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The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-04
slg- The following extra mysteriou

h0- The following extra mysterious
rumor is from the Washington CORES
poudeuce Of the New York Herald:
There is a rumor about town, COM
municated with studied caution and re-
serve, that person high 10 position has
betrayed unmis,akable symptoms Of in
sanity. The alarming probability has
caused his particular friends to watch
his course with intense interest, and the
iftbe symptoms of alteration are confirm
ed it will cause great excitement and
changes in certain quarter"
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p@- A man calling himself John P.
Knickerbocker, supposed to be insane,
who was arrested in this town and sent
to Kingston Jail, for entering the hen
roost of Joshua Thompson, Sr., and
killing some two dozen fowls, died in
jail on the 2Sth ult. He said be be.
longcd in Dutchess county, New York.
From appearance, he was about fifty
years old. An inquest was held by
Wilkins Updike, Esq, coroner The
jurors returned a verdict that he died
of the visitation of God."
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For the Westerly Echo.
The Last Acts Of Kindness.

Who has not performed the last acts
of kindness to a fellow mortali Who
has not sat by the bedside Of loved
friend, and cooled his burning brow, or
moistened his parched lips as he lay
tossing to and fro with violent fever
And when all effors to raise him to life
and health prove abortive, who has not
endeavored to administer the balm OF
redeemipg love to the soul that it may
be healed Of all it's doubts and fears
Whose heart has not ached within him
as he saw him griped with pain, utteriug
unconscious groans, grasping for the
breath of life--each effort seeming to be
his last. As his pulse gradually ceases
to beat, bis hands and feet grow cold,
and the sweat of death stands 10 cold
drops on bis forehead, he must stand q
silent spectator, unable to ease single
pain, or help him to one more respira-
tion-a!one he must tread the dark valley
of death.
But after the soul has left its tempo.
rary home, and sought an asylum in the
spirit world, there remains yet one more
act of kindness that we may perform
That is, to convey bis remains to their
last resting place. Who has not fell
with David that it is better to 90 to the
house of mourning than to the house Of
feasting' There we can reflect upon
our own frailty, and see in the lifeles'
clay an emblem of our own destiny.
With what mingled feelings of joy anG
sorrow d. we follow him to the tomb
OF sorrow, for we csn but mourn tht
loss OF one whom we love. Of joy, fol
there is a natural feeling that rises il
our hearts, to think that We have th
privilege of following this last relict o
a friend to the grave yard-place it il
u's uaiiOW uooocS anA uCap too ooi'
earth above his mouldcring Sorm.
AS We stand around the open grave
and the hollow sound that falls upon ou
ears, grow fainter and fainter as he
buried farther and farther from our sight
What various thoughts come crowding il
upon our minds. Every little act o
kindness - every pleasant word wit
which he has cleared our droopin
spirits, and proved himself friend in
deed, yea, every unkind cord, which W
in thoughtess moment may have ut
tered, pass through our minds with tn
, speed of thought. There we read ou
, own doom Or, perhaps the though
comes fitting through the mind that W
! may not be followed to the grave b
those we love; our bones may rest be
meath the ocean wave-lie buried on
foreign shore, or bleach upon some sand
, plain. Though countless thoughts lik
. these pass through the mind, not o.
reminds US of his faults-thcy are a
:, forgotten. Here zoe are led to view o,
', oaon. Here we are taught to numbe
: our days that We may apply our hear
unto wisdom. EDWIN.
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p~ We notice that the Trustees
of School District No. l, have called a
meeting of the legal voters of the Dis
trict, to be held at the High School
Room, on Saturday evening, the 18th
inst, to take into consideration the
financial affairs of the District, and to-
transact any other necessary business.
We hope there will be full meeting.
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ny. The Rochester dme

