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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-13

At scarborough, in this county, on the 4th
inst. as some young men were engaged in
firing a small cannon, il accidentally went off,
and wounded three persons. The man who
was ramming down the charge was blown
several feet, his hands shockingly manglcd
and his right arm broken. His clothes were
set on fire, and his body severely burnt. His
arms have both been amputated, and, at the
last accounts, his case was considered dan
gerous. Another man had both thumbs very
badly wounded, and considerable flesh torn
from one of his hands. No fears are entertain
ed for his safety, except from the lock-jaw.--
The other person was but slightly injured.
STAGE AccIDENT.--On the 9th inst as the
Stage was about leaving Stockwell's Inn, in
this town, for Boston, having nine passengers
inside, and one forward, the driver gave the
reins to the passenger by his side, and went
back to fix the baggage; the person having
the reins, from some cause not ascertained, let
them fall, when the horses started, and, pass
ing quickly down street about 40 rods, run
afoul Of a loaded wagon, and upset the Stage
when the tongue broke off, and liberated the
horses. As the Stage struck the wagon, a
lady, who was leaning out on the opposite side
to see the horses, was violently precipitated
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When friends are few, and far away,
Nor hope remains the heart TO cheer,
'Tis sweet TO think of days gone by,
And drop the tributary tear.
When silence reigns, and softend lays
Steal on the ear from distant groves,
Oh then, how sweet to dwell on days,
That once were ours, that memory loves
When tempests rage, and darkness drear
And gathering clouds obscure the sky,
To draw around the wintry fire,
And talk of days and years gone by
GLOW oft imagination strays
Der scenes, still bright, in fancy dress'd-
The dear, lov'd home of earlier days,
Where first our infant footsteps press'd,)
When fortune frowns, and haply they,
Our lov'd and chosen ones, SO dear,
Unstable now as fortunes sway,
Desert the heart that trusted there
Should all the ills Of life's wild maze
Come DER us, like the whIrlwnd's blast,
'Twere sweet TO dream of happier days,
And dream that they will ever last.
CELIA.
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Luminous snOto stoTm.-Towards the latter
end of March in 1918, shower Of snow fell
on .Lockawe, in Argyleshire, which alarmed
or astonished those by whom it was witnessed,
according as they were induced by supersti-
ton or curiosity. Some gentlemen who had
crossed the lake in the morning had good
opportunity Of marking the phenomenon. All
hal been calmly beautiful during the day,
and they were returning homewards from Ben
Cruchan, when the sky becoming suddenly
gloomy, they rowed more smartly towards the
shore, in order to avoid the threatened storm.
In few minutes, however, they were over
taken by shower Of snow, and Immediately
after, the lake which was Of CLASSY smoothness,
with their boat, clothes and all around, pre-
sented luminous surface, forming one huge
sheet of fire. Nor were the exposed parts OF
their bodies singular in this respect, for, to
the eye, they all seemed TO burn, although
without any feeling of warmth. When they
put their hands to any Of the melting snow,
the luminous substance adhered TO them, as
well as the moisture, and this property was not
lost by the snow for twelve or fifteen minutes.
The evening became again mild aud calm,
but lowering, and very dark. The native:
had not witnessed any similar appearance be.
fore, and many of them believed it the fore
runner of some dire calamity that was 10 be-
fall their mountain land.
Edia. Phil. Jour xii. 405
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upon her rights, it might not refuse to the
assembled States Of the Union the opportuni-
ty of investigating certain claims, or discussing
certain questions in controversy connected
with the treaty, or with her own character
and conduct in relation to it.-So far as that
character and conduct were in any manner in
volved in the negotiation or conclusion of the
treaty, or in the events which preceded and
followed, their purity, uprghsuess and justice
might freely be csnvassed before the whole
world. Thus much was conceded for our own
sake, until the meeting Of the Legislature
the rights of the State saved by protestation,
and the Legislature is yet free TO act upon the
subject as il no measure had been taken by
the Executive in relation to that reference.
The legality Of the survey was asserted, the
power to invalidate the treaty denied, and
the absolute title of Georgia to the soil and
jurisdiction vndicated.n
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Colocotroni. 1t is expected that he canno
open his way without great loss. The Greeks
are represented to be more united than they
have ever been, and the campaign may be con-
sidered as approaching to termination.
Accounts from ConstantinopIe to Sept 16,
state that much agitation prevailed among
the Janessaries, and that their murmurs had
created much uneasiness. The Capt. Pacha
has entered with his feet the port of Alexan-
dria, but his vessels were 10 the worst con-
dition. This news, and the retreat of Ibrahim
Pacha, had caused great sensation on the
public mind.
The siege OF Missolonghi was continued.
but it was believed the place would not fall,
as the Greeks were making successful sor-
ties.
A large East Indiaman, fitted up as COM
plete man of war, and a brig of war and other
fine vessels, had left England to assist the
Greeks.
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Worcester, IS. Probate Office, Nov. 95, 1925.
To The Widow and Heirs Of STEPHEN TRAsK,
late Of Leicester, an said County, deceased,
and 20 all others concerned in The Estate Of
said deceased, GREETING.
YOU are hereby cited to appear Gil
YOU see fit at the Court of Probate to be
holden at Worcester, in said County, on the frs,
Tuesday in January next, at ten Of the clock,
before moon, TO show cause why License should
not be granted to sell and convey so much of the
Real Estate of said deceased, which is set out "a
his Widow for dover, as will raise the sum OF
ninety dollars, for the payment of debts and charg-
es and you will be heard thereon
rHE0PHls. WHEELER, Req.
By order Of the Hon. Judre
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1S1fFn.

