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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-08-30

WITH AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT o.
DRUGS, PAINTS, s. DYE-STUFFb
On tie most favorable terms for Cash or Cred.
N. B.-Gentlemen wishing to purchase, e
respectfully invited TO Call.
Boston, August s, 1926. (
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04
THE COLONY OF LIBERIA.

The colonial agent, Mr.. Ashman, has lately
concluded negotiations with several African
chiefs for the purchase Of additional territory
And large and fertile region between the
Montserado and St Paul's rivers, unlimited in
its ext'nt towards the interior, and well adapt
ed to all purposes Of agriculture, is now under
the jurisdiction Of the society. The river st
PauI's is north nine miles from the Montsera
do, but SO connected with it by Stockton creek
as to be visited by boats from Monrovia at al
seasons, in the course Of Two hours. The width
of this river is about half mile, and the depth
at the mouth quite across, varying but little
from three four fathoms. The banks, fol
many miles, are elevated above its level from
twenty 10 thirty feet, the country champaign
free from stones, formerly covered with villages
but now dcsolated by the slave trade. A spo,
has been laid off on the St. Pau's for settle.
ment, and is, before this, believed to be oc u
pied by enterprising settlers from Virginia.
Repository
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04
ROLLING POTATOES.

We are assured by gentleman, who has ex-
detrimental knowledge Of the fact that there is
great ad, antage to be derived from pairing pc
ta,atoes, or al least cutting them open or cut
ting off the ends, and soaking them about an
hour in cold water before boiling. When boil
ed should be put into fresh water, (not that in
which they had been soaked) which should be
raised to boiling temperature before the po-
tatoes are put in. The soaking of tie potatoes
before boiling is said to extract strong narcotic
and disagreeable substance, which is always
present. in greater or less quantity, in this
useful rot. We do not speak experimentally
but recommend the trial of the above method OF
cooking potatoes from the alledged experience
Of others. ~ E. Farmer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04
'Yo the Citizens Of AlexanAria.
tfose ,cho are DESTROYS 10 promote AME-
RIcAN Literature

ESpCCfuHy HoSC tCNO uTS uGSlTOuS 10 promote AME-
RIcAN Literature
MR. BROWN will lecture on Monday Erening next,
IVl at the Lecture Room of S. PauPs Church, upon
the subject Of his contemplated Luminary, entitled
"THE JUVENILE REPUBLIC; or, SCHOOL OF RECORD"
Mr. Brown will lecture also upon the defects which per-
wade our present systems of English philology Mr. b.
has devoted of the best years of his life to an ex
animation Of the old and formation of new system of
English Grammar and he visits this city with view
to point out, and supply those defects which burden
thcteacher and perplex the learner of this science.
To this Lecture, which will be given gratis Mr. Brown
invites all strangers in this city, whose literary Gu
rosy may be excited by the nature of the subject He
invites, particularly, the Clergy, the Physicians, the
Members of the Bar, together with the Theological,
the Medical and the Law students. lie invites like.
wise, those young Ladies and Gentlemen who have
been able to find any better authority for gram.
mca solution than that derived from defective defni.
tons, arbitrary rules and kindred exceptions. And in
the same earnest manner, he extends this invitation to
ALL whether technical grammaans or not who can read
the English language with intelligence, and who would
exchange error and absurdty for truth and consistency
N. B. The lecture will be commenced at half past
SIX feb 4
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04
NEW.ORLEANS PAPERS.

A mercantile friend has politely handed us
New Orleans papers of 9TH inst They do not
contain any news.
The memorable 9Th of January, cherished
with so much becoming and patriotic feeling,
by all genuine Americans, but particularly dear
to those who participated its tolls and It's dam
gers, falling on Sunday, was to be celebrated
by grand civic and military procession from
the Government House TO the Cathedral, where
appropriate services were to be performed.
The weather (the papers inform us) CONT
nued favorable for business out of doors-Jan
uarv so far, had been as mild as December was
severe-but the wonted stir and hustle Of that
great commercial mart, particularly along new
Levee-street, was absent-and if the following
paragraph from the Mercantile Advertiser pre-
sents correct picture, much pecuniary distress
was prevalent among some classes OF the po-
pulation of that opulent city.
Ii has been observed, that zone half of the
world know not how the other half live" In
this city. there il much distress that meets not
the public gaze Many are the families whose
members go to bed supperless, and rise in the
morning without knowing what they shall have
for dinner. Yet il is rare to hear distress open
" avowed in Louisiana. The poor this winter,
Notwithstanding, encounter complicated mis-
fortunes-scarcity of mployment-scarcity OF
money-and scarcity and dearness of the first
necessaries Of life If we allude to so painful
a subject it is TO remind those who are spend
ing money in dancing and carousing, that a
more amiable use of their wealth would be the
relief of the INDECENT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04
MURDER.

