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fers by comparison with similar pages in
Tacitus-[N Evening Post
He speaks heartily, earnestly, truthfully
and the warm heart answers to his yoice-fN
Y Observer
Each one of his biographies is grand histo
rical picture, conveying in most impressive
way, true tdea of the events of the times
| [Cincinnati Herald
Mr. Headley is truly eloquent in his descrip-
tion of characters He presents to you the.
strong points Of the man with clearness that
seems to place him before you as an old &C
uaintance-[Cleveland Herald
N. B.-The above books will be forwarded
to order, at the prices mentioned, free of post
age, to any part of the United States, on the
receipt of orders, with the money. Money may
be sent by mail at my risk. JOHN s. TAYLOR,
AZ m3 Publisher, 143 Nassau-st. New York
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Life is Uncertain.

TN view of the truth of the above statement
the inquiry arises, is your life insured
The application of the benefits of Life Insurance.
are obvious to every man, and we are often re-
minded of the advantages it confers.
The undersigned having been appointed an
agent of the American Temperance Life Insur-
ance Company. would solicit public attention
to its plan Of operation; it will be found that
it presents decided advantages over any other
company in the country.
Those interested in this matter are requested
to call on the subscriber and obtain O book
the rates and peculiar advantage,
of this Company.
California risks taken at low rates.
WOODBURY. COY.
January 7, 1852 al
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Life Insurance.
THE CONN. MUTUAL LIFE IN
SUR1NCE CO.,

- pCIoHNCE CO.,
WatA Capital Of more than 100000,
CONTINUES to insurelives of both sexes as low
" as any well conducted Mutual Company. 1t
is conducted with great prudence and economy,
the dividends having been SO - per cent. an
nually, on the amount paid by its members
by the charter Of this Company, the wife may
insure the life of her husband secure from the
demands of his creditors.
Two persons also may insure jointly. all
payable at the death of the first that may
occur Sea risks, California risks, and foreign,
taken as low as any other responsible Company
Pamphlets may be had gratis, giving valuable
information on the subject, by calling on the
Agents i'll Pawcatuck, j. s. p. MOVES.
JAMES GOODWIN, President,
EDMUND c. HOWE, Vice President.
Guy r. PHELPS, Secretary,
EDMUND HEDGE, General Agent. Bono
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THIS ASSOCIATION is FOR THE MUTUAL BENE-
FIT OF EACH OTHER IN CASE OF SICKNESS OR
ACCIDENT.
Some Of the advantages Of this, ouer other
ASSOCIATIONS.
Provisions for the payment of funeral bene-
fit on the death Of any member, not to exceed
twice the amount Of his or her annual premium.
Protection against frequent and enormous
assessments.
Provisions for an aSnual dividend of profits
pro. rata.
Provisions for liberal and prompt adjustment
of claims.
The bylaws in all cases will be printed in
full on the back of the policies, so that members
can always have them for reference.
BY the payment Of the following rates, you
will become Life Member, and will be entitled
to draw n weekly benefit during life, if you
should be disabled by sickness, accident or old
age, from attending to your ordinary business
or occupation.
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Watches, JeWeIry, &c.

CONSTANTLY on hand and for sale by the sub
" scriber, at the old stand, in Westerly, Gold
and Silver Watches and Jewelry; Silver Ware
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
Spectacles; eight-day and 80 hour Clocks, sc.
Articles bought of the subscriber engraved
free of charge. Clocks and Watches repaired
and warranted. THOMAS PERRY
| Westerly, APRIL. 1y
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PAWTUCKET MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Chartered A. ID. 1913.

CH0rtefed Il. d. 1913.
NITY, Town, Farm and Mercantile Risks, on
" real and personal property mot extra hazard
Gus, classified according to the degree of hazard.
Property insured in one class not subject to the
losses of another.
DirectOrS.-Stephen Benedict, Gideon L.
Spencer, Charles Moies, Edward S. Wilkinson,
Alvin jerks, John b. Read, Adams Park John
IL. Potter, John Cram, Robert Sherman.
GIDEON G. SMITH, President.
j. 5. TOURTELLoT, Treasurer.
SAMUEL SHOVE, Secretary,
To whom all communications must DO ad-
dressed, post paid, at Pawtucket, r.. |.
SILdS II. KENYON,
Travelling Agent.
December |, 1851. 3m40
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For New York, via StOming-
ton Railroad.

