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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-18

In almost every paper we find some new
version of the story, which is circulated, of
a jocular conversation between the late rival
candidates for the office of Goernour, in re-
lation to the 8 orthodoxy" oflonc Of them.
The anecdote is not exactly 10 cur taste !;
but it viii probably be acceptable to others,
as given below, by correspondent.
Question.
Says Harry TO William, when did first Calyin's
sect
Form your practice, 7rofession, and Gre
How long has the doctrine that some are
Claim'd your faith and your hope, and obe-
dience?
.faswer.
Efectudl calling, I've long thought about
But fears caus'd my mind much detection.
Till orthodox saints dispell'd all my doubt
OF GecTees, which insur'd my election.
The Court of Common Pleas is held in
this town. this week, by Jadge STRONG.
-s%an-
CAUTION.
Ten Dollar Bills of the Eagle Bank, New
Haven (new plate) altered from Twos, are in
circulation, also Tens Of Cation Bank altered
from Ones, which are inaniousiy done, and
well calculated to deceive They may easily
be detected by examining the small letters
upon the margin denotir. their true denom-
ination.
The Commander ii Chief has issued
a General Order, appointing Samuel D.
Harris and John E0dett, Esqrs. to be
his Aids -de-camp, witt the rank of Lieu
tenant-Coloneis
A letter from Dovr states, that the
French government have prohibited
the introduction of tle English news
papers INTO France, hnder the penalty
of $500 for each paIer!!
E<e--
MARRIED,
In this town, on the 12h inst. by Rev. DR..
Bancroft, Mr.. Charles Stile to Miss Lucy Will
liams.
In Winchendon, by Daiiel Henshaw, Esq.
Mr.. Aaron Parker, of Marlborough, IN. H.) to
Miss Asenath Raymond, oiWinchcndon.
In the Second Parish b Marlborough, by
the Rev. Seth Alden, Mr.F.benczer Brown to
Miss Mary Brigham, both # Marlborough.
In Hubbardston, by the Rev. Samuel Gay,
Mr.. John Parmenter to Mis-; Rebecca d. Green
In Lincoln, Mr.. LewisWhiting, of North.
Brookfcid, TO Miss RoAara Parks, of the fer
mer place.
In Putney, (Vt.) Hon. William d. William
son, of Bangor, (Maine) + Miss Susan White
eldest daughter Of Hon. Ihinehas White.
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NOTICE.

A IL those indebted to the
"a Subscriber, whose Accounts are of more
than Six Months standing, are requested to
settle the same, without delay.
NATHANIEL CARRIED.
NJ B. All favours gratefully acknowledged
June IS, 1928.
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Worcester, S.,
Probate-0ffce, June 8, 1928.
To the Widov, Creditors and Heirs of
CALEB PUTNAM, late Of Scarborough,
IN soad County, deceased, and to ali
Others concerned an the Estate of said
deceased, GREET1Nc.
VOU are hereby cited to APP
III pear Gf you see fly at the Court of Pro-
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun-
ty, on the first Tuesday in August next, at one
OF the clock, after noon, to show cause why
the Accounts Of the Administration of said Es-
tate should not be allowed; and you will be
heard thereon.
NATHL. PAINE, J. Prob.
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Atheneum, No. 149,

Is just received, By GA. T'RU.NBULL,
Containing, as usual, much interesting and en-
ter.aining matter.
Published regularly twice month, at S. 90
per annum.
Worcester, Jane IL, 1923.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-07-08
LAND FOR SALE

