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A uctiOR.

WILL he offered at puSic auction. on
w Wednesday, tae sr.t Of December neat,
n house and lot situated on G owe street,
Stillmanville. The house is nearly new, in
good repair, with good garden adjoining, q
large number Of fruit trees on the premises,
and "a good barn. The terms Of sale will lie
made reasonable. Those wishing to yur-
chase viii do weh to :ttend, rs Il is very
desirable Learion. II the said day should
be stormy, the auction will take place On TIA
next fair day.
DANIEL X. LARKHAM.
Stillmanville. Nov. 10. 1857 2t86
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Another s.ientiac Wonder, I.,..,.,

Another Scientific wonderI Important "a
Dy'peptie'-Dr. 6 Houghton's Pepsin. The True pi.
gestive Fluid, or Gastric Juice prepared from Rcnne,
or the Fourth Stomach Of the Or after directions O,
BARON LIsBIG, the great Physiological Chemist BY
IS hoOehToN' ID. Philadelphia. This Is truly a
wonderful remedy for Indigestion Dyspepsia Jaundiee
Liver Complaint. Constipation and Debility. curing
after Natures own method by Natures own agent Tn.
Gastric Juice. Pamphlets. containing scientific eyi.
dence Of its value furnished by agents gratis. See
advertisement In another column
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~ Leonard Scott & Co.'s re-publi-
cation Of the London Quarterly Rerie~
for October, lies upon our table. This
IS work Of sterling merit We are told
by friend, who is acquainted with all
the various publications and reviews,
that this is the best Of the quarterlies. We
cannot give more comprehensive view
of its merits than to enumerate the con-
tents of the number before us. British
Bards and Stouehenge Ionian Islands
Lord Seaton and Sir Henry Ward /;
Irish Salmon Sifdh-Dry Leaves from
Young Egypt; Memoir of DR. Chal-
mers; Life and Letters. Of Lord Lang
dale (; Gold Discoveries Parliamentary
Prospects.
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~ The Ne,O Era, or Hearen Opene

~ The Me~ Era, or Hearen Opened
TO Man, is the title of a new spirit rap
ping paper just started in Boston by
5. q. Hewitt. This makes tho fifth
publication, we believe, devoted to this
purpose, now issued in the United States.
There is no knowing what will become
Of this theory Of supernatural disturb IRA
of the peace, but it can do no harm to
candidly examine the evidence, and
await future developments.
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k6r The Herald of "a. ILn;on :.

@r The Herald of the Union is q
first rate paper, published in New York,
by G. Edwards Lester, but from some
reason it comes 80 irregular-some,imes
not at all-that we have been put to the
trouble of scratching its name off our
list and then rewriting it several times.
Mr.. Lester, it is too bad to put us to 50
much trouble.
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% Philosophers say that shutting
the eyes makes the sense Of hearing
more acute. A wag suggests that this
accounts for the many closed eyes that
are seen in our churches on SUNDAYS.
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ToMB OF DANIeL.-The remains of
the palace of Shusan in persi has been
discovered, together with the tomb Of she
prophet Daniel. The red, blue, white
and black marble pavements Of the Pal
ace still exist as described in the book
of Esther. The story of Daniel in the
lions den is illustrated in sculpture.
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Winter BOnnets.

THERE'S A GREAT RUSH AT THE
PAWCATUCK BONNET STORE I
no get one Of those new Silk Bonnets for
l. only ttro dollars. Also Velvet. and
satin, in the same proportion. Ladies in
want Of new bonnet, must call soon ma
they go of equal to those 25 cent straws.
Nov lS, 1852 Sc
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Is 1T WELL ATTEsTED, Is 1T WORTHY OF
YOUR CONFIDENCE,
A. onish ng cure Of Lady so years II age

As sonish ng cure Of a Lady so years II age
Or NJ Woodwo.th-Sir Th. is to certify that m,
wife has been afflicted with the Scrofuia from child
aud Tor the last ten years she has suffered beyond
description. 1t made its appe aranee on the upper
part oil the Of the mouth and also on the under law
1t had become such an eating that small piece,
Of bone have come out and was attrnd.ded with the
most e1crucating pains In this manner she ha. .uf
fssed without finding any relief She was attended
by some Of our best physicians but all to no purpose
they had all given her up At last she was induced
to try DR. Townsend's Syrup. Of which she took ~
bottles but it did her good Seeing your adyeri,e
ment she was induced by friend to try your Syrup
sent to your agent in Hartford and procured hot
tie for her and astonishing it may seem before
she had taken the bottle she relieved Of those
cruciating pains and her mouth IL gradually healing.
she has taken four bottles and she s able to be
around and attend to her household duties (; and we
would hereby recommend to all Others in like man.
ner afflicted as being the best medicines ever Of
fered to the public and feel duly CRATE that We
could procure anything to obtain relief
Yours respectfully, JOHN EMMONs
METIIETABLE EMMONs.
Canaan. April g. 1852
We the undersigned friends and acquai nee.
Of Mehetabc Emmons certify that hers was the mos,
distressing case Of Scrofula and Tic Dooureaux we
ever witnessed, and that she has been restored to
comfortable health after having been given up a. past
cure by all her acquaintenanccs and that the state
ment given above by herself and husband may be re-
lied upon as strictly true
Gershom Fitch Emmons Arnold Ruth J. Arnold. Ju.
In Emmons Andrew Emmons. Samuel Emmons
Emeline Emmons. Henry J. Mead.
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Notice.

