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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13
Il GOOD Conscience.

How sweet the slumbers Of him
who can lie down on his pillow and re,
view the transactions of every day
without condemning himself A good
conscience is the firmest opiate The
Matcrla Medica cannot supply one
half so efiicacious and pleasant and
all the nabobs together, if they were
to unite their fortune in one general
contribution could not purchase SINH
lar one.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13

From The Richmond Eng. Jan. %.
A very melancholy accident occur
red on the 12!h inst in the county OF
Westmoreland. -Upon the morning
Of that day Mrs. Phoebe Laycoek,
scarcely 90 years of age, in the full
glow of health, and youth and beauty,
with her two children and maid-one
of the children an infant, the other but
little more-in gig, accompanied by
her husband on horseback, left her
fathers house to attend meeting and
visit a relation. The mildness of the
morning had allured them to a consid.
cradle distance from home but to
which, although the evening became
cold and tempestuous, they were de.
termined TO return; and nearly had
they succeeded in doing so, when the
husband, riding a few yards before,
was alarmed by sudden and appal-
ling crash behind him; wheeling in
stantly round, he exclaimed to his wife
"take care!" She obeyed the injunc-
ton by promptly checking her horse;
but it was. too late-for. in moment
the top Of decaycd and lofty hickory
tree, snapped off by the fury of the
storm, prccipitated itself with irresista-
bic force and violence directly upon
the carriagel the almost distracted
husband flew to The spot; TIE horse
in the harness lay dead and motionless;
whilst his heart was OF the same time
somewhat revived by the cries of his
children and servant; they were I'M
medately relieved, and had sustained
little inlury-but his tU1ei he calls
upon her by nane--and receives no
answer; with the energy of despera-
ton he strives to dash aside the ponde-
rous and overwhelming f'agment--it
is beyond his strength; he looks be-
meath and finds his wife lifeless
corpse
The escape ofthe children and little
servant was almost miraculous. The
bottom, or foot of the carriage by
some proceeding fragment as it would
seem, was beaten out.-they were pre-
cipitated through; and the axle, upon
which the tree afterwards principally
rested, became, as ifthe arm Of Prov.
idence, the means of their preserva
ton.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13
MISCELLANEOUS.

a passionate master, tretial mis-
tress, a naughty husband, self wllled
wife, Il cruel father, an undutifal son,
a slotnlul servant, or q false trlead--
none of these can possibly have any pre-
tentions to real christianity. To sup
pose it possible, would be supposiag a
contradiction posslble--that light and
darkness, Christ and Belial, could agree.
The Lady of the fifth Earl Of Bedford,
and mother of the celebrated Lord Rus.
sell, was remarkable for purity of con.
duct and deIicacy of sentiments; she
was the daughter of Robert Carr, Earl
of Somerset, by the dissolute Countess
of Essex, The guilt of her parents, and
the murder of Sir Thomas 0verbury,
had been concealed from her and all
she knew was their cOnjugal separation.
She came one da, into her Lords study,
when the Earl was suddenly called away !:
and left her alone. Her eye was caught
by folio, which was lettered +" Tryal of
the Earl and Countess of Somerset"
She took it down, and turning over the
leaves, was so struck by the guilt and
conviction Of her parents, that she fell
back, and was found dead with the book
lying before her.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13

More especially as one half the nasty
creatures, chew tobacco and smell ofrum,
as though nature had not made them
hideous and disgusting enough.
thank my stars that have hitherto
had the courage and fortitudc to say no
to all their soiicitatlons; that such may
ever be my happy lot, is the present
prayer OF.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13
E.rtract of letter from an GOLD
.HAID" to the Editor of the Benning-

