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The Horticultural exhibition the past week in Sa- lem was very fine. We thought the only failure in the fruit line was in Plums-although some very fine speci- mens, yet we missed many' of the choice varieties which we have seen growing in the vicinity of Boston this year in great profusion; the best Plums can be raised on the sea-board, if properly cultivated. The show of Dahlias and other flowers was very fine. These exhibitions should. be encouraged by our Agriculturalists and Horticulturists, and create if possible a little rivalry in raising the best fruits. There were very fine specimens of Bartlett Pears, graft set in May, 1843, only sixteen months since.
We need trace back our biography but to the illustrious but ill-starred Bonaparte, to find an example of our prin- ciple. Having climbed to the eminence of glory and fame IP The Meeting of the Essex County Agricultural Society will take place in Ipswich this year, September 25th. The address will be delivered by John W. Proc- and slovenliness of others. It happened that the landlord upon the dead bodies of his millions, he was suddenly of a tavern he was occasionally obliged to stop at, had a' hurled from his giddy height by fates resistless stroke, he tor, Esq. of this town. We expect to see a rare collec- dispute with another tavern keeper about the direction of was banished his country, and ended a career of unexam- a new road that was going to be laid out, ca :h of them he- ing very anxious to have it brought near to his house; he , pled splendor in nothing, absolutely nothing.
tion of the bounties of nature; a fine specimen of the inge- nuity and skill of our Mechanics, and the fair daughters
took the liberty, therefore, of canvassing the Judge- who To multiply examples would be " ridiculous, wasteful of the land. His Excellency Gov. Briggs, has accepted was one of the persons that was to determine the course excess." From hundreds, nay, thousands of examples an invitation to be present. Who is agoing?
There are, tis true, some few, some noble few, whose influence disdained the fetters that time and matter would
Nothing, may at first thought appear to be rather a dry It will without doubt be unhesitatingly affirmed by many, that nothing, is vacunm, nonentity, or mero non- existence. But I imagine it has often been found by its and barren subject for such reflections as it may be deem ed proper to make, as this time; in short, one might a! first be led to imagine there is nothing in it; but we will tremendous effects, to be at least som thing Nothing, be- ing non-entity, or mere non-existence, is then very evi- dently want of something. Want of something is some- hing. Ergo, as want of something is something, by the above logical course of reasoning, we come to the learued conclusion that nothing is something. not now labor to prove the falsity of such a supposition .- We know of nothing that would be more suitable for a sub- ect, than nothing. And we imagine that after due consid eration of the case, it must appear evident to every one that a more proper theme could not be had. One's OWI reason and common sense, without the aid of philosophical conclusions, and abstruse mathematical demonstrations o the case must convince him, that of all topics which fanc! or reason could produce, nothing is at once, the most en gaging, interesting, and productive. Although nothin; may-at first sight appear to be perfectly imaginary and in- significant, yet we assure our kind readers that it is pro ductive ofthe most mighty events. From the radiant mor: of the Universe down to the present time, nothing, or mer imaginary existence, has had a home in the bosom of eve ry man-has mingled with the purest joys and mnost unsul lied honor of the sons of earth-has been the constant caus of unceasing turmoils and troubles. It has overthrow! empires, and dethroned kings, excited anarchy and rebel lion, scattered.slaughter, and desolation, fair and wide and has been incessantly productive of distress and the keenest anguish to the race of man.
It has excited in the breast of man continual foreboding: of evil, while he looks forward with painful anxiety int the deep shadowy mysteries of the future. In short, noth ing has always filled man's soul with misery, remorse, and " all the ills that flesh is heir to," frequently degrading him below the station designed for noble, godlike man.
forts secure to them nothing of those things they so ardent ly desire. As with individuals, so with communities. It has always hitherto been the fate of all nations to rise te their height of glory, dazzle for a moment as the very sum- mit of eminence and grandeur, then to sink back into in- significance. The last, sad requiem has long since been chanted over the ruins of ancient Greece, Rome, Thebes, Carthage, and Palmyra, and their lingering echoes have been faintly caught by our ancesters. We gaze upon the splendor as it was, and turn away with sadness from the sight, as we think that such must be the fate of cur own youthful America Their glory has departed, their splen- dor bas died away, and as we reflect upon their history, the subject of our short essay is involuntarily forced upon from the farm of Lewis. Allen, Esq. of this town, from a our attention.
The Court of Common Pleas is now in session in | son, Charles J. Adams, beautifully situated, command- Newburyport. The Juror from this town is E. W. Up- ton.
