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NORTHAMPTON, MASS., 
 
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 ^HIS celebrated Institution, including fifty acres of Forest Park, 
 Pleasure Grounds and Gardens, was purchased by Dr. Backus of 
 New York, April 1, 1870, and thoroughly renovated and re-opened to 
 ■^^ the public as a Health Institute and Hotel of the first-class 
 order in two departments, replete with every convenience for the comfort 
 and amusement of the invalid or pleasure-seeker, including the celebrated 
 Turkish, Electro-Chemical, and Russian Vapor Baths, Improved Gym- 
 nastics, Swedish Movements, Bowling, Billiards, etc. Six hours from New 
 York by New Haven boat or cars, three hours from Boston, and three from 
 Albany, on main route to White Mountains and Montreal. Open all the 
 year, with moderate prices, and superior accommodations for 200 guests. 
 
 The Medical Depaktment is under the personal charge of Dr. 
 Backus, with experienced assistants. Special attention is given to all forms 
 of Nervous Debility, Rheumatic and Spinal Affections, and Diseases of 
 Women, which, from the Doctor's long and varied experience, he is sure to 
 benefit, and seldom fails to cure. F. Willson Hurd, M.D., so long and 
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 For Terms and Illustrated Circulars, address B. P. Backus, M. D., 
 Proprietor. 
 
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 not only by its supeiior advautasjes <or regaining health, but by its home comfortu, Nocial 
 pleasures, pure mountain air, and the fame of its beautiful scenery." — Sprinfificld RepMican. 
 
 "No medical institution stands higher than the Round Hill Watkk Cure, at 
 Northampton, Mass., under the care of Dr. Backus. No summer resort surpasses it in 
 loveliness and in all the resources calculated to gratify the tastes and promote ihe comfort 
 of visitors."— 5<. Louis EepufiUcan. 
 
 " In all the resources which render attractive a resort for invalids or pleasure seekers, 
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 landscape have acquired for it a world-wide reputation. Jennv Lind, after a three months' 
 residence, called it the ' Paradise of America.' " — Boston Trave)ler. 
 
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 park affords a delightful ramble and refreshing shade, while the carriage drives present a 
 charming variety of mountain scenery. The Water is supplied from living mountain 
 springs, and is noted for its softness and purity. 2'/ie Hotel is well kept, by a host and 
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 Fall '' Opens, Sept. 19, 1871. 
 
 Winter '^ " Jan. 9, 1872. 
 
 Summer " '' April 23, 1872. 
 
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 A TRIP TO EUROPE. 
 
 W^ It is proposed, if sufficient encouragexnent is given, 
 to take Norwood Institute to Europe for a year or 
 more, starting the coming Autumn. The school yxrill be 
 established in some city of Germany, -where the best 
 instruction will be provided in Modern Languages and 
 liiterature, Music, Painting and the Sciences. Vaca- 
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 O scenery in the world surpasses that of America in 
 
 beauty and grandeur. Travelers from every land 
 
 cross seas and continents to visit the Yo-Semite, the 
 
 Malnmoth Cave, the Falls of Niagara, the White Mountains, 
 
 and the valleys of the Hudson and the Connecticut. Of the 
 
 latter the poet sings, — 
 
 " Tliou lovely vale of sweetest stream that flows, 
 Winding and willow-fringed Connecticut." 
 
 The portion of this valley which lies north of the Holyoke 
 range has been pronounced by connoisseurs fully equal to any 
 landscape on the Rhine. Highland and lowland, rock and 
 river, forest and field, village and hamlet, surrounded by an 
 amphitheater of hills, form the elements of the enchanting 
 picture ; and when spring has touched it with living green, 
 and the warm sky of the month of roses added its soften- 
 ing tint, the beholder does not wonder that Jenny Lind in 
 her enthusiasm exclaimed, " It is the Paradise of America." 
 And here — 
 
 " Queen village of the mead?, 
 Fronting the sunrise and in beauty throned, 
 With jeweled homes around her lifted brow, 
 And coronal of ancient forest trees — 
 Northampton sits, and rules her pleasant realm." 
 
 EARLY HISTORY. 
 
 Nonotuck, or Nolwotogg, comprising the present towns 
 of Northampton, Southampton, Easthampton and West- 
 hampton, and part of Hatfield and Montgomery, was bought 
 of the Indians in 1653 by John Pynchon, Elizur Hol- 
 yoke and Samuel Chapin, the " Commissioners," or Board 
 of Magistrates, of Springfield. The price paid was one 
 
The Attractions of Northampton. 
 
 hundred fathoms of wampum, ten coats, a quantity of 
 " notions," and the plowing of sixteen acres for the Indians 
 on the east side of the river. There is a tradition that an 
 Englishman the year before built his house on what is now 
 called " Phillips Place." However this may be, we know 
 that twenty-one planters, principally from Springfield and 
 Windsor, made a settlement in the present town of North- 
 ampton in 1654. The home lots were situated on what are 
 now Hawley, Market, Pleasant and King streets. The plan- 
 tation of Nonotuck extended from a point two miles north of 
 the present town to Holyoke Falls, and on the west side ex- 
 tended nine miles into the forest. The town was doubtless 
 incorporated the same year, and named from Northampton 
 in England, whether because some of the settlers came from 
 thence, or because it was the most northerly town then 
 settled on the river, is uncertain. It will be seen that there 
 was no original Hampton, which was subdivided to form the 
 present towns by prefixing the four cardinal points of the 
 compass. The original town was Northampton. In 1655 
 "townsmen" were chosen to take charge of the atfairs of 
 the town, and also to serve, as it seems, in the capacity of 
 judges and courts. 
 
 The first meeting-house was built in 1655 on Meeting:- 
 House Hill, near the present site of the " Old Church," and 
 tradition says a huge cow-bell did duty in summoning the 
 worshipers to the house of God. 
 
 In June, 1661, the first minister was settled, Mr. Eleazer 
 Mather, (the dignity of Rev. was not aspired to in those days) 
 and the next year a new church was opened for public wor- 
 ship on the site of the present " Old Church," which latter 
 is the fourth built upon the same locality. 
 
 In Sept., 1658, the first Court was held at Northampton. 
 Many of the offences tried would now be regarded as frivo- 
 lous. One Joseph Leonard was fined five shillings for " sport- 
 ing and laughing in sermon tyme." For "idle watching 
 about and not coming to the ordinance of the Lord" the 
 penalty was five stripes well laid on. Slander, abusive Ian- 
 
The Attractions of Northampton. 9 
 
 guage, card-playing, or the allowance of card-playing, were 
 punished with fines. 
 
 The first American " to the manner born " was Ebenezer 
 Parsons, whose birthday was May 1, 1655. The first mar- 
 riage occurred the 18th of the preceding November, when 
 David Burt and Mary Holton were made one. In Jan., 1656, 
 the first death occurred — that of James Bridgman. 
 
 In 1662 Springfield, Northampton and Hadley, with a ter- 
 ritory bounded on the south by Connecticut, and extending 
 thirty miles in other directions from the several towns, were 
 erected into a county by the General Court under the name 
 of Hampshire. Springfield was the shire town, though the 
 courts were held at Northampton in alternate years. 
 
 Northampton suffered somewhat in the Indian wars, but 
 not so severely as its neighbors. 
 
 In the Revolution its people were arrayed on the side of 
 liberty. Major Joseph Hawley was regarded as standing 
 among the foremost defenders of freedom. Gov. Strong, 
 his associate in the Provincial Congress, once attempted to 
 comfort the Major when rather despondent concerning the 
 success of the cause by saying, " They will not probably hang 
 more than forty men, and you and I shall escape." Major 
 Hawley spiritedly replied, " I would have you to know, sir, 
 that / am one of the Jirst three" 
 
 During the Shays rebellion Northampton was the scene of 
 several mobs, though no serious conflicts occurred. 
 
 SKETCH OF THE CHURCHES 
 AND PASTORS. 
 
 Mr. Mather, the first minister at Northampton, died in 
 1669, and was succeeded by Rev. Solomon Stoddard, who 
 was ordained in September, 1672. Mr. Stoddard's pastor- 
 ship was fifty-seven years in length, for about fifty-five years 
 of which he was without a colleague. He was a man of great 
 erudition and largely influenced the theological thought of 
 his time. He gave name to the " Stoddardean " doctrine, 
 which claimed that the sacrament should be accessible to all 
 persons of moral lives, that church government is vested 
 
10 The Attractions of Northampton. 
 
 solely in the elders of the church, and that synods have pow- 
 er to excommunicate and restore to fellowship. He was re- 
 garded with reverence not only by his own people, but by 
 the savages, and seems to have first received the title of 
 " Kev." Being taken prisoner by the Indians, one of the 
 braves recognizing him, exclaimed, " It is the Englishman's 
 God," and his life was spared. The celebrated Rev. or Pres. 
 Jonathan Edwards was installed as Mr. Stoddard's colleague 
 in Feb., 1727, and, at the latter's death two years afterward, 
 became sole pastor, which relation he sustained till his dis- 
 missal in 1750. The origin of the disagreement resulting in 
 the separation of pastor and people, was his opposition to the 
 tenets of his predecessor, and certain courses of discipline to 
 which he resorted. 
 
 Rev. John Hooker succeeded Pres. Edwards, being "set- 
 tled " in Dec, 1753. His ministry of twenty-three years was 
 terminated by his death in 1779. 
 
 Rev. Solomon Williams, the fifth minister, was installed in 
 June, 1778, and died in 1834, having been pastor of the 
 church fifty-six years, though assisted the last ten years of 
 his life by a colleague. . Mr. Williams himself, his father, and 
 grandfather, all preached their half-century sermons. 
 
 Rev. Mark Tucker, D. D. was installed as colleague of Mr. 
 Williams Mar. 10, 1824, and was dismissed Aug. 16, 1827. 
 Rev. Ichabod S. Spencer, D. D. succeeded him Sept. 11, 1828, 
 but remained only till Mar. 12, 1832. 
 
 Rev. Joseph Penney, D. D. followed Dr. Spencer June 5, 
 1833, and was sole pastor for about a year after Mr. Wil- 
 liams' death, being dismissed Nov. 24, 1835. 
 
 Rev. Chas. Wiley of New York, was ordained as pastor 
 Nov. 8, 1837, and resigned his office in February, 1845. 
 
 Rev. E. Y. Swift succeeded him Oct. 7, 1845, and resigned 
 Sept. 15, 1851 ; his successor, Rev. John P. Cleaveland was 
 settled Apr. 20, 1853, and dismissed July 11, 1855. 
 