pO- The Rochester American tells a
story Of lady in that city whose dress
was stepped upon by partner in the
dance. The skirt was torn, and a
whalebone thurst in the circle in a very
unscenly manner. The lady coolly tooA
bold of the article, drew it from her
walked to the door and threw it out
and took her place in the cotllion jus,
in time to " forward back" Although
her dress " collapsed" she did not Th'
lady that would do this would walk W
to the cannon's mouth or the altar with
out fear or trembling.
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D0- The steamer Golden Gate, rum
ming between Detroit and Dunkirk, wenb
ashore on the Goth ult., and went to-.
pieces. All persons on board but ono,
we're saved.
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Gay An Irish auc'ioneer, whilst ex-
patiating on the merits of a telescope,
sagely observed How often has the
Widows heart leaped for JOY when she
has beheld her husband at o distance
brought near to her by such an instru-
ment as this I"
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pJ- There are eighteen establish
ments for manufacturing steel in ou
country. These have capacity fo
making fourteen thousand tGns per an
nun. We have the best ores in th'
world for making steel.
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s@- The Governor of Delaware has
Jos T. Comegys, OF Dover, a
Senator to Gil the vacancy caused by the
death Of Mr.. Clayton.
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Ga Prentice, of the Louisville Jour.
nal, acknowledges complimentary notice
in exchange in the following style -
i" We scarcely know, dear sir, how tc
thank you sufficiently. We wish you
we're son of the President of the
United States, and We were your faith
er."
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s@- A small pocket telegraph ap-
paratus has been invented, not larger
than a tobacco box, which can be at
taohed to the wire at any point along
the line, at the instant, and a message
sent as desired.
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IA- A mixture for decayed teeth is
prepared thus - Make a balsam with
a sufficient quantity of honey, two scru-
Piles of myrrh in fine powder scruple
of gum juniper, and ten grains of rock
alum. A portion to be applied fire.
quently to the decayed teeth.
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DIED.

In this town, on the 29th ult., Mrs Elizabeth
B. Frazier, wife Of VIM. r. Frazier, aged 46
years, 20 months and % days.
In South Kingstown, on the 30th ult., Mr..
Albert Robinson, aged A years,
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Money Lost.

T OST, in this village, on Thursday, the
- 9th ult,, NINE DOLLARS, in Bank
Bills and three silverquarter dollars. The
whole was wrapped in piece Of newspaper.
The finder, by leaving it at this office, will
be suita bly, rewarded. ''. 300
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H@- The three brothers Washburn,
are all reelected to Congress from their
respective districts in Maine, Illinois,
and Wisconsin.
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S~ An appropriation oftwenty thou
sand dollars has passed the Vermont
Legislature, to supply the poor in Kan
sas with food and clothing.
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ss- A postmaster in Maryland was
recently arrested and held to bail in the
sum of four thousand dollars for opening
a letter and communicating its con.
tents.
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t% The New York canals are clo-
sed by the ice. The season has antici.
pated by few days the decree OF the
Canal Commissioners.
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bD~ Lola Monies is coming to the
United States to supe,intepd the edu-
cation of her adopted children, the Off
spring of Folland her manager, who was
drowned.
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ra- Young ladies educated TO dispisc
mankind, generally finish their studies
by running away With footman.
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p9- Hon. b. b. Tburstou will please
accept our thanks for valuable Public
Documents.
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Lost.

TN this village, on the 2ist inst, two
l. LADY'S BREAST PINS.
One Mosaic Pin, and the other Chain
Pin. One was lost in the morning, and the
other in the afternoon. The finder will be
reasonably rewarded by leaving them at
this Office, ......' An
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~ Remember the poor ia the cold
and drcary season. -r--
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08
TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

ID w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR
II /. under the United States Hotel, would re
spectiully inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has Just received New Fall and
Winter Goods IN great variety. Such as Cloths
Cassimeres, and Vestngs, OF the latest importa
ron, and Is prepared 10 have them made mp AT
toe shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates of prices.
haylng made arrangements TO go into the
Ready made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing q purchase a stock Of Cothing
not inferior 10 any IN this city, and not made up al
the north, as j. usually the case with work sold
here; but cut IN It's own estsbl shm,nt and made
by our own NEEDY citizens in this dull season nj
low rates OF prices He - enabled, th.reIo,e' IN
compete with northern work IN point Of pric,.
and as 10 quality and style, he will leave Tor thos.
whs favor him with a call 10 Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, PaHls and Vest
al the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out Of cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum OF.
Dress and Frock Goats, from ..I......$l0 10 $40
Over-coats Of different Styles from. .sl2 10 S25
Black and fancy Pantalocns, from.n. 80 so 10 $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. .........S2 so 10 $40
This stock Of Clothing is Of a superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constsnty on hand large assortment
Of fancy auicles--such as gloves, cravsts, collars
umbrellas, DC.
Sole agent tor the sale Of SCOTS Report
Fashions in this CITY.
Sept lA-u
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08
ID ARE PENSION BooKs.-.Lands