Detroit, January io.-Waa-was-sum, an Ind-
an, and brother of Kish-kan-ko's wife, was
found dead on the side of the street in the up
per part of the town, OIL Saturday night. His
head was cut open, apparently with Ratchet
He was seen drunk, that evening, and Chimick,
his nephew, was seen dragging him out of the
road. The Coroner, held an inquest over the
body on Sunday, and the verdict Of the jury was
in substance as follows:-That the deceased
came to his death by a cut nearly three inches
long, on the top Of his head, quite through in
to the brain, in the road near the lanyard Of
James Williams-that the means was toma-
hawk-that Chimick, the Big Beaver, son of
Kish-kau-ko, the said Waa-was-sum, did kill
and murder-and that Kis-kau-ko was accessa.
ry before the fact. Kis-Kau-ko, and Chimick,
were both apprehended on Saturday night, *
are confined in Jail.
.another-The bodies Of three Indians were
found in the road, near Swan Greek, in the
county Of Monroe, on Saturday morning last,
mangled in most shocking manner. We have
learnt no particulars.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04
FRENCH SPOLIAT!ONS.

Our correspondent at Washington writes us
that this subject will probably cause an espe-
cial minister to be sent to France to require OF
Charles the Tenth the Justice which has 50 long
been withheld from our merchants Much
courtesy has been uniformly extended by this
country to France, and we hope that the govern
ment of our old friends will no, compel US to a
bandon courtesy, to substitute peremptory de-
mand The people of France may rest assur-
ed that those of this country can never forget
their aid in the dark DAYS of our first war of in
dependence; but Frenchmen must RENE mber
that forbearance has its limits, and that the
people of the United States will have their
rights-"peaceably if they can, forcibly if they
must" .Snouden'S .AdUocate
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04
POETRY.
For the Phenir Gazette.

For the Picnic Gazette.
STANZAS,
THIRTEEN ia September laSt.l
Not ev'ry face that wears smile
Betokens heart at ease;
Not ev'ry heart is gay the while
1t tries each pow'r to please:
Msfortune's blast, or charnelgloom,
Or Friendships dying ray,
Like the alLsearching dread simoom,
May wither life away!
That life which animates the soul,
And makes existence dear,
Which feels each minute happier roll
As year succeeds to year.
That life, which built on Virtues base,
(None other bliss can know')
Halls the bright exquisite embrace
of Joy untinged with woe
When Hope but points to feast or Aow'r
Ere il becomes our prize;
And Fancy's sweet creative Pow'r
Sees thousand beauties rise.
Ave, there are those whose mirthful hour
Scarce hides their inward pain
Like to the rudely broken Aow'r,
Which never blooms again. Fly
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04

In recent letter from Paris, ii is said there
is much talk here about new sort Of paper,
made of hemp stocks, which is TO be SO cheap
that a handsome octave volume of 4S0 pages,
manufactured of il. may be sold for about one
shilling and two pence halfpenny sterling"
According to leuers from Paris, NJ de Cha
,eaubriand has been offered the sum Of four
bundled and twenty-five thousand francs for a
collection of his writings.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04
LATEST FROM COLOMBIA.

Norfolk, January 3l.--In tire brig Exchange,
Capt Hall, which arrived here yesterday, from
St. Pierre's (Mart) via St. Thomas, IS days
from the latter, came passengers Messrs r.
Gellineau, Colombia Consul for the New Eng
land States, G. II. rhorndike, OF Cumana, and
F Fowle, Of Boston, who nave taken lodgings
at Carts Hotel To the two last named gen
tlemen we are indebted for file OF the ".4lerta,
published at Cumana, and the "Caracas Cofon-
binno." the former from 18th Nov. to 3oth Dec.
inclusive, and the latter of 28th December, and
81 Thomas Prices Current Of 18th inst. The
papers are in The hands Of a gentleman con-
vcrsant with the language, who promises a
translation, should they contain any thing new
From the Prices Current we extract the follow
ing notice OF the markets at that place.
To the above mentioned gentlemen we
are also indebted for the following verbal intel
igence.
The markets at Laguira, 9Th inst )were very
dull for American produce, with the exception
of provisions, which paid good price
General Bolivar was expected at Bogota.
from Peru, within this month 1t was repor-
ted at Cumana that General Rodil command
ing at CaIlao had capitulated to the forces OF
the Liberator Bolivar.
he Ot. nOmaS anu LdSulid aShe' Va
Colombian vesseD had been captured by a
Spanish sloop Of war and carried into Porto
Rico.
Markets at Cumana generally dull for A
merican produce. Flour was SIS currency;
duties, S3 25 per Dbl. currency-ConsumptIo
small
No political intelligence auCumana lnfor-
nation had reached there, that the Spanish
privateers were committing dePredations on
the Colombian vessels in the Gulph Of Para,
the windward coast Of Guiria, and the Pinchin-
cha and Iadepeadencia sloops Of war, had sailed
from Cumana in pursuit. The latter vessel
had eotashcre near Margaretta, but was got
off without sustaining any other injury than
loss Of rudder
Corn Meal at St. Thomas scarce and in de-
mand.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04
Notice,

