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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10
Su0tCial.

Considerable interest having been manifested,
relative to the late examination among the
Shakers at Harvard, we have thought we
could not better crafty portion, at least,
of our readers, than by publication of the
following accounted it, for which we are in
debted to the Boston Daily .4drsrtiser.
Commonwealth VS.. Seth Blanchard, Caleb
Crouch, Hosea Winchester, Joseph Ham
mond, Abel Je1Uett, Pliny Blanchard.
Before WILLIAM STEDMAN, Esq.
The Defendants are of the class Of
Christians called Shakers, and reside in
Harvard. The complaint set forth, that
the defendants, at Harvard, on the first
day of March, 1928, did beat, bruise,
wound, chain and fetter, one Seth Bah
bit, and unlawfully hold him in duress
and imprisonment from that time for the
space of two years and four months and
did also deprive him while in prison of
the benefit of sufficient warmth in win
ter, and of air 10 summer, &c. &c.
Many witnesses we're examined on be-
half of the Government, the substance
of whose testimony is as follows, viz:
George w. II. Priest, called and sworn.
In the year 1928, Rabbit had a stroke of
numb palsy.-He was soon cured Of this.
and discovered no symptoms Of derange-
ment but in consequence of the para
lysis, his memory was somewhat impair
ed.
He was addicted to snoring, which
was the occasion ofa quarrel between
him and another member of the society,
and Rabbit was severely treated by him
Soon after, Rabbit was waylaid by Abel
Crouch and Thomas Hammond, two of
the Society, and carried by them TO the
square house, so called Here he was
confined some time. He at first seemed
pleased with his situation afterwards
becoming impatient, and attempting to
regain his liberty, he broke the win
dows, &c. The next day John Hos
mer, Jun. and Seth Blanchard came in
with a chain, seized upon Rabbit and
chained him to the floor. To show the
degree of his irritability, was once
employed to shave him; | had sharpen
ed the razor, which was not a very
good one, and began to shave him-he
called TO me and said, "whet the ra-
zor y told him | had done so--he a.
gain said, "whet the razor;" | told him
1 had made il as sharp as could. Upon
this he struck me violent blow on the
stomach.
The room he was in at the square
house was lathed but not plastered: 10
attempting TO free himself he tore off
some Of the laths. Seth Blanchard and
Eleazar Kicks came in with rope,
which they fastened round his legs, and
raised bis legs up with his head towards
the ground. They kept him in this sit
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10

Gov. TRoUP's WAR.-Gep. Gaines. who
was sent by the General Government to in
quire into the circumstances relative to the
disturbances among the Creeks, and the death
of M'intosh, it seems, has effected a reconciI-
iation between the opposing parties of that
much injured people. The extract which we
publish below from Gen. Gaines's letter to
Gov. Froup is highly important, as it confirms
the suspicion, before entertained, that the
treaty was procured by the basest fraud and
collision, and that the Greek Nation have new
er sanctioned it, Jorty-nine .Gffieths being OPP
posed thereto. If Gov. Troup can exOner-
ate himself from participation in the fraud, he
is moro fortunate than we believe he can be.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10
.A"ticipations Of Englishnsen re
Specting america.

