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CHAPTER ".

The storm had abated. The great black
cloud, vhch had hung frowningly over the ci-
Is for several days, had passed away, and lay
IN piled-up masses along tine eastern horizon.
Vivid lshtnings, however, were still frisking
along its thick yolurnhious edges, ant. the
voice of the rum bling .hunders were still oc-
casionaby audible.
The bright stars were again twinkling in the
clear Italian skies-save that the air vas rapid
ly filing with smoke, which, notwithstanding
the drenching torrents still continued TO rise,
here and there, from some black pile of ruins,
inparting to the surrounding darkness a more
gloomy and frightful aspect.
Yalens, sad and thoughtful, was hurrying
cautiously along the narrow tortuous streets,
through part of the city which Ind escaped
the flames.
Presently, turning corner, he entered a
wide and rcsuiar street, with burnt district
on his right. lie had proceeded, however, but
q short distance along it, till be was startled
by the quick clatter of horses hoofs. They
were coming up towards him at full gallop,
though on account Of the smoky darkness, he
could see neither horses nor their riders.
In moment, however, they merged into
view. = glance was enough TO tell him who
they were, and as little time was sufficient to
enable him to comprehend their business.
"They are securing the city in search of
ehristians-'
But scarce had the thought passed his mind,
xhen the eye of one of them caught a glimpse
of his form in the darkness. Suddenly check
ing the speed of his horse, and turning round,
he rudely demanded: '-F
ssArt thou cursed Nazarene 7'
valens, for moment, was speeches. with
fright. He knew not what reply to make de
would not deny his faith. That would be de-
nying his Maker, and piercing his own SOUL
At length, however, he said with faltering
trembling voice
al pity the Emperor, and mourn over the
ruins of our city"
"Then," said the rude, staggering soldier,
Issvenge her ruin n the cursed sect that fired
It, and despise her Gods" saying which he
gave his short sword flourish in the air, and
dashed on after his companions, mutterine
threats and curses on the heads Of the
Nazarenes. g-i .t
What an iron rule is that of the despot! Hav
ing gained an unlimited control over the physi
cal nature of his subjects, he readily queBche:
their moral insticts, and rules their minds with
the same ease that he rules their bodies.
si These very soldiers, in connexion with the
Emperor's slaves, at his own bidding, fred the
city, and well did they know the wretched au-
thor Of her calamities. Now, at the bidding
3 of the same unprineipled monster, they art
dashing through hersdusky Streets seeking
the arrest Of a people whom they know inthei
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KING JAMES TIRE SEcoHD.-king James the
Second passing through Colchester, it was re-
solved. that the mayor should compliment
him on his arrival. 1t 30 happened, hat the
chief magistrate was eminently stupid (Hmch
is looked upon as no strange thing in Eng
lind.) 4sl-a
The town CLERK was appointed to attend
him at his back, and whisper what he vas 10
saw to the King. When they came into his
Maiesty's presence. the clerk, desiring TO en-
courage the may or, whispered
s.Hold up your head and look like man.
"Hold up your head and look like man =
did the mayor bawl to the king.
The clerk, astonished, whispered
s.What the devil do you mean ~
The mayor. bawled out
.sW hat the devil do You mean l''
The clerk, sweating with fear and vexation,
whispered
..Bv heaven YOU will ruin us all ~
The m ayor imm sdiately repeated i9
eeBv heaven you will ruin us ali.''
| The clerk in violent rage said
..oh you laundering puppy. Iwish you had
never come here"
The mayor again bawled-
ooh you laundering puppy, wish You had
never come here a5s 1s-lH ~ ~
The clerk on this Immediately took to nj:
heels, and the mayor followed him, leaving
the king in violent fit of laughter, though
not without rage. 1
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MARRIED Al LAsr-We notice that in Ope-
Iop,as. La. on the 22d ult., one Miss Mary
Ann Tyde was united to Horatio hnowman, at
ter a courtship Of only nine years. We sup
pose this may be called another instance OF
the truth of the proverb, that 'tirne and Tide
wait for .,o-nadn,' as she waited long enough.
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No. II.
Tho power of Habit.


