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PRESBYTERIANS. Some years since, a Presbyterian society was organized in this city, and for sometime maintained public worship. Subsequently the society mainly became merged in other congrega- tions. Recently it has been revived, and preaching is had every Sabbath at Mechanics' Hall.
SPIRITUALISTS. There are two societies of Spiritualists in this city, one of which holds its meetings at Welles' Hall, and the other in the Hall over the Post Office on the Sabbath. To the former, seats can be obtained for 75 cents per quarter, by application to James Hulme, at the hall on the Sabbath, or a single admission fee is five cents. To the latter the admission is free, the expense being paid by contributions.
OTHER SOCIETIES. There is a Swedenborgian society, which holds its meetings at private houses, and there are individuals at- tached to other minor sects, but are without any organization of place of meeting.
SCHOOLS.
THERE are in Lowell, a High School; eight Grammar Schools ; three Intermediate Schools ; fifty-one Primary Schools, and two Free Evening Schools. The whole are at present under the Superinten- dence of a School Committee, consisting of two members from each
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
SELF GENERATING GAS LAMP. FAIRBANK'S PATENT.
This Lamp has recently been introduced in this city by MR. J. C. BEAN, who has purchased the right for Lowell and vicini- ty. It is coming extensively into use in various places, and everywhere gives the most entire satisfaction. A trial is only necessary to satisfy any one of its superiority to any of the lamps now in use. For brilliancy of light, and eheapness, it is unrival- led. It is perfectly safe and requires less care than any other lamp.
Those who have made a trial of it in this city speak of it in the highest terms for its utility, cheapness, and the brilliant light it gives. It is also entirely free from the unpleasant smell which sometimes characterizes gas and oil lamps. It may be seen at
234 MERRIMACK STREET,
where persons may call and examine it; and from the unquali- fied commendations it has received, the proprietor is certain that it is the best Lamp ever offered to the public.
J. C. BEAN.
A. B. FRENCH, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in CONFECTIONERY & CAKE, 37 Central Street, Lowell, Mass.
Meals furnished at all hours of the day. Parties supplied with Ice Cream, Jelly, Cake, Oysters, and all articles re- quired for an entertainment, at the saloon or at private resi- dences.
Connected with the the Saloon is a LARGE AND ELEGANT DANCING HALL AND A Dining Room for Private Parties.
Ball and Engine Suppers, Pic-Nics, &c., Furnished with every requisite at short notice and with punctuality.
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Ward, and the Mayor and President of the Common Council ex-officio ; provision is also made for the election of a Superintendent of Schools by the members of the Committee. Teachers of the public schools are elected, and their salaries fixed, during the month of Ju- ly. annually. The school hours. A. M., are from 9 to 12 o'clock, unless otherwise ordered, and P. M. from the first Monday of March to the first of October, from 2 to 5 o'clock, and during the rest of the year from 13 to 43 o'clock. The vacations are as follows, viz: One week from the last Saturday in February-one week from the second Saturday in May-from the last Saturday in July to the first Monday in September-and Thanksgiving week. The holidays are Wednes- day and Saturday afternoons, and every legal holiday. Before ad- mission to the Grammar School, the pupil must read and write with accuracy, and have made such proficiency in elementary branches as the School Committee may prescribe. For admission to the High School in addition to other qualifications, certificates of good moral character are requisite.
HIGH, GRAMMAR, AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS.
SCHOOLS.
LOCATION.
TEACHERS.
High School
Anne and Kirk sts ....
C. C. Chase, Principal; Lloyd W. Hixon · Sub-Principal ; J. J. Colton, Teacher of Natural Sciences ; J. S. Russell, Teacher of Mathematics ; Charles H. Farnsworth, Teacher of Book-Keeping and Penman. ship ; Elizabeth T. Wright and Caroline A. Raymond, Assistant Teachers.
Grammar. Edson ...... South st.
Perley Balch, Principal ; E. J. Eaton, F. S. Manahan, M. F. Carleton, Mary F. Dana, F. M. Hemenway, Mary F. Love- joy, L. E. Edmands, Assistants.
