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VOL. XIV. .
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An Apprentice Wanted,
0' the Silversmith Business immediately...
I
I
NEW SUPPLY.
Edwin Lockwood
AS JUST replenished his assortment of
E‘§:GR()(}ERIESS£l’ROVISIONS,wh.ich
are warranted to be of -the choicest quality-.
and as cheap as any in market.
_ In his assortment may be _/imnd:
Young I-Iyson, H 'son Skin
and Soucliong) i TEAS‘
.lava,Manilla, and Lagnira COFFEE.
Double and single Loaf]
Do. do. Lump l
St. Croix, N. Orleans, 8
Sugar I-louse, India, 8:.
Havanna
VV. India and N. Orleans MOLASSES.
Madeira, l’oi't,Lisbon, Malaga and Currant
‘WINES; A grziioral assortme-ti‘. of LI-
QUORS ; CORDlALS,wholesa|e and retail;
Ale, Cider, and Vinegar. SPICES—Nut-
meg‘-, Cloves, Ciimainoii, Ginger, Pepper,
A].epicc-,, &_c.; Spanish and American Segars;
Plug, Cut, and Smoking Tobacco; Pork,
Hams, Mackerel in bat rels,Codfish.Crackei°s,
Herring, Cher-so, Lard, Butter, Rice; [Ion-
ey very superior, Chocolate, and Cocoa.
Lemon Syrup, Stoiighton’sBit.ters,Mustard,
Mould and dipt Candles, Table Salt, white
and yellow bar Soap, Starch, Brooms. '
I"RU1'1'-—Raisiiis. Figs, Currants, Prunes,
hard 62, soft Almonds. Madeira Nuts, Filberts,
Tarnarincls. SEC. (to. Norwalk,Sept. 26.
, STONE CUTTING.
I-IE subscriber continues the Stone Cut-
ting Business, at his old stand in Norwalk
near the Bridge, where he will he happy to re-
ceive orders for any description ‘of work in his
line.
Clbinbs. .7lIai.'uments, Head Stones, Hearth Stones,
Jambs, Sinks, Furnaces, .3-c. 8%.‘. furnished at the
shortest notice.
Orders left with Eliphalct Coley. VVeston.
Charles Wiigiit,Saugatuck, Bradly Keeler, New-
Canaan. James H Hoyt, Stamford, Augustus
Lyon, Ilorsneck, Jaines Jaues, Wilton, Doct. N.
I). Haight. North Stamford, John Smith, Esq.
Sawpitts, N. Y. llcnry Jackson, Bedford, Hen-
ryllarris,Sing Sing, Gilbert Brown, Peekskill,
will meet with prompt attention.
l~.DMUND PRICE.
Norwalk. Nov. 14, 1831. 203
FOR SALE,
V ‘the Dwelling house and hem-
stead, occupied by the sub-
" subscriber, and situated about half
.- - __ way between the Bridge and old
well. The Dwelling house is in excellent rc-
pair,_with a well near the door, and an ever
running spring 4 rods from‘ the house. The
homestead consists of7 acres offirst rate land
and contains 2 orchards of upwards of 60 line
trees.
subscriber, JOHN
Norwalk. November 13. 1831.
‘Wanted Immediate\y
BY the subscriber, a Boy, from 11 to 16 years
of a-_r,e, to serve as an apprentice 1) the
Tailoring Business,onc who will come well re-
commended will meet with good r-ncourar__rement.
Noan S. BAtt.:r.v.
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SUGAR.
BEN E DIC'l‘.
203
Norwalk, Nov" 21,1831.
CAPS.
UR, Hair Seal. Leather, Cloth and Fancy
Silk C.\l’S,_just received and for sale by
BENNETT &' IVIALLORY.
—_A To Hrrt ll/Ia7m_factuIrcrs.
% BOUT 80 yds. ot'Drali Flushing, for sale by
GEORGE S1‘. JOHN.
IED EAl{'I'llERN WARE, such as imm-
ufactured at the Old Well. for sale at their
retail prices by Gzoacr: ST. Jottx.
