Danvers Eagle & Whig Newspapers, 1844-1845, Part 8

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A few such significant notices would help the flight of the Eagle very much, and begets to the Editor a meed of praise which he could not expect to obtain, even if he were to take the stump in advocacy of Whiggism, or Birneyism, or Polkism, And more than all this, the publishing of such advertisements has a tendency to ward off disease and keep the Editor and all his 1)-ls in good health .- As good health is a precious blessing. I hope you will think upon the subject and let us hear a little in your next about Dr. Dow, the "Portuguese Female, Pills, "1 &c. &c. Now since you have commenced in good carnest, "go a- head." The good people of Danvers will sustain you, they must sustain, they shall sustain you; it won't do to say no. Gentlemen and Ladies, 700 of you, one dollar for twelve months, cash down, and the "Eagle" will spread his expansive wings, fly to your doors, and give you a weekly salutation. On his broad pinions may be seen as he flies from place to place, printed in legible characters, the following :-

I am the bold Eagle that weekly does fly. As the case may require, quite low or quite high --- O'er the land and the sea to the rich and the poor, I go every Wednesday and light on their door; The place where I came from I'd have all to know, Is in the South Parish close by tanners row,

If elsewhere you cant find me go there and you'll see, In a large brick building my keeper S. T. 1). Turkey Plains.

Amos the 4th.

For the Danvers Eagle.

Quincy, Sept. 23d, 1844. MR. EDITOR :- In my last I made some allusion to the early settlement of this town. This town is noted as the birth-place of some of the most distinguished men of our country. The names of Hancock, Adams, and Quincy, are the most conspicuous. But there is a whole galaxy of others who have done good service to their country and mankind.

The progenitor of the Adams family-Henry Adams is remembered by an epitaph and monument in the Quincy burial ground. The monument was ra sed by John Ad- ams, the great grand-son of his first ancestor to the coun- try. The epitaph upon his monument say:

"He took his flight from the dragon persecution in

four removed to Medford and the neighboring towns, and two to Chelmsford; one only, Joseph, remaining here, and he was an original proprietor in the township of Brain- tree.".

The tomb of John Adams is in the Quincy church .- That of John Quincy Adams is here-a large granite tomb, which contains some old family relatives of a past

Next to the memory of Adams, that of John Hancock is most revered here., A member of the first Congress --- the President of the first Congress-the first to put his name to the Declaration of Independence-the defender of liberty at home-the out-law and rebel of the enemies of liberty, he lived and died revered.

Next to Adams and Hancock, there is the name of Quincy, of the Revolution, who arrived at Boston two hundred and eleven years since. Next came one born in 1627, who inherited and settled on Mount Wollaston, where the old family mansion, much dilapidated, and quite a ruin, remains. Next came John Quincy, for forty suc- cessive years a Representative from Braintree. Edmund and Edward, come next: These were succeeded by three

they pass. They would make good candidates for the Watch-house.

The Salem Gazette and Salem Advertiser will please ac- cept our thanks for their kindness in exchanging with our little sheet. There are some papers in the world who can't even condescend to cast a glance at such "insignifi- cant small fry" as the Eagle. Just as well, Bombastes .-- Who takes, eh?

pers, and from the slight idea we have of his "treatment of diseases by water," we can but wish for him a full at- tendance. As the Lecture is free, all who attend cannot fail of getting their money's worth, at least. He has been listened to with interest by large audiences in many of the large towns and cities in the Union.

We extract the following from one of his circulars :- "The unprecedented success which has accompanied this mode of treatment in Europe, where they have more than 100 institutions for this purpose in successful opera- tion, has excited much interest. Several of the most dis- tinguished Physicians in this country are now treating all

the various complaints by HYDROPATHY, proving to the Devonshire, in England, and alighted, with eight sons, world, by their almost miraculous success, that if there is WATER."

near Mount. Wollaston. One of the sons returned to a panacea, a universal remedy, it is pure, unadulterated England, and after taking time to explore the country,

PA fever seems to be somewhat prevalent in the vil- lage of South Danvers, in relation to the expediency of having a clock, to be placed in some conspicuous place, for the accommodation of the citizens, and the traveling public. What a grand idea it be to have one placed on generation.' the new Orthodox meeting house.' There are enough to talk about it, but few to act.

