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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04
ALLEGoRICAL.

A traveller, setting out upon.a long
journey, was assaulted on the road BY
ours, mastiffs, and half grown puppies.
which came out from their kennels to
bark at him as he passed along. He
often dismounted from his horse, to
drive them back with stones and sticks,
into their hiding places. This opera
ton was repeated every day, and some
times as often as twenty times day.
The consequence was, that more than
half the travellers time was consumed
in chasing these dogs and puppies. Az
last he was oyertaken by neigbbor,
who was gong the same road, but who
bad set out a long time after him The,
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04
SHENSTONE,


Shenstone was one day walking thro'
his romantic retreat in company with
his Della { her real name was Wilmot, J
whena man rushed out of a thicket, and
presenting pistol to his breast, deman-
ded his money, Shenstone was surprised.
and Della tainted. "Money," said the
robber, 8 is not worth struggling for /;
you cannot be poorer than am" 6 In
happy mani" exclaimed Shenstone,
throwing his purse to him, " take il and
fly as quick as possible" The man
did so,threw his pistol in the water, and
instantly disappeared. SkenstoDe OF.
dered his foot boy to follow the robber
and observe where he went. In two
hours the boy returned, and informed
his master that he followed him to
Hales owen where he lived that he
went to the door of bis house, and peep
ing through the key hole, saw the man
throw the purse on the ground, and say
to his wife, "Take that dear bought
price Of my honesty" then taking two
of his children, one on each knee. he
said 10 them, have ruined my own
soul to keep you from starving;" and
Immediately burst into food OF tears.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

Shenstone, on hearing this, lost no time
in inquiring the mans character; and
found that he was laborer oppressed
by want, and a numerous family; but had
the reputation of being honest and in
dustrious. Shenstone went tohis house;
the poor man fell at his feet and inn
plored mercy. The poet took him
home with him, and provided him with
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04
@OraI a1tu &eltgtotts.
The following is an extract of dis
course by Mr.. Irving, Scotch preach
erwho has attracted much attention
in London.
GODS JUSTICE.

GODS JUSTICE.
"Do you disbelieve it then, do you
think God will not be so bad as his
word When did he fail 2 Did he fail al
Eden, w hen the world fell ? Did he tan
at the deluge, where The world Wds
cleansed OF all animation, save hand
full Did he fail upon the cities of the
plain, trough demonstrated with by his
friend, the father Of the faithful Failed
he in the ten plaques of Egypt, or
against the seven nations OF Canaan,
or, when he armed against his proper
people, did ever his threatened Judge
menls fail ? Did he draw off when his
own Son was suffering, and remove the
cup from his innocent lips? And think
we he will fail, brethren, of that future
destiny, from which to retrieve US he
hath undertaken all his wondrous works
unto the children of men! Why, if it
were but an idle threat, would he not
have spared his only begotten son, and
not delivered him up to death? That
sacred blood, as it is the security OF
heaven to those who trust in it, is the
very seal Of hell to those who despise
it,
Disbelieve you cannot brave it
out you dare not; then must you hope,
at some more convenient season to
reform. So hoped the Ave virgins who
slumbered and slept without oil in their
lamps; and you know how they Jared
Neither have you forgotten how the
merchant, and the farmer, and the sons
Of pleasure, who refused the invitation
10 the marriage feast of the kings son,
were consumed by fire from heaven.
What is your life, that you should trust
In it /; is it not even vapour that speed
lily passeth away? What security have
you that Heaven will warn you before
hand or that heaven. will help you to
repentance whenever you please -? Will
the resolution of your mind gather
strength as your other faculties Of body
and mind decay? Will sin grow weaker
by being awhile longer INDUCED or
God more friendly by being awhile long
er spurned or the Gospel more persua-
sive by being awhile longer set at
naught? | rede you beware of the
thief Of time, Procrastination. This
day is as convenient as tomorrow !;
this day is yours, tomorrow is not !;
this day is day of mercy, tomorrow
may be a day Of DOOM"
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04
From q Celebrated Autho7.

