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NOTICE

THE Trustees Of River Bend Cemetery, re-
spec'fully request that hereafter oil persons
who may wish TO make interrments in the
Cemetery. would apply to Rev. John Taylor,
the superintendent, who keeps constantly on
hand on the ground, briok. stone and lime.
and is prepared to do all the necessary work
This course is for the purpose of insurinp uni.
iorn,ty N the arrangement Of the grounds,
! lfthere should be any person who may wish
70 employ some other one to do the work, the
Trustees, in such case request that Il may be
done under the supervision Of the Superintend.
ent by order ofthe Trustees.
WILLIAM p. COY. See'ry,,
westerly, Nov. 20, 1856. tt-ha
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D~ Judge Stuart's trial is progress,

~ Judge Stuart's trial is progress
ing slowly in New York. Tho Judge
is accused Of bribery and the iuvss,iga.
tion has been going on soue days and
quite number of Witnesses examined.
The most important witness thus far
against him, is an abandoned woman
and the wife of notorious criminal,
who alleges that the accused agreed,
for the sum Of $500, to see ber husba nd
discharged, while resting under an in
dictncnt. She states that she paid The
amount required, and that the judge
failed in meeting his part of the contract,
and she therefore informed against him
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PnwoaGuck Advertiser.
westerly, November -, 1888.


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NJ We see it stated that Henry
Grinnell, who has actually paid $lO,.
600 of the expenscs of the several Arc
tic Expeditions fitted out from N. York
in search of Sir John Franklin, has
reaped a golden harvest from that in
vestment. The house of Grinnell, Min
turn & Co., of which he is q paI tner,
will have cleared at the close of the
present season, on grain and other trans
actions, upon orders from the British
Governmental Of which orders came
to this house in consequence Of Mr..
Henry Griunell's "pbilanthropy,"-
about three quarters of a million of dol
lars.
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THE wEsTER4Y EcHo, AND {kVcATUcK ApvERTisER.

