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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-08-25
WEIGHT OF OFFICERS

OF the revolutionary srmy. Aug. 18th. 1783-
weighed in the scales at West Point:
General Washington, 200 lbs gen
eral Lincoln, 224; gen. Knox, $50
genl. Huntingdon, 1872; genI. Grea
ton, 166; col Swift, els; col. Mi
chael Jackson, 252; col. FAIRY Jack
son, 238; lieut. col Huntingdon, 2l2
lieut.. col. Cobb, le2; lieut.. col. Hum
phrey, cal, average 2l4 lbs ---iaker
from memorandum found in the late
gen. swift's pocket book.
'Died in consequence of swAllo wing srnsl
chicken bone.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-08-25
800 Reward.
July a.,

EL0pED from the subscribers farm, near
30 this place. onWednesday the ID inst
kN&a negro hoy named
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-08-25
xRoM ".'arsrornE n.s GIL Ess cxLssnrs

xRoM ".'ursroInE nzs cHI ESs cSLRsnEs"
Mustdpha I'VE read in an Eng.
fish Glzette, of an act which would
indicate a certain extent Of reason in
brutes themselves. Mustaph0, q strong
and active greyhound, belonged to an
artillerist Of Dublin. Raised from its
birth in the midst of camps, it always
accompanied its master, and exhibited
no alarm in the midst of battle. In the
hottest engagement it remained near
the cannon, and carried the match in
its mouth.
At the memorable battle of Fonte
noy, when we broke the square battal.
Cons Of the Hanoverians, the master OF
Mustapha received a mortal wound.
Al this nom mt when about 10 fire up
on the enemy, he and several OF his
corps were struck to the earth by dis.
charge Of artillery. Seeing his master
extended lifeless and bleeding, the dog
became desperate, and howled piteous-
ly, just at this lime, a body OF French
soldiers was advancing rapidly to
gain possession Of the piece, which
was aimed at them from the top of
small rising ground. Who would be-
lieve it, If the fact was not attessed by
several witnesses, worthy of credit
doubtless with view to avenge his
masters death, Mustapha seized the
lighted match with his paws, and set
fire to the cannon, loaded with case
shot Seventy men fell on the spot,
and the remainder took to flight.
After this bold stroke, the dog laid
down, sadly, nearthe dead body of his
master, licked bis wounds, and re-
manned there twenty-five hours, with
out sustenance. He was at length, with
difficulty, taken away blythe comrades
ofthe deceased. This courageous grey
hound was carried to London, and pre-,
sented to George the I'd, who had him
taken care ofas brave servant
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-08-25
Re,card of Dishonest. The only

Re,card Of Dishonesty The only
GaiIor VINO persisted in the Ken. India.
man, as We learn by the British Sal
Tors Magazine, was present IN the
hold very shortly after the commence
ment of the fire which destroyed the
vessel, when, awaiting himself of the
confusion, he hastened 10 the cabin
OF the second mite, forced open the
desks, and took from thence 400 SOW
ereigns, which he rolled up in hand .
kerchief, and tied rouod his waist but
in attempting TO leap into one of the
boats, he fell short, and the ioeight of
his spoas caused him Immediately to
sink Unhappy sailor of what avail
was his 400 sovereigns when he lif-
ted up his eyes in an eternal world,
and stood before righteous Judge
as a self convicted rohber What if
he had gained The whole world, and
could have put It around him. it would
only nave sunk him deeper and quick
er into tie bottomless pit How ma.
NY millions OF immcctal souls have
gone down to this abyss, loaded with
Gil gotten wealth!
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-08-25
pDRTRYo
From the Family Visitor.
TO THE PASSING HOUR.

TO THE PASSING HOUR.
9Thou tr,lant from Lies little store,
Nov parting 20 return no more,
4 would nv soul some gift could bring.
While thou art near on lowering wing;
Some token that would dwell with thee
Wher thou hast reached eternity.
Offspring OF much neglected time,
How rarely does thy course sublime
Awake the languld soul of man,
While stInbering through Lies narrow spanf
How often do we mark too late
The winged Me ssenger OF Fate,
Who comes with neyer-yarylng speed,
And passes on, tho none should heed
But OH my tardy soul, wilt thou
Neglect the warning summons now,
That bids thee seize with snxious care
This fragment of wasted'yc
And fill its transtory course
With something that will quell remorsef
How often hast thou sorrowed DER
Those hours thai can return ~ more!
And canst thou view with vacant eye
Another from thy portion fly,
And Join with those already past,
DER which oblivion's veil is cast
on rouse thee to the task once more,
And hither bring thy cherished s,ore;
Whale'er thou hast of fair and bright
Der which thou dreamest with delight,
Must now be drawn from secret hoard,
sls cherished mccour to afford;
That Times recording pen may grace ~
The thoughts that fill this little space.
Dot oal what anxious fears modest
Thistrembling, heaving, throbbing breast!
No present offering can bring,
While Time fleets by on rapid wing,
No thoughts within my bosom rise,
OF worth to meet celestial eyes,
niy deeds viii tinge with sombre dye
The records of futuriy.
Alas my soul! then hither bear
Yhe contri,e sigh, the bitter tear;
The anguish of repentant grief,
That ne'er in vain can seek relief;
30 shall the passing hour be biest
BY Him who gives the weary rest,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-08-25
WOOL gANDGN9
Take Notice.
April 81.

