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The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-09-11
Re Gent.cl,es at Home.

There are few families we imagine, any
where, in which love is not abused as fur
nishing license for impolitcncss. A hus-
band, father, or brother, will speak harsh
words to those whom he loves best, and to
those who love him the best, simply be-
cause the security floyc and family pride
keep him from getting his head broken.
1t is a shame that a man will speak more
impolitely, at times, to his wife Or sister,
than he would dare to any other female
except low and vicious one. 1t is thus
that the holiest affections Of mans nature
prove to be weaker protection to woman
in the family circle than the restraints OF
society, and that woman usually is III
debtcd for the kindcst politeness OF life to
those not belonging to her own household.
Things ought not so to be. The man who,
because it will not be resented, mhicts his
spleen and bad temper upon those Of his
hearthstone, is q small coward, and very
mean man. Kind words are the circulat-
ing medium, between true gentlemen and
true ladies at home, and no polish exhibit
ed in society can atone ior {. harsh IAN
guagc and disIespcctful treatment too
often indulged in between those bound to-
gether by Gods ties Of blood, and the still
more sacred bonds Of conjugal love.
Springfield Republican.
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Improving.

An important evidence, and certainly
a very encouraging one, of the elevation
of the public taste, is to be found in the
superior class of the publications which is
sue from the great publishing houses. We
do not mean to say that the times are pro-
life in those great works which mark an
age, and stand out as landmarks for the
future, but we arc certain that the average
standard of the class of publications de-
signed for intelligent and intellectual read
ers has greatly risen and, generally, the
best books of this class have been the most
read, Histories, biographies, voyages and
travels, have taken to considerable ex-
tent, the place of idle work offction and
the works of fiction which have enjoyed
the widest circulation, lave been, general
ly, pure in style, and tolerably so in senti-
mcnt, and true to nature in their descrip-
tons Of life
The class of publications designed for
the lower intellectual appetitcs has been
driven into what is called "yellow-covered
literature" with which the shelves of the
Of cheap publications are load
ed, and the railroad stations and steam
boat landings arc infested If the good
accomplished by the better class of publ
cations of which we have spoken is great,
the evil inflicted by the other is not less
marked. They find their way chiefly into
the hands of the young, and the effect OF
high wrought extravaganza of style, and
more than doubtful sentiment, is most per-
nicious upon the uniformed mind. The
remedy is doubtless to be found in the in
culcation of purcr taste, and in providing
better reading at the same price. Give
truth and good sense a fair chance, and
they will drive out error and folly ON their
own ground. The process is somewhat
slow at first. but once commenced, it goes
on with accelerated speed. There are a
thousand ways in which the encouragement
of better taste can be urged and made
onoctual, and it is an important duty for
all who have any influence Or control over
public opinion, to give this encouragement.
Especially should the young be guarded
a ,a.nst the pernicious consequences Of form
inc false taste for reading and every pre-
caution should be taken to direct them
early in the paths of fsound and judicious
intellcctua culture.-Ir0U. Journal.
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To P0stmasters.
Post Office STAMPS.

RI IlB advertiser, Postmaster at Pleasant
l. Grove Allegany county, Maryland, is the
first person in the United States, who conceived
and undertook extensively to publish the idea
of furnishing all post offices in the country with
stamps. All stamps made by him warranted
equal or superior to any others that can be
produced for the same price, and whenever any
are sent out in any way defective or unsatisfac-
tory, duplicates will be forwarded, on notice,
without extracharge. All who order set Of
stamps, with a full set of changes for date only
81 (tor thirty pieces) shall be kept in stamps
AID LIBITUM. Full set with one change, 81.
When stamps are neatly made, with turned
handles and scrcws-same style as the regular
Government Post Office stamps-more durable
efficient, and warranted, price 81 to 81 only,
and special authority to send by mail, free.
Address p. NJ. Pleasant Grove, Allegany
County, Maryland.
Any editor publishing the above with this
notice. three times, and sending a copy of the
paper, shall receive credit for $40 i'll wood let
ter, or II $40 proof press-or if preferred. a
wood engraving, or an engraved newspaper
head, of the above value, will be forwarded
Aug 21, 1851. 3t.
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New Goods.

