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The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-06
G.. w. MarstOn,

HALTER AND DEALER IN FURS,
Keeps constantly on hand q large stock of
Gentlemen's s and Boys Hats Of the latest
fashions. Furs of the bestquality,
and Of the newest styl les cheap.
Bucksktn Gloves, Mittens of every variety.
Spring Styles just received.
Store under C. Leonard's Hotel. 137tf
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-06

Cas-" 4 young lady says When I
90 to a theatre am very careless Of
my dress, as the audience arc too atten-
tive to the play to observe my ward
robe but when l &c to church L am
very particular in my outward appear
auce, as most people 60 there to see how
their ncighbors dress and deport them
selves A pretty good hcme-thrust-
wonder how many that cap fits
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-06
j. Il II. NOyes:

Dry Goods-Prints, Muslins, Cnpbrics, d,
Lanes, Brown and 5leaohed Sheetings,
Broadcloths, ,Cassimeres, Satinetts.
roceries--M GLASSES, White and Brown Su j.
gars, Teas, pure Coffee, Spices, &c.
Agents for the sale Of valuable Medicines
Store next to Pawcntuck Bank.
l37tf PAWCATUCK, CT.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-06
N. MarstOn,

Makes to order, Walking Shoes, Caters,
Slippers, and every description Of La
dies work; also, Gentlemen's Boots,
Caters, sc. of a superiorqua
ity and workmanship.
Constantly on hand, large Stock Of Goods
in the Boot and Shoe line.
Store on Main St. 1877
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-06

Keeps constantly on hand large stock of
Gentlemen's and Boys Clothing, adapt
ed to the season, such as, Hats,
Caps Goats, Vests, Pants, Shirts,
Undershirts, Draws, Boots
and Shoes, >. &C., &c.
Fancy articles and Ready Made Clothing
at low prices. 1877
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-06
1ooctrp.
StanZas.
ny ALFRED TESSYsON.

Go not, happy day,
From the shining fields,
Go not, happy day,
Till the maiden yields.
Rosy is the West,
Rosy is the South,
Roses are her cheeks,
And rose her mouth.
When the happy Yes
Falters from her lips,
Pass and blush the news
Der the blowing ships.
Over blowing seas,
Over seas at rest,
Pass the happy news,
Blush it thro' the West;
Till the red man dance
BY his red cedar tree,
And the red mans babe
Leap, beyond the sea.
Blush from West to East,
Blush from East tn West,
Till the West is East,
Blush it thro' the West.
Rosy is the West,
Rosy is the South,
Roses are her checks,
And rose her mouth.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-06
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, sc.
adies' Caters, Walking Shoes Slippers sc.
Main Street, Westerly, X. l. 134tf
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-06
Porter & LOveland.

Manufacturers of Tin and SheetIron Ware
y full supply Of Stoves, of the most ap-
proved patterns. always on ! and.
Tin aud Sheet Iron Ware for sale, or made
to order, at short notice.
shop on High street. 1877
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-06

SOL A lad in state Of mental alb
scnce gave three cheers for the stars
and stripes during school hours, and
perceived his error when he got the
stripes without the stars.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-06
Samuel A. Coy,

PAPER HANGER.
Paper Hangings Of the latest and most de-
sirable styles furnished when desired.
Agent for c. G. Dodge's Dye House, of Prov
idence Orders left at Messrs. s.
g. d. Smiths Store will re-
ceive prompt attention. 1857
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-06
william II. Gov

Is prepared to have Books bound in neat
and desirable styles at short notice.
N. u. Books ready for delivery in two weeks
from the time they are left. 106tf
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-06

ps- The example of the good is visi-
bic philosophy.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-06
Francis Sheffield.

