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nJ- We have been favored with

pJ- We have been favored with a
copy of the Address of his Excellency,
John IL. Clifford, on the occasion of his
installation into the gubernatorial chair
of Massachusetts,, from which We gather
that he is not altogether favorable to the
Maine Law. He says -
{" 1t is presumed that people, intel
ligent enough to carry on institutions
like ours, will be better able to take
care of their own interests, than the
Legislature, or any other department of
the State. But though the character
of our institutions prescribe a more
limited range to government, and though
the history of the country shows, that
in general we have followed this rule
OF conduct, yet we are often tempted to
depart from It, under the pressure of
sudden or strong excitement, or by ap-
peals to our philanthropy. The ten
dency to overstep the true limits of
legislative duty is not the less carefully
to be watched, from the fact that the
immediate occasion is often, perhaps
generally, highly desirable end. The
principle is important to be maintained
entire. The cause Of morals has never
gained in the long run, by an attempt
to give to it an added power through the
illegitimate legislation while the
severest wounds that have been inflicted
upon it, have been those which it has
: received in the house of its friends,
when it has been dragged by them into
the fatal arena of party politics"
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The Bangor (lNe.) Mercury says the
custom of gentlemen taking the head of
the pew in church, came in vogue in
the early settlement of this country,
when it was necessary to carry muskcts
to the place of worship, as defense
against Indian depredations.
DJ~ Since there is no longer fear of
" Indian depredations,' we should like
to see some one bold enough to make an
innovation on the present custom for
we certainly think it great annoyance
for a pew full fgentlemen to parade into
the aisle of q church for the purpose of
admitting lady into the farther end Of
the seat who has delayed coming into
church till after the commencement OF
the services, instead of allowing her
to slip quietly into the seat at the head
of the pew with as little disturbance rs
possible.
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M A IL R lie ID,

In Dorrville, Jan. 0, by Ed Jacob Ayres,
MIR. JOHN A. BRowN, to Miss LUCINDA
MATTERsoN. formerly of Voluntown, CT.
In Richmond, on the 18th inst, by Ed.
John Greene, Mr.. DAVID X. LARKrN, to
Miss MARIAH l.. GREEN; also at the same
time, by the same, Mr.. CHARLES B. LAR
KIN, and Miss MARTHA JANE GREEN, all
Of Richmond.
In Housfeld, Jefferson Co., n. Y, Dec. 26,
by Ed, 5. ). Griswold, Mr.. IsR AEL +. BUR-
PICK, OF Fulton, Rock Co, Wisconsin, and
MISS MILLIscENT STEVENS, Of the former
place.
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L. o. Of q. F..

The Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows in the United States, as will be seen
by the following abstract from their
published official proceedings, has be-
come very extensive institution. Much
more SO, perhaps, than our readers gen
orally suppose, unless they are acquaint-
ed with the official documents of the
Order. 1t will be seen by the abstract
that vast amount of funds are yearly
collected and paid into the treasury by
members to be expended in aid of those
who may need assistance. The Order
in the United States embraces thirty-six
Grand Lodges. The aggregate oflodges
belonging to these several bodies, num-
Der 2,729. The number of contributing
members is 193,29s. And according
to the official report of the Grand Lodge
of the United Stotes at its last session,
it appears that during the year ending
June 30, 1852, there were 25,776 in
itiations, while the revenue of the entire
body reached the amount of 81, ,l64, ,331.
The relief afforded was as follows, viz !:
Number of brothers relieved, 26, $3.50 !;
widowed families relieved, 1860; num-
bcr OF brothers buried, 1862; relief
paid to brothers, $372,3s4 90; relief
paid to widowed families, $50, ,43O rs /;
paid for the educations of orphans,
$1,000 SO; paid for the burial of the
dead, $l72,442 76. This shows that a
vast amonnt of suffering may be relieved
by discriminate and wcll-ordercd sys-
TEN Of operation.
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No. There was transaction took
place in this village, last Saturday eve-
ming, which, for the honor Of the place,
we blush to record, and 'fain would keep
silent were we not in hopes of preventing
such cases of depravity hereafter. There
was poor crazy woman sitting upon the
door steps of the house of one of our
citizens, where she had begged and been
refused an entrance, and around her
were congregated gang of cruel and
hcartless boys who seemed to take de-
light in witnessing her misery. At first
they would halloo and hoot around her
and then hold their lighted cigars under
her nose. But this was not enough to
satisfy their cruelty. They must needs
put in requisition all their inventive
faculties in order to increase their tor
ture of poor, defenceless woman
whose only sin was the misfortune of
being bereft of reason, and not having
friends able to take proper care of her
just Tor their own amusement. AS II u
show their connection with their master.
they procured some birthstone matches,
and, after lighting, would hold them
under her ncse and witness her spas
modc efforts to get a breath of pure
air; and then would arise shout in
which all the demons in Pandemonium
could join. There is no knowing how
far their 6endish amusement would have
carried them, had not H. S. Berry, ESQ.
to his honor be it recorded-seen her
and taken her to his house, where she
was we'll cared for. We are happy il
) being able to state that upon application
, being made to George d. Cross, ESQ
overseer of the poor, a comfortabl,
place was provided for her where she
will be free from such indignities.
Can it be that Westerly contains such
fends in human shapes, some of them
calling themselves young men, too, who
take delight in witnessing the misery Of
others The sight of woman in dis
tress should excite the compassion Of
every one who ever had a mother. Nc
matter how low the person may have
sank in the depths of sin, no matter
how degraded in virtue, woman in
misery is no fit object for taunts anc
jeers, or wanton abuse; the sight should
rather call up thoughts of pity-pity fol
the sin, pity for the degradation, pity
for the misery.
Let us hope that our village, noted
for its morality, shall never witness such
a scene as that again.
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HOpkintOn Bank.

IN Monday, Jan. 3, 1868, the following
" named gentlemen were elected Directors
of the Hopkinton Bank, Westerly, for the
ensuing year, viz.
j. NJ. KNOWLES,
BRADFORD BLIVEN,
ALBERT WITTER, o..
j. II. WELLS,
JAMES n. KENYON,
G. G.. RATHBUN,
LESTER CRANDALL,
SCHUYLER FISHER,
JOSEPH A. DOUALASS,
CHARLES SAUNDERS,
SOLOMAN L. WELLS.
On the same day, and subsequently, to the
Stockholders Meeting, }. NJ. KNOWLES,
Esq, was elected President Of the Bank, and
S. p. WELLS Cashier, by the Board Of Di-
rectors. :. Z. WELLS, Cashier.
Westerly, X. l., Jan. II, 1853. Ii
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Another Scientific Wonder, Jn

'o'e"tf"C "UHUeT. IHpoTgnf %
DyspePtics.-Dr. j iioughtons Pepsin The True Di.
gestve Fluid or Gastric Juice prepared from Rennet
or the Fourth Stomach Of the OK after directions o.
BARON LiEBIG, the great Physiological Chemist by
s HoUGuTON, VI ID, Philadelphia. This Is truly a
wonderful remedy for Indigestion Dyspepsia Jaundice
Liver Complaint, Constipation and Debility curing
after Natures own method by Natures own agent tn,
Gastric Juice. Pamphlets, containing scientific evil
dence of its value, furnished by agents gratis See
advertisement in another column
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BO~ That advertising is the KEY t,

