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VOL. Ill-NO. 51. ANDOVER, MASS., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1856. .! To ■'■," ' '

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[For the Advertiser.] APPROPRIATE SERMON.!

We have recently had the pleasure of listening to a New Year's discourse from these words—" Owe no man anything," &ci The preacher dwelt with thrilling force and eloquence upon the crying sin of withholding the wages of the hireling, especially in these trying times of scarcity and want. He spoke in glowing terms of the many warm-hearted people of the day, who, endowed with a competency, wisely make it a blessing to themselves' by the unostentatious comforts they dispense among their poorer neighbors. But alas ! said he, are there not men of prouder pretensions, so absorbed in teâttumed eares Ar tiro p»Ulln mil, as to torgB* to pay thai* honest debts, even to the poor and needy 'i men who pray loud and long in public places for " the heathen," " the incoming of the Jews," the increase of vital piety and religion everywhere, and especially for the poor and afflicted sons and daughters of penury and want, yet never approach their treasury but like Pollock's hypocrite " with one hand to drop a pen- ny in and with the other take a shilling out." But, added he, an all-wise Arbiter knows, and will adjust all differences. The widow, the fatherless, and the poor laborer, defrauded of their hard earned wages, though they may agonize in cold and hunger, and cheerless poverty for a season, shall survive the keen gloomy winter of hardships, to be greeted by a warm, plenteous spring-time, which their cold- blooded, heartless Oppressors shall never know. Only a very faint idea of the discourse can be given in this short sketch. It is gratifying to know that it is to be printed, and copies distributed among the deserving poor. Q-

[For the Advertiser.! . MY BIRTHDAY.

Beautiful night once more raised her sa- ble curtain from over the drowsy world, and the glorious sun ushers in another bright day, lovely as youth's dreams. Many a time has it risen with splendor, and heralded glories as bright as now ; and to-day my thoughts are reverting to that Past.- My heart is revelling again in the blissful memories of those by-gone days, that have dawned brightly around my path of life thus fax, and whose influence will shed a radiant halo over future years. Ob, how 1 vainly wish to recall th«»ir' But ho; they are not mine to recall—only in memory;—fo%they are past forever.

, Where ? They have each formed a wave of Life's great tide ; and, as I cast a happy glance over the backward track, I see each of them giving plaee to another, yet still uniting to form larger ones, and all serve in speedily bearing my frail bark, ever onward down the stream of time, even to the vast ocean of Eternity.

Yes; those days multiplied into years, and each has added itself to another, so swiftly, they have borne me unconsciously along, and now, I can hardly realise that twelve months of time have flown, sihee they numbered for me eighteen years.

Yet so it is; and I am nineteen to-day.

a UB2B — How old it seems to me; and, Instead of hailing toy birth-day with delight, and looking forward to Older ones with joyous anticipations,it has saddened my heart, and caused the above retrospect.

I shudder at the thought of growing old—living to witness all my loved and loving ones consigned to the cold grave— waiting here alone* till my youthful strength is prostrated by age, then the approach of disease and other misfortune, with fib kind hand to minister to my child- like wants, and soothe my aching heart when Weary.'

And when at last my hour approaches, to have my conch surrounded by cold, re- luctant Btrangers, no sorrowing eye to watch for the fatal change, no loving arm thrown around me for support, nothing to cheer that moment of agony, but the thought that when it passes away I shall beheld my " dead though not lost ones." Oh, there is a world of terror for me in this! Yet it seems that that moment and thought would be one of peace and joy. After all my bufferings with the rude bil- lows of life—my struggling on alone so long, death would be a happy release, and the attainment of a long-wished for goal; for then I should reign in spirit with the "gohe before."

But I will indulge nO more snch gloomy fancies on this my beautiful Birth Day, but will wait patiently for my summons, and perhaps, when more advanoed in life, my rhind on this subject will be changed; for it is a divine law of Providence, that when the physical strength lessens and age advances, the mental powers keep pace with it. God has so ordered it, and " His will be done."

But if we were allowed our choice of time in which to take our departure to the world above, my prayer would be :-— O! let me die in the spring-time of life, Ere yet is reached alt its passion and strife ; S*» mi young loving heart feels the dull weight

of sin. Or learn what distrust is; 0 let me die then I

In the morning of life would I pass from this earth,

Ere temptations assail me, and sorrow has birth; When Love smiles around me, and life scums all

fair. To Heaven would I fly then—Deceit lives not

there.

fiut I would not go hence at the breaking of morn,

When the nan in his glory fills forest and lawn ; When all Nature is smiling, I would not then

die, But nt twilight's soft hour, cold in death let me

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"WHAT IS HE WORTH ?"

John Doe is a man of large possessions. He has houses, lands, stocks, aid all the appurtenances of a man of wealth. He ia industrious, shrewd, and successful. His neighbors and the money-changers say be is worth a great deal, if a man's worth must be measured by the length of his purse. But a real man is something else, and more than the gold and silver he happens to own, and therefore the gospel of Mammon, and its credulous dupes, err in opinion and lie against the truth, when they pronounce John Doe worth a great deal, merely because he is rich. For worth and wealth are not synonymous or convertible terms; and a very rich man may be a very worthless one.

None are really worth any more than the characters they possess, and their fitness for doing good to others. If any one be ignorant, selfish and miserly, he may sport a carriage in Broadway, yawn at the opera, lodge in the Fifth Avenue, and create a sensation in Wall street, where „ A/imey makes the man; the want of ft the fel-

low; And all the rest is leather and prunella.

But if we be asked to what purpose does this man live ? What is he worth to his fellow-men ? What good does he do in the world ? Echo answers, What ? Like a'sponge, he grows distended and dropsical with borrowed matter; and if he be thoroughly squeezed, and made to part with his fictitious weight, he becomes as light and worthless as gossamer, for he has n< i internal solidity of character. He has' transmuted himself into gold, and when that is gone, the man is gone too.

There are some everywhere, in onr prosperous country, of great possessions, who resemble nothing so much as the receiving vault of a cemetery, which locks up in darkness and death all that comes within its weary precincts. No appeal of sorrow; no cry for aid; Ao glorious promise of future good; ao prophetic voice, or angel whisper of love can penetrate or dispel the putrid composure thai reigns within. i,, •;»

And that Mr. John Doe may fill up hit coffers and increase his personal resources, but, if his heart be pitiless, devoid of generous sympathies and humane desires; if riches are with him the end of existence; if he can find no other use for his money than to employ it in purchasing base in- dulgence, or laying it by for uncertain and perhaps profligate heirs; if lie finds not pleasure in the charities of life, or institutions devoted to human weal; if he is always a greedy receiver, and never a liberal dispenser; alas ! then, for the so called rich, but actually poor John Doe. His penury is worse than that of a Lazarus.- He is more worthless than the beggar child, who shares her crust with others, rei membering and feeling that * it is more blessed to give than to receive."

■ What is a man worth r* He Is worth precisely just so much as he has capacity and inclination to be useful. He is to be estimated by the good he attempts or accomplishes. Not the tax gatherer, but the Word of God, can decide his true value. Neither polished marble or lying epitaph can ever preserve the memory or ennoble the life of him who dying, leaves behind no monument of mercy, and. no remem- brancers of generous and henevolent wor- thiness. " O brother man 1 fold to thy heart thy brother;

Where pity dwells, the peace of God is there. To worship rightly is to love each other;

Each smile a hymn, each kindly deed a prayer.

Follow with reverent steps the pr«st example Of him whoso holy work was doing Rood :

So shall the wide earth seem our Father's temple;

Each loving life, a psalm of gratitude. Christian Intelligencer.

A TRUE WIFE. She is no true wife who sustains not her

husband in the day of calamity; who is not when the world's great frown makes the heart chill with anguish, his guardian angel, growing bright and more beautiful as misfortunes crowd around his path. Then is the time fof testing whether the sweetness of her temper beams only with a transient light, or like the steady glory of the morning star, shines as brightly under the clouds. Has she smiles just as charming? Does she say: "Affliction cannot touch our parity, and should not quenoh our love ?' ■ Does she try by happy little Invention* to lift from his sensitive spirit the burden of thought.

There are wives; No I There are be- ings who, when dark hours come, fall to repining and upbraiding—thus adding to outside anxiqty the harrowing scene of domestic strife—as if the blame in the world would make one hair white or black, or change the decree gone forth. Such know not that our darkness is heaven's light— our trials are but steps in a golden ladder, by which, if we rightly ascend, we may at last gain that eternal light, and bathe forever in its fulness and beauty.

"It that all V and the gentle face of the wife beamed with joy. Her husband had been on the verge of distraction—all his earthly possessions were gone, and he feared the result of her knowledge, she had been so tenderly cared for all her life! But, says Irving's beautiful story,a * friend advised him to give not 6leep to his eyes nor slumber to hie eyelids, until he had unfolded to her Ms hapless case."

And that was her answer, with the smile of an angel—"A that aUT I feared by your sadness it was worse. Let these things be taken—all this splendor, let it go 1 I care not for it—I only care for my husband's love and confidence. You shall forget in my affection that yon ever were in prosperity—only still love me, and \ will aid you to bear' these little reverses with cheerfulness."

Still love her 1 a man must reverence, aye, and liken her to the very angels, for such a woman is a- lively revelation of heaven—^WTf Jvumalof Health.

AOEU MEN.—A sprightly and active old gentleman is living in Pulaski County, Ky., one hundred and eighteen yean of age, who still works daily on his farm. Throughout his whole life be has been an early riser, and he has drunk but one cup of coffee, and that was in 1848. He served seven years in the Revolutionary War. He rides six miles every regular meeting of the Baptist church, of which he is a member. Another old gentleman, 107 years old, has recently purchased 160 acres of land in Minnesota, which he intends settling upon and improving.. ,

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THE HOUSEHOLD "GOOD ' '" "" NIGHT."

"Good NightI" A loud, clear voice from the top of the stairs said that it was Tommy's. " Dood night 1"—murmurs a little something from the trundle-bed, a little something we oall Jenny, that filled a large place ia .the centre of one or two pretty large hearts.. " Good night!" lisps a little fellow in a plaid rifle dress, who was christened about six years ago.

" New, I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep; If I should die before I w-a-k-o"—

and the small bundle in the trundle-bed has dropped off to sleep; but the broken prayer may go up sooner than many long petitions that set out a great while before.

And so it was " good night'' all around the homestead; and very sweet music it made, too, in the twilight, and very pleasant melody it makes now, as we think of it, 'for it Was not yesterday, nor the day before, but ft. long time ago—so long that Tommy is Tommy Somebody, Esq., and has forgotten that he ever was a boy, and wore what the bravest and the best of us can never iwear but once, if we try —the first pair of boots.

And so it was good night all around the house ; and the children had gone through the ivory gate, always left a little ajar for them—'through into the land of dreams.

HORRIBLE AFFAIR IN MAVSVILI.E, KT.—On the night of the Kentucky Thanksgiving Day, a couple of young men of Maysvllle, Ky., were on a drunken spree at the Parker House, in that place, and in a search for liquor after the family had retired, they found a colored waiter asleep, and they concluded to set fire to him, in order to wake him I They poured the contents of a fluid lamp over his whis- kers, ignited it, and the poor fellow's neck and bead became instantly wrapped in an intense blase, which continued until the fluid was consumed. The sufferings of the victim were dreadful in the extreme. Strange to say, the sufferer lingered two weeks before he was released by death. The young men say that they burned the negro by accident—that when holding a lamp near his head they broke it. The scamps are rich and " respectably connected," and the matter has been settled by paying the owner of the negro twelve hundred dollars.

MASSACHUSETTS MARRIAOE STATIS- TICS.—The number of marriages solemnized during the year 1854 amounted to 16,683, an increase of 855 over that of the previous year. In New Ashford and Hancock there were no marriages! The greatest number of marriages solemnized in any one month was November, and the same state of things has existed for the last twelve years. The oldest males married for the first time were two bachelors between the ages of TO and 75, one of whpm married a widow over 80. The oldest maiden ladies married were five between the ages of 60 and 65 ; one of these was married to a widower over 80. The youngest males were two youths of 16, one to a bride of 18, and the other 22. The youngest females were two of 13 years of • age to husbands of 21. Of the bachelors who married widows the whole number was 519. The number of widowers married to maidens amounted to 1332. A boy of 17 married a widow of 34, and another of 20 married one of 25, who received him as her third husband.

An autograph of Benedict Arnold sold recently ia Boston for 84,50.

The Trumbull County (Ohio) Demo- crat says that Mr. II. Latten of that place, with three friends, caught jn • net, at one haul, eighteen hundred pigeons, and shot the same night, the 7th inst, eight hundred and sixteen more, making a total of 21C. Mr. Latten finds ready sale for them in the New York markets, at $1 25 per dozen.

DEAD LETTERS.—Nearly sue and a half millions of dead letters were opened at the office in Washington during the last quarter. Three thousand letters for that period contained money to an amount exceeding eighteen thousand dollars ; about seven-eighths of which has been promptly restored to its owners. Dead letters from foreign countries to the States are mailed hock, but all other letters, except .those containing remittances (three or four millions per annum) are destroyed.

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INTERPRETATION or DREAMS.—There is a new guide to the interpretation, of dreams. An English paper thus puts it: To dream of a millstone around your neck, is a sign of what you may expect if you get an extravagant wife. To see apples in. a dream betokens a wedding, because where you find apples, you may reasonably ex- fiect to find pairs. To dream that you. are ame is a token that you will get into a

hobble. When a young lady dreams of a coffin, it betokens that she should immediately discontinue lacing her stays tight-. ly, and always go warmly and thickly shod in wet weather. If you dream of a clock, it is a token that you will gain credit— that is, tick. To dream that your nose is red at the tip, is an intimation that you had better leave off brandy and water. To dream of walking barefooted, denotes a journey that you will moke bootless.

A sudden gust of wind took a parasol from the band of its owner, and before one had a chance to recollect whether it would be etiquette to catch the parasol of a lady to whom be had never been introduced, a lively Emeralder dropped his hod of bricks, caught the parachute in the midst of its Ells- ler gyrations, and presented it to the loser, with a low bow, which reminded us of poor Power. " Faith, madam," said he, as he did so,'" if you were as strong as you are handsome, it wouldn't have got away from you." " Which shall I thank you for first, the service or the compliment r asked the lady smilingly. "Troth, madam," said Pat, again touching the place where once stood the brim of what was once a beaver, " that beautiful look of your eye thanked me for both."

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QUITE AN EXCITEMENT.—A late Lon- don paper relates the following funny anecdote I—"A few days ago, the inhabitants of one of the principal cities in the west of England were filled with conjec- ture at the following notice, painted in large capitals on the front of a house, recently fitted up and repaired: Mrs. M—* from London, " dealt in all tort* o/hdiei." All was consternation. Inquiry was instantly set on foot as to who this Mrs. M- might be. No one could tell; she was a stranger from London. Great anxiety prevailed as to this proclamation of the new establishment. For two whole days, all was surmise and consultation. On the third morning, behold the mystery was un- ravelled. The house painter, who had, it seems, been suddenly attacked by a severe fit of the gout, returned to finish his work, and concluded by adding," and gtnttSnen't wearing apparel. '^

"■ - .—■. 1 ff A FATALIST A Western newspaper

publishes the following:—" I knew an old man, who believed that " what was to be, would be." He lived in Missouri, and was one day going several miles through a region infested, in early times, by very savage Indians. He always took his gun with him, but this time found that some of the family had taken It out. As he would not go without it, his friends tantalized him, by saying, there was no danger of the Indians; that he would not die till his time came anyhow. "Yes," says the old fellow, "but suppose 1 was to meet an In- dian, and hit tune had come, it wouldn't do not to have my gun.

ANDOVEB ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1856.

ANDOVER ADVERTISER.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2. 1866.

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TOWN MATTERS.

In i few weeks the citizens of this town wtll be called upon to assemble for the transaction of their annual business, and seroral questions of more than ordinary importance will be presented for deliberation.

By the division of the property of Old Ando- vcr, this town is to pay to North Andorer the sum of six thousand fire hundred dollars. It will become necessary to make some arrangements for meeting this extra amount, and to decide what proportion of it, if any, is to be raised by taxation the ensuing year. In the course of a few weeks the "Auditor's Report" will be presented, which will probably show tlu> "old town" to be in debt between three and four thousand dollars for liabilities existing prior to dirision.

There is no disposition to needlessly agitate the disposal of the woodland in the city of Law- rence, now owned jointly by Andorer and North Andorer. If reports are true, that wood has the peculiar quality of going farther than any other in the vicinity. It is well known, too. that the taxes there are much higher than here, and fur- thermore 'partnerships are not very desirable. As each town is setting up for itself, it is pretty evident all available means will be required. Would it not be well to watch the " signs of the times" for a favorable sale of this property ?

The insecurity of the town records is a subject worthy of attention. Not that there is less safety now than formerly, or more care necessary now than hitherto. The records of the Select- men and Assessors are in one place, the correspondence of the Overseers of the Poor at the second, the records of the Town Clerk at tho third, and the books and papers of the Treasurer nt tho fourth. In neither case, it is believed, are these valuable records protected from fire by an iron safe. Then again, tho frequent removal of these books from place to place as officers change, has a tendency to have some of them stray away beyond reach. There should be one safe and permanent place for them all, and from it they should not be taken excepting for very urgent purposes, to be immediately returned again.

Which is the better system for repairing highways, the present one or a more general supervision 1 Both have been tried, and may have their advantages and disadvantages. The one is thought to be better for tho outskirts, the other for the villages. But whatever views may prevail with regard to the plan, all will agree that there is something wrong in the mode of choosing Surveyors of highways. An individual who is personally obnoxious may, by getting some one to nominate him. be elected against the wishes of seven-eights of the district. Oth- ers may be chosen in their absence and against their wishes. It will not bo amiss to look at these matters, and bestow that thought upon them which their merit seems to demand, for it must be admitted on all hands, that frequently they are passed upon in haste, and with little or no premeditation. 1— i ■ i

On. Saturday last, at about 3 o'clock, A. M., the house of Dean Holt was discovered to be on fire. Mrs. Ballard Holt, living in the other port of the house, was awaked by the smoke, and when she had aroused the family, the fire was found to be under tho hearth, in a beam. The probability is, that as tho preceding day was very cold, and a great fire was kept up in the fire-place until late in the evening'the bricks in the hearth had become sufficiently heated to fire the timber beneath. The fortnnato discovery of the fire before it had kindled into a blaze saved the property and lives of the inmates.

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At the annual meeting of the Andover Sav- ings Bank on the seventh instant, the following officers were re-elected, viz. : Samuel Gray, President; Peter Smith, Solomon Holt, Natha- niel Swift, Samnel Merrill, Moody Bridges, Na- thaniel Whittier, James Stevens, Otis Bailey, Moses Poster, Jr., Nathan Frye, and John Ab- bott, Trustees.

By the report then made it appears that there were 1090 depositors. That tho amount of de- posits have more than doubled within the last fire years. They now amount to $259,109.00. That the interest paid for tho five years has ave- raged seven per cent, per annum, amounting to $48,951.15.

This result must be very satisfactory to the depositors. Thero have been but few invest- ments for the past five years that have, paid as well.

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ACCIPBNT.—On Wednesday last, Mr. David Baker of this town was hewing timber near his house, when the axe glanced and cut hi* foot badly. The wound bled profusely, but Dr. Tra- cy was immediately called; sewed it up and Mr. B. is now doing well. ! I ■ I

The Selectmen of Andover and North Ando- ver will be in session at their offices for business next Monday afternoon. This Is the last regular meeting before closing up she annual accounts.

FREDERICK DOUGLAS.—Tho lecture delivered before our Lyceum on Wednesday evening by this gentleman drew together a densely packed audience, and was listened to with evident interest and earnest attention. The subject was the " Unity of the Races." We have long known Frederick Douglas. Our acquaintance with him began with his earliest efforts at public speaking, and while we were prepared to find him much improved, both in his style of oratory and the breadth and scope of his knowledge of men and things, we were greatly surprised and gratified to witness such extraordinary marks of culture and greatness as his lecture indicated. It was creditable, abounding in apt and instructive suggestions illustrative of the somewhat intricate subject of Ethnology. How surprising that a man without the aid of any of the ordinary methods of training should attain the command of language, and the accuracy of thought which this fugitive from Southern bondage displayed. Mr. Douglas is a remarkable man, and his lectures will do much to create an interest in behalf of the enslaved people with whom he is identified. He is a living, successful refutation of the oft-repeated slander as to the natural inferiority of the African race. Few white men could have handled the subject which he discussed with more marked and signal ability.

About eighteen years ago, Douglas was a slave, and ran away from his master In Maryland. He found his way to New Bedford in this State, and let himself to the oil merchants as a laborer npon the wharves. After remaining in this ob- scurity for about three years, his superior talents were discovered by the Anti-Slavery people, and he was Fnduccd to enter the field as a lecturer. Four years afterwards ho visited Europe, and received many tokens of regard from persons of distinction. Bis friends there negotiated with his master for the purchase of his freedom, which was secured by the payment on their part of 5750. His European friends also gave him the sum of 52,200 to establish a paper as his own or- gan on his return to this country. This paper, with Mr. Douglas for its editor, has now been published for a period of nine years, in Roches- ter, N. Y.

BIBLIOTHECA SAOBA AND AMERICAN BIBLI-

CAL REPOSITORY.

Tot contests of the January number are:— I. The Historical^ and Legal Judgment of the Old Testament Scriptures against Slavery, by George B. Cbeever, D. D., of New York. 2. Perpetual Sin and Omnipotent Goodness, by L. P. Hickok, D.D., Union College. 3. Science and the Bible, by Prof. Dana of Yale College. 4. Atonement, by Rev. Dr. Pond of Bangor Theological Seminary. 5. Place and Condition of the Departed, by Prof. Griffin of Williams College. 6. Nationality, by Prof. Packard, of Bowdoin College, 7. Notices of New Pub-j lications. 6. Theological and Literary Intelli- gence, v

Probably no religious Journal in the English language has a higher reputation for learning than our Andover Quarterly. Conducted prin- cipally by one of oar ablest Professors, and receiving liberal contributions from them all, as well as from others of the best writers of this country, and of England, it has beoomo one of the necessaries of a minister's library. No parish should allow their pastor to be without its regular visitations.

This work should also receive moro liberal patronage from intelligent laymen. Many of its articles are of great value and interest, and will well repay a perusal.

Under the management of its present publish- er, Its circulation has more than doubled in our own country, and largely extended in England. The benefits of this increased support are felt by the subscribers, the volume having been enlarged about 100 pages, and the present number printed on large clear type and fine paper.

The work is published by W. F. DIIAPEB.

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SABBATH EVENING DISCOURSES AT BAL-

LABD VALE.—Rev. Dr. Fuller of the Episcopal Church in this town, pronounced the third of the Discourses in this series at the Methodist Cha- pel last Sabbath evening. The text was Prov. 7 : 6, 7, "At the window of my house, I looked through my casement . . . and discovered among the youths, a young man void of understanding."

The chapel was completely filled, a large proportion being young people, and the sermon was most appropriate. It was characterized by the Doctors's sincerity, earnestness, and prac- ticalness. He remarked that all young men were subjects of the anxiety and observations of their parents and friends, and were judged by their companionship. The young man void of understanding was described to be, one who indulged in bad habits and passions, &c.; one who had imbibed erroneous religious views, and one who failed to make religion the principal aim of his being. His appeals to the young to improve the season of early life in the cultivation of a good character; to be rooted and grounded in the true faith, and especially to give to God the dew and the strength of their days, was solemn and affecting ; and it is to be hoped the result may be seen

•in the fruitage of better lives and saved souls. The exercises were introduced by the impressive evening service of the Episcopal Church, adding to the interest of the occasion. P.

TANNIN FOB CHILBLAINS, &O.—Tannin is that principle of astringency in vegetables, oak bark, gall nuts, &c, which changes raw bides in- to leather. Its virtues are not sufficiently well known to the public. With water, alcohol, or chloroform, as tho case may require, it acts like a charm in soothing and healing inflamed or chafed surfaces, bruises, cuts, burns, scalds, sore mouths, and lips, canker, ague, ulcerous gums, &c It tcomes in powder, " Cheap t" yes, very, and should be in every family. For chilblains, wet a small sponge, or wad of cotton, in alcohol, dip it in the tannin,.and apply to the part affected- probably the relief will be instantaneous.

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Hon. E. M. Wright, Secretary of the Common- wealth, will accept our thanks for a copy of the Annual Report of the Bank Commissioners, De- cember, 1855. We are under obligations, also, to Moses Foster, Jr., Esq., for several very valuable Legislative documents.

We are under obligations to Hon. C. D. Bunk- ing, the Essex County Councillor, for a copy of the report of the Commissioners of Insurance on the Metropolitan Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Boston. Also the Report of tho Committee on the Judiciary, relating to the Amendment of the Constitution in regard to conferring npon Jurors in criminal trials the right to determine the law and the fact.

CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOM.— Dr. Georgo B. Loring of Salem, will accept our thanks for a copy of his Address delivered at Marblehead, Jan. 8,1856, before the Columbian Society. It is a neat pamphlet of 32 pages, in which the author exhibits characteristic ability.

REPORT or TUB BANK COMMISSIONERS.—

Samuel Phillips, Esq., one of the State Bank Commissioners, will accept our acknowledgments for a copy of the Commissioners' Report for the last year.

Wo have received some copies of a Trinity Times, published at Weavorvllle, Cal. It is edited by John C. Crownlnshield formerly of this town.

[For the Advertiser.]

" RAZOR." MESSRS. EDITORS :—It requires no excess of

courage or magnanimity for a writer darkly con- cealed in the inaccessible ambush of an assumed name to attack those who seek no concealment. No whole man with whole souled purposes need choose darkness rather than light. It is the more suitable for bats, owls, vampyres and midnight assassins. An assumed name or nom de plinne, is a kind of literary chaparral from which issues most of the evil communications which corrupt good manners, and demoralize' the read ing community. In this day of light and pro gross, such dark lurking places of evil should be cleared away, and every honest man should fear- lessly assume the responsibility of his own works. The writer of the article signed " Razor " in your paper of Jan. 19th, has, if I mistake not, more than once attacked my communications, but in this clandestine way, which precludes the possibility of my replying to his grossly false logic, as I long ago fully resolved never to give or answer a fictitious signature. If he will venture out, even with so much candor and truthfulness us that of writing his own true name, it will give me great pleasure to prove to him the real fallacy of his former arguments and the consist- ency of that philosophy which believes that the Creator of man bad a wise purpose in making him as he did. SANBOBN.

Jan.21.

A SLEIGH RIDE.—The elite of Lawrence passed through our village on Thursday in the shape of a sleigh ride. After hearing bells for a long time, we up, looked out of the window, and found tho beauty and fashion of Lawrence strung through the street like "lengthened sweetness long drawn out." The editor of the Courier was not in sight at the time, unless he had on a bonnet and veil I

Dr. Sanborn will be nt the Marlboro'Hotel, Boston, next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday professionally. We understand also that he is prepared to insert teeth on Gotta percha bases, for any who wish to test this new and cheap method.

In view of the pmlific porker mentioned in our last, the Lawrence Courier makes the following inquiry:—

Will the Advertiter inform as if that sow and her progeny are the identical grunters that occupied " Franklin Academy 1"

Not exactly, but they were fatted under the supervision of one of the fathers of the town. If there are any swine in Lawrence cither biped or quadruped who desire to finish their education at " Franklin Academy," a few promising ones will find accommodations.

No Speaker at Washington yet The plurality rule voted down by 110 to 106. Banks still wants about half a dozen to give him a majority. Several attempts have been made to unite oil and water, but they cannot make it work.

SHARP'S RI*T.ES We had an opportunity a few evenings, sine* of examining one of these famous rifles. It it a beautiful piece of mechan- ism, and about threo feet in length, The fixtures around the lock are very ingenious, and of the most exquisite workmanship. A conical, or minnie ball is used, which is fixed upon one end of the cartridge and inserted at the breech of the gun, when, by a curiously contrived spring under the guard, the end of the cartridge is cut off as by a pair of shears, letting out the powder and priming the gun at the same instant. It can be discharged ten times in a minute, and fifty discharges can be made without replenishing the caps. With one of these rifles a deer has been shot at tho distance of a quarter of a mile. A mystery seems to hang over these rifles. The " border ruffians," it is said, captured one of them, and finding that it had no ramrod, threw it aside, as of no use. Another party captured what they thought to bo the balls used in the ri< fie, and felt themselves a little more secure with them in their possession, until it was discovered that these bulls were weights for window sashes I

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WOLVES IN IOWA.—These ravenous and half starved animals are making serious depredations in and around Eeokuk. A short time since, as a father and his two daughters were returning from a prayer meeting, on horseback, they were attacked by a pack of wolves, and one of the young women was dragged from the horse and devoured, the father and the other daughter in the mean timo making their escape. Nothing was found at the place afterwards but one shoe and a small piece of clothing. At another place, a boy of about 13 went to a spring, half a mile from home, for water, and was killed and eaten by wolves; nothing being found of his remains but a lock of hair, and blood.

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CARRYING OUT CHBISTIAN UNION. — Our friend, Rev. William C. Whitcomb, just settled over the " Evangelical Free Church" in Globe Village, Southbridge, Mass., has sent us a copy of tho order of exercises at his installation. In- troductory Prayer by Rev. S. S. Parker (Bap- tist) ; Sermon by Rev. E. N. Kirk, D. D. (Con- gregationalist); Installing Prayer by Rev, I. G. Bliss (Congregationalist); Charge to the Pastor by Rev. Elnathan Davis (Unionist); Right Hand of Fellowship by Rev. L. F. Waldo (Unionist); Address to the J'eople by Rev. Wm. H. Brews- tor (Wesleyan Methodist); Concluding Prayer by Rev. John Cadwell (Episcopal Methodist);' Benediction by the Pastor. In addition to this, the installing hymn sung on the occasion was written by Rev. John Pierpont (Unitarian). A large number of denominations got together for once certainly, and so far as wo can learn, however strange it may seem, not a single person was injured. 1 y i .

RAILROAD ACCIDENT.—An accident occurred on the Eastern Railroad on Thursday, near Wen- ham, by'which several persons were injured, but none killed. Among the wounded were James Akerman, James Berkley, George W. Akerman, Henry Jones, Mr. Lamphrey, Ira Hazelton, and Joseph Avcry. Mr. Daniel Rust, depot master at Wenham, rode on an engine to the scene of the disaster, and in jumping from it dropped down dead. His complaint was probably disease of the heart.

A COWARDLT ACT.—Hon. Horace Greeley, editor of the New York Tribune, now in Wash- ington as the correspondent of that paper, was insulted and attacked one day this week near the capitol by a bully Representative from Arkansas, named Rust. Greeley has commented freely on the imbibing propensities of some of the members of Congress, and, it seems, a little too mnch for their chivalrous spirits to brook. Hence their swaggering, belching and canine disposition. The time was when some Congressmen were nnblushingly dissipated and profane without the exposure and condemnation of the public pen, but it is not so now. Mr. Greeley was somewhat bruised, but through the influence of bystanders, was protected from serious injury. 1 m i

After a very careful analysis, it has been proved beyond a doubt that there is a great deal of human nature in man and some in woman.


SEMINARY REMINISCENCES. Our town owes much of its reputation abroad

to the Theological Seminary. Indeed if Ando ver were deprived of that, of its Academies and of its Publishing House, it would become a mere common town. We suspect, however, that the Theological Seminary, grave and ministerial u is its appearance, is sometimes the scene of events which decidedly prove its connection with this sublunary sphere. The students are often supposed to be a dull, prosy set of fellows who never think of anything but Decrees, and Election i that they live a monkish sOrt ef life in their Batchelor loneliness; that they form prosy views of the world, and that all'genial feel. ings become " small and beautifully less." This is as far as possible from the truth. Within those quiet rooms there is a fair share of merriment. Many of the students have a quick ere for the ludicrous, and relish a good joke u well as others. When we see them in the streets we often suspect that they are not as quiet u they seem; sometimes we fancy we can see a twinkle in the corner of the eye which indicates a quick discernment of fun. And then all will pass away, and they look as grave as the Puri- tans.

When we were young, we hod a good opportunity to look behind the scenes. We remember many a good story, with which our grave Profei. sor —— nSed to enliven the discussion of abstract topics, and we never saw a better relish for them than in our Locture-room. Did you ever happen, Reader, to be passing near the Seminsrjof a morning, when tho bell was tolling for prayers ? We recollect one morning in the summer of 18— we hnd been out for an early walk with a fellow-student, and with a clerical friend whoso pedestrian powers had, from long disuse, become somewhat stiff. The bell began to toll when wo were at somo distance from tho Chapel. Wo quickened our pace until our companion showed a good deal of weariness; the perspiration gathered in large drops upon his face, while the strokes of the bell grew quicker and quicker, in- dicating that" Time and tide wait for no man.'1

Our companion gasped out, " Ron, don't wait for me." So doffing our dignity and our hats, we commenced a vigorous race; quicker and quicker went the bell, and faster and faster went we; nor we alone, for a dozen others were going at the same undignified rhso. Suffice it to say, we made good our entrance just as the last stroke was sounding, crowding In with our fellows. Yet hod you looked over that room a moment after, you would not have thought of the scene of dis- order which had passed. Every head was bent in devotion, and as the venerable Professor led us in prayer, a deep silence reigned throughout the room. Again our morning song of praise went up—all voices mingling in it; nor was it less hearty or less sincere because our blood was stirred by our morning race. A.

FAREWELL SERHON.-ROV. Jonathan Edwards, for tho last eight years pastor of the Orthodox Congregational Church at Woburn Centre, preached his farewell sermon on Sunday before last. A large audience was present and the occasion was one of much interest. Mr. Edwards has accepted a call to the rwafniwhitt «f» »!«** in Kochester, NTY., where he will receive a KV ary of 82000 per annum.

FIKE IN LOWELL.—On Wednesday morning, between three and four o'clock, the Museum building on Merrimac street, Lowell, was destroyed by fire. The property was owned by Fisher A. Hildreth, Post Master. Loss SIO.OOO. Insured for 94,000. B. F. Butler, Esq., had an office in the building, and lost his library valued at 82,000. Mr. Fletcher, a member pf the Leg- islature, lost his library, and several storekeepers suffered more or less injury to their stocks.

THE SHOE MANUFACTORY IN ESSEX COUN- TY.—The Newburyport Herald publishes a table of tho boot and shoe manufacturing statistics of Fssex county, from which it appears that the number of males employed is 15,105; of females 19,395. It will be seen by this table, says the Herald, that the census returns more than 35,000 workers upon boots and shoes, manufacturing over 21,000,000 pairs, nt a value exceeding 512- 000,000 annually: and as large as that seems, it is not up to the facts. The census was taken in summer, when many of the shoemakers were fishing or farming, and were enumerated as fish- ermen and formers.

THE SEVERITY OF THB WINTER.—As on instance of tho severity of the present winter, we hear that a gentleman living in the vicinity of Boston, lately found the dead bodies of half a dozen crows upon the snow in the vicinity of his house.

Remember the tail of Wood Land in North Andover next Tuesday, at per advertisement.

Probate Court at Salem next Tuesday.

Jacob Batchelder, Esq., of Lynn, has accepted the office of Principal of the new High School in Salem, to commence his duties on the 15th of March next.

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Herbert B. Newhall, has been appointed Post- master at Saugus, in the place of Mr. Geo. New- hall, resigned.

DESTRUCTIVE FIBB IN GLOUCESTER.—A fire broke out in Gloucester on Sunday morning, says the Journal, in the stable in rear of the Union House. This was destroyed, with six horses, hay, carriages, etc. The fire communicated to the large building known as the " Low Estate," which was partially damaged, while the sheds and a brick barn were destroyed. The Gloucester House was also injured in the L part Loss about $8000, with little insurance.

FIRE IN BBVKBLT.—A destructive fire occurred in Beverly yesterday morning, by which the shops of Foster & Lovett, David Crowell, and R & J. Pickett, were consumed. The schooners Orleans and Iodine were much damaged. Foster & Lovett lost $1200, no insurance; Crowell, $2500 partly insured, and the Pickotts $1300, insured $200.

MAYOR or CONCORD, N.H—John Abbott, Esq., of West Concord, has been chosen Mayor of Concord, in place of Hon. Rufus Clement, deceased.

THB MACKBBBL CATOH o# 1855:—It appears, according to the Inspector General's report, thaf during the year 1855,111,952 barrels of mackerel were- inspected in Massachusetts, of which 29,187 were number l's; 91,125 number it's; and 90,301 number 3's. In 1854 the whole number of barrels was 135,349. The greatest catch was 388,658 in 1831. After that the falling off was Kretty uniform to 50,400 in 1840; and since they

ave almost constantly increased to 1848, when they reached 317,101. In 1849 there were 231,- 856 ; in '50—252,572; In '51—329,440 j in '52— 317,544 i In '53—133,340. This year Glouces- ter has the largest catch.73,102 barrels; next Boston, with 43,936; WeRtleet, 30,837; Newbu- ryport, 13,240.

The Newburyport Herald says:—Theâirices have varied more than the numbers; and the decline from 1832 was more on that account than any other; and so has been the increase since 1840; their great value causing more vessels to engage in the pursuit. But even at the prices of tho last few years, enormously high, much over the actual value, unless they are regarded as a luxury, it is a poor business, and will never pay of itseljf. It is very well, however, as connected with shoe-making, and for four or five months in the year, If there is not too much expense on the vessels, is pleasant and profitable.

ANDOVER ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1856. ■*-»

COMMENDABLE Ei*MPLE. — About fourteen rears ago, a gentleman, then residing in Danrers, failed in business, and, having compromised with his creditors by paying twenty-five cants on a dollar, obtained a legal discharge. Having since prospered, and lately received a legacy by the death of a relative, on the first of the last month he called around among hie old creditors, and paid the remaining seventy-five per cent, in full, the sum which he distributed amounting to about ,/i/teen tlion$and dollars. Several of those too received the money had forgotten all about the debt, and many of them were in circumstances which rendered the voluntary payment very acceptable. Such instances of honesty are rare enough to make a note of, and so gratifying that we always rejoice to chronicle them aa an exhor- tation to all in similar circumstances to " Go and do likewise."—Salem Register,

An EMINEHT EMIGRANT TO KANSAS.—The New York Evening Post understands that Horace Bushnoll, the distinguished Connecticut clergy nun, contemplates a trip to Kansas, in company with a colony forming in New Haven, for a permanent settlement in the new territory. The Doctor will undertake the journey in hopes of ruling a bronchial affection, from which he is a sn/fercr. He will probably remain in the territory until he is cured, If he finds himself benefited by the climate.

MONEY AND BUSINESS. — The New Eng- land coal mining company, whose mines are in Rhode Island, held its annual meeting lately in Worcester, and elected Francis H. Dewey of W. president, and, among its other directors. Ed- mund Freeman of Springfield, William R. Hoop- er, Bcriah Curtis, Adam Dewson and Joseph Mason of Worcester, Spencer Field of Barre, Rev. M. G. Pratt of Andover, and Dr. Stone of Boston. Isaac S. Merriam of Auburn is general superintendent. 13,316 tons of hard coal have been got ont the first year, and the property embraces 125 acres of land with mining privileges on several hundred more, two steam engines, seven large boilers, railway tracks, a schooner, various buildings, &c.

TUB FISHERIES ON THE MEIIMMACK.—Our Legislature has taken hold of this subject thus early in the session, and we are in hopes that something will now be done in regard to the matter; and if it is found that the Essex Com- pany has been infringing on the rights of others, it is high time they should be made to take the back track. By some facts and figures before us, it can be proved that since the dam was built at Lawrence, the falling off of the fish has been about two thirds. At Amesbury, the average value of fish taken during the season of shad, was $1500, now scarcely-S500 worth are taken. At Fast Haverhill, they take about $2800 worth, but formerly $12,000. At Haver- hill and Bradford, $2500, now scarcely $400. So it will be seen that there is a falling off of about two thirds, and they no donbt will event- ually run out entirely unless something is done to enable them to get up over the falls at Law- rence.

It will be recollected that Mr. Simonds, the Tlfi/ircMintativo from this town, introduced an order at the last session of the Legislature, inquiring into the matter, although it was done at the last part of the Session, so that nothing definite was done, except making a report, from which we take the following extract:

"Your Committee are unanimously of the opinion that the present fishway is not good or suitable, and that few or no fish can go np into the ponds to propagate—thereby causing fears of a gradual decrease of the various kinds of valuable fish which would otherwise seek those still waters for the purpose named."

This extract is sufficient for all purposes,to ■how that the Company has not done the right thing to those on the river, and without authority from the County Commissioners; and the matter should be attended to.—Essex Banner.

SELLING OFF

CARPE TINGS. 1 , ■ 11A

I ' .. . ". rXM* The subscribers being desirous to reduce their

extensive stock of Carpctings, now offer the ■

ENTIRE ASSORTMENT

-OF-

BICH, MEDIUM & LOW PRICED

CABPETINGS, OIL CLOTHS,

MATTINGS, Ac. si . /-.

at such prices as shall make it a

(BJBIILM? nariswasaiaBS'H1

far housekeepers and others purchasing to select . from the same. The goods are new and choice, and are positively the best and most desirable in style and quality to be found in the market.

A. W. STEARNS &. CO.

KIMBALL & BROTHER, Ho. 10 Appl».on Block,

ATTHAOTIONS.

Owing to the lateness of the season, we how1

offer our entire stock of

(BELT A3STD aPABTCY GrOe»8 at very low prices.

'We wonld invite your special attention to our large and splendid assortment which embrace* a very choice and desirable selection of

Bich and Elegant Silks and Shawls, — ALSO —

CLOAKS OF TDE LITEST STYLES,

THIBKTS, CABHMBRKS, WOOL M.AIDJI, DELAINKS, PRINTS, EMBROIDERIES,

HOSIERY, tilAtVKB, BLANKKTS, <li;irvrs, LINENS, DAMASKS,

and a full supply of Bouaekeeptnc Goodss.

All who are desirous of purchasing Rich and Desirable Goods at a fair price are invited to call at A. W. STEARNS & Co., No's 1 & 2, Stearns

Block, Essex St. Lawrence. Feb. 2,1856.

TO THE

ABB CLOSISO orr

WINTER GOODS

ONE HALF FORMER PRICES. Now it Ike time to bug Cheap. I

. ;■ . ,:■■;■:

Also receiving new Good! daily. Some choice

style*'

All Wool Dol«lno«,'

just arrived and cheap.

Remember we keep toe-Largest stock of

DRY GOODS, EMBROIDERIES, LACES, EDGINGS, HOSIERY AND GLOVES,

i - FANCY GOODS, &c.

to be found in the City.

KIMBALL & BROTHER,

10 Appleton Block, Essex Street, Lawrence.

Jan. 26,1856.

ANDOVER LYCEUM.

The Eighth Lecture before the Lyceum will be

delivered on Wednesday evening next, Feb. 6th,

al the Baptist Meeting House, by

A 0. BREWSTER, Esq. of Boston.

Subject — Comparative Success of Ancient

and Modern Deliberative Eloquence.

Tickets may be obtained at the door on the

evening of the lecture. The bouse will be opened

at 6 1-2 o'clock, lecture to commence at 7 1-2.

I! WM. PBIBCB, GBO. FOSTER, PETER SMITH, WM. H. FOSTEB, E. SAXHORN,

Andover, Feb. 2, 18S6.

Committee

Lectures.

BALLARD VALE LECTURES. i

The third of the course will be delivered by Rev. James T. McCollom, of Bradford, on Tues- day evening, Feb. nth. Subject: The, Life and Characteristics of Robert Bums.

1'KII ORDER or THE COMMITTEE.

If you wish to keep your feet warm and dry, and enjoy health, please call at

No. 8 Main Street, .

where may be found

CORK tOLEt, RUBBER BOOTS,

I. A DIES' SNOW BOOTS,

and a general assortment of

BOOTS c*> SB:0£3S of the latest styles.

Feb. 2.—5t. >

MARRIAGES.

At Trinity Church, Boston, on Wednesday ovenlnt, J,«*Kh, by the Rev. John Cotton Smith, Iba Bight Bay. "Won Eaetburn, D. D., Bishop of the Dloeasa of Mas- ■vsuiatti, to Mary J., daughter of (ieorgo E. Hand, Esq.

At Henrietta, N. Y., Jan. 24th, by the father of the b,"la, who is a'mafistnate, Mr- Samuel C. Blackwellof Cincinnati, Ohio, to Bav. Miss Antoinette I.. Brown of "'ntletta. Mr. Black well Is brother of the husband of Loef 8tona Black well.

DEATHS.

In Boiford, Jan. 18th, Capt. Thomas Farley, a|ad 60, '*• of the moat respected and valued citizens of Boiford.

'« Oardincr, Me., Jan. 10th, Mrs. Mary Butler, aeod "inn, 6 month*, and 17 days. A brother of hers la ■Wiving; at tbt at. of 98 years.

VALENTINES! VALENTINES! 1

A great variety at

W. F. DRAPER'S. Feb. 2.—2t.

Probate CTotlOe. ESSEX, 63. At a Court of Probate holden at

Gloucester, in and for said County, on the third Tuesday in January, A. D. 1856. -

Sarah Foster, Administratrix, having presented for allowance her account of administration of the estate of Phineaa Foster, late of Andover, in said County, yeoman, deceased, intesate:—

ORDERED, That the second Tuesday in Feb- ruary next, ten of the clock before noon, be assigned as the time for considering said account, at a Court of Probate then to be holden at North Andover, in'said county; and that said Admin- istratrix give notice to all persons interested, by causing an attested copy of this order to be published three weeks successively in the Andover Advertiser, printed in Andover, before said time, that they mar be present, and shew cause, if any they have, why said account should not be allowed.

N. S. HOWE, Judge of Probate. A true copy of record,

Attest, JAKES ROPES, Register. Jan. 19.—»t.

TWToss1fs-ii-| ■rrn-'ssT Notice. ESSEX, ss. Jan. 24th, 1856. A warrant has

been duly issued by Thomas A. Parsons, Esq., Commissioner of Insolvency for said County, against the Estate of Carlton Parker, ir. of An- dover, in said County, laborer, an insolvent debt- or i and the payment of any debts or the delivery of any property of said insolvent debtor to him or for his use, and the transfer of property by him, are forbidden by law. The first meeting of his creditors will be holden on the twelfth day of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the office of said Commissioner, in Law- rence, at No. 3 City Block, in said County, at a Court of Insolvency then and there to be held, for the proof of debts and the choice of an As- signee or Assignees of said Insolvent Estate.

M. BRIDGES, Deputy Sheriff, Jan. 28,1856.—2t. Messenger.

JSI-faJW BOOK Bl PROF. SHEDD.

LECTURES ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY, by Wm. U T. Shedd, Brown

Professor in Andover Theological Seminary. Price 60 cents.

W. F. DRAPER. Feb. 2.—2t

RICHARD B. STEELE, PIANO-FORTE TUNER,

Late of T, Gilbert & Co.'s Piano-forte Manufactory, B.ST0N.

REPAIRING done in the bast manner. Piano- fortes, with or without the JEolian attach

ment, for sale or to let by the year. For further particulars, apply at this office.

Dec. 29, 1855.—3m.

rouH TAXES: The subscriber hereby gives notice that the

taxes upon his list must be paid before the 2nd day of February next. All persons failing to pay on or before that time will be subjected to costs. As a convenience to persons who have not yet paid he will be at the store of the Trea- surer of the town, H. W. Abbott, on each Satur- day afternoon nntll (he time specified.

RUFUS S. MORTON, Collector. Andover, Jan. 19.—St.

HERMOZUBBOTlVJll. MAMUSACTUBKB AKD OKAUB IV

CABINET FURNITURE. Ware Rooms, opposite tin Post Office, Andover.

Having during the past season removed to our present Central Location, and materially increased our rooms and facilities for business, we are prepared to furnish to onr old friends and new customers, on the most favorable terms, the following list of Cabinet Furniture, Upbolstry, &c, vis.

SECRETARIES, SOFAS, MAHOGANY, WALNUT AND COMMON CHAIRS,

WHATNOTS, DESKS AND BU- REAUS, MAHOGANY AND

* WALNUT SINKS, HAT . . TREES, ETC.

/r. T^BT-s^S. EXTSNBION, CENTRE, ClBD, DlNlNO, TOILXT,

AND WORK TABLES, KTC.

CHAMBER SETTS. Wo have for sale beautiful sets of '

which we offer at Wholesale and Retail, at price* as low as they can be boaght in the city.

i Upholstery done in the beet manner,

Feathers, Mattresses and Spring Bed*.

:Qo«A»t©«»<a.». Constantly on band, or furnished to order,

Walnut, Mahogany, Cottage and Trundle Bedsteads, Children's Cribs, Walnut and Stained.

In our COFFIN WARE ROOM

may be found ready-made, Walnut, Mahogany and Stained Coffins. Caskets, Robes and Plates fitted up at the shortest notice, and in the best manner.

C^FOBNITCRI MOVED TO ORDEB. _£TJ

N. B. All kinds of Job Work done at our shop aa usual

We shall sail the above mentioned Furniture, and much more we cannot name, at the LOWEST CASH TRICE.

WAKK ROOMS, OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE.

H. ABBOTT, JB. Andover, Oct. VI, 1855.—if.

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An assortment at r* PiBINaii

f:W.». DRAPER'S.

Q. W. 6TON)2'8 Cough, Consumption, and BroochitSa

KT.iTIR ■i

mHaaPsasilslBi ssall lasiiiiiluuyesM Hat satsnllaa of A thajmbllo to his invaluable Kamadjrlbr all Affections of the Throat and tangs, and bap of those who an unde- elded what to ealeot, from tfaa numerous medicines edver-

aad recommended for such complaints, to atf* his Utautal. lUvlrul o^ so, they wU no loot** hearing to take theaaeelvse, or recommend to othara. A trial wul prova to them that this U the mostvelna- r»aayaiwia»>»isaaatbct»av««»oMir»iissVofth«

Throat sad Lumjs; It will hnmedlarsly relieve aha moat violent (Sough, end In a saw hours o-cnpletaly cure the moat aarara Cold. Aa a PreveotetlTe and Cure for Con- nunpUon, II has no equal. It la purely Vegetable, oon-

' la quite ecreeabie to the

aaattevwUla > ones. Call** a. W. 6tWa

O—gk i'uxTr. and ese that his name, and Oeart IlWr, with the words BUM, MIS., are blown upon the — without whkK

Sasal.IW.-lTr.

be lenulne. Prioo 60 eta. lor ease by WM. ABBOTT.