Fall and Vilmter Goods.
EBENEZER STEVENS
E AVING within the past week ieplenislicd
his stock of DRY GOODS, suitable for
the presentand appproacliing season, now offers
them to the public. at such prices as he thinks
cannot fail of giving satisfaction. Pureliasers
will please call and examine. The following
comprise a part ofhis assortment:
Super Blue, Black, Olive, Scarlet. Brown,
Mix! and Drab Broadclotlis; Blue Black, Olive,
Mixt and Fancy r:ol’d Cassitneres; Blue & Blk
Mixt Sattinetts of various qualities; Blk. Red,
Green, Yellow and White Flannels, very low;
160 ps. Merino Circassiaus,of most every color
and quality; Blk. lt. Silk; Blk. It. Lusting ;
Blk. Sincliews and Sarsnets; Blk. and Blue Blk.
Gro de Nap: Col’d Changeable do.; Blk. Flor-
c-.nc-es; 4.4 Green India for Ladies flats; Blue
Green and Pink Florences; Canton Craper;
4 4and 6-4 Blk. lt~ 40-; Blk. Bombazines; Fig’d.
Rrirtenett; 6-4 7-4 and 8-4 Blk and Red Merino
Shawls; Blk. and Scarlet Merino Long Shawls;
Bik and Scarlet Valentia Shawls: 4-4 5-4 6-4
8 4 10-4 and 12 4 Blk. and Red Prussian Shawls;
4-4 6-4 6-4 Caslimere Do. ; Palmerine and Bar-
ego lvldks : Silk and Cotton Flngg do.; 4-4 6-4
Bobbiuet Lace; Blk. Barcelona Hdkfs. ; 4-4
5-4 and 9-4 Green Barage for Veils; Blk. Bob-
binet Lace Veils, a good assortment; Thread
Edgeings and Insettiiigs; Bobbinet do ; Bob-
biiict l“ootiui,'s, allwidths; 80 ps. Super Diirk
and Light Chintz Calicoes; Black, and White
Gingliams; Tartan and Caroline Plads;Cam—
blets; Blk. Green and Drab Tabby Vclvets;
Blk. and Brown Silk Velvet; Blk. and Slate
Col’d. Wors'ed Ilose; Swiss, Mull, Jaccouet,
Book and Carnbric‘Muslins; Long Lawn; Lin.
en Cainbric Hdkfs ; Bishop Lawn ; 10 ps. lrisli
Linen; Rod Padding: Canvass, and all Kinds
ofCoat Trimmings: Devonshire Kersey; LYON
SKIN ; Bang up Cord ; Beuverteen ; Fustious ;
60 ps. Bleacli'd Muslin; 2 Bales Brown Sheeting;
Builaps and Osnriburg; Russia Sheeting; Rus-
sia Diaper; English Blankets; A large assort-
ment ofGentlemeiis and Ladies Gloves; Silk
anil Cotton Um'orella~i; Blue, Black, Brown,
Green, Cinnamon, Pink, Red, and Slate Col‘d,
Cambric Muslin ; White and Red Canton Flan-
nels; Unblench'd Jean; Domestic Ginghams;
Checks; Swans down ; Foundation Muslin ;
Hooks and Eyés; Blk. and Col’d Sowing Silk ;
Pearl Buttons ; 'I'will’d Tapes; Blk. Irish Thread
by the pound ; Pins; Needles; Brown Linen;
Dark Valentia, Marseilles, and Silk Vestings;
Blk. Prenulle; Cotton Ynrn, Batting and Wad-
ding ; Mens 81. Boys Mixt Stockings,‘and Socks;
Mixt and White Woolen Yarn ; -Blk. and Straw
Col’d Nnvaiino Hats. &.c. 814:. -
_?d Doar North of the Mill. No:-walk, Nov. 2],
' NEW GOODS.
Wheat Flour by the barrel. -
Buck-W heat do. first rate.
Coffee Mills; Mackerel by the barroll, «Sr. 1-2
barrell ; Boston Soup; wash tubs; wash
boards; Nails of all sizes, just received by
LEVI CLARK.