:" Alarming. The Danvers Eagle threatens to issue its paper on the regular day of publication." Salem Adver- tiser of this morning, September the eighteenth, one thousand eight hundred and forty-four.
It is probably well known that the Advertiser has fallen into the hands of a new Editor, H. G. Hobart, Esq. We are sorry to see he is so timid. Just let us alone, and we won't harm you, but if you don't, we'll light on you like a possum on a June bug.
We are willing to challenge any paper in New England to place before its readers better original poetry than can be found in the columns of the Eagle.
ANOTHER, Never go to an editor's copy-draw, and over haul the editorial and read them, for that is not meet We are extremely happy to be favoured with articles in his sight, (and it shows the meanness of him who will do from ". A. P. S. P," " H," and "S. F." We extend te them our warmest thanks, and respectfully ask a continu- ance of favours.
! It is astonishing how much influence one story-tel ler, or rather slanderer has over an intelligent community Many respectable and worthy citizens have been con demned unjustly by the whole community, on account ( the misrepresentations of a single known slanderer. W. should be careful never to aid in circulating reports tha. are detrimental to the character of any individual or indi- viduals, especially if we cannot vouch for their truth.
The Newspapers now-a-days are so wrapt up in politics, that it would be as preposterous to attempt to find an article of news in them, as it would be to stop the pro- gress of a slanderer's tongue, or to sow barley in the des- erts of Sahara, with the expectation of reaping a harvest.
SCP The American Board of Missions, for Foreign Missions, held their Annual Meeting at Worcester, the past week. The Hon. Theodore Freclinghuysen presided There was an unusual large attendance of both clergy and laymen. They adjourned to meet at Brooklyn, N. Y., the next year.
PA Mr Green is lecturing the good citizens of Bos- ton on the evils of Gambling. He demonstrates that gam- blers' hearts are as black as the Ace of Spades.
There are to be great doings in Boston to-morrow. The big Whig Mass Meeting takes place on the Common. The great Fair at Faneuil and Quincy Halls. The An- nual exhibition of the Horticultural Society, takes place at their Rooms in Tremont Row ;- besides other attractions too numerous to mention. Every-body and a half will be there, of course.
The Gloucester folks are endeavoring to raise a breeze, for a branch Rail Road from that place, to con- nect with the Eastern Rail Road. Well, they'd ought to.
Correspondents will excuse us for not inserting their communications this week, das they came to hand too late.
For the Danvers Eagle. Quincy, Sept. 16th, 1844.
FRIEND DAMON :- I was glad to see that you had com- mended a paper in the flourishing town of Danvers. . Per- haps a few lines from Quincy, may be of interest to your readers.
This town was first settled in 1632, and was a part of Braintree until 1792. It is now one of the most beautiful towns in Massachusetts. It is divided into three or four villages, built up principally by the manufacturing interest of the town. The great business of the place, is the quar- rying and manufacturing of Granite, for building purpo- ses. There are in the town, twenty-one Ledges, employ- ing about five-hundred men. This is transported to all parts of the United States, in any desirable shape or size. It is quite a curiosity to visit these Ledges, and witness the different operations the stone has to undergo before it is fit for the market.
The New Town House now building, is of this stone, and will be one of the most elegant edifices in New Eng land. The front will be similar in appearance to the front of the Merchants' Exchange, Boston;
This town is the residence of Ex-President Adams, who is now at home. upon his paternal estate. His residence is in the old-fashioned style, and is surrounded by an im- mense estate. A little to the west, is the residence of his
ing a view of the whole village, and the neighboring towns. There are some very high hills in the town. Blue Hills, as they range westerly to Milton, vie trom three hundred and ninety to six hundred and eighty feet above the ocean. Those hills abound with Rattle-Snakes, and some parts of them have never been explored.
There are other matters of interest, of which, I have not time to speak of in this letter, but more anon. E.
USEFUL RULES. We hope the persons to whom these ines allude will take the hint.
When you go into an editor's office and borrow a pa- per, don't forget to return it.
When you take up a paper and unfold it, don't forget to fold it up and place it on the shelf you took it from. Don't sit too long in the editor's chair. Never bother an editor with too many questions.
't,-we have seen it done.) Stop until the editorial is published, and then you can read as much as you please .- Ex. Paper.
DOING THE BARBER. An Eastern Shore man stepped into a barber's shop in our city on Saturday, says the Bal- imore Argus, and requested the barber to take off twelve and a half cents worth of his hair. The barber trimmed iis locks very neatly, and then combed and brushed them in the most particular style.
