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Aurora of the Valley from Newbury, Vermont • 4

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A U'ltO It A F. THE A I LEY. Northern Railroad X. Hampshirt( I NBS8J! AJtDS Fashionable Tailor, At J-Emerson Opposite the Dartmouth. Hotol, HANOVER, N.

H. CLOTHS, TRIMMINGS, of very superior quality, which will be manufactured into OaasO (Stasias S3 C3inpataiaa.Os3 fCT-Gentlemen, you can get a superior garment here. PHYSICIAN SURGE ON, NEWBU11Y, VT. References. Dixt Crosby, Dartmouth JMmheal College.

E. It. Peasi.kk, M. 11 Stfkman, Physician Cuy Uospt. bo.

Most on Bucmv House Iiulust, Office over Messrs. II. Keyes' Store. could insure success, was accordingly made. The guns were shotted, the matches lighted for although our guns were finished with first rate locks, they were also provided with matches attached by lanyards, in case the locks should miss fire.

A lieutenant then passed through the ship, directing the mariners and boarders, who were fuitdied with pikes, cutlasses, and pistols, how to proceed if it should be necessary to board the enemy. He was followed by the captain, who exhorted them to fidelity and courage urg-iug upon their consideration the well-known motto of the brave Nelson, England expects every man to do his duty." In addition to all these preparations on deck, some men were stationed in the tops with small arms, whose duty it was to attend to the trimming of the sails, and to use their muskets, provided we come to close action. There were others also below, called sail trimmers, to assist in working the ship, should it be necessary to change her position during the battle. My station was at tho fifth gun on the main deck. It was my duty to supply tho gun with powder, a boy being appointed to each gun in the ship on the side we engaged, for this purpose.

A wooden screen wa3 placed before the entrance to tho magazine, with a hole in it, through which the catridges were passed to the boya. We received them there, and covering them with our For the Aurora of the Valley. "THE IDEAL AND THE REAL." XT SALLY 80RRELT01. I ne'er had seen his gentle face HU form divinely fair Tet I knew he loved me passing well, For the tight that of young affection tell Oft came on the viewless air! And I sought to prove if the love he bore Was the love of a true warm heart, Or the passioned love of a false ideal, To vanish and fodo if the unknown real "Were not as fair as the pictured being Drawn by his fancy's bright foreseeing Of mingled beauty and grace a part. So I donned a red and flashy wing, And eke my mother's spee'les," And here and there, to aid the feint, And lend an air supremely quaint, I daubed my face with yellow paint To shine by tray of freckle I met the dear, adored ideal 'Twas even as I thought He eared not for the jewel, mind To all but beauty's charms was blind And gazed, with unconcealed surprise, Upon my rude uncouth disguise, As if the sight that met his eyes Borne fearful spell had wrought 1 He did not stay to learn if brains Were hid beneath the "fiery hair;" But threw a boot-jack" at my head, Declared his hopes and dreams were dead, And left the town in mad despair." Rlnco then, the hoot-jack I have kept With jealous and untiring cars.

What little gift could he have given More emblematic had he striven Bo like himself yet he's even ibss Than the thing intended to espress: His horror of my "firey hair Too well docs the gift the giver suit, Since he's but the jack without the boot! it 1 9 J. DOLES, MERCHANT A ILOR, South End Kittredge Colby's Building, ST. JOHNSBURY PLAIN, FFERS at Wholesale or Retail, a large and choice stock ot Read) -Made Clothing manufactured expressly for the Summer Trade comprising all varieties of low priced 1 Medium and Fashionable Garments, necessary for a complete assortment all of wtiieh will he sold ut the LOWEST CITY rlUVJM, either by the piece or dozen. Also, just received, a large and fashionable assortment Cloths, Cassimeres, Doeskins and Vestings, Linens, suitable tor the Summer Trade; any of which will he manufactured to order, in the best stylo, oil short notice, and on the most reasonable terms. lOOO JLinen Sacks for Sale: i A SUPERIOR ARTICLE.

June 6, 1651. 6m21 St. Johnsbury House, BY A. C. JENNINGS, ST.

JOHNSBURY, VERMONT. THIS large and elegant Hotel has been recently buil and furnished throughout -with new furniliire. It is centrally situated, in the beautiful village of St. Johns-bury Plain, and withiu five minutes walk oi the Railroad Station. DISTAN ES.

