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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-11

NICE GLUE.-An eIegant cement may
be made from the lice -four, which is at
present used for that purpose in China
and Japan. 1t is only necessary to
mix the rice flour intimately with cold
water, and gently simmer it over the
fire, when it. readily forms a delicate
and durable cement, not only answer
ing all the purposes of common paste,
but admirably adapted for joining to-
gether paper, cards, &c.--In forming
the various, beautiful and tasteful orna-
ments which afford so much employ
ment and amusement to the ladies.
When made Of the Conscience of plas-
tic clay, models, busts, bassorelievos,
&c. may be formed; and the articles,
are susceptible of high polish, and
very durable.
WINE,-A Danish chemist has demon
strated that apple juice mixed with a
great quantity ofsugar, produces drink
which more nearly resembles wine than
any other Observation-Disclosures and
currants, he says, are not as proper for
wine as the apple.
To extract Grease spots from Clothes
Spirits of Turpentine is frequently used
for this purpose, but in clearing one
spot by this process, we have often
found to our sorrow, another in its
place, deeper and broader. Highly
rectified Alcohol is now recommended.
The mode of using it is this: small
piece of sponge is wet with it, and rub
bed upon the spot very thoroughly, UNI
til nothing can be seen, and the cloth
nearly dry. In this way, grease spots
can be taken out from various kinds of
silk, from cloaks, from carpets, from
the collars of coats, &c. If the alcohol
be good and the application, judiciously
made, the instances of failure will be
comparatively rare. When the gar
ment can be washed, good soap and
soft water will uniformly succeed in
common grease or oil spots but if any
rosin or wax be present, alcohol is in
dispensable.
CURE FOR CoRNs.-Mr. Cooper, in his
dictionary of Surgery, gives the follow
ing recaipt "a iaf~ilihln Coz tue cure of
corns; Take two ounces of gum ammo
MAC; two ounces of yellow wax six
drachms of yerdigris; melt them togeth-
er, and spread the composition on a
piece of soft leather or linen; cut away
as much of the corn as you can with q
knife, before you apply the plaster,
which must be renewed in a fortnight,
if the corn is not by that time gone.
Ounce wine is said to be serviceable
IN the cure of asthma. A gentleman
of Horsham was completely cured of an
asthmatic complaint by the use of thi:
wine.
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CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATION.
Price to single subscribers, who receive Their
papers at the Office, or by mail, two dollars pei
annum.
a. .Adrertisements, not erceeding tacelrt
lines, published three aCseks for one dollar, and
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Larger advertisements IN the same proportion
The publishers will hold themselves respon'
sible for no error in any advertisement, be-
Yond the sum charged for its insertion.
All communications and orders directed to
Che &c Editor of the Spy," and post pad, will
be promptly attended to.
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ENf arts ana &rtfMcfs

