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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-27
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WEDNESDAY, July q, 1925.
TO OUR PATRONS

The next number Of the Spy will complete
two years since we commenced its publica
ton, during which time we have endeavour
ed to make it a valuable repository of miscel-
.any and of news, in which attempt we flatter
ourselves that we have not been entirely un-
successful.
We are now happy in announcing to our
readers, thatwe have engaged, for the present
additional assistance in our editorial depart
ment, by which we hope to add to the value
OF our paper. For remuneration of the in
creased expense, thus incurred, we look, with
confidence, to the extended patronage of a
liberal and enlightened community.
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Dip the .@atlo.
GREEK VICTORIES.

Zamte, Mag 1--we hasten TO inform
yen of the following news, on which YOU
MY place implicit reliance, as we have
Termed them from courier sent here
express from Navarino, and who return-
ed there yesterday at late hour
Here were off Navarino about 700 E.
gpldn vessels, Of which 60 were. ships
ofSar, and 40 transports.-Near these
wee 90 Greek vessels commanded by
Mlulls, which, by daily engagements,
prevented the Egyptians from landing
otter troops at Navarino. AT the en-
trace of the port there were other
Geek vessels, and one fire-ship, which
were also stationed there to hinder the
projected landing of the enemy. Fif-
ten other vessels and five fre-ships
were hourly expected. The Egyptian
troops were still quietly encamped, near
Nayarino. At about three hours dis
lance from them was Mavrocordato,
with about 5000 men. An engagement
had taken place off Gambia, in which the
Greeks had dismounted one of the enc
my's fTigates, taken brig of ii guns,
sunk an Austrian vessel, and run another
aground. From prior intelligence we
learn that Odysseus, after having desert
ed to the Turks at Eubea, had gone
out with Turkish force under his COM
mand, aad had had an engagement with
Touras but being beaten he returned
to Euhea, where he learned the Pacha
had resolved on his death, and he, there
fore, fled by night to his grotto, where,
not being received by his brother-in-law,
the Englishman Trelawney, he returned
10 Gouras, who received him, and pro-
missed to become his mediator with the
Government. The result of this media
ton is, however, not known.
On the 10Th inst. Miauiis received a
reinforcement of fifteen vessels and five
6reships under Canaris. All the vessels
arriving from Navarino, agree in saying
that Miaulis could no longer prevent the
enemy's frigates from entering the port,
as they had taken possession of small
desert spot at the mouth of it. Whilst
our seamen we're in this position, Miau-
lis received the above mentioned assis-
lance, and order Canaris Immediately to
proceed with two freships to Modon,
where forty ships Of war and transports
of the enemy were at anchor. Accord
ing to the intelligence received from va
rious European vessels arrived here, we
learn that they were all destroyed. All
those European vessels arrived here
without their anchors, and one with lis
parapet burnt, having narrowly escaped
the conhagration. Since that time there
has constantly been blowing a strong
southeriy wind, which is very tavoura-
BILE for sending fire ships into the port of
Navarino, and it is generally thought
there was a conaagration at that place
about the same time as The former al
Modem, as great flames were seen there
during the whole night, and that at Mo.
don did not take place till about 6 in the
the morning.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-27

NETWORK, JULY 10.

A letter from Tampico, of June 21st,
says The project of law has been
brought up in the Mexican Congress, TO
lay an additional duty of one hundred
per cent. on French Brandy and an ad-
ditional duty ofsix per cent. on all other
produce or goods imported in vessels
sailing under the flag of Governments
who have not recognized the indepen-
dence of Mexico THE writer adds, it
is probable that this law will pass at the
next session.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-27
BOSTON, JULY 18.


On Wednesday forenoon an honest l.
rishman applied at one of our stage off,
ces for birth in the Providence stage.
The morning stage having departed, he
requested a private conveyance might
be Immediately prepared, as he was
anxious TO leave the city. The bar
keeper observing his anxiety, and sus.
pecting that he could not meet the ex-
pense Of private conveyance, asked
him what his hurry was. "Hurry, dc
you mean, (replied the Hiberpian) i:
il not bad city you live mare YOU
not going to kill the whole race of us
In my country one can drink quart Of
water, and grow fat upon it-but here
a single glass trips up his heels fol
good"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-27
ROMANTIC STORY.

