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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-11-16

and attention person may thus learn to
walk gracefully, and with little bodily
fatigue.
Early and constant practice gradually
forms the pedestrian for the accomplish
ment of the greatest undertakings; but
even 10 the common intercourse subsist-
ing in society, facility of walking is re-
quisite for individual conyeniency aud
comfort. 1t should, therefore, be the
study ofpeople of all ranks, 10 adopt the
best method of performing either short
OF long journeys, by initiating the gait
and manner of those celebrated men,
who, of late years, have so eminently
distinguished themselves in the annals
OF the sporting world.
annals Of Sporting.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-11-16
t4dOontqgeS Of Pedcshianisn,.

ride and walk, and am reputed the best
icdLker in this town.--SwIFT.
The wise for cure on exercise depend: :
God never made his work for man to mend.
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@nraI atln AeltQ(on9.
on DEaTH.

We should all think of death as less
hldeous object, if it simply untenanted
our bodies of "A spirit, without corrupt
lug them; secondly, if the grief which
we experience at the spectacle of our
friends graves were not, by some con-
fusion of the mind, blended with the i'm
age Of our own; thirdly, if we had not
in this life seated ourselves in a warm
domestic nest, which we are unwilling
to quit for the cold blue regions of the
unfathomable heavens; finally, If death
were denied to us.-Once in dreams |
saw human being of heavenly intel
lectual faculties, and his aspirations we're
heavenly; but he was chained (me-
thought,) eterBally TO the earth. The
immortal old man had five great wounds
in his happiness-fVe worms that gnaw-
ed forever at his heart: he was unhap-
by in spring time, because that is the
season of hope-and rich with phan-
toms of far happier days than any which
this aceldama of earth can realize. He
was unhappy at the sound of music,
which dilates the heart of man into its
whole capacity for the infinite, and he
cried aloud" Away, away! Thou
speakest of things which throughout nv
endless life | have found not, and shall
not fnd?" He was unhappy at the
remembrance of early affections aud
discovered hearts; for love is plant
which may bud in this life, but it must
flourish in another. He was unhappy
under the glorious spectacle of the star
ry host, and calculated forever in his
heart" So. then | am parted from you
TO all eternity by an impossible abyss
the great universe of suns is above, be-
low, and round about me: but | am
chained to little ball of dust and ashes. y
He was unhappy before the great ideas
of Virtue-of Truth--and of God; be-
cause he knew how feeble are the ap-
proximations to them which son Of
earth can make.-But this was dream !:
God be thanked, that in reality there
is no such craving and asking eye di-
rected upwards TO Heaven-to which
death will mol one day bring an answer |!
The graves Of the best men, of the
noblest martyrs. are like the graves of
the Hernhuters (the Moravian brethren)
level, and undistinguishable from the
universal earth--aud, if the earth could
give up her secrets, our whole globe
would appear a Westminster Abbey lain
flat.--Ah! what multitude of tears,
what myriads of bloody drops have been
shed in security about the three corner
streets Of the earth--the tree of life,
the tree Of knowledge, and the tree of
freedom, --shed, but never reckoned |!
1t is only great periods Of calamity that
reveal to us our great men, as comets
are revealed by total eclipses Of the sun.
Not merely on the field Of battle, but
also upon the consecrated soil of virtue,
and upon the classic ground of truth,
thousands of nameless heroes must fall
and struggle to build up the foot-stool
from which history surveys the one hero,
whose name is embamed, bleeding,
conqueriug--and resplendent The
grandest Of heroic deeds are those
which are performed within four walls
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-11-16