Bartlett ...
. Clark st.
Samuel Bement, Principal; H. M. Coop- er, M. E. Pike, H. E. Woodward, S. A. Wetherbee, Susan S. Bridge, S. P. Weth- erbee, C. E. Holt, Assistants.
Varnum ...
. Myrtle st .... D. P. Galloupe, Principal; Alcey Stev- ens, Harriet Bradley, Sarah A. Bradley, Assistants.
Franklin ..
.... Middlesex st. A. B. Heywood, Principal; E. W. Cle- ment, E. J. Butterfield, Orissa Churchill, Assistants.
Green
Middle st.
Mann
Lewis st ..
Colburn. ..
Lawrence st.
Charles Morrill, Principal; M. E. Wright, E. S. Toppan, E. S. Hunton, Assistants. S. A. Chase, Principal ; E. A. D. Tapley, M. A. Tapley, L. F. Howe, Assistants. A. Walker, Jr., Principal; C. A. Woods, F. O. Dodge, L. E. True. Assistants.
Moody. Intermediate No. 1.
Lewis st ..
E. Merr. st .. J. Peabody, Principal; D. M. Huntoon, E. A. Battles, C. A. Vinal, Assistants. M. E. Pearson, Principal ; S. E. Wood- ward, Assistant.
No. 2
E. Merr. st.
L. M. Vaile, Principal; S. E. Bailey, Assistant.
No. 3.
Middle st ....
A. L. Ellis, Principal; L. F. Carleton, Assistant.
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
JOHN M. WASHBURN & SON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
BUTTER, CHEESE, LARD,
Flour, Eggs, Oranges, Lemons, DRIED APPLES, Beans, Pickles, Cranberries, Vegetables, Domestic Fruits, and Produce of all kinds,
NO. 31 MARKET STREET, OPPOSITE MARKET HOUSE, LOWELL.
JONA. LADD, Attorney and Counsellor at Law ; COMMISSIONER
TO TAKE Depositions, Affidavits, Acknowledgements of Deeds, To be used or recorded in the states of
NEW HAMPSHIRE, WISCONSIN, ILLINOIS, OHIO,
VERMONT, NEW YORK, INDIANA, MINNESOTA,
CONNECTICUT, MICHIGAN, 10WA,
And other States and Territories.
Office : No. 3 Canal Block, Central Street, LOWELL, MASS.
R. B. CAVERLY, COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
AND COMMISSIONER For the States of Maine, New - York, and Iowa. Office : COBURN BLOCK, 56 CENTRAL STREET.
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PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
LOCATION.
'l'EACHERS.
LOCATION.
TEACHERS.
1 Middle
A. Wight
27
Church
C. S. Kaime
2 School
Lucy A. Hill
28 Grand
Emily M. Warren
3 Paige
L. A. Farrington
29 Middle
H. R. Spalding
4 Centre
E. G. Woodward
30 Mill
Martha M. Cox
5 Ham. Corp.
E. A. Stearns
31 Powell
Abby D. Gates Ellen F. Coughlan
7 Chapel
H. W. Moore
33 Lawrence
8 Mechanic
Melinda Bird
34 Middlesex
35 E. Merr.
Aurelia L. Howe
10 Race
M. A. Neale
36 Moody
Mary A. Beard
11 |Cross
A. M. Murphy
37 | Fayette
12 Tilden
Eliza Merriam
38 Cabot
Mary E. Straw -- . Harriet J. Ward
13 Carter
E. W. Frost
39 Charles
E. A. Calef Sarah P. Peaslee
14 Andover
Adeline Rea C. A. Manahan
41 |Fayette
Mary E. Way
16 Cabot
S. Y. Pierce
42 Lawrence
Eliza A. Noyes
17 Middlesex
E. M. Powers
43 Cross
A. M. Cummiskey
18 Central
Eliza Cowley
44 Cross
19 Charles
Laura J. Pinder
45 Cross
20 Carter
E. I. Snell
46 Rock
Angie M. Eaton
21 Chapel
Sarah L. Gates
47 Chestnut
M. W. Bradley Abby J. Hill
23 Tilden
D. L. Pomeroy Eliza T. Braley
49 Fourth
Sarah E. Howe
24 Howard
25 |Chestnut
Ellen A. Bridge R. F. Priest
50 Ham. Corp. R. N. Blanchard
26 |Salem
Susan W. Beard
Two Free Evening Schools, Middlesex and Suffolk streets ; Hora- tio Wood, Principal, and volunteer assistants.
