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suLriiufiu PnssoMEsor Under

this head The Orleailian talks Of d
substance fuund in the streets aud
cutters u the Crescent city The other
day, resembling sulphur in every
thing but taste, smell and appearance.
Il caine down from above with the
rain. The Ofleanian says.
II 1863. much speculation was
causpd BY the appearance Of similar
plleliump,,un. which niaiiy attributed
to the seed blown from Htrwpring
shrubs Of q eertaia description Of plant
OF tree. AT this early season Of The
year, no flowers are in blossom or
seeds likely TO be scattered by the
winds Of March.
'Iis rather strange, that a substance
Which geologists and others, have by
co,hmon consent allotted TO the earth
beneath and the hidden regions under
the earth; should now he pouring
down upon Us FROM above.
PRiNcE DEMiDtFF THE Florence
correspondent Of the Newark Adyer-
tser, III bis letter of February 9th,
writes.
Prince Demidof, The rich Russian.
has advertised Id the official Journal
for d loan Of 100000 at s per cent.
His bankprs propuse to Issue bonds Of
$4,000 to TINT amount redeetnable
in five years, binding upon the priuep's
estate in Tuscany and bis invaluable
mines il Russia. The rare ippnagp-
RE, comprising animals and birds fron
all elimes. attached 10 his magnificent
palace in this vicinity. Is also offered
to purchasers ut private sale. Il il
well known that be placed the i'm
,neuse revenues Of his mines at ttt
service Of bis master. the Gear. at the
commencement Of the war.
The Prince. 1t would appear, d..
sires political promotion, since be has
become nm dttaehd Of the Russian be
CATION At Victims, where he now is
He has no family the Princess Ma
tide, daughter ef jerome I'onapa,le.
from whom he has been separated for
many years, is ut Paris.
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The Washington Union publishes
4 letter from Colonel w. Robinson Il,
A. o. ?. Nicholson in which sfr
Robinson expresses his dsaiy that the
pistols presented by General LafHy
cite to General Andrew Jackson.
should BIZ presented to Congress Mr..
Robinson says II desire TINT the
pistols. which, were presented by the
Marquis Lafayette To General Waeh.
inuton, and which | had The huilsi,
through the Hon G. Il Mercer, 10
present to General Andrew Jaefso,l
on the stl, Of january, 1924 and nj
terwards devised by the lust will Of
General jackson to the ann Of the
Marquis, and delivered to him by the
late aud lanenied Gen. Armstrong.
may in Ike ,nanher be presented to
Congress. 'and laid upon the altar 81
our country. il remembrance Of the
great achievements Of the Father u
his Country and his companioh-iu.
arms, the Marquis Lafayette and
also in remembrance Of the distin.
guisl,ed services Of Andrew Jaekson
In the war of 1917. The pistols al
lnded to are now IN the possession Of
the grandson Of Lafayette, who is now
in this country
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-03-25

The Southern Telegraph Line
The Charleston Mercury reports that
many Of the telegraph poles between
Columbia and Camden were consum-
I'd during the recent conAagra,ion in
The woods in tia. vacinity. This &C.
counts for the late cessation Of oper-
ations on the Southern line.
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What is Justice 7 The opinion Of
twelve drunken Jurymsn.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28

Hollopay's PiHs.-Wonderful cure
ofa diseased liver. Emily Burton, aged
81, of Fulton Street, Brooklyn, L. l.,
was for long time in very precarious
state of health, owing to her liver being
diseased the medical faculty prescribed
for her in vain, and every remedy she
thought likely to benefit her she made
use of with the like i'll success. About
two months ago, she commenced using
Holloway's Pills, and complied with the
printed directions, which quickly pro-
duced very pleasing change, in five
weeks, the bloom of health was again
upon her cheeks, being perfectly cured,
to the agreeable surprise Of her friends.
These Pills are also infalible in all dis
eases Of the stomach and bowels.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28

