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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-01-05

fancy passed away like mist his heart
bounded within him, and he soon took
SWEEP revenge upon those wicked lips
that had been so cold and still, yet so
beautiful, in the darkness of his dreams.
Eruption Of a Mud Volcano III Sicily.
The eruption of the mud volcano Of
Terrapitata, in Sicily, which occurred in
March, 1928, was witnessed by D. Gre
gorio Barnaba La Via, who has describ-
ed it in a geological account of the
neighbourhood of CaItanisetta.
This volcano, not very different in
gaseous emanation from the famous
Macalubba of Girgenti, and always in
action at a temperature about 100 Fab.
forms, from its erupted matter, numer-
Gus small cones, from the centre of
which flows saline water, mud and n.y.
drogen gas. The surrounding land pre-
sents no trace of vegetation, from
whence it takes its name.
On the 9th of May, 1928, whilst the
north wind blew in strong gusts, the sky
being serene, few dense clouds, in long
pointed stria, appeared in the west, the
temperature was $50 Fab. when five
shocks of an earthquake succeeded each
other in nine seconds; the first from be-
low upwards, the other updulating.
The author repaired TO the volcano OF
Terrapitata with several other persons.
On reaching it, it was found that the
whole elevation was divided by many
splits from ten to one foot and half
wide; that the same small volcanoes
we're greatly increased, and that instead
of ejecting water clay, and hydrogen
gas, as usual, some were throwing mud
to the distance of some feet, with the
emission of gas; others again, leaving a
space of foot in diameter, and five feet
deep, vibrated from that depth with the
force of the eruption.
Having applied torch to one of those
whistling cones, there arose immediate
ly blue fame, five feet in height,
which would have remained for long
time, had not the wind, which was pow
erful, exhnguished it. The crack was
then noticed which had been first point
ed out; it joined with the greater num-
Der of the small volcanoes, being about
one and half feet in width, intersected
the valley of lcoPatore and the border
of the mountain of St. Anna, being
there about four inches wide cutting
the quarter of Piedigrotta, it ascended
to the church Of St. FIavia, about fifteen
lines in width, and traversing the Della
Grazia, terminated insensibly in the
neIghbourhood of the church Of St. Pc
tronilla.
After five days of violent actions, dur
ing three was abatement, the eruption
began gradually to diminish, and ulti-
mately returned to its usual state.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-01-05

Burns when in Greenock to take bis
passage TO the West Indies, having gone
down to the harbor, to view the ship
which he had destined to carry him
from his native shores, arrived just as a
gentlemas, going on board on the same
errand, had the misfortune to stumble,
and fall into the water between the
ships side and The quay. BY the intre-
pidity and exerlions of a seaman, who
instantly plunged in after him, he was
saved from drowning, and brought on
board with no other injury save sound
ducking. The rescue, however, de-
manded signal display of his liberality
towards hispreserver,and turning round,
he, with no small ostentation, rendered
him the sum OF Sirpence, as the reward
of his courage and humanity. The by
ISLANDERS were astonished, and inveigh-
ed loudly against such unparalleled
meanness. Burns alone remained silent,
but when pressed to give his opinion of
the act" Why" said he, ".the gentle
man is surely the best judge of the vat-
ne Of his own life" Ibid.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-01-05

THURSDAY, DEC. 90.
A hill to authorize the occupation of
the Mouth of the Columbia or Oregon
river, was read third time and passed.
Yeas 116, Noes 81.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-01-05

