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The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-11-20
VOLUME vI-NUMBER 80
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lg-rE. la. r For the Westerly Echo
The Voice Of Sum m er.
BY VALENTINE.

~ ...tu- ., .N p.
am fastening away like beautiful dream,
Ye will missmy voice, by fount and by stream;
Ye will list in vain for my wood notes wild,
And my breezes as sweet as the breath of a
child.
/ am fastening away-has my coming brought
woe?
Full often I've seen the hot, bitter tears flow |;
Do ye weep that your lovely and good are now
gone, ' ID. H.,.. -... ."i 81. ..1...
Lured away by my witching and soul-haunting
song? .55-. .raI .T,rrr..H
Now mind me of one, bright, radiant thing
With eyes like the stars, like the black ravens
wing, - '.. 81. 80 'A-1i 81. ~ -
The hair that fell round the white, girlish brow,
That lieth SO cold on its damp pillow now.
She had longed for my coming, for over the
wave e. frT o. ..-- ... ....
Should come with me then, the noble and
brave. '' PIT" ... ." t.
Her young hearts choice-its shrined idol and
true, a.l- = i4l.a saU a.s ..l ..
But left him asleep in the cold waters blue.
Did ye heed that the voice was plaintive and
sweet,
As it stole round her couch where she lay in
her sleep, ri i.r .I .. ... " fo
! kissed the eyes blueveined lids, and sung,
For knew she had gone to the dear absent one.
And ye weep when ye think of her who has
gone ..' .-.'.
To land where the summer is joyous and long.
Ye water with tears the dear grave where ye've
laid
The beautiful home-gone, meath the green
willows shade. .. .D. .....
I am fastening away-do ye joy that I 60,
Since I mind ye of hours when fell the sad
blow? ...
Shed not from balm.laden wings as I flew,
A message of peace and of love unto you
Oh, many sweet one has blest my fair light,
That bathed all the earth in sunny delight;
And many low heart grew sad when came,
At the memory Of the lost-angels by name.
] am fastening away-will ye greet me again
With eyes that beam brightly, and glad joy
Gus strain; ... ..
For now that those who have gone on be
fore, ,t. .....a
Are beckoning you on to Eternity's shore!
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Dry lGoods--Prints, Muslins Cambrics, De
Lanes, Brown and Bleached Sheetings,
Broadcloths g Cassimeres, ,Satinetts.
- observation-disclosures, White and Brown Su-
gars, Teas, pure Coffee, Spices, &c.
Agents for the sale of valuable Medicines.
rlg Storenex ito Pawcatuck Bank.
1877 PAWCATUCK, CT,
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-11-20
George G. Wells,

n.. George G. Wells,
Dealer in Boots and Shoes of all descrip-
tions. Gentlemen's fine Calf Boots,
Caters Of all descriptions, Rubbers
i.' and rubber Boots. Thick Boots,
Jim .. BrOgans, Shoes, sc. .....
adies' CATERS, Walking Shoes, Slippers, sc.
Main Street, Westerly, Il. !. 134tf
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-02-22

New York, Feb. lS.- Success is doubtful
IN the case now pending, indirectly involving
the constitutlonalty Of the Missouri Com
promise. A majority Of the court will re-
fuse the benefits OF that act to the coored
plaintiff, claiming freedom under it, but will
perhaps extenuate this denal upon the
ground that he voluntarily returned to bon
dagc. 1t was expected that the court would
stand FIVE to four, but rumor says Judge
Grier is inclining TO the Southern side.
There will probably be strong dissenting
opinions the decree will be made in fort
night.
New YORK, Feb l9.-The Times of this
morning says: ''We learn on good author
ity, that the important revision of our pres
ent tariff recommended in the last report Of
Secretary Guthrie, meets with the hearty APP
prevail Of the Committee on WAYS and
Means, Of which Mr.. Campbell, Of Ohio, is
Al the head, and will shortly report tariff
bill, drafted under the advice of Mr.. james,
Of X. H., and other large manufacturers,
which Will fix the import duty on oil goods
made in part Of wool, dye stufs, raw silks,
and al raw materials free"
The Tribune's account Of the American
Convention al Philadelphia, says the motion
to strike ont the 18th section will probably be
made by a Southern man. The Ohio men
Vii then propose the minority resolution of
June.
Northern men talk confidently about abol-
ishing The 18th section, but to submit q Re-
publican clause. OF course the South will
bolt. The southern men will stand by the
l2th section to the last. The four sections
Of the Onion were represented. 1t was de-
termined not to call u National Convention.
BosToN, Feb. l9.-Snowing all day and
blowing perfect gale. Railroads discom-
NODDED bv drifts. No mail train for \. Y.
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WASHINGTON. Feb. /.

