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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-05-08
No %.
To the People Of the United States.


did not intend TO have addressed
you concerning the notable contract en-
tered into = between J. q. Swift on the
part of the war department of the U.
States, and Elijah Mix Of New Y ork.;,
communicating with You on the, e1niect
ofpublick contracts generally but as 50
much has lately been said about this par
ticular contract, | have CONCLUDED, at
once, to give you my opisien and views
OF ALPHABETICALLY as they take somc-
what different range from those which
| see expressed in the newspapers and
blythe debates on the subject in Congress.
If am not correct in these opinions
and views, it will be because the con-
stitntion, and the laws made uadep it.
are no longer considered as of binding
force, but have become obsolete and
dead
The facts in this case are these:
|. J. G. Swift, on the part of the
war department, (aEd who was chief
engineer Of that department, though in
the present agreement he does moi say
in what capacity he acted) made an a.
greemeni, Of less than fifteen lines, with
Elijah Mix, Of New-YorE, dated sSth
July 1918, for the deli, cry cicne lun.
bred and fifty thousand eiches ofstone
at" sold Point Comfort, "aLda AT the Rim
rap shoals in Hampton Reads, Virginia.
for the sum or prices Of" lI,lee dollars u
perch for every perch o. sscne deliver
edat the ahov e-mer'iened aeeS~
2. 1t further arpea.s, thar this con-
tract was moi made parscai 70 lsw--f6r,
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-05-08

Congress IS 50 snall, that man in active
business, and who relies upon that business,
cannot derofe himself to the duties OF: men,
Der without great sacrifice. Hence there is
much apology for the absence Of Mr.. Mills
But we confess it was. with no little surprise
that we found Mr.. Otis also quitting his seat.
In the absence Of Mr.. Mills there was
double necessity for his remaining at his post.
The trust reposed in Senator is extremely
important; and the people will hardly toler-
ate neglect ofits duties, which results merely
from disposition to consult personal case or
qualification.
We have not learned the cause Of the abb
sence OF Mr.. Otis.
Independence Of Spanish .4n,erica.
President has communicated to Congress a
letter from the Spanish Minister, protesting
against the acknowledgment of the Independ-
ence OF the late Spanish provinces and, al
SO, the reply of the Secretary of State, which
is courteous and conciliatory. Below is an
extract from the former -
Although | could enlarge upon this diss-
greeable subject, Think it useless to do so,
because the sentiments which the Presidentist
message ought TO excite In the breast of every
SPaniard, can be no secret to you. Those
which the King Of Spain will experience, at
Receiving notification so unexpected, will be
doubtless very dsagreeable--and at the same
time that hasten TO communicate il TO his
Majesty, think it my duty TO protest, as
Go soenlnly protest, against the recognition Of
the governments mentioned of the insnrgent
provinces of America, by the United States
declaring that it can in no way now, or at auy
time, lessen or invalidate, in the least, the
right OF Spain to the said provinces, or to en-
ploy whatever means may be IN her power u,
reuhite them TO the rest Of her doninions
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CONGRESS.

The disposition to scrutinize and 10 retrench
expenditures still continues to manifest i,self
in the House of Representatives. One partic-
ular subject, which has been noticed hereto.
fore IN our journal of Congressional proceed
ings, has caused much excitement. 1t will be
understood from an article we suhjoin, from,
y II Nattre Of Virgin?a, - writer who has pnh
lished series of essays exposing the frauds
and extravaganza which have existed in the
management of the peoples money.
From the Baltimore Telegraph
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REM4RKS.

we cannot conceal our surprise. at finding
IN the Boston Gazette such sentiments as those
expressed in the close of the preceding par
agraph. Scarcely two months have passed
since the Edisors of that paper rudely assailsd
us for utterIng the same sentiments in nearly
the same words. The occasion of our re-
marks at that time, was Che publication Of
the hishwayman Martins Life, which issued
from the press of these Editors. We rejoice
to perceive, from their present opinion on the
subject of such publications, that they were
merely blinded by their selfinterest 10 the
Pernicio1s tendency of that work.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-05-08

city Of BOsicrt-On Wednesday last the
City government Of Boston was organized; and
the proceedings are detailed with much mi.
nuteness in the papers of that place. The
transactions of the two branches of the City
Council, are reported with as much formality
as the proceedings of Congress. We notice
that an order has passed one branch, (the
Common Council,) fixing the salary of the
Mayor at Sc, 500.
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From the Boston Gazette
Capt. LincoMS NdrEottve.

