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The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1854-03-02

car secure themselves they care not how
soon he goes to the bottom. Tue only
way is to keep up Appearances Show
no signs Of going behind hand, and all
will - we'll with you"
Every true, Uncle Joshua, but how
is this to be done : Bills which | did
not expect to meet for the next three
months are pouring in upon me- My
best customers are leaving me for more
fortunate rival. In short am on the
brink of ruin, and naught but miracle
can save me-"
\ miracle which is very easy
wrought then, imagine, my good friend.
What is the amount Of your debts which
press so heavily upon you, and how soon,
in the common course oil events, could
you discharge them :"
{" They DO not exceed one hundred
dollars" replied the shoemaker ; " and
with my usual run Of work, could make
it all right in three or four months"
We will say Six" was the answer
4" | will advance you one hundred dol
lars for six mouths Pay every cent
you owe, with the remainder Of the
money make some Slight Improvement
in your shop or house, aud put every
thug in its usual neat order. Try this
plan for few weeks, and we will see
what effect it has upon our worthy
neighbors. No, no; never mind thank
ing me. l am only trying little cx-
pertinent on human nature. | know
you of old, and have no doubt my money
is safe in your hands"
Weeks passed by The advice Of
Uncle Joshua had been strictly followed,
and the change in the shoemakcr's pros
poets was INDEED wonderful. il, was
now spok of as one of the most thirty
ing men Of the village. and many mar
vrlouS stories We're told TO account for
the sudden alteration Of his affairs
1t was generally agreed that dis
tart relation had entirely relieved him
OF his pecuniary difficulties. Old Gus
Somcrs and new ONES crowded in upon
him. They had never before realized
the beauty and durability Of his work
The polite butcher selected the best
pieces OF meat for his inspection, as he
entered, aud was totally ndf f,rent as
to the payment. The teacher accom-
p ,nicd the children home to tea, and
spoke in high terms of their improve
ment, pronouncing them among the best
of his scholars. The drcsSmaker sud
denly found herself free from the great
press of work, aud in u friendly note
expressed her desire to obligc Mrs
Thompson in any way in her power.
dust as expected" exclaimed
Uncle Joshua, rubbing his hands ex-
ultingly, as the grateful shoemaker
called upon him at the expiration of hi,
six months, with the money which had
been loaped in the hour Of need; just
as | expected. A strange world ! They
are ready to push man up hill if he
seems to be ascending, and just as ready
to push him down if they fud that his
face is turned that way. In future
neighbor Thompson, let everything
around you wear an air of prosperity,
aud you will be sure TO prosper" And
with u satisfied air Uncle Joshua placed
the money in his pocket book, ready to
meet some other claim upon his benev-
olence, while he whom he had thus be-
with light step aud cheerful
countenauco returned to his happy
home.
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nO- Leasing says :-"The mos;
agreeable o; all companions is simple,
frank man, without any high prctcnsions
to an oppressive greatness-one who
loves life, and understands the use of it
obliging alike at all hours above all, OF
a golden temper, and stcadast as an
anchor. For such one We gladly cx.
change the greatest genius, the most
brilliant wit, the profouudest thinker
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coy 1t is charitable to suppose that
many of those who 90 to church merely
to enjoy quiet nap, are like the old
woman, who prepared for comfortable
snooz, directly after coming to church,
having perfect confidence in tho minis
ter, and being fully satisfied that ho
would preach the right doctrine.
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By Though nothing can bo NOR,

HS- Though nothing can ba more
CALLING to a generous spirit than to bs
placed under obligation by meanncss, it
is purely delightful to be beholden to
one ofits own calibre. Charity is, then,
twice blessed, when the giver aud the
receiver are equally elevated above tho
selfish aud sordid feelings Of vulgar hu-
manity.
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j. & Il. NOyes:

