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The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31
Bas~ A passenger on board the North

DaS~ A passenger on board the North.
ern Indiana, gives an account of the
narrow escape of Cicero Fowler and
wife, of Tully. There was but one
life-preserver for Mrs. f. and her hus.
band he insisted imperatively, thai
she should put it on /; she peremptorily
refused, saying she was "poor in health,
and his life was worth far more than
hers !" The preserver having no strap,
Mrs. L. tore the hem from her dress,
and fastened it to her husband, whom
she continued to encourage, saying she
could hold on to him, and if the pre-
server could not sustain both, she would
be the one to let 60, and leave him tc
sustain himself.
The fire was gettiug hotter and hot
ter. The water was Il lex with human
bodies struggling for life she tore hel
bonnet, already on fire, from her head
and hand in hand with one she loved
better than herself, took the dangerous
leap. AS they arose from the water,
WI Il OWICI dSslStCu ulS WIG III pIOCut- :
ing good hold Of him, on or about the
shoulders. She wiped the water from
her eyes and mouth, and encouraged
him to retain his hope of being saved
He continued to struggle with the waves,
Half an hour elapsed, and there were
no signs of assistance. His strength
was rapidly failing his wife observing
it, tried anew to cheer him. He said
he could not stand it any longer; it
seemed as though he must give up. At
this moment she heard steamer COM
ing rapidly through the water. She
says: /" My dear husband, few min
utes more, and we are safe. Don't you
hear boat coming'" He said he did
and Immediately revived, made all the
efforts in his power, and struggled for
himself and his heroic wife until th'
Mississippi took them, with scores o
others, on her commodious decks
Syracuse Journal.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31
Bay Something very strange is re-

Bay Something very strange is re.
ported to have occurred on Pea Ridge
in Lincoln County, Tenn, few weeks
ago A horse and plow-so the story
goes-which a farmer was using in bis
field, sunk and disappeared in the
earth, leaving hole to which no bot
tom has yet been found, and in which
the farmer himself came near falling.
His neighbors were called to the place,
who, by means of ropes, let him down
in search of the horse and plow, to the
depth of forty or fifty feet, but the
farther he went the larger the hole ap-
peared, and he called to his friends to
pull him up, which they did. Several
unsuccessful attempts were afterwards
made to fathom the hole. The horse
and plow have "gone the way of al
the earth"
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

gD" 4. Merriam is furnishing the
Portsmouth (Me. Journal with series
of interesting articles about the Nam
moth Cave, Of Kentucky. He says the
last estimate of the cave gave two hun
dred and twenty-six avenues, forty
seven domes, eight cataracts, and
twenty-three pits; yet all is not dis
covered, and centuries may elapse be.
fore it is fully explored, if such work
is ever accomplished. The floor of the
cave is covered by three or four feet of
dirt, yielding about three pounds OF nj
tratc of lime to the bushel aud such is
the condition of the atmosphere of the
cave, that the dirt, after being lixivia-
ted and thrown back from the hoppers
in the cave, re-impregnates as fully in
three years as it was before lixiviation
Thus the supply is inexhaustable.-
Glauber and EPSON salts are abundant
in some distant apartments of the cave.
Pebbles, chalcedony, including geodes
lined with crystals, Aints, 6brous sui
phate of lime, crystalized carbonate OF
lime, collie, chalk, red and gray ochre,
calcareous spar, gypsum, and soda, are
found in the cave.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31
p9- Mickey Free, a New Yorker,

nag Mickey Free, New Yorker
says the Plainfeld IN J.) Gazette,
commenced the great feat of walking
lo5 hours successfully, without sitting
or sleeping, at Newark, on Tuesday Of
last week, at 2 o'clock, and performed
it successfully at / o'clock, on Saturday
night, having during that time not SLEPT
a wink, nor sat down once during the
whole performance.
After the feat was performed be Of
fered to bet 800 that he could out.
walk any Newark pedestrian to Jersey
City, 9 miles, that night +; but no one
took him up.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31
Bas~ In Cincinnati, on the 2lst, WI

b9> In Cincinnati, on the 2lst, VIM
Arrison, was convicted of manslaughter
on the third trial, for causing the death
of Mr.. Allison, by an internal machine,
about two years since. Great dissatis-
faction being expressed with the verdict
the sentence will be deferred, and be
will be put on trial for the murder o.
Mrs. Allison, for which an application
has been made for change of venue.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31
pdy- George B. Butler has dispos,

