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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-04-05

Another expedition was preparing at
CGd'z to Carry supplies, SC. TO Cuba.
The Guerrero, Of "a guns, forms part
OF IL. The annunciatioa TO the Spanish
King by the American Minister. that
the United States would see with con-
Germ any attempt 10 deprive Spain of
Cuba and Porto Rico, had given much
satisfaction to the Spanish Court.
Great Freshet.--The papers from
!Hdane give accounts of freshet on the
borders of Kennebeck river, caused by
ram on Friday and Saturday of last
week, which they represent as unpar-
al, for more than thirty-iiye years.
The river burs! its covering of ice (2o
inches thick) aud oyerfowed its banks
on Saturday night, and did not suhside
until sunset on Sunday last.---At Hal.
to1eeH the waters rose more than foot
higher than it did in the great freshet
OF 1895, and the damage done by the
water and ice is stated al $4,000. A
part OF Mr.. Hammel's house was carri-
ed away; Mr.. Tenney's Inspection office
was capsized; Mr.. Wyman's sloop was
driven into Elias Bonds garden, &c
Al Gardner the water rose IS feet f.
boVe high water mark. Mr.. r. Fl. Gar
diners warehouse on the Long-wharf
was swept into the dock; J. p. Hunter
y Co. lost great number of logs
boat builders shop belonging to MIR.
Patten was crushed by the ice, and logs
driven upon it; a fishing schooner Of
Enoch Dill was destroyed. Loss in
Gardner is thought moi to exceed $4,000.
The bridge (almost new at Water
vile is said TO be principally destroyed.
considerable quantities of lumber,
slaves, and shingles we're carried off by
the water. Centinel
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iS1Uine.-A gentleman in Worcester
informs US that litter of eight hogs
was lately killed in that town, which aT-
eraged, at 10 months old, 33G Eounds
each. The person who owned the a.
bove, bad one last year which weigh
ed upwards Of 400 at 12 months old.
Another person killed a pig al months
and 3 days old, which weighed 233
pounds. They were all of The Bedford
Breed OF English Broad Backs This
breed has small bone and little offal.-
hard, and rich portland withal OBJ
tanned at much cheaper rate than
most other breeds. Their early ma
iurity is of immense importance 10 the
farmer.
A friend in Westborough, Ms. states
that hog go months old, raised by
Charles Parkmap, Esq. of that town was
killed last week, which weighed GOO
pounds, and measured from the tail to
his nose 6 feet inch,-around the body
over the fore shoulders feet 7 inches.
NJ E. Farmer.
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BALTlMoRE. MARCn q7.

bALAiMohE, MARCH z IL
A gentleman who resides on Carroll's
Manor. Eikrldge, was in town on Friday
night on business, and being at Mr.. Gu
gle's tavern, where he put up, heard
come gentlemen talking of the melan-
choiy death of Miss Miller, by poison
from corrosive sublima,e, an account of
whose death is below, and recollecting
that, just as he was about leaving home,
he had given some medicine to neigh.
Dor for two of his negro children, and
that he had calomeI and arsenic both in
papers unmarked, and warned by the
unhappy fate Of Miss NJ. of The probable
ity of an error being committed, procnr-
ed horse from Mr.. Cugle, and rode TO
his neighbours house, a distance of TWEEN
~ miles, when, to his great distress, he
found his fears but too well realized
He had given the arsenic instead of the
calomel. One of the children had died.
but the other fortunately was seized
with vomiting, and had elected a num-
Der of worms, which. it is supposed,
must have sucked in The poison, aud
thus saved the child's life. Chron.
COMMUNICATION.
Died, at the house of Joseph wager, Miss
Catharine Miller, of Woodstock, Va. in the
23d year of her age.
The cause of this young lady's death is truly
heart rending about two months age, she left
Woodstock, Va. the place of her nativity, and
came to Baltimore, accompanied by her father,
to learn the business of n.lliner, with the Mis-
ses Alexanders. On Thursday the 10Th inst.
she felt unwell, and went up stairs to get her
bonnet. and, as she related before her death,
seeing bottle on the mantIe-picce. and think
ing that il was lavender compound, (that be-
ing in the house, she took one swallow, and
then getting another quantity in her mouth,
(she suspecting something wrong,) spit it out,
when, to her astonshment, it proved to be cor.
rosive sublimate; she Immediately complained
of feeling great pain, a glass of water was
handed her, she drank it; she then went to
Mr.. John Vests, Marsh Market space, where
medical aid was Immediately called in, but all
to no effect she suffered circulating pain un-
til the 9th day after this circumstance, when
her spirit left the tenement Of clay for better
world.
