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DEAD Shot FOR BED Buos.-As this
is the season when this domestic inter-
loper, the bed bug is inclined to be more
attentive than welcome. it NAV not be
amiss to be armed with the following
I" dead shot" for him which will kill him
|" sure :"
Alcohol, pint; spirits of turpentine,
pint sal ammoiac, ounce corro-
sive sublimate, l ounce; camphor one
ounce. Put the camphor into the alco-
hol and dissolve it; then pulverize the
sal ammoniac and the corrosive subli-
mate, and add to it, after which put in
the spirits of turpentlne and shake all
we'll tog ther. This will end the days
and nights, too, of any bed bug it touches,
and On washing the bedsteads, as well
as the chinks and crevices of the room
with it, they become SO unpleasant tc
this species of night walkers they will
either die, or else deeamp for parts un,
known.-Naine Farmer.
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THE ELEPHANT IN TRoUBLE.-An
affecting incident occurred, a week or
two since, in St. townsville, at the
breaking of a bridge over which two
elephants, belonging to the circus and
mcnagerie Of Messrs. Sands, Quick &
Co., were crossing. 1t appears that
through the carelessness of their keepers
in allowing both elephants to 60 on the
bridge together, their weight caused it
to break down, when the two noble
animals were precipitated from h:ht
of fifteen feet to the bed of the river
among the rocks, injuring the female
(Juliet) so severely that it was for a
long time impossible co get her out of
the water.
The male (Romeo) not being as much
hurt, was soon in a condition to be re-
moved but his attachment towards hi.
unfo tunate companion was so great tha
no efforts could induce him to leave he,
in time of trouble. Various means o
persuasion and even force were resorte(
to without effect. Separating then
alive seemed almost impossible. A
length large powerful mastiff obtaine'
several years ago from the farm of Henr
Clay, in Lexington, by whom the ele
plants had always allowed themselve.
to be driven, of whom the female wa
very much in fear, was brought out anc
set upon Romeo for the purpose Of get,
ting him away from his mate.
Notwithstanding her broken limbs and
dread of the dog, the faithful Julie,
made desperate effort to protect hel
partner, in doing which the position OF
the two wounded animals became SC
much changed as to enable the keeper
with assistance to drag them on th'
beach. Finding it necessary to leav
them behind, the company caused a she
to be built over them on the bank of tn
stream, where the devoted friends wi
remain until their wounds are healed
These elephants were captured tc
gether in Asia ten years ago and brougl
to England, where they were purchase
by the celebrated Womble, and laugh
to perform together in their dramati
pieces at all the principal theatres il
Europe. They subsequently becam
the property Of Messrs Il. Sands, Quick
& Co., with whom they have Away
travelled in this country, and are know
far and wide. Romeo though muc
stiffened and bruised is not dangcrousl
hurt, and will probably be continued
the exhibition but poor Juliet is pa,
all surgery, having broken her sho Id,
and otherwise being sadly crippled 81
cannot long survive her injuries and wi
"never march again. Utica Ga1eth
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REMARKABLE WEDDING.-The citi-
zens in the vicinity of Laurel and Hop
kins streets were considerably annoyed
on yesterday evening by crowd Of
boys who kept up constant rattliug
of tin pans and blowing of horns, for
the purpose Of serenading a couple
who were being married in that vicinity
1t will be remembered that some four
weeks since several of the daily papers
of the city announced the remarkable
wedding of man who had married
his sixth wife, and gave the names of
the parties as Mr.. Samuel Parker and
Mrs Ann Lerews. Well, it seems, for
some cause or other, the parties, were
not married, and that the match was
broken off. The old gentleman, how.
ever, determined never to be outdone
Immediately commenced wooing another
fair lady, Mrs. Margaret Horton, anc
was on yesterday evening married tt
her, by the Rev. Mr.. Franklin. The
old man is seventy years of age, anC
now married to his sixth wife. He i
a native Of the State of New Jersey
came to this city some thirty years ago
bringing his third wife with him. Ii,
has since his first wife, always marlicC
a widow, AMI never remained widow
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A LARGE FoTAToE.-Mr. John Bald
win, of this town, has laid upon our
table a Long Rel Potatoc, weighing but
one ounce short of two pounds. 1t came
from the |" land of steady habits" and
is said to be no more than fair sample
of potatoes, raised on the farm from
which this was brought. Who will call
Connecticut small potatoes" now p
Kem County Atias.
By We would not call our sister
State " small potatoes" but we must
say that she has some rery small spcci-
mems of something in her Anti-Maine
Law advocates.
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er more than six months ut any one
time tincinnaHi Times.