p9- George b. Butler has disposed
of his interest in the New York Journal
Of Commerce. The New York Post
says that the price was $55, 900 for one
quarter; making the value of the
whole 100000. The Post says that
Mr.. Butler has sold from an apprehen-
sion, that the election Of Fremont,
which he considers very certain, will
tend to depress that kind of property.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31
nay The book for subscription Il

nay" The book for subscription to
the Capital Stock of the Richmond
Bank, chartered at the last session OF
the Legislature, was opened at the
village of Alton brands Iron Works.
on Monday of this week. The Stock,
from some cause, was not all written
up" and-as will be seen by advertise
ment in another column-the book will
be opened again for the same purpose,
on Monday, the llth proximo.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

sg- Governor Gardner, of Massa-
chusetts, has accepted the nomination
of the Fremont Americans, for re-elec-
ton to the Office which he now fills. In
his letter of acceptance, the Governor
says he shall support Colonel Fremont,
for the Presidency, the contest, in his
judgment, being solely between him and
Mr.. Buchanan.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31
ID 1 T. I'D

In this town, on Tuesday, POLLY BUR-
DICK, wife of Benjamin Burdick, aged 81
In this town, on Tuesday, JOHN H.
BURDIcK, aged 78 years.
In Hopkinton, on the 2lst inst, Mrs
ELIZA BARBER, wife of Jared Barber, aged
so years.
In Charlestown, on Saturday last, OLIVER
CRANDALL, aged ~.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31
Day~ In the Municipal Court, Bosto

Dar In the Municipal Court, Boston,
a hack driver was condemned to four
months Imprisonment for running over
a foot passenger. The Court stated
the rule of law in such cases to be,
that carriages had no paramount rights
of way in the streets, and that drivers
were at all times to heed the rights Of
those on foot, and to exercise due care
for their safety.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

p6s- We learn from the New Lon
don Chronicle that at meeting of the
Directors of the Stouington & Provi-
deuce r. r. Co., at New York last
Friday G.. +. Ward, Esq, was chosen
President in the place of Chas. P. Will
liams, Esq, who has gone to Europe.
1t will be remembers that Mr.. Ward
is also President of the New Haven &
New London r. r. Co.
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p r o V D E N G Il
O@mRspGm0e S@mimapYo
lEAsT GREENWICH, X. IL

Location unrivaled for locality and
healthfulness, ON the Narragansett-ac
cessible by Cars daily. Eight experienced
Teachers have charge of the Students
Superior facilities in all branches, common
and higher, solid and Orndmentals, taught
in Academies of the highest grade.
Tuition from 90 to $6,75, according
to the studies. Board, fuel and lights, per
term of eleven weeks, $22,00; entire cost
in common English, need not exceed $26 so
per term, or $lO2 90 per year, if paid in
advance.
The Fall term opens Aug. 14th, Winter
term opens Nov. 9th. For Catalogues or
Circulars, apply to
GEORGE w. QUEREAU,
272 PRINCIPAL.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

e9- Two wealthy ladies, Misses Ann
and Elizabeth Sherwood, of Sheffield
England, have been liberated by the
intervention Of their friends, after Ia
years Imprisonment, for contempt at the
Court of Chanceryo They continued
in prison ID years, rather than produce
an unimportant document in their pos.
session.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31
Building Lots.

SEVERAL Building Lots, situated on
~ the corner of Canal Street and the
street leading to the Parse mage of the First
Baptist Church, opposite the Depot The
lost are beautifully located, of good size,
and will be sold on reasonable terms. For
further particulars, inquire of
s. A. EDMOND
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TO THE PUBLIC.

A girl about IL years Of age, by the name
of Abby Griffin, bound to me by authority,
of the town of Charlestown, r. L., has left
me and gone to parts to me, unknown.
All persons are hereby cautioned against
trusting or harbouring her on my account
as I shall nav no debts of her contracting.
WILLIAM HUNT.
Westerly, r. l., July 18th, 1866. 272 3t
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

~ The number of lives lost by the
recent terrible railroad disaster, near
Philadelphia, is now stated at 62, of
which 49 were males, and 13 females.
The number OF wounded is said to be
more than 100.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31
DS. Catherine Alberti. a bepoar

Bay Catherine Albert, beggar and
fortune teller, died in Raleigh, North
Carolina, last week. On examining her
effects, $4,000 in gold, silver, and
notes, were found, together with evil
dence of her owning a plantation in
Kentucky, and 90 shares of railroad
stock. Around her body was belt
full of gold coin.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31
pay- At a Meeting of the Town Couu

ssS- Alta Meeting Of the Town COuu.
Gil, held at the Town Clerks Office,
July l6, 1856: Hiram Arnold and
James F. Pendleton, were drawn
Grand Jurors A. G. G.. Rathburn
and Gideen II. Noyes, were drawn
Petit Jurors, to attend the Supreme
Court, to be held at South Kingston
August l lth, 1856.
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Notice.

