Danvers Eagle & Whig Newspapers, 1844-1845, Part 35

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he shouts to his subordinates" and the pon- derous building moves a-head. "like a thing of life." . We learn that a few weeks since he moved a building from the Plains on the afternoon of one day, 'and the next morn- ing a family moved into it, and commenced housekeeping in due style! If this was not doing a "go ahead" business, we do not know what is. We ought to state, how- ever, that the building in question was a finished one. We think our Boston folks "missed a figure," when they refused to let Captain Tapley move buildings through their streets. They may yet require his valuable services. No man is more expert or experienced in that business than he .- He will pilot one of his migratory build- ings within six inches of a tree, or another building so practised is his eye. His well fed cattle evidently understand their part of the business, too. They are completely at home when his teamster are "hawing and geeing," among rock, timbers, and chain cables.

But we are digressing, as we promised your readers some account of the busi- ness operations in this thriving settlement The village is built, principally, upon two streets which cross each other at right angles -one of them leading directly to the Plains, and the other from the towns adjoining on the North to Salem. So it will be seen, that, necessarily, much travel passes thro' the place, which, in addition to the large business transacted in it, makes it appear, as it really is, a village of importance. beautiful brook meanders through its south.

fern borders, and in fact is, at present, its extreme southern boundary.

The following comprises most of the prin- cipal branches of business carried on in the place :- 1 Butcher's establishment; 1 Ba- ker's do. (does a large business;) 2 Shoe manufacturer's do; 1 Blacksmith do; 1 Tool Manufacturer; 1 Cigar manufactur- er; 1 Painter, 1 Store; I Carpenter's es- tablishment; several stone layers; 1 large Shoe Peg manufactory; 1 large Box man- ufactory; (the sawing and planing done by water power.) A large Carpet Factory is in progress of completion-the machinery of which is to be propelled by a Steam En- gine, of some twenty or thirty horse power. The huge buildings, intended for this im- portant branch of business, give the place, to the eye of the visitor, or passer by, the appearance of quite a manufacturing: vil- lage; and they are prominently seen, upon entering it in any direction giving it an imposing, as well as pleasing appearance; in fact, this establishment is the crowning glory of this thriving settlement. A Rope- walk is also located on the opposite of the Carpet-factory-making the entire northern side of Mill Street; intended it is said, for the manufacture of lines, &c. The external appearance of the last named building, looks "very like" one which was formerly; located somewhere down in the "City of Peace;" and was doubtless transported into these "diggins," in detached portions, upon "the Captain's" ponderous " 'block wheels, " and under his superintendence. In fact, but very few of the buildings in Tapleyville, are natives- the larger portion having migrated from remote parts. : We are happy to per- ceive, however, that several new buildings are being, or have been, erected, this sea- son, in this village; and many others, doubt- less, will yet be erected to beautify this al- ready pleasant settlement. A fire Engine is located here, and a handsome Engine House was recently built for its accommo- dation, and the members of the company connected with it. Although as yet, but in its infancy, this company, composed mostly of the hardy working-men and Me- chanics in the place promises to be one of the smartest in the Town;, and we should not be surprised, if, in a few years, it should become the "crack" company! eclipsing even their neighbors . the far-famed "Lane- ers !! " We omitted to state, in our ennu- meration of the different branches of busi- ness, theimportant branch of shoe-making; for we believe that trade is quite largely represented in the village. We assure our friends, however, ot that numerous class, that we did not intentionally omit to record their occupation among the others; and they may console themselves with the re- flection, that "though last, (in our catalogue) they are not least," numerically; being, probably, the most numerous of any other class of citizens- (if we except, however, the carpet weavers, who have just taken up their abode "in the city.") We have, Mr. Editor, we fear, made our communication too lengthy for your columns; but our a- pology must be,-an earnest desire to do justice to the subject we selected; and.to give the reader some idea of the flourishing little "city," as it is. If your readers are not satisfied with our humble description, let them jump aboard "Shackley's splendid Omnibus," whose route extends to the place to accommodate passengers bound hither, and see for themselves.