The whole number in attendance at our public schools during the last year, was 9,599. High School, 479; Grammar Schools, 3,360; Intermediate, 911; Primary, 4,849. Average number in attendance at all the schools, 5,450.
SALARIES OF TEACHERS. High School. Principal, $1,300. Sub- Principal, $1,200. Two Male Assistants, $1,000 each. Two Female Assistants, $400 each. Teacher of Penmanship and Bookkeeping, $1,000 .- Grammar Schools. Principal, $1,000. Female Assist- ants, Ist year, $200; 2d year, $225; 3d year, $250; 4th year, $275. Writing Master, $700 .- Intermediate Schools. Principal, $350. As- sistants, Ist year, $200; 2d year, $225; 3d year, $250; 4th year, $275 .- Primary Schools. Teacher, Ist year, $225; 2d year, $250; 3d year, $275 ; 4th year, $300.
MANUFACTORIES.
THE principal feature of Lowell, and by which it is best known abroad, is the number and extent of its manufactories. Although it is generally known as the largest manufacturing city on this conti- nent, few persons have probably an adequate perception of the pro- ductions of its mills. In as brief a form as possible, the leading statistics of each incorporated company are given, derived from au- thentic sources.
MERRIMAC MANUFACTURING COMPANY-Foot of Dutton Street. Incorporated Feb. 5, 1822. Commenced operations, Sept. 1, 1823.
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6 Ham. Corp.
J. H. Dennis
32 Adams
Maria Osgood Lizzie L. Lowe
9 Church
M. S. Williams
40| Rock
15 Adams
Mary L. Hill Celia A. Brewster
22 Adams
48 Tremont
51 Ham. Corp. Mary Hewes
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
KIMBALL & HUNTON, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW, Nos. 1 and 2 Museum Building,
LOWELL, MASS.
J. CHELLIS KIMBALL,
D. FLETCHER HUNTON.
P. V. THOMAS,
DEPT CY SHER
FOR MIDDLESEX COUNTY.
OFFICE :- No. 55 Central Street, (Mansur's Building.) RESIDENCE :- Cor. Bridge and Third Streets, Centralville,
LOWELL, MASS.
@ All orders received by Mail or Express will be promptly attended to.
MORSE & STEVENS, COUNSELLORS AT LAW, Office : Mansur's Block, 49 Central St., ENTRANCE TO PRESCOTT BANK.
ISAAC S. MORSE, GEO. STEVENS.
REEDS AND HARNESSES
Made to Order and Warranted by
ID. C. BROWN, Warren Street, . . . near Middlesex Mills, WELL.
Residence : Church, corner Warren Streets.