M HEREAS, my wife HaYriet b. Bahcock,
w either other own choice or through the
influence Of others, has Taft my family and
my bed and board, therefore all persons are
forbid harboring or trusting her on my ac-
count, as shall not pay any debts in any
way made OF contracted for. OF ty her.
JOHN d. BABCOCK.
Stonington, Nsv. r., 1852 S6t3'
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haS- Michigan bids fair for the Maine
Law this fall or this winter. The Organ
states that there will b. an overwbclm
ing majority in the Legislature in favor
of the law.
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Why is a man who loses his
watch like an apprentice when he reach
90 his majority. Because be il {" ont Of
his time" The youth that got this out
joined the Tillytudl IN @ Guards on Mon.
day last. Let him be narrowly watched
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~ Vegetation is so scarce in the
vicinity OF Cape Cod, that cents wortl,
of pennyroyal and a thistle Arc Looked
upon as garden. A gentleman that
owns . pear tree that don't bear, takes
on such airs, that his neighbor's tall ~
running him for Mayor. "
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paroxysm Of nervous excitement and debili.
ty induced by the death Of her child, com.
initted suicide. She was respected and 60.
teemed by her neighbors, and leaves hus.
band and two children to the sympathy Of
the community.
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S Persons wishing to purchase o
Cook or Parlor Stove cheap, will do we'll
to call on Me'srs. s. & D. Smith, who
will furnish them a, cheap a. tho cheap.
est, and as good as the beet
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Caws Of Rbooe 1sIan0.


State Of II lode Island and
Providence Plantations.
IN General .assembiy. Oct. Session, 1861
An Act in amendment of an Act enti
tied an Act to incorporate the city o
Providence.
HI enacted by the General -a''em1iy az
Joiioscs:
SECTION 1.-The members OF the
Common Council of the city OF Pro'i-
dence, are authorized to receive as COM
pensation for their services, q sum not
exceeding one hundred dollars each per
annum and the members Of the Board
of Aldermen are authorized to receive
rs compensation for their services, sum
not exceeding two hundred dollars each
per annum. The amount of compensa-
ton within the limits aforesaid, to be
determined by the City Council Of said
city.
SEC. 2. So much of the Act to which
this Act is an amendment, as is incon-
sistent herewith, is hereby repealed.
True copy-witness,
A. POTTER, Sec'ry.
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SAILED.

Friday. Nov. lS-Schr. Phenix, for New
York.
Monday, Nov. 22-sloop Z W. Babcock,
Lanphear. for Providence.
Tuesday, Nov. 23-Sloop Leader, Gavitt,
for Providence
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ID 1 e ID

In Woonsocket, Nov, 8, Mr. AMo. ELLIS.
aged 60 years. He was formerly a resident
Of Western New York
In this town, (Potter's Hill,) on the morn.
ing Of the 22d inst, JULIA, wife of Ephraim
Lucas, sged 81 years. The dscessed in Q
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n@- A lady who wished some stufhng
from duck, which gentleman was
carving at public able, requested him
to trans er {. ON the deceased fowl to her
plate some Of its artiftiai isiesiines.
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% We have received a very pretty
game for young folks, called +" Uncle
ION and Little Eva" 1t is published
!" Providence, and is very neatly en-
graved and printed. 1t is for sale by
ID. w. Hammond
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G. eat Attraction.

NEW and interesting GAME OF Uncle Tom
~ and Little Eva. just received and for
sale at the remarkably low price Of rs cts I,
by DIV HAMMOND. High st..
Wholesale and Retail Agent for Westerly
and vicinity.
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nay The Winchendon Wceklu Miro

'"'''e"''0" w ceHly WTT0T
is the name of a new paper just started
in Winchcndon, Mass, by Rollins &
knowlton. 1t is neat little quarto
sheet, silent upon politics, and devoted
to literature, temperance, agriculture,
news, 60. Success to it.
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Library HOurs.

DAwCATUCK Library room will be oren
i from 1-2 to o'clock, on Tuesday. and
Saturday evenings each week, far the benefit
Of the Proprietors and others wishing to
draw books.
S6tS o. STILLMAN, Librsrian.
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M A R i N II LIS r ..
PORT OF WESTERLY.
ARRIVED.