Thus we have another warning to caution
US against making use Of, or leaving so danger
Gus drug within the reach of such as may
not know the consequences that follow taking
so strong poison.
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unknown. From this time, the body
was observed 10 discover various signs
of gradually returning life, aud after the
funeral ceremonies on the 18th, the
coffin being opened for the view Of
spectators, the corpse presented a most
unusual appearance-the colour had
returned 10 the cheeks-the counte-
nance like that of person in quiet
sleep-and large drops Of sweat were
standing on the forehead! The young
mans father refused to have him buried,
physicians were called and several ex-
periments were tried, in the hope, of
restoring the vital spark-all however
proved unavailing, and after keeping
him till Tuesday the l4th ult. the body
was committed TO the grave.
The Rev. Mr.. Tenant, of New Jer-
sey, many years ago, we believe, put
on similar appearance, and his friends
kept HIM nine days, delaying, from day
to day, the funeral, and making expert
ments TO revive or resuscitate him.
The physician persevered in his efforts,
and eDtreated the family TO allow him
to proceed, and finally ne begged them
TO allow but fifteen minutes longer, and
in that time he revived and lived many
years. Noah.
+" Brevity the Soul of Wit."-The Gel
ebrated DR.. Abernethy is a man of un-
common brevity of expression. A la.
dy who was acquainted with the peculi
arity of the doctor, once called upon
him with one of her arms badly burnt,
for advice, when the following dialogue
took place.
Mrs. B.-(exposing her army ga
burn"
Doctor.-"I see ii is, poultice it,"
(Here he wrote prescription for a
poultice and handed her)
SECOND VISIT.
Mrs. B.-(exposiug her arm as be-
fore better"
Doctor" Glad of it--continue the
poultice."
THIRD VISIT.
Mrs. B.-(showiug her army" well. "
Doctor Very glad.'
2 Mrs. B." What's the fee %
Doctor" Nothing-you are the
most sensible woman | have ever met
with"
a.4liiteration.--The admirers of allit-
Grafton will be pleased with the follow
ing character of young lady, from an
old Newcastle Journal -
" Died, in the flower of her age, Miss
Mary Harrison, of Wheldon-bridge-
house. If boundless 6enevolence be the
basis of 6eauiltude, and harmless human
ity the harbinger of haIlowed heart,
these Christian lncomi,ants composed
her characteristics, and conciliated the
esteem of her cotemporary acquain-
tances, who mean to model their man.
ners by the mould of their meritorious
monitor. There are but two instan-
ces in our recollection which approach
near TO the above: the one il, Henry
Hallon. halter, hoiser and haberdasher,
at Holborn-Bridge, HattOn garden - the
other is, 6 Benjamin Bell, brown bread
and biscuit baker, ear Battersea-bridge
The stamp duties on receipts was first i'm.
posed during the celebrated Coalition Admin.
istration; which gave occasion for the follow.
ing jeu d. esprit, at the time generally attri-
huted to sheridan:
81 would" says Fox " a tax devise,
That shall not fall on me;''
"Fhen fax receipts" Lord North replies,
s. For those you never see :"
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Common Sehool.--Among the documents
just received from Albany is the Annual Re-
port of the superintendent of Common Schools,
the Secretary of State.) 1t appears from this
document that there are lid towns and wards
in the State, of which number 700 have made
returns in conformity with the law. During
the year 1926, 425, $50 children have been
taught in the common schools. 22,4l0 more
than during the preceding year. There are
7,773 school districts; reports have been re-
ceived from 71l7-13l new districts have
been formed during the year; and the sum
of $182, 200 has been paid to the several dis
tricts from the State treasury.
In the year 1916 there were but 40, LOG
children taught in schools where the public
money was applied.
The amount Of the capital of the Common
School Fund is ST. ,3l9, 1886 40, and the reven-
ue actually received from this fund in 1925,
was $81,8l5 Al.