VALUABLE WOOD EOT AT ATTOTIOST. Will be sold at public auction on Tuesday,

Feb. 5th, at 1 o'clock, P. M., about 4 acres of Land covered with a heavy growth of Oak and White Pine Timber, situated in North Andover, near the old Salem Turnpike, in "Sutton's Hole," so called. The above property belongs to Miss Lodemi Ingalls, and will he sold without reserve to the highest bidder.

For particulars, inquire of Joseph Kittredge, North Andover, or of Jacob Berry, near the premises. .

Conditions liberal and win be made known at the time and place of sale.

If the weather should psovo unfavorable, the sale will be deferred until the next fair day.

J. F. ALLEN, Auct'r. North Andover, Jan. 26.—2t.

ULaOST. BETWEEN Green Street in Andover and Mr.

Tompkin's in Lawrence, on Friday, the 18th inst., a Morocco Case containing a pair of Wire Goggles. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving them with Mr. Cooper, at the Andover Post Office.

Jan. 20.

TO THE CITIZENS OF LAWRENCE AND THE NEIGHBORING TOWNS.

Your railroad communications are of so great importance to you, that, as proprietor of the most important of them, the Boston & Maine Railroad take this mode of informing you what it proposes to do in relation to its track over Mr. Hasen's land in Lawrence—in respect to which some communications have been published—and its reasons for so doing, Three locations have been made 'by the Boston & Maine Railroad in Sooth Lawrence, and last Jnne the Supreme Court decided that the first one did not cover the road-bed at constructed. That decision was in a suit commenced before either of the other locations wss filed. Last November, a third location was filed, which is free from the objections to the sufficiency of the first one, on which the decision was rendered. But, understanding that Mr. Hazen considered the last oae as unauthorised so far as his land was concerned, and wishing to avoid the assertion of any contested right, the Railroad endeavored to build round Mr. Haieu's land, till the Legisla- ture should decide the matter of its 'location. But the right to do this is contested by individuals, who remonstrated against it Dec. 12th, and then the 1'rofcssional opinion of Judge Fletcher, Sidney Bartlait, and P. W. Chandler, Esquires, was taken, all of whom concurred in the opinion that the third location was authorized. With this sanction the Directors voted to Insist on their right to the track as now constructed, and to maintain it aa they would any other part of their track.

JAMES HAYWABD, Pres't. B. & M. R. R.

Dec 19, 1855.

j. o. x*r«.cii©ies:*i., DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY,

No. I Appleton Block, Lawrence,

DEALER in Botanic Medicines, Choice Drags, Shaker Herbs, Patent Medicines,

etc., labelled in plain English, so that " he who runs may read," and he who reads, may understand precisely what his prescription is, without the aid of an interpreter. Ours is the only establishment known in New England, where good old English is employed to supersede the use of those medical terms which are understood only by the few, and which are now essential to honest and fair dealing.

PHYSICIANS' PRESCRIPTIONS oir*> fully put up and registered. The services of si gentleman have been secured, who has had mnch experience in compounding and putting np physicians prescriptions In Roxbufy and vicinity; and from the recommendations of some of the most learned physicians, he is worthy of the confidence of all.

Connected with the establishment is DR. OBDWAV'S MEDICAL OFFICE, where he can be consulted at all hours,/r« of charge I

DELIGHTS SPAN1SBLUSTRAL. A priceless Cat-alive and Invigorator of tha

Hair. TT»© It

If yon are bald headed. USE DELIGHTS SPANISH LUSTRAL

If you have a fine head of hair and desire to, keep It

USE DELIGHT'S SPANISH LUSTRAL. Prepared and sold by J. C. WADLEIGII, No.

1 Appleton Block, Lawrence, Mass.

TEA *• COFFEE—COFFEE f- TEA. My Dear, said a lovely and devoted wife to

her no less devoted husband, a few days since, I want you to step into Mr. Wadleigh's store on your way home to dinner, and get another pound of his excellent Tea; for I am out of it, and as to think of using any other Is all out of the question, for you know we all think it the very best we ever had. Margaret, said the kind hearted Lady, see how much Coffee there is in the can. Well, my dear, said she, I think yon had better gat one of hie I lb. cans this time, for I can't pnt up with anybody's else and that will last us some time.

LUBEN'S EXTRACTS, of all kinds, always to be had at the sign of the Good Samaritan.

June 18—1 yr.

MOKRIM., DONALD * CO.

PBnrrma INK itANiTFAcrriTRERs, HAVE REMOVED TIIKID, DISIRKM To .

Boutb X3ex5.xua.xxv, IVLVaavassass.,

Where their facilities for the manufacture of Printers' Ink have been greatly increased, and they are sow ready to answer all orders with despatch.

Irikofaliaualitieiandof all Colon, made to order, and warranted to givo entire satisfaction. Office

No. S SPUING L.AJSE, BOBTOH. Jan. 5.—tf.

AYER'S PILLS, ANEW and singularly successful remedy for the

etrreefall Biuoua diseases—OusUreneew, Istss- Sistion, Jaundice, Dropsy, Rheumatism. Fevers, out, Humors, Nervousness, Irritability, Inflamma-

tions, Headache, Pains in the Breast, Bide, Back, and Limbs, Female Complaints, See. fte. - Indeed, very few are the diseases in which a Purgative Medi- cine is not more or less required, and much sickness and suffering might be prevented, If a harro- 1MS but effectual Catliartio wore more freely used. No person can feel well while a costive habit of body prevails; besides It soon tnmerates serious and often fatal diseases, which might have been avoided by the timely and judicious use of a good purgative. This is alike true of Colds. Feverish symptoms, and Bilious derangements. They all fad to become' or produce the deep seated and formidable distempers which load the hearses all over the land. Hence a reliable family physio is of the first importanoe to the public health, and this Fill has bean pcrfeatod with consummate skill to meet that demand. An extensive trial of Its virtues by Fhysleians, Profes- sors, and Patients, has shown results surpassing any thing hitherto known of any medicine. Cures have been effected beyond belief, were they not sub- stantiated by parsons of such exalted position and character aa to forbid tha suspicion of untruth.

Among the many eminent gentlemen who have testified in ravor of these Pills, we may mention:

DK. A. A. HATES, Analytical Chemist, of Boston, and State Assurer of Massachusetts, whose high professional character is endorsed by the

How. EnwAJiD Ev»KUTT, Senator of the TJ. B. UOBXHTC. WiMTHKor, Ex-Speaker oftho House

of Representatives. Amiorr LAwnBwor., MmlsterPien. to England,

t JOHST B. FiTsr ATRIOX, Cath. Bishop of Boston. Also, Da. J. K- CBILTOX, Practical Chemist, of

New York City, endorsed by Host. W. L MAHCT, Secretary of 8tat«. WM. B. ASTOE, the richest man in America. 8. I.KLAND & Co., Propr's of the Metropolitan

Hotel, and others. Did space permit, we could give many hundred

certificate*, from ail parts whore the Pilis have been used, bet evidence oven more convincing than. the experience of eminent public men is found in their effects upon trial.

These Fills, the result of long investigation and study, are offered to the public as the best and most complete which the present state of medical aoianos can afford. They are compounded not of the drugs themselves, but of the medicinal virtues only of vegetable remedies, extracted by chemical ■recess in a state of purity, and combined together in such a manner as to insure the best results. This system of composition for medicines has boon found in the Cherry Pectoral and Pills both, to produce s more efficient remedy than had hitherto been obtained by any process. The reason is perfectly obvious. While bythe old mode of composition, every medicine is burdened with more or less of acrimonious and injurious qualities, by this each individual virtuo only that is desired for the curative effect is pnaent All the inert and obnoxious Qual- ities of each substance employed are left behind, the curative virtues only being retained. Hence it is selêvldcnt the effects shonld prove as they have proved more purely remedial, and the Pills a surer, more powerful sntidote to disease than any other medicine known to the worid. ,

As it is frequently expedient that my medicine should be taken under the counsel of an attending Physician, andsa he could not properly judge of a remedy without knowing Its composition,' 1 have supplied the acenrate Formula? by which both my Pectoral and Pills are roado to the whole body of Pracf Woners In the United States and British Amer- ican Provinces. If, however, there should be any one who has not received thorn, they will be promptly forwardod by mail to his address.

Of all the Patent Medicines that are ofi>red,h»W few would be taken if their composition was known 1 Their life consists in their mystery. 1 have no mysteries. ....

The composition of my preparations is laid open to all men, and all who are competent to judge bit the subject freely acknowledge their convictions of their intrinsic merits. The Cherry Pectoral wa« pronounced by scientific men to be a wonderful medicine before its effects were known. Many am- bient Physicians have declared the same thing of my Pills, and even more confidently, and are willing to certify that their anticipations were more than realised by their eftecte upon ttiaU .

They operate by their powerful influence on the internal viacera to purify the bloo* and ataamUte it into healthy acUrm—ieraove the or»troetionj of the stomach, bowels, liver, and other organs of the body, restoring their irregnlar action to health, sad by correcting, wherever they exist, suck derangements as are the nrst origin of diseaso. ;....; vtltn

Being sugar wrappedTthey are pleasant to take, and being purely vegetable, no harm can arise from their use in any quantity.

For minute directions, see wrapper on the Box. I'ltKI-AKKI) BY

JAMBS C. ATER, Practical nnd Analytlrul <:hernias,

LOWELL, MASS. Prlos M Cants per Box. Five Boxes for $1

•ou> »r w.

March 10.

OWE BY ONE.

One by one the sands are flowing, One by ono the moments fall;

Some ore coming, souio are going. Do not strive to grasp them alL

')

One by one thy duties wait thee, Let thy whole strength goto eat*,

Let no future dreams elate thee, Learn thou first what these can teach,

< ■

> One by one (bright gifts from Heaven) , Joys are sent tbea Here heloifj

Take them readily when given, Keady, too, to Jot them go. ' - .-..".. rj ■

One by one thy griefs shaU meet thee, . Po not bar a thronging band; One will fade as others greet tliee,

'Shadows passing 'through the land, : ,lV , ■'''■'

Do not look at life's long sorrow: See how small each moment's pain;

"God will help thee for to-morrow, , Every day begin again.

Every hour that fleets so slowly, Has its task to do or bear;

Luminous the crown and holy, If thou set each gem with care.

Do not linger with regretting, \ Or for passing hours despond ;

Nor the daily toil forgetting, Look too eagerly beyond.

Hours are golden links, God's token, Reaching Heaven, but one by one

Take thorn, lest the chain be broken Ere the pilgrimage be done.

* - [From the Ploughman.]

"WHY DOES NOT FARMING PAY?

It is a common remark that " farming does not pay;"—that " no money ia made by farming ;" and some aay that all a farmer can do here in Massachusetts is to live, i.e.," by hard work and rigid economy, he can manage to stay."

It is evident to every reflecting mind, that if farming does not pay, it is because, those engaged in it, are not as well educated or so thoroughly fitted for their vocation, as are mechanics, artisans, and commercial men.

One prominent reason why farming does NOT pay, is, that many of those who engage in it, have no special preparation for it In all other vocations, whether mechanical, commercial, educational, railroading, keeping books, or whatever else it may be, a special preparation is considered not only as being necessary, but indispensable. ' Yet any one who is unfit for anything else, aye, and everything else, will do for a farmer. Another is found in traditional farming. Too many farmers do as their predecessors did, without duly considering, whether there be a better way. Such do not know the advantage of the rota- tion of crops.

Another reason why farming does not pay, is, that those who engage in it seem to think, that 25 bushels of corn, 10 bushels of rye, 20 bushels of oats, 150 bushels of potatoes, ono ton of hay, &c, per acre, is a fair yield. It is readily granted that snch farming will not pay, so long as skilful farming will produce 100 bushels of corn, SO bushels of rye, 80 bushels of oats, 500 bushels of potatoes, 3 tons of hay, Sec., per acre. These latter are no fanciful estimates, for more has actually been produced per acre by farmers in the " Old Bay State," of each of these several products. A farmer in South Deerfidd, another in Sunderland, and another in Ware, have raised more than 100 bushels of corn per acre. In Belchertown a few years since, a man raised 800 bushels of potatoes on an acre.

These facts show the importance of good tillage, and who does not know that such WILL pay ? If any doubt, let them try it, before they query, whether farming will pay, and after trying it they will no longer be heard saying that they can only " manage to stay on the old Homestead." Good, skilful, economical farming will pay; it has always paid; and there is no doubt, that it always will pay.

. In order to make farming profitable, a special education is as necessary as for any other busincsss. Knowledge and skill in husbandry, are best acquired on the farm, as developed by experience, by the experience of our best fanners.

When you hear a husbandman saying that " farming does not pay," you should generally regard it aa being equivalent to a confes- sion of the want of skill or of industry in his chosen avocation. Labor and capital, when rightly used, will pay ia agriculture as in the other industrial arts. Forget not that special preparation and skill are aa essential in this, as in every other preparation.

W. Springfield, Jan. 20th, 1856.

BUTTER.

Poor butter is an abomination which too many of pur hotel and boarding-house keep- ers seem to lack the ability or the will to dia-

AÎ>OVEE[A^YEBTISER, SATURDAY, JTBBRUABY 2, 1856.

cover and execrate. To eat it is to degrade the physical, intellectual and moral nature of man. To furnish it for the table is such a

" that one had need Be very much a friend indeed To pardon or to bear ft."

To. make may it not be the unpardonable sin, but it is a fault exceedingly difficult to forgive or forget. If the guilty in this respect could swelter for a reasonable length of time in a lake composed of the filthy stuff, (hough it would be a severe dispensation, it would probably in the end euro them Of making, vend- ing, or furnishing the nuisance.

After trying different kinds of feed, I find nothing bettor than Indian corn.i Some Writ- ers think that fowls will not lay in winter unless they n"ave a Variety of food, consisting of animal and vegetable, and different kinds of grain; but I have found that my hens do bast on corn, with occasionally a few boiled potatoes. I am very particular to see that they have plenty of old mortar, burnt shells, and bones pourrded into sman pieces, also the shells of all the eggs used in the family. I consider these as necessary for my fowls as their food, when I expect eggs from them, as they assist in grinding their food, and in forming the shell. My hens are fed regular

Good Batter, on the other hand, is one of1 ly twjco a day, morning and evening, and two the institutions of society which carefully commends itself to our careful consideration. Accurately defined, it is "An unctuous substance made by agitating the cream of milk till the oil separates front the Whey." "An oily substance obtained from cream or milk by churning." In other words, it is the result of agitation applied" to the right kind of materials, When Mr. Hunnybtin, one of the Hunnybuns, said " if the sea were cream, my boots would be full of butter, for I have been churning all day," his remark contained at least this lesson for agitators, viz.: that it is of very little use to agitate unless we have the right kind of materials to set in commo- tion. Now when we get a churnful of cream, unless some law of nature fails, we can agi- tato to some purpose. How little do most of the simple-hearted butter eaters know of the labors and luxuries of this department of life! There may be the sweat of the brow, but there is also the flush of victory. How- ever unintellectual (he exercise may appear, it generally affords a practical illustration of the maxim that " in the and ye shall prevail if ye feint not."

Churning, however, is not tho whole of butter. The next thing to be done is to disci- pline it—that is, the whey must be all extracted, the proper quantity of silt applied, and unless tho butter is to be used immediately it should be placed in casks or other vessels, neat and clean, from which no un- pleasant taste can be communicated to the butter. .,.,,, ,

To make good butter, certain elements are generally essential—good cows, good feed, good salt, a good churn, and a good woman. As a general rule, the possession of the last item will go far towards insuring the first four.

A woman, the mistress of the dairy, who looks upon hie as the field in -which to glean for others and to' fit herself for immortality, whose ambition it is in quiet, unassuming industry, to do the duty nearest, to her, ia an object of admiration. She ia one of the pro- ducers of the earth. She is indeed a help- meet for man. "She looked well to the ways of her household, and eatetli not the bread of idleness." " Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates."

MANAGEMENT OF POULTRY IN WINTER.

quarts per day is an ample quantity for twenty hens of ordinary size, and I wish for no other. By following the above rules, I expect to have eggs every day this winter, as I am now getting about half a dozen daily, although the ground is covered with ice and snowk BE"

.. ft ,!,. v HAMPDEN.

Holyoke, Mass,, 1855., ,r„.

' FAHMINO H» ViitomiA.-AA. farmer of King George county, Who traded in Alexan- dria, bought 450 acres of land in 1851, for $1500. One half was in wood. From that time to this he has spent in cash, for manure, about as much as the land cost him.' In 1852, he says that he sold 1,200 bushels of wheat; in 1853, 2,100 bushels; in 1854, 1,300 bushels, and last year 2,500 bushels. He has also) made an average overplus, each year of 1,000 bushels of corn and' $600 worth of hay. Who can beat, that ?

A Frenchman lately, took the cars at Pittsfield, &ass., for New York. He had a valuable dog, and he did not like to take him into the cars to the discomfort of the passengers, nor did he like to leave him ; so, pro- curing a stout cord, he attached one end to the dog's collar, and the other end to tHt* back end of the rear car. The train Went into Bridgeport with a brass collar and a dog's ear attached. Considerable dog was strewn along the track. ■ -,,.- ■ - -r^-jî

WHEBE IS BAIINUM ?—There is on exhibition at Bath, Me., a man, who, according to the advertisement, must be an astonishing creature. "His right band represents the head of a black snake, a part of hie left hand representing the tail of the snake and the head of a dog." If this « critter" does, not offer Barnunv a chance of retrieving bis fortunes, the public must have lost its taste for " wonderful freaks of nature."

The remark is frequently made, that every hen kept on the farm runs the farmer in debt one dollar annually; and from what I have seen of the management of many farmers, I believe this to be true. I also believe that there is no necessity for it, as I have satisfied myself, by carefully conducted experiments, that they are of great profit, when rightly managed. For several years past, I have kept a correct account of expen- ditures and profits, and I find that with a flock of twenty hens, I can realizo twenty dollars annually, over and above all expenses. It is well known that during the winter months eggs are always scarce, and always bear the highest price; with most farmers hens are only a bill of expense during this season, when they ought to be the greatest profit; for sevej-al years past I have not failed of getting eggs every day during the winter, and what I have doae others may do, aa it requires but a very little extra care, which will be amply repaid.

My first care is to select my stock of fowls from breeds known to be good layers. I formerly kept the Polands and was perfectly satisfied with them as layers, bat I found them so tender to raise that I have given them up. I now have a. cross of the Creole fowl, and thus far I am well satisfied with them. Pul- lets hatched in May and June, now lay every day, while I get no eggs from other breeds of the same ago. I find that fowl* will not do very well where top many are kept in one flock. I once had over two hundred kept together, and I found they did not pay we cost of'keeping. From twenty to thirty In one flock, I find the most profitable. . To have the hens lay in winter, it is necessary that they have, a warm place to roast, and comfortable quarters during the day; I gi vo my lions a warm stable, facing the south, the door of which I have open during the day when pleasant. I intend putting in win- dows on die south, sido which will make it more comfortable, ( ,..,,.,,. .

A few days since a gentleman from " Yar- niany," a potatoe speculator, had piled a quantity on a platform, and while in the act of driving a bargain with a customer, the piles gave way, and down went "Lager Bier," with his potatoes, all in a heap. The customer, looking down upon him, exclaimed r—" t say! aint potatoes falling ?" " No,' replied the half smothered vender, " dey is withdraw from da market."

A POLITICAL JOKE.—The Telegraph states that a western gentleman at Washing- ton, referring to the proposition to elect Mr. Campbell speaker, writes that "the North will one day call those men to a stern account, who, like the old scribes and pha- risees, strain at a Not and stDallow a Camp- bell." ■

■■> l« ..■,!».

A lady who did not know whether her plantation was in the State of Virginia or North Carolina, found when the lino was drawn that she was a resident of the former State.

" Wall," said she, " I'm glad I don't live in North Carolina, " it was always such a sickly place 1" 1

CAUSE 01 TBK COLD SNAP.-—An old gentleman in one of the stag* sleighs, the other morning wondered what caused the uncommon severity of thp weather. " Why," grumbled a muffled personage next to him, " when Dr. Kane left the North Pole, he forgot to shut the back door after him."

TRY JT—TRY ITf—TRY IT. G. W. STOITE'8

XlQUlt)1 CATHARTIC, AND FAMILY PHYSIO,

As mast important dincoecrv ever madt in Mediral Scene*, tseng a soenpeuud ef harks and KMU, teiich/orms Us

must powerful, safe, and agreeable phyeie ever offir* sd to tbe public.

mHE necessity of such a medicine has long been felt both JL by the heads of families and physicians. Its advantages over Cathartics alien in the form of fills and f ovders, mast bo obvious to every Intelligent person.—II operates more immediately and effectually upon the system, and at the same time Is fnrhirtely leas difficult to administer, being quite agreeable to the taste. It not only produces all the •fleets where physio* la required, but completely removes habitual oostlveneee, leaving the bowels perfectly free. It expels all humors from the blood, Is a certain cure for piles, regulates the action of the Liver, frees the stomach from bile, Invigorates the whole Servoue System, and removes the cause of all local pains, such as

Rheumatism, Neuralgia, 7* Dmlooreaux, Gout, • . Pan in the load, Side, Stomach, &-c.

It may also be relied upon in all diseases of the bowels. —Dysentery, Diarrhoea, and Cholera Morons, yield at ones to Its magical influence. Again we repeat, Tar rr! It needs no other recommendation. Kb family will be without ft after they have properly tested its merits.—Header, If yon have tried other remedfes without success, despair not— relief is now at hand. Are you suffering from Scrofula, six bottles of my Liquid Cathartic will cure yet). Would you be relieved from Habitual Costifeness, three bottles will effect all that you desire. If you are afflicted with Rheu- matic, Neuralgic, or other local pains', two bottles will free

Jou from them. All humors will be eradicated from the lood by the use of from one to six bottles. In short, If

you require a paysto lor any purpose,eha. Is the most reliable, safe and agreeable to the taste, that has ever been placed within the reach of the public.

1'RICH $1,00.

Principal Depot at No. 38 Central street, Lowell, Mass. try Sold by druggists generally. '

H. H. Hay, Druggist, Sole Agent for Portland, and Gen- eral Agent for State. J. Sawyer, M. ft. No 2, Buldeford Uouse Block, and A. Sawyer, liberty St., agents for lndde- Sbrd. Daniel L. Mitchell, Saco.

For sale by WM. ABBOTT §spt..l<*s&-<-l7». j; , • ;;; ;, |

WttZIAjf BA#NV<FT,

Tin Plate, Sheet Iron," oV Copper Worker, atin neaLaaent

STOVES, pump.* IÂDÎPE, ZINC,.

Copper Boilers, Pumps, Oven, Boiler & Ash Dodrt, ' '

Also, a good assortment or"Tin, Japanned, Glass & Britannia ware, &c.

Rear of Baptist Church.

. D5" AH orders for JOBBING, well executed, and promptly attended to.

Andovcr, Aug. 4, 1855.—lyr. ._ . _. ...

Office of Maryland Consolidated Lotteries '■Baltimore, Maryland, 20lh June, 1865.

CAUTION,—LOTTERY FRAUDS.

TMIE Commissioner of the Maryland State X Lotteries, has deemed It his duty to caution the Public against the numerous Swindlers who circuhrte by mail and otherwise, fraudulent Lot- tery schemes, and "pretend to be agents for the sale of.tickets in Lotteries which are wholly fictitious.

The only legal Lotteries in Maryland are those drawn daily under tho superintendence of the Commissioner elected by; the people, of the State under tho new Constitution to examine and ap- prove the schemes and attend to tho drawings.

All the tickets in these Lotteries and all certificates of packages vf tickets have the litho- graphed signature F. X. BRENAN, General Agent for the contractor. Office of the Maryland Con solidated Lotteries, Baltimore, Md. All others are fraudulent. For futt mf«maiio» on the subject of these frauds, ,

Address F. X. BRENAN. Baltimore, Maryland.

RAILROADS.

ton. and "ânlim, • MAILUOAl).

ARRANGEMENT FOR DEC. 3, 1855

Far Portland and Saeo, at 7 30 (Express to Andao. A.M. and 130 P. II. •»■»•»*

For Great Falls, Dover and Exeter, at 7 30 A. II 9 in and 4 30 P.M. "•■»•,« 30

For Concord and Upper Railroads, at 7 30 A, U 19 u and 6, P.M. -■«■

For llaverhill, at 7 30, ami 10 A.M., *3a, 4M „, auu»4»r.M. ' """

For Lawrence (South Side), at 7, 7 30 (Espies) shrin A. M., ISM., 2S0, 430, 6 and 6 « P. M. ,»,„ , Bide), at 7 30 and 10 A. M..1S M., 4 30,8, «,,."■ P.M. ,.:'., i. .

For Andover, at 7, 7 30 (Express) and 10 A. If lot. a 30, 4 30, 5 (Express) and 5 45 P. M. *'*•."'•■•

For Reading, at 7, 8 03 and 10 A. M., 19 M., sad S o % 4 30, 6,5 45, 7 15 aud 9 15«,P. M. '

From Portland, at 8 45 A. M. arid 9 30 P. M. From Great Falls, at 7 12 and 10 35 A. M. sad Hi f v From HoTorhill,al7 25 and 8 60 A. M., 12 90,5 05 set

6 15 P.M. / ■ V ' ™ From Lawrence (North Side), at 6 50 aad 7 37 A II

12 M., 2 30 and 530 P. M. (r-outh Side), 652 '; Vil and!) 10 A.M., 12 05,12 40,2 30,5 30 and 630 T M

From Andover, at 7, 7 45 and 915 A. Bi,, la lo' is as 2 38, 5 so and 0 35 P. H. iiMrtrr ,," '

From Reading, at 6 20,7 30,8 05 and 10A. M.taa 19an 2 55, 4 3o7oand8 30*.M. f

* On Thursdaysleave at'll,and on BatarfliytaUu P.M. t t''1 Tliursdnysan hourlater.

WILLIAM MERR'TT.BIip't.

FEOH ANDOVER TO BOSTON. Trains leave at 7, 7 45 and 8 15 A. M. Afternoon

trains leave at 12 10,12 45,2 38, 5 40 and 6 35.

FOB SALBM. Passengers will take the 7 45 A. M, down train tni

meet tho first usin from Lowell to 8alemat rVJIaieilM Junction ; or 2 30 P. M. Leave Salem at 10 A. If. ,i 526P.M. '"

FOB LOWELL. Passengers will take the 8 A. M. up traja to Law-

rence, and tho 910 train to Lowell Trains silo leave Lawrence for Lowell at 12 46, 4 and 6 30 P. M.

July 81, 1855.

njaarcv -OF-

MAILS.—Boston mails arrive at 8 34 A.M. nnd 3 3-4 P.M. Close at 11 1-8 A.M., and 51-2 P.M.

fiastern mails arrive at 3 3-4 and 7 P. II. Close at 7 1-8 and 11 f-8 A. M.

California mails close on the 3rd and 18th of each month.

Office Bourn.—trom. 7 1-8 A. M., W 1J34 P. M.; from 8 tU to 7 1-2 P. M.

IloiiAiiT CLARK, Postmaster Andover Post Office, Oct. 1,1855.

JOSKPIl F. CLABE, A.ttornoy cat Xia-nr,

SO COURT STREET, BOSTON. Nov. 4—tf.

, DR. SANBOEN'S Dontal Iu.jarm»ry, NEAR the Theological Seminary, .Atitlow,

is, with some 20 years' experience, sdtrpfing whatever is truly valuable in modern improvr ments,—in Suction or Air Pressore Plates (■urn, Block, end Single T««tlt, —- a*ef-mieptrtre: all needful operutions, to the wants ami mttnttof his patrons; a continuation of whose confidence it will be his study to merit.

Feb. 8.—tf.

DR. J. BIAISDELL, DENTIST,

No. 3 CITY BLOCK, ESSEX ST.,

LA-WKENCE, MASS. Feb. 3—tf.

DR. J. JL KIDDER, Surgeon Bruttst,

Ko. 5 Olitn Block, 1AWREMJU, MASS.

Jan. 14.—tf.

Never jmll out a gray hair," said a gentleman to his daughter," as two generally attend the funeral." ■ . oi . .

" I tlon't mind how many como to the funeral," said the daughter, " if they will dress in black* " ,

A fastidious boarder, at a ' cheap boarding* establishment .in New York, lately appeared at the table whan a rather unsavory ham presented itself for discussion. It feoked^vOry well, but said the boarder to his host, "how horrible it smells!" " Well," replied the keeper, " what o' that ? Take hold, man ; you come to tho table to eat your victuals, nottom/Fter ' h'°

" ''' "R, I C H FALL GOOD St

CHANDLER & CO., Jfoi. 6 and 8 Summer Street,

Have received, by late arrivals from Europe, their,

IMPORTATION OF FALL AND WIN-

TER GOODS,

Comprising a more extensive and beautiful assortment than they have ever before offered, consisting, ia part, of ,

Rich and medium price Silks. Elegant Shawls. Medium and low cost Shawls. Meri- nos and Cashmere IVEcosso, in choice colors. Printed Mousselino DcLuincs and Cashmeres. French Valencia* and Poplins. Saxony Plaids. Cashmere Plaids. Spun Silks. FRENCH- ENGLISH and SCOTCH PRINTS, Printed Velvets, Lyons Velvets, of beautiful quality, for

I Cloaks and Mantillas, Embroideries, Gloves, IIo- I sicry, Linens, and

HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES

of every description. Also a full assortment of MOURNING ARTI-

CLES of the BEST DESCRIPTION.

In addition to our complete stock of

FOREIGN GOODS,

(comprising many of th« richest artioles imported,) wo have a fall assortment of the most ap- proved styles of AMERICAN FABRICS, which we offer at row prices—thereby rendering oar stock one from which purchasers of Dry Goods may supply themselves, either with useful article* at a moderate coet, or with articles of elegance and luxury at higher cost. '

[ry Purchasers, both wholesale and retail, are invited to examine oar desirable Stock of Goods when visiting the city.

CHANDLER & CO. Boston, Oct. 1», 185». "

DR. ELLIOTT, DBNTI9T,

OTOICE, ArPLBTOtt BLOCK,

Over Ordway & Wadleigh, next door to Stearni & Co., Eawrence.

Nov. 11.—tf.

WILLIAM G. REED,

Tin Pinto cfto aiaoot Iron WORKER,

COPPERSMITH AND PLUMBER

, At the Old Stand on Main Street,

HAS on hand a variety of the best pattern) ol Ranges, Cooking and Parlor Stoves.

ALSO—Oven, Ash, and Boiler Mouths, Cop per Boilers, Pumps, Lead Pipe, Zinc, Coal H<* Shovels, Sifters, Sad Irons, Ventilators, etc., wit* a general assortment of TIN AND JAPAN- NED WARE, all of which will be sold at suit- factory prlcesÂrso'DttNichors Paragon Lsmi'! and Can for fioid.

PATENT IRON SINKS, Of all sizes.

W. G. R. Still continues to give his persons! attention to fitting up MOT AIR FURNAitc- Also, Pond's Celebrated Ranges, with hot air o' hot water fixtures, balhrng apparatus, etc., ill which will be warranted to give satisfaction.

Tin Roofing—Job Work and Repairing in fk» above line.

April 16.—tf.

JAMES H. COCHRANE,

BIsAOBLSMITB, AND GENERAL JOBBER IN

IRON, TThlversalist Court, Main Street, near the Un

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" Tooth nftcr tooth departs ; Who hath not lost a tooth 1"

MESSRS. EDITORS :—A very common and most^twi/uflyinteresting scene in these latter days of physical deterioration, is the exchanging the remnant of one's natural teeth for artificial ones. We can but wonder, that of the thousands who experience the change, so few are inclined to drop a practical hint or kind suggestion from personal experience, for the benefit of the many who are destined to follow their example.

Ashamed that folks should know, forsooth, That time from them has stolo a tooth. But alas! in this pro-shaving age, not

artificial teeth alone, but Wigs, hair dye, ear-trumpets, spectacles and eye-glasses, are getting to be the order of (he day ; and all successful effort to keep the God-like image in pristine beauty and wholeness, is rather commendable than a thing of which to be ashamed. A conviction, however, that some individuals are. greatly injured, as well as many benefited by this exchange of masticating material, induces us to give from individual experience, a suggestion or two, to such as are resolving to try it. Sound, articulating teeth should never be exchanged unless very few and far Between. Two good natural teeth which meet, and masticate well, are worth half a dozen artificial ones. But when the work of extraction commences—

11 Let not a weak, unknowing hand, Presume tho bolt to throw,"

for it may require months instead of weeks, and years instead of .months, for the gums to regain a natural, perfect form. Let no dentist, however skilful, extract more than four or five teeth at any one sitting, which should not occur oftener than once a week. Naturally strong nervous sys- tems have been injured for life, by concen- trating in one shock or blow an amount of physical suffering, which judiciously divided, would pass without apparent injury. Chloroform nnd tannin applied to the gums immediately after extraction, greatly di- minishes pain and facilitates healing. Tincture of myrrh and tannin may do much to prepare them when every root and splinter is removed for the temporary set, which may usually be assumed in three or four weeks, and will be found desirable especially where waiting a year or more, will be necessary for the permanent teeth. These will prove a source of pain or pleasure, much in proportion to the skill and faithfulness of the dentist, and the encouragement given him to do them most perfectly.

Individuals who are obliged to go from home and wait for their dentistry, will find great advantage in resorting to some Den- tal Establishment, whether in city or country, where, under the same roof, they may have the undivided attention of their dentist till the work is complete. With such advantages he can have no apology for not furnishing teeth which for utility, beauty and natural expression cannot be surpassed. The appropriation of three or four days and one hundred dollars for such an acqui- sition is not misspent time or money. Suc-

tion plate teeth, should be taken from the mouth at bed time, cleansed and left in pure water, thus sleep will be sweeter —at least dreamless of toothache—and the glands, muscles and gums rested and re- freshed for the duties of the coming day. Most people who have been through the siege of getting a set of artificial teeth, are inclined to make their friends who know the event, think tbem a source of unbound- ed comfort; but we cannot confess the whole truth about ours, without acknowledging that although they look and masticate admirably, still our food is not so easily di- gested as though the salivary glands were unobstructed by the broad plates of gold; and could make their usual contributions towards preparing it for a salutary and harmonious reception into the stomach. So whenever propriety, alias pride will permit, we eat without them, pulverize our food as fine as possible with knife and fork, sometimes a small mortar and pestle, leis- urely roll each mouthful like a sweet mor- sel over our tongue, and grow fat on what might otherwise produce leanness, dyspep- sia and a desponding spirit.

E. SANBOHN. Andover, Feb. 1, 1856.

» BE DILIGENT IN BUSINESS."

Franklin has somewhere said that he owed a considerable share of bis success intPfe to the impression made upon him while yet a boy, at home, by a passage in the book of Kings, that those who wero " diligent in business" should stand in the presence of princes. It is well known that few men were more industrious. It is equally well known that, while he began his career as a poor boy he lived to be an ambassador at the Court of the proudest monarch in Christendom. He was an example, therefore, of the liberal fulfilment of the text.

But he was not the only man who realized its truth. We doubt, indeed, if any man ever succeeded in life, who was not diligent fin business. The supposed instances to the contrary, so often quoted, invariably prove fallacious when rigidly examined. Curran, the great Irish orator, was said to have eloquence native born. But, on the contrary, he has left it on record, that he took the greatest pains to perfect his elocution, his gestures, and his knowledge of law. Burke, the British Cicero, built up the edifice.of his fame by slow, persevering, laborious effort. The late Stephen Girard amassed his colossal fortune by assiduous attention to business. Clay, Webster and Calhoun all worked hard. And Napoleon the First, who was a born genius, if ever man was, achieved most of what he did, by unceasing lab.r, often dictating to several secretaries at once, and always tiring out everybody about him.

If these great men achieved distinction only by their diligence in business, or even if this, as none can deny, was the principal cause of their success, how can those of in- ferior abilities expect to prosper, unless they follow the same example ? He who neglects his business will soon find his business neglect him. Ability, without industry will not do. Men who think to suc- ceed by doing half a day's work, must sooner or later go to the wall. There is but one way to rise: it is to be always diligent. The merchant who leaves his store to take a " sociable drink;" the mechanic who stops wort to have a " blue Mon- day ;" the professional man, who goes off on parties of pleasure, and misses the chance of clients or pntients calling—all these either fail utterly in life ut last, as is the case in nine examples out of ten, or fall short of that complete success which they might otherwise have obtained. The old fable of the tortoise, who beat the hare to the goal, because the latter stopped so often, is realized every day and hour of life. The old adage, " slow but sure," is verified continually by experience. Even genius itself has been said by no less a thinker than Sir James Mackintosh, to be only another name for industry. Go and ask of the scores of beggared old men, who, once prosperous, now eat the bread of de- pendence, what it was that ruined them, and they will answer, if honest, " because wo were not diligent."

It is young men, just starting in life, who should especially lay this to heart.

They must not foolishly suppose, because they see their rich employers dining in fine houses, dressing expensively, doing little hard work, or lavishing time or money in other ways, that th ?y also may do the same. If their superi rs had not been diligent in early life, they would never have earned the means to live luxuriously. A cleric is not the head of a firm, or an apprentice a master mechanic By diligence in business, thousands of poor lads have risen to opulence, and come at last to have all the leisure they desired. But tens of thousands, who could not wait to enjoy life till they had won tho right to do it by " diligence in business," have gone hopelessly down in the full meridian of existence, like the crew tf a leaky ship, sinking in sight of a harbor, because they ate and drank and made merry, when they should have been working at the pumps.— Philadelphia Ledger.

EXCESSIVE PARTY VIRULENCE.

The following timely comments upon the party virulence of the present day, are from a sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Gurley of AVashington:—

Excessive party virulence is among our national sins. The manner in which political parties, and political candidates, and editors, often treat each other while important elections are pending, is iniquitous and painful in the extreme. Each ac- cuses the other of unmixed and execrable baseness, of undermining the'constitution and plotting the ruin of bis country—of being vile, and false, and unscrupulous, and only anxious for the spoils of the office.' One of the most serious results of this bitterness is a corruption of the press that is fearfully flagitious and demoralizing. f In times of high political excitement it is almost impossible to gain reliable information from the public party gazettes. By party prejudice and rage facts are denied or discolored, and truth is distorted or ignored,, the fair and hard earned reputation of men are covered with obloquy, and no means, however unworthy, are spar- ed, if they will serve a favorite purpose and elect a favorite candidate.

As if the tongue, ■ that world of iniqui- ty," could not circulate deceptive and slan- derous assertions with adequate celerity, " men have taught the paper and ink to lie;" by abuse of the most unparalleled atrocity, they have made that powerful engine, the press, a vehicle of falsehood. And yet despite of all they say and print to the contrary, there is not the slightest evidence to prove that there may not be among all political parties, >IM1 even among the leaders, some good men and true, who honestly aim at their com: try's welfare— some with pure intentions, and right principles, and sterling patriotism—while there are, doubtless, others—alas ! too many of them—with bad intentions, and "seven principles," as John Randolph said, viz,: " five loaves and two fishes."

CRITICISMS.

There are some singular and inaccurate expressions in common use that deserve to be held up to the public eye, and an attempt made by all who employ them to discontinue their use. We will mention a few without further preface.

" 1 have burnt a hole in my cloak." The fire was the agent, and not yourself. You did not burn it. Besides to burn a hole is rather a strange mixture of causes and effects.

" I saw him, die other day" What other day ? Have there been but two days, this one and the other?

" My friend has enjoyed very poor health.'' To enjoy sickness ! " Bad health," " poor health," are likewise contradictions in terms. " Bad goodness" would be as appropriate. So likewise, uill success" is another contradiction.

" I should tltink you had grown verytlun." To grow is to increase in size: to increase in thinness ! *

" I had liked to have been drowned." This expression means, as we all know, " I came very near bejng drowned. But " to like" will never bear such a construction.

"How is your cold?" "Better." Is it the cold that is better, or you ?

PICTURES WITHOUT FRAMES.

The countenance is the title-page to the book of the soul, and it may also be regarded as the preface—a portion of the work that we should by no means leave unread.

As without the sun there could be no sunlight, so without Christ (here could be no Christians. And m the sim'i rays en- lighten and enliven the world—although they are not the sun—so Christians, too, are the light and life of the world.

A noble mind, weighed down and ob- scured by suffering, may be likened to one of the plain heavy clocks of our forefathers' days. A glance at the outside discloses nothing brilliant or beautiful ; nothing strikes the eye but the dark heavy ,weights'which give it motion. But for usefulness these are the best of clocks.

With our finite understandings we com- prehend sacred things just as a child, which lias just acquired a knowledge of the al- phabet, might be supposed to read a volume —what manner of insight into its contents would it gain ?

As we may notice, even in a calm, by the inclination of a tree in a forest, from which side comes the fiercest and most frequent blasts of the storm, so an attentive observer of men may easily distinguish the heaviest gales of passion.

A noble person needs but a plain garment to set it off; a beautiful picture but a simple frame; great thought is best dressed tin the simplest language. But all these need a spirit of understanding to be appreciated.

Our thoughts should depend from our souls as leaves from a tree—so natuia), so unconstrained^/ ornamental, so closely connected, so entirely one in nature. And like leaves upon a tree, when a storm-wind shakes them, we shall see only the sickly, the pale, and the dead fall to the ground. —From the German.

ODD TITLES OF BOOKS IN FOR- ~ MER TIMES.

In 1686 a pamphlet was published in London entitled "A most Delectable Sweet Perfumed Nosegay for God's Saints to Smell at." About the year 1649 ,there was published a work entitled "A Pair of Bellows to blow off the Dust cast upon John Fry," and another called " The Snuffers of Divine Love." Cromwell's time was particularly famous for title pages. " The author of a work on charity entitles his book " Hooks and Eyes for Believers' Breeches." Another who pro- fessed a wish to exalt poor human nature, " High-heeled Shoes for Dwarfs in Holi- ness ;" and another," Crumbs of Comfort for tho Chickens of the Covenant." A Quaker, whose outward man the powers that were thought proper to imprison, published "A Sigh of Sorrow for the Sinners of Zion, breathed out of a Hole in the Wall of an Earthly Vessel known among men by the name of Samuel Fish."

About the same time there was also published " The Spiritual Mustard-pot, to make the Sdul Sneeze with Devotion;" " Salvation's Vantage Ground, or a Loup- ing Sand for Heavy Believers." Another, "A Shot aimed at the Devil's Head quarters through the tube of the Cannon of the Covenant." This is an author who speaks plain language, which the most illi- terate reprobate cannot fail to understand. Another, "A reaping hook well tempered for the Stubborn Ears of the Coming Crop, or Biscuits baked in the Oven of Charity, carefully conserved for the Chick- ens of the Church, the Sparrows of the Spirit, and the Sweet Swallows of Salva- tion." To another we have the following copious description of its contents : " Sev- en Sobs of a Sorrowful Soul for Sin, or the Seven Penitential Psalms of the Princely Prophet David; whereunto are also added William Humius's Handful of Honeysuckles, and Divers Godly and Pithy Ditties now newly augmented."— From Notes and Queries.

Shanghai chickens are of some use after all. Kirkland, of Grcenbush, keeps them in his orchard to frighten away the hogs.

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" Liberty or death," as tho rat said when I his tail was caught in the trap

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PRICE, TWO CENTS.

il NEWSPAPER PROFITS We learn from

good authority, and we are glad to intimate the fact, that the net profits on the Tribune newspaper for the past year amount to 195,000; and that the profits of the Herald exceed $75,000. The Cour- ier and Enquirer and the Journal of Com- merce have probably each a balance of about $50,000 on the right side of the ledger, and the Commercial Advertiser $25,000. The Times, if we may judge from the Alacrity With which Mr. Jones accepted Mr. Harper's offer to sell thirty shares at $50,000, is also doing a good business; and the Express, we are happy to learn, has found the past year ope of unprecedented prosperity .-New York Mir- ror.' -Jli*

AMOS LAWRENCE'S POCKET BOOK.

We find in a stray newspaper the following good story, but know not where, it originated, and consequently cannot give the proper credit. It is too good to be lost:—

" The publication of the Diary of Amos Lawrence naturally recalls -many anec- dotes of his life, and one of a certain remarkable pocket-book that belonged to him deserves to bo repeated. We will try to relate the fact in the way it was once told by Father Taylor of Boston. On the occasion of an anniversary celebration in that city, a large number of orthodox clergymen were seated on the platform, and among them was the well-known preacher to the seamen. A remark had dropped by one of the speakers, implying a doubt " whether any Unitarian could go to heaven." Father Taylor fired up at the word, and springing to his feet he exclaimed in his indescribable manner, " No Unitarian go to heaven ! Mr. Chairman, I have a word to say about that. I have this day seen Mr. Amos Lawrence's pocket-book. It is such a pocket-book as was never made before. On one fold of it is printed in gilt letters, " Whatshalllt profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul ?" You open another fold and read, " The gold is mine, saith the Lord of Hosts." On still another fojd is printed— " He that giveth to the poorlendeth to the Lord." I asked Mr. Lawrence what all this was for. He told me that he remembered that, as men grew old, they sometimes grew selfish, and every time he looked to his money he wanted to be reminded of the great principles of the Gospel, by which he ought to hold and use his worldly goods; and therefore he kept money in each of those folds of his pocket- book for all good uses which Divine Prov- idence might suggest." Now, Mr. Chair- man, what are you going to do with a man who carries such a book as that in his pocket ?" Do you mean to send him to hell ? Do you think the devil and his angels would permit a man with principles like these to enter his dominions ? Why, sir, such doctrines carried to hell would make an uproar and revolution there more terrible than ever before known; and it never could be easy till he was cast out I ask again, what do you mean to do with him ?" Father Taylor's question was not answered; but whatever trouble the case he supposed might create in the locality he named, certain it is that his own speech made quite a sensation on the platform."

" Doctor," said a man to a physician, " my daughter had a fit this morning, and continued for half an hour without knowledge or understanding." " Oh," replied the doctor, " never mind that, many people continue so all their lives." —

A little minx boasted to a young friend that her father kept a carriage. " Ah! but," exclaimed the other, "my father drives an omnibus."

A militia captain at the west, by the name of Bang, has named his eldest son Slam. What a noisy fellow he'll be, ba ? Slam Bang!

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A recent philosopher discovers a method to avoid being dunned. " How ? how V we hear everybody asking. Never run in debt.

ANDOVER ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1856.

ANDOVER ADVERTISER.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1856.

THE CLOSE OF THE VOLUME.

The present number completes the third volume of the Advertiser, and the steady increase of its circulation has now placed it upon a permanent basis. There has never been a time when its patrons were so numerous or the words of cheer it receives more general and encouraging. For all the favors thus bestowed, we render our heart-felt acknowledgments; and while so- liciting continued support, promise increased exertions to meet all reasonable expectations. It would be folly to expect to please all with everything contained in the paper, for we are not always pleased ourselves, even with our own pro- ductions. With modest pretensions, our principal aim is to meet the wants of the community by furnishing a medium of local communications.

With the next volume the columns of the paper will be lengthened a little, so that in the aggregate the subscribers will realize an increased •mount of reading matter without any increase of the subscription price. The promise of several new contributors and correspondents to furnish articles, as well as the fact that we are getting the " hang " of conducting the paper, should secure an enlarged circulation. The character of the forthcoming voulme will be very similar to the last, only perhaps "a little more so," and any aid will be gratefully received.

Like small folks, we can go where large ones cannot, and although not unfrequently called "the mammoth sheet," ironically, we claim to be big enough for all practical purposes. While the choicest goods are put up in the smallest bundles, ao the Advertiser intends to be heard and known. Without desiring to blow its own trumpet in advance, it is quite willing to pass for what it is really worth, without fear of being overrated. It is much easier to imagine what a paper should be, than it is to make it correspond with tho ideality.

Our weekly visits to the firesides of so many families have been exceedingly pleasant, and it is hoped not without profit. The children and youth, we are pleased to know, always hail our arrival with delight While, innocently amused, they must not forget their moral and religious interests, so far transcending in importance all other considerations. Let us start together for another year, hoping that the association may be mutually beneficial. 1 ■ i .

A SLEIGH RIDE.—On Friday evening of last week the Village Temperance Society, number- ing about eighty ladies and gentlemen, took a sleigh ride to Jedediah Burtt's in the West Par- ish. It was a pleasent affair, and there was some music and considerable conversation during the evening. j

„ ~~~r—"—• From tho census returns taken last summer,

and soon to bo published, we find that in Andovcr there are employed in the Boot and Shoe business 76 males, 34 females; total, 110. Fairs annually manufactured, 80,730. Value, 55,287 dollars. In North Andovcr, 60 males, 25 females ; total, 85. Pairs manufactured, 50,000. Value, 36,000 dollars. Should the census be taken at this season of tho year, tho number of persons employed would be much larger, as many of our shoemakers are engaged in other pursuits during the summer months.

Rev. J. T. McCollom's Lecture before the Bal- lard Vale Lyceum was well received. The incidents in tho checkered life of tho Poet Burns, and the lineaments of his Poetry were finely touched. The pathetic, humorous, sentimental and satiric extracts, derived new interest and meaning from the fact that they were recited with necessary interpretation in the "rich Scotch brogue" of a native born. We commend Mr. M. to Lyceum Committoes as an accomplished Lecturer." P.

A POOB ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY — On Tues- day morning as Mr. William Poor entered his wheelright shop, he found that the door had been forced open, shavings piled np near the stove, matches scattered around the room, and things turned topsy-turvy generally. It was quite evident that some person or persons entered the shop by a back window in pursuit of valuable booty. Being foiled in their endeavors, they made a bed of shavings, using boards for a pillow, and probably spent a portion of the night in rather a restless manner. Egress was made by breaking down the door. They went to a poor place, made altogether a poor operation, and if caught in the premises, no doubt they would have fared poorly. 1 m i

DOING THE THING PRACTICALLY On Mon- day evening, as we learn from the Courier, W. C. Chapin, Esq., Agent of the Pacific Mills in Lawrence, gave a lecture to the operatives upon " the duties of the employer and the employed." Both from the Courier and from a gentleman present we learn that the subject was treated in a just and felicitous manner, the sentiments of the speaker conveying all the more force and conviction from the fact that they are demonstrated in his every-day life. Mr. Chapin is a warm friend of morality and virtue, and in his present position, if he can carry out his views practically, and at the same time maintain proper authority, and receive the respect of his employees, it will be an elevated attainment, worthy the emulation of others.