Lottsry.-Mr. Holmes, M. P. of Great
Britain, gained f2o,0oO.prize in the
lottery Just concluded. 1t is said that
he insists on another gentleman sharing
his good fortune, as he disputed with
him in the shop who should possess tho
ticket. This is most honorable, and
should be recorded London pap.
This reminds us OF circumstance
which occurred some time ago under
our own observation, and which was
even more honorable" on the part OF
the ticket holder, inasmuch as the par
Ties moved in an humber sphere of life
than the honorable gentlemen alluded
tc--consequently money was 10 them Of
greater value. A lady purchased
share Of ticket, the half Of which she
offered to a young lady engaged in giv-
ing instructions in needle-wOrk 10 her
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and in domestic privacy. Aud, because
history records only the seli-sacrifices
Of the male sex, and because she dips
her pen only in blood,-therefore it is
that in the,eyes of the unseen spirit of
the world, our annals appear doubtless
far more beautiful and noble than in our
own.
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For Sale or to Let,

4 n the westerly part OF Paxton,
a in the County of Worcester, and State OF
Massachusetts, ten miles from Worcester
Court-H House, 290 acres of choice LAND, con-
sisting of Tillage, Moving, Pasturing, Or
chardng, and Wood Land, with four Dwell
ling-Houses, five Barns, and other Out-Build-
ings necessary for Farming, one Store, two
Grist-Mills, one Saw-Mill, all in good repair,
on good stream Of water, with plenty OF
custom for the same. Conditions of payment
will be from one year to five years. lflet, no
person need to call unless well recommended
in the business Of tending Mills and Farming.
Any one wishing to hire or buy, may inquire
Of JONATHAN CHASE, or JOHN BELLOWS of
Paxton, or SAMUEL JENIsoN ON tho premises.
Sept. 81, 1926. Il
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-11-16
Administrators Sale Of Real Estate.

DY licence of the Supreme
3D. Judicial Court, will be sold at Public
Auction, on the premises, on Tuesday the
sixth day Of December next, at two O'Clock,
P. Ma FARM, late the property of LAM
BERT FoRBUsH, deceased, called the IN
drews' Farm, pleasantly situated in Westbor.
ough, on the old road from Worcester to
Boston, and about two miles northeast of the
Westinghouse, containing one hundred and
ffty-two acres OF Land, of the different kinds
suitable for farming, with convenient Build
ings thereon. Conditions at the Sale.
LOVETT PETERS, Admir-.
Westborough, Oct. 28, 1925.
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Buffalo Robes, &c.


HAVE just received a prime
m assortment of BUFFALO ROBEs-a
few sEAL-SKIN ROBES, new and splen-
did article-SEAL-SKIN CAPS of various
qualitics-FUR GLOVES and MlTTENS-
Ladies' and Gentlemen's FUR TRIMMINGS,
and BLACK OSTRICH PLUMES.
" Such arrangements have been
made, that they can sell the above articles at
wholesale or retail, as low as can be bought
in Boston or elsewl.eIe.
J.P. k. & Co. have On hand, as usual,
general assortment of Gentlemen's, Youths,
and Children's HATS--l.adies BEAVER
BONNETs, &c. &c.
Cash and the highest price paid for all kinds
ofHatting and Shipping FURS.
Worcester, Nov. 2, 1925. CIV
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sastssdctlMartts &pl.
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TO the SECURITY OF FREEDoM."
PRINTED Fer THE pe~PRIEToRs, BY
SAMUEL B. MANNING,
OPPOSITE THE NEW MEETING-noUsE.
CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATION.

CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATION.
Price to single subscribers, who receve their
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annum.
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Larger advertisements IN the same proportion.
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You'd the sum charged for its insertion.
All communications and orders directed to
the " Editor of the Spy and post paid, will
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Cloth Dressing.

VEHE Subscriber continues
n the Cloth Dressing Business at his Fac
tory, one mile south Of Worcester Village,
where those who favor him with their custom
may depend on having their work well and
punctually done. Prices for dressing-Hand-
some wear, 20 cts. per yd.--Common do. Is
cts.
Most kinds of Produce received in payment
WILLIAM B, FOX.
N. B.--Cloth left at the Stores of u. Hey
rood Co. and III, g. Henshaw, will be taken
and returned.
Worcester, Sept. /, 1926. If
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-11-05
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY EVENING,
BY JOHN S. GALLAHER,
1T the office Of the Virginia Free Press.