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For further particulars enquire of the __
NEW FALL GOODS.
US'I‘ received oy the subscriber a handsome
9 asortmeut of New 8L Fashioniilie Dry Goods.
which are offered to the public at very reduced
prices, which will make it an object for those who
wish to purchase to call and examine before pur-
chasing elsewhere. ,
Among which are the largest assortment of
BROADCLOTHS
I:verbefore offered, embracing every variet_v_of
color and quality——Also, blk, blue, drab and inixt
DASSIMEHES: Fashionable mixt and common
Satinett; A variety ofSilk. Velvet,Valentta Mar-
seilles nurl other Vestings; brown, and blue Cam-
blet,'Brown Goats Hair do. a superior article for
;eiitlcmen’s Cloaks, Green Baize 8: Frize,Green
Serge and Floor Cloth, a good assortment of
Flannels, Merino Circassians ‘:1 variety of colors.
Calicoes, Cambric and Shirting Muslins, Irish
Linen aml Lawn; Domestic Shcetings and Tick
ing, Russia and Iniitaiion Sheeting, Black Silk
Sergze and Blk Marcelino Silk, Black and green
Sarcinctt. Bobinett Lace, Swiss and Jackonel
Muslin, Swiss and Italian Cravats, Silk Flag and
Pongee I-ldkfs. a superior article, Fancy 81. Baiig-
up Cord. Beaverteeii,Scotcli Gingham Uinbrelziiii.
a good assortment Hosiery and Gloves. Suspen-
ders, Stocks and Collars, Gentlemen’s Hats and
Boys Caps, Ready Made Clothing, and Clothing
made to order iipou slioit notice _iii thelutest and
most approx ed Fasliious, A large assortment Of
the best of 'l'i-iminings kept constantly on lianfl,
togetlier with a great variety ofGoods not herein
eiiuineriited, all of which will be sold on terms
the most fevorable—call and sec.
ALFRED MALLORY.
Norwalk, Oct, 1. 1831.
Fall and l‘Vz'ntcr Assortment qf
Ready Made Clothing.
HE Subscriber has just received at the Nor
E walk Clothing Fsiablisliment ; a few rods
East oftlic Bridge, a very extensive assortment
of READY & VVELL MADE CLOTHING, em-
bracing nearly every article ofgentlemen’s appa-
rel, which will be sold atthc lowest New York
EDWIN I..OCK\\'00D.
E RON WARE.
ISH KRTTLES, Pots, Bake Pans, Spiders
C0n]nlt)l\ St covered, Tea Kettles, Fire Dogs,
Frving Pans. Sad Irons, Toy Sad Irons. English
Soiides and Sliuvels, Shovel and Tongs, Custsteel
llloes.lron Candlesticks, Table and Desert Knives
Forks, Pocket Knives, éjrc. for saleflow by
May 16, 1831 GEORGE S1‘. Joint.
ll? HATS. £1]
THE Subscriber have on hand
an assortment of gentleniens' Hats
0 fgood quality, ‘and intend keeping
a full supply made in the best inan-
ner and finished in NewYork in the
latest style. Geiitleineu can be
szippled iwitli Hats to Order upon short notice.
ALF‘Rl:'.D MALLORY.
WILL TA-[II GALE’
OFFERS for sale a handsome and
general assortment of H ATS, ‘~iii
eluding those of the latest New
York fashions. ~ Gentlemen can
-", be supplied with I-Iats to order up-
on short notice.
Norwalk, March 28, I831
Boot and Shoe store.
ARI MAYBITRY
E ESPECTFULLY informs
the Gentlemen and Ladies
of I\orwalk and its vicinity
that he has opened his Store,
first door ‘west of the Bridge
and directly opposite the store of St. J. _& M.
(Sign of tlze golden Boof,)
where he keeps constantly on hand and for sale
a general assortment of first quality Bootsand
Shoes—also measures taken. Gentlemen and
Ladies accommodated mid well fitted at the
shortest notice and at reduced prices. Also, a
general assortment of superior FINDINGS. of
the first quality. for sale at the N. York prices.
