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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-04-14

Among the trials, which are expected TO
take place at the next term of the Supreme
Judicial Court, in this County, is one, of
young man, for removing the body of Daniel
Forbes, late of Winchendon, from the grave
where it was inferred on the Oath of July
last
1t being discovered that the grave had been
opened, immediate search was made, and
the flesh was found mangled and thrown
about in bower, erected for the purpose,
about 100 rods from the grave. The skin was
about rod from the bower, with some turf
lightly thrown overit. On further search the
bones were found in garrett, over where four
young men were studying physic. warrant
was procured to arrest the young men, when
it was found that they all had made their es-
cape, except one, who was apprehended and
bound over to take his trial as above mention
ed.
The public excitement was very great, and
more than hundred people assembled to
witness the scene, and to hear the examina-
ton. Communicated.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-04-14
System

Adopted for the instruction aud government
ofthe PUBLIC SCHOOLS in the Centre
District of the Town Of Worcester.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-04-14
VEvAY, (lNDIANA,) Feb. 81.
PIGEONS,
Worcestsr, March II, 1924.

1l0LONOs
The immense number Of pigeons, that in.
habit the western regions Of the United States
lave excited the admiration and astonishment
oftravellers and occasioned from some ofthem
very wonderful accounts, which many, who
have no; been eye witnesses, have considered
as fabulous. Although the pigeon is decid-
eddy a bird of the wilderness, yet it does not
hesitate to encroach on the settlements of
man, and often proves destructive to his
wheat and corn.6eld.
There is, probably, no other species Of the
feathered tribe, that make such wide excur-
sions in quest of their daily food, and return
every night to their roosting places, or prop
erly speaking, to their young: for the pigeon
roosts, SO much spoken of, are places selected
for the season oflaying their eggs and rearing
their young, and these places are often cho.
sen in the neighbourhood of considerable set
Elements of men, who seldom fail to embrace
such opportunities to supply their tables with
squads, and to amuse themselves in harrassins
their winged visitors, by every means in their
power, shooting them-raising large fires un-
der them--crushing them to death, in thou
sands, by falling trees, &c. but all these an
noyances and depredations, have no effect in
routing them.
The destruction, produced by human cru
elites, is like taking drop from full bucket,
or the fall of a few soldiers in grand army.
There are, at this time, several Of these roosts,
scattered over the central and northern from
tier counties ofKentucky, throughout which
section OF the state, the production of masts
was very great last season and the writer of
this, who lives about IL miles from the nearest
of these roosts, witnesses almost daily, the
havoc made upon this mast by these vast hordes
of pigeons.-They sweep the forest, in such
immense Aocks that they keep up noise,
! through the day, somewhat resembling aeon
tinual thunder: and not unirequentl, in such
sudden peals, as to very much impede the e.
questrian traveller, if he has not very gentle
horse.
From computation, it appears, there are
upon square mile, every day, 50OO-that
they embrace tract OF country; seventy miles
square, so that allowing one half of this ARIA
to be filed at the rate above mentioned, there
would be above twelve millions Pigeons are
great COMMANDERS. and it appears, from cal
culation, that allowing their food only equal
to one gill of wheat per day, which is suppo-
sed to be short Of the quantity of nutriment
they would require, they would consume a.
bout lis, 1927 bushels per day--this, at fifty
! cents per bushel, would amount to 81. 1858 dol.
lars. Providence has given them a peculiar
power of seeking far and wide, through the
fertile forests of the west, to crafty that ap.
petite, and gather up the surplus fruits of the
earth, which would otherwise waste, like The
leaves, to enrich the soil that produces them.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-04-14

~ was consumed by Gre, which, we under
stand. originated from some ashes taken up
and deposited outside the house. So short a
notice had Mr.. B. and family, of their awful
situation, having retired to bed, that in their
struggle to rescue two females from the flames
who slept in the chamber, his two youngest
children (twins) aged two years, who were
reposins in the lower part of the house, were
consumed by the hames.-,M Y. Spectator.
STEAM EAGLE.-Dr. Buchanan, of Lexing-
ton, Ky. the ingenious inventor of the steam
engine, with small circular tubes for boilers,
has got his engine in practical operation, and
is now engaged in adapting the engine to a
vehicle for flying through the air. A late
Lexington Public Advertiser says To pre-
vent daily disappointments and interpretations,
it is necessary to state. that the Flying Ma
chine is not yet so far completed, that the
public curiosity can be gratiGed, by seeing the
mode Of its operation. As soon as this can be
done, notice will be given in public prints"
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-04-14