39 miles from the Crawford House. 35 miles irotn Fabyan's. 17 miles (nearest R. R. Station) from Littleton, N.H.

200 miles from Boston. 181 miles from Springfield Mass. 45 miles from Slanstead, E. Stages leave Daily for the White Mountains. Passengers accommodated with Carriages on the arrival and departure ot the Cars.

3m24 BREAD FOR THE PEOPLE NEW BAKERY. JS. CARE have established themselves in the Bakery Business at St Johnsbury, and are now prepared to supply the inhabitants of this vicinity with every article in their line of business such as CRACKERS of all kinds, Soda Biscuits, White Bread and Brown, Varieties of Cake, Pastry, All the above articles are as good as can be obtained at city establishments and can be purchased at as reasonable prices. Merchants and others who wish to purchase by the quantity caa be supplied with Crackers at wholesale prices. WEDDING CAKE, of the nicest quality, furnished at order.

They respectfully solicit a share of publio patronage. June 6, last. 3m2l7 CALEDONIA BOOKSTORE! EX. JOHNSBURY PLAIN. AS largo an Assortment of BOOKS and STATIONERY as can be found in the County fur sale cheap lur eobii ui mis otorc, Wlistera TKetirmnro jLife of John Q.

Adams, Cyclopedia of English Lit-: apoieon and his Marshals. erature, Pick's Works, Byron's Hermans' Shakspeare's 2 vols 8 vols 1 vol. Cooper's Works, 9 vols. lrvintr'n 11 rM Washington and his Genomic Missinimrv OffVu-tnry Life Here and There, N. I r.

vtiuis, Women of the Bible, European Life and Manner, Foot Prints of lha Three Years in California, Colman's European Agri-, Pilgrimage of Adam and' David. culture, Cole's Fruit Bonk, Ani'n Ftuit Cultivator, Schenck's Garden Text Book, Modern Domestic Cook Book, Crnik'K Own Rnnlr. The Western Sketch Book, liiruis ana Shadows of Scottish T.i'fo Life of Christ and his Apos- xies, Milton's Poetieal WnrL- Scott's Hume's History of Eng-j iHowitt, Cook Landon, Burns' Pope's Moora'a land, Bulwer's Novels, Dicken's 4 vols. Lectures on Science and Art. 2 vola i Tupper's Crowlev's British Poets, Sear's Pictorial Works, 'Kirk Wiiit' Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine Books for themselves.

Having received a large Stock from Boston and New York the subscriber eansell at the lowest cash prices. Monthly Magazines for sale, S. C. WATERS. June 1851.

g4tf Linen Sacks! "AN be obtained at 1tnlc)i ing Store, at the unparalleled low price of 75 cents each. Strike while the iron's hnt I'1 St Johnsbury, June 6, 1851. 24 DEXTAL SURGERY. have recently seen some excellent specimens of artificial Teeth, and of Teeth filling, at the Olfice of Dr Kilboorn Son, of our Village. The mode of ft 1 vuc jiruiuiseu dv me best dentists ot the country and the only mode that is safe ouu uu wuiuu iew unuerstand.

ArtiUcial leeth inserted bjr them, are of their own manufacture, ouu wueu piautu iii uieir jHisiuoo are retained iirmly, and so mummy cAccuieu mm ujey combine beauty with util ui men I'luiessiou wm unquestionably be satisfied wilh their work. Caledonian Office over Kittkidge Colby's Store, St. Johnsbury! oirstt Types. Presses and Printing Mqmo1 of every description, supplied promptly at low rates, 1.U .11 mis Boston Type and Stereotype Foundry, JAMES M. SUUTE, Agext, Minot Building, Spring Lane, Boston.

WM. BOLTON ESPECTFULT.Y ln that ho still continues the Milling business at the CATARACT MILLS, on Wells Itiver, where he will be happy to wait on all who may favor him with a call. Having put the mills in eooil repair, and with tltfrly years experience hefiatters him- Self that no one will AltSO, Wool Carding and Cloth Dressing done in the best Btyle, at short notice, and on as reas onnble terms as can be done in this vicinity. I lease call and satisfy Newbury, June loth, 1851. 4t25 Rich Parasols.

fpiie subscribers have made arrangements for receiv- irum tuo manufacturers, JSird Hall, N. Y- a supply of rich Parasols and Umbrellas, from 75 cts. to each. Jb Newbury, May 28, 1851. Sabbath School Rooks A ND TRACK PUBLICATIONS at Boston prices for Sabbath Schools.