( NAsHiNoIoA, + eUs To-
4 SEyArg.-The Senate to day, in Executive
+ Session, after very warm debate, confirmed
Wilson Shannon as Governor of Kansas, by
- strictly party vote, IL votes were cast in tbs
negative. During the debate an ineffectua
attempt was made to conduct the discussion
with open doors.
WAsHNoToN, Feb. l9.-SENArE-Mr. Ham
lin gave notice Of his intention to introduce
a bin to amend and consolidate the nayiga-
ton, revenue and collection laws.
Mr.. Wilson offered a resolution which lies
over under the rule, calling on the Presi.
dent for full information as to Kansas af-
fairs, and what measures have been taken
TO prevent illegal Interference with the rights
of the people of the Territory by persons
who are not residents therein.
Mr.. Wilson concluded his speech in rela-
ton TO Kansas, strongly condemning the
course of Atchison and Gov. Shannon.
HoUsE.-Mr. Hickman, from the Commit
tee on Elections, offered resolution empow-
ering the Committee TO send for persons
ana papers in the Kansas contested election
case.
Mr.. Phelps thought that the exercise OF
such power would be an usurpation, as Mr.
Reeder does not claim that he was elected BY
BY virtue Of the laws passed by the Kansas
Legislature. He defended his constituents
from the charge Of being border rutfans
which had been reported here and elsewhere
and br one Senator Wilson, who comes from
a State where men war on defenceess wo.
men. and harmed the Ursaline Convent
lie earnestly condemned the anti-slayery
men in Kansas, and claimed that the Mis-
/ soarians desire not the shedding Of blood
! but to sustain the law.
Mr.. Washburne, OF Maine, regretted that
/ Mr. Phelps had INDUCED in such remarks
which were exceedingly exciting, not to say
j infammatory. A large majority of the PEG.
! pie of this country believe in their hearts
that there was no legislature of Kansas, nc
( laws and nothing under which the election
had been held by, by which Mr.. Whitfield
claims his seat as delegate. This matter
should be investigated, and he asked how il
/ could be done unless power to send for per-
sons and papers were granted.
/ SEN Whitfield appeared to- day before the
committee on elections to the House.
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ssThe critter loves me | know she loves
me +" said Jonathan Doubikins, as he sat
upon the corn field fence, meditating on the
course of his true love, that was running
just as Shakespeare always said it dld-rath-
er roughly. ." Sukey Peabody has taken
shine TO that gawky, long shanked, STAN
merin' shy critter, Gusset. Just cause he's a
city Teller, she amt the gal | tuck her for
that's sartin. No it's the old folks-darn
their ugly pictures. Old Miss Peabody was
alters dreadful hifalutin' critter, full of
big notions, and the old mans a regular soft
head. driven about by his wife Just as our
old one eyed rooster is driven about By our
cantankerous five toed Dorkin hen. But if |
don't Spite his fun my name amt Jonathan.
I'm goin' down to the city by the railroad
next week, aud when | come back-wake,
snakes that's all.
The above solloquy may serve to give the
reader some idea of the s'ay of the land'' in
the pleasant rustic village where the speaker
resided.
Mr.. Jonathan Doubikins was young
farmer, well TO do in the world, and looking
out for wife, and had been paying his ad-
dresses to Miss Susan Peabody. of that ilk.
with fair prospect Of success, when a city
acquaintance Of the Peabodys, one Mr.. Cor
nelius Gusset. who kept retail dry goods
shop in Hanover street, Boston. had sudden
IL made his appearance in the field and had
commenced the = cutting out game. Daz-
zled with the prospect Of becoming a gen.
tleman's wife, and pestered with the impor-
tunites of her aspiring mamma, the village
beauty had begun TO waver, when her old
lover determined on n last and bold stroke
to foil his rival. He went to the city and
returned. OF his business there he had said
nothing, not even to pumping maiden aunt
who kept his house for him. He went not
near the Peabodys, but labored in his fields,
patiently awaiting the result Of his machna-
tons.
The next day, Mr.. Gusset was with the old
folks and their daughter in the best room of
the Peabody mansion, chatting as pleasantly
as may be, when the door opened, and in
rushed very dirty and furious Irish wo-
man.
= Il il there We are, Mister Cornelius = she
screamed, addressing the astonished Gusset.
GONE ont Of that, before fetch ". We
spAlpaen! Is that what VIC promised me
afoFe the praste, ye hathcn nagurY Kunnin'
away from me and the childer. forsakin' yer
lawful welded wife, and runnin' afther the
Yankee gals, We infdel 2"
Woman, there must be some mistake
here" stammered Gusset, taken all aback by
this charge.
"Dyil n bit of a mistake, We sarpint. o,
wrra wirra was ii for the likes Of We that
sacked little Dnnis McCarty, who loved
the ground throd on, and all bekase We
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CT They haze railroad celebration at
Fulton, Ills., to-day, on the occasion Of fhe
Chicago and Galena Airline reaching the
Mississippi at that point. The Iowa Central
road is the continuance of that line from
Lyons, on the opposite side of the river.
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| HAVE sold my stock of Furniture aud entire
L interest in the Furniture business, to Mr. c. s.
ABBOTT Of the late City Furniture Rooms thank
my friends and customers for their many favors and
cordially recommend Mr.. Abbott their future ia
vor and patronage. r. WILSEY
Feb l3-dtf
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CT z. 7. Barnum has been put into bank
ruptcy at New Haven, and Frederick Gross
well, Esq, has been appointed trustee Of his
estate.
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Sf.r5o,0OO ,yr