REGULAR NAIL LINE-SUNDAYS EXCEPTED.
III n The splendid steamers C. VAN
49, 49, = DERBILT, Captain Joel Stone, and
COMMODORE, Capt. Frazee, will run in con-
nection with cars of the StoningtOn Railroad,
as follows, viz The C. Vanderbilt will leave
Stonington Monday Wednesday and Friday
Commodore Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
For freight or passage apply at the Stonington
Depot, or to WILLIAM COMSTOCK,
At the Merchants Insurance Office
Berths and state rooms secured at any time
of day on board. 1y 20
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ELISHA G. BARNES would inform the pub
lie, that he has a good assortment Of Papers
Magazines, and Standard Works.
N. b. Books of different kinds got to order
Ladies and Gentlemen, please call at the
News Office and obtain paper, or Magazine
cheaper than can be found in this place
| Westerly, April /, 1851.
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TO MANUFACTURERS.

VlIIE undersigned gives notice that he ha
l. purchased the stock in trade lately owneC
by O. C. Brigham, at the old stand, i'm WOON'
SOCKET, RI, opposite the Furnace Company (
Iron Foundry, ON Main Street, where he Will
continue the business Of manufacturing all
kind of
WcaVer's Reeds and Harnesses
He will keep constantly on hand an assortment
of Manufa cturers' articles Of the very DeSt
quality, and as low as can be purchased eise-
where. Having secured the services Oh Mr.
Brigham, who has been engaged in the business
for the last twelve years, he feels confident ne
shall be able to give entire satisfaction to all
his patrons. He solcits the very liberal pat
ronage of all Mr.. Brigham's old customers, and
all others who may favor him with their GUS
tom He designs to keep on hand every thing
used in the Manufacturers line. The follow
ing are some of the articles which he will keep
on hand, Wis Reeds Of all kinds, Harnesses of
all kinds, Shuttles, Pickers, Temples, Goes
Patent Wrenchcs, Comb Plate, Card Strippers,
Card Clothing, Betting, banding Of all kinds,
Brushes, &c, &c.
Williams Patent Wire Treddles put zap n {
Short Notice.
The best Of reference can be given as to work
manship and materials Of all articles manufac-
tured by the subscriber.
HENRY ?. PARKS.
WooNsocKET, Il. |. Dec. "a, 1851. IN
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Hartford Life and Health
Insurance COMPANY.

OFFICE, POST OFFICE BUILDING, HARTFORD, CT.
Capital and Surplus over S2OO,OOO.
During tpo Years. Business issued nearly
1000 Policies.
No Health risks taken by the Company.
THE Hartford Life and Health Insurance
l. Company take risks on Life, grant or pur-
chase annuities, confer endowments, and make
contracts upon and appertaining to deferred
and revisionary interests connected with life
risks, agreeably to the powers and privileges
conferred by the charter
The business Of the Company is conducted
uDOn tbe
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N. b. Persons above so years of age will be
charged an addition of five per cent. for each
additional year.
81 80, as admission fee, will be charged the
first year, and must be paid at the time of
making application.
The full amount of yearly premium must be
paid within thirty days from the date of appli-
cation, and may be paid at the time of making
the application, if preferred; and the whole
amount will be refunded to the applicant, if
declined.
gf5~ No Policy will be issued until the full
amount of yearly premium has been paid.
WOODBURY. COY, Agem
For Westerly and Vicinity.
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Joint Stock and Mutual Plan,


