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The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-12-02

EScorRAGEMESr FOR Bo,s-Gideon Lee said late in
hie remember, when was lad living with my uncle
1t was my business to feed and the cows And many
hme long lore light in the morning, started off in
the cold and to my work. and used to think i, xury
to warm frozen feet the spot just before occupied by
the animal had aroused Ii taught to reflect and to con-
sider possibilities; aud remember asking myself Is il no,
possible for me to better my condition 20
Mr.. Lee reflected to some purpose From moor bo bo
became one OF the weathies in New York. aud Mayor
Of the city
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PRNcELY LIBERALIrY.-Mr Peter Connor, of New York
who established the great railroad iron rolling mill Treu-
ton, has appropriated S3OOO for the establishments
OF an Institution to be known the Union,' for the
building to be six stories high and occupy the whole block
bounded by the 4th Avenue, Asor Place Sd Aveuue
9TH St The building is to be commenced soou and wher
completed will be made over to the people free gift
Any of good moral character may become membe
IN the institution large is to be apart for ladies
who may meet for discussions
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M a R l n Il LIST
PORT OF WESTERLY.

ARRIVED.
Friday, Nov. 26-Schooners Jane, Hall,
and Sarah Elizabeth, Barber, from N. Y.
Sunday, Nov % -Sloops Leader, Gavitt,
AMI l.. W. Babcock, Lanphear, from Provi-
dence.
Friday; Nov. 26-Schr. Phenix, Dickens,
from New York.
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SAILED

Tuesday, Nov. 3O-Sloop Leader, Gayitt,
for Providence; Schr. Sarah Elizabeth. Bar
Der, and Schr. Jane, Hall, for New York
Wednesday, Dec. l-Sloop Z. W. Babcock,
LAM hear, tor Providence
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rs 1T WELL ATTEsTED, rs 1T WORTHY OF
YOUR CONFIDENCE,

Astonishing cure Of Lady so years Of age
Or NJ woodworth--sir This is 10 certify that my
wife has been afflicted With the scrofuis from child
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SCoTcH ADVOCATE vs. GRIMALKIN.--Mr. c., very sin
guar character the Scottish bar evening deeply
engaged in # great legal int icacy, compel
him hammer his sapaen brains with than wontcd
energy While he involved in labyrinth of doubts bis
cogatons interrupted by succession of horrible sounds
unearthy indeed that they could hary be exceeded by
those of the Internal regions These fearful noises appeared
to the learned council proceed from legion of cats
bled for some unho purpose in the grove behind his hous
Up he started in fury, and opening the window which
them follows: Ladies and gentlemen give your fair
warning to betSe yourselves to your respective domcs for
fear Of consequences" This gentle hint being treated
with great contempt, and the horlid din still continuing
away he posted for immense bundbuss loaded with buc
shot, and again opening the window, read the riot
obdurate cuprits but without bringing them a of
their He then compnented them with salute and
with such fatal precision that the day. less than half
dozen uno caterwauers discovered stretched
lfeess on the sward
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It so happened that while the Captains stationing
their senines the of the battle of White Plains,
Putnam the commander in passing observed Captain Weth
erby call the posts the direction of the enemy
lad named Arthur Stewart beardless boy whereat Putnam
demonstrated with Capt W. in the hearing Of Stewart, the
mproprety of placing young and in xperenc ID sentinel
in so responsible situation but Capt w. who knew Stew
arts mettle, guaranteed his fitness and fd ,lity.
Stewart took his post and during the night the General
had occasion to pass outside of the ne for what purpose
stated but suspect for the purpose trying the young
sentinel for in returning he encountered him.
"Who goes there - inquired the sentinel.
"Gencral Putnam, )" was the reply.
"We know no General Putnam here - answered Stewart
But am General Putnam" returned that person.
Give me the countcrsign, then"
81 have forgotten it," the reply
"That's pretty story from the lips of General Putnam
warrant you British officer here a spy -
returned Stewart who well that h. was addre sng
Putnam for the shining brightly but he held the
staff in his own hand, and he meant to use it,
Il you am not ;" said the General and he at.
tempted to pass
Fass that line, sir, and you are dead man exclaimed
Stewart at the same time cooking his Stop where
the General degardcd his FIRST notice. hastily raising his
gun and taking somewhat deliberate aim
Hold hold!" exclaimed Putnam.
81 do hold - the entnels reply, " but warn YOU
once more not pass these lines"
But am your General" continued Putnam.
81 deny it-unless you give the coul tersign."
Here the General at fault
Boy" said he, do you not know me am General
Putnam"
6 British officer like. If you Putnam as you
say why don't you give the countersi.n? So
am my mothers son, il you attempt pass the lines I'll
make cold meat Of you. I'm sentinel I know my duty
though there people in the world who marvel
ously inclined to question it."
At this Putnam finding that further parey would be use
less dessed and the boy, deliberately houdeng his nusket
began with great deal of assumed htness pace
ground as before.
The General reganed his tent by another route but ubsc
quenty for Stewart, commended his fidelity rewarde
him pecuniarily and promoted him to the rank of ensign
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Rules for the Schools
Of District No. Westerly r. l., adopted by the District
June H. 1852 and approved and authorized by the Town
Committee October H. 1852.