Also,Liquid and Paste Blacking of a genuine
and superior quality, surpassed by none in the
United States. .
Norwalk, 1533!.
T HE Deposit of Books from the Episcopal
Press, is at J. Finney & Co. Store_.where
may be found Bibles, Prayer Books 8.’. I-lymn
Books of all descriptions, and likewise a va-
riety of other publications ofn Religious char-
acter, such as are constantly issued from the
above Pi-oss.
Also, the Churcliman's Almanac.
M. POMEROTS PASTE and STRAP,
o for sale by the doz. at 153, by
Oct. 3|. I831. Gnoncr. Sr. aomr.
RUCIC SALT.
Bushels Coarse heavy Rock
Salt, Just received and for sale
in lots to suit purchasers by
Nov. 14. 1831. Hunnr:r.r.& Pea-rna.
Merino Shawls andCircassians.
GOOD supply ofMeiino Shawls, warranted
free from Cotton; Also, Merino and coin-
mon Circassians. very low, for sale by
BENNETT «Sr MALLORY.
{ES C APS. <50
HE subscriber hasjust I?ec'd. a large as-
sortment of For. Hair Seal and Leather
Caps, which will be sold unprecedently Cheap.
Nov. 21 Eaaszzsn Sriivsrrs.
To J ourueymcn Tailors.
' ANTED Immediately, one or two first
Journeyman Tailors. Those who can
come well recommended will meet with good en-
courageinent. Josrzru E. Cokxaa.
Norwalk, _Nov. 9, I83]. 203
HATS AND CAPS.
UST received an assortment ofMens Sr. Boy;
prices.
Seal Caps, Dark and Light Colours, for sale by
Nov. 7th. Sr. Jens &. Mounts.
New Crockery -Store.
‘S. 1VIO'UI.'.I.'O1\'l'
HAS just received from LIVERPOOL a
large and complete asiortment of-
Croclccrg/, Glass and Eartlrcrn-l’Varc,
which will be sold as usual very cheap. V
Heir-1 also now opening his FALL GOODS,
consisting of Blue, Black, Olin.) and Min
4 H ROADCLOTH S,
as lowas‘ii-.i-_v were sold two years ago. Alurgc.
astiortmem oi‘Meri'no Circauians of all colours;
Hatters l\'apping Cloths; together with almost
tllllilflda ol URY GOODS. '
Liltewise—-Dry Groceries, as low as ever.
November, 7- J. FINNEY 6:, Co.
Sang-atuck, Novr-mber_2l, 1831:
Hats of Good quality.—Also,a few Doz. Hais -
. -illortry.
From the Christian Watcfrmrm‘.
THE BURMANS &' THEIR MISSIONARY
“ Areyou Jesus Christ.’s man ?—-Give us
a writing that tells about Jesus Christ.”-Leb
ter_ Q/'Dr.‘Jud.s-on.
There isa cry in Burmah, and a rush
Ofthousand footsteps, from the distant bound
Ofwatery Siam. and the rich Cathay.
From the far northern frontier, pilgrims meet
The central dwellers of the forest shades,
And onthey press together.—-Eager hope
Bits in their eye, and on their lips the warmth
Of strong rcquest.——Is_it for bread they seek?
Like the dense multitiidethat fainting hung
Upon-the Savior’s lips, till the third day
Past by and left them hungeriug?—
Not for food
Or rniment ask they.—Simply girdirig on
The scanty garment o’er the weary limb,
They pass uomark’d the lofty domes ofwealth,
Inquiring for a stranger.
There he stmirls.—-
The mark of foreign climes is on his brow,-—
He hath no power,—rio costly gifts to deal
Among the people,—-and his lore perchance,
The earth-bow’d worldling with his scales of
gold -
Accoutiteth folly.—-
Yet to him is ra‘.s'd
Each straining eye ball--“'I'cllus oft/ieCli.risl!”
And like the far off murmur ofthe sea
Lash'd on by tempests, swells their blended
tone,
“ Sir .' we would hear Q] C1mrs'r,—-woulcl hart,-
a scroll
Bearing his name.”