In addition to which, the Constitution pro-
vdes that 8 the proceeds Of all lands belong
ing to this State, which shall hereafter be sold
or disposed of, C. shall belong 10 the fund for
the support of common schools" These
lands arc, according TO report Of the Survey
or General. computated at $4,000 acres, and
valued at 406,4 dollars. N. Y. GAG.
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The widow of the Marquis de Miranda,
Spanish Grandee, having married her stew
ard without the consent Of Ferdinand VII.
his Majesty has exilcd her from Court, for
hidden her 20 approach within 90 miles Of
Madrid or any of the royal residences, and
deprived her Of the power Of disposug of
her free property. bid
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Shocking .4ccident.-As the stage was
driving from the Post Office 10 Foot's'
tavern. on the east side of Cayuga Lake,
on Friday last, son of Mr.. Partridge
OF that place, in attempting to cross the
road, fell, and the wheel Of the coach
passed over bis head, the upper part of
which was crushedto atoms.-Mrs. Part
ridge was standing. 10 her door and wit
messed the dreadful sight. The stage
was full of passengers. Rochester Tel.
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A Hard Cdse.-Mr. John c. Single
terry of Portage County, (Ohio.) has
recently been mulcted in GOO dollars
damages, for a SANDER uttered by his
loving spouse. Poor fellow he had
much better have remained Mr.. Single
Terry all his life, than TO take help
meet who will talk away his hard earn
ings thus. But the rogue is an unruIy
member which no man can tame.
NJ Y, Com. .4dp.
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The stamp duties on receipts was first i'm
posed during the celebrated Coalition Admin
istration; which gave occasion for the follow.
ing jeu d. esprit, at the time generally attri'
huted to sheridan:
81 would" says Fox 6 a tax devise,
That shall not fall on -
"Then fax receipts" Lord North replies,
s. For those you never see 80
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SHAKESPEARE.

Miss JANE PoRTER, in her novel Of Duke
Christina, has described interesting scene,
had between the German Prince, and the Bard of
Avon, which is so happily deIineated, that we can
not Withstand the temptation of copying it.
1t purports to have been during the reign Of
James of England, when, in consequence OF the IN
cursions of the Turks on the German States, Duke
ofBruns wick, found it necessary to visit England,
to procure aid and succor tor the protection oil
Germany. The interview is described very ma
turally, and those who will read it, will find them
selves Immediately in the presence of the immortal
Shakespeare.
Here Christian found nearly three hundred we'll
appointed men some who had known the use ot
arms IN their early youth, under Essex aud Sidney;
Others, who had never drawn sword, but anpl-
tious TO emulate the wel-earned reputation OF their
elder compatriots. The order and enthusiasm OF
this little array, highly sratfed the miiitary IN
specton OF the German Prince who found them
only an earnest of several other as gallant 0ands
preparing themselves to JOIN IN the next days rem
devious. On the mutual recognition OF the pur-
pose of their meeting being over, when Christian
reined up his morse to quit the field the meu, raj
siny their helmed caps from their heads gave hun
the brave old English des arnss Of God and ST.
George.
Christian lifted his hat also, aud waving It's
plumes with a noble grace in reverence to their
exclamation, bowed his head to their successive
plaudils as he passed along. Henry turned away,
With tears bursting from his eyes but they were
not tears OF envy.
Luneburg followed his track round the bend OF
a low irregular hlock, which excluded the late
field from their sight but as he drew nearer his
companion, he observed a person OF sngularIy
fine mem, and very simply attlred, standing rather
Oh the slope towards them, and who had probably
oeen viewing the passed military 'cene from that
| elevated point. When the Prince Of Wales rode 50
close 10 the base OF the h as to be almost within
few yards of him, the person turned round; and
taking of his unplumed cap, with an air OF the pro-
ioundcst respect, yet with the aspect OF Prince
himself he stood uncovered; evidently with the
intention of remaining so until the royal parsonage
| should have passed from sight.
Christi au checked his horse, struck with the
whole appearance oil this man Tor ms countenance
was distinguished as his figure; his unbonnetted
head displaying brow so expansive in mental Dig
nifty, with eyes OF such bright yet mid intelligence,
that both seemed ready to mirror every high ex-
preston of which the soul Of man Is capable
Those speaking eyes met the fixed gaze OF the Ger
man Prince, who, Immediately moving his horse on
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LORD BYRON.