at the option of the insured, thus meeting the
wants and circumstances of the public more
fully it is believed, than purely Mutual Com
panies can do.
Annuities will be granted or purchased, and
endowments conferred on terms highly favOra-
BILE, and according to the rates of the most hbe-
raj and well conducted Companies in this coun-
ry and in England.
The Charter of this Company provides that
the wife may insure the life of her husband, and
the amount to be paid be secure from creditors
at his death.
An equitable sum will always be paid for
policies surrendered to the company before they
expire
Travelling, sea, and foreign residence per-
mits will be granted at small extra premium.
Policies on lives Of persons going to California
will be granted on the Joint Stock principle
only, and at an extra rate of premium
Extract from the Certificate of the Comp
troller of the State of Connecticut, dated
January, 7th 1851.
''The great success and prudent management
of this company. together with its well invest
ed capital and surplus, entitle it to the en-. re
confidence of the community, and recommend
it, as in my opinion equal in strength and
ability to the best institutions of the kind in
the Union" (Signed.)
t. s. RUFUS G.. PINNEY, Comptroller.
The Board of Directors is composed of active
business men with capital and character in
volved, and giving their personal attention to
the management and control of the transactions
of the company.
JAS. DIXON, President
VIM. Z. HOOKER, Vice President.
HENRY L. MILLER, Secretary.
J. A. MORGAN, Agent for Stonington.
Agency at Pawcatuck Bank.
Pawcatuck, Dec. 18, 1851. 38m3
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HEZEKIAH GRISWOLD, Jr., President.
THOMAS DAVIS, Vice-President.
AMASA s. WE STCOTT, secretary.
j. W. c. ELY, NJ D., Consulting Physician
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THE ROGER WILLIAMS
Mutual Health Insurance
II RI ISTE 8 (:
ASSOCIATION.

Office II What Cheer Building, PrOv. r.
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Il R u s Il Il Il >:
Hon. ALFRE ED BoswoRTH, of Warren.
SIMON HENRY GREENE, Esq, Of Warwick.
THOMAS DAVIS, g N. Providence
WILLIS Cook, Woonsocket.
NATHAN MASON, Providence.
HEzEKIAH GRIswoLD, Jr.
AMAsA 5. WEsTCoTT,
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Boots and Shoes,

which he will sell at a very low price. Now is
the time to procure an excellent article for a
very small amount Of money
PELEG MOVES.
lz5~ Office at the store of j. g. p Noyes.
Pawcatuck, Ct., Dec Is, 1851. 39tf
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NOTICE..

THE Subscriber would say to the inhabitants
l. of this vicinity that he has for sale u large
orfp of
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10000 PERSONS CURED.
NO RELIEF, NO PAY.

THE Public are respectfully informed that D
l. TOBIAS has adopted the above as his mot
since he has introduced his invaluable
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Venetian Linilnent.

On sale in the United States-now over years.
.g-1~ During that period, every bottle sold
has been warranted to give RELIEF, if used ac
cording to the directions, or the money would
be refunded, and no Agent was allowed to have
it on sale without he would warrant it.
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For sale in Pawcatuck, by j. p. Noyes
westerly, & A. Parkerson; Stillmanville,
y. M. Stillman; also, by the storekeepers
throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut. 34yl
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-02-03
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.

In view OF tho number Of and expensive schemes
which have already been poured into the Legislature the
Petersburg negenccr puts forth some sound consdeTa-
lions, why ae trends Of uampairei State credit should
study well The n,omentous bearings OF the subject II truly
says taken by Governor Johnson In his mes
sage, Of this important subject well worthy OF the ser-
and anxious consideration of the people and their agents
in the Assembly. If the Legislature, por to completing
important works Of which now in pro-
gess and receiving from them the reward which their mag
ntude and warrant US in anticipating shall add maeri-
ally debt by em5aking In merely local works,
the disastrous consequences may be looked for Our
State credit now on good foundation and keep So
make taxation go handin hand with appropriations
If therefore, add materially 10 our State debt we
must add materially taxes, which, in any event. must
soon be raised so per Now apprehend that the peo
pie disposed this tme bear any such burten
How them shall 1t be prevented Even under the most
stringent provisions Of the constitution requiring ma
o,ty members elected each House TO pass internal
improvement bills, it sees perncious system OF log
rolling and deb. and taxation in proportionand it can
discover but one remedy-whch, happy 10 be-
eve favored by many Eastern genemen-and 1t this
Let the members from the East who have heretofore voted
sterny against all improvement bills, without regard 10
merit demcr change their policy and look with dis
eliminating eye bills which may be presented TO them
If they will do this and with the friends of mer,orious
in defeating such ought not 10 pass and the
greatest mischief may be warded off There certain great
works which every body admits must be completed The
State has already gone 10 far with them, that she
must either go through with them sustain an i'm.
mense lose. Take, as example, the Virginia and Ten
nessee Road No dreams that this improvement can
STOP halt this side the Tennessee line. This
road go through, and practicable. Now,
in completing this work. should do it at little cost as
is consistent, with durability and its friends should Ii
sbe be relieved from the necessity of resong 10 that sys
tenn Of combination which may in effect make this road
the State times tho which it should This
o5iec only attained by the action Of the members OF
Legislature who have improvement avors TO ask a
its hands If they will forward and the friends
Virginia aud Tennessee Road and other great I'M
p,ovcments which the State has embarked und which
and will be finished "we will support these bills pro-
vided you will all in defeating novel and minor schemes,
combination may be formed which will millions to
tho Treasury. IT. the other hand they pursue the old
policy and eternal NO. against any thing which
may be presented they will force the friends of these great
unfinished works into combination with mud pixies and
county roads, which will make the completion Of these
great works three times costly they would otherwise be-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-02-03
OHIO ON INTERVENTION.