HY' The Russian Minister at Wash
ington laughs very heartily, it is said,
over the exultation of the English and
French in the recent drubbiug they have
given the Russians in the Crimea. He
processes to feel quite confident in con-
slider ing the accounts from that quarter
grossly exaggerated, and says the Gov
ernments of France and England have
manufactured the victories to keep the
people easy, and that the reported nun
Der of Russian vessels captured in The
Azoph, is quite ridiculous, as it is foul
times larger than the Russians ever hat
there.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28

Deg The government custom boat,
which has heretofore been stationed at
this port, was, on Monday last, sold at
public auction. We suppose on account
of the enormous expense TO which the
Government has been to keep her in re-
pair. Decidedly good PLAN; We are
glad TO see so evident manifestation OF
a desire on the part Of General Govern
ment for rctrenchment and reform. We
should advise that the duty On peanuts
be abolished, and then there would be
no further nothing to hinder
matters from moving on smoothly. We
shouldn't be much surprised if the pre-
sent administration, seeing the end of its
days approaching, have concluded that
tho best thing to be done is to sell out,
pocket the proceeds and retire, and has
accordingly made this commencement.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28

Esy~ We saw, standing in front of our
office, yesterday, venerable horse, bo-
longing to Mr.. Samuel II. Hinckley, of
Stonington, c., which is something of a
character, in his way. He is thirty
years old this present month, and this is
the twenty-fourth year during which he
has been shod by the same blacksmith
Dca. Joseph r. Vincent, of this village
Pretty conclusive evidence that he likes
his shoemaker. We believe the old
horse has lived life Of industry and
usefulness, aud has bcca governed, gen.
orally by the laws of horse morality, we
therefore think him fully entitled to
kind nursing, peace and immuuitics from
hard labor during the remainder of his
days.
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nGs- We write this notice with one {

DG- We write this notice with one of
the new style of copper and crrodium
Pens, and most beautiful pen it is, and
pleasant for writing withal, as any one
can easily perceive by the chirography
of this paragraph. 1t is very cheap and
is said to be durable. The one VIC are
using was furnished by Mr.. d. W..
Hammond, and he would, doubtless, be
pleased to furnish all our readers.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28
Mantle Bank

A the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
II of this Institution, holden on the 4th inst,
the following named gentlemen were elected
Directors for the year ensuing, viz: Horace
Babcock, Welcome Stillman, Horatio n. Camp
bell, James NJ. Pendleton, Thomas w. Segar,
Gilbert Pendlcton, Jr., Nathan II Langworthy,
Joseph II. Lewis, and Charles ii. Denison.
At a subsequent meeting of the Directors,
on the same day, Horatio n. Campbell, Esq,
was unanimously elected President.
JAMES NJ. PENDLETON, Cashier.
Westerly, June 81, 1855.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28
New Map of Rhode Island.

THIS work is now ready for delivery to
subscribers, and the undersigned respectfully
informs the citizens Of Westerly and vicinity
that he has taken rooms at G. Leonard's Hotel,
where he will receive and supply all orders for
the New Map.
lie will be able to receive a few more sub
scriptions, and probably the last opportunity
is now offered to secure copy of this splendid
and valuable work. All are requested to call
and examine it whether they wish to purchase
or not. 3t22l .. DEXTER, Agent.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28
BE- Deficiency of help in the office

Be- Deficiency of help in the office,
on account of sickness, is our excuse for
issuing the Echo in the style that we do
this week. AS also for the non-appear-
ance of communication from SAMUEL,
in reply to + JOHN of last week, and a
number of other articles, new advertise
ments, &C., &c., all of which we hope
to be able to bring out in respectable
style next week.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28


fore disclaim all sinister motives Of that
kind, believing that such an idea would
enter the head of no person who estim-
ates the well-beipg of the rising genera
tien above a few paltry dollars. If any
one believes the rate bill system to be
the true one, we honor him for advocat-
ing it, when it is done without impung-
the motives of those who think differ
emily. We believe the Free School sys-
tenn to be the true system Of universal
education, and therefore advocate it and,
although there may be, just at this time,
a doubt whether we have Free Schools,
We believe it to be only a question OF
time. In Massachusetts,, that State
which has generally taken the lead in
matters tending to sdacate and elevate
the race, this system has been in sue
cessful operation for some time, and we
have the testimony of those who have
resided there, that it is the only true
system and the inhabitants would about
as soon think of abolishing daylight a'
they would their Free Schools. Rhod,
Island is not far behind her elder sister
in this movement, as we prophcsy shor
space Of time will show.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28
4 Card-..LadieS' Saloon.

