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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22
From the .NetO England Farmer.
MULBERRY HEDGES


During short tour in England, last
summer, was much pleased with the APP
pearance OF the beautiful green living par
utlons, which separate the fields and plan
tations one from another, and afford pro-
lection and security to every enclosure
against the intrusion of domestic animals
and fowls, which our walls and fences can
never give. Most farmers are but too well
acquainted with the vexation that often at
tends upon fence being broken down, and
cattle, hogs and sheep admitted to field
where lest, perhaps, the hopes of the own
er Tor the coming year. By substituting
strong and well pruned live hedges, these
veXatIons and disappointments would be in
great measure avoided; for though rains
sometimes undermine your walls, and winds
lay your fences PROSTATE, the fast-rooted
hedge stands secure,-sheep NAV climb
your walls, your oxen throw your fences,
your pigs and geese creep through your
barn door, fowls fly, the well set living
hedge opposes to all a barrier, which none
VIII dare attempt; and even from unruly
boys your gardens and orchards will be
more secure.
One improvement on the English plan of
hedging scenes to be important: and to
suggest such improvement is the object of
the present article. 1t is probable that the
thousandth part of the land in England is
occupied by hedges which serve no other
purpose than that of giving beauty and Sc
curlty to the enclosures. Upon this refec-
tlon was led to inquire whether these
hedges might not be made source of
proilt by adopting some shrub that would
yield a valuable produce and having had
some experience in growing White .Ea,L-
berry trees, believe that secure and per
manent hedges may be made with them in
sAorIer tlrne than with any of the shrubs
now used for that purpose and the trim
ming necessary to keep the hedge close.
strong and within proper limits, would fur
nish and abundant of food for silk worms.
by which means alone the United States
might produce silk enough to clothe the
whole world.
The above suggestion is thrown out with
the hope that some practical arriculturist
VIII make the experiment next sprinp by
setting hedge of young mulberry tees.
They should be placed about one foot apart.
and should be protected until they have ac
CURED sufficient strength. When the
hedge has attained five feet in height, the
clippings may be commenced bv cutting
with shears from the top and sides. TO Keen
1t down to that height, and about eipbteen
inches IN thickness; this being done only
IN the season of feeding the silk worms.
the double object of pruning the hedge
and procuring food for the worms, is OBJ
tanned by the same process.
ARNOLD BUFFUM.
FGu Rtrer, 8th mo. IA, 1927.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22
CORNISH MINES

AT a time like the present, when the
public attention is fixed upon such stnpen-
dous undertakings as tunnels under tho
Thames and Mersey, the following extract
cannot fail to be interestino.-ItI Is trans
cribed from the Solicitor, or Cornish Mara
zine:
TIN MINE. On the shore. about half a
Taile towards the old fishing village OF
Newlyu, is the spot where a tin mine was
worked under the bed of the sea: its name
was the Wherry Mine, and as its history
exhibits the ingenuity and adventurous
spirit OF the Cornlshmen, it will please the
reader. This mine was first ATTEMPTED to
be worked about 100, when, at low water.
tneTe being some appearance of metal. a
shait was sunk some way into the rock !:
but the difficulty of excluding the water
caused It's abandonment. However. about
lI1S, common miner of Breage boldly
began again, and with a very small nit
lance, good head and hard work pursued
his plan. His difficulties were indeed
great-the distance of the rock from the
dry beach at high-water above 100 faith
oms. At first, work could only be done at
low water and at high spring tides, nine
teen feet OF water was above the rock. In
winter, the heavy waves prevented all op-
erations. After 3years, pump was fixed
IN an upright, square wooden tunnel or
shaft, twenty feet high, ccmented to the
rock, and reaching above the tide then
machinery came into action. Thus. with
great perseverance, the ore was raised.
and proved so rich that profit crowned the
endeavour, and added courage to those
who had assisted with money the genius Of
the old miner.
In 1892, Whoal Wherry was worked
about five fathoms deep, with eighteen feet
breadth Of working. Such success and
great indications of metal, made the work
proceed briskly, as much as the tides and
ost time Of winter would allow: and in
he summer of 1892, it was said that G3,O0O
worth OF tin was obtained from this extra
ordinary mine. There was a steam-encine
erected on the shore with a wooden stage
n causeway, above high water to the roc, rock
IN which the working rods were conduct
"a to the mine pump, and this bridge serv-
ID to convey the sacks of ore.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22
CoNsTANTINOPLE. May 26.

49, CoEsTANTIN0PLE, May 70.
The Drogomans of the Russian and En-
glish Ambassadors since their last confer
ence, of which the result was known, have
had new consultations with the Refs Effen-
oil. The latter party has still spoken of
propositions of peace, and of Lord Coch-
rane; and repeated his former declara-
tons. On the 9th, M. d'Ottenfels, Inter-
nuncio of Austria, transmitted to the Porte
note which had been brought from Wen
ma, and the object of which was to counsel
the Porte to accept the propositions of
Russia and England. But the Porte evad-
ed giving to the two Courts any other ans
wer than that which is already known:
because they evidently fear, by doing so, to
acknowledge thereby right of interfer-
ence. There is great curiosity to hear
what measures the Courts of London and
Paris will take.
CoNsrANTINOPLE June /.
Since the fatal catastrophe in which the
Greeks suffered before Athens, during the
first days Of May, the English Ambassador.
Mr.. Stratford Canning, who, during the
latter period, has had nearly every day
conferences with the Russian Ambassa-
dor-has renewed his former attempts to
re-establish peace, and has transmitted
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22

