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Danvers, SS.
To Joseph G. Shed, one of the Con. stables of the Town of Danvers, in the County of Essex, GREETING:
MARRIED,
In this town, by Rev. Mr. Braman, Mr. Francis P Merium, of Middleton, to Miss Mary F. Crashy. Capt. Andrew Putnam, io Miss Elizabeth Prpe. Mr George A. Putnam, to Miss Lydia Preston. Mr Henry A. Wilkins, of Middleton, to Miss I ydia Howe. By Rev. Mr Eaton, Ephraim Peabody, Esq., to Miss 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 Lavina Woodbury. At Lynnfield, by Rev. Mr Green, Mr Edwin Mudge, of this town, to Miss Lydia A. Bryant. In Salem, by Rev. D. K. Lee, Mr Calvin H. Parsh- ley to Miss Martha J. Sandhor ... In Beverly, Mr. Joseph G. Bailey to Miss Nancy W. Wallis. Mr. Nathan W. Towne io Miss Sophia A. Strickland. At Marblehead, Mr. Wm. B. Gerry to Mary Susan, daughter of Rev. John Bartlett." A: Lynnfield, hy Rev. Mr. Green, Mr. Edwin Mudge, Selectmen for One Representative that is of North Danvers, to Miss Lydia N. Bryant, of L. an Inhabitant of Congressional District No. At Essex, by Rev. J. Prince, Mr. Daniel Andrews to Miss Mary Ann Andrews. Mr. Jeremiah Goodhue to Miss Mary Goodhue. 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.
DEATHS, Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant, with your doings thereon to the Selectmen at the time and place afore- an illness of three weeks, Mr. Samuel S. Fifield, a siad.
Given under our hands this seventh day of December, A. D. 1844. The Poll will be closed at 3 o'clock, P. M. JOSHUA SILVESTER, JOSEPH POOR, JR., WINGATE MERRILL Selec/men of Danvers. HENRY FOWLER.
A true copy Attest.
JOSEPH G. SHED, Constable of Danvers.
NEW PERIODICAL DEPOT. No. 2, ALLEN'S BUILDING, DANVERS. We have for sale, at the office of the Eagle, a choice selection of periodicals, which will be sold as low as they are sold in Boston, or elsewhere.
In a word, everything in the shape of a Periodical, can be found at No. 2 Al- len's Building. All orders for School. and other Books, promptly attended to. S. T. DAMON.
Danvers, Dec. 11th, 1844.
CAPSULES OF CASTOR OIL. This prepara- J tion entirely covers the taste of the Oil-two of the capsules producing the same effect, as the usual dose of Castor Oil. For sale at J. SHED'S,
Danvers, Dec. 18. Opposite the Monument.
At Hamilion, by Rev. Mr. Kelley, Mr Francis Good- hue, of Danvers, to Miss Elizabeth W. Poland, of H.
At North Danvers, Nov. 29th, of typhus fever, after member of the Senior Class in Dartmouth College. - By this melancholy event, the friends of Mr- Fifield have been deprived of an affectionate and dutiful son a kind and loving brother, a faithful and generous* friend, and the Church of Christ of one of her brightest ornaments.
G RECIAN CENTRE TABLES. Another, lot of Grecian Centre Tahles, just finished, and selling cheap, by C. H. MANNING. Danvers dec 18
SSIGNEES' NOTICE. A second Meeting of the
creditors of HICKS PINKHAM, of Danvers, will he held at the office of D. ROBERTA, Esq., Master in Chancery, at kalem, at 10 o'clock, on the morning of the second Monday in January nexi,- to prove claims and to attend to any other business that may come be- fore them. JOHN B. PEIRCE, GEO. WHEATLAND, { Assignees.
Salem, Dec 9, 1844.
NEW STORE.
The Subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Danvers, and vicinity, that he has opened a BOOT and SHOE STORE, at No. 1, Allen's Building, Main street, where may he found a good assortment of Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots and Shoes, which be will sell at the lowest prices. DANIEL MANNING.
WANTED
A BOY, from 14 to 10 years of age, to learn the Shoemaker's Trade. Que partially acquainted with Pegging Shoes, would be preferable. Good wages given. For particulars, apply at the Intelligence Offine. Also, wanted, 2 apprentices to the Priptiug Buisness.