 Rev. Zachary Eddy, D. D. was installed Mar. 3, 1858, and 
 was dismissed at his own request Mar. 11, 1867, to take 
 charge of the Dutch Reformed church on the Heights, Brook- 
 
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 lyn, N. Y. Rev. W. S. Leavitt, the present pastor, was set- 
 tled April 30, 1867. 
 
 The Unitarian church separated from the First church in 
 1821:. The society was organized Feb. 22, 1825, and Kev. 
 Edward Brooks Hall, who had been preaching for the society 
 since the beginning of the year, was engaged to preach for a 
 time. Subsequently, Aug. 16, 1826, he was installed pastor. 
 A Jiouse of worship was erected, and dedicated Dec. 7, 1825. 
 Mr. Hall was dismissed at his own request Dec. 23, 1829. 
 Rev. Oliver Stearns succeeded him Nov. 9, 1831, and was 
 dismissed Mar. 31, 1839. Rev. John Sullivan Dwight was 
 " settled " Mar. 20, 1840, and left in the summer of the fol- 
 lowing year. Rev. Rufus Ellis, the next minister, was or- 
 dained June 7, 1843, and was dismissed May 1, 1853. Rev. 
 William Sillsbee was settled about April 1, 1855, and re- 
 mained till May, 1863. Rev. AV. L. Jenkins succeeded him 
 May 1, 1865, and resigned May 1, 1870. Rev. Wm. H. 
 Fish, Jr., the present pastor, was installed May 17, 1871. 
 
 The Edwards church (orthodox Congregational) separ- 
 ated from the First church, and was organized Jan. 17, 1833. 
 Rev. John Todd, D. D., now of Pittstield, Mass., was in- 
 stalled as the first pastor on the 29th of the same month. 
 
 Sept. 26, 1836, Dr. Todd was dismissed to take charge of a 
 church in Philadelphia. Rev. John Mitchell succeeded him 
 Dec. 7, 1836. He was dismissed Dec. 20, 1842 on account of 
 ill health. Rev. E. P. Rogers, his successor, was installed 
 May 16, 1843, and dismissed Nov. 24, 1846. Rev. Geo. E. 
 Day followed, being installed Jan. 11, 1848. He was dis- 
 missed May 7, 1851, and accepted a place in the faculty of 
 Lane Seminary. Rev. Gordon Hall, D. D, was installed June 
 2, 1852, and still remains in the office. 
 
 The corner stone of the first Edwards church was laid July 
 4, 1833, and the dedication occurred the following year. 
 This edifice was burned in the fire of May 18, 1870, and the 
 erection of the new church, on a site farther west, and on the 
 opposite side of the street, was commenced in the autumn. 
 It will be dedicated, probably, the present season, fl871.) 
 
12 The Attractions of Northampton. 
 
 St. John's church ('Episcopal) was organized in 1826. The 
 church edifice was built in 1829. The rector now ofiiciating, 
 Rev. J. K. Lombard, accepted a call to his position Nov. 5, 1870. 
 
 The Baptist society was organized April 30, 1824, and the 
 church formed July 20, 1826. The meeting-house was open- 
 ed July 8, 1829. The present pastor, Kev. Chas. Y. Swan, 
 received his call Dec. 12, 1869. 
 
 The Methodist church was organized in 1842. Their house 
 of worship was dedicated in April, 1852. Rev. Geo. W. 
 Mansfield is the present pastor. 
 
 The Roman Catholic church was built in 1844, and though 
 it has been enlarged several times, it is now too small to 
 seat the congregation. A site has been purchased, on which 
 a new and elegant church will soon be erected. 
 
 In 1840 a society of Fourierists was formed at Florence, 
 but it soon broke up. 
 
 The Florence church (orthodox Congregational) was or- 
 ganized Oct. 9, 1861. The church edifice was built the fol- 
 lowing year from plans furnished by W. F. Pratt, architect. 
 Rev. E. G. Cobb, the present pastor, was "settled" in No- 
 vember, 1866. 
 
 The Free Congregational society, Florence, was organized 
 May 3, 1863. Its articles of agreement permit entire free- 
 dom of belief, and in the Sunday services all shades of opin- 
 ion are represented. The audience are not required to 
 receive anything on authority, but have perfect freedom of 
 criticism. No distinction on account of color, nationality, or 
 sex is recognized. C. C. Burleigh, the " Florentine Reform- 
 er," and Miss Elizabeth M. Powell, are the resident ministers, 
 but do not occupy the desk more than half of the time. 
 The services are supported by contributions. 
 
 There are chapels at Leeds, the Bay State village, and on 
 Hospital Hill, where union services are held Sunday after- 
 noons. 
 
 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. 
 
 This section of Hampshire county seems to have been de- 
 signed by Nature herself as a site for seats of learning. No 
 
The Attractions of Northampton. 13 
 
 less than four distinct geological formations are represented 
 in its rocky foundations — gneiss in Pelbam Hills, trap in the 
 Holyoke range, slate in the western hills, and new red sand- 
 stone in the plain. 
 
 The early settlers of the valley made provision for the 
 school almost as soon as for the church, and that early regard 
 for education has given rise to the institutions of learning 
 which dot so thickly the vicinity. At Northampton, besides 
 schools of lower grades, a High School, the Clarke Institu- 
 tion for Deaf Mutes, Norwood Ladies' Institute, and the fu- 
 ture Smith College ; at Hadley, a High School, once Hopkins 
 Academy ; at Amherst, a High School, a private Scliool for 
 Boys, and two colleges, Amherst and Agricultural ; at South 
 Hadley, the Mt. Holyoke Female Seminary ; at Easthamp- 
 ton, Williston Seminary, a fitting and scientific school for 
 young men ; at Hatfield, the future Smith Academy. 
 
 THE HIGH SCHOOL, NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 is under the charge of E. S. Frisbee, with three assistants, 
 and sustains a high character. The High School building is 
 one of the finest in the state. 
 
 THE CLARKE INSTITUTION FOR DEAF MUTES 
 
 Originated in the munificence of the late John Clarke. The 
 corporation was organized July 15, 1867, and Mr. Clarke 
 immediately presented <^50,000 to it. The system of articula- 
 tion was adopted. Miss Harriet B. Rogers was appointed 
 principal, and the school was opened at once in the buildings 
 of L. J. Dudley, on Gothic street. Mr. Clarke died July 5, 
 1869, making the institution his residuary legatee, and pro- 
 viding for the accumulation of the fund till it should reach 
 •^200,000 in gold, which sum has already been exceeded. In 
 1870 a site was purchased on Round Hill, with buildings 
 partially sufficient for the purposes of the school. These 
 were remodeled and a new dormitory erected the same year. 
 There are at present about forty pupils of both sexes attend- 
 ing this institution, where those once thought dumb are 
 taught to speak and understand spoken language. 
 
14 The Attractions of Northampton. 
 
 THE SMITH COLLEGE. 
 
 Miss Sophia Smith of Hatfield, who died in March, 1870, 
 made provision in her will to found an Academy in Hatfield, 
 and a Female College in Northampton, bequeathing for the 
 former purpose ^75,000, and for the latter $300,000, to be 
 located in Northampton on condition that the town raise in 
 addition $25,000, otherwise in Hatfield. Northampton, having 
 complied with the above condition, has made sure of its 
 location in the town, but the particular site remains un- 
 determined. 
 
 NORW^OOD LADIES' INSTITUTE. 
 
 This school was established by private and professional 
 enterprise in the spring of 1870. The principal, who had 
 been at the head of a school for young ladies in a neighboring 
 state, being convinced that the family instead of the dormitory 
 is the true system, and believing there was room for such a 
 school, selected the beautiful village of Northampton for its 
 location. The larger part of the senior class in his former 
 school, and many from the other classes, followed him. A 
 class of five was graduated July 28, 1870. The number of 
 pupils is limited to fifteen, and twenty-three dififerent pupils 
 were connected with the school during the first year. The 
 object of the principal Avas not so much to furnish a cheap 
 school, at the expense of comfort and taste, as to furnish 
 educational facilities of the highest order, morally, resthetic- 
 ally, intellectually and physically, with all the amenities and 
 refinements of a pleasant. Christian home. Norwood Insti- 
 tute is also a favorite place of resort for visitors from the city 
 in summer. The principal has adopted the novel plan of 
 taking his school to Germany to study next year, starting in 
 the autumn of 1871. 
 
 NORTHAMPTON AS A SUMMER RESORT. 
 
 Of late the Connecticut valley, and especially Northampton, 
 has been a favorite retreat for city visitors. The central 
 position of the town, as well as its healthfulness and beauty, 
 has contributed to this result. Among the places where 
 tourists may find a home, perhaps the most beautiful is 
 
The Attractions of Northampton. 15 
 
 THE ROUND HILL HOTEL. 
 
 This institution years ago was a noted classical school for 
 boys, under the care of Geo. Bancroft, the historian, and 
 J. G. Cogg-swell. Dr. II. Halsted subsequently opened it as 
 a Water Cure and summer resort. Under his care it gained 
 a world-wide notoriety. In 1870 Dr. B. P. Backus, of New 
 York, purchased the establishment, and continues to run it 
 as a Hotel and Health Institute of the highest order. The 
 view of Northampton and the valley from Round Hill is 
 unquestionably the finest in town, nearly reversing the view 
 from Holyoke, and on the most sultry day of summer a cool 
 breeze may be found on its summit. No wonder that witli 
 such natural advantages, combined with hotel accommoda- 
 tions so perfect, the Round Hill Hotel is largely patronized. 
 
 THE MANSION HOUSE. 
 
 The Mansion House is the fashionable hotel of the place. 
 Its rooms are almost always full, especially in the summer 
 months. It is finely situated, just out of the busiest part 
 of the town, and yet near enough for convenience. The 
 proprietor, Col. O. E. Austin, is one of the few men who 
 " know how to keep a hotel," and his beaming face is that of 
 the ideal landlord. 
 
 DR. DENNISTON'S WATER CURE. 
 
 This establishment has now been in operation for a period 
 of twenty-three years, and has had a good degree of success 
 in the attainment of the object proposed, — the relief and cure 
 of Chronic Disorder and Disease in their manifold forms. 
 Dr. D. has had an experience in his profession of over forty 
 years, and still he uses all those means which are given by 
 the light of modern science. Prominent among these is the 
 appliance of those hygienic laws, to which treatment the term 
 '' Water Cure" has been given. The Doctor's home is well 
 situated, about a mile "out of town," on an elevated pine 
 plain table-land, and a farm of one hundred acres supplies all 
 country luxuries. The place is well worth a visit even to 
 those who have no need of its hygienic agents. 
 
16 The Attractions of Northampton. 
 
 EXCURSIONS. 
 
 Hardly any place can be found from which so many delight- 
 ful excursions can be made as from Northampton. We have 
 only space to mention the most important. First of all 
 comes 
 
 MOUNT HOIiYOKE. 
 