A very interesting pamphlet has just issued
from the press, in this city, containing a we'll
written account of the suffcrings and perils of
Capt. Barnabas Lincoln, OF the schr Exertion,
OF Boston, and his crew, who were. captured
by pirate off Cuba, in December last, and
left on d small and desoate Il, of land. 1t
is well worth pcnisal, and comes recommend
ed to the publicx for the fortitude and mag
nsnimity with which these unfortunate men
endured their hardsLips, aud bore up, with
the almost hopeless condition of their fate
relying only on their prayers to God for his
iaterposition to relieve them. This relief, in
the extremity of their miseries, at length
came. Such publications as these, have
commanding influence on the intelligence and
moral feeling of the community, and should
be encouraged ~hiie those, 'chieh rstaie to
the dchierements Of rogues, higIwGgmcn, and
n'a"dererS, Of ecery description, should DO DIS
eountenanced, as haring tendency to. cOrrua!
HE morals Of The rising generation.
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k()k SALI.,


THE isIand in Point Judith Pond, South. RirgtoY.
a called the Great Island, containing, by estina.
tion. one hundred and seventy acres, nost excellent
land, with oil the buildings. consisting Of two story
Dwelling House large new Barn and Crib, and all
other necessary huildsss therson, in complete re-
pair, and we'll Of good wster near the house. The
land - walled into convenient lots
sfso-A small Island that formerly joined ne afbre.
mentioned isaad. containing II scrcs Of lsnd--the
soil OF both is Of superior qusitJ, none better 10
this os the sdjoininS states, the whole heng good
arabic land. cell adapted for making cheese rsssag
corr. barry, rye and oats. or for keeping sheep IL e
supposed it can feed twelve hundred-,hsre is peat
or tnE. for fuel. in plenty, aud many having PLACES
for the vasous kinds Of fishthe ped contains such
~ Bass. rearch, Etwves, Oysters, Clans and Mus.
ces, easily obtained Sea manure can also be easily
obtained, II 10 continually collecting on the shore.
" Fam from two 70 nse thousand dollars val
ne, with good buildings, wood and orchardins, in
thu or the state Of Connetcat IL approved Of will be
taken IN part payment A proportion Of Cash will be
expected. and the residue may remain With the pur,
chaser. on approved security, iDr many years paying
the interest annually.
For farther particulars, &c apply 20
EDWARD HAZARD, or
THOMAS C. HA5ARn
ScAhAingssa, .St0 II, 1891.
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den.al;y left alone ia q room where's
pitcher OF choice whiskry punch was
brewing by the fire. Master Jack, after
tasting the beverage, found il SO deli
cious that he was tempted 10 repeat his
draught, until he became half seas over.
He theii, by way Of a Joke. caught par
rot, which was also member OF the fam.
lily, and silly taking poor Poll to retired
closet, diycsted her Of her plumage, and
then let her go. The next morning,
Jack suffered severely from his debauch
he would swallow nothing but cold wa
ter, of which he drank large quantities,
and, with most detected physiogpomy,
sat for hours applying both hands to bis
throbbing temples
Prom the London sunday Monitor
EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCE.
An O7vner pan,ed for 90, ,0ool.-An
event has occurred within the last fort
night which is scarcely credible; but as
we are in possession Of the name and
residence OF the party, we have no hcsi.
tatiop in giving the affair publicity and
should this paragraph meet the eye of the
loser, upon application to the Proprietor
of tins paper, every information may be
obtained. "A respectable tradesman, re-
siding at Rochester, having some busi-
ness to transact in London a few days
ago, in passing through Russelssquare
observed small parcel, which Inc picked
up and carried home. On examining
the contents, to his great astonishment
I'VE found 1t contained Twenty Bank of
England Notes, Of One Thousand
Pounds each. He kept them In expec-
tation Of the owner advertising them;
not observing any notice in the public
prints Of the loss, he suspected they
were not genuine, as from the date they
had been issued upwards OF eight years.
Ne communicated the circumstance and
his suspicious to friend, who immedi4
ately recommended him to make the ne
cessary inquiry at the Bank. This he
consented to; and day or two ago ne
went there, accompanied by his friend
they were handed over to an Inspector in
the usual way, and he returned them all
marked Genuine; and, what is most rc.
markabie, no order to stop the payment
was lodged at the bank.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1822-01-16

