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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-24

While Mr.. Macready was performing at The Bir-
mingham Theatre, he had an opportunity Of dis
playing his courage and humanity, worthy of being
recorded to his honor He had left the house after
the tragedy of Hamlet, in which he had delineated
with his accustomed ability, the romantic and phi
losophc prince, and was proceeding on foot to his
lodgings IN the suburbs, when he approached a
small cottage in flames, surrounded by concourse
OF people, usual, eager TO look on and 10th to as
sist The flames were bursting out Of the front door
and cry Of distress was heard from within he in
slanty threw of his coat, waiscoat and hatand with
the agility OF harlequin, sprang into the parlor
window, from which he soon issued with an infant
in his grasp; the flames had caught his clothes,
which, however were soon eXtlnguished, and the in
iant received by the speech!ess mother, in an agony
no words can describe. The hat, coat and wastcoat
OF the adventurous hero were gone, and he darted
through the crowd as he was towards his lodgings
The papers teemcd with this exploit, but no one
could tell The name Of him who had so galantly ven
ured his lie, and pecunary reward OF considera-
bic amount was offered TO the unknown by com
mltee OF gentlemen. Mr.. Macready, like other
benevolent men, now found his sweetest reward in
conceaiment and the testimony of an approving
conscience but circumstance occurred which
brought him forward against himself a fellow was
apprehendcd selling handsome coat, in The sleeve
oil which was written Mr.. Macready's name he was
sent for by the Police Magistrates and identified the
coat stolen from him at the fire. The papers now
lauded his modesty more than his intrepidity, and
the thunders of applause that greeted him on his
first appearance at the Theatre must have been the
most grateful to feeling heart. MIR. Macready's
goodness did not stop here; his benefit took place
shortly alter, and it was complete bumper he re-
ceived in an anonymous letter ahank note for ten
pounds, as tribute to his humanity and courage
in rescuing the cottager's child from the flames"
for so the writer expressed himself. Mr.. Macrea-
dy instantly called upon the unfortunate couple who
had LOST their all in the Aanes and presented them
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-24

Remarkable Reanimat;on.-Dr Chrchton phy
stefan to the Grand Duke Nichols, brother TO the
Empress of Russia, relates that ga young giri IN
1.-The service of the prince of ---who had Tor some
thine kept her bed with Affection at length
Ito all appearance was deprived oil lille. Her lace
had all the character Of death her body was per-
lfectly cold, and every other symptom OF death was
manifested. She was removed into another room
and placed in coffin On the day liked Tor her
funeral, hymns according to the custom OF tbs
country, were sung before the door but at the very
moment when they were going to nail down the
lcofin perspiration was seen upon her skim and IN
la few minutes it was succeeded by convulslve mo
ltion in the hands and feet. In lew minutes she
lopened her eyes, and uttered piercing scream
The faculty were called instantly In, and In lew
ldays her health was completely re-established.-
The account which she gave OF her situation was
Extremely curious. She said she appeared TO dream
THAT she was dead, but she sensible to every
thing that was passing around her, and distinctly
heard her friends bewail her death she iet them
envelope her in the shroud and place her in the cot
lin. rhis sensation gave her extreme agony, and
she attempted to speak but her soul was unable to
act upon her body. SIZE describes her sensations as
livery contradictory il she was and was not in her
body at the same instant She attempted in vain 10
move her arms, to open her eyes, 70 speak. The
agony was at its height when she heard the funeral
hymn, and found that they were about to nail down
the coffin. The horror OF being buried alive gave
la new mpulse to her mind, which resumed its pow
or over its corporal organization and produced the
leffect which excited the notice Of those who were
about TO convey her to premature grave"
European Magazine.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-24

with that sum, saying, abe had been only the mean
iostrumep, in the hand of God in procuring 1t for
them; he also promised to assist the infant as 1t
advanced in years.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-24

Orthography.-The following curious literary
production was addressed 10 the Governor OF the
Workhouse, at Arlington. by pauper seeking re-
lief there, as his proposed terms Of going into the
house,
{ for the azement of my tinid mind, | have set
down the prinsip!e part OF what subsst upon
Tea for breakfast little Tozt and butter for sop
per and dinner, a Little mutton and bred. All q
pint of Good beer with dinner, and alf pint with
supper--betweene breakfast and dinner boiled egg
and little bread lin the evening tea-The bread
wich hesve been accustomed 10 cate, is from the
bakers fresh and lite. Good fresh milk butter the
mutton Lane-I always sleep in bankis. In this
way have continued to Lev Tor more than is
months without these triels cannot do.
London paper.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-24