In New-Braintree, Mr.. George Barows,
son of Mr.. w. Barrows. aged 81.
In England, Mrs. Long Wellesley, the
victim of an unfortunate marriage; when in
bloom of youth and beauty, and worth an
estate which yielded, it is said, the almost
incredible annua! income of one hundred and
eighty thousand dollars, she was welded
to Mr.. Long Wellesley, by whom she bad
several children. In few years, by the
course of life he led, he became ipsoltent. She
retired from fashionable life, or remnant OF
her property which was unattachable, more
than half the income of which she allowed her
husband. who withdrew to the continent. He
will now lose what she allowed him.
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SAdrrtR1.

In Westborough, by the Rev. Mr.. lockwood
Mr.. William F. Stfatton, of Boston, to Miss
Martha B. Childs.
In Barre, by the Rev. Mr.. Thompson, Josiah
d. Holden to Miss Martha Wadsworth.
Ia Hubbardston, by the Rev. Samuel Gay,
Capt. John Nc Clanethan to Miss Maria
Goodspeed.
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Week before last we published an account
of the trial of John Corners for the murder of
Evelna Cunningham. We this week publish
an account of the circumstances attending the
murder itself, which will be found under the
mail head. The publication is now made in
hopes that it may yet lead to a detection of
the murderer.
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RECOMMENDATION

From Rec. DR.. Woods, of .4ndOuer, to DR..
Lone.
DEAR SIR-An examination of your Second
Cldss-BOok has fully satisfied me, that, in re-
gard both to subjects and authors, the selec-
ton is made with judgment and taste. The
book is, in my opinion, suited, in an eminent
degree, to aid the youth in our Schools and
Academies in acquiring the art of reading,
and at the same time to give them much
pleasing and valuable information. Nor can
it fail to excite in them an ardent zeal to en-
large their acquaintance with the various and
very interesting subjects, to which their at
tention will here be directed, and which they
ought thoroughly to underestimate am graft
fed also to see the paper and the printing so
good-a circumstance of more Importance
than is commonly supposed, to the usefulness
of every School Book.
May you be abundantly prospered in this
attempt of yours TO promote the welfare Of
the rising generation.
Yours respectfully,
L. WOODS.
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Valuable Estate.

