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The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-01-10

Day- We learn from the l&-?wich
Courier, that the whaler George Henry,
which captured" the " Resolute" and
brought her into port, is owned in part
by Henry j. Grinnell, whose phlanthro-
py in fitting out an Expedition in search
of Sir John Franklin, has made his
name familiar in all parts, not only of
the Union, but of England. The coin
cidence is remarkable and gratifying
and when it comes to the knowledge of
the British Government, we shall GER
tainly be disappointed and surprised if
tina. Government presses its claims to
the full extent it is entitled to By the
strict letter of maratime law. The
kindly sentiment of the British Govern
ment toward Mr.. Grinnell has already
been manifested in a most substantial
manner by giving him immense orders
for breadstuffs for the supply Of the army
in the Crimea. Should he now come in
for another handsome bonus through
this " Resolute" enterprise, it will fur
nish very striking and curious exem-
pli6cation of the doctrine" Cast My
bread upon the aDaters and thou shalt
find 1t after many days." only that he
has not had to wait very many days
either.
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For the Echo and Advertiser.

Mr.. EDITOR Il have just finished a
second perusal of very interesting
book on "The Sabbath" by Rev. F.
DENIsoN, A. NJ, formerly Pastor OF
the Baptist Church in this village, Per-
nit me through your columns to recon
mend it. In it the author argues the
origin, nature, change and claims of the
Sabbath institution" in a mastery
manner. Would that it were in every
family in this community-ospscially
those who practically develop SO much
laxity in regard to the observance of the
Sabbath.
shall have no controversy with any
one in reference to The day. "Let ev-
cry man be fully persuaded in his own
mind" as to the first or seventh day.
But cannot agree with Mr.. LOcomo-
tire, Notwithstanding the examples Of
our forefathers, that it is "sort OF
second nature with US to observe tho
Sabbath" There are evidently many
among us, who have no conscientious
seruples in regard to any day they
attend to their secular concerns, and
seek their own pleasures alike on the
Sabbath as other days.
+" The Sabbath was made for man
the race" aud does not cur physical
and social, as well as our spiritual aud
eternal interest demand that we Re-
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sB- Mr.. Goodyear, of India rubber

sB- Mr. Goodyear, of India rubber
celebrity, has, like Horace Greeley, of
various kinds of celebrity, been thrown
into the debtors prison in Paris. In
the former case, as it certainly was in
the latter, the act appears to have been
most unjustifable proceeding, and on
ly intenled to extort money which was
not due. The French laws for the COL
lection of debts are bar barously severe
upon non-residents, and afford singu-
lar exception to the general rule Of
treatment of foreigners, who, in most
respects, fare better than citizens. Mr..
Greeley was released by process of law,
and without submitting to the extortion
of sous. Mr.. Goodyear, With equal
spupk, was released against his will, for
some of his family paid the claim, the.
justice Of which he contested.
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Che nesterlp Gfbo,
A ND
Westerly, January 10. 1855.
The LAW OF Newspapers.
Pawc atuck Advertiser.

l. Subscribers who do not give express no
tice to the contrary, are considered as wishing
to continue their subscriptions.
9. Ifthe subscribers order the discontinuance
Of their papers, the publisher can continue to
send them until all arrearages are paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to TAX e
their papers from the office to which they are
directed, they are held responsible till they
settle their bill, and order the papers dlscon.
tinued.
A. If any subscribers remove to another
place without informing the publisher, and the
paper is sent to the former direction, they are
held responsible.
5. The courts have decided that refusing to
take newspaper from the Office, or removing
and leaving it uncalled for, is prima facie evi
dence of intentional fraud.
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pJ- Mr.. Gavin, in his I" Protestant"