tn. wILCO X, would respectfully
J announce to the citizens of this vicinity
tn hat he has just received an assortment of
Bliss & brakes Patent Smoothing Irons.
which are in good order and ready for sale.
All persons wishing to purchase may do 30
by calling at the Office Of c. Maxon, & Co.
where the above named articles may be
found. j.. WILCOX.
256-2-m Westerly, May 10, 1856.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

D0r Messrs. Keitts and Brooks have
been returned by the people of South
Carolina, to Congress-having been re-
elected in their respective Congressional
districts, almost unanimously. A very
large vote was cast.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

a@- About ninety Mormons, driven
out from Beaver Island, arrived at Chi
cago, Wednesday, July 90, in a state
of destitution. Others were landed at
Milwaukee and Racine. They were
compelled to leave their property be-
hind them.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

H@- At the close of the Herbert trial
at Washington, two of the counsel had
a warm disagreement, and challenge is
said to have passed, and been accepted,
but the parties were put under bonds
not to fight. ...-
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

~ A Telegraphic Dispatch from
Cincinnati under date of the 29th inst,
says that Gen. Tom Thumbs box of
jewels and presents, had been stolen. Il
was valued at $50, 900.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

~ The Steamer Liberty" will
make an excursion to Watch Hill on
Saturday evening next, August I'd, ac-
by the Westerly Brass Band.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31
l h For the Westerly Echo.
Articles Of Association
Of the Pas0eatuck River Dredgine C.,

In conformity with the statute of the
State OF Connecticut, for the organiz-
ing and establishing Joint Stock Corpo-
rations; the subscribers hereby associate
and become body corporate and polite
under tho name Of " The Pawcatuck
River Dredging Company" for the
purpose of engaging in and conducting
the business Of dredging in the bottom
Of rivers and harbors, and for building
or purchasing machines and scows suita-
BILE for said business and to furnish
the same with steam or borse- power
necessary for conducting said business
in all its branches, and for the transact
ing of all business pertaining thereto.
The capital stock of said company,
shall be four thousand dollars, and shall
be divided into one hundred and sixty
shares, of twenty-five dollars each, and
the subscribers have taken and hereby
agree to take and pay for the number
of shares of said stock, annexed to their
names, respectively, according to the
provisions of said statute.
The business of said Company shall
be under the control of Board of
Directors, not less than three, nor more
than FIVE, to be chosen annually, by the
Stock Holders, and in the choice of
said Directors, and all questions sub
mitted to said Corporation, each share
shall entitle the holder to one vote.
The Board Of Directors shall chose
one of their number for President, and
by major vote, shall appoint all other
officers necessary for conducting the
business of said company.
The principal office or place of bust
ness of said Company, shall be in the
village Of Pawcatuck, in the town of
Stonington.
The annual meeting of said company,
shall be held on the first Monday in
March.
Notice of the annual and special
meetings of said Corporation, shall be
given, by publishing the same, in a
paper published in the town of West
erly, at least eight days before the time
of holding such meeting, or by notice
to each stock-holder, through the mail.
At a meeting of the Stockholders of
the above association, held at Pawca-
tuck July Sd, 1856, Henry Sheffield,
Jonathan Maxson, H. r. Hall, N. H.
Langworthy, and e. R. Brown, we're
chosen Directors ;-and at meeting of
the Board, at same place, Henry Shelf
field was elected President, and j.
Maxson, Secretary and Treasurer.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

A conspiracy has been detected at
Puebla, Mexico, to restore Santa Anna,
in which many priests were implicated.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

pa- The Boston Herald states that
a couple were married in Charlestown
on Monday, quite young, the bridegroom
being seventeen, and the bride sixteen
years Of age."
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

p6- One of the resources Of Min
nesota, is from the sale of lumber, from
which it is estimated that So 900, 900
will be received this year.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

D@- Barnes has received the Illus
trated Ledger of Romance, of August
l3. 1t is full of interesting reading mat
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-31

sT- John W. Geary, of Pa, has
been nominated by the President to be
Governor of Kansas, in place of Shan
non, removed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13
Miscellaneous,