rALIAcoTIAN OPERATION FOR NEW NOSE.
Performed at st. Thomas's hospital, Lon
don, the 7th Of November, 1929
A man came into the Theatre. to un-
dergo an operation, which, though not
entirely new in the annals of surgery,
had never been performed, 1--WE be-
Eeve) at the Borough. The operation
was that for an artificial nose and the
person on whom it was performed, was
about "a years of age, stout, of short
stature, with broad face, and the nose
completely destroyed. The man was
placed upon the table, fat on his back,
with his head a little depressed; the
FIRST step Of the operation was to re-
move the diseased parts, and pare the
edges Of the old nose after this, a
portion of integument, previously mark
ed with ink on the left side Of the fore
head, of an irregular shape, was detach-
ed from the surrounding skin, with the
exception Of small piece between the
eyebrows. The integument was then
brought down over the face in the stu
alton of his former nose, the point
BY which it joined to the forehead being
visited, in order that the part which
vas internal before its detachment
night be so also in IFS new situation {:
tie skin was modelled to the shape of d
ntse, and confined to its proper situa-
dm by FIVE sutures: strips of adhesive
plaster were longitudinaliy placed on
each side Of the nose, then a compress
of Int over each, and strip of adhe-
sive plaster over them again; two do
ellis Of lint were introduced into the new
BY formed cavity for the nostrils: and
lastly, pressure by adhesive straps, was
made on the upper part of the nose,
where the integument was twisted.
The spot from which the skin was re-
moved, was dressed with simple dres-
sing and sticking plaster. During the
operation, the patient was often oblig-
ed to raise himself from the table, for
the purpose Of splitting out the blood,
which got into his mouth, circumstance
which retarded it little. The ope-
rator was MI. Travers; and the whole
was completed in less than half an
hour, London Poner.
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Ounce wine is said to be serviceable
in the cure of asthma. A gentleman
of Horsham was completely cured of an
asthmadc complaint by the use of thi:
wine.
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lNFIDELTY.--lt is we'll known that
Mr.. Hume himself was never so much
puzzled as when peremptoriIy asked
by lady at Bath, to- declare, upon his
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Raasactlmaetts 4pp.
sTHE LIBERTY OF THE PRESS Is ESSENTIAL
TO THE SECURITY OF FREEDOM"
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The following anecdote is related of
General -. He was engaged on a
tour to the north west, some time since
the late war, for the purpose, (among
other objects) of selecting and OBJ
tanning from the Indians site for mii-
itary post. He was attended by
small party, and they were unarmed.
Before he had succeeded in bis object,
the Indians conceived design of muir
deriug him and his party, and they ac-
cordingly fixed the time for carrying
their purpose into execution. A trader
who resided on the spot, communicated
the plotto the Gen. and proposed, as the
only possible chance of escape, that he
should take shelter in his house, suppos-
ing that he might perhaps have interest
with them, sufficient TO keep them from
breaking into his house to perpetrate
the intended massacre. The Gen. re-
ceived the intelligence his own obser-
walton of the countenances and move
ments of the Indians, left him no room
to'dOubt its correctness-but he was un-
willing to accept the offer of the ira
der. He thought it would derogate
from the character he bad obtained, to
leave his tent, and take shelter in a
private house. His situation was peri
lous.
The hour had almost arrived, and
there was no possibility of escape OF
defence. In this extremity he deter
mined on bold experiment. With the
aid of the trader, though not without
difficulty, he succeeded 10 collecting
the chiefs in council, but their mena-
cling countenances gave evidence Of the
determination they had formed. At the
critical moment, the assembly exhibit
ed most interesting scene.
The General, with his little handful
of men, all unarmed, in heart of the In
dian country, was surrounded by many
times their owR number of Indians, de-
termined on the work of death, equip
ped for the horrid purpose, and waiting
only for the signal of onset.
| The General arose with composure.
He told them the object Of his visit,
that their happiness was also contem-
plated. That he came among them as
brothers. He had brought no forces,
nor even arms with which to defend
himself. You see, said he, have moth
ing but this, stretching out his hand
with his cane. He reminded them that
he was in the midst Of their people,
and he looked TO them for projection.
They had listened with increasing at
tention to his discourse thus far. But
here they would no longer remain in
silent attention. They leaped from
their seats, and rushing to him with all
the ardor of friendship, they caught
him in their arms, Rugged him, gave
him every assurance of protection, and
during his stay among them, fully real
lied their nrnmieoa
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PRINTED FOR THE PRoPRIEToRs, By
CHARLES GRIFFIN,
CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATION.

Nearly opposite the CENTRE sOHooL-HoUsE
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WINE,-A Danish chemist has demon
strated that apple juice mixed with a
great quantity of sugar, produces drinl
which more nearly resembles wine thar
any other Observation-Disclosures anc
currants, he says, are not as proper fol
wine as the apple.
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;TstFO,

At Shrewsbury on the Sd inst. Mr.. Daniel
Noyce in the 84th year of his age.
At Millbury on the 3Oth ult. Mrs. Lucy
Burbank, wife of Gen. Caleb Burbank, aged
So. printers in the States of New-York, Yer.
mont and Ohio are requested to insert the
above.
At Leicester on the 9TH inst. Mrs. Elvira
Earle, consort Mr.. George Earle, aged %.
In West Boylston, Capt. Baruch B. FairbanB
aged 45. Few men in the common walks OF
life had stronger hold on the affections and
sympathies Of their friends and neighbours, or
whose death is more lamented,
In Lexington by Small Por.-Jan. l, Thad-
deus Reed, aged 68 years; JAN 5, Mrs. Reed,
aged &c; Jan. 90, Phebe, wife of Mr.. Thad-
deus Reed, Jr. aged 81 Jan. Is, infant daugh-
ter of Thaddeus and Phebe Reed, aged 8
months ; Luther Prescott, son in law of Thad-
deus Reed, aged 20.
Above is recorded the deaths offve persons,
members of the same family, and victims to
that loathsome disease, Small Poxs The Pc
culiar bereavment thus sustained by the sur
viving connections and friends of this family,
is beyond parallel ill this vicinity. The father
the mother, the daughter and her infant, with
son in law, are all made tenants of the grave
within the short space of 25 days.
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THE GREEK QUESTION.

