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The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

Bas~ We do not like to see too much
gas in the composition of newspaper ;
nor do we consider it particularly
creditable to an editor to be obliged
to blow his own trumpet. But that
our editorial brethren may know that
we appreciate their kind remarks on
our improved appearance it becomes
necessary that we acknowledge them,
which We hereby do. That our readers
may see that our efforts are appreciated
we give the following from the RhOdt
Island Freeman, as being about as short
and as much to the point as any notice
we have received -
"The Literary Echo, published al
Westerly, came to US last week with a
new head-and full of brains"
Brother Harris can take our hat. IT,
not a very good one we have beer
hoping for a long time that our hattie
would send in one, but as it has not ye
got along, we do the best we can b.
Offering you the one we have.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

rGy- How few of us at the close Of
life can say" / have filled and occupied
the position to which l looked forward
when boy" In the onward progress
of life, how often, in some stray moment
of thought and reflection, do we not find
ourselves inquiring, " Is this as hoped,
have 1 enacted my dream :" And the
answer is invariably-No! We look
forward in childhood--and only look
forward-without reflection. We build
up gorgeous palaces, we sketch career
of life all gold and sunshine, what are
they, and where are they, when years
sober us
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

The fact is indisputable that this medi-
cine is superior to anything heretofore Of
fered to the public, for purifying the blood
Keep your blood pure and you are safe from
all those troublesome diseases that affiict so
many Of the human race. Myers Extract
not only purifies the blood, but invigorates
the whole system, giving a healthy tone to
the stomach and imparting life and energy
to the weak and enervated.
SICK HEAD ACHE.
Mn. A. B. MYERs-Dedr Sir: have
from childhood, suffered from periodical
turns of the sick head ache, increasing un-
til the last year. was usually laid by al
most weekly, until commenced the use o f
your Compound Extract Of Rock Rose-one
large bottle has completely cured me. l
have had no occasion to use it for months.
Yours &C., NANCY NJ. PARSIlLY.
l can heartily concur with the above.
JOHN PARSHLY.
1873 Orange ST., Ne,c Hapen, CT.
Clinton, Ct, Oct. II, 1851.
Rev. A. B. l. MYERs-Dear Sir: have
suffered very much with the sick head ache
for fifteen years there was scarcely week
but what was obliged to give up my work,
but by accident / became acquainted with
your valuable Extract Of Rock Rose, and
have used one bottle. 1t has completed a
cure. have not been troubled with the
complaint since, and think it has other
wise improved my health very much.
AUGUSTA CARLTON.
| fully concur with the above statement.
JAMES CARLTON.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

nya The excavations at Nimroud
have been re-opened, and fine bas-
relief has been found. 1t represents
Assyrian warriors hunting lion, and is
perfectly well preserved Some heads
of ivory finely ca, wed and gilt, have also
been found. 1t is believed that the
very chariot of Asshur has been found .
The French are very diligent in their
researches, and the Turks have also
begun digging in the mounds of the
prophet Jonah, to the great annoyance
of the more devout Mussulmen.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

RS" Why did you not pocket some
of those pears :" said one boy to an
other; "nobody was there to see.'
eyes, there was i was there to see
myself, and | don't ever mean to see
myself do such thing" | looked at
the boy who made this noble answer
he was poorly clad, but he had a noble
face, and l thought how there were
always two to see your sins, yOurself and
your God.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

s9- Spanish quarter dollars are only
intrinsically worth 20 cents. Govern
ment is preparing an enormous issue of
new quarter dollars. The banks will be
supplied next month. The Spanish
quarters will then be "called in" at
20 cents. Those old fogies who have
been boarding up Spanish coin had bet
ter put it into circulation, or they will
lose 20 per cent.-N. Y. Mirror.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

Bay The Syracuse Central Ne,c
YORKER is informed upon good authority,
that hundreds, if not thousands, of the
parcels of land given away by Hon.
Gerrit Smith, to poor and worthy white
and colored people in that State were
advertised to be sold for taxes, 9TH of
December last.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

