Danvers Eagle & Whig Newspapers, 1844-1845, Part 44

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The heart often feels what the tongue cannot utter.

CHOOSE GOOD COMPANY. Young men are in general but little aware how much their reputation is affected in the view of the public, by the company they keep .- The character of their associates is soon. regarded as their own. If they seek the society of the worthy, it elevates them in the public estimation, as it is an evidence that they respect others. On the contrary, intimacy with persons of bad character al- ways sinks a young man in the eye of the public.

FORGIVENESS .- Cotton Mather, before he died, collected all the abusive para- graphs that had been published against him, had them bound in a scrap book and letterd " Libels. Fathers forgive them."

ILPIt costs us more to be miserable than would make us perfectly happy: how cheap and easy is the service of vir-

The great step to greatness is to be honest. its stupidity, seeing that your joke is not tue, and how dear do we pay for our vices!

TRUE WORTH .- Whatever external ad- tection of the offenders, and $100 by D. vantage a man may have, yet if he be not A. Neal, of the Eastern Rail Road. endowed with virtuous qualities, he is far from having any true worth or excellence, Murder in Worcester. Orin De Wolf was arrested in Worcester, last week, on a charge of having murdered Wm. Stiles, on and consequently cannot be a fit object of our praise and esteem; because he wants that which should make him perfect and Wednesday evening of last week. There good in his kind. For it is not a comely personage, or a long race of famous an- seems to be no doubt as to his guilt. Then we suppose that perfect law of ours, which says, 'an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth,' and 'blood for blood,' will be passed cestors, or a large revenue, or a multi- tude of servants, or many swelling titles; or, any other things without a man, that speak him a complete man, or make him what he should be, but the right use of his upon him, and the unfortunate man swing reason, the employing of his liberty and choice to the best purposes; the exercising of his powers and faculties about the fittest objects, and in the most due measures- these are the things that make him excel- lent. Now, none can be said to do this, but only he that is virtuous.

The following did not come under nine thousand tons, has been carried over our immediate observation, so of course we cannot vouch for its truth :-

Last new year's day, a colored man was

caught in the act of stealing. ficer was leading him to the Court Room, when he espied a brother "chum," laugh- ing at his by no means enviable situation. " Jim, wish yeh happy new year."

" Tank yeh, tank yeh, Pete, wish yeh six months in de House ob Correction .- Yah, yah, gess you'me gut it dis time, Niggah! Yah, yah!

upon the gallows until he himself is mur- dered by a professed Christian !! May the man who hangs him, be haunted night and day, until he is willing to confess that he is on Monday evening, Feb. 3d, By Alfred A. a murderer!

DANVERS EAGLE.

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

DANVERS, SATURDAY, FEB. 1.

FIRES.

It seems as though the King of Destruc- tion had set up his Kingdom in our midst, and was employing his imps to destroy eve- case, his honor the Justice decided that the rything on which they can lay their hands. complaint was not sustained. The defen- dant was ingeniously defended by A. A. Abbott, Esq. The inhabitants of this town have been a- larmed by the cries of fire almost times without number, within the last eight or ten days.

The following is a list of the buildings burned, in this town and the City of Peace: Thursday, of last week, the Steam Plan- ing Mill and Sash and Blind Manafactory of Messrs Phelps & Woodbury, in this town, was set on fire by some heartless villain, and the building, with its contents, was nearly destroyed. The building was owned by Gen. Wm. Sutton, and was in- sured for $600. The machinery was in- sured for $2,250.

Last Wednesday morning, about 4 o'cl'k, a Fire broke ont in Franklin Building, in Salem, (a large four story brick structure) in that part occupied by Mr Benjamin Pearson, Jr., as a Tobacconist. The Fire- men were on the spot in good season, and used their exertions to allay the flames, which did not avail, until from $10,000" to $15,000 worth of property was destroyed. We regret to state, that at this fire, Wil- liam Chase, Hard-ware dealer, was se- verely injured by the falling of a portion of the coving upon him, as he was engaged in discharging his hazardous duties. His left thigh was badly fractured, and his head cut and bruised, but it is expected he will re- cover. Several others were somewhat in- jured, though none seriously.

On yesterday morning, about 4 o'clock, a fire broke out in the Cooper's Shop of Mr. William Henry Nichols, of Salem, and destroyed it, with a part of its contents .- The firemen won laurels in their success- ful endeavors to save the surrounding build- ings.

