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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-02


In consequence of communication
received from Lisbonby the last pack
ct, we are informed that the dellber-
. ations of the Commission between
Portugal and Brazil have again been
resumed for the purpose oftaking the
reply of the Portuguese court into con-
sideration. The circumstance is view
ed favourably, as indicating no dis
tant prospect Of the difference being
adjusted. An order is said, was yes
~terday issued for the detention for a
few days of the outward bound Bra
iii packet, for the purpose, as is sup
posed of enabling the Brazilian Com
mission, after the dispatches for LIS,
bon have been fully taken into consi
deiation, to make this government ac'
quainted with the point at which this
important negotiation has arrived.
british Traveller,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-02
FROM NEW ORLEANS

NJ WI NE w ORLEA N S.
BY the Chancellor the editor Of the N.
Y. Gazette have received New Or
leans papers to the 30ih ult. inclusive.
The Louisiana Advertiser ofthe 28th
contains the following Acknowledgements:
/. we deer it proper 10 state, for tho
Information OF absent friends, that the
continuance Of cool weather. and the
iosence of new eases, have removed
my apprehensions that may have been
entertained of the revival OF The fever
his season. Various Strangers have
4lready entered the city, all are in good
iealth."
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-02

Norris Brbeck, Esq. has been APP
'o'nted Secretary OF State by the Coz
c.nor of Illinois.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-02

engaged in Il, and the Chilian squadron
are fitting to go TO their aid. Our COM
msrce is in jeopardy, at least those who
attempt breach.
The Royalist privateers have been
successful-There are only or of
them. They have orders to capture YES
sells of all nations that approach within
six leagues Of the coast. p,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-02
FROM VALPARISO.-A letter from

FROM VALPAIsiSO.-A letter from
Valparaiso, dated August 10, contains the
following Intelligence, from which It
appears that Commodore HULL, and the
senior British officers on the station, had
acknowledged the efficiency of the
Blockade Of Callao by the Patriot Ad-
miral GuIsE. 1t was the other day re-
ported that two Spanish ships had raised
the blockade, but this is doubted by
some, as Admiral GuIsE is said to have
a strong squadron, including a sixty gun
ship.
Extract of letter received by the ship Globe,
arrived Edgartown.
The Lion, of Providence; President,
from Philadelphia; Cora, from Balti-
more; Mopocho, from New York, all
arrived at Valparaiso on the 18th Au-
gust.
"Flour, on the Goth July, twas $50 al
Lima, duty paid, but would fall The
moment the port was open to business;
about six cargoes being ready to enter
as soon as that happened. All depends
on the fate of a great battle and it il
very doubtful when that will take place
Com. Hull, and the English senior
Officer, have agreed to he blockade a
being efficient II is general from .. y
Of Lima, to 81 !, S. lat tie line of Chill
The Colombian and Peruvian Navy ar,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-02

Telio,e Ferer- Board of
Health ofthe clty.of Char lesion, on the
Ism inst reported one death by the
Yellow Fever.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23
81 ocal $3.50 ReLlat o,tS.