53Will the Philadelphia Saturday Courier please di- rect to Danvers, Mass., instead of Danville?

others, Josiah, Edmund, and Samuel. Upon Josiah, Jr., fell all the honors of the family, and his services are too familiar to need repetition. There is a beautiful marble monument in the Quincy grave-yard to commemorate these services with the following epitaph, written by John Quincy Adam's.

" Sacred to the memory of Josiah Quincy, Jr., of Bos- ton, barrister-at-law. Brilliant talents, uncommon elo- quence, and indefatigable application raised him to the highest eminence in his profession. His early, enlighten- ed, inflexible attachment to the cause of his country is at- tested by monuments more endurable than this, and trans- mitted to posterity by well known productions of his ge- nius. He was born the 23d of Fubruary, 1744, and died the 26th of April, 1775. His mortal remains are here de- posited, with those of Abigail, his wife, daughter of Wil- liam Phillips, Esq., of Boston. Born 14th of April, 1745, died 25th of March, 1798. To their united and beloved memory, this monument is erected by their only surviving child.

" STRANGER! In contemplating this monument, the frail tribute of filial gratitude and affection-

" Glows thy bold breast with patriotic name? Let his example point the paths of fame; Or seek thy heart, averse from public strife, The milder graces of domestic life?

Her kindred virtues let thy soul revere, And o'er the best of mothers drop a tear."

Quincy at the present time seems to be in a flourishing condition. The granite quarries are a source of immense wealth to the town, and give employment to a large num- ber of persons. In 1837, the amount of granite quarried, 64,590 tons, valued at, $248,737. The wages paid to the workmen, are good. and employment steady.

The Boot and Shoe business is carried on here pretty extensively. In 1837 the number of pairs of Boots man- are authorised Agents for the transaction of any business ufactured was 27,437. Shoes, 18,603. Value, $111,- relative to the paper, or printing of any kind. 881.

There are five houses of worship in the place, but their pastors have to preach almost to walls, the attendance is so small. Probably there is no place in the country of its size, where there is so little church-going as here.

Society in the place, is poor, although as in most New England Villages, a majority of the young folks are fe- males, yet there is very little intimacy between the sexes. natives of the town. But I must close, as my sheet is get- ting full. More anon. E.

For the Danvers Eagle. How nature hath a power to move The heart with rapture's thrill, Bid it all anxious restlers rove, Or keep its pulses still.

Iv'e wandered forth at dead of night, When human sounds were hushed and gone, And stopped, and trembled with affright, To hear the wind come moaning on.

When o'er my heart there seemed to come, Dark visions of the solemn past, As if each spirit from its home, Came forth to meet the midnight blast.

Dark superstition lent his hand, To guide my thoughts where spirits live, And fancy waved full oft her wand, Familiar things, new forms to give.

Till all bedreamed, I seemed to be Transformed to scenes so dim and old, Such phantom forms and sights to see, That in my veins my blood was cold.

And then when breaking from the spell, I trembling looked on every tree, As it within it there might dwell, Some hidden demon watching me.

Then suddenly, I've looked on high, Where shone some bright and glowing star, Hung sweetly from a smiling sky, Which seemed to beckon me afar.

And fear was gone, and quick as light, My soul was filled with joy and love, Mysterious, mournful, yet as bright, As the fair star that shone above.

Till every joy that I had known, And every friend who shared with me, Reflected in the star were shone, And seemed to whisper here are we.

Henceforth that star will seem to me, A home where vanished joys have flown,

A haven on a troubled sea, Where all the early dead have gone.

And I shall sigh, but not that they Are gone from me, and life, and care, But that I too may find the way, And dwell with them forever there.

Thus round the heart will nature twine, Dark forms, and visions of the past- Then place before us thoughts divine, Sour crout at first, and pudding last.

W ANTED,-A situanon in Danvers by a JOURNEY MAN CAR- PENTER, to whom constant employment must be given. Apply at the INTELLIGENCE OFFICE, No. 1, Allente building, (ad story.) Danvers, Sept. 25, 1844.

WANTED IMMEDIATELY.

SIX OR KIGHT FIRST RATE TENEMENTS, in the South Parish, renting from $ 50 to $125. Enquire of S. T. DAMON, at the INTELLIGENCE OFFICE No. 1, Allen's Building, (3d story.)