py- Mr.. Gavin, in his " Protestant"
just published in Glasgow, relates that a
lady living in Edinburgh took occasion,
while on a visit in Dublin, to attend a
Papist Chapel, where a number of souls
were to be translated, by pious fathers
of the Romish Church out Of purgatory.
After several pieces of money had been
revcrcntly laid before the priest, he be-
gan operations. A movable part of the
floor opened, and out of it silently issued
number of little souls as black as jet.
The lights were now extinguished, mi
raculously, DO doubt, not however be-
fore the lady had noticed one of the lit
tie suffering souls to be within her
reach. She seized it, and conveyed it
to her pocket. When examined in the
light, the posr little soul appeared in
every circumstance to be a little wee
crab, dressed neatly in black velvet,
doubtless by the delicate hands of the
priests nuns.
Mr.. Gavin relates another instance,
where after Holy Father of the Church
had reprimanded his hearers for neglect
ing to pay roundly for the release Of the
souls 0" their friends from purgatory, he
invited them to visit the grave yard at
night, that they might see the souls in
torment, and calling for relief. When
arrived there, the successor Of The Apos-
ties showed them a number of little
lights moving about among the grave
stones, which he declared were souls
from purgatory crying for help. One OF
the company, however, was bold enough
to seize one of the tormented souls, and
on examining it, it turned out to be a
little crab with candle end fixed upon
his back. Truly the poor soul was in
purgatory indeed.
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nea- A party of twenty-five ladies and

nsa- A party of twenty-five ladies and
gentlemen, from Rockville, Conn, Wis
tied this city on Friday, in the capacity
of sleighing party, dining and taking
supper at the Massasoit House, and Wis
iting the Armory and other of tho
prominent features of Springfield. The
ladies acted as escorts for the gentle
men, ordering the meals, paying the
bills, and furnishing the comforts of the
trip generally. We shall hope to ro-
cord many fruits of this leap year gal
lantry among our matrimonial announce
ments before the year is over. Spring.
feM Repnblscan.
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ID L Il ID
per cent

At Dorrville ON the Sd inst, of consump-
ton, Mrs. ABBY A. ARNOLD, wife of Mr..
William 7. Arnold, aged % years.
Only about two months and half had
passed since the marriage Of Mrs. A., when
with her affectonate hush md she set out
hopefully upon the interesting plans Of life.
But she was attacked by a sudden cold,
which led on to the disease that so soon
proved fatal. She expressed resignation
to her lot, though every earthly hope was
so sud denly blasted. L.
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WYOMING VILLAGE, Jan. 3, 1855.


As ON inhabitant of this vicinity, l
feel it my duty to correct all erl lors
that may occur in reference to a change
Of name of this Village and Post Office /;
which errors emenated from the pen of
one who signed his name as Citizen, -
to an article dated A" Alton, Dec. 25th,
1885," and published in the Westerly
Echo and Providence Tribune.
Therefore, for the benefit of the pub
lie, that they may not bo deceived in
future as to the lawful name of this Vii
lage and Post Office, will say in re-
/ ply, that after the change in Post Office
in 1853, petition was circulated to
alter the name of this village and Post
Office from Brands Iron Works to that
of Wyoming, and said petition received
the signatures of all the business men
with one or two exceptions, to whom it
was not presented, (for reasons which
can be partially explained in the article
by Citizen.") There was no one that
refused to sign the petition when it was
presented, and said petition being fully
represented, was duly sent to the Post
Office Department in good faith, with
the full expectation that it would be
granted. The petition was duly re-
ceived at the Department and delibera-
ted on, and the Post Master at Brands
Iron Works written to on the subject,
and said Post Master did expect from
what was expressed that change would
be made at some future time.
Subsequently some five or six persons
met at the Village School House with
out much notice, to my knowledge un-
der the influence of this /" Mr.. Citizen"
as suppose, and said to change the
name of b. l. Works to Alton this
caused much dissatisfaction, and nearly
two-thirds Of the people of this village
were opposed to this change. The
leader of this being desirous of getting
the name establish ed, and wishing to
give it publicity, figured with Mr.. Wal
ling's agent to have the name of Alton
placed on the new State Map of r. l !,
which was about being published at that
time. Mr.. Walling was Influenced to
insert the name, but not without inclu-
ding B. I. Works, also, after this the
name of Alton was published in all the
papers, which has caused SO much won
der of late as to the real name Of this
village. This not proving satisfactory
to establish said name, petition was
put in melton to change the name of B.
II. w. Post Office to that of Alton, and
all the influence that could be made to
bear was brought into requisition, and
after keeping said petition for two
months or more waiting for contribu-
|tions, did not amount to over twelve
real names, as it was seen by credita-
BILE person short timo before it wus
sent to the Post Master at Providence,
to be forwarded to the p. 0. Depart
ment, with its forty subscribers, and
then meet its defeat by coming in con-
tact with the former petition with its
t"elvs subscribers, as was represented
by the "Citizen" Therefore in con-
clusiop, will submit the whole proceed
ings to the candid decision of the public
VILLAGER.
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nay The largest fire Which has oc

