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FROM THE II. ISLAND AMERICAN,
ROCKING STONES

A variety OF these interesting curios-
tiles have been found in various parts OF
the world. The most remarkable one
OF the kind is that in Cornwall, in Eng.
land, known as the Logan rocking stone,
weighing, says BIackwood's Magazine,
nearly 100 tons. "'fhis mass OF gran.
lie, was one Of the objects that excited
the curiosity Of every visitor 10 the
western parts of CornwaII it stood on
the summit of a mass of rocks on the
Lands End,and was so poised on natur-
al pivot, that the force man could ex-
ert was sufficient TO cause il TO vi
brate." This curiosity, however, has
been recently destroyed by party OF
drunken sailors from his Majesly's cut
ter NimGle, who were unfortunately
ninb'e enough TO accomplish their OBJ
Ject, in removing the rock from its stu.
alton. From the time the party of sal
lots ascended the pyramid Of Egypt, by
means of kite, to this upsetting OF the
Logan Rocking Stone, these geniuses of
" fun and frolick,' have been disposed
10 play their pranks upon monuments OF
ART and natural curiosilies, with per-
yersily that justly entities them to the
appellation Of VGndal.
There is another stone of this de-
scription in Scotland weighing about
three tons, which we suppose will he
suffered to stand till another party OF
sailors can get their hand-spikes under
1t. In this country, several have been
found. most Of which have shared the
fate OF the poor Logan. In the first
number Of the 7th volume of the Amer
lean Journal of Science, may be found a
minute description of the Durham Rock.
ing Stone in New Hampshire. Tha
too, it appears, about year ago, was
removed by the laudable exerlions ola
party OF young men, ripe with the pat
rlotism OF the Fourth of July, who took
this method Of eyinciDg their love o.
country by destroying one Of its mos
Interesting curiosities.
A similar stone in Rox5ury, near Bos.
ton,computcd 10 weigh forty tons, which
was so balanced as " be easily moyec
by a single person, was another of these
remarkable curiosities;--but few
weeks since number of men were EN-
Ployed TO roll it from its pivot TO q
place where they had the satisfaction tc
see it lie perfectly motonles5. We are
surprised that persons who have so lone
5realhcd the atmosphere Of even the
vicinity OF the Literary Emporium
should have suffered this act OF Vandal
ism, mach less authorized it; unless, in
deed, as might possibly have been the
case, from the immense drafts made up
on their quarries, rocks had become SC
scarce in the township Of Rorbury, a:
TO make it necessary 10 cut up this stone
for the purposes Of building.
There is, 10 this State, another pecu.
liar curiosity Of this kind, at the Pulling
Mills in the town Of Warwick, about u
miles from this place, which has been
frequently visited, though not deserved,
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Worcester, IS.
Probate Office, July IA, 1924.
40 the Hado7v and Heirs of WILLIAM CUN-
HiNGH,M, Esq. late o Fitchburg, in said
County, deceased, and to all others con,
cerncd IN the Estate o. saad deceased,
GREETING.
on are hereby cited to APP
- pear, you see fiji at the Court of Pro-
bate to be holden at Worcester in said Coun-
ty, on the irst Tuesday in August next, at ten
Of the clock, before noon, to show cause why
the accounts of Standardization Of said Es-
tate should rot be allowed; and you will
be heard thereon.
NATHL. PAINE, J. Prob.
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Worcester s.. July 9, 1924.

a TFACHED on mcsnc process,
-E1a-taken on execution, and will be sold at
Public Auction, at the house of CALVIN
HASKELL in Harvard, on Monday the 10th
day Of August next, az 2 O'Clock ?. NJ. all the
right in equity which ABEL NJ. GODFREY
has to redeem his moltsaged Real Estate, sit
uated in the westerly part Of of said Harvard,
consisting of about haitian acre of land, con-
tanning Tan Yard, with Bark House, a
Curry Shop, and other buildings thereon, and
which was lately occupied BY the said Con.
FRY. EMORY BARNARD, d, Sheriff.
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Worcester, SIS.