We are requested to say, that the Quintette Club very much regret the disappointment caused to many by the postponement of the last Con- cert. The reasons for the postponement were the illness of Mr. August Fries, together with the unfavorable state of the weather. In future thcro will be no postponement, unless it can be done in sufficient season to give notice to all, who many wish to attend.

It will be seen by advertisement that Dea. Newman is to sell his stock of books at Auction. Many of them are quite valuable and the sale will undoubtedly furnish an opportunity to procure a large amount of reading at a small cost.

Squire Sam, at the post office, has a few more of those funny and instructive mail bag books. Buy him out.

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By referring to the advertisement of Mr. McKay, in another column, our readers will learn where they can find the celebrated Protean Foun- tain Pen.

James Stevens, Esq., of North Andover, has presented us with a copy of the Transactions of the Essex Agricultural Society for 1855. The members of the Society in North Andover will be supplied with copies on application to Mr. Stevens, who is one of the Trustees.

K OFF THE TRACK — The engine on tho Essex Railroad ran off the track on Wednesday morning last, between Stevens's Factory and Marble Ridge. The machine was much injured and the engineer much bruised. 1 ^ i .

CABD ALMANACKS. — M. Sands has furnished ns and many others, as we notice in public places, with beautiful Card Almanacks for 1856. They are got up in splendid style and are very convenient.

REMEMBERING THE POOR.—The ladies and gentlemen from Lawrcnco comprising the sleigh- ride mentioned last week, after passing through North Andovcr, Sutton's Mills and Mcthuen. alighted at the Franklin House in Lawrence. There, they were served with such n splendid entertainment as it is said Landlord Decker is often guilty of furnishing. Haying partaken of the excellent things under which the tables groaned, some thoughtful persons suggested the propriety of " remembering the poor," and $25 were promptly raised for the use of the Provi- dent Association. This is doing the practical thing. There is more virtue in good bread than good wishes, and it would be well for us always while surrounded by an abundance, to remember those less favored than ourselves.

POLITICAL.—On Thursday of last week, the Americans of the 7th Congressional District held a Convention at Lawrence and chose E. R. Robinson of Charlestown, delegate to the Nation- al Convention to be held at Philadelphia, Feb. 22nd. W. J. Eames of Maiden was chosen sub- stitute.

Tho Essex County debt is now $370,550.27 j

The memorial of the Boston and Maine Rail- road to the Legislature, in reference to the charges brought against it by the Danvers Rail- road, has been placed upon our table. It is signed by James Hayward, president, in behalf of the Company, and makes six distinct aver- ments with regard to the points at issue. The subject will undergo a thorough examination, undoubtedly, before the Committee of the Legis- lature.

A SPEAKER ELECTED.—On Saturday last Nathaniel Premiss Banks, Representative from this (7th) Congressional District, was chosen Speaker of the United States House of Repre- tatives. The plurality rule was adopted and the result of the vote as follows:—Banks of Mass., Republican, 103 ; Aiken of S. O, Nebraska Democrat, 100; Fuller of Penn., National K. N., 6; Campbell of Ohio, Republican, 4; Wells of Wis., Nebraska Democrat, I. The excitement at the announcement of the election of Mr. Banks was intense. Mr. Aiken volunteering to conduct him to the chair, was joined in the performance of this duty by Messrs. Fuller and Campbell. Thus has terminated a nine weeks' battle for the speakership. A victory of the friends of freedom has been achieved, and they are jubilant throughout the country. On learning the joyous news at 11 o'clock, Saturday night, the citizens of Waltham illuminated their dwellings in honor of the elevation of their townsman to such a distinguished position. In many places 103 guns have been fired and other demonstrations of joy manifested.

Somo of our readers may not be acquainted with the prominent events in the life of Mr. Banks, which are touched upon in the following article, which is copied from the Bee. To those who know the nature and extent of the obstacles with which Mr. Banks bus had to contend in reaching his present elevated position, and which are only hinted at by the Bee, his attainment of this " culminating point of his oft cherished am bition," is certainly one of the most extraordinary instances of personal success on record :

The career of Mr. Banks is full of interest and hope, the more especially to the young. He has risen to his present post from the humblest life. His early days witnessed him struggling with poverty, and when a boy of 15 years, working 16 hours a day in the machine shop of the Boston Manufacturing Company at Waltham. He wns born in 1816, and is 40 years old. His first appearance in public, except in a Dramatic Club, formed by the young men of Waltham, was as a temperance lecturer, making his debut nt Water- town. He read from m-'nuscript before him. It was a creditable production. He subsequent- ly obtained much skill us a speaker, in the de- bating club of the toWn. From that period, some fifteen years, to the present, he has engaged more or less in politics. His thirst for knowledge has always been very marked ; and to gratify it, while in the machine shop, he regularly spent the hours after work till midnight.

Let those who see Mr. Banks in the chair of the House of Representatives, remember that its price is twenty-fivo years of toil and study—a long and rugged path. In 1848 he commenced the study of law in the office of the late Robert Rantoul, Jr. In 1849,'50,'51, and'52 he represented his native town in our Legislature ; and in '51 and '52 was chosen Spenker. He was also elected President of the Constitutional Convention,one of the most marked gatherings ever held in Massafc) chutetts. He was olocted to Congress in 1852, and again in 1854. On the last day of nine weeks' continuous balloting, he is elected as Speaker of the House; a culminating point, we happen to know, of his oft-cherished ambition.

Mr. Banks is signally a self-made man. He is indebted to no adventitious aid for what he has in his head. The circumstances by which he was surrounded in his early days, no less than the counsels which saluted his ears, were anything but encouraging. Had he taken the counsel of those who affected to be wiser than himself (the embodied spirit of musty old fogy- ism, often found in village life,) he would never have been known outside the limits of his village; and only within them as, perhaps, a clever piece of animated stupidity.

E. H. Safford, Esq., editor of the Havcrhill Banner, has been appointed to a good office in the Boston Custom House. Now there is not one paper in New England supporting the administration, the editor of which is not under the direct pay of that administration. With disin- terested fidelity, the last Banner goes into the defence of President Picrce's dishonorable course in reference to Kansas.—Salem Gazette.

On Wednesday a petition was presented to tho Legislature, signed by B. P. Adams, of Topsfield, for a law to protect the fisheries in Ipswich River, in the towns of Ipswich, Topsfield and Middleton.

Hon. Howcll Cobb, of Georgia, and Hon. J. S. Orr, of South Carolina, Members of Congress, are said to bo on their way to New Hampshire, to stump the State before the election.

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Ralph Melcalf, Governor of New Hampshire, has been renominated for election.

The Mississippi River has been frozen within a few days opposite Memphis, Tcnn. Long Island Sound is also closed so that navigation between New York and New Haven is stopped.

I M I —

A SAD CASE.—Some weeks since a young man of about twenty years, a resident of a town of Essex County, and heir to a very large fortune, died quite suddenly from the effects.of exposure, he having led rather a "Just" life for some time past. Rumors spread abroad that he had been poisoned to obtain possession of bis large property. To set at rest this idle talc, those interested have had the body dug up and brought to this city, where several eminent physicians mailc a post mortem examination,nnd a portion of the intestines were delivered over to un eminent chemist for analysis.—Traveller, 1th.

EXTRA FAT MUTTON.—Mr. Robert Emerson, well known as a buyer of good sheep, has kilted and dressed for Messrs. Batchelder and Burditt of South Danvers, six fat sheep, weighing in the aggregate the great weight of 966 pounds.— Ibid.

Three hundred and twenty-five out of the small population of Rowley, aro in the boot and shoo business, manufacturing two hundred thousand dollars worth annually. There are 8,- 5ti() apples trees cultivated for their fruit in the same town.

BENEFIT OF COURTS.—For a week past, the Court of Common Pleas (Judgo Morris, of Springfield, presiding,) has been in session in this city, for the purposo of trying cases that originated at the Marblehcud furms. The first case was brought by a maiden lady of forty years standing, against a neighbor, owning a large estate, for calling her bad names. The verdict of the jury was Jive dollars. The second case was against the same party for charging the father of the aforesaid lady, a substantial farmer, with keeping a bad house—words distinctly proved. The verdict of the jury was Jive dollars. The third was for obstructing a private way, from the main road, to the point on the shore where the Rockaway House formerly stood—1, by placing a heap of compost in Ine ordinary travelled path ; verdict of the jury was five dollars: 2, by placing a gate across it; verdict of the jury was Jive dollars : 3, by placing a ladder across it; verdict of the jury was Jive dollars.

These are all the verdicts that have been returned, amounting to twenty-fine dollars. During the week thirty jurors have been in attendance, with all the other concomitants of a court, at a cost of not less than one hundred dollars a day. Fifty or more witnesses have been in constant attendance upon the court—to say nothing of the services of half a dozen of the most distinguished members of the Bar of the County—not to mention tho smaller fry looking on, to lenrn how to manage such important business.—Salem Gazette.

DEA. DANIEL SAFFORD.

The Mount Vernon Church was filled on Wed- nesday morning d>y the numerous and respectable friends ot the late Dea. Safford, to unite in testimonials of sympathy and regard for one so well known and esteemed as a Christian, Citi- zen, and Friend. Nearly all tho Pastors of the Congregational Churches, and a large number of other denominations were present.

The Exercises were introduced by the Chant, beautifully executed, " I know that my Redeem- er liveth," &c. Rev. Dr. Kirk then read appro priate selections from the Scriptures, words, " Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord," &c, was then chanted. Dr. Blagden followed in a fitting eulogium, in which the peculiar characteristics of the deceased were well de- plete d—referring to tho cheerful, active, intelligent, and evangelical type of his religion ; and collaterally to his interest in the poor ; his faithfulness in rebuking wrong doers, always in his kind and loving way; his high integrity and honesty ; his remarkable liberality, giving his entire income, except for mere family expenses, for many years, to the charities of the day ; his great hospitality, and his good judgment, making him the chosen counsellor in difficult matters in churches and secular concerns. He died, as might be expected, in the triumphs of the gospel, his last audiblo expression being:— " Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Hallelujah. Amen." He announced that Rev. Dr. Kirk will preach a Funeral Discourse next Sabbath. Dr. Adams made a fervent prayer, and tho services were closed by the always affecting hymn, " Un- veil thy bosom, faithful tomb," &c.

Dea. Safford was a remarkable man; hardly another can be named who was more so in a certain sphere of usefulness, and exemplification of Christian life in its practical and consistent relation to the Church and the world. Many a heart will be saddened in city and country is the fact becomes known that earth no longer contains a man in " whom was so excellent a spirit." He seemed constantly to have in mind and to live up to the noblo sentiment of Charles Was*1

ley:— A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify,' A never dyiny soul to saw, And fit it for the skies ; To serve the present age— My calling to fulfil, O may it all my powers engage To do my master's will.

NEWSPAPERS AND ADVERTISING.—The Lon- don Times, since the commencement of the war has had a circulation of 58,000 to 60,000 copies daily, affording an income from the sale cf papers alone, of about 828,000 per week. As the paper on which it is printed costs very nearly the amount for which the Times is sold, advertisements aro relied on for the profits. Adver- tisements of five lines or less, pay Is. 6<f. or nearly $2,00; and the income from this source amounts on an average to $30,000 per week, and has in a single week amounted to $40,000, The

i^ne receipts per week of this paper are not less thsn $60,000, or $3,000,000 a year. Nowhere is id- vertising carried on to so great an extent as in England. Holloway's Pills aro advertised to the amount of $150,000 annually. Rowland, for his " Macassar Oil," pays $50,000 a year for advertisements, and several others pay a lite sum. Heal & Sons pay $30,000 a year for advertising their bedsteads and furniture. Ehen Nichols, a tailor, advertises to the extent of $20,. 000. An advertisement of five tines in the Illus- trated New3 costs seven dollars. It has a circulation of 140,000. The Weekly Tribune has a circulation of 144,000, larger than any other paper in the world. Those who advertise in this paper, get seven miles nnd a half of advertisement, in linear measure, for a dollar. Now we do not expect an amount of advertising patronage quite so .large in nmoant as tho above, yet wo would remind business, men that those who pay large sums for advertisements ore among the wealthiest class of citizens, in this and in all countries.

DEATH OF THE WIFE OF AN EDITOR.—Mrs. Abigail Chapman, wife of the senior editor of the Salem Register, died in Salem 24th Jan, at the age of 57 years, nnd after a happy married life of more than forty years. The Salem Ga- zette speaks of her as a very benevolent woman, and "one of the excellent of the earth."

PRODUCT OF GLOUCESTER FISHERIES, 1855. One-third of the entire catch of Massachusetts mackerel in 1855 was inspected in Gloucester, viz. 73.000 bbls. 43,000 bbls. were inspected it that port in 1854 In addition to this large quantity of mackerel the products of the Glou- cester fisheries were 100.000 quinla.s codfish, and 400 tons halibut, 650 bbls. fish oil. Upwards of one million dollars were invested in this business, and three thousand men employed from that port alone, not including any of the adjacent harbors on Cope Ann. The fleet from Glouces- ter will soon begin to sail on Iheir early voyages to George's Banks for the catch of codfish and halibut.

IFor the Advertiser.] MESSRS. EDITOBS :—Will you allow me to

call the attention of your readers to a volume recently pul.lished by a resident of North Ando- ver, which they may thank both you and me for calling to their notice'! Its title is " Edith, or the Light of Home:" and the name is highly suggestive of its character. Without possessing the over-exciting tendency of most modorn fictitious tales, or giving that morbid stimulus to the imagination, which seems to be the aim of (what Sydney Smith so truly calls) " the horrid trash of novels," this book, by its series of natural scenes and characters, evidently founded upon fact, en- gages a healthful and increasing interest throughout ; while we have in the noblo and well sustained person of the heroine, n picture of beauty to remain in the, reader's memory, a source of lasting pleasure, and an example of true loveliness such as few books indeed contain.

An exaggerated, novel character,—the mere personification of a single trait or passion, run mad among distorted circumstances, is often and easily drawn ; but a truly balanced one, acting in 'real scenes—such an one as we should wish to have in our homes, is rarely met with ; because it requires for its production unusual gifts of skill. The great masters of fiction have been they who draw not caricatures, not a good feeling or a bad passion embodied, but real life.

The scenes of Edith, laid in England, at sea, and in America, nt home and in the peculiar life of an English Boarding School, have great variety and vividness. The style shows a familiar- ity with the best English authors, and reminds one of Miss Mitford. We understand that the authoress has high testimonials of the worth of her volnme from some of the best literary au- thorities of Salem and Boston.

While it is fitted to interest and benefit renders of any age, we know of no book which could be put with moro fitness by parents and guard- ians of young ladies among us, into the hands of the young ; and wo trust it may help to train up many Ediths to be the lights of our homes.

The Work, published at first by subscription, and as yet unndvertised, has already reached a second edition, and can be obtained of Crosby,

, FIRE IN CHICOPEE FALLS—The dwelling- house owned and occupied by Davis Dunhfio was destroyed by fire last Friday morning, about one o'clock. The property was valued at $1100, and insured for $1000.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN MANCHESTER, N. H. —ôiir Printing Offices, the Winchester Bavk and City Lilirary destroyed—The " Farmer and Visit- or" extra, published at Manchester, N. II, 5th inst. says:

At 5 o'clock this morning, a firo broke ont in Patten's Building, the large block adjoining the City Hall, which at this time (near 6 o'clock) is rapidly falling beneath the flumes.

In this building is a variety of offices, shops, stores, etc .which are either already destroyed ot seriously impaired.

The Daily American, Daily Mirror, the Union Democrat nnd the Stars and Stripes printing offices arc all destroyed. The press room, in wnich all the press work in town is done, was in this building.

In the second story, was the Manchester Bank, the City Library, several law offices, Sheriff's offices, etc. In the lower story, were the grocery stores of Demick & Currier, Hardy & Co., tho clothing stores of I. N. Hnynes, and I. Sheppard, and in the basement tho grocery establishment of D. C. Bent & Co., tho City Liquor store, anil various other shops which ore already destroyed.

Half-past six, A. M.—The City Hnll is saved, bnt Patten's Block is entirely destroyed.

Nichols & Co., Boston. W.

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS—The January (criminal) term commenced in this city on Mon- day. Prayer woa offered by Re^Mr. Hopptn. The Grand Jury was emponclled and the charge was delivered to the Jury by Judge Per- kins. They were afterwards organized by the choice of A. S. Athtrton of Lynn as Foreman, and Josiuh M. Abbott of Andover as Clerk.

District Attorney Abbott being confined to his house by severe indisposition, the Court appointed Stephen B. Ivcs, jr., Esq., of this city, District Attorney pro tem. — Salem Observer, Feb.2.

SPEAKERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- TIVES.—Since the organization of the Govern- ment of the United Slates, the Speaker of tho House of Representatives has been selected from the Massachusetts delegation on five occasions, viz: Theodore Sedgwick for the sixth Congress, 1799-1800; Joseph B. Varnum for the tenth Con- gress, 1807-'09, and also for the eleventh Con- gress, 1809'II ; Robert C. Winthrop for the thir- tieth Congress, 1849-'50; N. P. Banks for the thirty-fourth Congress, 1855-'56.

There are 100,000 lawyers, 50,000 clergymen, 1500 editors, 30,000 teachers, and 40,000 physicians, in the United States.

THE ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S REPORT.—The annual report of Adjutant-General Stone for 1855, presented to the Legislature, makes a pamphlet of 56 pages. Wo learn from thii that the total number of the active and enrolled militia of the State is 144.325 men, thus classified : 702 commissioned officers, 6,431 noncommissioned officers, musicians, anrl privates ; total active militia 7,133; total enrolled militia 141.192. There are three divisions, six brigades, twelve rcgi- ments, four battalions. 108 companies, and 18 bands. The returns for 1855 show an increase in the number of active and enrolled militia over 1854 of 5,971 men. In compliance with the advice of the Adjutant-General, the first, second, and fifth regiments of Artillery, and the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh regiments and the tjmi battulion of light infantry have been disbanded ; and all the companies formerly known as artillery and light infantry have been re-organized in- to regiments of infantry on a new plan. IW United Stales owe a total to the credit or tins State of $16,132, which it is proposed to draw" occasion may require in new and improved arms and, equipments.


ANDOVER LYCEUM.

The Ninth Lerturo before the Lyceum will be

dolivcred on Thursday evening next, Feb. 14th,

at the Baptist Meeting House, by

Eon. GEORGE S. HTT.T.ART) of Boston.

Tickets may be obtained at the door on the

evening of the lecture. The house will be opened


WM. I'EIHCK, 1 „ .„ GEO. FOSTER, Commit PETER SMITH, WM. H. FOSTER, E. SANDORN,

Andovcr, Feb. 9, 1856.

Lectura.

BALLARD VALE LECTURES.

The F'ourth Lecture of this Course will be delivered on Monday evening, 11 til inst., by Rev. Dr. Ncale of Boston.

PER ORDER OP THE COMMITTEE.

nun LBCTunK. REV. JAMES MEANS of GROTOK will de-

liver a Lecture at Union Hall. Ballnrd Vale, on Friday evening, Feb. 15th, at 8 o'clock.

SUBJECT—Egypt and the Egyptians. The lecture will embrace interesting incidents of a tour 1000 miles up the Nile, descriptions of the Pyra- mids, Kuiued Temples. Mode of Travel, etc., and will be illustrated with pictures. An Egypt- ian dress will also be exhibited.

The public are invited to attend.

Notice. A Lecture may be expected nt the Methodist

Chapel, Bullurd Vale, next Subboth, at 6 1-2 o'clock, P. M., should the evening prove a pleasant one.

THE

MENDELSSOHN

QBIITITTS *Lf » Respectfully inform their subscribers and the

Dublic of Andovcr and vicinity, that their Second Concert of the series of four will take place at the

BAPTIST MEETING HOUSE,

ON MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 11, 1866.

ASSISTED BT THE FAVORITE VOCALIST, 6

MRS. Xs. -A-. HILIi,

Solo Soprano of the Handel jy* Haydn Society.

A new and excellent Programme will bo presented. For particulars, see small bills.

Tickets for the series of Four Concerts, $1,00, used at pleasure. Single Tickets, 35 cents each. To be had at J. J. Brown's.

Doors open at 6 1-2 o'clock. Concert to commence at 7 1-2, precisely.

PORTER RHETORICAL SOCIETY.

The next public meeting of the Porter Rhetor- ical Society will take place at the Chapel of the Seminary, on Thursdny evening, Feb. 21st, at 7 o'clock* The exercises will be as follows:—

1. A Poem. By Charles R. Davis. 2. An Oration. By Henry Fairbanks. 3. Discussion of the following question, viz.

Should Sacred oratory be distinguislied from Secular by a peculiar dialect. By Messrs. 0. B. Hitchcock and E. II. Byington.

JAS. L. CLARK, Sec'ry. Theol. Sem., Feb. 9.—2t.

SELLING OFF

CARPETIN&S. The subscribers being desirous to reduce their

extensive stock of Carpvtings, now offer the \

ENTIRE ASSORTMENT — OF —

BICH, MEDIUM & LOW PRICED

CABPETINGS, OIL CLOTHS,

MATTINGS, Ac.

nt such prices as shall make it a

®wsik\*g assriD'srosMaBsrjp for housekeepers and others purchasing to select from the same. The goods are new and choice, and are positively the best and most desirable in Kyle ana quality to bo found in the market.

A. W. STEARNS & CO.

The regular communication of

ST. MATTHEW'S LODGE will be held on

Thursday, Feb. 14th, at 6 o'clock, P. M. A prompt and punctual attendance is desirable.

All concerned will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly.

J. E. PUTNEY, Sec.

O. of XT. -A-. Sii:t\vsiiiii Chapter, No. 47.

A Special Meeting will bo held on Monday evening next, Feb. 11th, at 6 o'clock, at the usual place. A full attendance is requested, as important business will como before the meeting.

ATTnACTIOBTS.

Owing to the lateness of the season, we now offer our entire stock of

»K.X AKT» apAsrex G©e»s at very low prices.

We would invite your special attention to our large and splendid assortment, which embraces a very choice and desirable selection of

Rich and Elegant Silks and Shawls, — ALSO —

CLOAKS OF THE LATEST STYLES,

THIBKTS, CASHMERES, WOOD PLAID9, DELAINBS, PRINTS, EMBROIDERIES,

HOSIERY, GLOVES, BLANKETS. UIII.TS, LINENS, DAMASKS,

and a full supply of

Bousokoopliig Goods*.

All who are desirous of purchasing Rich and Desirable Goods at a fair price are invited to ctll at A. W. STEARNS & Co., No's I & 2, Stearns

Block, Essex St. Lawrence. Feb. 2, 1856.

BALLARD VALE HOUSE.

I have rented this House to Mr Isaac Kilborn, formerly one of the Conductors on the Eastern Railroad, and late the Landlord of the Pentuck- et House at Georgetown, and take much pleasure in recommending him to the confidence and patronage of my friends and the public. He is a gentleman well and favorably known; has experience in, and irwell calculated for, his business; and so, also, is his accomplished wife; has first rale help; keeps a first rate House. " Beat him who can."

Febr9>lSft6. E. WILLMARTH.

Cows For Salo. The subscriber would respectfully inform the

public that he has for sale a quantity of English and Meudow Hay, and 8 good cows, 2 new milch and I farrow one, and I good sleigh.

Feb. 9.—3t.» WM. CUTLER.

VALENTINES! VALENTINES !!

A great variety at

W. F. DRAPER'S. Feb. 2.—2t.

BT PROF. SHEDD.

PBINCE'S PROTEAN FOUNTAIN PEN.

A LARGE assortment, embracing every size and style, just received. Price $3,00, 53,50,

84,00, $4,50. E. DECOST McKAY,

Sole Agent for Andover, At 3rd House, 5th Room, Latin Commons.

Feb. 9.—4t.

Booli Auction. Will be sold at Public Auction oir Friday eve

"ing, the 15th inst., at 7 o'clock, at' the store of "w subscriber, his stock of Theological. Classical "W Miscellaneous lluoh. The sale will lie pe- *<nptory, and adjourned, if necessary, from time ''time, until the whole is disposed of.

Feb. 9.—It. MARK NEWMAN.

KIMBALL ■■'» BROTHER, No. 10 Appleton Block,

ARE CLOSING OFF

WINTER GOODS AT A110UT

ONE HALF FORMER PRICES.

Now is the, time to buy Cheap.

Also receiviflg now Goods daily. Some choice styles

All SATool Dolalnoisi,


Remember we keep the largest stock of

DRY GOODS, EMBROIDERIES, LACES, EDGINGS, HOSIERY A5B GLOVES,

FANCY GOOBS, &c.

to be found In the City.

KIMBALL & BROTHER,


Jan. 26,1856.

HERMON ABBOTT, JR. MANUFACTURER ASD DEALER III

CABINET FURNITURE. Ware Rooms, opposite the Pott Office, Andover.

Having during the past season removed to our present Central Location, and materially increased our rooms and facilities for business, we are pro- pared to furnish to our old friends and new customers, on the most favorable terms, the following list of Cabinet Furniture, Upholstry, &c, vis.



WALNUT SINKS, HAT TREES, ETC.

TABLES. EXTENSION, CENTRE, CARD, DINING, TOILET,

AND WORK TABLES, ETC.

An assortment at PENS, W. F. DRAPER'S.

TECTURES ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF j HISTORY, by Wm. G. T. Shedd, Brown

Professor in Andover Theological Seminary. Price 60 cents.

W. F. DRAPER. Feb. 2—2t,

To the Honorable the County Commissioners for the County of Essex.

THE undersigned, citizens of Andovcr and vicinity, respectfully represent that in their

judgment the public convenience and necessity require that a road should be laid out and constructed, commencing at a point near the Post Office in said Andover, and running thence to the old track of the Boston and Maine Railroad, and following said old track, to cross the Air Line road recently laid out from Andover to Lawrence, and thence extending to Sutton's Mills (so called) in said North Andovcr.

They therefore request that you will view the premises, and proceed to lay out such a road.

JEREMIAH GOLDSMITH, and others. Andovcr, Dec. 12th, 1855. .

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

ESSEX, ss. Court of County Commissioners, December Term, A. D. 1855, held by adjourn- ment January 22, A. 1). 1CJ56. ON the Petition aforesaid, ordered, That said petitioners give notice to all persons and cor-

porations interested therein, that said Commis- sioners will meet at the Eagle Hotel, in said An- dover, on Friday the fourteenth day of March next, at 12 o'clock, M.—by publishing an attested copy of said Petition, and of this Order thereon, in the Andover Advertiser a newspaper printed in Andover three weeks successively, the last publication to be fourteen days at least before tho said fourteenth day of March —And also by serving each of the Town Clerks of An- dover and North Andover with an attested copy of said Petition and this Order, thirty days at least, and by posting up an attested copy there* of iri two public places in each of said towns, fourteen days at least before the said fourteenth day of March, at which time and place said Com- missioners will proceed to view the premises, and take such order in relation to the Prayer of said Petition, as by law they may be authorized to do.

A. HUNTINGTON, Clerk. A true copy of Petition and Order thereon.

Attest A. HUNTINGTON, Clerk. A true copv,—Attest

JAMES CARY, Sheriff. Feb. 9.—3U

TO THE

LGYKRS 0F COISFOET'

If you wish to keep yonr feot warm and dry, and enjoy health, please call at

«T. yJST. B.AJElJKr.AJEUD'19,

No. 8 Main Street, where may bo found

RUBBER BOOTS, LADIES' SNOW BOOTS,


BOOTS cfe SS of the latest styles.

Feb. 2.—5t.

CHAMBER SETTS. Wo have for sale beautiful sets of

omAaaaiaia sÊTiassraiP^nRiag which we offer at Wholesale and Retail, at prices

as low as they can be bought in the city.

Upholstery done in the best manner,

Feathers, Mattresses and Spring Beds.

Bedsteads. Constantly on hand, or furnished to order,




fly FURNITURE MOTED TO ORDER. .£0

N. B. All kinds of Job Work done at our shop as usual.

We shall sell the above mentioned Furniture, and mttcli more we cannot name, at tlto LOWEST CASH PRICE.

WARE ROOMS, OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE.

H. ABBOTT, JR. Andover, Oct. 27,1855.—tf.

B/Cosisoiigor'si Notice. ESSEX, ss. Jan. 24th, 1856. A warrant has

been duly issued by Thomas A. Parsons, Esq., Commissioner of Insolvency for said County, Jkainst the Estate of Carlton Parker, jr. of An-

over, in said County, laborer, an insolvent debt- or; and the payment of any debts or the delivery of any property of said insolvent debtor to him or for his use, and the transfer of property by him, are forbidden by law. The first meeting of his creditors will be holden on the twelfth day of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the office of said Commissioner, in Law- rence, at No. 3 City Block, in said County, at a Court of Insolvency then and there to be held, for the proof of debts and the choice of an As- signee or Assignees of said Insolvent Estate.

M. BRIDGES, Deputy Sheriff, Jan. 28,1856.—2t. Messenger.

RICHARD B. STEELE, PIANO-FORTE TUNKK,

Late of T. Gilbert i. Co.'s Piano-forte Manufactory, BOSTON.

REPAIRING done in the best manner. Piano- fortes, with or without the JEolian attach

ment, for sale or to let by the year. For further particulars, apply at this office.

Dec. 29, 1855.—3m.

LOST. BETWEEN Green Street in Andover and Mr.

Tompkin's in Lawrence, on Friday, the 18th inst.. a Morocco Case containing a pair of Wiia Goggles. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving them with Mr. Cooper, at the Andover Post Office.

Jan. 26.

TO THE CITIZENS OF LAWRENCE AND THE NEIGHBORING TOWNS.

Your railroad communications arc of so great importance to you, that, as proprietor of the most important of thorn, the Boston & Maine Railroad take this mode of informing you what it proposes to do in relation to its track over Mr. Hazen's land in Lawrence—in respect to which some communications have been published—and its reasons for so doing. Three locations have been made by the Boston & Maine Railroad in South Lawrence, and la.,t June the Supreme Courtdecided that the first one did not cover the road-bed as constructed. That decision was in a suit commenced before either of the other locations was filed. Last November, a third location was filed, which is free from the objections to the sufficiency of the first one, on which the decision was rendered. But, understanding that Mr. Hszen considered the last one ale1 unauthorized jo far as his land was concerned, and wishing to avoid the assertion of any contested right, the Railroad endeavored to build round Mr. Hazen's land, till the Legisla- ture shoul(V|slecide the matter of its location. But the right to do this is contested by individuals, who remonstrated against it Dec. 12th, and then the Professional opinion of Judge Fletcher, Sidney Bartleit, and P. W. Chandler, Esquires, was taken, all of whom concurred in the opinion that the third location was authorized. With this sanction the Directors voted to insist on their right to the track as now constructed, anil to maintain it as they would any other part of

t"Cirt"Ck: JAMES HAYWARD, Pres't. B. & M. It. R-

Dec. 19, 1855.

G. W. STONE'S Dough, Consumption, and Bronchitis

ELIXIR.

tliUI ProprMor would nKpntnilly call Uu attention of 1 th. public to bis Invaluabl. U.m«ly for all Allocuone

Of UM Throat and Lungs, and toga of th»M who an und*- etded what to aslaet, from tot numerous medicine, adrer- ttaed, and recommended for euch complaint., to give his ELIXIR a trial. Uavlng done so, they will DO longer he.- ■ata what to cake th.ms.ln., or recommend to others. A single trial will prove to them that this la the most valna- ble remedy avar discovered for the various affections of tho Throat and Lungs; It will Immediately relic the moot violent Cough, and in a few hours completely cure tho most severe Cold. Asa Pntvaotaslvo and Cure for Con- sumption, tt baa DO equal It la purely Vegetable, contain, no poisonous ingredient., at quits agp-eable to tho taste, ana may be given with perfect safety to the most dai- loata child. Tho numerous testimonial* recelred almost daily from those who have been cured by it, fully Justify the assertion, that no family should be without this Medi- cine i let bothers give It to their Children who have tho Whooping Cough or Croup, and they will alleviate at one* the sufferings of their little one.. Call for O. W. Sum's Cwara Chair, and saa that his name, and Cnva JCHsar, with the words Boston, Mess., are blown upon the Bottle; without whk* none will be genuine. Price 60 eta.

i'or safe by WM. AUBOTT. Bsaa.1,2055.-1 jr.

«T. O. Wadloigll,

DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY, No. 1 Appleton Block, Lawrence,

DEALER in Botanic Medicines, Choice Drugs, Shaker Herbs, Patent Medicines,

etc., labelled in plain English, so that "he who runs may read," and he who reads, may understand precisely what his prescription is, without the aid! of an interpreter. Ours is the only establishment known in New England, where good old English is employed to supersede the use of those medical terms which are understood only by the few, and which are now essential to honest and fair dealing.

PHYSICIANS' PRESCRIPTIONS carefully put up and registered. The services of a gentleman have been secured, who has had much experience in compounding and putting up physicians prescriptions in Roxbury and vicinity; and from the recommendations of some of tho most learned physicians, ho is worthy of the confidence of all.

Connected with the establishment is DR. ORDWAT'S MRDICAL OFFICE, where he can bo consulted at all hours, free of charge !

DELIGHTS SPANISH LUSTRAL. A priceless Curative and Invigorator of tho

Hair. Use It

If you are bald headed. USE DELIGHTS SPANISH LUSTRAL

If you have a fine head of hair aud desire to, keep it.

USE DELIGHT'S SPANISH LUSTRAL* Prepared and sold by J. C. WADLEIGH.No.

1 Appleton Block, Lawrence, Mass.

TEA fj- COFFEE—COFFEE fr TEA. My Dear, said a lovely and devoted wife to

her no less devoted husband, a few days since, I want you to step into Mr. Wadleigh'a store on your way home to dinner, and get another pound

l |of his excellent Tea; for I am out of it, and as "to think of using any other is all out of the ques-

tion, for you know we all think it the very best we ever had. Margaret, said the kind hearted Lady, see how much Coffee there is in the can. Well, my dear, said she, I think you had better get one of his 3 lb. cans this time, for I can't put up with anybody's else—and that will last us some time.

LTJBEN'S EXTRACTS, of all kinds, always to be hod at the sign of the Good Samaritan.

June 16—1 yr.

RJBMOVAIJ.

HfORRILL, OOIV41.l» A CO.

PRINTING INK MANUFACTURERS, HAVE REMOVED THEIR BUSINESS TO

fetoutli XSecUMtna., M<MM.,

Where their facilities for the manufacture of Printers' Ink have been greatly increased, and they are now ready to answer all orders with despatch.

Ink of all Qualities and of all Colon, made to order, and warranted to give entire satisfaction. Office

No. 3 SPlUJtU L.AMK, BOSTON. Jan. 5.—tf.

AYER'S PHIS.

FOR ALL TEX PURPOSES OF A

FAMILY PHYSIC. THBIIB has long existed a public demand for an

effective purgative pill which could be relied on aa sure and perfectly safe in its operation. Thia haa been prepared to meet that demand, and an extensive trial of its virtues has conclusively shown with what success it accomplishes tho purpose designed. It is easy to make a physical pill, but not easy to make the best of all pills—one which should have none of tho objections, but all the advantages, of every other, ihis has been attempted here, and with what success wo would respectfully submit to the public decision. It has been unfortunate for the patient hitherto that almost every purgative medicine is acrimonious and irritating to the how- els. This is not. Many of them produce so much griping pain and revulsion in the system as to more than counterbalance the good to bo derived from them. Those pills produce no irritation or pain. unless it arise from a previously existing obstruction or derangement in the bowels. Being purely vegetable, no harm can arise from their, use in any quantity ; but it is better that any medicine should be taken judiciously. Minute directions for their use in the several diseases to which they are ap- plicable are given on the box. Among the complaints which have been speedily cured by them, we may mention Liver Complaint, in its various forms of Jaundice, Indigestion, Languor and Lose of Ap- petite, ListlcEBncss, Irritability, Bilious Headache, Bilious Fever, Fever and Ague, Pain in the Side and Loins ; for, in truth, all these are but the con- sequence of diseased action in the liver. As an aperient they afford prompt and sure relief in Cos- riveness. Piles, Colic, Dysentery, Humors, Scrof- ula and Scurvy, Colds with soreness of the body, Ulcers and impurity of the blood; in short, any and every case where a purgative is required. ■

They have also produced some singularly successful cures in Rheumatism, Gout, Dropsy, Gravel, Erysipelas, Palpitation of the Heart, Pains in the Back, Stomach, and Side. They should be freely taken in tho spring of the year, to purify the blood and prepare the system for the change of seasons. An occasional doso stimulates the stomach and bowels into healthy action, and restores the appe- tite and vigor. They purify the blood, and, by their stimulant action on the circulatory system, reno- vate the strength of the body, and restore the wasted or diseased energies of the whole organism. Hence an occasional dose is advantageous, even though no serious derangement exists; but unnecessary dosing should never be carried too far. as every purgative medicine reduces tho strength, when taken to excess. The thousand cases in which a physic is required cannot be enumerated here, but they suggest themselves to the reason of every body; and it is confidently believed this .pill will answer a better purpose than' any thing which has hitherto been available to mankind. # When their virtues are once known, tho public will no longer doubt what remedy to employ when in need of a cathartic medicine. Being sugar-wrapped they are Klcasant to take, and being purely vegetable, no

arm can arise from their use In any quantity. For minute directions see wrapper on the Box.

1'ItEPAKKD BY

JAMES C. AYER, Practical and Analytical Chemist,

LOWELL, MASS. Price Si Cents per Box. Five Boxes far $L

AYER'S CHERRY PECTORAL,

* For the rapid Cure of con;IIS. CO I, US. HOARSENESS,

BRONCHITIS, WHOOPING-COOGH, (KOI P. ASTHMA, AND

CONSUMPTION. THIS remedy has won for Itself euch notoriety

from its cures of every variety of pulmonary disease, that it is entirelv anneceeaary to recount the evidences of ita virtues in any community where it has been employed. So wide Is the Held of its usefulness, and ao numerous the oases of ita cure*, that almoat every aection of the country abounds

, jn persons publicly known, who have been restored *lrom alarming and even desperate diseeaea of th* lungs by its use. When once tried .ts superiority over every other medicine of i*s » Jid la too apparent to escape observation, and anere ita virtues are known, the public no longer hesitate what antidote to employ for the diaureeeing and dangerous affec- tlona of the pulmonary organs which are Incident to our climate. And not only In formidable at- tache upon the lungs, but for the milder varieties of COLDS, COWOHS, HOAHSKNF.SS, *C. J and for Cmi.imr.N it la the jpleaaanust and safeat medicine that can be obtained. •

As it haa long been In constant use throughout this section, we need not do more than aaaure ths Keople ita quality ill kept up to the best thst it ever

aa been, and that the genuine article is aold by — JOHN J. BROWN,

Vain Street, Andover. March 10.


PRIDE. By JOHN G. SAXE.

'Tis a curious fact as ever was known, In human nature, but often shown.

' Alike in castle and cottage, That pride, like pigs of a certain breed, Will manage to live and thrive on " feed"

As poor as pauper's pottage!

Of all the notable things on earth, The queerest one is pride of birth,

Among our " fierce Democracy 1" A bridge across a hundred years, Without a prop to save it from sneers, Not even a couple of rotten Peers, A thing for laughter, fleers and jeers,

Is American arlitociacy.

Depend upon It, my snobbish friend, Your family thread you can't ascenrj, , Without good reason to apprehend You may find it waxed at the farther end

By some plebeian vocation! Or worse than that, your boasted line May end in a loop of stronger twine,

That plagued some worthy relation I

Because you flourish in worldly affairs, Don't be haughty and put on airs,

With insolent pride of station ! Don't be proud and turn up your noso At poorer people with plainer clothes, But learn for the sake of your mind's repose That wealth's a bauble that comes and goes, And that all proud flesh wherever it grows,

Is subject to irritation.

EPIGRAM.

As my wife and I at the window one day, Stood watching a man with a monkey,

A curt came by, with a " broth of a boy,'* Who was driving a stout little donkey.

To my wife I then spoke, by way of a joke, " There's a relation of yours in that carriage."

To which she replied, as the donkey slie spied, H Ah yes, a relation—by marriage /"

Evening Post.

How TO GKT FRUIT TREES TO YOUR

LIKING—In the fall, October or November, take a branch of an apple or pear tree, such as suits your taste, take off down to the third year's growth, cut it smooth and rub it on a red-hot iron so as to scorch and shut the pores of the wood thoroughly ; then bury in the ground all but the last year's growth. If placed in good ground, and well taken care of, you will have fruit in five or six years. I have sometimes dipped the lower end in melt- ed rosin, but think burning preferable. I have a tree near my door that is nine feet high and well proportioned, that I took from a graft four years ago; to this rosin was applied, and whatever sprouts sprung up the next summer were bent down and became roots. We can get fruit considerably quicker this way than from seeds, and we know what we havo growing, and when grown the whole tree is of the same kind, and whatever sprouts come from the roots in after years can be transplanted without grafting. In case of a drought the first year they should be wa- tered.—J. Beckwith, in the New England Far- mer.

BUCKWHEAT.

Few crops can be turned to better account on a poor, light, gravelly soil, than buckwheat. It possesses a chemical action on the soil, by which the coarser particles are disin- tegrated, or rendered finer, and the soil is thereby improved. Pure, inorganic earth— that is, earth unmixed with animal or vegetable matter—is produced by the disintegra- tion, or pulverizing rocks. Silex, or sand, is the oxide or rust of silicium; or to take it more familiar, it is pulverized quartz. Clay is produced by the decomposition of feldspar. Now all the quartz and feldspar in the world, while existing in the form of rock, will not produce a blade of grass; it is only when decomposed, or pulverized ; and the finer the particles, the better the soil. And this can only be done by some chemical application, or the growing of some crop wBich has that • chemical power. Buckwheat has that power,' and tho longer it is cultivated, on a given piece of ground, the finer will be tho particles of tho soil.

ONIONS FOB FOWLS.

Scarcely too much can be said in praise of onions for fowls. They seem to be a prevent- ative and remedy for various diseases to which domestic poultry is liable. Having frequently tested their excellence we can speak unhesitatingly. For gapes and inflam- mation of the throat, eyes and head, onions are almost a specific.. Wo should recommend feeding fowls, and especially young chickens, with as many as they will eat, as often as twice or three times a week. They should be finely chopped. A small addition of corn meal is an improvement.

EXTRAORDINARY YIELD OF CORN FROM

BROADCAST SOWING.—Major W. S. Mellin- gcr, near Monongahela City, Washington county, informs us that about tho first of May, ho sowed 1 3-4 bushols of corn broadcast on one acre of ground, intending to cut it up for fodder. Finding during tho summer that it was growing about as rapidly as his corn planted and worked in the usual manner, he concluded to leave it to mature. When the time arrived for harvesting, be found it to yield 160 bushels of oars of good corn, and five tons of fodder. He says that he had, besides, about thirty bushels of nubbins, not counted in the above. If such results could always be anticipated from sowing broadcast, we see no reason why corn intended for feeding purposes should not be planted in this way or. in drills, (which wonW bo more scientific.) B would not do, however,.to rely upon this kind of planting for seed, as we think there is no doubt but it would degenerate to its originality* We suppose, however, that no reliance could be placed upoH'this mode, except when a wet season like last summer would prevail, or where tho land could be properly irrigated.—Western Agriculturist, Dee. 20. .

FBEMIUM CORN CROP.—The Woonsock- et Patriot states that the Rhode Island Socie- ty for the encouragement of Domestic Indus- try, has awarded to Mr. Thomas Andrews, of Slatersville, the first premium on corn, for having produced the best yield 'in the State. His field contained 31G rods of land, and the yield was 323 bushels of ears. The corn is of a new variety produced by Mr. Andrews, and is not only a grand bearer, but of superior quality. Mr. Andrews last season raised French whito carrots at the rate of 1143 bushels to the acre, and French mangel-wurt- zels at the rate of 1300 |bushels to the acre.

CAN ANY LAND OFFICE BEAT IT ?—In the preceding week, 500 land warrants have been located at the ollice in this city and 200 cash entries have been made, in most cases by and for actual settlers.

In 8 hours and 15 minutes of one day the same week, 280 land warrants were located, and 95 cash entries were made. We defy any office on the continent to beat it. The great rush to secure the choice fertile land in our region is entirely unprecedented. Let those who want the best lands in the universe for a mere pittance, come ! hasten!—Council Bluff's Bugle.

SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING.—It is a fact perhaps not generally known to farmers, that there are two parts of the potato which, if separated, and planted at the same time, one will produce potatoes eight or ten days sooner than the other. The small end of tho potato which is generally full of eyes, is the part which produces the earliest; tho middle or body of the potato, the late and always larger ones. , ■ i

SORREL.—The presence of this production—grass We are not permitted to call it— is always to be considered as an indication of a lack of calcareous matter, for where the lime in tho soil is not deficient, sorrel will not grow. On all light, silicious lands, lime has consequently been found a most useful article, and its application invariably attended with highly favorable results. And just in the ra- tio of its uses, whether in compost or in its natural stato has been the diminution of the sorrel crop. 1 M I

To PREVENT OXEN FROM HAULING.— Take a strong cord, and tie it to the end of the inside horn of each ox, short enough so they will straighten the cord before they can haul on the joke. They soon give up, and a few trials will completely break them of the habit.

PLEA FOR FUN.—Here is an appeal for fun from the Sierra Citizen, California, which is a little ahead even of Bev. Henry Ward Beccher:—

" We like fun. It is a great institution. If it was to come to that, we should vote for it with a big ballot Fun 1 It is what keeps most of us from getting sour—it adjusts the equipoise of life—it mellows the flesh, oils the bones, rosifies the brain—sets one right when his tendency is the other way. Blessings on the man, woman, or who or what else that in- vented fun. How much has it done for you, reader, ourself, Smith, Brown, Jenkins, and tho rest of tho folks ! What a monster— what a " brute." Dark, sour, gloomy, sepul- chral, cold. Bah ! Everybody avoids him. And then women who rocoil from or repulse fun ! Conscience and the Crimea, what be- ings ! Her countenance is an appalling cloud—her voice as of the tomb—her disposition a cross between the lost ship of lemons and a demijohn of sulphuric acid! Ugh ! Turn your feet, your eye, your hand from her. She's either spoiled in making, growing, or keeping. Fun ! AVhat would the world do without it! Momus and Joe Mil- ler forever ! What sunshine and roses are to nature, so is fun and jollity to man and woman 1"

The stages of man's life are truly repre scnted in the different changes of the seasons. Spring, in her beauty and bloom represents youth in its height of frolicsome en joyment, merriment, and the only time for improving the faculties. Summer, in all her vigor and maturity, shows the manly and invigorated form of a well cultivated mind. Au- tumn, in her solemn mood, is like unto the man, who is realizing and reaping the results of his labors. Winter, in its cold icy form represents man, after tho harvest is gatherer) and his stiffened body resting in the grave in the cold embrace of death.

WAS IT REASON?—Their habit (Ergates is speaking of the bee) is to build their honey-comb from above downward, attaching it to tho upper part of the hive. On one occasion, when a large portion of tho honey- comb had been broken off; they pursued another course. The fragment had somehow become fixed in the middle of the hive, and the bees immediately began to erect a new structure of comb on tin; floor, and so placed it as to form a pillar supporting tho fragment and preventing its further descent. They then filled up the space above, joining the comb which had become detached to that from which id had been separated, and they concluded their labors by removing tho newly constructed comb below ; thus proving that they had intended it to answer a merely temporary purpose.

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MENDING BROKEN CniNA.—The following old receipt for mending China is said to answer admirably : " Take a very thick solution of gum arabic in water, and stir into it plaster of Paris until the mixture becomes a viscous paste. Apply it with a brush to the fractured edges, and stick them together. In threo days the article cannot again be broken in the same place. The whiteness of the cement renders it doubly valuable."

AN AMPLE APOLOGY.—A gentleman was called upon to apologize for words uttered over wine.

" I beg pardon," said he, " I did not mean to say what I did j but Pve had the misfortune to, lose some of my front teeth, and words get out every now and then without my knowing a word about it."

He was going on, when a friend pulled him down by tho coat-tail, saying, " Don't say one word more. Never was there a more perfect apology. If you add a word more you'll spoil it completely."

" Col. W- - is a fine looking man," said Jenkins.

" Yes," said Noggins, " I was[taken for him once."

" You ! why you are as ugly as a stump fence !"

" I can't help that; I WAS taken for him. I endorsed a note and was taken for him by tho sheriff."

An old lady whose son was about to pro-, ceed to the Black Sea, among her parting ad- monitions, gavo him strict injunctions not to bathe in that sea, for she did not want to see him come back a nigger."

- 1 Mi I 1 *•»

Make me a coat, sir ? Oh, yes, sir, with the greatest pleasure. There, just stand in

*that position, please, and look right upon that sign while I take your measure." Sign reads " Terms Cash."

VALUE OF THE HOG Cnor.—A practical agricultural paper, the Working Farmer, states that tho value of tho hog crop this year, in the United States, will fall little short of $200,000,000 or 850,000*000 more than tho cotton crop.

Jean Paul says " there are two wonderful periods in the life of a woman—one when she wonders who she shall have, and the other when she wonders who will have her.

The victory is not always to the strong, as the boy said when he killed the skunk with a brickbat. <■

To CLEAN WINDOW.GLABB.—Take finely pulverized indigo, dip into it a linen rag moistened with vinegar, wine or water, and apply it briskly to the glass. Wipe off and polish with a dry cloth. This method of cleaning window-glass imparts a brilliant polish, and is far more expeditiously accomplished than cleaning with soap-suds or whit- ing.

Tho speaker who " took the floor" has been arrested for stealing lumber.

Overcome evil with good, as the man said when he knocked down a burglar with the family bible. _ 1 m I ———^—

A boy being praised for his quickness of reply, a gentleman observed," when children are, so very keen, they generally become stu- pid as they advance in years." The lad immediately replied, " What a very keen boy you must have been."