To the Editors Of the Literary Echo -


To the Editors Of the Literary Echo -
/ see by a note, that my manuscript
created quite sensation in your Office.
May it not be explained from the fact of
your permitting adevil to officate there
For he was never favorable to my views
of progression, but maintains that mate
riality causes mentality. Having for so
long time been rum ng opposition to his
devilship, it i no wonder that he would
not understand the manuscript But he
shall not think of coming it over me in
that way, for either he shall learn to
read my cbirography, or will descend
to his less elegant style, although by
so doing l have no fellowship with
Belial
I now wish to correct few mistakes
which, perhaps, through his influence,
occurred in the article.
In paragraph fifth, seventh line, for
retinue read retina line seventeenth,
for passible read possible line twenty
ninth, for elaborate read elaborated
paragraph sixth, line second, comma
should be inserted after ideal para
graph eighth, line tenth, for passible
read possible ; paragraph ninth, line
third, for infinite ideal read finite ideal
With many thanks, gents, for your
combined" effort to decipher my Chi
Biography, which is, by all, admitted tc
be unique, | will endeavor in future
communications to forward a trapslatior
with my hieroglyphical chirographica
manuscripts. S. s C.
DsS- Some of the above errors nigh
have been corrected by the proof reader
had it been read sufficiently careful
Our correspondent makes slight mis-
take in counfound the words read ant
understand. We said in our note that
we could not read his manuscript ; as t
whether we could understand it after W,
had read it is quite another thing. w
coincide with him in the view that hi
'chirography is somewhat unique, thoug
we can generally read it very we'll; bu
on this we exhausted two dictionaries
Bolles' and Webster's Unabridged
when we thought it best to put in dis
claimer. However, we think we mad
out very well, under the circumstances
but we will endsavor to improve on th'
next communication. After using ~
the dictionaries we will hunt up ou
Latin Grammar.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21
Esr If" LILLE GRAYn has long bee,

sJ~ If" LILLE GRAY" has long been
a reader of, the Echo-as We infer she
has from the fact that she says she is
" An Old Subscriber"--she certainly
ought to know that we have a standing
rule not to publish a communication
without the real name Of the author. We
do not wish the name to give to the
public, but for our own protection. This
is not of material Importance in poctica'
communications, as in those involving
facts but if we transgress our rule fol
one person, another may demand of u
the same in bis case.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21
Holloway's Pills, a most Efficient

Holloway's Pills, most Efficient
Remedy for bile, indigestion, and debilitat-
ed constitutions. The extraordinary powers
of this medicine, in curing disorders of the
stomach, bile, Indigestion, and liver COM
plants are wonderful. Thousands whose
lives were bprthen to them, whilst suffer
ing from these complaints, are now enjoy
ing the best of health by taking these in
valuable Pills, and strongly recommend
their use to others similacly affected. A
few doses give relief, and continuance Of
them for n short time effects a perfect cure.
Persons whose constitutions have been
weakened 10y long residence in hot climates
cannot have more certain remedy to re-
store them to robust health than Hollowuy's
Pills.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

sJ- The other day, Mrs. Snifkins,
finding herself unwell, sent for the doc
tor, and declared her belief that she was
pizened, and that he (Sniffkins) chad
done it."
81 didn't do it," shouted Sniff kins.
"It's all CANNON, she isn't pizened
Prove it, Doctor; open her upon the
spot am willing"
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

nsy~ The annual list of persons and
corporations taxed in Boston for Sc, 900
and upwards of property, exhibits total
of five thousand, of whom l64 pay taxes
on an assessment of upwards OFFS 900
and less than 100000. The highest
tax is that of Abbott Lawrence, for
$l,O92 900.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21
BOnnets BOnnets !