Extract Of a letter from Washington
to the editor,--"There are very few
men, and unhappily still fewer lawyers,
who enjoy that expansion Of mind which
can look at wide subject, in all its
bearings, al once.-There are a thous-
and beings in the profession who seem
born only to become and continue drudg-
es ; but Mr.. Webster stands pre-eminepl
as man who includes in himself the
most valuable of these qualifications
his intellect is capable of embracing the
most expanded subject, and his acute
ness, jud cement and industry are compe-
tent to the examination of its most OBJ
scure particuiars.-There seems no task
too difficult for his ardour to attempt"
NJ j. Earle.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-04-14

Worcester, IS.
Probate Office, April 10, 1924.
To the Heirs Of JERu'HA MORSE, late of
SouthbrIdge in said County, deceased,
and to all Others concerned IN the Es-
tate Of said deceased,
GREETING.
VoU arc hereby cited to APP
IL pear (if you see ft) at the Court of pro.
bate to be holden at Worcester in said County
on the first Tuesday in May next, at ten Of
the clock, before noon, to show cause why
thelnstrument which purports to be the last
willard testament Of said deceased, should
rot be approved; and you will be heard
thereon.
NATHL. PAINE, J.. Pro6.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-04-14
LITERARY

LITERARY.
Professor Everett, of Harvard Uni
versity, proposes to publish an Ameri-
can Annual Register, on the plan of the
English Register. There can be no
doubt of this Gentleman's abilities TO
render work, of this kind, eminently
useful, and all who know what an in
teresting publication the English Annual
Register is, must anticipate much from
"a similar one, to be edited by Mr.. Ev-
,erett:
Professor GRrscoM, Of New York, has
issued proposals for new monthly pub
LEGATION, entitled The Mechanics and
Manufacturers Magazine" to be devot-
ed TO the Arts and Trades of the Unit
ed States. The N. Y. Daily Advertis-
er, in noticing the proposed work, OBJ
serves:
"This work is intended to fill a de-
partment of literature which has not
hitherto been occupied by any person in
this country. We know Of no person
better qualified for executing the task
he has undertaken than, Mr.. Griscom.
As man of science, particularly in Me-
chanical Philosophy and Chemistry, his
attainments are very respectable as
writer his style is clear, chaste, and
handsome; and from his extensive ac-
quaintanee and correspondence in Eu-
rope, as we'll as in the United States, he
possesses advantages for the collection
OF suitable matter for his projected work,
which few persons enjoy. That such a
publication will be useful and advanta-
geous generally, and particularly, to
those for whose immediate benefit it is
intended, cannot be doubted. And a.
mong so numerous, respectable, and
wealthy portion of his fellow citizens,
as those who are interested in manufac-
turing and mechanical employments,
we presume he will find liberal pat
ronage." -
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
Sidney Smith, Esq. Master Comman-
dant in the United States Navy, was re-
Gently tried by General Court Mar
tial at Norfolk, for conveying, on board
the Hornet, a quantity Of cochineal
from Vera Cruz to the Havana, contra
ry TO the act for the government of the
Navy. The charge was proved, and
the Court sentenced him TO be cashiered,
and incapacitated forever afterwards
for any place or Office in the Navy;
but, in consideration of his long services,
recommended him to the mercy of the
President Of the United States. The
President approved the sentence; but
in consideration of the long services of
Master Commandant Smith, the Presi-
dent yielded to the recommendation Of
the Court, and restored him to his rank
in the Navy.
Lieut.. Beverly Kennou was tried by
the same Court Martial, on charges
preferred by Com. Porter. These char
ges were not substantiated, and Lieut..
Kennou was honorabIy acquitted, and
has been ordered to resume his station
on board the Frigate United States.
His trial is not to be pub!ished--nor is
Com. Porter TO be tried F.; although,
says the N. Y. American, he is in truth
the only offender.
The Secretary of the Navy has issu-
ed a General Order, requiring that,
hereafter, mo officer'withn the Unit
ed States, shall be arrested without the
sanction of the Department"
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-04-14

lNTEMPERANcE.-Deaths from drunken
ness !" 1928. In N. York, 43; Phila-
delphia, "a /; Baltimore, 25 Charleston,
IA; Boston, 10: Salem, 6. Total for
these six places 1921!
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-04-14

