuscalcd, and personally
signed
Letters cannot he taken, IL being prohibit.
I'd Ivy toe Post Office Department.
All packages should be marked "Bi2elow :
, Express"
Principal Office. Railroad Eychan 70 Boston
FISK II RICE, Projectors
PRArr Il FosrlR, Agents, Rutland.
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10 Officers, Soldiers, Widows


THE subscribers having established an agen-
cy for obtaining bounty lands and pensions
under the act of 1850, are now prepared To
obtain land warrants and pension certificates
for all such a. are entitled to wit
LIST, Land Bounty is due to all officers,
non commissioned officers, musicians and
privatrs who served in the war Of 1912 for
one month or mere.
Also all such as served in any Of the Indi-
an wars since 1890.
All commissioned officers who served in
the war with Mexoo-as follows, TO wit:
Those who enlisted for one year and served
ainr months are entitled TO 100 acres.
Those who enlisted for six monts aud serv>
ed fur months are entitled to 50 acres.
All others who served one month, or as
regulars, volunteers, rangers, er militia are
entitled 10 40 acres.
The dows of soldiers who were killed IN
battle, are entitled TO 100 acres.
If there be no widows, the minor hers OF
the officers or soldiers are entitled TO the
bounty.
g Pensions for life are due to all such
widows of Revolutionary officers or soldiers
If they were married prior to $500.
Increased pension are due TO all such wild
ows whose husbands were pensioned under
the act of 1878. We shall be ready to at
tend to applications at our office at all times.
40-n THRALL d SMITH
Rutland, Oct Is, lcJu.
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1851-04-24
A NKiSsEGAT HOTEL,
HANOVER STREET,
BOSTON.

Tmr undersigned having entirely rebuilt,
aud enlarged the above extensive establish.
mcni, continuing IN all about $50 rooms
would respectfully give notice that il is now
ready for the reception and accommodation Of
the travelling community.
An extended notice of the unsurpassed
cpnycniencics Of this House is deemed SUI
p"rIous, as the numerous Improvements
which have been made cannot be made can
not be properly given in an advertise ment.--
Suffice II TO say that no expense has been
spared TO render an apartment perfect.
The furniture was made expressly to order
regardless Of cost, and certain portions Of il
especially the drawing rooms, will be found
I" be of the most beautiful and tasteful
manutac,urc The dining rooms are capa-
cious, and the hours for meals will be SO
arranged MS to suit the convenience Of the
early and late.
Every department will be conducted in an
uncxceptionahl, manner, aud the proprietor
pledges hsrlf that the American House shall
be truly the Travellers Home 4.27 s..
Jan, ls5l. LEWIS RICE.
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1851-04-24
TitComb's Patent
Bee Hive and Protector.

BY the use Of tins Hive, Bees are protec
ted through our severe winters, On accoun
OF the even temperature of the air within it
and IT'S peculiar arrangement for ventilation,
That no, a swarm has been lost from the ma
ny hives used within the three years past -
Is complete protector against the at
lacks of nighborIng bees, bee,moihs, &c,
aud ahsrds peculiar facilities for replacing
cid brood combs by new ones II is unequal
I'd as stock hive, swarms issuing from il
from two IL three weeks earlier than from
any other hive. The surplus honey is readi-
ly obtained from II, in pure state, without
,nJut'ns the bees. IN boxes Of suitable size for
family use or the market.
his Hive IS constructed on philosophical
and scientific principles, and needs only to
be seen 10 insure its use by those who are
acquainted with the instincts and natural
habits Of the honcy.b bee.
). Is. WARD, Windsor, VI is agent for
the sale Of Comfy, Town, and individua
rights 2I.u