INSURANCE Companies for which the under
l. signed is Agent, represent capital Of One Mil
lion One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars
They are safe reliable and prompt, and among the
best in the country.
Fire. Life and Marine Policies issued % applca
ton at the'ofcc Of WI. w. BELkNAP
febTim I'd street near Main
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HONEST lAGo The Times Of last eve
ming publishes some resolutions relative to n
dissolution of the [ mon which II attributes
to the BLACK Republican Convention held
In Massachusetts last week. They are res
olutions passed by the Garrisonians, party
who make as direct an issue with the Repub-
hcans of that State and elsewhere as the
Slave-Democracy do. who hate them as bad-
~ and deuounce them As bitterly as the
Times. but party which, whatever may be
their faults. to our knowledge never descen-
ded to such base and unqualified falshoods
as this Of the Times to defame an adversary
or advance their own cause. But the whole
slave system is one Of 'force and fraud, :"
and its minions aud seryitors must stoop to
the arguments it demands. They would be
deserving of the pity, if they did not more
richly merit the scorn, of all honorable men.
Let us see if the Times ever qualities this
wretched SANDER.
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THE BYRON.

Removed from Concert Hall.
Il. II. HOUGHToN, Attorney and Counsellor
IL. at Law, Notary Public, Land and general col
lectng Agent. Office in the Real Estate Agency and
wholesale Auction House of Smith 4 Van Sicken,
on Sd street between Main and johnson, Keokuk.
Iowa Lots of Lots and Farms for sale, on reasona-
bic terms. oct. Cd
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C1' The Shareholders, after opposing Mr..
Banks for seven weeks. arc now hattcring
him. IL could stand The one and be viii
Withstand the other. The \. Y. Herald
says
MIR. Banks Inns made a very favorable i'm
preston this the first days occupancy bv
him OF the chair of the Speaker of the House
Of Representatyes. Calm, cool, collected,
self-possessed, prompt in putting and decid-
ing questions, with respectful but resolute
manner. he bids fair to earn the good will
and approyal Of lis most inyeterate polili-
cal foes. really believe that howsoever
prone he may have been on one memorable
occasion of catering to the riisunion senti-
ments of the abolitioulsts Of Massachusetts,
he will be found to BE- CONSCIENTIOUS sup
porter of the Constitution and the Un;onn
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-02-22

CO Mr.. Macaulay has resigned his seat
in Parliament as representative of the cleo
tors Of Ldinbugh.
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ONO AND the PREsfnENcY.- The Cincin-
natl Go-ette says it il believed that the pre-
objections Of the Ohio Democratic delegates
to the National Convention are for Buchan-
an, the delegation being divided, it is
thought, as follows for Buchanan ., for
Douglas I. for Pierce 5
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can AND DO