In order to give view of both sides of this
question, we have this day presented our
readers with the speech of John Randolph,
the veteran orator of Virginia. In making
this selection, we have had regard to the in
terest, which has long been felt, in every
thing proceeding from this source, and which
we believe, will not be lessened by perusal
of the following extract, from the Editorial
correspondence of the New-York Statesman.
Accustomed to hear Mr.. Randolph
spoken of, and to consider him as re-
markable for little else than his vivid
imagination, his keen satirical powers.
and the polished shafts of his wit, was
disappointed IN finding about him so
much of the dignity and gravity of the
Statesman, such depth of reflection, so
wide range and forecast of thought.
and so deep an interest in his subject,
Perhaps his faculties were less, playful
to-day than they are on most occasions;
for in his exordium he declared his SOL
emn conviction, that the resolution under
discussion involved more serious and
important question than any subject
which had been in debate, since he had
taken his seat in the House, in the wear
1893. Be this as it may, his manner
on this occasion was unusually dignified,
serious, and impressive. Even when
his wit and satire made others laugh.
you could not see the muscles of his
face relax in the slightest degree from
their gravity, and his countenance gave
no lntimation, when the poisoned arrow
was to be launched from his bow. He
speaks with great deliberation, making
long and emphatic pauses, which some.
times express more than words them
selves. His eloquence is never hurried,
vehement, and imprisoned, eyincing
an excitement of the mind, and a pre-
dominance of feeling. In this respect
he differs very widely from most of the
orators which his own state has produc-
ed. lie Is never carried away himself
nor carries away the hearer with any
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-11
AMHERST INSTITUTION.

The votes on the question of chartering thi
Institution, were distributed as follows.
For the Charter: Suffolk 6; Esser 90 ; Mid.
dle'eT 10; Forester Is Hampshire
Hampton 2; Franklin /; Berkshire l; Dukes ]
Norfolk Z; Bristol a; Plymouth S; Barn.
stable 6.
Against it, Suffolk 8; ESSEX 3 .Middlessa
10; Worcester Is; Hampshire S; Hampder, 8
Franklin 7; Berkshire 10; Norfolk 8 Bris-
tOl6; Plymouth Z; Bar,,stable / Nants.ck.
a2.
We understand there was no objection to
giving such an act of Incorporation, as would
enable the institution to hold real estate, and
to manage their property, but the opposition
was, to giving them authority to confer de.
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Sale at Auction.

DY order Of Court, on Wed
.kBnesday, the seventeenth day of March
next, at two O'clock P. M.-the Real estate
of AARON BARNES, late of Berlin, in the
County of Worcester, deceased; or SO much
of said estate, as will raise the sum of nine
hundred and twenty-one dollars, for the pay
ment Of debts and charges. Said estate is sit
uated near the middle ofthe town of Berlin,
and consists ofabout two acres of land, with
a Dwelling-house and Barn, Bark house, Cur
riers Shop, and lanyard, in good order for
business.
Sale to be on the premises; conditions
made known at the time.
LOWELL BARNES, .4dmtnistrator.
Marlborough, Feb. 10. 1894.
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sudden glow of thought, ardour of i'm
agiuation, or bursts of passion.
Mr.. Randolph may be regarded as
one ofthe most finished orators ofthe
age. His eloquence is not spontaneous
and untutored, but has been formed by
a severe study of the best models, and
trained by the precepts of the ablest
masters. Burke, Chatham and Fox,
with the ancient orators whom even
these great men initiated, have been
his prototypes and instructors.
There is volume of Burke now in
the library ofCongress, which contains
copious marginal notes in the hand writ
ing of Mr.. Randolph, evincing how close
ly he has studied and copied his great
examplar. His voice, which is natur-
ally clear and harmonious, but neither
full nor majestic, has been disciplined
to the most exact modulations and ca
dences, and its silver tones pierce like
two-edged sword, being directed to its
object by a glance of its eye, or sig
niticant gesture of his finger. His ges-
lures are not numerous, but expressive,
forcible, and graceful. Long and Sc
we're study, with close observation OF
men and things has stored his mind with
almost every species of knowledge, and
his images, figures and illustrations are
chaste, classical and opposite. Perhaps
no person in this Countryis better &C
qnainted with the English language.
He has made it study and knows the
force of every word and phrase he uses.
His language is therefore scrupulously
correct, his arrangements exact, and his
periods full, polished and harmonious"
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WASHINGTON IRVING.


