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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-07-30
THE PHILOSOPHERS SCALES.

Among the many excellent articles from the pen
of Miss JANE TAYLOR, is the following, entitled
The Philosophers Scales" The scales were in
vented by monk in the days Of yore
"What were they !" you ask you shall pre-
sently see
The scales were not made to weigh sugar and tea;
0 no; for such properties wond'rous had they,
That qualities, feelings, and thoughts they could
weigh!
Together with articles small or immense
From mountains or planets, to atoms of sense
Nought was there SO bulky, but there it could lay;
And nought SO ethereal but there it would stay
And nought so reluctant but in it must go;
All which, some examples more clearly will show
The first thing he tried was the head of Votafre.
Which retained all the wit that had ever been there
AS weight he threw in the torn scrap of a leaf
Containing the prayer Of the penitent thief;
When the scull rose aloft with so sudden spell
AS to bound like ball, on the roof Of the CELL
Next time he put in alexander the Great,
With garment that DorcQs had made-fo weight
And tho clad in armor from sandals to crown,
The hero rose up, and the garment went down.
A long of alms-houses, amply endow'd
BY well esteem'd Pharsee, busy and proud
Now loaded one scale, while the other was prest
By those mites the poor widow dropped into the
chest
Up few the endowment not weighing an ounce,
And down, down the farthng's worth came with
bounce,
Again he performed experiment rare
monk, with austertes bleeding and bare,
Clmb'd into his scale, in the other was laid
The heart Of our Hozoard, now partly decav'd;
When he found with surprise that the whole of his
brother
Weigh'd less by some pounds, than this bit of the
other
BY further experiments, (no matter how
He found that ten chsriots weigh'd less than one
plough.
\ sword with silt trappings, rose up in tie scale,
Though balanced by only tenpenny rail
shield and helmet, buckler and spear
Weigh'd less than widows unchrvstalized tear.
lord and lady went up at full sail,
When bee CHANGED to Light on the opposite scale.
Ten DOCTORS ten lawyers, two counters, one earl,
Ten councillors wigs full of powder and curl,
Allneaped IN one balance and swinging thence,
Wegh'd less than some atoms of candor and sense;
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-07-30

a first-water diamond with brlliants begirt,
Than one good potatoe Just wash'd from the dirt
Yet, not mountains of silver and gold would suffice
One pearl to outweigh-'twas the pearl of erea
price,
At last the whole world was bowPd at the CRATE
With the soul OF beggar to serve for weight
When the former sprung up with so strong rebuff
That 1T made vast rent and ESCAPED at the roof
When, balanced in air, it so nightly fell,
That 1t jerk'd the philosopher out of his cell
Ifa sweeter efusion was ever breathed from the
bottom of the human heart, than found in the fol
owing Ines said to be from the pen of one Of the
editors OF the work which contains it. we have ne
yer seen it.-[N. Y. Evening Post.
FROM THE NEW YORK ATHENEUM MAGAZINE
SONG OF PITCAIRN's ISLAND.
Come, take our boy, and we will go
Before our cabin door
The winds shall bring u.s. as they blow.
The murmurs of the shore
And we will kiss his young blue eyes,
And will sing him as he lies,
Songs that were made of yore
I'll sing in his delighted ear,
The island songs thou lov'st to hear
And thou, while starnmering repeat
Thy country's tongue shall teach
lis not so soft, but far more sweet,
Than my own native speech.
Tor thou no other tongue didst know,
When, scarcely twenty years ago.
Upon Tahete's beach,
Thou cams't to WOO me to be thine.
With many a speaking look and sign
knew thy meaning-thou didst praise
My eyes, my locks of jets
hh J well for me they won thy gaze
~ e.,
I'm glad to see my infant wear
Thy soft blue eyes and sunny hair,
And when my sight is met
BY his white brow and blooming cheek,
feel joy cannot speak.
Come, talk Of Europe's maids with me,
Whose necks and cheeks, they tell,
Outshlne the beauty of the sea,
White foam and crimson shell:
I'll shape like theirs my simple dress.
And bind like them each jetty tress,
a sight to please thee well
Aud for my dusky brow will braid
bonnet like an English maid
Come, for the soft, low sunlight calls,
We love the pleasant hours;
IT'S lovelier than these cottage walls,-
That seat among the flowers,
And will learn of thee prayer,
TO Him, who gave home SO fair,
A lot SO blest as ours
The Goo. who made, for thee and me,
The sweet lone isle amid the sea- T.
WOMAN's LOVE.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-07-30

IT sweeter effusion was ever breathet from the
bottom OF the human heart, than is found in the fol
lowing lines, said to be from the pen of one of the
editors Of the work which contains it, we have ne
yer seen it N. Y. Evening Post.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
DECEMBER.