TT1E subscriber offers Tor sale The ofand which
be resides, situated IN the Of Chesterfield
miles from Manchester, and between The Manchester turn
pike and James river This tract contains 9si - Of
which & wood land Of good quality and heavily beed
any land iu the country most excellent saw-n has
recently been erected upon the premises, and very
good stream which rcrdcrs the timber peculiarly valuable.
The improvements consist Of d csmnodions dwelling
house buildings Tor servants and other domestic purposes
and good barn and stable. The situation is remarkably
healthy and the iand wei watered. The may be III q
ydrd adtantageousy aud will Ice disposed Of II desired.
IL The above tract Of land Is disposed 0f privately be
fore the first day of October nextt viii that day be
offered AZ public auction, the premises, upon credit 81
aud three years. Or IL desired the payment
the purchase money will be divided into six i0sia
mcns each nsaiuient bearing INTEREST from the day Of
sale AZ the sane time and place viii be sold, crcdi
Of niue months al The farming utensils the growing crop
OF corn, fodder hay, oats and rye, Wagon and team.
the STOCK o sheep, hogs aud cows, (mongst which
two yoke Of oxen and several good mitch cows and
every species " properly pertaining 20 the farm.
ANDERSON EDWARDS.
Jolyf 17-9&g,sfs
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g,va,June 20.
NOTICE.

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber on the night the l7t
4 y May last Toni negro p or Is years OF age 5
feet or inches high copper color stout made full
and eyes, has small opposite the his
eyes dt sbeiescd the rght) not larger than PEA and
only percepble strict examination also mp on his
breast, tie cause unkuOwnias good of teeth large
heard when permitted 10 grow and Wlskers. His
cloihng is not recoected He took with him AMI
shaving bOxaud had pass pass and repass until Mon
day morning Any perssn apprehendng said negro and
confirming him in any safe Jail IN The United States so get
bn and giving information by mail directed 20 Mr. Ben
jamin Coquct GFeenesboro Georgia. shall be literally
rev aded and all reasonable expenses paid Tomis ar
fellow, and will doubtless change his name deny his
aud try to pass lur Zee lie purchased Mary
land about yenr past from hr. Weya by BENJAMIN
Coguetii from whom lie escaped the rua but was np
pretended and put in Charlotte county, Va Jail where be
called his name Elias, and said he the property of
Mr. White, trader. JOSEPH MOORE.
Iune g.
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.iiannlacinrlnc nm Ia Renl.

ONtle iath day Of July propose attending the
~ Franklin Hotel w Lynchburg in order 10 my
farm mill lsfis's creek its Junction with James
river short distance from Lyncbburg, with connections
dwelling house II, and large lumber tLe
edge OF Backwaer creek confluence with James
river and within The corporation ofLynchburgbe
sdered convenient appendage the mill for tbe purpose
Of counting and Of storing wheat four Gc.--and
from thence TO the mill boats pass With great facility
thorough repairs going and the mill works
capacity " manufacturing immensely OF -four Of the first
quality The situation Is perfectly healthy. few hands
may he worked advantage on small plantation connects
ed With the seat ifdesired large quantity OF materials
prepared 70 make -four barrels for the 0f the mill
required The present prospects ia the country adjacent
10 the mill are in favor OfcOnsiderbe crops of wheat A
The mill Is TOO distant from nv residence tnk Of
Quoting II on my own account, am determined TO rent
very cheap II a fair price cannot he obtained
June 10. tI-iOi JANIS BRUCE
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z.s.zz. s~1-ae
From tie Pefer4Lvrg IteHiyeReey.
FREEDOM OK DEATH.