Baron Ian Huffman, once mOre--By. = leT pnDIn
ceiyed this day this fellow was IN prison IL .,p,srs
at the suit of MIR. Jacobs Of this CITY, 'rEurs
he has applied to be discharged under , ,ne .
act there. The letter states, i1e fe,o'" Ssbt he
raj creditors in N. York with jacob u. scbs.
swears he got no value. He also returns q" moh.r
due an estate nf Scsvonia, which on ~, ,, m yeaf
death he will acquire worth 9Oool. ss'n"S olso ,ro
and an estate in Bohemia, value unEo CIV on0a9
houses in New York that cost nm o'O,J &c e,,.
we sec nc IS as i"ue" 'Os NJ. Il qapF
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-24

"To the home of my childhood in sorrow catney
And fondly xpected to lind it the same
Fun of Sunshine and joy as thought it TO be,
LII days when the world was all sunshine to me-"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-24
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.

Mr.. CRAwFoRD.-Lellers were yesteTdayTtrtI
we'd from the friends oil Mr. Secretary CaAvgoR1
al Barboursvlle. He continued seriously indipS
sed but was able al times 10 sill up Mr. IEfSLT
SON arrived al Mr.. BAEnoUR's, on 4 visit to NJ
CRAWFORD, on Tuesday last sNct, lats
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-24

The Spanish Cortes; the Sd August, voted
IN, me command of body of troops for General
Charles Laiieman9,
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13
POSTSCRIPT.

BY the Packet Columbia arrived at New
York from Liverpool, and the james and
Mary at Philadelphia, from Gibraltar, London
dates to the LIST, and Gibraltar to the 4,h ult,
have been received. No event of particula,
importance has taken place, since our las.
accounts from Europe. The French are in.
vesting Cadiz by sea and land. The squad.
ron allow nothing to enter. Several Americas
vessels have been warned off, and it is said
that two British frigates have been refused
aimttance. A letter from Gibraiter says
Whether Cadiz will be enabled to sustain a
close blockade for any length of time is quite
uncertain, as is every thing political connect
ed with Spain.
The armies of Nina, BalIasteros, Villa
Campo and Morillo remained in undiminished
force That of the Eupecinado is increasing,
and numerous workmen are employed in for
ttying Ciudad, Rodrigo aud other places. IS
The general tone of the London papers is
rather dsscouraging to the Constitutional
cause.
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H)iGD.


In this town, Mr.. Benjamin Whitney, aged
SO, the oldest male inhabitant Of the town.
At Warwick, on the 9TH inst. Lieut.. Ebe-
nezer stearns, aged 80 years, formerly of
Worcester ;--and on Sunday morning, the Goth
ult. suddenly, Mrs. Sally, wife of Capt.
Josiah Proctor, and daughter of the said
Ebenezer stearns, aged Al years.
In Westminster, Mass. July 90, Lieut..
Nathaniel Woodland, of the apoplexa, aged
30 he was revolutionary patriot. PTin-
ters IN pernaont are requested 10 insert This
death.
AT West Boylston, on the 9th inst. Mr..
David Hartbon, aged SO years. His death
was occasioned by fall.-[ Printers in .Nso
Hampshire are requested 10 insert the ADORE.
AT Shrewsbury, suddenly, on the 9TH inst.
Col. Asa Rice, a patriot Of the revolution.
aged 80. Hewas found in his bed, where he
died apparently without struggle. He
has entered his rest after a long and laborious
life spent in well doing. Printers IN Boston
and %, The Stale Of New York, are requested
TO insert this deaiI.1
In Sterling, July 10th, Mr.. Jonas Darling,
aged 20 years. Printers In Termont and
.Ntw York are requested 10 insert this deaih.l
:, AT Paris, on the s5th Of May, Mr.. William,
Temple Franklin, grandson Of Dr.. Franklin.
and editor Of his works.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13
Commerce of PhiLadeLpkia.

