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

TIE utility of the Works Of JosEpHts,
as Companion TO the Holy SCRIPTURES,
must be obvious. A perusal Of them cannot
fail to illustrate and corroborate many facts of
the inspired vo hme. On this principle, they
will be found acceptable and useful works, and
contribute to tie enlargement of knowledge in
subjects whichare connected with the dispen-
sations OF RelIion, and the interest of the visi-
BILE Church ofGod upon earth.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-18

The man who is the most accurate in
authenticating them, will, in general,
form the most correct conclusions and
him we call Judicious. He who is the
quickest 10 comparing and combining
those which present themselves to him,
and the most rapid 10 deducing conclu-
sions, is said to have talents. These
two faculties are by no means necessa-
rily conjoined; and thus it happens that
men of talents are not always men Of
solid understanding.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-18
KCIiEMNIICALN
ENR.ROCATIOE
Or, The Liquid impropsd Opodegdoc.
TO THE puBLlCK.
IfE article here recommend


T1iE article here recommend
ed must not be considered as siding one
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important imPrOrsmtnt only in well-llnown
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The Embrocation contains three OF the most
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ingredients usually made use of in the hard
Kind, and will be found ON experiment at least
OF three times its strength and effect. The
money will be cheerfully refunded to these
who, after having used one bottle, may think
differently.
The Hon. SAMUEL L. MITCHELL, Nj. d. Ii.
ID. one of the first Medical Professors in the
State of New-York. has given certificate in
its favour-such authority you viii not dispute
Certificates also, from several respectable
citizens, are annexed to the directions, who
have received the greatest benefit from the
Improved Liquid Opodeldoc,' when they had
previously used the hard kind to no purpose
whatever. This article is asserted to be a
sovereign remedy in Bruises, Sprains, Gout,
Rheumatism, Cramp, Numbness, Stiffness or
Weakness Of the Neck or Joints, slight Burns,
Scalds, fresh Wounds, Chilblains. &c.
For the use Of Horses and Cattle in these
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As the whole family of mankind are liable
tothese casualties, no prudent person should
be without bottle of it in their house.
1t prepared by J. P. WITHHELD, whose
name is impressed on each bottle-wthout
which it is not genuine.
N. b. In cases of acute Gout and Rheuma-
tism, tea spoonful on going to bed, taken in
wardly, in wine glass of cold water, has, in
conjunction with the external application Q! it,
performed some most extraordinary cures.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-18
Union Celebration at Noyth5oro'
.-o>o-

THE approaching Anniversa-
II ny of AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
viii be celebrated by the Citizens of .Nor.hbo-
rough, Grafton, and WesibOrOugh, without dis
hnctlon OF party.-An Grafton will be deliver
ed by Isaac Daris, A. B. Student at Law, and
suitable Entertainment provided by Mr.. Ben
janin .M,nro,.
All wishing TO commemorate the Day,
are respectfully invited TO attend--A Pro-
cession win be formed at eleven o'clock, fore
noon, and move, under Military Escort, from
Mr.. Be'1amin .Mmroe's Tavern to the Meet
ing-House. or Tickets for seats at the Ia
BILE may be had at the Bar of Mr.. Benjamin,
shunrOe, for One Dollar.
Byorder ofthe Commiftee Of arrangements,
CHARLES PARKMAN, Ste'ry.
June, 1923.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-18

Worcester, IS.
ProbateO Office, June 3, 1898.
TO the Widozp and Heirs of DAVID
NEwHALL, late Of Sterling, IN SAID
County, deceased, and to all others con-
cermed an the Estate Of SAID deceased,
GREETING.
VOU are hereby cited to APP
III pear Gfyou see fly at the Court of Pro-
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun-
ty, on the first Tuesday in July next, at
one of the clock, after 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.
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From the Providence Gazette.]
USEFGL INVENTION.