LADY EDIToRs. General Morris,
Senior Editor of the Home Journal, has
the following remarks under the caption,
in late number Of that paper:
"Several of our exchanges are edited,
in part, or chiefly, by ladies, and we
gladly bear testimony to the fact, that
most of them are superior to papers of
similar aim, which are conducted by men
only. They are more interesting, and
have more literary merit. They are
less devoted to kindling blind, political
fury in their readers, have more space to
spare for matters of permanent interest,
and are more bold in the expression Of
opinion. Indeed, we are inclined to
think that the editorial profession is one
in which a considerable number of in
telligent women might find, and perhaps
in time, will find congenial and profitable
employment; particularly since, in that
profession, a lady may act bencfcally
upon the public mind, without the in
convenience of personl publicity. Mar.
garet Fuller, it will be remembered,
conducted the literary department of a
daily paper, with general acceptance.
Mary Hewitt, Eliza Cook, Mrs. Hall,
are editors in this country, We could
give long list of editorial ladies, many
of whom are known in that capacity,
and more of whom are not. 1t may not
be advisable, in any case, for lady to
set up paper, and become the princi-
pal and responsible editor; that would
be too tolsome and distracting, and,
probably, not advantageous to the pub
lie. But, in an editorial corps, if it
should consist of only three members,
we think an accomplished woman might
be included, much to the advantage of
the paper and its readers"
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p@- " John,' said a clergyman to
his man, "you should become teetc-
taler-you have been drinking again to-
day"
DO you never take drop yourself,
minister :"
/" All, but John you must look at your
circumstances and not mine"
" Very true, sir" says John " but
can you tell me how the streets of Jeru-
salem were kept SO clean 7"
"No, John, | cannot tell you that"
Well, sir, it was just because every
one kept his own door clean"
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Notices..

GoDEYs' LADIES' Book, for Decem-
Der, is now upon our table. Cooley is
determined not to be outdonc in his line,
as this number clearly shows. 1t con-
tans besides the usual amount Of useful
and interesting reading matter, four full
PACED plates, of superior workmanship
and taste. This naesber finishes the
volume, and noD is the time to subscribe
for the next year. 1t is only three dol
lars, and is well worth the money.
Those who would like to take this
superior magazine can have the Echo and
Cooley, one year for three dollars, thus
getting the LADIES' Book for two-thirds
value.
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Rsg- We have received the Prospec

Rsy- We have received the Prospec-
tus of new illustrated weekly news
paper, to be published by p. T. Bar
mum and II. D. Beach, under the firm
of Fl. d. Beach This paper, the first
number of which will be issued in few
weeks, is to be issued upon a cash capi-
tai of forty thousand dollars, and no
pains will be spared, so say the pul lish-
ers, to make it the best illustrated paper
in the world. We expect something
nice now the immortal Barnum has
taken hold of the work, for he always
succeeds in what he undertakes.
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aa- The following scrap of poelry
we clip from a paper published away
out west" 1t is part of an advertise
ment Of Daguerrean Artist, and is
about equal to some we have received
AS for instance, we received, long ago
a " string Of verses" one of the best o.
which ran as follows, as near as we car
recollect:
g Who picks you up when you are in the
gutter;
And keeps you from the tavern
Who, when you are sick gives you bread and
butter
1t is the Sons of Temperance"
There were some ten or a dozen
stanzas of similar character, the au-
thor of which was so incensed at us
for not publishing them that he has not
favored us with a communication since
But for the Western poet -
He'll take your picture quick and neat,
And then so cheap-he can't be beat:
Then open your purse
And take out part
Then seek your own interest,
Ere he depart
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THE ONLY SAFETY.