We have the Child's Cabinet Library, 50 volumes with Morocco backs, lettered and numbered for $2,60. The Juvenile Library, 75 volumes, large size, lettered and numbered, $5,00. Union Bible Dictionary 648 pages for 45 cents and many other choice Books published by the Sunday School Union, Massachusetts and Tract Society; and any quantity of their Publications can be furnished at short notice at the Publisher's prices. F. St H.

KEYES. Newbury, June 5, 1851. Good Letter Paper IT'Oli sain at this Office, by the quire or ream, at from 10 to 12i cents per quire. Also Letter Envelops at from 10 to 25 cents per hundred. WANTED IMMEDIATELY AT THIS OFFICE' a young man from 1G to 18 years of age, to learn the art of printing, to whom good encouragement will De given.

Covered Carriage. 1 H. KEYES has a second hand Covered CAR. KIAGE with shafts and poll, 2 movable seats suitable for a family Carriage, to use with one or two Horses also several new and second hand one horse Wagons any of which will be sold cheap. no ifcsi it ed to pieces by a cannon ball another man going to complete the unfinished task, was also struck down.

Another of our midshipmen also received a severe wound. The unfortunate wardroom steward, who attempted to cut his throat on a former occasion, was killed. A fellow named John, who, for some petty offence, had been sent on board as a punishment, was carried past me wounded. I distinctly heard the large blood-drops fall pat pat, pat, on the deck his wounds were mortal. Even a poor goat, kept by tho officers for her milk, did not escape the general carnage her hind legs were shot off, and poor Nan was thrown overboard.

Such was tho terrible scene, amid which we kept on shouting and firing. Our men fought like tigers. Some of them pulled off their jackets, others their jackets and vests while some still more determined, had taken off their shirts, and, with nothing but a handkerchief tied round the waistbands of their trowsers, fought like heroes. I also observed a boy named Cooper, stationed at a gun some distance from the magazine. He come to and fro on the full appeared to be as happy as a cricket." The third lieutenant cheered him along occasionally, by saying, Well done, my brave boy, you are worth your weight in gold." i I havo been asked what were my feelings during this fight.

I felt pretty much as I suppose every one does at such a time. That men are without thought when they stand amid the dying and the dead, is too absurd an idea to be entertained a moment. We all appeared cheerful, but I know many a serious thought ran through my mind still what could we do but keep up a semblance, at least, of animation? To run from our quarters would have been certain death from the hands of our own officers to give way to gloom, to show fear, would do no good, and might brand U3 with the name of cowards, and insure certain defeat. Our only true phyloso-phy, therefore, was to make the best of our situation, by fighting bravely and cheerfully. I thought a great deal, however, of the other world; every groan, every falling man, told me that the next instant I might be before the Judge of all the earth.

For this I felt unprepared but being without any particular knowledgo of religious trudi, I satisfied myself by repeating again and again tho Lord's prayor, and promising that if spared I would be more attentive to religious duties than ever before. This promise. I had no doubt at the time, of keeping it; but I have learned since that it is easier to make promises amid the roar of the battle's thunder, or in the horror of shipwreck, than to keep them when danger is absent, and safety smiles upon our path. While those thoughts were secretly agitating my bosom, the din of battle continued. Grape and canister shot were pouring through our port holes like leaden hail, carrying death in their trail.

Large shot came against the ship's side like iron hail, shaking her to the very keel, or passing through her timbers, and scattering terrific splinters, which did a more appalling work than even their own death giving blows. The reader may form an idea of the effect of grape and canister, when he is told that grape shot is formed by seven or eight balls confined to an iron and tied in a cloth. These balls are scattered by the explosion of the powder. Canister shot is made by filling a powder canister with balls, each as large as two or three musket balls; these also scatter with direful effect when dis charged. What then with splinters, cannon balls, grape and canister, poured incessantly upon us the work of death went on in a manner which must have been satisfactory even to the king of tenors himself.

Suddenly the raiding of the iron hail ceased We were ordered to cease firing. A profound silence ensued, broken only by tho stifled groans of the brave suffers, below. It was soon ascer tained that the enemy had shot ahead for the purpose of repairing damages, for she was not so disabled, but she could sail without difficulty; while we were so cut up that we lay utterly help less. Our head braces were shot away the fore and main topmasts were gone the mizzen mast hung over the stern, having carried many over in its fall we were in a state of complete wreck. A council was now held among the officers of the quarter deck.

