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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-22
Memoirs Of Mr.. Rothschild, the richest
man that ever eriSted an EnoInnd

SHtMONS " ShF. IlOLHSCfIttu. NE T2c2eSL
man that ever existed IN England.
Mr. N. M. Rothschild is descended
from German lineage. Mr.. R. sought
to establish his fortune in England
Various were his yicissitudes in early
life. The principal incident which con-
tributed to the rapid elevation of our
modern Craesus, was the escape of Bon
aparte from Elba, in 1914. In conse-
euence of Mr.. RS superior means of in
formation on the continent, this impor-
tant occurrence was known to him near
ly AZ hours before it was in possession
of any other person in England. He did
not fail to avail himself of every advan-
tage which this priority of intelligence
presented.
Mr.. Rothschild, thus fortified in wealth,
and enjoying at this time the almost ex-
elusive means of acquiring the first in
telligence from the continent, soon es-
tablished for himself reputation and
Importance, the maturity of which can
scarcely be said to have been accom-
plished at the present moment. In the
recent French loan he is supposed to
have cleared upwards of E1O0o0O, by
the commission alone, independent Of
the advantages of the course of ex-
change!
BY the fortuitous occurrence of favor
able circumstances, MIR. R. has been en-
abled to amass greater wealth, than any
man that over existed in England. II
would be impossible for others to esti-
mate his property, when Mr.. R. has de-
clared that he could not do it himself.
1t has been asserted, however, that he
can command upwards offifteen millions
sterling (sirty sir millions Of dollars at
any time, if required! When it is con-
sidered that money, the sinew of war;
is in its amount illimitable, and in its
control so much at the mere velition
of Mr.. R. it ceases to surprise the rea-
der, that such man should be neces-
sary TO the potentates of Europe, and
that his friendship and assistance should
be no less anxiousIy sought,tha prompt
ly and powerfully afforded.
Mr.. Rothschild is baron of the Ger
man empire, TO the emperor of which
he has rendered some essential services. |
He is about 43 years of age, and posses
ses family Of nine children.--His mode
of life is remarkable for its retired de-
criptiop. His appearance is unostenta-
ions; his department familiar; and his
manners unaffected and affable. !
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LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS.

The rapid increase of the business and non.
u'atlon OF this town is such, as to make it an
object worthy the serious attention of the cit
zens,to see that such alterations and improve.
ments are nOw made,as the future growth and
importance of the place may require.
Situated as it is, in the midst of rich Agri-
cultural district, where manufactures are al.
ready carried on to considerable extent.and
are rapidly increasing, it cannot be doubted
that it is destined at no distant day, TO become
place OF considerable importance. Towns
IN the interior of England, possessed of no
greater local advantages than this, have for
ages been large and populous, some Of them
containing from 10 to Is thousand inhabitants
ana since the astonishing impetus given 70
manufacturing by the introduction ofthe Steam
hngine' some inland places as Birmingham and
M8hchester have attained to a population Of
oo or 100000. The advantages of or loc..
tioh' are not generally known or appreciated.
1t will probably in few years be the head Of
lanai Navigation, which alone will concen.
'rate large amount of business here. In adj
ui'ion TO this, our inexhaustible stores of An
'nracite Coal which is well calculated for
Die am Engines, especially those on Perkins,s
pian' and which can be obtained at an expense
merely nominal, gives us an ADVANTAGE. ms.
sessed we believe, by no other place in New
England.
we intend pursuing this subject farther and
pointing out some of the improvements neces.
sary to be made.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-22
For THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
STEAM ENGINE.

Since my last communication, have seen
a further account and description of Mr.. Per-
kins's steam engine, by which ! am confirmed
in the view had before taken ofthe subject.
End it stated that the water in the generator
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Attsrarp.