The London Times, of the 5th of Decem-
Der, pays the following compliment to the tai.
ents OF one ofour countrymen.
"Under the quaint and somewhat
vulgar title Of "Salmagundi,'' the Brit
ish public are now presented with many
of the golden thoughts which flow from
the elegant pen of Mr.. Washington trv-
ing.-The happiest efforts of our own
happiest writers, we believe, do not
excel the productions sfthis transatlan-
tic classic. In the choice of his subject.
whether humorous or pathetic, he pos
sesses the most exquisite taste of any
author in any age or nation that we
know. For purity of style he is admit
ted TO be unrivalled; and perhaps il
would not be too great stretch Of lit.
erary courtesy to transfer TO Mr. Irving
the praise which Dr. johnson so liberal
ly allotted to the language of the Spec.
tator." He who would acquire ar
English style, familiar but not coarse
elegant but not ostentatious, must give
his days and nights to the Volumes o
Addison"
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Legislature of Massachusetts,,
SECOND SESSION.
SEN ATE.

MONDAY, Feb. 9.-The Bill passed to be
engrossed, in addition to an act to in
corporate the Blackstone Canal Compa.
n.y."
TUESDAY, Feb. 3.-The Bill to estab.
lish the First Baptist Society in West.
borough, passed to be engrossed.
The bill to repeal the law establish.
ing the Salaries of the Judges of the Su-
preme Judicial Court, was negatived.
WEDNESDAY, Feb, 4.-The resolve fix.
ing the number of Judges of the S. J
Court, was again called up on motion.
for reconsideration, and said motion
was negatived.
The order of the day on the bill re.
ducing salaries was called up and mega
tiVed in the second reading.
THURSDAY, Feb. 5.--The bill to ex.
empt all towns not having a population
OF 500 souls, from providing Instructors
competent to teach the Latin and Greek
languages, passed to be engrossed.
FRIpAY, Feb. e.-The resolve from
the House, providing for the pay of the
members of the House of Representa-.
tives out of the Public Treasury, was
rejected.
The bills passed to be engrossed, to
authorize the taxing of Pews in Berlin
Meeting house,-and the bill for the
nrevention of Small Poy.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY Feb. 2.-The Bill passed to
be engrossed, to incorporate the Dudley
Woollen Manufacturing Company.
TUESDAY, Feb. Son the question Of
concurring in the acceptance of the re-
port on the petition of Zeph. S. Moore
and others, in behalf of the Amherst In.
stitution, the committee reported to the
House that they recommend that the
House non-concur with the Senate in &C.
cepting that report. The House &C.
cepted the report, 1903 to 81.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4.-Resolve for pay
ing the members of this House out OF
the public treasury, was passed and sent
up for concurrence.
THURSDAY, Feb. 5.-The bill to incor
porate the Dudley Woollen Manufacto
~, passed to be enacted.
FRIDAY, Feb. GA resolve on the
subject of paying the county Of Worces
ter for the use of its House of Correc
tion, was reported, and committed tt
Messrs RuGG, CHoATE, and BRowN.
q Bills to incorporate the President, Di
rectors, and Company of the Mendor
Bank i'm addition to an Act to incor
porate the Blackstone Canal Company
passed to be enacted.
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Some muskets so contrive it,
That, whatever mark they drive at,