fJREPARED ty ". T. ConwAY, Chemist, No. J.,
Bumstesd Place, Boston. Wig.
DIR Relies Botanical Drops
DR. Relics As,hmstc Pills
nr Relies Aromatic Female Piiis, ior 0bstruc.
tions, &c.
nr Refe's An,ibilliors Pills, for Indigestion Bl
tious Affections, &c
Dr. Roles Vegetable Specific, (for sick hcrd
ache)
Dr: Relies Vegetable Rheumatic Pills.
..F Jebb's Rheumatic Lipiment-Rheumatism Of
20 ,ears stsnding has been cured by this in "a
ihvurs
British Antisertc nsn,riGcc, most excellent for
the teeth and gums.
Dumfries' Ointment. certain end safe cure for
the Lst, in one hours DUPLICATION, be il so in.
veterste. 81 No danger from taking esd
Albion Corn Plaster. The relief is immediate.
and wlrte it dissoves and draws the corn out by
the roots. II causes not the least pain
Cambrian tootl'-sche Pills the relief 10 instans
taneoas, without the least injury to the teeth
DIR. Hunter's celebrated Ps--Dr. Hunters In.
lection Powders, snd Dr. Hunters Cerste, for the
prevention and cure Of veneresl complaints with
perfect secresy A treatise, explaining symptoms.
aud method Of cure accompany each Packet.
Pamphlets OF many extraordinary cures, may be
bad OF The Agents, gratis
GJ .Neie Of fSe above are genuine, unisss signed
NV. T. Conway. A large discount to Country
Physicians. Traders, &c. The above Medicines
may likewise be had Of
I SAMUEL. w. V1NSON, Druggisf,
No. Ilo, Thames-street, Newport;
9iso. ey
Lemnet w. Briggs, Brisfoi; Hercules Whitney,
Mason. Balch, Proc,denee Dyer Bowes, Hiah
hom, Greene, Ntv- London; Hopkins, Hartford; and
most Druggists, booksellers Of respectstilty; also
by most Post. Masters, throughout the Union
None are genuine upless signed by W. r. Conway.
Suiy i2,iSsp.
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A FARM FOR SALE.

n YlNG in North -Tings,ovn. two miles from Wick
IL ford, containing about 60 scres, we'll wa,ered
and wooded The soil - good for grain and graz
ing sd we'll fenced into lots Of convenient sse with
stone wall. fthss adwllng house. barn and crib
IN good repair. and thrifty young orchard Of graft
cd fruit but few farns Of this size possess equal
advantages. price will be moderate sod terms
easy. For further raricssn apply to the sutscri
Der q wickfoed. SC. cNADsEy.
pyntc, 1897.
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NlSCELLANECJS ARTICLES


.Or. Frankiin's Parade aga,nss Persecution
The following beautiful imitation of the his-
torical style of the Old Testament, was
written by Dr.. Franklin, and by him com.
muDicAtod TO Lord Kaimes.
And it came 70 pass, after these things,
shat Abraham sat in the door OF his tent,
about the going down of the sun.
And behold man bent with age,
4. coming from the way Of the wilderness,
Ieaning on staff.
And Abraham arose, and met him,
and said unto him, Turn in, pray thee,
and wash thy feet, and tarry all night, and
thou shalt arise early OH the morning and
60 Oh thy way.
And the man said Nay: for will
abide under this tree. "a
But Abraham pressed him GREATLY so
he turned. ADD tney went INTO tlic tent;
and Abraham baked unlcaycned bread,
and they did eat.
And when Abraham saw that the man
blessed not God, he said unto him,
Wherefore dost thou not worship the
most high God, creator Of heaven and
earth?
And the man answered and said, do
not worship thy God, neither do call
upon his name for have made to my
self a God, which abideth always in my
house, and provideth me with all things.
And Abraham's zeal was kindled
against the man, and he arose and fell
upon him, and drove him forth with
blows into the wilderness
And God called unto Abraham, say.
ing Abraham, where is the stranger?
And Abraham answered and said,
Lord, he would not worship thee, nei-
ther would he call upon thy name there.
fore have ] driven him out from before
my face into the wilderness.
And God said, Have not borne with
him these hundred and ninety and eight
years, and nourisfled him, and clothed
him, notwithstanding his rebellion against
me--and couldst not thou, who art thy.
self a sinner, bear with him one night3
Looe one Gnofher.-A Welsh parson
preaching from this text, "Love one
another" told his congregation, that in
kind and respectful treatment to our fel- |
low creatures, we were inferior to the
brute creation. AS an illustration Of the
truth Of this remark, he quoted an in. |
stance oftwo goats IN his own parish, that
once met upon bridge so very narrow,
that they could not pass by without one
thrusting the other of into the river.
" And" continued be, show do you
think they acted? Why, / will ten you.
One goat laid himself down, and let the
other leap over him. All! beloved, let
us live like the goats"
From the New.York Commercial Advertiser.
dissipation Extraordinary. "A few
lays since a sprightly monkey. belong
no 70 n pfntlcufn Cffh;a c;,,r ,,,s~ ~rs,S
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iDgaTa3Y.