B0- That advertising is the key to
success in financial affairs is fact ad-
mitted by the intelligent business men,
but the following advertisement, which
We clip from the ". Y. Tribune, shows
the advertiser to be step in advance
of the times. He (or she y seems in
clined to think it proper to transact the
affairs of Cupid's court through the col.
umus of the newspaper. There is a
confidence and trustfulness, Indifference
to the gaze of the public which would
be quite cooling even under July sun,
but it is peculiarly SO under January
northeaster.
10 THE WASDERER.-Tbanks for
the kind response. How like you
" Nearer :" 1t cannot be too soon
Your surprise l am sure was agreeable.
Your disposition of the effects was
proper. Your promptness was COM
mendable. The contents iuexpressibly
touching. That you were none the
worse was gratifying the Youth growing
satisfactory, and that we shall soon meet
delightful. 1 would say more l shall
expect something on Saturday. We
shall soon meet.
"Still onward winds the drcary way:
with 1t for long to prove
No lapse OF Moons canker love
Whatever fckle tongues may say.n
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gss- Never, within the memory Of
that very respectable individual, I" the
Oldest inhabitant," has there been such
a winter as the present, thus far. The
first half of the winter is past, and not
till the snow storm of last week has there
been sufficient quantity of snow to call
out the sleighs; and it has not been
sufficiently cold to form ice of more than
an inch in thickness until within a day
or two. past, when the Frost King has
swayed the scepter with rigor which
would seem as if he was determined to
make amends for his previous Incidence.
And of very truth stern
-t' Winter comes to rule the varied year.
sulen and sad with all his rising train
Napors, and clouds, aud storms -
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The Annual Meeting of the Pawca-
tuck Total Abstinence Society was held
in the Union Meeting House, in this
village, on Monday evening, the 18th
inst. The meeting was called to order
by Ersstus Wentworth, Esq, the Pres
ident.
On motion, Rev. A. B. .Burdick,
George D. Cross, and George S. Coy,
were appointed committee to nominate
officers for this Society for the ensuing
year. The committee, after consulta-
ton, presented the following names all
Of whom were elected -
WELCOME SrILLMAN, President.
JoMN PERRIN, Vice President.
JAMES II. HoYr, Sec. and Treas.
Executive Committce-Stephen Will
cox, Thompson Wells, Joshua Noycs, ,Jr.,
E. B. Pendleton, and R. S. Lathrop.
On motion, Revs. +. Denison and
A. B. Burdick, were appointed com
mittee to draft resolutions rendering
the thanks of this Society to Erastus
Wentworth, its late President, for the
very efficient services rendered it. The
committee reported the following resolu-
ton, which was adopted, unanimously,
Resolved, That in view of the past
faithful, persevering, and efficient labors
of Erastus Wentworth, ESQ, who has
served as President of this Society, we
would tender to him our most sincere
thanks, and hereby make record of his
worthiness and our grateful appreciation
of his labors.
On motion, Erastus Wentworth, Rev.
f. Denison, Rev. A. B. Burdick, o. d.
Wells, B. B. Pendleton, and Thompson
Wells, were appointed delegates to
attend the State Temperance Convcn-
ton to be holden at Providence ON the
10th inst.
The President and Secretary were
appointed committee to collect the
scattered records of this Society. rs far
as possible, and report at the next
meeting.
On motion, it was voted, that the
Executive Committee be requested &c
circulate the temperance pledge at til,
close of Temperance Lectures, wher
they may deeu. it expedient.
The President, Secretary, and Geo
5. Coy, were appointed committee tc
revise the register of members, and re.
port the names of such persons as the,
may deem unworthy of such place, a
the next meeting, for action.
Voted, That the Editors of the Lii
crayy Echo be requested to publish tn
proceedings of this meeting.
The meeting then adjourned TO NEE
again at the call Of the President.
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1y-The Editor Of the N. Y. Tribune,
writing from Boston, under date Of Jan.
ls, says The Massachusetts, House
has just laid on the table ON order to
consider the propriety of amending or
repeating the Anti-Liquor Law-yeas
l34, nays lis. This looks as if the law
wonld not be repealed.
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Das- The Maine Law Times, devoted
to the cause indicated by its title, has
just been started at Norwich, Ct., by
MIR. j. G. Cooley, and it is to be pub
lished weekly as Campaign paper until
the election in April. 1t is a very
handsome little sheet and is conducted
with zeal and ability.
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nI@ 4 ola.o.r,.nn LII.

Bsy" A clergyman who was consoling
a young widow on the death Of her hus-
band, spoke in a very serious tone, re-
marking that he "was one of the few
such jewel of a Christian. You can
not find his equal, you know" To
which the sobbing fair one replied, with
almost broken heart, 81 don't know,
but III try"
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WE the undersigned. having been appoint
w ed Executors Of the last will and te.-
lament of Israel Chapman, late of Westerly,
deceased, (and accepted said trust), and
having given bond as the law directs, hereby
give notice to all persons indebted to said
Estate to make immediate payment to US.
And all persons having claim against said
estate to present the same to us for settle
ment
AMOS p. CHAPMAN,
HARRIS p. CHAPMAN, Executors
westerly, X. /. January, 3, 1853. 93t2
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W- There is woman living in the
town of Liege, Belgium, who is only 33
years old and has been married but nine
years, who has already presented her
husband with twenty -four daughters
three at birth.
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Notice.