Stern winter now comes to close
the changing year. Soon its solemn
account will be sealed OPP, and regis
tered in heaven, I'LL the great day OF
final decision. How varied the scenes,
through which we have posed! Many
who began the year with us, high in
hope and expectation, are now laid
low IN the dust of death. Whilst we
truly rejoice that Saviour was born
who Purchased Redemption for the
lost, let Us prepare for the exit OF
life;--for that world that knows no
change, or sorrow; where death never
enters; friends never separate; but one
nnhoundcd spring Of beauty, bliss, and
glory, eucirclss all
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

The Wedding - If there is single
scene in the wide " orld on which the
eye OF heaven can rest With conpla
cency, ii is when two Hearts ale hound
in the tie " hlci, no man "can pui asnD
der."- And 10 those who are toud OF
observing the various scenes of lie,
the Wedding day incidents v i'll afford
a theme in which fancy can revrl in
Wild and happy luxurlsnce. Although
At IS a Tune ior rejoicing. as every pet
~ face " II tell hS the smile that plays
upon IT; yet at times a solcnlniiy VA
steal unawares over thr mind, as We
pendeI upor'she future lhai is all wrap
ped III darkness, until our feelings VII
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

Erce'lent: - SUPPORT sotr Mecbsu
les There Is scarce any thing whieb
tends more 70 the improvement Of
town, than lair and liberal s,npor,
afforded to Mechanics of every des
cription. Population is necessary n
the prosperity Of town or couniry. and
that population being of an honest and
industrious character, renders prosps.
rity more certain, uniform, and anva.
rying. Scarce any place has egsr 80
risen 10 much importance, even wien
possessed of the utmost commercial
advantages without due regard TO the
Encouragement ofthe mechanical arts.
For though the expectation ofproduce,
and the importation Of merchandise,
may form the leading features Of snch
a place; the various arts of mechanism
are invariably called in reguIsitiou.
and are indispensable to render the
progress ofconmercial Operators safe
and easy; TO an inland town, me.
chances are equally important as else,
where. They constitute large and
respectable portion of society, in all
couniries--but in our own towns aud
villages, they are almost leading
constituent part Of their growth and pc.
pulation. To afford ample support
to class of citizens so highly useful
and necessary, is certainly The duty Of
those engaged in other pursuits.
american Athen9um:
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
Martinsburg Cloth Factory.

THE subscriber tenders his acknowledge
J. ments to his customers tor the fs.o"ro re-
ceived, and informs them and the pubic gene.
rally, that he continues the Manufacturing OF
Cloth in the different branches, and viii exec
cute the work in tie best manner, and upon
the most accommodating terms. He will receive
wool 10 be manufactured into any KIND OF
ClotiA Blankets, Flnneis and Catpett'ng--
He also Manufactures customers wool upon
shares, or takes wool, soap, or grain IN pay
ment for manufacturing. He has now or hard,
Cloths, c. ss,netis, Linsey &c. tor which he
will in exchange take WOO at liberal prices,
he deems it unnecessary to say aHgh' about
the quality Of goods he Danuf.ctures, as their
Appearance and wear win recommend them.
lie wouid also inform bis customers and o.
Tiers in the ne ghborhood OF shepherdstown.
that cloth viii be received at Mr.. John T Cook
u.s. Store to be Fulied and dressed, which wi
betaken away by the stage and returned finish
ed in short time.
C G CONRADT.
October 10 It
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
Se6tupaty.

