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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-07-12

x.r.;.+ was merely an inclination Of the head.
- lavine the right hand on the heart. lie
advised our laying our hands also on our
heads but we replied, "the thing was ih-
nossible. VIC had but one manner OF saluta- !
ton for any body, except our own so'er-
eigu."
Another parley now took place, bull IN |
minute or two he returned, and we were usn-
cred into the presence Of this Sheikh OF spears
| We found him in small dark room, sitting on
La Garnet. plainly dressed in blue tobe OF
Soudan and shawl turban. Two negroes
4 were on each side of him, armed with pistois'
and on his carpet lay brace OF these insru-
/ men%s, Firearms were hanging N dnerent
parts Of the room, presents from the oasnaw
and Mustapha L'Achmar, the Sultan OF Fee
zan. which are here considered as lnVaiuaoie'
His personal appearance was preposseesing,
annarently not more than forty-fye or forty
!. sin. with an expressive countenance, and a
benevolent smile. We delivered our letter
l from the Bashaw; and, after he had read 1t,
he INQUIRED " what was our object in com
inss" We answered, IS to see the country
:, merely, and to give an account OF its inhabI
!, tants, produce, and appearance as our sui
!, tan was DESTROYS of knowing every part OF the
d GLOBE" His reply was, :" that we were wei
|, Come and weateyer he could show u:
n would give him pleasure that he had order
a ed huts TO be built for US in the town anc
: that we might then go, accompanied by one
his people, to see them; and that when we
a were recovered from the fatigue of our Ions
l. Journey. he would be happy to see US" Witt
a this we took our leave
nj This, then, was the town, the court, ant
8. the people in the midst of which the travel
II lers suddenly found themselves, uncertain
& whether (says MAJOR Denham) we shoui'
Of find its chief at the head of thousands. or b.
e received by him under tree, surrounded b.
,si few naked slaves
- But the problem being solved, and som
= general idea being obtained of the kingdom
10 Barnoo it became apparent that IT is an
l. rab and Mohamedan state.
oil ITO Be contfn,ted.1
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-07-12
CELEBRATIONS OF 4th OF JULY
Worcester Celebration.

pursuant to arrangements previously made,
| coniormaGly to g vote OF the town, the sOth
Anniversary Of our Country's birth was cele-
6rated by the town in its corporate capacity.
This mode was adopted here for the first
time, the present gear, and the enjoyments
resulting from it, and the satisfaction univer.
sally testified, with the festivities Of the day,
are the best proof Of the wisdom and nbefalitg
Of the town in making provision for this inter
esting occasion.
The firing Of National salu,cs in different
parts of our village, and the ringing Of the bells
Of the several Meetipg-IIouaes, awoke our
slumbering townsmen TO witness The dawn of
that joyful day. At an early hour, they assem-
hied en- masse, at the Hotel of Mr.. DANIEL =.
HAYNES, with a few Of our fellow citizens
from other towns, and reciprocated the civil
ties and good feelings inspired by the recollec-
tons OF the day.-Of the whole number, four
teen were recognized, belonging to Worcester,
who had taken an active and hazardous part in
the great conflicts Of the Revolution.
At II o'clock, procession was formed
under the direction of Brig. Gen. NATHAN
HEARD, assisted by Col. SAMUEL WABr and
Lieut.. Col. ARTEMAs WARD, .. N1arsbala Of
the day, and moved 80 TIE sou',,. nr.ai,nn.
House, Il was computed, tar sbon, zoo c;i,
Gems joined Tho procession.
The exercises N The Meetinr. House follow.
ed 10 the o.def heretofore published.
Ihe Music, by the Worcester Harmonic So
ctety, was led by their President, Mr.. Emory
PERRY; and we do not deem ii too much TO
say, that its power, effect, and general excel
ience, we're sufficient TO satisfy the most refined
amateur in that delightful art.
The prayer, by the Rev. DR.. BANoRorT,
was an impressive effusion of patriotism and
piety, such as was expected from that distin-
suished Divine. oftho Grafton, by Maj. Al
LEN, we ShpuId say much in praise of its ex-
cellence, were il not, that the public are soon
q have an opportunity ofjudging of its merits;
We therefore only remark, that no one will rise
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-07-12
DrATH OF JOHN ADAMS.