Besides these, the Eastern R. R. Depot

has been broken open, the desks rifled, and that good solid ground or pavement was the Depot set on fire. .

much more convenient for the ladies, at Many other attempts have been made to least, than " soft pavement," vulgarly call- fire buildings, but with little or no success, Five hundred dollars reward has been of-

ed MUD. It is no wonder to us that so ma- ny CABS find patronage, for 'tis worth a fered by the City Authorities, for the de- ninepence to wade through the mud.

>> It is said a lady 'down east' had a duck, which hearing it was to be killed for dinner, walked into the garden, and delib- erately stuffed itself with sage and onions!

If the duck was as tough as the story is, we doubt whether much of it was swal- lowed; and it puzzles us to know which had the largest amount of "stuffing," the duck, or the story.

JUSTICE'S COURT.

Leonard Horn was on Friday afternoon arraigned before Frederick Morrill, Esq., of this town, on the charge of "feloniously and maliciously" upsetting the tan bucket of one John C. Barstow, and otherwise be- ing an "evil disposed person." After a very lengthy and patient hearing of the

"Oh, Justice, thou art fled to Osborne's Building."

The Hon. Daniel P. King will please accept our warmest thanks for his fa- vors.

Our thanks are also due the Hon. R. C. arguments and facts in abundance, which

Winthrop, for his kindness.

ANTI-CAPITAL PUNISHMENT CONVENTION.

A Convention, called by the friends of the Abolition of Capital Punishment, was held at the Marlborough Chapel, Boston, on the 21st ult, which was organised by the choice of Rev. John Pierpont, of Bos- ton, as President; Ichabod Morton, Esq., of Plymouth, Vice President; and Rev. John Prince, of this town, and Mr. James Mitchell, of Boston, Secretaries.

The Convention was addressed by Rev. Messrs. Pierpont, H. Ballou, Brimblecom, Prince, and Stevens; Wendell Phillips, and J. A. Andrew, Esq's, and Messrs. James Mitchell, Uriah Ritchie, J. N Buf- fum, C. M. Rurleigh, and others.

Spirited resolutions were adopted, strong- ly condemnatory of the barvarious practice which, still lingers among us, of deliberate- ly choking human beings to death, under the existing forms of law.

AN IDEA.

Speaking of Rail Roads, a thought struck us that if the Members of our Legislature would take a walk on some pleasant day, each accompanied by his wife and two or three other ladies, and parade from the Market House in Boston, to the Depot, and then walk to the place proposed for the new R. R. Depot, they might possibly discover

The following communication was intended for insertion last week, but was crowded out for want of room.

Mr. EDITOR: Last week I neglected to give you an account of the Lecture before the Mechanic Institute, but as I occasion- ally adopt the maxim of 'better late than furnishing some account of it. The lecture was given by Wm. D. Northend, Esq., of this place. Mr N. is quite a young man, now engaged in studying law. Now, when we consider the taste and utilitarian spirit of the people of Danvers, and their almost universal aversion to literary men resulting from their light appreciation of literature, which we acknowledge may have resulted in a debt-paying and thrifty community, we shall see what difficulties Mr Northend had to encounter, in order to stand on the same footing with out of town lecturers. These, in connection with his youth, and compara- tive inexperience in public speaking, opera- ted against him, and we should consider these, in order to appreciate his lecture .- His subject was, "Circumstantial Evi- dence;" and I think he did his subject jus- tice. He related some anecdotes and cir-

cumstances at first, which tended to lower well wisher in the cause of humanity, vir-

the character of this kind of evidence, like a Lawyer bringing up evidence against his subject. On the other hand, he presented

satisfied every one of the advantages of cir- cumstantial evidence over those of positive, or evidence of sight without the connection of circumstances. In case of positive evi- dence, a man might be brought up as a wit- ness, and, moved by interest or revenge, perjure himself, and lead to the conviction of the accused. In the case of circumstan- tial evidence it is necessary that there be a long train of circumstances so intermingled that were a witness to perjure himself, his relation of circumstances not corresponding with others would be immediately discover- ed as false. If I were to try, I should hard- ly know where to find fault with his lecture, yet I would not be understood as thinking it perfect .. It was a very good lecture, and I think very generally liked. 1 think Mr N. deserves great credit for coming out a- lone, as it were, from our literary, to give a lecture; and I hope his example will be followed by those in this place whom we know to be capable. I think a taste for literature and knowledge is on the increase in this place; and I hope and trust the inte- rest now felt will be kept up.