DOIhllCsS DOHuCNS
lust received. at the PAwCATUCK
y BONNET STORE, from New York,
One Case Of
Silk Shered Hats,
Of new and beautiful styles at very low
price. Also, very large assortment of
STRAW BONNETS OF the
Newest Fashions,
Making larger assortment than we hsvs
ever had before.
Ribbons! Ribbons!
Over one hundred different styles, from ten
to seventy five cents per yard.
All of which we invite the Ladies OF this
and neigh borin & towns to call and examine
before purchasing elsewhere, as we shall sell
cheaper than can be bought anywhere this
side Of New York. l0ou
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

sas- A curious chap has ascertained
that the population of Lexington, Ky,
in a sexual point of view, is slngularly
divided, there being 2,756 males and
2 ,755 females What poor, ,lone, lorn
creetur' the odd man must be. How
uncomfortable he must feel, running
around loose.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21
nay~ The Christian Watchman \

pdy- The Christian Watchman and
Reflector says that out Of 100 Baptist
ministers in Massachusetts, during the
four years ending April, 1852, 40
changed places, and six died, leaving
but four stationary For the same
period, 81 out Of II Baptist pastors, in
New Hampshire changed their field Of
labor, three died, leaving seven, the re-
mainder settled over the same people.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21
Another Scientific Wonder! Lnportant

SCItHIIHC TmDOrTdnt 70
Dyspeptics-Dr. IIoushton's Pepsin. The True Di
gestive Fluid, Gastric Juice, prepared from Rennc
or the Fourth Stomach of the Ok after directions
BARON LIEBIG, the great Physiological Chemist by
J HoUGIIToN D. PHILADELPHIA This is trulya
wonderful remedy for Indigestion Dyspepsia Jaundce
Liver Complaint. Constipation and Debility. curing
after Natures method by Natures own agent the
Gastric Juice Pamphlets containing scientific evil
dence of its value furnished by agents gratis. See
advertisement in another column.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21
R6y- The officers of the Mint at Phi

say- The officers of the Mint at Phil
adelphia are now closely engaged il
coming the new silver pieces of three
FIVE, ten, and twenty-five cents As
compared with the current Spanish
quarters the new coin is decidedly
heavier and somewhat finer. None o
the new dimes or half dimes have ye
been struck. The moulds for the golC
bars are intended to make bars of the
value of 5000, 81, 900 and $4,000 each
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

1a- The Glasgow stone masons are
beginning to wear mousiachios, on the
score of health, as recommended by DR..
Allison, the Edinburgh Professor, who
regards them as preventative to breath
ing the fine dust which so much Injuries
the mason, and sbortens his life.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

Gay Mayor Barstow, of Providence,
declines a reelection. This step, which
is made unavoidable by Mr.. b. IS business
relations, is very much regretted by the
friends of the Liquor Law. He would
undoubtedly have been reelected by a
large majority.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21
Millinery.

MRS. NJ. C. BABCOCK would say to the
Nl Ladies of Pawcatuck and vicinity, that
she has taken the shop formerly occupied by
o. Stillman, opposite II. & + Shefied's
store, where she designs to keep good as
sortment of Millinery end Fancy Goods.
gzS- Ladies, please call and examine.
1886 NJ. C. BABCOCK.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

Dl- The editor of newspaper thus
introduces some verses The poem
published this week was Composed by
an esteemed friend who has lain in his
grave many years for his own amuse- :
ment.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

Das- A woman in Sutton, N. H. re.
Gently became the mother of four live
bouncing boys, at a single birth. AT
the latest advices the whole crowd were
doing not only d" as we'll as could be ex-
pccted," but rather better.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21
M A IL IN Il LIS r.
PORT OF WESTERLY.
ARRIVE

ARRIVED:
Friday. AprH 15-Sloop China, Gavit,
from Providence.
Saturday. AprH 16-Schr Sarah Eliza
beth, Barber, from Rondout
.Monday, AprH 1S-Schr. Phenix, Dick
ems, from New York.
Thursday,AprH 19-Sloop Leader ,Gavit,
from Providence; Sloop Hetta Robinson,
Robinson, from l.. l.
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ID 1 Il D.,

In Greenmanville, Ct, April 16, VILLA NJ
WILLARD, infant son of William G. and
Lydia Tanner.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

DD- The New York Tribune has been
recently enlarged and greatly improved
in appearance. 1t is now in the front
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

b0- The Bank Of England employs
500 clerks, and the salaries rise from
$40 TO $4,000.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21

