Danvers Eagle & Whig Newspapers, 1844-1845, Part 29

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DANVERS, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11.

DANVERS EAGLE.

I soar, as on Eagle's wings, To spread the truth abroad!

FRIENDS, PATRONS, AND WELL WISHERS.

After the lapse of one fortnight, I again presents, in every stre m that runs, in eve- come before you, bearing on my wings such ry bird that sings, and in every quivering intellectual food as has been cooked by my leaf, a miniature of the Supreme Ruler of the Universe. Such a scene inspires the mind, fills one's thoughts with heavenly musings, and whispers of the resurrection state. contributors. Who will blame me for not taking my usual weekly flight during the past week, when they learn that my printer kept me confined, way up in the garret, cold and gloomy with nought but an unfin-

ished room to dwell in, and nothing to feed upon, save the bleak winds of winter and a few scrapings from his brain. With such prospect before me, I resolved not to be thus stowed away in the cold garret, but to come down among folks, see what was go- ing on, and flap my wings to the breeze of the first story Accordingly I flew down three flights of stairs, and have now taken up my abode in No. 2, Allen's Building, where I shall be happy to see any and all of my

friends, (or foes; if I have any) at such desolate enongh does winter seem, at best,

times as they may be pleased to call. I ain extremely eager to catch the "droppings from the pen," of many writers in this and other towns, who have not as yet given me

but to know what winter is, visit such a place as Harmony. Grove. There, amid the grave stones and monuments which have been erected, we see and contem; late anything to digest. I am ready and wil- nothing but the mysteries of this state of so- ling ;- yes, and even anxious to make my called "non-existence."

weekly flight extend over more Territory,

Reader, are you an Infidel ?- Go, say to and would therefore say-that I will make yourself, if you can, "this is the final state fifty-two weekly visits, to any one place, for of all mankind. Their destination, their the small sum of one dollar. Whither shall "1 fly?

end." Mark the loneliness of the place, EAGLE. which seems to breathe the atmosphere of FREEDOM. death. Oh, is not this a proof of man's fu- How often we hear it asked,-"What's in a name?" and how often nought save echo answers, "What." When a man boasts of Freedom we are led to make the same enquiry, Freedom-what is it ?-- ture non-existence? You may think so .- But go to that "chamber of sleep" when this cold, dreary winter is followed by the opening of Spring, and then and there mark the great change in the appearence of every What man among us can rightfully claim thing around you. Even the flowers spring that name! None! He may be free from the cruel bondage of Southern oppression,

up before you. The birds of the air are again building their nests, -the squirrels which cowers many an unhappy wretch be- are ever and anon flitting slyly across your neath its galling chains,-still he is not a pathway. The trees are again shooting

P As we were passing near the Mon. ument a few evenngs since, our fears were excited on finding ourself surrounded by innumerable sparks of fire. On enquiry as to the cause, a friend observed,

'Oh, this is not uncommon. It is called "The nightly exhibition of Fire Works." ' Is there not some danger of these Fire Works exhibiting themselves in some se- rious form?

An excellent thing, we should judge, for

still he is not free in all respects to do and purifying rain water, and sticking to newly act as he pleases. There is a Power, painted buildings, are those sparks, and cinders, to say nothing of their cleansing mighty and unresisting, that brings him to realize his situation and consider himself effect on the clothes-line, occupants.

at best but a servant Would that such servants might be more plenty. But take not upon yourselves the name of Freeman, lest you "be weighed in the balance and found wanting."

HARMONY GROVE.

This spot, no less beautiful than it is sa- cred, presents at this season of the year, a tance of Herschell's Telescope, to perceive.

scene full of deep meditatton, and calm, We wish not to be harsh ;- but to cower sober reasoning. It is pleasant in the down to a hideous monster five years, is spring, to walk through fields, over hills long enough, without now, being injured and valleys, wood and plain, and list to the without a cause.

cheerful carol of the winged musicians, who seem to partake of the sweetness of Na-

ture, and mingle their merry warblings with the running rivulet, the slight murmuring of the wind among the trees, and the still small voice of the plants just putting forth their tender stocks, from the cold, damp bed of their mother, earth. Such a view

printer. Experience is a good school-mas- ter, and if we excuse him on any ground, it is, that " it is hard to learn an old dog new tricks."