of the former impressions, they found
exactly to correspond. They were
therefore induced still to go forward
though they had now proceeded upwards
of four miles from the place of ther
setting out. In this track they had pass
ed the Stroan-Loch, piece of water OF
great depth, which is merely an expan.
sion of the Dee, accompanied by the
anxious father and mother, without find
ing any further traces of the boy. Nigh:
was now coming down upon the heath;
and as the search had continued eleven
hours, over rugged space of five miles,
they thought of retracing their steps in
despair-the distracted mother tearing
her hair, and starting at every white
stone, and figuring to herself the horrid
spectacle of the torn corpse of her child
at the bottom of every cliff or stream
which they passed.
''Hark to the hurried question of despair,
Where is my child" an echo answer,
6 Where -
AT this time one of the party, who had
been before the rest, on looking INTO
the stream of the Dee, found handker-
chief round a stone, in the channel of
the river, which he recognised TO be
that of the child's, and had now little
doubt that he would be found drowned
near this place in the stream. He call
ed the rest of the party to approach,
when little farther down the bank. he
perceived the boy with his feet in the
water. aud his head resting on stone,
in quiet sleep. Jenny Jenny -
cried the trembling father, :" are you
alive % The little pilgrim, lifting his
head from his rocky pillow, exclaimed,
SO father ! IS 1t you ~ Hhdt for did
ye no come help me catch the acee kid 9''
The little fellows cup was filled with
Epebbles, with which he had pursued the
kid from rock to rock, from moss to
moss, aud through the openings of stone
dykes, for upwards of SIX miles, bare
looted, over one of the most rugged
tracks in the South of Scotland, and
having been for 12 hours without tast-
ing mo"sel of food. The sudden Joy
Of The mother had nearly cost her her
HE but the young wanderer. in whom
we may prognosticate some future
Humboldt or Mackenzie, has not suff. r
ed any injury from his long peregrina-
ton, and his safety, amid the many per
lis with which he was beset, seems al
most miraculous, and strongly marks
the protecting care of Divine Provi-
dence. [ScOtch Paper.
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ing, as published in the Gazette on
Saturday, is not correct; that neither
Doctor Hopkins, nor any one of his
family, is in the habit of smoking Sc
gars; nor is it known that any segar
had been smoked or lighted in or near
the stable where the fire was first dis
covered. How, or by whom, it was
kindled, is at present unknown. Itwas
discovered while DR.. H. and his family
were at dinner, about one O'Clock. I'm
mediately on discovering it he went in
to his stable to rescue his horse from
the flames, but he did not succeed,
and the poor beast was burnt to death.
Under the influence of high westerly
wind, the fire spread very rapidly, and
eight or nine houses, with nearly all
their contents, were totally consumed.
Doctor H. lost the whole of his medi-
cal library, his medicines, and the great
err part Of his furniture Fed. Ga=.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28
WINES.

London, March lo.-A letter has
been addressed to the Boards OF Gus
toms and Excise, conveying the direc-
tons of the Lords of the Treasury to
both those Departments to take the re-
duced duties only upon all wines deliv-
cred from the warehouses or quays for
Home Consumption, from the date OF
the Resolutions of the House of Com
mons; upon an understanding with the
importers or owners, that they will be
answerable to the customs for any other
rates of duty, if those resolutions
should not ultimately pass into law.
The duties on wine and tie price Of it
ought, therefore, to be reduced to the
consumer, on and after the ID of March
(when the resolutions were agreed to-
at the rate, at least, Of 68l. l5s cd the
tun for French wine; 6sl SIS the tun for
German do; 4el. as the tun for Madeira;
and As SIS. the tun for Port. And we
trust the public will Immediately feel
the full benefit of this very great reduc-
ton in the price of an article, the cost
of which is of much more importance
to the comforts Of the middling than to
the enjoyments of the higher classes Of
society.
The reduction of the duty on foreign
| iron, and the establishment of British
Iron Company, which is already in ope-
ration, has given considerable impe'
tus TO the rail ways, and to other pub
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28
SWaim's Panacea.
From the Philadelphia Euening Post.

From the fhlkldelphtd Eren,Rg foSl.
HAVING made the proper inquiry, we can
Ill vouch for the accuracy of the statement
contained in the subJoined communications
No one should hesitate to bear Just evidence
to the merits of medicine Ike that of Mr..
SWANS, which would seem to be very diff
ferent from the nostrums of the day.
TO the Editors of the Saturday Ereaing Post
DR.. Gibson, Professor of Surgery in the u
University of Pennsylvania, i'll his Lecture of
Monday last, spoke in high terms of swalm's
Panacea. He remarked that he had found it
decidly beneficial in chronic cases Of Syphilis,
&c. and that he had known patients who had
labored under this disease for length oftime,
and tried almost every remedy commonly en-
ployed for its cure, with very little it any ef-
feet, but who, after using the Panacea, re-
covered quickly and entirely. He related Sc
veral instances Of rapid and extraordinary res
toration to robust health from state OF the
most miserable weakness and infection, where
in repeated salivations had produced only the
mischief incident to the use OF mercury. He
spoke likewise of Mr.. Swain, personally, &C
knowledging the generosity which he had
shown in the distribution of his medicine to
the poor, and in the support even OF whole Ia
miles until cure was effected. The Profess
sor mentioned that he had been censured by
Surgeons and Physicians for recommending
the Panacea of Swain, but that he thought IT
duty which he owed to suffering humanity
not to withhold the expression OF his opinion
and experience Gifts efficacious character.
A STUDENT.
N B. We think it our duty to say, that we
are surprised to find that number of spurous
mixtures have been got up lately, IN imitation
of this most valuable remedy, and that several
strangers have been injured by the mistake.
We would advise all persons who are IN want
of such remedy, to apply where the genuine
is known to be had. MEplCUS'
anril %
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lie undertakings, which had been sus-
pended owing to the high price of that
article. The high duty on Russia and
Swedish bar-iron, amounted almost to
prohibition; but its high price had
the effect of turning an increased por-
ton OF capital to the working Of our
mines, and the consequence has been,
that the use Of foreign iron, burthened
as it has been since l795, with accumu-
lated duties, is nearly superseded by
British iron in the home market, and
now that all the powers of improved
machinery will be applied to it in this
country, it will soon become, owing to
the great demands from Spanish Anne
RIGA, a leading article of expectation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28
WINE TRADE.

