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MISCELLANY.
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From Poulson's American Daily Advertisery]
"KEEP COOL"

ALGI OOOlI.
When every one is complaining of the
heat, his advice will surely be grateful
who is confident that he is acquainted
with very simple and certain methods,
if not of totally preventing, at least
greatly mitigating, the unpleasant feel
mgs complained Of An observance of
the following rules, has, by the expert
ence Of many, proved them to be of this
character, and as such are zCarmly rec
emmended to be pursued -
Dress must be light both, in colour
and weight; open and loose in texture,
as well as 10 the manner of their max
ing.
Dwellings will be kept perfectly cool
If the windows be closed so as TO ex-
clude the hot rays of the sun, and not
opened until some time after the SIM has
set. 10 those rooms which are in con-
slant use, the windows should he bowed
Independent of the exclusion of the hot
air, moderate darkness is preferable
to glsring light.
The brick and stone pavements
should be wet, at least, twice every
day early in the morning, and towards
sunset the evaporation win cool the
atmosphere, and temper the heat still
retained by them.
10 order TO sleep pleasantly the win
dows Of chambers must be kept entire
ly closed, until after sunset !; then LET
every aperture be free to the current
of the evening air.
Cool yourself perfectly before you
60 to bed Or. Franklin says he was
in the habit of sitting undressed at his
window until he felt pleasant, and did
not think person SO doing was liable
to take cold.
He also recommends, that when the
bedclothes feel disagreeabIe, having i'm
bibed the moisture of the body, TO
shake them, or rather move them up
and down.. without displacing them, un-
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NOTICE.

"A TTACHED on mesne pro-
"a cess, taken in Execution, and to be
sold by Publck Auction, on Tuesday the
nineteenth day Of August next, at O'Clock,
P.M.-all the Right which THOMAS MILES
had at the time of said attachment, to redeem
certain tract of Land, situate in that part Of
Lancaster, usually called the Vallage, togeth-
er with the Buildings on said land, consisting
Of House, kept as Publick House, Barns,
Out-Houses, &c. being in the occupation Of
said 1n'ies--Sale to be as aforesaid, and ON
the premises.
NATH'L. RAND, ID. Sheriff.
Lancaster, Jelly Is, 1928.
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Pasture Lands
FOR SALE.

A VALUABLE PASTURE, con-
Ia tanning sixty-six acres, situated in Oak-
ham, directly on the County Road leading to
New-Braintree and Hardwick.-.4lso7a PAS
TURE, bounded on the Town Road leading
from said County Road to Oakham Meeting
House, containing sixty-four cres.--These
Lands, which are of excellent quality, are
parts Of the Odkhana Farm, $50 called which
formerly belonged to the Hon. LEVI LINCOLN,
late of Worcester, deceased, and will be sold
on such liberal terms as will render it an OBJ
ject for Farmers to purchase. They are about
10 miles distant frcn Worcester.-F fur
ther information. application may be made to
either of the Subscribers, in Worcester.
LEVI LINCOLN.
JOHN w. LINCOLN.
Worcester, March S, 1928. If
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One Cent Reward..

I'D AN away from the Subscrib-
W. u er, EBENEZER J. C. LOWERING. an
indented Apprentice, about ID years Of age
Whoever will return said Boy to the subscrib-
err shall receive the above reward, and no
charges paid.
ELIJAH MORSE.
Marlborough, July7, 1928
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70 Octaaa.