 Three miles south-east of Northampton stands this now 
 world-renowned eminence. Remarkable, not on account of its 
 great height, — being only 1175 feet above the level of the sea, 
 and about 1000 feet above the Connecticut, — but for the rug- 
 ged grace of its form, and the unrivaled scene of beauty 
 that lies spread out before the eye at its summit, embracing 
 mountain and valley scenery in four different states, with 
 forty different towns and villages. The first house was built 
 upon the summit in 1821, rather a rude affair. Mr. J. W. 
 French, the present proprietor of the "Prospect House," 
 hired the place in 1849, and the germ of the present house 
 was erected in 1851, which was enlarged to its present size in 
 1861. The first railway was built in 1854, and the present 
 improved track constructed in 1867. There are now two 
 railways, the upper one leading from the stable to the sum- 
 mit, the other from the river to the stable, both run by steam 
 engines at the stable. The upper railway is 600 feet in slant, 
 and 365 feet in perpendicular height. The stairway at its 
 side contains 522 steps. The upper railway and staircase are 
 covered. The lower railway is 3000 feet in length, with a 
 perpendicular elevation of 635 feet from the river. A steam- 
 boat plies between the Mt. Tom station on the Conn. R. R. R. 
 and the foot of the railway. The cost for an adult from Mt. 
 Tom station to Prospect House and back, including all con- 
 veniences, is $1.75. Meals are also furnished at the Prospect 
 House at the usual prices. The P. O. address is Northamp- 
 ton, Mass. 
 
 THE GREAT ELM. 
 
 On the way to Mt. Holyoke, if the Hockanum route be 
 chosen, some forty or fifty rods to the right, in the meadow, 
 stands the tree immortalized by Dr. O. W. Holmes, in his 
 
The Attractions of Northampton. 17 
 
 " Autocrat of the Breakfast Table." It is 31 feet in cir- 
 cumference. 
 
 HOCKANUM, 
 
 The home of Kathrina, the heroine of Dr. Holland's poem of 
 that name, was 
 
 " Where at Holyoke's verdant base, 
 
 Like a slim hound, stretched at his master's feet, 
 
 Lay the long, lazy hamlet, Hockanum." 
 
 MOUNT NONOTUCK. 
 
 This Indian name, signifying " mountain of the Blest," was 
 given to the northern peak of Mt. Tom, by an excursion of 
 the Senior class of Amherst College, June 17, 1858, J. E. 
 Tower being the orator of the occasion. Upwards of 500 
 persons were assembled at the christening, July 4, 18G1. The 
 Eyrie House, so named by the lamented President Hitchcock, 
 was dedicated and opened to visitors. 
 
 Dr. Hitchcock declared that the northern view from this sum- 
 mit was unique, and the finest his eye had ever rested on, 
 and the southern prospect is thought by many to be equally 
 fine. The Eyrie House is 5000 feet from the Mt. Tom station. 
 
 MOUNT TOM. 
 
 The origin of the names Holyoke and Tom is given as 
 follows : Some five or six years after the settlement of Spring- 
 field, two exploring parties started toward the north, one on 
 each side of the river, that on the east side being led by 
 Elizur Holyoke, the other by Rowland Thomas. Arriving at 
 length opposite each other, at the point where the river crosses 
 the mountain range, each hailing the other gave his own 
 name to the summit towering above him. Holyoke has 
 remained uncorrupted, but Thomas has degenerated to 
 " Tom." This latter name is now applied only to the bold 
 and precipitous peak in which the range ends and culminates 
 on the south. It is higher than Holyoke, though the view 
 from it is not so fine. There is no house on the summit, and 
 the ascent is rather rough, but those who are not afraid of a 
 climb will find themselves repaid. The summit is about 
 three miles from Easthampton, which lies near its foot. 
 
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 EASTHAMPTON. 
 
 This beautiful village, four miles south of Northampton, 
 will well repay a visit. It contains the celebrated Williston 
 Seminary, — which is attended by about two hundred young 
 men, — and several large manufactories. The growth of the 
 town from a small and almost insignificant place has been 
 mainly owing to the energy and munificence of the Hon. 
 Samuel Williston. Besides the seminary buildings, the Town 
 Hall, Payson Church, and some of the mills, are worth 
 noting. 
 
 HADLEY. 
 
 In early Indian times, Hadley was the headquarters of the 
 whites in their movements against their enemies. Indeed at 
 one time (1676) it was proposed by the Council of Massachu- 
 setts that Northampton should be evacuated for Hadley. 
 This project roused such a storm of remonstrance that it was 
 never carried out. King Phillip had " carried the war into 
 Africa" by transferring the scene of his ojoerations to the 
 Connecticut valley in the spring of the year 1676, and on the 
 12th of June Hadley was attacked by 700 Indians. The 
 English were on the point of giving up the day for lost, when 
 a venerable man with long white hair and beard suddenly 
 placed himself at their head, and out of defeat organized 
 victory. AVhen the danger was past their deliverer disap- 
 peared as mysteriously as he came, and the superstitious 
 people imagined they had been saved by an angel. In after 
 years they learned that their savior was Goffe, the regicide, 
 who, with "Wlialley his companion, had been secreted in the 
 house of llev. Mr. Russell for almost twelve years. A house 
 now occupies the site of this " Russell House," that standing 
 in the north-east angle of the four corners formed by the 
 Amherst Road and Front Street. Whalley died in Hadley 
 about 1676, and was buried here. In building the present 
 house in 1795, some bones, teeth, and pieces of boards were 
 discovered behind the front cellar wall of the old house; a 
 thigh bone well preserved showed that it belonged to a large 
 man, and there is not much doubt that they were the remains 
 
The Attractions of Northampton. 19 
 
 of Whalley. Geo. W. Curtis in Harper's Magazine for No- 
 vember 1865 calls Hadley " a vision of a village — buried in the 
 grave of Goffe — its silent and delightful ghost." Hadley is 
 three miles from Northampton. Five miles farther is the hill 
 
 " Where lovely Amherst grows upon the eye. 
 Deck'd forth in nature's sweet simplicity." 
 
 The special objects of interest here are the Colleges ; Am- 
 herst College, which' this year (1871J celebrates its half- 
 century birthday, with its world-famous cabinets, and conse- 
 crated by the devotion and labor of men like Moore, Hitch- 
 cock, Humphrey, and the no less worthy living men who are 
 now giving to it the noblest and best of their life ; and the Agri- 
 cultural College, its years numbering only a college genera- 
 tion, but under the energy and enthusiasm of President 
 Clark already a success, the protege of the state, and full of 
 students. The Durfee Plant House has one of the finest col- 
 lections of exotics in the country. 
 
 SUGAR-LOAF MOUNTAIN, 
 
 The ancient haunt of King Phillip, 12 miles north of North- 
 ampton, is a favorite resort for tourists. 
 
 SOUTH HADLEY. 
 
 This place is celebrated for the Mt. Holyoke Seminary, the 
 result of the life-long and enthusiastic devotion of Mary 
 Lyon to the great cause of female education. The Seminary 
 was built in 1836-7, and opened Nov. 8, 1837. The number 
 of pupils is now about 300. Upon the grounds is the grave 
 and monument of Mary Lyon, but the school which she founded 
 and the good it has acomplished, form a monument more pre- 
 cious and more enduring than marble. 
 
 FLORENCE. 
 
 A trip by horse cars or otherwise to this enterprising vil- 
 lage should not be omitted. Here are the sites of some of the 
 principal manufacturing interests of the town, first among 
 which is the 
 
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 The Attractions of Northampton. 
 
 FLORENCE SEWING-MACHINE 
 MANUFACTORY. 
 
 This, the most beautiful of all sewing-machines, and pos- 
 sessing strong claims to be the best, the work of whose fairy- 
 fingers gladdens so many households, was first manufactured 
 here in 1862. Since then the business has been steadily increas- 
 ing, till the annual sales now exceed one million dollars in 
 amount. About 2000 machines are turned out every month, 
 and the monthly pay-roll of the experienced 300 employes 
 amounts to from $20,000 to $30,000. Call at the office, and 
 an obliging attendant will be detailed to sliow you over the 
 
 
 FLORENCE SEWING-MACHINE MANUFACTORY, 
 
 FLORENCE, MASS. 
 
 works. The principal factory is the west mill, wliere the ma- 
 chine proper is made. Tliis is over 300 feet in length. We 
 first enter the packing room, in the first story. Here are sev- 
 eral hundred machines, either boxed for transportation, or 
 waiting their turn for shipment. There are machines direc- 
 ted to all parts of the country, from Maine to California, and 
 even to Europe, Mexico, the Sandwich Islands, and in fact 
 all quarters of the world. We find machines of all grades 
 and prices, from the plain No. 1 at $05, to the elegant rose- 
 wood cabinet No. 10 at $150 and upwards. On the same floor 
 the south part is a machine shop where some of the heavier 
 part of the work is done. In the second story, above the 
 packing room, the rest of the machine is made. The working 
 
The Attractions of Northampton. 21 
 
 parts are made of solid steel. That powerful die stamps the 
 dates of the patents upon the plate. In the third story of 
 the building is the assembling room, where all the parts of 
 the machine are inspected separately, and the adjusting room 
 in which the machine is put together, and adjusted to run 
 smoothly. In the northern part of the room are a dozen men 
 who test the working of the machine, and correct any slight 
 fault, or reject the piece entirely. Hard by is the inspect- 
 ing room, where each machine is subjected to a severe test, 
 being made to sew on air fabrics, from the heaviest to the 
 lightest. Machines that pass are ready for the packing room. 
 The east mill, KJO feet in length, is entirely devoted to wood 
 work. In the lower story the rough material is worked into 
 shape. The second story contains the cabinet shop, and the 
 third the oiling and varnishing rooms. The small building 
 in front contains the offices, and the buildings in the rear of 
 it arranged on three sides of a square, contain the forges, foun- 
 dry, the annealing, japanning, silver-plating, and painting and 
 ornamenting rooms. In the latter room are artists who work 
 by the eye — no stencil-plate workmen are employed. Here 
 is a machine shop devoted to the manufacture and repair of 
 tools. The machinery in the various mills is run by two Cor- 
 liss engines, each of 70 horse power, stationed in the center 
 of the square. The capital invested in the business exceeds 
 a million dollars. At Florence are the mills of the 
 
 NONOTUCK SILK COMPANY. 
 
 The manufacturers of the famous " Corticelli " silk, which 
 by many is preferred to all others for machine sewing. This 
 company import the raw material from Europe, and manufac- 
 ture from it their many-hued spools of silk. In this village 
 also are the Florence Manufacturing Company, and the Green- 
 ville Manufacturing Company, with others of minor import- 
 ance. 
 
