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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07
BEAR FIGHT.


On Saturday last, as Mr.. Robert Tur-
ney, of Windham, was returning from
the field TO his house, he discovered
large Bear in an adjoining field waging
war with his cows, who, though unac-
customed to an antagonist of this kind,
maintained their ground with great
bravery, attacking the bear necessarily.
Bruin awaited their attacks with the
same GOODNESS that the Friar of $ the
great unknown" did that Of Richard ,
CGur de Lion, but like the former beT
was overthrow in the contest. Unwil-
ling that his cows should be thought 10
possess more courage than himself, Mr..
Turney, (who by the way was never
before suspected Of having much of the
fight about him, armed himself with an
axe and attacked the bear, who finding
himself assaulted in this unceremonious
manner by new antagonist, turned up
on him and fought with desperation
inspired by the consciousness that life
was at stake; while on the other hand,
our hero urged the strife under the full
conviction that the bears time had come.
Bruin battled well to the very last, when
finding no hope of victory left, he cross
ed the road, attempting to reach the
mountain, on the opposite side. He
turned to take look as he passed on,
and Mr.. Turney aimed the fatal blow
that put period to bis existence. His
untimely end was much regretted by the
sportsmen, as they hoped in their fall
hunt to have transferred him from his
habitation among the mountains to the
dining hall of Mr.. Tuttle. Within the
last week many other bears have been
seen along the route of the State Road
as surveyed by the commissioners.
[CdtskiH Recorder.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07
BATH, ME-. SEPT <.
ACTIOW For SLENDER.

At the Court of Common Pleas at
Topsham, on Thursday and Friday last,
was tried an action of Samuel w. Clark,
Esq. against the Hon. John Dole, a JUS
tice Of the Court of Sessions for this
county, for defamation, by accusing the
plaintiff of criminal conduct, fraud in his
dealings, and concealiDg his property to
cheat his creditors. No justification
was set up; but the defendants counsel
with great ability and perseyering effort
urged mitigation of damages. II was
strenuously attempted to be proved by
the defendant, and strongly relied on,
that the slanderous. charge was uttered
by him in state of extreme exhileration
by ardent spirits, but the plaintiff produ-
ced evidence that, three or four months
afterwards, the defendant soberly re-
peated that the accusation was true, and
he could prove il. In a charge distn-
guished by legal discrimination, clear
ness and inpariiality, the case was by
Judge Smith committed 10 the jury, who
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

lIteIess 10 the ground by li6'hining. The
boy was standing few feet from tree.
bridling the horse, and both fell appa.
rently dead. The boy did not exhibil
any signs of life--lhe horse was seen to
wink few times but did not move.
Happily, some Of the ladies' in company
had presence of mind sufficient to order
some one TO blow into the boys mouth,
and as soon as his lungs were inflated, he
breathed This, though apparently
ludicrous and trifiing thing, was certain
ly the means, together with friction, Of
restoring the boy TO life. He was struck
on the side of his head, his hat was torn
in pieces, and his neck, side and leg bis
teSed, and the toe of his shoe complete
iy burst out. No doubt had the horses
lungs been also inflated, that both might
have lived, for the horse certainly eyinc-
ed more signs of life Immediately after
the accident, than the boy. As occur
rences of this kind frequently happen.
people will do we'll to remember this
remedy, as it affords the only chance of
restoring life. The air should be thrown
in by small pair of bellows instead Of
the mouth, as it is then pure, and has
never undergone any change in the res
piratory organs to unftit for the purpos-
es of life.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

returned verdict for one thousand and
hfiy-eight dollars. By the second jury a
verdict for five hundred dollars was re-
turned against the same defendant for a
defamatory charge against married la
dy. Respectable damages, awarded by
JurIes OF our country, for injuries to
character, do honor TO the public morals !;
and evince that we have yeomanry
who know how 10 place value on the
most precious and sacred of all proper
ty--honest reputation.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

"No man." says Seneca, /" islDler
born than another, unlesshe is borEith
better abilities, or more amiable spo-
sition. They who make such p'ade
with their family pictures and peafees
are, properly speaking, rather / be
called noted or notorious, than nobleDer-
sons.''
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

BoLIyAR.--It has been already stated
in the Colombian papers, that two at
tempts had been made to assassinate the
Liberator Bolivar. A letter from Bogo-
ia, published in the London Journals,
says that this friend of mankind had es-
capped the dagger of the assassin, which
had been raised against him, no less than
seven or eight times. 10 the recent Sc
cret murder at Lima, of Mr.. Mon
teagudo, il was ascertained, on examin-
ing the body, that he had been stabbed
with sharp instrument. This led to
an examination Of all the cutters in the
! city, when one Of them stated that he
had sharpened two poinards at the re-
quest Of negro, with whose name he
was unacquainted, but that he should
know him if he saw him again. "a
proclamation Continues the writer) was
Immediately issued, ordering general
enlistment for the army, but excepting
all slaves and black men. II was trap
laid for them as necessary for the SER
vice Of the city; to which effect they
were ordered TO call for bill Of excep-
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07
INDIAN sHREwpNEss.
He that delivered 1t unto thee, hath thu