Sunday, Nov 2l-Sloops Leader, Gsvitt,.
AID Z. W. Babcock, Lanphear. from Prov
idence.
Tuesday, Nov: "a sloop Franklin, Bar
Der, from L2ng Island.
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TUDD'S nutritious and healthful Bokino
d Powders, made of prepared corn starch
and arrow root, for sale by
SO ID. w. HAMMOND, Hiab Al.
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sheriff's Sale Of Real Estate.

NOTICE il hereby given to alspersens con-
~ cernsd- that have this day levied an
execution issued out Of the Supreme Court,
of this State, at the August term Of said
Court, A. ID. 1852, returnable to the next
February term OF said Court, TO be holden
in the county Of Nsshin ngton. in favor Of
JANE. 7. HARRH- Of Exeter, in said svun-
ty, vs. the heirs Of JoHS oSxy deceased,
Of IIopkinton, in said county, upon all the
right title and interest, which said John On
ley, had at the time Of his death in. a2d to
the following described real estate, situated
in Rich. end, at Brands Iron Works, in the
county Of Washington. and state Of Rhode
Island, one lot Of lana bounded "a follows.
be2gining at the southeast corner Of sa'G
lot and running westerly on the old road to
Wood River, thence on said Wood River, to
land now occupied by Amos /. Dawley,
thence southerly, on said Dawley's land to
the old road on the first mentioned bounds,
or however otherwise the same may be
bounded or reputed 10 be bounded, with q
Cotton Factory. and with all the privslepes
and improvements thereon called tie John
onley estate. now occupied by N~s.rs.
Nathan 4 Allen Fenners, Esqs., the above
described property having been attached on
the originsl writ in said suit, on the 22th
day Of July, A. ID. 1851, at ten o'clock fore
noon, and have advertised the same 10 be
sold at Public Auction, on the premises. on
the 10Th day Of Decent er next, at II o'clock
A. NJ, to satisfy said execution If sufficient.
+ LILLIBRlDGE, Dept. sheriff
Washington. SC. Sept. l3, 1852. s6t3
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DERFUMERi, Hair Oils, T., ccnces, CO.
l lognes. Stands highly perfumed velvet
Chalk, Taylor's Soap Dentrifce. &c. for sale
by 1851 d w. HAMMOND, High st.
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0be Gitcrarg Gfbo,
Paws aGIok Advertiser.

Westerly, November 25. 1857.
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Important News.

7. HOBERT CROSS, p. NJ.
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list OGLeffers.

DEMAINlNG in the Post Office, Westerly,
10 X. November 12, 1872.
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wv Barrows, Rocking Horses, Rubber Balls Pins
Needles, &C., wholesale and retail, at MERRiLi'S, 22l
Main ST. - tt fnarl6daw
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rvruvr WIN u good standing Press, with
The above materials will be sold very.
.....,,,;t,, he a t,orded lor aOy about to s
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600 CARBoYs OIL vITRIOL,
OUO 100 90. NITRIC ACID,
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Col BLACK, OF Pennsylvania here addressed the
convention, expressing wish that the people in the
galleries would not hiss otherwise express their feel
ngs whenever any name was called, any given.
He said such was The case for he had both and
heard it. He hoped the convention would not be thus
incommoded hereafter.
The PRESIDING OFFICER said that every effort
would be made to preserve order in the galleries.
A motion made TO adjourn TO O'Clock to-morrow
morning
California demanded a vote by States.
The question being taken, the motion to adjourn was
rejected, as follows
YEAs-New Hampshire and Massachusetts
NAYs-Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont Rhode Island,
Connecticut, New York. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Della
ware, Maryland Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia., Ala
bana, Mississippi louisiana, Ohio, Kentucky Tennessee,
Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Michigan, Florida,
Texas. Iowa, Wisconsin, and California
The committee then proceeded to the 10th ballot with
the following result:
SIXTEENTH BALLOT.
Cass, 90; Buchanan, ST; Douglas, 81 Marcy, &c
Butler, Houston, 10; Lane, 10; Dickinson, /.
After the vote was declared motions were seyerally
made TO ad ourn to and 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning
and the question being taken, they were severay re-
jeced
The convention then proceeded 10 take the seventeenth
ballot, with the following result:
SEVENTEENTH BALLOT
Cass, 90; Buchanan, ST. Douglas, so Marcy, %
Butler, / ; Houston. IL; Lane, 10 ; Dickinson, l.
Alter the vote was declared motions made to ad
journ-one, 10 10 o'clock morrow morning, rejected
one, to o'clock, agreed to.
The convention accordingly adjourned.
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MARYLAND.