There Is a cavern in the island of
Hoonsa, one Of the Tonga islands, in the
South Pacific Ocean, which can only be
entered by diving into the sea, and has
no other ight than what is reflected from
The bottom Of the water. A young chief
discovered it accidentally while diving
after turtle, and the use which he
made of bis discovery will probably be
sung in more than onc European lam
guage. SO beautifully is it adapted for a
tale ia verse.
There was tyrsnnical governor at
Vavaoo, against whom one of the chiefs
formed plan Of instruction il. was be-
fsrayed, and the chief, with all his family
and kin, was ordered TO be destroyed
He had beautiful daughter, betroihed
20 chief of high rank, and she was in
cluded in the sentence. The youth who
had found the cavern, and had kept the
secret TO himself, loved this damsel; he
told her the danger in time and per-
suaded her to trust herself to him. They
got i1to a canoe; the place of her re-
treat was described TO her on the way
to it,-these women swim like mer-
maids-she Owed after him, and rose in
the cavern; in the widest part it is
about fifty feet, and its medium height is
guessed at the same, the roof hung with
stalactites.
mere ne brought berthe choicest food,
the finest clothing, mats for her bed,
and sandal-wood oil 10 perfume herself;
here he visited her as often as was con-
sistent with prudence and here, as may
be imagined, this Tonga Leander wooed
and won the maid, whom, to make the
interest complete, he had long loved in
secret, when he had no hope. Mean
time he prepared with all his depend
ants, male and female, TO emigrate in Sc
cret to the FIJI islands.
The intention was so we'll concealed,
that they embarked in safety, and his
people asked him, at the point of their
departure, if he would not take with him
Tonga wife; and accordingly, 10 their
great establishment, having steered close
to rock, he desired them to wait while
he went into the sea TO fetch her. jump
ed overheard, and just as they were be
ginning to be seriously alarmed at his
long disappearance, he rose with his
mistress from the water. This story is
not deficient in that which all such sto-
ties should have, to be perfectly delight
fnl,-a fortunate conclusion. The party
remained at the FJis Till the opPressor
died, and then returned TO Vavaoo,
where they enjoyed long and happy
life. This is related as an authentic ira
Internationally RevieV.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-27

most singular pamphlet is just published,
under the title Of a letter addressed TO the
King, by Thomas Thrush, on resigning his
Commission as Captain in the Royal Navy,
on the ground Of the unlawfulness of War;
We need hardly observe to those who have
reflected at all on the subject, that Captain
Thrush of course makes out most triumph
ant case in justification Of his conduct. He
goes into no controversial matter, but simply
takes certain prophecies from the Old Testa-
ment, and the most admired precepts of Jesus
Christ from the New, and then asks, how these
truly noble and characteristic precepts Of
Christianity would look at the head of every
naval or military commission, or warlike order
from the Admiralty or Horse Guards! He
treats with great contempt the sophistical
distinctions between offensive and defensive
war, and shows that the most beautiful say
ings of the Founder of the Christian faith ex-
pressly forbid violence in resistance-the whole
spirit of his teaching being g Ouercone Erit by
Good" MIR. Thrush declares that he began
to doubt the lawfulness of war more than
three years ago; but that. in order not to take
an important step rashly, he devoted these
three years, which be had passed in retire
meut, to reading and reflection on the subject,
| assisted by earnest prayer to the Supreme Be-
ing. The result is thus stated: =" Determined
as a Christian never to draw a sword, or pull a
trigger, for the purpose Of shedding human
blood nor yet TO return a blow for a blow, or
an insult for an insult feel myself perfectly
unfit for your Majesty's naval service, and
think should act neither honestly nor con-
sisiently in retaining my commission" The
L---~t s.rru rhorongh conviction of this con-
scientious individual is rendered still more
striking by the fact, that he resigns his COM
mission while upon hGl-pay, with little pros
pect of being called into service; that half
pay moreover forming " a large portion of a
very limited income" We believe this is a
proceeding perfectly novel in military history
but this spirited example may render il less
so-and then what becomes of the standing
armies? We should not be surprised if this
little brochure made great stir.
London paper.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-27
PRoHIDENTTaL Escape.