 OTHER MANUFACTORIES. 
 At Leeds is the Critchlow Button Factory, and a branch es- 
 tablishment of the Nonotuck Silk Company. Between Flor- 
 
22 The Attractions of Northampton. 
 
 ence and the center, on Mill River, are the Bay State Works, 
 the International Screw Nail Co., and the Vernon Paper Mill. 
 In the center proper, are the Pegging Machine Manufactory, 
 and the Williams Manufactaring Company, whose specialty 
 is Baskets. One of the largest manufactories is the 
 
 ARMS & BARDTVELIi MANUFACTURING 
 COMPANY, 
 
 Near the depot, who make a great assortment of pocket- 
 books, diaries, portfolios, writing desks, backgammon boards, 
 etc. Hard by is the AVilliston & Arms Manufacturing Company, 
 whose product is tape, rubber webbing, etc. Part of the Arms 
 & Bardwell Factory is occupied by the Dunlap & Lyman Manu- 
 facturing Co. , who turn out a great variety of farming, cul- 
 inary and other utensils, and a portion of the Williston & 
 Arms Mill is leased by L. D. Thayer & Co., bleachers, dyers, 
 and cotton yarn manufacturers. Near the Mansion House 
 are the works of the Indelible Pencil Company, who manu- 
 facture also the Sisson's Clothes Heel. 
 
 OTHER OBJECTS OF INTEREST. 
 
 On King street are the Edwards Elms, planted by Pres. 
 Edwards' own hand. The Cemetery on Bridge street is one 
 of the loveliest of rural burying places. Knowlton & Bros., 
 Photographers, have taken about 150 stereoscopic views ot the 
 principal buildings in Northampton and Florence, the moun- 
 tains, and other interesting places in the vicinity. 
 
 STATE LUNATIC HOSPITAL. 
 
 In 1854 the Legislature ordered that a commission be appoin- 
 ted by the Governor to ascertain the number and condition 
 of the insane in the state, and to see what further accomo- 
 dations, if any, were needed for their relief and care. They 
 reported that in 1854 there were 2632 insane persons in Mas- 
 sachusetts, 1713 of whom were fit subjects of Hospital care, 
 610 of whom were not provided for with the then present 
 accomodations. Tiie next Legislature took measures for the 
 erection of a new Hospital in one of the four western coun- 
 ties, and a Board of Commissioners was appointed by the 
 
The Attractions of Northampton. 23 
 
 Governor to select a site and build the proposed Hospital. 
 They fixed upon a site about a mile west of Northampton, 
 selected a plan, and on July 4, 1856 the corner stone was laid, 
 Dr. Edward Jarvis being the orator of the occasion. Two 
 years were required for its completion, and the cost was 
 !i?315,000. The front occupies 512 feet, and the floors cover 
 an area of more than four acres. Dr. Wm. H. Prince was the 
 first superintendent; he resigned April 1, 18G4, and was suc- 
 ceeded July 2, 18CA by the present superintendent, Dr. Pliny 
 Earle, formerly of Worcester. Dr. Earle is absent the pres- 
 ent season (^1871) in Europe, and Dr. E. B. Nims, assistant 
 physician, acts as superintendent. The present number of 
 patients is 431. 
 
 THE TOWN HALL AND PUBLIC LIBRARY. 
 
 Although more useful than ornamental we must not pass 
 by this edifice. In the first story is the Public Library, which 
 contains some 6000 volumes. The origin of the library was 
 in 1846, at the organization of the Young Men's Institute, 
 which started with about 1200 volumes, in a small room. In 
 
 1851 the town gave the library the free use of the room it now 
 occupies. The library has received many private benefactions, 
 among which may be mentioned that of Jenny Lind, who in 
 
 1852 presented a check for $700, and her letter inclosing that 
 sum is framed and preserved in the library. In 1860 the 
 Young Men's Institute offered the town the use of their books 
 to establish a Free Public Library, provided the town would 
 annually appropriate a sum not less than forty cents on each 
 ratable poll. The proposition was accepted, the sum of $500 
 was appropriated, and the Free Public Library was institu- 
 ted. The money has been raised by subscription for a 
 Public Library Building and Memorial Hall, in honor of 
 our fallen soldiers. 
 
 THE "SMITH CHARITIES." 
 
 Strangers in town seeing the above heading on one of our 
 finest buildings are wont to inquire, " What are the Smith 
 Charities?" For their sake a short account is subjoined. 
 
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 The Attractions of Northampton. 
 
 Oliver Smith of Hatfield, who died Dec. 22, 1845, laid the 
 foundation of the Smith Charities in his will, by which the 
 sum of $200,000 was directed to be managed as an accumu- 
 lating fund until it should amount to $400,000, at which time 
 it was to be divided into three distinct funds, one of $30,000 to 
 found " Smith's Agricultural School " at Northampton, sixty- 
 years after his decease (1905); the second, of $10,000, for 
 the American Colonization Society ; and the third, of $3G0, 
 000, for indigent boys, indigent female children, indigent 
 young women, and indigent widows. A residuary legacy was 
 for a contingent fund to defray expenses, and keep the prin- 
 cipal funds entire. Boys bound out in accordance with this 
 will, receive at their majority a loan of $500 for five years, at 
 which time, if their conduct satisfies the trustees, the obliga- 
 tion is cancelled and the amount becomes a gift. Girls, who 
 are bound out under the will, at eighteen are entitled to $300, 
 for a marriage portion. Indigent young women receive 
 $50 as a marriage portion. Indigent widows with families 
 may receive aid to the extent of $50 a year. In the division 
 of these charities, preference is given to the towns of North- 
 ampton, Hatfield, Hadley, Amherst, Williamsburg, in Hamp- 
 shire County ; Deerfield, Greenfield and Whately, in the 
 County of Franklin. These funds now amount to nearly one 
 million dollars. The relatives contested the will and the case 
 came before the Supreme Judicial Court at Northampton, 
 July 6, 1847. Kufus Choate was the chief counsel on the 
 side of the contestants, and Daniel Webster on that of the 
 will. It is needless to say the will was sustained. The 
 building was erected in 1865-6, from plans furnished by W. 
 F. Pratt, architect. 
 
 NEWSPAPERS AND PRINTING OFFICES. 
 
 There are now two newspapers in town, and three job- 
 printing offices. The Hampshire Gazette was established in 
 1788. The Northampton Courier was started in 1829. These 
 two papers were united November 1, 1858, and since that 
 time have been published under one heading, by Messrs. 
 
The Attractions of Northampton. 25 
 
 Trumbull & Gere. The Northampton Free Press was started 
 in April, 1860, by Henry M. Burt, present editor of the Home- 
 stead. April 10, 1863, ^Ir. Burt associated with him as 
 partner C. H. Lyman, now of the Holyoke Transcript. 
 December 13, 1864, A. R. Parsons, now on corps of Repub- 
 lican, took the paper into his hands and edited and published 
 it till December 10, 1869, when Messrs. Porter & Converse, 
 the present proprietors, purchased it. The circulation has 
 increased about 1,000 since their connection with the paper. 
 The first week in January, 1871, the Free Press became a 
 weekly paper. There is a steam job office connected with the 
 Gazette. Metcalf & Co. have a printing office on Court 
 street, and the Star Printing Company, a new firm, are to be 
 found on Main street. 
 
 THE HORSE RAIL^WAY 
 
 Was opened from Northampton to Florence in 1866. The 
 famous dummy engine, though a terror to the equine race, 
 is the most economical power used, but its trips are now 
 discoDtinued. 
 
 THE NORTHAMPTON GAS-LIGHT COMPANY 
 
 Commenced operations in December, 1856, and has been 
 making light for the town since that time. 
 
 OUR ADVERTISERS. 
 
 Special notice is invited to our advertising pages. Great 
 pains have been taken in their selection and arrangement; 
 and most, if not all, of the establishments named are among 
 the " Attractions of Northampton." 
 
 GOOD OUT OF EVIL. 
 
 The year 1870 will long be remembered in Northampton 
 on account of the two great fires which occurred, and the 
 consequent impulse given to business by rebuilding. The 
 fire of May 18 destroyed the Edwards Cliurch and the North 
 Block; that of July 19 the Warner House, Todd's Block, and 
 several smaller edifices. By these two fires the whole business 
 center of the town was threatened, and in fact narrowly 
 
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26 The Attractions of Northampton. 
 
 escaped destruction. As a result, the Edwards Church has 
 been rebuilt on a new site in a superior manner, and the new 
 Fitch Hotel rears its lofty front where the Warner House 
 stood. Todd, Lee & Co. have erected a fine brick block on 
 the old site of the Edwards Church, and W. H. Todd has 
 rebuilt his block, and most of the other buildings burned 
 have been replaced by better and more substantial struc- 
 tures. Besides, Messrs. Dawson, Fitch and Crafts have 
 built a brick block on the corner of Main street and Strong 
 avenue, and Wright & Co. have entirely remodeled their 
 store, putting on a new front. 
 
 A GREAT NEED. 
 
 One great need of the town is tenement houses. The 
 demand for these is always larger than the supply, and the 
 want of them is an obstacle to the success of the town. Our 
 large capitalists seem inclined to put their money into other 
 things. Honor to those who are doing what they can to 
 supply the need, among whom may be mentioned L. A. 
 Dawson, L. Warner, and C. S. Crouch. 
 
 WATER WORKS. 
 
 The danger from fire being newly realized, led to the pur- 
 chase of a steam fire engine and the erection of water works, 
 which latter enterprise is to be completed the present season. 
 Water, of great softness and purity, is to be brought from 
 Roberts' Meadow Brook, near Leeds, the source being 90 
 feet above the site of the railroad depot at Florence, and 240 
 feet above the station at Northampton. 
 
 For the convenience of strangers in town the following 
 directory of church services, physicians, dentists and lawyers, 
 is given, with the time of opening and closing the mails. For 
 railroad time tables see advertising pages. 
 
 CHURCH SERVICES. 
 
 First Church, (Cong.) Eev. W. S. Leavitt, Pastor. Services at 
 10.30 a. m. and 2.00 p. m. 3 p. m. in Summer. 
 
 St. John's Church, (Epis.) Rev. J. K. Lombard, Rector. Morn- 
 
The Attractions of Northampton. 27 
 
 ing Service at 10.30. Sunday School ai 12. Evening Service at 
 7. Holy coniniunion the first Sunday of each niontli. The Sunday 
 School session with Evening Prayer and a Catechetical Exercise 
 at 2.30 p. m. and Evening Service omitted. 
 
 Baptist Church, Kev. Clias, Y. Swan, Pastor. Services at 10.30 
 a. ni. and 2 p. ni. 
 
 Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Geo W. Mansfield, Pastor. 
 Services at 10. 30 a. m. and 2 p. m. 
 
 Unitarian Church, Rev. Win. II. Fish Jr., Pastor. Services at 
 10.30 a. m. Sunday School at 12 m. 
 
 Florence Cliurch, (Cong.,) Rev. E. G. Cobb, Pastor. Services 
 at 10.30 a. m. and 2 p. m. 
 
 Free Congregational Society, (Florence.) Meetings in Florence 
 Hall, at 2 p. m. 
 
 St. Mary's Church, (R. Cath.,) Rev. P. V. Moyce, Pastor. Ser- 
 vices at 11a. m. and 3.30 p. m. 
 
 Methodist Services in Davis' Hall, Florence, at 10.30 a. m., 2 
 and 6 p. ni. 
 
 Preaching in the Chapel at Leeds, at 1.45 p. ni. 
 
 Edwards Church, (Cong.,) Rev. Gordon Hall, Pastor. Services 
 in Town Hall at 10.80 a. ni. and 7 p. m. 
 
 PHYSICIANS. 
 
 Drs. Fisk & DeWolf, Office over Oscar Edwards' Drug Store. 
 
 Samukl A. FisK. Osc.\R C DeWolf. 
 
 Drs. Thompson & Tyler, Office over C. B. Kingsley's Drug Store. 
 
 Daniel Tiiomi'Son. A. W. Thompsox. J. B. Tyler. 
 
 Drs. Dunlap & Stoddard, Office over S. C. Parsons' Drug Store. 
 James Duxlat. IIenkv B. Stoddard. 
 
 Dr. Chas. L. Knowlton, Office Todd's Block, 2d story. 
 
 Dr. J. B. Learned, Office over Cutler's Store, Maple St., Florence. 
 
 lIOMtEOPATHIC. 
 
 0. 0. Roberts, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Office at Resi- 
 dence, King St. 
 E. B. Harding, M. D., Office at Residence, Pleasant St. 
 
 DENTISTS. 
 
 T. W. Meekins, M. D., Office over Merritt Clark's Store. 
 Dr. J. N. Davenport, Office directly opposite Court House. 
 Dr. W. H. Jones, Office in Clarke Block. 
 
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 LAWYERS. 
 
 Delano & Hammond, Office over First National Bank. 
 
 Chas. Delano. J. C. Hammond. 
 
 Allen & Bond, Office over Cook's JeAvelry Store. 
 
 Wm. Allen. Daniel W. Bond. 
 
 S. T. Spaulding, Office, Todd & Lee's Block, opposite P. 0. 
 C. E. Smith, Office, Carr's Block, opposite Town Hall. 
 II. H. Bond, Florence. 
 Enos Parsons, Auctioneer, Broker, and Collector. 
 
 POST OFFICE, 
 
 Fitch's Hotel Block, L. W. Jot, P. M. 
 
 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS. 
 
 Northern — close, 
 
 open. 
 
 Southern — close, 
 
 open. 
 
 Eastern — close, 
 
 open. 
 
 Western — close, 
 
 open. 
 
 Office hours from 7 a. m. to 8.30 
 
 10.30 a. m. 
 
 DISTANCES. 
 
 Northampton is 17 miles from Springfield, 119 from Albany, 115 
 
 from Boston, 43 from Hartford, 79 from New Haven, 153 from New 
 
 York, 43 from Brattleboro, 167 from the White Mountains, 212 from 
 
 Lake Memphremagog, 293 from Montreal, and 385 from Quebec. 
 
 8.30 A. M., 
 
 2.15 P. M. 
 
 11.00 " 
 
 6.00 " 
 
 10.15 " 
 
 4.45 " 
 
 9 00 " 
 
 3.00 " 
 
 10.15 " 
 
 4A5 " 
 
 1.00 and 
 
 7.45 " 
 
 4.45 
 
 8.00 ♦' 
 
 1.00 
 
 3.00 " 
 
 ) 8.30 p. m. 
 
 Sundays, from 10.00 to 
 
 i 
 
JiAMP^HIRE ^AVINQ^ i^ANK, 
 
 Established A. D. 1869. 
 
 Banking Rooms at the Hampshire Co. National Bank. 
 
 QUARTER DAYS : The Third Wednesday of February, May, August 
 aud November. 
 
 President, JAMES C. AEMS. 
 
 Vice Presidents : Wm. H. Stoddard, Webster Herrick, Northampton ; Henr\' 
 S.Porter, Hatfield; Lewis Bodmau, Williamsburgh. 
 
 Trustees: H. A. Longley, A. Perry Peck, W. T, Clement, L. B. Williams 
 Henry Dickinson, D. W. Bond, Alfred Belden, Solomon Alvord, Wm. H. 
 Dickinson, Hiram Nash, E. H. Wood, E. A. Edwards. 
 
 LUTHER BODMAN, Secretary. LEWIS WARNER, Treasurer. 
 
 INTEREST SIX PER CENT. PER ANNUM. 
 
 M. MWMT, S§nM&i 
 
 (Over BridgmaN &. Childs.) 
 
 iWorthampton, Mass. 
 
 3> "^7^ jSL S^ X> 
 
 NEW 
 
 TODD'S BLOCK, Basement, (Next to Potit Office,) 
 
 NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 
 L. B. EDWARDS. H. O. EDWARDS. 
 
 MUNN & MILLER, 
 
 Northampton^ Mass. 
 • • • 
 
 Manufacturers of Iron Castings of all descriptions, including 
 
 Cast Iron Pipes of all bizes. 
 
 J. M. MUNN. A. H. MILLER. 
 
 Mw^^mmW^ m M^WM. MWWMW9) 
 
 Curea General Debility, Dyspepsia, Nervous Affections, Female Complaints, 
 Languor and Depression of the Spirits, Pale Faces and Weakness. 
 
 It has been used very extensively by the best Physicians of Western Massa- 
 chusetts, who pronounce it the best Iron Tonic. Sold by Druggists. 
 
 Prepared by C B. KIXCISLEY, Northampton, Mass. 
 
The Hartford Life and Annuity Ins. Co. guarantees 6 per cent. Compound Interest 
 on all Premiums paid. E. R. Taylor, Manager. C. H. Chandler, Agent. 
 
 PORTER & CONVERSE 
 
 PUBLISH THE 
 
 orliailon Free Press, 
 
 A 82 COLUMN 
 
 FIRST-GLASS FAMILY WEEKLY. 
 
 The Best Advertising Medium 
 
 IN HAMPSHIRE COUNTY. 
 
 Terms in Advance, $2.00 per Anmitn 
 by Mail; $2.25 by Carrier. 
 
 ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED AT REASONABLE RATES. 
 
 
 ^^ot\\\m\\\\m 1j!u$it |{dl "^^arqinrnt. 
 
 Christopher Clarke &; Co. 
 
 iVO. 4 UNIOJ^ BLOCK, 
 
 Have the Largest and Best Stock of 
 
 Pianos, Cabinel Organs, Mslodsons, 
 
 MUSIC BOOKS, SHEET MUSIC AND MUSICAL MERCHANDISE, 
 
 In Western Massachusetts. 
 
 Hampshire and Franklin Comity Agency for 
 
 STEiWAY & MS MAGNIFICENT PIANOS, 
 
 Mason k Hamlin's Cabinet Organs, 
 
 And the best low and medium priced PIANOS made in this Country. 
 
The H. L. & A. Co. is the only one that has ever guaranteed in the Policy, Com- 
 pound Interest on all Fayme«its. E. R. Taylor, Manager. V. U. Chandler, Ajft. 
 
 Passenger Trains Leave Northampton, 
 
 GOIfl/G SOUTH. 
 
 At 6.53 A. M. (Exp) and 6.00 A. M. (Ace.) connecting with 6.30 
 A. M. train for New York, (arriving at New York 12.30 P, M.), 
 9 A. M. train for Albany, (arriving at Albany 1.20 P. M), and 7.15 
 and 11.30 A. M. trains for Boston, (arriving at Boston 11 A. M. 
 and 3.30 P. M.) 
 
 At 9.10 (Ace.) connecting witli 11 30 train for Boston, and 11.26 
 for Hartford. 
 
 At 10.39 A. M.jionnecting with 11.30 A. M. train for Boston; 
 Expre.<is trains for New York at 11.26 A. .VI. (arriving at New York 
 4.45 P. M.), and for Boston at 1.35 P M. (arriving at Boston 4.50 
 P. M.), also accommodation train for New York at 1.12 P. M. (ar- 
 riving at New York 8.10 P. M.), and 11.45 A. M. train for Albany, 
 (arriving at Albany 2.55 P. M.) 
 
 At 1.12 P. M., connecting at Springfield with the 1.45 P. .M. 
 Express train for Boston, and 2.20 Accommodation train south. 
 
 At 5.19 connecting with Express train for New York at 6.30 P. 
 M., (arriving at New York 11.12 P. M.), for Boston 8.10 P. M. (ar- 
 riving at Boston 11.20 P. M.), and for Albany at 6.30 P. M., (arriv- 
 ing at Albany at 10.55 P. M.) 
 
 At 7.16 P. M. Steamboat train for New York. 
 
 GOID/G NORTH. 
 
 At 8.46 A.M. for Boston, v/a, Greenfield, Rutland and Burlington, 
 Montreal, Ogdensburgh, Lake Meniphremagog and Way Stations. 
 
 At 2.36 P. M. for Bellows Falls, VVhite River Junction, Rutland, 
 Keene and Way Stations. 
 
 At 7.35 P. M. (Night Express with Sleeping Cars for Montreal 
 and Ogdensburgh.) 
 
 SPRINGFIELD TO NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 Leave Springfield at 12.15 P.M., arrive Northampton at 1.00 P. M. 
 Leave Springfield at 4.00 P. M., arrive at Northampton, 4.46 P. M. 
 Leave Springfield at 8.00 P. M., arrive at Northampton, 9.00. P.M. 
 
 Trains leave New York for Springfield at 8.00 A. M., 12.15, 3.00 
 and 8 00 P. M. 
 
 Trains leave Boston for Springfield, at 8.30 A. M., 3.00,4.30 and 
 9.00 P. M. 
 
 Stages leave NORTHAMPTON for Amherst, North Hadley, 
 Ilaydenville and Williamsburg, Goshen and Cummington SO. 
 DKEHFIELD for Conway and Ashfield. WILLIMANSETT for 
 Hadley Falls and South Hadley, on arrival of 1.45 P. M. train 
 from Springfield. SMITH'S FEHRY for So. Hadley and Mt. 
 Holyoke Female Seminary, and MT. TO.H STATION for East 
 Hampton on arrival of 8.00 A. M., 12.00 M., 1.45 and 6.45 P. M. 
 trains from Springfield. 
 