On Tuesday last closed the half cen
tury since the patriots and sages of his
codntry proclaimed its independence,
and with lis parting rays the spirit OF
The elder ADAMS assembled TO heaven.
That bold and energetic spirit which
inspired the councils Of America with
the determination TO become iudepen-
dent, has assembled on high and that Ell.
oquent tongue which urged lis declara-
ton on the fourth of July, 1776, on the
fourth of July, 1926, is palsied in
death. Thus has terminated, and gl3-
riously terminated the virtuous and pa
triotic life of JOHN ADAMS blessed
by his country, honored by the world,
and immortal as history. Amidst the
bosom of his family, the patriarch of the
revolution has closed his mortal career,
vie wing, as patriarch of old, before
his closing eyes, the expanding glories
of his country, the fruits Of his exer-
tons, and the blessings purchased by
Ehim for posterity. The ideas which &C.
IcupY our minds in contemplating his
character, and the period allotted by
Heaven for gathering him to his fathers,
gill orr hearts with such feelings as dis
able us from searching in books for the
record of The many memorable incidents
of his life and we can only present
such facts IS are present TO our memo
ry. His virtues and services will en-
ploy the most eloquent tongues in the
nation, and his history be written by IFS
abIest historian. His life and history
are the history of liberty and rights of
man, triumphing over oppression, and
founding lasting empire on the broad
foundation Of the peoples will, and the
happiness Of the governed.
President Adams was educated at
Cambridge, and to the profession Of the
law. So eminent was his standing in
that profession, that at an early age he
was appointed Chief Justice Of the State,
but he declined this office. Amid the
force of excitement produced by the
Boston massacre, he dared TO undeA
take The defence of the British troops.
His success in this trial was complete
II evinced his talents, and his strong
sense Of justice and official duty. A
less intrepid spirit would not have dar-
ed 10 stem the current Of popular iudig-
nation by engaging in such a cause
But, it is not in his professional life, but
his political, that we are to trace his
glorious career. He soon sacrificed |
MS profession and every thing to the
iberties Of his fellow-citizens, and the
Of his country. Ia ITO
he was elected Representative from
Boston and, in 1774, member of the
council, but was negatived By Gov.
iage, from the part he took in politics.
rom 1910 and previous, and until
776, be was constantly engaged, and
Ook leading part 10 all the measures
,hich were adopted to defend the colo
les from the unjust attacks of the Brit
ID Parliament. He was one of the
arliest that contemplated the indepen-
ence of the country, and her .separa-
on from the 'molher country. No mani
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BLACKSTONE CANAL.-The excavation Of
the Canal was commenced, in this village, on
the 9th inst. About 80 hands are now en-
gagged i'll the work, here, and 20 or 80 more
are expected in the course of the week.
The contractors on that part of the Canal,
which lies in Rhode Island (near one half the
whole distance) are pursuing their business
with zeal and alacrity, and it is expected will
complete their jobs within the time allowed
by the commissioners. The locks are build
ing of stone, several of which are well ad-
vanced and one or more, we bOlieYe, COM
pleted. The location from Mendon TO this
town is commenced, and will be completed
as soon as the other aYocations of the chief
Engineer will permit.
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WINCHESTER, way JUNE 10.

WINCHESTER, (vA.) JUNE 10.
L;thotomu.-andrew Clark, of this
town, aged17 who had been afflicted
with the stone for the last Il years
and who lately visited Philadelphia to
have it extracted, returned on Monday
last in perfect health. The operation
was performed by DR.. Physic,- in pres
ence of a number of the profession, and
the time occupied was just three min
ates. The stone is oac inch icng,
three fourths Of an inch broad, and hall
an inch in thickness, and very much re-
sembles the Grst joint of The middle hn-
Ger Of large hand. Although the pa
Iient is II years old, such was the ei-
feet of the disease as 10 reiard hla
growth, aud give him sickly, feeble
appearance, more resembling an inval,
id of 10 or ~. He was accompanied
to Philadelphia by his brother, MI
Charles H. Clark, Of Romney, the tor
tuuate holder of one fourth of the 500
900 prize, in the Maryland State Lotto
ry-the first draft upon which was IL
favor Of all unfortunate brother whom
poverty had compelled thus long t.
suffer under one of the most excud' Il
ing diseases TO which the human frame
is liable.
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threatening cloud approaches. LIE, them
throw from them all iron or steel lmple-
ments; avoid trees and other such dan
vercus shelters, and prefer encounteriDg
even the most violent storms.
Il. PETERS.
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When the news OF the death Of John Ad-
ans was received IN Boston, the Council be-
ing in session. t vas Resolved, that the Ex-
ecutive Of Inc State should attend The funeral
in its official capacity, and orders were issued
through the Adjutant General, for firing n,in=
ute guns in front Of the Stated House, from IL
to o'clock on tho 5th inst. and al Quincy
during the performance OF the funeral ohse.
quies on the 7lh
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LOWELL, JULY Z.