Eagle, a choice selection of periodicals, which will be sold as low as they are sold in Boston, or elsewhere.

"Iniquity Unfolded. An account of the treatment ef Mr Fairchild, by the Dea- a cons in South Boston, " &c. 25 cents. "The Dairy of a Hackney Coachman, By Prof. Ingraham." 12 1-2 cts. "The Belle of Boston, or the Rival Stu- dents of Cambridge " 12 1-2 cts. "Ladies' and Gentlemen's Columbian Mag- azine. Edited by John Inman and Rob- ert A. West."

This is one of the best Magazines of the day, and is afforded at the low price of 25 cents per single copy, or $3.00 per An- num, 2 copies for $5. 00.

The number for January, 1845 is just re- ceived and contains 4 embellishments, which alone are worth the price of the Magazines for one year.

"The Great Pictorial Annual, Brother Jonathan," bearing date of January 1st, 1845, and intended as a Christmas or New Years Present,-Price 12 1-2 cts.

BP Don't forget that we are the Agent for Dr. Moffats' Life Medicines, at No. 2 ! Allen's Building.

Upton's Hall, Thursday evening.

IP Jury men to C. C. Pleas, to be town, William Walcott and Caleb Osborn.

For the Eagle.

A CHAPTER ON BRAGGING.

Among the many useful arts existing through the long course of ages that have passed, which have experienced the benefits and improvements that the light of the nineteenth century has shed abroad in the world, Bragging stands not least. We do not often, in these days of polish and re- finement, hear people say in plain English, "as valiant Jehu cried, Come see what I can do."-as the hymn book hath it, on the contrary, they have a far more effective way of accomplishing their intentions,' a fashion, that, while it removes the disgust naturally attaching to open egotism, im- parts grace and dignity to their pretentions and causes them to be blown farther and wider than would be their fate under less poetical circumstances So exceedingly

nice and subtle is their machinery, that it is. impossible for any but a connaseur in the art, to give any thing like a thorough ex- position of its tenets, consisting as it does in a great measure of dumb show, therefore the innitiated must be contented with a few brief hints, "here a little and there a little" and let their observation supply the rest. Your elegant modern Bragg, may be known then, by his lofty meen, erect car- riage, and the amazing grandeur with which he plants his cane in the unworthy ground, by the solemn shake of his reverend head, wise shrug of his shoulder, and his doleful, lamentable sighs, when he hears of the im- perfections of his fellow men, by his out- cries against the sins and evils of the times, and fearful forebodings of the future. He standeth in the market place, and at the corners of streets, and though he makes not long prayers, as did the Pharrisees of old, yet makes he most excellent speeches, composed of the very choicest words de- nouncing iniquity and corruption with an measured indignation. Now this is the very essence of Bragging. It is inferential, noncommittal, and negative, for who would suppose that a person who inveighed against wrong doing, lived himself in a glass house, who could see beneath this calm unruffled extensiur, the same frailties- attributed to others. The practice of this noble science is not confined exclusively to any class, it pervades all ranks and all parties of men, though it attains the high- est pitch of perfection among those who are accounted learned or professioned.

