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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-01-06
: Eighteenth Congress.


i4t IN SENATE
Pho following communicating, was re-
ceived from the Department OF State;
DEPARTMENT orsSTA-E,
Rush,ng,ea, yc. Il, 1924
70 the President oil the Senate OF the
y. States;
. s,a: I have the honor oi..enclosing, here
s,rh copy OF letter, received al THIS
7,.s.rtinsn,, from George Il, Darrell, Con.
sui Of ibs United States al Malaga, and
r .ioym,es YOU that the Picture. mentioned
I'm II. is a toe Office OF this Department,
: >, s,, 10 such disposal Of il as Congress
RAY dItsst., =
Having Deco some entertained al New
York, TO which place il was shipped by
FL. harreil, il has very recently been re-
es.v,A mere. in a frame, upon which is
engraved the following inscription:
Columbus
Presented TO the Nation, by q. u.
PsyraH. u S. Consul at Malaga, The
,rame presented By Parker Il Clover, PIC.
,ur- Frsmers, New York, a. d. 1898.
avail Gsssif Of this occasion TO state,
tha, 40 exact Esc smile, engraved Oh cop
per plate, mas been Made by direction OF
this Department, OF the original copy oil
the DECLARATION ct independence, en-
crossed Oh parchment, a0d signed by all
Inc Members OF Cong ress on the ed OF
August, I776, as appears by the secret
iouraai O; That day. Two hundred copies
have been struck of from this plate, and
are now al Ire Office. Of the Department,
subject to the disposal Of Congress.
I am, with great respect, Sir, your We,
w humble asd obedient servant,
John QUINCY ADAMS.
Copy OF letter from George g. Bar
rel, United States Consul at Malaga, to
the Secretary Of Stale.
Malaga. 9lst February, 1898.
Sra: A lew days since | delivered Il
Charles 4 Davis, Esq. portrait Of Co.
iunbus in half length, which obtained
from Seville, and directed hun TO torwa arc
It to your Excellency, for the purpose o.
having il placed among the Portraits OF O.
"a distinguished nen in the Capitol
You will End, by the certificate which &C
Sompsn,es IT, that il was supposed TO- b<
by the sa ne band which panied The cele'
brated, one m the Escarial. and only hav'
ing undergone some retoucbes, OF tri
ding nature, 20 p,Tvehtits decay. Ii it il
worthy Of place in the Capitol; it wi
afford me inhnite pleasure, and 1t not,
can only say, my admiration for that ex
traordinary man led roe to think an orIgI
nal likeness of him might he coasidssaa-s!
--@lssvs'Ugrest respect, your most obedien
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-01-06

veto morrow to acknowledge the indie.
Pendence Of the South American Re.
publics. II Spain were in condition.
which she notoriousIy 10 not, to attemp ut
the reconquest Of her colonies. our 70.
cognition Of them ss independ lent states
might DO considered ~ . violation Of
good faith towards her. But Spain has
not resources within herself. to de,.
patch . single regiment, or equip sin.
gle vessel; and il, therefore, she does
send troops and ships, can there be a
question as to the means by which she
will be enabled TO do 90? But We are
prepared 10 contend that France her
self 10 deeply interested in tho indie pen
dencs Of Sou'h Amsrica: next to our.
selves, The most interested of any Eu.
ropesn Power. Whether or not, n |
her present position, she may feel her. !
'elf ct liberty to pursue her interes
upon principles a. free and unshacksI. |
ID as those which will direct our own |
oolicy,.iss question we cannot solve
O1r ihtsrests arc obvious enough. We
ire ut peace-we dssire to remain 30.
md to cultivate all the peculiar advan.
ages. which peace ought to secure for .
,rest commercial country like Eng.
and. This 10 the frs, duty Of Minis
ers, and 80 This their most suxious n.
ors ssdirsstst. They have shown !
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09
@oraI a1tn 2selt0inus.