A LII those who became purchasers At lhe
"A ssle OF the personal property OF The iaIe
.AIchoiasS chapterf,dec'd are informed that meg
respective obligations will ial due On The ldH
of ucxt Ronih .sep,tnben) when i e ess,nfc-
ed that tlley siil be p,,mp,ly paid; ,hoss
'ailirS 20 pay st that TINE; retd eApect 10
ndulgence.
!ACCB SClIAPPERT, .99r.
Augusta
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-08-25
FIELDING,

49, STOUT, broad shouidered, taWDy
Azsxkes. colored fellow. FIVE feet nine or
ten inches high, 81 or % years Of age, has a
scar across his throat, is knock-kneed, walks
in loose swinging way. and when walking
turns his toes out considerably. Had on and
took with him roundabout and psntaloons q
drab colored fulled linsey, with pewter buttons
an old black cloth coat, a tow linen shirt,
coarse leather shoes pretty much worn, made
with pegs and nailed, fur hat about half worn
and other clothing not recollected lie was
seen near this place on Friday last, and is n'
doubt still lurking about the neighboThood
Twill give reward OF Pity Dollars TO any
person who will aPprehend and secure hun st
that get him again, provided he be taken il,
either Berkeley or Jefferson ccuules--iE Gu;
Of the state Of Virginia, One Hundred Dollars
and all reasonable charges
MATTHEW RANSOM
galartlnsburg, March 10
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-09-30
From he StauiOn Spectator, Sept. IS.
CONVENTION.

On Monday last Chapman Johnson according to pre-
vious intimaton, delivered address TO highly
spectacle portion of the citizens of the county at the
Court House, explanatory of the views which had in
fuenced his vote their Senator at the last session of
the legislature, against the passage of law for taking
the sense Of the people the subject of calling Con-
yenton to amend the State Constitutions and which still
ranked him in opposition TO that measure; al the same
time submitting to them and recommending for their
adoption memorial to the legislature, counter TO the
one prepared by the late meeting at Stanton, praying
that Convention may not be called, and that no law
may be passed on the subject
The address occupied about hours, and certain
y the grandest oratorical display Witnessed
With pencil of master, he portrayed, in glowing
lines, the beauties of present Constitution, dspers-
ing, as with breath the dust tat would obscure and
mar his lovely picture And if there fault, it
the very pardonable of assuming such positions
enabled him 10 give the highest perfection 10 his work.
| Other premises would undoubtedly have afforded
other arguments. But objects is not criticism
We profess 10 have been pleased: and should be
glad If it were possible present readers with the
address.
The memorial has not been handed TO for publica-
uon. 1t is the same, however, that was adopted in
Chesterfield and printed copies ae we believe, in cir
cuaiion for signatures Mr. Johnson willing to obey
tue voice of the ory this question, and it is for
the purpose OF ascerainng fully the of his
constituents, that the counter memorial is offered.
Whether the address has made any proseytes, we are
unable 10 say; but, it is certain ii has given
deeper tinge of interest 10 the question among u.s.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-09-30
MIR. JEFFERSON AND MIR OWEN