GREAT FLoop AT Administrations
from Little Rock, Arkansas Territory, to the
Sd OF Feb. state, that in the beginning of Jan
Vary, there was sudden and uncommonly
high rise Of White River, and its tributary
streams. The water was from ten 10 fifteen
feet higher than ever known before-a great
many plantations were completely inundate /.
aud laid wasto--and in some instances the
houses were swept off, together with the fen.
ces, corn, fodder, &c. The number of cattle.
and stock of every description, which were
drowned, is represented as almost incre edible :;
persons owning large stocks, lost nearly the
whole, and few escaped without some loss
Batesville, f1ourishing little town, was near
~ inundated. In the tavern house of Charlie.
Kelly, Esq. the water rose so as to cover the
first floor, and the family were obliged to re-
tire TO the second story for safety. In Col
Cogswell's store, the water was up to the TOP
of his counter; and small warehouse, in
which was considerable quantity Of peltries,
&c. was carried entirely off by the current,
together with its contents.
AFFLIcTING PRovIDENcE.-On Monday
week, at late hour, the large dwelling house
Of Me. Alexander Balbridge, ofRomuius, IN
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-04-14

which was my object, I thought myself JUS
tifable in considering the Editors support as
unfair, the most legitimate and common
meaning of the term " disengenuous." If he
chooses to Gull from his dictionary other and
more offensive meanings and apply then, he
is at liberty, so long as have the right to dis
claim them.
"But have' not " done with your cores
pondent." Before we part | wish to assure
him, that the causes to which he alludes have
excited no hostility in my mind to his journal;
and that what has been pointed out dare
not give it an appcRation-has happened by
his not more risidly adhering to his own ju-
dicious determination. With respect to this
extra performance, have heard no opinion
expressed, but | may ask whether it does not
evince too great proneness, considering the"ex-
perience of an Editor" to impute a casual
animadversion, to settled hostility to his es.
tablishment? In taking leave of the Editor,
perhaps ought very seriously to notice what
both ancient and modern chivalry might term
bravado in his spirited quotation; but being
naturally very peaceabfy inclined, shall
consult discretion, which is said to be the bet.
ter part of valor. shall disclose my rea-
sons for declining another set to. in another
quotation which will shew, that i'll am in the
"habit Of railing at sectarianism and ortho-
doxy," am also in the habit of reading my
bible, for what king going to war upon
another king will not first sit down and con.
slider. whether he be able with ten thousand,
to meet him who cometh against him with
twenty thousand.'
You will please, sir, to promulgate this
as my "embassage to desire conditions Of
peace" FAIR PLAY.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-04-14
Notice..

YNHE person who has the Sd
N volume of the Memoirs of the Phiadel-
phia Agricultural Society is requested to return
it to this Office.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-04-14

The Board of overseers, appointedto su-
perintend the public schools in the Centre
District, have seriously and deliberately con-
sidered the duty assigned them, and respect
fully recommend the following arrange
ment, which, under present circumstances,
is the most eligible plan Of education in our
free schools, they can devise.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27
ST. VIE TRADE

The French government is ligidy enforcing
its DEGREES against this abominable traffic. The
Special Commission of Appeal at Guadalupe
pronounced sentence of conhscation agains
the French brgs Amanda & Creole, of Nantes
and also the suspension of their commanders
Tor contravention of the treaty The slave
trader LIE JatouT, under the Swedish flag, hav
ing on board OF blacks, captured on the coast
OF Guadalupe, has also been condemned, and
the captain called upon to prove his being TO
reisner. in order to escape the punishment o.
suspension The French brig Ruse captured
Off French Guiana, the Agabod, on suspicion
of having landed cargo OF slaves in the colony
and took her to Cayenne, where she was con
demned and, the Cecile, with 100 blacks on
board, was carried into Bourbon and shared
like fate.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27
brig and scbooner--f au !saflu, il is too