- EbLto the citizens Of keokuk and vicinity, FINE
- FURNITURE cheaper than they purchase ia
ST Louis or anywhere abroad and transport it here
Any persons doubling this invited 10 call the
Gate City Furniture Rooms, l36 Main street ana
satisfy themselves If the fact c. s. ABBOTT.
fahl 1d
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TWENTY-FIVE boxes No. ! lemons for sale M
decl4 HUSTON, HAWKINS HuST0N's.
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GTA Consumption Hospital, to be loca-
ted at New York, was chartered at the last
session of the Legislature, md its friends
arc now appealing for aid in its establish
ment. Hospitals are provided for cholera,
yellow fever, etc, but consumption is a far
more fearful disease, and its victims far
more numerous. Why, then, should not a
commensurate effort he made in favor Of
those who are suffering under it OF this
disease there died last year in New York
alone, 6,o00 persons, 200 of whom died in
portion of this great mortality might have
been prevented, without doubt.
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CT Prof. f. I. Charming, fora long time
occupant Of the chair Of Rhetoric and Ora
tory 10 Harvard University, and brother OF
the late Rev. Or. Claiming, died in Cam
bridge on the 7th. lie was enc Of the early
conductors Of the North American Review,
and has to the present day been an occasion
al contributor.
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Franklin Fire and Marine
INSURANCE. COMPANY.
POND DIT Lac, WIS.

Especial attention given to Insurance Of
FARM PROPERTY, DWELLINGS AND OUT
BUILDINGS.
tNsUk RES such buildings or contents on favorable
terms, for or years Insures Stores Ware
houses, Buildings or Contents and Personal Proper
generally.
LOSSES EQUITABLT ADJUSTED AND PROMPT
LIZ PAID II CASH.
This Company Is a joint Stock Association, organ
zcd under special charter granted by the Legisla-
ure Of WISCONSIN, with an authorized capital Of
$500 200 One hundred thousand dollars Of which
s paid IN, and securely invested in bonds and mort
Cages. The Company being thus securely organized
upon firm basis the directors take pleasure in re-
commencing 1t TO public favor, worthy of conf.
dence and support with tue that all loss
es shall be promptly and honerably adjusted. As
this is purely a Stock Company mutual business
will be done, nor premium notes taken.
officggs:
n. NJ. Donaldson, Pres t. W. T. Gibs n Sec'y
j. W. Eddy, Vice Pres't A. Gibson, 6 en-. A gent
dec. 24d3m ". i. TURNER, Agent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-02-22

CT The ice embargo at St. Louis has led
people to fear for the safety of their steam
boats when the river clears out. The expert
ment has been made Of breaking up the ice
by exploding powder beneath il, in order to
~sscrre the boats which lie in the most unsafe
positions, but the experiment does not prove
very satisfactory.
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FrLL REpREsENrATfoN.-The Democratic
State Convention If Mississippi appointed
$50 delegates TO the Cincinnati Convention
An equal representation from all the States
it is calculated would form convention Of
about 5000 people.
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Daniel Copson,


A Ladies Ckain Pin, gold, enameled blue and
Il w----- was lost yesterday morning. (lSth
somewhere Main or Third street The finder viii
please leave it at thi, ofec, and receive proper re
ward. fsblqd3t
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Cummins, Seaman & Co.,
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
No. Is DEY, AND no FULTON STs..
tebl idly NEW YoR
WILLIAM Is. SMITH,