Dry Goods-Prints, Muslins, Cam brics, D
Lanes, Brown and 3leached Sheetngs,
Broadcloths ,Cassimeres, Satinetts.
observation-disclosures, White and Brown Su :
gars, Teas, pure Coffee, Spices, &c.
Agents for the sale of valuable Medicines
Store next to Pawcatuck Bank.
l37tf PAWCATUCK, CT.
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rD- A drunken youth got out Of bis
calculation, and was dosing in the street
when the bclls reused him BY their ring.
ing for fire. "Nine, ten, eleven, twelve,
thirteen, fourteen !" bo cried, "Weu
IL that iynt later than ! ever kusv w."
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Business Gar0s.
George G.. Wells,

Has on hand large stock of Family Gro
ceries: Such rs Teas, Coffees, Sugars,
Molasses, and all other articles ap-
pertaining to the Grocery line.
Main Street, Westerly, r. l. l34tf
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Joseph ". Potter,

(Suecessorto Stiilman 4 Potter)
Dealer in Drugs, Medicines and Chemicals,
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Fancy
Articles. Druggists Glassware,
.t Paints, Oils. Varnish, Cam
phene, Burning Fluid, sc.
PAWCATUCK, CONN,
At the West end Of the Bridge
Prescriptions carefully put up, and orders
promptly attended 10. l4Stf
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eJ- A lady at party in town the
other evening was asked what made her
checks 80 unusually rcd, and she
promptly replied the ,hars
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II. MI. Dunn,

II. Nj. Dunn,
Keeps constantly on hand large stock of
Gentlsmens and Boys Clothing, adapt
ed to the season, such as, Hats,
'r1 Caps, Goats, Vests, Pants, Shirts,
Undershrts, Draws, Boots
and Shoes, &C., &c.
Fancy articles and Ready Made Clothing
g..... ut low prices. 1877
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N. MaYstOn,

~. MafstOn,
Makes to order, Walking Shoes, Caters,
Slippers. and every description OF La.
Caters, 10, ,ofa superior qual.
ity and workmanship.
Constantly on hand, o large Stock Of Goods
in the Boot and Shoe line.
store under G. Leonayd's Hotel. 1871
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III. A. Brown,

G. w. MarstOn,
Halter AND DEALER IN FURs,
Keeps constantly on hand large stock of
Qentlemen's and Boys'Hat of the latest
fashions. Furs Of the best quality,
:. AMI Of the newest styles, cheap
Nuckskin Gloves, Mittcns of every variety
CASH PAID FOR MINK SKINS.
Store un Ter c. Leouard's Hotel. l37tf
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Pawcatuck Bonnet Store

E. p. HITCHCOCK,
Manufactures and Dealer in silk, Straw
and Fancy Bonnets, and Millinery
Goods Of all descriptions.
l87tf WESTERLY, r. I.
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Porter & LOVeland.

Porter & LOvclaMd.
Manufacturers Of Tin and SheetIron Ware
A full supply of Stoves, of the most mp
proved patterns. always on hand.
Tin and Shoet Iron Ware for sale, or made
to order, at short notice.
shop on High street. 137tf
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Il. G.. Barnes.

Dealer in Daily and Weekly Newspapers,
Magazines and Books, and the latest
-. Publications of the day.
Depot under c. Leonards Hotel. I37tf
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George G. Wells,

Dealer in Boots and Shoes of all descrip-
tions. Gentlemen's fine Calf Boots,
Caters of all descriptions, Rubbers
and rubber Boots. Thick Boots,
Brogans, Shoes, &c.
Ladies' Caters, Walking Shoes Slippers &c,
Main Street, Westerly, r. l. l34tf
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80. Samuel a. Coy,
PAPER. HANGER.
Paper Hangings Of the latest and most de-
sirable styles furnished when desired.
Agent for Q. G. DUdge's Dye House, of Prov
idence Orders left mt Messrs s.
d.. & d. Smiths Store will re-
a.,- ceive prompt attention. 1857
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Is prepared to have Books bound in neat
an1 desirable styles at short notice
N. D. Books ready for delivery in two weeks
from the time they are left. l06tf
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ma Eutup Of
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21