LONDON March y.
The rise in the prices of wines in
England arises principally from the
anxiety of the dealers to get in stock.
as the quantity in the country is very
limited and the mere act of the trade
getting supply of French wine into
their cellars, (the greater proportion
never before dealing in French wine)
will occasion greater demand than
can be supplied by France for the next
year or two. There have also been
considerable speculations by persons
unconnected with the trade.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28
SHIP CANAL THROUGH CENTRAL A.
MERICA.
From the latest London Papers.

From the latest London Papers
A bill is now passing through the
House of Commons for the incorpora-
ton of Company whose purpose Is to
make passage for ships, from the At
Iantic to the Pacific ocean, through the
narrow country which connects North
and South America. The immense.
advantage arising from such an under
taking is apparent TO every one who
looks at a map of the world. The long
and dangerous voyage around the vast
American continent, by Cape Horn,
will be thereby saved to all vessels go
ing to the great South Sea; while the
voyage to India and China will be short
ened 9 or 10000 miles. The plan is
not, however, the old one, of cutting
straight through the Isthmus of Dari-
en-, which, even at the narrowest part,
would be a work Of incalculable labor
and expense, and, indeed, would proba-
bly, never accommodate any vessels
larger than barges. A line has been
discovered in the new state, entitled
"The United Provinces of Central A
merica," formed by rivers and lakes,
which will only require canal of 10
miles long, and the clearing Of river
channel, to complete an entire water
passage for large ships, from one ocean
to the other. Surveys of the whole
communication were found in the office
Of late Spanish Minister OF Marine,
for the bigotted government of Spain,
in conformity with its general colonial
policy, kept all information Of this kind
as secret as possible, lest foreigners
should take advantage of it. The pro-
posed capital Of the Company is only
one million, and it seems that mining
in GUATEMALA is said to be united with
the other object. 1t is thought that
the toll, which the South Sea whalers
alone could well afford to pay, would
make the proposed canal a profitable
scheme. If the data upon which the
plan IS founded are correct, the under
taking will be one Of enormous benefit,
and viii effect sort Of revolution in
our distant and most valuable COM
meree. There could not certainly be
better time for trying such spccu-
lation with the requisite spirit. There
only wants now a canal through the
Isthmus of Suez, and then the two great
desiderdta, for which all geographers
have sighed, would be accomplished,
and little of circuitous navigation lett in
the world
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28
COMMERCIAL.
PRICES OF PRODUCE
ut Alexandria, .4prI 81, 1925.

Prices Of Stocks IN ". York on Saturday
United States six per cents. of 1872
1907 asked, 100 l-8 offered; 1918, lol
asked, looi offered; 1914, lo4 asked
1881 offered; 1915, 1861 asked, 1861
offered. Four and half, lo34 asked
threes, 90 asked, SO offered. Old canal
SKIES, ll7a asked, ll6 offered. Canal
fves, Ill asked, 10 offered. United
States bank, 1905 asked, 100 offered.
Spanish dollars, 1881 asked, 1929 Of
fered. Doubloons, is, 10, asked, Is, 4,
offered.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28
SEMINOLE AGENCY, March 90.

SEMINOLE AGENCY, March 20.
Sir.-The following extract from in
structions received at the Agency, from
the Superintendent of Indian Affairs,
relative to runa,cay slores, who have ta-
ken refuge among the Indians, is sent
to YOU with request that you will in
sert it in your paper for the informa-
ton of the public
Respectfully your ob'dt ser'yt
G.. HUMPHREYS,
Agent, Florida Indians.
E. B. GOULD, Esq. Ed. East Florida
Herald, 81. augustine.
EXTRACT.
On the subject of the runaway slaves
among the Indians within the control
of your Agency, it will never be proper
in all cases where you believe the own
er can IDENTIFY the slave to have him ia
ken and delivered over TO the Marshall
ofEast Florida, at St. Augustine so that
the Federal Judge may inquire into the
claim of the party and determine, the
right of property. But in all cases,
where the same slave is claimed by a
white person and an Indian, if you be-
heve that the Indian has an equitable
right to the slave claimed, you are di-
rected not to surrender the said slave
unless by an order Of the Hon. Joseph
L. Smith, Federal Judge residing in ST.
Augustine; aud in that case you will
attend before him or at his court, and
defend the right of the Indian.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28
LONGEVITY OF A CHICKEN.