rDArs WITHOUT NIGHTs.-There il
nothing that strikes stranger more for
eibly when he visits Sweden at the sea-
son OF the year when the days are long
est, than the absesce Of tbs night. We
arrived at.Stockholm from Gottenburg,
400 hundred miles distant, in the morn
ing, and in the afternoon wsat to visit
some friendS-had not taken note OF
time--apd returned about midnight; it
was as light rs it is here half an hour
before shutdown. You could see dis
tinctly. But all was quiet in the street.
1t seemed a. II the inhabitants had gone
away, or we're dead. No signs Of life
stores closed. t
The sun goes down at Stockholm .
little before ten o'clock. There is q
great illumination all night; as the sun
passes round the earth towards the north
pole, the refraction Of its rays is such
that you may see to rad at midnight
DR.. Baird read letter in tho forest
near Stockholm atrnidnight, without arr
tifcial light. There Is . mountain a,
the BothDia, Where, % The 2lst Of June
the sun does not 20 down at all Tray
elers 60 there to see it. A steamboat
goes up from Stockholm for the purpose
Of carrying those who are curious to wit
ness the phcnomenon. 1t occurs only
one night. The sun goes down to the
horizon, you can see the whole face ol
1t, aud in five minutes it begins to rise
Birds and animals take their accus-
toned rest at the usual hours. The
hens take 70 the trees about 7 o'clock
7. NJ, and stay there until the sun is
we'll up in the morning, aud the people
get into the habit Of rising late, too.
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b~A negro preacher holding forth
to his congregation upon the subject Of
obeying the commands of God, says,
" Bredren, whatever God tells me to
do in dis book, (holding up the Bible)
dat I'm gwine to do. II see in it dat
| must jump troo q stun wall, rm gwine
to jump At it Going troo it, longs to
God jumping at it longs to me-"
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In Buffalo, New York, on Mouday
night German couple named Keller,
took an infant to church to have it bab-
tsed The ceremony having been per-
formed, the mother wrapped the infant in
q thick woolen blanket, to protect it from
the colo, and started for home. Having
arrived there; tie child was found smoth.
cred TO death :
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A0- Farnum, the railroad contractor,
is said to have cleared about $4,000, ZOO
by his contract to finish the Rockland
and Chicago Railroad, by given Pc
rio1--he reserving to himself the privi.
lege Of running the road, aud securing
its revenues, if completed before the
contract time.
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A HARD OAsF.--A woman vas
brought from the stanboat train 70 the
Kent House, on Thursday evening last,
apparently in the last stages Of con-
sumption. A visitor Of so uncommon an
appearance, travelling without friend,
protector or money, attracted consider
able notice. We enquired Of her her
history and business, and she told us
the following melancholy story She
said her maiden name was Wentworth,
and that she Was cousin 10 John Went
worth, formerly member Of Congress, ,
now Of Chicago. That she nsrried .
man by the name Of Locke, who died
about year ago, and that her place of
residence was with her mother, in Nor
wich, CT. Her husband left her, at his
death, three hundred dollars in cssh,
which was all tho dependence she had
for support in tho world. Her mother.
is cripple, and unable to do nnseh for
her, al hough she has a littis. home
about three miles from Norwich .oity.--
Our visitor stated further that she had
been unable to sit up much of the time
for three months past, aud while copin-
ed to her bed with a hopeless disease,
her brother-ip-law, William 5. Locke,
prevailed on her to loan him her money
for three days He always having ap-
peared very friendly to her, she did not
hesitate to lend him her all. He stated
that he was going to Boston on business.
After waiting three or tour weeks for
his return, but hearing nothing from
him, she OBJ, aimed assistance and was
taken from her bed and placed in the
cars to pursue him to Boston. She re-
mained at the Commercial House in that
city for three d Us, without being able
to hear any tidings Of him, when some
one informed her that he was at work in
East Greenwich. She again pursued,
but without success. She arrived, as
we have stated, 1t the Kent House on
Thursday evening, and was taken care
Of by our hostess, Mrs. Browu, until
Saturday morning She was confined
to the sofa while here, not being able to
cit up, and appeared to bs in dying
state The boardsrs at the Kent House
made up purse of money to pay her
expenses to her mothers home, the
place where she wished 10 die. We
travelled part Of tho distance in the
car with her, and the last enquiry We
heard her make, was, care We almost
there I" Poor woman! We never ex-
