The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-06

by prudent practitioners only in desperate
cases, is the medicine on which they chiefly
rely for success. Their other remedies are all
| of violent character. and the same course is
adopted in all cases, whatever may be the
complaint.
We regret to say, that, within our own
knowledge, men, from whose good sense and
intelligence better things were to have been
expected, have countenanced this system of
fraud and imposture; believing, as we do,
with the Times, that " active and energetic
measures ought to be taken by the enlighten-
ed part of 1.-THE community, to arrest the ar
rows of death which the ignorant are aiming
at each other. 1t is duty which the laws of
humanity demand, and justice requires"
| Rhod0dendron Maximum, or WILD ROSE
BAY TREE.-A specimen of this rare and
splendid Flowering Shrub, in full bloom, is
now to be seen at the store of EARLE &
CHASE in this town, where the curious are
| invited TO call and examine it.
G EoRoIA.-We have the pleasure of in
forming our readers that the report of the
Committee to the Georgia Legislature notic-
ed in our last, was ordered to lie on the table,
and was not again called up previous to their
adjournment.
| OF The account of the Celebration at
Templeton, which we have been furnished
with, being incomplete, is deferred till next
week.
SIMON BoLIvAR.-From an article in the last
North american Reuiew, which treats of
recent travels in Colombia, we extract
the following notice of BOlivar, who, by the
! distinguished part which he has taken IN
the South American Revolution, has acquir-
ed the appellation of the Washington of
the South.
I" In some respects Bolivar's ultimate
success has been remarkable. He was
several times unfortunate in his early
career as soldier, and more than once
his enemies in his own country, as well
az those from abroad, triumphed over
him. Bnt it is one mark of a great
mind to rise above defeat, and restore
the confidence which i'll success has
weakened. His ambition has never
been too strong for bis integrity. and a
sincere desire for his eounEy's good.
For considerable period be was supreme
dictator, with all the army at his COM
mand but when calm was in some de-
gree restored, congress convened. and
favourable prospect seemed to open, of
establishing a solid basis of government,
be voluntarily yielded up all his power,
and insisted on returning to the rank Of
a private citizen. This was according
ly done, till he was re-chosen by the
new congress to be commander in chief
of the army, under the constitution and
the laws. Twice he has by mere acct
dent escaped assassination. In the first
instance the dagger, which was intended
for him, was plunged into the heart of
his secretary, who happened 10 be Sleep
ing in the hammock usually occupied by
himself.
Energy is the predominant trait of
his character. His movements are al
ways prompt, decisive and rapid, and at
The same time directed with so wuch
discretion, that with force frequently
inferior in numbers and discipline to that
of the enemy, he has been able to Carry
| througha successful warfare with Moril-
| 10, Morales, Monteverde, and other of
the most experienced Spanish generals.
His generosity has been much praised !;
he gave his slaves their freedom, and is
said to contribute principal portion of
the income of his estate, in affording re-
lief TO the widows and children of SOL
diers who have lost their lives in battle.
As companion he is social and pleasant,
temperate in his habits, abstemious in
his diet, and drinks no spirituous liquor.
His constitution has suffered by severe
trials, both of body and mind, which he
has gone through. His speeches and
addresses, Whlch nave been published,
evince sound and practical views, and
adaptation OF purpose, rather than depth
of thought or great Intellectual resour-
crs. His celebrated speech, at the OPEN
ing of the Congress at Angostura, we
suppose to be his most remarkable eff
fort in this way, and that speech shows,
at least, that he had studied profoundly
the history aud principles of various
forms OF government, and had most Sc
riously at heart the object of establish
ing that form, which should be best
suited TO secure the prosperity and
happiness of his country"
INDEPENDENCE.
The anniversary of National independence
was celebrated by the Worcester Light Infan-