NEW YORK OYSTERS, At J. SHED'S, Oppor site the Monument. Danvers, Nov. 6
Respectfully inform's the inhabitants of Danvers" that he has now on hand, at his Store, (Osborne's building, nearly opposite the Monument,) a good as- sortment of BOOTS and SHOES. All kinds of Boots and Shees made to order, and warranted to fit, Repairing done at short notice, in Ladies' Shoes, every style, Danvers, Aug 28 the neatest manner. constantly for sale.
MELCHER, TAILOR,
39 Washington Street, nearly opposite City Hall, Salem. Garments cut and made to order, and warrented to fit. Salem, Sept. 25th, 1844. tt 5
EDWARD WILSON DRAPER & TAILOR, No. 2, Allen's Building, Main street. Vestings and Trimmings of every description. Garments Cut and Made to order and warranted. Danvers, Sept 4, 1844. tf 2
SHEPARD & BURLEY,
Would respectfully inform their friends and the pub- lic generally, that they are prepared to sell at PUBLIC AUCTION REAL ESTATE, VESSELS, MERCHANDISE, &c Sales of Clothing, Furniture, &c., every Saturday, at
Grocery Store, No. 14 Front street, Salem. They will also effect Mortgages, furnish money on the same, buy and sell Real Estate at Private Sale, let or procure Tenements, furnish help & situations for those who may want.
A I' Any of the above named business entrusted to them, will be done with fidelity and despatch. share of patronage is respectfully solicited. Salem, Sept. 18th, 1844, tf4
FIRE! FIRE !! FIRE !!! FIRE !!!! The Subscribers offer for sale at their Stove and Tin Ware Manufactory,
[Opposite South Church, Central street, Danvers, As good an assortment of Shop, Parlor, & Cook- ing STOVES. as can be found in Boston :- Hathaway's Improved Cooking Stove, Douglas' Patent do do for Wood or Coal, Hutchinson's Air Tight Stoves,
Column and Pyramid Stoves, etc. etc. etc. *** All kinds of FUNNEL made at short notice, on reasonable terms TIN WARE of all kinds constant- ly on hand and made to order. Please call and exam- ine before purchasing elsewhere. Danvers, oct 5. 2m* LORD & WILEY.
DANVERS EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE WAGONS. Leave Danvers and Boston Daily, Sundays "excepted. All orders left at Me Intire's Hhtel, or Poole & Jacobs' Store, Danvers, -- No. 14 Blackstone Street, and 14 or 46 Fulton street, Boston, will he answered with des- patch. Goods handled with care.
Danvers, Oct. 16: 3m S. F. TOWN.
EDWARD STIMPSON, AUCTIONEER, Aug 28 DANVERS, NEW-MILLS. tf 1
TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT.
The subscriber has taken the building, corner of Main and Wallis sts., formerly known as the Whig News Room,) where he Intends carying on the above business in all its various branches. He would inform the citi- ens of the place, and vicinity, that he has had great ex- perience in the CUTTING and FINISHING DE- PARTMENTS, having worked in many of the princi- pal cities in the United States and British North America. Having always been very successful in FIT- TING his customers, be feels fully justified in promis- ing as good a COAT as can he had in Boston or else- where. Z. THOMPSON,
South Danvers, Aug 28 tf 1 DRAPER & TAILOR.
Intelligence Office.
L' The subscriber respectfully informs the public. that he has opened an INTELLIGENCE OFFICE, for the Town of Danvers, at.the Printing Office of the "Danvers Eagle." All those who 'have houses to let, or who wish to hire, or who wish to find employment in any branch of business done in this town, OR ANY THING OF THE KIND, will do well to call at said office. S. T. DAMON.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY-Permanent board near the Post Office, by a gentleman and lady, in a private family. Apply at this office.
