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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-12-06

LOWELL. nECEMRrR [


According to the best information we
can obtain, the different manufacturing
establishments in ;hls place have given
regular employment, during The last sea-
son, 10 more Than GOO girls, of ii years
old and upwards none being employed
under that age, as it is not intended 10
offer any inducements TO parents TO Tut
their children into il factory, al the time
of life when they ought 10 be al school.
They are paid according TO the guam
lity Of The work they perform, and gen.
orally receive, besides their board, from
81, which is The lowest price, to S2,
many Of them So so, and some, Who
are particularly skilful and diigent, as
high as So per week; more than half
The number receiving 81 rs and over,
besides their board. Another mill is TO
be Put in operation during The winter,
which will employ from $50 TO 200
more.
The manufacturing corporations hav*
ing no interest or connection with the
stores, or any Of the ordinary business
OF the place, those in their employ are
not under the necessity of taking or
ders, or any thing but cash for their pay,
which they receive regularly every fort
night, and are al liberty to lay out or lou
up as much OF as little oft as they please.
and where they please. The amount
thus paid in cash every fortnight for
board and wages, 10 females, is about
$4,000.
For any one, acquainted only with The
condition Of the Iaboring classes in Eu-
rope, where labor, at times, scarcely
produces the means of subsistence, and
they have little ability, or inclination to.
attend TO personal appearance, beyond
the mere requirements of comfort and
convenience, il would truly be matter of
wonder, TO look into one of our cotton
mills, and notice the healthy and cheer
iul countenances of the girls, actively
engaged in their work, neatly dressed IN
calico, French silks, and Canton grapes.
thlngs by no means uncommon with
many, who are al the same time LAYING
by part OF their wages for future wants.
this is, or is not, a prudent ex-
penditure of their earnings, the fact IL
sell, speaks volumes in favor Of the con-
d'tion OF the country, and of the people,
where the labor Of the female part OF
the community will command so many
9mforts of life, for which females, at
this age, are dependent on their parents,
and are seldom so literally supplied as
they are in this way by their own INDUS
try.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-12-06
AeIt9totts.
From the Friend of Peace.1
REYIY.aL, OF RELIGION IN a .MrL

REVIT.4L. OF RELIGION IN n MIL.
I1.4RY ACADEMY.
BY letter from Cadet of the Milf.
tary Academy at West Point, which has
appeared in several religious newspa-
Pers, we are informed that considerable
attention to religion among the students,
has been excited by the instrumentaIity
of the Professor Of Ethics. Implying
that the Professor has some opposition
to encounter, the letter says
=" lie has however fought manfully in the
cause, and succeeded ia converting or 6.
and throwing serious impressions over many
more and think may say the whole corps
mas been more or less affected. Two have re-
ceTed baptism after Episcopalan ceremony.
which is impressive when witnessed for the
hrst time. The subjects walked out from a.
mong their comrades into the aisle in fall uni
iorm-and one Of them, having on his belts
and side arms, kneit and audbly assisted In
The. ceremony, responding TO the minister.
Both Of these belong TO the present first clsss.
and one of them has a very respectable stand.
ing"
We are not disposed to scott at reyi-
walls OF religion, VIII. ever lhey may &C.
cur, or whoever nay 0a he iects--
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-12-06
THE HANGING.

r., PITTsFIELD, NOV. 80.
The demoralizing effect of public ca
eca'.ons was very fully exempllf I'd in
this county last week. Never, ;ls we,
are informed, was there go great 3 de-
bauch. Cattle shows, musters, 81 eigh-
rides, all the public gatherings and
drunken bonis, put together, coul d not
equal it. There was human bei ,e TO
be put TO death, and something ex, raor-
binary must be done, TO express their
10Y ana Satisfaction on the inter- ssting
o''sds,pn' AN extra cup must be AIKEN,
double portion Of ardent poison must
oe swallowed, 10 enable the rioter d and
oeoauchees TO maintain the proper. dis
regard to all feeling and decency.
49, what group appeared at LIE mox
There were high (not high minded n and
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-12-06