LOWELL, JULY Z.
Fir.-On Friday last, at about hall
past II o'clock, fire broke out in the
large three story wooden building situa-
ted on Concord river, and owned by
Mr.. Thomas Hurd. and occupied as a
woollen factory and machine shop,
which was entirely destroyed. The
whole loss probably exceeded $4,000
10000 of which was Insured at the
Manufacturers Insurance Office in Bos'
ton. The fire had made so much pre-
gresS when discovered, that it could not
be subGued, Notwithstanding the spirited
exertions Of the four engine companies
and of the citizens generally.
Journal.
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DEDHAM, JULY 6.

DEDHAM, JULY =.
Melancholy .4ccidents.-Four young men
were wounded by the bursting ola swiV-
ell in this town, on the morning of the
4th inst. One Of them, Mr.. Edward
Swisson, injured SO severely by piece
of The cannon striking him in the leg, as
TO render ampuiation necessary which
operation he survived but two hours! A
son of MIR. Lemuel Whiting was also
severely wounded in the leg, but will
probably recover.
We learn that Mr.. Vose was killed
in Milton, about the same time, by the
bursting of like piece of ordnance and
another person wounded wo OF
three men were also Injured at Canton,
by the accidental discharge ct a cannon.
: Reg.
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Canal Of the Pyrenees. The royal
canal Of the Pyrenees plan Of which
has been presented TO the French gov
eminent, is to continue that of LaDgue-
doc, from Thoulouse TO Bayonue. The
surveys are all finished, and extend oser
more than seventy leagues, in the whole
(which line there is not single obsta-
Gle of importance. The canal will pass
through five fertile departments, the
produce of which it will be the means
ofspreading. A free navigation from
one sea 10 the other. from the Mediter-
ranean TO the Western Ocean, will be
the immediate consequence ofthis great
undertaking.
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There is a factory in Delaware Coun-
ty, which, when completed, will, it is
said, turn out thirty thousand CARDS of cot
ton cloth a week. This strikes US some
thing wonderful but what is it when
compared with Mr.. Ashton's factory at
Hyde, near Liverpool, which contains
from five hundred to six hundred power
looms, and is said in an English paper
now before US actually TO manufacture
a piece of cotton any minute in the day"
Gdz.
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The New-YoFli Commercial Advertiser, Of
Saturday, speaking of the demise of Messrs.
Adams and Jefferson, says" The GOMEZ
denee isaremarkdbls one. II seems ss though
Divine Providence had determined that the
spirits Of these great men, which were kind
led az the same altar, and glowed with the
same patriotic fcrvoCs. when they commenced
their bright career OF glory, but which had
subsequently tecr es!rahged by political
events for aseries Of ycars, should he united
in death, and travel iato the unknown regions
Of eternity together -
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Miraculous Escape.-On Thursday la't,
a Young man and woman, inten ding 10
cross the SchuyIkilI in boat above Far
NJ ount, near Philadelphia, they were iu-
perceptibIy carried by the current occs-
stoned by freshet, to the brink of the
dam, at which moment the woman be,
came alarmed, and jumped out of the
boat. the young man, in order to rescue
her, Jumped out also, when they were
both washed over the fall, height of 9
feet, together. The man extricated
himself from the grasp of the woman, he
held her with his left hand, and swan
with her to the shore, distance Of near
$50 feet.-.4m. d. Ado.
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From the NY. Cbampion.l

