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The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-08-12

Far in the east it dawns. The holy star
Long watched for hath arisen-the morning
OF that glad day whese light shall flood the
earth
With new glory. Heaven and earth, and
And all that in them is, shall join their voice
In one glad anthem, for the hour is come
When the dark fend that ruled the world so
long
With rod of iron, and that trampled down
The mightiest of earth's mighty ones beneath
Remorseless feet, to a dishonored grave,
Shall be cast out forever There shall be
No place Of refuge; downward to the depths
OF that thick darkness whence he came at first
Shall be hurled again, bound to his prison.
Heard ye that strain of loud exulting joy
That swelled upon the breeze; it was the
song
OF the long widowed wives, and orphaned
babes,
Whose lost ones have come back to them
again
As from the night Of death. The hearts that
sing
For Joy to-day, but yesternight were wrung
With the sore anguish of living death,
Worse than the lone graves slumber. They
have found
Calm peace and joy all suddenly enthroned
Beside the hearthstone that erewhile was
cold,
And lone, and desolate. New life is springing
In desert places, fields are green again,
The demons hand had blighted, and the
voice
OF man, redeemed from foul intcmperance,
Sends up to heaven its loudest notes OF
praise. JET.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-08-12
Child Of the Angel Wing.
by MRS. NICHOLS.

"Oh, sing me song as fall asleep"
Said a little one with lustrous eye,
COR tell me a tale of the flowers that peep
In the bright green woods that reach to
the sky
That peep in-the spring when the brides sing,
And the heavens are blue as our Nelly s
eyes;
Or tell of the child with the angel wing
Who walks in the garden of Paradise|
sang him the song / told him the tale,
And watched by his couch till We thought
he. slept,
For his check was white as the moonbeams
pale,
That stealthily and bright near his pillow
crept;
Then my words grew few and my voice sank
Aud said, in thy dreams may the seraphs
sing,
But.he whispers soft as rose to GO
Oh tell of the child of the angel wing y
Then sang again-but he restless grew,
And tossed his young arms as he wildly
spoke,
And burning red his forehead few,
As the moon went down and the morning
broke
But he spoke no more Of the springs bright
flowers,
And he thought no more Of his sisters
eyes
One name alone, in his feverish hours,
Was breathed in whisper that pierced
-ir the skies.
"My Mother p he said-and his eyes waxed
err dim,
For the sense, with the wavering lustre,
fed,
And he never knew thas she knelt by him
Whose sun went down at his dying bed
He has gone where the seraphs sweetly sing,
His story was brief rs the sunset dyes,
He walks with the child of the angel wing,
In the Howery gardens Of Paradise
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DlCkcIS tuuS ucSCTlUcS u vloIt W INC
Powder Mill of Hounslow, near London
in this silent region, amid whose
ninety-seven workplaces no human
voice ever breaks upon the ear, and
where, indeed, no human form is seen,
except in the isolated house in which
his allotted task is performed, there are
secreted upward Of two hundred and
fifty work people. They are peculiar
race, not, of course, by nature, in most
cases, but the habit of years. The cir
cumstances of momentary destruction
in which they live, added to the most
stringent and necessary regulation, have
subdued their minds and feelings to tho
condition of their hire. There is sell
dom any need to enforce these regula-
tions. Some terrific explosion here, or
in works of similar kind elsewhere,
leaves fixed mark in their memories,
and acts as a constant warning. Here
no shadow of practical joke, or capcr
of animal spirits, ever transpires no
witticisms, no oaths, no. chatting, or
slang. A laugh is never heard; smile
seldom seen. Even the work is carried
on by the men with as few words as pos
sible, and these uttered in low tone.
Not that anybody fancies that nero
sound will awaken the spirit of combus-
ton, or cause an explosion to take place,
but their feelings are always kept sub
dued. IF one man wishes to communi-
cate anything to another, or to ask for
anything to somebody at short distance,
he must 90 there; he is never permitted
to shout or call out. There is a par
ticular reason for this last regulation.
Amid all this silence, whenever shout
does occur, everybody knows that some
imminent danger is expected the next
moment, and all rush away hcadlong
from the direction of the shout. AS to
running toward it to offer any assistance,
as common in all other cases, it is thor
oughly understood that none can be
afforded. An accident here is imme-
diate and beyond remedy. If the shout
ing be continued for some time (for
man might be drowning in a river), that
might cause one or two of the boldcst
to return; but this would be very
rare occurrence. 1t is by no means to
be inferred that the men are selfish and
insensible to the perils Of each other
on the contrary, they have the greatest
consideration for each other, as well as
for their employers, and think of the
danger to the lives Of others, and Of the
property at stake at all times, and
more especially in the more dangerous
=" houses" The proprietors Of the
various gunpowder mills all display the
same consideration for each other, and
whenever any improvement tending to
lessen danger is discovered by one, it is
Immediately communicated to all the
others. The wages of the men are good,
and the hours very short; no artificial
lights are ever used in the works. They
all wash themselves-black, white, and
leave the mills at l-2 in
the afternoon, winter and summer.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-08-12