TUST received at the Westerly Clothing Store a
d large assortment of fBroadcloth's, Cassimeres,
Doeskins, s'atinetts, Vermont Cloths, Tweeds,
Jeans and Vestings of every description, which
we are now having manufactured into Ready
Made Clothing expressly for the Fall and Win
ter trade. We would say to those who are
in want of Ready Made Clothing, will do well
to call and examine our stock. We are now
prepared to make up Garments to order lower
then at any other establishment in this place.
A general assortm mt of furnishing goods,
consisting Of Shirts, Bosoms, Collars, Cravats,
Suspenders, Ilandkerchiefs, Gloves and Socks,
kept constantly on hand.
FANCY GOODS.
Cloth, Hair, Hat and Shoe Brushes, Pocket
Books, Silk Purses, Knives, Razors, Combs,
Hair Oil, Cologne water, Fancy Soaps of every
description.
HATS & CAPS.
BOOTS & SHOES,
All Of the newest styles and lowest cash
prices. (22tf) PENDLETON & DUNN.
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Magnetic Ointment

A mong the recent brilliant discoveries in
n Elertro-Magnotism, there are none that
can attain more enduring fame, or procure for
the discOyrcr so much OF the real, heartfelt
gratitude Of his countrymen, as the discovery
Of Doct. Amos Trask Of the Magnetic Ointment.
1t is universally admitted to be the most won
derful combination known to the world for the
immediate relief Of disease and pain, For in
fammatory rheumatism and nervous diseases it
is of immense value. Affections of the spine,
liberated Sore Throat Bronchitis, Pleurisy,
Group, Cholic' Cholcrea Morbus, Iniamed eyes,
&c. can he Immediately relieved by the use of
this remedy, Sold by CHARLES IL. DENISON
ar - cents per Bottle. 12m2
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Cabinet Furniture, &c.

HlIIE subscribers have just received from New
l. York large and well selected stock of new
and fashionable Furniture, in sets suitable for
the Drawing Room, Parlor, or Chamber, and
are constantly manufacturing for sale or to
order, every variety Of plain and gcnteel furni-
turc, chairs, &C., which we shall sell for cash,
and as low as can be bought elsewhere. Their
stock is such ms has never before been offered
to the public in this vicinity. Persons wishing
to purchase will do well to call and examine
for themselves before purchasing elsewhere.
n. Il. A large assortment Of ready made
collins constantly on hand.
Ware Room west end pawcatuck Bridge, up
stairs. CLARK s. DENlSON.
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral:
For coughs, colds and consum ptIon.

Below can be seen letter from El HaSsan,
the ruling Pasha of Frebizond, which was
sent to Mr.. James G. Aver, Of Lowell, showing
the peculiarities of oriental courtesy:
DR.. J. G. flyer, the Chemist of rare learn
ing, ut Lowell, in Massachusetts, and the Uni
ted States.
God IS Great F0revcr.
l have received your letter Of affectionate
love, with the present Of choice Essence in Bot
ties, by which your excellent skill teaches to
cure the Affections of my children.
AS the life Of one Of my people is more dear
to me than camels and gold, we shall pray for
you in our heart when they are raised up from
the tent Of sorrow hy this product of your deep
learning and beautiful wisdom.
For this Gift Of Love to your friend, so dis
tant over many seas, and for this rare invention
Of your skill may you be placed in such seats
of honor and d .gnity among the great in knowl
edge, as we should offer to you in our domin-
ions,
Given in this Central City of our Power, by
express command Of
NEsCHID Ell HAssAN PAsHA.
Ezroum Jamad Awah 1865.
For sale by Ch0rlcs III. DcnisOn.
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KEEP WARM.-This is queer advice for
dogdays, but it is ten times more impor-
tant than to keep cool. These hot days
and cool nights-thcsc sudden changes of
the weathcr--arc what causes SO much
dysoutcry. Keep careful guard over them,
and there is little danger. Childrcn's
clothing should be changed as often as the
weather changes 50 should every body's,
that is, if they wear very thin clothing
when it is hot. IF the bowels arc kept
wlrm, and not crammcd with too much
grcen stuff-or any thing else, for that
matter-thcrc is no more danger of dys-
cntcry than in dead Of tcr.--NdshWa
Iagfopj.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-09-11
Sgsgia7uer Pruning OG Grapes.