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Original capital, $600,000. Increase, 1824, $600,000 ; 1828, $300,- 000; 1837, $500,000; 1849, $500,000. Present capital, $2,500,000. Number of Mills 6, and Print Works. One mill built in 1823-4. not in operation ; two in operation built 1823-5; one in 1846-8 ; one in 1854-5; one in 1827-8. The company have lost two mills by fire, one January 5, 1829, and the other June 16, 1853. Spindles, 85,000. Looms, 2,380. Number of overseers, 30. Males employed, 750 ; females, 1,650. In the five principal departments, they are sub- divided as follows : Carding, 114 males, 183 females; Spinning, 37 males, 404 females ; Dressing, 22 males, 174 females ; Weaving, 57 males, 744 females ; Print Works, 310 males, 27 females. Kind of goods made ; Print cloths, and sheetings, No. 25 to 40. 380,000 yards are manufactured per week, or 19,760,000 per annum. Cotton used per annum, 4,200,000 lbs. Motive power, Water-6 Turbine wheels, 5 feet ; 4 do. 8 feet 6 inches. Average pay for males, $1 13 per day ; females, $3 27 per week, including board. Boarding houses, 40. Houses let as tenements to one or more families, 141. Treasurers and agents from commencement, Kirk Boott, F. C. Lowell, Eben Chadwick, F. C. Lowell, and F. B. Crowningshield. Superin- tendents - Ezra Worthen, Warren Colburn, John Clark, Emory Washburn, Edmund L. Le Breton, and Isaac Hinckley, the present incumbent. Paymaster, Thomas G. Gerrish. Pay day-week after Saturday before the 16th of the month. Treasurer of Company, Francis B. Crowningshield, Boston. The Merrimac Print Works are owned by the Merrimac Manufacturing Company, and most of their statistics are included in those of that company. The number yards of cloth annually printed, is 340,000. The Superintendents have been Allan Pollock, John D. Prince and Henry Burrows the present one. Paymaster, Edward Tufts. Pay day, same as Merri- mac Manufacturing Company.
HAMILTON MANUFACTURING COMPANY-Jackson Street. Incor- porated 1825. Commenced operations, 1826. Capital, $1,200,000. Number of Mills 4, and Print Works. No. 1 & 3 are 1553 feet by 44} each. No. 2 same size, with an addition of 75 feet by 64. No. 4, 317 feet by 48 In Print Works, several buildings of various dimensions. Spindles, 48,512. Looms, 1,382. Number overseers, 21. In Print Works, 10. Persons employed; Males, 408; females, 744. Number in each department; Carding, 60 males, 103 females ; Spinning, 109 males, 144 females; Dressing, 14 males, 114 females ; Weaving, 29 males, 371 females ; Picker House, 21 males; Repair shop, 28 males; Cloth room, 4 males, 2 females ; Yard hands, including watchmen, 15 males ; Print Works, 128 males, 10 females. Kind of goods made ; Prints, Ticks, Flannels, and Sheetings 14 to 30. 235,- 000 yards are made per week, or 12 220,000 per annum. 4,160,000 lbs. of cotton is used per annum. Motive power, Water-8 Turbine wheels, from 5 feet 8 inches to 10 feet 1 inch, and 3 Breast wheels 13 feet diameter. Average pay of males, 80 cents per day clear of board, and females $325 per week, including board Number of boarding houses, 24. Tenements, exclusive of boarding houses, 56. Agents from commencement, Samuel Batchelder, 1826 to 1831, John Avery, 1831 to present time. Paymaster, D. G. Lang. Pay day, week after Saturday before last in each month. Treasurer, Thomas G. Cary, 8} Tremont street, Boston. The Print Works are owned by the Hamilton Manufacturing Company, and the statistics of both are together. The company print 112,000 yards of cloth annually, and dye 18,000 yards. William Spencer, Superintendent of Print Works. Benjamin Walker, paymaster. Pay day same as Hamilton Manufacturing Company.
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
PATENT AMBROTYPES Not Varnished Pictures.
The Proprietor of the Exclusive Right in Lowell
FOR MAKING
CUTTING'S PATENT AMBROTYPE PICTURES MAY BE FOUND AT HIS ROOMS,
NO. 234 MERRIMACK STREET,
Prepared to make those beautiful Pictures in the most approved style.
EXPLANATION.
The Ambrotype is taken upon Plate Glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass-the two being united by indestructible gum, enables the picture to retain its brilliancy for ages. It will not corrode at sea, or change in any climate; is beautiful in tone, bold and clear in its effect, and may be seen in any light.
The extreme popularity of the Ambrotype has given rise to much imposition. Counterfeits upon single glass, varnished, are sold about the city for Ambrotypes. None are genuine without the stamp : " CUTTING'S PATENT."
No. 234 MERRIMACK STREET .
Is the ONLY place in Lowell where
The Genuine Ambrotype is made.
Duguerreotypes copied into Ambrotypes, and everything per- taining to the art done with neatness and despatch.
The public are respectfully invited to call and compare the genuine Ambrotype with the imitation, which is sold at other places.