RE- There has never beeR aR admin istratiOn in tbis.cOuntTy treated with such open and undisguised contempt as the present. by the journals of it's own party. For example, the Albany Aygus. the leading Democratic paper of New York, one of the strongest advocates of the election of Mir. Pierce, groans forth. in repentant strains, as follows:
 With distracted Cabinet and mu, tual recrimlnations attending every pri- vate discussion of public affairs without nerve in the Executive, and with advisers who possess neither the confidence nor the respect of any portion of the people with party which dares nat be res. ponsible for it's acts and policy which exhausts itself in the details of petty post office appointments-this administration must go down in history characterized by nothing but falsified expectations. ri- diculous pretenses and imp potent purpo- ses."
 In fact, we do not know of single pas per in the whole circle of our exchanges, which supports the administration with out being paid for doing so in some shape. What com mentary
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21
The Clock Factorp,

We learn that the stockholders in the Clock Company at this place have deter mined to give up their business here, and with Theodore Terry. whose factory at Ansonia was burned down last summer 1; form new company at East Bridgeport. They are about building large factory on an acre of land worth $7oo. given them by Barnum & Noble, at their new city. The company's capital is to be $loo,ooo, and it is expected that ioo hands will be employed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21

CoRN CRoP AT THE WEsT.-The Chi, cago Daily Tribune, of Monday week, says advices from the corn crop through> out the West and South are coming in more favorable.
 In the western portion of Ohio, inclu. ding the Miami and Scioto bottoms, and the northwestern pat of the State, the corn crop promises well. and will yield an average crop. In the northern DOT, tion oi Illinois and Indiana, the crop is also good, and the same rema ks will ap, ply to Michigan. Iowa. and Minnesota, and the northern part of Missouri. From the Southern States inc advices are very encouraging. so that taking the whole West together, there is no cause f,r alaraa. nor is there much safety in sneo. ulations based upon failure of the corn crop. We hear of no place, however where the potatoe crop is good, or even middling.
 In Central Missauri. Illinois and rnd;. ana, and in south of Kenlucky, and the northwest part of Tennessee, nol theast f, ern pcrsion of Ohio and Western Penn sylnania. there is no doubt but thai inc drought has proved very disastrous to corn and potatoes, and in these sections there wall be q scarcity,
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21
ENcoURAa1NG.- G.--The Western Pr;e

ENCOURAGING. The Western Price Current has the following encouraging view of our prospects for the winter :-
 "There is undoubtedly larger num> Der of hogs in the county now than ever before. There is far surplus of old corn; there is very large crop of oats : there will be large imp, It of wheat from Canada under the Reciprocity treaty ; the indications are that tLere will be but lilt'e foreign demand for breadstuffs.- These facts combined may off ct entirely and must offset to great extent, the effect of short corn crop"
 The drought has been severe one. but there is very great variety of soil and climate in the United States devoted to Indian Corn. The bes. judges affirm that there will not be any thing Ike a general failure.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21
Sept. l5. 1854.
A FARMER.

INA BAD WAY-The Democracy, says the Albany Register, is in bad way, a very bad way, in a state of entanglement that no ingenuity can make straighten or unwind. First, are the Hards, standing in principle upon the administration plat form, and yet denouncing and defying Gen. Pierce and all his works. Then comes the Softs, denouncing the meas ures of tbe administration, protesting against its favorite policy, and yet going in for the President and his Cabinet in d way that Is astonishing. Then the Barn, burners, headed by Preston King, and ADjah Mann. denouncing the policy o! Gen. Pierce. and denouncing his admins istrati,n. Last come the out and out Free Solers, Democratic Abo'iionists, who include General Pierce, the Hards, Sofs and Barnburners in one sweeping anatbema, and go in for diss ,lution gen eraily.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21
Teaohers, Ingtitute.