Extracts from a letter from Rev. Jo-
mas King, TO gentleman in Spring field,
dated Mahon, Island Of Minorca, Sept. T,
1896 -
. Ii is generally reported that Lord
Cochrane has come 10 the Mediterra-
mean with two or three ships of war in
order to assist The Greeks. If this be
true, have great hopes that they will
yet gain their cause, and that Greece
will be free. If they had but one sew
enIy-four, with two or three frigates,
have no doubt that they would, in "a
short time, destroy and take the whole
Turkish navy, or drive the Captain Pa
cha with his fleet up the DaTdanelIes,
and compel him TO remain there. II is
of little use, comparatively, TO send
money to the Greeks. Send them two
or three large ships, and the work is
accomplished-their freedom is almost
certain. Can ten millions of freemen
look coolly on, and see a Christian ma
ton butchered, when they might with
ease send that nation all the relief il
needs?
! readily admit that many of them are
not what they ought TO be. But what
can you expect from nation that has
worn the Turkish yoke for four hundred
years? | only wonder that they have
so much virtue as they have. 1t canuot
be denied, it is not denied by their Bit
ferest enemies, that they are behind no
nation on earth for acuteness of intel
lect, for genius and talents.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-12-06

7urkey.-The treasury of the Grand
Seignor has been enriched with the pill
lage of the Janissaries, estimated al go
millions of piastres (uearly Sc 600 OO0(
without including the estates which be-
longed TO them; and the pilIage Of the
Jewish baui.er Chabtchi, Consisting in
part of 100 shawls of great value, and
1871, $50 purses. Csc, 900, o0O) more than
half of which was in gold, ready mon
ey, and diamonds, and The rest IN bills
on the Pacha, and other pcrsonages.
Chabtchi possessed besides, great es-
tates, which are said still 10 be in the
name of his widow. These immense
considerations have enabled the Grand
Seignor 10 complete all the arrange
ments for his new military force without
drawing piastre from his own treas
ures, which are carefully boarded by
him. To possess too great riches APP
pears TO be the possessor's misfortune in
a country where there is no law but the
will Of despot, and 70 right but his
pleasure.
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them, had not time to form, and began
TO disband. Fabvier made vain efforts
TO rally them; the Philhellenians who
surrounded him, wished to give their
example, and sustained the shock; they
were almost all previously wounded
The Romeliots endeavored 10 sustain
the combat, and gave proof of courage,
bet the impulse was given, and the dis
order became general. The Turkish
infantry ran and threw themselves upon
Caraescacki, who was himself obliged
to retire precipi,ately, with the loss Of
many men The Turks took possession
Of the place where the Greeks had de-
posted the wounded of the day before;
] these we're all put to the sword.
The Greek cavalry amounted only TO
fifty their infantry consisted of nearly
5000 men.
The above is the latest intelligence
from Altica, though there are. papers Of
four weeks later date than that which
contains this account. There is no &C
count Of any recent attempt upon the
island Of Samos. The Greek fleet Of So
sail, for the protection Of this island, was
at anchor, Sept. 8, at Nicaria. The Turk
ish fleet was formed into two divisions,
one Of which, under the Captain Pacha
was at Foches making repairs, and the
other was at Metelin. Another Greek
| fleet was cruising under Admiral Miau-
lis.
The fire at Constantnople, which
broke out on the 3lst of August, and
ragged for 80 hours without being check
ed, destroyed a sixth part Of the city.
including eleven kans, the largest and
mos: beautiful in the city, the Armenian
patIiarchate, number OF mosques, sew
eral whole quarters, and the whole CT
archi, which contained an immense
quantity of precious merchandise. the
loss has fallen principally upon the
grandees, and upon the Armenian aud
Greek merchants. The Sultan opened
his immense gardens to the unfortunate
persons who fled from the coDGagraton,
and there collected, and supplied with
sustenance for several days, about 5O,-
600 persons who were deprived of their
houses.
tits stated that the Withdrawing OIL
! Gen. Boyer and the greater part of hi:
officers from the service of the Viee,oy
OF Egypt, is caused by a rupture produc.
ed by serious difficulties, excited by the
inquiet spirit of some Of the officers,
which the efforts Of the consul-generai
OF France could not appease.
ReptrtorH.
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HINTS TO PARENTS.