It is but just however to say, that there are many still, who, despising these embel- lishments that the march of intellect has

NEW PERIODICAL DEPOT. No: 2, ALLEN'S BUILDING, DANVERS. We have for sale, at the office of the thrown around the art, yet adheres to the Ancient Regim of bragging, and still drink from the 'well of English undefiled.' Of this latter class, first and foremast is the Popular Preacher (so called) who frequent- Among the selection, are :- ly makes his advent among us, not with the still small voice" of persuasive eloquence, as it descended like silent dew, to the rash Prophet on Horeb's solemn brow, but in the roaring, rushing whirlwind of noisy bombastic declamation, copiously enfused with the dust of ignorance end self conceit, tending rather to blind the eyes of the thoughtless multitude who run together with one accord, to listen to his ravings, than to open them to the beauty of good- ness and virtue. Ensconced in his tempo- rary rostrum, he braggeth of the wonders which he has performed in other places, of the havoc which he has made in the ranks of his sable Majesty, and like Dryden's drunken Hero, "fights his battles over again. And slays again the slain." Is he

not an inveterate brag? But his reign is short, he shines awhile on unwonted splen- dour and brilliancy, but being often at last, hurries him on its bosom to the silent shows of oblivion. With the clerical Bray we close at present, hereafter if it prove agriable to the 'Powers that be,' that is, the Editor and suite, the subject may.be resumed with some other professions of the art.

CYNIC.

The statement that Mr Cushing had arrived at New Orleans from China, is not confirmed by the New Orleans |papers.

IP The Essex County Washingtonian, printed in Lynn, by John B. Tolman, is so hardened in the ways of sin that it will un- blushingly and unhesitating publish known falsehoods. As regards the influence, any- thing coming from such a source would have, we should have to obtain the assis-

We are assured that that "bill" is as much a counterfeit of a bill, as the person by whose authority it was done, is a coun- terfeit of a man! And we are also assured that it was done through jealousy and ha- tred. And we have.every reason to sup- pose it was not known either to the editor or the proprietor of that paper, only to the

Mr Washingtonian, you have barked up the wrong tree, or rather ' waked up the wrong passenger,' this time. , "People who live in glass houses, should be careful how they throw stones."

But turn we to that consecrated spot, where rest beneath the frozen cap-ground, the remains of relatives and friends, once near and dear, but now separated by the powers of Death. There the leafless trees are bending to the breeze, the plants have ceased their blossoming, and the once wa- ving grass lay prostrate on earth's bosom. Even the sprightly squirrels have ceased their sport, jumping from tree to tree, and from limb to limb, and hid themselves from the chilling blasts of winter. Dreary and

FOR THE DANVERS EAGLE.

MR. EDITOR: - Now that the annual ca- rousal or day of gormandising is past, and the hurry and worry of preparing for and waiting upon -sixteen. half-starved Editors is over, I again congratulate myself on hav- ing a little respite from toil and care, and in the shadow of a hope that I shall find a moments time to favour you with a few more of my unacceptable communications.

Believe me, when I say, that the appoint- ment of a day like the one we have just celebrated, is a great mental and greater physical injury to the people of this as well as to the people of every commonwealth where it is observed. To some of our good old sticklers for puritanic customs my as- sertion may seem rather sacreligious; it may strike them with a kind of holy horror to speak thus of so sacred time as Thanks- giving-yet it is nevertheless true, and no possible contingency can make it other- wise.

L'hanksgiving is a day of feasting, a day of gluttony, and a day of sport. It is a day when conglomerated messes are forc- ed into the stomach more abundantly than and that is not a slight comfort to the mis- on any other day in the year, which not erable .- Salem Observer. unfrequently lays the foundation for Dys- pepsia and other diseases which afflict the Danvers, SS. human system. People make it a rule to To Joseph G. Shed, one of the Con stables of the Town of Danvers, in the County of Essex, stuff down more on that day than on any other, and hence they take special pains to procure the largest and fattest Turkies, and the richest pies and puddings that each GREETING: one may have it to say, that his neighbors did not out vie him in the prodigalities of his table or the portliness of his person.

I wish the day could be dispensed with. It is no reason we should observe it because it was a custom of our forefathers. They instituted other customs which were per- feetly ridiculous and silly in themselves which as a nation we should never think of imitating.