A machine for removing the sick, has
been invented by Mr.. John C. Jenckes,
of this town, which, where it has been
10 operation, is pronounced TO be Of
great utility. A person confined to his
bed, may by this machine be raised, with
perfect ease to himself, andw little
effort or labour on the part of attend
ants, to such height and for such
time, as to give an opportunity for max
ing the bed, and for changing the linen;
and in warm weather The patient may be
much refreshed by being raised and
kept at distance from the bed. The
motion is so regular and easy that it is
stated person asleep may be raised
without being awakened A committee
of the Association of Mechanicks and
Manufacturers Of this town, having ex.
amined the machine, made favourable
report respecting it; and by the recon-
incubation of that committee, the Assoc
citation have ordered one to be procur-
ed for the use Of the members.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-18

In my opinion, the splendid edition of Jo-
sephus, now publishing by MIR. S. Walker, Bos.
ton, is highly creditable to American improve
ment in the arts, and deserves extensive pat
ronage. JONATHAN GOING.
Worcester, Nay 26, 1893.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-18
Recommendations

Whiston's Translation of Josephus, enriched
with Burdens Note, is work well deserving
the patronage of the friends of religion and sa.
cred literature, in he,opinion of
t. NJ. HARRIS.
Dorchester, April 81, 1923.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-18

Worcester, So.
Office, May 90, 1928.
To the Wido1p. Creditors and HEIRS Of
MANAssEH Wilder, lote Of Lancaster,
in sad County, deceased, and 10 ali
others concerned IN tie Estate Of said
deceased, GREETlEG
v GU are hereby cited to APP
~ pear, Gfyou see ft) at the Court Of Pro-
bate TO be holden at Worcester, in said Cotrn-
ty, on the first Tuesday in July next, at
ten Of the clock, before noon, TO show cause
why License should not be granted to the Ad-
ministrator to sell and convey so much of said
deceased's Real Estate as will raise 8 1899 100.
for the payment Of debts and charges and
you will be heard thereon.
THEOPHs. WHEELER. R-.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-18

The passion Of De Luc, the natural
philosopher, for musick, was so FREEDOM
inant 10 his latter days, that piano
was placed by his bedside, on which
his daughter played great part of the
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-18

Worcester, IS.
Probate Office, May 81, 1898.
To the Heirs Of DELrHA BAKER, late Of
Mendon, an snid County, deceased, end
10 all others concerned IN TIE Estate of
said deceased, GREETING.
VOU are hereby cited to au-
n pear, (if you see 6t) at the Court Of
Probate to be holden at Worcester, in said
County, on the first Tuesday in July next,
at one of the clock, after noon, TO show cause
why the Executors Account Of the Admins
tFation of said Estate should not be allowed:
and you will be heard thereon.
NATHL. PAINE, J. PROB.
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| can only say that the work Gas above) is
well known to be valuable, and that the speci-
men have seen appears to be well executed.
ARETIUS B. HULL.
Worcester, NAY 26, 1923.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-09-18
'SONG.-(rRoM THE FnENcn.)

The star Of night serenely splendid shone,
And shed its lustre DER the tented field;
The gallant soldier keeping guard alone,
Leaned on his lance, and thus his love revealed
Haste! 'ay ye sportive zephyrs Der the deep,
My vows and wishes to my country bear,
And say that here my nightly watch keep,
In glory's cause, and for my lovely Fair.
The star of day the battle will revive,
And morn will light to many valrous deed,
Butcrown'd with conquest warriors cease to live
And in the dubious conflict should bleed
Then DER the deep ye sportive zephyrs fly,
My VOWS and wishes to my country bear,
Say that remote from all love die
An slory's cause and for my lovely Fair.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-09-18