Dialogue on Ne7vspopers.-.a.- Allow
does it happen, neighbor B. that your
children have madesso much greater
progress in their learning, and knowl-
edge of the world, than mine? They
all attend the same school, and for aught
know. enjoy equal advantages.
---., R---Dn -yon take the newspapers
neighbor A.
a.-No sir, do NOT take them N.Y.
self; but now and then borror one, Just
to read. Pray, sir, what have newspa-
pers to do with the education of chill
,dren?
B.-Why, sir. they have vast deal
to do with it, assure, you, should as
soon think of keeping them from school,
as 20 withhold from them the ne wspa-
pers. Indeed newspaper is a little
school of itself. Being new every
week, it attracts their attention, and
they are sure to persue it. Thus, while
they are storing their minds with useful
knowledge, they are at the same time
acquiring the art of reading, &c. |
have often been surprised, that men of
understanding should overlook the i'm
Portance Of a newspaper in family.
An truth, neighbor B. frequently
think ! should like TO take them | can.
not we'll afford the expense.
:. B.-Can't afford the expense what,
let nae ask, is the value of FIVE OF six
dollara year, in comparison with the
pleasure and advantages to be derived
from well-coaducted newspaper As
poor as ! am, j would not, for ffiy dol
lars a year, deprive myself of the hap
2iness enjoy in reading, and hearing
my children read and talk about what
they have read in papers. And then
the reflection, that they are growing up
intelligent and useful members of socie-
sfy.-Oh, don't mention the expense p
Pay it in advance every year, and you
will think no more Of it.
Al believe you are right. j now
begin TO see my folly. j will go home
and order the printer to send me his pa. |
per Immediately. Chr. I'D.
A+physician in New-York who was
called late at night to visit patient al
distant part Of the city, having accom-
phshsd his purpose, was surprised on |
leaving the house to find a couple of
fellows busy about his gig. One of
them had hold of the reins, ready TO as
cend, and the other had Just flushed uu- |
tying the horse and arranging the bri- |
die. The night was dark, and the phy-
stefan approached them unseen, when
seizing the reins he tripped up The man
who held them, and sprang into the
gig. AT the same moment, the comrade |
scf the man in the gutter, jumped in on
the opposite side, and supposing that he
was safely seated by his fellow, advised
the doctor through which streets TO-
drive, and did not discover his mistake |
till the doctor, in reply 10 the question
whore he was driving, answered."
am driving you TO bridewell, as fast as
1 can CO." The unlucky wight thought
that French leave was the best which
he could take and in his rapid flight
for terra firma, struck his head against
the top Of the gig, and Eel! at full leng.h
under the wheel, which passed directly
over him. |, il believed he did no,
waitfOr the doctors professional servi-
ces.
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-06

The way to prevent him from getting there
would be TO place Notifications near New Or
leans. 40 as to exclude him from the river.
MIR. Mel. here read to the committee short
extract from the report Of the Board Of Engi-
neers, which we quote from the printed report
as follows:
GA rapid review Of the works which have
been projected by the commission, will exhibit,
with sufficient distinctness, the advantages
which must result from their construction.
SIN Louisiana the fos,s projee ted al the Turn
of Plaquemines, al the Bayon Bienvenue, at
the Chief Mentedr, al the Rigolets, formed al
together system of defence, not only covering
NewyOrleans, but preventing an enemy from
taking and holding his position at the North
ern point of the Delta Of the Mississippi, where
presenting small front, easily fortified in a
few days, aud impossible to inFn, he might de-
fy all the forces Of the West. Surprising even
that he were expelled from it, he might, in his
retreat, pllage and burn all the habitations, and
carry off the slaves from both sides Of the riv-
er for a length ofl5o miles. This whole pro-
iected system Of works will cost little more
than 100000 dollars: sum small indeed to
avert such calamities, and which bears no sort
of proportion to the effects which it will
produce The Notifications projected at the
mouth of Mobile Bay, prevent, as far as prac-
tcable, its blockade; secure the communication
of the Tombigbse and Alabama with the ocean
as well as that which is proposed to connect
these rivers with the Tennessee; protect also
the communication between Mobile Bay and
Lake Pontchartra in by the interior chan
mel, lying between the main and the chain of
islands bound by Cat Island to the west, and
Dauphin Island TO the east, and deprive an en-
emv Of station whence he might act either
against New Orleans, or the establishments
which the U. States may form hereafter in
Pensacola AT present, Fort Boyer, at Mobile
Point, which could not hold out three days a.
gainst regular attack, and Fort St Philip,
which is much too small and weak TO defend
the Mississippi, are the only protection for
Louisiana" To be concluded
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-06
From the Ne,v- York american. I |,