Our condition was perilous in the extreme victory or escape was alike hope' less. Our ship was disabled many of our men were killed, and many wounded. The enemy would without doubt bear down upnn us in a few moments, and, as she could now choose her own position, would without doubt rake us fore and aft. Any further resistance was therefore folly, So, in unite of the hot-brained lieutenant, Mr, Hope, who advised them not to strike, but to sink alongside, it was determined to strike our bunting. This was done by the hands of a brave fel low named Watson, whose saddened brow told how severely it pained his lion heart to do it.

To mo it wa3 a pleasing sight, for I had seen fighting enough for one Sunday, more than I wished to see again on a week day. His Britanic Majesty's frigate Macedonian, was now the prize of the American frigate United States. Scolding: Children. I will tell you what good it docs to scold at your children for doing what you told them not to do just as much good as to scold an unruly ox for jumping over the fence and eating green corn contrary to orders previously given Children are governed by two motives the hope of reward, and the fear of unpleasant consequen ces. A stream of scolding as long as from sun to sun, never yet had any other effect upon cliil- dren than to render them wholly regardless of what is said to them.

If you wish to make your children troublesome, scold them occasionally. If you wish to make them bad, scold them a little harder, louder, and more frequently. If you wish to ruin them, and relinquish all hope of conquering them, scold continually; you will be sure to gain your object. Kind Folks. The man who makes you presents you do not want; the friend who gives you so much good advice the lady who insists that you have not made a good dinner the old gentleman who is striving himself to lay up money for you the shopkeeper who abates the price of an article just because it is for you and the mother who lets the clear children do as they please.

ON and after June 2,1851, Passenger Train, V' (bundays in connection ell, Central.and PassumD -roads, leave Boston from the Depot of the lSji for Lebanon, N. Wells RiverfstohnsC pelier, Burlington, Vt Rouses' Point, New York, and Montreal, at 71, A. and ip for Bristol, New Hampshire at 12, m. Ua' r' Lebanon for Boston at 7,10, and 21 the arrival of the cars from the n.ni sic Roads, and leave Bristol at fei, a. m.

moat direct route from Boston to Northern Ne shire. Vermont and Canada. It is also the IMH.i a Mail Lino. Stages leave Bristol for New bron, Sro. Andover for New London, Wenda I Import, Springfield, Lebanon for Meriden Pk mont, Woodstock Depot for Woodstnnt' a Wells River for Littleton, White Mountains Johnsbury for Lancaster, Lyndon, Craftsburr stead, and Steamboats from Burlineton rnM burg, N.

bWBtofl Freight Trains for the Northern, Central sumpsic Roads, leave the Depot of the Lowell 7 ONSLOW STEAfi A'f Concord, June 1851. Ara Conn, and PasVc Rivers Rail-Road. Summer Arrangement for I85j, and after Mondav. June 9.nil Trains will leave St. SohmhJ aSSM" intermediate Stations ions at 4,50, A.

At, and Jl at 1, P. an4 arriving in Boston iteturnmg, leave tsoston at A arriving at St. Johnsbury at P. M. and 8,10 w' On the arrival of the first Up Train Stages ka've different way-stations for towns in the interior, on ltb sides of the River; and St.

Johnsbury for Derby lioe and Stanstead, passing through the intermediate town and arriving same day from Boston. Returning, stasei arrive in season to take the second Train for BostorTL K. HALE, Agent St. Johnsbury, May 29th, 1851. 6 CONTAINING NO ALCOHOL.

The best and strongest certified medicine In the world for the cure of Dvspepsia in all its forms such as headache, heartburn, habitual costiveness, acidity of the stomach, loss of appetite, asthma, piles, incipient consumption, debility arising from protraaeted fevers, fever and ague, exposure to heat or cold, old age and diseases arising from imperfect digestion, or a deranged condition of stomach. It is also an excellent remedy, and not surpassed by any medicine in use, for females suffering from uterine or nervous derangement. Among the numerous and highly respectable certificates, we refer to the following. Prof. A.

A. Hayes, M. D. State Assaycr. Fitz Henry Homer, Esq.

Boston. Jas. C. Dunn, Esq. City Treasurer, Boston.

Hon. Myron Lawrence, Ex-Prest, Mass. Senate. Hon. L.