"Oh! dear, yesi my mother is an ovster-woman
lat Ceue. Though have always been used to-
run about the mountains, assure you that fine
fellow would gather handful of snow upon Ca
Inigou before | could pluck up turf OF grass
Only look at those feet; no goats are more fork
ed. And that dagger! I'll wager that it has
tasted plenty of our blood"
The brigadier of the gendarmes had not yet
retired, and was smoking his pipe by the hre
lsde' ] arose and went to sit down by HIM. In
changing my seat, perceived the Spanisrd VINO
WAS the professor of the knife had stretched his
large limbs upon the floor, and supported his
head upon u block of wood.-Ths magnificent
bandit, like Endymion lighted up by a moon beam,
received the red light Of the fire on his counte-
nance. lie was in profound sleep. | par'icu'
llarly remarked his large closed eyes, his mou,h
half open, and his long har scattered IN confu
sion about his neck. In spite of his rude cos
tune, have never seen finer model of hui
man figure. What pity, thought l, that clvll''
lzation has not enlightened and developed so
powerful a form.
!. "What do YOU think of his company p said
the gendearme and without giving me time to
Ireply, added, "you must certainly have some
very particular business to bring. You here as
for me, would not stay day in it if were not
coasts of France, and all the deiiles of the Alps
II have even served in Italy during the blockade
but assure you have never yet seen such
as those of the valley of Carroll. See,
said he, (pointng to the company there are
people who know the smallest crevice i'll the
mountains, and who pass where neither you nor
II would ever dare to venture ourselves. And
what kind of contraband do you think they carry
Inn' In the Jura, near Geneva, the mountaneers
carry watches and jewelry, which are such small
articles that it is natural they should not be seen
But these merely smuggle-what do you think
WOOL and we Can hardly ever catch them.
In fact they climb the mountains on the south
lslde, and when they have reached the summit
Ithey throw down the bales, which roll down on
he north side, when others receive and carry
them through the detiles into the plain. 1t is in
vain that we watch them, they always escape us
lit is very different thing with sugar and coffee;
as for those goods, they Introduce them as the
ladies in the sea ports do vanilla, in their bags
| They are an untractable and wicked people,
whom we have the greatest difficulty to keep
under restraint, who are neither French nor Spa.
nishi and who look only for one thing, Which is
IA raise in the price Of their commodities"
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-09-18

miles without allowing horses or men any
Irefreshment.
When volunteer joins Nina. he is not
allowed to bring any thing but a pair OF
sandals, half stockings, breeches and jack.
Iet.-Mina himself never wears boots OF
half boots, but sandals, in order more ca
silly to escape by climbing up the side Of
mountains if he gets knocked off his horse
He has several times saved himself mira
lculously in this way.
Nina is brave to degree that is incre-
dible, and has most powerful arm with
the sword.-He never allows gaming ei-
ther among the officers or soldiers; he
never takes regular bred officer into his
corps.- lie says, " they pretend to have
too much theory, and faii in all their at
tempts." Nina has perfect knowledge
of the whole country, and all the passes
of the mountains, and whenever it is ne.
cessary he disperses his people, appoint
ing particular spot at some distance oil
to meet at; during the former invasion oil
Spain by the French he practiced this ma
neuvre frequently, and with great sue
cess; his corps was by no means hume.
rous, but he was not anxious to increase
tits numbers-he is not vain, and says fair
y, that he can manage select few, better
than larger number. When youth
wishes to enlist in the cavalry, after being
examined by Nina and questioned, he calls
for the commanding officer of the infantry
and says, "This boy wishes to serve in
the cavalry, take him first with you. and
let me know how he behaves" The first
action they are engaged in, this captain
who commands the infantry, and is on
horseback, keeps the boy close to him du
ring the whole action, and watches mar.
rowly how he behaves, and after having
been four times in action, if he distinguish
es himself, the captrin brings him to Nina
and says, "This lad will do, he is worth,
to die for his country" Nina then fur
nishes him with arms and a horse, closel /,
watching him himself, to see how he be.
haves. By these means his corps is com
posed of the most determined and intrepid
Spanish that live.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-09-18
BOW STREET.

HAMMER U BAnRIEn.-Mrs. Mary Ann Bar.
rer was brought up, among other prisoners from
St Martins watcli-house, to which dismal place
she had been consigned by her spouse, Mr. Ben
jamin Barrier, on charge, or rather charges, of
having cruelty beaten him, the said BENJAMIN of
having moreover, threatened to utterly annhilate
all that was annihilatable in him and also with
having, with malice prepense. demolished the
weapon called boottree.
Mr. benjamin Barrier is tall young man, Of
a trsbilarlous aspect, and he was a fiourishing
master boot maker. Two years ago he fell in
love and married the lady who now bears his
name; lady with ga little body, but mighty
heart" something younger than himself, and
nearly half his height 1t so happened that their
honeymoon was short one; indeed, it ought
rather to be called honey fortnight. for after the
expiration OF the seventh day, the honey began
to evaporate, and before the expiration of The
fourteenth, it was all gone or, if any remained,
Ut vas converted into sail and bitterness. Mr..
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-09-18

sketch OF the character of General Nina. from
the Spanish Of Col. Don Ximencz.
Nina Is we'll made man, of florid com.
plexlon, and about $ feet inches high, a
man Of few words, but frank in his man
ner; he is very thoughtful, but never com.
muncatve. His officers never, by any
accident, know where he Intends to ma, eli;
when least expected. he places himself a,
che head OF his men, saying Follow me-,
apl ottsn marches in this way so or 40
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-09-18

