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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

ErtrGordsnGry.-There is now living
in the neighborhood ofBollington, Cheeh-
ire, man of the name of John Jackson;
the following particulars of whose histo-
ry, together with that Of his wife, were
related by himself, and can be easily sub
stantiated He relates, that he was
married the first time in the year 1858,
TO one Betty Brown, by whom he had
12 children, six boys ard six girls. 10
10 weeks after her death, he married his
present wife, who before their marriage
was a widow, and had had FIVE children.
which were then all living by her he
had 90 children in 20years and 4G weeks,
the time and circumstances of whose
birth were equally singular, and proba-
bly, unprecedented. He hired COW
from neighbour every year during that
period (in which be had but two differ
emf cows and in three or four weeks
after the COW had calved, each time his
wife was delivered of a child; but in the
21st year The COW had two calves at the
same time, and his wife was then preg-
nant the people in the Deighborhood
began to predict that his wife would al
SO have two children, which in about two
or three weeks was realized in The birth
of two boys. When he took them to the
church at Prestbury 10 be baptized, the
minister smiled Gas he had had 90 chill
dren baptized there before) and said,
" swell, John, have you another?" eyes,
two, SIR" was the reply. "Well, what
must they be called?'' "Abraham and
lsaac,'' said John.-When the children
had been baptized, and the ceremony
was over, the minstersaid, "Weli, John,
we should have another, and call it ia
cob - and faithful as in times past, in a.
bout 12 months afterwards, Johns wife
bIest him with another boy, which was
called Jacob; so that he had 35 children
baptized in Prestbury church, % OF
whom in the space Of % years.-StOck-
port .fdTertiser.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

wound could not be cured; in two days
the left arm swelled considerably and
in day or two afterwards modification
ensued, terminating IN the death Of the
Bath Dispensary's assistant surgeon,
Death from such cause is by no means
without precedent, as may be proved
by the modern annals of our hospitals;
however, they shew how extremely
careful ought to be those young sur
geons, who dissect subjects that have
died under particular circumstances.
Banyan 7ree.-The Banyan Tree Of
Hindoostan, is one Of the most curious
productions in the world. Every branch
from the main body throws out fibre
several yards from the ground, which,
gradually grow thicker, and descend TO
the earth, where they take root, in
crease 10 large trunk, and throw out
new branches from the top. These
again reach the earth, take root, and
swelling into trunks, throw ont other
branches thus continuing to progress.
One OF these trees stands on an Island in
the river Nerbuddah, and is supposed
TO be the largest tree in the world, its
shade being capable of sheItering 1000
persons. Including those branches
which have taken root, it measures
more than 5000 feet in circumference.
The large trunks amount to $50, and
the small ones exceed 5000. This tree
is described by Milton in his Paradise
Lost. There is another Banyan tree in
the province of Bahar, the circumfer-
ence of the several stems Of which is
92l feet. The HIndoos are very fond
of the Banyan tree, and the Brahmins
spend much time under its shade.
Northampton Gaz.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10
PRINTED FOR THE PRoPRIEToRs, BY
CHARLES GRIFFIN,

Nearly opposite the CENTRE SCHooL-HoUsE
CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATION.
Price to single subscribers, who receive then
papers at the Office, or by mail, two dollars per
annum.
o. advertisements. not Exceeding tacelrs
lines, published three aoseks for one dollar, and
continued three roecks longer for fifty CENTS
Larger advertisements az the same proportion.
The publishers will hold themselves respon
sible for no errour in any advertisement, be-
yond the sum charged for its insertion.
All communications and orders directed to
the s. Editor of the Spy,'' and post paid, will
be promptly attended to.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

ed by those who have read the work with i'm
partial attention, and from those who have not
given it perusal, it would be premature.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

SEES as problem, the solution Of which
must be attended with ineslimable ben
efits to this country.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10
CoNUNDRUMs