ALSO, WANTED, Six smart Girls to do housework, in Salem. Danvers, Sept. 18, 1844.

M. E. OSGOOD & Co., DEALERS IN,

58 WASHINGTON STREET, 58 Three Doors North of State Street, BOSTON.

Boston, Sept 11, 1844.

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J. SHED. NOTARY PUBLIC. Opposite the Monument. All kinds of writing; conveyancing, and probate business attended Danvers, Sept. 4. 1844.

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Summer Arrangement of the DANVERS AND SALEM HOURLY COACHES. The Danveis and Salem Hourly Coaches will, in connection with the

A pig made its appearance at New Brighton on Tues- day, (-ays the Philadelphia Mercury, ) and continues to enjoy good health and spirits, which has but .one eye in the centre of his head, with neck and head similar to a rhinoceros, a large horn projecting from the upper part of Eastern Rail Road, leave Dapvers and Salem at the following hours, viz: his snout.

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For seats, apply at Mc'Intire's Hotel, and Joseph G. Shed's store in Danvers, and ai the Essex House and Salem Hotel in Salem. Rail Road' Passengers taken at the depot on the arrival of the cars from Boston and the East. Extra Coaches furnished at any hour on reasonable terms sept 18 tf 4 SYMONDS & TEEL,

SHEPARD & BURLEY,

Would respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they are prepared to sell #| 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, huy and sell Real Estate at Private Sale, let or procure Tenements, furnish help& situations for those who may want.

I' Any of the above named business entrusted to them, will be done with fidelity and despatch. A share of patronage is respectfully solicued. Salem, Sept. 18th, 1844.

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, a. Letters forwarded to all parts of the Union, from this town. by 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 vicinity, thai he has opened 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 Boots and Shoes, which he will sell at the lowest prices. Danvers, Auz 28 = DANIEL MANNING.

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 Vegetable, Beckwith's, Lee's, Dean's, Parr's, and other Pills- Sherman's, Brown's, and Fale's Worm Lozenges, for sale as ahove. tf 2 Danvers, Sept 4

BOOT AND SHOE STORE. E. MEACOM,

Respectfully informs the inhabitants of Danvers that he has now on hand, at his Store, (Oshorne's-building, nearly opposite the Monument,) # good assortment of BOOTS and SHOES

All kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order, and warranted to fit. Repairing done at short notice, in the neatest manner. Ladies' Shoes, every style, constantly for sale. Danvers, Aug 28

J. A. ROBINSON, DENTIST, No. 49 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, Salem, Ang 28 (Opposite City Hall.)

WANTED, BY A BACHELOR,

WHO is tired of living alone, a good, smart healthy country girl, com. mon size, aged about 23 years, with sharp black eyes, natural tresses, and who has a fair knowledge of housework, and cap play on the piano. The advertiser is a respectable mechanic and having enough of this world's goods to support himself, and another, it will at once he ssen that money is no object. He feels assured that if she he of a good moral character a benevolent disposition she will, by accepting of him. he made. to bless the day whenher eye first caught a glimpse of this advertisement. Please address P. Quince, Danvers, South Parish. 3t5*

AGENTS FOR THE DANVERS EAGLE. E. STIMPSON, Danvers (New Mills.) B. C. PUTNAM, Danvers (Plains,) SHEPARD & BURLEY, No. 14 Front street, Salem,

TIME OF ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS. MAIL ARRIVES," at 10 A. M. and 6 3-4 P. M. - MAIL CLOSES, 7 A. M. and 13 P. M.

DEATHS :

In this town, Surena F. daughter of Mr Warren Sheldon, aged 15 years. Weep not for her-the glorious bands Of Heaven surround her now; The wreath of immortality Sits smiling on her brow. Oh, rather give thy tears to those O'er whom long life its shadow throws, Whose cartes, and griefs, and follies, must Weigh down the spirit to the dust.

Mr Sheldon has been called within a few months to part with his wife and two oldest daughters. May be, in this home of sorrow and affliction, he stayed and comforted by the rich consolations of the Gospel. B. c. P. In this town, a child of Mr. Sanford Richardson. A child of Mr Samp- son Bowers. A child of Jos. S. Hodgkins. A son of Mr Aaron Wilkin- son, aged 8 years.