Definition Of q Humbug.--A barrister
rad been puzzling and perplexing lady
tos some time with questions, when in one
of her replies, she happened to use the
word haglbng. Madam.'' says he, "you
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-09-18

A Dutch lover of the celebrated Mrs.
Behns, in an epistle which he addressed
to her, considers her as ga goodly ship, un-
der sail her hair as the pennants, her
forehead the prov, her eyes the guns, her
nose the rudder, &c." He desires TO be
the pilot to steer her, by the Cape of Good
Hope, for the Indies of Love.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-07-08
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENTS


The following is taken from "A report Of
the proceedings OF the Baptist General
Convention at The late trenniaI meeting
held by appointment in the City Of Wash
ington, April 3olh, 1928.
The Rev. Robert b. Semple, with Drs.
Baldwin and Staughton, being appointed
"A committee TO prepare an address to the
President OF the United States, they wait
ed upon His Excellency JAMES MoNRor,
aud reported that the President had been
pleased TO signify that he should be part-
cularly happy TO receive the Convention at
8 O'Clock. AT 2 O'Clock the Convention
proceeded to the Presidents House, when
the Rev. Robert b. Semple, of Virginia,
presented the following address:
SIR: The General Convention of the
baPiist Denomination in the United States,
now IN session in this city, cannot deny
themselves the qualification of present.
ing to the chief magistrate of our nation,
the sentiments of respect and affection,
which 1t is their happiness to entertain
Accustomed, Sir, with every following
Sabbath, IN our respective congregations,
tn oifer public petitions 10 the Lord of the
Universe, for your preservation and pros
pcrity, the sensibility of our hearts are
prepared to congratulate you on the pos
session OF both. II, amid the onerous car 3
OF your dignlhed administration, transient
alienation can result from the a5sliran-
ces of our cordial attachment, we beg of
you 10 be satisfied of its vigorous existence,
We thankfully feel that we are not APP
preaching monarch, the bend of whose
hall frfl o,
ports OF our Losems We approach fell
low citizen, man Of like passions with
ourselves, elevated by his virtues, his sergi-
ces, his country, to chair more honorable
and glorious than any of the proud sove-
reIgns of the earth have ever occupied;
chair from which, Sir, it is your felicity to
took down on fourishing and approving
community, where liberty breads no OPP
preston where religion moves beautiful
and free as an angel of light where the
useful and finer arts are prevailing, and
science advancing with the silent resplen-
dence of the morning. You have assis-
ted, Sir, and we thank you, in planting
ON our soil standard, whose stripes shall
not cease To wave until time shall be no
more.
foi an WAT dtlentiOn, alike ulSclHiHl"
ting, just and generous which your condo
scension has paid to several of our rising
institutions, we beg your acceptance OF
orr sincere acknowledgements. You are
waited upon, Sir, by denomination OF
Christians, TO whom rational freedom IS
dear as "the current 10 the soul:" whose
ecclesiastical government is interviewer
with IFS dictates, and whose ardent desires
and endeavors embrace the victories of pat
riotism and piety, from the Potomac tothe
ends of the earth.
Our Convention, Sir, feryently wish the
continuance of your health, and all The
consultations which rectitude and hene'o-
lence can administer and that, when your
course of service on earth shall terminate,
amid the tears Of your fellew-citizens, no"
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-07-08