The following legend is taken from an en-.
Pertaining volume lately published, entitled
eNAtlonal Tales
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01
Trust Sale.

pY virtue Of trust deed, beating date orr
ID the 18th day of September 1923, froua
David Campbell to the undersigned, and re-.
corded in the county courtsof Berkeley, for
the benefit of certain persons therein menticr-
cd. will be sold for cash, before the door Of the
Court house IN Martnsburg,
On Saturday, The Sd Of December merit.
A HOUSE & LOT
~ situate in the town of Martnsburg,
1 lying on John street, better known
on the plan Of said town by lot No. 168. On
this lot is comfortable dwelling house, sc.
Such title as is vested in the subscriber as
trustee, will be made the purchaser, which
IS supposed to be good.
WILLIAM GRlFFlT H, Trustee.
Nov, Us.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-01

Strong as ourpas ions are, the, may
he starved into submission. aud Goa
quered, without beiug killed.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-16

From BaehOs Ayres.-Accounts from
Buenos Ayres 10 the beginning of De-
cember, state, that deputies from most
of the provinces had arrived in Buenos
Ayres to form Congress, for the pur-
pose of establishing a general govern
ment; and as the British Consul Gener-
al had given it TO be understood that his
government was only waiting for this TO
take place, in order to recognize the in
dependence of the country, the Buenos
Ayrean Minister was exer'ing his inhu-
ence to hasten the opening of the ses-
sions previous to the day originally fixed
upon, the 1st January, 1926. A pre-
Hninary meeting was held the latter end
of November, at which 10 deputies at
tended oct of SO, the whole number e.
1ected, when committee was appointed
90 make the necessary arrangements,
and appoint the day on which the Con-
Bress stonld be opened.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-16
GUOrCf8ter:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1926.
The Election.

JOHN QUINCY ADAMS is elected Presi-
dent of the United States for the term of four
years from the fourth day of March next. -
This decision will, we apprehend, give sat
;sfaction to a far greater portion of the Ameri-
can people, than if it had been in favor of eth
er of the other candidates and those who
would have been best pleased with different
result, will feel it their duty to bow in acqul-
>escence to the decision thus constitutionally
made by the Representatives of the people.
To those who have been the uniform sup
porto:s of John Quincy Adams, it must be pc
ctliarly gratifying to find their early prefer
euce of him over his competitors thus con-
firmed, and that choice has been effected
without exciting any extraordinary commo-
tion, thus demonstrating the VI sdom of our in
stitutiOns, and furnishing strong evidence in
favor Of their durability.
The following are the accounts of this re-
suit from the Washington papers. For further
particulars see our Congressional Journal.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-16
For the Massachusetts Spy.]
TO LNVALIDS.

On the first Sunday Of the present year,
the Minister of the town to which | belong,
preached two appropriate discourses from the
following words Whatsoever thy hand
fndeth to do, do it with thy might; for there
is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor
wisdom in the grave, whittier thou goest."
Ecclesiastes 9, x. He pointed out what
ought to he done for ourselves, our families,
the Church and the aoorld. Here were duties
to be performed and they required our imme-
date attention for our probationary state
was short. In pointing out what ought to be
done for ourselves, the Parson touched upon
habits and customs. 1t was stated, that at
the commencement of a new year, there was
peculiar propriety in taking a retrospective
view OF past life; and, particularly, of the
past gear. And if, on examination, we found
we had contracted habits and adopted Gus
toms that were repugnant to the precepts of
the. Gospel, that were prejudicial to health,
and subversive of our interest and happiness,
we ought Immediately to lay them aside.
Wishing to profit by the discourses, turned
my thoughts within myself. Having been af-
fIcted with a stomachic complaint for some
considerable time, and not getting better, but
rather growing worse, | was led to inquire.
whether had not contracted some habit, or
was doing something that instead of ren1oei'1g,
was Jastering my disorder. Thinking medical
aid necessary, ! consulted physician after ply
siciant They prescribed this thing and that
thing! i took medicine, time after time, and
occasionally was in the habit of taking it dali
ly. In addition to this, thought it necessary
for my " stomach's salke'' to take a little ar
dent spirit. did SO. Likewise | thought it
advantageous to smoke occasionally, especial
ly after eating; but from these things, be-
lieve | have NOT received any benefit, but IN
Jury. From the time to which have hereto
fore alluded, have neither consulted any
Physician, nor have taken any medicine. I
ceased altogether taking my sling and toddy,
and laid aside my smoking apparatus. am
now convalescent, and feel better than have
for years. would observe that in the mean
time have been careful to keep up the hab-
its ofdnd,lstry, temperance and regularity. If
the above remarks will apply to any of you,
and you have faith in my statement, go and
do likewise. FELIX.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-16
SMALL POY.

