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The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-05-13

Ea5- The New York Courier and En-
quirer says it is fixed fact that we are
going to have an exhibition of the indus
try of all nations in that city. A num-
Der of articles have been already import
ed, and, within two weeks, orders have
gone out to Switzerland and France for
manufactures to be exhibited. Among
the articles already arrived, is a carpet,
in square piece, and measuring some
six yards across. 1t is of Mosaic pat
tern, and so exquisitely wrought, that
the beholdcr instiuctively regards it, at
first sight, as a richly grouped painting
on canvass. In its fabrication, three
thousand threads are used to the square
inch, and the cost of the article, of the
dimensions stated, is over 81, 900.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-05-13

b@- The Maine Liquor Law passed
the Legislature Of this State last Friday,
by a vote of AZ to 20 in the House, and
without count in the Senate. It goes
into force on the 10th Of July next.
In Massachusetts, also, it was adopted
a few days previously, by a very salts
factory majority, and has, we believe,
received the signature of the Governor.
The Massachusetts, law, however, has
one inconsistency; it permits the man
ufacture of liquors, and their sale in
quantities of thirty gallons or over, for
expectation from the State.
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nay Among the interesting facts de-

D6y- Among the interesting facts de-
veloped by the recent census are some
lin relation to the laws that govern life
and death. They are based upon re-
turns from the State of Maryland, and
a comparison with previous ones. The
calculation it is unnecessary to explain,
but the result is table from which we
gather the following illustrations:
lO,266 infants are born on the same
day, and enter upon life simultaneously
OF these, ,243 never reach the anniver-
sary of their birth; 9,025 commence
the second year; but the proportion
of deaths still continue SO great, that at
the end of the third, only S,ls3, or
about four-ffths of the original number
survive. But during the fourth year the
system seems to acquire more strength,
and the number of deaths rapidly de-
crcases. 1t goes on decreasing until
twenty-one, the commencement of ma
turity and the period Of highest health.
1884 enter upon the activities and re.
sponsibilties of life-more than two
thirds of the original number. Thirty
FIVE comes, the meridian of manhood
6,3O2 have reached it. Twenty years
more, and the ranks are thinned only
A 1877, or less than half of those who
entered life fifty-fve years ago, are left.
And now death comes more frequently.
Every year the ratio of mortality steadi-
ly increases, and at seventy there are
not thousand survivors. A scattered
few live on to the century, and at the
age of one hundred and six the drama
is ended: the last man is dead.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-05-13
A HoRsE's FooT.-The foot

A HoRsE's FooT.-The foot of a
horse is one of the most ingenious and
unexampled species of mechanism in
animal structure. The hoof contains a
sorios of vertical anu thin IamfnB OF
horn, so numerous as to amount to about
five hundred, and forming a complete
lining to it. In this are fitted as many
lamine in all the feet, amounting to
about four thousand /; distributed in the
most secure manner, since every spring
is acted on in an oblique direction.
Such is the contrivance for the safety Of
an animal destined to carry greater
weights than those of his own body, and
to carry those also under the hazard o.
heavy shocks.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-05-13

Esy- Having a few leisure moments
while in New York, last week, we avail
ed ourself of an invitation from Mr..
Greenwood, the gentlemanly Manager
of the American Museum, to spend them
at that highly popular and universally
favorite place of amusement and We
would say to those of our friends who
may be visiting New York, and wish to
find amusement and instruction combin-
ed, that this is place where they may
do SO. Among the novelties to be seen
there now, is the " Happy Family
consisting of numerous birds and animals
of antagonistic instincts in their native
state, dwelling together in the utmost
harmony. Not the least among the
wonders is the youthful giant, about
whom there is certainly no humbug, for
we felt ourself rather insignificant while
standing by his side, as the top of our
" beaver" came just to his shoulder, and
we claim to either five feet ten or ten
feet five, without our hat, and supposing
the former to be the height, it could not
make him much less than seven feet
and to appearance not more than fifteen
or sixteen years old at that.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-05-13
s@~ The editor of the Troy Daily