NHE annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Fau
Il quier and Alexandra Turnpike Company, will
take place at Buckland, on Friday the Sd day of March
nez, when President, two Directors, and treasurer
will be elected according to law
feb 4-eot3M j. MORGAN, Treasurer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04
FROM ST. CROlX.

By the brig Spartan, in "a days from ST
Croix, we learn that the markets for American
produce were dull-that of the Islands high
and scarce-the crops not having YET come in
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04

present crisis, they cannot possibly possess lhe
disposition 10 adopt those which alone would
be useful
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04

Extract ola letter reeeireda Charleston s. C. dated Nan
tdnsos, 10Th January.
"There is report in circulation Of Span.
ish ship mounting IA guns from the Canary
Islands, bound TO Havana, with 500 passen.
gers, an English schr. off this Island, fell in
with her; on seeing so many persons on board.
and supposing her to be Gulneaman, fired
few shots at her. Blu, finding her too strong. she
retired, and afterwards fell in with the i. S
schooner Grampus, and requested her assist
ance, and re-attacked the Spanish ship. 1t is
said that the Grampus lost several men, as did
also the English schooner and Spanish ship
The above vessels have reached the Dor, Of
Havana. The Spanish ship during the &C.
ton was under French colours"
The Pi'tsburg Gazette of the 9th ult saws.
sour rivers are again closed with ice. During
the late soft weather, an immense QUANTITY Of
merchandise was shipped hence for western
ports, and large supplies of salt, metal, lum.
Der, and up country produce, were brou ght to
this market"
Mr. Renfro, at Cumberland Gap, estimates
the value Of live stock sent from this state
through his turnpike gate, during the last sea,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04

Mr.. Degrand's Boston Price Current pre-
sents the following case Of returned bill Of
Exchange. The conclusion at which MIR. De.
grand arrives appears to US inevitable.
~ Y .4merican.
The Assignees of Samuel Williams, have
claimed from house in Salem, payment of
1850, under the following circumstances:
A Of Salem drew this Bill on Samuel Viii.
liams, in favor of b of Boston,
B passed it to the order Of Samuel Williams,
and RENTED it to him to pay like sum which
b. owed to Samuel Williams. The Bill was
accepted, before the failure, and Samuel Will
liams owing at that time 1900 to A.
When Samuel Williams stopped Payment he
had this Bill on hand and passed it over to his
Assignees. At the time it became due, the
| Assignees protested the Bill for Non PAYMENT,
and now they claim payment from the Drawer.
| 1t is thought this claim cannot be sustained:
because Samuel Williams, having accepted, had
thereby agreed to pay the amount of it to B. and
thereby had discharged the debt due to himself
by B; that as regards the Drawer A the AS
signees representing not themselves but siInp-
| ly Samuel Williams could make no claim of
their own and that il was ridiculous thing for
Samuel Williams himself or for his Repre- sem
tatives in behalf Of his estate Gin other words
for himsel) TO make claim Of 500 a.
gainst man to whom Samuel Williams owed
Is 200 If the case ever was tried 1T would ap-
pear that A owed Samuel Williams estate
| Ll.5oo. OF course, demand against A could
not be sustained.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04

OyUo.by-
The number of Hogs driven to market the
Kenawha route is estimated at $4,000. The
whole amunt of this species of stock, including
the shipments OF pork to New-Orleans in bar.
rels, it is supposed does not fall short of one
million OF dollars. Lexington, Ky. Rep.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04

Indiana and Illinois are increasing rapidly
1t is said that in about fortnight, in December,
between 200 and 500 loaded wagons passed in
to the former state, conveying families Of set
tiers.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04