• i 1 ■ i

To thaw a man's merit out, there is no poultice like the sod which covers his grave.

TRY IT—TRY IT—TRY IT.

G. W. STONE'S

LIQUID CATHARTIC, AND FAMILY PHYSIO,

Jt» moit important discovery ever made in Medical Science h*\ng a compound of Bark* and Rood, which furnu tha

most puioer/ut, safe, and agreeable phytic ever offer- $u to the public.

THE necessity of taieii a medicine has Ions been felt both by the beads of families and physicians. Its advanta-

ge over Cathartics given In the form of Pills and Powders, most bo obvious to every intelligent person.—It operates; mfre Immediately and effectually upon the system, and at the same time Is infinitely less difficult to administer, being quite agreeable to the taste. It not only produces alt the effects where physic Is required, but completely removes habitual ooritlveness, leaving the bowels perfectly free. It expels ail humors from the blood, is a certain cure for piles, regulates the action of the Liver, frees the stomach from bile, Invigorated the whole Nervous System, and removes the cause of all local pains, such as

Rheumatism, Nevmlqia, Tic Zhuloureanx, Goutt Pain in the llead, iSide, Stomachy ^c.

It may also be relied upon In all diseases of the bowel*. —Dysentery, Diarrhoea, and Cholera Morbus, yield at one* to its magical Influence. Again we repeat, Tki IT ! It needs no other recommendation. No family will be without it after they have properly tested Its merit* —Render, if yon have tried other remedies without success, despair not— relief Is now at hand. Are you suffering from Scrofula, six bottles of my Liquid Cathartic will cure you. Would you be relieved from habitual Costiveness, three bottles will effect all that you desire, if you are affiicted with Rheu- matic, Neuralgic, or other local pains, two bottles will free you from them All humors will bo eradicated from the Mood by the use of frpm one to six bottles. In short, if you require a physio for any purpose, this is the most reliable, safe and agreeable to the taste, that has ever been placed within the reach of the public.

PRICK $1,00, Principal Depot at No. 33 Central street, Lowell, Mass. \0~ Sold by druggists generally.

II. H. Hay, Druggist, Sole Agent for Portland, and Gen- eral Agent for State. J. Sawyer, M. li., No 2, Uiddeford House Block, and A. Sawyer, Liberty St., agents for BiduV lord. Daniel L. Mitchell, Saeo.

For sale by WM. ABBOTT Sept. 1,1S56.—1 yr.

WILLIAM BARNETT,

Tin Plate, Sheet Iron, & Copper Worker, AND DEALER IN

STOVES, FUNNEL, LEAD-PIPE, ZINC,

Copper Boilers, Pumps, Oven, Boiler & Ash Doors,

Also, a good assortment of Tin, Japanned, Glass & Britannia ware, &c.


|jy All orders for JOBBING, well executed, and promptly attended to.

Andover, Aug. 4, 1855.—lyr.

Office of Maryland Consolidated Lotteries Baltimore, Marylund, 20th June, 1855.


THE Commissioner of the Maryland State Lotteries, has deomed it his duty to caution

the Public against the numerous Swindlers who circulate by mail and otherwise, fraudulent Lot- tery schemes, and pretend to be agents for the sale of tickets in Lotteries which are wholly fictitious.

Tho only legal Lotteries in Maryland are those drawn daily under tho superintendence of the Commissioner elected by the people of the State under the new Constitution to examine and ap- prove the schemes and attend to tho drawings.

All the tickets in these Lotteries and all certificates of packages of tickets have the litho- graphed signature K. X. BUBKAH, General Agent for the contractor. Offico of the Maryland Con solidatcd Lotteries, Baltimore, Md. All others are fraudulent. For full information on the subject of these frauds,

Addross F. X. BRENAN.

RAILROADS.

July 21, 1855. Baltimore, Maryland.

Boston and IVXaixio RAILROAD.

ARRANGEMENT FOR DEC. 3, IMS,

For I'oillniKl anil Snco, st 7 30(Eipress to Ando».,i A.M. and 2 30 P.M. «""•»«)

For Great Falls, Dover and Exeter, at 7 30 A. M 9 in and 4 30 P.M." ' ™

For Concoid and Upper Railroads, at 7 30 A. M. 12 y and 6, P.M. "•-.lam, For Haveihill, at 7 30, and 10 A. M., 2 30, 4 30 and

and 545 P. M. ' " For Lawrence (South Side), at 7, 7 30 (Express) andlo

A. •»., 12 M., 2 30, 4 30, 6 and 6 45 P.M. (Nmk Side), at 7 30 and 10 A. M., 12 M, 4 30, 5, and 545 P. M.

For Andover, at 7, 7 30 (Express) and 10 A. M., ljv 2 30,4 30, 5 (Express) unil 5 45 P. M. ''

For Reading, at 7, e 05 and JO A. M., 12 M., and 2.2 30 4 30, 6,5 45, 7 15 and 9 15* P.M. *

From Portland, at 8 46 A. M. and 2 30 P. M. From Great Falls, at 7 12and III 35 A.M. mid 4 •:.', p « From Haverl)lll,at7 25aiid8 60 A. M., 12 20. 51)5 anil

0 15 P.M. ' From Lawrence (North Sido), at 6 50 and 7 37 A N

12M.,230and 530 P. M. (i-outh Side), li !,2 7 H and 9 10 A. M., IS 05,12 40,230,5 30 and 6 30, P Si

From Andover, at 7, 7 45 and 915 A. M.,12 10, 12 4i" 2 38, 6 40 and 6 35 P. M. '

From Reading, at 6 20.7 20, 8 05 and 10 A. M. and 1230 2 55, 4 30, 6 and 8 30 P. M. (

* On Thursdays leave at II, and on Saturdays at 10 P. M. | On Thursdaysan lioui later.

Dac.3. tf WILLIAM MERRITT, Sup>t.

FROM ANDOVER TO BOSTON. Trolns liave at 7, 7 45 and 9 15 A. M. Afternoon

trains leave at 12 10,12 45, 2 38, 5 40 and 0 35.

FOR SALEM. Passengers will take tho 7 45 A. M, down train and

meet tho first train fiom Lowell to Sali-m at VViln inelon Junction ; or 2 30 P. M. Leave Salem at 10 A. At. ur 5 26 P.M.

FOR LOWELL. Passengers will tnko tho 8 A. M. up train to Law-

rence, and tho 9 10 train to Lowell Tinins also leave Lawronce for Lowell at 12 45, 4 and 6 30 P. M.

MAILS.—Boston mails arrive at 8 3-4 A. M. nnd 3 3-4 P.M. Close at 11 1-2 A.M., and 5 1-2 P.M.

Eastern mails arrive at 3 3-4 and 7 P. M. Close at 7 1-2 and 11 1-2 A.M.

California mails close on the 3rd and 18th of each month.

Office Hours.—From 7 1-2 A. M., to 123-4 P. M.; from 2 1-4 to 7 1-2 P. It.

HOBART CLARK, Postmaster. Andover Post Office, Oct. 1, 1855.

JOSEPH F. CLAHK, Attorney «,* XicVW,

20 COORT STREET, BOSTON. NOV. 4—tf.

DR. S ANBORN'S Bontal Infirmary, VTEAR the Theological Seminary, Andover, IT is, with some 20 years' experience, adopting whatever is truly valuable in modern improve- ments,—in Suction or Air Pressure Plaits; Gum, Block, and Single Teeth, — and adapiipg all needful operations, to the uants and mtattof his patrons ; a continuation of whose confidence it will be his study to merit.

Feb. 3.—tf.

NE-W STOCK OF

FALL GOODS! CHANDLER & CO,

Not. 6 and 8 Summer Street,

Boston. Have received, by late arrivals from Europe,

their

IMPORTATION OF FALL AND WIN- TEU GOODS,

Comprising a more extensive nnd beautiful assortment tlian they have ever before offered, consisting, in part, of

Rich and in ilium price Silks. Elegant Shawls. Medium and low cost Shawls. Meri- nos and Cashmere D'Kcosse, in choice colors. Printed Mousscline DoLaines und Cashmeres. French Valcncias and Poplins. Saxonv Plaids. Cashmere Plaids. Spun Silks. FRENCH, ENGLISH and SCOTCH PKINTS, Printed Velvets, Lyons Velvets, of beautiful quality, for Clonks and Mantillas, Embroideries, Gloves, Ho- siery, Linens, and

HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES of every description.

Also iffull assortment of MOURNING ARTI- CLES of tho BEST DESCRIPTION.


FOREI.GN GOODS,

(comprising many of the richest articles imported,) we have a full assortment of the most ap- proved styles of AMERICAN FABRICS, which we offer at low prices—thereby rendering onr Btock one from which purchasers of Dry Goods may supply themselves, either with useful articles at a moderate cost, or with articles of elegance and luxury at higher cost.

G~^ Purchasers, both wholesale and retail, arc invited to examine our desirable Stock of Goods when visiting the city.

CHANDLER & CO. Boston, Oct. 13,1859.

DR. J. BLAISDELL,

DENTIST, No. 3 CITY BLOCK, ESSEX ST.,

LAWRENCE, MASS. Feb. 3—tf.

DR. J. H. K1DDER, Surgeon 3D c n t i u t,

tfo. 5 Citg Slotk, L.AAVRENCE, MASS.

Jan; 14.—tf.

DR. ELLIOTT,

DENTIST, OFFICE, ArrLETON ULOCK,

Over Ordway & Wadlcigh, next door to Stcnrni & Co., Lawrence.

Nov. 11.—tf.

"WILLIAM G. REED,

Tin Plate cab Sbeot Iron W O R K E R ,

COPPERSMITH AND PLUMBER,

At the Old Stand on Main Street,

HAS on hand a variety of the best patterns ol Ranges, Cooking and Parlor Stoves.

ALSO—Oven, Ash, nnd Boiler Mouths, Cop- per Boilers, Pumps, Lcud Pipe, Zinc, Coal Hon>, Shovels, Sifters, Sad irons, ventilators, etc., will) a general assortment of TIN AND JAPAN- NED WARE, all of which will he sold at satisfactory prices. Also Dr.Nichols Paragon Lamps and Can for fluid.

P A T K NT IRON SINKS, Of nil sizes.

W. G. R. Still continues to give his persons' attention to fitting up HOT AIR FUtlNA CKS- Also, Pond's Celebrated Ranges, with hot air or hot water fixtures, bathing apparatus, etc.. all of which will be warranted to give satisfaction.

Tin Roofing—Job Work and Repairing in the above line.

April 15—tf.

JAMES H. COCfiRANE,

*$>

HLACK.SMITII, AND GENERAL JOBBER IN

IROJV, Dniversnlist Court, Main Street, near the Dni'

versalist Church. Feb 19.—tf.

'

THE VESTRY1 ADVOCATE. DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF THE COKMTTHITY.

VOL. I. WEST ANDOVER, MASS., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1855.

THE VESTRY ADVOCATE.

Published Semi-Occasionally, ■T THE

lADIES' ASSOCIATION, WEST ASDOVER.

EXTRACTS FROM UNPUBLISHED

RECORDS. " The Fathers! Where »re they,?"

In the month of April, 1830, the West Parish sustained a heavy bereavement— He who more than any other was the founder of the Parish ceased from his labors and went to his rest Endowed with a sound understanding and solid judgment, possessing great candor and strict integrity, he was fitted to be useful to his fellow men. A distinguishing trait in his character was his uprightness—a conscientious fidelity in his various relations and inter- course with men. His conduct gave no grounds for unworthy suspicions and ill- will. No one, it is believed, ever had occasion to accuse him of the least departure from rectitude and a.good conscience.

He was also remarkable for his diligent improvement of time. ■ Whatsoever his hand found to do, he did it with his might."

But his character had still brighter fea- tures. He possessed Love to God, and Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. His uprightness, industry and usefulness to society was not the foundation on which he rested his hope of Heaven. Christ—an atoning, sanctifying, Almighty Saviour was his only hope.

His religion was quiet and unobtrusive, without parade or pretension. But it was uniform. He was not liable to excitement, ami tifa -wmite wwufar. .--

In all the first movements of providing for the West Parish a place of worship and the necessary instructions and ordinances he went forward and bore the heaviest burden of responsibility and care. Had he withheld his aid and efforts probably this people never would have worshipped God in their present Sanctuary. If they had existed at all as a separa'e Parish it would have been under circumstances far different and probably less prosperous.

During his long and wearisome confine- ment he exhibited perfect patience and sub- mission. Prayer was his frequent employment and Christ his constant support.— Some months previous to his death, when he supposed it to be inevitable and near, he endeavored to dismiss the world and prepare for the coming of the Son of man. At this time he had intimate communion with the Father and with the Son. On one occasion, when his Pastor entered his apartment he greeted him with a smile and said, with Heaven on his countenance, ■ last night was the sweetest season I ever enjoyed. I never had such enjoyment of God before. I could pray continually; theSuviour never appeared so precious." And, so it was he passed to his rest.

Near the middle of March, 1841, there went up from among us a venerable Pa- triarch, more like the patriarchs of old than any whom he left behind. He was a venerable man—venerable for his age, for his wisdom, for his integrity and firm ness, for his example of prolonged usefulness and of regard for good order and for

• religious instructions. And venerable as the living progenitor of more descendants than any who survive him or who have gone before him, in this Parish, and probably in this town. His Pastor said of him " from my first acquaintance I felt for him no ordinary respect and regard. Though difficult to communicate with, from a defect in his hearing, I perceived at once that he was a man both of merit and of modesty, of natural dignity and moral worth, of enlarged information and quick discernment, and that he had a profound regard for the religion of his fathers and of the Bible."

In respect to age, he had lived but two yjsars short of a whole century 1 He had outlived every individual in this large and populous town, who was alive at the time of his birth. The majority of every generation are supposed to pass away in thirty years. Ho had therefore seen a

majority of more than three generations go down to dwell with the dead.

He was a man of intelligence. His example of gathering information and storing his mind with useful knowledge is worthy of commendation. There were, probably, within the Parish, few adult persons who read so much as he did when past ninety years of age. He was consequently well informed—he had a reason for his opin- ions, the grounds of them were within bis own mind, and he did not take them in trust—relying on others. He had inward resources from which he could draw for meditation and enjoyment in the solitude and decline of old age.

He had a sacred regard for religion and its ordinances, though from the defect of hearing above alluded to, he did not for many years attend public worship. But his familiar acquaintance and frequent companionship with his Bible, his frequent reading of devotional and spiritual books, his sincere regard, expressed to his pastor, for the gospel, its ministers and its duties, his oft repeated request to be remembered in his Pastor's prayers, and his readiness to sustain whatever was important to the moral and spiritual welfare of society, are evidence of an abiding interest in the highest of all concerns—the relations of man to the other world.

At the time of his death the number of living descendants recorded to have sprung from him were one hundred and forty-four. Of these seventy-three were of the fourth generation, fourteen of the fifth generation! What a view does this give us of the re- sponsibilities of living!—that one man before he goes down to the grave should be able to compute as descended from him, nearly one hundred and fifty immortal be- ings, capable of sin or holiness.

Death called for one of the aged fathers Jun« 184ft. HB--«M « worthy citizen,

a kind neighbor, and an exemplary Chris- tian. He came into the church of God in days very different from the present, when there was less that is exciting and superfi- cial in religion, and when it was the custom to study and understand the. great doctrines of the Bible. He was trained up to relish plain, doctrinal preaching, and to read through doctrinal works. Often was he heard to refer with satisfaction to his perusal of Edwards's History of Redemp- tion, a standard treatise on Christian doctrines, which few men ever hear of and fewer still ever read. He was therefore an intelligent believer, rooted and grounded in the faith, not to be moved by new winds of doctrine. Of the company that constituted the West Church at its organization; he was one. And since public worship commenced there, up to the time of his last sickness, he was a constant and attentive listener to divine truth, having his soul fed and nourished by the words of life. When he began to waste away in decline, he was conscious that his days on earth would be few, and with perfect composure awaited his departure. Often, even when his voice began to fail and bis lipsjto quiver in death, often did he declare that his hope, his only hope was in Christ— Thus his years, which were seventy-six, were closed, and bis immortality begun.

In July, 1847, another aged man closed his pilgrimage. He was one of the last relics of a past age, and lived in times and witnessed events which the present generation find recorded in history. In his youth he' shared in the scenes and sacri- fices, the hardships and perils of our revolution. He had seen the immortal Wash- ington, and served in the armies which Washington led. Mementos of those days and of the losses borne by the patri- ots of 76 he still retained; and in his old age shared the fruits of bis country's gratitude. Notwithstanding the corrupting in- fluences of revolutions and armies to one in youthful life, he was a just man walking in his integrity. Careful and cautious, prudent and industrious, quiet and retiring, he was mindful of his own, and just to his neighbor. Singularly respectful too of religion and its ordinances, he walked in a Christian profession, uprightly, after the manner of our fathers. Honored be such fathers when living, and honored be their memory when dead!

After suffering a long period intensely yet patiently, he fell asleep, having walked with us ninety years.

CHRONICLES, WTHTTEM NOVEMBEB 8, 1955.

Chapter L Now it came to pass, that, in the reign

of John, the younger, who was surnamed Adams, there dwelt, in the land called Andover, a certain peotflb. And they were a people who feared the Lord, and kept his commandmei**- And on the Feast days, and oh the Sabbat h days, they gathered themselves together, in one place, with one accord, to praise His name; and in so great numbers that the temple could not contain them. And they said among themselves! what shall we do! Behold, these many years have we worshipped in this temple as did our Fathers before us ; but, now it will not contain us | let us therefore build unto us another temple, wherein we may worship the Lord, oar God. But others said, not so; let us divide ourselves apart, that those who dwell in the west may become one people; and those who dwell in the south, another people. And this saying found favor in the sight of the people, and they divided themselves apart, the West from the sooth.

Then, the people who dwelt in the west, said, behold, now we must build a temple to ourselves, wherein we can worship the Lord, our God. And a certain man named Solomon, whose surname was Holt, went about among all the people, saying, to each one, what will ye give towards building the temple; and they brought together money, and wood, and stone, and built the temple—of stone built they it.

And the length thereof was forty and three cubits; and the breadth thereof was thirty and five cubits; and the height thereof was seventeen cubits.

And upon the westerly end thereof they placed a tower, and the height thereof was forty cubit*. And in the tower they placed a bell, and the sound thereof was heard throughout the land—even among the hills of the land railed Methuen. And in the second year of the reign of John, upon the twenty and sixth day of the twelfth month, they dedicated it to the worship of Jehovah.

Chapter 1L And is came to pass, that, in the third

year of the reign of John, the Lord sent a man whose name was Samuel, who was surnamed Jackson, to minister to this people. This same Samuel was an upright man who declared unto them the whole counsel of God; and the Lord suffered him to dwell many years among that people, doing much good among ibem.

Now, it happened that in the reign of Zachary, who was surnamed Taylor, the Lord appeared unto Samuel, saying, lo! these many years have I suffered you to remain among this people, and thou hast been a faithful teacher unto them, and hast found favor in my sight; but now, have I other work for thee to perform: Therefore', arise, and leave this thy people, and go to the work which I have prepared for thee.

And Samuel did in all things as the Lord commanded. And all the people were exceeding sorry when they heard that Samuel was to leave them. But the Lord raised up one Charles, who was surnamed Pierce, to minister unto the people in the place of Samuel; and he also was a good man, and did much good among his people. But, after certain time, it came to pass that the Lord said unto Charles, behold, I have another place wherein thou sbalt work. And Charles did as he was commanded of the Lord, and came unto a place called Kewanee, in the land of 111! nois.

Chapter JIL Now, it came to pass in the reign of

Frank, who was surnamed Pierce, that the people said one to another, lo! these many years have we worshipped in this temple which our Fathers built; and now we need a smaller temple wherein we can hold our Sabbath Schools, and our meeting for prayer. And certain women who abound- ed in good works met together, as they were wont to do, at the house of Peter, who was surnamed Smith, who was a de- vout man and an officer in the Church.

And tbey ssid among themselves, let us commence this work, and call in the old men, and the young men, that they may assist-us. And the young men, and ranid-

ens, said among themselves, let us have our part in this work: Therefore gathered tbey themselves together at the house of one Joseph, who was surnamed Chandler, and they said, let us hold a festival, that we may obtain money wherewith to build. And the temple was built; and, on the eighth month of the fourth year of the reign of Frank, it was finished.

* And the length thereof was thirty cubits, and the breadth thereof was twenty cubits, and the height thereof was fifteen cubits. And the Lord blessed that people, and added greatly to their numbers.

ft? " In passing up the street the other day," says the Fall River Monitor, "we met two little girls of seven or eight summers, who seemed to be enjoying vacation finely, and all so themselves. Passing through the street, unmindful of what was going on, they seemed as happy as two larks, and looked as beautiful as they seemed happy. Stopping at one of onr candy shops, one of them made a purchase of candy—a large, nice-looking stick—and breaking it, gave her little companion half, saying, as she did it, with the utmost sim- plicity imaginable, < Here, Mary, you may have the largest half, as you are the smallest' Dear, artless child, what a lesson of unselfishness was contained in thy simple words. God bless you, and enable you through life to manifest the same gentle and sweet spirit " Here, Mary, you may have the largest half, as you are the smallest' What teachers children sometimes are!"

How Sue DID IT.—The mother of Washington, when asked how she had formed the character of her son, replied, that she had early endeavored to teach him three things, obedience, diligence and truth.

A DEFINITION.—What is meant by the word " perseverance ? " said one negro to another while conversing about a sermon they had just heard. " It means, take right hold; hold fast; hang on, and no let go.

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[We are fortunate in being able to present to our readers the annexed strikingly beautiful poem from the pen of our esteemed friend, W. J. MALTBT, Esq., of Norristown, Pa. We commend the piece to the attention of the most critical and exacting, confident that it will triumphantly pass any ordeal.]

MEMORY.

BT WILLIAM J. MALTBT.

Oft, when the night winds sadly Upon the passing storm,

Beside my bed there stands alone A spirit form.

Meseems it hath a holy mien, Such as immortals wear,

And with an angel-face serene It standeth there.

Oft, when the night-winds sadly This spirit form I see,

And in a low and gentle tone It speaks to me.

It calleth up the years gone by, From their deep vista'd gloom ;

It speaks of Cherished ones, that lie Cold in the tomb.

It knoweth all my heart full well, It toucheth secret springs;

It tellcth,—ah, bow can it tell ?— Long bidden things! . .

Fall oft—in accents strangely sad— It fills my heart with grief;

Anon, its low-voiced tones are glad, —Ând bring relief.

Ana when the spirit leaves my bed, JThose sad words I revolve,

And then I rest this weary bead With high resolve. «^ ,

O, say ! what form is this I see, When night-winds sadly moan,

What voice is this that speaks to mo In solemn tone?

W. 1. !

Thou spirit of the by-gone years! I own thy gentle voice;

Thou, Memory, wak'st the slumbering tears, The dream-like joys!

The present—from note's ocean vast One drop alone—'tis mine;

But, oh, the fountains of the past— They all are thine.

And when the night-wind bowleth drear, And the sad spirit fain

Would call each sonny, by-gone year, To come again;

Ah, then I list thy stilly tread, Then comest thou, alone,

Then speakest thou beside my bed In gentle tone.

Thrice welcome, holy monitor, Welcome tby tones, that tall

Of actions past—of deeds that are Done ill or well!

And may thy footsteps, faithful one, Still come in after years;

Speak thou to me, till life is done, Its smiles—its tears!

And when I lay me down at last, O, holy Memory,

When all my actions here have passed Before thine eye

When life wanes, Eke the genial light In its ephemeral race,

And the cold shadows of the night Steal on space;

Then, as thou stand'st beside my bed, To come no more again,

Ere I shall rest this drooping head From sin and pain;

O, in that hour, so drear and sad, Grant thou this prayer to me,

Let all thy gentle tones be glad, Kind Memory t

THE GRAVE BT THE OCEAN.

O make my grave On ocean's sloping shore, Where the green grass springeth And the sea-bird wingeth His wild flight o'er The surging wave.

For I would sleep Where I love to be;— Where the billow boundeth And the breaker soundetb Dashing forever free, Upon the deep.

My childhood's way Was thither, and I oft at starry hoar To ocean's murmurs listening, Gased on its waters glistening,

While shone, on rippling wave and sleep- ing flower,

The pale moon's ray.

And flitting thought, Like trembling jewel lit by mystic fire Danced bright and light and thrilling, The soul with rapture filling, As if, on balmy gales, from seraph's lyre Sweet sounds were brought

And I would tain List ever to the voices Which swell the song of Ocean, Which, in its gentler motion The far off star rejoices And twinkles twain.

Or when, mid gloom, The storms of Ocean sound,—

When shipwrecked sailor, from his dreamy pillow

Awakes to sleep forever 'neath the billow, Where sea-flowers spring around His coral tomb.

Then, when life's ray Is lost in day eternal to the soul, O let my body by the Ocean slomber Till rolling years hare sped their fleet-

ing number, Till glowing earth and. heavens, like a

gathered scroll Shall pass away I

WILLIAM J. MALTBT.

WE offer no apology for presenting to the public a new paper, the first ever issued in West Andover. The first number of it now makes its appearance after the Iapse.of two hundred years since the settlement of the Parish, and whether the second number will appear in this century or the next, is uncertain. It is therefore a rare production, and our readers need not fear that much reading of if will be a «* weariness to the flesh." Its object i9 to get mone^—every cent that can be got for it, from generous patrons—for building a Vestry. Hence its name— Vettry Advo- cate. It is abou^ thirty years since the West Church was organized, and during that period the good people have had no suitable place for their occasional gatherings. For several years the old red school-bouse was used for this purpose, to the discomfort of those grown persons who were obliged to enter the seats lengthwise. Its outside appearance illustrated the perish- ing nature of all material things, espeically of red paint. Its inside was extensively ornamented with carvings and drawings, not particularly favorable to a devotional spirit. It is true that recollections somewhat appropriate might have been awaken- ed by the place. It is presumed that some very good persons, and perhaps even some of the deacons, were reminded of impressive considerations there applied to them In their early years, and how they had very often been put up to their duty by very pungent arguments. This ancient structure, hallowed by varied reminiscences, was one day seen emigrating from the Parish, and came to a premature end by tfie torch of an incendiary. In the place of it the present beautiful house was erected, and as it was constructed for other objects and occupants, it is not suitable for the purposes of a vestry. In these circumstances, the ladies, who are always fond of provoking the men to love and good works, have started the enterprise of providing the vestry by devoting to it the avails of their sewing society. It must be built. That is sure. And now gentle reader, we want your money. Therefore buy this paper freely, and pay for it largely. We tell you in all honesty our object in publishing it is not so much to put knowledge into your head as to take money out of your pocket. In erecting a building, cash is of more importance to us than brains.— To those -men of business who have so largely patronized our advertising department, we tender our thanks, and we trust our readers will remember them, a3 they must bo worthy of patronoge and of good profits. Our thanks are also due to the various contributors to the columns of this paper.

Respecting the appearance of our next sheet, we can make no definite promises.

MESSRS. EDITORS:—We wotild commend your paper, The Vestry Advocate, to the attention of our friends as an auxiliary of a useful and benevolent design. Pro- gress is the law of earth and heaven, and in many things human agents are employed In executing and fulfilling this law. We then, as privileged " to do good and communicate," hope by the instrumentality of this publication, to favor a local improvement, to aid in conferring a public benefit. Having long experienced discomfort and disadvantage from the want of a Vestry, the ladies.of the West Parish propose to raise the means of building one. The importance of such a building to a social and religious community is obvious. Do we wish to hold a weekly religious meeting? The church M too large for such meetings. The school-room, from the construction of its seats, which were intended for children only, uncomfortable for the greater part of 4 promiscuous audience. " Do we wish for a singing-school ? Now again We find our school-room HI adapted and too small, and to use the church for such a purpose seems like desecration. When we think of the magnificence of the Jewish' Temple, its imposing services—its' glorious Holy of Holies, where God himself appeared in burning light, can we wonder at the Sav- iour's displeasure when he saw it converted into a " house of merchandise ?" And can we wonder that they who view the Lord's house, as a " house of prayer," as the very " gate of heaven," should count merriment and gayety unfitting in the Sanc- tuary, though on a week day ? If the children of the covenant " hung their harps upon the willows " and would not sing "the Lord's song in a strange land "—shall we sing strange songs in His Holy Temple? But secular musio is not sinful, and the practice of music must be attended to, or even the praises of Zion may languish.—

V ESTJSY ADVOCATE, THURSDAY JVEBffiEB J& J855.

. >ra» then of " Halls," what swer owr purposebut a Vestry ?— hall weTlo wheii our Pastor comes,

le paijsonage is occupied, for a place >ld another festival ? A Vestry we

must_ have, in which to hold the annual meetings of our benevolent societies. The Juvenile Society have long greatly felt the need of such a place, and the other Society, now so large and flourishing, cannot be accommodated at its regular monthly meetings in many of our dwellings, whose occupants would gladly offer.JLheir rooms, were they more spacious. It is proposed, therefore, to have a Vestry, where such can, if they please, provide for the Society as they would do at their own houses, and where the meetings may be held when no other place is opened.

Often, within the past two or three years, has the inquiry been made, " When are we going to have a Vestry ? " as: « Why cannot we build a Vestry ? " Once or twice strenuous efforts have been made; and some have exerted themselves much to their credit; but, for various reasons, these efforts have failed; and we still remain without an appropriate place for the holding of the various Sabbath and weekly evening gatherings we now have, and the many of interest we might have, were we not thus destitute. But from present appearances I think we may take courage to hope for better tilings in this respect. And why? Why! Because the Ladies have taken the matter into consideration, and are taking active measures for ob- taining what all desire; and we are all confident that what they earnestly undertake, must be done, come what will. In a certain town, not far distant, a bell for the Church was wanted, and efforts were made to obtain one; but in vain, until the ladies became engaged in the cause; then it came without delay. In another, a fence was desired with which to enclose the cemetery. There also efforts failed, until the ladies proffered their assistance. But we need not leave our own town for examples. No one can but admire the spacious and beautiful edifice connected with the Abbott Female Seminary. By whose efforts came this ? All will answer, the Ladies. Such are the facts which come under our observation, and therefore I think we may venture to hope that, at some day not far distant, we shall be furnished with a building that will do honor to the owners thereof; and in which all, both old and young, who have a desire to hear that which will ennoble and enrich their minds, may be permitted to spend many happy hours.

AVlIEN SHALL WE.. BUILD A VESTRT?

Tlnis is a question we have often heard proposed, and which we have often discussed; but upon which we have never decided. It is to answer this question that we have assembled here to-night. And to aid in doing it satisfactorily, we would venture to offer the following suggestions:

First, We will not build one until we need it It would be both foolish and wrong to expend so much money upon a thing that we do not actually need ;—better that it should be given to the needy, to feed the hungry, to clothe the destitute, to shelter the houseless, or to one of the many charitable objects that daily come before our notice.

Secondly, We will not build it until we are able. We are not required to give that which we do not possess ; nor would it be right for us to involve ourselves in a debt which we have not the means of paying-

Having decided upon this, our next question is, When shall we need it more than at present ? Never. • We need it for every purpose to which a vestry can appropriately be put. Our accommodations for our prayer-meetings, our Mission- ary and Sabbath School Concerts are ex- tremely limited. If we have not felt this, it is because we have not had the interest in matters which we ought. Not one half of those who ought, and who, we believe, would like, to attend those meetings, can be comfortably accommodated by our present arrangements. Wo need it for our Lectures, our Singing Schools, and our Rehearsals. Our friends in the Centre District are justly unwilling that we should use their beautiful School House, which they have so kindly granted us for our religious meetings, for such purposes: our Church certainly is neither a convenient nor an appropriate place; 'or such objects it Was not intended, and we hope for such objects it will never again be opened. We need it for such occasions as this. We certainly do not hope this house will be without an occupant next year.

First, Where then shall we meet ? Second, When shall we bo better able

to build than at present ? Our pecuniary

affairs were never in a nore prosperous 4Dwlition,—our farms n^ver brought forth more abundant harvestsy*-the labor of our hands was never better rewarded When, then,'shall we build our Vestry"? Now ! Not one of us would suffer so much in- convenience for the want of a building upon our farms as the Parish Buffers for the want of a Vestry.

The work has been nobly commenced, and we doubt not will be carried through vigorously.

The following are copied literally from the Massachusetts State records:—

"Nicli: Knopp is fyned VI, for tnkeinp; upon him to euro the scurvey by n water of noe worth or value, which he snliiilo att a very dear rate, to be imprisoned till lice pay his ffyno or give se- curytie for it, or els to bo whipped, and shalbc lyublc to any mans accon of whomc bee hnth rcceaucd money for the s* water."—Vol. I. 67. 1630.

" M"" Dorothy fester, whose husband wenj into England some ton yeflrca sinu:, and was never to this day heard of, uppon her petition to this Court, hath liberty granted hnr to marry when God by his Pvidcme shall afford her an Oppertunitle!"—Vol. 8.352.1652.

Whether the patient Dorothy ever found her " Oppertunitie," the records do not tell.

The following proclamation is a copy from one read by Rev. Samuel Phillips, in the Old South Church, Andover, in the year 1762.

G. 3. R. ■ ■<■

BT HIS EXCELLENCY

FRANCIS BERNARD, Esq.: Captain-General and Governor in Chief,

in and over His Majesty's Province of the MASSACHUSETTS-BAT, in NEW-

ENGLAND, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

A PROCLAMATION For a general THANKSGIVING.

As the Season is now approaching when by the ceasing of the Labors of the Year the people will be more at Leisure to take into their most serious Consideration the manifold Blessings which they have received from the Divine Providence, not only in its ordinary dispensations, but also in the extraordinary Blessings that aro even now flowing upon us: To the end that all the good People of this Province may at one Time and with one Voice re^ turn their most humble Thanks to Al- mighty God for having given ,Us the fruits of the Earth in due Season, and filled the Land with Plenteousness beyond our ex- pectation, and more especially for the signal and distinguishing Favour with which He hath regarded the whole british Na- tion, by giving us a King whose conspic- ons Virtues afford Us (under God) the most positive assurance of our being an happy People; by disposing his Majesty's Heart by the Choice of an amiable prin- cess for his coonsort, to perpetuate the Blessings of His Reign to latest Posterity; by removing all Parties and Distinctions from his Government, and uniting all his Subjects as one Man, in the Defence and Support of his Person and Empire; and by continuing to assist his Councils and Arms, so as to give great Hopes that his Enemies must submit to a Peace upon honourable, safe and durable Terms;

I have thought fit to appoint, and I do by and with the advice of His Majesty's Council appoint, Thursday the Third Day of December next, to be a Day of public Thanksgiving, in order according to the laudable practice of this Province, to sol- emnize a grateful Commemoration of the Mercies o? the preceding Year. And I exhort all Ministers of the Gospel within this Province with their several Congre- gations, that they meet on the said Day, and in a public and solemn Manner return Thanks to Almighty God for all his blessings conferred upon Us, and especially for the Mercies beforementioned : and hum- bly beseech him that notwithstanding our Unworthiness, He would graciously be pleased to continue his providence over Us.

And I command and enjoin all Magis- trates and Civil Officers to see that said Day be observed as a Day apart for Re- ligious Worship and that no servile La- bour be permitted on the same.

GIVEN at* the Council- Chamber in Boston, the Seventh Day of November, 1761, t'n the Second Year of the Reign oj our Sovereign Lord GEORGE the Third, by <Ae Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, KING, Defender of the Faith, etc

By Bis Excellency's Command, A. OLIVER, SECR.

ERA. BERNARD.

GOD Save the KING.

A THANKSGIVING INCIDENT.—• B is th*ee years since early one morflifcg, we stepped into a store on Fore street, and found there A sailor hastily bargaining for a ftw necesliary articles. His sHp was upon the point of sailing, and he had not a moment to spare. But the store-keeper could not change the bill presented, and both were in perplexity. At this moment, a plain, and evidently hard-working man, who had been a spectator, stepped up and exclaimed, " Never mind, Jack, I'll pay the score, so hurry off, or you'll lose your ship." Jack, looking hesitatingly at the man, exclaimed, " Thank you, sir," and was gone. We were pleased at the occurrence, and it dwelt pleasantly in our minds for many days. But time wears away the solid stone, and so the memory of the sailor and his friend had passed away from us. We were again in the same store, and it was the day before Thanks- giving. There were many present, but one came slowly and sadly in. He was evidently a poor man, and he whispered anxiously to the store-keeper, and we caught the word " credit." The store- keeper shook his head. The poor man was turning away, when a rough voice saluted him—" Avast there a bit, I have seen you before!" We looked, and memory came slowly to our aid. It was the sailor ! We looked again, and saw in the poor man, him who bad so readily paid his> bill. The sailor had by this time grasped the poor man's hand, and was astonishing him with an outpouring of gratitude, gar- nished with oaths, the upshot of which was that " Shiver his timbers if he'd see him want while he had a shot in the locker." And he was as good as his word, for the poor man departed well laden with good things for the coming morrow. And so here was a fitting afterpart to the little incident of three years before.—Portland Transcript.

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THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT.

This town is somewhat celebrated as the seat of theological learning, and we would not overlook this fact in selecting matter for our paper. We wish to ittlapt it to different classes of readers, giving a portion to each. The following specimen of preaching is not introduced as a model for our young divines, but as an interesting variety of pulnit eloquence. We bone they will not attempt to imitate it, as a close imitation of any preacher, however distinguished, is not desirable. The selection may also serve, to show our freedom from sectarianism, in not confining our columns to the interests of our own denomi- nation.

"HE PLAYED UPON A IIABP WITH A THOU- SAND STltlNGS."

A discourse delivered at Brandon, Missis- sippi, by a reverend flatboat captain. I may say to you, my breethering, that

I am not an edecated man, an' I am not one o' them as beleeves that edecation is necessary fur a gospel minister, fur I be-' leeve the Lord edecates his preachers jest as he wants 'em to be edecated, and, although I say it that oughtn't to say it, yet in the state of Indianny, whar I live, thar's no man as gits a bigger congrega- tion nor what I gits.

Thar may be some here to-day, my breethering, as don't know what persua- sion I am uv. Well, I may say to you, my breethering, that I'm a Hardshell Baptist. Thar's some folks as don't like the Hard- shell Baptists, but I'd ruther hev a hard shell as no shell at all. You see me here to-day, my breethering, drest up in fine close; you mout think I was proud, but I am not proud, my breethering, and although I've been a preacher uv the Gos- pel for twenty years, and although I'm capting uv that flatboat that lies at yure landing, I'm not proud, my breethering.

I'm not a gwine ter tell you edzuckly whar my tex may be found; suffice it tu say, it's in the leds of the Bible, and you'll find it somewhar 'tweeu the first chapter of the book of Generation and the last chapter of the book of Revolutions, and ef you'll go and sarc\)the Scriptures, as I sarched the Scriptures, you'll not only find my tex thar, but a great many uther texes as will do you good to read, an' my tex, when you shill find it, you shill find it to read thus: " And ho played on a harp uv n thousand strings

—sperits of just men mado perfect.

My tex, breethering, leads me to speak of sperit. Now thar's a great many kinds of spent* in the world—in the fust place, thar's the speriu as some folks call ghosts; then thar's the sperits uv turpen time,,and then thart the sperits as sum folks call liquor, and I've got as good artikel of them kind uv sperits on my flatboat as ever was fotehed down the Mississippi river; but thar's a great many other kind of sperits,

for the te< *ez: "He playe of a thoManxl striagi—rsperits of J made perfect."

But 111 tell you the kind uv sperits as is ment'in the tex; it's ftre. That is the kind of sperits as is ment in the tex, my breethering. Now thar's a great many kinds of fire in the world. In the fust place, thar's the common sort uv fire you lite a segar or pipe with, and then thar's cam-fire, fire before you're reddy and fall back, and many other kinds uv fire, for the tex sez: "He played^ on a harp uv a thou-sand strings—sperits uv just men made perfect"

But I'll tell you the kind of fire as is ment in the texr my breethering—it's hell fire! an' that's the kind uv fire as a great many of you'll come to, ef you don't do better nor what you have bin doin'—for " He played on the harp uv a thousand strings—sperits of just men made perfeck."

Now the different sorts of fire in the world may be likened unto the different persuasions in the world. In the fust place we have the Piscapalians, and they are a high sailin' and a highfalutin' set, and they may be likened unto a turkey buzzard, that flies up into the air, and he goes up and up till he looks no bigger than your finger nail, and the fust thing you know, he cums down and down, and down and down, and is a fillin' himself on the karkiss of a dead hoss by the side uv the road—and " he played on a harp of a thou-sand strings—sperits of just men made perfeck."

And then thar's the Methedis, and they may be likened unto the squirrel, runnin' up into a tree, for the Methedis beleeves in gwine on from one degree uv grace to another, and finally on to perfecksbun, and the squirrel goes tip and up, and he jumps from lim' to lim* and branch to branch, and the fust thing you know he falls, and down he cums kerflummux, and that's like the Methedis, for they is allers fallin' from grace, ah! And " he played on a harp uv a MoM-sand strings—sperits of just men made perfeck."

And then, my breethering, thar's the Baptist, ah! and they hev bin likened unto a possum on a 'simion tree, and the thunders may roll, and then the earth may quake, but that possum clings there still, ah! And you Way shake one foot loose, and the other's thar, and yo'u may shake all feet loose, and he laps his tail around the lim", and he clingS rurever,1br—"He played oh a harp of a thou-Stmi strings— sperits of just men made perfeck;"

Here the reporter cohld no longer contain himself, and his notes became entirely unintelligible.—Boston Daily Advertiser.

The following advertisement is copied from the Methuen Gazettej, which was printed about twenty-five years ago:

NOW FOR IT!

Let Every Man Perform his Part.

THE subscribers—anxious to destroy as much of the dreadful " CRITTER," Rum, as possible—have just received from Cald- well's still smoking Distillery, to call it by no HOTTER name, SIX HOGSHEADS of the New England kind, which they wish to sell off—as they cannot afford to give it away—as quick as possible, in order to get rid of the "Monster" and to prevent, if they can* those people from moving out of town, who say that they are ashamed to own that they live in Methuen.

Customers are therefore invited to call and help to slay the killing " MONSTER," as fast as possible.—Meetimg Bouse Advo- cate.

LYCEUM LECTURES.

Are we to have a course of Lyceum Lectures, in town, this winter ?

We think that no one who had the pri- vilege of attending our very interesting course, last winter, will be disposed to answer in the negative.

The usefulness of such lectures cannot be doubted, and we hope that the gentlemen who were so successful in managing the course, last winter, will take the matter in hand. By so doing, they will con- fer a great favor upon, and, we doubt not, receive the thanks of, the whole community.

ARRIVAL.—The Steam-ship Unanimi- ty set sail from Port Society Island, Tuesday, Oct. 23rd, with fair winds, and arrived at Port Parsonage, this evening, having had a quick passage of eighteen days. Three or four hundred passengers on board, all in fine spirits. Cant. Chand- ler, officers and crew, well. The news generally is of a cheering nature. Ac- counts show the fullest success of the Vestry operations thus far on that island.

VESTRY ADVOCATE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1855.

TO A BEAUTIFUL SHADE TREE,

THAT HAD BEEN 0IRDLEB TO MAKE

ROOM FOR A KRUIT TREE.'

Poor girdled tree ! thy with'rrag arms Seem pleading for relief;

How gladly would I heal thy wound; But I must hush my grief.

• '.i i '>' nii How have I thought, aa other trees

Have robed themselves in green, Of thy dark, richly polished leaves,

Mine eye. so oft hath seen.

And oft I've heard the playful hreeie Rustle those leaves among, J

And stopped to gase upon the bird Upon thy twigs, that sung, i fiT",

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And when, returning to my hom»,' Thy topmost boughs I've spjad) ■ .•■

Just peeping o'er the homestead roof, I've called thee mine, in pride,-! m / ;

II.. ;| ! 1

As years have added to thy growth, I've glanced the future o'er,

And thought how cool would be thy shade, So little from our door 1

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But fruitful boughs, who've owned thy shade, And 'scaped the angry blasVrr

For these must fall thy stalely head ! Can they forget the past? • ill i

Once and again, I've begged aside The almost lifted steel;

Forgive me, that at last I ceased To urge the vain appeal.

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I love theo yet, my stately tree,

. Still pointing to the sky ! HI wish for thee a peaceful fall,

Then dry the tearful eye.

IiADIBS, 1 S yon will find at this Festival, many choice

J\ iirnclrs which are tempting to the palate, so you will find with Us, many Rich, Elegant, and desirable urtirles. in the way of Fancy and Dry Goods, snitnblc for the comfort and adornment of the outward person, such as Silks, Shawls, Furs, Domestic Gopds, etc. We have also Car- petings of every variety, and ■ Sliver Ware m great abundance. <j . . >

-A-. "XKT. Stearna <*> C3t>. No's. 1 & 2, Steams'! lilook, Essex

: Street, Lawrence.

BOLKCOM & WHITTIER

ARK selling out thetf Goods to make a change in business. 26 cent DeLalnes for 12 1-2

cents, Silks worth »l,00 for 621-2 cents, Shawls one third less tlmu usual, Silks cheap at $1,25 for 81,00, "Velvets,1 Thibets, and all other kinds of Goods as cheap, at

No. 5, Appleton Block, Essex St., Lawrence.

PLEASURES OF SCHOOL TEACHING.

How swoet it is to watch the mind's unfolding 1

To train the young thought and the guile- less word j

To see where plastic characters aro mould- ing—

("Can't I go out! My lesson isn't hard 1") Well formed ideas through the young mind

flitting— I («Shan't George be still, ma'am? Ira keeps

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. Barnes cto Go. TUST received a new assortment, of Millinery,

consisting of Bofino(s, Flowers, Ribbons, Silks, Velvets, Satins, Blondes. Also Embroid- eries, Edgings, Inserting?, Handkerchiefs, White Hose, and Gloves. Also a New and Select assortment of Ladies' Furs, which will be sold ehenp, at

No. 6, Commercial Block, Essex Street, Lawrence.

A Good place to buy Capes, Cloaks, Furs, Shawls, Silks, DoLaines, Thibets, Cash-

meres, and all other kinds of seasonable Dry Goods, is at

J. W. TRUELL & CO'S,

No. 8 Pemberton Block, Lawrence.

PEDRICK & QLOSSON'S Ftrrniture, Carpet, Mattress and Feather

WAREHOUSE, No. 1 Commercial Block, Cor. Essex and Ames-

bury Streets, Lawrence. Dealer in Sofas of all descriptions, Stuffed

Rockers, Live Geese Feathers, of the very best quality, and all other kinds kept constantly on hand. Card, Centre, Extension, Common and Toilet Tables, Bureaus, Secretaries, Mirrors, Clocks, Chamber Setts, Bedsteads, Ottomans, Crickets, Sofa Beds, Lounges. Hat Trees, What- nots, Spiral Spring Beda, Dry Sinks, Settees, Cradles, Palm, Husk, Excelsior, Cane, Cotton, nnjj Hair Mattresses ; Children's Cribs, and Trundles. Wash Stands, Cane-Beat and Common Chairs, Cane-seat Rockers, Nurse and Children's Chairs, Cook Stoves, etc. Carpetings: Throe Ply Ingrains, Superfine, Fine and Common, Floor Oilcloths, Straw Matting, Bocking, Man- illa, and Sheep Mats, in all colors, Stair Car-

1

There is a throng of glad young face* round me,

Bright with the freshness of life's early spring;

And books, and slates, and maps, on all sides bound me,

(" Shan't them girl's stop ? they're playing with a string ?")

And eager looks, and minds intent on study- (" Jim pushed me down; and got my boots

all muddy 1")

Np shade of earthly sorrow e'er has cloud- ' ' / ed Their brief, bright lives, so innocent and

fair! (" Please, ma'am, make John move down—

my seat is crowded.") No grief nor sadness—(" Sammy pulled

my hair!") Existence is to them all sunny weather—

(" Bill's been a pinching!" " No I hav'nt neither!")

A precious charge to me has been entrust- ed—

The guidance of each young immortal mind—

(" Can't write with this steel pen, it's got all rusted!")

To nourish gentle thoughts and feelings

% lead them in the path which Heaven pleases—

("My spelling-book has got all tore to pieces!")

Oh, for more strength! more gentleness of spirit ?

More wisdom in the better way to guide— (".I've got my lesson now. Oh, please to s. hear it!")

More patience to endure when " Ills be- titfe'!" ; ' '

C'Jim Taylor's give my arm a dreadful twist !*)

Oh, such confusion !—school may be—dis- missed !

J. W. BARNARD'S

Boot and Shoe Store. Constantly on hand a large assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots; Shoes, and Gaiters, of the latest Style. Also Rubber Boots, Over Shoes, Sandals, Blacking, Brushes, etc, etc.

f£7- Particular attention given to Manufac- turing and Repairing to Order. Repaired.

Also Rubbers

No. 8, Main Street, Andover.

J. V. KEYES & CO., Have Received their Stock of

Fall and Winter S H A W L, S , AMONG WHICH ARE SOME NEW AND VKRV

DESIRABLE STYLES & COLORS.

FURS! FURS!! FURS!!! This day opened a large and desirable Assort-

ment of Furs at J. V. KEYES & GO'S.

THE SUBSCRIBER takes this opportunity to I inform the citizens of Andover and Vicinity,

that, having rcturnod to his Old Stand, Or-POSITE

THE BAPTIST CHURCH,

■ (between.two high fences,)

is now prepared to attend upon all who may fa-

vor him with a call.

UMBRELLAS, CANES,

PARASOLETT8, GUNS, PISTOLS,

REPAIRED ',

KEYS FITTED, BELLS HUNG, and all other jobs in that line done in a thorough and satisfactory manner.

Constantly on hand, and for Sale, a Good and

WELL-SELECTED STOCK

Of

GUNS, PISTOLS, POWDER, SHOT,

CAPS, BALLS, &c.

Also a Fine Assortment of the

BEST SHOE TOOLS.

All kinds of Hardware furnished at Snort Notice upon the most

SEASONABLE TEBM9.

Remember the place, Saeex Street, opposite the Baptist Church.

DANIEL W. PALMER.

Andover, Nov. 15,1855.