FlRsr.-Sc1ooI Isrms-their Number, Length Grades,
and Prices
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A GIFT
nor all Ladies who subscribe and pay fol
L paper one year in advance.
E. q. BARNES.
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Gee regular advertisement in another column Also
list Of Agents. ASA
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-03-04
WONDER OF WONDERS!
PETROLEII. OR ROCK OIL.
"T1e1e are more things IN Aearen oad eeyth,
TAGn are dyeamt Of m Phtlosophy-

There are more thflys IN Aegren oa6 egytl,
ThGn are dyeamt Of m PAtosoPhy
The virtues of this remarkable remedy, and
the constant application for 1t, to the proprietor
has induced him to have Ii put up III bottles,
with labels and directions for the benefit Of the
public
The Petroleum or Rock oil IS procured from .
well in Allegheny county, at j depth Of four
hundred feet is pure unadulterated article,
without any chemical change, bus just it flows
from Natures Great Laboratory That II con-
tains properties capable of reaching a number
of diseases is no longer i matter Of uncertainty.
There are many things in the arena Of nature,
which, if known, might be Of vast usefulness in
alleyiating suffering and restoring the bloom o.
health and vigor TO many sufferer. Long be
fcre the proprietor thought Of putting ii up in
bottles II had a reputation for the cure Of dis
ease. The constantly and daily increasing calls
for It. and several remarkable cures il has per
formed, is Il sure Indication of its future popU-
larity and wide spread application ia the cure
of disease.
We do not wish 70 make long parade Of Ger
tIfcates, as we are conscious that the medicine
can soon work its way into the favor Of those
who suffer and wish to be healed Whilst we do
not claim for it q universal application III every
disease, we unhcsltaungly say, that IN Il number
Of Chronic Diseases 1t is uuriyalIed. Among
these may be euumeratea-an diseases Of the
mucous tissues, such as Chroliic Brozch5tiS. Con
sumption lin its carly stage.) Asthma. and all
diseases Of the air passages, Ligr CoMp}1.g1
Dy&pcDSjg, DiaTThCea, Diseases OF the Bladder
and Kidneys. Pains IN the Back or Side. Ner-
vous Diseases. Neuralgia, Palsy, Rheumatic
Pains, Gout, ErysiPclas letter, Ringworms.
Burns, Scalds, Bruises, Old Sores, &c. &c. In
cases Of debility resulting from exposure. or
long and pTOtractcd cases Of disease. this racdi-
cine viii bring relief Il VIII act as general
Tonic and 1iferalire IN such cases inpart-ne
IL Il T.
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DUFFs MERCANTILE COLLEGE,,
EfEs(shUrg. Tn.

n. i. Corner Of Third and Market streets
Established in 1910. Now Incorporated bv the
Legislature of Pennsylvania with CoIlegiate
Pawers and Privileges
FGcuity.-President p DUFF, Professor Of
Bookkeeping and Commercial Sciences.
n. b. HATCH, Esq, Professor Of Mercantile
Law.
JOHN d. WILLIAMS, the most ACCOMPLISH
ed penman west of the mountains, Professor of
Penmanship.
Upwards Of Is years experience in the most
extensive foreign and domestic shipping bust
ness gives the proprietor of this establishment
an experience III training others for the count
mg-house possessed by but few teachers Of
housekeeping in the country, and all who as
Ipire to the highest rank as accountants are re-
qucstcd to call and examine his credentials from
upwards Of oHehundred Bankers, Merchants and
Accountants in this city, as also the emphatic
recommendations of the American Institute
the Chamber Of Commerce and many Of the
leading Merchants, Bankers and Bank Officers
Of the city Of New York, appended to his North
American Accountant, and Western Steamboat
Accountant
For terms apply to P. Duff at the College.
May 20, 1S5l-33-Iy
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NEW ARRANGEAlEN,r