FROM THE N. Y. RELIGIOUS CHRONICLE.
ALA BHYE.-We have given short
eXtrast from Sir John MaIcom's " Me.
moir of Central India" on the charac-
ter OF this female ruler of province in
aindoostan. Her character in office, if
correctly represented, might be an ex-
ample highly deserving imitation by
many, possessing rank and power, under
the light of christianity.
We have also added TO it a notice OF
the sacrifice of her daughter to the cru
ell superstitiens of the heather. The
reality of such scenes is more felt. and
ITS horrible nature better appreciated,
when they affect an individual for whom
sTe are interested and when we witness
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09
GUNSHOT WouNI.

Curious case of Gunshot H,und.-In
going through hospital on tle quay al
Ostend, in order to assist the wounded
French officers that arrived fDm Wat
erloo the night before, | wa accosted
by tall man of about fifty vars of age
a brigadier general. He vas a true
picture Of the old Napoleon soldier
the thick mustachio-the dirk curled
and careless locks--the stem counte.
nance-the round ear-rings-4he deco.
ration of the legion of honor--all mark
ed him out as one of the SOD of glory
He advanced towards me boving, and
seemed to fix his full blacL ewes on
mine, as he asked for my assistance.
begged TO know where he wa, wound
ed and he informed me thai he had
been shot through the bead, that the
wounds were nearly healed, but that he
was quite blind. looked at his ewes,
and saw no alteration in them from the
natural appearances but on closer in
spection found the pupils dilated and fix
ed. He then showed me the entrance
and exit of the ball. 1t entered between
the top line of the ear and the whisker
and having passed across the head
came out exactly opposite between the
other ear and whisker. 1t was there
fore evident that the loss of vision wa:
occasioned by the optic nerves having
been totally divided by the ball in it,
passage. From the intensity with
which examined his case, he seemed
to gather hopes of relief. hesitated
as told him of the irFeparable loss Of
his sight and saw the tears start from
those fine, but now useless eyes, with a
sympathy that instantly affected my
own.--It was one of the most extraordi.
nary wounds ever witnessed which did
not prove fatal. Medical advertiser.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09

in Aha Bhye life adorned with virtuous
acts that would command admiration in
christian princess, we are struck with
horror that she should be subjected to
the miseries of such inhuman rites.
In addition to what is alread said, Sir
John remarks, d" in the most sober view
tina can be taken of her character, she
certainly appears, within her limited
sphere, to have been one of the purest
and most exemplary rulers that ever
existed; and she affords striking ex-
ample of the practical benefit mind
may receive from performing worldly
duties under deep sense Of RESPONSE
bility to its Creator" Let Christians
profit by the suggestion.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09
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PROPOSALS

NOR building a Town-house
IL in the Town of Worcester, will be re-
ceived until the 18th of June, and contracts
made for Bricks, Lime, Sand, Underpinning
and junk stone, Pine timber of one foot square.
Also, for hewing the stone, and for mason
work. Proposals for the Carpenter work, will
be received from the 9th to the goth inst. APP
plication may be made to either of the SUBJ
scribers.
FRED. w. PAINE,
ENOCH FLAGG.
Worcester, June LIST, 1924.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09
WANTED

A 7 SAMUEL SKATERS
-LA Cotton Factory in Oxford, person to
take charge of Spinning Room that has had
experience in that business-one with fami-
~ to work in the Mill would be preferred.--
apply at the Mill.
June 2, 1924.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09
Scraps from Late London Papers.

j
Capt E. Parry's Match.--This pedes-
trlan started at Whitechapel Church on
Tuesday morning at O'Clock, to 60 on
foot 1903 miles in "a hours, for 100 SOW
ereigns. He travelled che first 22 miles
to lngatestone in three hours, and reach
ed Witham, on the Ipswich road, thirty
seven miles, at half past 7 O'Clock, aud
breakfasted off a fowl. He completed
half the distance, 10 and fro, over three
miles of measured ground, towards Col
chester, in ii hours. He reached In
gatestone, on his return, at quarter be-
fore 8 O'Clock, the worse for his journey.
He started with five hours to do the go
miles in, and, by astonishing persever.
ance, he reached the end of his journey
five minutes within the given time. The
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09
FROM THE HALLowELL GAZETTE.
NEW INVENTION.