WILLIAM II. SMITH.
pELLoWs MANUFACTURERS, Bench Street, near
ID franklin, Galena, Ill.
Keeps constantly ON hand Bellows Of every descrip-
ton which will be sold low and on rs good terms
can BE- purchased elsewhere.
n B.-Eyery Bellows warranted to give satisfac-
ton.
August 81, ls55-d6ms
HAVING PUKCHASkD
FNHE stock of Furniture Of Mr.. r. WIsEY /
will sell the entire lot at very low figures du-
ring the next five weeks, to make for Spring
stock. For extraordinary bargains in Furniturc
call at either of Mr. Wliscy's old stands at the
cate City Furniture Rooms, No. 1876 Main street.
Feb l3--ddw c. S. ABBOTT
SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
DUBlIG notice is hereby given that on the 18th
l. day Of March next, in front of Charles Par
sons Banking House, in the city Of keokuk, be-
tween the hours Of and 3o'clock will sell at pub
lie auction the following real estate, namely: Lot
one & block eight tS) Of the city OF Keokuk Iowa
and the south half Of the southeast quarter and the
east half of the southwest quarter of section Tbr-
yfour in Township sixty-fse Range six (6) west in
Clark County, Missouri. Is. s. Z. l. and II. =.
w. s. "a, T. IS, X. 6, Clark County, Missouri
Terms of sale one fourth cash remainder in four
eight and twelve months with six per csnt interest
Title good and warranty deed given by me.
J. p. EDDY
feblsdkwtsaie BY RANKIN MILLER
Agricultural Bank OF Tennessee.
AZ will receive the notes of the above Bank on
w deposite other currency.
A. l.. DEMING Co,
Bankers and dealers in Exchange, Main street.
lnn2odi m Times and Post copy I'm
FOR SALE AT BARGAIN.
A new three story Brick Store House. On Main
I a street, will be sold on long time. Apply TO
WIN. w. BELkNAP,
febSu Real Estate Agent, I'd street.
THE BYRON.
VI'HE Subscribers have completed their arrange
mcnts in finishing aud furnishing their new sa-
loonand chambers for the convenience of those who
may wish such accommodation. We nave spared no
money or labor to make our saloon and rooms equal
% anything in the country, and arrangements nj
ready mule for receiving oysters from the east wild
game from the country and our fine markets, shall
make our saloon superior 10 any thing west, equal
to anything east. All we ask is but o call and a
trial, aud we will pledge ourselves to give sntsfac
tion,
Parties be accommodated with private rooms
when desired, and anything served up for them they
may wish
Kecoleet the place, cast side of End, between
Main and johnson streets.
ovl5dly MACkLEf JOHNSON.
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rY Mr.. Toombs declined receiving any
pay for his lecture in Boston, and the Com
mittee paid over the sum Of one hundred
dollars to the German Immigrant Aid Soci-
ety Of Boston.
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fINHkEk hundred dozen wool and fine hats Of every
l. style, at ID. III MPHkEY d GAGE.
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NJ fLLfNEHi foods Of every variety, al the low
vi est prices, at D. +. HUMPHREY GAGE.
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nAE thousand Bonnets, II all styles and qualities
~ al ID. Il. HUMPHREY d GAGE.
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14OlllC
INSURANCE COMPANY.
Office No. Wall Street, New York
Cash Capital, $500 900 90
Amount OF Assets, $T47.972,4T.
Amount Of Liabilities s58 677 .6s.
f1NHls Company differs from most others in having
4 apdid up capital Of 5000 900 90 and no divi-
bends made to stock holders without first provid-
lngfor the unearned premium oil outstanding pol
lcies, in addition to the capital
CHASE. MARTIN, Pres.
A. F. WILLMARTH, See.
jan25d3m WM. +. TURNER. Agent.
KEOKUk MARINE INSURANCE CO.
Capital. 500, 900.
'IfHIS Company is prepared to do a Marine Insur-
L ance business. Cargo risks taken ut customary
rates and the usual Cash facilities extended 10 reg
ular customers.
Losses promptly adjusted
DIRECTORS
A. Bridgman, VIM F. Turner,
Z. H. Harrison, Geo b. Smyth.
John Templin, A L. Deming,
John McCune, G. +. Conn,
G. CARRIER, Jas. L. Cox.
w. c. kentgen.
A. BRIDGMAN, President
c. b. sMYTH, Vice President.
A l.. DEMING, Treasurer.
WM. +. TURNER, Secretary.
Office IN I'd story Concert Hall building
tln3ld&w3m0
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TOYS. Tons

EO1S. TONS.
A GREAT variety Of Toys, Musical Instruments
"a Dolls, &c. for children for sale by
febl8d CREIGHTON 4 DINNER.
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LII. u. +. HUMPHREY 4 GAGE.
u o any Genrlen,s IA
New ARRIVAL

LNIVE hundred dozcn plush caps just received at
l. the store Of u. T. HUMPHREY GAGE.
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To the public,

HAVING determined, hereofter TO do an exclu-
l. siYely cash business in retail department,
prepared to sell all kinds II lat Caps Bon
nets, &c, al greatly reduced prices, Our stock is
now very complete, and se keep nothing but the
b.st grades OF goods always have the latest styles
and will sell lover for cash than the common grades
sold on credit. s. c0me with your dimes
Ess All kinds If Millinery work done 10 order
nj tbs shortest notice
Oct "a atf D. = HUMPHREY A GAGE