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The western fever seems to>be prevail- ing to an alarming extent, in our vicinity, at present. Several of our most valuable citizens are contemplating an early removal. Mr. Chas. FMnch, of this parish, has advertised his farm for sale, as we understand, for the purpose of "going west" As nfuch as we regret to lose so useful a

jdtlzen, we wish him abundant success in I his undertakings.

TROY FLAX STORE, 187 River Street.

SMITH, DOVE & CO., 'Will pay the best Market Price

For Good Clean FLAX well Handled.

Having ample accommodations for the' Storage of Flax, they will Receive it on Storage for

the Troy Market, without Commission Charge.

STRATTON & COMPANY,

DEALERS IN '.. .

Books, Stationery, Music, Paper Hangings,

Pictures, Frames, etc

No. 17, City Block, Lawrence.

STAFFORD, BISHOP & CHANDLER, (8UCCE8SOKS TO BAVGS AND CO.,)

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN

COOKING, PARLOR AND OFFICE STOVES,

Penrhyn Marble Mantle-Pieces, Suction, Force, and Chain Pumps, Farmer's and Copper Set Boilers, Tin, Qlaas, Britannia, Japaoed, Iron and Wooden Ware, Lead Pipe, Sheet Lead. Zinc, etc., etc. Roofing, Pump and Job work, done to order.

No. 13, City Block, Essex St., and comer of Common and Jackson Sts„ Lawrence, Mass. J. S. STAI-FORD, L. A. Biuior, WH. H. CHANDLER.

SPANISH CHAIRS.

Paper ITniislxiS" AND

WINDOW CURTAINS & FIXTURES May be found at

; BARNARD'S Furniture Store.

ANDOVEimiNTING HOUSE AND

BOOK ST'ORB. THE Subscriber begs to inform the readers of

the Vestry Advocate, that he has at JpVi Bookstore, at tho Andover Printing HrMBjpar the Theological Seminary, a great variety of

Miscellaneous, and School Books, Stationery, Gold Pens, Cutlery, Perfumery, etc.,

etc., all at reasonable prices. * Also that he is prepared to execute with

promptness andhnjgood style, all orders for Book and Job Printing, and Stereotyping.

W.F.DRAPER. Andover, Nov. 15.

Mattres9es, A fresh supply of the best quality, at the

DEPOT FURNITURE STORE.

PUTNAM'S, AND OTIIKK SPRING BEDS, May be found at BARNARD'S, opposite

N. Swift's Building. Andover, Nov. 15.

A. W. MANNING SUCCESSOR TO X. CHAM,

Manufactures and keeps constantly for sale at the Lowest Cash Trices,

BOOTS AND SHOES In great variety, for Gentlemen, Ladies, Boys, Misses and Children. Particular attention given to fitting Ladies and Misses Congress Boots and Gaiters. Ladies or Gentlemen in want of Boots and Shoes are invited to call at

Store No. 5, Commercial Block, Essex Street, Lawrence.

WHITTIER & ALLEN, DEALERS IN ALL KINDS (IF

FURNITURE AND FEATHERS, Curled Hair Mattresses, Looking Glasses

Manufactures and Agents for Hinkley's Patent

IRON ROD and SPRING BEDSTEADS,

Comer of Essex and Jackson Streets, Lawrence, Mass.

All kinds of Repairing and Upholstering done in the best manner.

DL>. II. At'crood. General Depot, No. 4, Main Street. Authorized Agent for tho sale of Patent Medi- cines ; Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, Kennedy's Humor Discovery, Langlcy's Bitters, Richardson's Bitters, Oxygen- nted Bitters, Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills, Corbett's Shaker Sarsaparilla, etc., etc,

Andover, Nov. 15. j ,i i, :

ANDOVER ADVERTISER PRINTED and Published at tha Andover

Printing House, is devoted to the interests of the Citizens of Andover. It will be found the most suitable medium for advertising their business and their wants. It has no rival in town, (excepting always the Vestry Advocate,) and none out of it which can offer to many inducements to their patronage and support.

Published at only $1,00 a year. \V. F. DRAPER.

Nov. 15.

Carloton. JUST received a new assortment of Millinery,

consisting of Bonnets, Flowers, Ribbons, Also, Embroideries, Edgings, Handkerchiefs, etc. To be found constantly on hand, at No. 2 Swift's Building, y

Andover, Nov. 15.

DR. E. P. KEYES, DBNTXST,

Office, No 6, Appleton Block, Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass.

All operations on teeth warranted. Also for sale, Hayes' Celebrated Allied Ointment, a sure cure for'Humors of every description.

W. H. HAYES, Manufacturer of

UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS, Dealer in

Pianos, Seraphines, Melodeons, Sheet Music,

And all kinds of Musical Instruments. No. 6 City Block, Lawrence.

H. M. WHITNEY,

APOTHECARY. ■ ANUFAOTtJUEK OK

WHITNEY'S PULMONARY BALSAM, Agent for and Dealer in all tho

Popular Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Brushes, Foreign Leeches, etc

Bank Building, Corner of Essex and Lawrence Street, Lawrence Mass.

ANEW and splendid pattern just received and for all. at the extensive WARE ROOMS

of HERMON ABBOTT, Jr., opposite the Post Office, Andoner.—Where may be found every article in tho

FURNITURE LINE, consisting in part of tho following articles, via :— Secretaries, Sofas, Mahogany and Walnut Chairs, Whatnots, Desks, and Bureaus, Mahogany and Walnut Sinks, and Hat Trees.

Also—Tables, Chamber Seta, Bedsteads, and all other articles usually kept in such an establishment. Please give us a call.

Andover, Nov. 15,1855.

MOORE & WENTWORTH, Dealers in every description of

FOREIGN k DOMESTIC

Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Vesting*. Gentlemen's Furnishings, Dress and Tailor's ,Trimmings,JUm brellas, Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, etc.

No. 18, Merchants' Row, Essex Street, Law- rence, Mass.

Connected with their establishment, is a Tail- oring Department, under the superintendence of Mr. I, W. Blake, whose name alone is a sufficient guarantee of a perfect garment. Give us a call.

LAWRENCE AGRICULTURAL 'Warobouao.

1MIE Subscriber would call the attention of the Farming public, to a new invention, called

the Horse Hoe. It was used in Worcester County during the last season, giving perfect, satisfaction. We have them now on hand, and for sale. We have also our usual assortment of Farming implements.

J.W, MASON & CO. Essex Street, Lawrence.

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M. SANDS, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER,

No. 9, MAIN STBBBT,

Andover.

DR. J. H. KIDDBfi,

Surjjcou Brntist, Jfo. 5 tfiip; Block,

LAWRENCE, MASS.

LLIOT' DR. ELI

HENRY J. BARNARD, RETAIL DEALER IN

BOOTS & SHOES, No. 8, Appleton Block, Essex St.

AtZZSZ?''\ LAWRENCE. At the above Store may be found a large assortment of the best selected Ladies' and Gentle- men's Boots and Shoes

A LARGE

For Sale, One Buggy Chaise,

Apply to the Subscriber, . » BENJAMIN BOYNTON.

Andover, Nov. IS.

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A. N. BEAN, The Only Livery Stable Keeper in

BALLARD VALE. Teams furnished at the Lowest

Cash 3E» x- 1 c o m. Horses Bought, Sold, and Exchanged.

WM. H. & GEO. N. BURTT, DEALERS IK

DRY, WEST INDIA AND FANCY GOODS. BOOTS, SHOES, ETC,

at the Lowest CASH PRICES.

Ballard Vale, Nov. 15.

BOOTS, SHOES, & RUBBERS. BY WALTER D. SCOTT,

IIAM.Ann VALE Best Double Soled Kip Boots,

" Single Welted " " M " Solo " "

Calf Boots, from Men's Rubber Boots, Beat Quality,

« " Shoes, Ladies' " Misses " " Children's " Ladies' " Boots,

" Kid Congress, from " " Jenny Linds, " " Polka BOOM, 11 Enamelled Jenny Linds, " Cloth Gaiters, from " Slippers, Kid, Cloth and Carpet, ,S0 " Strong Shoes, from ,50 to 1.05 " " Boots, " ,90 to 1,10

Boys'Calf Boots, WO J Kip " 1-50

Youth's Calf " M* Children's Calf Boots, ,W>

$2,62 2,50 2,25

2,00 to 2,80 4.00

,90 ,75

,50 to ,80 ,40 to ,50

2,00 1,00 to 1,25

1,10 1,10

,90 to 1,05 ,75 to 1,40

T,

OFFICE, APPLETO* BLOCK,

Over Ordway S, Wadleigh, next door to Stearns & Co., Lawrence.

. ■

G. F. LITTLEFIELD, DEALER IK

Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, Stiver and Plated Ware, Cutlery, and Fancy Goods.

No. 9, Appleton Block. Personal attention given to reparlng Watches.

Essox Street, Lawrence.

FOR FALL AND WINTER WEAR, manufactured expressly for Retail Trade, are now offered at low rates at

S. C. FRYE'S, No. 12, Mainitreet, Andover.

MEAT MARKET. THE Subscriber avails himself of this opportu-

nity to inform his friends, and the public generally, that having refitted his Establishment, he is now prepared to supply them with a good assortment of meats, snch as Beef Steak, Corned Boef, Salt and Fresh Pork, Veal, Mutton, Poul- try, Sausages, Tripe, Tongues, Pigs' Feet, etc, etc., at the lowest cash prices.

Thankful for past favors, he would still solicit a share of public patronage.

JOSHUA H. CHANDLER. Andover, Nov. 15.

BALLARD VALE

CLOTHING STORE. MATTHEW LYNCH, Merchant Tailor, has

constantly on hand, a choice supply of Ready Made Clothing, and Furnishing Goods.— Also, Haw, Caps, Umbrellas, Valisea, Canes, etc.

Barnard's Block, opposite the Depot. Ballard Vale, Nov. 15. '

SAMUEL SOUTHWICK & SON,

DEALERS in Dry Goods and Groceries, have always at) band, and are constantly receiv-

ing, a good assortment of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Groceries, Glass Ware, Earthen Ware, Crockery, and various other articles too numerous to mention.

Ballard Vale, Nov. 15.

DR. SANBORN'S DENTAL Infirmary in Green Street, is en-

larged, refurnished, and rendered overv way a more efficient and desirable restoralor of dental defections. ■

SMITH, DOVE & CO., MANUFACTURERS of Shoe Thread, gall

Twine, Baling and Net Twine. Floor Cloth Canvas, from six to eight yards in width, etc.

Andover, Nov. 15.

ERASTUS BRIDGE, DAGUERRIAN ARTIST,

No. 3. CITY BLOCK, ESSEX STBSB5P,4

IAAWREWOB, MASS. .

Plates, Cases, Frames, Gold and Plated Loefc- ets, constantly on hand.

Lawrence, Nov. 15.

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VESTRY ADVOCATE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1855.

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OUR VESTRY.

Como, come to the -window, iy,—what do I see ?

i' something—'tis something/ What is it—a tree t

The mist is retiring, And now I descry

A door—then a window,— A building—quite high!

Our Vestry! Our Vestry! Yes, yes, it is there f—

With its two stories high, And proportions so fair I

But tell me, do tell me I Who built it—and when t

For how it is standing, I sure dinna ken.

Ah, now I remember, Oh yes, very well;—

A certain tea party, That pleased us so well.

'Twas held at th' Parsonage, Just alter 'twas bought:

The plan rose by magic, As quick as a thought.

Our friends, with politeness, All paid us a fee;

And once o'er the threshold, Were happy as we.

I need not now tell you The 'ways and the means'—

Of tea-parly usage, When money it gleans.

But this was our motto, ' A Vestry toe need P

And union in effort, Will any cause speed.

Then needles and scissors Were pledged to tho task;

And if money was needed, We thought we could ask.

But the door stands ajar— Lot us just peep inside;

Do enter, I beg you,— My eye* open wide I

For lo!—the old Pulpit, We all used to see,—

Is surely re-varnished— As nice as can be 1

There it stands, yes it stands As in bright golden days

It graced tho stone church ! With its pale yellow rays.

Just enter, dear Pastor, As once you were there,

And lead our devotions In one fervent prayer 1

The past and the present Would surely unite !

God grant, that our Vestry May soon bless our sight!

[Addressed to a devoted Home Missiona- ry, once having a temporary home among us, whose earnest wish to prepare for the ministry was relinquished in order to provide for a widowed mother. In one month from the time of that decision, she was taken to a "better land," and in nine days from her death he commenced his Academical course.]

Aurora comes—Sol's orient beams Are tipping shrub and tree ;

And rays, that through my shutters creep, Are whispering thus to me.

Morn after morn, for by-gone years, I've prismed early dew :

And now I dip my golden pen To write you—thirty-two.

Start not at this—though well I know, Life's years are quickly told—

Yet man, who grasps Eternity, " Cannot in Time be old.

But as thy soul, renewed by grace, Thy Saviour's praise would tell,

And well attune earth's trembling harps, An upper choir to swell-

Such thy blest aim, thou fain would'st turn The dial plate around,

That longer in thy Master's work Might willing hands be found.

But list ye 1—from that Saviour's cross, A dying note I hear,

It sweetly soothes a mother's grief, And dries her falling tear.

Midst pangs so keen and griefi untold, It heeds a mother's weal,

Entrusts her to the care of one Whose heart responds th' appeal.

Such holy trust has been thy care, To keep with faithful charge;

And now that Heaven has claimed its own, Speed to the field at large.

The incense of that mother's prayers Bose oft to heaven for thee;

And wafted thence thine early wish, To publish grace so free.

That 'golden vial' near the throne, A Saviour's care shall keep;

Its odors shed on ev'ry gale, That 'cross thy path may sweep—

Relying on that promise sure, ' Tm with you to the end:'—

Let years revolve,—go gather souls, Then to thy ' rest' ascend.

:

THE OLD SCHOOL-HOUSE.

When a beloved friend is taken from us, we love to linger by the spot where now rests that dear form, in the still darkness, on a pillow of clay; and turn our thoughts back to the flowery past, when that dear friend was in our midst. " No thorns are remembered above the sweet clay;" but we think of her as all purity and loveliness. Hor faults are buried with her, while hor good deeds are magnified two-fold.

When a distinguished person dies, a monument is erected to his memory, and bis noble deeds are recorded in the book of fame, for the benefit of coming generations, that they may read and thereby become incited to follow his example.

" But," I bear some reader exclaim, " whut connection has this with your subject—" The Old School-House ?" Was not that venerable structure a friend to many of us, and have we not spent happy hours beneath its low roof? Within its white-washed walls, many of us were ini- tiated into the mysteries of A, B, C-dom, and how formidable an opponent seemed that long line of characters to our youthful minus, and how our hearts leaped for joy, when we had conquered the terrible foe, and were promoted to the higher rank of a, b,—abs I And shall we calmly and with stoical indifference, witness the ex- tinction of this friend of our early days, and not make one effort to perpetuate its memory ?

Many years ago, " when that old house was new;" before those unpainted benches were disfigured by the rude drawings and uncouth carvings of the idle urchin, these white walls, blackened by the smoke and dust of many years, its protecting arms shielded our parents alike from Sum- mer's scorching heat and Winter's chilling blasts. There, they spent many of the hours of their unclouded childhood : — hours, never to be recalled, though often wished for with an earnest yearning for the happiness and exemption from care which was then their lot There, too, the seeds of knowledge were sown in their hearts, rendering them capable of perform- ing the duties now devolving upon them, and of making our homes happy ones.

Had those old walls a tongue to tell, how many heart-secrets might they have revealed to us! They might tell us of many a youthful triumph over some seemingly insurmountable difficulty, which caused the heart of the ambitious, but trembling aspir- ant to thrill with new emotions, and nerved him with a firmer courage to go forth and meet the sterner trials that awaited him in his future course; of many struggles between right and wrong, between the approbation of his own conscience, on one hand, and the sneers and reproaches of his unfeeling school-mates, on the other; of the failure of long-cherished plans, teaching the young heart its first lesson of disappointment, and of the successful con- summation of many others, accomplished by continued exertion, and determined perseverance.

But, Time, the destroyer, passed not by without leaving traces of his ever busy hand. The walls began to decay, and it was with a sensation of fear that we gazed on the crumbling mortar over our heads. When old age and ill-treatment had rendered it incapable of sheltering us longer, it was removed, to give place to the more convenient and tasteful one which now adorns our quiet unpretending village, and however great was our attachment to our aged friend, our sorrow for its loss was not sufficiently deep to blind us to the advantages of the change, and wo should have returned with reluctance to the high forms and sloping floor of the old one, " which, in its ascent," as says a modern writer on the subject of school-houses, " might remind one of the worthy pil-

grim's hill of difficulty, and in its descent of his approach to the valley of humilia- tion, in which in the quaint language of Bunyan, ' it would be dangerous for one to catch a slip.'" Some of my readers may be of the number whose voices helped to swell the shout which arose as it rolled past the door, our teacher having kindly allowed us to leave our studies, and witness its removal. How heartless thus to exult in the downfall of the tried friend whose best days were spent in promoting our own and our parents' welfare! In its downfall, I say, for was it not a foul stain on its hitherto unsullied character, that from having been the resort of the youthful searcher after knowledge, it should become the abode of the vile and dissipated; for such we had reason to fear was to be its destiny. What its fate was, most of you know.

I sat at my window and gazed on the towering flames as they leaped one above another, in playful rivalry, lighting up the star-spangled vault, in vivid contrast with the black smoke, which floated in shape- less masses around, or whirled in giant folds, high in the air, and the sight sent a thrill of horror to my heart.

I listened to the dread cry of fire, as it echoed through the still night air with startling distinctness, and, in imagination, it mingled with the cry of the widow and the fatherless. Then came the thought that had it not been thus, those walls which had so long echoed the voice of joyous in- nocence, would soon become the scene of dissipation and bacchanalian revelry, and I felt that it was well. The morning sun arose on the smoking ruins of my venerable hero, and ere its departing rays had ceased to gild the western skies, it existed only in the memory of those whom it had befriended and protected. Peace to its ashes!

There are associations of a sad and mournful nature connected with the memory of that" old school house." Where are the many that were wont to assemble with us there to receive instruction ? Some have gone forth to buffet with the waves of life, while others have early crossed the billow, and arrived in safety at the haven of eternal rest

Those were happy hours. We enjoyed the present moment, and looked forward to the future with bright hopes, and " many a golden dream of joy, unsullied, and without alloy." Have those hopes been realized, or those dreams fulfilled ? Have we not learned that life is not all one sunny day, and that hero below there blooms no thornless rose; but clouds will shade the sunniest hours, and, "Where roses are, the thorns must be ?"

Do we not often look back with regret to the precious moments there misspent, and wish they were ours once more, that we might improve them better ? Let us heed the lesson, and improve every opportunity given us now to obtain knowledge or to do good, before it is too late.

If my humble effort has been instrumental in causing one independent thought, or in sending a thrill of joy through the heart of one, by the remembrance of by- gone happiness, then it has not been in vain, that I have penned these reminiscences of—The Old School-house.

SILVIA.

Rev. Justin Edwards, D. D., whom many families in this Parish once honored as their Pastor, although a man of much gravity and reserve, was also possessed of a keen wit, which he sometimes used with effect. After visiting a school in district, he was invited by a gentleman in the neighborhood to call upon him. Mr. Edwards accepted the in- vitation, though the gentleman was strongly opposed to his doctrines and to his ministry, and, though intelligent, was eccentric and blunt in his ways. According to the custom of that day he treated his guest to a gloss of cider. In offering the bever- age, he says, " Mr. Edwards, there is some good cider—what I call Arminian cider." Mr. Edwards drank and replied, " I think Arminianism it better in cider than in anything else."

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THE SLEEP OF PLANTS.

The way in which sleep is shown in the vegetable kingdom is infinitely more variable than among animals. Man throws himself prostrate; some kinds of monkeys lie down on their sides; the camel places its head between the fore-legs; and birds roost their heads beneath the wing. Be- yond these there are few remarkable differences. But in plants, there is no end to the curious and beautiful diversity which rewards the seeker after Nature's mysteries. Some plants droop their leaves at night, the flat part becoming flaccid and pendulous. Others, of the kind called " compound," as clover and vetches, close their leaflets together in pairs, and occasionally the whole leaf droops at the same time. The three leaflets of clover bring their faces to the outside, and so form a little triangular pyramid, whose apex is the point of union between the leaflets and their stalks. Lupines, which have leaves resembling a seven-fingered hand without a palm, fold them together like a lady's half-closed parasol. Chickweed raises its leaves so as to embrace the stem; and some species of lotus, besides many of its elegant family, the Leguminosse, bring them together in such a way as to protect the young flower buds and immature seed vessels from the chill air of night These are only a few out of the many cases which could be instanced of change of position in leaves, whilst in flowers there seems to be no limit to variation. The greater part shut the petals at night, the stalks declin- ing on one side; but there are some which roll their petals back, and curl them up like miniature volutes. The sleep of such plants is probably unaccompanied by any external change. The same may be said of Campanulas, and other bell-shaped flowers. The four-petaled flowers of Cru cifene, it should have been observed, are remarkably careless of repose. Their sleep never appears sound, or even constant for many successive nights; they seem restless, and in the morning always look dozy and uncomfortable. When flowers are over-blown, or the plant, if an annual, is near its decay, the phenomena of sleep are very considerably diminished. In fact, they are only seen in perfection when the growing powers of the plant are in their full energy. Deciduous trees— that is, such as cast their leaves in autumn —are in a sort of trance in the winter months. Flowers, too, lose their sensibili- ty altogether when the period of fertiliza- tion is passed, as may be readily seen by inspecting a field of daisies early in the morning, before the dew is off the grass. The over-blown ones will be found wide open; those in the younger stages all crimson-tipped," and sound asleep.

ANECDOTE.

Frederick of Prussia had a mania for enlisting gigantic soldiers into the M Royal Guards," and paid an enormous bounty to his recruiting officers for getting them One day a recruiting Serjeant chanced to spy a Hibernian who was at least seven feet high; he accosted him in English and proposed that he should enlist The idea of a military life and a large bounty so delighted Patrick, that he at once con- sented.

" But," says the Serjeant ■ unless you can speak German, the king will not give you BO much."

"O," said the Irishman, " shore it's I that don't know a word of German."

" But," said the serjeaht, " three words will be sufficient, and these you can learn in a short time. The king knows every man in the Guards. As quick as he sees you he will ride up and ask how old you are; you will say twenty-seven—next, how long you have been in the service; you must reply three weeks—finally, if you are provided with clothes and rations; you answer, both."

Patrick soon learned to pronounce his answers, but never dreamed of learning the questions. In three weeks he appeared before the king in review. His majesty rode up to him; Paddy stepped forward with " present arms."

" How old are you ?" asked the king. " Three weeks," said the Irishman.

_" How long have you been in the service f asked his majesty.

"Twenty-seven years." "Am I or you aVool?" roared the

king. "Both," replied Patrick, who was in-

stantly taken to the guard-house.

BOTCH WOEK—A very eccentric cler- • gyman named David Jones, who flourish- ed in Gotham a few years since, was passing through Broadway one morning at an early hour, when he was startled by a voice, apparently issuing from the gutter, crying—

" Good morning, neighbor Jones." The worthy divine looked around him

for his " neighbor," and at last discovered an object wallowing in the kennel.

" Who is it," said he, " that calls me neighbor Jones ? "

" Why, don't you recollect me ? You converted uio the other Bundsr."

" Converted you ? Oh yes I very probably, you look just like a piece of my botch-work. If God had converted you, I should not have found you in the gutter."

PREACHING TO THE POINT.—Passing along one Wednesday night—for evening at the South is our afternoon—in Mont- gomery, Alabama, I stepped into the Pres- byterian lecture room, where a slave was preaching:

" My bredren," said he, " God bless your souls, ' ligion is like de Alabama river. In spring comes fresh, an' bring in all de ole logs, slabs an' stick dat hab been layin' on de bank, an' carrying dem down in de current. Bymeby de water go down—den a log cotch here on dis island, den a slab gits cotched on de shore, and de sticks on de bushes—and dare day lie, with'rin' an* drying till comes 'nother fresh. Jus' so dare come 'vivafl of 'ligion —dis ole sinner bro't in, dat ole backslider bro't back, an' all de folk seem conrin', an' mighty good times. But, bredren, God bless your souls; bymeby 'vival's gone— den dis ole sinner is stuck on his ole sin, den dat ole backslider is cotched where he was afore on jus' soch a rock; den one arter 'nother dot had got 'ligion lies all alftng de shore, an' dare dey lie till 'notber 'vival. Beloved bredren! God bless your souls, keep in de current! "

I thought his illustrations beautiful enough for a more elegant dress, and too true, alas! of others than his own race.— Christian Herald.

OLD AGE.—A correspondent informs us of an ancient mansion in Upper Bever- ly which is not only interesting as having been built 200 years ago, but also as being at present the residence of four venerable ladies. The ages of these ladies are re- spectively 81, 78,76 and 75 years. Three of them are sisters and were born in the house, and the other is a sister-in-law. They all enjoy good health, and work daily at shoe-binding and tailoring. Our informant mentions that the one aged 78, was at his house a few days since, in her capacity as tailoress. Such instances of green old age are very pleasing.—Salem Register. ■ .

How beautifully it has been asked by an eminent writer—«Is there to be found a gift of heaven more precious, more worthy our most ardent gratitude, than that of possessing a family, a home, where virtues, kindness, and enjoyments are every day guests, where the heart and the eye sun themselves in a world of love, where thoughts arc lively and enlightened, where friends not only by word but by action say to each other, «Thy joy, thj sorrow, thy hope, thy prayer is mine.'" I - ■

Hop vines grow spontaneously in Kan- sas, and in some places are so abundant, that they might be gathered with profit as an article of commerce.

The following, cut from a New Orleans paper, shows how the Sabbath is regarded at the South:—

" Yesterday (Sunday) was excessively dull, and the only excitement we had to relieve the dullness was the display made by Fire Company No. 20, at a funeral of one of their members, and the turn out on a .Sunday parade of the Washington Reg- iment. This latter corps, composed of the Louisiana Greys, Montgomery Guards, Jackson Guard, and Emmet Guards—as fine a body of soldiers altogether as we have seen parade our streets, barring the super-excellent Continentals and Wash- ington Artillery—paraded the streets yesterday, headed by a fine band of music, and enlivened a little the otherwise tedi- ous monotony of the times." 1 ■ $

SINGULAR WILL.—A person named J. de Dois Chacon, recently died at Lima, leaving a fortune of one million dollars, all won at the gaming table. He willed the whole to a woman residing in the city, on condition that she should give a peseta (quarter of a dollar) each day to everj^ convalescent discharged from the hospital, and receive a hundred poor men and women daily at her table. In case of the legatee neglecting to fulfil either of the provisions above mentioned, the usufruct of the money is to be vested in the gov- ernments of England and France, on the same conditions.

PROFIT, or RAISING SWEET POTA- TOES.—Two agriculturalists of Alton, 111., engaged in the cultivation of sweet potatoes, publish an account of their profits during the past season. They planted twelve acres of potatoes, the expenses of which, delivered in market, were $187 50. The total amount of sales were $2200, leaving $2012 50 for net profits. This gives an average profit of $167 70 per acre. %

—i *~m~? ""— Mrs. Partington is said anxiously to

have inquired if "Uncle Tom was a better man than Enoch of old." She gives as a reason for making this inquiry, the fact that she bad heard that Uncle Tom has been translated seven times, while Enoch was translafcd bnt once.

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Ruggs. Mighty onsartin, they ar, cant be depended on. Father Miller engaged one to do a pertickler job in '43, but it probably got better tarms elsewhere, an that ere job remains ondone to this very day.

But naow, says Jemes, we come to consider their tails. Them, says be, is raal numerous. Talk about the moon's " wonder- ous tale!" Why the tails of all the planets in the cideral heavina wouldn't make one for a fust rate wild comic! Longer than the magnetic paragraph and wider than Sebago pond, they stretches aout over the universal kanerpy in the unlimited ungac- ity of either, now, sweepin down among the elongate concavities of diurnal convex- ities, and agin sorein upwards till lost in the great hyperion.

Jemes was so used up by this perora- tion, he had to be carried home on a cheer. This morning, however, he was as well as could be expected, and ef convalescence don't set in, he'll be about in a day or two.

ETHAN SPIKE.

A RICH LECTURE ON ASTRO- NOMY.

Ethan Spike, Esq., of Hornby, Maine, rites the following letter to the Portland •anscript and Eclectic, descriptive of mat- rs and things in that part of the country, ur readers will enjoy his amusing report

the Lecture on Astrpnomy:— MISTER EDITER :—Perhaps in a liter-

iry pint of view your town haint been so 'orrerd as she orter. While Pollyticks nd the millingtary interest has been car- ied furder perhaps than in any other place

the airtb, yet exceptin my own case, iteratoor hasn't gone beyond coarse hand riting an the single rule of three. Fer-

losophy has been quoted in this market ielow pork; syence hasn't compared with lyder, string beans has generally sot high-

than stronomy, letters led trigernome- Jtry, and pumpkins was ahead of poetry. Naow, haowever, the tables is turned bottom aid under. Syence is ris !

We've got a Lie see urn ! The cry of Letters is begun, the tree of nollidge has sprouted, interlect biles over matter—that ere interlect which has been dormouse is naow raoused like a sleepy lion gettin away from Jordan.

The first lecture of the season was gin last night by Jemes Peabody, who's been one quarter to an academary.

General Subjeck—Stronomy. Pertickler do— Comics. I haint time to gin you more'n a digis-

Itive or facsimelar of the lecter— Jemes begun by obsorvin that ef any

f body supposed that the stars warn't a heap I higger than they looked, they was almighty behind hand. Why, says he, there's that ar leettle shiner called Satan, says he, don't took bigger than a tetter, and yet,

.according o Herkerlys—who knows the neavenly bodies jist as easy as I know Bther—tis somewhat larger than the hull

lunty of Oxford! An the leetlest star you in pick out, is as big as a cart wheel.— t this pint Dea. Elderberry ris an said iis was goin too fur; twas regular blas- leeme, contrary to scriptur an agin com- on sense. Then he tuk his hat and clear- 1, fust spittin aout his terbacker cud, as (testimony agin the doctrine.

After speakin of the wilky way—which said was longer than the Cumberland Oxford canowl—an the moon, which the lamed considerred to be a green cheese,

which syence demonstrated to be a ker-lantern on a larger scale, the lecter- proceeded to the pertickeler part of his yeck :—

Comics or Blazin Stars. Comics, says Jemes, says he, are of two ids, the Tame and theWild. The fust peaceable—tother aint. The fust one is ide out of old moons as aint fit for ser- », and is called by the oneddikated ootin stars, but we of the schools call em stres. This difference led the speaker remark that larnin is evertyhin. The wild kind, says Jemes, is a different itter; bein composed of kinebelous mat- ', eyfolution gasa, oxide of cast iron, and Its of harmonia, makes it highly sal- age an onsartin. They first appeared Deuteronomy, or perhaps a little later the (year six, and was diskivered spon-

neously from Portland observators on tampeys pillow in Rooshy. These are sky things, says he, oilers gittin up wars, rrykanes and airthquakes, Ice. On- ly and restless, travelin about faster than

rale-toad, but never reachin any wheres pertickler. Kinder loominated Peter

A FUNERAL SERMON.

Here is a funeral sermon which, as far as it goes, is almost equal to the " Harp of a Thousand Strings":—

Parson S—, s?rather eccentric character, was called upon to preach the funeral sermon of a " hard case" named Rann, which he did in the following unique style: " My beloved brethren and sisters, if our beloved brother Rann wouldlwaot somebody to come and tell lies about him, and make him out a better man than he was, he would not have chosen me to preach his funeral sermon. No, my brethren, he wanted to be held up as a " burning and shining light," to warn you from the error of your ways. He kept horses, and he run'd em; he kept chickens, and he fou't 'em. Our dear departed brother had many warnin's, brethren. The first warnin' was when he broke his leg ; but still he went ia the error of his ways. The second warnin' was when his son Peter hung himself in jail; and tho lost and greatest warnin' of all, was when he died himself!"

The preacher enlarged on these topics, until he sunk Rann so low that his hearers began to doubt whether he would ever suc- ceed in getting him up again; and, as usual in " funerals," landing him safe in Abraham's bosom. This was the object of the second part of the sermon, which started off thus: "My brithring, thar'll be great meracles in heaven; and the first meracle will be, that many you expect to find thar, you wont see thar. The people that go round with long faces, makin' long prayers, won't be^ thar; and the second meracle will be tfiat many you dont expect to find thar, as perhaps some won't expect to find our poor departed brother Rann, you'll see thar ; and the last and greatest meracle will be to find yourself thar."

WHO GENERAL WALKER IS?

William Walker was born in Nashville, Tenn., and is now about thirty-tbree years old. His father is James Walker, Esq., a citizen of Nashville, of Scottish birth, and very much respected. His mother was a Miss Norvell, an estimable lady from Ken- tucky. Walker, after quitting school in his native State, which he did with much credit and honor, commenced the study of medicine in the University of Pennsylva- nia, where he graduated. He then went to Europe, entered the medical schools of Paris, as a student, received a diploma there, and after some time spent in travel, returned to this country, went to Nashville and commenced the study and practice of the law. Walker is thus both lawyer and physician. From Nashville he went to New Orleans, and was some time editor of the Crescent. In June, 1850, be went to San Francisco, and became one of the editors of the Herald. While in this position an article appeared in the Herald ani-" mad verting o -n the Judiciary, to which exception v taken by Judge Parsons of the Distric. Court, who forthwith sum-

' moned him before his Court, and inflicted on the editor a fine of five hundred dollars. This Walker refused to pay, and was accordingly imprisoned, but was sub- sequently discharged on a writ of habeas corpus, issued from the Superior Court, which action was sustained by the Legis- lature at its next session. The next enterprise in which Walker was engaged was the famous expedition to Sonora with the disastrous result of which our readers are as familiar as they are with bis recent history.— Washington Post.

"i—r ..nrftiii MI ,I ■< IMPORTANT HEAL ESTATE

CASE.

Mr. Schouler, formerly editor of the Boston Atlas, gives to that paper a brief account of an important real estate Wise, which was argued on Thursday and Fri- day last in the Suprtme Court of the United States. The question before the Court is this: John KUtredgeV the testator, devised all his lands in Andover, in 1775, to his two sons, John and Jacob, to be equally divided between them, and he said that it was his wif? that If either of them died without heirs of their own, then the share of him who should first die should accrue to the survivor and his heirs. The question for the Court to decide is, what kind of an estate did the testator give to his two sons? The plaintiff, who is Mrs. Abbott, wife of James A. Abbott, Esq., of Boston, claims that itwas an estate tail, and the defendants Who are the Essex Company, that it Was an estate in fee simple, subject to the contingency, that if either John or Jacob died in the life time of the other, the survivor should take the whole estate. The facts were, that Jacob died first, leaving lawful issue, of whom Mrs. Abbott is the remaining child, she being the granddaughter of Jacob; and John Kittredge died without lawful issue, having never married. There are about fifty acres of land involved in the case, which is located in the flourishing manufacturing city of Lawrence, and is therefore quite valuable. The case was argued for the Essex Company by Charles G. Loring and E. Merwin, Esqs.; and by James A. Abkott, and Hon. William Pitt Fessenden U. S. Senator from Maine, for the plaintiff. How the case will be decided, or for whom, of course no one can tell —N. T. Tines.

A CONGRATULATION TO THE DOCTORS.

Doctors, one and all—from the beard- less M. D. just out of college, to the gray headed man whose horse and gig have become fixtures in our good old streets, we congratulate you. Your hands will be full before the first of May—your pills will be called for, your plasters in requisition. Mix your cough syrups by the hogshead, you will have planta-M calls for them. The ladies are all psJWaring for yon—they will be happy to see you. They are going in scores to the fashionable shoe shop, and buying—oh! such dear, tiny, sweet, exquisite little shoes, with soles as thin as —almost as thin as a sixpence—a well worn one—and tbey are going about these cold, snowy, wet, sloppy streets, with furs that cost thirty and fifty dollars bundled about the neck and shoulders, with thick cloaks and warm dresses, and those dear little shoes," peeping in and out" like " little mice."

So there you see your work is all cut out.—Consumption is on a hard gallop, behind death and the pale horse, and when he overtakes these soles of paper, he cries with a chuckle, " there's another one"— and forthwith lets an arrow into the side. O! foolish girls, go learn of tby brothers. Look at their shoes and then at thine. Do you dread the sight of a doctor ? He will be welcome soon, when that arrow has rankled long enough to fester in the wound —and the terrible cough, and the wasting flesh — the hollow eyes, the nerveless tread call for his daily care.—Berkshire Courier.

■ iju 3MAN. (A PRETTY WOJ

The subjoined waif we have discovered in an exchange:—A pretty woman is one of the " lm^titutions,, of the country—an angel in dry goods and glory. She makes sunshine, blue sky, Fourth of Jury and happiness wherever she goes. Her path is one of 'delicious roses, perfume and beauty. She is a sweet poem, written in rare curls and choice calico, and good principles. Men stand up before her, as so many admiration points, to melt into cream and then butter. Her words float round the ear like music, birds of Para- dise or the chimes of Sabbath bells. With- out her, society would lose its truest attraction, the church its firmest reliance, and young men the very best of comforts and company. Her influence and gene- rosity restrain the vicious, strengthen the weak, raise the lowly, flannel-shirt the heathen, and strengthen the faint-hearted. Wherever you find the.virtuous woman, you also find pleasant fireside bou- quets, clean clothes, order, good living, gentle hearts, music, light and model " institutions" generally. She is the flower of humanity, a very Venus in dimity, and her inspiration is like unto the breath of Heaven.

A despatch from Washington dated Feb. 7, says:—

In the United States Supreme Court to- day, in the case of James Abbott versus the Essex Company, Justice Grier delivered the opinion of the Court, affirming the judgment of the Circuit Court of Massa- chusetts, with costs.

This decision establishes the title of the Essex Company.

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WESTWARD HO!

One of the most interesting sights might have been witnessed yesterday morning at the Railroad Depot. There arrived on the Lake Shore train, two .passenger cars of little children between the ages of five and ten years. They numbered about 80, and were brought from the destitute and miserable precincts of New York city, like the Five Points, and had been rescued from beggary and a life of penury and crime, through the efforts of kind and charitable people, who had gathered them up, clothed, and were now sending them to the great West, where plenty of bread and comfortable homes will be found for them. Most of them were orphans—or children of people so destitute as to be unable to provide for them, and they were now under the care of a gentleman and three kind-hearted ladies, exchanging the foul atmosphere and miserable quarters of pent up attics and cellars of New York, for the healthy and bracing air of the prairies and forests of the West. The sight of the clean and comfortable clothes and bright faces of four score boys and girls is a pleasant scene ; but the humanity which has secured for them a change which may result in virtuous and useful lives, excites our unqualified admiration.

Mr. Philips the Superintendent .of the Toledo road, gave the party a free passage, and they went on to Oberlin last evening, intending to stop there to recupe- rate by a good night's rest from the fa- tigues of a long railroad journey. They will be placed in families at the West, and their education and comfort duly provided for. They will not be exempt from the usual vicissitudes of the world, but they will be rescued from that almost inevitable certainty of vagrancy, misery, crime and prostitution, which are BO rife in the poverty-stricken sipks of the great metropolis. — Cleveland Plaindealer.

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A PETRIFIED INDIAN.—While engaged in excavating recently, upon the Mil- waukee and La Crosse railroad, near Scblesengerville, Iowa, the workmen came upon the petrified remains of an Indian, and with the remains some singular relics of olden times. The body was perfect, not having suffered by decay. His height at the present time, would be considered gigantic, measuring seven feet two inches. On his breast was a plater of copper, oat, which was engraved numerous hieroglyphics, the meaning of which can hardly be imagined. But they are a record of the past. Could these hieroglyphics be read, they might, perhaps, unveil some of the mystery which hangs like a dark cloud over the history of the red man. An arrow of considerable strength and curious construction was also found with him, and especially invites the attention of antiqua- rians.

A HA RD JOKE.—A lady in this city received by mail a few days since, a package from California, which from its weight, and the amount of postage, was supposed to contain something of value from the land of gold. Upon removing the envelop, a slice of ham revealed itself! The disappointed .aonor experienced a sensation which not infrequently awaits those who trust to appearances.—Salem Register.

FRAUDS OF OFFICERS OF CORPORA- TIONS.—The bill reported in the House of Representatives, providing for the punishment of frauds of officers of corporations is substantially as follows: Any person in- trusted by any corporation with the office of signing, transferring, or disposing of certificates of stock in corporations, who shall fraudulently issue such stcck, shall be punished by imprisonment in the State Prison for a term not exceeding ten years, or by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars. The second section provides that the stock and account books of the corporation, wherewith the accused may be connected, be eligible as evidence on the trial. The third section provides similar punish- ments as are included in the first for the fraudulent issue of certificates of stock. The fourth section provides the same amount of punishment for fraudulent era- sures or entries on the records of corporations ; and the fifth declares that the act shall not be construed so as to interfere with the rights or liabilities growing out of fraudulent transactions of corporation officers.

KEEP THE MOUTH SHUT DURING COLD WEATHER.—In the Journal, of Health, Dr. Hall advises every person who goes into the open air from a warm apartment to keep the mouth shut while walking or riding. He says:

" Before you leave the room bundle up well—gloves, cloak, comforter—shut your mouth before you open the street door, and keep it resolutely closed until you have walked briskly for some ten minutes; then if you keep on walking, or have reached your home, you may talk as much as you, please. Not so doing, many a heart once happy and young, now lies in the church- yard, that might have been young and happy still. But how ? If you keep your mouth closed and walk rapidly, t" air can only reach thje lungs, by a* of the nose and head; and becomes Wa; before reaching the lungs, thus causing no derangement; but if you converse, large drafts of cold air dash directly in upon the lungs, chilling the whole frame almost instantly. The brisk Walking throws the blood to the surface of the body, thus keeping up a vigorous circulation, making a cold impossible if you don't get into a cold bed too quick after you get home. Neglect of these brings sickness and premature death to multitudes every year."

. MARVELLOUS COINCIDENCES.—One of those remarkable cases of presentiment, of "second-sight," that have occurred at in- tervals to the confusion of all human speculation in every age of the world, has just been brought to our knowledge in this city. The daughter of a highly respectable family, a child some twelve years of age, who has been ill for some days, told her parents in a paroxysm of delirium on Monday evening that her brother who was on board the packet ship Devonshire, coming from London, was then within twenty miles of home, and had with him sundry presents for them specifying among other things five books with red covers, gilt edges, &c The vessel arrived the next morning, and the return of the. brother with the specified presents which she said she had dreamed of; when he confirmed her prediction in every particular. She then immediately relapsed into delirium. Newark Advertiser.

Punning Judges used to be frequent in the history of England's Jurisprudence. We hav,e but few on our record. Last week, how*er, the decorum of the bench was disturled by an accidental pun. Judge O. is a magistrate of much gravity and dignity. He is scarcely ever knows to laugh, and is especially noted for abhor- rence of two infirmities of human nature, viz.: puns and cutaneous diseases. Last week a juror's name was called in his court. The man advanced to the Judge's desk, and said—

" Judge, I should like to be excused." " It is impossible;" said the Judge decid-

edly, f " But, Judge, if you knew my rea-

sons 1" " Well, sir, what are they 1" '• Why the fact is"—and the man paus-

ed. "Well, sir, proceed," continued the

Judge. "Well, Judge, if I most say it, I've got

the itch." " Clerk, scratch that man out I hastily

cried Judge O, drawing his chair back to the wall in horror.

The uncontrollable laughter of the audience informed him of his in voluntary pun —horror on horror multiplied.—New York paper.

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In a mixed company of ladies and gentlemen, a Yankee in Europe was asked— " Which are the handsomest, the ladies of this country, or the American ladies P" "I must confess," was the prompt reply," that I think the palm of beauty is with the American; but had I met the ladies around me in America, I should have supposed them to be my own countrywomen."

An exchange paper tells the story of a man who Was found on a Sunday morning without a hat, slttng on a block of granite with his bare feet in a brook trying to catch a bad cold, so as (o sing bass at church. *•

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ANDOVER ADVERTISER.

SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 16, 1856.

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AN APPEAL FOB KANSAS.

The great point of interest and attraction at the present time, is the territory of Kamas. To it all eyes are turned at the battle ground of Freedom. The latest accounts that hare reached us from that quarter, are most thrilling and exciting in their character. The blood of freedom ha* already mingled with its virgin soil. In the defence of their hornet and families, and rights, they hare been brutally murdered by a •et of cowardly barbarian! from the State of Missouri; and their cold bodies now sleep in their new-made graves. Many from New Eng- land and the Northern States have gone to this territory, taking with them their wives and children, intending to make it their future home, and hoping to establish there the institutions and blessings of Liberty. They have wished to make it, what it was originally intended to be by statesmen of nobler principles and broader calibre than we hare in these times, a free Bute, —to carry there the Common School, the Sab- bath altar, the tame ideas of justice and right in which they were born and educated, and thut to plant in Kansas the elements of future great- nets, prosperity, and happiness. These were,and still are the withes and purposes of four-fifths of the real inhabitants of this territory. They are Free state men, and in favor of free institutions, and, if left unmolested, would carry out their wishes, and add another star, bright with the rays of freedom, to the constellation of our Union.

But Slavery, that blighting curse, dark ehame, and evil power of our nation, hat determined to thwart the purposes of these men, the rightful settlers of Kansas, and bring it under the grasp of its own oppretsire and blood-stained hand. It instigated a set of brutal ruffians of Missouri, who are more destitute of honor and a sense of justice, and more degraded and savage than the Indians around them, to enter Kansas with cannon, bowie knife, and other implements of death, with the avowed purpose of robbing and murder- ing those who are known to be the friends of Freedom, and of driving them out of the territory. These unprincipled desperadoes hare already, at sundry times, gone over froBj Missouri and broken up elections, taken possession of the ballot-boxes, and committed outrages against the peace and lives of the people, most shocking and alarming in their character. But wo need not go into a particular history of their bloody deeds. Thanks to the cool judgment and firmness of Free State men, and especially to Sharpe's rifles, that they have thus far been prevented from ef- fecting their main purpose.

But the state of affairs is by no means settled. The laaHntelligencc is, that these " Border Ruf- fians," were drilling military companies and preparing for another attack upon Kansas. Cour- iers by night and [by day are flying through the territory; calling the people to arms I Fortifica- tions and barracks are erected in the town of Lawrence for the defence of its inhabitants; sen- tinels arc pacing to and fro, the weapons of death are being collected, and everything forebodes the near approach of a desperate and bloody con- flict. Over the western horizon of our land hangs a dark cloud charged with the lurid flames of civil war. And we may expect every mail to bring tidings of a battle on the plains of Kan- sas.

Friends of Freedom, Justice, and Northern Bights, what shall be done in this dark hour and fearful emergency 1 This is the question for us to answer. Shall we be indifferent to this struggle ? Shall we look on coldly and unconcerned, and see onr own friends, those who have for the sake of freedom, yielded up the comforts and privileges of their former homes, and gone into a new country, shall we see these hewn down by a gang of border pirates, without doing anything to avert the evil or to shield them from the dan- gers with which they are threatened 1 There are few in thit town or State, who do not believe in the justice of the cause of the Free State men of Kansas, and sympathise with them in all their lawful purposes. Let ns then do something to help them to punish and drive out forever the perpetrators of their troubles and wrongs, and establish them beyond the possibility of further interference in the enjoyment of their own rights and the making of their own laws. There never was a time, when those who lore the cause of freedom and human rights were more urgently called upon to be active, earnest, and vigilant in its defence. There never was a better opportunity to do something practical and efficient. Quite a large number will talk in favor of freedom, and profess their great love and regard for it, bnt when action and sacrifice are demanded, they are found wanting. Now, in the present case, there is a chance for every individual who has the least sentiment of patriotism and love of liberty, to manifest it in some tangible shape. If the North does but its duty in this crisis, the

(territory of Kansas will be saved from the grasp of slavery. But if it falters, and looks with indifference upon this struggle, it will rue the day." Not only will slavery be planted in Kan- sas, but the liberty and rights of Northern freemen will be endangered. U is the time then for action, for earnest and noble action. We can do something towards sustaining and encouraging these brave men and women who are already there. We can send them money, provisions, &c., and what is more important, Sharpe's rifles, and a plenty of ammunition." ITwe cannot go ourselves, we can do something towards tending


others. who are willing and anxious to go if they had the means.

The following late intelligence which we clip from the Boston Journal, shows the alarming state of things, and the necessity of immediate action on the part of those who desire the triumph of Justice and Liberty. May God defend the right >~ ■

KANSAS.—On Saturday last, Gov. Clark communicated the following document to the New York Legislature:—

LAWRENCE CHy, Kansas Territory, Jan. 21st, 1856.

To His Excellency Governor Clark:—Sir— We hare authentic information that an over- whelming force of the citizens of Missouri are organizing upon our border, amply supplied with artillery for the avowed purpose of invading our territory, demolishing our towns, and butchering our free State citizens. We hope to be able to hold out until assistance can reach us. We respectfully request on behalf of the citizens of Kansas that such steps may be taken by the people of the States as humanity dictates, to prevent the successful carrying out of so inhuman an outrage.

(Signed) J. H. LAM, Chairman of the

Executive Coramittesvof Kansas Territory. C. ROBINSON,' Governor Elect of Kansas.

The reading of the document created great excitement.

AH the late letters from Kansas express fears of another invasion, and a bloodless termination is not to be expected. A correspondent of the New York Courier and Enquirer, writing from Lawrence, Jan. 28th, says :—

" While these things are transpiring in the territory, we observe that our neighbors in Missouri are preparing for a death struggle. All along the border of that State military companies are forming, and are daily drilling and qualifying themselves for service. There is not a doubt but another expedition is being fitted out for an invasion of the territory. Several expresses have arrived within the past few days, bringing information of the movements of the enemy, and urging us to be on our guard against surprise. So numerous, and from so many different points has this intelligence come, that Gens. Itobinson and Lane have commenced making preparations for their reception.

Couriers have been despatched through the country, requesting the people to organize military companies, and hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's notice; while others have been sent to the border towns in Missouri to purchase ammunition.

We are also short of arms. A thousand Sharpe's rifles would be the greatest boon which could be conferred on us at this moment. These implements of warfare, in the hands of a cow- ard, would convert him instantly into a brave man. Our friends in the States should take measures to send us a quantity at once. No one need be afraid they will bo used improperly, as we have as cool men ns there are in the world, to direct when they shall be used.) The few arms among us already have saved ns from destruction.