He that delivered ii unto thee, hath the
greater san.
81 am glad" said the Rev. Or.
Us TO the chief of the Little Otta-
was, that you do not drink whiskey,
but it grieves me to find that your peo-
pie use so much of it," "Ah yes 70 re-
piled the chief, and he fixed an impress
sive eye upon the doctor which commu-
nicated the reproof before he uttered it.,
9 we Indians use great deal of whis
key, but we do aot make IT'D
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

.Anecdote.-The Empress of Germany
asked French. officer if the Princess
Royal of France was, as the world re-
ported her, the most beautiful princess
in Europe" ! thought so yesterdays" an
swered the polite Frenchman.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

Keeping TOMS wedding day, his fri nds
Boozed till their brains were addld
They drank bis bridal day. Tom sia'd
THAT same day | was sadilsd.' 4
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

A loin of mutton was on the table, and
the gentleman opposite TO it took the
carver in hand. "Shall cut it saddle
zVise ?" quoth he. You had better cut
it bridIewise,' replied another; for then
we shall all stand better chance TO get
a Bit IN our mouths
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

A wag, upon seeing the name Of
"Mr. Ledger, conductor of the Albion
Library" in the list Of deaths, observed,
(" All poor fellow, his day-book's clos
ed, and he's posted suppose 10 bis long
account" "By no means improbable"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07
Esp the RatlSI
GREECE.

TRIESTE, Jay 8.
Tho Captain Pacha is still reportedb be at
Suda. TIN he arrives in the Gulph siPatras
Redschid Pacha cannot attempt any ing Sc
rious against Missolonghi. Ibraham Pbha is
at 0vissi, near Calamatra and GreeAetters
report, that his situation was very criiidl.
PARIS, JuIA19.
We have intelligence from Constantlople,
that the Porte has deposed Koutrib hcha,
their High Admiral. This proceeding is pund-
ed on ''the blamabIe conduct Of the hcha,
since he left the port Of ConstaDtinopie and
on the great injury he has caused to the cnyk-
ish government by his foolish and imprbaent
conduct" He is summoned home. and hi.
property has been Professionally sequestrAed
A Trieste letter Of the 4th J.ly SAYS. SEQ
LocoTRoEI, on making himsel master O al
the military and civil powers IF Greece, ha
caused Prince MAvRocoRDAT, the friend o
Lord BYRON, to be beheaded This ytpor
needs continuation.
coIFU, june Z,
The captain of an Englth vessel re
ports, that Redschid Pacb, has neari,
dismantled the town of Misplonghi, an,
that the Creek garrison bid asked /,
surrender.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

few days ago, Mrs. Bearclff, of
DunkesWick, near Hardwood, being 10
expectation Oft hive Of bees swarming,
sent her female servant into the garden
to look after them, when, to her great
surprise, the whole swarm alighted up
on her head, and after remaining in that
situation for upwards Of an hour, the
swarm was hiVed by taking off her cap,
and she sustained not the slightest injury.
Leeds Eng. Intel.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

Acity law has been passed in Charles
ton S. c. against riding or driving by
places Of public worship on the Sabbath,
at any gait faster than awalk,
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

Equal Liviag.-A poor widow went
to rich illiterate farmer, to put her son
to himto bring up. She said TO Mr.. -,
| want the hoy should fare well, and be
brought up well--I want he should go
to school, and to meeting, and to have
catechisms. Mr.. replied, that the
child should have chance TO go TO
school and to meeting, and should live
as well as he did--that when he eat
beau-porridge, the boy should have
bcan-porridge--that he had no notion
of stufing the boy with nicknacks, but
if he eat catechisms, the boy should eat
catechisms also.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07
COLLEGE RECORD.