A mechanic of this county, (Kenne-
bec) has invented an improved sleigh
bottom, which may be constructed &C
cording to fancy, TO receive carriage
top, tub, OF common square top; the
expense of which will not much (if any
exceed those now in use, but will far ex-
coed in durability any thing before Of
fered to the public. The construction
is such that any part, either wood or
iron. may be supplied with new or re-
paired, as necessity requires, with the
same ease as the original parts we're
first made, and without injury, to any of
the remaining parts.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09

Nearly opposite the CENTRE HOUSE.
CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATION.
Price to single subscribers, who receive their
papers at the Office, CT by mail, two dollars per
annum.
RF advertisements, not erceeding t,gelre
lines, published three aOeeks for one dollar, and
contSnned three aOssks longer for fftr cents.-
.Larger Advertisements in the same proportion.
The publishers will hold themselves respon-
sible for no error i'll any advertisement, be-
yond the sum charged for its insertion. =,
All communications and orders directed to
the " Editor of the Spy,' and post paid, will
be promptly attended to.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09
Masonic Celebration.
TRINITY LODGE

nv Ill celebrate the anniversa-
w ryof sr. JOHN the Baptist, .the en-
suing gath of June, at Sterling. The process
sion will fora, and proceed to the Meeting.
House precisely at eleven o'clock A. M
where an address will be delivered by Br
James G. Carter of Lancaster. Dinner will
be provided by Mr.. Samuel Davis, and suta-
bic provision for the accommodation of Ladies
will be made by Mr.. Jacob Conant. Breth-
rem ofthe Masonic Family are respectfully in
vited to attend.
Tickets one dollar, to be had at the bar.
Per order Of the Committee of .4rran gen,ents.
SAMUEL RUGG, Secretary.
May 90, A. L. 1924.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09
@dssarttttSettg Sop.

" THE LIBERTY OF THE PRESS Is ESSENTIAL
TO THE SECURITY OF FREEDoM.n
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09

ELEGANT ToAsT.-Ata public celebra-
tinn Of the New York Academy of Fine
Art, Cuban c. Verlpanck, Esq. delivered
an eloquent address. At the dinner the
following volunteer toast was given by
Mr.. Durand-" Engraving-The daugh-
ter OF Painting. She is .Artfal, like her
parent, but less Designing.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09

heavens, and the clownish foot tramples
on them no more. BY this, my child,
thou art taught that what withers upon
earth blooms again in heaven" Thus
the father spoke, and knew not that he
spoke pre6gurative words for soon af-
ter the delicate child, with the morning
brightness of his early wisdom, was ex-
hailed, like dew-drop, into heaven.
If the devils evaporated Immediately upon
the sun rising, rain and storm follow in the af-
ternoon but if it stays and glitters for a long
time after sunrise, the day continues fair.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09
agricultural Society,
NNHE members of the WoR-

n cEsTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. are
notified that an adjourned meeting of the So.
ciety will be held OF Capt. THOMAS Inn in
Worcester, on Wednesday the 23d day Of
June next, at IL o'clock A. NJ.
The Trustees of said Society are also noti-
fed that meeting Of the Board, will be held
at the same place, at 7 o'clock P. NJ. Of said
day, for the transaction of important bushes:
relative to the next Cattle Show.-A pune
taal attendance is requested.
By Order Of The President
WILLIAM D. WHEELER, Rec. Sec
Worcester, May 81, 1924.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09

Great equestrian performance-Mr. Alb
bot, of Bridgtown, Huntingdonshire,
started on his match TO gallop 60 miles
in three hours yesterday morning, at
daybrake, fof 200 soyereigns, on six
horses. The rider weighed 9st. Glib.
mounted, and betting was to 4 on time.
The equestrian started upon a fine
blood mare, belonging to Herbert Pear
son, Esq. at Alconbury, and did Il miles
in 80 minutes. He rode the next horse,
BeadIe, 12 miles in "a minutes, and did
the first 80 miles in an hour and half.
The fourth horse performed II miles
in SO minutes. The fifth did miles in
&c minutes (; and the last horse, belong
ing to the rider, won the match with
minutes to spare, and the only distress
experienced was by the rider.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09
PRINTED For THE PRoPRIEToRs, BY
CHARLES GRIFFIN.
CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATION.