EVHE Subscriber offers for.
Il sale, valuable Real Estate, situate
in Leominster, near the Meeting House, on
the great road to Boston.
Ii contains over two acres of excellent
Land. on which is Garden, and a young.
Orchard.-The Buildings are large weH
finished House, with convenient Out Houses,
and Lawyers Offce.-The House and
Out-Houses, with one acre and an half of the
Land-and the Office, with the remainder of
the Land, may be had separately, if preferred.
The above, in the opinion of the SUBJ
scriber, is good situation for person in all
most any kind of business: bat as those in
clned to purchase ought to examine for
themselves, he forbears further recommended
ton.
or liberal credit win be given, if desiT.
ed. ABIJAH BIGEI. OW
Worcester, Mon. &c, 1926.
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For Sale,

Worcester, IS. Probate Office, Nov. 90, 1895.
70 the Widow and Heirs of HENRY THAYER,
late Of Mendon, IN said County, deceased,
and TO all Others concerned in tbe Estafe Of
said deceased, GREETING.
WOU are hereby cited to APP
IL pear Of you see it) at the Court of Pro-
oate to be holden at Worcester, 10 said County.
on the first Tuesday in January next at ten &c
the clock, before noon, to show cause why License
should not be granted to sell and convey so much
OF the Real Estate Of said deceased, as viii raise
the sum OF S3,545 Al cents, for the payment az
debts and charges and you will be heard thereon.
NATHL. PAINE, =. Probate.
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Notwithstanding the number of new build
ings erected in this town within two or three
years past, there are not near enough TO sup
ply the demand. Every dwelling-house that
is tenantable is occupied, and it is believed
that thirty houses more might be let at high
rents in the spring. The inducements for
capitalists to build are very strong.
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POST ROUTE.

The public are informed that post-rider
will in future furnish the Worcester papers
on the following route: viz. from Worcester
through Leicester, Spencer, North-Brookield
and f.ew-Braintree to Oakham. Thence by
Demond's Tavern, in Rutland, to Rice &
Wards Store and Cunningham's Tavern, in
Spencer, and down the County road to Wor-
cester. He will 60 through every Wednesday
Any business entrusted to him will 10 thank
fully received and faithfully executed.
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A QUESTION
For 1yrOs in .Arithmetic

Multiply G99 19s. lad. into itself. What
will be the product? I'm anS0er is requested.
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Ssis elGs c5..um stance.-A short time since,
as gentleman from Dudley was travelling in
the stage from Boston, he related to his feI-
low passengers the loss Of valuable great
coat, made of cloth manufactured by himself,
which was stolen from him at the Brighton
Cattle Show. When the Stage stopped at
the tavern, he noticed, on one of the passen-
gers, great coat so nearly resembling his
own, that he claimed ii, at the same time tell
ing of mark by which he could identify it.
On examination, il proved TO be the same he
had lost. The person who had it in his pos
session had bought it a@sSn auction in Boston,
and, we understand, measures have been TAX
en- to ascertain by what means it came inc
the hands of the Auctoneer, but we have moi
been informed of the result.
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eminent, will deserve, and, doubtless,
receive, the calm consideration Of Con-
gress."
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SECOND CLASSROOM.
e. & G.. MERRIAM,
BrOoJield,
HAVE JUST PUBLISHED,

SECOND CLASS BOOK
~ Principally consisting of Historical, G go.
graphical, and Biographical Lessons, adapted
to the capacities of Youth, and designed fol
their Improvement. By a. T. LOWE. M. d.
Author Of the g Columbian Class-Book.''
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a rogue detected.-on the night of the goth
INST transient person put up at Capt. Thorn
ass CofIee-l House, in this town, and staid over
night Towards night the next day il was
discovered that he had broken open trunk
IN room, near where he slept, and taken
therefrom sundry articles Of clothing, to the
value of twenty or thirty dollars. From here
he went to Northampton, where he stole a
watch and some other articles, for which he
was pursued and apprehended about six miles
from the latter place, and all the property
taken by him has been recovered. He was
committed to prison. lie passed by the name
of Fiske, but from papers found upon him it
appears that his name is Elijah Pratt, jr. of
Po''nat, Bennington Co. (vt.) BY the Con-
cord Gazette, we learn, that he broke Jail in
that town the morning before he arrived here,
and that $40 is offered for his apprehension.
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.A1ldOger, Nov. II, 1926.