To Octacid.
FULL many gloomy month hath past,
On Tagging wing, regardless by
UNMARKED by aught, save grief, since last
Igaz'd upon thy bright blue eye,
And babe my Tyre pour forth to thee
Its strains of widest minstrelsy.
For all my joys are wither'd now
The hopes most relrd on, thwarted,
And sorrow hath o'erspread my brow
With many shade, since last we parted ;
Yet, mid that murkiness of lot,
Young Peri, thou art unforgot
There are who love to trace the smile
That dimples upon childhood's cheek,
And hear, from lips devoid Of guile,
The dictates Of the bosom break
All! who Of such could lock on thee
Without wish to rival me
Nonc-his must be stubborn heart,
And strange to every softer feeling,
Who from thy glance could bear to part,
Cold and unmov'd-without revealing
Some portion of the fond regret
Which dimm'd my eye when last we met!
Sweet bud of beauty Mid the thrill
The anguish'd thrill Of hope delay'd,
Peril-and pa;E-and eKery i'll
That can the breasts man invade,
No tender thought of thine and thee
Hath faded from my memory
But have dwelt on each dear form
Till wo, while, gave place to gladness,
And that remembrance seem'd TO charm,
Almost to peace, my bosom's sadness;
And now again breathe lay
To hail thee on thy natal day
O.! might the fondest prayers prevail
For blessings on thy future years
Or innocence, like thine, avail
To save thee from afiiction's tears
Each moment of thy life should bring
Some new delight upon its wing;
And the wild sparkle of thine eye
Thy guilelessness of soul revealing
Beam ever thus, as beauteously,
Undimm'd-save by those gems of feeling
Those soft, luxurious drops which flow,
in pity, for another's wo.
But vain the thought tit may not he
Could prayers avert misfortune's blight,
Or hearts. from sinful passion free,
Here hope for unalloy'd delight,
Then those who guard thine opening bloom
Had never known one hour of gloom.
No-if the Christening stroke of fate
On guilty heads alone descended,
Sure they would ne'er have felt its weight,
In whose pure bosoms, sweetly blended,
Lilies dearest social virtues move,
In one bright endless chain of love
Then since upon this earth, joys beams
Are fading, ffail, and few in number,
And melt, like the light-woven dreams
That steal upon the mourner's slumber,
Sweet one I! I'll wish thee strength to bear
The ills that Heaven may bid thee share (
And when thine infancy hath fed,
And time with woman's zone hath bound
thee,
If in the path thou'rt doom'd to tread,
The thorns Of sorrow Turk, and wound thee
Be thine that exquisite relief
Which blossoms mid the springs of grief!
And ike the many-tinted bow,
Which smiles the show'ry clouds away,
May Hope-Grief's Iris here below
Attend, and soothe thee on thy way,
Til, full of years-thy cares at rest
Thou seek'st the mansions Of the blest.
Young sister Of mortal NINE,
Farewell !-Perchance long Farewell!
Though woes unnamber'd yet be mine,
Woes, hope may vainly strive to quell,
IN half unteach my soul to pine,
So there be bliss for thee and THINE
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difference bct1Deen Gout and Rheumatism.
A Frenchman being afflicted with the
Govt, was asked what difference there
was between that and the Rheumatism.
One very great difference ~ replied
monsieur" Suppose you take one
vice, You pat your finger in, You turn
de screw till you bare him no longer,
dat is the Rheumatism--den, 'spose YOU
give him one turn more, dat is de Gout.''
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CHEN1ICAL Il
ENBROCATIOEN
Or, Whitaoell's Improved OpodeldOc
TO THE PUBLICK.

IHE article here recommend
ed must not be considered as adding one
more number to the already extensive cata-
logue of advertised Medicines: 1t is in fact an
important improvement only in well-known
composition.
n ne Embrocation contains three Of the most
valuable articles TO be met with in the whole
circle OF Medicine, never before employed in
any other Opodeidoc, in addition to the other
ingredients. usually made use Of in the hard
kind, and viii be found on experiment at least
Oh three times its strength and effect. The
money will be cheerfully refunded to those
who, after having used one bottle, may think
differently.
The hon. SAMUEL L. MITcHILL, M. d. ILL.,
u. one OF the first Medical Professors in the
State OF New-York, has given a certificate in
Its favour-such authority you will 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
sovereign remedy in Bruises, Sprains, Gout,
rheumatism, Cramp, Numbness, Stiffness or
Weakness ofthe Neck or Joints, Slight Burns,
Scalds, fresh Wounds, Chilblains, &c.
For the use of Horses and Cattle in these
cases, it may be considered as inestimable.
AS the whole family of mankind are liable
TO these casualties, no prudent person should
be without bottle of it in their house.
1t is prepared by J. 2. WHITWELL, whose
name is impressed on each bottle-without
which it is net genuine.
N. b. In cases of acute Gout and Rheuma-
tism, a tea spoonful on going to bed, taken in
wardiy, In wine-glass of cold water, has, in
conjunction with the external application Of it,
performed some most extraordinary cures.
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NeaU Goods.
JONATHAN WOOD has re-

CD ceived fresh supply of Goops-which,
in addition to his former Stock, makes his as
sortment quite complete, ris.-
English Ginghams Grapes Grape
Shawls & Nantes; !, good assortment Of Long
Shawls Ladies' Kid and Denmark Satin
Shoes, of the first quality Shell Combs; Imi-
taton do. Crockery e. Glass Ware, as usual,
Also, a few dozen excellent Rakes, suitable
for the coming Hay season.
The above Goods are part only,
and will he sold very cheap for Cash.
Worcester, June Is, 1923. tt
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Real Estate for Sale.
TvHAT well-known TAVERN g.