The following particulars in relation
TO the escape of Mrs. Eberman, wher
the Sea-horse was suddenly upset in q
sqnall, in the Delaware Bay, we have
from the most authentic source, and can
therefore, vouch for their accuracy
When the vessel was upset. Mrs. Eber.
man was lying sea-sick on her bed 10
al instant she was cast out of her birth in
10 the cabin, into which the sea was pou-
ing in torrents, through the windows and
sky-lIght. In a momenisshe was, from
she knew not what cause. pitched from
her birth, and, amidst midnight darkness.
found herself flounderiag in the water.
and assailed on all sides by the drifting
furniture. She heard no sounds but
those caused by the rushing and dashing
of the waters-she laid hold of the side
ola birth into which, 5uoyed as she was
By the water, she scrambled. II was af-
forwards ascertained that this was the
Captains birth, and fortunately it was a
few inches higher than any other in the
ship.
10 this birth Mrs. Eberman sat with
her head against the deck up TO her
neck in water. Ali was SLEPT and dark; ;
her sensations were most painful and
confused she supposed the vessel had
sunk TO the bottom of the bay. 10 this
horrible situation, buried alive, she gras-
ped an orange which was floating in fhe
cabin che ate il and it greatly refresh
ed her. She now heard noise over
head, and with cane Ghich she caught
in the water, she struck perpendicular
iy over her against the under side Of the
deck. She was answered by voices !;
hope revived; she 5reathed more free
iy, aud her mind became pore alive to
her actual situation. She heard the
sound of the axe; Hpromised her deliv-
erance, bot il creatsd the most agoniZ-
ing apprehensions. Her head was touch
ing, was pressing against the under side
Of The deck, and there it must remain or
be submerged in The water: every stroke
ofthe axe more certainly assured her
that il fell directly over her head -
these were among her agonized mo-
FneDts.
At length chip, about the length Of
the axe, was taken out from the lower
side of the deck, and The light Of heaven
again shed its blessed influence on the
suffering mortal beneath. With eager
ness appertaining TO so perilous situa.
ton, Mrs. Eberman pushed her hand AZ
far as il would go, through the aperture
Her husband, with all husbands anx
iousness and love. was on the outside o.
the vessel; who can tell his feelings
when the appearance Of her hand assur
ed hin she was sensibIy alive--but hi
heart had scarcely time TO beat with joy
before il was collapsed with horror. Tbs
axe of the workman was nplliled AMI
about 10 descend with its sharpest edge
upon the hand Of bis wife--ii wonld Sc
yer il from her body--it was ha! PLY ar
rested before il gave the fatal blow
Let US be hrief--a saw was procured,
hole sufficiently large was made, an'
Mrs. Eberman was once again folded a
the arms OF her husband, and restore'
10 the wDrld.--Dem. Press.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-27
PROLIFIC VINE.

There lately died Borowsk, in the
government of Kalongain Russia, mer-
chant named B Roudakoff. He was a
ged 80 years, and he had the rare hap
piDess 10 be surrounded by forty chill
drep, Of whom twenty-one were by his
first wife, and nineteen by his third
He had no children by his second wife,
with whom he lived nine years. The
youngest OF his sons was commonly Call
ed Athanasius the 10th.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-27

Bit Ggain.-In order to prevent Bos-
ton Poets from walking off with our gol-
den medals and silver jugs for Prize Ad-
dresses, ii was keenly resolved by the
knowing ones, that none but New
York Poet should put in for the Prize
Address of the La Fayette Circus. II
was adjudged to Samuel Woodwork, not
because the address was peculiarly ex-
cellent, but because il was the best pre-
sented-when 10 and behold, il turns out
that Sammy is originally from Boston.
That's hoax-and knotty point arts
es, shouldn't he give back The silver
cup after 8 draining draughf of Rhen-
ish from it p This " universal Yankee
nation," comes upon US in every shape.
Noah's gAdvocdte.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-27
ODESSA, MAY 90,