John B. Cough, in a lecture delivered al
Exeter Hall, London, thus illustrates the force
of habit. The report is from a London paper.
Iremember riding from Buffalo 10 the. Nj
agra Falls, and said TO gentleman, What
river is that, sir?'
That he said, sis Niagara river
Well, it is beautiful stream said I,
bright and fair and CLASSY; how far Of are the
rapids?'
sOnly mile or two, was the reply. 7
sIs it possible that only mile from Us We
shall find the water in its turbulence which II
must show when near the fall 2 E
rsYou will find it SO, sir and so i found it,
and the first sight OF Niagara, ] shall never
forget. Now, launch your bark on that Mag
ara river; it is bright Smooth, beautiful and
CLASSY There is ripple at the bow; the sill
yer wake you leave behind adds to your en-
joyment. Down the stream YOU glide, oars,
sails and helm in proper trim, and you set out
on your pleasure excursion Suddenly some
one cries out from the bank, Young men,
ahey = se
What is it p
The rapids are below you
'Iia ba? we haye heard of tho rapids, but
we are Hotsuch fools as to get there. II We
go too fast, then. we shall up with the helm
and steer to the shore; we viii set the mast in
the socket, hoist the sail and speed 10 the
land. Then on, boys don't be slarmed-there
is no danger
Young men, ahoy there = asa
What is il =
The rapids are below you'
sHa! ha! we will laugh and quaiT; all things
delight Us. What care we for the future7 No
man ever saw it. Sufficient for the day is the
evil thereof. We will enjoy life while we may;
will catch pleasure it flies. This is en-
joyment; time enough TO steer out of danger
when we are sailing swiftly with the current
Young men, ahoy Es1
sWhat is it!'
Beware! bewarei The rapids are beloy
you,' -ee--
Now you see the water foaning all around.
See how fast you pass that point.
Up with the helm. Now turn, Pull hard.
Quick, quick. quick pull for your lives,
pull till the blood starts from the nostrils, aud
the veins stand like whipcords upon the brow,
set the mast in the socket hoist the sail! All,
ah! it's too te.-Shrieking, cursing, howl
ing, blasphening; over they go.' '-" ----i -
Thousands go over the rapids every yesr,
through the power of evil habit, crying all the
while, :wheu [ find out that is injuring me
will give it up!'
In concluding, the speaker warned young
men, in very impressive language, that they
could not, even by impatience, amendment,
and long lie of religion and usefulness, wash
out the stain of early dissipation, not always
bsnish the accusing spectres that would rise
even in their holiest moments.
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KEEx REroRr:-Bosweilaske johnson once
whether he had heard that people compared
him TO mad dog. Have yosl heard, sir, saio
the doctor that people compare you 20 the tan
kettle tied to my tail5 9 sF ~ sssE
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A OuEsr1oS yoR PHILooPHrRs.-Some editor
has recently propounded the following ques-
tion:-.Ifa wheel runs easier for being tired,
would the same effect follow the same cause
in the case of horse7' The inquiring and
philisophic mind, fond Of tearing off the veil
which conceals the dark and abstruse, should
ponder upon this important question.
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UThere is only one paper in Egypt--a
small monthly sheet in the Arabic language,
at four dollars a year. 1t is devoted mainly
TO the powers that be, and every one IN the
employ of the Pacha is obliged 20 sebscribs
To 1t.
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who made you p

The boy could not answer. The teacher
told him the proper answer, and desired the
boy to remember it. Some hours after the
teacher repeated the question.
Thy boy rubbed his head in great agony,
and at length answered:
i swow-I've forgot the gentleman's name
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HORRIBLE WAsTEFULNEss.-It seems that
full grown Buckeye in rather an obvious and
balnly state, tumbled into a stage coach one
bright morning, beside a traveller who was sin
pursuit Of knowledge certainly at that time
ssunder difficulties After the ribbons had
been picked up and the chooses" received no
tice to start, the traveller remarked to the
new conner that ssOhio was fine country" -
"Ta-hick-,taint nothin' else, hiccough-
ed the Buckeye.
'fWhat is the staple production sirf''
s'Co-or, ,orni'' ..-..
"You must raise large quantity; what 10
done With it, sir - -.r
.sWher-hick-why.a good deal is used up
for xhc-hic-iskey, and some they 'rasfe !.
making bread 20
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A BAD MEnosr.-A boy at the age of ten
years was sent TO school for the first tinne.-
The teacher to test his information, asked
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A. Good Toast

~ - sE2t A. Good Toast. a.f -5l-J
l.sHere's to internal Improvement" as Dobbs
said when he swallowed dose of salts
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The French Lunar Pills.