We have come % the determination 10 sell
goods at cast prices, without putting Oh any ex-
ira profit as an offset for bad debts Any per
son dealing with US on credit, viii receive a
pass-book, except when we have Il different un-
derstanding, and viii expect all accounts to be
settled by payment note at the end of six
months, and these terms Will be rigidly adhered
10. BY doing business IN this manner. we hope
70 sell more goods, and at cheaper rates. 10
those who purchase for cash we will ALWAYS
make difference Of six per cent, except Hour
and bacon, which must always be nett cash,
without credit 70 any one.
JOHN IVORY & son.
Summit. Noycmbcr 20. 1851.
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The subscriber has received ut Lis store room
in the Borough Of Loret5o, q large and splendid
stock Of fall and winter goods which he IS de-
teruiue3 to sell at very reduced prices.
Ills stock consists IN part Of cloths, plain and
fancy cassneres, satnctts, twceds, overcoming,
French, German, and English morinos, Bay State
and other long shawls, cashmcrcs, De laines,
pl@ids, ginghams, prints, musiins, linens, &c.
Hats, caps, boots, and shoes OF al kinds and
sizes. Hardware queensware, books and station-
arv, paints, oils, drugs and patent medicines.
Also well selected stock Of groceries, fish, tar,
tobacco, and salt hy the barrel.
Produce Of all kinds taken in exchange for
goods, and cash always welcome. Remember if
you want bargains 10 call 1T the place where
goods Will be sold CHEAP. ?. SHELLS.
Lorett0. Nov. I3 1871.
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EXCHANGE H0sGF.
Ebensburg, Pa.

yEyIIE undersigned respectfully informs his
L friends and the public generally, that he
has rented for a term of years, that large brick
hotel in the Borough of Ebensburg, formerly
kept by James Riley, and known heretofore as
the ''Washington Hotel, where he viii be much
pleased TO accommodate all those who may favor
him with their patronage, and will use every
exertion to make their stay pleasant and agree
able.
His TdJ1s Will be furnished with everything
the market affords, and III the selection Of Hines
and Liquors, the most approved brands viii be
purchased His Stables are large, and viii be
attended by a careful host7er.
Persons wishing to visit any section of the
county VIII be furnished with u conveyance.
ANDREW J. riley.
Ebensburm June l. 185O.-33-tf
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< Sn Eoteit-Dr Hunter VIII forfeit so, #
eOelU failing TO cure any case of secret disease
Jhat may come under his care, no matter how
long standing or afiction. Either Sex are in
vited to his Private Room, 3S North Seventh
street, Philadelphia, without fear of interrlu.
ton By other patients. Strangers and otheu
Who have been unfortunate in the selection Of :
physician are invited 10 call. Those who b.,s
injured themselves 10y solitary vice are also in
vited.
Read and Beflect.-The afflicted would d.
well to reflect before trusting their health, hap
piness, and in many cases their lives. in the
hands Of physicians, ignorant of this class Of
maladies. Itis certainly impossible for one man
TO understand all the ills the human family are
subject to. Every respectable physician has hs
peculiar branch, in which he is more successful
. than his brother professors, and to that be de-
votes most gf his time and study.
Years Of Practice, exclusively devoted 10 tho
stUdy and treatment Of diseases Of the sexusl
organs, together with ulcers upon the BODY,
throat, nose or legs, pains in the head or bones,
mercUrial rheumatism, structures, gravel. irreg-
ularities, disease arising from youthful excesses
or impurities Of the blood, whereby the consti-
tuition has become enfeebled, enables the Doctor
to offer Speedy Relief to AL who may place
themselves under his Gaze.
Nav !. 1S5I.-iv.
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EsRLspOY&E.

The subscriber begs leave to inform the pub
lie generally, that he has removed his Saddle ana
Hcruess Esta5liyhment to jefferson, Cambria
county, where he viii be pleased to see his old
friends and all others wanting anything in his
line Of business. lie intends keeping constantly
on hand q large stock Of
Saddles, Brides, Collars, Harness, Whips, &C.,
Of all kinds, which he viii sell on the most rea-
sonable terms for cash or approved country pro
duce. He hopes by strict attention to business
and small profits on his work, to merit and re-
ceive liberal share Of the public patronage.
HUGH \. MCOY.
Jefferson, Nov. y, lS50.-7-tf
\. b. All those indebted TO him for Saddlery
&c. whilst located in EbensbUrg. are earnestly
requested to call and settle their respective ac-
counts. For the purpose Of saving trouble, it
is hoped that this notice VIII not be neglected.
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7 E s.