p@- The largest fire which has oc.
Cured in the city Of Newport, says the
Providence Transcript, since thg -iiles
truction Of the Ocean House, some ten
or twelve years since, took place on
Tuesday evening last at IL o'clock
The Truro House, large and fashiona-
bic summer boarding establishment, was
completely burnt to the ground. The
dwelling house on the west side, owned
by Mrs. Sarah M. Geffroy, and the cot
tage on the east side, owned by Mr..
Coggeshall werc pretty much destroyed.
The Whitfield House, opposite, owned
and occupied by Stephen Slocum, was
very much injured The front and in
side were destroyed, and the remainder
of the building badly charred. Most
Of the small buildings in the yard of the
TrurC wero burned.
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nay The Pope intends to look aft

pO- The Pope intends to look after
she affairs of America with great care
Letters from Rome mention that the
Rev. Mr.. Talbot, whose name has been
repeatedly mentioned as one likely to be
raised to high spiritual Office in the Ro-
man Catholic Church in England, has
been appointed by the Pope to proees d
to America to regulate somo affairs be-
tween the transatlantic bishops and the
Holy See.
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fg The father of Gen. Tom Thumb

I% The father of Gen. Tom Thumb,
Mr.. Stratton, who resided near Bridge
port, c., died on Friday morning His
mind had been dsordered. 1t is under
stood that he had acquired fortune by
the exhibition of the little general, which
will now be divided between the wido W,
the renowned dwarf, and his two mar
ried sisters.
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n3y~ Gov. Gardner, of M ASA ch tt

nH" Gov. Gardner, of Massac chusstts
in his Annual Message to the Legisla-
ture, recommends 81 years residence
for foreign-born citizens, and ability tc
read and write, as qualifications for vo-
ting. This is following the example ol
old Connecticut. 1t will be the turn ol
New York next.
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pS~ A driving snow storm CONNER

b0~ A driving snow storm commen-
ced on Saturday at p. M, and con-
tinued through the afternoon and'nigbt-
rarely does snow fall with such fury as
it did during all this period. The aver
age depth here is probably two feet, but
high wind prevailing during its fall,
driftsd it very badly.
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THE COURT OF PROBATE for the Dis.
trct of Stonington, have limited and appoint
ed six months from this date to the Creditors
to the Estate oil ELIZA G. STANTON, late Of
Stonington, deceased, to present their several
claims against said Estate to the Executor, or
be debarred recovery thereof according to
law. PELEG MOVES, Executor.
Dated at Stonington, this lst day Of Janua-
ry, 1856. 3t-24S
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DB- The New York Tribune says
that the owners of the Plymouth Rock
have made a contract with Messrs. ST.
monson & Lagar, of New York, to GO,
her ahoat, and from the skill of the con.
tractors, thinks the object will be speed
lily accomplished.
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nSy- The Journal gives list of sew.
enty-two persons who have died in Pro-.
vidcnce within the last year, of the ages
of seventy years and upwards, at tho
head of which stands Michael Maloy,
who was los years cid when he died, !,
and there were seven of ninety and up
wards.
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The Bath Advocate says that David
M'Graw, man in the employ of the
New York and Erie Railroad, has
walked the track Of that road for 1905
days in succession, travelling distance
altogether Of % 900 miles.
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1T- We understand that City Judge
Sydney II. Stuart, has sent his letter Of
resignation to Albany. The Judge pro.
tests his innocence, but thinks it his du-
ty to resign, because the ermine should
not be tainted even with suspicion.-N
Y Times.
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rT- Rev. John o. Choules, of New
port, a distinguished Baptist divine,
well known and much beloved, died at
the residence Of Nelson Robinson, Esq,
in New York, on Saturday evening.
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paS- In the case of Arrison, on his
second trial at Cincinnati, o., for the
murder of Allison with an internal
machine" the jury were unable to agree
s. being for acquittal, and for con-
viction.
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member it and keep it holy"