An Ins.ilute for the Teachers ol
 Litchfeld County. will be held in this village, commencing Nov. 9th.
 The sessions of the Institute during the day, will be designed especially for Teachers. and will consist of Lectures on the various Studies pursued in our pub> lie schools, and such professional drills as may suggest practical lessons on tlre subject of Teaching.
 The evening sessions will be devoted to the more general topics connected with Education, and will consist of pub> lic addresses and discussions designed to interest the public.
 The timo. hour, and place. and the names of Speakers. will be advertised in due time. It is expected of families in this place and vicinity, that they will extend to Teachers from abroad, cordial welcome and gratuitoas hospi- tality, during their attendance on the Institute.
 All persons who feel an interest in the cause of Education, and in the further. ance of the objects of the Teachers' Meeting, are requested to meet at the Court House, on Saturday next, at 4 o'clock, P. M, to make suitable arrange ments for the reception and accommo- dation of these who may attend the meeting of the Institute from abroad.
 Let not Litch6eld be behind other towns in the State in tllis important and laudable object.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21

The Cincinnati Commercial gives the fpariculars of collision that occurred on the underground railroad one morning last week. A,,rain containing some keniuck 'ians ran into The underground vehicles and smashed the .earcar, whichcon:ained tue negroes, blg one anda liilie one, both ot sthe male species. The big one ran across the fields at tremendous speed, and es>; ,csped unhufi. The litle one was captur. :. ed by the Kentuckians, but a crowd gath cred and raised breeze, and the Iltle iel
 low also gave leg ball. The conductors of tlhe opposing trains drew sundry revolvers -and made var ious hostile demonstrations, sbut no blood was sled.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21
ANNEXATION OF SANDWICH Is1Avps

ANNEXATION OF SANDWICH ISLANDS The United States representative in the Sandwich Islands has negotiated a treaty with tue authorities for their ans nexation to this country. The treaty is now on it's way to Washington. All the members of the Hawaiian Priyy Council, except two. are in favor of annexation, the old King himself, anxious to be di> vested of the cares of unsubstantial royalty. is one of the chief promoters of the measure. The heir apparent, how~ ever, Is very unwilling to see the sceptre pass from his ilustrious house, and by no means relishes the idea of being re. duced to the level of plain American citizen. An active trade is sp,inging up between San Francisco and the Sand wich Islands, and the splendid new steamer Polynesia now plies regularly between San Francisco and Honolulu; and the people of California will be happy at the consumption of the proposed annexation scheme.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21
PunL1c BulLprxes AT WAsHrreror.-

PuBLfc BUILDINGS AT WAsHINGToN.
 There are two hundred and ,et. bricklayers- carpenters and blacksmi,hs, employed on tie Capitol extension now going on al, Washington. The walls of the principal ss'airs are at spring height, and the aisIes are being turned. fke arches in the cor : sridors are to be of the must magnificent, description, consisting of series of panel frames groine,l and band arches. The new great exhibition hall df inventors, Dn the East wing of the Patent Office, is two nun
 dred and sxtyeighl feet long, and six,y seight wide, and a magnificent one i, is, with the chasie marble pillars and picsters, Tand ihe grained ceiling, which, with ihe
 walls, are handsomely o:Da mented with Ffrescoes,s ,sso closely in mutation of mould.
 ings, that no one ai-a glance, would sup pose that they were not really bas relief
 a,he removal of the models from the main Building has beenconmenccd, and already some of the cases filled with miniature machines, ihe wood work of which has sbeen vanished, and the iron deprived of siis rust and dust, where iliis improvement rwas-aecessary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21

WELL KNOWN AT HcMG Though Franklin Pierce and Stephen Arnold Douglas may not be fully understood in some parts of the country. they seem to be well known and duly apprcci.ted at home. This appears in tbe defeat of Pierce's tools in the New Hampshire Legislature last year, and in the recep ton of the liltls giant at Chicago the other day. In the latter case the noise and confusion was such as to throw the experience of poor Cass entirely in. to the shade. The fact is, Douglas will do best where he is not known. It has been said that Douglas in leaving the stage at Chicago. declared that if he could not rule the rabble there. hs eoald conaaAand obedience on his plantation. He is better fitted for a sIavc driver than for leader of freeman.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21

WRAT A Mow1SG MAcn1SE CAN Do. As being great weeks wo.k, the Spring field Repabtican states. that Capt. Sam- uel Parsons, of Northampton. cut, made and put into his barn, sixty,two loads of hay. during the first week of July, com mencing on the third, besides moving for others to the amount nf $40 in the same time. The whole was accomplished with what would be equivalent to ihe labor of one man for only tti ty. eight days. He moved in one day. and in less than nine houls. eleven acres, producing from two and two and half tons per acre.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21
,JUpIciAL DEcis,or ON \ BAp D,rsr.