NHAT well-known TAVERN s.
~ STORE, situated in the centre of the
Town of Milford, Go. of Worcester, Mass.)
formerly owned by JOHN CLAFLIx, Esq.-On
the premises there is large House, which has
been occupied number Of years as a Tavern
also, very convenient Store, Barn, Sheds,
&c. There is likewise large Bidding, two
stories high, about 65 by SIS feet, in which is a
large and convenient Hall, that will accom-
modate 800 to 400 persons, which is attached
to the Tavern-House. There are about acres
of Land belonging to the premises. 0T For
particulars, inquire of CALEB HAYWARD.
Esq. MendOm, or of CHAPLIN & PRESTON,
Boston.
July Is, 1923. Am
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POETR Y.

From LOndon paper.
The following beautiful Verses are ascribed
to Mr. A. WATTS, Editor of the Leeds
Intelligencer.
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proportion than either that Of Indiana, or
this state and while such thought
would be utterly visionary here, 1t may
for aught we know, succeed there. But
should it succeed, we may apprehend
consequences more serious than have
yet arisen from this cause. The other
states northwest ofthe Ohio river have
a right to demand of congress that they
do not sanction the deed. These states
being settled under congressional act.
guarantying, that this district should re-
main foreves free of the evil, have there
fore right TO refuse their assent to such
neighbors being quartered upon them in
any part oft.
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the duties OF that important office land
as General ANDREW JACKSON is
known TO US as one of the remaining few
whose principles were formed in the
American Revolution, whilst aiding our
fathers in procuring that freedom which
he afterwards SO gloriously defended !;
and as he is also known to US as an incor-
ruptable and firm republican, plain and
unostentatious in his manners, brave and
Independent, in his disposition, clear and
vigorous in his understanding, despising
pomp, idleness and intrigue, and jealous
in the cause Of his coun,ry's prosperity {;
and as we believe he would administer
the government with ability and firmness
that he would expcl extravaganza,
give stability and activity to his admins
tIation, and restore to it the Republican
plainness of,he days of Washington and
Jefferson-lhat he would afford a certain
guarantee to the people OF the fidelity and
industry of their public servants--that
he would preserve our defensive atti
tude, forward our internal Improvements,
and support the political, agricultural,
manufacturing, and commercial inte-
rests of our common country.
Therefore, be it resolved, that we, the
citizens of Lauderdale county, recon-
mend General ANDREW JACKSON
to the people of the United States as a
man we'll qualified to discharge the du-
ties OF President Their eof.
Resolved, by this meeting, that the
above proceedings be published in the
Florence Gazette.
SAMI.. SAVAGE, Chm.
THos. CHILDREsS, Sec'y.
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PUBLIC MEETING,

At meeting of the citizens Of Lau
derdale county, held agreeably TO public
notice, at the courthouse in the town of
Florence, on the 8 LIST ult. for the purpose
of taking into consideration the propriety
of nominating some person to succeed
Mr.. Monroe as President Of the United
States, Capt. Samuel Savage was una
nimously called to the chair, and Thomas
Childress, Esq. appointed Secretary
When the object of the meeting being
stated, and the names of Mr.. Adams,
Mr.. Crawford, Mr.. Calhoun, Mr.. Clay,
and General Andrew Jackson were an
nounced as candidates, the chairman re-
quested to be informed whether it was
the sense Of this assembly that they now
go into nomination, which was decided
in the affirmative-it was then proposed
that some man declare himself in favor
Of each Of the several candidates, and
divide the company so as to ascertain the
strength Of each party, when nearly all
of the company followed the man who
declared for General ANDREW JACKSON
in favor Of whom, FIVE hundred and thirty
three votes were given. Among those
who remained, (but who would not be
counted) the principle part were in "a
vor of Mr.. Adams.
The company then unanimously adopt
ed the following resolutions
| WHEREAS, it is the right of the people
in all free governments, peacibly, and
deliberately to assemble together, and
cooIIy and candidly express their opinions
upon all subjects interesting to them
And, whereas it is essentially importan,
to the United States that man shall be
elected to succeed Mr.. Monroe as Pre-.
sident thereof, whose known patriotism
pure republican principles, and energ,
Of mind qualify him for the discharge o.
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From the Woodstock (Vt.) Observers
SLAVERY.