In the House Of Representatives OF the United
States, debate alike unnecessary and unexpect-
ed has arisen on the bill making appropriations
for the Notifications, in which Mr.. Forsyth f.
cures, no, very advantageously. His sole view
seems to be to embarrass the march of the go
vernment This gentleman, who is great
stickler for liberty, and will declaim about its
blessings by the hour, is however in his own
person, very averse to submit to the effects Of
that liberty. He is particularly sensitive to the
structures Of the press, and INDUCES himself &C.
casionally, and is represented as having done
so in the course Of this debate, on the floor Of
Congress, in denunciations Of what he calls the
venality Of the press 1t is not our purpose to
say that no portion Of the public press Of this
country is venal--but we protest against the
sins VI few being visited on the whole pro-
fession, and think it quite as unreasonable that
Mr.. Forsyth should, because in the course Of
his political career he may have fallen in with
wre tched hirelings, always ready to write and
swear for the side that pays best, draw an in
ference against the integrity Of all others Of the
same professionals that we, who in the course
Of our limited experience, have known members
Of Congress who for Office were ready at any
time to shape their course to any required point,
without reference to right or previous opinions,
should hold up as venal and corrupt, the whole
body Of representatives.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-06

We commence the speech of Mr.. McLane, of
Delaware, in defence of the Bill making appro-
priations for the Seaboard Defence. II embra-
ces all that need be said in support Of the sys-
tenn Of FortiGcations, and is, we think, irrefra-
gable-thus far, at least, i, has turned out to be
SO. The discussion Of the subject will probably
BE- resumed to-day
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-06
MIssHSIs a Nf1DAt-IE.As
MONDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 6, 1926.

The great mass of foreign news received by
last evenings mail excludes several interesting
articles intended for to-day's paper. 1t will be
seen that the Emperor Alexander is dead. For
particulars see the Postscript.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-06
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

Mr.. Garland's Resolutions on the subject
of appropriating the money lately received
from the General Government, to the interme-
diate Schools and to the University, excited a
warm debate on Wednesday, in which Mr..
Gordon depicted in brilliant and feicitous CO.
lours, the expected influence Of tina. great in
s,itution on the future destinies Of America.
We confess when we heard him, we were a.
shamed 10 have ever permitted dollars and cent
to enter into any computation connected with
the subject. We thought only Of the vener-
able Jefferson dwelling with parental soliciiude
on this last offspring Of his glorious exertions
for the welfare Of man-and Of the destinies Of
this Republic, adorned by an institution found
ed on popular will, and directed to the enlarge
ment Of the popular mind, and the protection Of
popular rights.-From the indications given on
the occasion, we think there is reason to be-
leve sufficient appropriation will be made to
complete the University. Con. Wig.
Ne,o- Orleans, Jan. l3.-Ship Edward, C. F.
Chase, master, l6 days from Providence to the
Balize. Dec. oath, at day light discovered
schooner on shore at Loo Key, with her coors
flying half mast. The weather at this time be-
very squaly, and number of my crew sick;
yet wishing to afford them relief, sent my boat
with my frs, officer, (Mr. MARTINI and three
men to their assistance. On her arrival within
few yards Of the shore, they discovered 80
or 40 men standing near, and to appearance
amply provided for with stores and other ne
cessaries. They had house or howell in which
was number Of black men engaged in cook
ing, likewise they had numbered boats haul
ed up on shore, and to appearance in good or,
der. Mr.. Martin not being altogether pleased
with their situation, told them he was sent to
their assistance, but could not possibly take
more than four of,hem in the boat, on account
Of the roughness Of the sea. He enquired OF
them who they were, and if they all belonged
to the schr they informed him they were all
from Key West, employed to work on the ISL
and except seven Of 'hem, who belonged to the
schr. and was anxious to get 10 New'Orlean''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-06