FASHIONABLE TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT. M. TELYEA,
Would inform the inhabitants of South Danvers and its vicinity, that he has taken a shop on Main street, in Mr Townsend's Building, where he intends to carry on the TAILORING BUSINESS in all its branches .- Garments cut and made in a manner not to be sur- passed ; and he hopes by strict attention to his busi- ness, to be favored with a share of public patronage. The public are invited to call and try his skill in cut- ting and making garments of all descriptions, and they may depend on having their work done at the time promised, and he warrants all garments made by him to fit, or he will either pay them the money for their cloth or exchange it for them. He intends to do his work so that those who have been in the habit of having their work done abroad, may have it done at home. Give him a call, and see if he does not do the thing N: B. Cutting done for others to make up, and done all O. K. tf1 South Danvers, Aug. 28
WV ANTED, From 20 to 25 Tenements, at rents varying from $50 to $150. Apply at the Intelli- gence Office. Also, wanted to ya Dwelling House, valued at Apply as above. from $1200 to $1500 Denvers, Nov. 9.
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 Aug 28 DRESSING-ROOM, Main street, (opposite Nichols' Lane, near the Square,) South Danvers. tf 1
M. E. OSGOOD & Co., DEALERS IN
HATS, CAPS, FURS, and UMBRELLAS,
58 WASHINGTON STREET, 58 Three Doors North of State Street, BOSTON. Boston, Sept 11, 1844. 4m3
J. SHED.
NOTARY PUBLIC. Opposite the Momnent. All kinas of writing; conveyancing, und probate business attended to promptly. Danvers, Sept. 4.
FRUIT TREES.
The subscriber will receive orders for Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Plants, &c. &c., from the celebrated Nur- 'series and Gardens of Parsons & Co., Flushing, L. I, W. D. JOPLIN, Danvers, Oct. 9 Agent.
BYRON'S CITY LUNCH, No. 2, MARKET COURT, SALEM. The above Establishment is now in fine order for the reception of the public. MRATS, POULTRY, GAME, Fisn, etc., served up at all times, on the plan of Mod- ern Eating Houses.
Friends of Temperance, visiting this establish- ment, will not be annoyed byt he fumes of Alcohol. Salem, Aug 28 tf 1
AGENTS FOR THE DANVERS EAGLE. E. STIMPSON, Danvers (New Mills.) B. C. PUTNAM, Danvers (Plains,) J. B. MANN, Boston street, Salem. SHEPARD & BURLEY, No. 14 Front street, Salem, are authorised Agents for the tran- saction of any business relative to the paper, or printing of any kind.
WANTED,
A BOY, from 14 to 16 years of age, to learn the Shoemaker's Trade. One partially acquainted with Pegging Shoes, would be preferable. Good wages given. For particulars, apply at the Intelligence Office. Also, wanted, 2 apprentices to the Printing Buisness.
HOEMAKERS PEGGING BENCHES made to order, and cheap, Danvers nov 20 if
by C. H. MANNING, near the Sign of the Lamb.
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SOCKS! SOCKS !! TEN'S AND BOY'S SOCKS for sale by THOM- AS BANCROFT, Main St., Danvers. Nov. 20, 1844. 2w
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, a Boy from the country, from 12 to 15 years of age, in a Stor This is a rare chance. For particulars, apply at MON'S INTELLIGENCE OFFICE, No. 1 'Allen's Building, (3d story,) Danvers. 3t Nov. 14
TUTHER CHANDLER, General Agent for the sale of Periodicals, Newspapers, &c. Harper's Pictorial Bible, Verplanck Shakespeare, Goodey's La- dy's book; Knickerbocker, and Gentlemen's Magazine, supplied at the shortest notice. All Books and Papers will be delivered, promptly, and orders for new or old works respectfully solicited. Books hound at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms.
Orders may be left at J. Shedis opposite the Monu- ment. South Danvers, Nov 14 if 12
NLAM CHOWDER, on every Wednesday and Sat- urday evening, at J. SHED'S, Opposite the Danvers, Nov. 6. Monument.
The lodgings of a Dandy were lately robbed of a pair of stays, a smelling bottle, two pair of artificial eye-brows, and a white surtout, in a pocket of which there were three love-letters, written to himself, ina his own hand-writing.
S. T. DAMON. We didn't say it was in this townla
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6 1.2 For seats, apply at Me'Intire's Hotel, and Joseph G. Shed's store in Danvers, and at the Essex House & Salem Hotel In Salem.
Rail Road Passengers taken at the depot on the arri- val of the cars from Boston and the East Extra Coaches furnished at any hour on reasonable ferins sept 18 [f 4 SYMONDS & TEEL.