L. G. BEAN.
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APPLETON COMPANY-Jackson. opposite South Street. Incorporated and commenced operations, 1828. Original capital stock, $500 000. Increased 1839 to $600,000. Number of mills 3, built 1828 Spindles, 19.872 Looms, 700. Number of overseers, 18. Number of persons employed, males 100, females 500. Kind of goods made; Sheetings and Shirtings, No. 14. Yards made per week, 150,000. Per annum, 7,800,000. Cotton used per annum, 3 120,000 pounds. Motive power, Water-5 Turbine wheels. Average pay for males, g1 00 per day. Females, $3 00 per week. Number of boarding houses, 18. Other tenements, 16. Agents from commencement, Patrick T. Jackson, George W. Lyman, Thomas G. Cary. Superintendents, John Avery, 1830-1; George Motley, 1831 to present time. Paymaster, A. H. Robinson. Pay day, Wednesday, after last Saturday in the month. Treasurer, Thomas G. Cary, Boston.
LOWELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY-Market Street. Incorpor- ated and commenced operations, 1828. Original capital stock, $600,- 000, which was subsequently increased to $2,000.000. Number of Mills 3 ; one spinning, one carpet, one cotton. Spindles 7,016 wool, 8,050 cotton. Looms, 200 carpet, 205 cotton. Number of overseers, 16. Number of persons employed, 400 males. 700 females. Kind of goods made; Carpetings, Rugs and Osnaburgs. Yards made per week, 25,000 Carpeting ; 78,000 Osnaburgs, and 50 Rugs; Per annum, 1,300,000 yards Carpetings, 4.056.000 Osnaburgs ; and 2,600 Rugs. Cotton used per annum, 2 860,000 pounds. Wool used, 3,432,000 pounds. Motive power, Water-4 Turbine wheels. Av- erage pay for males, 80 cents per day, and females $200 per week, clear of board. Number of boarding houses 8. and other tenements, 16. Agents from commencement, Alexander Wright, to June, 1852. Samuel Fay, since June, 1852. Paymaster, William F. Salmon. Pay day, week after first Saturday in the month. Treasurer, Israel Whitney, No 61 State Street, Boston.
MIDDLSEX COMPANY-Warren Street. Incorporated, 1830. Com- menced operations, 1830. Original capital, $150,000. Increased subsequently to $1,000,000. Number of mills 4, and 3 Dye houses. Spindles, 16,340. Looms, 200 Broadcloth, and 200 Narrow. Num- ber overseers, 18. Hands at present employed, 788. Carding, 78 ; Spinning, 119; Weaving, 293; Fulling, 28; Giging. 70; Finishing, 94 ; Sorting, 29; Dyeing, 38; Waste house, 10; Repair shop, 12; Yard, including watchmen, 17. Kind of goods made ; Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Doeskins and Shawls. Amount per week, 6,000 yards Broadcloth, and 24,000 yards Narrow cloths. Per annum 312.000 yards of the former, and 1,248,000 yards of the latter. Wool used per annum, 1,300,000 pounds. Motive power-Water. Two wheels, one of 12, and the other 17 feet diameter. Average wages for males, 80 cents per day, and females. $2 00 per week, clear of board. Agents from commencement, James Cook, 1830-45. Nelson Palmer, 1845-6. Samuel Lawrence, 1846-48. Oliver H. Perry, 1848-51. William T. Mann, 1851-2. Joshua Humphrey, 1852-7. James Cook, Jan. 1858 to Oct. 1858. Oliver H. Perry, present agent. Paymaster, Samuel D. Sargeant. Pay day. Friday following fourth Saturday in the month. Traasurer of the Company, Richard S. Fay, Jr., No. 13, Pearl Street, Boston.
SUFFOLK MANUFACTURING COMPANY-Suffolk Street. Incorpor- ated in 1830. Commenced operations, 1832. Original capital, 8450,- 000. Present capital, $600,000. Number of mills 3, two of which
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
PATENT AGENCY.