 J. 31ULL1GAN, Sitpt. 
 
The Hartford life and Annuity Ins. Co. has a paid-up Cash Capital of 
 $300,000.00. E. n. TAILOK, Manager. C. II. CHANDLER, Agent. 
 
 NewHaYcii and Northampton Kailroad. 
 
 NEW HAVEN, CONN. TO WILLIAMSBURG, MASS., - - 85 MILES. 
 
 FARMINGTON, CONN. TO NEW HARTFORD, CONN, - - 15 MILES. 
 
 TIME TABLE IN EFFECT APRIL 1, 1871. 
 
 NORTH. 
 
 Leave New York by Boat from Peck Slip, 
 Leave New York by New York 
 
 and New Haven R. R., 
 Leave New Haven, - - 6.50 A. M., 
 Leave Hartford, - - - 6.1.5 " 
 
 Leave Plainville, - - 7.58 " 
 
 Leave New Hartford, - - 7.15 " 
 Arrive New Hartford, - - 8.50 " 
 Leave Westfleld, _ - - 9.13 " 
 Leave AVesttield, Special for Williamsburg, 
 Leave Northampton, - - 9.50 A. M., 
 Arrive Williamsburg, - - 10.10 " 
 
 SOUTH. 
 
 Leave Williamsburg, - - 6.00 A. M., 
 Leave Williamsburg, for Westfield only. 
 
 11.00 P. M. 
 
 8.00 A. M 
 10.55 
 
 11.25 
 
 11.58 
 
 11. JO 
 
 9.10 
 
 1.25 
 
 3.00 
 
 5.45 
 
 6.25 
 
 6.52 
 
 5.55 
 
 1.36, and 7.56 
 
 8.15 
 
 6.50 
 
 2.06, 7.32, and 8.58 
 
 2.25, 7.50, and 9.15 
 
 Leave Northampton, 
 Leave Westfield, - 
 Leave New Hartford, 
 Arrive Hartford, - 
 Arrive Plainville, 
 Arrive New Haven, 
 Arrive New York, 
 
 10.45 A. M., 
 11.55 
 
 4.45 P. M. 
 
 6.20, and 11.08 A. M., 12.14 and 
 
 7.00 A.M., 11.50 a.m., 
 
 7.15 " 11.20 " 
 9.35 " 1.42 P.M., 
 
 8.20 " 1.08 " 
 
 9.32 " 2.05 " 
 
 12.50 P.M., 5.05 " 
 
 Steamboats leave New Haven at 11.00 P. M., and reach New York next 
 morning. 
 
 Shortest and most Direct Route to Pittsfield. Saratoga, and the West, via. 
 Westfield and Boston & Albany Railroad. 
 
 Through Tickets sold and Baggage Checked from New Haven, Plainville, 
 and Northampton. 
 
 Passengers by 6.50 A. M. train from New Haven, reach Albany at 1.00 P. 
 M., and Saratoga Springs at 3.00 P. M., Buffalo at 11.50 A. M., aiul Suspen- 
 sion Bridge at 12.20 A.M. 
 
 Passengers by 5.45 P. M. train from New Haven, arrive at Albany (by 
 Sleeping Cars from Wei»tfield at) 515 .A. M., in season for morning trains 
 West. 
 Only one change of cars bettveen Neiu Haven and Suspension Bridge or Buffalo. 
 
 Connecting at Nortliami)ton with Conn. River R. R. Connecting at West- 
 field with Boston & Albany R. R. Connecting at Plainville with H. P. & 
 F. R. R. Connecting at New Haven with N. Y. eS: N. H. R. R., Shore Line 
 R. R., and Steamboats for New York. - Close connections with all trains 
 each way. 
 
 Time Table Changed to meet all clianges on connecting routes. 
 
 (J^^ Through Cars for New York on 6.00 A. M. train from Williamsburg, 
 and from New Y'ork to Williamsburg on 3.00 P. M. Express. 
 
 STAGE CONNECTIONS. 
 
 At WlLLiAMSBURO from Ciimmington, Goshen, Plainfield.Worthington, 
 Chesterfield and Ashfield, with 10.45 A. M. train to New Haven. Return- 
 ing on arrival of 10.55 A. M. train from New Haven. 
 
 At Northampton from Amherst and Hadley, with the 11.08 A. M. train 
 to New Haven. Returning on arrival of the 10.55 A. M. train from New 
 Haven. 
 
 At New Hartford from Winsted, with the morning trains to and from 
 New Haven. Returning on arrival of tlie P. M. train fnmi New Haven. 
 
 At ('HESHIRE from Waterbury, with the morning trains to and from 
 New Haven. Returning on arrival of the P. M. train from New Haven. 
 
 The road has lately been thoroughly repaired, and entirely newly equipped 
 with first-class locomotives and Cars, and now ofters to the public accommo- 
 dations of the first order with quick time. Throe fast Passenger trains each 
 way daily. 
 
 CHAS. JV. YEAMANS, Tice rres't & SiipH. 
 
 EDWARD A. MAY, Gen. Ticket Agent. 
 
Tke H. L. & A. Co. has more Surplus to liability than ten of the leading iinerican 
 Life Ins. Companies. E. It. Taylor, Manager. C. H. Chandler, Agent. 
 
 
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 MAIN STREET, 
 
 NOESTHAMPTOII, fflA! 
 
 HEADQUARTERS FOR 
 
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 s, 
 
 eAY\6^7ir^ 9. 
 
 
 LsS" Jlw %Lhs9_K^ ^i-c_A^ 
 
 Yankee Notions, 
 
 EMBROIDERIES, 
 
 Laces, Hosiery, Gloves, k., k. 
 
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 P. S.-BAR&AINS FROM AUCTION DAILY. 
 
The Hartford life anil Annuity Ins. Co. loans one-lialf of Policy in Cash to 
 Policy Holders. E. R. TAJLOR, Manager. C. H. CHANDLER, Agent. 
 
 N. B. HUSSEY & CO.. 
 
 Main Street, Northampton, Mass., 
 
 OrPOSITB SMITH CHARITIES^ 
 
 PluTiibers^ Steam and 6ras Fitters^ 
 
 AND DEALERS IN 
 
 GBATJES, SUMMER PIECES, 
 
 ^Irackots, Sbelves far Bratjliets, 
 STOVES, FURNACES, RANGES, 
 
 And a General Assortment of 
 
 Tia Ware and House Furnisliing Goods. 
 
 We are SOLE AGENTS for STEWART'S and PEERLESS 
 
 STOVES,— on which it is needless to comment, as so many of them are 
 now in use that their reputation is fully established ; also of the LAW- 
 SON HOT AIR FURNACE, which stands unrivalled in the 
 United States. 
 
 "We mean to keep,— and think we do,— the most Complete Assortment of 
 Goods in our line that can be found outside of large cities. 
 
 Thankful for past most liberal patronage, we hope, by treating our 
 customers with consideration, to continue their favors. 
 
 ^^ Branch Store at Florence. 
 
 O. EDGAR SMITH, 
 
 Mttmmf ai ^aw^ 
 
 Carres Block, opposite Town Hall, 
 NORTHAIllPTOxN, MASS. 
 
The H. L. & 4. Co. has $279.00 on hand for each $1U0.00 of Liabilities. 
 E. R. T4YL0K, Man»g:er. V. H. CHANDLER, A^ent. 
 
 DEALER IN 
 
 Jrocksp J, China and Glass T/ars, 
 
 "* HARDWARE, PAPER HANGINGS, 
 
 "^Int ^W €lat[j$, ^|litt(l0tir ^\\^\\p, 
 
 Curtain Fixtures, Housekeeping Goods, 
 
 Silver Plated Ware, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Kerosene Oil and Lamps, 
 Brushes, Feather Dusters, Britannia "Ware, Fancy Articles, Tassels and 
 Picture Cord. 
 
 No. 8 Pleasant Street, 
 
 Northampton, Mass. 
 
 L. McINTIRE, 
 
 DEALER IN 
 
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 ^ "^^ 
 
 Bulk, Box, and Bag Salt, Grass Seeds and Fertilizers. 
 Masons' Materials.— Fire Brick and Mixed Clay, Tile for Under- 
 draining, Sewer Pipe for House Drainage, Roadways, &c. 
 Iron, Steel, Shoes, Nails, «S:c., &c. 
 
 " Concrete " Building Blocks, or Artificial Stone, a perfect imitation. 
 
 Kear Railroad Depots, Korthamptori, Ji/Cass. 
 
 Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 
 
 Sash Blinds and Doors, Painters' Materials, 
 
 WINDOW GLASS, rUTTY, Etc., 
 
 NO, 3 COURT STREET, NORTIlAMPTOy, 
 n. W. EVEJRETT, 
 
 QENERAL JOBBING SHOP, 
 
 Crouch's Block, Main Street, 
 NORTHAMPTON. 
 
The H. L. A A. Co. embraces the Massachusetts n on •forfeiture plan. No loss to 
 Policy Holder. E. R. TAILOR, Manager, n. H. CHANDLER, Agent. 
 
 Mrs. Ferry & Dickinson's 
 
 FASHIOKABLB 
 
 Drs2s and Sloak Making Rooms, 
 
 Over Lincoln <& Southwick'8 Store, 
 
 NORTHAMPTON. MASS. 
 
 |J^*~ Latest New York and Pai^is Fashions regularly received. 
 
 C. H. DICKINSON, 
 
 DEALER IN 
 
 illinery and Fancy Goods, 
 
 BONNETS, BIBBONS, &c., i&c, 
 
 Directly Opposite llie Old Church, Northampton, Mass. 
 
 ^W^ Bonnets repaired in the best manner. Mourning Articles and Grave 
 Clothea constantly on Land. Also, Collars, Capes, Jiinen Handkerchiefs, 
 Combs, &c. 
 
 BLACK ALPACAS 
 
 -AND- 
 
 L^WJJ 
 
 OEFIJimg 
 
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 oois. 
 
 "We make a SPECIALTY of these Goods, and keep a very large stock of 
 the best styles to be found in the market. 
 
 LINCOLN & SOUTHWICK, 
 
 Opposite Court House, Northampton, Mass. 
 
 THB SIIffGER 
 
 fwmij 
 
 The most simple, compact, durable, and most easily managed machine, 
 with the best attachments for every style of work. Their sales in 1870 were 
 beyond all precedent, amounting to 127,833! proving it to be the BEST 
 Family Sewing Machine. 
 All orders for machines and parts will receive prompt attention. 
 
 JOSEPH L LORD, Agt for Hampshire Co. 
 
 OFFICE OPPOSITE NEW POST OFFICE. 
 