MONUMENT DIVISION, No. 5.

The regular Meetings of this Division of the SONS OF TEMPERANCE, will be held at their Hall every Wednesday evening. The Members of other Divisions are respectfully invited to attend. Danvers, Sept. 18, 1844, E. MEACOM, R. S.

AUCTION !!

Will be sold at Public Auction, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week, at Union Hall, (South Parish) the largest stock of BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, LINEN GOODS of all kinds-BLAN- KETS, TABLE COVERINGS, &c. &c .- ever offered at Auction in this part of the country. for particulars, see Bills; and call and examine for yourselves before the sale. Danvers, Sept. 25. W. D. JOPLIN, Auct.

TRUNKS AND HARNESSES. THE Subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the public, that he has removed his TRUNK AND. HARNESS ESTABLISHMENT TO NO. 35 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, where he will continue to keep on hand an assortment of TRUNKS, CAR- PET BAGS. and VALLIECES. Also, Chaise, Wagon, and Cart Har- ness, Collars, &c., which he will sell cheap for cash. N. B. A good article of Traveling Trunks, for $2,50. Salem, Sept. 25, 1844. /tf 5 WILLIAM MAYNES.

J. A. MELCHER, TAILOR, 39 Washington Street, nearly opposite City Hall, Salem. Garments cut and made to order, and warrented to fit. Salem. Sept. 25th, 1844 tf 5

WILLIAM ARCHER, JR., DEALER.IN WATCHES, JEWELRY AND SPECTACLES, No. 222 Essex St. Salem. Clocks, Watches and Music boxes carefully repaired and warranted. Salem, Sept. 25, 1844.

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Gravel Ally, Danvus, Cept. 23d, '44.

MYSTER EDETUR: It ar with thee heviest emmoshuns of serprze and admerated aw, that i beold the differant dispozisions of the most nobel peple of our town. We hav sum grate karecters wat maks us proud on our selfs, too think that as how wee mite becum one da masters of the Artes and siences, and holde fourth too an enliteened aw- diance on anny subjec that ma bee interresting too a kom- munety like this. And then we is onored with the public- kashion of a " Egel " in our flurishin town of Danvus -

No dout this paper wil rize in the kommunite, like Sally- HATS, CAPS, FURS, and UMBRELLAS,

reightous in a bach of flower hot kakes. The kontribe- ters, ar exceedenly attractiv, and ad much to its peculair cituashun in the kounty of sx. I feal that the xershion of mi pen shal not be permited to la idel, so long as i am permited to rite for its collums. And i wold sa that evry mail and evry femail shold uze evry menes in there power too ade in its sirculashion. Shold it be kontinued, and no dout it wil, we wil hav a paper worthi of our praze.

Plese xcuse awl bad speling and bad grammer, and kepe my name dark. More some other time. +

Selected Drops from Intellectual Showers.

LORY SC.IN

"HE WILL NEVER MAKE A MERCHANT."

The morality of a distinguished divine of the present day, that the making the best of one's knowledge in buy- ing and selling, or, in other words, the seller's taking ad- vantage of the purchaser's ignorance, is quite questiona- ble; or, more plainly, to use the language of the author of the only standard of morality in Christendom, it is not "doing to others as we would they should do to us." If, however, the ministers of Christianity' inculcate such a standard, it is not surprising that there are' occasionally to be found persons engaged in trade, who, like the dry goods merchant mentioned in the following recital of ac- tual occurrence, boldly admit that an honest boy "will never make a merchant."

A gentleman from the country placed his son with a merchant in - - street, For a time all went on well. At length a lady came to the store to purchase a silk dress, and the young man waited on her. The price de- manded was agreed to, and he proceeded to fold the goods. He discovered, before he had finished, a flaw in the silk; and, pointing it out to the lady, said: "Madam, I deem it my duty to tell you there is a fracture in this silk." __ Of course she did not take it. The merchant overheard the remark, and immediately wrote to the father of the young man to come and take him home; "for," said he, "he will never make a merchant." The father, who had ever reposed confidence in his son, was much grieved, and hastened to the city to be informed of his deficiencies. "Why will he not make a merchant?" asked he. "Be- cause he has no tact," was the answer. "Only a day or two ago he told a lady voluntarily, who was buying silk of hin, that the goods were damaged, and I lost the bargain. Purchasers must look out for themselves. If they cannot discover flaws, it would be foolishness in me to tell them of their existence." "And is that all his fault?" asked the parent. "Yes," answered, the merchant; "he is ve- ry well in other respects." "Then I love my son better than ever, and I thank you for telling me of the matter .- JI would not have him ancther day in your store for the >world."-Hunt's Merchant's Magazine.