The amount of imports into the city
of Philadelphia, for the nine months
ending on the 30th of June, 1928, was
ten millions, four hundred and ninety seven
thousand, seven hundred and eighty four
dollars. Of this amount 5,470,5O0 dol.
lars were imported from the first OF
April to the first of July. All the i'm
portations were in American vessels, ex-
cept 612, $50 dollars.
There arrived at New York on Sa-
turday and Sunday last. II vessels, in
GLIDING IA ships and IL briggs.
There had arrived at Quebec this
season, previous to July 1856 YES
sells bringing 6l07 passengers.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13
Stop a TAain.
NOTORIOUS Villa, ..r1.

W. 1OnlOOO VILLAIN. call.
-IAing himself DR.. JAMES HAMILTON
lor nAMsLEToE) by various subtle art, .nJ
ingenious frauds, imposed himself unon 49,
family, some time ago, and after ser;e. -
attentions, possessed himself of the aasct;o,.
Of daughter, and early this month. consuyn-
mated his villainy, by marriage--carr;ed h.,
to Philadelphia, and there artfully abandonsd
her, and has not been heard of since. Il now
appears that he is the same villain who per-
petrated a similar fraud on young lady in
Vermont, last spring, to whom he is still con-
nected. He is little upwards Of five feet
high, has a red face, hair naturally short and
black, and his eyes are apparentlyweak !; he
usually wears a frock coat, appears to have
been well educated, and protested to live in
Montgomery county, (Pa.) He is generally
demure, and is about SO years of age. wills
pay a large and liberal reward, together with
ordinary expenses, to any person who will
give such information to the editors of the
N. Jersey Eagle, Newark, or myself, as will
lead to his detection.
JONATHAN TOMPKINS.
Bellrills, N. J. July 25sh.
N. B. Printers throughout the union are
respectfully requested to copy the above.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13
LIGHTNING.

We do not recollect in any former year to
have heard of so much damage done by
lighting, as in the present. The accounts have
accumulated so fast upon US, that mere emu
meration of them, would occupy more room
than we have to spare for that purpose. We
cannot, however, let this opportunity pass,
without expressing our surprize that, in this
vicinity, so few people should have furnished
their buildings with conductors, those monu-
ments to the genius Of our countryman, the
illustrious Franklin. We believe that, If it
could be ascertained, it would appear that
more than half the damage by fire for a year
past, has been occasioned by lightning, and
would 60 far toward paying the expense of
conductors to every building of value, in the
country. II regard to property alone were
to influence US, We should obtain them, as
the cheapest insurance which possibly can be
effected but when we consider the loss of
human life, and the constant exposure of
IT, how infinitely are the inducements
increased for using every possible safeguard
against this destructive element.
We annex a selection from the works of
Franklin, on
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13
more readily By that conductor into the

/ more readily By that conductor into the
earth.
1.-THE building be very large and extensive,
TWO or more rods may be placed at different
parts, for greater security.
Small ragged parts of clouds, suspended in
the air between the great body of clouds and
the earth like leaf gold in electrical expert
ment) often serve as partial conductors for the
lightning, which proceeds from one Of them to
another, and by their help comes within the
striking distance to the earth or building.
1t therefore strikes through those conductors a
building that would otherwise be out of the
striking distance.
Long sharp points communicating with the
earth, and presented to such parts of the
clouds, drawing silently from them the fluid
they are charged with, they are then attract
ed to the cloud, and may leave the distance
so great as to be beyond the reach of striking.
1t Is therefore that we elevate the upper
end OF the rod six or eight feet above the
highest part Of the building, tapering it gra-
dually to sharp point, which is gilt, to pre-
vent its rusting.
Thus the pointed rod either prevents a
stroke from the clouds, or If a stroke is made,
conducts It to the earth with safety to the
building.
The lower end Of the rod should enter the
earth go deep as to come at the moist part,
perhaps two or three feet; and If bent when
under the surface, SO as to go in a horizontal
line six or eight feet from the wall, and then
bent again downwards three or four feet, it
VIII prevent damage to any Of the stones of
the foundation.
person apprehensive of danger from light
ming, happening during time of thunder to be
IN house not so secured, will do well to
avoid sitting near the chimney, near look
lng-glass, or any gilt pictures or wainscot !;
the safest place is the middle of the room $50
it be not under metal lustre suspended by
chain3 sitting in one chair, and laying the
feet up in another. 1t is still safer to bring
two or three mattresses or beds into the mid
die OF the room, and, folding them up double,
place the chair upon them; for they not be-
ing so good conductors as the walls, the
lightning will not choose An interrupted
course through the air of the room and the
bedding, when it can go through continued
better conductor, the wall.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13