Agent of the .Ne,c London County
MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Office West Broad Street, Pawcatuck.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
soU,vgsEEsN PROTECTION
INSURANCE COMPANY 7
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
rapsVAS, nearly 100000,

OA n H
AND CONSTANTLY LN'CREaSI.NG!! -!
TIIIE Charter of this Company offers more favorable
,Jvanta9es TO the farmer and others than any 0tnei
C,n,,y chartered in the State, by lGsuriS WIN OK
=, nremium note. If the applicant prefer nc
can na the fall amount Of the premium IN cash OF
sgsct3o cash insurance for two years, the insured
s,ves one eighth the amount nc would otherwlSe nav
- NAV. or by becoming a member and giving small
p;yn ~ note the insured nearly one hall oil the
Pp,onnt CHARGED BY Stock Companies, when ns4rmS
sn" ear to wear This is the advantage resulting
f he combination of the Cash aud IHuttsat Pflnct-
pie. :; poI;.,es AGAINST
, or damage by fire, the 10th day OF March, loo4'
since which time six hundred persons nave Decone
members of the Company, and are increasing helr ps-
;ness daily and feel grateful for the liberal Pat,oage
bestowed upon the Company thus tar and Tor IT'S
inc nrospects of future usefulness The Directors nope
and believe that by prudence, caution, ana rsd SyS
tenn Of economy they will establish Tor TINS Company
renutaton for cheapness and safety not surpassed Dy
anv Company in the United States.
IAN differences in settlement OF losses may DC ae'er
mined by three disintereted Arbitrators oil the county
where such loss happened, to be mutuahy choseu Oy
the insured and the Company'l s.... c G
Dlrectors.-H. w. Thomas, Chas "a stuart, .. % o.
aJ,sters Geo A. Tayenner, w. ID. Massey, w. l.
Wsrner r. r Hill James T. Close, Christopher Neaie'
Henry Shackelford Shoto I, Stuart Edward Sangster
' OlIicers.
" w THOMAS, Pres. Gu. E. STUART, Comselor'
w ID. MASSEY v Pres GEO. A. TAvENNER, treas
JAMES II. Close, Secretary.
ns- Applications for Insurance can 0e mIoe 70 o"'
Ageut at Staunton. - H. p"0 ~ eN
June l3, 1S55.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
courtship by lightning.

We find in the Albany Argus, Of August 18th
the following story of a courtship and engagement
BY telegraph, which is rather "fast," even in thi
rapid age:-
Some months since, young gentleman of thi
city entered the Morse telegraph office, and re
quested to be instructed in such of the mysterie
of telegraphing as the operators could or woulc
inform him-such as would not interfere will
the secrets of the Office. The obliging operate
proceeded to do so, and in the course of his in
structions explained to- the freshman the mo
dus operandi Of writing. 1t should be known
that at of the stations, west Of this city, il
quite small but enterprising village, female
the school mistress of the village-s the operator
at the telegraph station.
While the operator in this city was going
through his explanations, the-ollice called Alba
ny, and made business inquiry, TO which an an
swer was returned by the Albany operator, who
in professional manner, inquired the name o.
the anxious inquirer, and sent it with the gentle
mans compliments, TO the-sffice (Which the
female had charge off, Miss c. Eve mean the
operator) replied, returning her compliments and
gave the state of the weather, &c., AL
The gentleman was immensely delighted with
the idea Of interogating person, and that person
a, ,fomale, one hundred and fifty miles distant, and
through the kindness Of the operator addressed
several lnterrogatores TO her, all of which were
answered in a most gratifying manner. The nov
ice in telegraphing was delighted, not to say en-
chanted. He called again the next day, and pur-
suaded the operator to again summons tho
office.
Again did he enjoy most delighted tete-a tetc
think of tetea tete one hundred and Fifty
miles removed with his charming incognita, or,
we should say, inamolata, for the novice was all
absorbed in Miss c., as the sequel will
prove. For several days did he call and hold
converse with the--office and its very obl-
ging operator. each day becoming more and more
interested. The subject of discourse, too, was
materially changed, nsomuch that the Albany
operator began to feel in rather "peculiar pre-
dicament," he being sort of medium through
which two lovers were holding communicltion.-
To be brief, the novice continued to call for
space of two weeks, each day growing more in
terested, until at last he put the question, direc.
and plump: "Will you marry me 2" The tel
egraph never besitates; it is fast institution, and
those who arc connected with it become ''tast,"
as ifby inhibition. The lady consented, and the
novice, a few days after, went To-, claimed
his bride, and was married. The parties are now
residents of this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
STAUNTON VA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER H. 1890.