And there that Teacher stood,
Far from his native land,-'—arnid the graves
Of his fair iufants,—-near the “ hopai-tree”
Shadowing the ashes of the form he lov’d,
More than his life ;——yes,—-there he stood alone.
And with a simple, saintlike eloquence
Spake hisR edeemer‘s words. Forgot was all,-
Home, boyhood, Cliristian fellowship, the tone
Ofhis lost babes,--—his partner's dying strife,-—
Chains,—-perils,—--Burfman duiig'eonsi,—-all
_/orgot,—— .
Save the. deep danger of the licatben’s soul,
And God's salvation.
And mcthouglit, that Earth
In all the vaunts of Majesty,»-or tricks .
VVit.h silk and purple and ttie baubled pride
Ofthrone and sceptre, or the blood-red pomp
Of the stern hero, had not ought‘ to boast
So truly great,——so touching‘. so sublime,-
As that lone Missionary.--sliaking ofi'
A|l_liuks. and films, and trappings ofthe world,
And in his chasten’d nakedness ofsoul
Rising to bear the embassy of Heaven.
IIr.11r.‘(,"r.i_gjrl. Conn. .N‘ov. 1831. L. H. S.
jflfstetlaitcnits.
American Silk Vesti'n_g.—Tlie editors
ofthe Courant, in their last paper, - state
that they were shewn ii few days since, at
the store of Messrs. Pratt, Howe & Co. in
Hartford, a piece of Silk Vesiing, of a
good quality, manufactured at Mansfield,
Conn. It was a gratifyingcvidence oftlir:
progress of maiiufacturr-s in our State.-
Tlie editors then copy a lettc-r,dated Matis-
field, Nov. 24, 1831, from a correspond-
ent ofihe New-York American Advocate,
which gives a history of the Silk business
in lllaiisfield.
years ago Doctor Aspiuwall. a native of
that town, urged on by patriotism, exerted
hiniselfto introduce the culture of Silk...-
He succeeded in -making small beginnings
at New-Haven, on Long-Island, and at
Philadelphia,b_v causing inulberiy- orchards
to be planted. The Rev. Doctor Stiles,
of Yale-College, was his warm and useful
coadjutor. Half an ounce of mulberry
seed was sent to every parish in Connec-
ticut, with directions how to proceed in
ilieculture oftho trees and in rearing the
silk worms, &c. The legislature were in-
duccd in 1783 to grant a bounty on raw
silk ; but in a few years, from some cause
which does not‘ now appear, that bouutv
was wiihdrawti. The Silk raising was niit
pursued to much extent except in Mans-
field. ~ In 1798, there was raised in that
town 265 lbs. raw Silk, and the continued
attention to the business in that town was
probably owing to the presence and zeal of
Dr. Aspinwall. There has been regular
but slow progress in the business there up
to the present time- The most that was
ever raised in one season was 3200 lbs. and
that was last year. It has been errone-
ou~‘l_V sliiltttl in the newspapers that 5 tons
were raised, atid sold for $85,000. This
was all gossip." A few Ill(llVl(lU"llS have
lately established a small factory under the
direction of Mr. Edward Golding, It reg-
ular bred English inanufactuter of Silk.——
Tliey have 32 swifts for winding hard Silk;
32 spindles for doubling; 84 for throwing;
84 for spiiinirig; 32 for soft silk winding,
and 2 broad and 1 fiinge silk looins.—
.—
' They have machinery enough foi‘30 looms;
have only 11 bands at work, but could eni-
ploy So to advantage ; cocoons are Worth
$3 ii bushel ; have on hand between 4 and
500 bushels. -The most perfect of the
cocoons are selected for breeding; will
hatch out in a week usually, sometimes in
24 hours;‘a miller is so‘ prolific as fre-
quently to lay 500 eggs. The eggs are of
H glutinous substance; adher to wliatever
placed upon,'iind are usually deposited on
sheet: ot"pape,_i. They are preserved in
‘cool dry places as‘ much out of the air as
possible,‘ until the mulberry leaves are
larg ‘enough for subsistence, ‘when the
egg are c ‘poscdto a current ofwarm air
—_saonlia ch, and imiiiediately take the
leaves. The cocoon ‘is after this com-
pleted in six weeks or less... Small bushes
are prepared for them to comrneace the
"formation of their ‘jcr\i'i:ooiis':f.»_tz';i__:Q‘_{l‘, «id
It appears that above 70
‘ .L_..