From the Charleston Courier Pic
lures Of Rome" Under this title, a fin
ished and highly wrought Poem, was
delivered at the anniversary of the Phi
Beta Kappa Society of Massachusetts, by
Mr.. Bancroft, of Worcester. The au-
thor had visited the spots he described,
and portrayed them with sensitive &C
curacy; he felt the greatness Of his
theme in retrospect, and poured forth
the unavailing hopes of genius for the
revival Of Rome.
This Poem, incorporated with others
by the same author, is now in the press
at Boston. Their merit will no doubt
procure for them, that degree of notice
which merit alone can obtain in this
country; and which, while foreigners
are beginning to appreciate it, our do
mestic critics may hesitate TO condem mn.
American Poetry, like American Sea-
manship, is rising in the thermometer
of European estimation; and it defends
upon ourselves, whether our elfoits in
verse shall not, in all the true clarac-
teristics of poetry, bear away the palm
from our Transatlantic competitJ RS,
For, we live in this new county, ro-
mantle and unexplored.--We dwell
among fresh and virginia. scenes, the i'm
agination of which is scarcely entrusted
to the dreams of the worn out popula-
tion of Europe. We live in the midst
Of abundance. and beyond the reach of
fear. We think without restraint, and
we act as freely as we think. With
these physical and moral advantages,
we see no reason to despair of Ameri-
can Poetry. :.
The following extract, is beautiful
and pathetic allusion to .Marcelus.
" A mothers hope, nations are undone-
The Roman Empress mourns her only son,
He died in youth Oh! who will cry alas,
Or wall his doom, az DER his grave they pass?
Calm be his sleep; he died in life's sweet
prime,
Ere yet his guiltless heart was fawed by crime;
While earth o'erfiowed by hopes, and joys,
And nature lived within his youthful arms;
Ere heartless friend had poisoned pleasures
spring,
Or bitter knowledge taught him murmuring.
Let violets blossom where his ashes rest
Loves golden shafts but glanced along his
breast;
OF Hymen's cup, his lips the horned brim
Had tasted gall was there, but not for him;
Youth decked his bier; the bard of purest
fame
Embalmed in golden verse MARCELUs'
Near the close of the Poem, there
occurs the following classical tribute to
CaaoUG:
---------" And yet, for one
OF whitest soul, Italia's cherished ION,
Who round her land dying glory hed.
! The tear should stream; Canoca, to-. has fed.
Time, from his tomb the laurel meier shall
| wrest,
His home be now, the islands of the Hest;
Let grateful Venus, thither be his guide, $
The myrtle wreath awaits him at her side -;
There, for his lips, where gods and heroes SUD.
Shall his own Hebe Gil the nectared cup,
After bidding farewell to Rome, tie
Poet exclaims:
"The weary pilgrim, to his home returns;
For freedoms air, for western chimes he burn.
Where dwell the brave, the generous, ami
the free,
Oh! there is Rome; no other Rome for me-,
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-22

The following is the amount of the Collec.
lions made at the several Meeting Houses in
this town on Sunday last for the benefit of the
sufferers by fire at Wiscasset, and Alma, viz.
At Rev. Mr.. HUBS, S57 IA. At Rev.
DR.. BANcRoFT's, Sl42 90. Baptist So
ciety, SIT. Total 917,O3
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it in three hours and ten minutes, from
which he concludes that the circuit is
about thirteen English miles.
Origin Of the game of Chess.

DeppiDg says that the Arabian histo-
rians declare the inventor of this cele-
braled and admirable game, 10 have been
Brahmin by the name of Nassir.-This
person, living under the reign of ty-
rannical prince, who, regardless of the
prosperity OF happiness of his people,
reduced them to the greatest wretched-
ness, was deeply moved with regret at
the miseries of his countrymen; and be-
ing unable TO gain admittance into the
kings presence, invented the game of
chess, as an allegorical method of show
ing his sovereign how much his own
welfare depends on the prosperity and
affections of his subjects. Hearing OF
the game, the prince sent for the in
ventor to teach it to him, which he did;
at the same time ingeniously introducing
so many forcible and excellent applica-
tons to the science of government, that
the king, struck with conviction of the
truth of his remarks and illustrations
acknowledged his errors, and changed
his tyrannical form ofgovernment forone
founded upon the principles of justice
and humanity, which rendered his king
dom prosperous and happy, and gained
him the love ofhis people From Indie
the game spread rapidly into Arabia
and thence into Spain, and by means O
the crusades, soon found its way into
every kingdom in Europe.-Litckfelc
Eagle.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-22
Epitdph for a drunkard.