THE copartnership heretofore existing un-
l. der the name of G. MANSON, 4 Co.
was dissolved, on the 22d Of January last
by the decease Of the senior partner.
CHARLES MANSON,
JONATHAN MANSON,
BENZ. ". DENTLY.
Westerly, Jan. 3. 1858.
THE undersigned will hereafter transact
l. the business of the firm Of c. MANSON,
Go. under the same name
CHARLES MANSON,
JONATHAN MANSON,
BENZ. W. BENTLY,
WM MANSON.
Westerly, Jan. 8, 1858. 94t3
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nay- " You are very stupid, Thomas, -
said country teacher to a little boy
eight years old. you are like a
donkey, and what do they do to cure
them of stupility;"
" They feed them better, and kick
them less" said the arch little urchiu.
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EJ- New London advertiser is the
name Of very prettily printed sheet
issued by VIM. o. Irish, and intended
principally for advertising. We wish it
much success.
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R5- The Boston Bee adds to the
Uncle Toms statistics the following i'm
portant fact; "Since the first rage of
Onele Toms Cabin, over three hundred
infants have been christened Era in
this city.
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aI- We would say to our friends
that we have on hand some beautiful
counting-house almanacs an ornament
to any room-which we shall be pleased
to furnish them gratis, by calling at this
Office.
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Ray 1t is expected that Clement
Webster, Esq, will lecture on the sub
Jcct of Temperance at the Union Meet
log House, on Saturday evening next,
the 22d inst.
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NOTICE..

DEOPLE of Westerly and vicinity, that are
l. in want Of HARNESSES will do well to
call at Z. l.. Berrys Harness Shop. in New
London, over VIM. p. Benjamin's Dry Goods
Store, State Street, opposite the City Hotel,
and examine the large stock he has on hand,
twenty per cent. cheaper than can be bought
IN H. l., or Conn. i. l.. BERRY.
New London, Jan. II, 1858. 95tf
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n0- The Boston Post, relates the
following. IL is one Of the merry jokes
which printers sometimes play upon
"green uns." One day a jolly, green
looking chap walked into the Office and
inquired for what sum we would print
him an "American Preceptor."
"Seeing it's you, we'll knock the
price right down to dollar" was the
reply; -, ..,C
Here was poser of question, it was
evident the pumpkin intended to stay
and see it done. So we bantered him
with7s bet (the printing Office always
wins and started him off after a pint
Of" black strap" to neighboring store,
and in his absence, went into the book
store below, got the book :" at cost" and
on the greeny's return, had the "Amer-
ican Preceptor" all printed to his mind.
81 swow J" said he, "I'd no idea
you could print the thing so soon, or I
wouldn't gone after the black strap"
But he launched out his dollar-we
made fifty cents by the operation, and
had a good subject to laugh about, until
something else turned up. q.
DOMESTIC ENDEARMENTs Il hold it
to be a sign of mind not poisoned as it
ought not to be, if it be insensible to the
pleasures of home, to the little joys and
endearments of a family, to the affection
of relations, to the fidelity of domestics.
Next to being well with his own con-
science, the friendship and attachment
Of mans family and dependents, seem
to me one of the most comfortable cir
cumstances of his lot. His situation
with regard to either, forms that sort OF
bosom comfort or disquiet that sticks SC
close to him at all times and seasons
and which, though he may now and thel
forget it, amidst the hurry of active life
will resume its place in his thought
and his permanent effect of his happi
ness, at every pause of ambition or o
happiness.
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D@" Have you said your prayers,
John; :" "No ma'am. It's not my
work; Bill says the prayers, and / the
amens We agreed to it cause it comes
shorter" Economical youth that.
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LOST.

| osT in this village, Jan. Is, two-b -bladed
IL pocket knife, with shell handle and the
word g DEVIL" rather indistinctly written
upon it with acid, whoever will return said
knife to this office, will receive the most sim
cere thanks Of the owner
Westerly, Jan. 90. Iaweowtfnf.
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Dissolution.