less than four thousand ducats as my
daughters dowry, you shall have tn.
barrels for the six thousand ducats which
you took from my purse by your cum
ming. You have talent here at Amster-
dam, my friend; but We of Brock, we
have genius"
"Ncvsr mind! 1t was I who gave
you the idea," answered Master Woe
den, laughing.
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nesff. C I've lost sheen. and I've lost

pa" I've lost sheep, and I've lost
calves and I've. lost cows, and I've lost
4" shoats," but l never had anything to
cut me up like this !" Such was the
affectionate burst of grief of an Indiana
farmer, standing by the grave into which
the dead body of his wife was being
lowered, elected by some attempt at
consolation on the part of by-stand-
err There was something in this
tribute to the departed, like that paid
by the renowned Mrs. Partington 81
married my second husband because
he could wear my first husbands old
clothes. Most of 'em was good as new,
and they fitted him as well as if ne was
made for 'em. He was always keerful
of his clothes, my first husband was
very keerful alwaysl' And the old
lady took out her knitting needle, and
begun to narrow toward the toe OF
speckled yarn stocking.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-08-12
1)oetrp.
lPor the Literary Echo.
The Star in the East.

written .oon after the going into effect Of the
Maine Liquor Law.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-08-12
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At WESTERLY, r. /.
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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01
OBITUARY.

Departed this life, onthe 26th April, at her res
idence in the parish OF West Baton Rouge. in the
27th year Of her age, Mrs. MARY u. HlCkYs
consort Of Daniel Hicky. 81
Death is ever a cruel visitor, but here, his visi-
tation has been sad indeed.
If the freshness Of youth, beauty
Of person, i cultivated mind, excellence Of char
acter, kindness Of hear, l~ovliness Of manners i
the possession Of every domestic virtue; Il the
love horne BY family and friends; # all these
qualities and virtues could have prevailed to shield
her from the sudden and ruthless grasp Of the des-
troyer, then indeed, would she have forever abb
ded with those whc cherished her with no eom-
mon love. The dying bed Of this interesting and
lovely being, presented 4 scene which language
Is posverless to portray. With q ~calnnness, and
resignation, d hope Of the Future, which even
piety rarely, and philosophy never attains, she
summoned around hef, her husband, mother. sis-
ten, brpthers, and friends-sne expressed perfect
submission to the Divine Will-de.aberateIy and
clearly expressed her last wsihes-sbe fhcntook 4
last solemn and pathetic leave ofeach one IN turn
and never was oyerpowered, until she extern
ded Der last embrace to her darling boy. 4 sceDe
3 intense and heart rendinggs can only Be realized
bythose agonized friends who witnessed the lat
moments If the dying christian-btif the impress
sive example Of such ! death, deserves 10 Be- III
corded.
God has aiken this lovely being 10 himself and
i shoaIdbe ! consolation To The unhappy husband
&MN#@ - S ERE
and mother. md desslaie family, that she crown
81 with such ! dealt, her useful, excellent index
emplary life. a. MDURyER,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