We have accounts that thirteen trans
ports, bound to the Egyptian feet, have
been captured by the Greeks at Myti-
lene. Constantinople letters TO the 18th
mention, " that the vessel of the Captain
Pacha narrowly escaped being burnt.
owing to the bad organization of her
crew.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-27

An Irishman and Yankee met at
tavern, and there was but one bed for
them. On retiring, the Yankee said he
did not care which side Of the bed he
took" Then" said Pat, "you may
AXE the under side"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-27

A writer in BlackwOod's Magazine, whose
hlppant remarks on American authors are
copied into the Atheneum, makes himself
merry with the concsit that several clergy
men in the United States have left their pro.
ession and engaged in other pursuits. He
instances President HOlley, Mr.. Sparks, and
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-27

The trial of Isaac B. Desha for the
murder Of Francis Baker, in Kentucky,
has again been postponed TO the next
Harrison circuit court term, not one ju-
ryman having been obtained.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-27

GEORGIA vs.. The UNITED SrATEs.-In
consequence OF Gov. Troup's denunciations of
Col Crowell, the United States agent at the
Creek agency, for having, as he alleges, acted
an unwarrantable part, adverse to the inter-
ests of Georgia, in relation to the late negotia.
tions with the Indians. the government sent
special agent, Maj P. Andrews to investi-
gate the charges, with power to suspend Col.
Crowell, il, in his judgment, circumstances
should render it expedient. This measure
was deemed proper by Maj. Andrews, as an
act Of courtesy to Georgia, while the examina-
ton should be made. The letter, written by
the special agent, advising Col. Crowell of this
determination, was made public by that gen.
tleman, unfortunately, as we think, because,
from the apologetical tenor of it, and the GEN.
sure which Che writer casts upon the admins
tration of Georgia, il could not but have ex-
cited the animadversion and displeasure of
that sensitive government. We are not there
fore surprised, that, Immediately upon the APP
pearance of it in the public papers, Gov.
Troup addressed letter to Maj. Andrews.
announcing to him the suspension of all inter-
course with him, as the Commissioner of the
United States. Information of this decision
was, at the same time, communicated to the
Secretary Of War, in terms expressive of the
jealousy Of the Governor, that :" the question
had hoen prejudged at Washington" Thus
the acrimonious feelings, which this unpleasant
controversy has excited, instead Of being miti-
gated, have been still more infamed. We res
greet this, as there is too much reason to appre.
bend that the consequences must ultimately
be borne oy the unhappy Creeks.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-27
THE WEATHER.

us raging noon and, vertical, the Sun
Darts on the head direct his forceful rays.
Oer heaven and earth, far as the ranging eve
Can sweep, dazzling deluge resns and all,
From pole to pole, is undstinguish'd blaze.
In vain the sight. detected, to the ground
otoops for relief; thence hot ascending streams,
And Keen reflection pain. Deep to the root
or vegetation parch'd, the ceaving fields
And slippery lawn an arid hue disclose.
Blast Fancy's bloom, and wither cen the SOUL,
THOMPSON.
The weather from the 10th to the
gath inst. has been warm, to degree. it
is believed, unprecedented for the same
duration in this climate. From all parts
of New-England we received the same
accountable Thermometer has risen
during the warmest part of the day, most
of the time, from 95 to 100, and there
have been but two or three days that it
did not get above 80 in the shade. A
gentleman in this town, who had some
workmen shingling barn, carried out
his thermometer, and in few minutes
it rose TO 1877 where they were at work,
in consequence of which he had them
quit
The effects of this excessive heat
have, in many instances, been disas-
trous, both TO man and beast. In Boston.
New York, and other large towns, num-
bers have fallen victims, some merely
from the effects Of the heat and exhaus-
ton, and others from drinking too free
ly Of cold water when heated Nor
have these effects been confined to the
large towns alone, several instances hav-
ing come to our knowledge in various
parts OF the country. Under the temp
taiions which present themselves to an
excessive use of cold water, the lessons
of prudence are with difficulty applied.
The inconsiderate will think only Of the
danger when too late. and the daring
will defy it. For both the means Of re-
lief should be Familiarity known. On
this subject, we refer our readers TO an
article from the Medical hteligencer,
and TO the one Immediately following it,
The heat has, now. in some degree miti-
gated, and It's violence may not again
return. Bat if it should, il is to he hoped
that we may
Learn to be wise by others harms,"
and shun the evil which has overwhelm-
ed them. Laborious exercise. and ex-
posture TO the intense heat, during the
hottest part of the day, ought, as much
as possible, to be avoided. There is
nothing gained by it, even if, at the
time, we do not perceive any i'll effects
| from tit exhausts the system, and
renders us less capable of future exer-
lion. Above all, the use of cold water
should be cautiously INDUCED in, and ar
dent spirits should be entirely discarded.
We hope, however, that the danger is
in great measure past We have had
repeated showers since Saturday, which
have given 10 the earth healthy as
pect, and animation TO the heart Of man.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28