gss" The editor of the Troy Daily
Times says that such has been the un-
favorable state of the weather, this
spring, that farming operations progress
very slowly, some farmers not having as
much as furrow turned for corn plant
ing, even at this late period, and all
being much behind with their work.
1t is also said that the general back
wardness of the season has had an un-
favorable effect upon The wheat crop,
causing it to present very unpromising
in many parts of the country.
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Nsy" The Massachusetts, Legislature
have passed law, confning the punish
ment of death to the crime of wilful
murder, and ordering in all such cases,
a suspension of the punishment for one
year, the criminal to be imprisoned at
hard labor in the meantime. This is
the law in Maine, and is designed to give
an opportunity to the criminal to bring
up any ravoring circumstances to dimin-
ish the nature Of his punishment.
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baS- Hear how the editor of the Yer
mont Mercury talks to the borrowing
individuals:
Z" Got paper to spare -
Yes, sir :: here's one of our last
Would you like to subscribe, and take
it regularly"
+" / would, but | am too poor"
That man had just come from the
circus, fifty cents lost time from his
farm, fifty cents liquor, judging from
the smell, at least fifty cents-making o
dollar and half actually thrown away
and then begging for newspaper, al
Lodging that be was too poor to pay for
II.
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CURE OF INcIpIENr CONSUMPTION.


Mcssrs. Scovill Col checrfully comply with your
request to give you short history of my case. A
little while more than four months since 1 expcri-
enced all the symptoms Of inepient consumption
My suherings commenced with an ordinary cold
which was soon succeeded by n hard fixed Cough
Chills, hot ushes, night sweats and difficult breath
ing fell away in flesh and be came very feeble and
CHASTITY bale. with the exception Of red spot on each
cheek expcctorated large quantities Of yellow pur-
ulont matter, and told that tuberclcs had form
ed on my lungs. In this extremity was advised to
quit doctering with physicians and have resourse to
Dr. Rogers syrnp Of Livcrwort Tar and Cane chalau-
qua. Fortunately for me followed this advice. DY
its regular for couple Of months, entirely
covered my health, strength. and nearly all the ncsh
l had lost during my illness. My cough very soon
broke and passed away, and at the present time
as well as / ever was in my life.
New York Sept. 2j, 1851 B. D. simmond.
FOR SALE wholesale and retail, by A SCOyILL
& CO., Propretors, at their Principal Depot, GOTHIC
HALL, No. 3l6 Broadscay N T. to whom all orders for
the medicine and letters relating to agencies should
be addressed. post paid.
Also for sale in Westerly, r. l., by STILLMAN &
POTTER aud +. W. BABCOCK,
Prce-In large bottles $l,oo, or bottles for $500
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Ply. Pass;nr nm town loci o,on;. ,r

e;S- Passing up town last evening we
saw man fall upon the sidewalk, and
said to him as he rose, I" So the wicked
stand upon slippery places" "Sir,"
said he, you mistake l am the son
of pious parents, and rcligiously inclined,
but as am too confounded poor to buy
pew in fashionable church, l thought
I'd try slip on Main street.'' -
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CHE Giterarp @fbo, |.
PawcaGmck AdverGis oro
Westerly, May I3. 1864.

rev. B.PALMER, the American News
paper Agent, is the only authorized Agent
for this paper in the cities of Boston, New
York, and Philadelphia, and is duly en-
powered to take advertisements and bscrip-
tions at the rates as required by us. His
receipts will be regarded as payments. His
Offices are--BosToN, Scollay's Building
New YORK, Tribune Buildings; PHILApEL-
PHIA, N. w. corner Third and Chestnut
streets.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-05-13
OXYGENATED BITTERS.
LETTER FROM REV. G. W. DENIsON.