TERMS.-One dollar and fifty cents per annum,
payable quarterly in advance; or one dollar and
twenty-five cents, to be paid at the time of sub
scribing. Payment in advance, from distant sub
scribers, who are not known to the publisher, will
invariably be expected. Should payment be defer
red to the end of the year, So will be required.
The postage on all letters and communications
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CONTRAST.-THE DEPARTURE.
"My native land, good night" -BTRoS.


In almost every young Scotsman there is an en-
thusiastic ambition to be distinguished, perhaps
discomfort at home, which prompts him to forsake
the country he loves, and to seek his fortune in
foreign land.-Time it is true, often sobers their
IDEAS but at the outset every youth resolves to be
soldier or sailor, adventurer, in some part
of the globe, no matter how remote, from the scenes
where his infancy has been passed. Like my COM
panions, early mbibed this desire to so abroad,
but unlike many of them, this inclination remained
as grew up; and, while saw others gradually
settling into advocates and physicians, the desire to
trv nv fortune abroad remained unaltered. AS my
parents had several other children, they did not dis
courage this inclination. My mother, it is true, did
not seem to relish it much, but my father was not
rich, and he justly thought that of his family
might be spared with advantage to the rest Thus
sanctioned by them, and encouraged by all my
friends, it was early resolved that should push my
fortune in India.
have said that my father not rich and poor
man has seldom much influence at the India House.
Year followed year, without any appointment being
obtained, and when entered my twentieth year,
nv friends began to hint about there being many
el;pbe situations at home. At this crisis, my father
received notice that would be sent out as a cadet,
and that my presence was instantly required, as the
last India ship was to sail in about fortnight
When person has at length obtained the wish OF
his heart he is seldom so happy as he had anticpa.
ted. Foryears did tease the gods for cadetship.
had now obtained one, but, alas | was far from
being contented: perceived how dear were my
home and friends to me, now that was about to
lose them, and almost wished to be allowed to re-
main where was. But the die was cast had put
nv hand to the plough, and to look back now was
in vain
It was only at moments, however, that thought
thus. So suddenly was called up, that Ihad only
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-11-05
for the nature Of their effects on the feelings is the