Neglect a cold and soon with terrors rife
Consumption saps the citadel oS l.f,.
Slow paced, yet sure-while Hope with tnts untrue,
Depicts future glorious To the view
The spoiler steals along with hidden dart.
And Deaths cold shadows darken round the heart.
Yet hath Consumption warning, that foretcl
To loves quick ear, the loved ones coming knel -
The deepening Cough, flushed cheek. and pulses high
The failing strength and fever lighted eye
These and the wasted forms and shortened breath.
Are symptoms all. too eloquent Of death
BE wise in time remedial means apply
Nor stand inert to see the sufferer die
If Cough or Co.lrthe lungs or throat assail,
Employ remedy that cannot fail
Tar Canchalaugua. Liverwort combined,
The golden gifts Of science to mankind.
These in concentrate form compound rare,
Hath Rogers given, banishng despair
For sale by A l. sCOyILL CO, at their Deroi
Gothic Hall 3l6 Broadray y, and by all respectable
Druggists in the United States and Canadas.
Also for sale in Westerly X. l. , by STILLMAN &
POTTER, and l.. W. BABC0CK.
Price-In large bottles. sloo, or bottles for SIS.
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gG~ We have received from New
York, we know not whether for publica-
ton or not, long certificate signed
David L. Mott, NJ. d., going to show
that Schiedam Schnapps" is pure Hol-
land Gin and nothing else, and recon-
mending it as medicine. Now we
were not aware that any one denied that
it was pure gin, but we did know that
as such it came under the restrictions of
the Maine Law, and any person selling
it in this State, whether for medicine or
not, unless authorized by the town, was
liable to the penalty. We have had
the pleasure Of s'eing fourteen bottles
of it 60 into the river, and may sec more
yet.
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THE PROPOSED NATIONAL SHIP RACE.

THE PROPOSED NATIONAL SHIP RACE.
The challenge offered by the Ameri-
can Navigation Club to all England, is
not yet accepted. The conditions of the
contest were that the two ships should
be modelled, commanded and officered
entirely by citizens of the United States
and Great Britain respectively, and that
they should sail with a cargo on board,
from port in England to a port in
China and back to the English port, the
prize for the winning vessel to be
10000, and to be paid without regard
to accidents or to any exceptions. L
was also stipulation that the vessels
We're not to be under 500 tons, nor owe
1900 tons, American register. Tn
Americans reserved the privilege Q
Withdrawing the challenge if it were nc
accepted within thirty days That tim
is nearly ly up, but as a sort of enticemen
to British builders, the President of th
American Navigation Club, Mr.. d. G
Bacon, is authorized, should the presen
challenge not be accepted within the
thirty days, to allow the British vesse
a start of fourteen days before the de.
parture of the American craft, and alsC
to allow crew picked from seamcn cx
pericnced in voyaging between English
and Chinese ports, while their own crev
is to be composed of American scamel
and officers whose experience is limite
to sailing between American and Eng
lish ports The Americans, under tn
,, new conditions, are willing to aurmer
the stakes to 100000, or to any highe
sum than 10000 Of the present cond
tons most agreeable to the English, bu
the last named amount to be tn
minium.
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Is 1T WELL ATTEsTED, Is 1T WORTHY OF
YOUR CONFIDENCE,