The following is the Funeral Service of the
Greek Church.
Come, brethren, and let us give the
last embrace to the deceased, thanking
God! He hath left his kindred-he is
borne to the grave--no longer needing
the things of vanity and of the burden
some flesh.-Where. now are kindred
aud friends Now we are separated.
Whom let US pray the Lord to take to
His resi-!
What separation, o brethren What
wo, what wailing on the present change.
Come then. let US embrace him who Il
little while ago was with u.s. He is
consigned to the grave-he is covered
with stonc--his abode is with dark
ness, he is buried with the dead Now
we are separated: Whom let us pray
the Lord to take 10 his rest!
Now all the evil and vain festyity of
life is dissolved: for the spirit hath left
its tabernacle--the clay hath become
black-the vessel is broken, speechless,
void offeeling, dead, motionless: Whom
-consignlng TO the grave, let US pray the
Lord to give him rest forever.
Truly like a flower, and "a vapour.
and as morning dew is our life. Come
then, let us look down narrowly into the
grave, where is the comeliness of the
body, and where is youth? Where are
the eyes and the beauty of the flesh
All are withered like grass-al! are van
ished. Come then, let US tall before
Christ in tears.
Hooking upon the dead laid out, let
MS all take account of our last change ;
.or this man is carried forth as smoke
from the earlh--as flower he is with
Ared-aS grass he is cut down-swathed
in IA winding sIcct--covered with earth :
Whom leaving, now TO be no more seen,
let Us pray TO Christ that he will grant
10 him eternal rest.
Come hither We defendants of Adam
Let us behold committed 70 the earth
one who was of our lkeness-alI his
comeIlness cast away--dssolye in the
grave-tood for worms--in darkness
covered with earth
Come hither, brethren, TO the grave
and see the ashes and dust Of which we
we're formed! Whittier nov go we |!
And what have we been? What is the
poor, or the rich; or what is. the mas
fer OF The free Are we not all ashes?
che beaniy oiihe couAenance is wash
I'd, and death hath utterly withered the
dover Of youth: Whom lei US Prey tbs
lord 10 take to his rest,
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23

his fa', but if was an unco' duty fa' fot
he hursled into the ditch ,and his breeks
wure a'clay." -
A spectacle or an extraordinary de.
scription was presented few days ago,
in the neighbourhood of AInwick. A.
bout four miles from that town, there is
a pond kaown by the name of the free
mems Well, through which il has been
customary for the freemen to pass
from time immemorial before they can
obtain their freedom. This is consider
ed so indispensable that no exemption Is
permitted, and without passing this or
deal the freedom would not be confer
red. The pond is prepared by proper
officers IN such manner as TO give the
greatest possible annoyance 10 the per-
sons who arc TO pass through IT. Great
dykes or mounds are erected in differ.
ent parts, so that the candidate for his
freedom is at one moment seen at the
top of one of them only up to his knees;
and the next instant is precipitated into
a guilt below, in which he frequently
plnnges completely over head. The
water is purposeIy rendered so muddy
that it is impossible TO see where these
dykes are situated, or by any precau-
ton 10 avoid them. Those aspiring to
the honor of the freedom of Alnwick;
are dressed in white stockings, white
pantaloons, and white caps. After they
have ''reached the point proposed,D
they are suffered to put on their usual
clothes, and obliged TO join ina process.
sion and ride for several miles round
the boundaries of the freemen's pfop.
.erty--a measure which is not mere
Formally or parade, since if they omit
visiting any part oftheir properly. il is
claimed by his Grace the Duke of
Northumberland, whose steward fois
lows the procession TO note if any such
omission occurs. The origin of the
practice of travelling through the pond
In the manner we have described, IS
explained by tradition. 1t is said that
King John was once nearly drowned
upon the spot where this pond is situatA,
ed, and saved his life by clinging to a
holly tree and that he determined, in.
consequence, thenceforth that before
any candidate can obtain The freedom
OF Alnwick, he should not only wade
through this popd, but plant "a holly
tree at the door Of his house on the
same day, and this custom is still scru-
Pnlnusly observed On the occasion 20
which we have just alluded, no less
than thirteen individuals went through
the necessary formallties.
Tyne Marcary.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23
PROFANITY.

Of all the crimes that ever disgraced
society, that of swearing admits Of the
least palliation. Nothing can DC offer
ed to justify an impious oath and yet
it is the most common thing. Visit what
class of people you may, from the vo-
taries of the midnight stew 10 the most
elevated walk in life, you hea: impreca-
tons that would astound the ears of a
stole and wound the feelings Of The least
rejecting mind. No possible benefit
can arise from profanity; nothing is
held forth as temptation to com nit
the act; nothing but the preverseness
and depravity Of human nature would
have ever suggested such a thing as
this crime yet such is its prevalence,
that by many tits mistaken for fash
ionable requirement, and considered as
Indicative of energy and decision of
character. Fatal delusion Reflect
young man! Has not the same impos-
ing mandate, which says, Thou shalt
not kill" said in tern.s as strong, ''Thou
shaft not take the name of the Lord
thy God in vain% Pause, then, before
you suffer that dire oath again 10 pol
Lutte your lips, or before you have ut
tered the imprecation, an ayenging
God may call you to complete the SEN
tence in another world
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23
Ehe arts atID Gctencea.