The above work for Sale by FL. Gray, Bos-
ton; Collins & Hanney, New York; Goodscln
& Go. Hartford; Whipplc & Laurence, Salem f;
Dorr & HOloIand, Worcester; S. Butler,
Northampton and T. Dickman, Springfield.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Gin and Sugar.

Gln anu ouSar.
an BBLS. country gin, of superior quality
CIV so do refined sugars, No. /, 2 and 3,
landing from schr. Institution-for sale by
A. C. CAZENOYE s Co.
xSE Who wish to freight vessel of 800
MEor 1000 bbls. burthen, for Nothern
mort MARI
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
MISCELLANY.

We make a further extract from John Bull,
Of one OF his laughable adventures on the
Eastern Shore of Maryland. We are persuad-
ed that one reason why many Englishmen
come here and put on airs, is owing in great
measure to the low and contemplate details
of those two-penny historians, that so shame
fully misrepresent us. Two or three of those
gentry lately stopped some time in this town
they were Disguised with every thing-inso-
lent and overbearing about every thing, din
ed after candle-lght, supped at 2 in the morn
ing, in short did every thing in an opposite
manner, from the American mode Of doing
business purely because it was Yankee, and at
last left the place persuaded like John Bull
that all the Americans were savages, vaga-
bonds and cheats. tJfetropot'tan.
"Two or three dogs saluted me as l
rodeup, with republican growl, which
were child by shrill voice, crying
BE quiet Nap; get cut Caesar, you
villain The dogs obeyed the voice,
and sneaked away.
who's there continued the same
voice.
"a traveller replied /, 'who is be-
nighted, and in want of food as well
as rest. Can you accommodate me
for the night?'
Here was a pause of minute, du-
ring which the female went into the
house to consult the master, as | sup
posed, for at the expiration of that
time man came forth, and in boarse
voice said to me:
'We can give you bed and supper,
such as they are. Alight Sir, and my
boys will see to your horse
I accordingly entered the house
through door which opened directly
into large room, at one end of which
there was brisk fire, which served in
stead of candles. SIT down. said the
old man, handing ME straw bottomed
chair, 'and we will see what we can get
you for supper. Clementina = said he,
raising his voice.
T'm coming, daddy answered some
body, and forthwith in came Clemen-
tina, damsel of at least six feet in her
stockings. She looked like sibyl,
with eyes as black as coal, wild as
those of an antelope, and long lank
hair, glossy and straight, hanging a.
bout her neck and shoulders. / con-
fess felt rather odd at seeing her, but
my feelings were nothing to those
which rushed over me on the entrance
of the two boys, as the old man called
them. They were at least seven feet
high, raw-boned and savage in their as
pect, with nothing on them but a lin
en- shirt and trowsers. Though came
in a fashionable gig, and was dressed
in the most fashionable travelling cos
tune, they seemed not to feel the least
embarrassment at my presence, but
took chairs and sat down at my side
with the genuine air of republican in
science. l tried all I could to look
digniRed, but in spite of myself could
not repress certain apprehensions
which gradually came over me, and un'
dermined my senses Of superiority
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
no. 90
LuD1cRous OCCURRENCE.

A young gentleman recently APP
piled to his friend for the best mode
Of givinga darker shade to his hair.
The young pupil had been previously
pointing out the particulars Of lec-
ture he had heard, and which was upon
the nature Of the hair. A solution of
nitrate ofsilver, he said, he had no doubt
would have the desired effect. Now,
whether he designed this advice for q
trick, or whether the prescription was
the effect of ignorance, we cannot say.
The solution was, he said, to be used
in considerable quantity; in short, he
was to wash the whole head in this
fluid. Accordingly, the young gen.
tlemau applied it on going to bed, and
put on his night-cap comfortably, on
ly little wet.-On washing his head
with the solution, the fluid naturally
wetted the greater part of his face, and
whatever part Of the skin il touched, it
"left its mark" The next morning
the patient was first seen by his bro
ther, who, believing him suffering
under suffocation or some terrible
dream, alarmed the whole house.
The alarm, however, soon subsidized in
all except the mortified patient, whose
face was the color of an old shoe. The
skin received no injury by the solution,
except that of discoloring, which can
not be removed by any means for some
weeks The skin grows gradually
red, before it disappears. The young
gentleman is in truly deplorable
state, and seldom speaks, except to ut
ter curses upon the head Of his hair
adviser. English Paper
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09

