Danvers Eagle & Whig Newspapers, 1844-1845, Part 31

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and fall of her bosom, even more than her looks revealed. She unrolled the paper,

Captain Loder considered for a few min- utes, and, directing the young Irishman to

It is unnecessary to pursue this story fur- ther than to add, that John Carty spent his furlough at Eldenby farm; and that, at the remain where he was, proceeded to his expiration of it, his discharge was purchas- brother officer's quarters. He soon made arrangements for the exchange of soldiers and returned to the place where he had left. them.

The boys gave instructions to their intel- ligent dog, who, they said, would take good care of the sheep during their absence ;-

DAN ZERS, WEDNESDAY, DEC. IS. forts in esta !. lishing the Eagle, and res- and feet, and the resigned expression of his

DANVERS DAGZE.

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

THE NEW YEAR.

of the one thousand eight hundred and forty-fourth year since the birth of Christ. The year now passing from us, has been one of peculiar interest, as well as of acute

suffering, to not a few of the inhabitants of the most important lesson it is theirs to learn.

'this lower world." Religions monomania, undue political excitement, and the preva- We have been favored with the follow- lent sins which have ever afflicted humani- ,ty since the fall of Adam, have remained unchecked, and are allowed to lead far too many from the paths of peace, love, and happiness. We can but weep in recalling MR. EDITOR :- Permit me, through the medium of your columns, to say a word in commendation of the interesting group of figures now being exhibited at the Hall in the basement story of the Universalist Church. Although I had frequently read, in secular and religious publications, the most warmly approving notices of this beau- scenes to our mind, which have occurred since the mornof 1811 was ushered into existence. Alas! for the misled disciples and converts of Mr Miller and his doctrine! No doubt many if not all were sincere, or they would not so willingly have given up tiful specimen of Art, I did not, until a their worldly goods, without even a thought day or two since, embrace the opportunity of the present winter, or that they might of examining for myself,-notwithstanding I had often, while in the city, passed by the door of the building in which it was to be come to want. Would to heaven that we could say that only property was destroyed! seen, and had once or twice been half in- clined to enter. The truth is, I had re- ence to all attempted wax-representations ceived an unfavorable impression in refer- Go into the mad-house, or the insane asy- Jam, and there behold the effects of that doctrine upon many a hapless inmate! Ask yourself the question -"Is this the effect that I have seen in the N. E. Museum, and in travelling omnibuses, I had been led to ¡entertain the idea that wax could not be of that pure religion which Christ came to of the human countenance. From those carth to establish?" Can it be possible, that man, yes, and woman too, will give ! colored so naturally as to approximate very way to that deluded man, Win. Miller, and nearly a fair som. lance of the nicely blend- his crazy-headed, whimsical notions? ed tints of human flesh-the imperfections

Alas for poor, erring human nature .-

being, principally, an unnatural gloss, and! an abruptness in the intended health-tinge

We have no sober, second thought,' but of the cheeks, like the glaring and gew-gaw Flinge at once ints that which is most ex- appearance of a child's doll. But a visit to BEAUTIES OF THE FERRY IN THE citing. Hence, the reason why so many the exeibition of "The Last Supper, " now open in this town, has entirely dispelled this supposition, I confess that I was a- WINTER SEASON. grecally disappointed in regard to the gen- have fallen victinis, and 1 st their reason, their everything.

Then again look at the unhealthful poli- cial appearance of the figures. They are

tical excitement which has spread over cur country, within a few months past, when bodily postures.

exceedingly natural and life-like, both as respects the tincture of the skin, and their

The attitude of straining anxiety, the gether .with its contents; that unluckily lurch lost the Company $150. A few more incidents of this kind, and a few more team- ing of passengers round through Charles-

pockets were not effected, one way or an- mingled expression of suddenly excited and other, by the result of the Presidential een -; pain ul wonder, on the part of the larger number of the group, at the saying, "Ver- ilv, I say unto you that one of you shall be- tray me"-the meck serenity of Jesus-the ton, because the boats could not cross, will so effectually open the eyes of the publie to the necessity of a road directly into Boston, rle"-and the cool, calculating treachery of Judas, ill-concealed by his veil of feigned astonishment, - are depicted with singular that even the "don't care a d-n directors" felicity, and at once impress the mind of of the present road will be found in favor of

btle, than that of gambler? Blamed, we the gazer with an admiration of the triumph the project. of geniss aud artistic skill.

may be, by some, still his fact itself stands forth,, on the summit of the Mount of Truth, like a city set on a hill, which cannot be of the community. Considered merely as. - hid

Most heartily do I commend this exhibi- tion to the favorable notice and patronage a work of art, it is an object of no little in-

instructive. And I cannot avoid the con- clusion, that all who will take time to ex- amine it, will fully respond to this unsolic- ited tribute from.