As Mr Parker's lecture before the Insti- tute this week, (the same which he gave in the other parish, ) has been spoken of in your paper, it will be unnecessary for me there, that these six individuals first tasted to comment upon it. Sufice it to say his the fruits of liberty, and became men .- lecture was liked by good judges.

Yours, JUVENIS.

For the Eagle.

Mr. Editor :- As the public mind seems to be somewhat agitated at present, in re- gard to the proposed new Rail Road from Salem through Danvers to Malden, to u- nite with the Maine extension road to Bos- ton. I send you this communication to give the public some idea of the business between Boston and this place. Several gentlemen have been engaged for some time past, in obtaining from each Firm, and individual, of our business men, the a- mount of freight each has had transported to and from Boston the last year. The result of their enquiry is, that over

the road from the South Parish alone, at a cost not less than two dollars per ton; a sum, sufficiently large to pay the interest on the whole cost of the proposed road from Salem to Malden.

It is also well known, that there is a. large and increasing business at North Danvers, and at the New Mills, so called, much of which would find its way to and from Boston over the proposed road, should our Legislature in its wisdom, grant the prayer of the petitioners.

I have not, in the above statement, said anything about passengers that would be likely to pass over the road from this place, Danvers Mechanic Institute Lecture and they are many, as much of the mer- chandise that is sent from Danvers to Bos- ton requires the personal attention of the owner when it arrives there, the conse- Abbott, Esq. quence is, that most of our business men are obliged to pass over the road once, and many of them several times a week to at- tend to it. It is true, they have accommo- dation afforded by the Eastern Rail Road. But it requires nearly, if not quite as much time to get to Boston from this place over the Eastern road, as it does by stage di- rect, and at a cost of some twenty per cent never,' I take the present opportunity of more, to say nothing of the inconveniences they have to encounter after landing at the Depot in Boston, before they get to their place of business.

Our business men have found so much delay and inconvenience at East Boston Ferry, they send their goods by teams, di- rectly into Boston, at a much larger ex- pence than would otherwise accrue, were there a Rail Road running directly into the City. I have wrote more than I inten- ded when I begun, but the importance of a more sure and easy communication with Boston must be my apology. A.

Friend Damon :- Permit me, through your sinall, though interesting Journal, to say a few words in relation to the cause of Temperance; for it is a theme most glori- ous in its effects, and one that demands the attention of every citizen, who is ther

tue, sobriety, and the spread of truth throughout the land. By using their ef- forts, they give their influence, and thus help to throw off those stealthy and con- taminating habits which have long polluted our land; a habit, which was set us as an example by our fathers, but who, in this enlightened age, have seen the error of their ways, aud proffited accordingly.

Now, as there is no obstacle in our way to impede the onward march of Temper- ance throughout the length and breadth of the land, let us move onward in one solid phalanx, father and son, mother and daugh- ter, brother and sister, until we have trod- den the grim monster to the earth, and it shall be laid in dust at our feet. Then, and not till then, will it be said that Ameri- ca no longer contains three hundred thou- sand drunkards who dissipate in the dens of iniquity and vice, for what purpose? none other than that of satisfying an unnatural appetite; thus, depriving their children of knowing a father's parental love, a moth- er, a husband's affections.

In this vicinity, there seems to be a lack of interest manifested which ought not for a moment to exist, for if it does, ere long we go back to that glorious day when the. immortal six of Baltimore first put their names to the pledge. It was then the first dawn of light shed its lasting rays upon the cause of Temperance. It was then and

Let us not look back, but seeing what has already been done, be encouraged in this undertaking, and leave not a stone unturn- ed until the work is accomplished.

J. F. N ..

Mr. Editor .- Suffer me to say to the numerous enquires which have been made as to my wherabouts, that I am now on my way to Texas, and shall not probably be seen again in these diggins until I return, which will be when fate so determines; and then I shall endeavor to edify your impa- tient readers with a rich and glowing his- tory of that surpassingly beautiful country. AMOS THE 4TH.