Who looks on woman's vanished bloom,
Her wasted form and languid air
Nor murmers that a ruthless doom,
Should snatch away the young and fair
So uncomplaining in her woe,
SO meek and lovely in distress,
That though she seems prepared to 60,
We cannot learn to spare her less.
Would she return her faded eye,
And be relieved of all her ills,
Oh, let her be advised to try
DIR. Cudworth's Lunar Pills.
The French LUNAR PILLS, are acknow-
lodged to be the best in the world, for re-
moving distractions and producing regular
ity in all cases of female irregularity, sup
oressions, &C., &c. They are remarkably
mild and safe and sure, and the most con-
qincing proofs of their virtue are the bene-
fits which have been realized by the afflicted
in their use throughout the New England
States.
Persons in any part of the country, can
be supplied with these pills, through the
medium of the express or by mail, by send
ing letter to me (post-paid) with the mo-
ney enclosed, and l am at my office willing
to be consulted by letter or otherwise at
any time, by those wishing the pill.
Price, $3 per box, with directions for use
DR.. CUDW0RTH, No. 83 South Main-st.,
r. I. 141y1
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Notice..

THE Subscribers, weekly receiving fresh
l. Goods from the cities, would call the at
tention of purcharers to their stock. Such
as Prints, Muslins, Cambrics, Delanes, with
Bleached and Brown Sheetings Of the best
qualities; French Broad Cloths, Cassimeres,
Doe skins, Tweeds, Satinetts, &C., &C
Also, as good an assortment Of GrOCc.
Pirs az can De found in any country store.
Among which are New Orleans, Porto Rico,
and West India Molasses; stewarts, and
Bristol Refined, and Havana Brown Sugars
Green and Black Teas; pure Java Coffee,
parched and ground expressly ground for
our own trade; also Coffee in the kernel,
and the cheaper kinds are also kept, the
same as in other stores We also put up
our own Spices, and warrant them pure.
Our Cinnamon, Pimento, Gloves, and Pep
per are acknowledged to be superior to any
in use.
We are agents for the sale of many vaiua.
BILE Medicines; among which is Dyer's
Healing Embrocation, Perry Davis Pain
Killer, Whitman's Diarrhea Syrup, Hol-
mans Cod Liver Oil, DR.. Trask's Magnetic
Ointment, DR.. Tobias Venetian Liniment,
and last, but not least, the justly celebrated
Rock Rose Biuers. We also prepare Es-
sences of every kind from the pure Oils,
without the aid of Turpentine, Cocculus-
indicus or any thing poisonous, and ore
warranted pure.
We also sell Shoes and Boots at low prices,
and rs good as at any other establishment.
We are the only agents for Judd's Baking
Powders in the Town-a full assortment Of
sizes constantly on hand.
Store in the Brick Building next the Paw
catuck Bank. j. &P. MOVES.
Pawcatuck, CT, 21, 1853. l2ltf
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breast, in his heart and purtenances, down
TO the very stomach
May he be cursed in his rens, and in his
groins in his thighs, in his genitsls, and in
his bids, and in his knees, his legs and feet,
and toe-nails.
May he be cursed in all his joints, and
articulation Of his members from the crown
of his head to the sole of his foot, may there
be no soundness.
May the Son of the living God, with all
the gloryof his majesty, curse him And
may Heaven with all the powers that move
therein, iise up against him, and curse and
damn him, unless he repent and make
satisfaction.
PIERCE HANDELL.
Ashaway. r. I. Dec. l3, 1868.
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DOct. TOwne'S
MEDICAL OFFICE,
No $50 High St, Providence, R. l.