This eccentric genias and first Of British Poets,
was distinguished for his manness and the entire
absence of all the disgusting qualities OF the lacka
daical school. Hefearlessly braved the storm and
jefej the tempest, and jespising the luxur'es OF
Court, sough. not for fame, but the liberty oil a
great people, at the expense Of the dangers Of the
marsballed field, and fatigues Of the camp. late
writer thus speaks of his patience and endurance.
"Lord Byron, who had always led manly
rough life, was in the habit Of expressing some in.
dh,nant impatience at the fastidious complaints and
disyusts OF occasional insccommodation sxperienc
ed by the few literary friends who visited him iron
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London, and who were in the habit ofdaly luxuria-
ting themselves at the tables and drawing rooms Of
rich Earls and fncal Dutchesses--in the excess of
all the artificial habits Of that corrupt and over
grown capital. Lord Byron could sleep, wrapped
in his rough great-coat on the hard boards of
deck, while the wind and waves roaring round
him on every side, and could subsist crust and
a glass of water. The mighty bard led the life. as
he wrote the strains, Of a true poet But have
said of him in other places, as much at least as the
poisoned public will hear. II would be difficult to
persuade me that he who is a coxcomb in his man
ners aud artificial in his habits Of ife could write
good poetry. II may be said that Gray was so
hut with him it (such as it was, and IT was
ault) merely upon the surface : he led an indepen-
dent life, and would never mix with the Stiffness OF
fashion. Sir Walter Scott, the great living genius,
is man Of easy, careless manners, and takes life
and society "a it comes. Wordsworth is man of
great piainness, and manly dislnin Of fashionable
life. Simplicity and integrity OF mental aud moral
con.titution and habit among Wordsworth's
characteristics All his writings also fall of pro
found and anxious thought"
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THE PAVILION
ELEGANT RETREAT.

yNRANCiS u. SCHAF Ft Eh respectfully IN
IL forms the public, that he has taken the house
No. 81, Westminster street next east Of the UnIver-
saist Chapel which he has fitted up in the best style
for the accommodation of those who may be dispo-
sed to avail themselves of retreat OF this descrip-
tion where they may paraie of the various delica-
cies oi the season, and be provided with refresh
meuts beverages and waters of every kind usually
found in select establishments of this descrption-
Two di-tnct apartments are neatly fitted up aud
furnished for the separate convenience OF ladies and
gentlemen in the former of which 40 visitors viii
be subject to an intrusion annoyance from any
other part of the establishment.
The Gentlemens apartment has Reading
Room, which will be always furnished with the
papers Of the town, and occasionally with those
from abroad.
Select parties be supplied with private
rooms, and exertions shall he wanting to render
The situations of his visitors entirely agreeable to
their wishes.
Fresh Fruits (in their season) and the choicest
of the kind, together with the best of Liquors will
always be furnishc! when they can be procured.
Confectionarie., Preserves, Cake and Cordials OF
all kinds, and the best constantly on hand.
Families can at any time be supplied with Cake.
or furnished with it at short notice to suit their
taste.
With these facilities in his power, and fixed de-
termination to please, he trusts he shall be able to
succeed in his design of rendering his establishment
a fashionable and agreeable resort.
Juue g
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A SCISSORS NOTICE.--At a town meeting of
N the Freemcn of the Town Of Providence, hold
Ell al the Town House GA the 10th day Of June,
1926, Foted, That tax Of thirty thousand dollars
be laid aud assessed on the taxable property of the
inhabitants and others owning such property in this
town : and that said tax he assessed on or before
the fourth Monday in August next. Therefore,
we the Assessors for said town. 81 20 this public
tice TO all concerned, and request hem to give in TO
the Assessors, at their respective dwellings. or at
the office of VIM. Larned, in the Market-llouse
Chambers. true and correct list of all their taxa
BILE property, within ten days, as the law directs.
WN. LARNED,
June Is.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

A r a Court of Probate holden at Providence.
IA June 3, 1896, the subscriber was appointed
Administrator on the estate of John Brown
late o. Providence, deceased, represented insolven,
and has given bonds agrecably to law.-This l. to
give notice to all persons who are indebted to SAID
estate, to call aud pay the saTe. aud those who
have any LEGAL demands against the estate are re-
auested to exhibit the same for settlement, soon
as practicable. SYL. S. SOUrHWORTH,A Adm.