Ii Illinois to Soldiers of the Late War" giving
the names of each soldier 10 whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, with Eng
land; the description of the tract of land granted
10 each, with the date of the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severally served and
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls of Indiana and North Caro-
lima
List of Pensioners of the United States under
the ACT of 18th of March, ISIS, showing the rank
and line in which each served
Virginia Muster Rolls.
Virginia Pay Rolls. ~
List of Rejected and suspended Pensions with
the reasons for the rejection suspension.
n sale in Washington by
TAYLOR 81 MAURY
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08
CASH MUSIC AND PLANO STORE
HORACE WATERS
No 333 broadway, New York.
OPPOSITION TO THE CONFIRM ATTnN

HORACE WATERS
NO 333 broadway, New York.
OPPOSITION TO THE COMBINATION
MUSIC Al GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE COMBI-
IN bination of Music Dealers % keep up the
prices OF noa-copyright music against the interests
of Native Composers, and their refusal TO extend
TO Mr. WATERS the courteses of the trade, he is
making immense sales-having abundant evi-
deRce that he has public counlenance and sup
port in his opposition TO the Great Monopoly, and
In his efforts TO aid Native Talent and ADOPT the
National Currency. His stock of American and
European Music is immense, and the catalogue
Of his own publications is one Of the largest and
best selected in the United States. He has also
made Great Reduction in the Prices of Pianos
Melodeons, and Musical Instruments of all kinds.
Superior toned 81 Octave Pianos for SITS, 5000,
and 1925, interior of as good quality and instru-
ments as strong and as durable as those which
cost $500. Pianos of every variety Of style and
price, up TO 81 900, comprising those of Ten diff
ferent manufactures; among them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Pianos, and
the first premium Eolean Pianos of T. GILBERT
q Cos. make Owners of the Eolean Patent.)
Secondhand Pianos at great bargains. Prices
from $40 TO $50. Melodeons from i've different
manufactures, including the welknown s. ID. 81
H. w! Smiths Melodeons, (tuned the equal tenn
perament) The Best Make IN the United States
Prices $45, $50, SIS, 500, $l15, S125, Sl35, $3.50
Smiths Double Bank Melodeons' 5000 Each
Piano and Melodeon guaranteed. The best terms
TO the trade, schools, DC l23 per cent. discount
10 Clergymen and Churches All orders promptly
attended to. Music semitic all parts of the coun
Try, post paid, al the reduced rates. General and
select Catalogues and Schedules of prices Of Mu
sical Instruments forwarded to any address free
OF charge. Feb l6-d3m
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

DURE SiLVERWARE.--AM Magnificent
Il assortment.-M. W.GALT & BRO. call al.
tention TO their unusually large assortment of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Castors '
Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets. E.9i1
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers
Cake Knives. Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifters
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks. .~tsE - mo-
Olive Spoons, Salad Tongs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice Tongs, Desert Knives.
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'. li'il
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars. flfa iGti
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Stralners.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks OF
every variety. a54.f.fsi a s'3.ss..tg. MI sga
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c. ,.l, .
Also, very large assortment Of Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents. aHi ~ tat = a4afaS ~ i5t 'II
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered to our customers. Being
of our own manufacture, ii is warranted pure sii.
yer, and offered at as low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this ceunsry 4
rs NV. CALF q BRO,} st
> Sign of the Golden Eagle, +
Penn ay., between 9th and 10th sfr.ats
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08
.ECK 4 Rs FARINA. prepared ex

IL pressiy for families, delicate aud appro
pirate food for all seasons, and one Of the most
economical, nutritious, and wholesome prepare
tons ever brought 10 the table. eminently com
bining the qualification of the palate with ample
and healthful sustenance Of the body.
Strictly speaking, Heckers' Farina is neiihei
stringent nor laxative, but restorative, strengen
ing the digestive and absorbent system. In dis
ordered bowels, diarrhae, dysentery, and even in
cases of cholera, when food is deemed admissible
by the physicians, Heckers' Farina cannot fail TO
be salutary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice The pres
ervation Of health or the prevention of sickness
is al least as important as the curing OF dIsea.e
People in health should therefore use Heckers
Farna freely, as common food, to preserve The in
estimable blessing.
For sale by grocers and druggists generally
Wholesale by Charles F. Pitts, 12 Commerce
street, Baltimore; Dingee & Brother, 81 South
Front street, Philadelphia; s. G. Bowdlear Il CO.,
IL Long Wharf, Boston; and by the manufactu
rers, Hecker 81 Brother, at the Croton Mills POI
Cherry street, New York.
Heckers' Farina Jelly, made In double
Boilers, which render burning or scorchng i'm
possible, is now exhibited daily al the Fair Of the
Metropolitan Mechanics institute in Washington.
Mar S--2w.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