J. A. ROBINSON, DENTIST,
No. 49' WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, Salem. Ang 23 .. (Opposite City Hall )
FALL & WINTER FASHIONS, FOR 1844 & '45,
Just received by the subscriber, who is A hoy, shont 15 years of age, to learn the trade of a now ready to make all kinds of Garments TIN PLATE WORKER. Apply at the Intelligence Office. Good wages given. Danvers, Oct. 23 .- 8w in the Winter style: All Coats are made by himself.
N. B. Wanted, 3 good, steady girls, to learn the trade. M. TELYEA. Danvers, Oct. 2. tf 6
A FAMILY NEWSPAPER,
A WEEKLY PUBLICATION,
DEVOTED TO AGRICULTURE, TEMPERANCE, EQUAL RIGHTS, HUMANITY, NEWS OF THE DAY, THE ARTS AND SCIENCES, & THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE| all sizes, at prices varying from 25 cents to 5 00.
MECHANIC. Edited and Published by SAMUEL T. DAMON, at No. 1, Allen's Building, (third Story,) Danvers, ( South Parish.) At Only $1 00 per Year.
The Danrers Eagle is NEUTRAL in Politics and Religion. The best writers that the State afords, have engaged to contribute to its columns.
The success which this paper has found in this and the neighboring towns, has placed it on a permanent foundation.
NIF Advertisements inserted on reasonable. terms. All Letters, Communications, & c. for the paper, must be addressed to the Pub lisher, post paid.
Printing of all kinds, executed at this- Office, with neatness and despatch.
AUCTION !! AT UNION HALL !! SHEPARD & BURLEY would inform the Citizens of Danvers that they intend holding a weekly sale of DRY GOODS, CUTLERY. CLOTH- ING, &c. &c. at UNION HALL, on every Saturday evening at 6 1-2 o'cl'k. They will also sell Household Furniture, and any article which persons may wish to dispose of to be left at the Hall, on the day of sale. They will also attend to the sell- ing of real Estate at short notice.
+ Danvers, Oct. 19. tf
J. B. BROWN, Umbrella and Parasol Manufacturer, No. 276 Essex Street, Salem.
WOULD inform his friends and the puh- lic, that he is prepared 10 execute or- ders in the above Jine, with neatness, punctu- ality and despaich.
Umbrellas and Parasols repaired and covered with Silk. Gingham and Cotton, of different colors Old Umibreila and Parasol Frames bought, exchanged, or taken in part pay for new. A variety of old and new Umbrellas, constantly on hand, very low.
N B .- Razors, Scissors, Penknives, and all sorts of Cutlery, ground.
The subscriber would hereby give notice, that he cannot he responsible for goods delivered to persons who may endeavor to collect the same in his name.
Also, Silver Mounted, Ivory Mounted, and common WALKING CANES,
He has the best assortment of CANES that he found in Boston, or elsewhere. Salem, Oct. 30. 3m
NATHANIEL JACKSON, Stone Cutter. No. 11 St. Peter Street, Salem.
Marble Monuments, Tomb Stones, Grave Stones, Tables and Counter-Tops, Hearths, qc. of every de- scription can be had from foreign or do mestic Mar- ble at the shortest notice and the lowest cash prices. Salem, August 28, 1844. tf 1
SAMUEL T. DAMON, Book. Job, Card, & Fancy Printer, No. 1, Allen's Building, ( Third Story) DANVERS , -(SOUTH PARISH.)
CARD PRINTING,
Of every variety, done in a manner, which, for cheapness and elegance, will defy competition. Blanks, Handbills, Labels, and Job Printing of every description, done at short notice. Specimens of Printing may be seen at the office:
BOOKS BOUND AND RE-BOUND TO ORDER HEP A share of Advertising is respect- fully solicited.
DR J. H. BATCHELDER, DENTIST No. 3 Allen's Building, :: :: South Danvers. right.
COOPERING ESTABLISHMENT.