YOUR CONFIDENCE,
Astonishing cure Of Lady 80 years of age
DR. NJ. Woodworth-Sir This l. 10 certify that my
wife has been afflicted with the scrofua from n child
and for the last ten years she has suffered beyond
description. 1t made its appearance on the upper
part oi the Of the mouth, and also the under jaw
ii had become such an eating that small pieces
Of bone have come out. and attendeded with the
most excrucatng pains. In this manner she has suf-
fercd without finding any relief. She was attended
by of best ysicans but all to no purpose
they had all given her up. At last she was induced
to try DIR. Townsend's Syrup, of which she took 20
bottles but it did her good. Seeing your advertise
ment she was induced by friend to try your Syrup
sent to your agent in Hartford and procured bot
tie for her and astonishing it may seem before
she had taken the bottle she relieved of those
crucating pains. and her mouth is gradually healing
She has taken four bottles and she is able to be
around and attend to her household duties and we
would hereby recommend it to all Others in like man.
ner afflicted being the best medicines ever Of
fered to the public and we feel duly grateful that we
could procure ything to obtain relief
Yours respectfully, JOHN EMMoNs.
METuETABLE EMMoNs.
Canaan, April 3, 1852.
of Mehetabe Emmons certify that hers was the most
distressing Of Scrofula and Tic Doloureaux we
ever witnessed, and that she has been restored so
comfortable health after having been given up past
cure by all her acquaintenanccs and that the state
ment given above by herself and husband may be re-
lied upon strictly true.
Gershom Fitch, Emmons Arnold. Ruth J. Arnold. Ju-
liza Emmons, Andrew Emmons Samuel Emmons,
Emeline Emmons, Henry J. Mead.
IMies T Granger. Town Clerk Of the town Of Canaan
hereby certify that am acquainted with the persons
whose subscribed to the foregoing certia-
cate and that they persons Of high respectabty
and every way worthy of credit.
MILES T, GRANGER. Town Clerk.
also certify that my sister had become completely
debltated. that she had suffered from weakness Pc
culiar to the and that your Syrup has entirely
cured yr Of this weakness. which she has long been
afflicted with and also that her general health is
greatly improved Yours respectfully
JOHN EMMONs.
See regular advertisement in another column. Also
list Of Agents. 4ts4
Another Scientific wonderg Important 10
Dyspeptics-Dr J IIoughton's Pepsin, The True Di-
gestive Fluid, Gastric Juice prepared from Rennct
the Fourth Stomach Of the Ok after directions Of
BARON LIEBIG, the great Physiological Chemist by
j HOUGHTON, NJ ID, Philadelphia This is truly a
wonderful remedy for Indigestion Dyspepsia Jaundics
Liver Complaint, Constipation and Debility curing
after Natures own method by Natures own agent the
Gastric Juice Pamphlets, containing scientific evi.
dence Of Its value furnished by agents gratis See
advertisement in another column.
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N A IL RlE ID -.

In this village, in the audience room of the
First Baptist Church, Oct. 81, by Rev. r.
Denison, Mr.. PELEo b. GREEN, Of Bozrah,
Ct., to Miss CYNTHIA L. PALMER, of this
town.
In Stonington, Ct., Nov. 8, by Rev. Mr..
Wiley, Mr.. JAMES nj. COLLINS, to Miss
MARY +. Briggs, both Of this place.
In Hopkinton, Oct. 80, by Ed. C. NJ.
Lewis, Mr.. WILLIAM W. WoopMANcY, to
Miss ALMEDA BURDIcK, all of Hopkinton.
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BD~ The following receipt we copy
from Godey's Lady's Book, which always
has some such thing we'll worth the sub
scription price "A few drops of creosote
on brown paper, put in the holes of rats,
will drive them away. Nux vomica and
oat meal is sure poison.
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BrOllla

TSa combination of the cocoa with other
l. ingredients, innocent. invigorating and
agreeable to invalids and to persons inhealth.
To the sick it yields delicate and palatable
beverage when other nourishment is repug
nant to the Stomach, or indigestible. As o
diet for children it is invaluable. Recon-
mended by the most eminent of the medical
Faculty in Boston.
For sale at DR., THURsTON's dispensary,
Main st. S3
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Pigs for Sale.

T HAVE for sale thirty, thrifty, handsome,
J. shoats, which will sell at a fair price.
will also sell good Breeding Sow two
years old and will likewise sell, as have
no farther use for hip, full blooded South
Down buck, enc year old last spring-a like
ly one. HORACE G. WHEELER.
N. b. If any one wishes to purchase, let
them call at my residence one mile south Of
the village of Milltown, and see for them
selves.
North Stoninpton. Oct. 20, 1852. 3ts
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Poncine Soap.

THIS Unique and beautiful article for the
i toilet and the bath, being entirely devoid
Of all noxious mordants combining the cleans
ing and softening qualities Of the finest OLE
ates with the detersive properties Of an i'm
palpable powder derived from the levigation
of pummice, softens and polishes the hands
and removes all the asperities Of the skin.
1t is well adapted for the use Of individuals
in all classes Of society. A fresh supply
lust received and for sale at
DR.. THURSTON'S Dispensary,
81 Main st.
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Mystic Academy.