TEN PERSONS have died Of the Small Pox
IN Douglas and one in Uxbrdge, up TO the
18th inst. at which time there were three or
four more cases considered very dangerous.
In Uxbridge there are now no cases of this
disease except at the Hospital in the south
west part Of the town, which is .hree or fou.
miles from either Of the great public roads
through that town. Consequently travellers
need be under no fears in passing through the
town.
We are requested to correct :he statement
in the last Egis, that three persons had died
Of the Small Pox in uxbridge, there having
been, as before stated, but one death in thu
tewn, up 10 the 14th inst.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-16

A writer in the BrattleBorough Messenger,
speaking of the contemplated canals, says
4" Every Que must regret that the canal be-
tween Worcester and Providence is given up !;
not for want of arater, but for want Of. fre."-
Let the writer remember that while there is
life there is hope. The plan is not given up,
and, although it has received something of a
damper, the embers are yet glowing sufficient
ly to re-kindle the fire, and we still have
strong and renewed confidence in eventual
success.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-16
SMALL POX.

We have no patience with, and little
pity for any one who, at this period of
the world, is afflicted with small pox.
There is no fact more true, or more uni.
versally known, than that the simple
process of vaccination is sure and I'M
failing preventive of that loathsome and
fatal malady. 1t is as certain as that
the sun rises in the morning and sets in
the evening, and the external and inter-
nal senses must be as depraved to deny
the one as the other. There is no
more excuse in our days, for mans dy-
ing of small pox, than for his deliberate
ly suffering himself to be frozen to
death in this land of wood, coal and COM
fort the one is as much suicide as the
other. Med Int.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-16
Notice as hereby giren,
the Subscriber

a been duly appointed Administrator on
the Estate of NATHANIEL TAYLOR, late
OF Ashburnham, in the County Of Worcester,
deceased, and has takeIs upon himself that
trust, by giving bonds as the law directs.
All persons indebted TO said Estate, are hereby
called upon to make immediate payment and
all those to whom said Estate is indebted, are
requested to exhibit their demands for settle
ment.
Those persons who hold Notes or other
Property OF said deceased, are requested to
deliver the same to the Subscriber, Admins
TRAITOR Of said Estate. SIMON GATES.
Gardner, Dec. Z, 1894.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-16
To be Sold,

TN pursuance of a decree from
4 the Supreme Judicial Court, at Public
Auction, on Thursday, the 18th day OF March
next, at one Of the clock, P. NJ. on the prem
ises-ail the Real Estate belonging to ASA
LOWELL, late resident in Holden, Spend
thrift, containing about one hundred acres Of
Moving, -Tillage, Pasture, and Woodland,
with the Buildings thereon standing, consist
ing Of two-story Dwelling House, Wood
House, and Barn. Said Farm is in the north
erly part of said town.
or A liberal credit will be given for par,
CT the money.
FRANCIS DAVIS, Guardians foy
AARON GoODALE, SAID LopsH,
West.Boylston, Feb. IA, 1895.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-16
Farm for Sale,

y ELEASANILY situated near
W. the Baptist Meeting House, and Turn
pike Road, in the north part of the town OF
Charlton, in the County of Worcester.--Said
Farm was the property of Capt. ISRAEL WA
ERs, late of said Charlton, deceased, and
consists of about one hundred and fifty acres
of Land, with large well finished Dwelling
House and other convenient buildings.
two Barns thereon. Said Farm is well fenced
and divided into lots, principally with stone
wall, and is so located that it may convenient
lv be divided into two FARMS. No part of the
purchase money will probably be wanted for
many years, but good security will be required
and the interest annually. For further infor-
nation please call on Asa Bacon, near the
premises, or on .A,lstNa Flint, or Nathr. p.
DENNY, of Leicester. Should said Farm moi
be sold by the 2lst of March next, it will
then be let for one year.
also At AUCTION,
On Tuesday, the fifth day ofApril next, at ten
O'Clock, in the forenoon, on the premises-all
the Stock belonging to the said deceased, be-
ing Cows, Oxen, Sheep, &c. together with all
the Farming Tools and Household Furniture /;
nearly one hundred bushels of Corn, guam
THY of Hay, sc. &c.-Conditons of Sale
made known at the time and place, by
s s n Ssc 3 $s REs''r'{ n+'''.
February. ID. 1925,
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-16
Il good Chance for a Farmer.
A N excellent Pasture for Sale.