Boston, June 9, 1881.
Messrs. Reed, Bates Austin-Gcntlemen-
suffered considerably Dyspepsia, in consequence
Of close confinement to my duties ship board dur-
ing recent voyage to and from the Pacific coast L
was induced by the advice of friend to try bottle
of your Oxygenatcd Btters.
must frankly say that the effect thus far has been
Highly favorable. Mrs. Denison has also been In.
valid from Chronic Peury, arising from Dyspepsia.
and has experienced relief from the OF the Biters
feel real pleasure in recommending them to the.
public. O. W. DkNIseN.
REED, BATES, d AUSTIN, Wholesale Drrfrsists,.
No 20 Merchants Row, Boston, General Agents.
Price Al per bottle; or six bottles for S5.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-05-13

Bag The most splendid soda-water
fountain, between New-York and sun
rise, may be seen at Col G. Bradford IS
Confectionery. A glass of soda water
from that fountain, on one of these
warm days, makes one believe that he
hn, found the real nectar, tho fablcd
drink of the gods.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-05-13

ras" 1t is estimated that the annual
production of all the cotton mills in the
United States is $50, 200, 900 yards, and
that the consumption of cotton 100000
bales, 100000 of which are consumed
in the Southern and Western States.
Its value, when manufactured, is sup
posed to be more than $67, 100000.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-05-13

165- Messrs. Silas Greenman & Co.,
launched from their yard on the 10th
inst, a large Sloop of beautiful model,
named after our fellow townsman K. w.
Babcock. She is built in good substan-
tial style, and does credit to her builders,
owners and namesakc.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-05-13

Bs5~ 10 cure q sore consciencc-po
to printer whom you owe, rub an eagle
in his hand till it will stick. The effect
on yourself will be most cheering, and
on him astonishing We are anxious to
become the subject of such astonish-
ment.'
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-05-13

DOr If you wish good bargains, buy
of people who advertise. The increas-
ed amount of custom that judcious
system Of advertising brings to store,
enables the proprietor to sell at small.
er profit than those can afford who have
an accidental customer now and then.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-05-13
Has- A letter from the lst Assistant

na- A letter from the lst Assistant
Postmaster General, states that Ga
newspaper may be marked with a pen
or pencil, without subjecting the sheet
to letter postage, if it is done for the
sole purpose Of readily attracting the
attention of the person to whom the
paper may be sent. If the mark should
be so made as to convey any other infor
nation, the paper would then be charged
with letter rates"
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-05-13

pD~ Hon. B. B. Thurston will please
accept our thanks for the copy of Hon.
Albert G.. Browns "Spcech on the
Homestead Bill, and in Vindication of
the Policy of Providing Homes for the
Homeless on the Public Lands"
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ID I E ID /,

At Poouonnoc Bridge, Ct, May 3, Mrs
ELIZA +. SMITH, aged 81 years.
At Mystic River, Ct, May 8, ELIZABETH.
daughter of Charles and Marjorim Murphy,
aged 0 years.
In DeRuyter, N. Y, April "a, MARY EN-
ELrNE, daughter of Ed. j. II. Irish, Princi-
pal of DeRuyter Institute, aged months
and 10 days.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-05-13