As very erroneous notions generally pre-
vail as to the summer management OF
grapes frequently hints to cultivators are
necessary We have noticed in many
cases already the main shoots have been
cut bacl, to the fruit, thus depriving the
fruit of the nourishmcnt and support which
without the mutilation would be given by
vigorous shoot, in the foliage, Of which
the sap, with other matter taken up from
the atmosphere, would be elaborated into
suitable food for the growth and maturing
of the fruit by cutting off these shoots
the fruit is robbed Of its support which ma
ture has provided.
We have noticed in garden kept by a
professional gardner, where there were a
large quantity Of grapes, that all the new
shoots had been cut back to the fruit, so as
to leave it exposed to the sun, excepting
on one trellis, where they, fortunately, had
been neglected The grapes on that trcl-
lis were we'll grown, and ripening well,
while all the others were imperfectly grown
and remained green.
When grapes are improperly pruned as
we have named in July, they will often
send out new shoots and recover, in some
measure, from the evil, but when this
pruning is done rather late, it often de-
Stroys the crop
There is generally great error in not
pruning grapes thoroughly in the fall, or in
the spring, so that there is great mass
Of vines, which often leads to the errone.
Gus mode of pruning which we have named
When the vines become to thick from 9
very luxuricnt growth, and previous scanty
PRUNING, the best remedy is to cut off lat.
eral branches, and all feeble shoots, and
cut out whole small vines on which there
is little orno fruit, and allow the mair
shoots to run twenty or thirty feet if they
will.-N. e Farmer.
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CRnarieSfOWn Hotel.

THE subscriber hereby informs his friends
l. and the public, that he has removed TO
the hotel situated on the Post Road, known for
many years as the General Stanton Hotel
The house is ne,ciy .fHed; and furnished in
q manner to meet the taste and comfort of ei-
ther travellers, or those who may visit it as
boarders, or parties of pleasure.
The above house has a very desirable located
for those who may wish to spend portion Of
the season near the ocean, and enjoy the sea
air and sea bathing it being located within q
ftlC minutes walk of the sea shore.
Visitors and boarders may be accommodated
at any time with horses and carriages, and safe
and cemmodious pleasure boats.
JOHN ID. BURDICK.
Charlestowu, April l. 1851
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-09-11

ID PSYCHOLOGICAL JOURNAL, commence
L July 1, 1851. Now is the time to subscibe
Devoted to Phrenology, Physiology, Magnet
ism, Physiognomy, Mechanism, Education,
Agriculture, the Natural Sciences and general
intelligence, profusely illustrated; it cannot
fail to interest every class of readers. Every
family, and especially all young men and wo-
men, should have copy. 1t is printed on the
first Of every month, at 81 year. All letters
should be post paid, and directed to FOWLERS
s. WELLS, 131 Nassau ST., N. Y.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-09-11

A Coop WIrE.-Oh, it is beautiful to
live blameless under the poisoned glance
of the world poisoned, whether it please
or blame beautiful, not TO be pollatcd by
its observations, but more beautiful to be
intimately known to one, to possess one
gentle and honest friend, and that one a
wife Beautiful TO be able to read her
pure soul in mirror, and to be aware there
of every blot on ones own soul, and thus
be able to purify the day of the great
trial.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-09-11

CONSTANTLY on hand and for sale by the sub
" scriber, at the old stand, in Westerly, Gold
gold and silver Pencils; gold, gold plated, silver
and gilt Watch Chains; gold and gilt Lockets;
Gold Pens; fine Cutlery; hair, tooth, shaving
and nail Brushes; gold, silver and steel bowed
Spectaclcs; eight-day and 30 hour Clocks, &c
Articles bought Of the subscriber engraved
free Of charge. Clocks and Watches repaired
and warranted. THOMAS PERRY.
Westerly, April 1. ]y
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Hegn At the Ocean House, Newport, no

Ek5" NJ the Ocean House, newport, moi
long since, person to all appearance not
more than Is or 20 years Of age, dressed
in the most stylish and fashionable apparel
of gentleman, came to the hotcl-flour-
ished extensively in the drawing room,
firted with certain ladies, dancing, &c.
Drank freely of sherry coblers, smoked
cigars, laughed and chatted with friend
over bottle of champagne, at dinner and
turned out to be girl in disguise What
makes the matter still more exciting, ii is
said she belongs to a very respectable
mily.-Er.
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At the Same Old Store,
On West Broad Street.