11. Arnold, formerly Gov. of lthode Island, now Member of Congress. Hon. Wm, Woodbridge, foimerly Gov.

of Mjciigari, now TJ. S. Senator. Hon. T.

H. Morehead, formerly Gov. of Kcntackj, now U. S. Senator Hon J.

F. Simmons, TJ. S. Senator from Kh ode Islwd Hon. Samuel Phelps, TJ.

S. Senator from Vermont. Hon. Wm. TJpham Hon.

Solomon Foote, Member of Congress fromTl Hon. D. Foster Member of Congress from Penn'i Hon. M. L.

Martin. Delegate in Con erese from Wis consin. Xerritory. Uen. A Dodge, Delegate in Congress from ion.

R. P. Stowe, Esq. Clerk in the House of Representatives. C.

C. Trowbridge, Esq. Detroit Michigan Geo. W. Jones Surveyor General, Dubuque Iowa.

Joseph Hoxie, "Esq, No. 76, Wall Street N.T. Many other individuals of the highest respectability can be referred to, who will confirm all that has bet" said in favor of this invaluable medicine. Dr. GEO.

B. GREEN, Proprietor, Windsor, Vt REED BATES AUSTIN, Wholesale Druggist No. 2fi Mernhnnt'a Row Rnctnn Opnpral AffPEtS. Also, for sale by F. H.

Keyes, Newbury J. G. Bingham, St. Johnsbury H. Barns, N.

Tnetford. rnee Si per bottle six bottles for p. TliPifVirii Imilnnv. FALL TEEM BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SEP- 4 HIRAM ORCTJTT, A. Principal.

Rev. A. B. FOSTER, A. Associate rrimpA Miss M.

E. DENNY, Preeeptrtss. Miss E. A. DuBOIS, Associate Teacher.

Mons JACOB DALPE, Teacher of French. Mb. S. G. SMITH, Teacher of Music.

E. C. WORCESTER, M. 'TeaeherofCkmm9-D. P.

PUTNAM, M. Lecturer on Anatmi PiyswIti- Ms. B. ROWE, Teacher of Elocution. Mb.

J. CASS, Teacher of Penmanship. Mons Dalpe, whose services have been soaw i during the past year, as Teacher of the ft iw-guage, will continue to have charge of his classes i auomcr year nre The accommodations for board will amiJiiT man iiereioiore especially iur gcf as a large house with suitable accommodations lot boarding, (occupied also by a family.) ness for the Fall Term. I he Trustees and Teachers are determine in their power, to meet the demand of uuuiuna ui me ocuuui, belt accommodations, and to spare no ceiviti. rice of board neiTl ffl 50 nor weeK, tVia week, wasmng.

or a seat at the table ntlw to -5- i- TintlQU the Principal. lhetford, June, 1851. JVotifp! to Printers. "PRINTING TYPES are now offered for 1 rounaryo: A. Curtis, (lormwij (', at the folio" prices, for approved six months notes, i ic 1 Small Pica, 32c Long Primer 34c Burseois.iu vicr 42c; Minion 48c; Nonpareil 58c; Agate A very lioerai discount made icr cau sale.

Job and Fancy Type, Cases, Stands, WM" uiaas xtme, nases, sprw the name of the Foundry Books selected irow, correct name of the type in full, as per specimen and they can rely upon receiving the same- ft On hand, a variety of second hand typSt A ivi, nll he sold for less tnu half the original prices. Also, for sale, one bi -r. Kn. nr x.itn Press. size iron 1'ress ior ou, anu a auiufe.

efttn i l. rrlnr. ink furnished at the manufacturers, lowest price s. E. A.

UJSTIS, 41 Congress Boston, May 1851. ish thi Printers of newspapers who cnoose io before advertisement, including this notice, six tinVtheip-the 1st of September, 18-51, and send roe one oi pen, will be paid for it in type when they from me, of my own manutacture, ir bill- specimen book, five umes tne amouui lead Pine and Pumps. rpHE subserrbers are prepareu nd I Douglass celebrated Patent Metallic rnp-HVdraulie Rams. We also have on hau I Vy W. p'y ot eaoripe, sh(Xt In.

size size warned Also, oneci roofing buildings, cheap for jrjjyEa, NewUury, April, 2Sd, 1851- NEWBURY HOUSE', BY C. F. IADS, At the (Jeliibrated Mineral Springs, NEWBURY, VT. Carriages alwavs in attendance at the arrival of each train of Cars. Passengers carried to and from the House free.