The Ohio Legislature Ia adopting the following esolu
tons, is the first State Legislature that has responded &c
Kossuth appeal and endorsed the doctrine OF intervention
The conclusions, which we have marked in Italics, most
illogical absurd and destructive OF all hopes maintaining
our own peace, liberties and happy institutions:
Resolved That the in which Hungary lately
seemingly struggle in behalf OF the gea
principles which undctle the structure of govern
meni. indicated by the bloody battles of eight years and
that cannot be ndlsrcn; their fate, whatever be the
in which the struggle for their vitality goes
Resolved That attack in any form upon them is i'm
2iediy attack upon armed intervention aglins.
them in c insult 10 that any narrowing Of the
sway OF these principles is dangerous weakening of
influence and power and that all such cum3ina.
tons Of kings against people should be regarded by
they in l716 and far will admit
the aallel, should and will lie treated.
Resolved That proud ~ recognize in Louis Hos
suth the constitutional Governor of Hungary the heroic
1ersonihcaon Of those great prncplrs and that such
and in token and pledge of our profound sympathy with
him, and the hh he greatly respects we tender
him. in behalf Of millions of feensn hearty welcome
TO the capital q The State Of Ohio"
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WEDNESDAY,, JAN. Is, 1852.
St.N' orr

Mr. GAGS presented The proc cdngs OF public meeting
held in Detroit Michigan, the 18th instant, at wAc
solutions adopted urging upon Congress tho passage
the rsItlGn now pending IN tho Senate authorship III"
President open espondencc with the British srIn
effect The release Of Smith o. B,ien and
lied irish PATRIOTS
alr. Cass took the occasion express himself highly
able to the objects q" the resolution. He cnnsid, red
in way interference, bu father ncrciiu sug:os
on IN behalf of high minded and honorable II l.
scaEed nj large upon their !neriis and upon the T
their cuntrymcn In the United Statca and hoped the
ccssin wonld DC made. and be successful
Mr. Hale followed also in support Of the resolution His
mother was the only child of Irish exile ani an Er.n
and " would he false TO the honored memory OF his rn!
II h. ;alel On any proper occasion in eynpathy Tor s
ekic- 1trticu!arly OBrcn
Mr. Butler was also in favor OF any calculate
effect re release OF o. Bien and his companions. b. he
th1'r tia: language OF rrproHch and con!omn.ii y.
~ IL Blush Gov rHn!ent, tended 10 defeat the 1T t.
sir:
remarks Nj Shields in favor OF an GAL,
consideration o the resolution tho subject laid the
table.
Numerous petitions and memorials were presented
Mr. Rusk reported the Joint resolution auhosng the rl.
cling OF ice boats in the Potomac.
After other important reports,
The resolution declaring The compromise acts 10 be SET
tlemcn, pf the slave ducstor taken ~
M Davis addressed the Senate in opposition the 1850
luton commenting upon tie several acts embraced in it,
He considered them all settled. the fugitive slave law
lie opposed TO- because violated the great princc
The irii by Jury He thought time would whr1 all
the country would be Satisfied that It's modification would h
beneficial.
Mr.. Mangnm desired 30 have early opportunity OF
making effort to get rid Of this resolution. The debate
upon il was parnlcYus in lis effects
MIR. Mcfac got the floor and the subject was postponed
And after executive session, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
On motion Of Mr Houston, the House into cen,
mtee of the whole the of the Union and took
The bill providing for the payment OF the Mexican indsnni
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TRUST.