Worcester, IS.
PrObate-O Office, August 1, 1928.
To the Legatees and Heirs Of BENJAMIN
WHrrNEY, late Of Worcester, IN said
County, Esq. deceased, and to all Others
concerned IN the Estats Of said deceas-
ed, GREETING.
VOU are hereby cited to APP
u pear (if you see ft) at the Court Of Pro-
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun-
ty, on the frst Tuesday in September next, at
ten of the clock, before noon, to show cause
why the instrument which purports to be the
last Will and Testament Of sand deceased.
should not be approved ;--and also to show
cause, why Amos Whitney, SON Of the de-
ceased, should not be appointed Administra-
tor Of said Estate, with the Will annexed, or
otherwise and you will be heard thereon.
NATHL. PAINE, J. Prob.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13

Steel.-The Society of Encouragement at
Paris, has decreed gold medal to NJ. Prad-
Ter, who has brought his steel instruments to
the highest degree OF perfection. He has dis
covered the valuable art of rendering ste ell
very hard, and at the same time elastic. His
steel blades can be bent double, and are vet
SO hard as to cut iron, without any injury
whatever to the edge, however fine and thin
it may be. This operation was many times
repeated by Mr.. Pradier, in presence OF the
committee, and always with success. -,
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13
To Readers and Correspondents.

The selection and arrangement, as well as
the general appearance of our paper this week.
are not such as we could wish. We are in
hopes to get settled in our office, so as to
make an improvement by another week..
" AGRIcoLA" is received before publish
ing it we must request an interview with the
Author.
"TRUTH" is also received, but not having
room for The Controversy to which it relates.
we must decline its publication. h 10
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NOTICE.

A IL Persons Indebted to the
INA Subscriber on Note or Account, are re-
quested to make immediate payment. All
those who do not comply with this request,
will have an opportunity Of settling with an
Attorney.
SAMUEL ALLEN, Jr.
Worcester, august 10, 1923.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13
NATHL. PAINE, y. Prob.

Worcester, IS.
Probate-O Office, August l, 1923.
To the Legatees and Heirs Of Deacon
EBENEzER REED, late Of Worcester,
IN said County, deceased, and to all
Others concerned In the Estate of SAID
deceased, GREETING.
VOU are hereby cited to APP
IL pear (fyou see fly At the Court of Pro-,
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun-'
ty, on the first Tuesday in September next, at
ten Of the clock, before noon, to show cause
why the instruments which purports to be the
last VIII and Testament and Codicil Of said
deceased, should not be approved; and you
will be heard thereon.
NATHL. PAINE, J. Prob.
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For Sale at AUCTION.

ON Monday, the first day of
~ September next, at 2 o'clock, ?. NJ.
one Of the pleasantest situations in the Coun-
" OF Worcester, situated in the centre of the
town of Rutland. The house is built of brick.
IS large, commodious, and finished in the
best manner, with large store room in one
end, barn, shed, &c. an excellent well of
water, and about one half an acre of land.
1t IS one of the best buildings and stand for
business that can be found in this part of the
Country. Sale will be on the premises, an
pndnputable title given, and possession imme-
eiately, if required. A part of the purchase
money will be required on delivery of the
osed. Fer further particulars, enquire of the
subscriber, living near the premises.
JOSEPH CALDWELL.
Rutland, August Ii, 1928.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13
The United States and Russi;n.

The National lntelligencer remarks
Whatever may be the disposition of Russia,
as to Great Britain, there is every reason to
believe, as we have heretofore apprised our
readers, that the views of the emperor Alex
ander, as to the United States, are not incon-
sistent with the relations of amity which ex-
ist between the two countries.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13

The Rev. Nicholas Branch, formerly
OF Providence, has accepted the invita-
ton of the Baptist Church and Society
in North Providence TO become their
Pastor, and he will enter on his appro-
pirate duties in the course of the pre-
sent month.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13
RATTANS, OR MES
FOR CALASHES.