Dr. Towne. The Celebrated Indian Doctor would
inform the afflicted that he is consulted, in all the
various diseases mortas subject to. both CHRoN-
ic and PRvATE. Doctor Towne has for years dcvot-
ed special attention to the diseases of Females not
only those that peculiar to females, but also
those that were contractcdby both Males and Fe-
males. and of long standing; viz Gonarhra. elects
structures. Syphls.and all female difficulties. IL
may be for months, or years. standing all such
may rest assured of u permanent cure. by applying
10 DR.. TowNr. in PERSON or by LETTER Posr PAID,
with the usual fee. No Mercury. or other poison
Gus drugs are used with my Vegetable LoIIos Veg
atable Antidote, and other vegetable remedies put
up so that they may be taken. in all places. and
der all circumstances, without exposure exciting
suspicion, permanent cure is effected. Also those
that have brought upon themselves GENERAL DEBL-
rY, by that dreadful habit SELF ABUSE, restored
health. and strength, under the Doctors Scientific
mode Of treatment
y. b. My Periodical Pills are to effect cure
In all cases of Obstructcd Menses. in married or sim
gle life but females that pregnant must not
use them, they are so sure in their operation ;
though they are harmless in all cases. Price So
Per Box with full directions.
In treating Humors. DR TowsE has no superior
Scrofula, ErysIpelas. Salt Rheum, Canker &c &C.
all have yielded to his Vegetable remedies. To those
afflicted with Chronic diseases such Lung, Liver
Spleen. and Heart affections we say come | will
tell you just how you are without your telling me,
which will be proof that understand yyur case ;
ana will cure uou If IL is in my power so to do II
not will tell YOU So Those afflicted with Diabe-
ties, Falling ofthc Womb FLuoR ALBUs or the Whites,
would do well to call aud consult the Doctor ii they
wish for speedy cure.
All can consult the Doct.. with perfect confidence
n person or by letter Post Paid. State your
Just as 1t Is, and Medicines will be sent TO any
part OF the country. ADVICE FREE at my OFFICE.
ohce hours from o to Q a. VI. and from to p.
157 13t Providence. RI
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THE subscriber would respectfully inform
the citizens ofStonington and neighboring
towns, that he keeps constantly on hand q
large assortment Of American and Italian
Marble, for Tomb, Tablets, Monuments, mad
Grave stones, made to order, in every shape
and form, at his Marble Yards, in Stonigton
Borough, where he has lately established
yard; at which places he offers anything in
the marble line for sale as low as can be
purchased in the New England states. Those
in want Of the above articles, will do veil to
call and examinefor themselves before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
All orders, either by letter or otherwise,
promptly attended to and faithfully execut-
ed. share Of the public patronage is re-
spectfully solicited
Particular attention paid to the setting of
Monuments, Tombs Tables and Grayestoncs,
sold from either Of his Yards.
ORRIN DOTY.
Stonington March s, 1862. 1y50
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The Wonder Of the Age !

no mistake. Salt Rheum il completely cures 90
eases in 100. and greatly aleviates all, not except
ing more than one in one thousand.
Chilblains-y9 in 100. Sore Lips-eycry time.
Comm, soreS-sure, Inflammation of the Breast
Chapped hands-never safe,
fails, Sore nipplcs-quick,
Burns-cant be beat, Cuts or wounds-good,
Piles-it beats all Breaking out and sores on
Bites of insects-try it, Children and all diseases
Chafng-at all times. of the skin-absoute.
N. Is. can fill newspaper full Of certificates
but think IL useless. For there thousands Of
living witnesses in the country who have already
tested the virtue of my Ointment. whose tongues
will not to proclaim the benefits they have
ceived until they have told the glad tale far and
vide throughout the whole land.
Prepared and sold by MONROE TERRELL.
NAuGATuCK. CoSN.
BD- To whom all orders should be addressed. Sold
also by the principal Druggists and Country Mer-
chants generally. Price 25 cents.
Wholesale DEPoTs.-C. V. CLIcKSER & Co. No. 81
Barclay-st.. New York WEELs& Porter. l54 Wash
ington street Boston J. B.LcH Son, Providence
AGENTS.. Il 7. Noyes. J. ii. Potter. W. A
Parkerson. d. W Hammond. Westerly +. A. Palmer
Ezra Cheesbro and W. II. Holmes. Stonington G. d
&W.P. Hyde, Mystic VI. Manning. Mystic Bridge
o. NJ stiman. Stiimanriiie; L. & IL. Babcock Co.
Potter HH; J. ID. Babcock. and 7. r. Wells Co.
.7Shdrdy; II Whipple, Hopkinton City Rockville Co
CenireriHe Co; A. g. L. 7. u. Arnold, H. ii. Rich.
mond Co. A. Fenner. 1yl60
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Westerly Hat Store.

,r=azo c. W. MARST0N is pre-
@&FfsS pared to furnish his Gus
Q&i1l ShS toners with the new style
kA&az8 of Hats for the spring Of
1854; with thorough knowledge of the
business, and the liberal patronage which
he has had the past year, he is confident in
offering his large and well-selected stock of
goods to the public. Hats of every style
quality and price may be found at his store.
Among which are beautiful Mole Skin Hats,
81 90; fine Silk Hats, from $2 90
to So so; also, fine White and Drab Beavers
from "a 90 to $5 90; also, Straw, Leghorn,
Palm Leaf, Panama China Canton and every
variety of Hats for Summer Wear. Hats,
cheap and costly, plain and fancy; indeed,
n sufficient variety to suit the taste and
purse of the most fastidious purchaser.
re- All persons wishing neat Hat can
find it at the Store under G. LEONARD'S
HOTEL. Hats and Caps made to order.
1l6tf C. w. MARSTON
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Certificate of the Efficacy of
DR.. WOOdWOrth's Syrup.