People can be thankful for the favors of Heaven and they always should be without setting apart a certain time on which to re- turn their grateful acknowledgements, and when the time comes show their gratitude by what they can eat or what they can drink. There is no thankfulness in this .- It only shows that they think more of thelr stomachs than of Him who provides food for it. But enough of thanksgiving for the present. Should I be alive on the return of another I will then-resume the subject.

By the way, have you heard of the new Lyceum lately established in the northern section, of our town? If you have not, I will say to yourself and the readers of the Eagle that such is the fact.

It is called the 'North Danvers Lyceum.' It has its customary officers, and will hold its meetings in Granite Hall, under the new Orthodox Church on the 'Plains.'- Funds sufficient have been raised to have some six or ten scientific lectures the pres- ent winter and perhaps more.

The officers are making efforts to obtain the first lecturers in the country, and in all probability the course will be as good and as interesting as any ever delived in Salem or Boston. The managers have some ex- pectation of procuring Theodore Parker of Boston to deliver the introductory lecture.

The mere mention of the name of that gentleman is enough to secure a large au- dience. As a speaker Mr. Parker has no rival and as a writer no one in the State is more eloquent and logical. He is decided- ly as eloquent a speaker as ever addressed -an audience. His style is the most beauti- his composition as a whole, rich and highly finished. If this individual lectures, there will be a rush The introdutcory .will probably be given as early as the following week, an account of which and the suc- ceeding ones, I shall give you as I find op- portunity.

MR. EVANS will introduce a variety ful. His language pure and classical and ot Comic and Sentimental Songs, accom- panying himself on the Banjo and Violin. MRS. HOOD! will sing by request, "Hark, hark, the soft Bugle," and a num- ber of new Songs and Ballads.

I want to attend the Mechanic Institute lectures at the South Parish but I can't af- ford to go to both.

If the 16 Editors of the late Danvers Whig had a spark of compassion for a poor woe-begone soul they would give him a special invitation to attend the course of lectures, or a hint to do so by the presen- tation of a Season Ticket. This remains to be seen. AMOS THE 4TH. Turkey Plains.

ICPWhere is Smithurst?

TROUBLE. This is a world of trouble .- The rich are troubled to keep their posses- sions from the wings of the wind, and the poor are troubled to obtain the comforts of life. The outs are troubled because they can't get into office, and the ins are trou !. led est they should be turned out. The school- naster is troubled with rogueish and truant npils, and the minister is often trout led vith sleepy hearers The merchant is' roubiled with "practised shoppers," and the printer is tron led with delinquent sub- cribers. The author, and the publisher, the philanthropist and the churlish, are troubled. Every body is troubled, from the President to the loafer. But trouble- some as the world is, it is not so bad as it might be, or as some suppose. "There is some fun in it yet," as a wicked fellow once said who heard of the death of his termagant "better half;" and those who are "troubled almost to death," may find alleviation in taking things calmly, and recollecting that a multitude of others are as bad off as themselves. According to the Italian fable, every heart has its skeleton,

In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the Inhabitants of the Town of Danvers, duly qualified to vote in Elec- tions, to assemble on Monday the twenty- third day of December, instant at 10 o'clock, A. M., at Union Hall in the South Parish, of said Town to give in their votes to the Selectmen for One Representative that is an Inhabitant of Congressional District No. Two, to represent them in the Congress of the United States of America for the term of two years from the fourth day of March, 1845.

Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant, with your doings thereon to the Selectmen at the time and place afore- siad.

Given under our hands this seventh day of December, A. D. 1844. The Poll will be closed at 3 o'clock, P. M. Selectmen of Danvers. JOSHUA SILVESTER, JOSEPH POOR, JR., WINGATE MERRILL HENRY FOWLER.

A true copy Attest. JOSEPH G. SHED, Constable of Danvers.

UPTON'S HALL THURSDAY EVE. December 12th. 1844.

A GREAT ENTERTAINMENT.