THE Subscriber respectfully inform his friends and the Public generally, that he is now prepared, and will tre happy to receive orders for Coopering, which will he executed with despatch, on reasonable terms. CASKS, of all kinds, furnished, cheap. South Danvers, Nov. 5 S. R. HILL, Washington street
& B. MEACOM,
JAMES M. MARTIN, COLLAR, SADDLE, & HARNESS MAKER, HAS REMOVED TO No 321 ESSEX STREET, SALEM, LADIES' RIDING SADDLES,
MADE TO ORDERY All orders for anything in the above line will be.thank fully received, and promptly attended to. Salem, August 28. 1844. tf1
MONUMENT DIVISION, No. 5. The regular Meetings of Monument Di- vision, No. 5, will be on Thursday eve- ings, instead of Wednesday evenings .--- AT SANGER'S HALL.
Members of the Order are respectfully in- vited to attend. E. MEACOM, R. S.
Danvers, Oct. 2, 1844.
DRUGS & MEDICINES.
A good assortment constantly on hand and for sale at the lowest prices. By J. SHED, AGENT
NEARLY OPPOSITE THE MONUMENT Thomsonian Medicines-Brandreth's, Indian Veg- etahle, Beckwith's, Lee's, Dean's, Parr's, and other Pills- Sherman's, Brown's, and Fale's Worm Lozen- ges, for sale as above. tf 2 Danvers, Sept 4
S. A. POOLE,
CARRIAGE AND HARNESS MANUFACTURER, Has taken the Stand on Main Street, formerly occu . pied by the late Mr Thomas Robbins, and will give his attention to orders in any branch of his business. TRUNKS, VELISES, &c., furnished as above. Danvers, October 5, 1844. tf 1
WALK UP, PAY UP, ANY WAY TO Settle. Up!
A LL Personis indebted to the subscribers by Note or Account, are requested to call and see to the same previous to the first of Jan'y next, " without fail," or they will find them in other hands for immediate Col- lection A. P. PERLEY, &Co.
North Danvers, Oct. 23. 3m
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WILLIAM ARCHER, JR., DEALER IN WATCHES, JEWELRY AND SPECTACLES, No. 222 Essex St. Salem. Clocks, Watches and Music boxes care- fully repaired and warranted. Salem, Sept. 25, 1844.
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TRUNKS AND HARNESSES. Er THE Subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and iha public, that he has removed his TRUNK AND HARNESS ESTABLISHMENT
TO NO. 35 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, where he willcontinue to keep on hand an assortmen of TRUNKS, CARPET. BAGS, and VALLIECES. Also, Chaise, Wagon, and Cart Harness, Collars, &c- which he will sell cheap for cash.
N. B. A good article of Traveling Trunks, for $2, 50. Salom. Sept 25. 1844. WILLIAM MAYNES.
Winter Arrangement of the DANVERS AND SALEM HOURLY COACHES.
The Danvers and Salem Hourly Coaches will, in connection with the Eastern Rail Road, leave Danvers and Salem at the following hours, viz:
DANVERS
EAGLE
STRETCH FORTH THY WINGS, AND PROTECT OUR COUNTRY'S LIBERTIES FROM EVERY FOE !
Vol. 1.
DANVERS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1844.
No. 17.
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY SAMUEL T. DAMON.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR, No. 2, Allen's Building, Danvers, Mass. AT ONE DOLLAR PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.
All Letters, Communications, &c. for the " EA GLE," must be directed to the Publisher, POST PAID. The "Eagle " is an INDEPENDENT NEUTRAL PAPER. devoted to the cause of humanity, and the wel- fare of the merchant, the farmer, the mechanic, and men in every station of life.
I'm Six copies to one address, five dollars.
I Advertisements inserted on reasonable terms.
ORIGINAL POETRY.
The following piece of Poetry was written in this town many years since .- We publish it at the request of a friend, presuming there are many who remember when and where it happened. It shows that there is as much danger in being "too tast" as there is in being "too slow" :-
ONE HOUR TOO FAST.
It happened on a time, but 'tis no matter when, or where,
There lived a certain man, on whom de- volved much toil and care,
Such duties he performed, poor man, no leisure time he found,
Now here, now there, and every where, as chance should call him round.
The sexton too, to ring the bell, at noon- day all the year,
That all abroad, both great and small, for home their course might steer.
Nor yet at night, till after nine, his daily task was done, .
But ring, to bring, ding-ding-dong-ding, the hour to every one.
One summer morn, this man (we'll call him Doctor, if you please,
Rather than give offence,-well, Doctor then he is - -) The Reverend Parson hired, to help him make his hay,
To mow, and strew, it to and fro, quite early in the day.