THE copartnership heretofore existing be-
L tween the subscribers under the finn Of
PIERCE 4 CHASE, is dissolved by mutual
consent The business Of the late firm will
be settled by Bernard W. Pierce, who is du-
ly authorized to sign in liquidation.
BERNARD W. PIERCE.
SETH W. CHASE
Westerly, r /, Jan. /, 1858. 3ta4
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pas- A meeting of the New London
County Temperance Society will be held
in New London, on the 25th inst.
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pWr We arc again indebted 10 Hon.
b. b. Thursson Cor public documents,
for which he will please accept our
thanks.
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Selling off Chean.

A LOT OF SILK AND SATIN BONNETS
"A at the Pawcatuck Bonnet Store Some
as low as One Dollar. A rare chance. Call
soon. o4tf
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Found.

DlCkED up on Watch Hill Beach, Dec 90,
L 1852, BALE of COTTON, marked NJ
L. as near as can be ascertained. Theow-
ner can have it by proving property and
paying charges. For further information
call on WINSL0W L. NASH.
Westerly, Jan. 8 It,
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i. u. u. +.
N The members of MAsTUxEr
~ @M ENcAMPMENT, No. 8, are here
SW by notified that special meet
ing will be held at their room, on Tuesday
evening next, the 25th inst, at O'clock.
A general attendance Of the members is re-
questcd.
JAMES II. HOYT, C. p.
VIM. T. THURsToN, Scribe. 1t
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Westerly Boot & Shoe Store

w SssSAAy DoOe ~ sSIlOC NtOIcs
HAVING recently received a new assort-
IL ment of Stock, the subscriber would in
form his friends that every thing in his line
may be found at his store, as cheap ms the
cheapest. Among his assortment may be
found Calf, Double Kipp, Single Kipp, and
thick Cowhide Boots, Gents over Rubbsrs.
Fishermen's Boots, Ladies Buskin and over
Rubbers, Ladies CATERS, Buskins, Tie, of
every description.
hoe-Makers Findings.
Such as Awles. Pegs, Shoe thread. &c. &c
Groceries,
of all kinds, which are usually kept in any
grocery store, and are Of the best quality
and very cheap.
Flour and Corn.
on hand and for sale in any quantity TO suit
customers. Give him call and see for
Store on Mainc-st. first door
north of VIM. ID. Wells Tan Yard.
w GEO. G.. WELLS.
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Westerly High School.

AUGUSTUS j. FOSTER, PRINCIPAL.
TTNIIE Winter Term, Of this institution will
l. commence on Monday, Jan. 2, and con-
tinue 16s weeks.
The course of instruction will be such as
is usually pursued in schools of this class.
Instruction in the Latin and Greek lam
guages will be given. There will be daily
Exercises in the rudimcnts, and practice of
Vocal Music.
Parents and friends Of Education, are re-
quested to visit the School.
JONA. = STILLMAN, J
ESpSa FSpSa 5IHETE. ? FENpLEToS' r. Trustees
Westerly, Dec 30, 1862. 92w3
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Shoe-Makers Findings,
Building Lots.

Al HOUSE LOTS, for sale by
iO ~ Wv & A PIERCE.
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Che Eiterarp Glbo,

AND
Pawc aGIck Advertiser
Westerly, January 80, 1853.
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Walnut OIL Shaving Soap,
ITO which was awarded the premium by the
i American Institute. For sale by
e. III. DBN1SOH
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-t Winter comes, TO rule the varied yea
sulen and sad, with all his rising train
Napors, and clouds, aud storms -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-09-29

Coop FARNlNG. -R1wstons, in his
"RemarllS on Lancashire Farming, 7
very valuable work, says:
at may be lail down as a stand
ing rule, and as b guide to direct US,
that ali good farming the whole Of
that process BY which bad land is to
be converted into good and product
i've, and to be continued in that state
is comprised in The following op-
erations Of husbandry, viz: 1. To
carry off all supcrduous and stag
naut water, by means Of judici GUS
draining ,. To retrieve, through
the medium Of manure, the strength
and fertility which has been eX haust-
ed by cropping. 8. To abstract all
noxious weeds, that thestrength Ofthe
manure may be thrown into the
crops, and not into the weedsi'