E.ctrGct OF q tetfer Jrom an OLD
MAID" to the Editor of the Benning.
ton Gazette, dated the lst instant.
belong to that respectable sisterhood
vulgarly denominated "OLD MAIDs"-
ond have been some time on the wrong
side of thirty 9 and, having for several
years, exercised the professions of Man
tua-Maker, and Tayloress, | have had
as good an opportunity to observe the
habits Of people round their family fire.
sides, as any body could have, and | do
assure you, on the veracity ola spinster,
that of all the unhappy marriages that |
have witnessed. at least nine in ten Of
them are caused by bad husbands, men
who are unworthy that sacred title.
How often have | seen some men,
after spending their day and evening in
idleness and vice, with set of worth
less fellows like themselves, come home
late and swell and swagger and fcold, at
their poor wives, who had perhaps spent
a tedious evening beside a comiortess
fire, and by dint of persuasion and Ca
resses prevailed on their half starved
children to go supperless to bed. | pro
test, Mr.. Printer, it is too bad to exer-
else so much patience and forbearance
and then to be scolded at after all and
!; often think what poor weak creatures
women are to allow themselves to be
cajoled into wedlock by the men, who
care no more for them than a farthiug
rush light am very, very often pro
yoked at them for their weakness . and
wonder as the Poet so prettily express
it,
..Aul wonder how our sex can Fancy blisscs,
Contsin'd beneath the blAck, rough bearded
kisses,
ef such a beaT-lke thing AZ MN"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13
w hiskeyin exchange for Grain.

a lAthose who wish to exchange Grain for
- Wli'key, are informed That wiz give
trom thisdate,> for any quantity Of RYE or
CORN, one and half gallons Of rectfied, good
first proof NHiSkEY for bushei Of either.
delivered At H,y Distlerv, or at Mr. Chrisuan
Table 'er's Mil, on Opcckon. WllISkEl can
be bad ~ sn immediate cEcharge, as | Goa.
sI.";ly keep large quantity On band
JOKES CEf.WtCES.
Berkeley county, December, 26l8- 81
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13
FOR SALE.

TIE ore half 1lify aCREsof LAND,
lying on Mill-Creek, in Berkeley county
one mile from Bunker's Hill; on this
4~-S Land is erected good Ber-
fssssf chant Mill Plaster Mill, Dis
lsss,tsA tiIlery and agood Dwelling
House, az feet by18. Smoke
House, and other necessary improve
ments. The terms will be made known
on application to the subscriber living
on the premises.
URIAH S. HENSHAW.
Nov. 28-tf.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13
TO OUggr0DlIBIR9

WOU are hereby notified and request
d ed to come forward and settle the
dealings Of the past year, without delay.
We hope none will want to be called
on or sent TO az the correctness of this
measure must be obvious to all in any
wise concerned.
J. 5. LANE & TOWNER.
Jan. 9.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13
Estrav Heifey.
Estray Ifeifcr.

AIKEN up by the subscriber, as an estray
BROWN HEEFEP, with some white
on her belly. small horns, 4 crop off the lefe
ear and slit in the same, half penny out of
the right ear appraised to three collars
and fifty cents-Thc owner is requested to
come prove property, pay charges and take
her away,
HENRY RINER,
Back Creek, January 10
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13
Your obeaient servant,
PRISCILLA PUCKEkNOUTH.

p. ). don't care whether you put IN
the last resolution, as, like our common
mother, Eve, ! might suceu'nb under
temptation. should it agaln come ia mE
way.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13
VIRTUE-A SKETCH.

FiREU "a 3 Il l. ECH.
"The only amaranthne flower on earth is Yir-
tue,
The only hsting treasure truth.
When the amiabIc and accomplish
ed Lady Jane Grey was confined in
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13

Industry and VUtue.-An indus
trious and virtuous education of chill
dren is . far better inheritance for
them than large estate. To what
purpose is it, said Crates, TO heap up
great estates, and have no concern
what manner ofheirs you leave them
to.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13

sumo sucha state as to discharge itself
with noise and to expel the awl with
force sufficient to occasion the acci
dent Should any person ofscientifc
research be dissatisfied with this solu-
ton, he would confer favor by cor.
rectingit.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13

An excellent rule for living happy
in Society is never 70, concern our
selves with the affairs Of others, unless
they desire is. Under the pretence oil
being useful, people often show more
curiousty than kindness.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13

The Bile There are four grand
arguments for the truth ofthc Bible
The lst is the miracles it records-2l
the prophcsies-3d the goodness Of the
doctrine-4th the moral character OF
the penmcn. The miracles flow from
divine power, the prophecies from Iii
misunderstanding -andthc eXcelienct
ofthe doctrine from divine goodness.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-02-13

Flatters.-Nothing can be more
nauseous than Il iattercr, who out
ola base complaisance applaudsevery
thing thathc hears, without distinguish
ing what is true from what is false, or
what is good from what is i'll.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10
gG0rcestfr:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1923.