Nearly opposite the CENTRE scHocL-HousE
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09

in sight other own house, when she Of
fered him guinea as a reward for his
protection; but he refused it adding, he
had more honor left than to sink his
character to the level of lawyers
=" am above taking fee.''
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-04

ty, and that it would be rudcness to require them to
alter their determination, or break their word And
as the Indian never makes show of civility but
when prompted by genuine feeling, so he thinks
others are actuated by similar candour. really
feel ashamed when consider how severe rebuke
this carries with it, to who boast of civilization.
but who are SO much carried away by the general
insncerity of expression pervading all ranks, that
few indeed are to be found who speak Just what they
wish or know. This duplicty is the effect of what
is termed a high state of refinement. We are taught
so to conduct our language that others cannot dis
cover ourreal views and intentions. The Indians
not only free from this deceitfulness but surpass
in another instance of true good breeding and
decorum-namely, of never interrupting those who
converse with them, until they have done speaking
and then they reply in the hope of not being them
selves interrupted. This was perfectly exemplfied
by Miss Brandt and her brother and hope the
lesson which my daughters were so forcibly taught
by the natural poltcness of their hostess will never
be forgotten by them, and that also may profit by
the example"
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-04
MANNERS & CUSTOMS.
VISIT TO MISS BRANDT.

The subioined account is from the new work en-
titled, {" sketches of the History. Manners and Gus
toms of the North American Indians by James Blu
chanan, Esq. British Consul, of New York. Mr.. b.
was travelling with his family, and received at the
falls of Niagara, an Introductory note to the daugh
ter of the Mohawk Chief under the title of Miss
Brandt, with hint of her Indian character, which
was not discovered till they came into her presence,
as here related. ~ Religious Chronicle.
Son arriving at the magnificent shores of Lake
Ontario, the driver of carriage pointed out, at
the distance of five miles, the house of Miss Brandt,
which had very commanding aspect; and we an
tcipated much pleasure il our visit; as beside the
enjoyment of SO beautiful spot, we should be ena-
bed to form competent idea Of Canadian manners
and style of living Young MIR. Brandt, it appear
cd, unaware that with our carriage we could have
reached his house soon, had not arrived before u.s.
that our approach was not announced; and we
drove up to the door under the full persuasion that
the family would be appraised of our coming. The
outer doors leading to spacious hall, was OPEN
We entered, and remained q few minutes, when
seeing no person about, we proceeded into the par
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-04

WHITEFIELD'S ELOQUENCE.

Perhaps the greatest proof of the persuasive
powers Of the celebrated Wlitefeld's eloquence
was evinced when he drew from Franklin's pocket
the money which that clear, cool reasoner had de-
termined not to give it was for the Orphan House
at Savannah. Il did not, says the American phi
losopher, disapprove of the design; but as Geor-
gia then destitute of materials and workmen
and it was proposed to send them from Philadel-
phia, at great expense, l thought it would have
been betterto have built the house at Philadelphia
and brought the children to it. This advised but
he resolute i'll his first project, rejected my
counsel, and l therefore refused to contribute +
happened, after, to attend one of his sermons
in the course OF which perceived he intended to
finish with collection, and l silently resolved he
should get nothing from me. l had in my pocket
handful of copper money, three Or four silver dol
lars, and FIVE pistoles in gold. AS he proceeded l
began to soften, and concluded to give the copper
another stroke of his oratory made me ashamed of
that, and determined me to give the silver; and he
finished SO admirably, that l cmptied my pocket
wholly into the collectors dish, gold and all"
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-04
THE ALARMING PROPOSAL.