.NerO Lnucntion.--We have seen Mr..
Linnie's new Invention. il is curious
piece of mechanism, comprising COM
plete fowlins piece, barrel SO inches
long, calbro So inches, decorating lock.
butt with proper angle, ramrod, Sc. sc.
complete fishing rod about IL feet
long, dog-call, looking-glass, and snuff
box, with pen, in the small compass of
an ordinary sized walking stick. weigh
ing about l-9 lbs. When used as a
iowling piece, it contains flask, with
powder aud shot sufficient for 12 or IA
charges, and can be used as walking
stick or fishing rod, loaded and primed
with the greatest safety. Its portabili-
ty is such, that it can be transformed to
all its purposes, including loading, prim-
ing and firing, in the short space of three
minutes. Mr.. Linnie is native of Kirk
wall, in Orkney, and is on his way TO
Ednburg and London, for the purpose
Of laying his invention before the So
cieties FOR the encouragement OF arts.
InVerneSs Courier.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23

! into. every hole and corner, as if master
and, mitress both-another lamented
that he husband was never at home,
alwaysdingdonging at his business, she
hardlygot time to look at him each
considered her case peculiarly unfortu-
nate.
Meantime more clamorous group
had gathered round dame Gray, some
had generous husba lds-these held their
purs, strings so loose that every body
got heir fingers in--some had penuri-
Gus Nes-theSe kept the strings drawn
so tight their wives could not get little
tnge'in, or six pence out. One had
husband who, she thought, was over
religious, attended too many meetings,
sc. for his good--many had those that
were any thing else than religious.
There seemed to be most surprising
diversity of character existing among
the male community, if one might Judge
from The variety OF complaints prefer
red. Every one | observed thought
her own the only truly unfortunate case
in the conntry--and each believe went
as they came fully Impressed with this
sentiment.
Mrs Gray having listened most at
tentivfly, throughout the whole time,
when he compar7 was about to break
up, gave her neighbors this piece of adj
vice. Go home. said she, make good
wives md You will fare well enough.
Who lnows but these very husbands are
to day discussing your merits in quite as
dlsadY antageous manner. Each of
you b. looking more to the good quail
ties q your husbands, than to The bad:
and tg comparing their faults with their
merits, will in all probability find your
companions as worthy as you are descrv.
ing.
According sincerely in sentiment with
the o ID lady, after what | had heard,
and believing that a relation Of this ac-
countmight do some good, transmit it
TO you.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23

4 new surgical instrument called the
Rctrectiag Spring Lancet has been in
vented by a citizen of Newport, which is
highly spoken of by the medical facul-
~. The continuance for bleeding is
simple and elegant, being capable ofad.
justment so as to make the incision Of
ANY required length and depth, with
perfect safety. The operation is per-
formed with such rapidly, as TO pre-.
vent the sense of pain.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23
OF EO 4 Uh.
Willows, June 1924.
SCRAPS FROM LATE LONDON PAPERS.