The Influenza, which has been so prevalent
in all the Atlantic cities and towns, has advanc-
ed into the interior, north and west. At Car
Isle, and also at Pittsburg, many persons were
indisposed with its effects
An efficacious remedy is used for the infu-
enza, which is drinking very plentifully Of bar
ley water, sweetened with brown sugar, and
strongly impregnated with acid, and observing
strict diet.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-04

On the subject Of longevity, the editor of
the New Hampshire Historical Collection says:
Gin the course Of my reading for several
years, have noted the names, residence, and
age, of old persons who have died in the Uni
ted States My list as to the number is in
mple,e, and for want Of information will al
ways remain so 1t includes only those who
were ninety years of age and upwards; the
whole number is 2oso, one Of whom lived 10
the advanced age of so years. OF this mum.
Der, 1923 were men, and 1857 women The
smallest number died in the months of Nav,
June, and August, but the greatest number in
January, February, and March-in January
nearly four times as many as in June.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-06-01
ADVERTISEMENT.

4 S have determine d to teinose tn the
~ west, NOW offer Tor sale my house 4. Lot
IN the town of Lyuchbnrg Also the tract
of Land where now live, on Stauni on river,
continuing about fuO Acres. Considerable
quantity Of ii is ofthe first rate Low Grounds
aud nnqnesiianabiy the best tract of 1obac-
co Land in the county. Also, $50 acres Of
good Tobacco land Ia Pinsylvania county,
on both sides of Straight stone creek Also.
$50 acres towards the head of Straight Stone
creek. Also, 20 acres, lying on Goram's
Branch, uear ofanu'on river. And also. 336
acres, near the same on the waters OF stink
ing River. A expect 10 move IN October,
wish 10 make sale a. quick "a possible.
Tnose wishing 10 purchase viii call on me at
any time aud | will oneH the land aud settle
the price GEO. BOYD.
Zion Hill, Campbell county,
Cherokee Nation, April -.
trfeY6
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-06-01

lSl. \ nuiiam p.nckney, W the celshra'
TED ~ s-4fry Wheaton. iais work Is mastery
executed. with btauiilni portrait and sud
10 be a rsaeei likeness such Naihahle
woh has ust been before the public Tor u
tong lims. al
T,..iniscenres of Michael Kelley. This Is
,.r,aial. on, oi The most interesting works
that hs. eppeaeed
Noraiags II INV Street, With hesu'ital IL
l,.,rs,.,f,s. b, iaearg. Crnehshank, this Is Q ne
,of,se saat entertaining productions 10 be
met with.
Nerr, raies of The wise men Of Gotham,
hv IN. Author of John Bull in America. Tbs
is onr eltne most humsrous productions 10
be mel W0h
AVi.u ofihe Human Heart, by Barbara
All,e Stnan, with very beautiful eogrsyings.
Til. ,rtsinly one Of the greatest cur'os'.
~. hove. ever seen in the snok "ay.
Elements 4 phrenclogs l'y George Conhe,
with enaraVines. This work is beyond my
Sefnprehensiou.
Eridenr@s 1.-THE Christian Religion by Ar
cbihala Nexan{nr Every thinr Is 'honRd
20 be good thai Is IN religion, In, this work
is thought In be better than good.
A Treatise NJ the Law ot Obligations or
ccmcarie ny NJ. rothen. in 2"ols. etlrtme-
Is valuable. A. X NohiH.
Nay q
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-06-01
GROCERIES,

Or as good terms AS can be bad IN his mar-
krt, conlideut they are well bought, but will
not promise Oh better, or cheaper, consisting
IN part Ut
Best filled sacks of Salt, twilled sacking
Sugar and Coffee of different qualities
N Orleans and W |. Molasses
Mould aud sperm candles, Is to IS
Tnrpri,iine and transparent soap
Gunpowder and Imperial lea, fresh
Cut mud wrought Nails and hrnds
Patent Balances, with and without frames
Window Glass, 8 by 10. q 10 10y l., a. putty
Smilhield and mountain Bacon, which will
engage to furnish 10y the season
New Mackcrel and l,errings
Few casks OF rich Cheese
Best Brown Tanner. Oil
Suffolk Tar, a. Carolina Moss fnrs'mattrasses
Assortment of Hardware. Crockery. GLASS; q
Earlhen Ware
Blind Snaele aud Curb Brides
Collars, wagon cart aud gg Whips
Hack, best and common Segars
Mems and boys wool and fur Hats
Sal, Petre, Chamber salts, Mustard
AlIspice, Pepper, Ginger, Inlige. Nader u
Copperas
Trou. German and hlistered Steel
Genuine Madeira and Malaga Wine
London and Philadelphia Porter
Cotton shectiug aud Shir,nr, osuaburgs
"a aud ~ rnint Blankets
600 ID beautiful Cotton Yarn
: 10 hhs ot Cider
For whirh willrcceive any kind Of pro
duce brought to this market AT the best casl
prices. NAlbL, hisStON
March 90. ts62
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-06-01
TRUST SANE.