What doth it matter, love, how grea. ,hrong
OF griefs make up the misery OF things
Do we not sit throned on our love- like kinGs'
To us, alike the shifting season brings
SpnshIns and shower Then lie, all else 60 wrong,
Gray Time be weak-but our twin hearts are strong.
Let the world weave its vexed perplexity-
What doth 1t matter, love, to thee and met
LIE, Death make dim the hollow eyes OF Want
What doth It matter with the growing years
Men grow not wiser-sloring only tears;
And filling even Eternity with fears.
What doth it matter2 Let them rave and rant
The Great World darkens while the Preachers can't.
Let the wrong strengthen and the riddle pc
What doth it matter, love- to thee and mes
For either this great human grief will rend
The Shrinking spheres and people bursting spaces
Or else some purpose which we dimly trace,
Is slowly working in its fixed place;
And Evl-that half Good-even now doth tend,
Through mperfection, TO perfect end.
But, howsoeer and whatsoever 1t be-
What doth 1t matter, love, to thee and me
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~; and negatived the two amendments before Inc %
regulating its mode Of payment.
Mr. Disney Ohiy than moved an aEandinca providing
that ;l ..a;:;y at ~ :Hy E,"af "a; ~ con!orna
he ttil,i u; !a :. s:i:' H'i' .na':. re aii
the vdi2h Ia been 'IIited I" me ii'u'
SUBS .iattd The allegations. that tad been made anc nc ar
rIrHed the conduct OF The SEC eafY %! State Tor nesecHg
the Of The United States, II tie cohfse ne ma pli.
with reference tie anticipation o me payment VI ae
lie can indemnify b. which ntdny their pecuhdf
had h1npcrs, but e! linz created III sister repuoe
which would interfere w;h any proposal to procure sn
Of way through her territory ,.,. S.,
Mr. johnson u Tenn in cprt"niei thaf inc secretary
Of State had 30 right anticipate lie appropriation OF Con-
srcss and in doing 80 he hld exceeded ms an1y
Mr. Bayly Of Va reiterated the sta 'enen' tat mr. webster
ia! TO authority % make alteration IN vi: treaty W "hcn
opinion he said enhs OF the lawyers ~ '.ne,4I ~oua
concur The Secretary State could no! accept GRATIS In
the absence Of law auIhoris;ng HIN 80 ~ ~; ,i,
Mr Meade said .he vas paid y dfai's, "',c suo
tantially though technically The country was oouna 10
accept He into the Investigation OF Tue ehe qles
don and cantended that officer was as mch pound to
r NJ the drafts Of the Mexican government rs VI '' o.
rings. , =, ~. ,. ,.,, r,,,
The amendment submitted BY Mr. Disney was then mega
tived. 80, , ,,oor,.J
which was read sccon! AMI tilrd time and passed. ,
Nr B,yy OF Va moved that the House resolve l'ssn
irn Commute Of HI. Whole Tor the purpose OF taxing up '
bill for the relief Of the Cuban prisoners VINO were se
Spain aad alrioncd; which II Oh! no. .scin IL heI1' ~
recommend 10 the faro!aoie Consideration ol lle ~
4:y REMARKS He sutseq !cn'iE r'i c'"" ]
The Secretary State, by which II appeael KIM n
1red would no, exceed 5000 ana nIred n-' me 0A IN
the BIZ, be tiIsd up win iiai SGi a., tI,,,,,,n
lIr. Gidings took The lrpr ani wcn' !n' 'ie IT,. emh
at.ir which h. treated Di !nf a;r an hour; ana ish
mltted resolutions which he sa"G: move On iu'u 80
s,on authorizing the President o the United States W
.c an with io ign nations Tor the purpose VI io
..Ijny against The Intervention of nation In t,e as
of another prevent lis people from forming 81
sui'cd 10 their views. ., 1850 and the
On motion OF Mr. Bayy tho committee rose amu '
House having resumed he moved that deoa'e Al" "0
tee be limited 10 five minutes an TO- ~ ,eief Of Tho
The committee again .ooH up the OIL i"i ''o 49,
Spanish prisoners and Mr Carter moved as an 81
.rhai nothing in the ac saou!! DC conauusu ~ ca-,;I
Interference with the aaiss Of Cuba; which WAS ca'o'
~ II 6S. x,,,e;,, \, iosar
tel, prohibiting The Fentin! Of . snip u We"
rr;s Incrs which nea1ti"el :. A.. c,-,,.
me House r. .umcd aud the amendment OF h,. GTt'et
was read: but, hco.e any decision was arrived H Vic "N
y,,1