SAILING OF THE ARAGo-The q mail steamer Arago Capt
Lines ssled yesterday for Southampton and Hare
she took out hny three passengers and $4,000 specie
The steamship Augusta Capt Lyon from Savannah arrived
Yesterday The puser will accept thanks for papers In
atvsnce Of the mail
The sssrnshp Hermann having been ne-s coppsred and
thoroughly overhaued went around 10 her pier $50 this
imagining 70 load for Bremen and Southampton.
RuxoREp SHIP ASHORE Tou the Agent CT the Board
of upderiers ~bo despatched TO look after the pro
nery eayed from the Nor. brig Kron Thrym ashore
near that psce that be had just received the es
srdav) OF French ship about eirht hundred
having sapazed gone ashore 81 Great swamp all hands
were lost except ono man.
M information received this morning Q2th) from Mr. Perry
Enyneer Of the Board of Underwriters who arrived here last
evening from the Norwegian brig Krop Thym Parnega
sls we learn casks brandy and 90 boxes sardnes
d been taken Of her. The vessel Ia blget and will
- orth saving She is listed shore. however, which
80, favorable for securing the All her cargo
% utedly be saved The lighter schooner Excelsior Ia
erpeced arrive here 70 day OH or omorow with aeon
1jderabs quantity.
TN eamtugs Hercules, Cspt Duvs, and Huntress Capt
xen have during the past three days lowed up from
"A he lower bay 10 sail Of vessels Of which m
.,,,,s a,uatious The bark Mooiezuma from Demarara,
amt, surrouuded with Ice and must ievabIy have
w. ashore the tiuelf asetaDce OF the Hercules
have OF course Was TO be cxpeced received moro
ar ls damage copper huh &C but not of suAcion
ouerct 10 prevent them from active employment
The pilot bosp Ewood Walter. No 7,Jaccb wcsteyve't
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

p Mitchell PnA Jr. Csok aad Msvtsies Ug hars.as
ss ess.c $s:s Leg ::s sss s ?s; no.
Ssj Ssss.s s xss IS: 81 ss -:
Ss:ssi Sss S.s s,;s s::S:
80 seoa TsaSdsr 5essisa 21asI 6i isssl. .s
10 the steerage.
From Charleston, the s.esm.hip Nashvs-E Edgsr.
ton. BaDss. Mrs Bernard. Mrs Michel AbraAaus Car
yer Msv RI h Is H ssvs vs.ssa ssy,
ard Il IN the seerage.
w. RI sc .pd =. ToI Ds r. ed
Morgan Charles Bsrrohet Emanuel Marx Mwa ID Roger
AhsSsm w% n Tiers M Hs. Jane K1s.sr WIN Perry
berry Scion Pactde Crsi Mrs Mercer and two children
Mathews Buffers sSy child and servants Smith
two chi hoeer Warne, John Schaaer Louis Seq
Ter Meyer Kaufman Mrs Genal, r r W Hcgguer, b
Preore MS Pretorr children Mrs Alice Conner
Mr. James asgsn. M Carol John Cooper smith, Mrs
Faqueie.
bee n Bawes VIM @ lender John Lohman and LADY
VIM Cooper W Cunningham Mrs q II shaw. Miss Gray
Ayes graves and laay Mrs Hurt Mis-. Burton, Mrs
saubneI; WV Mon,somey and lady Q jenkins, D Ed
wares, W 4 Plvmb-ard % 10 the sieerage.
From Savannah, In steamship Augusta Mrs Klby and
Child, Sat'erhed, Ballard Jr, II Enri-l0 In Storage.
Fe. Ghs:es.on Per steamer James Adser-E Fsunng
MI s. john hoTT TTr n Ina rc 49, crSw0sd
Brundaee John Andes Miss whaley Mrs George Nor
,is MIS- Morris Miss Morris Lswrers. Lawrsncs
ters Samuel Mather, samuel Lewis. Clark Williams
Miss Prise Amy and lsd,, George Despair; Willls-
Mrs Baym ond NJ Lewis Mrs Greed ard child john Cad
Trer s'Ep Frsniin Revnca., william Smith Sose
G., D .ehroee e Monmmion. Gale E!tou
Mrs West John and 32 the steerage
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13
Port Of New York. january IL, 1856,