From O. Celebrated v1VthoT.
Moral Philosophy make the Honest Man.
Natural Philosophy the Ingenious Man.
History the Man Of Experience.
Poesy the Man Of Wit.
Rhetoric the eloquent Man.
Polite learning sheds diffusive grace
and ornament upon all kinds Of Litera-
ture.
The knowledge Of the world constitutes
the Intelligent Man.
The study of the Sacred Pages forms
the good Man.
But all these must 60 together TO make
the PERFECT, COMPLETE GENTLEMAN.
To FORM VIGoRoUs MTND.-Let
every youth early settle it in his mind,
that if he would ever be any thing, he
has got TO make himself; or in other
words to rise by personal application.
Let him always try his own strength,
and try it effectualIy, before he is allow
ed to call upon Hercules.-Put him
first upon his own invention, send him
back again and again TO the resources
Of his own mind, and make him feel,
that there is nothing TOO bard for indus
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

A man of the name of Huber, had ac.
CURED such facility in forming Vol.
taire's countenance, that he could NOT
only cut most striking likenesses of him
out of paper, with scissors, held behind
his back; but could mould little bust
of him, in half minute, out of a bit of
bread and, at last, used TO make his
dog manufacture most excellent profiles.
by making him bite of the edge of a
biscuit, which he held TO him in three
or four different positions.
Grimm.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04
From a London Paper.

MADAoAscAR.-This extensive and
fertile land of the Indian Ocean, has
recently been wholly converted to
Christianity and civilization, by the Mis-
sionaries Of the London Association. In
June last, the British Governor of the
Mauriius, Sic Robert Farquhar, Wis
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04
Uoyage, IN 1922.

A Touch SToRY.-The puffins, or
Greenland parrots, are found in great
numbers in Carlsoe. The manner of
catching them is curious, being by means
of small dogs trained up TO the sport
The pufins sitting together in prodi-
gious numbers in the deep holes and
cliffs of the highest rocks, one Of those
dogs is sent in, which seizes the first
one by the wings. This, to prevent
its being carried away, lays hold with
its strong beak of the bird next to it,
which, in hike manner seizes its neigh
Dor, and the dog continuing to draw
them out, an extraordinary string Of
those birds fall into the hands of the
fowler. They are taken for their feath-
ers, which are very valuable.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

tied the island with two men of war, and
was received by the Prince Rataria and
Rene, the principal chiefs, at Tamative,
with every token of respect.-An ex-
change of presents took place and the
black chiefs remarked that silver and
gold they had not, bur such as they had
they gave freely and it was said TO be
gratifying to see many thousand natives
bringing their presents of plantains,
vans, cocoa nuts, &c. The chiefs dined
on board the British men of war, and
were received with salutes and honours
paid TO persons of high rank. The
progress in civilization and Christian
feelings made by these islanders is very
great; and their rigid execution of the
treaty made with their king for the abo-
lition of the slave trade, is highly COM
mendable, and reflects no great credit
on the Christian nations who have per-
tlnaclously endeavoured 10 avoid en-
gagements in this particuIar.-Six years
ago they were blinded by complete bar
barism but their eyes have been open
ed, and they now rejoice and are happy
in the blessed idea of having become a
civilized nation. Madagascar is eight
hundred and forty miles long, and of
nearly equal width; and it is calculated
that seven millions ofhuman beings have
been heretofore sold from it as slaves
to different nations. The soil of the
island is excellent, the climate genial ;
and large quantities Of sugar and silk
are annually produced. The people
are mixed race, but are intelligent
and good humoured, and murder and
theft are now unknown among them.
The king Radama, has an army of
100000 men (Which may be called
militia, and 10000 of them are as well
disciplined as any troops in Europe.
Two thousand ofthem were exercised
before the British visitors, and fred
vollies, the word of command being
given in English. The Governor and
his suit dined with the Prince at Foul
Point, and his two wives did the honours
Of the table much to their satisfaction :;
and every thing Indicated that they
wanted only the patronage and atten-
ton ofthe Christian world, to become
wealthy, happy, and commercial
nation.
There is silent chronicle of past
hours i'll the inanimate things, amidst
which they have been spent, that gives
us back the affections, the regrets, the
sentiments of our former days; that
gives us back their joys without tumult,
their griefs without poignancy, and pro-
duces equally from both pensive plea.
sure, which men who have retired
from the world, or particular circum-
stances have somewhat estranged from
it, will be peculiarly fond of induIging.
Above all others, those objects which
recall the years of our childhood, will
have this tender effect upon the heart !;
they present 10 US afresh the bIissful
illusions of life, when gaiety was on the
wing undamped by care, and hope
smiled before US unchecked by disap.
pointment. The distance of the scene
adds 10 our idea of its felicity, and in
creases its recollection it is like the
view ola landscape by moonlight; the
distance of objects is lost, but mellow
kind of dimness softens and unites the
whole.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

f1cation being seated in tine arm, we re-
greet to learn, that he was compelled to
submit to amputation, as the only means
by which life could possibly be preserv-
ed. Mr.. Penefather is native of Ire
land and very respectfully connected in
that country.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