Hundreds of examples similar ts
those noticed by Mr.. D., might be Civ
en-, which go to show that the smile Of
God rests on him who conscientiously
observes it and that his awful frown
rests on him who habitually disregards
it.
Let all the people bear in mind, and
forget not, that Jehovah has commanded
Remember the Sabbath day to keep
it holy" ALPHA.
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Miss IL. w. Stillman,

MOULD respectfully announce to the
W. citizens of Westerly that the second
term of her school will commence January
2lst, 1856.
For further particulars inquire Of Mr..
David Smith, or of Miss Stillman, at her
residence on Main Street. 248
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nO- The Chicago Democrat of Tues
day, says: A woman arrived in this place
a few days since, with the dead body of
her hulbaud, which she was taking east
for burial. On the route she fell in
with young man, and on arrival of the
cars at Chicago, they went off together,
leaving the dead body Of the husband in
the depot where it has remain ed since
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@-" jim, does your mother ever
whip you ?"
"No, but she does a prociSus sight
worse though"
What's that"
Why, she washes me every morn
ing"
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Fourth Instalment :
ASHIAWAY BANK,

NOTICE is hereby given that the Fourth In
~ stament of ten dollars per share, on the
capital stock of the Ashaway Bank, is due on
Monday, January l4th, and is payable at their
Banking House. j. l.. SPENCER, Cash.
Ashaway, Jan. 10, 1855. 24S
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TO LET,

1NH Z Store on Main Street, now occupied
i by Henry Miner. Enquire Of
olS FRANCIS SHEFFIELD.
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Mantle Bank.

DIVIDEND will be paid the stockhold.
ers of this Bank on and after Tuesday the 9Th
inst. j. Nj PENDLETON, Cash.
Westerly, Jan. l, 1856.
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COaI-Price Reduced.

CUMBERLAND COAL of an extra quail
ity, for Bl-cksmith's use Just received
Those in want will please call and exam
inc. All orders promptly attended to.
JOSIAH THOMPSON, Jr,
Westerly, Aug. 2, 1866.
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BsT- The Directors of the ~
Bank have declared -
per cent
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cit can be found at the store Of Pendlcton &
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-09
ashlng,on. Nov. 80.


= movement viii be made early in ths
session, for the amendment Of the Cana
di1n Reciprocity Treaty, for the repeal
OF the act giving II effect To this end.
cali Viii b. made on the Secretary of
the Treasury for information as to the
working OF the treaty; and it is believed
II vail appear that the United States have
lost largely, as far as revenue is concern
ed-wIIIie the Canadians have recei, ed
all the benefit. The amendment sought.
is 10 enlarge lie free list between the
two countries, 10 ali articl, S actually grown
by each respectively. This will include
tobacco am sugar, which are now exclud-
ed; and from the duties on which, tho
Canadian government refuses to put an
end 10 the treaty.
The I. S. Supreme Court met thi.
morning. Al lhs Judges were present
except Wayne and Nelson.
The Galleries and lobbies Of the Cap
ltoi are crowded with spectators. and god
humor everywhere prevails There is a
large attendance OF members OF each
branch Of Congress. and messages are
being introduced preparatory 10 bust
ness; and joint committees are appointed
10 wait upoa the President Mr. Phelps
presented IN the House the credentials Of
Mr.. Whitfield, asking that he be sworn.
hr. Grow, objected, con:ending that the
Kansas election was illegal. the Election
Law bong IN violation OF The Constitution,
and OF the Organic Law Of the territory.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-09
THE GREATEST
MEDICAL DISCOVERY
OF THE AGE.
MFR KENNEDY, of Roxbury, has discovered in one
I1 OF our common pasture weeds remedy that cure.
EVERY KIND OF HUNIOR
OF THE AGE.