The following letter, which we find in the PhiIadel-
phla Chronicle, from Mr. JEFFERSON shows the favour
able light III which that philosopher views the new sys-
tenn OF society, introduced by Mr.. OWEN.
MoNTIcELLo Oct. %, 49,.
SIR: return thanks for the pamphlet YOU have been
so KIND as TO send me the subject of Common
weas:* its moral principles entire apr rotations
ITS philanthropy especially, and lis views of the equal
rights OF man. That on the principle a communion of
property in small societies. may exist IN habits OF vr
tue, order industry, and peace consequently in state
OF as much happiness heaven has been pleased TO
zeal out to imperfect humanity. | can readily con-
celve, and 'ndeed have IFS proofs various small
societies, which have been constituted on that principle
but do not feel authorized TO conclude from these,
that an extended society like that of tie United States
or OF an individual state could DC governed happily
the same principle
look to the diffusion of light ana education as the
resource to be relied on for ameliora ting the CON
dition OF promoting the virtue, and advancing the hap
piness OF man. That every man shall be made yiru-
ous' by any process whatever, is indeed TO be
expected than that every tree shall be made bear
truIt, and every plant nOurishnent-tle briar and
oTamole can never become the vine and oliYe-buf
their asPerites may be sOened by culture and their
properties improved TO usefulness in tie order aud
economy of the world. And do hope, in The prese,,
sprIt of extending the great of mankind the
blessings of instruction, prospect of great i'd
Vancement III the happiness of the human race and that
hS may proceed 10 Indefinite although not to an in
Unite degree Wishing every success TO the views of
our society which their hopes PROMISE and thank
ing you most particularly for the kind expression of
your letter towards myself salute you with assurances
OF great esteem and respect,
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
10 hr. BLATCHLY New-York
Calculating Mr. Owens Svsten, M C,or,m,u;,;,.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-09-30

The commanding officers in the Creek nation will
afford every requisite facility for the safe and speedy
complishmen of this duty and they will protect the In
dams agreeaby to the treaty lntruders and mischief
makers found among the Indians will be arrested and
turned over to the civil authority, TO be proceeded
against according to law
Reports and other communications for the General
will be addressed him at Augusta until otherwise d
rected. BY order of Maj. Gen. Guues.
e. G.. w. Butler, Aid de camp.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-09-30

enlarge the port of Ensenada, make navigable ca
nal from thence to the city of BLenos Ayres and 10
construct n dock.
Inc following is a list of the Brazilian SQUADRON
Maria dc Gloria 50 guns Liberal, %; Cabouel l8:
Peraa, l3; Real Pedro, 10; and FIVE schooners and
gun boats.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-09-30

The following orders in regard TO the execution of
me Creek treaty, have been issued by Major General
GAINES, and published in The Georgia papers:
HEAD QUARTERS.
EASTERN DEPARTMENr,
'H'ltedgeCiHe Ga. Sept. 12 1925.
ORDERS.
he Commanding General Of the Department pub
9hes tor the information and government of all whom
may concern the 9th article Of the Treaty between
,he Onned states and the Creek Indians bearing date
follows: -
ART. o. Whereas the said emigrating party cannot
prepare tor immediate removal, the Uted States stipu-
or ''or protection against the encroacbnens hos
DIIes and nnPosltioDs the whites and of all others
Dut INC period OF removal shall not extend beyond the
ISL OF September, in the year eighteen hundred and
twenty-six.n
The party designated in this article as the ,seojqra
ing Pary" IS deemed to consist OF every Indian rcsd
ing within the coded territory embraced in the Treaty.
Measures are taken pursuant the Depart
ment OF ar 10 ascertain, at each village within the
cedcd territory, the names of the Chiefs and warriors
with the actual number OF men, women and children
residing therein. preparatory TO meeting TO be held IN
be SAID territory for purposes connected With the trea
~, ON The goth Of November next
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-09-30

Calculating Mr. Owens System OF Communities.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-13
Dtf0,

In Mendon, Capt. Joseph Torrey, aged ca.
In Rutland, March 81, widow Lydia Rice,
consort OF the late Mr.. John Rice, aged III
Pripfcrs an different STATES are requested TO an
sert this dealh.
In Rutland, the 18th ult. Mr.. Samuel Hub
bard, son of Joel Hubbard, aged &c. His
death was occasoned by being turned out OF
Wagon on Friday evening. and was found
on Saturday morning on the 10Th.
10 Petersham, on the Goth ult. widow Pru-
dence Siearns, aged 70. Printers an Wind
sor, permont, are requested TO insert this death.
In Sterling, OH the Oath ult. Mr.. Ebenezer
Pope, aged 70. His last Illness, which was
protracted, he bore with patience and resg-
nation. Supported by the faith he had icr ma
ny years protested, he met the last enemy
with composure, without terror or reluctance.
His surviving friends are consoled for his death,
by the recollection of his virtues, and the
hope that he is inheriting the rewards Of the
blessed.
In Dudley, on the 27th ult. Mrs. Harriet
Marcy, wife of Leonard Marcy, and daughter
of Alphcus Perry, of Charlton, aged 90 years.
Printers II, The STATE ofyNer- York are requested
10 insert this death.
In Townsend, Vt. on the Goth ultimo, Mrs.
Lucy Tyler, wife of Joseph Tyler, Esq. in the
18th year of her age. Her consort, with nine
children, followed her remains to the grave
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-13