Good Horses and Carriages to let. E. II UN 11 AM, Paf nlcr, Glazier and I'aperer, NEWBURY, Vt. Particular attention paid to Sign Painting, Imitation ot Wood and Marble. voolson, DRAPER AND TAILOR, LISBON, N.

Has a variety of Broadcloths, Doeskins, Cassimeres, Velvets, Vestings, Summer Stuffs, Tailors' Trimmings, AND EEADY-MADE CLOTHING. S. H. STAKMUD, FASHIONABLE TAILOIt, One Door South Spring Hotel, NEWBURY, VT. SIAS Co's.

Book and Periodical Station. TEING General Agents Local and Traveling for ii all Magazines. and Jfam-phlets, published or procurable in the United States, we will thankfully receive and faithfully execute all orders. P. O.

Address Solomon Slas, Newbury, Vt. Traveling Agents wanted. First come, first serve." C. D. STRONG, Publisher, Bookseller and Stationer, No.

1 CORNHILL, BOSTON, Theological, School and Miscellaneous Books constantly on hand at the lowest pi ices. EARL Vf. JOHNSON wnoT.ESEi.fi dealers in CL0TIIS, CASSIMERES, TESTINGS, Ready.Made Clothing, Ann ii it i it i no Nos. 29 and 30 Dock Square, BOSTON. tx w.

John-son. Albion 1 iper. MARLBORO HOTEL. 'temperance house. JENKS PARKS.

fo. 229 Washington Street, BOSTOX. C. W. JE.VK8.

A. t. JAEKS. LADE'S HOTEL, No. 5 Tremont Row, at the Junction of Howard, Court' and directly opposlle the head of Hanover Street, Boston.

This Hutel id situated in one of the oleasaatest locations i the city, and has recently been and newly fumshed. It contains about 100 rooms. The tallies at ail iimea win De supplied with the Deal the market anorua. Terms, $1 per day. J.

I. HAXSOSi, Proprietor. PAPER WAREHOUSE. Paper of all kinds for sale and made to order. Newspapers supplied at low rates.

Cash paid for Rags, Waste, Hopes, Sizing and all other kinds of Paper MOCK, DV OKASI, VABilXU cc 6inl5 10 Union Street, Boston. J. P. HALL No. 1 Union Street, Boston, have for sale, on the best terms, a general assortment of DETTGS, MEDICINES, They are also Agents for the sale of Swain's Celebrated Panacea, and Vermifuge, and all popular Patent Medicines.

J. P. ELLIS, AT MARSHALL A. LEWIS'S, 31 Washington Boston. IMPORTER JOBBER OF FT! ABLE Pocket Cutlerv: Razors Gun Cans Kh Hooks lines Hooks Eyes Pins Needles Ivory Combs Back, Side Dressing Combs Brushes; Buttons; Pocket Books; Wallets; Port Monnaies; boaps; Perfumery; Plated Britannia Spoons Spectacles Thimbles Linen Cotton Threads Sewing silks Suspenders Blank Books stationery; tjrom out Jewelry, li lasses Clocks Trunk 4s Valises -s And General Assortment of Staple Fancy Goods.

O-at VERY LOW PRICES. April 3, 1851. 3ml5 TAILORING. rrMIE subscriber takes this method to give notice I to his old customers and patrons that he has re-puuied business on his own account, at the Old Stand, near the Bank, where he will be happy to receive their calls and execute all work entrusted to him in the best style and manner. Work done at my former prices, ana ior reaay pay oniy CITTXING done for others to make, at short notice.

AH Garments Warranted to Fit. A. S. MEAD Ell Wells Tuvcr, June 18, 1S51. a Dr.

Marshall's Aromatic and Headache CATARRH SNTJKF. IHIS Snuff is superior to any thing yet known, for 1 removing that troublesome disease, the Catarrh. jimtnltfnq ....1.1 .1. 1. 1 T.

meiieau, aim mu ueauaciie. it opens and purges out all obstructions, strengthens the glands and gives a healthy action to the parts affected. It is perfectly free from any thing deleterious in its composition has a pleasant flavor, and its immediate effect umif; uacu is agreeaoie. Beware of H. C.

Rrifllen' Each bottle contains about three times the q'uantitv wianu ouuir, now selling at i lower price, and is therefore cheaper, as well as bette thananvth nornf tho binrl lu riSinal al Sole Proprietor LA1 ht0 of MiWlebury.no of Mont- We iVi Vr 7 by F. H. u' CV Cori, L. Walker Ph j7. V.