How TO MAKE MAN CATCH A CANNON
BALL IN HIS HANR.-When you have the
proper quantity of powder for charge,
put very little oft into the cannon:
then put in the ball, and over it put 10
the rest of the powder then put in the
wadding, and rsm it down as hard, as
usual. A cannon so charged, will not
carry the ball twenty yards. The re-
port Of the cannon this way is as loud
as any other, for all the powder is4ired.
the bullet not filling the barrel SO ex-
actly as to prevent its catching. This
experiment was once tried, and the ball
caught, from nine-pounder, by the per-
son who invented the trick.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

A certain king had a son born to him.
The astrologers predicted that be would
lose his sight if be was even permitted
to see the sun before he had reached the
age of ten years; on which account the
king had him watched and locked up
in dark caverns--after ten years were
elapsed, he caused him to be brought
out and Showed him to the world; and
placed before him many fine jewels and
fair damsels--telling him the names of
every thing, and that the danlsels oere
deUils. Being asked what he liked
best, ne replied, "she deoils please me
more than all the rest" Then the king
marvelled greatly, saying +" hat a pow
erful thing is female beauty"
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

To FORM Healthy BopY.--If Won
would see the son of your prayers and
hopes, blooming with health, and re.
Joicing daily in the full and sparkling
tide Of youthful buoyancy; if you wish
him TO be strong and athletic, and care
less offatigue BE not discomposed at
the sight of his sand hills 10 the road.
his snow forts in February, and bis
mud-dams in April ;---nor when
you chance to look out in the midst Of
an August shower, and see him wadins
and sailing, and sporting along with the
waterfowl. lfyou would make him
hardy and fearless, let him go abroad
as often as he pleases, in his early bow.
hood, and amuse himself by the hour
together, in smoothing and twirling the
hoary locks of winter. Instead of
keeping him shut up all day with a
stove, and graduating his sleeping room
by Fahrenheit. let him face the keen
edge of the north wind, when the mer-
curry is below CIPHER and instead of
minding little shiVering and complain
ing when he returns, cheer up bis spir-
its and send him out again.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04
WHOLE NO. 1858.

try and perseverance TO accomplish. In
bis early and timid flights let him know
that stronger pinions are near and rea-
dy TO sustain him, but only in case of
absolute necessity. When in the rug
ged paths of science, difficulties which
ne canuot surmount impede his pro-
gress, let him be helped over them
but never let him think Of being led,
when he has power to walk without
help, nor of carrying his ore to an
others furnace, when he can melt it
down in his own.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

same, the interval being 292 years: a
conjecture which will either be confirm
ed OF confuted in the year 1848. Some
persons have even doubted of the per-
feet coincidence of the orbits of any
comets, seen at different times, with each
other, md have been disposed to consid-
err them as messengers forming COM
munication between the neighbouring
systems Of the sidereal world, and visit
ing variety of stars in succession, so as
to have their course altered continually,
by the attraction towards many different
centres; but considering the coincidence
Of the calculation of HALEY and Claraut
with the subsequent appearance Of the
comet of 1859, this opinion can scarcely
be admitted to be in any degree proba-
Bile with respect to the comets in gener-
al, however possible the supposition may
be in some particular cases.
SULPHUR A PREsERvATIvE AGAINST MEA-
sLEs.-During the winter of 1917, the
measles prevailed epidemically at Mum
ster. Children affected with itch, who
were using sulphur externally and in
ternally, were exempt. In 1822Smea-
sles occurred again, preceded for many
days by convulsive cough. For this
symptom | prescribed flowers Of sui
phur and white sugar, half a teaspoon
full. Many trials were made on chill
dren of different families and ages, and
all who took it in time escaped the
disease. M. TouRTUAL.
Horace A. Hayden, Esq. Baltimore,
has discovered that the empyreumatic
oil which comes over in the distillation
ofpyro-ligneous acid, is peculiarly val
liable for preserving anatomical prepar-
ations. lmbued with this oil, the ami
NAL textures seem entirely defended
from all the changes of time" The
acid is sold by the manufacturers for
25 cts. per gallon.
Dr.. Gerard Troost, Of Philadelphia
has discovered two varieties of the min
eral called Yenite, or specimens brought
lately by Major Ware, from Rhode-Is-
land. This substance was, heretofore,
found only in the celebrated iron mines
in the Island OF Elba.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04
From ScOresby's Journal ola Greenland