KEY TO UNCLE TOMS CABIN, by Mrs.
IN Harriet Beecher stowe, price so ce nts,
for sale by [l08t21 o. STILLMAN.
DERSONS wishing to weigh on the scales
l. near the Public Square, in front Of
Leonard's Hotel, will please apply to
L. G.. BARNES.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-04-21
SAILED

Saturday, .AprH l6- sloop E. W. Bab-
cock, Lanphear, for Providence
Thursday, .1prH 19-Schr. Sarah Eliza
beth, Barber, for New York.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-22

A QUAKER's REBUKE.--A young flop, of
an infdel turn, while travelling in stage
coach, sought to display his smartness by at
tempting 20 pick fiesps in the narrative of
Scripture.-After trying to show the incon-
sisteney and improbabilty of several acts de-
scribed in the Bible, he referred to the life of
Nebuchadnezzar, and argued that it was ut
terly absurd and impossible for man to for
get his human instincts, and eat grass like a
beast. Having stated his views, he asked the
opinion ofthe passengers, and among the rest
of grave looking Quaker, who had hitherto
taken no part in conversation.
verify, friend, answered the Quaker, Il see
no improbability in the story, if he was as
great an ass as thour
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-22

CONVERSATION OF PosTMysTERs.-One
of the acts passed on the night Of the Sd of
March to establish certain post-routes, &c,
contains a section fixing the following as the
commission Of post-masters after the LIST of
April inst:
On sum not exceeding $1,000 per ct.
do between 800 and $4,000 do.
do. do 800 and $24oO -35 do.
do. exceeding $4,000 is do.
Where the mail arrives regularly between
at night and in the morning, 60 per ct.
is allowed on the first 500.
Those officers whose compensation shall
not exceed $500 quarter are allowed one
cent for every free letter delivered out of
their office, and each post master is allowed
two mills for delivery from his Office to a
subscriber, each newspaper not chargeable
with postage.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-22

Pete Milestone, of Arkansas, was once
travelling on horseback through interior ofthe
State, and called one evening to stav all night
at little log house near the road where en-
tertalnment and post office were kept Two
other strangers were there, and the mail ri
der rode up about dark. Supper being over,
the mail carrier and the three gentlemen were
invited into small room furnished with a
good fire and two beds, which were to accom-
odate the four persons through night The
mail carrier was a little dirty, shabby, lousy
looking wretch, with whom none of the gen
tlemen liked the idea of sleeping. Pete
Milestone eyed him closely as he asked =
Where do you sleep to night my lad 2
I'll sleep with you, reckon lisped the
youth, 'or with one O them other feller's
don't care which
The other two gentlemen took the hint and
occupied one of the beds together immediate
ly, the other bed and the confab to be enjoy
ed by Pete and the mail boy together as
best they could. Pete and the boy common
ced hauling off their buds, and Pete getting
into bed first, and wishing to get rid of sleep
ing with the boy remarked very earnestly
My friend, | tell you before hand, I've got
the itch! and you'd better not get in here
with me, for the disease is catching.
The boy, who was just getting into bed
too, drawled out very cooly, wal l reckon
that don't make bit of difference; I've had
it now for nearly these Uneven years. and in
to bed he pitched along with Pete, who pitch
ed out in great hurry as if he had walked
up a hornets nest in the bed The other two
gentlemen roared, and the mail boy, who had
got peaceable possession of bed to himself
drawled out-'why you must be set of darn
edfules-mam and dads got the catch heap
wurth than is, and they thlept in that bed
last night when they were here to the quilt
ing
The other two strangers were now in a
worse predicament than Pete had been, and
bouncing from their nests as if the house had
been on fire, stripped, shook their clothes,
put them on again, ordered their horse, and
though it was nearly ten o'clock, they all three
left, and rode several miles to the next before
they slept leaving the imperturbable mail car
rler to the bliss of scratching and sleeping
alone Southern Watch Tower.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-22

APRIL FooL.-A good story is told of a
countryman who accidently dropped his peck
et-book in one of the streets Of Boston on the
1st inst, containing the snug little sum of
$500. Passing along he soon had occasion
to use it. when he discovered it was lost
Turning directly around and retracing his
steps, he was surprised to see it lying on the
sidewalk, guarded by about dozen loafers,
who he said, he would not trust with three
cents, each intent on enjoying joke, as they
supposed, upon the man who picked it up.
Several had passed and kicked it supposing
it to be trick.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-22
RAILROAD ROUTE TO THE PACIFIC