n n 81 - xx
neuecuonS on tne New Year.
By SR sex OsBoRH.
An NyW wan, .,a
uo;,L .;,,' su P,v uHo' 70 news
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would !, he ne - s ain
Wi. v,a'.. .n' sP'e"o'n whrr'
And couso;sn. Y e. "ea ;.. nee,
''''"'' W ''' ngneS' o'aoe''
p,.v ,.no, :.
Yx,r~..a.a, - e. 10y s's
Are III Yeo,,. 49, s.s.a,
ss 0.,!e. h.n;sS,d a. Ls
Asd - ,nS rn;,a - .s:a S.t,
80 " A's~e s"N''
Ia. ;d,.o.s. b ,.:..
H.s Fol. .;.,d.d - 80 60,
Hss vi .to,s,rnsr.tSss dsaa.,.d,
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MARBLE
M ON u Nj + N rs,

TOMBS, Chimney Pieces, Hearths.
i Fire Pieces snd Grave stones, Of Americsa
and Italian nssbe; blue, white and cIouded. Zoe
sale on the Packet eharf, NRwpoRT. 4
500 pair Of Grave stones, Of the fines,
and most durable Blue Slate, warranted superior to
any sold jim this state Free Stone for Windows,
Caps and Ss, Hearihs, Fire Places and Steps,
All Of which will be sold at the lowest Prices fcy
Cash, Country pfodace, or other sietehsndize, sr6
on long credit ifrequired.
apply to JAMES STEVENS,
SeAom-Ssrsss
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WEW GOODG.

a., kohIAS oSOl<lL,
Has iest rseeived, az hrs old sfand, n
Nc. l76, Thames .s!reesy
And offcre fer sale as low as can be purchsse43
In town, for CA,s,
A N assortment Of bes, -superfne Broad.
N cloths and Cassimeres, fashionable col.
orsi middle and low ptixed do. do. for sar.
tootsj Tattab PIsidA, for Closks super and
common drab Desopshire Eersey.y 5 double
ftilied BrosdcIotbi, for Great Goats plain
and embossed Bombazettes, black and auct
eoiors; superb new fashioned Ca.sine,t Vest
ings; VsIentia and eonn,on do rich cir
coat and TEST Buttons superb fsncy Cr,vats,
black silk and aag Handketchiefs; brows
Hollands aha Cottohs, very cheap.
% His friends ssd the public are invited
to cell and examine for themselves.
Nesahorf, October ~, 1921. ..,.,
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Hd'1iiIiSfratq's Sale.

Hd'1LniSfrator' Sale. &
Rf virtue OF Decree OF the Supreme Ju4
- dieial Coprt, there will be sold a, Put!
lie Auction, to satisfy the jusi debts rrpoe,ed
BY the Commissloners, on the estais Of Ma.
,haniel Hszsid, E,q. with incideptsl charges
on the I'd day Of April Uext. at I } O'Clock
A. M. on the premi,es, the Msnsion. HoIss
of the said Heard sitnated in Nevpors
fronting on Thames. Strret, end now occ,s
pied for the Custom Hou.s i:-Toge,her viii
two Gardeo Lots, in the resr Of said House,
Condirous made known at tho ,ime end plaza
of sale. .i o.
DUTEE J. pEARCE. , .I.4G
JAMES TOWNSEND, 'am'S'
Newport, Dec. 26, 1s2i.
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IhAME.. tIHaET,
II EsPEcTfuLLY informs os friends sns IA
~ public: that be hss made great additions 20 Lis
former stock Of -
BOOTS Am SHOES, Fl
which makes his assortment complete: He.kerpD
constantly Tor sale. block and colored Morocco of
tne trst 4usiiy; Binding and Lining skins ny 8
Mar,ips, Hunts, st. AiLan's and vsrnish Diaeking;
iseks and Copper Nails p so cents and iron Tor Is
een9 per pound |hussis shsetipg Russis Bristles,
tcrrIu, Webbing, Ribbon, shoe Thread, heel Ball
shoe Broshes, block Lest.. Trsnks af q s.beriT
9uaiily-and every article usually called for in /
shoe s,ore-sI sf which will bs sold a low a. CO
be purchased at any store IN town
N. ID. Ladies wishing to hsve fashionable Moroes,
and cloth Boots and shoes Manufactured AZ sshon
notice, viii please leave their measures IS above, g.
ht no ioO, Ihsmes street, ~ Two expei ienced wois
men, from Lynn. have BEEN engaged, who s,tetr
solely 60 that business.
j. w.D jun has just received one bos t.sdies
Morocco Boots and Walking shoes, which will b
sold Iowa few pairs at rs cess.
Newport, Nov 28 n q. ~
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FILL AWD WZN7ER 5GOOD.c,
II. SESSIONS