The P~LAGuE,@-1t is very certain n'n
accounts received both here and jlashss-
land, that the true plague has beefll.fo'
ducedi In Madeira, and the work Of atn mas
leen appalling. The question as oeen
agitated, will that dreadful fease eve
reach this continent? Theirs reasollp
believe it will the wonderb why y ~,
not been here already. or oohnfnep.aa
intercourse is extensive VIII various $50
Of africa and the Asieic shore we
Mediterranean, where pis great se''ree IS
never dead or diving, lAt SIMPLY epos''13
from ole pericd to s%iotter, like 'aeigueu
giant, to gedler strhgth for aLehewa' OF
slaughter. Slioulfit come, itnay DC mop
ed thu there viii le found aore science
anda stonger b,rrier Of mtilcal skill to
met and disarn it Of its tfrors than has
lssn exlibitedif ropica'climates, or in
The filthy seourge-inviti6 regions OF MOS
lem Turkey.--Boston dedieal Journal
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

afternoon, and put up at the National ho
tel yesterday he visited Mount Vernon
and to-day he leaves for Trenton.
On Thursday evening, the wing State
convention Of Virginia which has been Ii
session at Richmond for several days
adopted a series of resolutions endorsing
the Compromise nets and tile a~dtninistra.
tiou, and prefering the nomination Of Mi.
Fillmore over all other persons who have
been proposed for that high station, yet
pledging themselves to abide by the decis.
ion of the National convention.
The only arrival from Europe during
the past week is that Of the America, at
Halifax, Oh Thursday morning, with one
week later news. Her mails have not
yet arrived and the photographic report i
quite nieagre, SO that | can CLEAN but liz
tie news from it.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

/ Tins CAPTURED IND1ANs.--The Jackson
lille (Tfa )News says that the Indians cap
lired by Gen Ifopkin's party--consisting
If uie man. two or three women, and five
" six clIildren-were taken to st. Angus
Pine by the general, for the purpose OF
taving them confined. us prisoners of war,
N the fort but the United States officer
III charge Of the fort, refused to receive tile
prisoners OH the ground hat as no war
was actually declared between Uncle
Sam and Billy Bowlegs, he did not feel
authorized to receive the captives. IN.
der these circumstances il is the intention
VI Gen. II. to transport his prisoners to
Tampa, where he will deliver them over
to tile United States officers, If they will
lake them. Tie young squaw who had
her thigh broken is at st. Augustine in a
pfecarlotis situation.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01
Tares on Packages Containing sugar.

At the meeting Of the New Orleans Chamber
of Commerce, on the I'd February last fast, the
following resolutions, connected with the. subject
Of Tares on Packages containing stgaf, were
adopted
Resoiped, That on and after the first day Of De-
tober next, the tare on all packages containing
sugar shall be actual tare This regulation not to
apply to sugar then on hand and packed Of crops
ground pyeyious TO the year 1859.
Resoend, That the planters Of this and other
sugar growing States be and they are hereby re-
quested in all cases to brand or mark upon the
head Of all packages containing sugar the actual
tare Of same in a distinct and lcgible fnaa irer.
Resolved, That inasrnuch as there may be diff
Guilty in ascertaining- the scttal tare on foreign
sugars imported into this district, there shall be
a conventional tare of fifteen per cent. on sugar
in boxes, and Of twelve per cent. on sugar in
hogshea ads or casks, which will conform to the
tariff regulations of the custom-house here, as
$50 of all other custom houses and commercial
rts in our Union.
Resoiped, That all hogsheads Of sugar shall be
weighed on an even beam, and that five pounds
to the hogshead be deducted for scalage.
Resolred, That the above resolutions be pub
lished iii the New Orleans Price Current, Bulle-
tin. Bee, Courier, Crescent, Delta and True Delta,
and also in the papers published at Donaldsonville,
Baton Rouge, Franklin Washington and Alex
andria, La.
Al true copy from the minutes.
c. J. MANSONT, Secretary.
Nev Orleans Picayuns. May1st., It
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