The proprietor of the Spy has redeemed his
pledge to the public by the enlarged and i'm
proved form in which the paper of this week
appears. Its size is now such as to afford
room, with as extensive advertising patronage
as can be expected, for more matter than is
contained in any other country paper in the
State, and will, it is confidently believed, con-
tain greater variety of News, Politics, and
Miscellany, than can elsewhere be procured
for the subscription price of the Spy.
To make these Improvements, considerable
expense has already been incurred, and to con-
tinue them, more will accrue every week-to
afford which, the present patronage of the
Spy is insufficient. The proprietor, therefore,
looks for an increased support, and doubts not
that he shall receive it, at the hands of the
same liberal public, who have cherished and
sustained it, through all the changes and vi
cissitudes of more than FIFTY YEARS.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10

within the District, for the support of schools,
over and above the amount granted by the
town. We have heard it suggested that this
article would be opposed; but for what rea-
son, it is difficult to say. To our minds it is
clear, that the interest of every class will be
promoted by it. Those of moderate or low
circumstances will be materially benefited by
it, because every assessment must be borne
chiefly by others, while they will derive, at
least, an equal share of the advantages result
Ing from it. The weather. class in the town
have heretofore so readily consented to the
laying of all taxes fer purposes of public
utility that we cannot without imputing UNI
worthy motives to them, suppose that they
should withhold their assent to plan, so i'm
portant in its consequences, as the one under
consideration.
Whatever may be the result of the Meet
ing, we are glad to see the signs of renewed
life and animation which have already shown
themselves, and sincerely hope that those,
whose duty it is, will not suffer them to de-
cline, but that they may apply every stimulus
which is necessary to the attainment of an
object so sincerely to be hoped for, and so i'm
portant in its consequences, to the present
generation and to posterity.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10
THE HUSBANDMAN's HOLIDAY.

We have many reasons for believing that
the approaching Cattle Show in this town, will
be one of the most interesting exhibitions of
the kind, ever witnessed in this country.
1t is conceded by all who have attended for
two years past. that in young stock, working
cattle, and mich COWS, our Show has surpassed
that at Brighton, or any other; and it is con-
fdently believed that we shall be able, this
year, to show an improvement from the last.
The inducements to farmers, who have fine
stock. to bring it forward for exhibition, are
many, among which, the premium is but Sec
ondary consideration. Five or ten dollars
premium for excellence in an animal, is ofmuch
less consequence than it is to show the quail
ty of our stock to those who wish to purchase,
and to establish the reputation of rearing and
possessing race of better quality than the
ordinary stock of the country.
1t is remarkable fact, that the greater
part of the cattle, which took the premiums at
the last Cattle Show in Pennsylvania, were
reared in this county, and driven there for the
improvement of their breed. We already
hear of many gentlemen from other States
some from as far south as Maryland, who in
tend being at our Show. We shall greet them
with pleasure, and we trust that our agricul-
turalists will be enulous to render it worthy
of the pains they have taken, and of the honor
which their presence will confer on the occa-
sion,-that they willSlose no opportunity of
supporting and advancing the already distin-
guished rank of the +" Heart Of the Common
wealth."
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10
mPOSTSCRIPT. IN
TRIUMPH OF COLOMBIA,
New York. SEPT.

New YORK; SEPT. 8.
We have at length the satisfaction to an
nounce the termination Of The acar in Colombia.
The willy Morales has at last been forced to
surrender at discretion to the Republican
arms. Porto Cavello, the only remaining
place garrisoned by the Spaniards falls of
course. Gen. Morales capitulated on the 4th
of August, giving up every thing. He was to
proceed to Cuba with seven or eight hundred
of his troops, being all that remained of his
army, who were natives of old Spain. He
had engaged never again to take up arms
against Colombia. Great rejoicings and illu-
limitations had taken place at Rio Hache, and
all the places where the news was received.
.Mer. .Adr.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10
!. NEW BOOKS.
d usF received and for Sale by
~ /C. HARRIS