MRS. HANSAN respectfully informs the
Nl Ladies and Gentlemen of Westerly and
vicinity that she has opened Saloon Of
Refreshments, r where she will always be
happy to wait upon all ladies and gentle
men who muy honor her with call. Mrs.
II. has long thought that Westerly rcquir-
ed such place and in consequence has fit
ted up one, that the most fastidious cam
on ' hand ' % the best W Steam Pednca rSJnart'a, p
Ca ndies, Nuts, Oranges, Lemons, &c., &e,
and all in the Confectionery line. All
kinds of Fruits in season. Ice Creams,
Soda, Oysters, &C., and articles for ladies'
toilet. Mrs. II. will always be happy to
upply family orders for any quantity.
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p@- The schooner Bulrush. which

bW- The schooner Bulrush, which
was sunk off Stonington, Ct., some ff-
teen months since, loaded with copper
ore, was, on Friday last, raised and taken
into Stonington. She was raised by
Capt. Bell, of New York, who has been
engaged on her all this time without
success, until last week, at an expense,
AK We learn, Of some fifteen or twenty
thousand dollars. We are informed that
he was to raise her for one-half the
cargo, which is valued at about seventy
FIVE thousand dollars. The vessel is
nearly worthless, but the cargo, of
course, not damaged.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28

sae A family living in New Haven,
c., had narrow escape from death by
poison, a few days since, by eating mush-
rooms. The father, mother and two
children eat of them, and were suddenly
seized with vomiting. A physician, how
ever, was called in and rendered active
medical assistance, and the poisoned
persons were saved.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28

sGs" A serious casualty occurred at
a stone quarry near this village, to-day,
Thursday y about noon. The particu-
lars, as near as we have been able to
learn them in so short time, are nearly
as follows. Mr.. William Clark, one of
the owners of the quarry, and an Irish
boy were engaged in charging rock for
blasting. After driving down the charge,
they were drawing the steel primipgg-
wire, which produced and communicate
ed fire to the powder, and thus causing
a premature explosion. Mr.. Clark had
his right hand blown off, or SO badly
mutilatcd that it was found necessary to
amputate it, and one of his eyes so badly
injured as to entirely destroy the sight
Of it, and it is feared that the sight Of
the other one will be preserved with diff
dculty if at all. Possibly, and it is
hoped, that he may not be so badly in
jured as on first examination was appar-
cnt but this account is the most relia-
bic that We have been able to obtain in
the short time which 'has iutervened
since the occurrence Of the accident
The boy, We learn, was not seriously in
Ijured.
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WI A R RTE II .

In Charlestown, on the 2Sd inst, by Ed.
John Greene, Mr.. REYNOLDS C. PnILLips OF
mond. N "
In Mystic, Ct, on the 2lst inst, JoHs p.
bABcock, Mail Agent on the Providence and
St"nington Railroad, and Miss WrILrHy N
CRASDALL, of Mystic Bridge.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28
Root Beer.

THE Compound Extract Of Roots for max
ing Root Beeris beautiful preparation for tho
making of cheap, pleasant, and healthtul
beverage. 1t not only makes an agreeable
drink, but one which acts as purifier of the
blood and other fluids of the human system.
1t recommended by all who have tried it as
being superior article. Manufactured and
sold by j. II. POTTER.
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CNW O1ad See (!