A law has passed the Assembly to
survey the following ~ssreHtesn new ca
nal routes:-From the Seneca lake to
the Chemung river, at or near the VII
lage Of New Town; from Syracus IN
Unondaga county, to Fort Watson IN
the county of CourtIand, and also from
Chenango Point up the valley OF the
Chenaugo river, through the town OF
Norwich 10 The Erie Canal; from the
Susquehannah river up the valley OF
Unadilla to the Ecie Canal; from the
Cayuga lake to the Susquekannah river,
at or near the village OF Oswego; from
the Erie canal, in the county OF Herh-
mer, to the upper waters OF Black river
thence on the most eligible route TO
the st Lawrence, at or near Ogdens-
burgh; from the Erie canal, near the
village OF Rome, in the county of Onel-
da, by the way of the Black River, to
0gdensburgh from Rochester to Ale
hany river, at Olean, through the val
ley Of the Genesee river; hom Scots
vile, by way of lie Roy: to the upper
falls of the Genesee rivers; from the
Champlain canal to the Vermont line,
along the valley of the Battenkil, or by
any more eligible route; from Lake
Erie to the Allegheny river, through the
valley of the Conewaugo, and from the
Allegheny river al Olean to the Erie
Canal, by way of the village of Batavia;
from Portland. in C~haiangue county
to the head Of the ~Chatanque lake;
from the village of Catskill, on the Hud-
son river. along the valley ofthe Cats
kill and Schoharie creeks, to intersect
the Erie canal, west of the Scboharie
creek; between Gravesend bay, Jamal-
ca bay, Great South bay, and South
Hampton bay, and across Canoe place
to Southhold bay on Long Island; from
or near Sharon to the tide waters of the
Hudson, at or near the mouth ofCroton
river, or to the city OF New-York, and
from the village of Rochester, in the
county OF Monroe to Lake Ontario.
american.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28
NEy-Y YORK. April IS.

Forgery.-This forenoon, a decent
looking young man, calling himself
Davis, called at Mr.. Secor's Lottery
Office in Chatham-street with a ticket
numbered I0,00s with the combination
2 90 ii, which is a prize of 10 dollars.
BY prefixing a figure, he made it IT 90
A., which is prize of $4,000, on the
ticket No. al,Os3. On perceiving the
difference in the number, the man was
detained and information sent TO Mr..
Garfield, who soldthe $4,000 prize, the
alteration recognized, and the unIucky
SPECTATOR sem to the police, and com
mitted for trial.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28

The Editor If the Ne York Nation i.
al Advocate. who is Ear from being a
supporter Of the present administration,
expresses himself thus good n~aturatedly
&justly onthe occasion oithe disgusting
proceedings said to have taken place at
Pittsburg a few weeks ago:
There is a dignity aud character in
political resentmehts which cannot stoop
to unjust and degrading alternatives;
and it should be recollected that there
are mediums and measures in punish
ments. When we read Of these Earrings
and gatherings, these burnings of MIR.
Clay in efigy for having voted for Mr..
Adams, we could scarcely realize the
fact, that it was Mr. Clay, the republic
IAN Member of Congress-the able
Speaker of the House Of Representa-
tives-the eloquent defender of South
American freedom-tho industrious
friend OF internal improvements and do
nestle industry, who a thus assailed.
Admitting his political errots, they are
still errors and not crimes. We hope
to hear of no more proceedings OF this
diSgraceiul character.