The democratic State convention OF Maryland con.
vened this day Baltimore for the purpose Of selecting
electors Of President and Vice President of the United
States We copy the following proceedings from the
Baltimore Argus
g On motion of Col, Ramsey McHenry, Of Hartford, Dr.
Bell of Baltimore county called TO the chair and Col
Oden Bowie, OF Prince Georges, and Mr. John Brewer Of
Montgomery, appointed secretaries.
"Mr James Carroll IT,, OF Baltimore county, moved that
committee Of one from each county and the city OF Bal
be selected to appoint officers and exam.
inc credentials OF members. Adopted.
number of delegates stated that II impossible 10
business in consequence Of another convention be-
ing held in the building and the noise consequent ou
the large assemb.sge outside the hall
" Col Isaac VI. benson moved that when the convsn.
ton adoums. II for the Transaction of uhe bust
ness In Democratic Hall, South street.
Major Eye, OF Carroll, offered amendm to Mr.
CAROLS resolution. which provided that the committee
appointed on credentials be instructed report rules Tor
the government OF the convention. Adopted.
The great body Of the convention them in pursuance
the resolution Of Col M. benson, adjourned TO Demo
cratic Hall, South street, leaving the committee In thei
original place of meeting TO complete their labors"
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A Roland for an Oliver.

We yesterday quoted the leading organ OF the Seward
and Johnston wings Of Pennsylvania, TO the effect that
The wings OF Georgia had right in the Wing National
Convention, and that the threatened secession Of the
southern wings generally was all buster and sham To.
day we find the 'retor courteous in the Petersburg In
telligencer. which lay before readers as spe
men OF the harmony which just at this time pervadesG
whg party:
THE WINGS GEoRGIA--There is doubt that the
wings of Georgia. and Of the whole South will be repre-.
senied in the National Convention This important fact
bling ascertaned there can be longer question that If
the friends of Mr.. Fillmore and the mpIomisc will only
remain firm they carry their and their
And will they stand thus firm and unedl Never has
there been such unanmity has been manifested in
the entire southern country, from Maryland to California;
and the southern member Of the convention who shall fly
in the face of this opinion and his back Mr. Fill
more, will have wish that he had been
born. We stated that the villain and traitor, Seward
upon having four from Virginia for his
avorite the first ballot BY what right the arch traitor
makes any sush count utterly at loss understand
imagine We present at tho Virginia State
tion and well know that Mr. Fillmore the choice Of a
majority of that body and there be question that
the convention faithfully represented the wings OF the State
at large Tor since its adj ournment have had dayaye
estaons Of the fact As far have seen
the exception of the Richmond Wing and Times the
press of State is ardeniy and zeaouy in favor OF Fill
more and the press is, in this instance but reflection Of
the popular win for have from
different parts of the Safe begging hold po
siton assuring that ii Mr. Fillmore shall be thrown
overheard and the Compromise ignored by the
the wing party will be disbanded On what ground them
can Sew ard and his coRiedeates in inquy any
vote from Virginia being for his man We have
doubt the southern members will be bese by Mr. Fill
mores enemies ia all of ways. Many will be tempted
threatened lied to, buonhoed wigged. and conered
they will be told that there chance for Fillmore, and
il one would listen their calculations, lie would bkw
that General Scott would get electoral votes tbanar
in the Union We must, therefore, be prepared for all
of thimbe-rg tricks and cheats. But forewaned hOr
armed !; and If we shall stand by and cause,
i we shall, with the help Of God, carry the day.
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and privileges To whom do we owe the incaeu.
liable benefits, the vast increase in power, in wealth
and strength, which we have gained by foreign emf
grafton Who, upon the very threshold, met the A.
rogant pretensons OF Great Britain, hurled defiance in
her teeth, repulsed her legions, braved her naval
power, broke down her empire and proclaimed The
freedom OF the seas Who delivered us from fnan
cal vassalage, and freed from the bonds OF mon.
elary powerl Who enlarged our bounds. until from
the Gulf of the St. lawrence to the Gulf of Mex.
co. from the Atlantic to the Pacific over the mountain
and the valley the forest and the plain, the crowded civ
and the quiet hamlet, the flag OF freedom floats fair and
The democracy To its ndomitable spirit to its irress.
energy its unrng activity, its unhaggng enterprise Il,
daunless in,repidity its towering but noble ambition ali
tempered with love Of country and fratcrnal feeling
towards all HUMANKIND we owe, under Prevalence ali
that we have all that are; for the binhrighl
which fathers won for us has been preserved by
democratic vigilance and watchfulness alone
The policy of the democracy is not only characterized
by the possession and Improvement OF all the elements
OF progress; il is identified with tit is the policy Of
progress the policy OF the country its aniecedents prove
it, the principles upon which il is founded prove it, m
future aims and purposes all go to prove il white
those OF its opponents but confirm the opinion already
have expressed, that the wing policy is unfit to be adopt
| ed-unsailed to the country or the age.