UAVE you been at Messrs. Gates & Main
Ill thows Variety Store and seen that fine
assortment of Parasols, Long and Short French
and English Mitts Gloves, Hosiery in all its
Branches, Fans, beautiful article, together
with nice selection of Laces, new styles of
Collars, Chemisetts, Undcrseevcs, and Work
cd Skirts, Head Dresses, Dress Caps, and all
kinds of Millinery Goods? If you have not
seen all those fine articles, we invite you to
give us a call the next fair day, to look at them
and assure you, at the same time, that we will
sell the above goods twenty per cent. cheaper
than they can be bought at any other establish.
ment in this town. GATES L. MAINTHOW.
n. B.-We call your particular attention to
our fine Straw, Silk and Grape Bonnets, which
we always keep on hand and make to order;
also, to a fine assortment of Ladies' Travelling
Baskets, just received. 2l5f
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TO learn the Printing Business, an
- active, intelligent boy, from IA to II
years of age. One who has resided out of the
village, and who would be willing to make him
self generally useful, will find good situation
with reasonable remuneration, by applying to
this ORice.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28

De- A Chicago account says that the
returns from all the counties in Illinois,
show majority of 14,o66 against the
prohibitory liquor law. The total vote
polled was 1886, being the largest
vo;e ever polled in the State.
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Guardians Notice.

TIE Subscriber has been appointed by the
Honorable Court of Probate, Of the town of
lIopkinton, Guardian of the persons and
estates of Lucius e. Langworthy and Sarah d.
Langworthy minor children Of Josiah W. Lang
worthy, late of said lIopkinton, deceased, and
has qualified himself according to law.
6t2lS JOSIAH LANGWORTlIY,
IIopkinton, June 5, 1855. Guardian.
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b@- The War Department has re
ceived advices which contradict the re-
port Of the capture Of Fort Laramie by
the Indians.
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sd- The price of beef is coming
down in New York, and the indications
are that it be down to something decent
before long. The butchers of the city
have reduced their retail price from two
to three cents a pound,
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28
Trees! Trees! F!

THE citizens of Westerly and the public
generally, will find at the
RIVER BEND NURSERY,
n valuable stock of Trees, Shrubs and Plants
over 10000 in number-of Apple, Pear,
Cherry, Plum Peach, Ounce and Ornamental
Trees, choice collection of Towering Shrubs,
Roses Peonies, &C., &c. The above Nursery
is within one hour and half ride of Stonington
or Mystic. Trees may be removed to the above
places from the Nursery and set out the samo
day. The advantage of which will be apparent
TO all tree growers.
Always select your own trees, when practica.
BILE, when not, address J.TAYLOR.
2oi River Bend Nursery, Westerly, RI.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-06-28

Beg A Chicago paper nominates Fer
nando Wood as candidate for the Pre-
sidency, and insists Justify that ho is the
truest, the best, and tho only suitable
man for the Office.
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ns" Our postmaster now makes up
a New York mail, which closes at ten
minutes before eight o'clock in the eve
ming, for the steamboat train. This will
afford accommodations for those of our
business men who wish to avail them
selves of the latest opportunity.
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Scy;eStDEycs

TS rot yet taken, but the new Map of Rhode
l. Island is, generally, and the undersigned
would inform the citizens of Westerly and vi.
cinity, that it is not quite finished, but will be
soon, when it will be delivered to subscribers.
cleft DEXTER e. STANSELL, Agents.
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$500 REWARD!

NrHE above Reward will be given to
N any person who will ferret out and prove
TO the court and jury competent to try the
same, any one or more persons guilty Of burn
ing my Barn, on the night Of " ednesday, the
9th inst, at about IL O'clock
JACOB d. BABCOCK.
Ashaway, r. l., June ii, 1885. 4t2l9
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Day Edward G. Delavan, Esq, Pre-
sident of the New York State Temper
ance Society has resigned his office, to
take effect in January next.
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nD- Mrs. Lucy Stone Blackwell and
Mrs. Pauline w. Davis give official no.
tice that that the next Woman's Rights
Convention will be held in Cincinnati on
the 18th and 18th days of October next.
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Notice.