CLEARED.
Steamship ArsEo, Lines Hsvre-M Lvirgst,n
stssDsnip Florida, woodruff savaEnah-s Mtchil.
smshp James Adgsr Turner. CharlesonSpcfotd II
Iesor.
sh p Phantom, Pe,er.on San Francisco suao, a CO.
ship Wsshiugt Norton, Antwerp-J klwel a Co.
Ship Realm, Burgess Rev Orleans Robson a Fosdick
BAH Rainbow Hughes. Sosnos Ayres-Reyncds Crsd'
s swsy
Bark hieaao. nayen Eavana-Russel 4 wiring.
Bark Norunbesa. Brown Galveston-J II Bro. Co.
ak d. ase West 10
Big Col Wnn Coggire caggins Trindad-c Peters.
SIS SsisSsl N.Y. 1nis s. JssdS tuSs1J ' sIseh Co.
sesF pye ESssrs s. e. Talbot Co.
sShr V sewet ' Ross, rhiadephia-J Haad
ScSr NJ Mankin, Beers, B,stoo-Dsyton sprague.
ARRIVED
Steamship Northern Light TinSlepaugh San Juan via Key
W9s vih sl3 passenger . Morgan aId California dates
Steamship Augusta Lyon Savannah with rrds. and psssen
eors Nit lin On Thursday. at 10 fM, exchanged sig
sesmshp Nashville Berry Charleston 81 hours, With mdse
sTs o. NASHVILLE bad strong
Ks s md e: sss
oD h boe ON shoals
and ssr q Ss sS S 9sS 90 The cy
aiesmtug LeviatFsn Cspt hszard-
s Mn Sss @ c Gsy On T Ss bar bar
eveIiIg OF the ITO and during the bow from the NV
dragged tho anchors mile, outside Of the foatog Light and
the night While tuDa the topsaA eleven OF the
disabled by being frost bitten and done duly
since The morning received assistance Il I'M pilot boat Wash
ngton No to get her ohors &C. Dec 30 lat r. lon SO
TO- bark painted black with Large yelov streak bound
s showing white signal With black letters in IT. the one
70 tie was r, the ober could not be made out.
lark A0lia, Davis, Peruanouco, "a days with sugar 70
w Whi'l.We.
Ba5b Hzuma Sof New Hayerl Link, Demarara, Dec 10.
with cid metal and hides to Smith ile Been days at
The barr the bay last night and anchored and
ha while drifg towards the shore BY the ce
sken in ow By steartug hereues AID brought to the city,
Jan g. experienced hes gale from 70 split foresa
fore,opsa nainsan spaoker feopga ant sal snc royal
carried awsy ng bboou ard foretopmsst; also several
pees Of buw Dec 30 lat IS 10 lon 70 spoke ahp Geo
lolhy Marc hence for Touga cay lat 81 o. Ion II 30
spchs brig Anna Botsford. rom lilo for Balamsre
Galliot Auguse (Cdenl Helm, Bordeaux. 80 days, with
brandy wine, to Bayardi vessel 70 Hennnss Muller
&C Tfol plo Str nat from boat MOI:
Brig William (Prus) Morttz shields SO days with COAL 10
H&FW Meyer.
BELOW.
Br bark Hope Fitzgerald from Limerick Sov 13-by pilot
Ship John Aaams Lewis. los days from Cauao 10y pilot
boat Mary Taylor, No 81.
Steamships Arsgo Bavr1; Florida Savannah James AID.
ger Chsrleston; Jamestown Richmond.
Wind
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13
CHARGE OF FITTING OUT THE NARY JANE PECK As
SLAYER.

Ayy1vERsARY or THE FRn ACADEMY THE Uionlan So
cety Of the New York Free Academy held its anniversary
Thursday evening, in the Fourth Presbyterian
church The exercises of highly literary chArac-
There in every GRAFTON entire absence Of the
high flown language usual In college productions The
results Of their efforts given TO the pu this &C.
csson credit upon the tranirg they receiv
ed their society in their college The a
address, by Russell sturgs, IT,, was production Of
great merit delivered 10 dignifed manner. The theme
chosen was Literary soceties. He spoke of the pro-
gress Of popular education Of is influence and firm he'd
UPON the public mnd and traced from this source the
origin and increase Of literary societies and he beneficial
effects they have had upon the young nen of
try The grafton by Henry A. Post led away into
Dreamand," and pictured forth the attractive scenes
ano beauties Of that mystic country Gan Earnest LIFE"
by Chas. II. Pratt delivered In . BETTING
the character Of the subject Samue Ecuse tnen
eraiDed the audience with discourse upon "Fopper,n
He the fops Of ancient nes and Of the H1a
bethan era with those Of own times, shc wing the
continually increasing degeneracy Of ts GLASS, and 10
mentirg that city should be so largely rep
resented An admirable GRAFTON upon the value Of ct
sentiment" vas then delivered By J. L. Van Buren,.
"Englsh Mariners Of Age OF Elizabeth" followed. The
speaker j. W. Mason, defended the character Of these
seamep and pronounced high euogy upon them The
closing address upon THE Dignity Of Moral Enterprise"