All Policies Incontestable from any cause in the Hartford Life and Annuity Ins. 
 to. E. K. TAYLOR, Manager. t\ H. CHANDLER, Agent. 
 
 NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 
 f 
 
 i@^ Pleasant Summer Resort. 
 
 BEAUTIFUL 
 
 MOUNTAIN SCENERY AND DRIVES. 
 
 O. E, AUSTIN, Proprietor 
 
 nn 
 
 THIE 
 
 MOUNT NONOTUOK, 
 
 WILLIAM STREET, Proprietor. 
 
 Adniission to House, ^5 Cents. 
 
 Stereoscopic Views of Mount Nonotuck and Vicinity for sale. 
 
 HOME FOR INVALIDS, 
 
 Established in 1847, by E. E. Djenniston, M. D., at Springdale, Northaiupton, Mass. 
 Number limited to Tkirty. 
 
 Dr. D. •would pespectfully state that he has been educated in Dublin and Edinburgfli, — is 
 a licentiate of the Colleges in both cities, — also a member of the Maseachusetis Medical 
 Association, of the Medical Society of New Haven,~and has been actively engaged for 
 thirty-seven y«ar« past in the practice ot his jirofession in Northampton. The foUowing 
 certificate is offered as a testimonial of the confidence and approbation of the ieading pro- 
 fessional gentlen*en of Boston, asto.the ecurse pursued by Dr- Denuiston: 
 
 " We are induced to recommend Dr. Dennistori's Establishment for the treatment of 
 Chronic Diseases of various kinds, from a knowledge of the principles oa which he pro- 
 poses to conduct it. We believe it to contain all the advantages of similar establishments, 
 and have confidence in the skfll and judgment, experience and prudence of Dr. D.to 
 direct the application of the various remedial treatment according te the exigencies of the 
 individual cases. 
 
 "J. C. WA^iREN, M. D.,Geosge Haywarp, M. D., Edward "Reynold*. M. D., Jacob 
 BioELOw, M. D., John Ware, M. D., John vi. Warkkn, M. D., M. S. Pjkrrit, Al. D., 
 John Homans, M. D. New York— Willard Parikee, M. D. 
 
 " Boston, February 29, 1848." 
 4 
 
The Hartford Hfe and Annuity Ins. Co. loans one-half of Policy in fash to 
 PoUoy Holders. E. K. TAILOK, Manag:er. C. H. CHANDLER, Agent. 
 
 S. C. PA^RSOISrS, 
 
 DEALER IN 
 
 AND 
 
 FANCY ABTICLBS, 
 
 CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, 
 
 AND 
 
 Field and Garden Seeds of all Kinds. 
 
 ALSO, 
 
 CONGRESS, EMPIRE AND HAWTHORNE WATERS. 
 
 DR. HAMBURG SMITH'S 
 
 ^^b$in^ijtt, ^\i\t m\ ^^\\m %\\\m\ ^\\i\n l|}a(m, 
 
 Drawn from tlie fountain with tlie most modern appliances. 
 
 Also, FRIGID CREAM SODA WATER, from Puffer's New Patent Hex- 
 agon Fountain, with every variety of Syrups. 
 Directly Opposite the Old Church. 
 
 NO. 28, MERCHANTS' ROW. 
 
 NO, 15 MAIN STREET, NORTHAMPTON, 
 
 Dealer in 
 
 Gold and Silver Watches, Fine Jewelry, Sterling Silver Ware, 
 Gold, Steel and Silver Bowed Spectacles, with the celebrated 
 
 Diamond Glasses ; Gold and Silver Thimbles, Table, Pen and Pocket 
 
 Cutlery, Elegant Plated Goods, Toys, «S:c., which are offered at lowest gold 
 
 prices. 
 Repairing of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry by the best workmen. 
 
 K-, 
 
 DEALER IN 
 
 Pine LiiTiiber^ Framing Timhr^ 
 
 FLOORING, CLAPBOARDS, SHINGLES, 
 LATH, HEMLOCK BOARDS, &c. 
 
 YARD IN REAR OF OLD CHURCH, 
 GOTHIC STREET, NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 
The Managing Branch Office of the H. I. & A. To., is at 1 Oilraore's Block Spring- 
 field, Mass. E. R. Taylor, Manager. ('. H. thauiller, Agent, at Xortbainplon. 
 
 BREWSTER & JONES, 
 
 DEALERS IN 
 
 Painters and Decorators, 
 
 A/VD DEALERS IN PAINTERS' SUPPLIES, 
 No. 5 Pleasant Street, Northampton, Mass. 
 
 HENRY S. BUOKNAM, 
 
 ^ohht, ml "pkm mil J^m;itjtui;ij 
 
 Orders may be left at Cliristoplier Clarke & Go's Music Hall Wareroom, 
 and they will be attended to with care and dispatch. 
 4®=- Longest established of any in toion. 
 
 Furniture Dealers 
 
 And Undertakers. 
 Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11 Court Street, Rear of Court House, 
 
 NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 
 S. M. Smith, W. L. Smith, G. H. Smith. 
 
 LYMAN LEWIS, Jr., 
 
 AUCTIONEER 
 
 AND 
 
 ommSssion ifHerclifiet 
 
 Crafts' New Block, Main Street, Northampton. 
 
 Real Estate and other property sold on short notice, and charges moderate. 
 
METCAL,F & CO., Kxperienced and Practical Book 
 and Job Printers, Nortliampton. 
 
 FOSTER & HALL, 
 
 "Wliolesale and Retail Dealers in 
 
 GRO CE RIES, 
 
 FRESH, SALT, AND DRIED MEATS, 
 
 HAMS, LARD, &c. 
 
 6 AND 7 GRANITE ROW, NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 E. V. Foster, W. J. Hall. 
 
 C3" _Ex-» C»^ C_^ _Ej 
 
 And Wholesale and Retail Dealers in 
 
 FRESH FISH, OYSTERS, FRUITS, 
 
 filUTS AND VEGETABLES. 
 
 Pleasant Street, Northampton, Mass. 
 
 M. A. Dewey. . Geo. L. Loomis. 
 
 3IAYWAliD cC BROOKS, 
 
 DEAI.EKS IN 
 
 LOUR, liEED 
 
 -AND- 
 
 OHOIOE FAMILY GROOEEIES. 
 
 DAWSON'S BLOCK, NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 
 BARTON & JACKSON, 
 
 DEALERS IN 
 
 Fresh and Salt Meats 
 
 AND PROVISIONS. 
 
 MAIN STREET, NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 
A Good Assortment of Card Boards, Cut Cards, Fancy Papers, 
 *c., can be found at METCALF & GO'S. 
 
 . P. 
 
 DEALERS IN 
 
 Fancy Goods, Notions, 
 
 HOOP SKIRTS, CORSETS. HOSIERY, GLOVES, 
 
 Laces and JEtiihroideries . 
 
 Northampton, Mass. 
 
 One of the Largest. Best Lighted and Best Filled 
 Dry Goods Houses out of Boston, is 
 
 STODDARD <& KELLOGG'S, 
 
 They are taking more pains than ever to supply their increasing demand for 
 
 G j^ K. IP E T S, 
 And General IIouseheex>in(j Goods , 
 
 AKD THEIR SILK SHATVLS AND DRESS GOODS, 
 
 Are -worthy the attention of every lady. 
 
 A very large Stock of 
 
 SILKS, SHAWLS, 
 
 AND 
 
 Fine Dress Goods, 
 
 W LICES, EMBROIDERIES, 
 
 J' 
 
 AND 
 
 FANCY ARTICLES, 
 
 At Popular Prices. 
 
 II 
 
 NORTHAMPTON, 
 Opposite ths Old Church. 
 
The latest styles of Wedding Paper and Envelopes furnished and 
 printed by METCALF & CO., Northampton. 
 
 CHOICE, CHARMING, CHEAP! 
 
 THE NURSERY, 
 
 A Montlily Magazine for Youngest Readers. Superbly Illustrated. 
 Noio is the time to subscribe. Terms, $1.50 a year, in advance; 15 cents a 
 single number. A liberal discount to clubs. Premiums given for obtaining 
 new subscribers. A sample number for 10 cents. Address the publisher, 
 JOHX L. Shouey, 3L) Bromfield Street, Boston. 
 
 OSCAR EDWARDS, 
 
 DEALER IN 
 
 ALSO, 
 
 CHOICE rA^lClLT GROCERIES. 
 
 NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 
 i:^ 
 
 NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 
 NORTHAMPTON, MASS., 
 
 CARPENTER AND JOINER. 
 
 Wood WorJi^, House Building and Bepairing 
 Promptly Attended To, 
 
 SHOP ON aOTHIC STREET. 
 
 CHARLES S. CROUCH, 
 
 ONTRACTOR, CARPENTER AND BUILDER. 
 
 Also, Dealer in Lumber and Shingles. Real Estate Dealer. Houses 
 To Let. 
 
 NORTHAMPTON, MASS., 
 
 Market Street, near Thayer & Sergeant's Flour Mills. 
 
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Ordeis for Priiitinsr. bv mail oi* otherwise, promptly attended to 
 by MKTCALF & CO., Northampton, Mass. 
 
 TILLOTSOW i& SMITH, 
 
 Have always in store a large stock of 
 
 rockery, Khina 
 
 -AND- 
 
 GLASS WARE, 
 
 SILVER PLATED WARE, 
 
 (Rogers Bros'. Manufacture,) 
 
 AND THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF 
 
 To be found in Western Massachusetts. Remember tliat the Head- 
 quarters for Vases, Cologne Bottles, Perfumery Sets, Paiiaus, Smoking 
 Sets, &c., is at the store of 
 
 TILLOTSON & SMITH, 
 
 UNION BLOCK, NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 
 Best, Cheapest, Most Concentrated ! 
 
 ORR'S BONESET BITTERS, 
 
 ALL. VEGETABLE. 
 
 If you are weak, your digestion imperfect, have the heartlnirn, lose your 
 appetite, dread the approaching warm season, and, in short, feel completely 
 exhausted by the debilitating spring weather, try these Bitters ! You will 
 not regret it. Hundreds have tried, and given them their unqualitied 
 api>roval. 
 
 Orr's Lavender Cordial, the best remedy known for Dysentery, 
 Diarrha^a, Colic, Chronic Diarrhoja, Cholera Morbus, Cholera Infantum' 
 and Painter's Colic. ' 
 
 Bold by Oscar Edwards, S. C. Parsons, and Clark & Parsons, Druggists, 
 Northampton, Mass. 
 