which their m0i\feTl'l£‘I.IlS\'€ll'_l£.‘.lI'I(_|§$ll.(‘},,
in weaving her welin ‘\V‘lien;‘¢9” ‘l.5l‘¢_..‘,l.-.
all that are not selectedifor bre'e)iilili'gl_.':.-.t‘Il.?ft
baked and steamed till«tlie wu_riu :is'*‘de;=_t(Ia.
Before laying them away al'l.iiioistiirc?II“.l5_'
be extracted from them. ' It willbe. seen
~tliat a few weeks, only of the season are
devoted to lll8.,\V0t’l£ of pi'epai'inL' f0t‘ Ill?’
batching of the worms, feeding tlieui,gath- '
faring {he ciiC0tiDS."&C. T.0ll|'Ig li:ldl(‘S
could attend to the whole process, and
whilst thus adding to the general wealth of
the country, acquire some lessons in that
patience and iii<lustr_v which is necessary
in the management ofa large family.
--Q-'
Sccret of Libert~i/.—Gov. Vroom, in his
recent Message to the Legislature of New
Jersey, says—“ As :1 member of the Uri-
ion, we may be permitted to rejoice at the
pros_perous,conditiou of our country and
the progress now making by the principles
of free goveruineot throughout the world.
Nations that were old before our birth, are
learning from us lessons of political wis-
dom. Many oftliem are struggling inan-
fully against the chains of oppression ; and
though their struggles, like those of the
brave but unfortunate people who have so
often excited our sympathies, may for a
time be vain, they will eventually be sitc-
cessful. That we are now in the posses-
sion ofsucli various and multiplied privi-
leges, is attribuiablr.-, under ‘Providence,
not so much to the prowess of our forc-
fatliers, as to their intelligence; aud espe-
cially to that true wisdoni which results
from sound morality and practical religion.
Let it be our delight, as it is our interest
and duty, to cultivate this wisdom ; to fos-
ter and advance all the means of dissent-
inating us'eful information through the
community; to protect and cherish every
nursery of intelligence and virtue, from
the infant Sabbatli-school, to the most el-
evated seats of science. Thus shall tie,
under the favor of Providence, continue in
the enjoyment of all our blessings, and
live not only for ourselves but for posteri-
tv." ’
@-
lVIzere is “the VVest?”—A few years
since, the inhabitants ofour Atlantic cities
was accustomed to speak of our ttiwn-as
being the remote point of civili7.atinri--
the “jumping-ofl' plztce” in the great Val-
ley of the l\'lississippi—br=.yond which no
man in his right mind, and having a clean
concieuce, would think of adventuring.—-
\Vhat a tiansfurtnalion has been effected I
Now we begin to think of our city‘ as soon
to be the centre-—peiliaps the capital-—
oftliis extensive Cf1llfet.iel'flllOlI. For litm-
dreds of miles to “the West” of us, the
land teeins with iiiliabitatits. The hand
ofindustry is there. Comforts and luxu-
ries abound. Vigorous couimunicati-in is
kept up between ourselves and “those re-
mote parts,” as we are already accustom-
iomed to call them. It is, indeed, impos-
sible to put any limit to this spirit of ad-
venture. Eveiiiiow, the formation of ii
sotilomentai the inouih of the Columbia
river, is regarded as so entirely feasible,
that niieiiy persons have enlisted in the en-
terprise. Space st-ems about to be annihi-
lated b_v the exertions of the hardy pion-
eers ofour wo.~rern settlements.
‘ [Missouri Republican.
.