UST received and for Sale,
~ at No. Sd, Market Street, and No.
lol, Court Street, few hundred gross of
: nAlIANs> which being a consignment, will
be sold cheap.
Boston, August a, 1928. 6w
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Worcester, IS.
Probate-Ofice, August s, 1928.
To the WIDOW and Heirs of WILLIAM
WARNER, late Of Leominster, In sad
County, deceased, and to all Others con-
cerned in the Estate Of said deceased,
GREETING.
VOU are hereby cited to APP
IL pear (if you see fit) at the Court Of Pro-
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun-
ty, on the first Tuesday in September next, at
ten of the clock, before noon, to show cause
why the Accounts Of the Administration of
said Estate should not be allowed; and you
will be heard thereon.
NATHL. PAINE, J. Prob.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13

lie also receives Subscriptions for the followin.
Periodical PusLrcArIoNs-
A Collection of ESSAYS and Tracts
in Theology. By JARED SPARKS.
The New Monthly Magazine. Edited
BY Thomas CAMPBELL.
The North American Review. and
Miscellaneous Journal.
The Journal of Foreign. Medical
Science and Literature. Conducted bv
SAMUEL EMLEN, Jr. NJ. d. and W.LLIAm
PRICE, M. D.
The New England Medical Journal.
The Boston Journal of Philosophy
and the Arts. Conducted by JOHN w.
WEBSTER, NJ. D. JOAN WARE, M. d. and
DANIEL TREADwELL.
Silliman's Journal of Science and
Arts.
The Edinburgh and Quarterly Re
views.
The Christian Observer.
The Christian Disciple and Theo-
logical Review.
The Atheneum, or Spirit of the Eng
lish Magazines.
Worcester, august Is, 1928.
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W0,,fed.

Worcester, IS.
Probate-o Office, July %, 1923.
10 Ike Widow and Heirs at law Of SAMUEL
W. Villas, late Of Shrewsbury, IN said
County, deceased, and to all Others con-
cerned IN the Estate Of said deceased,
GREETING.
VOU are hereby cited to an
pear. IF y~.. .ae Gay ~ court of Pro-
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun-
ty, on the first Tuesday in September next,
at ten-ofthe clock, before noon, to show cause
why the instrument which purports to be the
last Will and Testament of said deceased.
should not be approved; and you viii be
heard thereon.
NATHL. PAINE, J. Prob.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13

GTRAYED from the Pasture
~ Of Captain Ephraim Lyon, in Shrews-
bury, about the middle of June, three Sheep
and three Lambs and few days after, six
Sheep and three Lambs from the same pas
ture, marked on the left side, I. B. Whoever
will give information concerning them, to the
Subscriber in Marlborough, ahall be satisfac-
torily rewarded.
JONAS BALL.
August IS, 1928. 3w
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BosToY, AUGUST Z.

OOeToN, AUGUST 4. u
The Egyptian Mummy still continues
to attract The curious. This reflex of
ages long past, is worthy Of notice, as
well for itself, as the noble purpose 10
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A BRUSSELS paper of June Sd, states
that Mr.. Charles Baonopcue, Count de
Masignans, with his wife and family,
had passed through Leige from Rome,
On their way to America.
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s5.5Oo.OOO.

If the remaining half Of the year Is
equally productive, more than half the
estimated amount of the customs of the
year (nineteen millions J will have been
received at single port.
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ST. JOHNS, N. n. JULY 81.

TT VoIHfS, N' IL july f.
The small pox, with all It's horrors,
is now spreading destruction not only in
this city, but in certain parts of Nova
Scotia and we have no doubt but its
effects will be felt throughout The COASTS
Of the Bay of Fundy, as well as on the
River St. John, and we do most earnest
ly caution all persons who have not re-
ceived the benefits of vaccination, to
avoid the city until the contagion shall
have disappeared.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-13
Stephen Goddard

Has for Sale, nert Door North Of Mr.. HATH
AwAY's Tavern,
A GOOD Family Carriage,
II calculated for one or two Horses
Also, new and second hand Chaises, which
ne will sell or exchange for Chaises out OF
repair, cheap for Cash, or good promises,
or many kinds Of produce.
o. Chaises, Gigs and Harnesses, made
and repaired as above.
Worcester, August 10, 1928.