ANSWERED.
/. Why is beaten General, like van
ity?
q. II is a general failing.
9. What does stone become when
thrown into the Red Sea?
A. Wet.
$. What is it, when you name it, you
break it?
A. Silence. -
4. Why is "a inch rule, like Jamda
Monroe ?
A. Has tao feet.
5. Why is person stealing negro,
Ike hid Sleep
A. kidnapping.
6. Why is person looking at show,
like beehive?
A. He lie 6ehoIder.
T. Why are two persons laughing at
a witty expression, Ike the wings Of
chicken
A. There is merry thought between
them.
8. What is it makes more poise, than
a hog fast in fence?
A. Tao Hogs.
| 9. How is it, thai McthuseIah was
the oldest man ever lived, yet died be-
fore his father?
n. Eooch was bis father, and he was
! translated.
10. What is it. that is black and white,
and red [readl all over?
a. A Newspaper.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

There was raised; in the year 1929,
by Capt. Sylvanus Watriss, of this viii
lage, too hundred and tuenty-one Sum
mer Squashes, from one seed. Each
Squash, by actual count, contained, on
an average, ITO seeds. Producing, 81,
$40 fold.---We place this to the credit of
the fertile banks ofthe Connecticut river.
Who, among US, would wish to exchange
them for Mississippian swamps, issuing
forth snakes, alligators, pestilence and
death. Windsor Journal.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

Roman CGthohcs.-The Roman Cath
ollcs IN the United States, have 10 bish-
opricks, about so churches, and 100
clergymen, with several colleges,
schools, and religious houses. In the
state of New-York, this denomination is
said to amount TO 2O,00O--mostly for
eigners, we presume.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

the aquatic rice.-It is probable that
this Cochin China rice might be culti-
waited to advantage in some parts of the
United States.
Quere.--- Is not this the same as the upland
rice, raised in the Southern States.-Spy.l
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

SompambuliSn.---A remarkable in
stance of. this affection OF the nerves &C.
cured on sunday evening, Oct. 9th, to a
lad named George Davis, l6 l-2 years
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

The Tades.--M. DE LA PLACE has sue
ceeded, from observations made at his
request at Brest for l6 years, and by a
rigorous appreciation of the influence
of the Sun and Moon. and local circum-
stances, in resolving the most difficult
problem Of the causes of the tides.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

Clergy IN Virginia.-There are in
Virginia about 60 Presbyterian clergy
men, 80 Episcopalians, 100 Baptists, so
itinerant Methodists, and perhaps 200 or
800 local Methodist ministers, who preach
only occasionally. On the west of the Al
leghany mountains in Virginia, there is
scattered population of more than $50,
900, with but few ministers of any de-
nomination, and but few schools. Vast
numbers of children are said to be grow
ing up without being able to read. A
Presbyterian Clergyman at Lewisburgh,
superintends or 10 small churches,
which he has formed in that vicinity.
His nearest neighbour, of his own de-
nomination, is 60 miles distant.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

The following singular remedy for the
Quinsy, is contained in conmunica
ton in the Rhode Island Republican :.
Mr.. SIMoNs,
Having repeatedly proved the eflica.
cy ofQuill Tea, for the cure of the a.
bove distressing complaint, feel it a
duty to give it publicity. Make de-
coction from common goose-quills thus ::
Take twelve or fifteen at time
cut them, feathers and all, into pieces
Of about two inches in length-parch
them to a crisp, On pan or fire shovel
put them into pint of water-sim-
mer it down to three gills-sweeten it
we'll with molasses. It is then fit for
immediate use, and may be administer
ed freely until the patient is relieved.
B. IT.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10
a0rtCuttnraI.
GREAT AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE IN THE
YEAR 1928.