The annual Pension for Board. Vuifj,r
Washing Mending Of Linen and u.s.,
Of Bedding, payable half yearlviu
advance. IS, e1o, o.,
Postage Of Letters, Books andStatiorer. >,
not furnished by Parents or Guardians Mill - "a
an Extra harge, as viii also medical att end .-''I
Tie Scholastic Year, coIElnenciy, ~. 'l'lY''
viii close on tie 18th Of July fouovigr 1--we
Those remaining at the Institution 3r,;r.,
Summer Vacation viii be charged SD eTt.5o '4e
Each Pupil must come provided with al,a
cient supply Of Summer and Winter TTotI;-N
SIX Shirts, SIX Pocket Handkerchiefs sfv
Stockings, four pairs Of Drawers, six r.
and three pairs OF Boots OF Shoes.
Ghe healthy location of this EstaJIi.lr,,,.
together with the picturesque sceuerr-,b,
varied and extensive prospect all around :,
beneficial TO youthful minds-1Hust rardar :,
desirable as place Of Education
The attention Of the Brothers to the Trts,Io,
tual, Moral and Religious Culture Of Boy, :,
trusted to their care, viii be uuremittiur. ana
to render tLat attention effective. the d;scirIe.
'EiIi be exact. get mild and paternal
A half yearly account OF the health. condpc.
and literary progress, Of each Pupil, viii b.
transmitted 70 his parent or Guardian.
Nj letters addressed lpost-paidl TO the SIM.
rior Of the franciscan NouGs,erv. LoTetto C1,,fri
C,sHsiY, Pg.. viii receive due attention.
beter.4es may be made to Rt. Rev. O CoDB5r
blsho OF p pit-sbUrg, and Rev Il. z. GallaCb.r
LCretto, Cambria COUNTY
august :, IS5i.-43-Cm
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Sheriff Sale

By virtue Of a writ of Vend. Expon issued
out Of the Court of Common Pleas Of Cambria
County and to me directed there viii be ex-
posed to sale on the premises in the Borongh Of
Johnstown, Cambria County, on Saturday. the
9th day Of March next, at one o'clock p n
All the right, title and interest Of Charles G.
Phythian, of, in and TO p lot of Ground situate
i'll the Borough of Johnstown, Cambria County
fronting on Clinton Street, adjoining lot Of Cyrus
Ruby on the East, and Basman Alley on the
West, having thereon erected two story frame
house, and frame office and frame stable. wood
and coal house, now in the occupancy of Robert
p. Linton and William Arentrue.
Taken in execution, and to be sold at the suit
of jeremiah s. Black
JOHN BRAWLEY, Sheriff.
Feb. o1. 1o52-10
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VaIuahle EaEn,s For ElcItl

The undersigned viii rent for Il term Of ono
or more years the following Farms situate III
Washington township, Cambria county. at Il
distance OF from onc-half to two miles from the
Portage and Pennsylvania Rail Roads.
The farm now occupied 10y john McGough, Sr.
containing about 100 acres land, 100 acres OF
which are cleared, having thereon erected a
commoaious Dwelling House, B,lll. Barn. and
outhouses.
The farms adjoining. one. now occupied by
John McGough, Jr, containing about 80 acres
land, 30 to 80 acres Of which are cleared; the
other occupied by Samuel McGou@h, containing
about 80 acres, about - acres of which are
cleared; bCtl farms having excellent buildings
thereon erected.
These farms are under good fence, and are in
fine state Of cultivation. Possession given
Immediately. ADDRESS, 81 call in person, upon
the undersigned, ~ Summityille Cambria coun-
A. Pcnusy lyjslSs.
PETER COLLINS
Jan. |, lS52.-I5.
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Exchange EEOtel.
John5town, Cambria County, Pa.

yayIE undersigned, having succeeded Mr.
Il Samuel Bracken in the proprietorship Of
this Establishment, most respectfully announces
20 the public, that his entire attention viii be
devoted to the task Of rendering the Exchange
Hotel one Of the best public houses in this sec
ton Of the State.
Especial care VIII be observed in procuring
Liquors OF the choicest brands and every appro-
pirate deiicac3 which the markets afford, VIII be
carefully selected for the TuJIr.
Good stajles and careful hosters are provided
The undersigned VIII always be most happy
10 greet his friends and the travelling community
THOMAS \ NAGUIRE
Oct y. lG5O.-tE
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NEW GGODS s.