Constanta Philips being once in great distress,
and dunncd by an Apothecary, besought him to de-
sist, as she was unable to pay him, and begged that
he would be satisfied with taking her Life The son
of Esculapius, although he had no objection to
sending people out of the world professionally, ad
secundum artem, was yet nevertheless quite stag
gcred at proposal that sounded so terrible, and
recoied from it in evident horror. Constantia how
ever presented to him Good heavens dag
ger or some other dreadful weapon"-No, reader,
something not quite So formidable; the instrument
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-04

sons and had he either been acquitted, or have
found the royal mercy after condemnation, the day
of his enlargement was to have been that of their
marriage.
81 will not prolong the narrative by any repeti-
ton ofwhat she suffered on sentence being passed
on him; none, excepting those utterly incapable of
feeling any soft generous emotions, but may east
ly conceive her agonies; beside the sad catastro-
pho will be sufficient to convince you of their sim
cerity.
''Not all the persuasions of her kindred could
prevent her from going to the place of execution;
she determined to the last of person so
dear to her, and accordingly followed the sledges
in a hackney coach, accompanied by gentleman
nearly related to her, and one female friend She
got near enough to see the fire kindled which was
to consume that heart she knew was so much de-
voted to her, and all the other dreadful prepare
lions for his fate, without betraying any of those
emotions her friends apprehended; but when all
yas over, and she found he was no more, she threw
her head back into the coach, and calculating,
H'My dear, follow thee follow thee Lord Je-
sns receive both our souls together" fell on the
neck of her companion, and expired the very mo-
ment she had done speaking.
''The excessive grief which the force of her re-
solution had kept smothered within her breast, is
thought to have put stop to the vital notion and
,ltlocated at once all the animal spirits"
In the Whitehall Evening Post, August 9TH, this
narrative is copied with the remark, that ''upon
inquiry every circumstance literally -
4 ballad was cried about the streets at the time,
founded on the melancholy narrative, but it can
scarcely be said to have aided Shenstone in his
beautiful production.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-04

lOuT, WnlCn, ike the Iall, nau NOBODY III II, we
therefore had an opportunity of looking about at
our leisure. 1t was room well furnished, with
carpet pier and chimney glasses, mahogany tables,
fashionable chairs, guitar, a neat hanging book
case, in which, among other volumes, we perceived
Church Of England prayer book, translated into
the Mohawk tongue, and several elementary works.
Having sent note of introduction in by the coach
man. and still no person waiting on us, began 70
suspect (morc especially in the hungry state we
were all in) that some delay or difficulty about
breakfast stood in the way of the young lady's ap
pearance Various were our conjectures, and mo-
mentary did our hunger seem to gain rapid strides
upon us. can assure my readers, that keen morn
ing's ride on the shores of an American lake, is
thing of all others calculated to make the appetite
clamorous, if not insolcnt We had already pene-
trated into the parlour, and were beginning to me-
dtate further exploration in search of the pantry
when, to unspeakable astonishment, in walked
a charming, noble looking Indian girl, dressed part
ly i'll the native, and partly in the English costume
Her hair confined on the head in a silk net, but
the lower tresses escaping from thence, flowed on
her shoulders. Under tunic or morning dress of
black silk, pettcoat of the material and
colour, which reached very little below the knees.
Her silk stockings and kid shoes were like the rest
of her dress, black. The grace and dignity of her
movement, the style of her dress and manner, so
new, so unexpected, filled us all with establishment.
With great ease, yet by means in that common
place mode sogenerally prevalent such occasions
she inquired how we had found the roads, accom-
modations, &c. No lutter was at all apparent on ac
count of the delay in getting breakfast; no fdgctng
and fuss making; no running in and out; no idle
expressions of regret, such as "Oh dear me had
known of your coming, YOU would not have been
kept in this way )" but with perfect ease she main.
tanned the conversation, until a squaw, wearing
mans hat, brought in a tray with preparations for
breakfast A table cloth of fine white d,mask be-
ing laid, RECALLED with tca Coffee hot rolls,
butter in and ice coolers, eggs, smoked beef,
and ham, boiled chicken, &c all served up in truly
neat and comfortable style The DELAY, we after
wards discovered arose from the desire of our hostess
to supply with hot rolls, which were actually bak
ed while we waited. have been thus minute in
my description of these comforts, as they were so
little to be expected in the house of an Indian
"After breakfast, Miss Brandt, as we must still
call her, took my daughters out to walk, and look
at the picturesque scenery of the country. She and
her brother had previously expressed hope that
we would stay all day but though wished of all
things to do So and had determined in the event of
their pressing their invitation, to accept it, yet de-
,,Jt II, Grct I'll