Quotation from an article in the Supplement
TO the Encyclopedia Britannica, written by
Mr.. Maclaren.
The people of the United States
find themselves in condition to devote
their whole energies to the cultivation
OF their vast natural resources undis
turbed by wars. unburdened by oppres-
sive taxes, unfettered by old prejudices
and corruptions. Enjoying the united
advantages of an infant and mature So
clety, they are able TO apply the highly
refined science and art of Europe to the
Improvement of the virgin soil, and un-
occupied natural riches Of America.
They start unincumbered by thousand
evils, political and moral, which weigh
down the energies of the old world. The
volume ofour history lies before them;
they may adopt our Improvements, a
void our errors, take warning from our
sufferings and, with the combined lights
of our experience and their own, build
up more perfec! form of society. E.
ven already they have given some mo-
mentous, and some salutary truths TO the
world. II is their rapid growth which
has first developed the astonishing re-
suits of the productive powers of popu-
lafion. We can now calculate with con-
siderable certainty, that America, which
yet presents to the eye, generally, the
aspect of an untrodden forest, will, in
the short space of one century, surpass
Europe in the number of its inhabitants.
We even hazard little in predicting that
before the tide of population has rolled
back to its original seats, Assyria, Per-
STA, and Palestine, an intelligent popu-
lation of two or lhree hundred millions
will have overspread the new world,
and have extended the empire of knowl-
edge and of the arts, from Cape Horn to
Alaska. Among the vast masses Of civ
ilized men there will be but two Ian
guages spoken. The effects of this sin
gle circumstance, in accelerating the pro-
gress of society, can scarcely be calcu-
lated. What field will then be open
popular writer who addresses hundred
million of educated persons What
stimulus given to mental energy and So
cial improvement, when every new idea,
and every useful discovery, will be com
municated instantaneously TO so great a
mass of intelligent beings, by the cleo
trio agency Of the post and the press
Imagination is lost in attempting to esti-
mate the effects of such accumulated
means and powers. One result, howey-
er, may be anticipated. America will
then become the centre of knowledge,
civilization, and power.'
The Triumph Of Economy. When the
collection was making to build Bethle-
hem Hospital, those who were employed
to gather donations for that purpose,
went IN a small house Tho door of which
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10

A beggar said unless he was helped TO
a little money, he should be driven 10 do
a deed he shuddered at. Whal is that p
said by-stander. 60" said he, " |
should be driven to work -
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10
August.
Davis. SibIeY. Sea

The majority for MAJ. Davis in Oakham, at
the last trial, was SO. Should the vote be
equally favorable this TIME, it will give him a
plurality over his competitor of Ill, or ma
jority of 1903 including the scattering votes.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10
"A WARM RECEPTION.

Rusticus wrote letter TO his love,
And ill'd it full of warm and keen desire
He hop'd to raise fame, and so lie did
The lady put his nonsense an the fire.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10


frem fatigue Of body and mind, but Of in-
cessant activity. The castles were full
~ invested the lst instant. They are
establishing heavy batteries, but it is
probable they will only be taken by mu-
tiny or famine. RoDIL has placed him
self in a situation where his ruin seems
inevitable. Gen. Bolivar toasted him
on board the frigate. praising his Valor
and perseverance to take course in
which his destruction was inevitable, but
ending with a sarcasm, that he was like
PizARRo in the island of Gorgone, who
thought with his thirteen followers he
should conquer the continent, and con-
cluded with "may he speedily join Pr
zAaRo, and give him an account of his
labors."
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10
Worcestcr:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1926.
REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION

The fourth trial for an election of Repre-
sentative to Congress, for Worcester South
District, has resulted in the choice of John
Davis, Esq. We have, by taking much pains,
collected the returns from all the towns in the
District, excepting Oakham. The votes are
as follows
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10

Bishop Burnett, from absence Of mind,
drew to the Duchess Of Marlborough, a
strong picture of herself. Dining with
this celebrated lady, after the disgrace
of her husband, Burnett was comparing
him to Belisarius. " But how" said she,
" could so great general be so abandon
ed?' sob, madam replied the Bish-
OPP, "do you not know what birthstone
of wife he had?"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10

The Triumph Of Economy. When the
collection was making to build Bethle-
hem Hospital, those who were employed
to gather donations for that purpose,
went 10 small house, the door Of which
being half open, they overheard an old
man, the master, scoIding his servant
maid for having thrown away match
without using both IFS ends. After d.
verting themselves some time with the
dispute, they presented themselves be-
fore the old gentleman, and explained
The cause of their coming though, from
what had Just passed, they entertained
very little, il any, hopes of success. The
supposed miser, however, no sooner I'M
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10

derstood the business, than he slept into
a closet, from whence he brought bag,
and counted out four hundred guineas,
which he generously gave them. No
establishment could exceed that Of tine
collectors, at this unexpected reverse of
their expectations they loudly testified
their surprise, and scrupled not to in
form their beuefaclor, that they had
overheard his quarrel with the servant
girl. " Gentlemen" said he, "your
surprise is occasioned by thing of very
little importance. ! keep house, and
save or spend money my own way the
first furnishes me with the means Of do
ing the other. With respect 10 benetac-
tons and donations, you may always ex-
pect most from pruden' people, who
keep their own accounts" When he
had thus spoken, he begged them to
withdraw without the smallest ceremo-
ny, to prevent which he shut the door
not thinking half so much of the -four
hundred guineas which he had just siUen
away, as of the match which had been
carelessly thrown into the fire.
English pdRr.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10