" Are you done? " asked the Eastern shore man, as the barber removed the napkin from his neck.
" Yes sir," returned the man of the razor with a bow. "Are you certain that you took off eleven pence worth? "
" Yes sir," returned the barber, there's the glass you can see for yourself.
Well said the eastern shore man, " if you think you have.got eleven pence worth off, I don't know as I have iny use for it, and I haven't got no change; so you may just keep the hair for your trouble."
The rose hath its thorns-the diamond its specks-and the best man has his failings.
Honor yourself and you will be honored; despise your- self and you will be despised.
If we did not flatter ourselves, the flattery of others would not be prejudicial to us.
Take counsel of him who is greater, and of him who is less than thyself, and then refer to thy own judgment.
Sciences are locks, and inquiry the key to them. In adversity the real principles of men appear.
AGENTS FOR THE DANVERS EAGLE. E. STIMPSON, Danvers (New Mills.) B. C. PUTNAM, Danvers (Plains,) SHEPARD & BURLEY, No. 14 Front street, Salem, are authorised Agents for . the transaction of any business relative to the paper, or printing of any kind.
TIME OF ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS. MAIL ARRIVES, at 10 A. M. and 6 3-4 P. M.
MAIL CLOSER, 7 A. M. and 13 P. M.
MONUMENT DIVISION, No. 5.
The regular Meeting of this Division of the SONS OF TEMPERANCE, will be held at their Hall THIS EVENING .- A punctual attendance is requested.
The Members of other Divisions are respectfully invited to attend. Danvers, Sept. 18, 1844 .. R. MEACOM, R. S.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
SAMUEL T. DAMON, Book. Job, Card, & Fancy Printer, No. 1 Allen's Building, (next door to Post Ofice,) DANVERS, -(SOUTH PARISH:)
CARD PRINTING 1
Of every variety, done in a manner, which, for cheap- ness and elegance, will defy competition. Blanks, Handbills, Labels, and Job. Printing of every description, done at short noti e.
BCP Specimens of Printing may be seen at the office. BOOKS BOUND AND RE-BOUND TO ORDER. PA share, of Advertising is respectfully solicited.
WANFED IMMEDIATELY.
SIX OR RIGHT FIRST RATE TENEMENTS, in the South Parish renting from 50 to:125. En quire if S. T. DAMON, at the INTELLIGENCE OFFICE No I. A.Jen's Building. (3d story.) ALSO, WANTED, Six smart Girls to do housework, in Salem. Danvers, Sept. 18, 1844.
M. E. OSGOOD & Co., DEALERS IN
HATS, CAPS, FURS, and UMBRELLAS, 58 WASHINGTON STREET, 53 Three Doors North of State Street, . BOSTON. .
Boston, Sept 11, 1844. 4m3
J. SHED, NOTARY PUBLIC. Opposite the Monument. Ty All kinds of writing, couveyancing, and probate business attended lo pumpily. 1/ 2 Danvers Sept: 4. 1844.
The regulations adopted by the town, in relation to the collection of taxes:
VOTED-That all Taxes not paid previous to.the 1st of October, shall be collected as follows: The names of all persons whose taxes remain unpaid shall be placed in a box together, and fifty shall be drawn out at a time; and those 50 shall be collected within ten days; and so on, 50 shall be drawn out every 10 days, until the whole are set- tled.
It shall be the duty of the Collector to enforce the pay- ment of such Taxes without delay.
The Collector will be at his house every day from the 18th to the 30th inst., for the purpose of receiving Taxes.
D. H. TOWNSEND, COLLECTOR.
Danvers, Sept. 11, 1844. liis3
Summer Arrangement of the
DUNVERS AND SALEM HOURLY COACHES.
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For sents apply at Me'Intire's Hotel, and Joseph G. Shed's store in Dasver- and al the Essex House and Salem Hotel in Salem. Rail Rond Passengers taken at the depot on the arrival of the cars from Boston und the East .- - Extra Couches furnished at any hour on reasonalde fernis. sept 18 if 4 . SYMONDS & TEEL.
SHEPARD & BURLEY,
Would respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they are prepared to sell at PUBLIC AUCTION, REAL ESTATE VESSELS, MERCHANDISE, &c.
Sales of Clothing, Furniture, &c., every Saturday, at their 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.
Any of the above named business entrusted to them, will be done with fidelity and despatch. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited. Salem, Sept. 18th, 1844. 114
DR. J. H. BATCHELDER, DENTIST.