A respectable man of this neighbour
hood, whose word is entitled to credit,
says that he received chicken as a
present in 1889, which lived to the be-
ginning of 1925. 1t was when it died,
SIS years, months and 90 days old.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28

tits now understood that Gen. LAFAy-
ErTE will locate his township orland in
Florida at or near the seat of Govern
ment and that Gen. CALL is his agent
for this purpose. He offers for sale
one half oft, and the other half he will
retain. East Florida Herald.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28
BrownStout ,Porter & Ale

also, FIRST quality Grab Cider, which will be
sold on as low terms as any in the district, ana
when wished, delivered at the houses of their
customers in town. TO their country GUS
toners it will be put up in boxes or barrels,
carefully packed, to secure safe carriage
Also, from Baltimore, 5 hhds and 10 barrels
prime Old Whiskey, which, together with
their particularly selected Old Wines, Foreign
Liquors, Groceries, Liverpool G. :. and fine
sack Salt, SC. &c. are for sale on moderate
and accommodating terms.
april 81 WIN. DUNLAP & SON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28
M'Conaughey's Patent
Hoe Harrow.

TNHE subscribers have received supply
Il of this celebrated Harrow, now gene
rally used in the cultivation of corn, and
which has, in great measure, superseded
the use of the hoe, through Pennsylvania and
parts of the adjoining states; and, it is be.
lieved, may be used with great advantage in
the cultivation of tobacco and cotton, as
well as corn. Planters can be supplied with
this Harrow at u moderate price, on applica-
ton to 4. C. CAZENOVE & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28
Copy eta Certificate from the Pennsylvu
nia Horticultural SocietY.

mia Agricultural Society.
certify that, at the late exhibition of the
Pennsylvania Agricultural Society, held at the
Paoli, William McConaughey produced a
CULTYT4T'OR OR CORN HaRROH,"
for which the premium of the best Harrow
was awarded. The practical farmers who in
spected this implement, spoke very favorably
Of its merits, as being well adapted to the
cultivation of Indian corn, and as uniting to
evident utility, great simplicity and cheapness.
Signed, JOHN p. MINOR,
.aSsist. Rec'g Sec'y Penn. Agricultural Society.
May %, lS24-apr21 tt
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28
SNIP NEWS.
Port OF Alexandria.
AR RIV Ed,

ARRIVED,
.9prH 26-Schnr. Younger Son, Nalcva,
Edenton shingles to B. Waters.
Steamboat Potomac, jenkins, Norfolk.
.4prji 27.-Schr Institution, Baker, Balti.
timore, So hours. Off Matthias's Point spoke
brig Hiram, and sloop Fanny, all bound down.
Saw topsail schr ashore on Portobacco shoals
Off Maryland Point passed topsail schooner
bound up.
Schr Tive Brothers, Hardin, Boston, 10 DIS;
plaster to w. Fowle & Co.
SAILED,
Sloop Constitution, Bishop, Philadelphia
.4prH 27.-Sloop Adelia, Osburn, n. York.
Steamboat Potomac, Jenkins, Norfolk and
Richmond.
The schnr. MERIDIAN, Cowart, cleared at
New-York the Oath inst. for this port.
The schnr. Hctta-Jackson, Lynch, hence,
at New-York, the 25th inst.
The schnr. Exchange, Harris, from George.
town, atiNew-York the 18th inst.
Schr. Mary, Hodgkinson, hence, bound to
st. Domingo, went to sea on Thursday last
Schr Green, Immohr, hence, bound to Mar
Unique, put into Norfolk on the 22d inst in
distress-pumps choaked and leaky.
Ship Laconia, Daniels, hence, for James
River, was in Hampton Roads on the oath inst.
sloop Expedition, Brooks, hence, at Phi
ladelphia the 25thinst.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28