Sutton. the sum of ten thousand pounds, which
will enable her 10 marry, or to remain single, as
she may prefer"
John Meade gave prodlgious start upon hear
ing this, and Peter Finch ground his teeth again
but in a manner hardly respectable. Both, how
ever, by violent effort, kept silent.
The man of business went on with his reading.
al have paid some attention to the character OF
nv nephew. John Meade, and have been grieved
to find him much possessed with feeling of phil
anthrophy and with general preference for what
ever is noble and true over whatever is base and
false. AS these tendencies are by no means such
as can advance him in the world, bequeath him
the sum of ten thousand pounds-hoping that he
will thus be kept out of the workhouse ,and be en-
abed to paint his great historical picture-which,
as vet. he has only talked about.
Gas for nv other nephew, Peter Finch, he
views all things in so sagacious and selfish way,
and is so certain to get on in life, that should
only insult him by offering an aid which he does
not require yet from his aflectonate uncle; and
entirely as testimony oiadiniraton for his men
tai scuteness, / venture tc nope that he will ac-
cept bequest of five hundred pounds towards the
completion of his extensive library oflawb books I"
How Peter Finch stormed and called names
how John Meade broke into delirum of joy
how Mary Sutton cried first, and laughed, and
then cried and laughed together; all these mat
tiers shall not attempt 10 describe. Mary Sut
ton is now Mrs. John Meade and her husband
has actually begun tie great historical picture
Peter Finch has taken to discounting bills, and
bringing actions on them; and drives about in his
brouuharn already.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
'ahc Aged Lover.

"No longer lover!" exclaimed an aged patri.
arch "ah yo- mistake me if you think age has
blotted out my heart. Though silver hairs fall
over brow all wrinkled and cheek all furrowed
yet am lover still. love the beauty of the
maiden's blush, the soft tint of flowers, the sing
ing of birds, and, above all, the silvery laugh Of
a child. love the star-lil;e meadows where lhs
battercups grow, with almost the same enthusi.
san as when, with my ringlets flying loose in
the wind and my cap in hand years ago, ] chased
the painted butterfly. love yUn aged dame
Look at her. Her face is careworn, but it has ev-
er held smile for me. Often have shared the
bitter cup of sorrow with her-and, SO shared, it
seemed almost sweet. Years Of sickness have
stolen the freshness OF life but, like the faded
rose, the perfume Of her love is richer than when
in the full bloom OF youth and maturity. Togeth-
er We have placed flowers in the easements, and
folded hands of the dead; together wept over
little graves. Through sunshine and storm we
have clung together; and now she sits with her
knitting, her cap quantity triiied, tia old-styled
kerchief crossed, white and prm, avoYe the heart
that has beat go long ard truly 20. me, the dim
blue eye tnat ehrinkingly fronts the glad day the
sunlight, throwing her Il parting farewell, kisses
her brow, and leaves upon its tracery Of wrinkles
angelic radiance. see. though no one else can,
the bright, glad young face that won me first,
ohne through those withered features, and the
growing love of forty years thrills my heart till
the tears come. Say not again | can no longer
be lover. Though this form be bowed, God
implanted eternal love within. Let the ear be
doa, the eye blind, hands palsied, the limbs with
cred, the brain couded, yet the heart, the true
heart, may hold such wealth of love, that all the
power of death and the victorious grave shall not
be able to put out Its quenchless fame"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
EXCESSIVE GALLAErRY TO THE GIRLS BY THE

EXCESSIVE GALLAErRY TO THE GIRLS BY THE
KaFFIR LABoaERs.-In late work by q. H.
Mason, an English planter at the Cape of Good
Hope, the author says The only fault in our
Kaiiir aborers arose from their excessive gallant
ry; for, should observe, it is native rule never
to allow Kaffir maidens to pass within sight with
out salutng them or else intercepting their path,
standing quite mute and motioness, while the
girls survey them and pass on. Now. it frequent
ly happened that troops of girls came in from the
Kaf1ir kraals with maize. thatch, milk, eggs, wild
fruit, sugar-cane potatoes. Sc. &C., for sale and
no sooner did their shrill song reach the ears Of
our servants, than they rushed from their work
jus. as they were, some besmeared with mud, 9TH
ers spattered with whitewash, and the rest armed
with spades, pickaxes, buckets, brick-moulds. or
whatever else chanced to be in their hands at the
moment"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