HAMILTON COLLEGE The commence
ment at this institution took place on
Wednesday, the Gath ult. The degree
OF A. B. was conferred on %; that of
A. M. on 4; that of LII. d. 90 Governor
Cass, of Michigan, and that of D. D. on
Rev. Ezra Fisk, of Goshen.
Dartmouth College-Commencement
at Hanover, Aug. "a, 1895. The de-
gree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred
on twenty-six gentleman. The degree
OF Master of Arts on twenty-eight. The
honorary degree of A. NJ on the Rev.
Charles Walker, of Vermont, and on
Samuel Sparhawk, Esq. and Josiah
Tucker, Esq. Of NJ H. The degree of
LID. on Governor Van Ness of Yer
mont. The Grafton before the Phi
Beta Kappa Society was delivered by
Professor G. B. Haddock.
On Saturday last, man by the name
of William M'Clentick, whilst engaged
IN blasting well in WeathersheId, was
shockingly mangled by the accidental
explosion Of charge which he mad in
serted in the rock. Two other persons
who were standing at the top of the
we'll at the time, viewing the operation,
narrowly escaped Warned by M'Clen-
tick Of their danger, they retreated
few PAGES from the well and FRUSTRATED
themselves upon the ground Stones
weighing from thirty TO forty weight
we're thrown out by the explosion, one
of which descended and struck within
few inches of the head of one ofthe per-
sons upon the ground. M'Clentick was
Immediately taken from the well, COW
cred with blood and wounds--his face,
breast and legs shockingly lacerated.
Medical aid was inimmediate attendance,
his wounds dressed, and he is now doing
well. Hartford Mercury.
From the Georgia Missionary, Of .Aug. Is.
A few days since, we witnessed an in
cident Of an alarming character, though
of frequent occurrence. The carriage
driver Of lady from Alabama, was, TO-
gether with one Of the horses, struck
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

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An Ohio paper having errone ously
stated, that a son-in-law of the Gover-1
nor of Kentucky had reached that State
as fugitive from justice, having muir
dered one of his fellow-citizens, gives
the following explanation of its mis-
take
We hasten to correct the statement
made 10 our paper Of last week, rela-
tive to the apprehension of Col. Bos-
well, snn-ln-law of Gov. Desha, at Rip
ley, Ohio. The editor of the Castiga-
tor, from whom we derived our infor-
nation, says in his last number, that the
affair between Col Boswell and Mr..
Clarke was one Of daily occurrence in
Kentucky, and was conducted without
any violation of the customs of that
State (which, we believe, admit of
oi'ing and gouging-that Col. Boswell
was not arrested, but departed for Mays
vilie' OF his own free will, as soon as it
was rumored that the life of his antag-
onist was IN danger, where he met
fair investigation, and was honorably
acquitted. We are left altogether in
the dark, as respects the fate of Mr..
Clark, but as the contest was maintain
ed according TO the etiquette of Ken
lucky, 1t is not unreasonable to suppose
that he may have lost at least one ear
and PAR Of eyes
Kentucky The violent political con.
test which has been carried on for some
time 10 Kentucky between what are term
ed the relief and Gnti,relief parties, has
at length terminated 1t will be remem-
bered that the Judges of the Court OF
Appeals had rendered themselves obnox-
ious to the relief party, by refusing to
enforce the relief laws on the ground of
their unConsIituriUuaiity and that the
reiiet party in the legislature, after fail
ing In their aitemptto remove the Judges
oy impeachment, (Which required Two
thirds OF the legislature legislated them
out OF office, by passing an act abolish
ing the Court Of Appeals, and by con-
temporaneous act recognizing the
court, and appointing Judges from their
own party. Much sensation was excited
through the State by these acts, and both
parties entered warmly into the struggle
Tor the ascendancy in the next legisla-
ture. The contest has been violent, but
1t has resulted in the most signal success
OF the Constitutional or anti-relief party,
who will have more than two members
10 one Of their adversaries.
/ N. Y. Observer.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07
FROM LATE ENGLISH PAPERS.


Professor Buckland having heard that
the hedgehogs preyed upon snakes,
procured one of each, and put them in
a box. The hedgehog attacked the
snake by biting it on the back, which
it broke and then rolled itself up in a
defensive posture presently it bit the
snake again. and completely disabled it ;
and then. placing itselfby its side, pass
ed the whole body of the snake success
siVely through its jaws, which rendered
it completely motionless. The hedge
hog Their proceeded, commencing at
the tail 10 devour it and did not cease
until he had eaten half of it. During
the following night the anterior half Of
the snake was completely deyoured.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

Days Of The Week-The SUN, Moon,
TuIsco, WoDoN, THOR, FRIGA, and SEA-
TER, were Saxon Gods-to each of whom
one day in the week was consecrated.
Hence the names of Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

A wager was made few days ago,
by two tradesmen of this place-one
of them close set little one, and the
other very tall huge mon, in conse-
quence of the latter boasting of his supe-
rior strength of body, by which the little
one undertook.to carry, a considerable
distance, fzVo sacks of wheat, each to
contain four bushels, GO lbs weight
each. The little one accordingly pro-
cured one sack, and put four bushels of
wheatinlo il, and then drew the second
sack oUer 1t. and contended that both sacks
contained four bushels, which lie udrried
with ease.--The big man, at first took it
very i'll, and cavllIed a good deal at be-
ing taken in by the little one, but the
stakeholder having decided that both
sacks dad contain the quantity of wheat
agreed on, and that he had consequently
lost the wager, he cheerfully consented
to pay it. Boston paper.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-09-07

A petulant old lady having refused a
sutton to her niece, he expostulated
with her, plainly to divulge her rea-
sons. I" see the villain in your face"
said she. "That is personal reflection,
madam" answered the lover.
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eREENsBuRe. PA. AUG. 26.