- E4E FzFE
HErrY CLAY.-rle following tribute
to Henry Clay is om the last number Of
the Knickerbocer
Passing the rational Hotel at 2 o'clock
on this briigl,tlnd cloudless warm Sunday,
We saw d I'll figure, clad in a blue. cloak,
attended oily by a lady and child. enter d
coach beere the door. Once seen, it was
a face pver to be forgotten. 1t was len
~ Cha. That eagle-eye was not dim
med. though the great s%tatesman's natural
rnr,s was abated. We raised our hat, and
lr,Ved our reverence and admiration our
sutton was gracefully returned, and the
mrriage was driven away. As we walked
to keep an engagement TO dine, we
thought of the late words Of tibet eminent
patriot "if tile days Of my usefulness, as
I have much reason to fear, be indeed pas
sed, / desire not to linger ali %inpotenl
spectator Of the oft-scanned field Of life.
| have never looked upon old age, depriv.
ed Of the faculty of enjoyment, Of intel
perceptions and energies. with any
sympathy and for such / think the day
Of fate cannot arrive too coon fine earr
choose but drop a tear over such a
remark from such a man.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01
IT, We are forced I'd n~roIouiza far i,

To- We are forced to apologize for the
scarcity of reading matter in to-day's pa
per. One OF our colnpositors was atten.
ding al the Court House as a Juror the
whole Of last week, until late OH Thursday
evening, Among the many important ar
ticles which were on that account left out.
was the proceedings of the printers con-
v~ention therefore we hope tile blame for
non.appearance of reading matter, and
Typographical errors, will not be attached
to us, but to the Judge of the Dist. Court.
who could have excused our right hand
man, but refused SO to do.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

A NEWLY INVENTED RfFLE--The
Washington correspondent of the New
York Journal Of Commerce. under date d
the goth ult., says:
"Among the remarkable inventions late
" brought TO public notice here, Is the ii.
file invented by Mr.. Porter, Of Nashville,
Tennessee. / was present yesterday when
ii was examined by a scientific and prac-
tical man who knows a good deal about
guns, and has made rifles himself, with his
own hands. He was rather favoral,Iy inn
pressed With and intends TO give il a trial.
II will be submitted to a trial by the War
department. Il has been already patented
Id the United States, in England, and in
France.
1t is a repeating rifle with a vengeance.
It loads and primes itself; solecism as it
seems. TO nse the rifle as a revolver,
you put on another cy inder with eight
loads, aud discharge them in succession.
You may put on another cylinder. No caps
are nsed--tlle gun being primed ON May
nard principle.
Asa reparter, this rife has another move.
ment. Discarding the cylinders, you may
drop over the lock what MI. Porter calls
the " Magazine, " which contains 60ctIar-
ges Of powder and ball. These 60 charges
you may fire as a watch ticks.
Mr.. Porter is a modest. and religious
man, of the Baptist persuasion. He was
conscientionsly scrupulous to the introduce
ton Of so destructive a weapon into public
use, and consulted the members of his re-
ligious society IN the subject. They came.
very wisely e the conclusion that the o
destructive weapons Of war were rendered,
the shorter and the fewer would be the con
fict of arms. Therefore the Porter Rife
was put forth as a messenger Of Peace
a peace-keeper.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

TIME Undersigned offers for sale on accornmo-
i dating terms the following described proper
ty-
s1.--That fine plantation situated on the left
bank Of the Mississippi river. in the Parish Of
Fast Baton Rouge, about two miles from Port
Hudson, known as the Z Mount Pleasant Planta-
tion,v containing 1900 acres and apwarls---riow
cultivated as d cotton plantation With 46 slaves,
Of whom ~ are working hands. The land is
high, above all overflow, and the situation as a
wood yard one Of the. very best on the river.
"a tract Of land formerly cultivated as q
cotton plantation, on the west sl'e Of Tensas
river, bounded south by upper Fool river, !. "a,
II. 10 E.. containing about iv00 arpents, Of which
go to 300 are cleared, with gin house, gin stand,
corn mill, &c.
3.-One other tract of land, separated from the
preceding BY Fool river, containing about 2I0e
arpents, OF which $50 to 800 are cleared, the rest
heavy eanebrake.
"A tract Of land fronting on Black River, in
T. s, T. r. 6 and Z f., containing about $500
arpenfs.
5.--Another tisct, opposite the above, contain
ing about 400 arpenfs. e. r. BENJAMIN.
New Orleans Piuynne mav1 I'm.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

Wine TRIUMPH IN JERSEY CITy.-The
Wings ut the charter elected III Jersey
City, OH the 18th inst, elected d clean wing
ticket. D. s. Manners, Mayor, ia ma
jority. Wing Alderman throughout.
There were three tickets in the field, wing,
Democratic aud Temperance.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