ExrRAoRDINARY.-W give the following as
we md it, promising, by the way, that our
readers are under no obligation to bslieve
1T, unless they choose to.
In the Island of Gylon, which is one
of the Molucca Islands, there is nation
with ears so large, that they hang down
on their shoulders; and in another Island
close by it, there is a nation with ears
still longer. The inhabitants of it are
accustomed, when they go to sleep, to
lay down on one ear aud cover them up
with the other!!!
ANoTHER.-The New-York Daily Adver
t;ser says" A respectable gentleman called
at the Office yesterday, and stated, that on
Friday he purchased a basket of eggs in the
market. which were placed in one of his pam
tries; that, during the hottest part of the
following day, one of the eggs nearest the top,
opened, and chicken hoped out, which
may be seen at his house, No. las, Fulton
street.n
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10

we certify that we accompanied the ex-
press from Gov Troup TO Gen. NpIntosh, con-
veyng the request that he would allow the
survey OF the land, acquired by the treaty at
the Indlan Spring, to be Immediately com
menced. Gen. M'Intosh replied that he
could not grant the request, but would cali
the Chiefs together, and lay it before them
which was never done.
6 signed0 }JosEPH M AR '
.A POrtess', Epson Co. July 9, 1926"
On the publication of this letter, Gov. Troup
published the correspondence which had pass
ed between himself and M'Intosh, by which t
appears that the latter was importuned, by re-
Peated letters from the Governor, to consent
to the survey, to which he at first replied. ON
the 9th of April, that he would lay the subject
before the Chiefs, and would inform what they
agreed to, without delay. But, being further
pressed, on the 10th of April be wrote the Gov
ernor, giving conditional assent to the survey
as follows:-
&c If the General Government of the United
States have no objection, and the Agent of the
Creek Nation, with the party he influences.
does not make any objection or opposition to
running and surveying the land, myself and the
Chiefs and Indians who were in favour of the
late treaty, do not objective give our con-
sent.n
This not satisfying the Governor, he sent the
following reply to it =
:" MILLEDGEvILLE, 18th April, 1926.
Dear General~ln one of your late letters
You say something about the consent of the U.
States, or if the agent and the hostiles do not
make opposition. Pray explain to me your
meaning. We have nothing to do with the.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28
rRoMuI, nrsrolRE DIES cHIrNs sLRnREs.'

1 PROM"L historic DIES CHIENs Z sLEbhES.
Frederick the seconds dog Near the end Of the
| famous seven years War. be,ween the Pfussians
and The Poles Frederick the Great, who was near
sighted, found himself, in a dark night, entirely
alone at distance from his army. He had reason
20 apprehend a reDcounre with numerous detach
ments of Cossacks rowing in the vicinity He ram
bed here and there. when his dog, OF Danish breed
who always accompanied him. placed his paws sud.
denly against the breast OF his Horse, as to hinder
him from advancing but failing in this. he turned
to the King himself and taking The skirt OF his coat
into his mouth sought TO detain him.
| Frederick who had experienced in many encoun
tiers the particular fidelity OF bis dog was astonlshed
at his conduct Suspectng something extraordlna
ry, he stops and looks around him, bu, he perceises
| 10 person. He listens but he hears nothing. MOI
conlened with these precautions, he dIsmounts and
walks 10 the rear, to the great delight Of his dog
who Ieaped Tor Joy. Choosing then firm piece Of
ground, the King lay down and placed his ear to
the earth. He Immediately heard sudden and dis
liant sound, extending along the banks Of the river
he listened and satisfied that his dog has advised
him of his danger. He soon after, by the light of
the Moon. deserted large body Of cavalry, occupyng
an extensive plain.
In this hazardous situation, Fredericklosi time
lie sought refuge under the FIRST arch OF bridge.
over which the cavalry advancing in column
and in profound silence. Never was this Prince in
such Immediate danger; the least movement might
betray him, and TO be made prisoner without resis
lance, was 10 tarnish his exploits, perhaps lose his
renown.
To aggrayate his distress his dog who could not
endure the sight Of his masters enemies, began TO
bark. Al this critical moment, trembling for the
first time for his safety the Great Frederick seized
suddenly his dog BY the jaws, and holding them
nrmy shut between his hands, he remained motion
less IN that singular attitude, until the Cossacks had
passed and the danger was The King, at The
death OF his dog, erected to his memory monument
OF white marble in his Park OF Sans Souci.
Ch Cour.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28