 LEVI W. SMITH, 
 
 STEAM PLANING IViILL AND LUMBER YARD, 
 
 Manufacturer and Dealer in Doors, Sash, Blinds, Window Frames. Boxes 
 and Mouldings. Also, Dealer in Paint, Oil, Glass, Putty, &c. Straio-ht 
 and Scroll Sawing done to oi'der. ^ 
 
 PLEASANT STREET, NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 
 MRS. W. TUNNICLIFF, 
 
 Fashionahle Z>ress and Cloalc Maker. 
 
 MISSES' AKD BOYS' CLOTHES. 
 
 Northampton Agent for E. Batterick & Co's Celebrated Patterns. 
 Second House, Railroad Side of Market Street, Northampton, IMass. 
 
Cards, Bill Heads, Circulars, T-el ter and >'ote Headings, 
 Envelopes, Tags, Labels, Bills of Fare, 
 
 A CARD. 
 
 SMITH & PIUNDLE 
 
 "Will receive their Friends and Customers at all times, and will show them 
 an assortment of 
 
 For Men's, Youths' and Boys' wear. Also, Furnishing Goods of every 
 description. Their stock of goods to be made into garments or sold by the 
 yard is always complete. 
 
 CALL AT No. 5 GRANITE ROW, 
 
 North AMPTOx, Mass. 
 
 The Oldest Hat Store in Town, 
 
 Where all the best styles of HATS and CAPS are constantly 
 on hand. Also, GENTS' FUKNISHING GOODS, Trunks, Bags, 
 Umbrellas, &c. 
 
 No. 30 Main Street, Northampton, Mass. 
 
 E. A. KAMSAY. 
 
 The Largest and Finest Stock of 
 
 GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, 
 
 Hats, Caps, Trunks, Traveling Bags, Umbrellas, Canes, &c., 
 ever offered in Northampton, 
 
 Has located in Todd, Lee & Go's new block, opposite Fitch's Ne-w Hotel, 
 ■where he otters to the public an Entirely New Stock of Goods, bought 
 with cash, and intended to be sold on the i)rinciple of L,ow Prices and 
 Cash Down. Having been connected for the past three years with 
 prominent jobbing houses in New York, he feels warranted in promising 
 to purchasers the Best Styles of Goods, at the very Lowest Terms. 
 He respectfully asks an examination of his Stock and Prices. 
 
 E. F. 
 
 DEALER IN 
 
 A large assortment of FIKST QUALITY GOODS constantly 
 on hand, at Low^ Prices. 
 
 NO. 2 CLARKE BLOCK, OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE, 
 Northampton, 3Iass. 
 
Law Blanks, Briefs, Deeds, Town and Scliool Reports, Posters, &c, 
 printed by MKTCAL,F & CO., Court Street, Nortliampton. 
 
 Bci^tgf) 
 
 IMPORTERS OF 
 
 And Sole Manufacturers of the Celebrated 
 
 Cortlcelli Sewing Silk and Twist, 
 
 Unequalled for Hand or Machine Use. 
 
 Manufactory at Florence, Mass. Established 
 1838. Salesrooms: 66 and 68 Thomas Street, 
 New York ; 30 Washington Street, Chicago ; 
 cor. of Washington & Bedford Streets, Boston. 
 
METCAL.F & CO. invite tlie attention of all to their specimens 
 of Book and Job Printing. 
 
 Estcabrook's Peerless rictures 
 
 Are known, throughout this and adjoining counties, for their Fidelity to 
 Nature, Clearness of Outline, Beautitul Shading, and his Extremely 
 Reasonable Loav Prices. We are now prepared to make all kinds of 
 Pictures 
 
 Photographs, Terreotypes and BerliR Heads. 
 
 Particular attention paid to Copying and Enlarging Old Pictures, and 
 finishing them in India ink. Constantly on hand all kinds of FltAMES, 
 CASES, and ALBUMS, at the lowest prices. Please call and examine 
 specimens of our work, before going elsewhere. 
 
 Estabrook's Gallery, over Merritt Clark & Co's Clothing 
 Store, Northampton, Mass. 
 
 INGRAHAM BROTHERS, 
 
 Have introduced among the many new styles the 
 
 H, 
 
 KNOWLTON BROTHERS, 
 
 FHOTOGRAFHKRS, 
 DICKINSON'S BLOCK. MAIN STREET. 
 
 Opposite Smith Charities Building, 
 
 NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 
 A full set of Stereoscopic Vie^vs of DIount Ilolyoke, Movmt 
 Torn, Northampton, and vicinity, for sale at our Rooms. 
 
 Card Photographs, Berlin Heads, and all styles of Photographic 
 
 Work, made at our establishment, 
 
 ARJVIS & BARDWELL MFG. CO., 
 
 MANUFACTURERS OF 
 
 Docket-Books^ Self -Closing Diaries^ 
 PORTFOLIOS, 
 
 WRITING DESKS, BACKGAiVllVION BOARDS, Etc., 
 
 NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 
 J. C. Arms, Pres't. i New York Agts., BARDWELL, CASTLE & CO., 
 C. BARDWELL, Treas. ) No. 83 Leonard Street. 
 
Architect m(d ^ivil J^tigineer. 
 
 r^OFFICE, FLORENCE MERCANTILE CO'S BLOCK, 
 
 Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 
 
 SALT AND FRESH MEATS, 
 
 Oysters, Lard, Butter, Vegetables, &c., at the lowest cash rates, 
 %^ Gothic St., Oj^posife Gazette Office, Northampton • 
 
 A. WRIGHT & CO., 
 
 DEALERS IN 
 
 CHOICE GROCERIES, Canned Fruits, Pickles, Provisions, Crockery, and 
 Wooden Ware ; Fresh Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, &c. 
 
 Wright's Block, - - NORTHiMPTON, MASS. 
 
 DAVISON & CO., 
 
 MAIN ST., (Old Post-Office,) NORTHAMPTON, Mass. 
 »-«-• 
 
 The first to introduce, and Btill the only ones in this section of the State to 
 practice the adjusting of Watches to Heat and Cold, Isochronism and 
 Position, we hope to use such skill and care as to place thig branch of Watch- 
 work in its true light before the public. 
 
 Having for many years made the selection and c»re of Watches a specialty, 
 and sparing no pains to perfect ourselves in knowledge of and skill at our 
 business, we believe we can give those desiring to procure FINE WATCHES 
 or fiare gucfi properly cared for, advantages not afforded elsewhere 
 in Western Mass. 
 
 I^^Standard Time secured and kept by weekly telegraphic communica- 
 tion with Cambridge Observatory. 
 
 GBE^EZER STROUG, 
 Office ill Rctir of Fitch Block, 
 
ELIHU STRONG- & SONS, 
 
 Masonic St , - NOBIHAMPIOX, 
 
 AND FURNITURE MOVERS. 
 
 ^Jf Every thing in our line of business promptly and faithfully attended to. 
 
 o^^iR-iFL cfc i_.'3rivd:.A.isr, 
 
 Manufacturers and Dealers in all kinds of 
 
 Confectionery, Crackers, Bread, 
 
 CAKES, PASTRY, &c., 
 Carr»s Block, Main St., - NORTHAMPTON, Mass. 
 
 SMITH CARR. E. C. LYMAN 
 
 »RAFBR & OCKINGTOH, 
 
 GENTS' AND YOUTH? CLOTHING, 
 
 Gents' Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, Trunks, Valises, 
 Traveling Bags, &c., 
 
 Fitcli's Block, First Door West of Hotel Entrance, 
 NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 
 Liverf anfl Feeilini StaWe, 
 
 By E. C. CLA 
 
 (Successor to C. S. Clark & Co.,) 
 
 Opposite Conn. B. B. Passenger Depot, 
 
 NORTHAMPTON, MASS. 
 
 I^°"Hacking promptly attended to. Carriages at the Depot on 
 the arrival of every train. 
 
NOT THE LEAST OF 
 
 The Attractions of N^orthamptoii 
 
 IS THE 
 
 f A * 
 
 BRIDGMAN & CHILDS, 
 
 Proprietors, 
 
 19 AND 20 MAIN STREET. 
 
 A first-class BINDERY is connecled with the elegant store, 
 and Binding and Printinj^ are done with taste and dispatch. 
 
 Charming Chromos, Pictures, French Stationery, Wedding 
 Envelopes and Paiier, «S:c., «S;c. 
 
 Our PAPER HANGING DEPARTMENT comprises a fine 
 and tasteful assortment of Papers and Borders. 
 
 Doors Open to All. 
 
 THE NEW GAME OF 
 
 111 
 
 A Comi>anion to 
 
 © m ^ w B ip« 
 
 Tlie best game invented other than Croquet. Inquire for them, and send 
 
 stamp for Catalogue. 
 
 « 
 
 For Croquet, get 
 
 BRADLEY'S PATENT, 
 
 "With the Socket Bridges. They cost no more than others, and are far 
 
 superior. 
 
 Have you seen 
 
 "WORK AND PLAY?" 
 
 The best Magazine for the Home. lUustrated with original Oil Chromos. 
 Only $1.00 per year. 
 
 MILTON BRADLEY & CO., 
 
 Publishers and Manufacturers of Home Amusements, 
 
 Springfield, Mass. 
 
THE 
 
 INSURANCE COMPANY, 
 
 OF NEW YORK. 
 
 CHRISTIAN W. BOUCK, 
 
 President. 
 
 WM. H. WALLACE, 
 
 Vice-President. 
 
 WILLIAM M. COLK, 
 Secretary. 
 DANIEL AYRES, M.D., LL.D., 
 
 Medical Director. 
 
 D. P. FACKLER, Consulting Actuary. 
 
 With a p.iid-np Cash Guarantee Capital, and AgHets amount- 
 ing to nearly 
 
 TWO MILLIONS OF nOLLAHS, 
 
 AND ACCDMULATIONS INCREASING. 
 
 OFFICE: 141 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY. 
 
 THE ALL, CASH SYSTEM has been adopted by tlio BROOKLYN 
 LIFE, this n\ctho(l being more couveniorit and satisfactory to our Policy- 
 lioldcrs. 
 
 The business of tlio BKOOKLYX LIFE is conducted on tho MIXED 
 PLAN, giving to the Policy-holders l)ettor results and larger returns than 
 any Mutual or "Would-be-Mutual" Company, with tho additional guaran- 
 tee of a paid-up GASH CAPITAL, and without any of tlio extravagant 
 tendencies which characterize tho irresponsible Mutual System. 
 
 The Pioneer Company in the 
 Adoption of the beneficial 
 
 Feature of Guaranteeinr/ a 
 
 Cash Surrender Value, 
 
 In case a Policy is forfoifed for non-payment of premium, and endorsing 
 the amount of th»! same in dollars and cents on each Policy when issued. 
 
 C. H. CHANB1.ER, 
 
 Agent at Northan^pton. 
 
 AGENTS WANTBD.