The first Saw 1IlilI.—The old prac-
iice in making boards was to split up the
logs with wedges; and inconvenient as the
the practice was, it was no easy matter to
persuade the would that the thing could bi-
done in any better way. Saw-mills were
first used in Europe in the 15th century ;
but so lately as 1515, an English ambassa-
dor, having seen a saw-mill in France,
thought it it novelty which deserved a par-
ticular description. It is amusing to see
how the aversion to labor-sziviiig inacliine-
ry has always agitated England. The
first saw-mill was established by a Dutch-
man in 1663; but the public outcry a-
gainst it was so violent, that the proprie-
tor was forced to rlecamp with more expe-
dition than ever did a Dutchman before.-
The. evil was thus kept_oiit of Englarzd for
several years, or rather generations ; but
in 1768, an unlucky timber iumcliant, lio-
ping that after so long it time the rublic
would be less watchful of its own interests,
made a rash attempt ‘to construct iinothei
mill. The guardian: of the public wel-
fare, however, were on the alert, a con-
scientious mob at once collected and pul-
led the mill to pieces. Such patriotic
spirit could not always last, and now, tho’
we have no where seen the fact stated,
there is reason to believe that saw-mills
are used in England. '
__¢_
Stnckhigs.--Tivo centuries ago, not one
person in a thousand wore stockings: om-
ceiitury ago not one person in five hciidred
wore them. Now, not one person in a
thousand is without them. - '
i . [MccIzam'c’s lllagazine.
-0--
The ,0ta7iciteP/canomenrm.——Kotzebue,
who visiteditlie islaudiif Olalieite only 8
few years ago, was-the first to conimuiii-
caie to the world the singolarlaw by which
the tides ofihis island are regulated.-'—viz.
noon dttd mirlziigllth all the year round. .
Three young men, brothers, were found
dead recently, in a prairie,in Ciiles co. In-
diana, siipposed to have ‘all beenlrilled by
lightning. ‘ ,
. - .,
\ .
' mags
, . .~..-
. _ fixk
EN TY S
that. the time of high water,-is precisely at .
f .
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ECOND CQNGRESB.
--Lmsrrnacr on THE REPORT or‘.
. SECRETARY OF WAR.
V The Secreta--y opens with a complement to»
the fidelity and ability of the several subordin-
ate oflicers ot the Department. The materiel
of'_ the army is in a satisfactory condition-not
so the morale: but this is ascribed to the want:
of some more efficient punishment for deser-
tinii, than confinement and hard labor. This
r:r':iue has increased to an alarrnirig extent
within the last few years. Tire number ofdov
sertions in I896 were 636 ; the present year‘
they will probably ninoiiiit to 1450-equal to‘
one fourth of the rank and‘ file ot the whole ur-
my. The pecuniary loss to the government
from this cause-,will this year amount to $118,-"
32!. He recornmends an augmentation of pay
-—:in abolition of the whiskey rations-and
the appointment of Chatplains to all the prin-
ci pal stations, as necessary to the discipline
and virtue ofthc army. He remarks :—
“ The American soldier: is well paid,
fed. and .t'.ltitlIe(I; and, in the event of
sickness or disability, ample provision is
made for his support. But his mpral cul-
ture is wholly neglected. There is no
arrarigemeiit in our service for his mental
or religious improvement. And there is
purliaps no similar service, in which such
a iiieasiire is more necessary. Many of
the positions occupied by our troops are
upon the verge of civilization, or beyond
it. There they are retained for years,aud
under circuinstatices, which, if not coun-
teracted, aluiost necessarily lead to great
dcnioralization. None of the ordinary
moans ofiustruciion are within the.r reach,
and neither tl.oir habits nor principles can
be improved or fortified by those institu-
tions, which are f‘l8eWllel‘e so generally es-
tablisliod, and so useful. Independently
ofany obligation which may be supposed
to exist on the part oftlie Government, to
provide for the morals as wall as the phy-
sical wants of a class of men, who, in de-
voting themselves to tlioservice ofilie coun-
lry,l)r:conie unable to provide for their own
wants, it is certain, that, as in ‘question of
expediency, this measure is recommended
by powerful considerations. Where mor-
al and religious principles are practically
acknowledged, their sanctions will add
validity to the obligations voluntarily as-
sumed by_ the snldicrs,and his duties will be.
performed with more fidelity and alaciity.