hot3 whatever uldTk lHey drive at
Although well aim'd at duck or plover,
Bear wide and kick their owners over"
The late Legislative Caucuses in this State
and Maine are calculated in no ordinary de-
gree to bring ridicule and contempt on those,
who were concerned in them. If they were
really intended to promote the cause ofJohn
Quincy Adams, nothing could have been
more unfortunate. After making a great
buster, and nominating their candidate in
staring capitals, they, all at once fiat out
and say, virtually, to their opponents, ifyou
will not join US, why we will join you." A
most effective method of inducing them to
yield. Those valiant champions deserve
to be placed on the same list with the Soldier,
who, when he was going to war, had steel
plate placed by his Tailor, in the seat of his
brooches, to protect his heart. They remind
US forcibly, of the girl, who, when threatened
with salutation, replied, "you shall not
kiss me unless you are stronger than am,
and ! know you are.
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Worcester, IS.
Probate Office, Feb. 7, 1924.
10 the 10idow and Heirs of DANrEr.
MOVES late Of Shrewsbury in said
County, deceased, and to all Others con-
csrned an the Estate Of said deceased,
GREETIro.
VoU are hereby cited to APP
IN pear Qf you see fly at the Court of Pro.
pate to be holden at Worcester in said Conn.
~ on the first Tuesday in March next, at
ten OF the clock, before noon, to show cause
why the instrument, which purports to be the
last WIZ and testament of said deceased,
should not be approved and you will be
heard thereon.
NATHL, PAINE, J. Prob.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2.
No business of public Importance
transacted this day.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8.
The House resolved itself into a COM
mittee on the bill relative to plans, es-
Inmates, &c. on the subject of roads and
canals-Mr. Foot in the chair.
Mr.. J. S. Barbour, Mr.. Tucker, of Va.
and Mr.. Rives, having spoken to the
question, the Committee rose, report
ed progress, and obtained leave to SIT
again.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4.
The House went into committee on
the bill providing for estimates, plans
and surveys, on the subject of roads and
~canals-Mr. Foot in the chair.
Mr.. Rives then resumed the floor, in
opposition to the bill
Mr.. Buckner followed in support o.
che bill.
Mr.. McDuffie rose on the same side
at quarter past three o'clock, ant
continued most able argument unit
4 O'Clock, when he gave way, and the
committee rose, reported progress, ant
obtained leave to sit again.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5.
The House resolved itself into com
mittee of the whole, on the bill to pro
cure the necessary surveys, plans, anc
estimates, on the subject Of roads ant
canals-Mr. Foot in the chair.
Mr.. McDufie and Mr.. Reynolds spoke
in favor of the bill, and Mr.. A Smith il
opposition to it.
At four o'clock the committee rose
and the House adjourned.
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PRIZE ADDRESSES.

The prize of 500 for the best address to
be delivered at the opening of the new The.
atre in New Orleans has been unanimously
awarded to Thomas Wells of Boston. 1t is
said that Charles sprague Esq. of Boston is
the successful competitor for the prize medal
for the hest address, to be delivered at the
Shakespeare jubilee, at the Boston Theatre.
This is the third prize OF the kind which he has
won.
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4elt> Ooo0S.

FEVHE Subscriber has recently
z received an addition to his former stock.
comprising general assortment of English,
American and w. |. Goods, Crockery, Glass
ware &c. which he offers for sale on the most
reasonable terms, at the Brick Store. opposite
Messrs. Rice & Miller's-
Consisting Of
Superfne Black, Blue, and Mix'd Broad
Cloths,
Cassmeres of various colours,
Satinetts from 50cts. to s. 90 per yard,
Bleached and Unblea ched Sheetings,
Shifting from 10 to SO cts. per yard,
Plaids, English and American Ginghams,
A few real Seal Skin Caps, cheap.
Also, on hand,
Superfne and Fine Flour by the Dbl.
Rye and Indian Meal,
Oats, Corn and Rye,
Sole and Upper Leather,
Waxed Calf Skins,
A few doz. elegant Morocco Skins,
Shoe Pegs,
Sperm and Tallow Candles,
Winter and Summer Strained Oil.
N y W.4NTED-in exchange, Lumber and
most kinds of Country Produce, at fair prices.
lSJ~Cash and the highest price given for
hides.
L. w. STOWELL.
Worcester JGn. %. e3eo3.
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W. GU are hereby cited to an

Worcester, So.
Probate Office, Feb. 3, 1924.
To The WidooO and Heirs of ABNER
HOLDEN, late Of Westminster, in said
County, deceased, and to all Others con-
cerned IN the Estate ofsaid deceased,
GREETING.
Vou are hereby cited to APP
Il pear Gf you see itl at the Court of Pro-
oate,to be holden at Templeton in said Coun-
ty, on the twentieth day of Nav next. AZ
ten of the clock, before noon to show cause
why the Instrument which purports TO be the
last will and testament of said deceased.
should not be approved and you will be heard
thereon.
NATHL. PAINE, J. Prob.