IN lying in the northeast part Of Holden,
containing about 81 acres--a good Orchard
about IL acres OF new-land Rye or acres
Of Woodland-the remainder in good Pastur-
ing, in which is a good Spring and Well Of
Water. For farther information, inquire Of
the Subscriber, in Sterling.
n. B.-The owner will sell IL in lots, or ali
together, as will best suit the purchaser.
VICKERY BAKER.
Sterling, Feb. IA, 1925.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-16

Mr.. Webster.-A letter from Wash
Ingfon, of January 81, says-"Mr. Web.
ster is in fine spirits; he has succeeded
In carrying his Crimes Bill to a third
reading, and early next week will call
up his bill TO provide Judiciary Sys.
tenn for the United States. His abilit,
is universally felt, and his influence i,
very great"
Extract Of letter TO the Editor of the Ne,c-
YORK C0mm,ercaal Advertiser, dated Wash:
angton, February 5.
The Card of Mr.. Clay, and the g 9TH
er card" of Mr.. Kremer, has thrown
all here into strong commotion. The
morning on which the latter appeared,
every body was talking about pistols and
powder" will he fight ?-has he ever
fought will he not excuse himself as
coming from Pennsylvania ?-where will
they fight % &c. these were the ques-
tons which every where struck the ear.
When MIR. Clay entered the House,
every eye followed him-as to Kremer,
he was in his seat two hours before the
time of meeting. They gave no spec
ial sign OF recognition g. soon after the
morning business had proceeded, MIR.
Clay rose and made the statement which
you have since seen in the papers. Eve
ry tongue was hushed, and the House
was as still as an empty church. He
spoke low, under evident stress of feel
ing. Mr.. Kremer's assent to the propos-
ed investigation, was given in his usual
high and sharp key Che is sometimes JOG
ularly called George Screamer) and then
came the tug of war. Kremer is a strong,
broad-shonldered, coarse-looking Penn
syivana farmer, with forid face and
sandy hair. | am told Mr.. Kremer has
said that what he said abant being able
and ready to prove the truth of what
he had written, means no more than
THAT he is ready to prove such rumours
existed and were believed.
.Wr. Kremer.-This gentleman, it
seems, notwithstanding his avowal. in
the House, of his readiness to meet a
committee of investigation, and of his
ability to establish the truth of the charg-
es against Mr.. Clay, contained in the let
ter referred to in the Speakers appeal
to the House, refuses TO acknowledge
the authority of the Committee to ques-
ton him, or to appear. before them /!
The most AFFECT apology that could be
made could hardly be regarded as strong
er evidence of the caumnv of The charo-
es, than this tacit acknowledgment of
Mr.. Kremer that he is unable to sup
port them. Nat. Journal.
Gen. LA FAYETTE and family arrived
at Baltimore from Harrisburgh Penn. Oh
the evening Of the Sd inst. and set out
next day for Washington city TO be pres
emf at the choice of President.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-16

Or Rocking Stone.-A stone weigh
ing several tons, and so nearly poised
as to be easily rocked by one person,
has been discovered on Ascutney noun
tain, in the town of Windsor, Vermont,
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-16
Notice.

TNHE Annual Meeting of the
n Worcester and Stafford Turnpike CorpO-
ration will be held at the Dwelling Of
DAVID K. PORTER, lnnholder, in Sturbridge,
on Wednesday, the ninth day Of March next,
at 9 o'clock, in the forenoon, for the choice OF
their annual Officers, and 20 transact any 9TH
er business that may come before them.
Feb. 13. ID. K. PORTER, Clerk.