As he be :omes a better man, he will be-
come a better soldier. Discipline and
stibordiuaiion will be promoted, punish-
ments diininislied, and all the details of
the service will rest the spirit of improve:
mom. I am satisfied, that the appoint-
ment of chiiplaiiis, and their employment
at such of our military posts, as from their
position and ilie st-eng'h of their garrison:
may seem to call for such a nieasure,wou|d
be productive of great advantages to the
service ; and to the soldiers iiidividiially
the lli(‘8::llte would be equally beneficial.
Reprnofs and exhoriaiions in life, and the
consolaiions of religion in death, would be
freely offered to iliein. The experiment,
I think, is iiorthy of trial ; and the ex-
pense can scarcely be placed in fair rom-
peiiiion with an object, which promises
such useful results for the present improve-
ment ar.d future happiness ofthe soldiers,"
A large proportion nfthe crimes committed
in t.lie army is attributed to habits of intim-
peranre. " This vice is in fart (says the Sec-
retary) the prevalent one of the soldiery."-—
“ By issuing ardent spirits, we furnish to those
already accustomed to its use the means of
vzcious indulgence. and we invite those, who
are temperate. to acquire this destructive hub;
it. It is certainly sufficient for all useful pur-
consuinpiion ofardent spirits. that the officer:
he ziuthorized to grant permission for tile pur-
chase, in proper quantities. to those whose’
situations may require it, without the direct
rigour-._v of the government in allowing and
providing it. There were issued to the army
in 1830. 72.537 gallons of whisker, at the cost.
ofg.',22,l3l. lftliis sum were applied to tho
ptircliase of tea, coffee, and sugar, for the use
of‘ the soldiers. their habits and motels. would
he gI'e-.itl_v improved. and the diciplino and
respectability of the army promoted."
The Sccieiary" speaks in flattering terms
of the VV‘.-st Point Academy, and commends
it to the especial attention of Congress. E8’-
ucat ion has become as essential to the art of
war as to the learned prol'es-ions. He advis-
es an increase of brevet. Lieutenants, no that
every company may have three officers at all
times present. The Camber-land Road it
preseiitetl as calling for the legislation of Con-
gress. He recomineizds its repair, and then,
that it he ~uri'endereci to the States respec-
tively tbrough which it passes, and by a light
transit. duty it might be kept in excellent re-
pair ; now it is said to be falling into delapi.
datinn. TIN-‘ Ordnance department irspokcn
of at some leiigrh- The expenditure annu-
ally is $900,000. There are 465,000 musket;
in a serviceable condition, and 25.000 aunu.
ally manufactured in the public armaries, and
H.000 at the private establislimerits. «Hg
recommends ll progressive’ accumulation of
inuskets. and rortifies this advice by 3 1-,.
lerence to the policy ofFrance and England,
who are constantly laying up a store of arms
against the contingency of 11 future war.,—'—.
There’ is no public armory for the fabrication
ofcanoon, and lie urges the expediency‘ of
such an establishment, as the article ifuow
vantngeouse-terms. _ An increase in the nuti'~'-if,
bar and pay of tha..Medioal men . of the array
the army where pay_,is,so- in§dequatc,_
"gt-100 are an,nual_ly paid for
of private physicians. ' ‘ ' 5‘
‘ The situation
the attention of the Govern_mant.__f. }Qy'.
ing to defects in the systern fiyin
the ‘mode of_i‘t,s_ adniinistratiop, pjblie aha’.
fitleiice l_lt!_$:-_l2(l¢‘lI impaired Vinihé éfiéacy
poseenifthere be in truth any utility in tho.
obtained in small ‘quantities, and on‘disad-
.'is.strongIy.iirged'. as there is no portiflrfof ,
or the tniliftia -dé.i,.ii'¢._'
Norwalk Chronicler