No. 3 Allen's Building,:
: South Danvers.
EDWARD STIMPSON,
AUCTIONEER,
Aug 28 DANVERS, NEW-MILLS. tf.1
SAVE YOUR POSTAGE!
HALE & CO.'S INDEPENDENT . LETTER MAIL OFFICE. I: Letters forwarded to all parts of the Union, from this town, hy J. SHED. AGENT, Nearly opposite the Monument. N. B. Postage 64 cents. . Mail closes at 12 o'clock, M; Danvers, September 4th, 1844. If 2
NEW STORE.
The Subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Danvers and vicinny, thai he hasopened a BOOT and SHOE STORE at No. 1 Allen's Building, where may be found a good assortment of Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Books and Shoes, which he will sell at the lowest prices. Danvers, Aug 28 if DANIEL MANNING.
DRUGS & MEDICINES.
A good assortment constantly ou hand and for sale at the lowest prices. By J. SHED, AGENT, NEARLY OPPOSITE THE MONUMENT. Thomsonian Medicines- Brandreth's, Indian Vegetable, Beck with's, Lee's. Dean's. Parr's, and other Pills- Sherinan's, Brown's, and Fale's Wurm Lozenges, for sale as above Danvers, Sep[ 4
BOOT AND SHOE. STORE. E. MEACOM,
Respec fully informs the inhabitants of Danvers that he has now on hand, at his Store. (Oshorue's building nearly opposite the Monument,) a gond Assortment of BOOTS and SHOES
All kinds of Boots and Shors made In order, and warranted to fit. Repairing done at short notice. in the neatest manner. La ties' Shoes, every style, constantly for sale, Danvers, Aug 28
Printing of all kinds can be done as cheap and well at the Office of the Danvers Eagle, as at any other printing establishment in the County of Essex!
It you require proof, call and see for yourselves.
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PRINTING OFFICES. When Dr. Franklin's mother-in- law first discovered that the young man had a hankering for her daughter, that good old lady said she did not know so well about giving her daughter to a printer-there were already two printing offices in the United States, and she was not certain the country would support them. It was plain young Franklin would depend for the support of his family on the profits of a third, and this was rather a doubtful chance. If such an objection was urged to a would-be-son-in-law when there were but two printing of- fices in the United States how can a printer hope to get a wife now, when the last census shows the number to be about 1560.
THE GIRLS. The editor of the Portland Express, in discoursing upon early rising, talks in this wise: "Up with you! Don't sleep away this beautiful morning. Mary, Ellen, Abby, Elizabeth, Hannah, Vesta, Sarah, Olive, Emeline, Caroline, Eliza, Jane! and all the rest of you lazy girls, arouse! wake up! rise, and see the sun shine, and brush away the dew from the beautiful grass. You not only loose the best part of the day, while you linger in bed, but you depress your spirits, and contract sluggish habits. What if you are sleepy? Jump out of bed-fly round-stir about, and in a few moments you will be bright as larks."We would'nt give a straw for girls who won't get up in the morning. What are they good for ?- Lazy, dumpish creatures-they are not fit for wives or companions. Our advice to young men who are looking out for wives, would be- never select a female who doses away the precious morning hours. She may be a help eat, but never will prove a help-meet."
SLANDER, In every city and town, we may find a pe- culiar class of people, whose inclinations lead them to be sneaking, in an undermining way, among their neighbors, and catching and harping upon every word that may hap- pen to be said, from which they can get a handle large e- nough to form a story to suit their own heathenish, mis- chief-making and brutish propensities. Of such a class, no words in the English language are condemnatory e- nough. They are worse than nuisances and vagabonds in the earth.
MINCE PIES AND DREAMS. An old lady who was apt to be troubled in her dreams, and rather superstitious withal, informed the parson of the parish that on a night previous she dreamed she saw her grandfather, who had been dead for ten years. The clergyman asked her what she had been eating.
"Oh, only half of a mince pie!"
"Well," said he," "if you had devoured the other half, you might, in all probability, have seen your grandmother too!"
ยท To HOUSEWIVES. A correspondent of the South Wes- tern Farmer gives the following recipe for removing grease-spots from clothes. etc. He says :-
" Will you allow a gentleman of an indefinite age, an admirer of domestic economy, to tell you how to remove grease-spots from your merinoes, silks, etc, without in ur- ing their colors? Or the cuffs and collars of, your hus- bands' coats can also be cleansed in the same manner; in short, an article that may be desired, but it is more par- ticularly applicable to such as are made up of wool, or of which it forms a part: Take the yolk of an egg, entirely free from the white, mix it with a little warm water, (be sure not to scald the egg; ) and with a soft brush apply the mixture, and rub it on the spot until the grease appears removed or loose. _ Wash off the egg with moderately warm water, and fmally rinse off the whole with clean cold water. Should not all the grease be removed, which may arise from being on a long time, or not sufficiently washed, dry and repeat the operation.