From Scoresby's Journal Of a Greenland
uoyage, IN 1922.
Most other animals, when attacked.
inslinctively pursue a conduct which
is generally the most calculated to Sc
cure their escape; but not so the whale.
Were it to remain on the surface after
being harpooned, topress steadily for
ward in one direction, and TO exert the
wonderful strength that it possesses ;
OF were it to await the attacks of its
enemies, and repel them by well-timed
flourishes of its tremendous tail, it would
often VIGOROUSLY dispute the field with
man, whose strength and bulk scarcely
exceed a nine hundreth part of its own.
But like the rest of the lower animals,
it was designed by Him who " created
great whales, and every living creature
that moveth," to be subject to man and
therefore, when attacked by him, it
perishes by its simplicity. Instead Of
fepelling his attacks, it generally dives
at once to an immense depth, where, un-
der pressure, often exceeding 100000
tons,* upon its body, it becomes SO ex-
hausted, that, on its return to the sur
face of the sea, it becomes an easy prey.
vt may assist our comprehension of the enor-
nous load that the whale endures, when it
descends to the depth OF 500 fathoms, which
it is often known to do, to be informed, that
the pressure of water at this depth, on the
body Of whale, must sometimes exceed the
weight of sixty OF the largest ships of the
British navy, when manned, provisioned, and
fitted for six months cruise
Curious FAcr.-The following fact,
had it not come from the most undoubt-
ed authority, might be questioned even
by the most credulous, but emanatiDg
from the most voracious source, its au-
thenticity may be con6ded in "A wag-
goner, named Silas Thomson, while
driving his team on the road west of
Rochester, New-York, observed from
the precipice on his left, man sus-
pending himself apparently by the hands,
from grape vine, at the distance of
twenty or twenty-five feet from the
ground, who, on being taken down
from his perilous situation, seemed en-
tirely insensible g. llfeless, but after as
siduous attention exhibited symptoms of
returning life. Being sufficiently re-
stored to converse, he said his name was
Thomas Wharton, which was recognize
ed by the bystanders, and that, while
cutting wood in the forest above, his
foot slipped from the brink OF the pre-
cipice, to the base of which he must
inevitably have been thrown, had it not
been for the occurrence ola grape vine,
which he grasped, and which proved
his preservation. He supposed he had
been hanging three or four hours,
when he lost by degrees all sense and
animation, and in this state was found
by the waggoner; & which proves how
great are the exertions man will make
for the preservation of his existence.
Poulson's ID. .fdp.
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A MIsER.-lt would seem that misers
are miserly only 10 trifles. Amerchant.
immensely rich, lived in small room
without fire, furniture, or attendant.
though bis house was larger than many
palaces. His money he buried in his
cellar, and he barely allowed himself
the common necessaries of life. He
placed bis security in possession of a tre-
mendous fierce dog, of large species.
which used go round his premiseseve.
ry night. This dog as most dogs will do)
died one day. His master was incons oil.
able; but remaining strict 10 his princi-
pies of economy he would not buy ano,b-
er. and actually performed the faithful
creatures services himself going his
rounds every night, and barking as we'll
and as loudly as he could, in imitation Of
his deceased friend. The man, notwith-
standing, lent to the empress million
of rubles on one occasion to commence
a war with Sweden.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-05-08

this place. The English irigate Britain
is stationed off Monte Video, the Brazen
sloop Of war at Rio de JaDiero. From the
last accounts from Rio, times were dull in
the commercial way, the government OF
Rio received advices from Portugal that a
large force, consisting of Portuguese,
French and SpanIards are to he SEMI out
against the country in consequence Of
which the Emperor has determined on
forcing his land aud sea forces Tor the de-
fence OF the Empire, asd warm impress
me6t was making for some DAYS among
the lower class:-how these people here
will stand is mol known, but would suppose
that every man would take very active
part in the affairs-they will have to look
up to North America or England tor pro
lection; the former has am iold) deter.
mined TO give every assistance ~ this Couu.
try against the rebels.
We have received tue Presidents mes,
sage here, and what relates to this Coun.
country, has given general satisfaction.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-05-08
p1O O99l9
FROM BUENOS AYRES.

The following extract OF letter has
been politely handed US for publications.
Il will tend 10 sbew the tears entertained
by the South Americans OF an invasion,
which however subsequent information
from Europe. has proved to be grcuDdless:
at least, so far as the specific declara-
lion. OF The King OF France and his embas.
saior in London, ray be.relied on
Phil Gazette
BuEHos AYREs, Feb. 90, 1924,
Amee,ng is to be held in few days in
the Represents i've House here. to make
arrangements for the defence OF this place,
against the Portuguese, French and Span
iards, 10 be sent here and the other ports
OF South America, under the commission
Of Spain to recover her colonies! Several
vessels Of war tSpanish) have already sail
ed from the harbor OF Cadiz destined for
the Pacific, and others were repairing tor
other ports OF South America; two English
vessels of war have also sailed from CadIz
ior the Pacific, and, as it is said, to match
their movements. CoDsuls irou England
have also been appointed, one for this
place. Mexico and other ports. The En-
glish friga,e Cambridge is daily sxpec'
ID al Monte Vide0 with the Consul Tor