We also need money. The people are poor. They have expended large sums in getting here and in getting located, and can but poorly afford to spend their time and money to fight the bat- tles of freedom, where every true-hearted Amer- ican is alike interested with themselves.''

The Concert of the Quintette Club on Mon- day evening was well attended, and wo have heard nothing but unqualified approbation of the performances. We heard a gentleman from a neighboring town say that he should have felt well paid for coming, had he heard no other piece than the violin solo, by August Fries, with the " after piece " by the same gentleman. The Di- vcrtisement for clarinet, by Mr. ltyan, was ad mi rably executed. The Cavatina, from Ernani, was a gem. Mrs. Hill sung " I love the merry sunshine,'" very finely. She has great power of voice, especially on the higher notes. We hope to see a still larger audience next Monday evening, and can assure those who have not as yet attended, and can appreciate good music, that they will not be disappointed in their anticipations.

We are indebted to Rev. Dr. Jackson, Assist- ant Secretary of the State Board of Education, for a copy of the Annual Report of the Board, and also the Report of the Secretary. The document is replete with valuable statistics, facts and snggestions relative to the cause of Com- mon Schools. If it were placed in the hands of every man in the State, it would do much to correct some of the errors of the present system, and greatly enhance the interest in general education throughout the Commonwealth.

Andover, Feb. 6, 1850. MESSRS. EDITORS :—The Frye Village Li-

brary Association held its annual meeting in the Library room on Tuesday evening, February 5th, for the choice of Officers for the ensuing year, and the following persons were chosen:—Joshua II. Stott, President. J. B. Smith, Clerk. Alex- ander Scrimgeour, Andrew L. Frye, David Mid- dleton, Prudential Committee. Hugh Smart, Librarian.

The whole number of books taken ont of the Library the past year, 893: an increase over last year of 816 volumes.

There have been 9 volumes added to the Li- brary the past year, and also a catalogue of the books belonging to the Library.

J. B. SMITH, Clerk.

DONATION FESTIVAL.—The Methodist Soci- ety at Sutton's Mills are to hold a " Donation Festival" at " Union Hall" next Wednesday evening the 20th inst. The committee of arrangements are taking efficient measures to make the occasion attractive and pleasant. Speeches, vocal and instrumental mnsic, talking, smiling, and a time of social, moral and religious enjoyment may be expected. This is the only Socie- ty in the village, and is exerting a good influence. Let the people generally contribute to aid it In supporting the gospel ministry. Tickets 25 cents. Refreshments free.

NORTH ANDOVER WAKING UP. SHOE MANUFACTURING, BTC.—Within a fow

weeks, Mr. Caleb Abbott at Sutton's Mills, Messrs. Foster A Herd and Messrs. Leslie & Pea- body at North Andover Village, have commenced the shoe manufacturing business. Mr. Cha's A. Butterfield is also, about commencing. Mr. Crosby is gradually increasing his business, and now employs between sixty and seventy men, and about fifty women. He manufactures ladies' gaiters and various kinds of high cost shoes, which compare favorably with any in the market. Rumor says that preparations are making for' building a school-house, and that a first rate school will be in operation before many months.

OFT THE TRACK.—The engine and one of the cars of the freight train from Lawrence ran of the track near the depot in this village on Wednesday morning. Owing to the thaw on Tuesday nnd the cold weather of Tuesday night, the water ran down and froze four inches above the top of the rails, The train left Lawrence as early as four o'clock, so that no one had discovered the obstruction* bnt fortunately the speed was slackened at the depot, or more serious con- sequences would have ensued. The shrill whis- tle brought [help from Lawrence, and after two or three hours' hard work and many cold fingers, things were righted. Damage slight

We are indebted to Geo. H. French, for a copy of the Transactions of the Essex Agricultural Society for the past year. The members of this society in Andover will be supplied with copies on application to Mr. French.

The Lyceum at Sutton's Mills closed last week with a humorous poem by Rev. Mr. Studley, of Lowell. The course of thirteen evening's lectures and entertainments cost about $140, and the receipts were amply sufficient to meet the entire expense. It takes the people of that en- terprising village to do up the things in shape. No wonder there is cooing among the neighbors.

MASONIC.—The spontaneous, unselfish loves of boyhood, which grow to maturity, unbiassed by tho conflicting interests of riper years, bear close resemblance to the true masonic virtues which tend to harmonize the world. Such was the love so wonderfully surpassitg " the love of women," which knit the souls of David and Jona- than together as one soul. Their ardent solici- tude for mutual safety against tyrant powers— their sacred covenant of undying trust and friendship ; their secret admonition—" Is not the arrow beyond thee ?"—so full of meaning to themselves, and harmless to all besides, together with David's pathetic lamentation for the death of his very "'pleasant brother," and ample provision for his offspring, evlnco their deep sympathies with an institution whose legitimate tendency is, to unite all mankind in universal brotherhood.

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MESSRS. EDITORS: — We cannot forbear to speak of the pleasure, nay more, the exquisite enjoyment given by the Quintette Club to those who listened to their soul-stirring music on Mon- day evening. To those who did not hear, we would only say shot their loss was a great one; for seldom are we permitted to listen to sounds so harmonious, varied and intensely captivating to the lovers of music. A novice would be entirely at a loss to know how so much could be drawn from so few instruments, the artistic effect of their performance of some of the pieces being such as to lead one to suppose that there must be some other source from whence those bewitching tones must come.

These gentlemen are entitled to the highest Eraise for their untiring efforts to bring this

caven-born art to such a state of perfection. We would gladly speak in detail of the merits

of tho several performances on Monday evening, but should we attempt to express a tithe of what we felt on that occasion, both time and words would fail us, and your readers might be disposed to class us among transccndentalists, or at least' to say we were music-mad ; we therefore desist, and merely say that the genial influence of such entertainments is such ns to make us better neighbors, warmer friends and happier be- ings than we otherwise might be. P. A. N.


MESSRS. EDITORS :—The elocutionary entertainment of Mr. William Hawes in the Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, deserves a more extended notice than it is possible in our short limits to give to it; still it may perhaps be pleasant to the gentleman to know that the expectations of his Andover friends were more than realized. Indeed, although we have heard many elocutionists, we can remember but very few whose recitals have afforded us more pleasure.

The entertainment wat opened with Marc Antony's speech lover the dead body of Caesar ; and its felicitous delivery assured the audience that a pleasant evening was before them ; we marked particularly that thrilling passage be- ginning,

" If you have tears, prepare to shed them now."

The " Eulogy on Hamilton " was delivered in a masterly manner. Mr. H. was very successful in his personation of Spartacus, " Rome's fiercest gladiator." He seemed to lose his own identity in the person of that rugged athlete, who, though trained to scenes of suffering and of blood, could not entirely forget that vine-clad cottage, or the dear friend of his innocent boyhood. We would gladly notice more particularly " The dagger scene in Macbeth," Hamlet's soliloquy, Catiline's defiance, &c., but time will not permit. «

We hear that a desire is expressed that the entertainment should be repeated at some future time ; there can be no doubt but that a repetition would be interesting and beneficial.

As a personator, elocutionist and orator, Mr. Hawes possesses all thote qualifications, which will insure him success, and we take pleasure in predicting for him a hearty reception wherever he goes. I *

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AFTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WITH A

SHARF STICK.—A petition was presented to the Legislature on the 8th inst., signed by Ata E. Edmands and 77 others of Dudley, for modifica- tion of the powers of County Commissioners in locating roads. 1 ■! I ,

DAMAGES FOR SLANDER. — Miss Mary Doherty, of Boston, has recovered $3,666 66 damages of John L. Brown in an action for slander. The tongue is an unruly member. 1 i i

George Foster, Esq., of this town, has been appointed one of the Inspectors of the State Almshouse at Tewksbury.

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Hon. Geo. M. Dallas, of Penn., has been appointed minister to England in place of Mr. Buchanan.

The advertisement of the Loan Fund Associa- tion, Lawrence, which may be fonnd in another column, is worthy the attention of those of our citizens who have money to loan in large or small sums, or who may have occasion to hire money for a longer or shorter time. Mr. John Harding is Agent for this town.

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ACCIDENT TO GEN. CASS.—We regret to learn that General Lewis Cass had a fall near the Cap- itol at Washington a few days since. At first his skull was thought to be fractured, but fortunately he escaped without broken bones. At last advices he was doing well.

/ By the published list of post-offices, with their postmasters, it appears that there are in this State 17 post-offices that pay nothlug to Govern- ment. The largest amount of net profits of course accrues at the Boston office, viz., $149,- 378 62. The smallest, at West Littleton, 85 cents. Lowell ranks next to Boston, giving $14,184 75. Springfield next, $8,747 55. Then New Bedford, S7.344 19. There are but 25 cities and towns that pay more than Andover, the net profits of tho office being $1,178 37. The Lawrence office pays $4,356 42 ; Salem, $4,634 72 ; Ballard Vale, $104 39; North An- dover, $97 66: Sutton's Mills, $159 25. The highest compensation to postmasters is set against Salem, viz., $2,356 33; the smallest is at Vue de Lean, $2 28! Rather a small salary for " these times."

The Boston Traveller of Friday contained an able communication, of a column and a half, in advocacy of the claims of Hon. Caleb Cashing to the Presidency. 1 iSi I

On Tuesday morning, Ijlr. Ezra R. Tebbetts of Lynn, was killed by an avalanche from the roof of a house in Broomfield street, Boston.

LATER FROM EUROPE. New York, Feb,

The steamship Persia arrived at her doc] 10 o'clock this morning. She left Liverpool the 26th, bringing London papers of Friday telegraph despatches of Saturday.

Steamer Belgique came near foonderim sea, having sprung aleak 700 miles west of Lizards, and only by the united exertions of passengers and crew she was kept afloat t reaching Southampton, when it was found had from four to six feet of water in her h and one boiler burnt out.

The Collins steamship Pacific sailed from Liverpool on her regular day, January 23d.

The chances in favor of a Ispeedy peace art on the increase. Russia's sincerity is as mncl questioned as on former occasions, but appear anccs are all fair and straightforward. ^1-

The Czar has ordered his army in the Crimu to cease hostilities, without waiting for a formal armistice, although it is rumored that an arruu- tice is agreed on for three months.

Franco, England, and Austria continue in accord, although it is fo. -- •<•„, graTe qac,liom must arise during the negotiations.

No place of meeting for negotiations has ya) been decided on. A despatch to-day, of doubt ful authority, says the meeting will certainly b« either at Paris or London, also that Baron Bra. now will be the Russian Plenipotentiary.

LATEST. The London Saturday Dally News learns oi

undoubted authority that the preliminaries to i treaty will be signed probably before Tuesday, and certainly before Parliament. An armistice will be concluded immediately after signing the preliminaries, and negotiations with a view to a comprehensive treaty, will be commenced immediately. It further learns that it is the determination of the Allied Powers to exercise to the full extent, tho right reserved td them by the 5th article of the Austrian proposals, to bring forward additional stipulations to the general interests of Europe.

A despatch from Berlin states that the peace proposals were strongly supported at St. Peters- burg by Holland.

The London Times intimates that Lord Clarendon will represent Great Britain at the conference which will probably be held at Frank- fort after the preliminaries of peace are signed. Baron Brunow and Count Orloff will appear on the part of Russia, j

A CLERGTMANW WILL. — The Rev. Levl Nelson, D. D., of Lisbon, Conn., whose death has been recently recorded, left by will a thousand dollars to the church of which he had been pastor more than fifty years, and coupled his legacy with this condition, that " no man of the New Haven School of Theology shall ever settle over the Church." Dr. Nelson was a native of Milton, Muss., and a pupil of the late Dr. Em- mons of Franklin, and was ordained at Lisbon in the year 1804. He was 76 years of age—the oldest minister in the county. He had outlived his family, having buried two wives, and an only daughter, in the prime of life.

The proprietors of Lawrence Bridge have pe- titioned the Legislature for leave to amend their tariff of tolls.

To CORRESPONDENTS.—The beautiful lines on " Little Edith" will appear in our next number.

Dea. Newman's Auction Sale of books will be continued on Saturday afternoon.

EVENTS OF THE TEAR 1855— A partial list of railroad casualties for the year 1855, gives the number of accidents as 142; persons killed, 116; wounded, 538. Of steamboat accidents there have been 27; persons killed, 176; wounded, 107. During the year, 73 soldiers of the Revo- lution have died, and 43 persons who were over 100 years of age. The oldest white man was 110; the oldest white woman, 109; oldest male, colored, 130; oldest female, colored, 120.

In the Mass. Senate, on Monday, the following amendment to the Constitution was ordered to a third reading:—

M No person of foreign birth shall be entitled to vote in this Commonwealth, unless he shall have been a resident within the jurisdiction of the United States twenty-ono years and legally natu- ralized : unless he shall have been the child of an American citizen born during the temporary absence of one or both of his parents from the United States: provided that persons of foreign birth, who have been duly and legally naturaliz- ed, or otherwise qualified, before the adoption of this amendment, shall be entitled to vote in this Commonwealth."

LEGISLATIVE.—A communication was received from the Secretary of the Commonwealth, trans- mitting the estimates of the County Taxes for the current year.

ANDOVER LYCEUM.

The Tenth Lecture before the Lyceum will be

delivered on Wednesday evening next, Feb. 20th,


Rev. William F. Warren of Ballard Vale. SUBJECT — POUTICAI, SMTHC*.

Tickets may be obtained at tho door on the

evening of the lecture. The house will be opened


Committee WM. PEIRCE, GEO. FOSTER, PETER SMITH, WM. H. FOSTER,- E. SANIIOKN,

Andover, Feb. 16, 1856.

Lectures.


The Fifth Lecture of this Course will be delivered on Tuesday evening, 19th inst., by Rev. A. A. Miner of Boston. Subject: The Young American. 4

PER ORDER OF THE COMJ^'TTFE.

Essex County Middlesex Connty Worcester Connty Hampshire County Hampden County Franklin County Berkshire County Norfolk County Plymouth County Bristol County Barnstable County Dukes County

$98,400 00 83,264 00 75,000 00 20,000 00 30,500 00 16,539 78 22,000 00 55,000 00 20,000 00 55,000 00

8,550 00 3,500 00

. S f I-SLAVERY LECTURE.

REV. MR. LINCOLN will give a Lecture in the Universality Church on next Sunday evening. Subject —The Spirit of Slavery as Lately Ex- hibited in our Country. Lecture to commence at 7 o'clock. The public are invited to attend.

Notloo. The First Lecture by Rev. Mr. Warren on the

" History of the Apostolic Church." will be delivered at tho Methodist Chapel, Ballard Vaf next Sabbath evening, at half past 6 o'clock.

PORTER RHETORICAL SOCIETY.

The next public meeting of the Porter Rhctd ical Society will take place at the Chapel of tl Seminary, on Thursday evening, Feb. 21st, an o'clock. The exercises will be as follows:—

1. A Poem. By Charles R. Davis. 2. An Oration. By Henry Fairbanks. 3. Discussion of the following question,

Should Sacred ortttory be distinguished from Secui by a peculiar dialect. By Messrs. O. B. Hitchco and E. H. Byington.

JAS. L. CLARK, &c'ry| Theol. 8em., Feb. 9.—2t.

DEATH OF JUDGE BYINGTON.—We learn that Judge Horatio Byington, of the Court of Common Pleas, died at his residence in Stock- bridge on Tuesday night. He was about 68 vears of age, and was appointed to the office of Judge by Gov. Briggs. Politically he was a Democrat, and his appointment by an administration politically opposed to him was regarded as the inauguration of a better feeling than had before existed. Professionally Judge Byington was one of the ablest of the Berkshire bar. He was esteemed by all who knew him.

A sleighing party from Lee visited Piltsfield last Thursday, and consisted of 26 six-horse omnibuses, 13 four-horse omnibuses, 9 two-horse tleight, and single teams "too numerous to mention." The party numbered 330—the largest turn-out of the season.

THE SOCIETY OF INQUIRY

Will meet at 7 P. M in the Seminary Chad Sunday, Feb. 17th.

Subjects for Report are the Missions in the Tit) ish Empire. 1. Letters from Missionaries in C stantinoplc. 2. Geographical Position of <h Missions, by Mr. Atwood. 3. Tho Present \ in its Relations to Islnmism, by Mr. Dwil 4. The Armenian Mission, by Mr. Miles. 5. Druzes and Maronites, by Mr. Morse. 6. Missions in Greece, by Mr. Cobb. 7. The Sy Mission, by Mr. Plumb.

Per order, Secroti

KANSAS AND FREEDOM!!

There will be a meeting of the Citizens of i dover in the Free Church on next Tuesday I ning, Feb. 21, at 7 1-2 o'clock, for the purposoj taking into consideration the present state,! affairs in Kansas, and act thereon as the ert/ gencies demand. Speakers in abundas] Freemen, to the Rescue 11

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MARRIAGES.

| In Lawrence, Jan. 3l»t, by Rev. Prof. M»lps of *b Lwn, Mr. William B. Cogswell of Syracuse, N. Y., lo Hiss Mary N. Jobnaon of Lawrence. [in North Reading, 8th inal., by Ear. T. Jf. Jonaa, Mr. Lilian F. Traverse of North Reading, to Miu Nancy J., |su,bler of Mr. Jacob Brown of tbla town,

In Salem, Jan. 37th, by Bar. Jamaa O. Murray of hanvers, Mr. Robert 8. Daniels, Jr. of Denver., to Miai Earoline O., daughter of Hon. WilUam Button of Salem.

DEATHS.

In tbia town, 10th in«t., Sarah, wifeof Joaoph Rnaaall ^ged 47.

In tbia town, 11th Intl., of dropsy, Mary O., widow of [the late Zacbariah Cllickering of North Andover, aged

|T». In thii town (Wait Pariah), Fab. 4th, of conaumptlon,

| Mr. Abial ate vein, aged 64. In Saugus, Jan. 98th, George Nawhall, only child of

Joatah and Mary E Starr, aged 9 months and 10 daya. In St Albana, Vt., 13th Inn., Re v. Wortbiogton Smith, . D., late Prealdent of the University of Vermont, a

■graduate of the Theological Seminary In this town In 11819.

WASHINGTON'S

SELLING OFF

ICARPETINGS. The subscribers being desirous to reduce their

[ extensive stock of Carpetings, now offer the

ENTIRE ASSORTMENT OF —

1 RICH, MF.IMI II eft LOW PRICED

CARPETINGS, OIL, CLOTHS,

MATTINGS, Ac.

nt such prices as shall make it a

©ssaas nssnswisisisaassr'ip for housekeepers and others purchasing to select from the same. The goods ure new and choice, and are positively the best and most desirable in stylo and quality to be found in the market.

A. W. STEAKNS & CO.

will be held in the

Bi&JSIL HALL. AMS$¥II2»» — on —

FB.LTJAY EVENING, THE 22ND INST., under the supervision of the O. U. A.'s.

The Hall will be appropriately decorated, and speakers from abroad will address the audience. Creature comforts and comfortable creatures will be there. Music, instrumental and vocal, has been engaged, and will be on hand.

The public are invited. Doors open at 6 1-2 o'clock. Admittance 25 cents.

By order of the Committee. Feb. 16. . ' . i

THE

MENDELSSOHN

IHTBTTftfiLllft

ATTnACTIOW8.

Owing to the lateness of the season, we now offer our entire stock of

SET AST» a?A3rex GOODS at very low prices.

We would invite your special attention to our targe and splendid assortment, which embraces a

| very choice and desirable selection of


CLOAKS OF THE LATEST STYLES, THIBET8, C1SHJIERES, WOOL PLAIDS

DELAINES, PRINTS, EMBROIDERIES, HOSIERY, GLOVES, BLANKETS,

<tl II.TS, LINENS, DAMASKS,

and a full supply of [ouasekeepljia; Ooogla.

All who are desirous of purchasing Rich and Desirable Goods at a fair price are invited to call at A. W. STEARNS & Cc, No's 1 & 2, Stearns

Block, Essex St. Lawrence. Feb. 2, 1856.

Officers of the City Loan Fund Association, LAWRENCE, MASS.

Office, No. 8 City Block, Eaaax Street. "Wm. M. Kimball, President. Geo. W. Garland, M. 1)., C. C. Closson, Vice

Presidents. Nathan Wells, Geo. D. Cabott, John Beetle,

James W. Bailey, D. S. Swan, Wm. Potter, Walker Flanders, E. B. Currier, Artemas Par- ker, Jr., Geo. W. Hills, Amasa Bryant and B. M. Bailey, Directors.

Asa T. Sandborn. Secretary. Nathaniel G. White, Attorney. Walker Flanders, Surveyor. This Association was organized in July last,

and having sold more than 400 shares, is in successful operation. £14 as dues for the last seven months, (at $2 per month,) and SI as entrance fee secures a share. The Books will be open for a short time longer to thoso who desire shares. All who desire to invest their money safely and profitably, in small amounts, monthly, and those who may desire to borrow money on good security and long payments are respectfully invited to call and take shares before the Books are closed.

In order to accommodate Friends and Citizens in Andover who may desire to become members.

i arrangements have been made with Mr. John lUardmg to act as agent to receive their names land money for shares, whose receipt for the I same will be good, until a certificate of Stock ■ shall be issued bearing the President and Secre |tary's Signatures.

TSis Association, together with another which I w« organised two years ago in this city, called I" Ttfov Lawrence L. F. Association," are dis Ipensing much good to their mombers by furnishing a place for a safe and profitable deposit for

one class, and to another class the means to aid iem to build houses of their own, and to such

triies as could not have procured the means om any other source.

ASA T. SANDBORN, -Secretary Feb. 16.—tf.

FlftjE INSURANCE IWiuW Premium Note or liability to Assessments, at

1 8ANDB0RF8 INSURANCE OFFICE, No. 8 City Block, Lawrence, Mama..

. In some of the best and most reliable joint |8tock Insurance Co's in N. England, having a ômbined cash capital of S2,000,000. at fair rate

* premium. Any amount taken in one corn- fined risk not exceeding $100,000. on Farm pa Village Property, including all kinds of •Poiltliiigs in process of erection, Mills, Facto- f>«, Machine Shops &c. of all kinds. All or- P«rs by mail promptly attended to. Applications r*°n for Life Insurance, in the International

JMan Fund Life Assurance Society of London,! i\"s* caP'""l of two and a half millions of

,. ASA T. SANB0RN, Agent. «Vl6.—tf. *^

I

TO THE

If you wish to keep your feet wi and enjoy health, pleas: call at

aT. -W. JBATkJST A Tt T3'

No. 8 Main Strait, where mar be found'

and dry,

PRINCE'S PROTEkN fWHTUIi PEM.

A LARGE assortment, enbrtfng every t lie and style, just received. Pi -e $3,00, $3,50'.

$4,00, $4,60. E. DECOST MJITJ

Sole Agent tor .Mover, At 3rd House, 5th Room, Iktin Commons.

Feb. 9.—4t.

nil lie

Tbrd Respectfully inform their subscribers and

public of Andover and vicinity, that their Concert of the series of four will take place at .ho

BAPTIST MEETING HOUSE

ON MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 18,188. ASSISTED BT THE FAVORITE VOCALIST,

Hiss Jenny Twltcheil

A new and excellent Programme will be presented. For particulars, see small bills.

Tickets for the series of Four Concerts, S,00, used at pleasure. Single Tickets, 35 cents jach. To o% had at J. J. Brown's.

Doors open at 6 1-2 o'clock. Concert topom- mence at 7 1-2, precisely.

KIMBALL & BROTHEk, No. 10 Appleton Block

ARE CLOSING OFF

WINTER GOOis

ONE II AM FORMER PBJCES.

Now it the time to buy Cheap.

Also receiving new Goods daily. Som< choice

styles

AllWool


Remember we keep the largest steel of

DBY GOODS, EMBROIDEBIES, JACES,

EDGINGS, HOSIERY AND GL/VES,

FANCY GOODS, &c.

to be found in the City.

KIMBALL & BROTH1R,


Jan. 26,1856.

RUBBER BOOTS, LADIES' SN«W BOOTS,

and a general sisortnimt of

BOOTS ctSllOES of the latcststylet

Feb. 2.-5t.

Protoato XsTo-tloots. ESSEX, ss. At a Court of Probate holden at

North Andover, in and for said County, on the second Tuesday in February, A. 1). 18S6.

On the petition of Daniel Carleton, guardian of Joseph Swan, (a person given to excessive drinking and idleness,) of North Andover, in said county, yeoman, showing, that the debts against the estate of said Swan, including allowances and supposed charges of guardianship, amount to two thousand two hundred fourteen dollars, thirty- nine cents; and that all his personal estate amounts to only six hundred forty-five dollars; and praying that he may be duly empowered and licensed to sell so mncb of the real estate of said Swan, as shall be necessary, together with such personal estate, for the payment of said debts, allowances and charges of guardianship, with incidental charges:—

ORDERED, That the first Tuesday In March next, ten of the clock before noon, be assigned as the time for considering said petition, at a Court of Probate then to be holden at Salem, in said county; and that said guardian give notice to all persons interested, by causing an attested copy of this order to be published three weeks successively before said time in the Ando- ver Advertiser, printed in Andover, that they may be present, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. N. S. HOWE, Judge of Probate.

A true copy of record, Attest, JAKES Boras, Register.

Feb. 16.—St.

,

HERlfON ABBOTT, JR. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IK

CABINET FURNITURE. Ware Boom, opposite the Pott Office, Andover.

Having during the past season removed to our present Central Location, and materially increased onr rooms and facilities for business, we are prepared to furnish to our old friends and new customers, on the most favorable terms, the following list of Cabinet Furniture, Upholstry, Ac., via.


WHATNOTS, DKSKS AND BU- REAUS, MAHOGANY AND

WALNUT SINKS, HAT • TREES, ETC.

ESSEX, BS. At a Court of Probate holden at North Andover, in and for aaid County, on the second Tuesday in February, A. D. 1856.

On the petition of Jedediah H. Barker Es- quire, guardian of Elisabeth F. Barker, (a person given to excessive drinking and idleness,) of North Andover in said county, singlewoman, showing that the said Elizabeth isinterested in and owner of the following real estate, vis: A certain piece of land containing about three acres and a half, with a dwelling house and shop thereon, situated in said North Andover and bounded by land of William Johnson Junior, by land of Isaac Stevens and Farnham Spofford, and_4hc road. Also a certain piece of land containing about five acres, situated in said North Andover and bounded by the road, by land of said, Johnson and Joseph H. Adams, by the Great Fond and by land of said Spofford. Also a piece of land containing about ten acres, situated in said North Andover and bounded by land of John Runnels and said Adams and on two sides by land of said Stevens and by land of said Spoffbrd. Also a certain piece of land containing about fifteen acres, more or less, situated in said North Andover and bounded on three sides by said Stevens's land, and by land of Sam- uel Jenkins and heirs of Ebenezer Stevens. Said pieces of land and buildings being all the real estate of which said Elizabeth F. is seized:— that the said real estate would sell for its full value in money; that a proper management of the same would be expensive and reduce the income thereof to a small amount in comparison with the value thereof, and that it would therefore be for the benefit of said Elizabeth F. Bar- ker that her interest in said real estate should be sold, and the proceeds thereof put out and secured on interest, or invested in productive stocks, for the benefit of said Elizabeth, and Graying, that he may be duly empowered and

censed to sell said real estate, agreeably to law in sueh case provided:—

ORDERED, That the first Tuesday In March next, ten of the clock before noon, be assigned as the time for considering said petition, at a Court of Probate then to be holden at Salem, in said county; and that the petitioner give notice to all persons interested, by causing an attested copy of this order to be published three weeks successively in the Andover Advertiser, printed in Andover, before said time, that they may be present, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.

N. 8. HOWE, Judge of Probate. A true copy of record,

Attest, JAMES ROPES, Register. Feb. 16.—St.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administra-

tor of the estate of John Brown, late of Boxford, in the County of Essex, yeoman, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust, by giving bonds, as the law directs. All persons having demands upon the estate of said deceased are required to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to

JEDEDIAH H. BARKER, Administrator. North Andover, Feb. 16,1856.—3t.

Oo-ws For Sale. The subscriber would resrcctfi ly inform the

public thst he has for sale a man ty of English and Meadow Hay, and 8 food cows, 2 new milch and I farrow one, and 1 got I sleigh.

Feb. 9.—3t.» VM CUTLER.

RICHARD B. SCEELE, PIANO-FOltTE TUN III,

Late or T. Gilbert fc Co.'s Piano-brti Manufactory, BOSTON.

REPAIRING done in the best mi iner. Piano- fortes, with or without tin A >lian attach

ment, for sale or to let by the ytar.| For further particulars, apply at this office.

Dec. 29, 1855.—3m.

OOLD An assortment at

T. D: APER'S


THE undersigned, citizens of Aqdover and vi cinity, respectfully represent that in their

judgment the public convenience and necessity require that a road should be laid out and constructed, commencing at a point near the Post Office in said Andover, and running thence to the old track of the Boston and Maine Railroad, and following said old track, to cross the Air Line road recently laid out from Andover to Lawrence, and thence extending to Sutton's Mills (so called) in said North Andover.


JEREMIAH GOLDSMITH, and others. Andover, Dec. 12th, 1855.

COMMONWEALTH or MASSACHUSETTS.

. ESSEX, ss. Court of County Commissioners, . December Term, A. D. 1855, held by adjourn- * ment January 22, A. D. IMG. OH the Petition aforesaid, ordered, That said

petitioners give notice to all persons and corpo ritions interested therein, that said Commis- sioners will meet at the Eagle Hotel, in said An- doveV, on Friday the fourteenth day of March next, >t IS o'clock, M.—by publishing an attested eo| ■ >• of aaid Petition, and of this Order thereon, in the Andover Advertiser a newspaper printed, in Andover three weeks successively, the last pubi cation to be fourteen days at least before the' said fourteenth day of March.—And also by saving each of the Town Clerks of An- dover and i\'orth Andover with an attested copy of said Petition and this Order, thirty days at least, and by posting up an attested copy thereof in two public places in each of said towns, fourteen days wit least before the said fourteenth day of March.at which time and place said Com- missioners will proceed to view the premises, and titke such order in relation to the Prayer of said Petition, as by law they may be authorized to do.

A. HUNTINGTON, Clerk. A true copy of Petition and Order thereon.

Attest A. HUNTINGTON, Clerk. A true copy,—Attest

JAMES CARY, Sheriff. Feb. 9.-31

3LBS. EXTENSION, CENTRE, CARD, DININO, TOILET,


CHAMBER SETTS. We have for sale beautiful sets of

(9IIL4!U8HIB2!IS WE/l&SSITIPWI&ias, which we offer at Wholesale and Retail, at prices

as low as they can be bought In the city.


Feathers, Mattresses and Spring Bed*.

3Eleds9teAcSjss>. Constantly on hand, or furnished to order.




t&" FURNITURE MOVED TO ORDER. «£H

N. B. All kinds of Job Work done at our shop as usual.

We shall sell the above mentioned Furniture, and much more we cannot name, at the LOWEST CASH PRICE.

WARE ROOKS, OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE.

H. ABBOTT, JR. Andover, Oct. 27,1865.—tf.

JAMES H. COCHRANE,

WILLIAM 6. REED, 'lato cfb Hhoot Iron

"Worltor. COPPERSMITH AND PLUMBER,

At the Old Stand on Main Street,

HAS on hand a variety of the best patterns of Ranges, Cooking and Parlor Stoves.

ALSO—Oven, Ash, and Boiler Mouths, Cop- per Boilers, Pumps, Lead Pipe, Zinc, Coal Hods, Shovels, Sifters, Sad Irons, Ventilators,etc.,with a general assortment of

TIN AND JAPANNED WARE, all of which will be sold at satisfactory prices.

Also Dr.Nichol's Paragon Lampsand Can for fluid.

PATENT IRON SINKS, Of all sizes.

W. G. R. still continues to give his personal attention to fitting up HOT AlB FUBNACES. Also, Pond's Celebrated Ranges, with hot air or hot water fixtures, bathing apparatus, etc., all of which will be warranted to give satisfaction.

Tin Roofing—Job Work and Repairing in the above line.

April 15.—tf.

m3iyto-v-.ia.iis. raORBILL, DONALD a* CO.

PRINTING INK MANUFACTURERS, HAVE REMOVED THEIR BUSINESS TO

Southi Doclham, IVInna.,


Ink of all Qualities and of all Colors, made to order, and warranted to give entire satisfaction. Office

So. 3 SPUING IAMB, BOSTON. Jan. 5.—tf.

TO THE CITIZENS OF LAWRENCEJiND THE NEIGHBORING TOWNS.

Your railroad communications are of so great importance to you, that, as proprietor of the most important of them, the Boston & Maine Railroad take this mode of informing you what 1c proposes to do in relation to its track over Mr. Hazen's land in Lawrence—in respect to which some communications have been published—and its reasons for so doing. Three locations have been made by the Boston & Maine Railroad in South Lawrence, and last June the Supreme Court decided that the first one did not cover the road-bed as constructed. That decision was in a suit commenced before either of the other locations was filed. Last November, • third location was filed, which is free from the objections to the sufficiency of the first one, on which the decision was rendered. But, understanding that Mr. Hazen considered the last one as unauthorized so far as his land was concerned, and wishing to avoid the assertion of any contested right, the Railroad endeavored to build round Mr. Hazen's land, till the Leguibv tare should decide the matter of its lmIHU»T But the right to do this is contested by individuals, who remonstrated against it Dec. 12th, and then the Professional opinion of Judge Fletcher, Sidney Bartlett, and P. W. Chandler, Esquires, was taken, all of whom concurred in the opinion that the third location was authorised. With this sanction the Directors voted to insist on their right to the track as now constructed, and to maintain it as they would any other part of their track.

JAMES HAYWABD, Prcs't. B. 4 M. B. R.

Dec. 19,18SS.

4 BLACKSMITH,

• and general aTolo'tooi' In Iron.

Universalist Court, Main Street, near the Uni- versallst Church.

Feb 19.—tf.

AYER'S PILLS, ANEW and singularly successful remedy for the

cure of all Bilious diseases — Coativenesa, Indi- gestion, Jaundice, Dropsy, Rheumatism. Fevers, Bout, Humors, Nervousness, Irritability, Inflamma- tions, Headache, Pains in the Breast, Side, Back, and Limbs, Female Complaints, Ac. &c. Indeed, very few are the diseases in which a Purgative Medi- cine is not more or less required, and much sickness and suffering might be prevented, if a harmless but effectual Cathartic were more freely used. No person can feel well while a costive habit of body prevails; besides it soon generates serious and often fatal diseases, which might have been avoided bv the timely and judicious use of a good purgative. This is alike true of Colds. Feverish symptoms, and Bilious derangements. They all tend to become or produce the deep seated and formidable distempera which load the hearses all over the land. Hence a reliable family physic is of the first importance to the public health, and this Pill has been perfected with consummate skill to meet that demand. An extensive trial of Its virtues by Physicians, Profes- sors, and Patients, has shown results surpassing any thing hitherto known of any medicine. Cures have been effected beyond belief, were they not sub- stantiated by persona of such exalted position and character as to forbid the suspicion of untruth.

Among the many eminent gentlemen who have testified in favor of these Pills, we may mention I

l)n. A. A. HATES, Analytical Chemist, of Boston, and State Assayer of Massachusetts, whose high professional character Is endorsed by the

How. EDWARD EVERETT, Senator of the V. 8. ROBERT C. WINTKROP, Ex-Speaker of the House

ef Representatives. ABBOTT LAWRBKOE, Minister Plen. to England.

t JOHN B. FITZFATRICX, Cath. Bishop of Boston. Also, DR. J. R. CHILTON, Practical Chemist, of

New York City, endorsed by HON. W. L. MARCT, Secretary of State. WM. B. ASTOR, the richest man in America. S. LELAND ft Co., Propr's of the Metropolitan

Hotel, and others. Did space permit, we eould give many hundred

certificates, from all parts where the Pills have been usedaput evidence even more convincing than the experience of eminent public men is found in their effects upon trial.

These Pills, the result of long investigation and study, are offered to the public u the best and most complete which the present state of medical science can afford. They are compounded not of the drugs themselves, but of the medicinal virtues only of Vegetable remedies, extracted by chemical process in a state of purity, and combined together in such .a manner as to insure the best results. This system of composition for medicines has been found in the Cherry Pectoral and Pills both, to produce a more efficient remedy than had hitherto been obtained by any process. The reason is perfectly obvious. While by the old mode of composition, every medicine is burdened with more or less of acrimonious and injurious qualities, by this each individual virtue only that is desired for the curative effect is present All the inert and obnoxious qualities of each substance employed are left behind, the curative virtues only being retained. Hence it is self-evident the effects should prove as they have proved more purely remedial, and the Pills a surer, more powerful antidote to disease than any other medicine known to the world.

As it is frequently expedient that my medicine should be taken under the counsel of an attending Physician, and as he could not properly judge of a remedy without knowing its composition, I have supplied the accurate Formulas toy which both my Pectoral and Pills are made to the whole body of Practitioners in the United States and British Amer- ican Provinces. If, however, there should be sny one who has not received them, they will be promptly forwarded by mall to his address.

Of all the Patent Medicines that are offered, how few would be.taUcn if their composition was known I Their life consists in their mystery. I have no mysteries.

The composition of my paapsrations is laid open to all men, and all who are competent to judge on the subject freely acknowledge their convictions of their intrinsic merits. The Cherry Pectoral was pronounced by scientific men to be a wonderful medicine before its effects were known. Many eminent Physicians have declared the same thing of my Pills, and even more confidently, and are willing to certify that their anticipations were more than realized by their effects upon trial.

They operate by their powerful influence on the Internal viscera to purify the blood and stimulate it into healthy action —remove the obstructions of the stomach, bowels, liver, and other organs (if the body, restoring their irregular action to health, and by correcting, wherever tney exist, sueh derangements as are the first origin of disease.

Being sugar wrapped they are pleasant to take, and being purely vegetable, no harm can arise from their use in any quantity. -1

For minute directions, see wrapper on the Box. ritF.l'AltKI) BY

JAMES C. ATER, Practical nnd Anal)liinl Chemist,

LOWELL, MASS. Price U Cents per Box. Five Bazas for $1

HOI.ll HT , JOHN J. BROWN,

Main 8traet, An«o4r. March 10.

G. Wt STONE'S tit ■itmSm

Cough, Consumption, and Bronchitis

ELIX1H.

riTHl Praertttor would raapactfuny call (he sHaallia ef X tba pabue so Us tavalaabla Hamad, ft* all ASaettoM Wtk* Threat aodLnnaa, aad befs of tbosa who ars onda- aidad what to salad, from tba nu advar- ttose.a»drae<i«isiend«dfcr sssah comptarnu, to «Wa Us BLUUR a trial. UavUif dooa so, lh«j will so loofar haa- Rala what to laks thasuelrss, or recommand to othars. A etof la trial wUl prova lo lasts that this la tha BHMSvaloa- Ma rataady aver lissom■< fcr she raitows sSsallsai ef the Throat aod Lungs; It will hamadlataly rallava tba ssost ' vtoWot Cough, and la a law bean sstssertily ease tba stoat sevan Cold. A • a Prsventauva and Curs for Co»- aanption, It has no equal II la poralj Vegvtabla, eeo- talaa no poisonous ImnSlssss, Is quits SfT'Salila to the SMto,aBdn»yhaglr«wlthawrfcMaat>tjrtolhaaHMldsl- laala child. Tha numaroos tasrlasiwilsls fstslvsl almost dally from those who bar. bean sand by U, fully JaetHy the eaeeruoo, Uu- no Dually sheald be wUhool ttds Hedi- diia: let Mothers give it lo their Children who hare lie TTboopiDg Cough or Croup, and they will alkriale at awe the marring, of their DUle oaas. Call fcr O. W. SW. 0./A t^xir, aod ate that his name, and Csaf* BUr, with the words Mmttm, JCse*,SMMswa aaaai&aSean.; without which s»ae will bsganuir*. MesfSeas.

lor sale by Wat ABBOTT. Ssa*.l,iS56.-lrr.

v1**** I .- |p

ANDOVER ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16,v 1856.

vmn mmm.

i

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|For tho Advertiser.]

STANZAS.

I ™ tailing him one evening. As he knelt betide my chair,

With hit little hand* both folded To repeat hii evening prayer;

I was telling him of Jeitu, Who lored erory little child,

Who once took them up, and blestedithem, And on each one sweetly smiled.

And 1 asked him, while he wondered, If he should not love to die,

And go home to dwell with Jesus In the bright blue azure sky.

" Could I take my playthings with me, And Would Jemmy go there, too 7"

Asked he with a look of wonder In his thoughtful eyes of bine.

Cousin Jemmy could not go there— ,, He was naughty twice to-day;

Once he tore my paper basket, Then he pulled my book away.

".And if I was up in heaven," Said he with a look or joy—

" Who would you have then to play with 1 Who would be your little boy V

That he stood a moment thoughtful, Then his arms around me threw—

" No V he cried, and sweetly kissed me, " No I mamma—I'll stay with you."

#* North Andover.

CHILDREN ENTERING HEAVEN.

Who are they, whoso little feet Have pac'fl life's journey through 1

Ah I they've reached that heavenly scat We all should keep in viow 1

" I'm from Greenland's frozen land;" "I'm from India's sultry plain;"

" I'm from Afric's barren sand;" " I'm from Islands of the main."

All our earthly journey past, Every tear and pain gone by,

Here together met at last At the portals of the sky;

Each the welcome " COMB" awaits, Conquerors over death and sin I

Lift your bands, ye golden gates, Let the little travellers in.

USE OF HOBSE CHESTNUT AS FOOD.

The Paris National, October, contains the following account of a discovery recently reported to the French Academy :—

It has long been a problem, one of the de- siderata of Agricultural Chemistry, to know how to convert the pulp of the horse chestnut into meal of good quality. These beautiful trees, which are the pride of our parks, have strewed the grounds with their fruits, which we have trodden under foot without being able to reap the least advantage from them. What is there, however, under the shining shell of the horse chestnut ? A mealy substance, enveloped in nitrogeneous membranes—that is to Bay, matter eminently nutritive ; only one particular element, a bit- tor oil, is secreted in these cells, and commu- nicates to them an insupportable taste. To ■trip the pulp of the chestnut of the essence Which infests it, is, then, a very natural idea, and one worthy to exercise the skill of our chemists : they have essayed very often ; they have even succeeded; but it was by expensive proceedings, proper for laboratories, but absolutely inapplicable for common life. A method has at last been discovered by M. Flandin, which he describes as follows:—

Collect some horse chestnuts, and grate them ; after having taken off the skin ; throw on this pulp a little carbonate of pulverized soda. The carbonate of soda is found at any grocery. It costs three cents the pound, and for every hundred weight of pulp two pounds are necessary. Mix these materials well, kneading the pulp with your hands; then you will expose it in a sieve to a current of water like that which issues from the spout of your fountain. Stirring the matter thus moistened, it will pass entirely through the meshes of the sieve, and fall into a trough placed beneath. Let these waters subside for some minutes; then pour them out by gently inclining the vat They will take with them the bitter oil which has colored them in dissolving itself, and at the bottom of the vessel is found a fine paste of a brilliant whiteness and very agreeable taste.

The theory of the operation is this: the bitter principle contained in the pulp of the horse chestnut combines itself immediately with the carbonate of soda introduced into the paste, forming with its alkali a soluble •alt; and the mealy substance then purified by a simple washing, is deposited at the bottom of the vat whence you have gathered it, _««

Mr. Prince, the well known nurseryman of Flushing, L. I., recommends the culture of Licorice, as one of the most important plants that could be added to American Agricul- ture. A deep sandy loam, or other light ■oil is adapted to it, and the plant is propa- gated by cuttings from the root. It yields an immense crop, is quite valuable, and now largely imported. -

LANGUAGE OF FINANCE.

Finance has a language of its own. Its thieves are not thieves, but defaulters. Hav- ing more notes afloat than means to pay them, is being short of currency ; the world calls it poverty and insolvency. Fawning is hypoth- ecation ; shinning and borrowing are financiering. Swindling is over-operating; taking men's and women's money to keep safely, and squandering It, or losing it in speculation, is suspending. Loaning out other people's money is accommodation. Paying out donbtful issues in redeeming their own, is retiring circulation. Embezzlement is extending liabilities. Stealing State and government bonds is an over issue ; and managing a bank well, is contriving to make somebody not interested furnish means to bank upon. Finance has a smooth business name for almost every act relating to money—its sale keeping, dis- bursement, and prompt payment; the revorse of which, in a private individual, is called by harsh Saxon names, such as are found* in bills of indictment and penal statutes. The vota- ries of finance never steal; they over-draw. They are never poor, though often " very close." They never refuse to pay honest debts; they suspend. The commercial history of this country for the past twenty-five years is a history of financiering—not only or chiefly by bankers, nor even brokers, but by a class of adventurers who have seized upon these capacities to shroud designs of plunder under technical names.—Detroit Ad- vertiser.

GALLOWAY Ox.—Galloway is a Scotch breed of cattle, as pure in blood, perhaps, as any in tho world. They are supposed to have descended from an ancient wild race, a remnant of which is still preserved in Chatel- herault Park, in Lanarkshire. The Gallow- ays are hardy, fatten easily, and make excellent beef. An importation of them was made into Canada a few years ago, and some wore shown at the late exhibition at Coburg, C. W., where it is said they were eagerly viewed and admired. We know of none in the United States. An erroneous idea prevails in regard to hornloss cattle, sometimes called " buffaloes," to which they bear as little resemblance as they do to the Galloways. There arc several polled or hornless breeds of cattle, as the [Galloways, Angus, Norfolk and Suffolk. A variety of the lattor, called the Suffolk Dun, was formerly in very great repute as [excellent milking stock.—Boston Cultivator.

A SMART HOBSE THIEF.

At the encampment of a body of British troops in the province of Cajepore in the East Indies, one of the officers had a horse stolon, but the thief missing the road before he got out of sight of the tents, was detected and brought back.

The gentleman, highly pleased at recover- ing the horse, and much surprised at the dex- terity of the fellow who carried him from the midst of six or seven files of grooms, was more inclined to admire his address and ex- pertness than to punish him.

Next morning his resentment having entirely subsided, he yielded to his feelings of curiosity. He ordered the fellow,, therefore, to be brought before him, and enquired by what contrivance he had effected his purpose.

The fellow replied that he could not well tell his honor, but if he pleased he would show him.

" Well then," says the officer, " since you are so bad at description we will see how you do it."

" Now sir, pray take notice. This is the way I crawled over the grooms. The next thing was to loosen the ropes behind, which I did in this manner. I then clapped a halter —observe sir, of you please—over his head, thus."

"Admirably clever, by Jove !" cried the officer, laughing and rubbing his hands.

" In this manner," continued the fellow, " I jumped upon his back, and when once I am mounted, I give any man leave to catch me who can."

In saying this, he gave the horse a smart kick, pushed him through tho gaping crowd, put him to full speed, and carried him clear off.

DWARFING PEARS.—A gentleman in Pennsylvania has been trying to dwarf the pear on the junoberry, an American forest tree. ' Thus far it promises well, one tree having born a fine crop the fourth year from the bud. Its advantage would be longevity and freedom from disease.

JAPAN PLEA.—The editor of the Phila- delphia Ledger describes a plant from one of those pears, which had upon its branches about 450 pods, the larger portion of which contained from two to three peas each, or yield- ing one thousand per cent

To THAW FROZEN PUMPS.—Some throw in Bait, some heat iron rods, &c, but an in- comparably better way is to place a small lead pipe within the pump, and pour in hot water by means of a tunnel. The pipe should be as long as tho frozen portion ; and, conducting water on the ice, removes it with astonishing rapidity, say one foot per minute, the pipe settling as rapidly. Where pipes are liable to freeze, it is well to have lead pipo always at hand.—-Afat'ne Farmer.

A COLD BATH.—Kendall of the New Orleans Picayune, relatas the following as having occurred in his presence at Baden, in Germany :

We were joined by an English party ivhen the subject of bathing happened to be introduced.

" I take a cold sponge bath every morning, when at home," said John Bull.

" So do I," retorted the Yankee. " Winter and summer," continued the Eng-

lishman. " My system, exactly," responded the Yan-

kee. " Is your weather and water cold ?" que-

ried John Bull. " Eight chilly," replied Jonathan. " How cold ?" inquired John. " So cold that the water all freezes as I

pour it down my back, and rattles upon the floor in the shape of hail! Were you in the next room to me in America, while I am taking my sponge bath of a cold winter's morn ing, you would think I was pouring dry beans down my back!"

The Englishman shrugged his shoulders as with a chill, and marvelled.

HEADING OFF SATAN.—A Rev. missionary agent stated in his discourse in Brooklyn, some time since, that a gentleman of this city who commenced life with about $600, was appealed to, to aid the missionary cause. He gave S100 for that object. Reasoning with himself as to his gift soon after, the thought entered his mind that he bad given too much ; but immediately conceiving it to be a suggestion of Satan, he gave another SI00; still troubled by the same adversary, he turns upon the arch demon thus, " Now, Satan, if you don't be still, I'll givo the whole." And so he k< ft on giving to this day, and has prospered both temporally and spiritually, without any hindrance, from the aforemen- tioned tempter.—N. Y. paper, f 1 1 — i

A SNAKE STORY.—One day when I was down in Florida, I shouldered my gun and went in pursuit of game. In passing through a swamp, I saw something a few feet ahead of me, lying upon the ground, which had every appearance of a log, it being some forty feet in length, and ono foot in diameter. So positive fwas I that it was nothing but a log, that I paid no attention to it; in fact I could have sworn that it was a log, and nothing else. You see I had heard of snakes growing to such an enormous size, but I had never seeri one. And now what do you suppose this was?"

"A boa constrictor," said one. " No." "An anaconda," said another. "No." •' What could it have been 1" said a

third. " Just what I supposed it to be—a log,"

said the wag.

GETTING 'EM MIXED.—We once heard an old fellow, famous all over the country for his tough yarns, tell the following. He was telling what heavy wheat he had seen in the State of N. Y.

" My father," said he, " once had a field of wheat, the heads of which were so close together that the wild turkeys walked around on the top of it."

" They might have been small ones," sng- gested the person to whom he was addressing his conversation.