July 1, ig2J.
Arise. sons Of FREEDOM, arise
Let YOUR patriot shouts reach the skies,
Aud the glorious sounds rc-echO thsv' Earth,
ALL HAIL! to tue day,
When the tyrantS wide sway
Was broke ,-and your Country had birth
Then the voice of your titLers was heard
Aud the swords Ut our laih-rs were i-ar'd,
When they spnke-'twa> with Iibery'S breath,
When they iunyht-t~as for Freedom OF Death!
Arise Som OF FREEDOM, arise,
Let your pauiut shouts roach the skies,
Your failct1 wrote deeds the records OF fine,
That MAKE tyrants dread
fo hear Libcriy's tread
And trembling crouch, al the sound of her name
leS proud iyrantS shall uemble with fear,
when the voice Ul freeman they hear,
When they speak-'iiS with Lihsriy's breath,
WLeu tbcy ight-';is for Freedom or Death
Arise! Sons ut FREEDOM arise.
Let your patriots shouts reach the skies,
Nbile the prayers ot each heart shall remain
That tile hosts of the (iaul
by Thousands may fall,
Or .ier fore the cOmqring armies of Spain -
The inpOtent LoUs his lsginnS may bring,
To place ON the throne absolute King,
But Spaniards will spca.--Nilh lihsrty's breath
Amt Spauiards Will hght-iur Freedom or Death =
Rise Soldiers OF Spain, then, arise
Let your patriot shouts reach the skies,
Rush 10 the foe rush on 10 the light -
While each bdaner in ala,
THIS motto Shall wear,
STAINS CONSTITUTIONAL KING is Hen
RIGur"--
And Sti BE- ,br tongue that speaks not DE word
Aus pal,ied the hand that Well, its sword
Zach Stgni1'd snnud speak Witb Liberty ; breath,
Eaeh Siaa!lrd should Gsht-tur Freedom ~, AKA
TIE STRANGER.
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SALT sULpINJR spRINCs.

VIE subscribers respectfully inform public
above springs unsier their particular
nent. thanking them Tor their already liberal
they are happy inform have erected 81
new cabins. large and soumoious together with spa
cous dning and ballroom, which will greatly TO The
comfort and convenience of their their stables
are also large aud convenient. The spring
ENLARGED by wallng OH the creek digging away level
ling the banks, so as To render dry comfortable. The
different boi collected into the main head 80 to give
double quantity aud strength TO the These springs
are situated in Monroe county, about miles lrun Union
ard the neghborbood equal any the upper country
their medicinal virtue in bilious and pulmonary complaints
have been so well tested within years. that the sub
scrioer ieel the utmost confidence assuring public
their efficacy in all that require catharc :
particularly removing gastric affections of tue stomach
diseases oil The bowels proceeding from distractions
excreory ductof the liver operating benefcially
whole alimcnary canal the disease
the system This has been anal, Que OF The
most celebrated chemists of time, and pronounced
contain great medicinal powers. The proportion of
component part has been forgotten but the osiensbe quail
tiles are sulphur and soda, forming saline
superior To any pharmaceutical pleasant
as drink, mild i'm its operation and permanently
To the diseaSedso that invite our couutrymPn
the sick be restured health the melancholy 10
piness, and the old almost TO youth.
The prupretors think il proper the informal
lion Of those Who may be aborng similar
that the following diseases have cured by the Salt
sulphur Springs viz dyspepsia, with many other gastric
affections and hillary distractions. together with all the
complicated diseases of the bowels: hemcrriaues of the
breast in particular. well rheumatism and guut Per.
either of the poprieors where certificates from respect
ble gentlemen and ladies he seen.
ERSk1NE & CARUTHERS.
Monroe county, Va, June 10. IO-vew-
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ten,ion decidedly TO preclude any hope of saving
her. felt her pulse, and il far calmer than my
own nj the moment am writing. Mrs. T. (of whom,
have often made honorable neniion) thinking her
persuasions, of her might avail, then
went up 10 the wreiched victim, and in the most ear
nest manner tried 10 dlssuade her She offered her
a pension for life, and honor able asylum in the
Compsny's territories Among other Inducements,
Intending II probably appeal to female vanity,
Mrs. l.. said she should he made lady of and have
a palanquin to ride she immediately answered,
pointing 10 the pile, &c humara palkee hy-ihat is
my palan,,uin. The victim then pc, formed ya ious
ceremonies, and prepared herself 10 jump the
ple, which was blazing to- receive her. Inc flames
had arisen TO great height, and they were feeding
them with tar and iaggots.l then addressed hei for
the last time and told her force should be used TO
keep her III the fire, hut conjured her If her esou
ton failed, 10 jump ont and run tn me that I was
surrounded by my police men, and tliat would bear
her away from her cruel relations place of safe
~, where they would never her more. Her res
oluiiou was rot TO he shakeh-She then distributed
flowers and swceimeais, gave piece of her
dress, aud having danced three times round the pile
threw herself in. AT that moment the people shout
Ell, the drums and native music struck up, and If she
uttered any cres heard them not She resolutely
sal ia the IRE, apparently alive, for three mi
nutes, nut moved only her hands occasionally. Such
Is the description Of Il dreadful act, that takes place
every day"
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NOTIGE