SCRAPS FROM LATE LONDON PAPERS.
Match to go on foot forty fus mile IN 8
honrs.-H. Hamilton, the Leicestershire
Pedestrian started yesterday morning at
four O'Clock, to perform the above task,
and to walk the first two miles. The
ground chosen was two miles nf turfand
road over part of Banstead Downs on
the Brighton road, for 100 sovereigns,
and the man was backed to win at 5 to
4 odds. He occupied thirteen minutes
IN performing the first two miles at a
walk, and he was eleven minutes only
going over the second two miles. The
pedestrian continued on at the rate of
about six miles an hour, and after hay
ing completed 36 miles he halted, and
lett himself two hours 10 do the last Q
miles in. He won with much ease and
had five minutes to spare.
One of the most curious of the MANY
curious exhibitions which are now open
in London is the SiciIian dwarf, whose
ievee in Bord-st. is daily attended by
great numbers of visitors. Miss Cra-
MACH, for that is the name of this prod
ICY, is above nine years of age, and on
y 10 inches high, has grown very little
since her birth, is tolerabIy we'll formed
the hands remarkably good, knows "A
little English, and has good ear for
music.--She has altogether the appear
ance of a genuine Liiliputian woman at
her full growth, and is we believe, the
smallest of all persons mentioned in the
records of littleness.
A human salamandcr-An experiment
was this day tried by man, Mho had
sent circulars round to the different
fire offices, stating that he meant to
show his powers in withsianding fire
and smoke for twenty minutes; it I'M
fortunately happened for the man that
some person had put quantity OF brim-
stone III the sawdust, of which, with
straw and shavings, the fire was made :
ii was very judiciously suggested by a
gentleman connected with one of the
fire offices, that as the man was to be in
an arched cellar alone, it would be as
well for him TO have bell, which he
was to ring as long as it was all right
accordingly the fire was lighted in the
cellar, the man locked in, and at the
expiration ofti7e minutes, the bell be.
gan TO ring very weak, and gradually
decreased. till at last it could be heard
20 more-upon which the door was o.
pened and the man carried out, and on
his being brought into open day light
his appearance was extremely ludicroas
the proper means for restoration were
Immediately used, and on his recovery
he upbraided the men for having played
him the trick, and repeated his former
assertion, that he could hold out for The
90 minutes, and should have done SO il
he had !fir play.
Tuesday week man in Bolton IN.
deriook, for two quarts of beer, to walk
without shoes over red hot iron shaft
which had been cast only twenty min.
utes, and upwards of twenty feet il
length. He accomplished the chez
d'oUre without any apparent injury L
his delicate trotters.
Pedestrian teats.--S;nce The perform
ance of the great Barclay match, the
annals of Professionalism have presented
nothing more novel, powerful or extra
ordinary, than is exhibited in the fol
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23

Adam - and his wife, in. the
neighbourhood of Perth, (Scotland)
were called TO parOchial examination.
On their way TO the church, the wor-
thy man slipped a foot, and upset. Ar
irving at the Session house the clergy
man asked the good woman, 6 What
was the cause OF Adams fall?n She
Immediately answered, BY my troth,
Sir, diana ken what was the cause Of
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23
BOTTS.

An experienced farmer and one Of
the most extensive breeders in the coun-
try, states it as his practice, always to
give his horses, particularly while in
the stable, an handful of salt once
week, 10 each horse. This he has fol-
lowed for 20 years, and never knew
one of his horses afflicted with bolts.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23

NO wonder The whites live IN dread
of the colored people /: and are alarmed
at any thing that exciies them. The
blacks seem to increase with the most
rapidily where there are no importa-
tons. In Cuba, there are $4,000
whites, and only 10000 blacks.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23

A speep passing yesterday through
Broad-street, St. Giles, was annoyed by
a coalheaver's boy, and on being asked
why he did not show fight? answered.
"sweePs don't dirt their hands with
coal porters."
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23
Letter TVniing.

A French wife wrote this affection
ate and laconic letter TO her husband -
/" write 10 You, because | have moth
ing to do: | end my letter, because |
have nothing to say"
We have heard of two other short
letters from the country
Parson to tie Farmer desire you
would send me fat pig, or else
Farmer to the PGrson.-I have no fat
pigs, and if had
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23
gGa8sac ,tstttS $l)p.

1.-THE LIBERTY OF THE PRESS Is ESSENTIAL
TO TIE SECURITY OF FREEDoM.n
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23

From the CaHandaigua Repository June 2.
limo place do finer Fish, of various
kinds abound, thar in the Canandaigua
Lake. We Slately mentioned that a
Trout was taken which weighed 32lbs.
IL should have been 28.) Last week
a1olherwas brought along, weighing
25lbs.
While Speaking Of large things We
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23
pHIHTED FOR THE pRoPRIEroRs, BY
CHARLES GRIFFIN.
yearly opposite the CENTRE School HOUSE

Yearly opposite the CENTRE SCHooL-HousE,
CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATION.
, Price to single subscribers, who receive theil
papers at the office, or by mail, two dollars pei
annum.
o. advertisements; not erceeding tlOelr,
tSrtes, oublishedthrse ~eeks for one dollar, ana
continued three aoeeks longer for fftg cenfs.-
Llrger Advertisements. an the same pr9portion.
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 ofthe Spy" and post paid, will
be promptly attended to.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-30
GOOD CROPS.