Worcester, IS.
Pro bate Office, July 6, 1924.
Totte EVi}o1o Creditors and Heirsof JA1Rus
PARTR1DcE late Of HFinchendon, IN said
County, deceased, andt TO all others cen
cerncd IN the Estate Of said deceased,
GREETING.
Y on are hereby cited to ap-
"a pear Gfyou see ft) at the Court Of, Pro-
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun-
ty on the first Tuesday in August next, at ten
OF the clock, before noon, to show cause why
License should not be granted to sell and con
vey so much of the Real Estate of said deceas-
cd as will raise the sum of one hundred twen-
ty i've dollars for the payment of debts and
charges; and you will be heard thereon.
NATH. PAINE, J. Prob.
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BRITlsH PoRTRAITUREs

BMTIsH PoRTRAITUREs
9, OF AMERICAN STATESMEN,
From Blackoeood's Edinburgh Mqgdsine.
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES.
Mr.. CRAWFORD, the Secretary of the
Treasury, Corresponding with our
Chancellor of the Exchequer,) is the
second candidate. He is a tall, stately
man, more than six feet high, and large
in proportion. He was schoolmaster ;
and, il is said, has killed his man, cir
cumstance not at all against him with the
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~ celebrated. A minute description Of
tins stone, accompanied with a correct
drawing, was published in SiIliman's
Journal, No. 2, Vol. 7, furnished by Mr..
Stuben Taylor, of this town-the draw
ing by Mr.. Partridge. lis form resembles
that OF tortoise, convex at the bottom.
ana somewhat concave on the top, plac-
ed in horizontal position; about 10
feet 10 length, six 10 breadth, and two in
thickness 1t reposes on another rock,
which rises few feet above ground.
and supports it at two points, forming q
double iulcrum near each end. Upon
these points il is SO exactly poised, that
1t moves lateraliy with the gentlest
touch; and although its weight is esti-
mated at 4 tons, yet child five years
old may setit rocking, so that one of
the sides will describe an arc, the chord
of which will be Is inches. The east
est way Of rocking il is by standing upon
1t, and inclining the body alternately TO
either SIDE. What renders this rock
peculiarly remarkable is, that when one
side descends, ii gives four distinct pull
Stations, as if hitting at as many distinct
points. The sound produced, is much
like the beat Of a drum, though much
louder, and this has given it the appro-
pirate name of" The Drum Rock" The
noise, in still evening, has been heard
miles.
1t was evidently once united TO the
rock on which it rests, but whether
placed in its present situation by some
convulsion of nature, or combination
OF mechanical skill, is uncertain. 1t has
been attributed 10 The Indians. and for
aught we know might have served to
lullaby the royal pappOoses, and era
die the infant genius Of Massasot and
Philip; though it would seem TO have
required the aid of machinery to effect
its removal, beyond the mere labonr Of
hands. This rock is fortunately 30 Sit
uatedthat neither band of ninble sal
Tors, nor 4th Of July hoods, or even
the Roxbury workmen, could remove il
without great labour, aud we may there
fore hope it will long remain, subject
Of inquiry and place of resort, for the
curious.
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Extraordinary Case Aninquestwes re-
cenily held in Winchester { Eug. on the
body of Il. Forder, the cause Of whose
death was one Of the most extraordina-
ry cases ever witnessed The deceased
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Among the Spartans, yomne man
who had bought an estate at great adj
vantage, that is +" made an excellent bar
gain" was called to account for it and
fined in proportion to bis gain. lie was
deemed guilty of injustice in buying a
thing fer less than it tVAs .~erth, atI,a
thought too DESTROYS of profit, ''since his
mind was employed in getting, at an age
when spending is GENERALLY the chef !i:@s ,ss.
sire and occupation" How opposite
this practice and this view Of things 80
the customs and sentiments of modern
times! What father that does not, no W
rejoice to find his son "a money getting
fellow" that does not chuckIe with
him over good bargain The Spartans
we may presume, had no auctions nor
sherlff's sales, at which people assem-
bled 10 get their neighbors goods at the
cheapest possible rate, when he was
understood to be in the utmost possible
pecuniary distress. ". Gdx.
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An old gentleman, notable for his
truth and veracity, once told some young
listeners of his extraordinary activity
when ayouth. He was once, he said,
going out TO NOW, and deer jumped a.
cross the road. He pursued him, and
after hard chase, succeeded in catch.
ihg him by the hind legs, and killing
him. The lads expressed more sur
prize at the relation than was expected,
and be qualified it, by saying, that acruss
ofsnow, through which his deeF's feet
broke, while his were large enough TO
keep him up, gave him an advantage,
withou: which, he might not have been
able TO overtake so fleet an animal.
" All! but" said they, "we thought
you were going to moving" He cou-
sidered a minute. -" believe" said he,
81 have got aPart Of tYo stories"
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Agentleman calling upon friend in
London, who was attended by cel-
ebrated physician from the west end Of
the town, asked the doctor il he did not
find it very announcement TO come 10 his
friend from such distance. "Not at
all, Sir" replied the physician, "ior !
have another patient in the next street,
and can therefore kill two birds with
one stone" "Can you y" replied
the sick man, "then yoa are too good
shot for me" aud Immediately dismiss
sed him. tAI
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The celebrated astronomer, Dr. Mas
kelyne, was known to be very taciiurn.
One day, on his return home in the
Greenwich stage, servant girl who
travelled with him, and was disposed to
be very chatty, eceiYcd, as usual, moth
ing bnt monosyl!ables. On her leaving
the coach, she thus addressed the doc
tor: "lfyou'rea wise man, you've been
a fool for not talking; but if you are a
fool, you've shown your wisdom by not
exposing your folly by your tongue;
and so wish you good morning"
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.AassIchttsctts Epp.