By the advices from Europe, it appears that
a great advance has taken place in the price
Of several important articles, which will mate
rally affect the interests of this country. The
cd, will add three or four millions Of dollars
to the value of the stock, on hand, in the
United States. In consequence Of the increas-
ed demand for iron, and the rise in its price,
it is expected that the import duty, in En-
gland, will be repealed, and, instead Of our
importing it from thence, as heretofore, orders
for Fig iron, to considerable amount have al
ready been received in this country, to sup
ply the British manufacturers. Domestic man
ufactured cotton goods have improved in
price, in the southern market, from ten to ff,
teen per cent.
The su6joined article will give some idea
of the effect produced in our commercial cities
by the receipt of this news.
State of the .Market.-The CONNER
c:al news from England, brought by. the
Crisis yesterday forenoon, of the unpre-
cedented advance in the price of cotton
and several other articles of American
and colonial produce, occasioned i'm
mense speculations in this city yester-
day. We learn that very considera-
BILE portion of the cotton in market, and
also some other articles, changed hands
several times during the day, and that
some of the knowing ones" made for
tunes of ten, twenty, and even one hnn-
dred thousand dollars by speculation
" on the Rialto," between 10 and A
o'clock. A clerk in one of our frs,
mercantile houses, we are told, gave
5000 a day for three previous days, to
have the refusal of one lot Of cotton at
fixed price--took it yesterday, and
pocketed 100000 by the operation
Another concern offered lot of few
hundred bales of cotton on Tuesday,
which was declined at the prices If the
day, and yesterday $4,000 advance was
offered and refused. We are also told
that enc house in this city made the
enormous sum of 100000, by advance
in prices yesterday. In less than two
hours after the news was communicated
from the slip, the fast-AyiDg steamboat
Linnnus was under full steam for New
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-13
For the MassacAuseus Spy.1
TIE BLUE STOCKING CLUB.
No. Is.

Mr.. EDrToR--
At the last meeting of our Club, the Secro-
tary read the following communication, which
was received from the hand of singular and
mysterious looking parsonage: we cannot i'm
agine by what principle of instinct this mes
senger was led to identify the person of our
worthy Secretary, unless we suppose him en-
doWet with sagacity equal to that of Norna7s
dwarf, whom he some what resemhled in appear
ance, save that his mouth was rather smaller,
though quite as clfectually closed against any
communication. The note was written in
beautiful thin Italian hand, on fine gilt-edged
sheet of Bath paper, and sealed with wax, the
colour of which we can only compare to the
supposed delicate hue which mantled the
cheek of the fair writer, while composing her
epistle.
Afte- reading the note it was unanimously
voted that il should be published instead of ali
essay prepared by one of our Club, which VIC
may nationally conclude would be much less
interesting.
"Io HE Secretary Of The Blue Stocking Club.
sit may be thought t. SAVIOR little of pre-
sumption, if not of inprudence, in young
lady Of sixteen, thus unceremoniously TO ad-
dress an officer Of society, Of which she
knows nothing but the name and object.
But to tell you the truth, Mr.. Secretary-O,
| forget, ought not call you Mr.. for after all
you may be Miss--but whatever you are, Mr..
or Miss Secretary, | have long been DESTROYS
of becoming Blue Stocking myself. If am
so fortunate as to meet the appreciation of your
Club, this hope will be one attainment of my
object. You can have no idea, unless you have
been in the same situation, and harrassed by
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-13

Worcesterss. Probate Office, April S, 1895.
10 The HidOw, Creditors and Heirs of Lew
DrvoLL, late Of Leominster, in said County,
deceased, and 10 all others concerned IN, he
Estate cfsaid deceased, GREETING.
you are hereby cited to appear (if
you see ft,) at the Court of Probate to be
holden at Worcester, in said County, on the
hrst tuesday in May next, at ten of the clock
before noon, to show cause why License should not
be granted to sell and convey so much of said de.
ceased's Real Estate, as win raise the sum Of
$3.50, 90 for the payment OF debts and charges !.
and you will be heard thereon
'N NATHL PAINE, j. Prof.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-13
Worcester, April II, 1925.
~ At a Meeting of th.