A DWELLER IN THE SUBURBS. Danvers, January 1st, 1845.

stone, or perchance thine of the Lancet and pill-box? It may be. Human nature lurks under these guises. Is it the mer- chant, with his ready smile, and soft-flow- ing words ?- Methinks 'tis his vocation to play the amiable; but would his hand warm in mine own, thus at the prospect of such an one as I ? No. He knows human na-

Oh ! it may be one of the gentler sex !- A maiden, perchance, in the first period of confiding girlhood. Have a care, sweet one, that thy own simplicity and guileless- ness, does not wear for thee sad hours, in thy bright anticipations of the future." But who would harm thee, gentle one? Not I, surely .- Thy own emotions are but refined from those of the rougher sex-the same feelings often pervade the other breasts- yet in thine, mayhap, softened by thej deli- cate tints which thine own confiding nature loves to throw around, and dress in hues corresponding to thine own confiding puri- ty and gentleness. Go on, loved one,-en- joy whilst thou may-and who would be the one to cause a shadow to darken this to thee beautiful world? Not I, surely. Me- thinks his thoughts would be bitter indeed, who would mar thy enjoyment. But good bye .- This, the parting grasp. Once more let me press thy welcome hand-then-now -dear one, speed thy way. God bless thee. A Friend .- How common the expres- sion-how seldom realised. Many there are, who, while others smile on thee, give thee the hand of friendship. Yet when dark hours o'ershadow thee, are not to be found. 'Tis hard-hard thus to find man-but 'tis so. Alas! poor humanity. Yet we all pic- ture to ourselves true and warm-hearted friends. None hardly are without them .- Yet, let your good name suffer, let misfor- tunes be yours, and they are wanting Such friendship makes one sicken of life, the world, and mankind. Yet do we all a- gree in our definitions of friendship. And what is of more consequence, have we ever proved true in our friendship? Even though fallen, should we not leave them, but take them kindly by the hand, and speak kindly -tell them our love for them is the same -- 'tis the sin we hate, not them. Kindly set before them the issue, and if human nature does not prove true to itself, then is not the doctrine of Christianity true. Kindness

and love-compassion and affection-are the govorning principles of the doctrine of Christ; and how well adapted are they to meet the demands of humanity. How cold and chilling is the feeling which often per- vades the heart of man. Instead of looking on all mankind as brothers, and feeling for their weaknesses, and striving to better their conditions, or enlighten their minds, he considers them only as creatures to use for his own purposes of self-aggrandize- ment. That man is sordid indeed, who by his actions tell us that to him this world en- ly has charms. But for him to profess Christianity at the same time, 'tis -libellous on the truths of the doctrine.

DANVERS, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1.

DANVERS EAGLE.

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

THE NEW YEAR.

We are entering upon a new year, and row compass, where it could not expand,-

it becomes us as rational and human be- ings to consider for one moment whether we have lived in strict accordance to the ¿dictates of the Gospel and discharged our

duty to God and our Fellow creatures, or whether we have acted contrary to its di-

tal condition are to be pitied. And those who would thus domineer over man's intel- lect, and bring it into subjection to their

"Life" among the inalienable rights of man,

in the Declaration of '76. This was the secret of their strength in arms their suc- cess in battle. Liberty! that glorious birth

right of man,

"In their hearts")

Just estimation prized above all price!" It was this which "taught them to feel like an Hampden, that it was not life, but the condition of living.". It was this which fed the patriot with fire, and called forth from the immortal Henry that thrililng elo- quent appeal, -"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!",

It was the Genius of Liberty that breath- ed into the soul of the Pilgrim a spirit of noble: daring-that bore him, all stern as the ocean through which he ploughed, amid its winter storms, to that rude and rugged coast, that now half-buried rock, which makes a nation's heart beat high with pride and pleasure at its mention.

But, nothwithstanding our love of Free- dom, and our high appreciation of its value -notwithstanding the mighty influence which it binds around us, bending the knee as willing subjects of its power -- notwith- standing its altar stands firm, and its fire flames high and bright within us-notwith standing the Pilgrim has braved the tem- pest and struggled with the billow; and the infant nation that went forth to battle, has returned with waving banner, disenthralled, and in triumph-notwithstanding this, tho' "stripes and stars" of holiest significance, do float above us, as individuals and even as a nation we wear the chains, and bend beneath the weight of an iron bondage.

The clanking of fetters-the cry of the oppressed-the tyrants threat-the lash, the chain, and the forge, they are every- where around us! We have no British yoke to bear -- we have no foreign burden imposed. But a yoke more galling-a bur- den mcre grievous, is ours. Slavery, alike physical and spiritual, in its darkest, its deadliest forms, and most hideous aspects, is here.