JUnIciAL DEcIsIoN ON A BAD DINNER. Tlle Iale Judge Dooly of Georgia, was dis tiugsaisbsd for his sharp and ready wit, as sIls following anccdete will serve to Illus 1raie -
 Al one place where Ire attended court, he was not well pleased with his entertain. uent at the tavern. On the first day oI the conTI, heg under Ilae RaRle sG a pia, had been cooked winnie, and laid upon the table. No pere0n attacked Il. fl was brought ihe next day, and tle next, and Heaied with the same respect; and il was On the Table nn the day on which the court adjourned. As The h0ar,lers fiuishrd iLeir llnness sadge DnoIy rese from Ihe table, and n . s'AeNsa manDer addressed the slesk. " Alr Cletk," said lle. .'dismiss the @og upon nss 'sAsa Fecngnizlnce liII iiie frs, day pf nexl coaFi. He has a,tea.IeA 1si,b. nlllk during sl'e present term that dou't &ilinh | will be necessary lp lake any se. enFllys
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21

NEw YoRK AND ERIE RArLwAy.-The sfnancial condition of ihis road is evidently a hard one. The. New York Times says Mir. Cornelius Vanderbilt will not give his endorsement without full security, and it is stated that he is 10 recerve Cha,,e Murt> gage on the furniture of the road and all propt rty ef the Company moi already mort. gagged. This will put great power in his shands, as he can stop the working o4 the road in case 0l non payment of the nntes he endorses. The notes are i0 run for five months, wiit MT. Dfew's anu Mr. Van. 'derbil's names. The directors do not en .dorse lie paper. Several 0f tue banks have consented to discnuni tie paper in this aorm; but the whole sum is not yet pro- -nised.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21

FROM CHINA Accounts from Hong Kong of July 9th, state that popular dis> turbances alluded to, had been quelled. Also that the U. s. sloop Vando1ia ar> rived at Shanghai on the 14th ult.. from Japan. The particulars of the proceed 'ngs of Commodore Perry are not so full as it might have been expected; but it IS generally understood he has been very succesJul in las arrangements wiM Me Japanese for having three ports opened 1or the supply of stores, coal, etc. The U. s. sloop Saratoga, Capt. Adams. left for Panama on the 18th of April, with the treaty for ratification at Washington. A British squadron was cruising in the China seas looking for the Russian squad> ron, but had not fallen in with it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21

THE RECIPROCITY TREATY.-The Hal flax North American. of August Soth, contains an editorial strongly ~favoring the approval of the Canadian Recipro city Treaty, and concluding as follows |:
 Todeprive ourselves of the only ben. eft that is left for us. and to gain nothing instead. would indeed be bad policy Reciprocity in trade with the United States is much needed by large maio. rity of our population, and that need is becoming more and more pressing.- When once in operation, the repeal of American duties to the tune of 20 or 30 per cent. upon our wood, plaster, fish, farm produce will SO be felt that our trade with the United States will rapidly in- crease. and the profits will be our own, instead of going through various chan nels of trickery into the cofftrs of the United States IS htherto.'
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21

AMERICAN BoARD.-The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Mis- sions commenced it's forty, fifth Annual Meeting in the Centre Church, in Hart> ford, on Tuesday afternoon. Theodore Frelinghuysen in the Chair. The at. tendance thraugh all the sessions of the Board was large, and great interest was manifested by all assembled. It adjour> ned cn Friday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21
Eg- It is said that abou. one mile

1 It is said that about one mile south of the town of Troupeville. ,own des Co. Georgia, are traces of an ancient town, which was doubtless built long before Columbus made his first voyage It seems to have been built in regular squares. There are now standing, in regular rows, some of the beautiful live oak trees, which were doubtless planted along the streets. There are other tia ces lelt. but none show so plain. It is also stated that about four miles above. or north of Troupville. may he seen one ot those large mounds, found in all the southern States. from which has been taken bones &c. and about four miles northeast the Withlecooche river sinks, making natural bridge.