Cold weather, this.

A Police of-

For the Eagle. EARLY RECOLLECTIONS.

How dear to my heart, are the scenes of my childhood. Yes, dear to me are the scenes of my childhood's home.

I love to linger in imagination, around the ancient buildings, and romp in the or- chards, as in days of yore, or with my be- loved sisters, wander among the tall pines of the forest, and pick the sweet wild ber- ry, or, perchance, espy some strange wild flower-and with sparkling eyes and glow- ing cheeks, hasten to our mother to know its name.

But I must not, nor cannot forget the "Dear old School-house," with all its re- wards and punishments- its joys and sor- rows-and above all, its famous Teachers. But I forbear. Ifits old dilapidated walls could but speak, what strange stories they would tell, and strange scenes describe .- But, thanks to a merciful Providence, we shall never be betrayed ;- the old mansion will soon crumble to the ground, and be forgotten.

But my beloved classmates-where are they? Gone! I hardly know whither .- Many, alas! were snatched away by death, while in the bloom of youth and health, others have become heads of families, while a few are keeping me company in the state of single blessedness.

But there was one dear girl among my classmates whose image will never be ob- literated from my memory; she was my constant school companion; and many, many happy hours did we spend together, in the school-room, and on the way.

But she was too beautiful for earth; there- fore her pure spirit took its flight to realms of bliss, ere she had obtained her seven- teeuth year.

Two days before her derth she was in school; and we knew not then that her love- ly rosey cheeks were naught but the hectic flush of disease-and that before the rising of another sun, she would be lying upon her dying bed: but so it was.

And I can never forget her looks on that ever memorable day-her last but one, in school. Her golden ringlets hung grace- fully about her snowy neck; her deep blue eyes shone with an unearthly brightness; and-her little hand (always delicate, but now more so than ever) could scarcely hold the pen, with which she was vainly en- deavoring to write an original composition; but finally laid it aside, saying she would finish it the next day; but to-morrow's sun found her preparing for eternity!

But let us forbear to complain,

That she has now gone from our sight; We soon shall behold her again, With new and redoubled delight.

North Danvers. S. F. A.

order to foster and improve these important institutions, our fathers were willing to make great sacrifices. Soon after the establish- ment of public Schools, it was thought nec- essary to have a higher institution, in order to advance the standard of education, and also to raise up teachers and ministers for the people. Accordingly each individual gave his mite, and the State gave one year's receipts, and they founded Harvard Univer- sity. Many who were unable to pay money gave of their substance; and at one time each man in the State gave a peck of Indi- an corn in aid of that University. In town meeting in Lynn. it was voted that five pounds sterling should be given in aid of Harvard College-an act of uncommon generosity in those times, when money was so very scarce. A town on Cape Cod gave one pound sterling, for the same purpose. Mr Parker thinks more HighSchools should be established, free to every one of suffi- cient age and qualifications, and these should be supported by the public, either in towns or counties. When the lecturer spoke of the law on our statute books, which imposes a fine on towns containing over five thousand inhabitants, which do not support a high school ;- when he spoke of this, I felt almost ashamed of my own town, and hoped those whose duty it was to enforce the laws, would not forget Danvers -- a town containing 6000 inhabitants-as well able to support a high school as nine out of ten in the Commonwealth.

I think Danvers, though she has done well for common schools, is behind the age in regard to a higher standard of education; and if an in- terest is not soon excited, I fear her citi- zens will not compare in intelligence with those of her sister towns, though their pur- ses may be as well filled.

. I should like to speak more of Mr P.'s lecture, but fear I have already crowded too much upon your columns.

Yours, JUVENIS.

BRIGHTON MARKET, MONDAY, January 27th, 1845.

(Reported for the Daily; Advertiser and Patriot.) At Market, 790 Beef Cattle, 1200 Sheep, and 175 Swine. 100 Beef unsold.

PRICES-BEEF CATTLE-Several lots of Cattle were purchased on Satruday at last week's prices, which were not sustained to-day, particularly on the second quality. We quote a few extra $5 a 5 25 ; first quality, 84 75 a 5; second quality $4 ; a 4 50; third quality 3 75 a $4. SHEEP-Common Sheep from $2 to 2 25; Weth- Wethers from $2 25 to 4.