And what is this physical servitude whereof we affirm? From the work-shop of the North- from plantations of sunny South, the answer may come. No more surely and steadily does the compass-nee- dle of the mariner point toward the North, than points the finger of Reform towards the South. .. And there fixedly let it rest- firmly let it point, . till its work be accom- plished. But let not the cruel, aggravated

Southern sun? Not so! Beneath yon arching heaven throbs not one heart of" such insensibility to right!

In favor of slavery ? Heart and handifor. that system in which

Man devotes his brother, and do- [> >stroys;

And worse than all, and most to be de- plor'd,

As human nature's broadest, foulest blot, Chains him, and tasks him, and exacts his sweat

With stripes that mercy"with a bleeding heart

Weeps when she sees inflicted off a beast?" It cannot be! In every bosom there glows a burning desire-from the depths of every soul there rises, clear and distinct, a cry for "Emancipation, wide-spread and universal. And every American heart looks forward with high hopes to that blessed hour when the mist that has gathered round

the banner of our nation, staining its "stripes" and dimning the brightness of its "stars," shall vanish in the light of Liber_' ty, full-orbed-of Freedom in its noon-day glory !

And how shall we gain this triumph !- How shall we hasten this dawn which will brighten every eye-which the folds of every heart will be thrown open to welcome ? Not by encouraging rebellion. Not by arming the slave with weapons of stoel to bathe in his master's blood, Not by ren- dering the condition of the oppressed, if possible, still more hardensome and oppres- sive. Not by throwing off the yoke and the chains which now bind and crush, for others more hateful and galling. No-by none of these things. We will act-neith- er fearlessly nor rashly; but boldly, and with due deliberation, that we fail not in that for the attainment of which we labor -- the best good of the enslaved!

Eloquence has long thundered in our ears, of "human melioration;" and written in red lightning our duty to "act!"-bu how? We answer,-according to the prin- ciples of the Gospel of Christ. There is that in the teachings of the Savior, which, when applied to the slaves of the South, and carried out into practice, will hasten the grand result-will embody that great Thought, burning and struggling in the bleeding heart of Philanthropy! "If the Son, therefore, shall make them free, they shall be free indeed!"

But what is that great weapon of mora power which we may most effectually wield for the suppression of this crying evil? It is nothing other than Scripture doctrine of the common brotherhood of man. This is a mighty weapon mighty to the pulling down of the strong holds of slavery. Pierce the mind, and penetrate the heart of that man who traffics in human flesh-who buys. and sells, claims and retains, the sinews of" his fellow, with this great moral truth, and the shackles will fall- the clanking of irans groan millions there, make our own condi-will cease-the death-knell of Oppression

Our subscribers are informed that the Eagle will be published on Saturdays,here- after, and those who intend to favor us with communications, the present year, will con- fer ai favor by handing in their productions, nature of that bondage beneath which American people seriously to think of this as early in the week as convenient.

question, and not for any consideration

LIBERTY.

tion a subject of indifference, and blind our

whatever, Int the year go by, without will If in the breast of man there is found one eyes to the crushing weight of our own ping out this foul blot from our Nation's altar which shall stand firm when all others burden-to the fetters that are clasping our escutcheon. It would be a waste of time have crumbled and fallen ;- if there is one own limbs-to the scourge that is lifted. buro bri bily, When i to go into an argument to show that it ought there!

to be done. It has been argued so conclu-

light of all others is quenched in utter

The sinfulness of American slavery, no.

sively and repeatedly, that every school-boy

is familliar with Anti-slavery logic.

With physical slavery then, let MENTAL

There is no sentiment more fondly cher_

Slavery also be abolished. Let the human mind be free to enjoy and express its own

ished-there is no sound that has thrilled To fetter the soul, and cramp the immortal more hearts-no rallying cry that has risen mind, a right? Nay! all hearts, as one voice, answer, "Nay!"

thoughts and opinions. The despotism of higher, and sounded clearer through the

wealth; the despotism of sectarianism, havel ranks of humanity -no shout that has kin- That word "pro-slavery" when appled to crowded many a noble intellect into a nar- dled the fire of life in more bosoms, that has stirred deeper fountains, and nerved more arms for high and lofty Iaction, than that of Liberty!

and there left it pent up to think and to act only according to the dictatum of its impe- rious task-master. People in such a men-

Wtthout freedom of body and mind, man kind can never be happy. The develope- ment of their legitimate powers-the free and uncontrolled exercise of the faculties of the mind, are indispensable to the per- fection and the happiness of our race.