Artificial hoses ARE now made q
india fall,er. Artificial hands, &c, are
also made. 1t is generally believed tina
india rubber viii never be required to sl
persede the material Of which the grey|
number Of consciences are made. III
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

THE EEL.--The eel is evidently a link
between the fish and serpent ; but, unlike
the former, it can exist a long time out Of
the water, which its nocturnal migrations
prove, though probably a certain degree
Of moisture on the grass is necessary to
enable it to do this That they wander
from n place TO another is evident I have
been informed, upon the authority Of a
lobleman well known for his attachment
u field sports, that if an eel is found on
land, its head is invariably turned towards
tie sea, for which it il always observed IL
mike in the most direct line possible. II
this information is correct(and there seems
tobe no reason to doubt it)it shows that the
eel like the swallow, is possessed Of o
strong migratory instinct. May we not
suppose, TINT the swallow. like the eel
performs it's migrations III the same unde
waiting course ?-gJesse.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

Ink is the Black Sea in which thought
rides at anchor.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

AIso. 4 complete hssoffinenf Of tarTiage. bIggy
and shifting harness b small but superior LOT of
Brass. plated, polished and steel stlrrnp|,
Spirs and bride bits. Gut. leather,
Wlalebone and thread buggy. carriage,
Switch. dog ard horse wiz.
. Overseer's Whips.
Together with a large assortment of bridlss, bril-
die filings, mariipgales, eifths and eircinglet. LeH-
Their, wilton, ingram Scotch and Union travelling
bags. Which added to my former stock, forms The
most complete and extensive stock Of saddIsry ever
offered in this market. all Of which ! oIef at re-
dueed prices. A. BRADFORD,
Nav /, v. Harney House basement.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

tU-Mr. John g. Wire, is our authorized Agent
to collect and receipt for all amounts due this
office.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

Hy- Mr.. e. HARRison is our authorized agent
TO receive Subscriptions and Monies due this
Office.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

NAlLS.

NH1Loe
1ER KEGS NAILS, of The best brands, for
lgD sale ~
deer LARGUrER i LyaN0UE.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

.,,,,i.r,
T. We are a~utiorjed
+. D. CONRAD as d sfdi5ate ior q sew
iii the Convention Z met Oh ''e ~"
July, 1852.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

~ We are authorized Z ~,
j. M. BRUKOT as Cauiilapiof Wv
veation.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01
JUST RECEIVED
Direct from The mandatory, a large assortment Of
SA Y

A BRADFORD respectfully ~
friends, and The public generally, EIAEEsG1gA
that he Fias just received a large s$seSG ~
ana well selected s,oes Of ~saddlery, consisting in
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01
CANDIDATES.

IT, We are authorized to anne
Al M. DUNN, as a candidate for "
yentiou, W
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01
! Plantation and Lands for sale.

New Orleans Piicayu,e. May1st., It
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-01

CPpoSs Hill. 1cH. Dullci VI 0eH. lAuAS
being probably the most likely to receive
that honor.
On Monday the friends Of Henry Cla,
celebrated the birth day of thet gentleman
with a banquet at the APOLLO saloon. a
large company sat down at table, AMI
were favored with spirited addresses from
Hon. J. e. Jones. OF Ten, Hon. Prestly
Erwin, Of KY, Hon. NJ. Pey.on, Of Va,
Hon. Willis Hall, Hon. Joseph S. White,
and others, breaking up the meeting at .
late hour.
On Thursday last MI. Mangum came
out in favor OF Gen Scott on the floor 81
the Senate.
The resolution for loaning the arms 81
the state of Ohio to Kossuth, which had
passed the House, was laid on the table III
the Senate by a vote Of Al 70 2S. Il is
to be hoped that this will be the end d
this movement, and that this great State
will be spared the disgrace which che
passage Of this resolution would produce.
The Main liquor law passed the
Massachusetts House Of Representatives,
% Tuesday last, BY 4 majority Of 90
votes.
On Tuesday last q vote was taken
throughout tie State - u holding = Con
yention for the purpose Aof altering the
constitution Of the State, and from pres
appearances if has been approved n.
Gov. Kossuth is on his-way Snorthward
He arrived 1t Washington ol Tuesday