T' 7- YTcuuer; ost mills, A. Ueorge UUClSea. I1 nster Hrmn. nr.A 1 1 uy iruggists ana Mer chants flfennrnllw Vo umtca states ana O. L.

SEAVtR, Travelin9 -Agents furilitlirft ailll fliirnoti UST received a new supply of Black Walnut So- nairs, trom $1,88 to each Bed Stands; V-OK 1 1 tV Jt A xjuuKiug masses, irom jjz to Xi. -S i Chamber Furniture furnished to order, from All Wool Carpclings, from 50 cts. to 84 cts. per yard Simer. Oil PWl.

1 iui tiB. per vara. Urass Carpetings, for 25 cts per yard. ouu ooi uarpetings, irom zs to 45 els. per yd Newbury, May 12, 1851.

Unseed Oil, Lead. 1 000 lbs. Lead ground in Oil. Also Dry White Lead ivi wiuns. aiso, japan, var- nisi), spcriis of Turpentine.

Paint and Whitewash uruMics, lursme oy P. H. KEYES. jackets, hurried to our respective guns. These precautions are observed to prevent tho powder taking fire before it reaches tho gun.

i Thus we all stood waiting orders, in motionless suspense. At last wo fired threo guns from the larboard side of the main deck this was followed by tho command, "Ceasa firing; you are throwing nway your shot." Then came the order to wear ship," and prepare to attack tho enemy with our starboard guns. Soon after I heard a firing from some other quarter, which I at first supposed to bo a discharge from our quarter-deck guns, though it proved to be the enemy's cannon. A strange noise such as I never heard before, next arrested my attention, it sounded liko the tearing of sails, just over our heads. This I soon ascertained to be the enemy's shot.

The firing after a few minutes cessation, recommenced. The roaring of cannon could now be heard from all paits of our trembling ship, and mingling as it did, with that of our foes, it made a most hideous noise. By-and-by I heard the shots strike the sides of our ship. The wholo scene became indiscribably confused and horrible it was like some awful, tremendous thunder 6torm, whose deafening roar is attended by incessant streaks of lightning, carrying death in every flash, and strewing the ground with the victims of its wrath only in our case, tho scene was render-; ed moro horrible than that, by the presence of torrents of blood which dyed our decks. Though the recital may be painful, yet as it will reveal the horrors of war, and show at what a fearful price victory is won or lost, I will present the reader with tilings as they met my eye during the progress of that dreadful fight.

I was busily supplying my gun with powder, when I saw blood suddenly fly from the arm of a man stationed at our gun. I saw nolliing strike him the effect alone was visible in an instant the third lieutenant tied his handkerchief round the wounded arm, and sent the groaning wretch below to the surgeon. The cries of tho wounded now rang through all parts of the ship. These were carried to the cock-pit as fast as they fell, while those more fortunate men who were killed outright, were immediately thrown overboard. As 1 was stationed but a short distance from the main hatchway, I could catch a glance of all who were carried below, A glance was all I could indulge in, for tho boys belonging to the guns next to mine were wounded in the early part of the engagement, and I had to spring with all my might to keep three or four guns supplied with catridges.

I saw two or three lads fall nearly together. One of them was struck inJhe leg by a large shot ho had to suffer amputation above the wound. The other had a grape or canister shot sent through ancle. A stout Yorkshire man lifted liim in his arms, and hurried him to the cockpit. He had his foot cut off, and was thus made lame for life.

Two of the boys stationed on the quar ter-deck were killed. They were both Portu- gues. A man who saw one of them killed, af terwards told me that his powder caught fire and burnt the flesh almost off hii face. In this pitiable situation, the agonizing boy lifted up both hands as if imploring relief, when a passing 6hot cut him instantly in two. I was an eye witness to a sight equally revolting.

A man named Aldrich had one of his hands cut off by a shot, which tore open his bowels in a terrible manner. As ho fell, two or three men caught him in their arms, and, as he could not live, threw him overboard. One of tho officers of my division, also foil in my sight. Ho was a noble-hearted fellow, named Nan Kivcll. A grape or canister shot struck him near the heart exclaiming, Oh my God he fell and was carried below, where ho shortly after Mr.