Mrs. HOOD, Mr. HOOD & Mr EVANS, respectfully inform the inhabi- tants of Danvers & vicinity, that they have been induced by the liberal patronage they received at their first Entertainment, and also by particular request of a number of the inhabitants, that they will give an en- tire change of Entertainment on

THURSDAY EVENING DEC. 12, '44.

THE FIRE KING! or great FIRE EATER, will partake of a colation of real Fire.

PROF. ANDERSON will administer 100 Gallons of GAS. Tickets 12 1-2 Cents. Doors open at 6. Commence at 7. Danvers, Dec. 12. 1844.

COOPERING ESTABLISHMENT.

THE Subscriber respectfully inform his friends and the Public generally, that he is now prepared, and will be happy to receive orders for Coopering, which will be executed with despatch, on reasonable ternis. CASKS, of all kinds, furnished, cheap. S. R. HILL, Washington street

PURIFY THE BLOOD. MOFFAT'S VEGETABLE LIFE PILLS AND

BITTERS. The high and envied celebrity which these pre-eminent Medicines have acquired for their invariable efficacy in all the diseases which they profess to cure, has rendered the usual practice of puffing not only unnecessary, but unworthy of them. They are known by their fruits ; their good works testify for them, and they thrive not by the faith of the credulous. IN ALL CASES OF FEVER & AGUE. Nervous Debility. Nervous Complaints, of all kinds. BILIOUS FEVERS and LIVER COMPLAINTS. PILES .- The original proprie tor of these medicines was cured of piles of' 35 years standing by the use of the Life Medicines alone . In the south and west; where ' these diseases prevail, they will be found invaluable. Planters, Farmers, and others, who once use these Medicines will never afterwards be without them. Bilious Cholic and Serous loose- Organic Affections. Palpitation of the Heart. Painter's Cholic. For this scourge of the western country these medicines will be found a safe, speedy, and certain remedy. Other medicines leave the system subject to a return of the disease-a cure by these medi- cines is perinanent. Try them be satisfied, and be cured. Asthma. Acute and Chronic Rheumatism. Affections of the Bladder and Kidneys. Foulness of the Completion .. GENERAL DEBILITY. Gout. Pains in the head, side, back, limbs, joints, and organs. Giddiness, Cholic. Gravel Biles. Headaches, of every kind. Inward Ferer. RHEUMATISM .- Those af- flicted with this terrible disease will be sure of relief by the Life Medicines. Inflammatory Rheumatism. CONSUMPTION. Used Rush of Blood to the head. Scurvy. Salt Rheum. Swellings. with the greatest success in this disease. Impure Blood .. Jaundice. Luss of Appetite .. LIVER COMPLAINTS. Corrupt Humors. Dropsies. Leprosy. DYSPEPSIA. No person with this distressing disease should delay using these medi- cines immediately. MERCURIAL DISEAS- ES. Never fails to eradicate en- tirely all the effects of Mercury infinitely sooner than the most powerful preparation of Sarsa- parilla. Night Sweats. WORMS, ofall kinds, are effec- SUROFULA OR KING'S EVIL. in its worst forms. Ulcers of every description. tually expelled by these medi- cines. Parents will do weil to administer them whenever their existence is suspected .-- Relief will be certain. Looseness. Costiveness. Colds and Coughs. Eruptions of the Skin. Erysipelas. Flatulency. THE LIFE PILLS AND THENIE BITTERS And thus remove all disease from the system. PURI Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by DR. WILLIAM B. MOFF AT, 335 Broadway, corner of Anthony street, New York. A single trial will place the LIFE PILLS and PHOENIX BITTERS beyond the reach of com- petition, in the estimation of every patient. The Genuine of these medicines are now put up in white wrappers and labels. together with a pamphlet, called " Moffat's Good Samaritan," containing the directions, &c., on which is a drawing of Broadway from Wall street to our Office, by which strangers visiting the city can very easily find us. The wrappers and Samaritans are copyrighted, therefore those who procure them with the white wrappers can be assured that they are genuine. Be careful, and do not buy those with yellow wrappers ; but if you do, be satisfied that they come direct fro'n us, or don't touch them. FEVER AND AGUE, BILIOUS & LIVER COMPLAINTS, DYSPEPSIA RHEUMATISM, PILES, CONSUMPTION, WORMS, SCROFULA

S. T. DAMON, AGENT FOR DANVERS AND ESSEX COUNTY.

LICEUM NOTICE.