1t was long before could think Of leaving her
Often tried to say farewell but the sound trem-
bled on my tongue, entreatng look from Mary
again drove away the hali-formed words and so [
sat still, while we talked of the pleasant hours we
had passed together, hours which absence was SO
soon to render sacred. But at last had to depart,
and, as the wretch on the scaf4od, through very
desperation filings off the fatal handkerchief, SO,
strainng my Mary to my beating heart, kissed her
with deep, last kiss, and then rushed to the
door. The interview over, saw no more
About an hour after, received small packet it
contained lock of dark brown hair, with the words
-"Keep it for the sake Of Mary" Poor Mary
she had been weeping when she wrote it, for the
paper was still wet with her tears.
When returned home, l found my parents sit
ting with the rest Of my family, all anxiously wait
ing for me. felt that had been unkind in spend
ing so much of the night away from my own family.
What little time had should surely have been de-
voted to my poor old father and mother Others
might see again, but long before returned their
heads would be laid beneath the green turf. dare
say all reflections were sad enough My father
tried to rally all spirits, and smilngy talked of
the time when would return to be the support
and JOY of his old age. But the attempt vain
it was but mockery of cheerfuiness, and we were
sadder than before. At length we had to separate.
babe them all affec,onate goodnight, and pro-
missed to see them before departed in the morning.
But that promise was meant to spare US the pain
of parting When all was quiet, silently quilted
my chamber, and glided along the passage. AS 1
passed my parents room, perceived that there
was still light in it. was tempted to look thro'
the key-hole. l saw my mother on her knees, and
doubtless, she was praying for me. Oh how
longed to fly her arms, to indulge in the sasfac-
ton of at least bidding adieu but restraining my
feelings, took last look and then went on. l
could not leave the house without visiting little
parlour-that room where we had allsp spent so many
happy hour Never never on earth was that happy
circle to be again reunited AS looked round
tears sprung to my eyes, and, overcome by my
feelings, laid my head on the table and wept But
the clock struck two-it was the hour Of my depar-
ture, and, dashng away my tears, quickly stole
out of the house When gained the outside took
a last, long look-a light was still burning in my
mothers room; in my heart invoked blessing
on her. and on them all,-and thus sorrowtul and
in silence, Quilted my once happy home.
THE RETURN.
After sojourning nearly forty years in the East.
found had amassed fortune, exceeding even
the sanguine antcipations youth Still hesitat-
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two days to remain at home, and these were passed
in such perpetual bustle that the whole almost APP
peared to me dream. Still felt pang as left
each house. and said "fareweU" to its inmates-a
pang which every one must feel when leaving
friend he is again to To me those friends
were forever to be as dead, and felt as if were
losing them all at one blow
twas now the evening before sailed, but there
was one thing which yet remained to be done; it
was to bid last farewell to Mary. Oh God how
my heart burst within me when thought that was
to see her no more, that the star which had lumed
my life was for ever to be withdrawn from my eyes,
Oh how loved that girl Never there
loveler creature in this world, and there
better. Her blue eyes beamed with the tender
ness of an innocent heart; when she looked at me,
saw she all my owns for who could look at
that countenance, and believe that it harboured de-
cet : | felt that she was dearer to me than the
whole world and yet was about to leave her for
ever What strange, inconsistent being is man
To think of taking her along with me vain. At
that time voyage to India was nearly as formula
BILE as a voyage to the Pole; and besides, Mary's
delicate frame would have wasted and withered
away beneath tropicalsun.
Mary resided at her fathers house, which
situated short distance from the town. Thther
accordingly repaired, and found myself sitting
in the old fashioned parlour where usually met
her. There stood her harp, over which had often
hung enraptured, drinking in love and sweet music,
till was almost intoxicated with delight it was
| now mute,-to me it would be silent forever -
there Law landscape had asked her to paint, but
| which was never to see completed. Alas tho't
l, in this very spot others will listen delighted
she sings, and gaze at her she works, perhaps at
this little picture, whilst l. poor |, forgotten by all,
am burning away my life beneath the influence of a
tropical sun. At this moment, casting my eyes up
on large mirror, could not help smiling at my
wobegone visage so, rallying little, awaited
| the arrival of Mary.
| 1t was only that afternoon that poor Mary had
| been told of my intended departure, and she now
entered the room with castdown, DEF ected air.
! She approached me with something between tear
| and smile but when our eyes met, when said
had come to bid her farewell, the big tear started
to her beautiful eyes, and, throwing herself into my
arms, she wept aloud in an agony Of grief. | am
now an old man, and many sorrow have felt -
but these two hours were the btterest that ever
knew and yet, strange as it may seem, there is
sort of pleasure in melancholy. Sad as was, my
heart was filled with soothing sweetness, like
that which filled the soul when we listen to some
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-07

We are requested by Mr.. Powellto correct
slight inacuracy which occurred in his last
ren,y to Mr.. Henderson. II was there stated,
that the Delegates from Loudoun, to the form
or Stanton Convention, were chosen by
meeting of not more than 10 or II consttu-
ents. Upon subsequent conversation with a
friend, he fnds,that the number stated was that
which met, upon the FIRST notice, at August
court, and that the Delegation was made at a
second meeting, where more persons were pre-
sen,-though stiil very small number for the
object. Mr.. Powell expected that his letter
would arrive in time to have the error cor
rected, before the paper, containing his reply,
was put to press. Failing in that, we adopt
this measure, which, we hope, will answer ev-
cry purpose.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-07

Savannah, May 24-BFNJAMrN HAw-
KINs, brother of SAMUEL HAWKINS,
whom it was supposed was killed, ar
rived at Montgomery, (Alab. on the
9TH inst. He states that he left his
town (Hillebee) for Montgomery, and
had not proceeded very far, before he
discovered party within ten steps
ofhim. One Of the party, (his cousin)
after throwing the powder from the
pan of his rife, levelled it at him,
and snapped it, as signal of danger.
Hawkins wheeled his horse and fled.
The balance of the Indians fired at him,
but did no injury. Several balls pas
sed through his plaid cloak, which he
in the pursuit threw away. The Indi-
ans found the cloak; and upon seeing
the holes in it, where under the i'm
preston that they had wounded him
1t is reported that Col. Crowell and
the Little Prince arc at Fort Mitchell.
guarded by several hundred Indians,
in consequence Of threats made use of
by the friends of M'Intosh, and the
rest of the Indians who have been kill
led. Republican.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-07