Rise Of Tickets
IN THE
GRAND ST.3TE LOTTERY,

NO. ~.
rFThe price of Tickets in the State Lotte-
nv will be advanced to SIS on Friday the 29th
inst. until which time they may be had at the
present rate of 4 dolls. and shares in proper
ton.
This scheme is so arranged that there is
certainty of obtaining at least one prize by the
purchase of two tickets or shares Zone odd
and one even number and in the same ratio
for any greater number The drawing will
take place on the 18th of May, and will finish
on the same day. The capital prizes are
10000 dolls. 10, 600 dolls. 5000 dolls. &c. &c.
Tickets and shares in a great variety OF
numbers, Todd and even) to be had at
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28

A great day for the ODougderiies.-
A meeting was lately held in a respec-
table city in Ireland, to forward the Ca
tholic Rent.
The Rev. Ed,card O'Dougherty was
called to the chair.
The first resolution was proposed by
the Rev. p. Loughiin, viz:
That Mr.. John O'Dougherty do act as
Secretary.
The second resolution was proposed
by the Rev. p. O'Loughiin.
The third resolution by Mr.. John
O'DousAerty seconded by Mr.. William
O'Dougherfy.
The fifth resolution by Mr.. John
O'Dougherty, seconded by the Rev. p,
OLoughlin.
The sixth resolution was proposed
BY Mr.. John O'Dougherty, and seconded
by Mr.. John O'Dougherty, r.
MIR. Dennis O'Dougherty was then
called to the chair, and thanks voted TO
the Rev. Ed,oard O'Dougherty.
Long life to the O'Dougherties, and
The O'Loughlins, and success to the
Catholic Rent.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28
THE STEAMBOAT


UTILL commence her summer arrange
w ment on Monday, 18th inst. as follows:
eave Georgetown for Alexandra at 8, A. NJ.
and 2. P. NJ. and Alexandria for Georgetown
at 10, A. NJ. and S, p. NJ. which will admit OF
the citizens of Alexandra remaining hours
in Georgetown, and getting home at 8 O'Clock.
On Sunday's-the boat will leave George
town at 9, A. NJ and Alexandra at 4, p. NJ.
ROBERT TAYLOR, Captain.
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selected by himself, and purchased for cash.
AMONG WHICH ARE
Iron rim, stock, pad, cupboard & sideboard
Hinges and screws, catches and bolts
Sets of ivory handle knives and forks
Do tipt do
Killing, wedding and garden hoes
Carpenters and shoemakers' tools
Plated spurs, looking glasses in gilt and
curled maple frames
Attentions awl blades and tacks
Curry combs, trunk locks anu handles
Plated sti1ups and Bride bits
Cotton and wool cards
Sheep shears and trace chains
Plated and Britannia spoons
Steel purse and reticulc clasps
Saddle trees, white and brown shoe thread
Wilson's shoe knives
Plated shutters and trays, steel and CON-
mon do
Bed screws and spit boxes
Spades and shovcls, ditchers' and socket
shovcls, racks and pitchforks
Boot webbing, japanncd tea trays and wait.
erS
Bread trays, dressing cases
Plated casters and candlesticks
Twig and carriage whips
Steel dog collars and brass candlesticks
Fine scissors, till locks and chissels
Mahogany, toilet and stained frame looking
glasses
Bell-metal kettles, timed iron tea kettles
Best silver-eyed needles
Needle books, Britannia tea and coffee pots
Cotton, worsted and straiEing webb
Duff & Pumeroy's razors, EmcIson's straps
Silver spectacles and thmbles
Desert knives and forks
Gold and silver epaulets
Pistols and drks
Passage lamps, silver pencil cases
Fine tooth ana pocket do
Shovels and longs pots and ovens
Claw casters and table hinges
Opera glasses, commode and glass knobs
Rogers's penknives
Gold and silver thread and lace
Brass and wire tenders
best Grain and Grass Scythes
And various other articles
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Drugs, Medicines, SC.
Z
JOHN I. SAYRS,

APOTHEC4RY and DRUGGIST,
SOUTH side of King-street Alexandra, u.
- c. at the stand lately occupied by RICH
ARC II. LITTLE, decd, offers for sale aeon. COD
plete assortment of DRUGS, MEDiCANEc,
DYE-SI'UFFS, sJc. all of the best quah'y
and at the most reasonable prices
NIB. Orders from physicians ana country
dealers will be executed WIN neatness ahd
dispatch. Articles connected with ms line OF
business. such as Flaxseed, fiaxseed Oil, Sc
neca, and Black Snake Root, Beeswax, &c.
will be purchased or taken in exchange for
GeIThe Winchester Republican, and Lees
burg Genius of Liberty viii insert the above
three times, and send their, accounts to this
Office for payment. 70
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