GREAT GoD thy ways are inscrutable-
the wonders Of thy providence are sspast find
ing out" We adore thee for thy goodness
we praise thee for thy mercy-we fear at thy
judgments.
The article, on The death of JOHN ADAMS,
wa. just put in the printers hands, when we
learned the death of THOMAS JEFFERSON.
He expired at his seat, at Monticello, about
one o'clock on the day of JUBILEE, foRr hours
before MIR. Adams. IS They arere Gnidble an
heir lires, and not dirided in their deaths"
If they sometimes differed, it was honest; for
honorable men cannot differ otherwise. Re-
Elections and recolectioEs brought their minds
and feelings together. We trust they occupy
the same exalted seat in heaven; for "Mey
did good in their day and generation." An
atheist must be convinced of experimenting
providence bysuch events as these. ChARLEs
CARROLL alone remains, as a time-beaten
monument Of that noble body, whose courage
and intelligence will eventually give q cbasten~
ed liberty 10 man, wherever he dwells or roYes.
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Sea Serpent.-Capta;n Sargent, who arrived
here on Wednesday from Cape Ann, distinctly
saw the Sea Serpent for half an hour, a few
miles from our bar; he was within50 yards of
him, and describes him, as he has repeatedly
been described before.
Neuburyport Herald,
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From the Philadelphia National Gsaette.I

From the Philadelphia National Gszette.i
" The Southern mail of this day brings an
article Of intelligence, which must produce II
strong sensation throughout our Union, and
wherever the history of American freedom is
known and cherished. Authentic infornla-
ton was yesterday received by the post-mas-
Ter in Baltimore, ofthe death Of THOMAS JET
PERSON, who expired, at Monticello, at ten
minutes before one o'clock, on the Fomh Of
Julg, within the same hour at which the Dec
laration of independence was promulgated in
the Hall Of Congress, SO years ago. His de-
mise was expected for three or four days be-
fore it took place he was sensible Of its APP
proach, and prescribed the mode Of his own
interment
A1r. Jefferson was born on the Cd of
April, 1913, and, thus had reached the VEN
cradle age Of eighty years, three months
and two days. wide diversity of opinion
may long continue respecting the quality of
his public career after the establishment of
1 cur present constitution but an unanimity,
most honorable to his me, must always pre-
vail with regard to the excellence of his rev.
dictionary laboFs, the pre-eminenco of his
talents, the variety and dignity OF his acquire
ments, the suavity and refinement Of his man.
:, ners, and the mild lustre ofhis last years and
final pursuits. The regrets Of all who will
consent to view his life and character, in tie
several brilliant lights which undeniably be-
long TO them, cannot failt be aggravated by
the consiiela!ion, that domestic sorrows accu-
INFLATED on his hoaTy head, and that his end
was FASTENED by what his country might
have aycrted or at l. asst RELIC red while no
could enioy the bounty and !ta motive.
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Greek Youth.--The Boston Recorder states
that Perdiccsri, one Of the Greeks who late.
~ arrived at Boston, speaks five languages,
and Is very intelligent; he was with Messrs'
King and Fisk at Jerusalem. lie has lost two
brothersiu law in the war with the Turks.
and his mother, two brothers, and four sisters
have been captured and ransomed. The
number Of Greeks who have arrived in this
country for the purpose ofeducatiou is eleven.
two ofwhom are members OF Amherst olleee'
and three Of Amherst Academy" The
iaauence which these young men will
exert on returning to their native land, il is
delightful to contemplate"
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-05-27

louring, can hardly have IN existence any more
than there can be 4 current IN river, without
thc stream being narrowed by deep banks, or
checked by Ops iaE racbs
Let those, ipwcycr. v no enter into an union
for lii" without those embarrassment, which De.
light 4 Darsic Latincr Lydia langui>h.
and which are necessary to excite an enthusiasts
TIC passion IN breasts more firm than theirs, a,l
CUR worse Of their future happiness because
their own al!i>occ is formed under calmcr aus
plces. Mutual esteem. an intimate kno,yledre
Of each others character, SEEN as in their case
unell,-niscd by the mist of TIC Partial passion
sut'ti'i" proportion Of parties III rank and for
tuHe, II taste and pur,uts-are more Frequent
ly toun'! IN marriage of reason than in an Union
Ut romantic attachment, where the IMAGINATION.
Which probably created the virtues and accom-
pllshinents with which it invested the beloved
object. Is frequently afterwards enployed in
nAgnIlyins the notifying consequences Of its
own delusion, and cNaspcratiug all the Strings
OF disappointment Those who follow the ban
hcrs OF reason, are like the well disciplined bat
talon, which, wearing a more sober mit,rn
and making less dazzling show than the LIGHT
troops commanded by imagination, enjoy more
safety, and even more honour. in The conflicts Of
human life
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LIILIPUTlAN SONGSTERS.