The hope of seeing slavery banished
from the United States, If it ever existed,
is now fast fading away. The Legisla-
ture Of Illinois have, after hard strug-
gle, recommended the call OF conven-
ton to take into consideration the pro-
priety OF altering the constitution Of that
state so as TO admit of slavery. 1t has
been suggested that similar attempt
would be made in other states, and the
prospect is that the number of slaves in
the Union will increase rather THAI d.
minish. The subject is Of a nature too
aggravating to the feelings Of humanity
TO pass unnoticed-and yet comment
upon it is useless at this time. 1t j.
probable that had Congress turner The
Missouri constitution out of doors, Their.
would have been an end of the spread o
slavery over new territories; but the is
sue Of that question encouraged th'
friends of slavery and our country mus
abide the consequence; for consequent
ces Of serious nature will in all human
probability follow this unhallowed in
vasion Of the rights Of man.
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
FLORENCE, (ALA.) JUNE I


We publish to-day the proceedings OF
the meeting held on Saturday last, for
the purpose of discovering which Of the
candidates for the Presidency, who are
in nomination, as the successor of Mr..
Monroe, would receive the support oil
the people OF Lauderdale county. Con-
sidering the very busy season OF the year,
and the great distance at which large
number of the people of this county re-
side from this place, the meeting was
remarkably well attended, and the peo-
pie manifested very laudable interest
in relation TO the subject under conside-
Extraordinarily every one of our coun-
ty-men who came in from the country
were strongly ~ favor of General An
drew Jackson, and it is generally believ-
ed tina, this is the prevailing sentimen,
throughout the county. This fact
seems to be admitted even by the friends
Of MIR. Adams, who is certainly much
the most popular man amongst the re-
naming candidates indeed in the town
of Florence, Mr.. Adams has many re-
spectacle and warm admirers. We
mention this circumstance in order to
correct an erroneous impression which
has gone abroad-namely, that NJ. Clay
is one of the most popular candidates in
this section of country. The truth lis,
that with the exception of few personal
friends, Mr.. Clay will not receive any
support in this county. Mr.. Crawford
is not considered or spoken of as can
didate. The meeting was conducted
with good order; and so great was the
unanimity of opinion which prevailed,
that no opposition was raised against the
recommendation OF General Andrew
Jackson.
Some have objected to these meetings,
as being partial, and as only expressing
the sentiments of the friends Of a par,i
cular man. From our own observation,
however, we think these objections are
not well founded. We think every man
who is not prejudiced, will say, that we
were all enabled to discover, from the
expression of the meeting on Saturday
last, and the Information derived from it,
that the facts above stated we're distinctly
and clearly ascertained
l, is stated that the present time is too
early for the agitation of this question,
and some have gone SO far as 10 condemn
and ridlcuIe the people for expressing
their opinions upon this subject. In an
swer to these objections, we can only
say, nat here is not now more than time
sufficient for the people throughout the
United States to express their sentiments
and for such an understanding and CO.
operation to be produced, as will be re-
cessary to prevent the election of the Pre-
sident from ultimately falling into the
hands Of congress; against the DANCE
rous consequences Of which, we are will
ling to be considered as even over anx-
ious to save our country. Ifpublic SEN
timent can be as unequivocally ascer-
tanned in every county throughout the
United States, as it has been in Lauder
dale, we would entertain no fears that
our next President would be elected by
Congress. Gazette.
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From the Ohio Interior Gazette.