Ex-Gov. DoTY has addressed to President
PIERCE the following letter, making suggest
| ions relative to the most preferable route to
the Pacific;
TO HIS ExcELLENcY, FRANKLIN PIERCE:
SIR--An appropriation having been made
by Congress to enable the President to cause
explorations and reconnoisanees to be made
of routes for Railroads to the Pacific, beg
leave to suggest, as one of those worthy of
examination, the route from the head of Lake
Superior to Puget's Sound
1t is five hundred miles shorter than any
other route:
1t passes over a country, every mile Of
which is settled--and is highly desirable for
settlement, there being an abundance of tim
Der, water and prairie:
1t crosses no large rivers but passing the
upper branches of the Mississippi where the
main stream is not nayigable, it touches only
the smaller branches on the Missouri, and
striking the east branch of the north Fork of
the Columbia River, follows that stream to
its most western curve, which is within one
hundred miles of Dillingham; Bay:
There will be less snow in the mountains
upon this route than upon one further
south.
Commencing at the head of Lake Superb
or, the point of termination in the centre of
the Continent of the channel of communica-
ton formed by nature, from the Atlantic
Ocean westward, this route is a continuation
of that line, and must inevitably become the
thoroughfare-the highway of Nations-for
the trade and travel between England, her
Provinces the northern part of the United
States, and China and the East Indies:
In this view, and directly connected with
the question of the free navigation of the St.
Lawrence, have thought it might with pro-
priety, become the subject of treaty between
the United States and Great Britain. SEA
| am authorized to say that capitalists arc
prepared to construct Railway upon this
route, with Or without government aid, if the
permission of government can be obtained.
Respectfully, 'i.@i
Your most ob'd't servant, fI
JAMES DUANE DOTY.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-22
THE MONSTER WISCONSIN Ox.-John c..

THE MONSTER WISCONSIN Ox.-John G..
Lewis of this place, has purchased of Mr.. An
drew Durham, of Trenton, his mammoth
OK, which was exhibited at our County Fair
last fall for the sum of $500. Mr.. L. has
purchased him with the intention of taking
him around the country for exhibition. He
is now 7 years old, eighteen hands high nine
feet girth, eleven and three-fourths feet from
nose to rump, and Is supposed t. weigh about
$500 pounds. He is the largest framed ami
nal of the kind ever raised in the West, and
when fully matured, can be made to weigh
$780, Juneau Gaz.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-22

LEAD IN CRAWFORD CoUNTY.-A few
days SINCE a couple of men brought in about
thousand pound of mineral from the vicini-
ty'ofthe kickapoo river near Lathrop's. This
was collection of rich foat-some of the
blocks weighing ten pounds or more. 1t has
long been known that mineral in this shape
was plenty in that region; and knowing ones
are confident that large masses of lead are
hidden in those hills. 1t is probable that if
it exists in quantity that it lies deep and will
require capital to bring it out Courier.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-22
SPIDERS THREAp-The New Tnvaption

SPIDERS THREAD-The New Invention.
Austrian papers state that merchant of
Vienna has lately presented to the Industrial
Union of that capital the details of a series of
experiments made by him to manufacture spi-
ders' thread into woven tissues The thread
is wound on reel, and two dozen spiders
produce in six minutes beautiful and deli.
cate thread, two thousond feet in length
The stutfs manufactured are spoken of as be-
ing far superior to those of silk in beauty,and
delicacy of fabric.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-22

AN INGENIOUS Corn PLANTER.-Mr AL
len Vane showed us day or two since, a very
simple and ingenious Implement for planting
corn. 1t is carried in the hand, and by a
very simple movement, four kernels of corn
are dropped into as many tubes pointed with
iron. There it is retained till the points are
thrust into the ground and the kernels of
corn are deposited at the corners of square
about four inches apart. The implement
costs very little, and we should meet with IA
YOUR among the farmers.-C Chicago Press.