WILL be sold AZ Zachnrab Taylor's tavern on the f2H
w day ef Jy nesf. ~ the town of Cariersyie Fiye
Shares Of the CARTERSVILLE BRIDGE Stock be.
longing the Of John j. Reynolds, deceascd for
cash, by Willis Saderson, administrator with 90 an
nexed. June ~.
MIR. JOHN CARR, Sic: Take notice on SATURDAY.
lfl the 9Th day Of Sept 1873, between hours Of 10
O'Clock IN the forenoon aud O'Clock in heacru0nn of that
day. shall proceed AZ the az Ziciariah fatr m
the Of Cartersville and county OF Cumberlaud
take the deposition o Mr. Henry Il. Montague he read
evidence certain matter n controversy depending
the chancery side Of the county ~ rowhau.
wherein plaintiff and ,oursefand Frederick Cox are
defendants. RA&E CHBSTAfN.
JAW f7-wAw
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LETTER ON THE MILITIA

We have peruSed, with much satisfaction, n letter
from the Adjutani General of this State To the laie
PRESIDENT Adams the subject Of the Militia, and
cannot better recommend it TO general perusa, than
10y copying the answer of the able Ex Pie
sueht, which follows: Boston Cent
QUINCY, MAY 10, 1928
Dear Sir thank you for tie privilege OF hearing
read your manuscript dissertation concerning The
militia. / scarcely know how express the salts.
ltction and delight have received from its perusaI
u Is so coniormable TO all my opinions concerning i,
from my cradle, that II seemed TO be living my fr
ovei again. The delight of my childhood in the
trainings, will never he ohliIeraed from nv memory
have seen the march OF the militia of Niassachu.
9tis TO defend The of Boston against the COR.
niiuibIe aTmuda of the Duke D'Anviile | have
seen the march of the same militia To CAMBRIDGE AT
tei me oaltie oil Lexington. have seen the militia
OF Massachusetts on Boston common under Cover
noi strong, assemble defend against the British
armadas, aud never felt my existence with more
cordial delight than did upon these occasions
bui AIN IN danger oi running into "A rhapsody OF
enthusiasm.
You have proved it 10 he the most essential roun-
datlon of naonal defence. The most plen,iinl nnr-
srTy oil sean,en and soldiers, armies and navies
Ahese American States have owed their existence
10 The militia Tor more than tno hundred years
Neither schools nor colleges, nor town meetings have
De ~ more IS enirl ia e. IN itibn aud cnarac tel
~ TIE nation Than the militia You have proved ats
Importance IN a civil, political and moral point oI
view improve its constitution by every %, udeni
MEANS bul never destroy ITS uuiyeI salty seieci
mit'la VIII soon become standing army, on "a corps
W hh"chesiet yeomanry 81 see with pride aud de-
l'ght 'hai You cUme forward with such patriotism
'"'ehls ana patience OF thinking and inquiry, in the
service OF youi country. lOug TO see your letter in
PRINT whenever the militia comes 10 mn eud, or Is
despised or neglected. shall consider this upion dis
solved, aud The liberties of North America lost for
ever.
servant, Holm ADAMS
General WILLIAM II. SUMNER"
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TO CONTRACTORS