In this era of strange things, the peo-
pie of Illinois are going to take vote,
at their next election, upon altering their
constitution, with view to introduce
slavery into the state.-From our limit
ed acquaintance with the character oil
the population Of that state, we can form
no opinion Of how il will terminate. But
it is composed, probably, Of emigran's
from the slave states, in much greater
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-07-12
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

FOR THE SPECTATOR.
TO ABRAHAM PRiCKETT, ESQ.
Dear Sir,
/ have just read your note in the IL
linois Republican of June Ia, and can
not but consider it very POOR come off.
Ii II is derogotary to your character 10 an
swer an anonymous writer, why did YOU
pay any attention to my questions But
since you condescended to notice me,
you have no excuse for refusing to giye
plain and Public answer. Could you
not have said
81 have no doubt that the courts Of
the United States will declare illegal
and inoferatiUe any amendment to our
constitution which may permit the in
PRODUCTION of slavery; because the or.
dinance of 1887 is in full force, and is
binding on this state and the United
States: and by this ordinance slavery is
forever prohibited"
Or, if it suited you bettey, could you
not have said
"When signed the instructions, I
believed what they contained to be true;
but l have since become convinced that
the courts of the United States have no
business 10 NEEDLE with our constitution,
and the ordinance Of 1897 is Of no mora
force than sheet of blank paper"
Or, If neither of these declarations
suited your case could you not have am
swered thus
81 signed the instructions in the full
belief that the assertion respecting the
courts of the United States was not true.
Twelve months ago publicly declared
myself in favor of the introduction Of
slavery, which would not have done il
l thought the courts ofthe United States
would prevent it. But in order TO OBJ
tain slavery it was necessary to have
convention and as the great body Of
the people were opposed to slavery,
they could not be persuaded TO sign in-
structions in favor Of convention un-
less they we're convinced that the intro
duction Of slavery was not the object,
and could not be the result Of a conven-
ton. The high public stations which
have filled both before and since the for
nation Of our state government, gave
me reason to think that many would pin
their faith on my sleeve. ! therefore
signed instructions assuring our repre-
sentatives, in substance that slavery
could not be introduced into the sato
even If the people were in favor Of It;
and l believe great many who were
opposed to slavery signed the same in
s,ructions in the full belief that would
not have signed them if the assertions
which they contained were false. My
conscience smote me little when was
putting down my name; but ! hushed
it with the reflection that the end jus-
tiles the means !" and as the end in
view was the introductiun Of slavery,
formerly SO BENEFICIAL 10 the island Of St.
Domingo, and now so productive Of the
peace and happiness Of the southern
states, concluded that no means could
be considered improper which wero
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Communication.
The editors ofthe Illinois Republican
have repeatedly asserted that there are
certain concealed persons, who are insti-
eating the editor ofthe Spectator 10 acts
OF hostility against them, and doing many
things "behind the scenes" which they
would be ashamed or afraid to do if they
were known. We are unwilling to suf.
fer imposition Of any kind, and therefore
call on the editors of the Republican to
bring forward and expose to public
odium, these men, whoever they may be,
that disturb the harmony of the commu.
nifty by secret influence over an editor
OF newspaper.
We presume the editors of the Re-
publican will attend to our call, else we
may be led to suspect that their insinua-
tons are groundless, and made with
some sinister design.
THE PEOPLE.
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holds no probable end to the practice of
negro slavery, but change of masters,
then, indeed, out of humanity 10 them, he
might urge the proposition. Butts slave
ry never to end until ii i, ensulphed in
the blood of its supporters That the
wheels Of time will ever roll is not 10 be
expected, however much it may be hop
ed for. The world itself, it is said, will
have an end. Why then, will not the
things therein?
But it will meliorate their condition"
WiH il mehorafe ours ? With societies,
as we'll as with individuals, the FIRST duty
is self-preseryation. And if we are CALI
uponte melioriate the condition Of others,
whose sufferings we have had no agency
in producing, it is right, j, is just, and in
violation of no principle of humanity, 10
inquire, twill injure US ;" We believe
twill. And were we at liberty, therefore,
to act upon this question without re.
ference to the principle of slavery, we
should think we ought not to admit it.
That it will add TO those in bondage, were
it in no other way demonstrable, would
be sufficiently proved by merely stating,
that, the more they are DISPERSED, the
longer will they be held in SLAVERY. If
emancipation is to commence as work
Of necessity, that necessity will be post
poned in proportion to the extent of ter
ritory they are permitted to inhabi,.