BALLOONS TO FATTEN BABIEs.-It is now pro-
posed, by Science, 70 increase the size o. the hui
man race, BY removing, from It's infant gfowt!.,
the pressure of atmosphere which coastrans and
represses it. The idea arose from successful ex-
pertinent at charging violets by placing them in
balloons to be lifted where they might blossom in
thinner air. 4 korticulturist of tho suburbs oil
Versailles, in studying tie physiology OF the veg
et.ble kingdom, conceived the idea that the
smallness Of certain plants-the violet, for exam.
plewas owing to an atmospheric pressure too
great for their delicate organs. Having fixed
this idea in his mind, the florist conceived the
notion Of putting his idea into practice. Provi-
ding himself with small balloon, rendered suffi-
ciently tight to prevent the escape of any gas, he
launched it into the air, having attached to it a
silken cord twelve hundred metres long. Instead
Of car, the balloon sustained fower-pot of Par
ma violets This experiment has been going on
about two months with the most wonderful result.
in the shape of violets as large as Bengal roses.
Balloons for arnplifying the infant voleIs of our
own compressed race, were the natural and imme-
diate suggestion. We have not yet heard the
particulars of the first experiment, however.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

POETRY.
A Rural Homo FOR Me.


Rural Homo For NE.
Br JAMES HARKNEss.
Away with your steeples, streets and towers
Your towns aud your cities vast;
Where disease on extended pinions lowers
And the shadows Of death are cast,
Where the alley dark as December's gloom'
Never shelters ray of light;
Where the ever,s flush, not the roses bloom,
Is ever bright in that living tomb,
And the day is an endless night.
Away away, with your deus Of death!
In the fields let me wander free!
o. the humming bird,
And the lowing herd,
And the gree grass sward for me!
Tell me not of your noble parks and squares,
OF your crescents doubly grand,
A home which the workman never shares,
Though reared by his toilng hand;
Nor point to their owners, pale and scar,
Though robed in their gilded pride;
Their freshest breath is but tainted air,
For they live in poisoned atmosphere,
With the plague-house side by side.
Away! away, with your dens of death
In the fields let me wander free!
Where the blush of health
stamps mans true wealth;
Oh the hills and the dales for met
love not the sound of the work house bell,
Nor the watchman's stealthy tread,
But the cheerful tones of the breeze's swell,
And the husbandman's voice instead,
To stray on the banks Of the limpld streams,
As they murmuring glide along;
Or recline in the shade from the noontide beams
Or search out the haunts Ct my youthful dreams
And travel the wings among.
Away! away, with your dens of death
In the fields let me wander free
o, the cottage low
Where the wild flowers grow,
And the rivulet's flow, for me!
o, give me the mornings early dawn,
And the landscapes varied green,
Where the lark in air, from the dewy lawn,
In the cloud is but dmly seen
To sport with the breeze as it gently floats,
And be famed as the zephyrs play;
And enraptured, list TO the warbling notes
As they gush in streams from thousand throats
To hail the approacho day
Away away, with your dens Of death!
In the fields let me wander free;
o, the haunts of the dove,
Are the scenes love;
Oh, the wood and the grove for me!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

ToADs.-To the gardner the toad is a very
useful assistant, and it devours great number o.
insects and worms that prey upon the plants. In
the dark Of the evening the toad comes forth from
its hiding place, land commences its work of exter,
mination. Noiselessy it passes through the gar,
den, regaling itself upon the insects that have just
begun their nocturnal work upon the tender plants
No one but those who have observed the move
meuts of this little animal, can form any estimate
of its usefulness. A few evenings since | watch
ed one time, and observed that in the space OF
fifteen minutes it devoured some fifteen or twenty
insects, of that class that in the day time lie con-
cealed from the observation Of the birds, but al
night 90 forth in armies to carry on their works Of
destruction, to lay waste the gardner's toll. II
would be a matter Of economy for those who till
the grouud to provide the toad with suitable
place of retreat in the day time, thus virtually
saving to him: "My dear little fellow, | value
your services, and will do all can for your com
fort"
With proper appreciation for his services, and
care for his preservation, the toad will become
quite domesticated, and will continue valuable
work, for years, simply for his "board and lod-
ging." Those who wantonly destroy the toad
should be classed with those who kill harmless
and useful birds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
IMPORTANT NEWS.