Slavery of the mind, like that of the body degrades it, cramps its energies, nullifies

'correct our evil habits and not only to re- all its powers, and in innumerable instan- form ourselves but to throw our influences ces deprives the community of many a valu- able thought and intention. on the side of reform that our neighbors al- "so may share with us in the joys which ne- With Slavery of body and mind, then, cessarily flow from a christian course of let Intemperance also be extirminated from life-

uc That the world needs a thorough cleans- "ing of impurities which have long rendered it loathsome and disgusting and heart-sick- sening to the intellectual as well as natural visión cannot be denied ..!

"For if we only cast a casual glance over our own territory of what is falsely called free America, we cannot certainly misob- serve the fact that abominations the most cruel, the most unholy, exist in our very midst. And we cannot see but that the seeds of great moral maladies are being sown, which if allowed to germinate, must "as a natural Consequence spring up and become fatal to the health and vigor and happiness of the material and immaterial man.

"We cannot, therefore, in view of the im- moralities of our own country, take a bet- ter opportunity to impress upon the public mind the great importance of commencing the new year with a settled determination not only to reform itself, but to purge the Nation at large of those immoralities which so extensively prevail.

". We now put the question to every indi- vidual in our country who has a mind to think, a heart to feel, and a body to labor shall this be done? Shall Slavery be abol- ished the present year? Cannot this great moral and political incubus-this most cur- sed of all evils, of all villanies, be destroyed as well this year as ages hence? We hesi- tate not to say the thing can be done. On the Churches, on the Legislators, on the Press, in a word on the people depends the settlement of this mighty question. On this decision hang the destinies of millions. Millions, did we say? , Yes, we reiterate, millions, (not of horses, and sheep, and ox- en, ) but of men, and women, and children, with moral and intelectual capacities, to become in process of time, Statesmen, Phi- Jogophers, Orators, etc etc. In the name of God and humanity, we do implore the

our dominions, and the present year wit- ness all men of every rank, and age, and sex, free from this prostrating curse.

We would imploringly intreat those en- gaged in the nefarious traffic in ardent spi- rits, to give up their miserable business, and throw their polluting stuff to the dogs, and let man once more walk the earth in all his primitive beauty and loveliness.

We make the appeal not without hope, for we are assured that although it is a faint hope, yet what HAS been done CAN be done Thousands have given up the traffic, and the hardened characters who are now en- gaged in it, we believe may be induced to follow in the footsteps of their illustrious predecessors.

But to do up the work of reformation re_ quires prompt action on the part of the friends of Temperance and Washingtonian- ism: We abjure them to be faithful to the cause and leave not the field, but to meet their enemy in the true spirit of that princi- ple of love which can subdue the stoutest heart; and we opine that if Washingtonian- ism does not entirely accomplish its object the present year, it will be able, by a very little effort to do it in some no very remote period.

In conclusion,-let the present year not only be signalised for the radical destruc- tion of intemperance and slavery, but for all species of crime and iniquity, not only in America, but throughout the whole hab- itable world. WE intend to do OUR part, and to make our unpretending little sheet such as will meet the wants of the -public, aud shall speak our mind freely on such subjects as we may deem proper, for the edification of our readers.

night, it is the altar- it is the flame, of one will question. To rob man of his birth- Freedom!

right, an act of justice? To make mer- chandise of God's own image, a virtue ?-

man, tell me its import. Does it mean, that, treading this footstool of Almighty God, there is one soul who deems he toils. unwronged who wears the bonds beneath a

vine precepts and wilfully neglected to o- ungodly will, deserve the deep condemna- bey the known laws of our own "constitu- tion of all good, civilised people. tions.

If in the contemplation of our past histo- ry we find that our conduct has not been - such as would come up to the true standard

which has been set up by him who spake as never man spake, then it behooves us to commence: with the present year, a new

life, and endeavor as far as in us lies to

It was the love our fathers bore for Freedom" their high appreciation of its worth, that placed' "Liberty" as next to

will ring along the plains of the South-the glad trump of Freedom' will sound-the slave and the master, the bond and the tree, kneeling side by side, will pray together, " Our Father who art in heaven.