The Harvest is now over, and we have been
Informed by several intelligent farmers that
the crop of Wheat is more abundant than il
has been for several years. We have heard
no complaint ofits having been injured by the
rust, rot, smut, sc. as is generally the case in
this section of the country. The grain is ex-
ceilent in quality as well as abundant in auan-
t.y. The Rye crop is also very good-the GA,
toeraby so. We have cheering accounts nj
the crops in other parts of the country-ap
intelligent gentleman who lately travelled thro'
the Valley, informs us that an unusually large
crop Of Wheat has been made. A Leesbnrg,
Loudoun paper says, the present harvest great
y surPasses any previous crop in Virginia.
The Hagerstown papers state that the wheat
is better in that part of Maryland than it has
been for several years past. From these and
other favorable accounts il would appear that
the Iabours Of the husbandman have been rich
y rewarded. Should the prices be toIerab,y
good, we anticipate that the abundance with
which Bountiful Providence has favored us
will in great degree extricaie our citizen.
from the difficulties which have for three O,
four years, SO heavily pressed upon our coun.
try.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-30
BEDFORD SPRINGS.

we have the pleasure to say, that our
Springs are increasing in celebrity, and, not
wthstanding the unusually late season, are
more frequented in this, than any preceding
year. The improvements have been greatly
exiended-the accommodations are of supe-
rIor order, and greatly increased by the pre-
sent proprietor. Amongst the numerous Wis
tiers now attending the Springs, we are grail
Ned to see Mrs. j. @. Adams and family the
Hon. Mr.. Williams, Senator in Congress from
Mississippi the Hon. Mr.. Rankin member
of Congress from the same state Gen. Strick-
er and family and many other ladies' and
gentlemen of distinction from various parts of
the u. States.
The season, heretofore very wet, has be-
come delightful, and from the reports of strnn-
gers now here, we anticipate great accession
oil company large parties of whom are now
on their way to this place. True finer,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-30
VaiunJle Real Esicfe For Sale.

HE tract ot land whch subscriber resides in the
4 cnuny OF Bedford miles from New London, from
me Academy and II from Lyncbburg, containing about
iVo acres, upwards OF 500 cleared. the balance in woods
e whole Ut Il FIRST rate tobacco land except 40 So
and that excellent gain land. This land very heavily
tinbered lies remarkably WELL and is uely with
excellent springs The improvements extremely valuable
anu cn"lmodious, tue negbo hood rsitby and
Also, tract lying Staunton in the county OF
Campbell, called Ihe BeDiing Grsen, within IS miles
Lnchburg containing 1000 about $50 cleared
large portion oi which is hsst rae bottom land, admira-
bly, adapted III the culture OF tobacco excellent springs
very Convenient every part of the plantation, and
healthy: the balance OF the land in woods pre-
portion of it tobacco land II the first qualify.
Also, another tract in tue county of Campbell, Ivy
creek, about three miles FROM Lyncburg, containing 474
acrsa small portion cleared which is fresh The
aer mostly rich tobacco land oft first quality and
Is heavily mbered. The wood this tract is vi
considerable profit; we'll watere and several excellent
mill Each OF the above tracts is in gosd repair
The above property will certainly be sold in the
the summerand valuable property seldom in market
The subscriber invites capitalists view this valuable pro-
perty which Is offered for sale the
terms. small portion of the purchase will be
quired in hand at the time possession is given
cred OF aud yearsand lhree required-or the
haance--For further particulars, application may he
made Ia the suhsorib New London in OF my
absence, 10 Mr. Jesse Irvine in the peig
May 8. l15--tf WILLIAM IRVINE.