E UsF received and for Sale by
~ e. HARRIS
The Art of Invigorating and Pro-
l'nging Life. By the Author of the
Socks Oracle.n
Integrity, a Tale. By Mrs. Holland.
The Island; or, Christian and his
Comrades. BY Lord Byron.
All Essay on the Law of Patents for
New Inventions. By Thomas Green Fes-
,enden. The Second Edition.
The Philosophy of Rhetoric. By
George Campbell, d. d. F. R. S. Edin.
4 new edition, with the Authors last AID
dtions and Corrections.
The Boston Handel and Haydn So
Getty Collection of Church Music; being a
Selection of the most approved Psalm and
Hymn Tunes. Second Edition, with Adj
dtions and Improvements.
Th. Christian World Unmasked.
Iy the. Rev. John Berridge, A. M. To
which is prelixed, the Life of the Author
Corrected and Abridged, by Abner Morse
An Introduction to Chemistry, de-
e signed for beginners in the Science. By
" JON Ruggles Getting.
Sketches of the Domestic Manners,
and Institutions of the Romans.
WGceSteT Sept. 10, 1898.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10
DtRO.

In Oxford, on the 9th inst. Mrs. Sally Eddy,
wife ofMr. Benjamin Eddy, aged Al years,
former. wife of Mr.. John Torrey, late Of Ok
ford.
In Richardson, August 12, Miss Elizabeth
Whittenore, aged 81 years.
In Rhtland, August 2lst and goth, Syden-
ham, aged 6 years, and Nancy Sumner, aged
l yeas mo. very promising and interesting
cbilden of the Rev. Josiah Clarke.
lnBerlin, Mass. Mr.. Aaron Barnes aged 80,
son # Col. Lowell Barnes, of Marlborough.
[ Prnters an Keene, ". III. Hartford, Conn.
and Philadelphia, are requested 10 snsen The
abo,s death.
Ii Templeton, on the 10Th Of August, widow
Lug Sprague, aged SO years.
Ii Sudbury, August Both. Mrs. Ann Knight,
.reli;t Of the late Capt. Samuel Knight, of that
pla;e. aged 80 years.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10

DY order of the Hon Judge
H. of Probate, will be sold at Public Auc-
ton, at DANIEL P. HAYNES Hotel, in Lei
cester, on Monday, the 18th day of October
next, at a o'clock, P. M.-about twenty-six
acres of Pasture Land, with valuable Grist
Mill thereon, half mile west of the Meeting
House, in said Leicester, lying south of and
adjoining the road to Spencer.-Possession
given Immediately.
ALSO,
About six acres of valuable Land, lying
east of, and adjoining said Mill Lot, with an
excellent Building Spot on the same there be-
ing good Cellar, Well, Garden Spot, and
Mechanics Shop, on the premises.
The above is good stand for Wheel
wright, the Shop having been occupied as
such for many years past, and is situated on
the Post Road, with Blacksmith's Shop
few roods distant, and no other Wheelwright
III the neighborhood, -Possession given on
the 18th of April next.-The above property
belongs to the Estate of JOSEPH DENNY, de-
ceased.
Terms liberal, and made known at the
time of sale.
LUCINDA DENNY, .4dn'r.
Leicester, Sept. 10, 1928.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10
REAL ESTATE
AT AUCTION.

by order of Court-will be
ID sold at Auction, on THURSDAY, the
10th day of October next, at o'clock, A. M.
that excellent Farm owned by Capt. CALVIN
MAYNARD, late of Phillipston, deceased
together with two thirds of the Buildings
standing thereon. Said Farm is situated 100
roods west of the Meeting house, containing
1877 and a)half acres, well proportional into
moving, pasturing, tillage, and woodland,
with thriving young orchard growing on the
same, and the whole well fenced Conditions
of the sale liberal.
LUCY MAYNARD,
Phillipston, Sept. Q. 1928. .administratrir.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10
SCHOOL MEETING.