A GRATIFIED SPECTATOR.

The representation of our Saviour during the coming week. on the Cross, correctly exhibits the beauty prosperity attend them.

and symmetry of the human form Its ana tomical proportions have been pronounced faultless, by Dr. Warren of Boston, and

in we know of.

Town Meeting next Monday.

Wax Statuary at Union Hall a few days longer.

To CORRESPONDENTS ;- An elegant Po- em from "Selma," is received, and shall appear next week. "H. B." and "Truth" are not yet seen to.

Who is going to favor us with an origi- nal New Years' Tale?

PA certain would be minister, who did'nt know enough to preach, and was too lazy to work, was speaking of Infidelity with a little daughter, some 6 years old, and describing it as worse than anything else imaginary or real. The little girl look- ed up in her father's face, and replied,- "It seems to me, father, I have read some" where in Timothy,-'But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith> and is worse than an infidel.' " The father thinking the child rather personal, gave her a sound drubbing. This, we suppose, is the pay she got, for reading and endeavor- ing to understand the Scriptures

Quincy, Dec. 18, 1844.

FRIEND DAMON :- Since my last, there have been great doings here. The Editors of the Patriot and Aurora, have got one a- nother by the ears. There have been for sometime feelings of animosity existing be- tween these two. Clapp, the Aurora man has been violent in his abuse of Green, un- til unable to stand it any longer, Green has sued him for libel damages, which are laid at $6,000. But we presume that like all li- bel cases will not amount to much.

The friends of temperance are very be- tive here and the cause prospers finely .- Discussions are held weekly, and at the last one, the following question was considered, which may be applicable to all towns:

"Is it consistent for a Total Abstinence man to patronize the Proprietor of an Ex- press Wagon, Stage, or any Vehicle, who is in the daily practice of supplying rum and other ardent liquors, for persons who are known to be common drunkards?"

Quite a sharp debate took place upon this subject last Saturday evening, when it will be decided one way or the other.

The dancing season has fairly commenc- ed, and parties are held weekly at the Han- cock House, in which the young men and maidens participate with a good deal of ear- nestness. The girls, take them as a whole, are rather pretty. Those that nature has not done much for, the dressmaker has sup- pl ed the deficiency. There is now and then a departure from good taste, in their selection of dresses on these occasions .- Bustles predominate largely, and a disposi- tion prevails among some to be a little "nigger-fied." On these occasions strang- ers figure largely, and the girls try out-vie each other in their attentions to them. The Quincy boys have to stand back, and look on with a jealous eye at these proceedings. If you please you can send that man out here who advertised in your paper for wife sometime since, and we can supply him with one, provided he has a black suit

Business on the Quarries is growing slack. But some heavy contracts have been entered into for the coming season, and all will be life again.

The work on the Old Colony Rail Road is going on rapidly, and Irishmen are flock- ing into town with their families, and quite a number of shanties have been erected for their accommodation, and an increase of

I mentioned last week that the Boot Ma-

We cin but return cur most sincere.

pectfully solicit a continuance of favors. Those who wish to subscribe, will please hand in their names before the first of Jan- uary next, that we may know how many more to print.

"THE LAST SUPPER."