WHAT IS EDUCATION. To be educated, is to know how to reason, compare, and decide accurately." By the process of education this acquired, and this is termed "practical age,". a practical education; in connection with real labor it makes a practical man, and is more fully carried out and illustrated by manuel labor, which gives title to the proud cognomen of every true hearted Ameri- can who bears it, of the "working-man."

"Some suppose every learned man is an educated man. No such thing. That man is educated who knows himself, and who takes accurate common-sense views of men and things around him. Some very learned men are the great- est fools in the world- the reason is, they are not educated men. Learning is only the means, not the end; its value consists of giving the means of acquiring in the discipline which, when properly managed, it gives the mind. Some of the greatest men in the world were not overstocked with learning, but their actions prove they were thorough- 'ly educated. Washington, Franklin and Sherman were of this class; similar, though less striking instances may be found in all countries ... A man may study metaphysics till he is gray, and languages till he is a walking polyglot, and if he is nothing more he is an uneducated man.

POVERTY. We always say, " you need not be ashamed of poverty; it is no disgrace; " and most truly have we spoken. Poverty is no disgrace-but why do we who preach, treat it as if it were a pestilence? shrink from it, proclaim it, insult it, chastise it, betray it, loathe it, aban- don it? We shame to meet that " shabby-looking man,"' or bow to that " ill-dressed woman," because we want moral courage, to walk erect in the right path, unless it be the chosen path of the great and powerful. What a dreadful lesson does this teach to the hearts of men, steeped in hypocrisy, and pampered by wealth, and crouching obsequience? How many bow in fervid admi- ration to the length of a man's purse, while in their hearts . they despise the man? How many slaves of coin, and mere watch dogs of wealth, will pass by, in proud deri- sion, a laborer? How many a rich nabob would the prof- fered grasp of a tiller of the soul in his laboring habili- ments, and how contemptuously they can speak of the lower classes? Ye garnished sepulchres! In what are ye better than they? Haughty mistress of lordly mansion! How dare ye spurn . and scoff at the operative? What comfort, what luxury, do ye enjoy, that labor did not pro- cure? What comfort or luxury could you command, were you to depend on your hand alone? Had your gold been invested in perishable property, and destroyed by heat,

cold, storm, or decay, where would have been your vaun- ted superiority? Can you not see yourself the child of circumstance, and will you still ape the beast in your as- sumed superiority over a humbler circumstance? Oh! a shame to creeds and nature, is the proud, arrogant, rich mortal .- London Despatch.

IP The following advertisements we clip from the " Boston Post Boy and Advertiser," publisbed in 1763 .- They are copied for the purpose of showing the change that has been wrought in society within the last eighty years.

Who would not blush to own the name of America, should the same things be practised amongst us now which were considered respectful and right in those days. "To BE SOLD, A negro woman about thirty years of age, and a negro girl about eighteen, both very likely healthy slaves, and have been bro't up to all kinds of Fam- ily Work. Inquire of Green and Russell."

"To BE GIVEN AWAY, A male negro child of a good breed, and in good health. Inquire of Green and Rus- sell."

"To BE SOLD, By Poole & Clarke, on Green's wharf, Rum, Molasses, Philadelphia Flour and Bar Iron, Cocoa, Loaf Sugar, Rice, Ginger, Florence Oil, Raisins, Al- monds, Citrons, &c. Also a few quintals best Isle of Shoals dumb'd fish."

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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 Domestic Cales, Essans, &c.

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.

Our increased size gives us much more space to indulge in our favorite subject 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.

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Danvers Eagle & Whig Newspapers, 1844-1845, Part 8

Author: Samuel T. Damon (Danvers Eagle) / Danvers Whig publisher unknown. Publication date: Publisher: Number of Pages: 139

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