At the late Agricultural exhibition of
Madison county, New York, Benjamin
Bartlett "produced satisfactory proof"
that he raised ia bushels of Indian
corn upon one acre of land and also
that he raised 2O5 1-2 bushels of pota-
toes upon one half acre IF land, for
which be received the first premiums.
Madison Co. Observer.
Mr.. Peter Boynton of Shelburne,
Chttenden Co. Vermont, raised the
past season, upon three acres and one
tenth of an acre of land, 215 bushels of
wheat, averaging 81 to GA lbs. per
bushel.
The following persons obtained pre-
NUNS at the exhibition of the Stafford
Agricultural Society, New Hampshire,
which was held on the 10Th Of October.
LIST. Ephraim Wiley. of Chinatown,
fer l14 bushels of corn per acre.
Cd. Jethro Locke, of Darlington, for
107 bushels &c quarts.
Sd. Joseph Edgerly, of CHINATOWN,
ioI lOt GuSneIs ~ quarts.
4th. Joshua Otis raised 106 bushels.
9th. Pearson Cogsweli, 1Ol ID bush
els.
In Woyne County, (Penn.) Moses
Harden, 50 bushels 10 lbs. corn, weigh
ing SO lbs. per bushey, On one acre.
Thomas Sillibridse, II bushels of
oats, do.
Sheldon Norton, IS 3-4 bushels Bar
ley On quarter OF an acre.
The following persons have raised The prod
ucts annexed to their names, for which, they
have received premiums in Plymouth County.
Alpheus Fobes, of South Bridgewater,
on one acre ofland, .fvc tons fve hundred
end fifty scven pounds Of good English
hay.
Leonard Hill, Of East Bridgewater, on
an acre Of land, one hundred THIRTY nine
bushels, three pecks and one quart Of corn.
William Briggs, of East Bridgewater,
forty sevea bushels, three pecks and too
quarts of rye on an acre of land
Alpheus Fobes, on an acre Of! land.
seventy three bushels and peck Of
oats.
Ebenezer Copeland has raised on an
acre of land, four hundred fifteen and haJt
bushels of potatoes.
William c. Hammatt, of Scituate, on
an acre of land, four hundred t7pcaty n5nt
and half bushels Of Ruta Baga
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

Episcopal Church.-The Episcopal
Church in the United States has 1858
clergymen. The number Of bishops is
10. The number of clergy in New En-
gland is "a; N. York "a; Maryland A;
Virginia 50; and SO in other states.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

Interesting to tie Propristors Of Steam
Packets, sc. We understand that Sir
Humphrey Davy has, within the last
month, discovered that the application
ola certain gas, fifteen times heavier
than the atmosphere, to the mechanism
OF steam engine; will produce a power
fully equal 10 that which now results
from the application of steam. The
great obstacle which stands in the way
OF the general and immediate introduce
ton into use ofthis gas is the difficulty
OF combining 1t. The task Of construct
ing convenientvessels, sufficiently strong
for that purpose, Sir Humphrey propo-
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

Brass Vessels.-To preserve brass
vessels from contracting verdigris, after
they have been Used, instead of wip-
ing them dry, it has been found that by
constantly immerglng them in water,
they are kept perfectly innoxious, and
will remain for years full as clean, and
nearly as bright, as when they first came
out of the hands of the workmen.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10
GNe att@ aaIU Scsgureg.

Cheese.--Red pepper, SO called, is a
complete antIdote against flies lmpreg-
mating cheese So as to produce maggols.
Take one, and put it into delicate
piece OF linen, molsten it with a little
fresh butter, aud rub your cheese fire.
quenliy. II not only gives very fine
colour to your cheese, but il is so pun
gent that the fly will not touch 1t.
". II. Sentinel.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

Spimming.-It has been discovered
in England, by Lit. Morton, that the art
OF swimming is susceptible of being
much facilitated by extending the sur.
face of the hands and feet by propelIing
Gloves and slippers.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

g THE LIBERTY OF TIE PRESS IS ESSENTIAL
TO THE SECURITY OF FREEDOM
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

Nearly opposite the CENTRE scHooL-HousE.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

A very useful substance has lately
been invented in France, tor the pres
eryation OF various articles from injury
by dampness and wet. 1t is known .y
the name of "Hydrofuge," and is Of
such nature, that it peuetrates paper,
wood, plaster, sc. and renders them
quite nmpervious 10 water. Common
Dashboard may thus, ii made in the
form OF "a vessel, contain a liquid for al
most any length OF time. The Hydro
tuge preparation of Messieurs Prosper
is applied etfectually TO the walls, floors,
and roots OF houses, to furniture and to
linen cloths.-Busts and statues in Mas
ter may thus be preserved, and even
rendered almost as hard as stone.
This substance, ii is hoped, may soon
be introduced INTO this country, for it is
likely 10 become extensively useful, as
a space six feet square may be covered
with il for little more than dollar.
". Y. Daily advertiser,
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-10

Preserving Eggs.--lt is said, eggs
may be preserved for two years, by
keeping them in strong lime-water. Ia
1920, "a tradesman OF Paris sold more
than $4,000 eggs In the market, which
had teen preserved in lime wat-r more
than year. They appeared to be
perfectly fresh.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-09-09
STATE OF MAINE.