Cheap Shoes for Cash.
E. s. L. REED have recently
- received from auction, quantity
SHOES,
which will be sold low, by theiragent, at the
store, on Fairfax street, lately occupied by S.
& ID. Reed.-Also,
LADIES SOCKS,
new article, which viii be found comforta-
bic in travelling and superior to any thing Of
the kind ever offered in this market.
ian lift DAVID REED, Agent.
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25 Dollars Reward.

DANAWAY from Acquia, on Monday night
IL last, negro JAMES, about % wears of
age, rather small very black, has a remarka.
bic scar on one of his cheeks, (cut by knife. J
Twenty-Five dollars Reward will be given If
secured in any Jail so that we get him again.
dec lAtGEWIS & TOWNED.
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Breach of Promise Of Ma,riase.IA
tiff was given in the state OF Main IN an
action Of this kind, bought by Mis-:
Peas against Mr.. Stetson. Lovers,
VOWS ii they can be proved, are worth
something in these days, and faithiess
swains are in a fair way to be Danish
ed by jurie. from the world.
C0H Aavoeafs.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09

Seed Potatoes, Whiskey. &c.

lindsay s. HILL have this day landing,
Ia and offer for sale on accommodating
terms, 1000 bushels white seed potatoes, %
bbls. Cumberland whiskey, Is bbls. old and
very fine do, so bushels Glover Seed, Is bbis
mess Pork, 10 bbls. prime and mess Beef.
march IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09

DIFFERENT COLOURS OF MOURNING.
In Europe black is generally used
because it presents darkness, which
death is like unto, as it is a privation
of life. In China, aohite is used, be-
cause they hope that the dead are in
Heaven, the place ofpurity. In Egypt,
vello,v is used, because it represents the
decaying of trees and flowers which be-
come yellow as they die away: In
Ethiopia, 5ro,m is used, because it de-
notes the color ofthe earth from whence
we came, and to which we return. In
some parts of Turkey, blue is used, be-
cause it represents the Sky, where they
hope the dead are gone; but in other
parts, purple and Uiolet, because, being
a mixture ofblack and blue, it repre-
sents, as it were sorrow on the one
side and hope on the other.
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VO!lo 10
THE PHENIX GAZETTE
Is PUBLISHED on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,

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rrOrrIcE at the corner Of Fairfax-street and
Printers Alley.
The SUPPLEMENT is published on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays.
The price Of the Gazette is five dollars per
annun, payable in advance, or six dollars at
the end Of the year.
The price ofthe Supplement is one dollar per
annum, in adrGr,oe.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted three times for one
dollar per Square, and twenty-five cents per
square fos each insertion afterwards. Those
sent without specification of the number of
insertions, will be published until ordered
out, and charged accordingly.
e. All letters must be post paid, unless or
dering the paper or enclosing advertise
mentS.
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POETRY.

MYSTERIES AND MORALITIES.
For the Serious and the Simple.
What is LOVE ALAS!
lisa jest--a sigh
Full of sad and sunny tears,
We know not why.
What is WAR "a game
Where the dicers die,
Some for gain, or glory-some
They know not why.
What is HOPEl--It is
Lies divinest joy.
When all others vanish, that
At last, is by.
What is JOY?-A fawn
Which doth ever fly,
Till we touch t, and then it changes
And says "Good bye"
What is LIFEl-A dream
Pull of visions high,
Where we seek and never find
Until-we die.
What is DEATHl-Ah.m me,
''Touch me not so NIGH"
Shall may I-cQn tell -
.alas +! not I. Petersburg paper.