Late from Pernam6uco I'VE learn, saws the
Newport Mercury Of Monday. by Capt. Swain
arrived at the Vineyard in "a days from Per.
nambuco, that it was reported, when he sailed.
that the Emperor Of Brazil had lost 1000 men
in an engagement at the River Plata Trans.
ports with battalion of cavalry, sailed from
Pernambqco afew days before, destined for the
River. Every thing was quiet a, Pernambuco.
Sir Charles Stewart arrived there in the Dia.
mond OH the 18th Dec. from Rio Janeiro. on a
visit.
The Pennsylvania Canal Bill has passed thro'
a Committee Of the Whole in the House of Re.
representatives. Of that State, by vote of 81 to
81. The object Of the Canal is to unite the
Susquehanna with the waters of the Ohio, and
those Of the latter with Lake Erie A Cores.
pondent of the Franklin Gazette says the pas
sage Of the bill is certain; and adds, that the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal bill, having pass.
ed the other House, is under consideration in
the Senate, with every hope of success.
John c. Weems, Esq has been elected to
Congress from the Maryland District of Prince
George and Anne Arundel, lately represented
by Dr.. Joseph Kent. His majority in the whole
District was 800 over his opponent, Mr.. Wot-
ten.
A Resolution has been laid on the table of
the New York Senate, recommending the alte-
ration Of the Constitution of the United States
SO as to give the election of President and Vice
President, by districts, directly to the People,
unencumbered with the intervention ofeIectors;
and another, expressing an opinion that the
Congress the United States have no power to
appropriate money for the construction ofroads
and canals, or other internal improvement
These are intended as joint resolutions, but
have not yet been acted on by either House.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-06

The Richmond Wing gives as rumor, that
the President OF the United States contempIates
the removal Of the Secretary Of the Navy-Mr.
Southland; and that Mr.. Sanford, Senator from
New York, will be his successor We have
heard the same story in Washington, but could
trace it to no respectable source AS far as
we can learn, Mr.. Southland stands as high in
the Cabinet as he does in the Nation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-06

Montreal has again suffered severely by Fire.
On Tuesday the Gath ultimo. property to the
amount of $4,000 was destroyed, only small
part Of which was insured.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-06

Mr.. Woodhouse, the Surveyor General of
the British Customs, has arrived at New York
from New Brunswick. He was sent out from
London to regulate all the British Custom
Houses in North America, and having visited
Halifax, ST. Johns, and ST. Andrews, is now on
his way to the West Indies. He has informed
the Collector at Halifax that an improper con-
struction had been given to that part of the
late Colonial Trade Act-which relates to the
intercourse of this country with the Colonies;
and recommended him not to enforce the act,
according to his construction, until he should
receive further advices from England.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-06

We have received letters from Tallahassee,
under date of the 18th Jan. which give favora-
BILE accounts of the soil and climate of the cir
cumjacent country; glowing pictures ofthe i'm
proving society and prospects of the newly
founded Capital; and pleasing anticipations of
the success Of our friends. The population of
the town is estimated al 500-the houses
are altogether Of wood and rudely built, and
the streets are still studded with stately Oaks
and Hickories. On the 9th Jan the corner
stone of the State House, for the infant Terri.
tory, was laid with Masonic Ceremonies, fol-
lowed by fine Masonic Grafton from the Hon.
orable D. b. Maco.nb; copy Of which has
been furnished us-we shall endeavor to give
some extracts from it to-morr W. On the same
evening, the Florida Institute of Agriculture,
Antiquities and Science, convened and elected
the following officers Cor the ensuing year: the
hon. A. B. Woodward, President, Col. Jane S
Gadsden, lst Vice President, his excellencyW.
P. Duvall, I'd Vice President, hon. H. NJ.
Breckenridge, Sd Vice President, col. Achil-
les Murat, 4th Vice President Ex-President
Madison and Gen. La Fayette were elected hon.
orary members. A good millwright, few car.
penters and matchmaker it is supposed would
meet with encouragement Among the mem.
bers of the Town Council, just elected, we
lind the name of our late fellow.citizen, Joseph