But ever mindful of his flock, and watchful Here dwell the doctor, lawyer, parson, squire,
for their good,
Had set his watch, as he thought, right,- 'twas right he should.
The day was long, the labour hard, they thought 'twas nearly noon,
Then he, to see, how long 'twould be; took out his watch, too soon.
Then sudden cried, "hop man quick, it lacks now but one minute, "
The Doctor ran,-as it were a race, and he was like to win it,
And seized the rope, without delay, and pulled away like Jehu,
But soon, his noon, had changed its tune, and changed the time, and hay too.
In ran one, quite out of breath, to know what was the matter,
Where is the fire, Doctor? where? or why make all this clatter?
"'Tis twelve O'clock," he calm replied, For ninepence, cash, paid promptly at the Investigation proves that he was born
and gave another pull,
Tis not, tis not, a watch I've got, it lacks The realms of Science you may all explore;
an hour-full.
When he found out his sad mistake, he Deep in the mud, concealed from mortal soon tied up the bell, eyes!"
And skulked off fast, down the back way, | The time arrives,-the Lecturer with it | With talents various as they may desire; with this excuse to tell, too;
As how the Parsons watch was wrong, and I was governed by it,
And so, I'll go and tell him so, that he may rectify it.
And there, he met with John Duffee, who But that he bears them with such heedful care,
hailed him, in this queer way,
"Doctor, ye've lud the wumin aboot their deener, vary mooch astray,",
Though, some years have rolled away, since it happened as I tell,
At noon, they tune, an hour too soon, " 'tis time to ring the bell " A. B. C.
Danvers, February 28th 1827.
FOR THE DANVERS EAGLE. PHRENOLOGY.
A POEM, IN PRAISE THEREOF.
"Write," saith the spirit, on what topic, pray,
O Monitor, that speaks within, come, say; Unfold me quick, the happy, favored name, Destined on Eagle's wings to soar to fame; Be speedy, Spirit, ope thy Prophet lips,
Or else I'm off, like rats from sinking ships, "Extol Phrenology, O Bard," she cries!
"Trump forth its wonders 'till they reach the skies."
Then help me, Genius of the tube of clay, (While I the mandate willingly obey,)
Virginian weed, to make this rhyming wight
On such deep subject, competent to write. Let clouds of wisdom rise up from my soul, As dense as those that issue from the bowl. Hail, then, Phrenology! or, rather, hail. Thou its high priest, who stands within the veil.
Teacher, professor, of the mystic art Who read'st the secrets of the human heart,
And all the impulses of which 'tis full,
By blind men's letters raised upon the scull!
I'll sketch a scene, the better to portray, Before the reader, what I wish to say .- It is a country village, charming neat,
Huge, towering poplars shade the unpaved street :-
I say the street, (its other walks are roads,) Here all the upper crust have their abodes,
Here stands the dome, where burns their council fire,
And here the house, where, weekly they repair,
To hear the voice of preaching, and of The man of Science smiles his ready will, And straight proceeds to exercise his skill;
prayer.
At length some morn, all silent without trump,
This placard looms upon the public pump. "Inhabitants of Mudville, One and All !! At seven o'clock, to-night, at 'Tater Hall, Professor Smudge, from Europe just re- turned,
(O'er which he's travelled, and much know- ledge learned)
A. Phrenologic lecture will impart, With illustrations of the wondrous art Experimental: All may hear and see,
If at the time and place, they'll punctual be;
door,
Come then, en masse, and learn what ge- nius lies
A most majestic man is he to view; But I must draw this paper to a close, For all too long the fruitful subject grows. Beneath the weight of learning, and his Enough to say that Mudville is renowned head,
For native Genius, all the region round,
His legs would crack, and in small pieces While the Professor, pocketeth their tin, spread,
And joyful goes another lot to win." Prosperity attend him, on his way.
He goes to spread Phrenology's bright ray, To throw upon this Age such boundless light,
As a tin lantern sheds on foggy night. Danvers.
SELMA.
LITTLE JANE'S CHRISTMAS BOX. Incidents filled with the deepest pathos, and occurrences to stir the soul with ten- derest emotion, happen around us every day; yet seldom, very seldom, is a pen commanding leisure enough to yield them a brief record.
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