crumbling pediment and column to catch
some lingering relic of men and people
that once lived and toiled for honor and
renown as we do now. But only here
and there do they succeed in rescuing
word or defaced sentence from the de-
caying mass. Only now and then do
they decypher a name that was asso-
ciated with unnamed thousands. We
have onlya few stray leaves fiom the
great manuscript, just enough to awaken
curiosity and study, and meet our most
pressing necessities.
Could the unwritten portion of our
worlds history be presented to us, we
should see many events and characters
in different light from what we now do.
In many instances the greater would
appear smaller, and the despised crowned
with honor. We should see less of par
ticular men, and more of humanity. We
should see the body to which the MEM
bers belonged, and of which the mem
bers were but the servants and instru-
ments. We should think less of kings,
princes, and monarchs, and more of the
people to whom they owed their rank
and elevation. Heroes have conquered
not with their own good swords alone,
but with the united arms of their sup
portcrs The unwritten history of our
world would bear back the honors of the
CONSPICUOUS few, and wreath them around
the brows of the unknown many.
Thousands of noble spirits have lived,
have breathed high purposes, and
wrought deads both of virtue and valor,
whose efforts and whose names even, no
historians pen has sketched, and no
sweet poets numbers sung.
In the progress of humanity every
arm, whether seen or unseen, has done
its work, and the consequences of that
work yet live. Many a shepherd-boy
has slaip his giant. Admirers may pro-
nounce-eloquent eulogies upon heroes
and representative-mcn as though they
were unconnected with their fellows !;
but the great men whom they thus un-
wisely worship, were, like the Pyramids
and Sphinxes, the workmanship Of the
people, the monumental representatives
of hardy, toiling, though uncelebrated
yeomanry--~In the aggregate sum of
human glory and of human shame, every
member of the race has contributed his
part. Every purpose and every
action of every individual of the race,
possesses an undying vitality, which, not
only pulsated in the generation which
gave it birth, but which still throbs, and
will ever throb in the great progressive
system. Ed.
Westerly, May. 1852
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nay" Thatcher Brown, of North Ston-
ington, c., was brought before Francis
Sheffield, Esq, of Stonington, Ct., last
Tuesday, on charge of theft. He
was fined 81 90 with costs, and scntcnc-
cd to 80 days. Imprisonment.
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By~ On Tuesday afternoon last, the
barn of Joseph Potter, Esq, of Potter's
Hill, was destroyed by FIRE. A stack of
hay near by was burned at the same
time. The barn was set on fire by some
children playing near.
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When a lady presents her lord with
daug he announces the fact to the
world by saying that the affairs of the
family have reached ery-sis.-Ez.
pa- When she presents him with a
son, We suppose he announces that event
ty saying that his family affairs are in a
complete hub-bub.
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GEARS PICTORIAL SERIES, Lives Of the
- three Mrs. Judsons in one book, and
Worcester May Baskets for sale BY
SOTO o. STILLMAN.
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sS- BY law of France, no priest,
doctor, or attorney, is allowed to accept
a dcath-bcd legacy,
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MUSINGS OF AN INVALID, is the title
of book published by John s. Taylor,
l43 Nassau-st., New York. This book
is something decidedly unique in the
literary world. There is running
through it vein of rich and quaint
fancies which much remind us of the
|" Reveries of a Bachelor" by the much
admired TX Marvel but, though it is
like, yet it is unlike. Though this is
evidently the first production of the
author-(who for some reason sees
fit to send forth the cminations of his
genius anonymously)-there is nothing
crude about it, but there is skillful
handling of the various subjects which
astonishes the reader. One strong
evidence of the popularity of the book
is that, though it has been published
but short time, yet the second edition
is going off rapidly. 1t is for sale by
Champlln q BabcOck.
FANCIEs OF A WHIMSICAL MAN, by
the author Of" Musings of an Invalid. "
Published by John s. Taylor, New
York. 1t would be altogether work
of supererogation to recommend this
book to such as have read the previous
production of this talented writer. Who
he is we know not, but We are told by
the publisher that he is a young man,
and one thing is very evident that when
he does see fit to announce himself to
the world, he will find himself famous
tor it in his second production he can so
sway the mind of the reader, and lead
it "captive at will" it is difficult to
predict what he may do with experience.
The only fear is that he may be too
prolific in his productions, though the
evidence Of It does not yet show itself.
For sale by Champlin & Babcock.
SALASDER AND THE DRAGON a
Romance of the Hartz Prison; by Fred
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erick William Shelton, A. M. Another
book from the press of the same pub
Usher as the two foregoing. Who has
not consumed the midnight oil" over
the writings of that prince of allegorists,
John Bunyan If any such there be,
We presume they will not read this
book, for this is production which
would have been no discrcdit to "hon-
est john" "Salander," [slander] is
an allegorical romance, "and intended"
to quote from the preface" to illus
trate the danger of uttering or lending
an ear to the unkind word or insinua-
tion-a sin which may be justly esteem
ed as a root of bitterness, and from
which, in some shape or other, none but
those who are nearly angels are exempt" !"
Those who have suffered from They
say-so," cannot do better than purchase
this book, "read, and circulate"
Champlin & Babcock has it FIR sale.
JOURNAL OF A FooR VICAR: Trans
lated from the German of Zchokke.
By the same publisher. Here is an in
teresting journal of the trials endured
by a poor Vicar as he cndcavored to
disseminate the truths of the gospel,
while striving to keep the breath in his
own body and the bodies of his family,
on mere pittance, which We defy any
man, with an ordinary amount of human
sympathy, to read through with dry
eyes. 1t may be had Of Champlin &
Babcock.
THE LADIES KEEPSAKE, far May,
has been received. This magazine is
published by John S. Taylor, l43 Mas
sau-st., New York, which is a sufficient
guaranty of its good quality. Mr.. T.'s
publications stand among the best in
the land. 81 per annum in advance.
@r We have received the first num-
ber of the " Spiritual Telegraph" n
paper " devoted to the illustration OF
spiritual intercourse" published by
Chas. Partridge, No. 3 Courtland-st.,
New York, at 81 so per annum. On
an examination of the contents Of thi.
paper we find a number of professed
communications from the "spi,it world;'
among others, we notice a poem which
claims to have been dictated by the
spirit of Samuel Taylor Coleridgc Al
to thegenuincness of the communications
wo are unable to decido. Those VIII,
are fond of this kind Of literature will bt
able to obtain it by subscribing for the
Spiritual Telegraph.
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SALANDER AND THE DRAGON a
Romance Of the Hartz Prison; by Fred
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D1 Champlin & Baboock have re.
ceived, at the Westerly Book Store, 4
new supply of" Uncle Toms Cabin"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-08-05