PROPOSALS viii be received Charleston, Kanswl,a
county. Virginia, until the first day OF September
Tor improving the navigation of the whole any part
Great kanhwha river according To the law upon that sub
ject, which requires sluce we'll graduated to be made
forty feet wide and three feet deep Ut lowest accord
ing TO the Report Of tie Principal Engineer OF 1872
Correspondence upon this subject he held with WIN.
Anderson Commissioner with Hugh Z. Taylor, the En-
gneer the said river road. Letters this business
TO be directed to either Of them, Charleston aforesaid
WILLIAM ANDERSON,
Jnnc s. a-lni Inrlln,r kana q Nnuir-n-
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SUTTEE OR SELF. IMMOLATION OF A
HlNDOO WIDOW

The following account of one Of these dreadful
SACRIFICES - extracted from The letter Of an English
ofhcer, who superintendent the ceremony he des-
crihes
BURDwAE, Oct l8.--In my present situation il
TAILS to my Oi TO preside the execution of Grim
Imas, and also those horrible exhibitions pecu.
l,af TO the country, Of widow burning herself on
ne funeral pile OF her dead husband and as the au-
inenuc account oil such may he interesting
SEMI you short description Of 4 suffice ~ which /
was I7ieiy present IN my character Of presiding
oihcer.-ihe day before il took place. as is cusloma
~, report came from the police of the widows in
tenhon 10 burn herself If the magistrate gave her
PERMISSION Oh the principle Of religious liberation
thls Is always gwen the magistrate allowed 10 ar
CUE hnd cndeAyOf t0 dissuade the woman from her
purpose, bat caRuo absolutely forbid a. unless under
CrHun circhm,tnnCes such when IL is not pei Fsc-
'n'nh'afy on her part. Myself AID several friends
went 80 her hnuse, sud did a we could To turn her
from htr desigui hut size ed only by unofing
her bibIe ~ wh'ch sac observed 81 Is written The
widow who bufHc.a herself with her husbands body
enjoys happiness wi'h him 10 iieavcn.' lIatag tins
i"'ed !" nnr entrehes vhich are indeed usually to
no purppsc, we Ortief cd guard IN watch and AK
cire that she bad 0pium Or gtny catinp drugs a..
sen her, AMI 'a' she went hct death TO- her senses
~ least as much so as she could be under the itnu.
euce ~ such CXrHurd.utry l.uaficism. The rexf
mornint 80 dy-mcak we proceeded 10 the ground
appropriated 90 The rerfipupv. where The woman.
had juH arr yrd in rue a car carried on p,e, =
s1"miers, accompanied by toe hjfLarous music Of
her countr. Size secured unitc unconcefned M the
preparations l1r ibe hOrrid sacrifice She was about
~ perio-m. For my plri wbeU looked ut The pile
on oiich lay her hushani's desd hodv the f.ooot.
hrr nearest relations with lifcbrdnds lighting the
pile, tIc victim dressed aud adorned wnh aowtIs,
lhe Whole scene appeared TO ne a. l,ighfm vision
cOnd hardly persuade myself Of IT'S really spoke
10 her oucc more (bcing = l'gii-caste woman she
spuke the iIlnd0osfame hrguage1 and teoee,ented
70 her The brrfble death she was about % suffer and
The long line she continue 10 the most dreadful
agony ! urged 90 her that WAS 10 sudden or tas,
deaih 10y which she was 30 reach Paradise bot T.
proiracted course of lorfu,c SHE heard me ont
wfth Guinness thanked for MY intentions when,
she admitted we're good, bui again repe tied iier in
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~ Coitom. Rich,nond.

- ANARAY from tie subscriber on Mon1av tie lib OF
II April last negro man by the OF CHARL rs. a
hall well made black fellow, about % years old Two
Of his upper fore teeth rotted or each law
with tue letter O. pointing each bIs nose the
middle Of his forehead with the same letter O, pointing
his left sde he has also been formerly branded three
places on his breast with the same letter standing thus:
which, but for their pnston would resem- O.
ceip Of many laShes. lie Is very strong active arul
fellow, and when taken will get away possible. wuud
be thankful any person who viii deliver said negro 10
me him in iail that get him again. and
ward him according TO law for dOingI rewarn all
persons whatever from barboring said negro the
degree, under the penalty that the law may nici
as / shall spare pains to punish such offenders
THOMAS COLEMAN
LunenbuTg Wv AT gus
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EXrRAcr on A LETrER.