1P At a Meeting of the
BLACKSTONE CANAL CORPORATION, held at
1Homas's Coffee House, in Worcester, of
Saturday, the 9th of April inst. the undersign.
ed were appointed Committee to invite all
persons who feel interested in opening Canal
from Worcester to Providence, to meet at said
Coffee House on Thursday, the 18th day of
April current. at o'clock, p. NJ. to hear the
Report of a Committee appointed TO open
Books for Subscriptions, and to attend to other
business of great interest. II is hoped there
viii be general attendance, as arrangements
are now making to locate the Canal.
JOHN DAVIS,
JOHN w. LINCOLN,
JOHN GREEN.
Worcester, April Q, 1926.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-13
,ANAGRAM,

Transpose word, which names the sign
or sovereign power and sway,
A sentiment you'll then divine,
Which sense Of worth conveys.
Transposc this magic word again,
Forthwith it will display
An image that o'erpowers the brain
With horror and dismay.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-13
MAP OF THE COUNTY.

Or The Town CLERKS of those Towns
in the County of Worcester, who have not
returned the votes of their respective Towns,
upon the subject of requesting the Court Of
Sessions to cause a Map of the County to he
made, from actual survey, are respectfully
requested to return them to said Count, to be
holden by adjournment, on the third Tuesday
Of May next. ABBA BIGELOW,
Clerk Of said Court
Worcester, April II, 1925.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-13
.ansper to The Rebu, in he spv ofthe----inst.

'dnS~er The Rebus IN the Spy Of the---inst
Wealth is desired by all mankind,
And finger most distnrbs the mind;
Shame is what guilt must bring US to,
And Hope in trouble bears US through;
All Europe knows our hring's name,
And Naples boasts no common fame;
Greece is country scourged by war,
And treason, King and Queen abhor;
The OddySsey's-a Book of Yorc,
Nantucket lies near TO our shore.
Combine tn initials, when you've done.
Twill shew the name of WASHINGTON.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-13
GEORGE g. DEAN
-TAILOR-

NEARLY opposite Messrs. RICE e. M1LLEE's
Store,)
III AS just received from Bos-
H. ton fresh supply of SeasonabIe and
Fashionable Goods consisting of superfne
Black, Blue, Olive, and Oxford Mix'd BROAD
CLOTHS; do. Plain Black, Black Ribbed,
and Claret Mixed Ribbed CASSIMERES.
.4iso-Drab and Black Ribbed DENMARK
SATrlNS: Linen and Cotton Silk Striped
DRlLLlNGS; Striped CASSlNETT, suitable
for Summer Pantaloons. Likewise, a prime
assortment of Silk and Valentia VESTINGS,
Fashionable TRIMMINGS, &c.
o. Those who are in want of any
Garment Of the above articles, are invited to
call, and they shall be accommodated at the
lowest Cash Prices.
*** Work warranted 70 be done in the
best manner and style.
" Garments cut at short notice.
Worcester, March 13, 1925.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-13
AIrr[Rn.

In this town, by the Rev. DIR. Bancroft, on
the 9th inst. Mr.. jonathan A. White, TO Mrs.
Betsey Flagg, both of Worcester.
In Marlborough, on the 9th inst. by the
Rev. Mr.. Alden, Mr.. Matthias Rice. Of Wor-
cester, to Miss Martha Brigham, of Marl-
borough.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-13

We have been unable TO ascertain the num-
Der of scattering votes, but think they will
not vary much from 1900 which will make a.
bout 1850 necessary for choice. 1t is thought
that Gen. Crawford will not be elected, in
consequence of the votes in many towns hay
ing been given for William Crawford, without
the addition of jr. or General.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-13
Representative for Forester
South District.

The votes in The above towns, except
Hardwick, in January, were, for Davis, 1868,
Sibley, 1858, scattering, 227-Mllbury yet
remains to be heard from. The votes in that
town in January, were for Davis, 81, and for
Sibley, 81. Ii the relative proportion should
be the same this time, Major Davis will want
ten votes of having majority over all the
others.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-13
CHOICE OF SENATOR'S.

The Union ticket of Senators for Es-
sea district has succeeded. 1t is com
posed of Hon. Nathaniel Silsbee, JOHN
Prince, Nathan Noyes, Moses Wingate,
John G. King, and Joseph Farley, Esqs.
The Union Ticket has also succeed
ed in Plymouth district ;-composed of
the Hon. William Baylies, and Benjamin
Ellis, Esq.
The Hon. Barker Burnell is re-elect-
ed in Nantucket district
Hampshire District,-Gen. Mack and
Mr.. Lyman are elected.