Our readers of the Centre School District
will recollect that the School Meeting is to
be holden at the Centre School House, on
Monday next, the 18th inst. at O'Clock. F. M.
The subjects to be considered are of vital
Importance, and ought to engage the attention
Of every citizen of the District.
1t is a notorious fact, that for several years
past, while this town has been rapidly increas-
ing in wealth and population, while her streets
have been extended, her churches and other
edifices, both public and private have, been
increased and repaired-in fine, while almost
every visible thing amongst us wears the APP
pearance of thrift and improvement-our
schools have been, at the best, but stationary,
ifnot retrogade. Lamentable as this NAV ap-
pear, it is but too true, and calls loudly for re-
dress and amendment.
Whatever may be the immediate cause Of
such state of things, the prime and radical
difficulty is the want of publick spirit, direct
ed to that object, in the inhabitants of the
District. Without that, our schools never can
hourIsh.--We may talk of removing the lite
rary semnaries of other towns to this place,
but what will it avail if we have not the spi-
rit and energy to make those institutions -four
lsh amongst us, which are already established
and provided for by law?
In town like this, where there are great
number of children growing up, who are east
iy oongregated together, schools should be
well supported, if there was no other induce
ment for it but the single one of preserving. in
some degree the morals of the rising genera
tion' With good, well-regulated schools,
wnere children would be encouraged in the
pursuit of literature and science. our word
Tor it, we should no longer hear the oaths and
imprecations which daily, nay, hourly salute
our ears. Boys whose minds are turned 70
higher objects, whose taste is properly cult
waited and directed, soon learn to despise the
vulgar slang of those who rest on that alone
their only hope of distinction. But when
suffered to grow up in demi- savage state.
with no guide for their actions, but their pas
SONS ana propensities, what can be expected
from them' He, who in boyhood, is so harden
ed as to sport with the name of his Creator
and to make light of the most sacred things.
is in fair way to the most infamous distinc.
ton in ripper years. We are well aware that
these remarks apply but to portion of our
population, because many parents take all
the needful care in the education of their
offspring at home. Yet there always will be
some needless of this care, and where a
part are suffered to be corrupt, they will in
evitably contaminate those with whom they
associate.
There is one subject to be determined at
the approaching Meeting, which requires the
deliberate consideration of every person con /.
cerned. We refer to the article providing
legal means Of assessing and collecting taxes
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10
WORCESTER BREWERY.
yN*EE Subscribers are now ready

sFE SUBSCRIBERS are now ready
u % receive Barley at their Brewery in
Worcester. Sixty-two and half cents per
Busilel will be allowed for that which is well
cleaned, and free from mixture of other grain,
weighing 48 lbs. A. fair difference will be
male where the weight varies, taking into
view fine qualtity.-Those persons wishing to
return Barrels had of us the last season, are
reminded, that after the LIST of November, none
cal be received.
T THOSE indebted for Beer, are
requested to make payment; the term Of
cr'dit having expired the lst inst As it is Of
graf Importance to the Subscribers, at this
tine, they fatter themselves that every one
will remit the amount due, without delay.
TRUMBULL & WARD.
Worcester, Sept. 10, 1928.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10
NOTICE.
TO be sold at Public Vendue,

VI UO SOlQ DIT uDuC v OAA0uOs
- by order of Court, on the Second We'd
nesday of October next, at one O'Clock IN
the afternoon, on the premises-the whole Of
the real estate whereof Jacob Tucker, late
of Charlton, died seized and possessed.
the benefit of the creditors, heirs, &C.
Situated in the northeasterly part of the town
of Charlton, and the northwesterly part Of
Oxford, all in one body. Said estate contains
about one hundred and thirty or forty acres
Of excellent land /; and is well proportioned
for moving, pasturing, tillage and orcharding,
with about thirty or forty acres of the first
rate of wood land; with good dwelling
house, wood house, two good barns, sheds, &c.
thereon standing well fenced mostly with
good stone wall, and we'll watered. For
further particulars, inquire OF the Subscriber,
residing in the north part of said Charlton.
SAMUEL HALL,
Charlton, Sept. 8. 1928. .Adnsiaistydfor.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10

The report of the trial of a Schoolmaster
published in the Spy of the 9th ult. was ex-
tracted from the Franklin Herald, published
at Greenfield, and not from the Greenfield
Gazette, as there stated. we make this Cur
rection in justice to the Editors of the former
paper, who were at the trouble of making the
report, and laying it before the public.