Limd.-Jose ragle was elected by Congress, Pre-.
sden pro tenn the 9th of Febrcary, but in con-
sequence of the dissatisfaction of Santa Cruz and
few Olhess he WAS removed the following day and
kivaguera chosen IA his place. Although Santa
Cruz had disclamed any disrespect to the L-ssla
tive body, We, he caused his troops TO he marched
INTO the city 10 enforce hs views BoIivm's assist
ance and that of Chill had been solicited, without
which ii was supposed they would make no elferiua
resistance. Dispatches from Col Miller at Entire
medioS, represented him IN dangerous situation, as
the movements of ,l,e Royalists left han but little
hope of escaping
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Lnnd an SpoHsvipaiIia for SgIe.

WILL be sold upon the premises positively on Monday
w the 28t day of july the plantation in Spoitsvi.
yana county called PROSPECT IliLL belonging 70 the
estate Of Thomas Miller dec. This tract contains nine
hundred and sixty acres and is good quatyabout one
bali cleared and the balance In woods Terms One-hir
OF the purchase be paid down, the balance
two equal annual payments Bonds and security with
deed of trust upon the premises will be required Of the
purchaser. WILLIAM MILLER, Ex'ors sf ThO's
J. u. FERGUSON, ; Miller decd.
GoocblaBd, June ". I2-tds
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NOTICE

Stage will run, during the
e-ysFv>< summer, between Stauntom and
W&ssfk<<--yccf-@-yAL ewisburg hy the WARM. HOT,
rzarS.sSSSSfT and SULPHUR SPRINGS 1t
e. will leave Stanton every Friday
morning, and 6reenhrier Court
ooase, the end oi the route, every MONDAY 7--wsw
iE subscriber takes leave friends and tie
- public generaliy that he has taken he WARM
STRINGS establishment for of years, and thai lie
viii be al all times prepared for the receptions
able accommodation The are i'm
using them For the character water 0 Warm
springs lie refers Of Phi,
who has had ample experience offs efficacy. To render
II more agreeable TO the palate, quantity of il viii
santy be kept cool in bottles, when pleas
as sulphur water be. Tire Ohaly SPRING So useful
rs tonic and in cases OF scrotua, is uls0 in good ORDER
me subscriber has pleasure In stating tina; the
ing from Saunon TO the Sweet Sulphur Springs, by
this place, are in better condition than heretofore.
JOHN FRY.
Warm Springs, Bath County, Va. ItiyI.
consider the waters oftte Warm Springs peculiarly
valuable The medicinal powers neral
he properly inferred from their cf;et hut il
T. 10 be regretted that perfect knowledge Of
OF our medicinal springs has acquired by
analysis The waters of the Warm Springs, when taken
nfeTay speedily net ON the whole system They increase
the action OF the blood vessels the excitement of the
Nous sNsen ana the various When these
ects eisne ~ moderate degree, indication their
pehehcia operation When they headache, thirst and
excess OF heat, the quantity taken should
lhey are hgbly useful III affections OF the liver
mach and Ia distractions Of various organs
IL III tonic govt BY the addition Of "A aspounfl of the
saturated solution oil tpsom salts three glasses be-
come actively ca;hartc. The local app
S very eticacous in palsy chronic rheumatism and
heous diseases Tue vulgar error The Warm Bath is
riaxant ON the principle that heat cohesion
nannlate substances, is absurd. The analogy does not
hold with respect the application ON the yinp simal
system The bath is simply smulani and either strength
ems or eSfauSs, as applied moderately excessively"
u TO be published once weeh for four weeks in the
National Iuleigencer, account transmitted to the
Enquirer Office for payment I6-w4w