" No, sir," continued he, " they were very large ones. I shot one of them, one day, and when I took hold of his legs to carry him home, his head dragged in the snow behind me!"

"A curious country you must have had, to have snow in harvest time !"

" Well, I declare"—said he, looking a little foolish, " I have got parts of two stories mixed!"


A lady )had been teaching the summer school in a certain town, and a young sprig of the law paid her some attention, so much that he was joked about her. He replied that " ho should look higher for a wife." It came to the lady's ears, and she meditated a little bit of revenge. An opportunity soon offered. Thoy woro at a party together, and to redeem her forfeit she was to make his epitaph. She gave the following :—

" Here lies a man who looked so high, He passed all common damsels by ; And they who looked as high as he, /

•v Declared his bride they would not be; So, 'twixt them both, ho died a " bach," / A»d nowjhas gone to the old scratch." r

O. W. STONE'S

LIQUID CATHARTIC, AND FAMILY PHYSIC,

Sis moat important dinner* ever made in Medical Science, Ma/ a compound of Barks and Root.*, tonics forms fit

most powerful, safe, and afrttaUt physic aver otfer- td to InffuaMc.

rntU iiscwltvofsuch a medicine has long b«m felt both X by the head* of families and physicians. Its advanta- ftf over Cathartics given In the form of Villa and Powders, muat be obvious to every intelligent person.—It operate* more immediately and effectually upon the By stem, and at the same time is infinitely leas difficult to administer, being quite agreeable to the taste. It not only produces all the effect* where physio is required, but completely remove* twAweSM eofltrreneee, leaving the bowels perfectly free. It expels all humors from the blood, is a certain euro for piles, Mutates the action of the Liver, frees the stomach from bile, invigorates the whole Nervous System, and removes the cause of all local pains, such as

Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Tic Douloureaux, Gout, Pain in the Head, Sid*, Stomach, &v.

It may also be relied upon in aU diseases of the bowels. —Dysentery, Diarrhoea, and Cholera Morbus, yield at one* Mite magical influence. Again we repeat, TST rr! It needs oj other recommendation. No family will be without it aier they have properly tested Its merits.—Reader, If you hive tried other remedies without success, despair not— rsief is now at hand. Are you suffering from Scrofula, six brttles of my Liquid Cathartic will cure you. Would you bt relieved from habitual Costiveneas, three bottles will ef- fet all that you desire. If you are afflicted with Kheu- natio, Neuralgic, or other local pains, two bottles will free Kfrom them. All humors will be eradteated from the

>d by the use of from one to alz bottles. In short, If yet require a physio for any purpose, this Is the most roll- ale, safe and agreeable to the taste, that has ever been paced within the reach of the paMb.

PRICK $1,00.

Mnclpal Depot at No. 38 Central street, Lowell, Mass. \j~ Sold by druggists generally.

i II. Hay, Druggist, Sole Agent for Portland, and Gen- era Agent for State. J. Sawyer, M. 9., No 2, Blddeford Hose Block, and A. Sawyer, Liberty St., agents for Bldde- tal Daniel L. Mitchell, Saco.

For sale by WM. ABBOTT lpt.1,1856.—lyr.

WILLIAM BARNETT, Plurtatoor,

Tir»Plate, Sheet Iron, & Copper Worker, AND DIAL-ta IN

STIVES, FUNNEL, LEAD-PIPE, ZINC,

Qojper Boilers, Pumps, Oven, Boiler & Ash Doors,

Aio, a irood assortment of Tin, Japanned, Glass & Britannia ware, &c


03* All orders for JOBBING, well executed, and pomptly attended to.

Amover, Aug. 4, 1855.—lyr.

• Ilicc of Maryland Consolidated Lotteries Baltimore, Maryland, 20th June, 1855.


THBCommissioner of the Maryland State lotteries, has deemed it his duty to caution

the Pulic against the numerous Swindlcre who circuit*! by mail and otherwise, fraudulent Lot- tery scxrr.es, and pretend to be agents for the sale ofickets in Lotteries which are wholly fictitious.

The 'illy legal Lotteries in Maryland are those drawn laily under the superintendence of the Commkioner elected by the people of the State under th new Constitution to examine and ap- prove tb, schemes and attend to the drawings.

All th tickets in these Lotteries and all certificates f packages of tickets have the litho- graphed ignature F. X. BitENAN, General Agent for tho chtractor. Office of the Maryland Con solidatedjLotteries, Baltimore, Md. All others are frauojent. For full information on the subject of thee frauds,

Address F. X. BRENAN. Baltimore, Maryland.

July 21J 855.

RAILROADS.

tosston ttxid 3Vto.ixa.o RAILROAD.

ARRANGEMENT FOR SEC. 3, 1855

For Portland and Saco, at 7 30 (Express to And A.M. andS 30 P.M.

For Great Falls, Dover and Exeter, at 7 30 A. M, and 4 30 P.M.

For Concord and Upper Railroads, at 7 30 A. If. and 6, P.M.

For Hit vet hill, at 7 30, and 10 A. M., 2 30, 4 30 ■ and 5 48 P.M.

For Lawrence (South Ride), at 7,7 30 (Express) aaai A.M., ISM., 3 30, 4 30, 6 and 645 P.M. IH, Side), at 7 30 and 10 A. M., la M., 4 30, 5, andI P.M. >,,,.«

For Andover, at 7, 7 30 (Express) and 10 A. M ,11 I 30, 4 30, 5 (Express) and S46 P. M.

For Reading, at 7, 8 05 and 10 A. M., IS M., and 2, Jl 4 30, 6,5 45, 7 15 and 9 15* P. M.

From Portland, at 6 46 A. M. and S 30 P. M. From Great Foils, ut 7 13and 10 36 A.M. and 4 96 t.i From Haverhlll, at 7 35 and 8 60 A. M., 12 30,5 05, ■

0 15 P.M. From Lawrence (North Bide), at 6 50 and 7 37 A.'

13 M., 330 and 530 P. M. (South Bide). 0 63,1 and 9 10 A. M., 12 06,19 40,230,630 and 030, P.I

Front Andover, at 7, 7 45 and 916 A. M., 19 10, IS-j 3 38, 5 40 and 6 35 P.M.

From Reading, at 6 30,7 30,8 05and 10 A. M. andU| 866,4 30, 6and 830 P.M. f

* On Thursdayileave at'II, and on Saturdays ati P.M. f On Thursdays an hour later. 1

Dec.3. tf WILLIAM MERRITT, Sup'l. I

FROM ANDOVER TO BOSTON.

Trains leave at 7, 7 45 and 9 15 A. M. Afterassi] trains leave at It 10,19 45, 2 38,6 40 and 6 35.

FOR SALEM. Passengers will tnko the 7 46 A. M, down train ill I

meet the first train fioin Lowell to Salem at Wiln jii|lu 1 Junction ; or 3 30 P. M. Leave Salem at 10 A. 11. « I 5 36 P.M.

FOR LOWELL.

Passengers will ta'ao the 8 A. M. up train to lit I rencc,and tho 910 Iruin to Lowell Trains also lain | Lawrence for Lowell alls 45,4 and 0 30 P. M.

Mr. Jaycocks changed his boarding-place the other day, because bis landlord would persist in bringing sausages home in.his hat. Mr. Doyle left, because Mrs. Slocuno. object- ed to his driving nails in the bureau to hang bis bat on. f

A man being commiserated with, on the account of his wife running awjay from him, said: " Don't pity me till she/ come- back again."

A Lazy fellow down South spells Tennes- see thus—lOio. He is the same Allow who spells Andrew Jackson thus— &n; Jaxn.

J. O. "W adloisli,

DRUG.IST AND APOTHECARY. Nt 1 Appleton Block, Lawrence,

D KALI It in Botanic Medicines, Choice Drugs Shaker Herbs, Patent Medicines,

etc., labellcdin plain English, so that-'he who runs may reVl," and he Who reads, may under/ stand procisky what his prcspription is, without the aid of at interpreter. Ours is tho only establishment hown in New England, where good old English I employed to supersede the uso of those medicalterms whi«h are understood only by the few, anl which ate now essential to honest and fair doling.

PHYSICIANS' PRESCRIPTIONS carefully put up anl registered. Tho services of a gentleman rravTbecn setured, who has had much experience in ompounling and putting up physicians prescriptions ii Roxbury and vicinity; and from the ncomimndiitions of some of the most learned pBysiciao, he is worthy of the confidence of all-

Connected with he establishment is DR. ORDWAY'S MEDICAL OFFICE, where he can be consulted at allhours/ree of charge 1

:DELIGHTS SPANISH LUSTRAL. A priceless Curaifro and Invigorator of the

Hair. TJB.O It

i If you are bjd herded.

USE DELlhlTil SPANISH LUSTRAL If you have I fine head of hair aud desire to,

keep it. USE DELIMITS SPANISH LUSTRAL&

Prepared all sols by J. C. WADLEIGH, No. 1 Appleton lick, lawrence, Mass.

TEA If c\>FFEE-£OFFEE & TEA. My I )ear, paid it lovely and devoted wife to

her no less tlvotel husband, a few days since, I want you toItep mto Mr. Wadleigh's store on your way bofo to Sinner, and get another pound of his exccllat T»a; for I am out of it, and as to think of ufng any other is all out of the question, for youicnov we all think it the very best we ever had! Margaret, said the kind hearted Lady, see hov much Coffee there is iu tho can. Well, my deir, said she, I think you had better get one of hi 5 IV cans this time, for I can't put Up with nnjbod/'s else—and that will last us some time.

LIT HEN" EXTRACTS, of all kinds, alwavs to be had atkhe sign of the Good Samaritan.

June 1G-I yr. «

MAILS.—Boston mails arrive at 8 8-4 A. Ill and 3 3-4 P.M. Close at 11 1-2 A.M., and 6 1-11 P. M.

Eastern mails arrive at 3 3-4 and 7 P. M. Clow | at 7 1-2 and II 1-2 A.M.

California mails close on the 3rd and 18th of | each month.

Office Hours.—From 7 1-2 A. M., to 123-t| P. M.; from 2 1-4 to 7 1-2 P. It.

HOOART CLARK, Postmaster. Andover Post Office, Oct. 1,1855.

JOSEPH F. CLARK, -A-ttomoy- «,t Xiavo-,

20 COURT STREET, BOSTON. Nov. 4—tf.

DE. SANBORN'S Dental IuBrmaryJ NEAR the Theological Seminary, Andoveif

is, with some 20 years' experience, adoptis; j whatever is truly valuable in modern improve I ments,—in Suction or Air Pressure Ploteijl Gum, Block, and Single Teeth, — and adaptinf I all needful operations, to the wants and miat»<t\ his patrons; a continuation of whose confident) | it will be his study to merit.

Feb. 8.—tf.

DR. J. BLAISDELX, BENTIST,

No. 3 OITT lir.ocK, ESSEX ST.,


DR. J. H; KILDER,

Surstou Dmtist,| 2*0. 5 €itg Block,

LAWRENCE, MASS. Jan. 14.—tf.

DR. ELLIOTT, JO 33 asr T I S T,

OFFICE, APPLETON BLOCK,

Over Ordway & Wndlcigh, next door to Stearnl | & Co., Lawrence.

Nov. u.—tf.

S3~33A7V STOCK OF

FALL GOODS! CHANDLER & CO.,

Not. 6 and 8 Summer Street,

Boston, Have received, by late arrivals from Europe

their

IMPORTATION OF FALL AND WISI TER GOODS,

Comprising a more extensive and beautiful si sortment than thoy hava «v«r before offered, cot sisting, in part, of

Rich and medium price Silks. Elegsti Shawls. Medium and low cost Shawls. Meri- nos and Cashmere D'Ecosse, in choice colon | Printed Mousscline DcLaincs and Cashmere) T French Valencius and Poplins. Saxony Plahfr 1 Cashmere Plaids. Spun Silks. FRENCH- ENGLISH and SCOTCH PRINTS, Prime, Velvets, Lyons Velvets, of beautiful quality, fo Cloaks and Mantillas, Embroideries, Gloves', lie siery, Linens, and

HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES A of every description.

Also a full assortment of MOURNING ART CLES of the BEST DESCRIPTION.


FOREIGN GOODS, (comprising many of the richest articles impoi ed,) we have a full assortment of the most a proved styles of AMERICAN B'ABRlCS.whit we offer at lew prices—thereby rendering ol stock one from which purchasers of Dry Goo may supply themselves, either with useful arti<> at a moderate cost, or with articles of elegance si luxury at higher cost.

K?" Purchasers, both wholesale and retail, •" | Jnvited to examine our desirable Stock of Goo* when visiting the city.

CHANDLER & CO. Boston, Oct 13,1855.

•' "

" THE LIFE OF AGRICULTURE, TRADE, (AND COMMERCE, IS A GOOD ADVERTISING MEDIUM." I : • ••

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VOL. IV.-NO. 2. ANDOVER, MASS., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1856.

ANDOVER ADVERTISER.

IjBLISHED IVERT SATURDAY", AT THE OFFICE OF

WARREN I". DRAPER, LorrfniTK PHILLIFI ACIDCMT, ANDOTKK. MIM.)

CONnCOTKD BT

ASSOCIATION OF GENTLEMEN.

TERMS. )N« DOLLAR VKR AXSUMÎN ADVANCR.

SINGLE COPIES. Two CENTS.

|IX^ TRANSIENT ADVERTISEMENTS, 75 oenti Ir square for the first insertion, and 50 cents

each subsequent insertion,—to be paid for \mriaMij in advance. A square occupies a space |ual to sixteen lines.

L liberal discount from the above prices will made to all advertisers by the quarter or

karly. ' MR. WILLIAM BELL is the authorized

gent for collecting subscriptions for the Ando- • Advertiser.

SKILL IS CAPITAL.

A NEW-ENGLAND STORY.

[Hiram Veazie was a plain, good-beart- I, honest farmer's boy, whose parents red on a farm where his grandfather was prn, and half a dozen miles from Augus-

. Me. With a good common school edu- Ition, and a natural aptitude, Hiram was bnsidered at the age of twenty to be a romising young man, and was certainly

great service to his father on the farm. |ld Mr. Veazie was comfortably situated

to pecuniary means; first, because his ants were few, and secondly, because his nd very nearly supplied them. But hen Hiram asked his father to advance

|m some small amount of money with nich to commence business, the good old an frankly acknowledged his inability,

hd rather wondered that his son could not Intent himself on the farm as his father k<l grandfather had done before him. I The truth was, that Hiram had from lyhood, and during all his school hours, pen 'he intimate friend and companion of retty Lucy White, the squire's daughter, jid this childish friendship had ripened Iith years into love. Lucy's father under-

od the position of affairs perfectly be- veen the young people, but never inter- fered, untifone day when Hiram took the Id gentleman one side, and asked tor Lu-

■ as his wife, old Squire White, as he »as universally called, replied kindly but Irmly, that Hiram must acquire some lade, and means enough to support Lucy, lefore he could give his consent to such In arrangement. The future looked blank

Hiram, therefore, for he was but a poor armer's boy.

Lucy was a gentle and lovely girl of |neteen, as intelligent as she was pretty ;

loved Hiram sincerely, but she was I sensible to sit down with him and pine er the situation of ntfairs. She was a Wine Yankee girl, and her advice to |ram was sound and loving.

1 Go," she said, '• lo Boston or New Irk. You are active, good-looking, intel- ent, and industrious, the very charac-

ristics that command place, I should say, a large city, and see if you do not find

lie means of earning wages thai will help Jou to lay up something. I, too, will be hdustrious, and in the meantime, what title I can save shall go to make up the ne- UMary aura for the purchase of a little nug home for us."

Hiram kissed his young schoolmate, and Iromising her that she should never for an |our be out of his mind, soon gathered a

nail sum together, he took the cars for Boston. It was his first visit to a large fly, and at the outset he was almost be- wildered ; but seeking economical lodgings

> began at once to look about for employ- lent. That he found it hard to obtain, jit he was daily growing more and more Invereant with city life and ways, and he Vote every few days to Lucy a digest of pservations and fortunes. A fortnight or |ree weeks in Boston made inroads into

i slender purse, and at the suggestion of M new acquaintance he determined to

1 to New York. I Here he passed some two weeks with Irious adventures, but without finding an lur of paying occupation. He wander- 1 everywhere, observing and searching |t places, inquiring freely of all, until, at

■ close of the third week he had but a hgle dollar in his pocket, and felt for the Vt time nearly disheartened. In this pod lie strolled, through one of the up- >n ;ross streets above Union Park, and

found his Attention attracted by the operation of a steam saw mill, which he entered and quietly watched the business of. He saw a small but efficient engine driving four saws fed by four sen, while there stood at a desk hard by one evidently the manager of the establishment.

Hiram felt a strong interest in what he saw, there were large piles of lumber in the building; an article he was familiar with from childhood, and he watched the process, of sawing it up, carefully observing (o what purpose the wood was put, and saw a couple of hands in a further part of the shop engaged in -dove-tailing pieces together and forming the lumber into boxes of various sizes. He consumed so much time, and was so minute in his observations, that at last the proprietor came up to him and addressed him pleasantly: a

" You seem to be quite interested ?" he remarked to Hiram.

" Yes. I have seen a good deal of lumber in my day, and I was calculating how much you used up in that way."

" We use a good many thousand feet every-week."

" So I should think, and best number ones, too."

" Yes, we require the very best stock, and lumber is ' up' now."

■ How much do you pay?" "Twenty-four dollars a thousand, all

clear and assorted. " What do you do with all these boxes ?"

continued Hiram. " O, we can sell them faster than we

can make them, for packing soaps, chemi- cals, &c." t

Rather heavy for that purpose, I shouli say," added Hiram.

•' Well, they are rather heavy, but wi can't get boards sawed any different; the: are down to the lowest gauge of the lui bering mills."

Hiram looked very thoughtful, handli the boxes, examined the saws, talked gof: common sense in business style to the mi and at last be said, half in jest, half in earnest: '

" You don't a want partner, do you "Why, no;\hough if I had one

would put in a couple of thousand doll and would take hold heartily himsi wouldn't mind sharing the thing with and the machinery."

" I haven't any money," but I will you an idea about the matter,and will hold and give my time, in a way think will be worth as much as tin named, in a short time, provided yoi give me half the business.

" I like the way you talk," said ttt man honestly ; " but this is rather an oat proposition."

" You Bay you pay $24 a thousind for the boards r

"Yes." " Supposing I bring them down to 12 at

once, and make neater and better foxes for your purpose ?"

" Well, if you can do that, I \4ll share with you at once, for my fortunewould be made."

" Will you give me the chancj to try the thing after my own way, for oni day, say, commencing to-morrow morninr ?"

" Yes," said the man, after /moment's hesitation. " I can see no hard, though I am to be away to-morrow forcioon."

After a little longer talk, atd a careful understanding that there should be no experiment tried that should risk the machinery, Mr. Hurd, the box maler, gave orders to his people that Mr. Veazie should be obeyed on the following forenoon, just the same as though he were himself to give the orders, and that he mould return at noon.

Hiram at once took off hisôat, measured one of the saws, and askel if it was the largest. He was told that itWas ; this, he was at first sorry for, but Hill carefully taking his measures upon a piece of paper, he soon disappeared. He remembered a hardware store, not far distant, which he had passed that very forenoon; to this he repaired, and selected a Icircular saw, twice as large as any Mr. Herd had in his shop, and of different shape in the teeth ; he also got some braces and bolts of a different size and style which he appeared to understand, and telling the storekeeper that he wanted them for Mr, Hurd in the next street, he found no difficulty in getting them on credit. With matters thus arranged, he returned to his boarding- house and studied in his own mind as to how he could carry out the plan he had conceived.

It was about twelve o'clock at noon on the following day, when Mr. Hurd returned to his shop; he found Hiram Veazie ill

his shirtsleeves and with a pair of " over- alls" onJat work before a large splitting saw wheh he had erected upon one of the benches! and to which he had applied the steam power. He was splitting the boards, which jrere fully thick enough to admit of it, andjthus was making the boards produce jpst twice as much as heretofore, with m equal amount of labor, since those who flushed them up into boxes after they were Jawed could work enough faster with the dinner lumber to make up for the ocouption of one hand to tend the splitting f»w. . ■„ ,%•# ,

Hnrd looked on with astonishment; alrejdy were a score of boxes and more maipfactured of the new thickness, and

actually more valuable, as the thick- nesj was ample for all purposes of strength,

the weight was reduced one half. He also delighted with his new acquaints

who took hold of his work so handi- ,nd above all he felt that he bad at

e given him an idea worth half his bu- and more. Mr. Hurd was an hon-

, honorable, and faithful man, and unhe- atingly kept his promise, installing the ung man in the business with one half

profits. The reader can imagine the letter which iram wrote to his faithful Lucy, and how e encouraged him in return, and how

he business proved exceedingly prosperous, and how it was enlarged, and Hiram found himself at the end of a twelvemonth worth some two thousand dollars, and how Squire White pressed his hand warmly when lie returned to ask for Lucy, and told him to " take her," and how Lucy laid her fair cheek bathed with happy tears upon his shoulder, and her kind old mother said that she had but one regret, and that was to part with Lucy, " who must now go away from home to live in New York State."

But all this was so, and Lucy and Hi- ram were married, and their friends declared that Heaven made the match and worked a miracle for Hiram Veazie, who was so good and industrious, and generous spirited. But theseare not the days of miracles, and the reader knows very well that it was brought about by the most natural agencies.

Three years only have passed since Hi- ram was married, as we have related in this veritable story, andjon the Blooming- dale road, not a long walk from the large factory of Hurd and Veazie,4ives Hiram and his lovely companion. The large and pleasant house in which they reside is his own, and a handsome surplus beside. Each Christmas they return to their childhood's home, and Lucy thinks the journey healthy to little Hiram.

GREELET'S APPEARANCE AT WASH- INGTON.—A Washington correspondent of the Springfield Republican says:—;

Horace Greeley's assault and battery excites but little attention. Something of the kind has been expected ever since the session commenced. Greeley at present is one of the most conspicuous personages in Washington. His coat and hat are a little ahead of anything heretofore displayed by him—the hat especially, which looked as though it had be,en brushed the wrong way with a solution of glue, left out to dry, and then sat on. The coat would have been dear in an ■ old clothes shop" at $1. Thus attired, with one side pf his shirt collar down and the other up, I saw him walk into Church last Sunday, arm in arm with Charles Sunnier, Who is the exact reverse in all that concerns the propri- eties of dress.

THE BOY WHO CONQUERED.

Some years ago, a lad who was left without father or mother, of good natural abilities, went to New York, alone and friendless, to get a situation in a store as errand boy, or otherwise, till he could command a higher position; but this boy had got into bad company, and had got in the habit of calling for bis " bitters" occasionally because he thought it looked manly. He smoked cheap cigars also. ,

He had a pretty good education, and on looking over the papers, he noticed that a merchant in Pearl street wanted a Ltd of his age, and he called there, and made bis business known.

" Walk into the office, my lad," said the • merchant. «I'll attend to you' soon."

When he had waited on his customer, he took a seat near the lad, and he espied a cigar in his hat. This was enough. My boy," said he, "I want a smart, honest, faithful lad ; but I see that you smoke cigars, and in my experience of mafry years, I have ever found cigar smoking in lads to be connected witfe. various other evil habits, and if I am not mistaken, your breath is an evidence that you are not an exception. You can leave; you will not suit me." ^

John—for that was his name—held his head down, and left the store; and as he walked along the street a stranger and friendless, the counsel of his poor mother came forcibly to his mind, who upon her death-bed, called him to her side, and placing her thin hand upon his head, said— " Johnny, my dear boy, I'm going to leave you. You well know what disgrace and misery your father brought upon us before his death, and I want you to promise mc before I die that you will never taste one drop of the accursed poison that killed your poor father. Promise me this now, and be a good boy, Johnny, and I shall die in peace."

The scalding tears trickled down John- ny's cheeks, and he promised ever to remember the dying words of his mother, and never to,drink any spirituous liquors; but he soon forgot his promise, and when he received the rebuke from the merchant, he remembered what his mother said, and what he had promised her, and he cried aloud, and people gazed at him. He went to his lodgings, and,throwing himself upon the bed, gave vent to his feelings in sobs that were heard all over the house.

But John had moral courage. He had energy and determination, and ere an hour had passed he made up his mind never to taste another drop of liquor, nor smoke another cigar as long as he lived. He went straight back to the merchant. Said he, " Sir, you very properly sent me away this morning for habits that I have been guilty of; but, sir, I have neither father nor mother, and though I have occasionally done what I ought not to, and have not followed the goal advice of my poor mother on her death-bed, nor done as I promised her I would do, yet I have now made a solemn vow never to drink another drop of any kind of liquor, nor smoke another cigar; and if you, sir, will only try me, it is all I ask."

The merchant was struck with the decision and energy of the boy, and at once employed him. At the expiration of five years this lad was partner in business, and is now worth ten thousand dollars. Ho has faithfully kept the pledge to which he owes his elevation.

Boys, think of this circumstance, as you enter upon the duties of life, and remember upon what points of character your destiny for good or evil depends—North- ern Farmer.

GREELEYISH.—" Roderick Random," a chatty New York correspondent of the Boston Courier, relates the following characteristic anecdote of Hon. Horace Gree- ley:—

Mr— -, who had been kmd to Gree- ley when he came to the city a friendless boy, and hadgot bim into a printing office, returned to fne city after a few ycunl absence, ani inquired for Greeley at the printing^Mce. " Oh, he is going to get up a paper himself, and is now at such and such a place."

Thither Mr. posted, and after going up and up, at length found Greeley. The philosopher, then a juvenile seeker for wisdom, was seemingly doing the work of a dozen men, writing, scissoring, com- posing, correcting, &c, and in the spare moments eating his hasty plate of soup. M expostulated. " Why man, you'll kill yourself. You mustn't work so hard." * Ob," said Greeley, " I mean t} be something or die young." , :. *

LITTLE GIRLS.—There is something in- expressibly sweet about little girls. Love- ly, pure, innocent, ingenious, unsuspecting, full of kindness to brothers, babies, and everything. They are sweet little human flowers, diamond dew-drops in the breath of morn. What a pity they should ever become, women, flirts, and heartless co- quettes 1

—W ".'"' " INGENIOUS SPELLING.—The following

is the exact spelling of the superscription of a letter which a day or two since was dropped in the Post Office at Middleboro': " Abell Rychmun Halleighphacks Mass." Strange to tell, it reached the one for whom it was intended, Abel Richmond, Halifax.

THE DIFFERENCE.—" Did I hurt yon, sir r said a lady, the other day, when she trod on a man's foot. " No, I thank you. If it was anybody else, I'd holler out murder."

PRICE, TWO CENT*.

UNCLE BENJAMIN'S SERMON.

A correspondent of the Boston Post fur- nishes the following, which he remarks, " contains many wholesome truths" :—

Not many hours ago I heard Uncle Ben- jamin discussing this matter to his son, who was continually complaining of prea- sure.

" Rely upon it, Sammy," said tbe oM man, as he leaned on his staff, with M« gray locks flowing in the breeze of • May morning, "murmuring pays no bills. I have been an observer many time* these fifty years, and I never saw a man helped out of a hole by cursing bit horses. $M as quiet as you can, for nothing will grow under a moving barrow, and discontent harrows the mind. Matters are bad, I acknowledge, but no ulcer is any better for fingering. The more you groan, the poorer you grow.

Repining at losses is only putting pep- per into a sore eye. Crops will fail in all soils, and we may be thankful that wo have not a famine. Besides, I always took notice that whenever I felt the rod prttty smartly, it was as much as to say, " Here is something which you baye got to learn." "Sammy, don't forget thafyour ■Jl^fcifc is not over yet, though you bavaHHie and two children."

"Aye," cried Sammy, "you may say that, and a mother-in-law, and two aniren- tices into the bargain, and I should like to know what a poor man can learn here, when the greatest scholars and lawyers are at loggerheads, and can't for their lives tell what bas become of the hard money."

" Softly, Sammy, I am older than you* I have not got these gray hairs and this crooked back without some burdens. I could tell you stories of the days of con- tinental money, when my grandfather used to stuff a sulky box with bills to pay for a yearling or a wheat fan, and when the women used thems for pins, and laid their teapots away in their garret. You wish to know what you can learn ? You may learn these seven things. ,

" First—That you have saved too Kftlte and spent too much. ■ I never taught you to be a miser, but I have seen you give your (lollirFfbr a nothing, when you might have laid one-half aside for charity and one-half for a rainy day.

" Second—That you have gone too much upon credit. I always told you credit was a shadow; there is a substance behind, which casts a shadow, and no wise man will follow the shadow farther than be can see that substance. You may learn that you have followed a shadow, and been de- coyed into a bog.

" Thirdly—Thaôu have gone in too much haste to IHme rich. Slow and easy wins thajjacl^

Fourthly—That no course of life can bo depended upon as always prosperous. I am afraid the younger race of working men in America have a notion tbat nobo- dy will go to ruin this side of the water. Providence has greatly blessed IB, and wo have become presumptuous.

" Fifthly—That Vou have not been thankful enough to God for his benefit* ia past times.

" Sixthly—That you may be thankful our lot is not worse. We might have famine, or pestilence, or tyranny, or all together.

"And lastly, to end my sermon, you may learn to offer with more understanding, the prayer of your infancy, " Give Ha this day our daily bread." v \

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A Fashionable lady at a watering place had a favorite lap dog, which she called Perchance. "A singular name for a pet, madam. Where did you find it ?" " Oh," she drawled, " It was named from Byron's dog. You remember where he says, ' Perchance, my dog will howUH*|

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Sir Walter Scott, in lending a book one day to a friend, cautioned him to be punctual in returning it. " This is really necessary," said the poet, in apology: " for though many of my friends are bad arith- meticians, I observe almost ail of them are good bookkeepers."

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A measly-looking chap limped into a tinner's shop the other day, with one knee tied up with a pocket handkeroHef, and inquired—"Do you mend paniliere?" "- Yes," replied the foreman. « Well," said the customer, u I wish you to menoV py broken kneepans."

" You look as though you were beside yourself," as the wag said to a fop who was standing by a donkey.

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BATUHDAY, FEBRUARY 23,1856.

KANSAS MEETING. A largo tnd enthusiastic gathering of the citi-

zens of Andover friendly to Kansas and Free- dom was held at the Free Church on Tuesday evening. The meeting was called to order by Professor C. E. Stoaro, and organized by choosing William Jenkins, Esq, Chairman, and Rev. Varnum Lincoln, Secretary. On taking the chair, Mr. Jenkins made some pertinent remarks touching the objects which had called the people together.

Mr. Williams of Boston, an officer of the Emi- grant Aid Boriety, was then introduced to the meeting, and occupied an hour or more in ex- plaining the aims of the society he represented —in giving a brief history of its operations—an account of his journey to Kansas; and the re- mits of his observations while there. The society has been misrepresented by the slave propa- gandists, and many well disposed persons are made to believe that it is entirely mischievous in it* tendency. It was organized to encourage ■Migration to Kansas, and to afford cheap and dhnfortable facilities of conveyance for those wno wish to become settlers. It is not denied that the great object is to make it a " free state,'' and to defeat the machinations of those who wish to curse its soil with slavery. Too many men went out at first who had not counted the cost and become prepared to suffer the privntions of new settlements. Means are wanted to carry out plans successfully, which have been crippled hitherto because the " needful" has not been furnished. The present population is thirty thousand. Saw mills and hotels are necessary for emigrants while they are putting up their buildings. Some persons of small means who havo gone on under the laqsjccs of the society, havo accumulated considerable property. In the Spring companies will be sent out once a week. The fare from Boston to Kansas City is forty dollars, not including board lo St. Louis.

At the conclusion of the address of Mr. Wil- liams, Professor Stowc made some very excellent and judicious remarks upon the motives which should prompt men to engage in the cause of Kansas; the inducements for laborers to emi- grate ; and the advantages usually accruing to early settlers and owners of lands. The meeting was also addressed by Mr. Palmer a returned emigrant from Kansas, and several other gentlemen, after which a collection was taken up, amounting to about eighty dollars, for those who had suffered by the outrages of the " border ruf- j fians." A committee was also chosen to solicit tubscriptiona to the stock of the Emigrant Aid Society, consisting of William Jenkins, Varnum Lincoln, John\ Smith, C. E. Stowe, and Peter Smith.

The meetingLoeing a very large one, evinced the deep interest felt in our community on the great question of liberty, and witrSuch a spirit exhibited throughout tho Freo States, nnd the blessing* of a just God, wo may hope that the dark cloud now hovering over this nation may be averted, and the spread of human slavery •tayed. While the people of the North have no intention of interfering with the » peculiar institutions" of the Southern States, they feel bound to resist tho encroachments of the foul system upon free soil by all lawful and laudablo means. Heaven favor the right.

"AitEsjJPbo INCREASE OF FAitBsjpfconsidcrable excite ment prevails with reference to the proposed in crease of passenger tariffs upon several of tho railroads. Tho changes contemplated affect sea- ton tickets much more than' transient travel. While all passengers should pay remunerating rates, frequent and groat changes ought to bo avoided. Running into extremci of high and low fares, indicates the possession of too littlo inowlcdgo on tho part of tho Directors, in regard to what rates really will PAT ; it seems like floating about hither and thither, just as the wind blows. People are willing to pay a fair price for their tickets, but at the same time they would like to have the companies pursue a system which ■hall not be liable to frequent fluctuations. Wo do not lean that the Boston and Maine Railroad hot decided upon any change of fares.

WORE Snow.—The snow-drifts of Monday and Tuesday obstructed the highways about as much as any during tho winter, and delayed the trains of cars on the railroads beyond precedent. Communication beyond Haverhill was entirely cut off till Thursday. A clergyman of this town who jreached at South Berwick, Me., last Sabbath, dat not arrive homo until Thursday P. M. Some of tho routes continued impassable most of the week.

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FIRE.—On Monday forenoon the house of George Foster caught, fire. The wind blew se- verely at the time, and a few minutos headway would have completed the work of destruction ; but its early discovery, and the timely assistance of several persons, fortunately saved the building from ruin. The fire is supposed to havo originated mar the ttovo pipe. Damage not more than 940 or $50.

Wo are indebted to William Merritt, Etq., Su- perintendent of the Boston and Maino Railroad, for a pamphlet entitled "Massachusetts Rail- roads, 1843 to 1855." It contains just the information needed by stockholders, and we are glad it 1* having a wide circulation.

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were so fortunate as to be able to attend the Con- cert of tho Quintette Club on Monday evening, despite the inclemency of the weather, it will be unnecessary to say a word in regard to their attendance on next Monday evening; but to those who]were so unfortunate as to lose the hearing of one of the most soul-stirring and perfect performances of exquisite music, we would say, do not fail to avail yourselves of the last opportunity of the season of listening to that which will do you good. If you stay away, you'll wish you hadn't. , , ,, ■ .. n, .

We are glad to announce that Mrs. WIST-

WORTH has been engaged for the evening. All who have heard her silvery voice in song will be sure to be " on hand." Tickets for the evening, 85 cents.

The Lecture before the Lyceum on Wednesday evening was delivered by Rev. Mr. Warren of Ballard Vale. Subject: Political Ethics. Tho lecturer occupied about an hour in elucidating and enforcing the positions assumed, and was listened to with marked attention. Although no notes were used by the speaker, he had evidently well prepared his lecture, and delivered it with rematkablo fluency and effect. ' The idea that the State is personal was elaborated in a forcible manner, and must have deeply impressed the audience with tho importance of individual responsibility.

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INSTALLATION AI READINO.— Rev. William Barrows, late of Grantville, was installed on Wednesday last, Feb. 20th, as Pastor of the Old South Cjhurch and Society in Reading. The Council met in the Chapel at 9 o'clock, A. M., and was organized by the choice of Rev. George Richards of Boston for Moderator, and Rev. George Moore of Andover for Scribe. After a full and satisfactory examination, the installation services were appointed at tho Church at 2 o'clock, P. M., which were ns follows: Rending the Minutos of the Council by tho Scribe; Intro- ductory Prayer and Rending of tho Scriptures by Rev. Mr. Hull of South Reading; Sermon by Rev. Dr. Blagden of Boston; Installing Prayer by Rev. Mr. Sessions of Mclrose; Charge to the Pastor by Rev. Dr. Albro of Cambridgo; Right Hand of Fellowship by Rev. Mr. Robinson of Winchester; Address to tho People by the Mode- rator ; Concluding Prayer by Rev. Mr. Lawrence of Carlisle; Benediction by the Pastor. The exercises throughout were very interesting and appropriate.

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VieiTiNo COMMITTEES.—Samuel H. Taylor, LL. D. of this town, has been appointed by the Overseers of Harvard University, upon the Com- mittee of Examination of tho Greok Language, and Rev. William F. Warren of Ballard Vale upon Modern Languages. > 1 — i ip i ■ ■ i»

CHILD SCALDED. — On Tuesday evening a child of George H. French, about fifteen months old, was scalded badly by tipping over tea upon it.

Wo would direct attention to tho advertisement of Mr. Wallis, in another column. Mr. W. has earned a good reputation as a teacher of tho several branches named in his advertisement, and we cheerfully recommend him to tho peoplo of this village and Ballard Vale, as a competent instructor.

FIRE AT HAVERHILL.—A fire broke out in tho largo ihree-story wooden building on Fleet Street, Haverhill, between one and two o'clock Wednesday morning. The building was entirely consumed, together with the property of the occupants. A small house in the rear, occupied by a family by the name of Jewett, was also consumed, with two small buildings. It is supposed to be tho work of an incendiary. A year ago, a largo building on the same site was destroyed in the samo manner. The building was owned by A. P. Nichols, of Haverhill, and was •nsurcd for $2,500. Loss about $5,000.

Tho Boston Traveller of Thursday announces news " Five days later from Portland." The first train from Portland during the week passed through this town for Boston on Thursday evening at 9 o'clock. It consisted of five long cars, in which it is supposed a large number of prison- ers had been incarcerated several days. The train tripped along as rapidly ns though it had never been stuck in a snow drift, and ono would suppose it could carry all before it.

THE MAILS.—NO mails were received in this town from Boston after .Monday morning, until Thursday morning, although the trains ran regularly! There must be miserable mismanagement somewhere. If people are thus to be deprived of their rights because a messenger or agent happens to be off his post, lot us know it, and some othor method will bo devised for sending and receiving moil matter. Carrying the mails it a business that should not be trifled with.

On Friday forenoon, a gentleman took from the P. O. over 60 letters, which havo been accu- mulating in tho Boston office since Monday.

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CURIOSITY or LITERATURE.—The following i«a literal copy of a letter received at the post office in South Danvers, from Europe :

"Mister Jon Mac Farland State of umiriky Town of mass in South Danvit which was set of from anothr Danvis deliver to Cousin Brioet if Jon is not here." B

The Middlesex Journal says that the Western fever rages high among the people of Reading and many of them propose emigrating.

(For the Advertiser] MESSRS. EDITORS :—The inhtbitants of An-

dover will soon lie called togetlcr to transact their annual town business, ant to elect such officers as may be necessary to administer their municipal affairs for the ensuing year. It has become too common of late, fat corporations through mismanagement or carekssness, to suffer heavy debts to accumulate; anl as our State, County and Town, are all involvct in debt, it is natural for one to look about himfor a place to flee to, where the littlo he possesses will not be absorbed by taxes.

Who that contemplates a chnnte from one town to another, does not first inqiire whether the town In which he would locate s free from debt, and what is the'rate of tnxaion? Tho fact that a town is free from debt, am the taxes moderate, has a great effect upon its prosperity; and such towns will increase in wealtnand population much more rapidly than thosj saddled with heavy debts and high taxes. It it therefore important that the management of on town affairs should be in thehinds of ourmost competent townsmen. A largo item in our town expenses arises from the laying out of new roadi, and in straightening and widening old ones, and in these there has evidently been much romey ex- ponded, with but little advantage to the ommu- nity; and as there seems to be no enolto petitions for roads to subserve private intcrat, rather than the public good, it is importtit that further outlay for sMqtr purposes should biresist- ed. A petition is now pending before tin Com- missioners to lay out the old railroad trait, from Andover to Sutton's Mills, as a public hhhway. To say that the public convenience require this extra expense to tho town, will not bear tb test cf scrutiny. Tho travel between the two pints will not justify the outlay. If any road n the direction of Lawrence is necessary, it isonqVom Fryo Village to the new bridge over the Jerri- mack. But both of these roads are not netled, and as fifty persons would travel the latter rate, to one on the former, it is evident whic, if either, should be built; and if Sutton's Mills nd Essex Bridge are to be approached by or* of those routes, a road direct to the latter ptnt would best answer the purpose, and couldpe built with little expense to this town, while be other would augment our town debt. It is ho- ed that privnto interest will not prevail ov> public convenience and economy, in consequent; of the apathy of our citizens in town affairs, f is to bo regretted that politics or party feelinf, are allowed to interfere with town elections, fa in town affairs, the best interests of the town art to bo secured, and not party triumphs. Whet men are voting for town officers they have nn inward consciousness that they are, or are nod, voting for the best men; but often party feeling or personal prejudice prove too strong for their better judgment.

For the administration of town business, men of sound judgment and firmness should be selected—men who have wisdom to devise the bost and safest course, and who are fearless in the ex- ecution—rncn who will not sacrifice their own self-respect to gain a vote, or compromise tho interests of the town for fear of losing one—men whom tho office seeks, and not men who seek the office.

Young America is entitled to a respectable seat in the wagon, but he should not have full control of the reins, except on air line roads. We arc now commencing a now era in our town history ; and, having lost by the division, a large share of our wealth and population, and with them a goodly Bhnre of that wisdom which ts necessary to direct, it becomes us to look well to the course we arc to pursue, and to see that the affairs of the town are so administered, that we may not have to look back with repentance when it is too late to remedy the evil.

AM OLD ANDOVER VOTER.

NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE.

N. Y. City, Feb. IS, 1856. MESSRS. EDITORS :—The subject that receive!

most attention from us New Yorkers at the present moment, is the condition of our streets. After seven weeks of fine sleighing, an unusual amount for this city, a regular February thaw has set in, and rendered the streets almost impassable.

So great an amount of damage is feared from the flooding of the basements of the stores in which valuable goods are stored, that tho mayor hat called the attention of the Common Council to this matter, and a bill appropriating $75,000 for the purpose of removing the snow has been discussed. ,

The shipping has suffered considerably by the immense amount of floating ice in the rivers. Last week a brig was cut through by tho ice, and sunk so rapidly, that only the sailors were able to save themselves. Eight lives were lost.

The ice so closet up the river, that the ferry- boats experience great difficulty in making their regular trips.

Of this fact your correspondent had most un- welcome proof on Saturday night. Having been over to Brooklyn, he was anxious to return to New York late in the evening. Accordingly he went to the South ferry, when he found that those boats did not run. He seeks the Wall-st. ferry, and those boats ore removed for the night. Then he goes to the Fulton ferry, when to his dismay, he finds that even the boats of this ferry have suspended their trips. , As a forlorn hope, he proceeds to the Catharine Ferry, and after waiting awhile at length a boat starts. And as they go thumping, bumping, dashing, crash- ing among the flouring ice, he becomes highly filcased with tho facilities for getting from Brook- yn to the city.

So firmly was tho ice wedged, that three of tho employees of the Fulton Ferry Company crossed the East river on the ice I The passage occupied a quarter of an hour; they afterwards rc-crossed on the sumo element.

Judge Copron, in his charge to the Grand Ju- ry last week, staled that he had no more doubt of the constitutionality of the Maine Liquor Law of this State, than he had doubts of his own identity. He told the Grand Jury that it was their duty to find bills in every cose of this kind, where sufficient facts to justify a bill were brought before them.

Can tho Liquor Law be enforced in this city ? I fear not. If it were possible, it would greatly add to the security of those dwelling in the metropolis of America. ' Yours truly, J.

ANDOVER. — A correspondent calls ouri tion to the fact that the good people of At are not entirely engrossed in scholastic pei Their Lyceum lectures, and the concerts of! Mendelssohn Quintette Club during the i havo afforded rich enjoyment to mulu'ta. This moderate attention to the dulce, will I,, hindrance to the habitual and successful peJI of the utile, for which Andover has so long^l celebrated. A better place for study cannou] ily be found in this country.—Traveller.

An Episcopal Church is about to be erect* 1 Haverhill, designed for eighty pews ; $3000,, I already been subscribed for that object.


How is it t—How many there are in this pil- grim-life shut up almost entirely to the latitude of the home circle—how many who, it would seem, in the unfoldings of God's Providence, find their time fully occupied in the everyday enrcs of the household, brought constantly to their regard, and from which they may not turn an averted eye, much less an averted hand.

For example, how many with a disposition, and no less a taste, to enjoy natural scenery in all its intrinsic meaning, must ostensibly exercise their taste more particularly for puddings nr.d pies and all their paraphernalia, perchance when nature most invites.

On the othor hand, how many there are who seem at liberty to meet every call, every miscellaneous demand on time or attention, which the unfolding seasons bring about, and to follow every round of fashion—their cheer is ever kindled, nnd ready seems to be the perpetual watch- word of their hearts.

Now these samo persons, have equal demands at home; but, go where you will, they are there. They are understood generally to be delicate in their physical strength, and consequently cannot apply themselves very closely to mattcr-of-fiict work, and so, through the consideration of loved ones at home, they are relieved not a little, but peradventure altogether of certain family desider- ata, which perhaps may be done, by proxy ; but as to the further achievement of the little no less weighty and laborious cares, (for I had almost said, there are no littles in the house-keeper's cal- endar) whose name is legion, I havo no knowledge. One thing is very probable—do you mnko a formal call, or otherwise find yourself in tho residence of the60 spirits of enterprise and " good cheer," you arc hospitably met and happily entertained. Now, how is it? I ask for information —believing those, who are so absorbed in doors, miuht like to moke some compromise, the result of which would perhaps bo beneficial to both parties.

Feb. 18.

POPULATION OF MASSACHUSETTS.

By the Census of June 1, 1855.

COIJNTV OF ESSEX.

Amesbury Andover Beverly Boxfoid Bradford Danvers Essex Georgetown Gloucester Groveland Hamilton Haverhill Ipswich Lawrence Lynn Lynnfield Manchester Marbleheud

3,585 4,810 5,944 1,034 1,372 4,000 1,668 2,042 8,935 1,367

896 7,940 3,421

16,081 15,713

883 1,878 6,933

Methuen Middleton Nnhant Newhury Newburyport North Andover Rockport Rowley Salem Salisbury Saugus South Danvers Swampscott Topsfield Wenhnm West Newbury

2,582 880 270

1,483 13,354 2,276 3.498 1.315

20,934 3,185 1,788 5,348 1.335 1,250 1,073 2,094

To34townt 151,167

STATE LIQUOR AGENCY.

The first annual report of the Commissioner (A. S. Mansfield, Esq.,) appointed under the act of last year to purchase and sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors of pure quality to the several city and town agents, was presented to the Sen- ate lately, and ordered to be printed, together with accompanying voluminous tables.

The Commissioner has hired the store No. 159 (Milk street, Boston, for five years, at $1000 per inniini. No sales have been made during the tear, to any except authorized agents, and the packages told have been carefully sealed, as frovided by law. All his foreign wines and Jquors have been purchased of houses of estab- l.licd reputation and probity, and in the origi- nl-iinportcd packages. He can therefore certify tht none but pure liquors have been sold. The buincss has thus far required a capital of $30- 00, and the stock on hand jtow amounts to abut that sum. The general results of the bu- sifess, from Jon. 1st, 1855, to Jan. 1st, 1856, are as allows:

Vines and liquors sold at cost, $107,892 45 lands and kegs, "... 1,148 62 Eemijohns, " . . . . 191 88 Hcord Books for Agents, .... 47 25 '•tuckage, ■. . . . 345 05 Repacking and waste (at estimated,

mt not equal to waste alone), . 700 38

Trial sales, $110,325 61 Coumissions at 5 per cent, . . 5,499 51

Totl sales, charges and Commis- sions, $115,825 12

Theiexpenses of the Commissioner, no part of whifa has been charged to cities and towns, are:

Rcnftf store and taxes, . . . $647 49 Clcrlihirc 667 98 Repairing and delivering, . . . 1230 22 Interest on capital, ($30,000),. . 1050 00

Total,! $3595, 67 LcavingUie Commissioner as a com-

pensation for his services, . . $1,903 82 The saleslby months have been :

For Jaiiary, $34,550 47 Jufv . 23,866 69 August, 20,301 01 September, 14,432 03 October 10,916 49 November, 7,346 07 December, 5,412 36

Tonl, ....... $115,825 12 The aboveshows a regular decrease in the de-

mand since tie opening of the office. Agents generally bought a year's supply in making tho first purchase' and afterwards they required little from the tipply. except of rum and alcohol for mechanical purposes. The sales for the first year will prorably amount to between $130,000 and $150,000.'

The numho-of cities which have purchased, are 11; numlfcr of towns having over 1000 inhabitants, 22J; under 1000,22; total citiet and towna, 255.

I Ji i i 1 COTTON MINOTACTURKS IN ESSEX COCNTT.

—The Nowliiryport Herald gives a tabular statement of ;ho cotton manufactures in Essex County, from which it appears, though full statistics in slme instances are not given, that wo have in his county, twenty-two mills with two hundred tnd forty-four thousand and seventy-three spindes, consuming in a year, fourteen millions four hundred and twenty-six thousand six hundred aid five pounds of cotton, producing goods to the value of six millions, two hundred and thirty-two thousand dollars, and affording constant employment to five thousand two hundred and thirty-five operatives,—1,540 males, and 3,686 females.

There is further, at Lawrence, a DeLaine establishment, in which 200,000 pounds of cotton are used, or about one third of it a raw material, where three hundred persons ore employed ; and at South Danvers is a bleachery of cottons, that has a capital of $150,000, and employs 60 hands. These and other establishments where cotton is used in the manufacture of cordage, lines, and other articles, place the cotton manufactures prominent among the industrial pursuits of the county.

ANDOVER EYCEEM.

The Eleventh Lecture before the Lyceum vilfc, I

delivered on Wednesday evening neat, Feh,


Hon. A. H. NELSON of Bostop, Chief Justice of the Superior Court ofiSuffblkb I

Tickets may be obtained at the door on ft I

evening of the lecture. The house will be open) I

at 6 1-2 o'clock, lecture to commence at 7 It

WM. PEIRCE,. "I „ . GEO. FOSTER, a"m"*( PETER SMITH, \ on WM. H. FOSTER, r . E.SANDOBS, J ***"*

Andover, Feb. 23, 1856.