ID Ing ExpeditiOn.-Personal narrative OF ex-
porations and incidents in Texas, New Mexico,
California, Sonora, and chihuahua Iy ]. r.. Bart
lett. United States Commissioner during that PEI
rod, In Two volumes, with maps snd illustrations.
The Hive Of the Bee Hunter, repository OF
Sketches, including peculiar American character,
scenery, and rural sports, by T. B. Thorpe, author
OF Tom Owen the Bee Hunters, &c, illustrated
by sketches from nature.
Farmingdale, novel, by Caroline Thomas
Our Parish, or annals of Pastor and People.
Just received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM.
Corner OF Penn avenue and llth ST
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

II WIN UT OhhIs.--DIYesttd summa-
~ ry and alphabetical list of private claims
which have been presented TO the House OF Rep
resentatives from the First TO the Thirty first Con-
gress, exhibiting the action Of Congress on each
claim, with reference 10 the journals reports bills
&C. elucdatng its progress, compiled by order OF
the House OF Representatives. few copies for
sale by r. FARNHAM
Apr IL
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08
-ANTED--A situation as Teacher

fANTED--A Situation as Teacher of
1 English Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
iiments of Greek If desired All ofwhich will
q taught in the most approved manner.
The applicant is an experienced teacher, OF
good address, and will furnish the best references
both in regard TO character and ability
None but liberal salary need be offered
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec S--tf Pittsfeld Massachusetts.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

NEW YORK, May ., lsS3.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an ofRcc, No az
William street, (Merchanis' Exchange,) for the
transaction offs general brokerage business
. Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
Stale, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated. 'haJ H.aEi yg1oaiua0 .14 ift
Sep 21-u sa41is EMANUEL y. HART. 4
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08

AXE MOTTO E.-zousekeepers and
Il others are reminded that the following list OF
articles are of the very best description and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils OF all kinds. Queensware
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine Clocks,
Varnsh, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &C., &c, DC
Goods sent 10 any part of the city free OF
charge Country dealers will do well to call
@ o. s. WHIT LESEY
Hh street,
Opposite Seden ty Witherss Bank
Mar lo fStar.)
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08
CLOTHING.
A Complimentary Card md Invitation to
( the Public.

the Public.
ssNTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
wv DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, | will trade on one hundred dollars,
and when have earned one thousand dollars,
will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
increase my business and capital in proper
ton" / will never take credit or give my own
promise TO pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. will keep down my ex-
penses and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men, Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, as well as the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-
abled GEORGE p. FOX, u. S. A.. us N, Tailor,
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago, 10 be the present
sole proprietor Of the store 25 feet front by los feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32i BROAD
WAY
II is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinously low prices, of fine 49
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE vEsTINGs,
CASSIMEKES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want of discounted
money at any price or loss, owing 10 an over
stocked market and the circumstances OF hard
times, "a. ID. lS54) 14#.tg
FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-whle most thankful
TO the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for all times sell
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting, as .t .
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Goats, Overcoats, Vests Pantaoons,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestings, &c, &c, and
is determined not TO be outdone in liberaty OF
dealing, undersold by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
TO the best OF his ability, 10 employ meritorious
laboring class Of Journeymen Tailors and others
who are suffering dreadful privatons for want OF
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date until The beginning of the year 1855 the
resources OF his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit on the cost Of all his goods,
combined with his own gratuitous services, 10 his
friends and the public, 10 be considered a sort
of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFTl
exampeizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners Citizens, the pres
ent imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and
merchants 10 employ their fellow-men, aid and
assist the inauguration OF better state Of trade
all over the world from the commencement of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and ffly-
five. ! am, felow-citlzens, Representing one OF
the links OF Commerce. yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE P. FOX,
g. United States Leader of Fashions,
- .:s. Headquarters, No. 32l Broad,cay,
g: L. s. GEORGE p. FOX.
= '....S ..aG Dec 10
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-08
LAW NOTICE.
Brown, stanton, and Walker.

"M. I. BROWN, FRED. p. STANTON,
w and J. KNOX WALKER, have formed a
partnership for practising law in the Supreme
Court OF the United States, and the Court OF
claims 10 Washington, and in the Courts OF Ten
nessee. Offices IN Washington and Memphis
One OF the parties will always be found at either
place, and letters addressed 10 them will receive
prompt attention. April 21-tfeod