1a;,or 10 onr already very large aud we'll assort'
e5 Stook of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
wv, received two days ago another important supply o.
the finest kinds Of CLoTutNa, made up IN the ! a.e
sts namcly: Fine Frock aud Dress Coats OF diner
~. colors Cashmere and Cassinett Business Goats OF
the incest pattcrus every variety of fancy and other
pants and Vests in every kind OF stGf Besides ,hs,
we have received new aud splendid assortment ol
ha and promise TO sell at much lower prices than
anv other house in Staunton afford Therefore good
bargains are TO be had at D hAnN 0S w.
-. LIS lSnh.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
AU.BEnIARLE az BUCKINGHAM
STATH OTyARREES.

WI E. ELLIOTT respectfully informs the citizens
w of Staunton and neighborhood, that he intends
opening a SLATE "a r d near the Depot & S !
Stauntou, keeping constant supply OF 5 l. Z )
ouarry is pronounced by the Weshmen he employs,
and other experienced judges, not to be surpassed e
any in the world His own experience SINCE youth IN
Englaud, Wales aud North America, enables nm con-
SJfl to assert that the States cannot be equalled III
the United States He is prepared to do any quantity
of Stating, warranted free from leak. c.
Orders received in Stauuton by MesSrs' staples &
Martin at whose store samples be seen, and Intor
m,t;on eiyen, Sc, &c.. or address w. h. ELLlol l.
Charottesyille which will receive prompt attention
Nav 49, lS55.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
Sidney Smiths description of himselfin eigh-

Sidney Smiths description of himselfin eigh-
teen hundred and forty-four:
al am seventy -four years of age, and being Ca
non of St. Paul's in London, and rector Of
parish in the country, my time is divided equally
between town and country. am living among
the best society in the metropolis, and at ease in
my circumstances in tolerable health, mild
whig, tolerating churchman, and much given to
talking, laughing and noise. dino with the
rich in London, and physic the poor in the coun.
try-passing from the sauces of Dives to tho
sores of Lazarus. | am, upon the whole, happy
man have found the world all entertaining world I.
and am thankful to Providence for the part sllot-
ed to me in it."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
pROTECTION FROM LIGHTNING.

,E subscribers offer their services to the public gen
er.ly and feeling thankful for the kind patronage
heretofore so literally bestowed on them, take tins
method of informing them that they are prepared 70
erect on the shortest notice the best and latest improved
LIG n II n NJ G 4 . . ,.
N tb Country, and the Points the best and most ex
pensve extant, being made OF Copper and heavily pia
ted with pure Silver, which adds greatly to the security
the Rods afford by the Points being really ana perna
nenty bright, thereby at all times constituting sure
and safe conductor of Electricity.
The subscribers warrant them to be perfect I'sht-
ming Conductor in every particular aud caution the pub
PEFEG TO Mark Byrd Woodstock John J. Al
len. Charles Moore, Mt. Jackson; Walter n Newman
New Market; Bowman s Sybert, Harrlsonbarg; MAJ
R. Grattan John Craun, sr., Mt. Crawford
June g. lS55.-t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

FIGHrTNe ON EQUAL TERMs.-Judge A., a
celebrated duelist. who had lost his leg, and who
was known to be a dead shot challenged Col. d.,
gentleman of great humor and aitainmen.s.
The friends tried to prevent the meeting, but to no
effect The parties met On the ground, when
Col. D. was asked if he was ready. "No" he re-
piled. "What are you waiting for, then ?" in
aured Judge A.'s second, "Why, sir" said
Col. D. ,".I have sent my boy into the woods to
hunt bee gum to put my leg in, for 1 don't in
tend to give the jud ge any advantage over me
You see he has wooden leg!" The whole
party roared with laughter, and the thing was SO
ridiculous that it broke up the fight. Col. ID.
was afterwards told that it would sink his reputa-
ton, WELL" he replied. ''it can't sink me lower
than bu let can" "But," urged his friends,
.sthe papers will bo filled about yon." "Well" said
he. 81 would rather fill fifty papers than one cof
fin" No one ever troubled the Colonel after
that