ALARM OF FIRE. The alarm of Fire on Monday evening last, in this town, was oc- casioned by the igniting, of some sparks from one of Mr Southwick's buildings, with some combustible material. It was dis- covered in season to bel extinguished, be- fore scarcely any damage was done. If "Steam Planing Mills" are nuisences, what can we call that place from which is- sues almost continually, a shower of sparks endangering the property, of many, citi- zens? We should class them both together. The thanks of the community are due the Foreman of that concern, for his gentle- manly treatment of those assembled to ren- der assistance.

BRIGHT AND EARLY,

OR GETTING THE START OF HIM. As oft as each fast-speeding year slides away

O'er the turnpike of life, with Old Time's horse and sleigh,

"While I list to his jingling bell's echoing chime,

I think of a joke, which I'll tell you in Thyme.

A young pedagogue, whom I knew very well,

Taught urchins to read, to write, cypher, and spell;

But, in truth, he loved better the quiet-pos- session

Of his chair or his couch, than his toilsome profession.

He was fat and good natured, and free from vain pride,

But as lazy, almost, as the famous Sam Hyde,

Once couched in his chair, he was so at his ease,

That, to start him, 'twas needful to coax and to tease.

Both he and his host were great lovers of fun.

And many tough yarns they together have spun;

Winter evenings, they sat, and ate nuts and drans cider,

And, at each other's jokes, grew their mouths wide and wider.

.As the slow-moulded pedagogue, wont to lie late,

Hardly ever "turned out" of his bunk till near eight,

His joking host thought that when he him- self rose,

One New-Year's day morning, he would break his repose,

And, getting the start of him, bawl in his ear ---

"Wake up, here! hallo! wish you happy new year!".

So up stairs he darted, intent on his scheme

Of breaking the lubberly pedagogue's dream.

But-altough, before, snoozing late -- yet that day,

Awake. bright and early, and hearkening, he day,

Feigning slumber, until stood his grinning host near, When he screamed, quick as thought- " Wish you happy new year!" SANCHO PANZA.

The above remarkable instance of simultaneous forethought, in two different noddles, was probably the result of Animal Magnetism.

At a legal meeting of the Inhabitants of rang last night about 9 1-2 o'clock ?. Was the Town of Danvers, December 31, 1844. there no danger from sparks? Were the

The subject matter contained in the warrant for said meeting was desposed of tinguished? We pause for a reply. Z. as follows, Viz :-

" The subject relative to the grading of the Hill in Liberty Street was, referred to a special Committee, consisting of Eben S. Upton, Richard Osborn, Elijah W . Upton, Jacob F. Perry and Matthew Hooper, with instructions to report at the next annual meeting.

It was voted that the Town meetings in Salem, Dee, 9, 1844.

the North Parish, in future, shall be held at the Granite Hall at the Plains, provided the expense "shall be no more than what has been (usually paid.

The subject relative to the safe of the Old Alms House, was referred to the Building Committee and Overseer of the Poor, for them to make such a disposition of the same, as they may think proper for the intent of the Town.

The Board of Health were authorized to collect the amount of expences incurred removing nuisances in and about Goldth- waits Brook, &c, &c.

Extracts from the Town Record. JOSEPH SHED, Town Clerk.

TEA PARTY AT GRANITE HALL, NORTH DANVERS, JAN'Y 7, 1815.

The Ladies of the Village Sewing Circle, will give a social Tea Party at Granite Hall, on Tuesday evening, January 7, "'45. The proceeds of which are to be; appropri- ated to their funds for the benefit of the new Congregational Society at the Plains.

Tickets of admission, 25 cents, to be had at the Stores on the Plaius, at A. A. Ed- garton's Store, New Mills, at Dr. J. Shed's, South Danvers, and at the door of the Hall. All those favorable to the object, are re- spectfully invited to attend.

Danvers, Jan'y 1st, 1845.

MR EDITOR. Would it not be as well

for and -, and all those young men, and Maidens too: [ who would feel very much chagrined, if they were not ad- dressed as Ladies and Gentlemen,] who congregate in the houses of Religeous Wor- ship in this Region, Sunday evenings, to be more circumspect in their conduct in those places, especially during Divine Service, for the future.

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Danvers Eagle & Whig Newspapers, 1844-1845, Part 35

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