E. W. SCOTT, United States and Foreign Patent Agent, PATTERN AND MODEL MAKER, 19 Middle Street, Lowell, Mass.
Elastic and Grabel Roofing.
D. W. HORNE & CO.,
OFFICE AND MANUFACTORY,
WESTERN AVENUE, - - Near City Stable, LOWELL, MASS
IF TO THE PUBLIC .- We would invite the attention of ARCHI- TECTS, and all interested in building, to this Roofing, as being an article found by actual experience to be superior to any Roof- ing now in use, both for durability and service, as it is perfectly FIRE and WATER PROOF. Samples may be seen by calling at our shop. All orders promptly attended to, and perfect satisfaction assured.
D. W. HORNE. G. W. HORNE.
PERSON NOYES, 39 Market Street,
DEALER IN
NEW AND SECOND-HAND Furniture,
Bedding, Stoves, Crockery and Glass Ware. Furniture Repaired, Painted and Varnished, at short notice. 13The highest cash prices paid for second-hand Furniture. GIVE HIM A CALL.
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were built in 1831, and one in 1844. Spindles, 21,986. Looms, 800. Number of overseers, 11 Males employed, 122; females, 533. The number employed in several departments are as follows : Carding, males 52, females 84; Spinning, males 14, females 122; Dres- sing, males 9, females 72; Weaving, males 20, females 187 ;- Repair shop, males 24; Cloth room, males, 3. Kind of goods made ; Drillings No. 14. Number yards made per week, 154,000 ; per annum, 8,008,000. Amount of cotton used per annum 3,120,000 lbs. Motive power, Water-four Turbine wheels. Average pay for males, 80 cents per day clear of board ; for females, $2 per week clear of board. Number of boarding houses, 12: tenements. 42. Agents from commencement, Robert Means, 1831-42; John Wright, 1842, to present time. Paymaster, John B. McAlvin. Treasurer of Company, Henry V. Ward, 20 City Exchange, Boston.
LAWRENCE MANUFACTURING COMPANY-Foot of Suffolk Street. Incorporated June 1831. Commenced operations, May. 1833. Origi- nal capital, 81,200,000. Increased March 1836, to $1.500,000. Num- ber of mills 7. Four, each 157 by 45 feet, five stories high, built 1833-4. One, 260 by 60 feet, 5 stories, built 1844. Two, each 133 by 51 feet, 5 stories, built 1854-5. Two picker houses, one built in 1834, and one in 1855. Spindles, 58,624. Looms, 1,852. Number overseers, 30. Males employed, 350; females, 1,150. In carding rooms, 104 males, 187 females ; Spinning, 90 males, 290 females ; Dressing, 22 males, 180 females; Weaving, 30 males, 503 females ; Repair shop, 40 males; Yard, including watchmen, 60 males. Kind of goods made; Sheetings and Shirtings, No. 30, Sheetings and Drills, No. 14. Number yards manufactured per week, 360,000. Per an- num, 18,700,000. Pounds of cotton used per annum, 7,280,000. Motive power, Water-6 Turbine wheels, 9 feet ; 6 Breast, 17 feet. Average pay for males, $1 07 per day. Females, $1 60 per week, clear of board. Number of boarding houses, 30. Tenements, ex- clusive of boarding houses, 79. Agents from commencement, Wil- liam Austin, to July 1837. John Aiken, July 1837 to August 1849. William S. Southworth, since August 1849. Paymaster, T. L. P Lamson. Pay day, second Saturday in each month. Treasurer, Henry V. Ward, No. 20, City Exchange, Boston.