nR. NJ. WO0DWORTH-Sir: This is to
IL certify that my wife has been afflicted
with the Scrofula from child, and for the
last ten years she has suffered beyond de-
scription. 1t made its appearance on the
upper part of the mouth, and also on the
under jaw; it had become such an eating
sore, that small pieces of bone have come
out. 1t was attended with the most excru-
ciating pains. In this manner she has suf-
fered without finding any relief. She was
attended by some of our best physicians, but
all to no purpose they had all given her up.
At last she was induced to try DR.. Towns
ends Syrup, of which she took twenty bot
ties, but it did her no good. Seeing your
advertisement, she was induced by friend
to try your Syrup. sent to your agent in
Hartford, and procured bottle for her, and
as astonishing rs it may seem, before she
had finished taking that bottle, she was re-
lieved of those excruciating pains, and her
mouth is gradually healing. She has taken
four bottles, and she is now able to be
around and attend to her household duties
and we would hereby recommend this to
others in like manner afflicted, as being one
of the medicines ever offered to the public ;
and we feel duly grateful that we could OBJ
tain anything to procsre relief.
Yours, respectfully,
JOHN EMMoNs,
MEHETABLE EMMoNs.
Canaan, .fpril 3. 1852.
We, the undersigned friends and acquaint-
ances of Mehetable Emmons, certify that
hers was the most distressing case of Scro-
fula and Tic Douloureux we ever witnessed,
and that she has been restored 20 comforta-
BILE health after having been given up rs past
cure by all her ocquaintances, and that the
statement given above by herself and hus
band, may be relied on as strictly true.
GERsHoM NJ. FITCH, EMMoNs ARNOLD,
RUTH J. ARNOLD, JULIA EMmoNs,
ANDREW EMMoNs, SAMUEL EaiMONs,
EMELINE EMMoNs, HENRY j. MEAD.
l, Miles 7. Granger, Town Clerk of the
Town of Canaan, hereby certify that am
acquainted with the persons whose names
are subscribed to the foregoing certificate,
and that they are persons of high respecta-
bility. and every way worthy Of credit.
MILES 7. GRANGER, Town Clerk.
Canaan, Ct.. .AprH 6, 1852. 115yl
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LAWTON'S EXPRESS.

THE Subscriber is prepared to forward
l. freight and packages ,specieand BankBills
&c, to and from Westerly aud Providence,
and Westerly and New London, and all in
termediate places. This express connects at
Providence with Earle & Co.'s Express for
Boston, and at New London, with Adams &
Co.'s, for New Haven and with Turner's Ex-
press for Norwich.
Particular attention paid to the Payment
and Collection Of Notes, Drafts, Bills. &c,
ny Packages and orders to be forwarded
by this Express may be left at the Office of
THOMAS PERRY, or at the store of the
Agents, j. g. p. MOVES.
W. B. LAWTON, Proprietor.
Sept "a 1852 ly78
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ed for sale in this vicinity. Our stock is
almost entirely new, and Of the most desira-
bic patterns, and will be sold for cash at
prices that cannot fail to meet the approba-
tion ofour numerous customers and patrons.
Persons wishing to purchase Furniture,
Chairs, Bedding, Mats, Wood and Willow
Ware, Clocks, Looking Glasses, Bird Cages,
Glass Plates, Picture Frames. Iron Hat
Stands, Widow Shades, Embroidered Muslin
WindowCurtains, ,GiltCornices, brass fxings,
cord and tassels, and every other article
generally kept in similar establishments,
would do well to call soon and examine our
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Goods delivered at any reasonable distance
free Of charge. Particular attention paid
to manufacturing new Furniture to order,
and repairing old Furniture, vanishing,
polishing, sc. Furniture cleaned and
vanished in n superior style, ut the resi-
dence of the owner if requested.
A large assortment of Ready Made Wood
Coffns also Fisk's Patent Metallic Burial
Cases, Shrouds, Caps, Handkerchiefs, and
all requisites for burials, furnished at short
notice. Personal attendance at Funerals if
requested
The undersigned are both practical work
men at the business, and their study will
be to please in price as well as style, quality
and promptness.
JOHN l.. CLARK.
STANTON HAZARD.
Westerly, March /, 1854. l54tf
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Improved POudrette.

9 B. HALLlDAl'S Improved Poudrette is
~. commended to the agriculturalist as the
most certain and economical fertilizer that
can be obtained 1t is highly recommended
by those who have used it as being finely
adapted to every crop raised in New Eng.
land 1t is sold at 81 so per barrel, and is
the cheapest manure that con be used
Quantity required for an acre, from 8 to
IL barrels. For sale by
GEORGE BROWN.
Westerly, r. l., March 2, 1854. 153t