SOLDIERS OF 1879

DOHD4EEbS Vr AUFSs ~ !
THE N lmbsrs OF Capt. Wan sh's Company
4 IA the war OF lei2, are each entitled 70
90 acres Of Bounty Land. am Row receiving
applied 10 ne, notwithstanding the upinIons
Of others 10 the contrary. I have the Pay
Rail Of Capt. Wangh's Company. aud also N
Capt Charles Busl's Company, andAm there
tore prepared 10 complete the application al
any mslneeF uf either of these Companies, ol
the Widow OF ans member on = moment's AO'
tIes, ~ calling Oh ne Al ny Olilee.
LiIshasld, Nov. an, 1881. aS
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a- s oHAPTER Il. n .
An Act in addition TO an Act relating to
saf Electors and Elections.
Be il enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives in General
. Assembly, convened:
That in AMY case where tho constables
Of any town IN this Stale have neglected
10 warn the electors OF thsir respective
towns 30 usss. on lLe frst Monday OF
April. 10 accordance with che provision
Of the lwenly.thifd section OF IAN Act
relating 10 Electors and Elections" and
such meeting having been held m VII
other respects according 10 Law, shall
not ior any suOh cause b. adiagsd VOID.
bat 10 all InlsAlS and purposes bO good
and valid 10 law.
Approved, June 9eIh, 1899.
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az. .Mes.viaselsse
AZ tie Old StGnd.

aA HAVING procured All assistant
- $ESZ Matchmaker anu JeweIeI, will
:ansinOeLo do ai., and al kIndf
Of wa.en4epa,riag and Match jsHslins that
may be inil listed 10 his care ia the best man
nee and on reasonable tessas, no pains viii I've
spared to give satisfaction 10 eveIy custumsi
Thankful tor past tayOIs he would solicit tn
Continuance Of the pdoilc patronage. Also,s
choice 4asort ment Of waachess JewelTy snG
silver Ware At low prices for Cash.
LitchReld. Nav 1881 tyS