The Lost Child.-Fifty years ago, Ad-
am Nicely, settled at the foot of Ches-
nut Ridge, Ligcnier Valley, where he
has Continued to reside ever since. Mr.
Nicely is now more than eighty years
of age. When he commenced clearing
his little spot Of land in the then wilder
ness, be had three or four sprightly and
interesting children, who were their
fathers hope and their mothers joy"
Not long after this period, two Of them,
one evening, left their lonely habitation
for the purpose Of gathering strawber-
ries. They were followed by their lit
tie brother Jacob, without the knowl-
edge and consent Of his parents, and
who did not return with the other chill
dren-Dor was he seen by them. The
alarm was Immediately given, and the
neighborhood secured, but the search
proved Intellectual. For two weeks,
with intense anxiety of mind, and feel
ings that cannot be described, the un-
happy parents sought their darling little
JuUv1 la th~ uildCEuvss. He Uvulu uut
be found. 1t was at length concluded
that he had fallen prey to the ruthless
panther.
Some time since, Mr.. John Wolfe,
a young man who formerly resided in Ii
gonier Valley, emigrated TO the State of
Ohio. Having occasion lately to return
on visit 10 his friends, he stated that,
during his travels, he had become ac-
qualnied with white man near Fort
Seneca, who lived after the manner Of
the Indians, and who stated that when
very young, he had been taken from
his parents in Ligonier Valley, by a
party of Indians, and had continued with
them ever since. When this informa-
ton was communicated to old Mr.. Nice
ly, he concluded that this man must be
his son Jacob, who had been lost for so
many years. Under this impression,
notwithstanding his age, he made the
necessary arrangements TO visit him
and succeeded in finding and once more
beholding his darling son. Jacob Nice
ly resided near Fort Seneca, and though
comparatively more civilized, still his
habits and manners were not dissimiIar
to those Of Indians who surrounded him.
And from the resemblance Of his fea-
lures to those of the other members OF
his family-the time and manner of his
capture--the recollection of his name
by himself, along with other circumstan-
ces--all conspireG to convince Mr.. Nice
ly, that he is indeed his son. Thus it is
that Providence has, 10 his own way, az
ter many years, restored lost child to
his affectlonate parents, before their
grey hairs descended to the grave. ia
cob Nicely is soon expected on visit
to his relatives.
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said another, "seeng he was enged
in bookkeeping all his life."
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WASHINGTON. ARG. 81.

WASHINGTON. AUG. 81.
Every day developes more fully The
vast resources of our country. The fol-
loving statement of discovery OF Cop
per and Tin Mines, in the Western part
of Virginia, opens new prospect for
that great State. The Copper and Tin
Mines OF Europe are productive sources
of revenue, to an extent almost incalcu-
liable. 10 Great Britain they have been
prodigiously advantageous to their pro-
prietors. There the great trunk ofCop-
per is supposed to- lie in the Isle Of An
glesea in North Wales, whence its ram
ifcations extend through the whole of
the United Kingdom, enriching every
district which it perforates. The Tin
mines in Cornwall are opulent in the
extreme. We hope the enterprise
which has now begun to display itself in
Virginia will be equal to the Importance
of the object to which il is directed.
From the Lynchburg Virginian.
Important Discouery.--Mr. Frederick
A. Mayo, of Richmond, in company with
person lately from the Mines in Saxo-
ny, after exploring the greater portion
of the Western part of Virginia, for Min
erals, have nearly succeeded in discover
ing Copper and TIN Mine, each of con-
siderable extent, and, as il respects quail
| ity, as good as any in Europe; one in
Wythe and the other in Graysop county.
It is impossible to estimate the immense
importance, TO Virginia and TO the Uni
ted States, of this discovery, if the Mines
be properly worked, as both of these
valuable metals Copper and Tiny are
used in large quantities throughout the
Union, in our manufactures, independent
Of the quantity of Copper used for oul
shipping. Our Informant also states
that, in the same body of land, a bed O
Zinc ore was discovered at the same
time; and, if this be the case, the advau
tages of the other discovery will b.
greatly enhanced, as Zinc is metal use,
to convert Copper into Brass.--Journal