~'TnE LIBERTY OF THE PRESS is ESSENTIAL
TO THE SECURITY OF FREEDOM
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-02
UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT.

CHARLESTON, IS. c. Oct. 23,-Tbe
steam boat Columbia, Capt. Clark, with
one tow boat. left the wharf at o'clock
on Thursday last foy Georgetown and
Cheraw-she proceeded ny he Inland
passage to within two miles OF SuiI.
vans Island, there anchored both head
and stern. During the esrIy part OF
the night it was discovered that she had
grounded and had taken a considerable
heel 10 the larbCard side and gradually
slid OFF into deep water, which rushed
INTO her ports when she sooD filled and
sunk, it then being about l2 o'clock at
night. Mrs. RANTiN and daughter.
wife Of Mr.. Wm. NsDtin, formerly of
this city, and wench and child, be-
longing to Mr.. John Nc Donald, of Che
raw, who were in the after Cabin, were
unfortunately drowned. MIR. Fiagg,
and DR.. Hume, also passengers, as we'll
as all the crew, were, with much diff.
Guilty saved. The Columbia had tri.
fling value of cargo in her cabin, which
together with most OF the baggage of
the passengers and crew remain on
board, but in all probability will be
saved, as hopes are entertained 'hstthe
boat may bs raised. Captain CLARK
states that he had q foil watch on deck,
bot from the sudden filing Of the Co.
lumbia, it was even with difficulty that
their lives could be saved. The Co.
lumbia, We understand, ia insured in
New York. 1t was impossible for he
gentlemen passengers ahd crew OF The
boat. TO save the females in the cabin
all possible efforts were made, but they
were fruisless, and it WAS with very
great d. fiiculiy that they saved them.
selves.
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II is yonr praise, during this arduous and
irving contest for Virginia, to have so happily
tempered the enterprizing courage OF youth
with the caution and prudence which belong TO
ripper years, that you performed every practl
cable service without sustaining any serious
disaster, and reserved your army entire for the
great achievement which not only liberated
Virginia. bit accomplished tue independence
of the United States The distinguished part
you bore in the last and glorious scene is indie.
libly impressed in the memory of all Virsi
mans. in the bosoms OF none is it more deep
ly engraved than in those OF toe men who
stand before you. Some of us served under
you in that memorable campaign, many IN the
course ofthe war. While duty required ODE
dience, your conduct inspired confidence and
love. Time. which has thinned our ranks,
and enfeebled our bodies, has not impaired
these feelings. They retain their original VIZ
gor.
These expressions flow from hearts replete
with sentiments of affection tor your person
esteem for your character, and gratitude for
YOUR services. They viii continue to animate
us long after we shall have parted with you,
we are unwilling to add-forever! Under
their influence, we supplicate the supreme au-
thor Of all good to extend to you his protection,
and to make the evening of your life as,serene,
tranquil, and happy, as its morning was gIo-
rious.
General La Fcyette expressed him
self in very handsome terms Of the off,
GERS Of the Virginia lioe; stated thai
they were entitled to a large share of
the bonors which had been SO kindly
bestowed upon kim-&concludeo with
neat compliment to the Orator, fsoin
whom he bad received the address.
This reception over, be was conduct
ed to the Marquee, where he was in
troduced to an immense crowd of la.
dies-and through line, from the Mar
quee to the western gate, by the ladies
who thronged around to grasp his hand
He was then conducted TO his quarters.
Yesterday, he diDed atthe Governor
in company with the Revolutionary Of
ticers and others.
Last night he attended the Theatre
at the request OF Mr.. Caldwell.
This morning. he will receive under
the Marquee the pupils Of the Sabbath
Schools AID in the City Hall, Mr.. ard
Mrs. Tnrner's Schools bout ono, he
will attend the Face and dine with the
Jockey Club.
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MISS Stewards ENIGMA.