pect to see her a.ain. She will soon
pass away-she is almost there. She
returns to her mothers arms but skrl-
eion form-weary and disappointed in
her mission. Panied in body and mind i,
she hopes to find rest Amen. But
what of that black hearted william who
has reduced this dying woman to pover-
ty, just in tie hour Of her dissolution =
Who has caused her to journey among
strangers, amid poverty aud distress, in
the hope Of recovering all the world had
for her, and of which he bad robbed
her That mans hour will come =
We envy him not, alive or dead! II
the scorpion does not sting him here, aud
the undying wsrm guaw him there, there
might as we'll be neither scorpion nor
worm.-East GrXntoieh Penaulum.
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ly escaped felonious' removal of its
drposits, on Wednesday night last
The rascals had nearly succeeded in ell
fecting a forcibls entrance into the
treasure house, when somebody discov-
cred them and raised the alarm. They
took themselves off in such haste that
they forgot to take their tools With
them.
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u
richly ornameated pedestal, which rests
on . bex,gonal hese, composed of three
steps. The form Of the horolags is
mult-angulhr, presenting ne fewer than
twenty sides, On which are placed twea-
ty -four dials, inserted in circular, SEMI
circular, aud triangular cavities. Few
Of the gnomons remain, although the
structure itself, which is about ten feet
in height, is still in good state Of prss-
srvation. Between, the dials are sculp-
tured the royal arms Of Scotland, ST..
Andrew and bis cross, St George and
the dragon, the rose, thistle, harp, Aeu; =
ds-lis, and portcullis, crowned With the
initials &C. R.,"".C Py," and IN.
r." The original doorway, With tho
royal arms sculpi ured on the Intel, sur
mounted BY y thistle in high relief HilI
'semais, iu. tho garden, WALL. facing the
!" place" Or ourt-yard, in front Of the
Palace. A small, irreguIa'ly shaped
building, connected with the west wall
OF the garden, is pointed out by tho flu
ger of tradition as being the bath-house,
where Mary used to indulge in her
milky ablufions, for the beautifying Of
her person.
In the precincts Of the Palace, at the
foot Of the Canongate, formerly stood
tile Tennis Court, place originally in
t nded for the well known pastims from
which it derives its name. During the
last century it was burnt to the ground.
James w. and bis son we're both pas
sionately fond of this game. In looking
over the old records Of this place, l
found in the Lsrd Treasurer's accounts,
under the date Of 29'h June, 1927, an
entry of twenty shilliags paid " for balls
in Crummise probably the name Of the
manufacturer Of the balls, cache-puyll,
quheu the Kings Grace playt with, the
Lord Glammise On the same day
there is a curious entry of "15s Sd
gevin for eggs to bikk ir the Castell )"
on the 18th OF July, there is another of
eos, gevin at the Kingis command,
till puyre wivis that come quetand apone
his Grace for eggis takin fra the thairne
be bis servandis > The explanation of
these entries Is, that for the amusement
Of young Royalty, game had been de-
vised for mock assault or fortress,
probably raised on the tennis ground,
the offensive weapons on both sid be.
ing eggs The combatants must have
presented an interesting appearance,
certainly, after one Of these battles -
Th ugh perhaps not 40 odorous q one 40
young America sometimes furnishes
some public speaker, who may have the
temerity to presen. views which may not
be exactly consonant with his; iuas.
much as, judging from the price paid,
the eggs used by Royalty must have
been fresh, while those used by young
America are generally of a cheaper
quality. Yours truly,
FANNIE -.
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~ The native population of Rhode
Island 10 one huadred end twenty -four
thousand, with three hundred and nine
criminals, or ore in four hundred (; the
foreign population is twenty seven thou
sand, with two hundred and eighty-ssr-
- sriniaAls, sr. oss ial lniassy-fsvr.
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~ According to . statement 10 the
N. Y Times, the number Of candidates
for Office in that city at the late election
was a little over eight hhousand--being
equal 10 numbers TO the entire army With
which Gen Scott made his decent into
the valley Of Mexico, At The tine Of the
war With that Bspublis. s' .'ai tgs0
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- A gentleman wishes US to publish
the following for the relief of suffering
humanity He says that msny cures Of
rheumatism are made BY it, and a1l Of
them 10 short time: Half sa ounce
Of pul srised saltpst,e, put in -balf . pint
Of sweet oil. Battle, the parts affected,
then sound cure will bs Elected. =
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MI A R R II ID =.