We copy from the London Morning Chronicle poetic
article on the death of the King of the Sandwich Islands,
which abounds in cutting nsnuaons against the present
ruler of Great Britain We have often remarked tho free
dom which some of the writer's in England use when the
king happens be the object OF their sarcasm and the
author OF the article in paper to-day possesses pecu
liar faculty in that way and seldom suffers opportunity
escape which might expose the foble or oes OF those
in nower The same pen wrote several articles respecting
the Journey to Rheims of which copied into this
Gazette and many others Of merit most of which have been
extracted from the London Chronicle into our poetic dc
partmem Fame attributes them 10 MooRE, and as it is
generally believed that he is regular poetic correspon
ent Of the London Chronicle the style indicates the pro-
prety of the ascrption. BAR Ca.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28
From ths Boston Medical hteilisencer.

OPERATION FOR REMOVING THE UNDER Jaw.
his formidable operation was performed by pro
iessor De La Mattel Of the Berkshire Medical In
stituiion, upon girl aged s. OF Pine Plains Dutch
ss. Co. y. y The disease was osteo sarcoma, and
the whole circle Of the aseoar arch from the angle
OF the Jaw on The side. 10 he same point on the other
was involved N the disease. The tumor projected
forward from the chin, 10 disort the features
10 shocking manner. and prot udsd into the mouth
50 tar, as 10 keep the Jaws strained apart. The
tongue pressed almost out Of sight. and its use
nearly destroyed Within the last fifteen months.
the had Increased, and ex,=ndsd itself three
and quarter inches, on each side, and such was the
rapdIy Of lis srosth, thar there was no alternative
but 10 arrss, il With the knife. A vertical incison
was mrs, made down the under lip, to the thyroid
cartilage. and another q line with the edge Of the
aw, and the teguments oissslted from the bone
NJ hen the whole was properly exposed, the Jaw
MAS saved Of on the RICH. side, through the socke,
Of The last double tooth. and the left through the
iasi socket but one Only three arteries were taken
uf w. the facial on the right side. and the two
.ngu-is.
Oar informant adds that 10 ten days after the op
sTaiion The wound had healed and the patients lace
-corered us proper shape so far. that with the aid
o. doss OF lint HKhln the under lip, her late mis-
fortune could scarcely b discovered and tha be
hears still later that she actually mas;icalss food
snd has no hesitation in saying, ha, be believes
new Jaw will soon be generatsd which will nearl,
iulhi the office OF the original bone although il vii
he without tex b. The new bore will give shape
10 The face, i properly moudsd 5y baaaaees ard BE-
arm and unyielding.
He remarks that j; is law ct tie anirr,a, ecoDo
my. that u portion OF bone be removed from be
iesvn The Tao articula,ing exuemiies, 4 new ore
MI, 3 iaImst % is maze which viii nearly ressm
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28