The interesting exhibition of "Wax Statuary" now at Union Hall in this town, is the most solemn interesting and impress- ive scene we ever witnessed. It has been visited already by many of the most re- spectable and intelligent citizens of this

Parents will not fail of granting the wish- es of their children to go and see, as it will be the means of impressing upon their minds

"There lives at this time in Judea, a man of singular character, whose name is Je- sus Christ. The barbarians esteem him as their Prophet; but his followers adore him as the immediate offspring of the immortal God. He is endowed with such - unparalleled virtue as to call back the dead from their ing communication from a Clergyman of graves, and to heal every kind of disease with a word or a touch. this town, respecting this exhibition, and cheerfully open our columns to his pro- ductions :-

His person is tall and elegantly shaped, his aspect amiable and reverend, his hair flows in those beauteous shades which no united colors can match, falling in grace- ful curls below his ears, resting upon his shoulders, and parting on the crown of his head; his dress is that of the Nazarites, hir forehead is smooth and large, his cheeks without either spot, save that of lovely red, his nose and mouth are formed with ex- quisite symmetry, his beard is thick, and suitable to the hair of his head, reaching a little below his chin, and parting in the middle; his eyes are clear, bright, and se- serene. He rebukes with mildness, and in- vokes with the most tender and persuasive language.

His whole address, whether in word or deed, is elegantly grave, and strictly char- acteristic of so exalted a being. No man has ever seen him laugh; but the whole world beholds him weep frequently, and so persuasive are HIS TEARS, that the multi- tude cannot withhold theirs from joining in sympathy with him.

He is moderate, temperate, and wise; in short, whatever the phenomenon may turn out in the end, he seems, at present, to be a man of excellent beauty, and divine per- fections, every way, surpassing man."

During the storm on Wednesday last, one of the Ferry boats made a lurch, and capsized the baggage car overboard, in trying to hold it with a boat hook the door opened and filled the car, when it sunk to-

NEW RAIL ROAD TO BOSTON. . Petitions are in circulation for a new road to Boston; the project meets with u-

niversal favor with such men as have taken of clothes, and his hair nicely greased.

hold of this project, and subscribed for the stock, it must succeed. Go ahead, say we.

Now, as another year is about dawning terest and laudable curiosity; and vividly upon us, let it be commenced aright. Let recalling, as it does, one of the most re- us mark out for ourselves a 'path wherein markable scenes of human history, of any age whatever, its influence on the beholder can hardly be otherwise than elevating and to tread, and be governed by no other feel- ings than those of benevolence and resig- nation to the steadfast will of God.

. We would say to those friends of the Ea- gle who have not as yet subscribed, that : we should be happy to have them com- mence with the new year, by receiving our unpretending weekly sheet, which will, in all probability, be enlarged in the course of the coming year.

many other distinguished Surgeons. The thanks to our friends for their successful ef- wound in the side,-the nails in his hands

We understand that a number of gentlemen in this section of the town have determined to form a Debating Society, and will hold their first meeting on some evening Success and population is expected. Their average wages are about sixty cents per day. Salt Fish has risen 2 cts. on a pound since their arrival here.

EP The new North Danvers and Salem Omnibus is just the prettiest thing to ride kers had suffered quite a loss on account of bad linings. I understand that about $5,000 would make them whole.

Yours, &c., E.

there were but few, comparatively, whose

"test " Mostthe pages of history be flack- card o, this ant bring stamped upon them! exam le sef them by their fathers? Who can think us to sevetr, when we call them a set of degruled men, worthy no bigher ti-

sand read by the aising generation, as an overwhelming grief of the "beloved disci-

countenance, notwithstanding his excrucia_ Oyster Soup and Clam Chowder at J. G. ting pain, is so in accordance with the de- scription given of his suffering and death, Shed's, together with such articles, in the in the Scriptures, that we immagined our- eating line as will suit the most fastidious. Call and see. self carried back to that dark, awful mo- ment,-and amid all his pains, see him lifting his eyes to Heaven, and saying,- "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do!"

The following is a thrilling description of the person of Jesus Christ, as it was found in an ancient manuscript, sent by Publius Lentullus, President of Judea, to the Sen- ate of Rome :-

We are approaching toward the close place, and also by many school teachers with their scholars.

ANSWER TO THE PUZZLE. To AMOS THE 4TH.