SWINE- No lots to peddle. Two small selected lots to ship, 3 1-2 # 4 1-2c. . At retail, from 4 and 5c.

On the following Sabbath, we saw the MARRIAGES. remains of our beloved Augusta, deposited GONE A FISHING. In Milton, Penn., ou Christmas in the cold, damp grave; and a solemn day, hy Rev. Mr. Stoever, Mr. John Devil to Miss scene it was. Not one dry eye was there, for she was beloved by all.

WANTED IMMEDIATELY.

TENNEMENT renting at about 850, for a small Family. To be taken possession of immediate- Apply at this Office. Danvers, Feb. 1.

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TEW YORK OYSTERS, At J. SBED'S, Oppo- site the Monument.

Mr. Editor :- I had intended to say not- hing about Mr. Parker's lecture this week, Danvers, Nov. 6 but as I have at present a good opportuni- Winter Arrangement of the ty, and a desire for writing something, I DANVERS AND SALEM HOURLY Boys Thick Boots-Youths and Childrens Boots-La-

have concluded to give my humble and per- haps incori ect opinion concerning that lec- ture. I do, and always have considered Mr. Parker as a first rate lecturer, and a fine Leave Danvers at

speaker; and his manner is very easy and winning. Whether he be on the side of truth or error, by his talents and eloquence he has great influence upon an audience, and many imbibe his opinions. His lec- ture on Monday evening was well attended by an uncommonly still audience. The subject was upon the education of the peo-

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For seats, apply_at Mc'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 terms sept 18 tf 4 SYMONDS & TEEL.

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. h3nd. 3m21 Danvers, January 25, 1844.

" PURIFY THE BLOOD? MOFFAT'S VEGETABLE LIFE PILLS AND

DI 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. Asthana. IN ALL CASES OF Acute and Chronic Rheumatim. Affections of the Bladder and Kidneys. BILIOUS FEVERS and FEVER & AGUE. For this scourge of the western country these medicines will be found a safe, speedy, and certain Nervous Debility. Nervous Complaints, of all kinds. Organic Affections. Palpitation of the Heart. Painter's Cholic. remedy. Other medicines leave the system subject to a return of the disease-a cure by these medi- Foulness of the Complexion. cines is permanent. Try them be satisfied, and be cured. LIVER COMPLAINTS. PILES .- The original proprie tor of these inedicines was cured of piles of 35 years standing by the use of the Life Medicines alone." In the south and west, where Pains in the head, side, back, limbs, joints, and organs. these diseases prevail, they will be found invaluable. Planters, Farmers, and others, who once use these Medicines will never RHEUMATISM. Those af- flicted with this terrible disease Cholic. will besure of relief by the Life Medicines. afterwards be without them. GENERAL DEBILITY. Gout. Giddiness. Rush of Blood to the head. CONSUMPTION. Used Jaundice. with the greatest success in this Swellings. disease. ... Souruy. Salt Rheum. Gravel. Headaches, of every kind. Inward Fever. Bilious Cholic and Serous loose- ness. Biles. Costiveness. Inflammatory Rheumatism. Impure Blood. Colds and Coughs, Corrupt Humors. SOROFULA OR KING'S EVIL, in its worst forms. Ulcers of every description. Dropsies. Loss of Appetite. LIVER COMPLAINTS. Leprosy. Looseness. MERCURIAL DISEAS- ES. Neverfails to eradicate en- tirely all the effects of Mercury DISPEPSIA. No person with this distressing disease should delay using these medi- cines immediately. infinitely sooner than the moit powerful preparation of Sarsa- parilla. Night Sweats. WORMS, ofall kinds, are effect tually expelled by these medi- Eruptions of the Skin. Erysipelas. Flatulency. "cines. Parents will do well to administer them whenever their existence is suspected .- Relief will be certain. THE LIFE PILLS AND PHENIE BITTERS And thus remove all disease from the system. 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. A single trial will place the, LIFE PILLS and PHOENIX BITTERS beyond the reach of com- 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 thet they some direct froin us, or don't touch them. FEVER AND AGUE, BILIOUS & LIVER COMPLAINTS, DYSPEPSIA RHEUMATISM, PILES, CONSUMPTION, WORMS, SCROFULA,

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Danvers Eagle & Whig Newspapers, 1844-1845, Part 44

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.
Publication date:
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Number of Pages: 139