THE Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders of
the PIlENIX BANK will be holden at their
Banking House, on Monday, the I'd day of
July next at l o'clock p. NJ, for the purpose
of electing a Board of Directors for said Insti-
tuition. ETHAN FOSTER, Cashier.
Westerly, June 81, 1855.
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peS- The ladies of Hartford have pre-
sented petition to the Connecticut Lo-
gislature, praying for a prohibitory to-
bacco law.
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Millinery. &C.

THE undersigned would announce to the
l. Ladies, that we have added to our ex-
tensive stock of Embroderies and Laces,
fine assortment Of straw Bonnets, Artif-
cial Flowers, &C., which twill be to your
benefit to examine before purchasing else-
where.
giy- An experienced Niillincr will attend
to the making and trimming OF all kinds OF
Silk, Lawn, and Grape Bonnets.
yO7tf GATES g. MAlNTH0W'S.
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WATCTTMAN, Paul and Julia, Farming
dale, Ida May, Life of Greeley, Ruth Hall, Life
in New York, Ncwsboy.
On hand, also, full assortment of School
Books. Teachers and Committees supplied
on the most favorable terms Blank Books of
any pattern, and sheet music furnished to Or
der. For sale at o. STILLMAN'S
2l9 Book and Fancy Store.
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Wanted.

.R00 YOUNG MEN to act as agents in
cOO business, light, pleasant and honora-
BILE, at salary of 500 per month. For fur
ther particulars in regard to the business, en-
close postage Stamp. Address
6t2lS ii. B. CARTER, Haverhill, Mass.
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Building Lots.

N lie Subscriber offers for sale few very de-
L sirable Building Lots, situated on the north
idle of Pleasant Street in the village of West
'rly. Those contemplating building will do
well to call on j. ii. POTTER.
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MantillaS.

TUST received, Mantlas of beautiful DESIGNS
y and for sale by PENDLETON & co.
Westerly, June 2S, 1855.
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nossible :" which meant to convey how
cheap for such beauties :" really meant,
l." such an amount for these !" and If
Mrs. Grauby knew it, and whispered it
in several rooms in the course Of the af-
ternoon, Nellie Mortimer was no wiser
for it. Concluded next week.
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Wi1adOlU Shades
AND
FIXTURES.
Embroidered Muslin Curtains.

va @Au1AAn SuA ICRAAAo5
GlLT Cornices, Bands, Loops, &c. A large
u assortment of French Boquet and COM
mon Landscape Window Shades, Patent and
common Fixtures; also variety Of patterns
OF Embroidered Muslin curtains, Bands of va
rious patterns and superior quality, Tassles,
Cord, &c. can be found at CLARK & HAZ-
ARDS Furniture Ware-room, together with a
large assortment of genteel and common Fur
niture, which will be sold at exceedingly low
process for cash.
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ID DIE ID

In this town, on Saturday, 10th inst, Miss
ESTHER SINS, aged 90 years.
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For Sale,

THE Subscriber offers for
AMA,S sale, Lot with two Dwelling
"A I'm Houses thereon, situated OH
NJ kliillt:9assG Mechanic Street. Said Lot il
seventy feet front, running back to the river,
two hundred and eighty feet. For further par
tculars, inquire of j. ANTHONY,
WEEDEN CLARK, OF
2l9tf HENRY SHEFFIELD.
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New Dress Goods.

JUST received quantity Of new Dress Goods
u consisting of some beautiful pattern of Fig
ured Berages, Tissues, Challies, Silks of the
latest designs, Silk Warp Lustres, also Lawns,
and Ginghams.
PARASOLS, Gloves and Hosiery, by
PENDLETON g. co.
Westerly, May II, 1855.
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f.. q. Barnes

WOULD say that the Ladies' Wreath and all
the principal papers may be procured at his
office, by subscription or single paper, free OF
postage.
Westerly, June 81, 1855.