brig aud scbooner--f su !saglu. il is too
true.
The general inquiry appears 10 be a.
moHgst US, where is toe lated States
squadron tina was to protect the connefce
OF the United States III the West iudian
Seas and tie Cult of Mexico, ADD tor the
suppression of piracy? Has the Govern.
ment recalled them? or have they gone
home voluntarily sitter visiting some OF the
ports on the Slain?
II is 10 be lamented that the trade be-
tween The Main and the United States 10
OF SO much importance as to engrOSs the
whole attention of our squadron, leaving
the ports of this Island unprotected, and
our commerce at The sposIlion OF set of
robbers who boast OF tue opportunity to
enrich themselves on the spoils OF Ameri-
can property.
Unless some armed force very soon ap-
pears. the vessels III This port, and in at
Matanzas, will be deferred from proce ed-
ing to sea, and all American vessels bound
to either, may be expected 10 be robbed,
and probably their crews murdered.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27
Trustees Sale.

10y virtue of a deed of trust from the
-D late William Herbert, deceased, and
vile, to me, duly recorded, | shall pro-
coed 10 sell Oh the premises. on THURS.
DAY, The 2eh day OF august next, the lot
OF ground lying on Union and Oropoko-
strests: -beginnig al tie northwest corner
OF the intersection OF said streets, aud run.
ming thence westw aldiy with OrOnok o.
street to the lot lately owned by Captain
Conway. deceased; thence nortbwardly
with Conway's line 10 the river Potomac;
thence along the river east to Union. street.
thence with ODion-street 10 the beginning.
The sale will take place at " O'Clock
VI. and liberal credit will he given on
the purchase money. J. l.. McKENNA,
,uly 27--3taw Trustee.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27
Public Sale.

pY vitue OF deed of trust from VIII
- liam Herbert, deceased, and Sarah,
bis wife, shall proceed 10 sell st public
auction, on the premises, on THURSDAY
the 26th day OF AUGUST NEXT, all that
piece or parcel of ground, (wlh all the
buildings tbereon) situated in the town OF
Alexandria, on the south side OF Cameron
street, and east side oil Water street,
bounded as MISUNDERSTANDING a TIE in.
tersectlOn OF said streets, and running
eastwardIy with Cameron street to the ri-
yer Potomac thence soulbwardIy and pa
ralleI to Water-street "A ieet, thence west
wardIy and parallel 10 Cameron street
10 Water street, thence Doitbwsrdiy with
Water street. and binding herewith Ak
leet 10 the beginning.
The above property will be sold on a
credit, and divided into lots 10 accOMmo-
date purchasers, which will be made
known on the day OF sale. Such lite as
The subscriber has in said properly viii be
made 10 the purchasers.
JONAH THOMPSON, Trustee.
julv "a ~
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27
Public Sale.
july "a

MTlLL be sold at auction, on the pre-
w misses, on Wednesday Ire 4M of .iu-
gust, at 10 o'clock, beginning with the one
first named, on credit OF 6, 3, aud IL
months. for approved endorsed notes, The,
following valuable properly. all 10 lee
simple, belonging ~ the estate oil tie.
late James Lawrason:--
S,.c.s HIS late dwelling house aad loI
MTE Oh ST Asspb street, being 80 feet
Mssss front and two stories high, With.
49, extensive back buildings, all OF
brick, and of the best workmanship and
materials, with the convenience u a pump
OF we'll water, and large cistern Oi 1sR
water near the kitchen door, a large smoke
house, milk house, &c. win dry ceIiaGe
under the whole.
A three story brick warehouse on Prince
street, al present occupied by Mr. Nor
deica Miller, 23 ieet mont, Az deep.
Six vacant lots on COLUMBUS street, be-
tween Duke and Wolfe streets, each sB
feet front, AID 1881 deep.
Also, at the dwelling house will be sold,
a variety OF FURNITURE. cons,sljug Of
Desks, Bureaus, 1:sules, Cbans, &C.
A. Il. LEEEKiNo, eAecutor
S. A. MAHS!ELLEk, auct.
july IS
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27
Notice.