In SENATE, JAN. 18, 1929
On the Petition aforesaid, ORDERED, That
The Petitioners cause an attested copy Of ther
Petition, with this order thereon, 10 be pub
iished IN the Portland Gazette, newspaper
printed in Portland, three weeks successfully,
the last publication to be thirty days, At least
before the first "Wednesday Of the fret session
OF the next Legislature, that all persons
interested. may then appear and shew cause,
a any they have) why the prayer Of said Re-
tition should not be granted.
Sent dewn for concurrence.
DANIEL ROSE, President.
IN The HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES,, January
90, 1923.
Read and c0ncurred.
BENJAMIN AMES, Speaker
true copy-Attest,
CHARLES B. SMITH, Sse'yefths SsTEHt'+
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-09-09

At a court of Probate held at Portland within and
for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tues
day of august in the year of our Lord eighteen
hundred and twenty three
DOLLY HARMON widow Of James Harmon,
IL late of Raymond in said county trader, deceas-
ed, having presented her petition for allowance
out of bis personal estate Ordered, that the adj
ministrators give notice TO all persons interested
by causing copy Of this order 10 be published
three weeks successfully in the Portland Gazette
printed Portland, that they may appear a pr O.
bate Court to be held at said Portland on the first
Tuesday Of October next at ten of the clock in the
forenoon. and shew cause. If any they have, why
the same should not be granted.
BARRETT POTTER Judge.
true copy auest Horatio Souihgate, Regr.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-09-09
GARDINER IRON WORKS.

GARDINER IRON WORKS.
"BE Subscriber Agentof the GARDIN
III Err IRON WORKS, has constantly TO-
sale at the Agency Store IN Gardiner, the fol
lowing articles viz -
Saw Mill Cranks, Pulling Mill do.
Lantern Wheels,
Wrought and cast Mill Spindles,
Hatter's Basins,-ClothieI's Plates,
Crow Bars,-Plough Moulds g. Coulters
Wheels for various kinds Of Machinery,
Sad ns,-Cast Iron Dogs,
Sleeves and Cogs for Blocks,
CardiDg Machine Irons,
Cart and Wagon Boxes,
Gudgeons Of all sizes,
Brands for names, &c. made at shor
notice.
The above articles will be sold cheap fol
sash or approved credit. Orders for any des
cription Of Castings, will be executed Punctusl
~ in the best manner.
NJ. SPRINGER. Jr. agent.
Gardiner, Sept. 2, 1922. #.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-09-09
PRIVATE SCHOOL.
September 2, 1923.

TO the Legislature of The State Of Maine,
merit 10 cOngsns at Portland, on The .frSr
Wednesday Of January, 1923.
NTE the Selectmen of the town Of Harrison,
~ in the county Of Cumberland, would
humbly represent that the doings or said town
Of Harrison have been illegal in some respects
viz. that in some years the assessors Of said
town have neglected to Geposite IN The Town
Clerk's Office the valuation and a copy Of the
tax by them assessed within the year aid that
in some instances the town Clerks have neg
lected TO keep record ofthe oaths admins
tered by them 10 town officers al The time OF
annual meetings am that doubts have arisen
m our minds whether there are not other irFeg-
ularities 10 the doings of raid town which ere
to your petitioners unknown.--We therefore
pray that the omissions and defects of the
said town prior to the date of this our petitioR
may be remedied, am the doings of SAIL town
confirmed and rendered valid 10 law nJtwith-
standing the supposed defects--& as ia duty
bound will ever pray.
AMOS THOMES, So ~
CHARLES WALKER, IT, 1 Tss--:...
JOEL WHITMORE, 1'4''''
Harrison, Dec. 1922.
true copy Attest,
G. B. SMITH, See'ry. Of Ire SsnIts.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-09-09
From the London Scientific Journals for July.