At length, my friends, the draught of life is
DER;
I've drank suAicient--and can drink no
more
My night is come I've spent jogal day.
IT'S time to part; but, oh! /" What IS 10
pay"
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-22
SNOW.

On the 18th Inst. we had Storm of Snow and
rain. So much of the latter fell that it melted
the snow in this town, but we are informed
that in some of the neighbouring towns it lay
till the next day to the depth ofseveral inches.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-22

We are authorized 10 say, that although a
certain distinguished member of Congress-
might not have written the introduction to the
cunningham letters, yet, that the publisher of
mem was closeted with him, at his house,
two or three days, short time previous to
Their publication, for what purpose we are not
informed, but the public can probably judge
as well as we can. 1t is worthy of considera-
ton how much weight such circumstances are
entitled to, in opposition to the anonymous de
NAL of person, who would make mutilated
garbled copy ola document, and then offer it
as genuine duplicate.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-22
SUCCESSFUL FRAUD.

In the reign of George the Second a
bookseller, in western city, sold lot
terry ticket to farmer, which, in a few
days, the bookseller learnt had drawn a
prize of 2O,O00i. The farmer called
TO inquire the fate of his ticket, but the
bookseller protesting ignorance, told
him, if he would leave the ticket, it
should be sent TO London TO be compar-
ed; which the farmer supposing to be
the. usual course. complied with, by
sending the ticket; but lest it might be
lost, entered the number in his pocket
book. The bookseller received the
100000 /; and when he next saw the
farmer, told him, he was unfortunate,
for his ticket had proved a blank.
Aye" said the farmer, "that's my
usual luck" and went off scratching his
head. The bookseller, possessed of
such a capital, instantly commenced a
Newspaper ii the place of his own resi-
dence, turned part of his shop into a
banking house and became conspicuous
by his numerous enterprises. The far
mer, however, in three or four years
after, went to London; and, in sumter
ing through the streets, saw lottery
office, Now egad," said be, "rll in
quire myself about my ticket;'' and, on
shelving the number, the clerk instantly
recollected twas the twenty thousand
of the year, and of this he convinced
him by his books. Tie farmer, as may
be supposed, lost no time in paying an
unwelcome visit to the now purse-pr sud
tradesman, who, unable to dispute the
matter, confessed bis delinquency, and
paid the farmer bis twenty thousand
pounds, the interest, and compliment
for hush-money. In the meantime. how
ever, he had turned this adventitious
capital to good account, and, maintain.
ing his credit, contrived to establish
a great fortune. His crafty spirit prov.
ed, however, at length fatal TO him, for
having discounted bill for 25 or 80, 900
by giving his own bill at two months fol
it, and takinga discount as though he
had paid money, he was prosecuted IN
der the Usury Laws; and, as he founc
nothing could release him from the
triple penalties, but death, rather thar
suffer such loss for the benefit of hi.
prosecutors, he committed suicide.
| .4theneum
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-22

A NEwsPApER-ls a bill flare, con-
tanning variety Of dishes, suited to the
different tastes and appetites of those
who sit down at the entertainment.
Politics are beef stakes, palatable to
almost every one. Those who prefer
them rare done choose those from France
-Electioneering is venisom. Congress
news is stufsdmeats. Essays, hmourous.
speculative, moral and divine, are fine
boiled dash, where, by happy commix.
ture IN the use of bread, meat and veg
etaoles, a diet is obtained, nutritive.
pleasant and healthy,-Ship news is a
glass Of grog at eleven. Poetry is Gus.
sard. Marriages are syeetmeats. Ballads
and love ditties, plumb pudpiag. -Anec-
dotes, conundrums and epigrams are spice
and mustard. Sometimes here comes
along a Printers dun-that is sour kro1,l
or cranberry tart. Pioneer.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-22