The Sixth Lecture of this Course will btfc.1 livered on Tuesday evening, 26th inst, byJav.f William J. Alger of Botton. Subject: Antsa and Modern Chivalry.

PER ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.

ANTI-SLAVERY LECTURE.

REV. MR. LINCOLN will give a Lecture in ts Universalist Church on next Sunday evenw. Subject —The Spirit of Slavery as Lately £i. hibited in our Country. Lecture to common at 7 o'clock. The public are invited to attol Postponed from last Sabbath evening on accost of the storm.

PHILLIPS SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Tho voters of Phillips District are reminds! that their Annual School Meeting will be heldtt their School House on Thursday evening nen, Feb. 28th, at 7 o'clock, A general attendances desirable. •

WM. H. FOSTER, Clerk.

MARRIAGES.

In Boston, 2nd Inst., by Bev. Charles Smith, Mr. Jus N. Smart of Boston, to Miss Abby M., daughter of OK. Amos Holt of this town.

DEATHS.

la Morrimack, N. II., 15tli inst., Sarah, widow of Uu late Zobediah Sliattuck ol Ihia town, need 7i. iiarrt- mains wore brought to the West Pariah for intermeiL

In South Danvers, 10th inst., Mrs. Abigail K. ftnuV wick, widow of the late Edward S. At (he time of bit death she waa believed to be the oldest person in DII

vera. She waa born in Amesbury, June 1764, and KM

lived in the house where she died, direcUy opposite u> Monument, ever since she removed to Danvers.

IiETTERS REMAINING IN THE POST OFFICE,

ANDOVER, FBB. 16, 1856.

Lanngan, William Amory, John L. Abbott, Thomas, Jr. Appleton, Edward Ames, Eunice

Brayton, A. P. Brackctt, Esther M.

Carter, Samuel Craft, Sarah S.

Dnrgin, H. J. Dolph, Geo. C.

Farmer, Edward Fiancis Morrison Fall, Sarah E.

Gilman, Geo. C.

Howe, Henry G. Holt, Elizabeth Hutchinson, Geo. N. Hartwell, John Hill, Miss Mary Heil, L, Esq. Hardy, Henry Holbrook, U. T. Holt, Sarah B. Hartshorn, Mrs.

Kimlmll, Angelina

Lent, Mary A. Lyman. A. H.

Moorhend, Alex. Mority, Michel McCurdy, John

Noves, Frederick Noyes, C. D. V.

Pike, Mary J. Pillsbury, Stcphon Pearson, George

Osgood, Aaron B.

Roker, S.

Strickland, W. R. Stone, James Sprague, John Sewall, Day & Co. Smith, Rev. W. A. Stiles, W. L.

Tucker, Oliver N. Thompson, Mist S.

Upton, Emily C.

Wisnav. Mr. 11. B. Whiteomb, Eliza A. Ward, Abel Low, Ariel, Jr.

Lewis, Rev. Wales Persons calling for the above letters, will

please say "Advertised." HOBART CLARK, P.M.

EVENING WRITING SCHOOL a

The Subscriber respectfully gives notice that he has commenced a course of instructioa in Writing. Arithmetic, Book-Kceping, etc., in il« Small Hall, Bank Building, Main Street, in An- dover, and Depot Hall, Ballard Vale. Th« classes will meet on Tuesday, Thursday, si"1

Saturday, of each week, at 7 o'clock, P.M..'" Andover, and Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, in Ballard Vale, at 8 P. M.

THOMAS R. WALLIS, Teacher.

TERMS. Writing, per term of 12 lessons, $1,00 Arithmetic " " " 5.00 Book-Keeping, " " 3,00 Algebra, Mathematics, Navigation, etc., in

proportion. >

PRIZES. Three valuable prizes will be awarded for p»-

ficiency, neatness, nnd punctual attendance, *' the close of each term.

Andover, Feb. 23, 1856. Pupils will be received [at any time diring *

term.

Hensnnnnnnnl ' <

ANDOVER ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1856. — ■! I HI. ■

"I

SELLING OFF ARPETINGS.

The subscribers being desirous to reduce their ^tensive stock of Carpetings, now offer the

ENTIRE ASSORTMENT — OF

MCH, MEDIUM A IX>W PRICED CABPETINGS, OIE CLOTHS,

MATTINGS, «*c. at such prices as shall make it a

lor housekeepers and others purchasing to select Iron* the same. The goods are new and choice, Li.I are positively the best and most desirable in ftjlc and quality to be found in the market.

A. W. STEARNS & CO.

ATTRA.OTZOM'S.

Owing to the lateness of tho season, we now fcffer oar entire slock of

[UK's- AJSTD ipAnrex Gee»s at very low prices.

, We would invite your special attention to our llarge and splendid assortment, which embraces a 1 very choice and desirable selection of


CLOAKS OF TIIE LATEST STYLES, I THIBETS, CASHMERES, WOOL PLAIDS,

DBLAINES, PRINTS, EMBROIDERIES, HOSIERY, GLOVES, BLANKETS,

QUILTS, LINENS, DAMASKS,

and a full supply of

I Hou»olioopins GooclB.

All who are desirous of purchasing Rich and Desirable Goods at a fair price are invited to call at A. W. STEARNS & Co., No's 1 & 2, Stearns

Block, Essex St. Lawrence.

Feb. 2, 1856.

Bare Chance to buy Boots and Shoes.

BOOTS AND SHOES *A.T COST,

PORT:

The subscriber will sell his entire stock of Boots and Shoes at cost for thirty days, prepara tcry to making alterations in Store, and room for Spring Goods. My present stock comprises a complete assortment of Ladies'. Gents1, Misses', and Children's Boots and Shoes of every variety.

Men's good Double Sole Kip Boots, 2,25 to 2.75 Boys' " " " " " 1,25 to 1,75 Youths' " " " " 1,00 to 1,25 Ladies' Fine Gaiter " 90 to 1,75

" Good Stout Pegged " 87 to 1,00 " " " Kid Shoes 50 to 1,00

and a great variety of | . Misses' and Children's Booti and Shoes at your own

price.

A large assortment of

Gents' Custom made Fine Dress Boots, At 20 per cent less than the usual prices. A good supply of RUBBER BOOTS AND SHOES, at the lowest prices.

Every variety of Boots and Shoes, from the finest French Calf Pump Sole Sewed to the heaviest Kip, MADE TO ORDEB.

K^ Repairing neatly done; tt short notice.

C. S. PIPER, No. 10 CITY BLOCK, LAWRENCE.

Feb. 23, 1856.

INTE^V" BOOKS. The Courtesies of Wedded Life. i2mo.

$1,00. 2t. W. F. DRAPER.

Edith, or the Light of Home, i -'"">■ 2t. W. F. DRAPER.

Diary and Correspondence of AMOS LAWRENCE. New edition. 12mo. SI,00.

3L W. F. DRAPER.

The Communion Sabbath. By Rev. Dr. Adams. £1,00.

3t W. F. DRAPER.

A New Monthly. Panorama of Life and Literature. 25 cents.

3t. W. F. DRAPER.

Littell's Living Age. 1212 cents. 3t. W. F. DRAPER.

THE MENDELSSOHN

tliflTlTYK tklft Respectfully inform their subscribers and the

public of Andover and vicinity, that their Fourth Concert of the series of four will take place at the

BAPTIST MEETING HOUSE,

OK M0NDAT EVENING, FEB. 26,1866. ASSISTED BT THB FAVORITE VOCALIST,

Mrs. E. A. Wentworth.

A new and excellent Programme will be pre-

sented. . For particulars, see small bills.

Tickets for the series of Four Concerts, $1,00,

used at pleasure. Single Tickets, 25 cents each.

To be had at J. J. Brown's. Doors open at 6 1-2 o'clock. Concert to com-

mence at 7 1-2, precisely.

KIMBALL & BROTHER, No. lOAppleton Block,

ABE CLOSING OFF

WINTER GOODS AT ABOUT

ONE HALF FORMER PRICES.

iVbio is the tine to bay Cheap.

Also receiving new Goods daily. Some choice styles

A 11 "Wool Dolo.ixi.oiai,


Remember we keep the largest stock of

DBT GOODS, EMBROIDERIES, LACES, EDGINGS, HOSIERY AND GLOVES,

FANCY GOODS, &c. to be found in the City. „

KIMBALL & BROTHER,

10 Appleton Block, Essex Street, Lawrence,

Jan. 26, 1856.

TO THE .

GOLD PENCIL CASES A PENS,

At W. F. DRAPER'S.

PRINCE'S PROTEAN FOUNTAIN PEN.

A LARGE assortment, embracing every size and style, just received. Price $3,00, $3,50,

**,00, $4,50.

E. DECOST McKAY, Solo Agent for Andover,

At 3rd House, 5th Room, Latin Commons.

Feb. 9.—4t.

Ocvirs For Sale. The subscriber would respectfully inform the

public that he has for sale a quantity of English and Meadow Hay, and 8 good cows, 2 new* milch and 1 farrow one, and 1 good sleigh.

Feb.'9._3t.» WM. CUTLER.

RICHARD B. STEELE, PIAXO-FOKTE TUNER,

lato of T. Gilbert a, Cn.'s Piano-forte Manufactory, BOSTOX.

REPAIRING done in the best manner.. Piano- fortes, with or without the yEolian attach-

ment, f„r Balc or to let by the year. For further particulars, apply at this office.

Dec. 29,1855.—r

If you wish to keep your feet warm and dry, and enjoy health, please call at

«r. -w. BAH» A BUryd No. 8 Main Street,

where may be found •

RUBBER BOOTS, LADIES' SNOW ROOTS,


BOOTS cfe SHOES of the latest styles.

Feb. 2.—5t.

Probate IToticos. ESSEX, as. At a Court of Probate holden at

North Andover, in and for said County, on the second Tuesday in February, A. D. 1856.

On the petition of Daniel Carleton, guardian of Joseph Swan, (a person given to excessive drinking and idleness,) of North Andover, in said county, yeoman, showing, that the debts against the estate of said Swan, including allowances and supposed charges of guardianship, amount to two thousand two hundred fourteen dollars, thirty- nine cents; and that all his personal estate amounts to only six hundred forty-five dollars; and praying that he may be duly empowered and licensed to sell so much of the real estate of said Swan, as shall be necessary, together with such personal estate, for the payment of said debts, allowance! and charges of guardianship, with incidental charges:—

OBDKMSD, That the first Tuesday in March next, ten of the clock before noon, be assigned as the time for considering said petition, at a Court of Probate then to be holden at Salem, in said county; and that said guardian give notice to all persons interested, by causing an attested copy of this order to be published three weeks successively before said time in the Ando- ver Advertiser, printed in Andover, that they may be present, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should "not be granoed. N. S. HOWE, Judge of Probate.

A true copy of record, Attest, JAJSDS ROI>ES, Register.

F«b. 16.—St.

Officers of the City Loan Fond Association, LAWRENCE, MASS.

Office, ISo. 8 City Block, Eim Strut. Wm. M. Kimball, President 1 Geo. W. Garland, M. D., C. C. Cloison, Vice

Presidents. Nathan Wells, Geo. D. Cabott, John Beetle,

James W. Bailey, D. S. Swan, Wm. Potter, Walker Flanders, E. B. Currier, Arieinas Par- ker, Jr, Geo. W. Hills, Amasa Bryant and R. M. Bailey, Directors.

Asa T. Sandborn. Secretary. Nathaniel G. White, Attorney. Walker Flanders, Surveyor. This Association was organized in July last,

and having sold more than 400lshares, is in successful operation. $14 as dues Tor the last seven months, (at $2 per month,) and 91 as entrance fee secures a share. The Books will be open for a short time longer to those who desire shares. All who desire to invest their money safely and profitably, in small amounts, monthly, and those who may desire to borrow money on good security and long payments are respectfully invited to call and take shares before the Books are closed.

In order to accommodate Friends and Citizens irr Andover who may desire to become members, arrangements have been made with Mr. Jolm Harding to act as agent to receive their names and money for shares, whose receipt for the same will be good, until a certificate of Stock shall be issued bearing the President and Secre- tary's Signatures.

This Association, together with another which was organized two years ago in this city, called "The Lawrence L. F. Association," are dis pensing much good to their members by furnishing a place for a safe and profitable deposit for one class, and to another clasj the means to aid them to build houses of their own, and to such fiarties as could not have procured the means rom any other source.

ASA T..SANDBORN, Secretary. Fô. 16.—tf.

HERMON ABBOTT, JR. MANUFACTURER AJtD DEALER IN

CABINET FURNITURE. Ware Booms, opposite the Post Office, Andover.

ESSEX, as. At a Court of Probate holden at North Andover, in and for said County, on the second Tuesday in February, A. D. 1856.

On the petition of Jedcdiah H. Barker Es- quire, guardian of Elizabeth F. Barker, (a person given to excessive drinking and idleness,) of North Andover in said county, singlewoman, slowing that the said Elizabeth isinterested in and owner of the following real estate, viz: A certain piece of land containing about three acres and a half, with a dwelling house and shop thereon, situated in said North Andover and bounded by land of William Johnson Junior, In- land of Isaac Stevens and Farnham Spofford, and the road. Also a certain piece of land containing about five acres, sitnated in said North Andover and bounded by the road, by land of suiil Johnson and Joseph H. Adams, by the Great Pond and by land of said Spofford. Also a piece of land containing about ten acres, situated in said North Andover and bonnded by land of John Runnels and said Adams and on two sides by land of said Stevens and by land of said Spofford. Also a certain piece of land containing about fifteen acres, more or less, situated in said North Andover and bounded on three sides by said Stevens's land, and by land of Sam- uel Jenkins and heirs of Ebenezer Stevens. Said pieces of land and buildings being all the real estate of which said Elizabeth F. is seized:— that the said real estate would sell for its full value in money; that a proper management of the same would be expensive and reduce the income thereof to a small amount in comparison with the value thereof, and that it would therefore be for the benefit of said Elizabeth F. Bar- ker that her interest in said real estate should be sold, and the proceeds thereof put out and secured on interest, or invested in productive stocks, for the benefit of said Elizabeth, and praying, that he may bo duly empowered and licensed to sell said real estate, agreeably to law in such cose provided :—'

ORDERED, That the first Tuesday in March next, ten of the clock before noon, be assigned as the time for considering said petition, at a Court of Probate then to be holden at Salem, in said county; and that the petitioner give notice to all persons interested, by causing an attested copy of this order to be published three weeks successively in the Andover Advertiser, printed in Andover, before said time, that they may be present, and show cause, if any they have, why the praver of said petition should not be granted.

N. S. HO WE, Judge of Probate. A true copy of record,

Attest, JAMES ROPES, Register. Feb. 16.—3t.

NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN, that tho sub- •eriber has been duly appointed administra-

tor of the estate of John Brown, late of Boxford, in the County of Essex, yeoman, deceased, and has taken upon himself" that trust, by giving bonds, as the law directs. All persons having demands upon the estate of said deceased are required to exhibit the same ; and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to

JEDEDIAH H.BARKER,Administrator. North Andover, Feb. 16, 1856.—3t.

FIRE INSURANCE Without Premium Note or liability to Assessments, at

SANDBORN'S INSURANCE OFFICE, So. 8 City Block, Lawrence, Nan.,

In some of the best and most reliable, joint Stock Insurance Co's in N. England, having a combined cash capital of $2,000,000. at fair rate of premium. Any amount taken in one combined risk not exceeding $100,000. on Farm and Village Property, including all kinds of Buifdings in process of erection, Mills, Facto- ries, Machine Shops &c. of all kinds. All orders by mail promptly attended to. Applications taken for Life Insurance, in the International Loan Fund Life Assurance Society of London, having a capital of two and a half millions of dollars.

ASA T. SANDBORN, Feb. 16.—tl

Having during tho past season removed to our present Central Location, and materially increased our rooms and facilities for business, we are prepared to furnish to onr old friends and new customers, on the moat favorable terms, the following list of Cabinet Furniture, Upholstry, &c, via.

SECRETARIES, SOFAS, MAHOGANY,

WALNUT AND COMMON CHAIRS,


WALNUT SINK8, HAT

TREES, ETC.

EXTENSION, CENTRE, CARD, DININQ, TOILET,


CHAMBER SETTS. We have for sale beautiful sets of

(MHAaaiBiaia HnEna.ara'ii'wsss, which we offer at Wholesale and Retail, at price*

, as low as they can be bought in the city.


Feathers, Mattresses and Spring Beds.

Bodstoads. Constantly on hand, or furnished to order,

Walnut, Mahogany, Cottage and Trundle Bedsteads,

Children's Cribs, Walnut and Stained.

In onr COFFIN WARE ROOM


K?" FUBNITCBE KOVED TO OBDXB. «£D

N. B. All kinds of Job Work done at onr shop as usual.

We shall sell the above mentioned Furniture, and mnch more we cannot name, at the LOWEST

CASH PBICE.

WABK ROOMS, OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE.

H. ABBOTT, JB.

Andover, Oct. 27,1855.—tf.

JAMES H. COCHRANE,

A BLACKSMITH,

and general Jototoer lxx Iron.

Unirersalist Court, Main Street, near the Uni- versalist Church.

Feb 19.—tf.


THE undersigned, citizens of Andover and vicinity, respectfully represent that in their

judgment the public convenience and necessity require that a road should be laid out and constructed, commencing at a point near the Post Office in said Andover, and running thence to the old track of the Boston and Maine Railroad, and following said old track, to cross the Air Line road recently laid out from Andover to Lawrence, and thence extending to Sutton's Mills (so called) in said North Andover.


JEREMIAH GOLDSMITH, and others. Andover, Dec. 12th, 1855.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

ESSEX, ss. Court of County Commissioners, December Term, A. D. 1855, held by adjourn- ment January 22, A. D. 1U56. ON the Petition aforesaid, ordered, That said petitioners give notice to all persons and cor-

porations interested therein, that said Commis- sioners wilt meet at the Eagle Hotel, in said An- dover, on Friday, the fourteenth day of March next, at 12 o'clock, M.—by publishing an attested copy of said Petition, and of this Order thereon, in the Andover Advertiser a newspaper printed in Andover throe weeks successively, the last publication to be fourteen days at least before the said fourteen!h day of March.—And also by serving each of the Town Clerks of An- dover and North Andover with an attested copy of said Petition and this Order, thirty days at least, and by posting np an attested copy thereof in two public places in each of said towns, fourteen days at least before the said fourteenth day of March, at which time and place said Com- missioners will proceed to view the premises, and take such order In relation to the Prayer of said Petition, as by law thev mav he authorized to do.

A. HUNTlNGTON. Clerk. A true copy of Petition and Order thereon.

Attest A. HUNTlNGTON, Clerk. A true copv,—Attest

JAMES CABY, Sheriff. Feb. 9 —3t *

WILLIAM G. REED, Tin Plate t*> SJieet Iron

\Worltor.

COPPERSMITH AND PLUMBER, At the Old Stand on Main Street,

HAS on hand a variety of the best patterns of Ranges, Cooking and Parlor Stoves.

ALSO—Oven, Ash, and Boiler Months, Cop- per Boilers, Pumps, Lead Pipe, Zinc, Coal Hods, Shovels, Sifters, Sad Irons, Ventilators,etc.,with a general assortment of

TIN AND JAPANNED WARE,

all of which will he sold at satisfactory prices. Also Dr.Nichol's Paragon Lampsand Can for

fluid. PATENT IRON SINKS,

Of all sizes.

W. G. R. still continues to give his personal attention to fitting up HOT AIR FURNACES. Also, Pond's Celebrated Ranges, with hot air or hot water fixtures, bathing apparatus, etc., all of which will be warranted to give satisfaction.

Tin Roofing—Job Work and Repairing in the above line. /*'»*'£

April 15.—tf. ) >

t-X HEMOVAL.

IHOKKIIJ,, DONALD A CO.

PRINTING INK MANUFACTURERS, IIAVE REMOVED THEIR BUSINESS TO

South TJedliami, JSO.a,mm.,


Ink of all Qualities and of all Colors, made to order, and warranted to give entire satisfaction. Office

No. 3 SPUING LANK, BOSTON. Jan. 5.—tf. *

TO THE CITIZENS OF LAWRENCE AND

THE NEIGHBORING TOWNS.

Your railroad communications are of so great importance to you, that, as proprietor of tho most important of them, the Boston & Maine Railroad take this mode of informing you what it proposes to do in relation to its track over Mr. Hazen's land in Lawrence—in respect to which some communications have been published—and its reasons for so doing. Three locations have been made by the Boston & Maine Railroad in South Lawrence, and last June the Supreme Court decided that the first one did not cover the road-bed as constructed. That decision was in a suit commenced before either of the other locations' was filed. Last November, a third location was filed, which is free from the objections to the sufficiency of the first one, on which the decision was rendered. But, understanding that Mr. Ha7.cn considered the last one as unauthorized so far as his land was concerned, and wishing to avoid the assertion of anv contested right, the Railroad endeavored to build round Mr. llazen's land, till the Legisla- ture should decide the matter of its location. But the right to do this is contested by individuals, who remonstrated against it Dec. 12th, and then the Professional opinion of Judge Fletcher, Sidney Bartlett, and P. W. Chandler, Esquires, was taken, all of whom concurred in the opinion that the third location was authorized. With this sanction the Directors voted to insist on their right to the track as now constructed, and to maintain it as they would any other part of their track.

JAME8 HAYWARD,

Pres't. B. & M. B. B. Dec. 19, 1855.

AYER'S PILLS.

FOB ALL THE PTXBP0SES OF A

FAMILY PHYSIC. THRHB has long existed a public demand for an

effective purgative pill which could be relied on a* sure and perfectly safe in its operation. This has been prepared to meet that demand, and an extensive trial of its virtues has conclusively shown with what success it accomplishes the purpose designed. It is easy to make a physical piU, but not easy to make the best of all piUi — one which should nave none of the objections, but all the advantages, of every other. This has been attempted here, and with what success we-would respectfully submit to the public decision. It has been unfortunate for the patient hitherto that almost every purgative medicine is acrimonious and irritating to the bowels. This Is not. Many of them produce so much griping pain and revulsion in the system as to more than counterbalance the good to be derived from thorn. These pill* produce no irritation or pain. unless it arise from a previously existing obstruction or derangement in the bowels. Being purely vegetable, no harm con arise from their use in any quantity; hut it is better that any medicine should be taken judiciously. Minute directions for their use in the several diseases to which they are ap- plicable are given on the box. Among the com- ploints which hare been speedily cured by them, we may mention Liver Complaint, in its various forms of Jaundice, Indigestion, Languor and Loss of Ap- petite, LiBtlessncss, Irritability, Bilious Headache. Bilious Fever, Fever and Ague, Pain in the Side and loins; for, in truth, all these are but the con- sequence of diseased action in the lives. As an aperient they afford prompt and sure relief in Coe- tiveness. Piles, Colic, Dysentery, Humors, Scrof- ula and Scurvy, Colds with soreness of the body, Ulcers and impurity of the blood; in short, any and every case where a purgative is required.

They have also produced some singularly successful cures in Rheumatism, Gout, Dropsy, Gravel, Erysipelas, Palpitation of the Heart, Pains in the Back, Stomach, and Side. They should be freely taken in the spring of the year, to purify the blood and prepare the system for the change of seasons. An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and bowels into healthy action, and restores the appe- tite and vigor. They purify the blood, and, by their stimulant action on the circulatory system, reno- vate the strength of the body, and restore the wasted or diseased energies of the whole organism. Hence an occasional dose is advantageous, even thoiiRh no serious derangement exists: but unnecessary dosing should never be carried too far, as every purgative medicine reduces the strength, when taken to excess. The thousand cases in which a physic is required cannot be enumerated here, but they suggest themselves to the reason of every body; and it is confidently believed this joill win answer a better purpose than any thing wmch-,hja*j hitherto been available to mankind. ( When their virtues are once known, tho public will no longer doubt what remedy to employ when in need of a cathartic .medicine. Being, sugar-wrapped they are pleasant to take, and being purely vegetable, no harm can arise from their use in any quantity.

For minute directions see wrapper on the^Sox.

rURPARED BY

J1MES C. AYEK, Pructical and Analytical Chemist,

LOWELL, MASS. Price 28 Cents per Box. Five Boies for $L

AYER'S CHERRY PECTORAL,

For tfce rapid Care of

COUGHS, COLD 8, HOARSENESS, BRONCHITIS, WHOOPING-COUGH,

CROUP, ASTHMA, AND CONSUMPTION.

THIS remedy has won tor Itself snoh notoriety from its cures of ovory variety of pulmonary disease, that it is entireiv .unnecessary to recount the evidences of its virtues in any community v/here It ha* been employed. So wide is the field of its usefulness, and so numerous the cases of its cures. that almost every section of tho country abounds In persons publicly known, who have been restored from alarming and even desperate diseases of the lungs by its use. When once tried .'s superiority over every other medicine of rN ...lid Is too apparent to escape observation, and wiiete its virtues are known, the public no longer hesitate what antidote to employ for the distressing and dangerous anee- turns of the pulmonary organs which are incident to our climate. And not only in formidable at- tacks upon the lungs, but for the milder varieties of Cou)8, COUGHS, HOAKSKMBSS, etc; and tor CHIUIUEN it is the pleasantest and safest medicine that can be obtained.

AB it lia» long been In constant us* IpinafM this section, we need not do more thaa assure people its quality is kept up to the best that it a .. has been, and that the genuine article Is sold by —

JOHN J. BROWN. Main Street, Andover.

March 10.

G. W. STONlfS Cough, Consumption, and Bronchitii

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mm Proprietor woold respectfully ell th. attention tf 1 to. public to his Invaluable Remedy tor ill Albelton of to. Throat and Lunge, sod baga of thoe. who are undc

what to Mleet, from tb* nunieroui medicines adrer- •*«, sod recommend*! for such 00m plaints, to etn all

BI.1XIK a trial, Uaviug doo. ao, Uicj will Do lonfar hee- Hate what to take themselves, or recommend to others. A single trial will prove to them the* tula is the BOSS valuable remedy ever diaoorered for the mrloos ejtecttoos of the Throat and Lunge; U will immediately relieve the mo* violent Cough, sad In a (aw toan eonipletdy cure the aaos.seven Cold. Aa • Preventatlve and Cure for Con- sumption, It has no equal It b portly Vegetable, oao- teina no poisonous ioiredieoU, Is quit, agreeable to lbs tut., and may be given with perfect safety to the most del- kate child. The numerous Uerlntonleli resolved almost deilj from thoee who have been ennd by It, tally Juetifr the Maertloo, that no hmlly should be without thai Mtdf- doe: let Mothers give it to tbeir Children wbe have tha Whooplog Cough or Croup, and they will alleviate at onoe the aulforiogt of thdr Halo onea. Call (or O. <f. *W» f»/« Uar, and eee that kts name, and Oen#» Bk*r, with the words Aartta, Mm., an blown upon tha Boole i without whlck am will be genuine. Prioo 60 eta. ■

rweeJ. by VV* ABBOTT. fcjAl, 1*56—1 yr.

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U1TLE EDITH.

' Wearied wkh her childish plying, Sleeps a little chorub girl,

While the summer breeze is playing With each long entangled enrl.

Bee 1 she's smiling as she dreameth, While bright angels bend above her;

Little Edith, darling Edith, How the holy angels love her!

Hark! seraphic strains are swelling! " Come! dear little sister, come!

Welcome! welcome to our dwelling! Welcome 1 little Edith, home!"

See I her smile is brighter now; Parted lips and dimpled chin, j

And the joyous, sunny hour, ' Tell of happiness within.

Bat still she sleeps, and still we watch, And shall watch till the even,

And we will watch till breaking morn, But she will wukojin Heaven.

I saw her last—Oh, passing fair! The soft, dark loving eyes ;

The wildering, golden curls of hair,— An angel in disguise!

But all is changed ! I see her here,, In her snowy garments drest;

I call—I wait—no voice I hear!— Our darling is at rest.

MABEL G. NORTON.

THE SNOW. i . )

The snow was proverbially called the. " poor farmer's manure" before scientific ana-; lysis bod shown that it contained^ larger per' centage of ammonia than rain. The snow I serves as a protecting mantle to the tender. herbage of the roots of all plants against the' fierce blasts and colds of winter. An examination of snow in Siberia showed that; when the temperature of the air was 72 do- • grees below zero the temperature of the j snow a little below the sjurfacc, was 29 de-. grees above zero, over 100 degrees differ-1 ence. The snow keeps the earth just below j its surface in a condition to take on chemical) changes which would not happen if the earth ' were bare and frozen to a great depth. The, snow prevents exhalations from the oarth, and is a powerful absorbent, retaining; and re-' turning to the earth gases arising from vegetable and animal decomposition. The snow, I though it (alls heavily at the door of the poorj and brings death and starvation to the fowls j of the air and. beasts of the field, is yet of.

,j™«-4acal<H»lable benefit in a climate like ours,j and especially at this time, when the deep springs of the earth were failing and the mill streams were refusing their motive powers to the craving appetites of man. If, during the last month or two, the clouds had dropped rain instead of snow, we might have pumped and bored the earth in vain for wajer ; but, with a foot of snow upon the earth and many feet upon the mountains, the hum of the mill stones and the harsh notes of the saw will soon and long testify to its beneficence. Bridges, earth-works, and the fruits of engi- neering skill and toil may be swept away, but man will still rejoice in the general good, and adore the benevolence of Him who orders all things aright. The snow is a great purifier of the atmosphere. The absorbent power or capillary action of snow is like that of a sponge or charcoal. Immediately after snow has fallen, melt it in a clean vessel and taste it and you will find immediately evidences of its impurity. Try some a day or two old, and it becomes nauseous, especially in cities. Snow water makes the mouth harsh and dry. It has the same effect upon the skin, and upon the hands and feet produces the pain- fill' malady of chilblains. In Alpine countries snow water has been thought to be productive of the disease called goitre. The following easy experiment illustrates beautifully the absorbent property of snow: Take a lump of snow (a piece of snow crust answers well) of three or four inches in length and hold it in the flame of a lamp; not a

p of water will fall from the snow, but the ater, as fast as formed, will penetrate or be

drawn up into the mass of snow by capillary attraction. It is by virtue of this attraction that the snow purifies the atmosphere by ab- sorbing and retaining its noxious and noisome gases and odors. (.'HAS. G. PACE.

—Nat. InteL

THE DISTANCE pF THE SUN FROM THE EARTH INCREASING.

The German Journals have given some tables which prove that the distance between the earth and the sun is increasing annually by one thousandth part of that distance, and argues from it that the increasing humidity of our summers and the loss of fertility by the earth, are to be attributed solely to this circumstance.

In the course of 6,000 years from the present time they assume that the distance will be so great that only an eighth part of the warmth we now enjoy from the sun will be communicated to the earth, and it will then be covered with eternal ice in the same manner as we now see the great plains of the north, where the elephant formerly took up his abode, and have neither spring nor autumn.

No credit has heretofore been given to a tradition of the ancient Egyptians and Chi- nese, according to which these people formerly saw the sun's disc almost four times as large as we now see it, for they estimated the apparent diameter of the sun as double of what it is seen in our day. If, however, we pay attention to the continued diminution of the apparent diameter of the sun, according to the beet observation of several centu- ries, we must suppose that the ancients were not mistaken in the estimates they have trans- mitted to us.

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Major Poore says of " the editor" :

" He appears to govern opinion, but is in reality the dupe af others. The defects of his paper are liberally assigned to him; the merits of it are magnanimously imputed to his correspondents. His name is only mentioned when things go wrong, and no one over seeks him except to horsewhip him. Often he follows the example of the Jewish wall builders who wrought with one hand on their swords, and he sets type with'one hand while he writes bad grammar with the other. He offers to take his pay in wood, potatoes, or meal, but receives nothing but a profusion of promises. If he is tame, no one takes his paper; if savage every one stops it. His laurel wreath is a garland of nettles, and his existence like one of his stories—' to be continued.'"

COAL ASHES.—If farmers who reside in the coal regions have not tried the benefit of coal ashes on their cherry trees, the sooner they do so the better. I recollect well when a boy of carrying the coal ashes from the grate and piling them attmnd a little cherry tree, which was known by all the family as the " little orphan," on account of its sprout- ing from the roots of an old tree which died, and the peculiar hard time it had in reaching the stature of even a bush. The summer after the coal ashes were deposited around its base, it put forth a thrifty tree, heavily laden with luscious fruit. My father seeing the good result of the ashes, a wagon load was thrown round the base of each tree on the farm, and the effect was astonishing. Old trees that were fast decaying were resus- citated and sent forth new branches and bore fruit abundantly. Let those who have coal ashos test its virtue upon fruit trees.— Cor. Penn. Paper.

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BULLYING A WITNESS.

One likes always to see a lawyer whose forte is to banter and bully witnesses, brought up with a round turn by some victim of his ill-natured bearing. We had an instance the other day which is worth relating. A case was tried on Long Island about the sound- ness of a horse, in which a clergyman not very conversant in such matters was a witness. He was a little confused in giving his evidence, and a blustering lawyer who examined him, exclaimed:—

" Tray, sir, do you know the difference between a horse and a cow ?"

" I acknowledge my ignorance," replied the clergyman : " I hardly know the difference between a horse and a cow, or a bully and a bull; only that a bull has horns, and a bully, (bowing) luckily for me, has none !"

" You can retire, sir," said the lawyer. " I've no further question to ask you."

Old Lines, of Connecticut, used to bet with young men, that ho could jump as far on the same ground and direction as they. As often as he found a novice to accept, he would say—•

" I am decrepit and you spry, therefore let mo choose the ground."

" Certainly." The ground would then be chosen within a

foot of the house, and he would jump his toes against it and say—

" Jump further in that direction, if you can."

Once he was beaten : for, happening to choose a spot beneath a window, his competi- tor took out the sashes, and jumped into the room.

SOLILOQUY OF A LOAFER.

Let's see—where am I ? This is coal I'm lying on. How'd I get here ? Yes, I mind now. Was coming up street—met a wheelbarrow—was drunk, comin' t' other way, the wheelbarrow fell over mo, or I over the wheelbarrow, and one of us fell into the cellar—don't mind which now—guess it must a' been me. I'm a nice young man, yes, I am —tight! tore I drunk 1 Well, I can't help it—'taint my fault—wonder whose fault 'tis ? Is it Jones's fault? No. Is it ny wife's fault. Well, it ain't. Is it the wheelbarrow's fault ? No. It's whiskey's fault. Who is whiskey ? Has he a large family ? All poor, I reckon. I'll cut his acquaintance. I've had that notion for about ten years, and always hate to do it, for fear of hurting his feelings. I'll do it now—I think liquor's in- jurin' me—it's spoilin' my temper.

Sometimes I get mad when I'm drunk, and abuse Bets and the brats; it-used to be Liz- zie and the children; that's some time ago. I come home cvenin's, she used to put her arms round my neck and kiss me, and call mo her dear William. When I comes home now, she takes her pipe out of her mouth and her hair out of her eyes, says something like—" Bill, you drunken brute, shut the dpor, we're cold enough havin' no fire, 'tlnut lettin' the snow blow in that way." Tfes, she's Bets and I'm Bill, now. I ain't a good bill, nuther, think I'm counterfeit—won't pass*—a tavern, without goin' in and gettkt' drunk. Don't know what bank I'm oi. Thinks that last Saturday I was on the river bank drunk.

I stay out pretty late ; no, sometimes I'm out all night; fact is I'm out pretty much all over—out of friends, out of pocket, out at the elbows and knees, and always outrageous- ly dirty, so Bets says, but then she's no judge, for she is never clean herself. I wonder why she does n't wear good clothes ; may be she hasn't got 'em; whoso fault's that ? tain't mine—must be whiskey's.

Sometimes I'm in, however; I'm intoxicat- ed now, and in somebody's coal cellar. There's one great principle I've got—I wont get in debt, I never could do it. There, one of my coat tails is gone, got tore off, I expect, when I fell down here. I'll have to get a new suit soon. A fellow told me the other day I'd make a good sign for a paper mill. If he wasn't so big, I'd kick him. I've had this shirt on for nine days, and I'm afraid it won't come off without tearin'. People ought to respect mo more than they do, for I'm in holey orders. I ain't a dandy, though my clothes is pretty near Greaseian style. I guess I tore this window shutter in my pants the other night, when I sat down on the wax in Ben Rug's shop—I'll have to get it mend- ed up, or I will catch cold. I ain't very stout, as it is. As the boys say, I'm as fat as a match, and healthy as the small pox. My best hat is standing guard for a window pane that went out the other morning at the invi- tation of a brick-bat. It's getting cold down here ; wonder if I ain't able to climb. If I had a drink, I could think better. Let's see; I ain't got throe cents; wish I was in a tavern, I could sponge some one. Whenever anybody treats, and says, " come, fellers," I always thinks my name's " fellers," and I've got too good manners to refuse. Well, I must leave this, or they'll arrest me for an attempt to burglary. I ain't come to that, yet. Anyhow, it was the wheel-barrow that did the harm, not me.


The following advertisement in the New York Tribune we consider the most progres- sive and exquisite of anything we have lately met:—

"A YOUNG LADY of prepossessing personal appearance, and the possessor of rare accomplishments, is desirous of forming a connection with a young Gentleman whose standard shall be " Charlie Dana" in "Alone." Fortune no object, as the lady has ample means for both. AH communications will be treated confidentially, and if accompanied by a daguerreotype which meets the approbation of the Lady, the favor will be recipro- cated.

" When I goes shopping," said an old lady, " I allers asks for what I wants, and if they have it, and its suitable, and I feel inclined to buy it, and its cheap, and it can't be got at any place for less, I most allers take it, without chappcring about it all day, as most people docs."

A banner-sign in New Orleans, bears the following inscription, " Dr. , Surgeon Dentist, is ready to hold any one's jaw but his own."

G. W. STONE'S LIQUID CATHARTIC,

AMD FAMILY PHYSIO, Xls most important discovery ever made in Medical Hcience,

being a compound of Barka and RooU, which forme the meet powerful, safe, and agreeable phyeic ever offer-

ed to the public.

flTO necessity of such a medicine has long been felt both X by the heads of families and physicians. Its advantages over Cathartics given In the form of Pills and Powders, mnat bo obvious to evury intelligent person.—It operates more immediately and effectually upon the system, and at the same time is infinitely leas difficult to administer, being quite agreeable to the taste. It not only produced all the effects where physio is required, but completely removes habitual contiveness, leaving the bowels perfectly free. It expels all humors from the blood, is a certain cure for piles, regulates the action of the liver, frees the stomach from bile, Invigorates the whole Nervous System, and removes the cause of all local pains, such as

Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Tic Douloureaux, Gout, Pain in the Head, Hide, Stomach, $-c.

It may also be relied upon in all diseases of the bowels. —Dysentery, Diarrhoea, and Cholera Morbus, yield at once to Its magical influence. Again we repeat, TRY rr! It needs no other recommendation. No fiuiiily wilt be without it after they have properly tested its merits — Header, if yon have tried other remedies without success, despair not— relief is now at hand. Are you suffering from Scrofula, six bottles of my Liquid Cathartic will cure you. Would you be relieved from habitual Costiveness, three bottles will effect all that you desire. If you are afflicted with Rheu- matic, Neuralgic, or other local pains, two bottles will free you from them. All humors will be eradicated from the blood by the uas of from one to six bottles. In short, if you require a physio for any purpose, this is the most reliable, safe and agreeable to the taste, that has ever been placed within the reach of the public

PRICK S)1,00. Principal Depot at No. 38 Central street, Lowell, Mass. tO" Sold by druggists generally.

H. H. Ilay, Druggist, Sole Agent for Portland, and Gen. oral Agent for State. J. Sawyer, M. IV, No 2, lilddeford Bouse Block, and A. Sawyer, Liberty St., agents for Dldde- •nd. Daniel L. Mitchell, Saco.

For sale by WM. ABBOTT Bept,l,18r>6.~lyr.

WILLIAM BARNETT,

Tin Plate, Sheet Iron, & Copper Worker, AMD UKALLa IN

STOVES, TUNNEL, LEAD-PIPE, ZINC,

Copper Boilers, Pumps, Oven, Boiler & Ash Doors,

Also, a good assortment of Tin, Japanned, Glass & Britannia ware, &c.


KJ- All orders for JOBBING, well executed, and promptly attended to.

Andover, Auf> 4, 1855.—lyr.

Office of Maryland Consolidated Lotteries Baltimore, Maryland, 20lh June, 1855.


rIE Commissioner of the Maryland State Lotteries, has deemed it his duty to caution

the Public against the numerous Swindlers who circilate by mail and otherwise, fraudulent Lot- teryschemes, and pretend to be agents for the sale of tickets in Lotteries which are wholly fic- titiois.

The only legal Lotteries in Maryland are those drawl daily under the superintendence of the Commissioner elected by the people of the State under the new Constitution to examine and ap- prove the schemes and attend to the drawings.

All *.he tickets in these Lotteries and all certificates of packages of tickets have the litho- graphed signature F. X. BUENAIV, General Agent for the contractor. Office of the Maryland Con solidated Lotteries, Baltimore, Md. All others are fraudulent. For full information on the subject of tiesc frauds,

Address F. X.BRENAN. Baltimore, Maryland.

July 2t, 1855.

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«T. O. W Adlelsgla.,

DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY, Ab. 1 Appleton Block, Lawrence,

EALEB in Botanic Mcdicinos, Choice Drugi, Shaker Herbs, Patent Medicines,

etc., labelled in plain English, 60 that " he who runs may read," arid he who rends, may understand precisely what his prescription is, without the aid of an interpreter. Ours is the only establishment known in New England, where good old English Is employed to supersede the use of those medical tcsjhs which aro understood only by the few, and which are now essential to hon-

GOING PHRTTY ' FAST.—An old man and his son, neither of them very well informed as to the railroads and their uses, chanced one day to be at work in a field near a railroad track. Railroads were a novel " institution" to them ; and when a train of cars shot by a thought was suggested to the lad, who. ^ ^ Mf ,,, sa,d to his parent: Dad, why don t you takef j>Hys,CMNS,b PRESCB a ride in the cars some day ? " Take a ride in the cars ? Why, I haint got time, my son." "Got time! Thunder! Ye can go any- where at all in the cars quicker than ye can stay at home !" Dad's reply is not on record.

i The Buffalo Republic says:—A man was seen sitting on the edgo of the canal this morning, his feet thrust through a hole into the water, his' eyes shut, and fearfully jing- ling a set of sleigh-bells—" keeping time, time, time." When asked what he was doing, he replied, " Taking a cheap sleigh ride!" There is considerable economy and a great deal of effect in his plan to say the least, as he experienced all the sensations of a sleigh ride, without the expense.

A YANKEE.—He is self-denying, self- relying, and into everything prying. He is a lover of piety, propriety, notoriety, and the temperance society. He is a dragging, brag- ging, striving, thriving, swapping, jostling, hustling, wrestling, musical, quizzical, astro- nomical, philosophical, poetical and comical sort of character, whose manifest destiny is to spread civilization to the remotest corner of the earth.

A young man at Niagara having been crossed in love, walked out to the precipice, took off his clothes, gave one lingering look at the gulf beneath him—and then went home. His body was found next morning in bed.

fully put up and registered. The services of a gentleman have been secured, who has had much experience in compounding and putting up physicians prescriptions in Hoxbury and vicinity; and from the recommendations of some of the most learned physicians, he is worthy of the confidence of all.

Connected with the establishment is Da. ORDWAT'S MEDICAL OFFICE, where he can be consulted at all hours, free of charge I

RAILROADS.

loaton and 3VEa,lzio BAILBOAD.

ARRANGEMENT FOR DEC. 3, 1855

For Portland and Saco, at 7 30 (Express to Andtt~, 1 A.M. and 2 30 P.M. w)

For Great Falls, Dover and Exeter, at 7 30 A. II la mid 4 30 P. M. '"

For Concord and Upper Railroads, at 7 30 A. fcl. Us and 6, P.M. "'

For Haveihlll, at 7 30, and 10 A. M., 2 30. 4 30 iU and 5 45 P. M. . ™

For Lawrence (rjoulh Bide), at 7, 7 30 (ExpiefslsaSli I A. M., ISM., 2 30, 4 30, t and 6 45 P.M. iKm ' Side), at 7 30 and 10 A. M., 18 M,, 4 30, 5, and iZ P. M. " I

For Andover, at 7. 7 30 (Express) and 10 A. M , 11 j, 2 30,4 30, 5 (Express) end 5 45 P. M. '

For Heading, at 7, S 05 and 10 A. M., 13 M., and 2,M 4 30,5,5 45, 7 15 and 9 15' P. M.

From Portland, at 8 45 A. M. and 2 30 P. M. From Gteat Fiillf.nt 7 12 and 111 35 A. M. nml 4 S5 F V From Mo verb ill, at 7 25 and 8 60 A. M., 12 20,5 OS, u

6 15 P.M. ' ' From Lawrence (North Side), at 6 50 and 7 37 A.II

12 M., S 3) and 5 30 P.M. (South Bide), 6 ti.Ut and91u A.M. ,12 OS, 12 40,230,530 aud630,f ■

From Andover, at7, 7 45 and 0 It A. M., 12 10, !!«' 2 38, 5 40 and 6 35 P. M.

From Reading, at 620.7 20, 8 05and 10 A. M.andliji 2 55, 4 30, 6 and 8 30 P. M. f

* On Thursdays leave at 11, and on Saturday* si], P.M. t On Thursdays an houi later,

Dec.3. tf WILLIAM MERIUTT, Sup'i.

I'lioa ANDOVER TO BOSTON. Trains It ave at 7, 7 45 nnd 9 15 A. M. Aftemwi

Hams leave at 12 10,12 45, 2 38,5 40 and 0 35.

FOR 8ALE1I. Passenger/will take the 7 45 A. M, down trail ail

meet the first train from Lowell lo^nlcmal Wlln iniui Junction ; or 2 30 P. M. Leave Salmi at 10 A. II. n 5 35 P.M.

FOR LOWELL. Passengers will tnko the 8 A. M. up train to l.iw-

renco, and the 9 10 train to Lowell Trains also lew Lawrence for Lowell at 12 45, 4 and 6 30 P. M.

MAILS.—Boston mails arrive at 8 3-4 A. it and 3 3-4 P. M. Close at 11 1-2 A. ML, and 5 1-1 P.M.

Eastern mails arrive nt 3 3-4 and 7 P. M. Close at 7 1-2 and II 1-2 A.M.

California mails close on the 3rd and 18th ol each month.

Office Hours.—From 7 1-2 A. M., to 1284 P. M.j from 2 1-4 to 7 1-2 P. M.

HOBART CLARK, Postmaster. Andover Post Office, Oct. 1, 1855.

JOSEPH F. CLARK, Attorney «,t XiA/estr,

20 COURT STREET, BOSTON. Nov. 4—tf.

DR. SAAI: ntal In

BORN'S nfirmary,

NEAR the Theological Seminary, Andover, is, with some 20 years' experience, adopting

whatever is truly valuable in modern improve- ments,—in Suction or Air Pressure Plates; Gum, Block, and Single Teeth, — and adapting all needful operations, to the wants and mtanttt his patrons ; a continuation of whose confidence it will be his study to merit.

Feb. 3.—tf.

DR. J. BLAISDELL, DBJVTI8 T,

No. 3 CITY BLOCK, ESSEX ST..


DR. J. H. KIDDEK, Suvacon 3D en tf St,

Ko. 5 €itu Block, LAWRENCE, MASS.

Jan. 14.—tf.

DELIGHTS SPANISH LUSTRAL. A priceless Curative and Invigorator of the

Hair. Use it

If yon are bald headed.

USE DELIGHTS SPANISH LUSTRAL If you have a fise head of hair and desire to,

keep it. USE DELIGHT'S SPANISH LUSTRAL^

Prepared and sold by J. C. WADLEIGH.No. 1 Appleton Block, Lawrence, Mass.

TEA (r COFFEE—COFFEE j- TEA. My Dear, said a lovely and devoted wife to

her no less devoted husband, a few days since, I want you to step into Mr. Wudleigh's store on your way homo to dinner, and get another pound of his excellent Tea; for I am out of it, and as to think of using any other is all out of the question, for you know we all think it the very best we ever had. Margaret, said the kind hearted Lady, see how much Coffee there is in the can. Well, my dear, said she, I think you had better pj£t one of his 5 lb. cans this time, for I can't put up with anybody'* else—and that will last us some time.

LUBEN'S EXTRACTS, of all kinds, always to be had at the sign of the Good Samaritan.

June 16—1 yr. *

DR. ELLIOTT, DEWTIS T,

OFFICE, AITLETON BLOCK,

Over Ordway & Wadleigh, next door to Stearin & Co., Lawrence.

Nov. 11.—tf.

OF '

RICH FALL GOODS!

CHANDLER & CO., Not. 6 and 8 Summer Street,

Boston, Have received, by late arrivals from Europe,

their

IMPORTATION OF FALL AND WIN- TER GOODS,

Comprising a more extensive and beauttThl assortment than they have ever before offered, consisting, in pan, of

Rich and radium price Silks. Elegant Shawls. Medium and low cost Shawls. Meri- nos and Cashmere D'Ecosse, in choice colors. Printed Mousseline DcLaines and Cashmeres. French Vulcncias and Poplins. Saxonv Plaids. Cashmere Plaids. Spun Silks. FRENCH, ENGLISH and SCOTCH PKINTSjPrimefl Velvets, Lyons Velvets, of beautiful quality, for Cloaks and Mantillas, Embroideries, Gloves', Ho- siery, Linens, and

HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES of every description.

Also a full assortment of MOURNING ARTI- CLES of the BEST DESCRIPTION.


FOREIGN GOODS, (comprising many of the richest orticles imported,) we have a full assortment of the most ap- proved styles of AMERICAN FABRICS, which we offer at low prices—4hcrcby rendering onr stock one from which purchasers of Dry Goods may supply themselves, cither with useful artida at a moderate cost, or with articles of elegance and luxury at higher cost.

CC7" Purchasers, both wholesale nnd retail, are invited to examine our desirable Stock of Goods when visiting the city.

CHANDLER & CO- Boston, Oct. 13, t8S5.

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