I have sifted your puzzle, and found it to be. A word of eight letters which means to set- free:

And from it full forty different words I can make,

Or more, is desired, if time I could take. But to answer those you have put down in rhyme,

I think for the present, will suffice at this time;

Three letters you say, makes the name of a Fish,

Which is Eel, to my taste, a very good dish;

For the animal's name three more next I take,

And believe Rat, the most noxious one we can make;

The next four I take, you plainly will see, Is Bile, in the human frame subject to be, And Liar you know is the greatest deceiver, The next five is Tiber, the name of a river, Elba, is the Island you can carve out from me,

And a drink, which many like, we find to be Tea.

What many previous to elections will do Is to Bet, which often proves ruinous too; The abbreviation for Baronet in order next stands,

Must be Bar't. which the title demands. The Bible, of all is the most valuable thing, And Treble, in music our fair ladies sing. Relate, is the word which means to describe; And Rate, we can use, signifying to chide. Liberate, is my whole which the above plain- ly shows,

And if well acted out twould heal many WM. S. TULLOCK. woes. South Danvers.

For the Danvers Eagle. THE FALLEN OAK.

A garland oak that crowned the wood, Had many a tempest wild withstood When lightenings flashed around its form, And pealed, the fearful voice of storm. With arms outstretched to the passing breeze,

He spake, 'I'm King of all the trees. Then let each pay their first devoir To me, and own my sovereign power.'

Hark! 'tis the crash of the mighty oak, As it yeilds to the might of the hurricane's stroke.

It quivering falls, with a thundering groan, Like a sturdy old warrior in battle o'el- thrown,

And now shattered and scathed, like a ship on the strand,

It lies low and abased, 'mid the trees of the land,

So Man, proud Man, like the King of the trees,

Must bow when the fiat of Heaven decrees: And oft, when he most feel the pride of his power,

That, Heaven ordains-the appointed hour. Danvers, Dec. 16, '44. No. 6.

For the Eagle.

The introductory lecture before the North Danvers Lyceum was delivered last Thursday evening. by Rev Theodore Par- iker. I promised to give you some account of the lectures, but in the present instance, I shall not fulfill my promise. In order to do justice to the lecture of Mr. Parker, it would be necessary to give it entire-a thing which I am not competent to do, and which if I was, would be altogether too The wistful glance and countenance dismayed, By Art and Genius vividly portrayed, Methinks, in my wrapt, musing reverie, There falls from each the anxious, saddened cry- E'en from the TRAITOR's lips-"LORD, 15 IT I?" Danvers, Dec. 17, 1844. J. P. lengthy for your small paper. I need not tell your readers that Mr. Parker's lecture was a masterly effort. Subject-'Signs of the Times." It was rich in thought-ele- gant in diction-vivid in illustration- beau- tiful in language-and distinctly and elo- quantly delivered. After a most splendid LIBERTY MEETING. exordium in which he took a general view S. P. ANDREWS, Esq., of Boston, will lecture before the Liberty Association of this place, on to-morrow. (Thursday) eve- of the character and peculiarities of the Ionian, Roman, and Saxon nations, he then went on to descant upon the present char- acter of the American people. He divided ning, Dec. 19th, at Upton's Hall, com- his lecture fato tour general propositions, mencing at 7 o'clock.

on each of which he discoursed in an elab- orate and ingenious manner. The charac- ter of the American people was never more clearly. forcibly, and truly shown up than .by that gentleman in his lecture. It was

witty, shrewd, pungent, and original and cut like a two edged sword.

Mr. Parker is a remarkable man, and for a certain kind of writing he has no equal. As a religionist he may entertain views to which some may not agree; but with all his discripancies in his relig ous views it cannot be denied him that he is a learned and talented man. I admire his originality an his independo nce, and for his bitter hat- red and detestation of the hypocrisy and manifold infamies of some who call them- selves professing christians. For his ex- posure of vice, and for his invincible de- termination to spread truth and promote humanity, and wisdom among mankind, he has been denounced as an infidel and a heritic. But notwithstanding all this, he sustains an unalloyed character against which no one can bring the slightest accu- sation.

As was said of Macaulay, "there is one quality of his nature which is desrving of lavish eulogium-his intense and earnest love of liberty and his honest and hearty hatred of intellectual, political and religious despotism.

Tyranny is associated in his mind with all that is mean and hateful.

In sweeping its pretensions from his path in tasking every faculty of his intellect to search and shame his apologists, his rheto- ric becomes a whirlwind, and his logic fire.