Hope, our first lieutenant, was also slight-lv wounded bv a tfrummet. or small iron riu-r. notably torn from a hammock clew by a shot. He went below, shouting to his men to fight on. Having had his wound dressed, he came up again, shouting to us at the top of his voice, and bidding us to fight with all our might.

There was not a man in the ship but would have rejoiced had he been in tho place qf. our master's male, the unfortunate Nan Kivell. The battle went on. Our men kept cheering with all their might. I cheered with them, though I confess I hardly knew for what Certainly there was nothing very inspiring in the aspect of things where I was stationed.

So terrible had been the destruction round us, it was termed the slaughter-house. Not only had we several boys and men killed and wounded, but several of the guns were The one I belonged to, had a piece of tho muzzle knocked out; and when the ship rolled, it struck abeam of the upper deck with such foice as to become jammed and fixed in that position. A twenty-four pound shot had almost passed through the screen of the magazine, immediately over the orifice through which we passed our powder. The schoolmaster received a death wound. The brave boatswain, who came from the sick bed to the din of battle, was fastening a stopper on the back stay, which was shot away, when his head was smash.

The United States and Macedonian. The subjoined authentic accouut of the battle between the United frigate and the British frigale'Macadonian, was written by an old sailor, an Englishman, who was a boy on board the British eliip at the time of the battle. His name is Samuel Leech, and his simple, truthful narrative, possesses a greater degree of interest than the more labored efforts of professional authors. The Sabbath came, and brought with it a stiff breeze. We usually made a sort of holiday of this sacred day.

After breakfast it was common to muster the entire crew on the Bpar deck, sometimes in blue jackets and white trowsere or blue jacket and blue trowsers and at other times in blue jackets, scarlet vests, and blue or white trowsers, with our bright anchor buttons gleaming in the sun, and our black, glossy hats, ornamented with black ribbons, and the name of out hip painted on them. Alter muster we frequently had church service read by the captain; the rest of the day was devoted to idleness. But we were destined to spend the Sabbath just iutroduct ed to the reader, in a very brief manner. We had scarcely finished broakfast before tho man at the mast head shouted, Sail ho!" The captain mshed upon deck, exclaiming, Mast head, there Sir Where away in the sail The precise answer to this question I do not recolloet, but tho captain proceeded to ask, What docs she look like A square rigged vessel, fIr," was the reply cf the look-out After a minute, the captain shouted again, Mast head, theio!" "Sir!" "What doeseho look likeV A large ship, sir, standing towards us." By this lima most of the crew were on deck, eagerly straining their eyes to obtain a glimpse of the approaching ship, and murmuring their opinions to each other on her probable character. Then came the voice of the captain, Keep silence, fore and aft" Silence being secured, he hailed the lookout, who, to his question of what deies she look like" replied, A large frigato, bearing down upon us, sir." A whisper ran along the crew that tho stiaiig-cr was a Yankee frigato.

The thought was confirmed by the command of. All hands clear the ship for actionahoy The drum and file) beat to quarters bulk heads were knocked away the guns wore re leased irorn their confinement the whole dread parapharnalia of battle was produced and after the lapse of a few minutes hurry and confusion, every man and boy was at his post, ready to do his best service for his country, except the band, who claimed eierapfion from the affray, safely stowed themselves away in tho cable tior. We had only one sick man ou the list, and he, at tho cry of battle, hurried from his cot, feeble it3 he was, to take the post of danger. A few of the junior midshipmen were stationed below on the berth deck, with orders given in our healing, to shoot any man who attempted to run from his quarters. Our men were all in good spirits; though they did not scruple to express the wish that the coming foe was a Frenchman, rather than a Yankee.

We had been told by the Americans on board, that the frigates in the American service carried more and heavier metal than ours. This, together with our consciousness of superiority over the French at sea, led us to a preference for a French antagonist. The Americans, among our number, felt quite disconcerted at the necessity which compelled them to fight against their own countrymen. One of them, named John Card, as brave a seaman as ever trod a plank, ventured to present himself to the captain, as a prisoner, frankly declaring his objections to fight. The captain, very ungenerously, ordered him to his quarters, threatening to shoot him if he made the request again.

Poor fellow he obeyed the unjust command, and was killed by a shot from his own countrymen. This fact is more digraeeful in trie captain of the Macedonian, than even the loss of his ship. It was a gross and palpable violation of the rights of man. As the approaching ship showed American colors, all doubt of her charactor was at an end. "We must fight her," was tho conviction of every breast Every possible ariiuigemeut that.

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