Without ony Big Grns or erpensire al-
fcfdttCHS.
M ORE than twenty years experience in Ful-
Iu chasing goods for this market, and a due
regard to economy in the management of our
business has cnablv US to offer to the public Il
general assortment Of
Dry Goods,
Groceries,
Hardware,
CrOchcry,
CoOLing Stoves,
IrOn. ana
steel,
in all their varieties which we will sell Mt low
prices without those extra charges that always
attend humbug establishments of every variety.
II. & f. SHEFFIELD.
Pawcatuck, June 9th, 1851.
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The Editor Of the Mountain Banner,
Rutherfordton, h. G., has the floor, hear

The Editor of the Mountain Banner,
Ruthcrfordton, n. c., has the floor, hear
him:
FORTUNATE EDITOR Our brethren
ofthc press have very truthiully called US
6 fortunate editor in having better
half" to relieve us for time from the du-
ties of the office. She not only took
charge of the editorial department, but
when necessity required it, she employed
her leisure moments at the case and our
ink giving out she actually made some.
As IA specimen of its quality we refer you
to this paper, which is printed with some
it. Ifthc press had fallen to pieces, We
verify believe her yankee ingenuity would
have suggested something that would have
supplied its place. o, yc cnvious old
bachelor editors! we know you wish we
would die; but we shall not crafty you by
reducing ourselves to any such extremity.
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The Albany Knickerbocker civ us an
account of a wonderful dog, belonging to
one Of its carriers. The carrier fell sick,
when he sent out boy to deliver the pa
pcrs. All he had to do was to follow the
dog, who stopped at the door Of each sub
scriber, and waggcd his tail, never missing
one in list Of six hundred. at the door
of all subscribers who had not paid for the
paper for length Of time, the dog was heard
to howl A most intelligent and useful
animal-EachQRge Papcr.
y dog OF the " same sort" is wanted at
the Patriot Office. What musical treat
some Of our pc1rOns would enjoy IFoov-
So1es PatriOt.
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Wc have constantly on hand and for sale the
w best BURNING FLUID made in New
England, as is acknowledged by all who use it.
al j &P. MOVES.
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I nm Bags offne and feed meal now landing
lUU by j. THOMPSON Jr.
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Liquid Hair Dye.

To color the hair brown or black,
J. For sale by G. ii. DENISON.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-10-31
TEE ExEGHE3Ra LAW.

We are grautled 10 find that Tie true doctrine
OF the higher, law has not disappeared from the
bench. Political emergencies bad prodac, u
such Widespread assault on the first principles
ct religious freedom, and allegiance 10 God. that
We feared Tor the result. We feared lest me
moral sense of the community should be araiy
zrd, and the lofty and manly spIrIt OF Puritan
Independence be lost before the arrogant cialt,
OF divine rgll by human governments; Il claim
extending even To the control OF The conscience
formed 10y the judicial organs OF human sucie-
y.
When first such Claims were pnt forth, they
seemed to US so much like the nerveless gnos Is
OF old errors, long since slam and cntumbeu ttiat
We anticipated for them UNIVERSAL and spontailc-
Gus reprobatiOn and even dcrslOn. Bit when
names OF influence III church and State were
successfully arrayed IN their defence, and they
were embodied III grave judicial documents, We
began TO fear thai God IN righteous Judgment for
our sins might abandon rs to the natural con-
sequences OF uayIn. retained in our national sys-
tenn the corrupt and UNJUST institution OF slavery
tlat Is a virtual remuneration OF the lofty pInc-
Plies on which civil and religious dt>potis.ns have
III all ages been based.
The GENRE OF moral strength in every man is
in his conscience, and in the recognition OF i di-
rect allegiance to God, higher than any other
Whilst human governments respect this, and act
within thelr own proper sphere, they arc indeed
sustained by the authority of God, and all who
desplse authorities, speak evil Of dignties and
violate righteous laws are exposed 10 his just
judgments. But as soon as government, regal
ar>lucrauc, shall transcend its sphere and come
between God and the soul, lorbddiur what God
enjoins, or enlojning what he forbids the ties of
allegiance to that government are far sundar-
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-10-31