A Wonderfal jump, or the Irishman
Outwitted.-One of the many Trishman
now infesting the country (says an Eng
lish papeDby hawking cloth, entered
the Red Lion Inn, and after teasing the
watermen that usually resort to that
house, to purchase, without effect, one
of them drily asked him how much he
would take for the number of yards be
should be able TO jumP.-The Hiberni-
anreplied, "three shillings." The bar
gain was made, and the waterman
mounted the battIement of Winsford
bridge, with the end of the piece of
cloth in his hand, and Ieaped to the
bottom of the river Weaver, taking with
him the piece of cloth. The Irishman
afterwards compromised with the water
man for twelve yards.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-22

I'm old 1oay TO obtain a ne1O SUIT.
Says Thomas" Harry, can you tell,
How tits that Lawyers dress so welln'
Says Harry" Yes, you may rely ont,
To get q suit they'll strip a CLIENT"
Says Thomas" No, they closer nip him,
They first obtain his Suit-then strip him.
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With my thanks for the pamphlet
be pleased to accept the assurance Of
my greatest respect.
TIL: JEFFERSON.
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An impostor, calling himself Count
Bettera, had been detected in several
frauds, and sent out of the kingdom.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-22

A female robber in the neighborhood
of London, was carrying on her depre-
dations on the highway, to the great a.
larm of her sex, Of some rich old nabobs,
and yonths, whom she had eased of their
cash and watches.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-22

A few evenings since in one of our
commercial cities, a gentleman overlook
a girl, and politely asked her if she
would walk with him; she declined but
told him she would call at his store the
next day. She was up to her promise.
The next day she entered the store
large stdbsided negro girI-and IN the
presence ofG large number of customers,
apOlogieed for not ucalking apith him the
evening before, but had then no objection
to take a turn zUith him round the square !!
Judge of his confusion.
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.anecdote.-A scotch parson, in his
prayer, said, Laird bless the grand
council, the parliament, and grant they
may hang together A country fellow
standing by, replied, yes yes, with all
my heart, and the sooner the better
and I am sure it is in the prayer of all
good people, 'But friends said the
parson, | don't mean as that fellow
does, but pray they may all hang togeth-
er in accord and concord mo matter
what cord replied the other, so tits
but strong cord.'
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-22

1t would be whimsical, though not
ungrammatical, were we to hear per-
son say, "that that that that that person
laid an emphasis upon, is not that that that
should have been used"
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DR.. Harrington wrote a song, begin
ming All! how Sophia p which IN
questionably sounds exactly like-a
house fire.
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GREECE.

There are accounts from Zante of the
18th July, giving such minute details of
the defeat of the Turks at Thermopy-
lac, in the early part of that month, as
to remove all doubts on the subject
The first shock is represented to have
been very violent, and the carnage
great on both sides; but after two hours
hard fighting the Turks were repulsed,
and sought safety in fight, leaving be-
hind them 1000 killed and 600 prison.
ers; besides 5000 wounded. Among
the prisoners were Bekin Pacha and Z
Beys. The Greeks say they never
made SO great a capture. The whole
of the Turkish artillery, ammunition,
provisions, and number Of camel., fell
into the hands of the conquerors.
RUSSIA.
There appears 10 be some object Of
Importance contemplated by the Empe-
ror of Russia; but whether it refers to
Turkey or to Spain, is not SO very APP
parent. Alexander is stated in the Paris
papers to have left Petersburgh on the
9th August on grand tour though his
empire. He was to visit Odessa and in
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-14