MIR and Mss CL.tk, no have elsewhere at
uaccd considerable notice, are now in this place,
and vii favor The public with specimen OF their
vocal powers on Tuesday evening next Though
Nature has been sn5'llarly economical in the con
struct"n OF ne persons Of these interesting sran
gcrs. she las not withheld her bounty in other
respects and il convelsing with them, the
nln:I IS involved III variety of specttlat,,n4 as
to The reality Of The scene. In lstennl. TO the
+"eet 4ar5ii}5s Of M,o e. while her tiny FINGERS
nnbly touch the chords Of the gutter the r,,.rj;,
ton i irgesstibly carried back to the DAYS Of fairy
T"mance and il is difficult to reconcile thc i;l4a
wat IN bchoCing delicate female frame. o. Nd,
more tAan thirty inches in he ght, You witness the
mature woniaH, whose mind IS stored with variety
OF information, developed aItcrn,cl, IL grave re-
mark ami LIVELY rcpartee. OF Miss GAMES are
we would not dare to speak, l,; V !. should com
init Tue Migrant offence of making her n,lcj, od,r
than She really is Indeed her age is unimportap,
SINCE LADIES' arc nevcr old while the roses blush o.,
Their Cheeks, or while the smile of good bu,uor
plays upon Their lips But of one thing W. f Il
ssaure'i, tIat those VITO attend tie concerts Of Mr.
and MIS- e. viii De not only surprised but deIrbt-
cd with tneir etfo1ts.
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CONCOMBRl.

The Margarine of Anspach, in her latel,
published memoirs, relates a, a fact: 81 Mera,
" knew two young ladies of high quality, isis
ters) who employed a serrant ,ruh soft hands to
raise them gently out Of bed in the morning.
Nothing less than all powerful vanity could
make such persons submit to the fatigucs of the
toilet This is bad enough, but not so cxQu
sltcly absurd as the reply of the famous Bcnu
EronaacH, who, when asked how he had caught
cold, replied, 8 Gad Ifmcy my ra1ct mast haze
PM me INTO the same roam miM danap stranger.
IL was this same coNcomb whose taste in fruit
was SO ucal that he never allowed himself to
do more than .j'Ast bt~ into The Sunv side Of
pe0ch He. also it was. who SAID t, George ~
when Prince Regent, . Wales, my dear follow.
touch the bell" His royal hghncss did so, and
when the page entered, quietly said to him
Z" Tell Mr. BFomncIl his carriage waits But
We could tell thousand Of these ridiculous
BrNmmr'liaHa.-[ .N@ads .4d,ocQtc
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Lord Byron observed to Rogers, that punning
was the lowest species of wit. 'lruc,' SAID the
other, it is ,hr f2uHGotion'
Ike tl'@t VIII make pnns would pick your peck
ct, observed an Old c!nic. you speak from e.-
Pe"ence, was the answer 10 this ON g1r cruet.
'liow well you put on your cra,at,' sd q cron..
the tie is something new yves i,i< a uoufitic.'
\ vii pacIfed quarelsomc person tie o,her
day, BY Observing, = shan3 not IKE 70 70 up m
balloon with >nu Tor fear Of fiji out
lHe same VII In.nS 4 4 ''>e.'! .,lcG' { 50 vine
glass ". WAFER i" -:'"gin.; . accp.,n'4Ily lie, i
fall. BOUNDS, did not ask YOU for d h1ln6hr'
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three Processes from my window Is they dc
scendrd from their carriage The eldest made
a false step, III" second slept down N an easy
and natural manner, the third lcarc4 out ~
Though this was a very singular manner Of
forming an opinion, it 50 happened, that the
first was awkward, and the youngest too fer
ward
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-05-27

When Fontcnec was ninety seven years Of
age, he happened to be in company with the
then young and beautiful Madame IIclvctiu>
who had been married but a few weeks. Fou
tenrllc was always great almircr of beauty
and he had been paying the bride many com
pliments, as refined as they were gallant Whcn
the guests We're sitting down to table, however.
he passed her, and set himself down without
percclvlns her See. now" said Madame Hell
Vctlns, "what dependence is TO be put in AL
your fine speeches; you pass on before witIou;
even looking at me !" " Madame" said the cal
liant old man, 6 If had stopped to look at you,
could never have passed on