1t has been remarked, with justice,
of the steam engine, in the last num-
Der of the Quarterly ReUiew, that no.
thing is too great, nothing too small
for this wonderful machine, which,
like the proboscis of an elephant, can
tearup an oak and pick up pin; can
forge with equal ease, the heaviest an
Choir, and punch the eye of the finest
needle; can twist the largest cable, draw
out fibre as the gossamer, and drag
a first rate man of war over the ocean;
traversing the seas against winds and
tides, & thus bringing nations nearer to
each other, by quickening their inter-
course, and rendering it more fixed
and certain.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-07
PIRACY.

The case of Joseph Amedy, who was
brought into the Chesapeake by the
necoy, capt. Mix, and remanded to
this city for trial in the Circuit Court
ofthe United States, has not been tried.
In consequence of the failure of Capt.
Mix and another witness TO attend, the
Indictment was not sent to the Grand
Jury, and they have been discharged.
The prisoner remains in Jail until the
next session of the Court.
Richmond Eng. June 5.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-07

Doctor Goran, in his Observation.
on the Natural History OF the Himala.
yah Mountains, makes this note:
ga most remarkable natural provision for
their defence against the inclemency of the
weather to which they are exposed, is display
ed by some of the plants inhabiting these ele-
waited regions-an elongation Of their lower
leaves, which become clothed with dense
lanuginous or cottony investiture. and rise to
form by their junction, an arch over the ten
der flowers. The same plants, occurring in
other situations, have none of this"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-07
oUAcKERY IT'S OWN REWARD.

QUACKERY IT'S OWN REWakD.
HaAoweA, me. Nay 25.-Died III
Pennington on the 2Ist lnst' MT ooio-
mon HamIin. The deceased was
nupil ofthe celebrated Thompson, and
being troubled with cold, administered
to himself decoctios Of bbelia poke.
weed and red pepper. The doses
were repeated in such quantities as
caused his death. He had such conf
dence in these prescriptions that he
made his friends promise to continue
them after he should become unable to
administer them to himself, and en-
Joined on them not to call in any Other
let the result be what itwou'd'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-07

The Baltimore American attributes the fall
ure ofthe Northern mail to the prevalence of
heavy northeast gale during the whole Of
Saturday, driving the tide in the Elk River to
so low an ebb that the steamboat was unable
to leave Frenchtown before 10 O'Clock on
Sunday morning. The mails have been very
irregular from the South for several days past,
perhaps from similar causes.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-07

We invite the public attention to Mr.. D..
EAsros's advertisement on the next page
The gentleman comes highly recommended,
and is, we think, well qualified TO -edeemhis
promises. We feel no hesitation in saying,
that the benefit to be derived from his lessons
viii be more than equivalent to the compen-
sation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-07

BY the schooner Providence, Burns,
% days from Alvarado, we learn that
the United States frigate Consrella-
ton arrived at Vera Cruz on the Sd of
May, and the United States schooner
Shark anchored off the bar on the 9TH,
and sailed again on the Sth The ISL
and Of SACRIFICES was taken possession
Of by the troops, and the officers oblig-
ed to make their escape. The Island
was retaken the next day.
Philadelphia Franklin Ga-.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-07

Governor C6Rt0a.-This distinguished citi-
zen and patron of Internal Improvement, IS
now OH visit to Philadelphia; the citizens OF
which place have invited him to partake of a
Public Dinner on the 9Th inst. tomorrow
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-07

A man was lately sentenced to two
years confinement at hard labor, by the
Court at Berkshire, Mass. for biting off
the nose Of person with whom he had
been fighting.