from
The worst Scrofula down to common Pimple.
He has tried it in eleven hundred cases. and never
failed except in two cases both thunoer humor He mas
now IN has possession hundred certificates OF it's
yalue, all within twenty miles of Boston.
Two bottles are warranted nursing sore mont
One to three bottles will the kind of i1n-
pies the face.
Two or three bottles viii clear the system of bies
the mouth and stomach.
Three to five bottles are warranted to cure The worst
kind of Erysipeas.
One to three bottles warranted to cure all bumor
Two bottles cure running of the cars
an9 olotche' among the hair
-Four TO six bottles warranted corrupt and
One bottle will scaly eruntions of the skin.
Two or three bottles are warranted to worst
kind of ringworm.
Two or three bottles warranted cure the most
desperate case of rheumatism.
Three TO four bottles warranted cure rarheun
Five to eight bottles will the of scroI.
oeneht is always experienced from the first BOTTLE
ana perfect cure Is warranted when the above quantity
Nothing looks improbable those who have in vain
tried all the wonderful medicines of dav as that
common weed growing on the pastures along old
stone walls, should every the system vet
II Is fixed fact If you have humor it has 10 start
ing cases, but yours ped.lIcd over thousand
bottles Of it in the vicinity Of Boston know the ef
greatest done in Massachusetts, pa,e it o
children year old TO old people sixty. have seen
poor puny, woy looking children, whose flesh was soft
bottle.
.
lie viii always cure IL 1t gives great c.tarr
and dizziness Some who have taken It been costive
Tor wears, and have been regulated H. Where tfe
'oN Is sounu works quite easy but where there anv
arrangement Of the functions OF nature cause vc
singular feelings, hut YOU must be
always disappear in from four "a to a There
never oad result from II m tie contrary, when that
feeling Is gone, you will feel yourself like new nsr
heard some Of the most eAtravagsnt encomiurs Of il
that listened to.
Aanuactu ed by DONALD KENNEDY No 71nyVarr.,
street, Ioxlg.ry, Mass. Price 81 90.
Vivian. "a -
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CONGRESSIONAL,
W Maic,d Refused his rcsr.

Washing on, Dec. l
Debate on admission of Whi,feld from.
Kansas resulted IN refused to admit him
to his sea.--geas 81, nays 10i.
Mr.. Grow moved 10 reconsider the vote,
and TO lay that motion on the table.
The friends Of Whitfield here conmen.
ced a Parllnm entary struggle, to stave of
the vote, by motions to adjourn, sc.
House stlll in session.
SESArE.-Tne members of the Senate
were present with the exception OF Bell.
Of \. H. and Bell, of Tenn, Bigler But
Ter; Douglas, Houston, johnson, Jones,
of Tenn, Mallory, Reed, Sebastian.
Toonbs Weller and Wright. The usual
commntee was appointed to wait on the
President who would communicate his an
nuai message to Congress tomorrow a.
bout noon.
The Senate then adjourned.
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Later from kanses.

s.. Louis, Dec. l.
4 Letter in the St. Louis Democra, da-
ted Franklin, Nov. 25. The militia IN
der Titus are soon to be disbanded bv
Gov. Gcary, after which. about one hun
dred with Titus for commander leave the
territory for Nicaragua, 10 assist Walker.
IAe niga' Of the 25th, three prisoners es-
capped from prison. Hays, the murderer
o. Butium, has been released on habeas
corpus issued by Judge Lecompte.
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f@- A merchant o. certain city, who
diet suddenly, lsit in his desk leIe7,
written 10 on5 Of his correspondents, His
sagac.ous clerk, q sJn OF Elm, seeing the
nccessIty If sending the letter, wrote al
the bottom: Since writing the above, |
have dIed"