This enigma, which has for some
time puzzled the wite Of those who bad
nothing better to be employed upoo,
turns oct be hoax upon the public, by
some mischievous wag. The surviving
Executor denies that there ia bequest
Of fifty pounds or any other som in Miss
Stewards will for solving riddle, and
he adds, / may venture to say that she
never made riddle in her life This
i. a melancholy piece of information to
the present descendants Of Gdipus.
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courage which my pen is unable to e,,
press, and which can only be Conceived
by calling TO remembrance be age Of he.
roes. The result O. this brilliant action !.
that 225 OF the enemy have fallen in ihn
battle, among them are ten Chief,
tains and officers; more than eighly mad.
prisoners, and great number dispersed
Above 500 excellent horses, with their o,
equipments, have fallen into our hands and
the field of battle was covered with every
species of spoil. On our side we have h,9
about so killed and wounded; among lha
killed are Capt. Urbina, of the Colombian
horse Grenadiers, and Lieut.. Cortes. of ,ha
hrs: regiment OF the cavalry of Peru. A.
mong the wounded are Bizarra, General
Necoches who has received seven wounds
none of which, however, are Cangerout.
Col. Corbajal, OF the Colombian borse
grenadiers, Commandant Soberri, of the
squadron of the Peruvian regiment; Ser
jeaDt Major Felipe Brum, and Capt. Per4.
"a, both Of The Colombian Cavalry: IN.
first and two last are wounded severely
and some few of the ptivates dangerously,
The war o! Peru would have been br0t
to close last evening. bad not The enemy
continued the rapid retreat of bis Infantry
without intermssion, or could our troops
have flown as was necessary, in order 10
come up with them: all were burning with
the desire of destroying the enemies of
their country.
Gen Bolivar embarked for Peru, August
7th, 1898, and on the 7th August 1924 his
t-lDo loia
victory on the day before.
The enemy was so panic-struck that
they continued their march from day light
yesterday, without even battling during The
last night.
Tomorrow our army continues its Dur.
suit, and hope that my succeeding des.
patches will be dated from the valley 0.
Jauga.
congratulate your Eycelency and all
Peru on the brilliant achievement OF yester-
day, and which Being The result ofthe first
action OF this campaign, presages the most
fortunate conclusion. The land of be IN,
cas- moistened with the blood Of Der op-
pressors, and Of those who endured their
tyranny, her beautiful fields, adorned with
the precious tree of Liberty, which is fast
approaching TO maturity. Soon the con-
ouerors tor IA year, will leave in The re.
collection of The oppressed inhabitants 0;
this country, only the recollection OF the
horrors they perpetrated, whilst fortune
smiled upon them.
request your ExceIIeDcy will circulate
the intelligence ( have communicated
through all parts OF the country.
God preserve you, &c.
TOMAS DE HERE'S.
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DIFFICULTIES IN TIE N. WEST.

employ OF the Hudson's Bay Company,
have been lately killed by the Snake and
Beaver indians, in the vicinity Of the Roc
ky Mountains. One OF the forts in which
Mr.. Hughes, (son OF James Hughes, ESQ.
of Montreal, wac the principal clerk, was
attacked and every person belonging to it
destroyed. Those acquainted with the
:rade of that country, look upon these
facts as strong proofs OF further serious
troubles. Canada poper.
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The U. S. frigate John Adams, Capt.
Dallas, with Commodore Porter on board,
sailed from the Delaware a day or two "a
60, on cruise, TO touch al Key West.
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A gentleman received remittance from
Havana few days ago of 40 dolls, in
notes of the Newark, IN. j. Elkton,
(Md. and Bank of Potomac, and on pre-
sentiDg them at Bank the whole were pro-
nounced base forgeries. There is no doubt
but gang OF couDterieiers now intest the
Island of Cuba, and Tor fear the people Of
Havana may get rich too soon, by the pur-
chase OF goods obtained from the robberes
OF our vessels by pirates, have taken this
mode OF retaliation.