The New York papers contain the following let
ter, addressed under TO Messrs Collins &
Hanna. to the author OF +" The Orphans, an Ameri.
can Tale" The letter contained $50 note Of the
United States Bank, at Phadelpha. and was with
gu, signature or date.
II have read and re-perused the small volume
under the title Of I" The Orphans. an American
Tale, addressed chiefly TO the Young The whole
train OF principles and feelings inspired by tina.
book, have interested me 10 an uncon mon degree;
and bell in situation to spare the trae enclosed,
know no, how to dispose OF it in more agreeable
way, than by placing il in the hands Of writer
whose sentiments talents, and style, are eminent
" hlted to advance the orphans cause.
" Who this comes from is not 10 be known, nor is
II necessary The humble offering will not be less
acceptable, because that, coming in this manner,
from one personally unknowing and unknown
Il must be considered an impartial tribute 10 the
merit Of the work..
This is one of the good things Of the iimes-we
say one, because, like all other acts OF goodness It
was the father of others, and the author OF the little
work has accordingly addressed his unknown Ma
cEsAs the following note:
The writer of lha, unpretending book is very
happy 10 the grateful acknowledgment oil favor 50
unexpected and so drlica,ey conferred. He hopes
at the same time. that il will not be Inconsistent
nha VIC WISHES VI Inc generous uoDOt, u, i"oa'b
Ing his own feelings he shall bestow the amount thus
placed at his disposal, reward to any OF the
pupils IN the American asylum, in such manner
as shall appear best calculated to encourage Literary
and moral excellence in the orphan schools"
The author Of "the unpretending book" "the
Orphan, is, If We mistake not, Mr.. Cardell, OF
New iork. gentleman OF liberal education, eA
tensiVe acquaintance with modern literature, ana VI
ardent desires Tor the good OF the rising generation
he is the author Of the valuable little work called
" Jack Hslyard,' work of the highest popularity
among little readers, and one that has been eHnen1
y useful in creating in the younger branches OF
society, love OF correct reading, and strengthen
ing in them those early impressions Of virtue, which
are too often efaced by their intercourse with 'ne
thoughtess and profane.-The author OF SUCH :
work deserves the highest honors-the respect Oh
the community at large. U. S. Gaz.
THOxas p SMITH has resigned the ofcc Of Post sasts;
q Easion Maryland
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28

Among the requests Of The will and testament
Of The late Pauline Bonaparte, we find in the Lon
don Courier the following
ITO Jerome's son born in America, by Miss
Patterson. &C, 900 francs.
To her brother Joseph, she directs no legacy ne
not being 10 want thereof. he is better provided
with the goods Of fortune than his brothers are
She requests him, however, upon The present occa
sion to accep, the sineerest OF her aiec
tionate regard
TO her niece, Princess Louisa $4,000 francs.
TO her nephew Napoleon son OF her brother
the Emperor the villa and possessions OF ST Mar
lino on the Island Of Eba the tarabo Of porcelain
used at the coronation, as il will remind him oil
one of the most glorious epochs in the life OF his
father also the box tor perfumes and the little
boux of GOLD devised 10 her BY The Emperor; the
whole as tokens Of her tender affection for him."
The principal part OF her estate she leaves to
Louis, Jerome and Caroline Bonaparte.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28

bic the orcnal.--Thus new thigh bone, new
tibis new Jaw are alike the result OF arter'al &C.
lion and any artery may a, times make adePo
son Of ossiic matter thence the valves OF the
hear, are often changed into bony plates 1t is but
few years since he had in his possession, the skull
of negress, forty five years of age, which had all
the appearance Of a young chid's-and had she
lived little longer, he thinks that new head would
have been completed. The old skull was un9ues'
tionably absorbed and nature had made strong ei-
fort 10 regenerate the whole bony system.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28

Four persons were lately broush. before The
Mayor OF Csrst. in France, for ealing mutton On =
saturday The public prosecutor demanded ,ha,
they should each De fined 500 francs and impri
soned Tor enc year The court did not impose ID.
OenaitY, but directed that The criminals should paw
the cost OF the prosecution Both parties appealed
and the result was, tina, the mutton eaters on Sal,
urdaS sere relieved Of The costs
On Sunday. The 18th Of June, le95, VI. B.. Gu.
rate oE,be Commune Of BIois, Department Of Lo-.e.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28

Cher after having merely read the pastoral letter Of
the Bishop, which prescribed prayers OF shnnksgN-
ing on account OF the coronation OF his Majesty
Charles X addressed his parishioners as ioiio"s'
.My very dear brethren, as Cha'les the 10Th is
no, christian; as he wishes TO support the Cnar'
ter, which is law contrary TO religion We ougn'
not to pray for him any more than LOUIS io'n' VINO
pAMsrp. Let those who ate Of my opinion rise"
Immediately two thirds OF the congregation a.
mounting TO two or three hundred, rose 70 SIGNIFY
their appreciation. -
The Cura,e will be called to account by his
superors.