ard legal, authorised 10 act asmagistrate'
in iii. county. aad that majority OF Tue
magistrates then present we're - m"on
opposed to the uwssure. that Tor tne pnf,,
pose of defeating il. they had determined
To adiourn the court tlsat day. leasi1t might
be adopted an the next day, ~honthey might
be absent. Al 6rsi, thought myself, The
measure unnecessary, If not improper, but
anon reflection, could see nothing IN II cal.
cul1fod o. do much harm, unless they were
! 10 declarr that the two gentlemen they
refused 10 Illuminate for sheriff, were con
sii,aionally and legally authorised mngis.
ifaies. Ia al case, ttis true there wohh
he an apparent Inconsistency IN their pro
c.edings but should they decide either
wise, il would be directly saying, ~aat 4 APP
pears 10 r.e thei have saidindirectly, by re.
insng 10 nominat. lhrm. liza laborersolnn
tarily enters your field * commences labor
ling, relying Oh your compromising hun iorh,
ifyon intend not Ia pay him, does not justice
require YOU to tell him 50, and that IN PLAIN
teimathat cannot be misunderstood end
again thought il strange thai men, better
Uniformed than /, who must have keewn
that such measure could not take, until a
majority OF the magistrates we're together,
OF bad lad an opportunity of being so,
should upon 50 1lmsy a pretencc have
thrown themselves in the way OF justice,
whose gail, with oil the facilities that can
be- afforded IL, scarcely equals that OF a
snaii. Such was my yexation on finding
there was no chance for the trial of my
suit, that | complained To almost every one
met, telling the casse of the adjournment
Of the court, Till was stopped by one who
replied !" poh, you know nothing about II I:
don't you know" said he" that another
high sheriff is to qualify next court, aud
that one Of the present deputies has
EARNED it, aud the Other has nothing 10 do
with II, aud don't you see that two Of the
members are the particular friends ii the
deputy who is TO qualify next court, aud
that there is another, the personal enemy
Of the deputy going ont The reasons 81
ven for adjourning the court have been
artlully used to influence the minds of
conscientious and undesigDing numbers,
while the true cause has not been disclosed"
Twas struck dumb, got upon my horse aud
stated home my road home WAS long
and lonesome on my way, thought | To
myself, if Justice can be made 10 conform
20 the views aud wishes Of individuals, ii Is
made OF different materials 10 what had
thought, and resolved To get myself out OF
court, even Mt a loss, and in future In sub
nit to injuries rather than endeayor to re-
dress them IN court.
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PLAIN TRUTH.

FRoM MExico.--New Orleans papers
state that file of newspapers 10 the 9Th
uItimo, printed by Mr.. Prissctte, formerly
conductor of a paper at Paris, called the
Theatrical Courier, had been received in
that city. These papers, however, did
not throw much light on the state Of affairs
in Mexico. The National Congress was
in session, and their proceedings I'll the
papers daily, Among other matters, we
notice bill for a loan Of S8,0oo,000, 10 be
procued for the Mexican government from
abroad. They had as yet agreed on no
system government, but draft of a con
stitution was under discussion. BY de-
cree Of the government, dated the I'd OF
May, We find that vigorous measures were
found necessary 10 put down tn. numerous
gangs oil robbers and vagabonas that initst
the capital, the province, and all the public
roads.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-07-08

There is in operation at New York, a
small machine for making pins, which,
with one hand only To turn the crank,
makes from the simple wire, thirty Plus
per minute, completely headed aid point
I'd. They are better than others, because
the head and shank are one piece. Ii is
said that in London, the most they can do,
IS to make fourteen IN a minute and then
they are not SO good.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-07-08

Captain Prince of the schr. Maria from
ST. Jago tie Cuba, informs that the day he
sailed vessel arrived from Jamaica which
stated that tpeaty pirates cut of tweats.
eaght sent in for trial, had been executed
on Friday, the 10th May. The remainder
had their trial postponed.
lPha. f. Joarnat.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-07-08

CARIcATuREs.-The following carica-
TIRES are published in London
/. Old Bumbieheod the 18th, trying on
the Napoleon boots, or preparing for the
Spanish campaign.
9. Bumbishead IN a go cart, attempting
to restore petticoat government, embroide-
ry, bigotry, and the holy inquisition in all
their original glory.
s. A Spanish Nude and French Juckass,
or portraits of Ferdinand the 9TH and the
duke d'Angouleme.
4. A French hilt on Spanish rapie5, or
Prince HM where he ought 10 5e.