From the London Scientific Journals for July.
General direction Of lightning chart.
II results from series of observations made
in Germany. and communicated to Kefers-
tein. that the general direction of lightning Is
from East 10 West, comparatively seldom from
North to South. II appears from another Sc
ries of observations in Germany, that most OF
the lightning rises in the west and extends
towards the east. Numerous observations
have been made on the effects Of lightning on
trees of different kinds. Experienced fores-
ters tell ms that the oak is often struck, but
the beech seldom, even in those cases where
the trees are intermixed. The Natural His
tory Society of Halle proposes TO publish a
h1H Chart of Germany, with the view Of
showing its extent, position, and magnitude
during series of years. Ii is also proposed
to publish series of maps representing the
direction lightning takes in different parts of
the world, particularly in Europe.
Human FOSSIL Remains.--Count Razoum-
ask has lately found, associated with remains
Of elephants, skulls and other bones of race
of people, conjsctured TO be very different
from those that now people the globe. They
seem 70 have buried their dead ia hilocks, and
al the skulls examined had a most remarka-
biz elongated form. Schlottheim we under
stand, will publish an account Of these re-
UlaIns.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-09-09
SINGING.

would be glad TO drop word to you on my
troubles. The young blades Of our society
have grown so much wiser and more learned
than their fathers, that they c'ean outrun me
in singing. They have learned what they
call their new city-mode Of soloing, thrilling,
fIdgsgng end quavering; and when attempt
to stag. am quite at odds with them.
This they call the new fashions; and our
minister saws he cannot preach against il. for
fear of giving offence. They must be indul-
red because they learned il from their new
civ masters. After all, Mr.. Printer. really
thHak, that when my wife and ], and deacon
Singers daughter Patience do not help them,
especially on rainy days. their singing, as aunt
Lucy saws, " is sadly out at elbows"
must tell you how we got served the other
Sunday. Our good minister CHANGED to read
one Of our favorite psalms, beginning
s.With reverence let the saints appear,
land bow before the Lord"
when, instead Of singing the good old tune Of
Near, and giving it the truly sonorous twang
of New-Eugland, with which we used TO sing
at Tan-tor our young blades galoped off in a
new city tune slurring away in most delec-
table quaver,
With reverence LET the sa-a-sints appear,
" And bow-wow-w ow-wow-wow before the Lord.
This was an unlucky slurring for our min
ister's little whifFet pug happening to catch
the note, sung out bis treble pipe, started the
squire's old toRser's full bass, and in an in
slant the whole posse of dogs set up such 4
chorus, that our meeting would have been de
feated BY the general yell, had not our worthy
sexton, by bis cane changed their notes to
another key, and sent their quavering out al
the door. Deacon Goodspeed, who happened
at that time to he comfortably doing in bis
seat, rolled up the peeled onions Of his eyes,
and our good minister was obliged TO hide his
head and smother a smie.-Crford Gazette.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-09-09
Indigo Blne Hnt.

To JAMES NEAL, Esq. Clerk of the Pro-
pristors Of certain tract Of land IN Portland,
IN the county Of Cumberland, f,rDlerly as
signed TO the WidOiO If ANTHONY BRAcK KTT,
deceased as part Of her do1rer in has Estate.
WE the subscribers proprietors in said
w tract, request you to call Meeting Of
said Prcprietors at MlTcHELL's Hotel, in Port
land, on the 10th day Of Sept. A. d. 1898, at
10 o'clock, A. M.
/. To choose Moderator for said meeting.
2. To choose a committee to make pan OF
the Proprietors' land lying southeast Of Dan
forth street, exhibiting the same in lots Of
proper size and with convenient streets, to
be laid out, and report the same.
3. To choose a committee to convey to the
Portland Bridge corporation the Land and
Flats mentioned in vote passed this day.
4. To see if the Proprietors will sell at Anc
ton, all or any part or parts, Of the common
tract, and appoint committee Tor that pur-
pose, with power 10 make deeds Of the same
in behalf Of said Proprietors as may be direc
ted.
5. To accept the reports Of any former com
mittee.
PRENTISS MRLLEN,
THOMAS BECK,
J. ID. HOPKINS,
Portland, August 10 1928.
PURSUANT to the foregoing application
hereby notify the proprietors aforesaid to meet
at the time and place, and for the purposes
JAMES NEAL, Prop. Ckrk.
Portland, August 90, 1923.