The subscriber would respectfully inform his
friends and customers, that he has received and
is now opening. 1T the store room formerly oc-
cupied by Richard Lewis, decd, large and
general assortment Of goods, consisting in part
Of
DRY GOODS. GROCERIES, HARD WARE,
Queensware, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, &c, all
Of which he is determined to sell lolc either for
cash or approved country produce. He solicits
examination Of his stock, and is confident he
can sell cheaper than the cheapest.
GEO. j. RODGERS.
May 6. IS5l-3O-tf
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We call the attention Of our friends and the
public generally to our
FATT. AVN yyTFy7rP nv coorc
iAdiu"are' VueehSWaFe, boOts, ShoeS'
GFocerleS, Nc.
our dry goods consist of the usual assortment
oi cloths, cassimcrcs. satiucts. alpaccas. meri-
noes &c. and we call the attention of the Indies
in particular to our stocl, Of fancy aluacas mo-
hair lu,tres scarlet ca.Irpcre rlsid Lan1fu +f0-
l,re,I do saclpa flannel silk warn Tbfhe+ rrofb
and bac,- brown orca,, s..,.s5 - ,.,,,- c,Io,..7
Frourb ru wool i1a,f,,. AS (,,.T.,,,.,, ,ll-l
.n,l Eu-,i-i, u,arir,,,s "A. s3r,,. r,.T'7,.s
Sir Y n
NJ -, = -
-I m, ,.-'o 10 l'''j-- "a pam" 54i'o
cam I've ha,,, ~ I.f,I - ,', o. a. .ro 80, .9 ''.,
cities. consisting Of pIgcie satin c,,irr I~rf Ja
sol. gro dc Rhine. ottoman Go veIou-. I.r,fr In
tesuiu, barl, IraIf, hniIc,, sfI1.s tra+,, vi y,
snuwIs. Bav State. rrin5r5 lon Fn,TfsTI
FreUrl, Sc A..
HATS q GAPS
4 full os,,,.+,,,,.,,+ - -, -,..-,
cotI o,,J + ,I ~ 3--'>. L.,-9l''
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htLSSOEEFEEOFs.

Notice is hereby given to all persons interest
ed that the firm Of Ritfel & Humphreys was by
mutual consent dissolved on the 1st day Of De
cember, 1851. Al persons having claims viii
please present them for settlement, and all those
indebted viii please call and settle with James
NJ. Ritfel ut the . old stand, IN whose hands the
Books are, and who is authorised 20 make all
settlements. All persons not settling, either by
note or otherwise, before the 2nd day Of Febru-
;ry next, viii find their accounts in the hands Of
the proper officers for collection.
RIFFEL & HUNHREYS.
SummitvilIe, january !, IS52.-12-td
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To TIE People

The subscriber, thankful for the liberal pat
ronage heretofore extended to the "old firm, .
would respectfully announce to all his friends
and the public generally, that having purchased
the interest of his late partner, he viii continue
to carry on the business at the old stand lie
has just received from the east new and supe-
riOr assortment Of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, &c,
and large supply of ali the articles that can be
found in q country store which lie will take great
pleasure in showing to his customers, and which
he viii sell at low prices for cash or country
produce. JOHN HUMPHREYS.
Summitville January l, 1852.
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FEW STORE At THE CID STAND!

TTHE subscriber has opened at the well known
store room, formerly occupied by Johnston
Moore "a general and well selected assort-
ment of new goods, consisting Of everything
that is generally kept in country stores, which
have been purchased in such way as to enable
him 10 sell as cheap if not cheaper than any
other in the country. Those not satisfied Of the
truth Of this, can call and see for themselves.
In making his josr once more to his friends. he
assures them that he viii charge them nothing
ior seeing his goods; come and examine for
yourselves.
for goods. WILLIAM DAVIS.
November 2Oth 1851
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AGna5sEsErafoE.,s EoEsce,

Letters of Administration on the estate OF
Teater Brenneman, late Of jackson township,
deceased, having been granted to the under
signed by the Register Of Cambria county, all
persons indebted to said estate are requested to
make Immediate payment, and those having
claims viii present them properly authenticated
for settlement. JACOB VI. PAUL.
Feb u, 1S52-1S-Gt#