TIVE subscriber intends applying to The
Il, Inspector OF tobacco in the town OF
Alexandra, for the renewal Of two iobac.
CO notes, lately lost; dates. words, sc. SO
follows, viz: one marked |, {. $50, 1857,
1870, 1927, inspected 18th Of Oclo'
Der, 1898; and one marked " D. 272,
1856, los, 653, inspected ?lst OF July,
1923. He also intends applying to the
inspector OF the Qua0tieo warehouse. tor
the renewal Of nV,e marked K. K: -,
1875, I9O, I0O5, w. ii. FiTZHUGH.
july 9 gayst
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27

Ing the beloved shore, shall not lose time IN
my cage ness to re visit the city of Boston, and
answers the tlatterlng invitation have lately
received. You do Justice to the delight shall
feei at the sight OF the felicity and prosperity
which has been the d.se reward of yirtuous
Revolution founded OF the principle OF true H..
berty and self government. With the fond
hopeto have before long the pleasure to take
you by the hand, ! beg you my dear Sir, in the
mean while to accept my best acknowledg.
ments, nj ,i r., ard. and Sincere attachment.
LA FAYETTE.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27

We understand that Mr.. l.. Bull, who came
passenger in the Gauges, is bearer OF the trea
ty lately consummated between the Russian
Government and our Minister, Mr. Middleton,
which places the commercial relations OF the
two countries on footing OF equitable recipr O.
city, and dissipates the aPPrehensions OF those
who anticipated evil from the ground assumed
by the Emperor in relation to his possessions in
the Pacific. There is every consideration to
bind our two nations i'll relations of the closest
unity, and nothing short of political madness
can induce them to seek for cause of quarrel
in questions which the lapse of centuries is not
likely to agitate.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27
Removal.

Mrs. .MA2GARET GARNER
HAS removed 10 the coDnodious house
IL 90 Prnce-streeI, Formerly kept as a
house OF entertainment, next door to the
Farmers Bank, which she has fitted up ia
handsome style for the reception Of CON
psny. She intends being provided with
all the delicacies of the season
GTTen or twelve grnteel BOARDERS
can be accommodated, OH terms suited to
The times. July 27-7t
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27
AUCTION SALES.
THIS DAY at Ten o'clock,

EETiLL be sold al The auction store.
w GROCERlES- tea. coffee, molsss-
es, vinegar, mustard, corks, prunes, hg
blue, brandy, wine, gin, cordial, lime
juice, store ware, fish, cheese, Deeton's
patent cutting boxes, &c. FURNITURE
sideboards, sofas, bureaus, tables, Wiling
desks, beds, bedsteads and chairs.
ALSO, without reserve, IL dozen wine,
meal sitteIs. 8 kegs pepper, kegs caven-
dish tobacco, quarter cask best Sicily
Madeira wine.
July 97 S A. MARSTELLER aue.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27
INDEPENDENCE.

Atthe celebration Of the national anniversa-
nv in town, in Connecticut, fund of be-
tween Ssr and screen Mousand dollars was raised
for the permanent support of minister.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27

A large sale of Saxon sheep took place last
week near Boston They were sold at various
prices-the lowest price for any one beng forty
dollars, and the highest price one hundred and
FORTY dollars. They we e much admin ed for
the uniform fineness of the wool.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27
s}Oarders Wanted.

4 FEW genieeI boarders can be ac-
N conmodaled at Mount Ida, near A.
lexandria. The situation is high and airy !,
and has been recommended by some Ply
sicIaus as place well calculated to afford
pleasant retreat TO the man oil business,
from the b,olle OF the town.
July "a 81
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27
MarshaI's Sale.

VN7iLL be sold on THURSDAY the
w 29th day of this month, for cash.
at the store formerly occupied by John A.
Jones, on King street, under sn order Of
the Circuit Court, a quantity OF GROCE-
RlES, consisting OF salt, moIasses, lea,
-four &c.
DANIEL MINOR, D. Al.
For I. RINGGOLD, Marshal,
iuly 22
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27
RoBBERY s. SPEEDY DETECTION

trunk containing absut five thousand dol
lars, in drafts and notes, was stolen from on
board the steam boat James Kent, on Sunday
morning last. and through the vigilance of our
Police Officers. the trunk with its contents
was recovered, the robber safely lodged in
Bridewell, before l O. clock of the same day.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-27

In debate in the British House OF Com
mons on the bill for building new churches -
Mr.. Hume said he could prove to the convic'
ton of every man, that the fee simple OF the
revenue OF the clergy ofthe established church,
would sell for E200 100000. With such an
immense church property was It fair to take
money from Dissenters who built their own
churches, to build new churches which were
not wanted for the establishment!
PHIL Gar.