malice, and rancour have aimed their
deadly shafts at him; but shielded by ar
m penetrable armour Of honesty, they
lave recoiled with tenfold vigsr on his
bdyersaries.
In comparison Of his treasury reports
and estimates. they have astonisbed the
boidDess Of his accusers. They have been
found 10 be correct and luminous and
infinitely more so than many OF bis prede
cessors. They have combined tho acute
ness of GalIatin with the solidity Of Ha>
milton. Examined, as they have been, By
masters in the science of finance, they
have only been surprized that he could be
SO correct. Considering the immense
number of calls which have been made
on the treasury department.. il is more
matter of astonishment than any thing
else, that he possessed the assiduity and
clearness which he has evinced in all his
reports. Probably since the. foundation
OF the government, no secretary has exc
crted so much work, or labored harder to
satisfy as well the demands of useful as
imper,inent inquiry. His reports have
baffied his enenies, although they have
attacked him with "secret pigb" and
"open day" transactions. Sound in head
and heart,his manly spirit has never slep,i
but increasingly has il acted in removing
clouds of error, and Christening more and
more his own excellent reputation.
AS to republican consistency, he is
without doubt, the most steady defender
of those rights which proclaim the iDtrin-
sic superiority Of this nation over any
other. He is no weathercock. He is not
waited where the breeze of selfiD,erest
or ambition may please. to carry him
He is, or ought to be, essentially and tru-
ly, the man of the people. If one spark
Of republican virtue resides in the hu.
man bosom, il will be found in William
Henry Crawford. CATO.
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There are in circulation notes Of Murray,
Draper and FsirnsRs impression Of the
Farmers Bank Of New Jersey, dated
Sept. I, 1922, altered from one to twenty,
snd SO admirably executed that they are
difficult to detect ON the closest inspection.
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T No papers north Of Baltimore
by last evenings mail.
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"Heracljtus" ga voter Of the ID Ward
and "Henry"; will be attended to in our ne
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THE SUPREME COURT. FEB. II.
The argument Of the case of the shin
Mary Ann, was concluded by the a,,or-
ney general for The respondents, and Mr..
Ogden for the appellant.
The argument of the case Of the scbr.
Experiment, was commenced by Mr.,
Webster, for the appellants, and by Mr..
PItman for the respondents.
FEB. IL. The case of he brig Ssre,o
was argued by Mr Winder for the annsI.
liant, and by Mr.. ID. Hoffman for the res
pondent.
The case ofthe U. 8. against Robinson
was argued by the attorney general.
The case of BueI against Van Ness
was argued by Mr.. Sergeant for the plain.
tlff. and by the attorney general for tho
defendant.
Fhe case ofthe United States against
wilson was argued by the attorney Gene
raj TOR thu U. States, and by Mr.. Whes.
ton Tor the defendant.
The case Of Greedy and others against
!ne United States was argued by Mr..
Webster for the plaintiff, and BY the AZ.
torney general and MIR. Pnmsn tor the
defendants in error.
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The bin for renewing the charter OF
the Mechanics bank Of Alexandra, was
yesterday ordered to third reading in
the senate by vote Of 90 to 10, after q
lengthy debate. -
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This is to give Notice.

WHAT the subscribers Of Alexandria coup "
T. in the District OF Columbia, have obtained
from the orphans court Of said county, letter
testamentary on the estate of DANIEL Nc
CLEAN, late Of the county afore aid, decd -
All persons having claims against the said de-
ceden' are hereby warned TO exhlhi, the same,
with the vouchers thereof passed hy the or
phans' court, on or before the l0ih da, of
Sen'ember next; or they may, by law, he ex-
cluird from all benefit to said estate and all
those indebted thereto, are required TO make
Immediate payment Given under our hands
this 10th day OF March, 1922
NORMAN r. FTTZHUGH,
JACOB DOUGLAS,
mach 10 1av'tiw executors % Danl MCLEAN