In this place, on the 18th inst, by Ed John
Taylor, JOSEPH WoLLIzER aud Miss RKpEccA
PARrLo, of Stonington, Ct.
In this village, on Sunday last, Captain
TnEoDArY HALL and the a'niable Miss BSrsEr
DOWNING, both of this village. ., j. .a
In Hopkinton, 18th inst, by Ed. M.
Lewis, Mr.. GEORGE u. CRANpALL and Miss
MARTHA J. LAsaworrnY, both Of Hspkinson.
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1 f ID ,

At Ashaway, 18th inst, CHARLES HENRY
BRiGGs, son of Asa l.. and Mary G. Briggs,
aged 3 years, 5 months and Is days.
His life was like the dew drop.
That gathers on the rose
His spirit like the tinid dove,
In heaven has found repose r
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~ The Chinese, it 10 said, are
leaving California in large numbers
the cause being the increase from 81 ia
Sc per month for foreign miners lieen-
ses.
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s@ A wood saving machine has
been invented by a man in New York.,
which will saw and throw upon q pile .
cord Of wood in four minutes. -,
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~ The Court Of Common Pleas
for this County, is adjourned to the
third Msnday Of December.
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TO tke faitor of the Echo and Advertiser.
,syMR EDITOR :-Yeur article Of last
.e.k, from Nd Yshof" Charlton" met
~ longing .yeswith uubounded delight;
since whiok time my soul has fssstsd
upon the joyous anticipation Of the cou-
summation of those affairs that have
long occupied 4 high seat in my heart
for mother rays I hare m :. uncommon"
shars ofssll those noble traits which
+" Charlfln" desires q win. Nov If
/" Charltcp'' and I can !" ascSs," the
ljpg looked for haveni q fully Z. view,
whore happiness in abundsnee j. stored
fer us, and waiting our seeeptauos.-
But, before saying more, I would inquire
II he is the bearer Of as many good quail
tiles, and whether he is accustomed to
chen Or smoke. If you, dear Editor, will
NOT object, l would be pleased to receive
from him, an early answer through the
Echo until which time l must remain,
- Yours, impatiently, -..AIiDA.4s :,
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b~ 1t is highly gratifying TO IN 10 Be
enabled TO inform our fair correspondent,
that Charlton " is not guilty Of the
filthy habit of using the peed v i'll any
manner.
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Kansas.

Wc learn from the Missouri Rep,.b-
Hedn of another fatal rsncounter in Kan
sas. The following is the story, as told
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said no more, but walked RICH, into
the house, aud thar | fund the widder
lockiu' mighty pleased, and | told her she
WAS free to 10. and asked he- pardon and
shouldn't charge her any board. aud |
hoped she'd come and sec my old woman,
and 80 on, and so forth
She went. suppose"
She did, and the kurriner come; and
h. sh wed the how to serve "a wit by copy.
shall never foreit it. She took me into
court, snd there war,'t nothing done with
it the irt time, lseforc the next court my
old woman died, and thu, upsnrged every
thing. What with her dy,n' aud the suit.
| thought would 90 crn,y, to DO sure"
but yon didn't"
no. bore ii ~ well ~ | could. and
Just before court come along the lawyer
Jenkins and says he to me, i think you
and my client, Mia Wes,hrooks, could
compromise the case. Of You was to talk
together abou, il. hardly waited tor him
to leave. before | jumped on my horse and
rode over 10 the wilder Widdes. says J..
KIN We settle that case
she sortsr laughed and ssid may be"
"l'iI give you a hundred dollars TO drop
il, Saws !"
"She frown.d nightly, and said that
warn't the way she wanted to settle IT,"
"Ill give you two, said H.
she irowned worse than before. and
said that warn, the ray she wanted to set,
tie it,
Directly somethin' come right into my
mind. ! seemed I" sac plsin. ! studied
aud considered Then cIea,d my throat.
Hmder, says I, rW you har, mr."
"Sav. she. I ruiz"
IL give that rascal Jenkins fifty dollars
for his share, ard the w,de, took me for
hers. had KEEP, her a onlswiul prisoner
lor nigh four months. hut. squire. She had
me ondsr rest for mighty nigh sersn
years ;"
inquired il he had been At isst com
PEELED to separate from her. Ito sim.
ply pointed to the Grape on bis hat, mud
the -sme strange smile fitted about his
M 9TH n onl, added
II judge she got n liilc more than eren -
--Su.ihsin Times,
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.le ram, ffa,,
Iy-uOLFsAI.E auJ Ret,, Dealer in hon,
" Na.. Castings,
Gror,ri, eat Staple HtV C.9ls
A. large sl1ek IT ,ysry description % Npp
pio- io5
CuHrg U,cigs', ard formC'e,
Tho ,.Nu.- 81 I.si of snul' Il TIE ieading
Hrts.r. aINa.- kept on hmi'
500 .,c' hlo 'l,,ano, aud Java coilve'
30 ,ui- brown -nIer.
80 hor.h,a1- de-
~ obs puscrized ani "a to'ia Tenn iroa'
Loaf Sugar,
leo keys of nall-;
20 casks hseon sides.
20 kegs lard.
200 IBIS whisky; 100 bh'- brand ss-Ta-
rous hrard- gin, etc
rs boyc, of brandy ehcsncs;
IS bosrs lemon eyfppi
i0D 40 clarct vine,
100 do champagne cidcr'
30 do nu-ea, wine;
10 DO assorted ,afdais,
50 DO essence OF peppermint;
30 Do stoughton'a hsttefs
leo DO star carl'es;
100 do tobacco, oi every description;
- do bar soap;
$1,000 .prs-- from uh9 siNe- Up {" We 'irfsi !
Cedar buckets, counter tfnsies, e"a'der
scales. hrooui~ bottles, TASKS, de.eutrf~' o3rkA
md cork screws,
And complete assortment Of Hss 'siordf'
Sc, &c.
Also large supply OF N'ait "ad 'aRq
DIV Goods, Bonnei-, Hats, Looiv, and
Shoes, Saddlery, Sc, g.,
Jefferson, March - ls5s s}-iy
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During all these Occurrences, the talking