THE Winter Term will commence Dec. /,
l. having added Miss Arvilla L. McClin-
took, Of Ware, Mass, as Preceptress. Eff.
Coats, NJ. d., will deliver Course of Lee
lures to the class in Anatomy and Physi-
ology.
JOHN L. DENISON, Principal.
Mystic River, Nov. 0, 1852. S5t3
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Bay Mr.. Barrett, of Charlcstown,
Massachusetts,, probably the Oldest rail
road conductor in the United States, has
travelled over the Lowell Railroad in the
past eighteen years, over six hundred
thousand miles.
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Fruit and Ornamental Trees,

CEILING off at reduced prices at the East
- Greenwich Nursery. The SUBSCRIBER
would inform the public that he is selling
trees and shrubbery at 30 per cent below
usual prices. All orders left with George
s. Coy, Westerly, will receive prompt at
tention. THOMAS X. TILLEY.
Westerly, Oct. Ia, 1852. S2m6
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DD- The New York Pick is enlarged
and the price raised to three cents
Well, it is worth it; for we get some
good pichings out Of that sheet nearly
every week.
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Rsy" The editor of the Canton (Ill. }
Register has seen beet which was rails
ed in that town, and which weighed
trenty pounds. Who has beet that
can beat that beet?
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Hay~ l entered log school house once,
when " debatin' society" was holding
forth opon the question, I" if man saw
his wife and mother in the water drown
ing, which should he help first - The
question was considered with animation
upon both sides for while, when a
backwardness began to manifest itself.
The President desired if they had any
thing to say to continue on" after a
pause, a peaked looking man in the back
part of the house got up AID said with
considerable embarrassment, " Mr. Presi-
dent, think if a man saw his mother
aud wife drowning, he ought to help his
mother out first ; because, you see, if
his wife dm get d owned, he could get
another one, but he couldn't get another
mother, not easy'' This settled the
question, and the verdict accordingly.
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esJ~ A woman named Ann Wheeler,
formerly of Cleveland, where her friends
reside, shot young man at Milwaukee,
on the 10Th ult., named Lacy, who is a
married man, had seduced her, and re-
portei the fact in the saloons Of the
city.
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B4" The Governor of thi State has
just issued his Proclamation appointing,
Thursday, the trenty Gfh day of Norem-
Der (inst. "a day of Prayer and Thanks
giving to Almighty God.
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reSH Society is composed of two great
classes, those who have more dinners
than appetltcs, and those who have more
appetite than dinners.
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SAILED.

Thursday, Nor. 4-Schr. Phenix, Dick
ems, for New work.
Sunday, Mon. 7-Sloop Hetty Robinson,
Davis, for:Long Island,
Tuesday. Nor.-Sloop +. w. Babcock,
Lanphear, Sloop Leader, Gavit, for Provi-
dence
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tsS" Like all other popular highways,
the road to fortune has halfway house !;
ana those who stop to take some
thing," seldom get any farther.
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To the Ladies,

lust received at the Hat & Cap Store un-
u der c. Leonard's Hotel,a superior assort-
ment of FRS which will be sold very cheap.
Victorines and cuffs, of the first quality.
Please call before purchasing elswhere.
S3 CIV MARSTON.
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DD~ What is the difference between
a school master and al enginedriver :
One trains the mind, and the other
minds the train.
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c0~" WANT" by as" is quite too
long for publication. OF its merits 9TH
erwise, we are not qualified to Judge,
not having had time to read il.
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M A R L N Il LIS Il
PORT OF WESTERLY.
ARRIVED.

Fidays..Nor. 5-Sloop Hetty Robininson,
Davis, Long Island.
SATURDAY, .Nor. 6-Sloop E. W. Babcock,
Providence.
Monday, Oct. S-Sloop Leader, Gavit,
Providence
Wednesddy, Oct. 10-Schr, Sarah Eliza
beth, New York.
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BS- The erection OF a new factory
capable of running 10000 spindles, has
just been commenced at Holyoke, Mass
1t is intended to manufacture woolen
goods.
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bS- A bachelor having advertised for
wife to share his lot, an "inquirern
solicited information as to the size of
said lot.