POTATOES. The following hints upon the use of pota- toes are important-" Though potatoes are of great value as a nutricious and wholesome article of food, it is very important to their deserving this character, that they should be mealy, and in good condition; and that they should be thoroughly dressed, yet not overdone and wate- ry. Frequent opportunities of examination after death have convinced me that watery and undone potatoes are the most indigestible articles taken into the stomach as food. It must also be observed that with individuals of very weak digestion, it is sometimes necessary to en oin not only care as to the quality, but greatly to limit the quantity, or wholly suspend the use of potatoes, as well as of other vegetables."
WATERY POTATOES. Put into the pot a piece of lime as large as a hen's egg, and however watery the potatoes may be, when the water is poured off they will be per- fectly dry and mealy.
To PREVENT THE DROPPING OFF OF GRAPES. Make a circular incision in the wood, cutting away a ring of bark, about the breadth of the twelfth of an inch. The wood acquires greater size about the incision, and the operation accelerates the maturity of the wood and of the fruit. The incision should not be made deeper than the bark, or it will spoil both the wood and the fruit.
STAGGERS IN HORSES. Bleed freely; give a mash twice a week, composed of one gall in of bran, one table- spoon'ul of sulphur, one teaspoon ul of saltpetre, one quart of boiling sassafras tea, and an eighth of an ounce of assa- foetida. Do not let the horse have any cold drink for half a day afterwards.
RECIPE FOR CHILBLAINS. The best remedy we have heard of for chilblains, is pig's-foot oil. It effects an im- mediate cure. If any one will make a trial of it, and cer- tify to us that it is ineffectual, we will give him the Eagle for one year.
THE FAMILY NEWSPAPER,& THE PHILADELPHIA
WITH THE LARGEST SUBSCRIPTION LIST IN THE WORLD.
The Saturday Courier has become so well and favora- bly known through a triumphantly popular course of thir- teen years, that it would be superfluous to say much on that subject here. We may remark, however, that to the industry, talent, and enterprise, which have for years kept this paper a bright examplar for all its imitators, will con- stantly be added the productions of every available writer, and continued judicious and liberal expenditures will con- stantly be made, as well in the Literary as the Typograph- ical departments. Our means will enable us to be in ad- vance of all others.
Original Dom stic Tales, Essms, &t
Every number contains several practical Domestic Tales, Essays, or Sketches, from such pens as T. S. AR- THUR, Esq., one of the most popular Tale-writers in A- merica, Henry W. Herbert, Esq., Dr. James M'Henry, Professor Ingraham, John Frost, L. L. D., Mrs Caroline Lee Heiltz, Mrs M. St. Leon Loud, and indeed most of the best writers in this country or Europe.
OUR TRAVELLER.
In this department constantly appear Original or Se- lected LETTERS from our especial correspondents in Eng- land, France, Ireland, and Germany. OUR ENGRAVINGS.
Scarce a number is issued without one or more instruc- tive and explanatory engraving or copy of some gem of the old masters, with a descriptive Tale, Essay or Sketch. TO FARMERS, GARDENERS, &c.
Our increased size gives us much more space to indulge in our favorite sub ect of filling the bounteous earth, and especial attention is paid to Agriculture, Horticulture Floriculture, and the CULTURE of everything calculated to improve and benefit mankind, and make them independent of Foreign Monopolists, pernicious Legislation, &c.
OUR EUROPEAN CORRESPON ENT,
Resident in London, keeps us supplied with the earliest issues and materials for enriching our departments with choice Literature and Variety, and giving to Emigrants, as well as others, a correct and connected account of what happens of interest, either at home or abroad. THE MARKETS.
Particular care is taken to procure the earliest advices in reference to the prices of all kinds of Grain, Provisions, Produce, &c., the state of Stocks, Panks, Money, and Lands; and our extensive arrangements will hereafter render our Prices Current of inestimable value to the Traveller Farmer, and all Business Classes whatever.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
SAMUEL T. DAMON Book. Job, Card, & Fancy Printer, No. 1 Allen's Building, (next door to Post Ofice, ) DANVERS, -(SOUTH PARISH.)
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