TREMONT MILLS-Tremont Street. Incorporated. 1830. Com- menced operations, 1832. Number of mills, 3. Two 157 by 45 feet. One 75 feet square. Built 1831. Original capital, $500.000. In- creased in 1837 to 8600,000. Spindles, 20,448. Looms, 760. Num- ber overseers, 16. Males employed, 106; females, 487. Number in four departments ; Carding, 42 males, 81 females; Spinning, 12 males, 134 females ; Dressing, 8 males, 56 females ; Weaving, 17 males, 210 females. Kind of goods made No 14 light Sheetings and Shirtings. Amount per week, 230,000 yards. Per annum, 11,960,- 000 yds. Cotton used per annum, 3,328,800 lbs. Motive power, Water-4 Turbine wheels, 8 feet 4 inches diameter. Average pay of males, §1 06 per day, including board ; of females, $2 per week, clear of board. Number of boarding houses, 11; tenements, 43. Agents from incorporation : Israel Whitney, 1831-34. John Aiken, 1834-37. Charles L. Tilden, 1837 to present time. Paymaster, Charles F. Battles. Pay day, during week after last Saturday in each month. Treasurer, Henry V. Ward, 20 City Exchange, Boston.
LOWELL BLEACHERY-In Southern Section of the city. Incor- porated, 1832. Commenced operations, 1840. Original capital,
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
VOX POPULI JOB PRINTING OFFICE.
FAST POWER PRESSES.
The undersigned, proprietors of the "VOX POPULI" have the Printing department of their establishment furnished with every description of
THE BEST MATERIALS FOR PRINTING
Large Posters,
Show Bills, Shop Bills,
Checks. Receipts, Programmes,
Pamphlets,
Auction Bills, Bill Heads,
Lables. Visiting Cards, Ball Cards,
Business Cards, Blanks, Circulars, &c., All of which will be executed on the CHEAP SCALE OF PRICES, and to the entire satisfaction of "THE PEOPLE," whose patronage is solicited.
No. 21 Central Street, Lowell, Mass. The "VOX POPULI" is published weekly, for the people, at Two Dollars a year, payable in advance. Established in 1841. It has a large local circulation, and is consequently an excellent advertising medium.
Advertisements inserted on reasonable terms.
S. J. VARNEY,
S. W. HUSE.
J. P. APPLETON,
Manufactures to order,
DOOR PLATES, TABLETS, SIGNS, &C.
Plain and Ornamental
Painting, Lettering & Bilding on Glass,
NEATLY EXECUTED.
No. 48 Central Street, Lowell.
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$50,000. Increased 1840, $25,000, and 1850 to $300,000, with liberty to increase to $600,000. The company own two buildings; one built in 1838, and one in 1856. Number of overseers, 5 Males employed, 378 ; females, 22. 15,000,000 yards of cloth are dyed, and 8,000,000 lbs. bleached per annum. Motive power, steam. Average pay for males, $1 per day and board ; females, $200 per week and board ; Number of boarding houses 8, and 39 other tenements. The agents of the Bleachery, have been Jonathan Derby, Capt. - - Hoyt, Charles T. Appleton, Charles A. Babcock, and F. P. Appleton, the present incumbent. Paymaster, Henry P. Perkins. Pay day, the week after last Saturday in the month. Charles T. Appleton, No. 4 Liberty square, Boston, is Treasurer.
BOOTT COTTON MILLS-Amory, opposite John. Incorporated, 1835. Commenced operations 1836. Capital, $1,200,000. The number of mills is 5, 4 of which were built in 1836-7, and 1 in 1848. Spindles, 54.936. Looms, 1,536, Number overseers, 22. Males employed, 262; females, 870. The average number in four departments are as fol- lows : Carding, 52 males, 104 females ; Spinning, 82 males, 184 females ; Dressing, 12 males, 131 females ; Weaving, 25 males, 367 females ; Kind of goods made; Drillings No. 14, Sheetings, Shirt- ings and Print cloths No. 30. Number yards per week, 300,000. Per annum, 15,600,000. Pounds of cotton used per annum, 4,680,000. Motive power, Water-6 Turbine wheels, 7 feet 8 inches diameter, and 2 Centre vent, 9 feet 4 inches. Average pay for males 80 cents per day, clear of board, and females $2 00 per week, clear of board. Number boarding houses, 28. Tenements, 51. Agents from com- mencement, Benjamin F. French, 1836-45. Linus Child, 1845, un- til the present time. Paymaster, Joseph F. Trott. Pay day, week after the first Saturday in the month. Treasurer of the Company, T. Jefferson Coolidge, Suffolk Bank building, Boston.
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