His consummate dialectical skill, his un- bounded sway over language, his wide grasp of thought and knowledge, the full strength of his passions and the utmost splendor of the imagination, are ever ready at the call of free principles to perform any needed service,-to unmask the : specious forms of disguised despotism, to overthrow and trample under foot the injustice which has lied itself into axioms."

The next lecture will be given by Elihu Burritt of Worcester, universally known as the "learned blacksmith;" probably on ac- count of his being acquainted with fifty dif- ferent languages, which car. not be said of any other man in America. His knowledge of other tongues has enabled him to trans- late manuscripts with the greatest ease and facility, in cases where no other person however learned could be found to do it .- He once translated a manuscript for some individuals in Maine, and instead of charg- ing Lawyers fees, only took as much as he thought he could earn at the anvil in the same time it took him to translate it.

Besides his knowledge of the languages he is well versed in the English tongue, and is extensively versed in history, and the literature of our country-is Editor of the Practical Christian -- and a humane and benevolent man, as well as an ingenious and industrious mechanic. The Lyceum before which he is engaged to lecture, may therefore expect a rich treat from the "learn- ed Blacksmith.": AMOS THE 4TH.

Turkey Plains.

Written For the Danvers Eagle. SONNET,

SUGGESTED BY A VISIT TO MES. PELBY'S - WAX REPRESENTATION OF " THE LORD'S SUPPER." How thrillingly impressive is this scene ! On Fancy's fetterless, etherial wing To the far Orient swift-journeying, Where dwelt, long since, the lowly Nazarene, (His precepts blameless, and his life serene,) I seem within His presence now to stand, Awed, charmed; and held, as by a spirit-hand, In admiration of his heavenly mien ! And while, amid the startled group, I see

IPAll are invited to attend .

Danvers, Dec. 18, 1844 1i*

Who said Eben ?.

PURIFY THE BLOOD. MOFFAT'S . VEGETABLE LIFE PILLS AND

BIT T 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 IN ALL CASES OF credulous. Asthma. Acute and Chronic Rheumatim. FEVER & AGUE. Nervous Debility. 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 permanent. Try them be satisfied, and be cured. Affections of the Bladder and Nervous Complaints, of all kinds. Organic Affections. Palpitation of the Heart. Painter's Cholic. Kidneys. PILES .- The original proprie tor of these medicines was cured of piles of 85 years standing by the use of the Life Medicines alone. BILIOUS FEVERS and LIVER COMPLAINTS. Iu the south and west, where Foulness of the Complexion. Giddiness. Gravel. Headaches, of every kind. Inward Fever. Inflammatory Rheumatism. Impure Blood. Loss of Appetite. Swellings. LIVER COMPLAINTS. Leprosy. Looseness. Jaundice. GENERAL DEBILITY. Gout. RHEUMATISM .- Those af- flicted with this terrible disease will be sure of relief by the Life Medicines. Rush of Blood to the head. Scurvy. CONSUMPTION. Used with the greatest success in this disease. Salt Rheum. 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- ness. Pains in the head, side, back, limbs, joints, and organs. Biles. Costiveness. Colds and Coughs. Cholic. WORMS, ofall kinds, are effec" SCROFULA OR KING'S EVIL, in its worst forins. Ulcers of every description. tually expelled by these medi- Corrupt Humorsi Dropsies. cines. Parents will do well to administer them whenever their existence is suspected .- Relief will be certain. DYSPEPSIA. No person with this distressing disease 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. should delay using these medi- cines immediately. Eruptions of the Skin. Erysipelas. Flatulency. THE LIFE PILLS AND THEVIS BITTEES PUR And thus remove all disease from the system. A single trial will place the LIFE PILLS and PHOENIX BITTERS beyond the reach of com- petition, in the estimation of every patient. Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail. by DR. WILLIAM B. MOFFAT, 335 Broadway, corner of Anthony street, New York. 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 fron us, or don't touch them. FEVER AND AGUE, BILIOUS & LIVER COMPLAINTS, DVSPEPSIA RHEUMATISM, PILES, CONSUMPTION, WORMS, SCROFULA.

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

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Danvers Eagle & Whig Newspapers, 1844-1845, Part 31

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