June g. 6w.
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"AT LOST.-rh gentleman who took from
Il Il box No. s, Theatre, a new beaver Hat OF the
latest fashion, and left in its place old fur one,
covered with tar and grease, is respectfully inform
ed that he can have his own, by leaving the bearer
at this Office. The advertiser is not on his own ac.
count desirous Of returning the fell to its proper
owner but as he supposes il is family relic (ior
II has the appearance Of having been worn from the
days Of William the Couqueror) ne is unwilling to
deprive the gentleman owner OF an article which
must be inpailabe to the antiquarian. June II.
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NOTlCE.-All persons holding subscriptions for
~ the General of Six Principle Baptist History,
requested to return them, or list of the sub
scribers soon the work is about to 60 the press.
June II. RICHARD KNIGHT.
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PURIFIED

" ott.SWcOtlS .4Cau.
FHE use of this article is a
= perfect substitute for the common pro-
cess OF smoking Meat. Very numerous ex-
periments have established the fact. that the
flavor OF Meat, prepared in this manner, is
FULLY equal, If not superior, to that given in
the common mode of smoking. For safety,
convenience, economy, cleanliness, and des-
patch, this mode possesses advantages over
the common ore.
There two modes in which this Acid is
used, with perhaps equal success. One is.
to mix K with the Pickle which is put TO the
Meat. IN the proportion of one quart to $50
or 200 pounds of Meat. 1t is not material
whether this be done when the Meat is first
salted or not. 1t should be suffered to remain
three or four weeks, and then be taken out
and hung up in any convenient place to drv.
The other mode is, simply to battle over
piece of Meat with the Acid once, twice,
threeor four times, according to its size. In
either mode, the quantity of Acid necessary
will be about the same.
The proportion of one quart to 200 rounds
of Meat, will be found enough to suit the
taste of some--others will be better pleased
with more.
A constant supply, wholesale and retail,
may be had of the Subscribers, who are ap-
pointed Agents by the Manufacturer, for the
sale OF this article. liberal discount made
to those who purchase to sell again.
JAMES GREEN g. co.
Worcester, Nov %, 1925. 3ws, 6weow
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THE WRECK.
BY MRS. HEMASs.

BY MRS. HEsANs.
All night the booming minute-gun
Had peard along the Deep.
And mournfulIy the rising sun
Looked DER the tide-worn steep,
A bark, from lndia's coral strand.
Before the rushing blast.
Had valid her topsails to the sand.
And how'd her noble mast.
The queeuly ship brave hearts had striyeI
And true ones died with her!
We saw her mighty cable riyen,
Like floating gossamer!
We saw her proud flag struck that morn.
star once DER the seas,
Her helm beat down, her deck uptoru.-
And sadder things than these!
We saw her treasures cast away.
The rocks with pearl were sown
And, strangely sad, the ruby's ray
Flash'd out DER fretted stone;
And gold was strew'd the wet sands DER,
Like ashes by breeze,
And gorgeous robes,-but oh that shore
Had sadder sights than these!
we saw the strong man, still and low,
crush'd reed thrown aside!
Yet, by that rigid lip and brow,
Not without strife he died!
And near him on the sea-weed Law.
Till then we had not wept,
But well our gushing hearts might saw.
That there mother slept;
For her pale arms babe had press'dx
With such wreathing grasp,
Billows had dash'd DER that fond hreas,
Yet not undone the clasp!
Her very tresses had been flung
To wrap the fair child's form.
Where still their wet, long streamers cluno.
All tangled by the storm.
And beautiful, midst that wild scene.
Gleam'd up the boys dead face,
Like slumber's, trustingly serene,
in melancholy grace.
Deep in her bosom lay his head,
With halfshut violet eve.
lie had known little of her dread.
Nought Of her agony!
Oh human love! whose yearning heart,
Through all things vainly true,
80 stamps upon thy mortal part
Its passionate adieu
surely thou hast another lot.
There is some hope for thee,
Where thou shalt rest, remembering not
The meaning of the sea
"" This circumstance is related of Mr..
Cargill, an actress of some celebrity, who was
shIPwrecked on the rocks of Sicily, when re.
turning from India.''