AS just received large assortment Of Goods,
suitable for The eerson, which 10 addition to tn
former stock mskes his assorrne n, ver, ,x,,n.;ye
All OF which be Offers for sale on the most reasons
oIe tcrms. - l-..sl.l u. W. Jlec s.
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ON THIS DAY,
The Grand National LOTTERY,

ON THIS DAY,
The Grand NaGcnai LOTTERY,
100000 Dollars Highest Prize
Wall commence drawing In tke City Of waaa;ns.ps.
aHd 40 nothing bal xsiass wil bs r~s-.. Tiskess s
P.rts Cen be Tluehosed any timk during the dfa>,
ks--prce = i2--one dellss lss sisao ss- sIhssisS.
t~s--Psrts IN proportion. =
e. .aLSo, -
TICKETS az rss ~S
Grand Literature Lofte,T,
$4,000 Dollars Highest Prize!
Tickets. present price, 8 i2--oae douar less thsn AZ
New York, where the Lottery commences draw hg
tAis day. xLSo. -
TICKETS IN TEE
Pennsylvania Stare Loffe,y,
$4,000 Dollars Highest P'lzx
Tickets 3 6-begins to draw in Philadelphis On sae
l7th December, 1921
2Iehefs n the above Lofferies for soie 6v
N }. b. WOOD,
PR0vIDENrE.
And ]. c. SHAW,
.rEUpoK.c
Who hav. for sAle, Tickets in tho
Domestic Industry Lottery,
Which begins to draw Jan. 1, 1922 New.yesrs
Gilt of i000-bein the Erst drawn number
Nov 28
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From the Eew.York Commercial Advertiser.
dissipation Exfrd0rdinary.- few
days since sprightly monkey. belong
ing TO gentleuSu of,his city, was scci.
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@ TEPHEN II. CAHoONE, has this dsy
~ received few pieces Elegant plaid Lus.
trings, which he offers for sale as Low as car
be pnrchased In this State. Noy. "a.
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CUi!DALL'S MILLS.
Uooi CafdihP.

THE subscribers inform their friend,
Il and the public. that they have repleni,hrs
their Csrding Machines with new Cards Of the fI,.
est and most approved Manufacture. and that Ihey
best manner =,
They continoe TO Manufacture ell kinds Of Wool.
en- Goods, as ususl.-.Ako, they color and finish
Wooden Cloths OF all descriptions. and to color gar
ments, &c. that hsvc faded. or become nfsshian-
able --Ali branches OF the above business will bo
done with despsteb, and the loves, terms, and
the least favor gratefully acknowledged.
CLARKE l. GRiNNEII
B.-sAsroab ALMr. Little .Compton--PnlE a
Cohny, Tverton-WiLLiAn PEARss, Bristol-
Ferry--snd Jon sHss sNAr, in Newpor, will re.
ceive and forward articles intended for the Manu-.
factory Portsmouth, JuIy 10. 1890. Il.
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UNION FACTORY.
WOOL CARDING.

Wool OF all grades esrded into rolls in the bcs,
manner. They continue TO manufacture wool on
shares or by contract, as may bes, suit their en-
pioyers
The following persons will receive and forward
any siuc'es intended for the Union Fsetory.
EDWARD STANHOPE, and .
ROBERT r: & FRANCIS CARR, ferfsr:.
GEORGE LAwTON, 7iesrfsn.
JEREMIAH CLIFFORD. Brissoi Ferry
They rstsrn their sincere thanks 70 their lorrner
customers and solicit the continuance cf their Ca,
YOURS. John BABCoCk.
MOSES LAwToS,
Pottspepth. Jrne -. ts7l.
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Reflections on the New Year.
By SR Lsex OsBoRn