Daring all these occurrences, the taking
from the two voices and others has con,n-
uei. aud still continues daily, together with
such manifestations ~ have detailed with
many others no, named The converss>
ton, as well M the other demonstrations,
hav. beon witnessed almost daily hy my
self and family. ns we'll as By scores Of
persons. who nave visited my house to
witness these strange phenomens
| will Only add. tia, the sp,l't tthe rclcel
gave ss "A reason for breaking crocksfy aud
destroying property. that It IS dons 10 eon'
vince The world Of the existence Of spiiis
presence.
JOHN RICHARDSON.
Sworn to and Subscribed be'ore M, tbs
Sth day OF January. 1898.
WIN ]. BRIGHT.
Justice OF the Peace.
Eliza J. Richardson. being duly sworn.
Saw. ! nm the wiie Of John Richardson,
who made the above h;li layit. have Wit
messed all the shove manifestations given
by INV husband IN his affidavit, ard many
others, such ~ singing by the voices, aud
writing without human agency.
ELIZA J. RICHARDSON.
Sworn to aud subscribed before me. Thu.
9Th day Of January, 1883.
WM. }. BRIGHT.
Justice Of the Peace.
James II. Moore, being duly sworn,
saws: | havs witnessed MANY Of the cs :
coarrences given by John Richardson IN
his affidavit. such ~ converslng with the
voices, seeing the table move about, &c.
JAMES H. MOORE.
Swore to aud subscribed before the. this
slh day OF January, 1855.
WM. J. bright.
Justice Of the Peace.
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john SABINE,

Nsrsaad SIR !, v-ftrsoH, tef"s.
TIAS nov on hand, aud viii be constantly
IL receiving, direct from Nov. iosk and kew
Orleans lsrg. and extensive assoftEienes q
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES,
which hs will .~ll 90 ~ favorable i~fas -
can he purchased elsewhere, md 10 when ~
would invite the attention Of the ckixsns a
Ca.s and the adjoining eoantis~. Planters
and county n,enshantA arc requested !" IAN
and sxssnire his stock, which ~nbssrss my
Goods, ! large assortment; sa6dlss briaiss,
hardware. c,ockery ware, hats, large s.sors-
mont Of ladies, boys, and seutieaen's shoes,
etc, etc.
Races, sei5ss sS9as, shct
aad powder. sails: tshaseo. whisay. sst. d..
whirh ~ = ssl1 q Low - - As.as -
sAis civ. Aiso: DAxgjng an RSps vii =
furnished 70 plaslsss % s,1n1snay tssna Hs
hs.ps on iand tAs best hsands Of hssa1y.
champagne wiasA saA liqscss u III kia1s.
Fsssoesy ~. 1ooA j.