THE MANAGERS OF THE Danvers MECHANIC INSTITUTE,

Give notice that their Course of Lectures, the present season, will commence on Wednesday Evening, Dec. 11th, 1844, BY A LECTURE FROM

OF BOSTON.

The succeeding Lectures will be held on Monday evenings to continue through the Months of December, January, and February, and if sufficient encouragement is afforded by the Sale of Tickets, a CONCERT will be given as a Sub- stitute for one of the Lectures.

The following Lecturers are already engaged :- WENDELL PHILLIPS, Boston; RUFUS CHOATE, Boston; GEORGE LUNT, Newburyport; HORACE MANN, Boston; ELIHU BURRITT, Worcester; DA VID P. PAGE, Newburyport; THOMAS B. FOX, New- buryport; E. H.CHAPIN, Charlestown; J. C. MUR- DOCK, Boston; JONA. F. STEARNS, Newburyport; JOHN B. NEWHALL, of Iowa Territory, who will. give One on SOCIETY AND MANNERS IN GREAT BRI- TAIN, and another on "LIFE IN THE WESTERN COUNTRY." In this Lecture he will describe the Cus- toms o?" the Indian Tribes and appear in the full dress of a SAC WARRIOR.

The Managers give notice that the Tickets are sold with the reserve that in case of disorderly conduct on the part of young persons who attend the Lectures that such persons may be prohibited by the Managers from after- wards attending the Lyceum. Hon. RUFUs CHOATE was engaged to deliver the Introductory Lecture, but ow- ing to his many pressing engagements, he could not ap- pear in season for the opening. His name is now an- nounced on the faith of his express promise and we hope that his engagements will allow him to lecture to us pre- vious to his departure to Washington.

TICKETS at 75 cents may be had at Dr. Jos. Shed's, and at Mr. Sylvester Proctor, Jr.'s. Danvers, Dec. 6, 1844.

GENUINE | BEAR OIL

For Sale at No. 2, Allen's Building.

South Danvers, Nov. 6

w one put her small hand into py heart !- bless his wife, and bless his

stone and wood.

TEW YORK OYSTERS, AL J. SHED'S, Oppo- site the Monument. Danvers, Nov. 6

W. D. JOPLIN, AUCTIONEER, NEARLY OPPOSITE THE MONUMENT,. DANVERS.

FURNITURE ! !

CHARLES H.MANNING Grateful for the patronage so lib- erally bestowed by his friends and the public, would inform them that. he continues at his shop, on MAIN STREET, near the SIGN OF THE LAMB, where he will attend to the CABINET BUSINESS, in its various branches ;- and hopes that by strict attention to business, to merit the patronage he respect- fully solicits. N. B. Furniture Repaired and Varnished, on the most reasonable terms. CURRIER'S TABLES made to order, cheap. South Danvers, Aug. 28.

ORLANDO E. POPE'S FASHIONABLE HAIR-CUTTING AND DRESSING-ROOM, Main street, (opposite Nichols' Lane, near the Square,) Ang 28 South Danvers. tf1

M. E. OSGOOD & Co., DEALERS IN

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Danvers Eagle & Whig Newspapers, 1844-1845, Part 29

Author: Samuel T. Damon (Danvers Eagle) / Danvers Whig publisher unknown. Publication date: Publisher: Number of Pages: 139

Author: Samuel T. Damon (Danvers Eagle) / Danvers Whig publisher unknown.
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Number of Pages: 139