late intelgently and wisely whenever the post-
age law comes up for revision.
Had Congress complied with our former de-
| mand, and given US two cents postage, with free
delivery and the sbotion of ranking there could
hardly have been another movement on the sub
iect for a whole generation. In this view. il may
be well that the present bill was passed. 50 that
the inefficGcy Of all partial reforms NAV lead to
the more ready adoption of a rate incapable of
further improvements rate which will aIwavs
secure the freest interchange of thought. the
widest diffusion of intelligence, and the mos,
perfect union of all our people in common cit.
izenship
This rate is properly the AMERICAN PENNY
POSTAGE.
1t was substantially in use in this country in
regard TO newspapers at the first organization of
our Post-otflce under the constitution. What we
have learned from Rowland Hill is the appica-
ton TO letters of the uniform cheap postage
which our fathers adopted for newspapers, BE-
fore Rowland Hill was born. lie proved tha,
distance ought to be disregarded by demonstrat,
ing that the actual difference of cost between
one distance and another is too small TO be recl-
onedi in practice This compelled him to take as
the standard the lowest rate own in that coun.
try, which was penny sterling. By the same
rule we take the lowest rate in use in this coun-
try as the proper rate for all cases-whch is
one cent, the American penny. This rate meets
all the requirements of Rowland Hills theory,
and the habits and wants of the American peo-
pie
For Board of Directors of the Boston Cheap
Postage Association.
JOHN W. JAMES, Chairman.
OrIs CLAPP, Treasurer
JosUA LEAvITT Secreiury
Boston, Oct 2, 1851.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-10-31
4 snor, S.or. b, nic,c,,..

Dickens tell, the following story Of an Amer
lean sea captain:
"On III, last VOYAGE home the captain bad ON
board a yonng lady of remarkable personal At
trlctonS--a phra~" | use aS one h,jng entirely
new, and on" Won never met with in the news
qaper~ Tu~ young lady was beloved by five
Young gentlemen passengers ard in turu she
was IN love WIKI them all very ardeutiy. hu,
without any particular preference for either -
Not Knowing hnw to make up ter determinations
ne tbs dilemma. she consulted my friend the cap
,aJn, who being man Of an original tarn OF mind
SAYS 10 the young lady, Jump overheard and
marry the man who jumps after you. The
young lady. struck with the idea, and being nat
ura..y fond Of bathing. psciaIly in warm wea-
the-. ~ u then was, She took the advice If the
captain, VINO had boat ready manned in case
Of accident. Accordingly, next morning, the
five lovers beng on deck. aud looking very de-
yotcd'r al the Young lady, Sle plunged into the
sea head foremost Four OF the lovers immadl-
ately Jumped in after her When the young la
~ aud her four .o@ar> were 20, ont again. she
says to the captain, 'Wuatam | 10 90 wz5 1hem
nov. they are 80 wet2' Saws the captain Take
the dry one And the young lady did, and
married him"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-10-31
VOL. XII-NO. 10.

Quiet was again restored among the passeu-
gers, and each returned 70 his dreams, or his wa
king thought of the unhappy midnight scene
some TO sympathize-s to censure--au soon
to forget, in the busy whir of life, the sad lesson,
that however man may err, woman is the great
est sufferer thereby, and few, il any to profit by
the warning OF the gamblers mistortune--Na-
tiORqI Era
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-10-31

Pr ITY ? TASTE IL DRESs.--N 10 one, should
hope, would be either - i'll bred Cr so unfee.ing
n 10 ,aHgh al young lady for appearing. even
az state bal, in a plain mn>ln dress. had 1t cost
DO ~ TWO pence 4 yard. provided ltwerc perfect
IN clean. nnlumbIpi and well made ont did this
same ycung lady attempt to aEEravate the origi-
mai SIN Of h twu penny muslin with common
or djrIy artificial flowers, or TsaaaClcs of mock
bracelets I'D to her elbows, then. indeed. sne be-
comes as fair game a. any that Is 10 be met witt
from the first Of August to .Ae end OF January
inclusive.