PURSUANT to a deed of trust exPcu-
ted to the subscriber and TO James Hen.
trick, by Saml /. Miller, for certain purposes
therein mentioned, and which is recorded in
he clerks Office of Campbell county, shall,
on Monday the Doth day OF May next, at the
Tavern of Mrs. Ann Miller, IN the town OF
New London, proceed to sell, by way of
public auction, the following property, or as
much thereof as may suffice for the purposes
OF said deed, to wit two mich cows and
calves, two hei(ers, one piano forte, two
walnut dining tables, one walnut book case
and secretary, one cherry press, seven fcath-
er beds and furniture, two pine tables, one
pair globes, three large maps, one spy glass,
three armed chair. one dozen windsor chairs,
eight black chairs, four old do. one two horse
wagon, one cutting box, one plough, and
many other articles Of plantation and kitch.
en- utility. And on Monday The 9Th dav ct
June next, at the residence of Sam + Miller,
in the county of Pittsylvania, | will also sell
under the said Deed, one silver watch three
feather beds, and other articles of Household
furniture, which will be exhibited on the day
OF sale. Acting rs Trustee, shall convey
such title only as is vested in me by the a
oresaid Deed. ALEXANDER AUSTIN.
April - ctds3s
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-06-01
0F virtue ofa deed o!trust fKscased,to

ID the subscriber BY John l.. Noodson,
b. aring date the sth day uf Juot, 1894, aud
duly recorded 10 the clerks Office at the
coanty court of Campbrll sh"ih on the
premises, Al the StotIeH all nlert'ng- hous's
In thr county of Campbell, on Fiday tue
g'h day of june next, proceed tn sell, To
ihc highest bidder, for cash, for purposes
IN SAID deed expressed, certain tract or
parcel of land, lying and being IN the cou"-
I, aforesaid, neat Stonewaii meeting -horse,
on the waters of stonewall and Rack Isl
AID creeks, and bounded by the lands ol
Anderson Woodson, sr. Stepheo Master,
Wm. Gsnanay aud James Martin, COM
tanning 80 acres Acting as trustee, ]
will convey the tI,le vested in me by VII.
the ei the -ald deed.
REUBEN q. GARRISON,
Trustee.
May IS. VS. az
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-06-01
ale Of liaNd

4 n ohediepce an order Of court. bear
ing date November, 1925, I shall proceed
10 sell, Oh the PREMISE, 10 the highest
bidder. ON The Cd OF June next, on Il credit OF
l. months, tract Of land belonging TO the
heirs of Samuel IiNine, deed, and situate in
the lower end OF Campbell county, adjoining
The lands OF VIM. Morgan, Chas Fiiz, John
Carson and others supposed TO contain l32
acres. lhis land is of good quality, and tue
greater part Of IL wood land The purchaser
In give bond with good security ard deed
Of trust 10 secure the payment thereof
J. l.. NOODSON.
NAV II, tds40
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-06-01
A CARD.

NIX; SAuPI presents his respects to the
AVE- Ladies and Genrlemen of Lynch
burg and its vicinity, and has the honor to
,niolm them, that he will positively oprn
his DANCING SCHOOL. on Thursday.
the LIST OF Jnne.-Persons desire . of pat.
ronlslog him, are respectfully invited to
subscribe, as the chasing of the pupils will
LAKE pace at The commencement, of the
school.
u subscription List containing the
terms is lief al the Farner's Bank,
May 80 esso
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-06-01

oTlcE-i offer for sale my tract ofIand,
= within seven miles of Iynchhurg, con
tH'in.'ng One Hundred and sxly.seven and a
nan Acres, by recent survey. This land ise
Gna' 10 any IN the parts and well improved,
has on il a good manufacturing mill, all com
p'cte, with one pair OF burr stones and two
pa'r country stones, and crushing machine
tor The purpose Of corn aud plaster; likewise
" good saw mill, aud new disllIery, just
pun IN operation, by which may be made
eighteen gallons of whiskey per day. This
r''i stands IN fine rich neighborhood, and
me country grlst is not surpassed by any in
this part the state. ANY one WISHING To
purchase may be accommodated bv anplyino
to the subscriber living on the premises. .
May rs. ,s7s