PORTSMOUTH, Eng June %.
"A gentleman who has lately landed here
IRON Egypt states, that the Pacha of. that
country is fitting out large force, comprc-
hending siXty-fve vessels of war, among
which are two sail of the line, and several
very large frigates. The large ships be-
long to the Grand Seignior, which have
been sent to Alexandra to be equipped at
tne expense of The Pacha of Egypt, with a
view OF draining his Golfers, and to prevent
nm from declaring himself independent of
the Porte-a fear of which has for long
Tune prevailed in the Divan. 1t is also
wished that the said Pacha should 90 to
sea IN one of the line of battle ships; but
ne is too wary to be entrapped by this
snare. He intends to go with the fleet,
but 1T is in beautiful yacht built expressly
Tor HIM at Trieste, which sails uncommon
~ last, and in which, surrounded by his
own partisans, he can always secure to
himself needful retreat from his "faith-
fur allies, the Turks. The object to be
accomplished by this fleet is, to take on
board several thousand Arabs and other
Egyptian soldiers, and endeavor to reduce
hydra. 1t is runiored, however, that their
ilrst purpose is to destroy Cochrane. The
banks OF the Nile are at present the scene
OF great misery arising from excessive tax
alton on all produce, which is the only
means the despot, who governs the coun-
try, has OF raising an income. It appears
probable, notwithstanding what has been
SAID to the contrary, that this fleet will not
leave Alexandria, the Pacha being afraid
10 leave the shores, lest, in his absence,
with SO many troops, the disaffected Arabs
may be induced to set up Governor and
displace him.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22

PORT OF LONDON. The trade of Lon
don, employs about $500 ships, the cargoes
entering the port being annually, not less
tnan l3,5O0. On an average hoo ships
are IN the river at one time, together with
39oo barges and other small craft emnlov-
ca IN landing and unlading them 2o3s
parges and other craft engaged in the in
land trade, and 5000 wineries or small
Doats Tor passengers. To this active scene
winch the port of London exhibits. are n
DC added about 5000 ,watermen. ACTUALLY
employed in navigating the wineries and
craft 1000 laborers lading and unladinr
ships, and d20 revenue officers constantlv
dong duty on the river, besides the crews
OF the several vessels. This scene occu-
PIES space of six miles on the Thames
from TWO miles above to four miles below
London Bridge. N' '0'o"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22

ANTIDoTE AGAINST PoIsoNs. or
respondent of the London Literary Csaao 80
ccIIuelng 70 the numerous cases Aof death
rom accidental poisonings, adds NAV
venture to affirm, there is scarce even a
cottage In tins country that does not CON
tam an invaluable, certain and immediate
remedy tor such events, which is nothing
more than a desert spoonful of made must.
ARD, mixed in tumbler or glass of warm
water, and drank Immediately. 1t acts ms
an instantaneous emetic, is always ready
and may be used in safety in anv case
where one is required. BY a mistake.
where a gentleman took full ounce Of
poison instead of salts, the casters were
fortunately at hand and no doubt nm in.
life was preserved to his family NV
giving the mustard directly. ~
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22

Imagine lsays DIR. Maton) the descent in
to mine through the sea!-the miners
working seventeen fathoms below the
waves, the rod of the steam-engine on
shore, 100 fathoms in length the water al
ways draining through in every part, and
the roaring of the sea continually heard!
Those scientific gentlemen, ]. Hawkins,
Esq. and ID. Gilbert, Esq. valuable mem
bers of the Geological Society, have ably
written on this mine the former concludes
thus sc In this manner the mine was con-
Quoted, and ore to the amount of 100000
was raised from it. The treasures were
not exhausted at its close, which occurred
in the year 1798 and the conclusion was
/ as romantic as its commencement An
American vessel in Gowas Lake broke
from its anchorage, and striking against
the stage, demolished the machinery, and
thus put an end to the adventure, which
i both i'll its ingenuity and success was prob
ably never eqsralled In any country. y ~
The adventurers were awed by the ex-
pense of repair, with the perpetual danger
and risk; so all was removed, and no trace
\ at this time is visible
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22

l s.l. AN = LABOR; The following an
eccolc ! was related .a by the late John Adj
all that good humor which was ed ~. VIII
teristic II lrim,,a it is presumed has not no
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22

TERRAPIN. There is pow in the posses,
sion of Mr.. Seth Swift a large terrapin.
taken from an island in the Pacific Ocean
and brought to this place by the ship Alex-
ander. 1t is so powerful, that bearing n
man weighing $50 lbs. it moves without The
least apparent difficulty The tcrrapin is n
curious animal. None are more familiar
with its habits and history, or have derived
greater advantages from it as food. than
the whalemen. 1t has often been known
to live year without aliment and even
then to be luxurious food. Several islands
OF the Pacific abound with it-and the fish
ermenn, after having been confined to their
homely and monotonous food, have enioved
IN IN nigh degree, the meat of the terrapin.
hundreds have often been taken on board
a single ship, lin some instances WEIGHING
a ., 10" each,) and daily been served up to
the crew-a luxury which epicures wopid
deligh: to honor" Luxuries pall nnon
the taste-but the tearapIn is an execution.
Never has the terrapin, although served uni
day after day for months, been rejected.
Nantucket Jour.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22

NO SINGING NO PREACHING. A sinru-
i9r occurrence took place in the parish
church of firing, in Hertfordshire, Eng !
on Sunday morning last. The Cler6yman
having given some offence to the musical
persons who usually form the choir. that
important part of country church called
the Singing Gallery, was left WHOLLY unoc-
cupled, and the Clerk in vain announced
the psalm with d" Let US sing to the praise.
&C." IN his most inviting way-ilo enc an
swered the invitation; and the silence re-
NAMED unbroken by single voice for the
space OF at least ten minutes, the congre-
gation IN the meanwhile staring at each
other IN stupid amazement. At lengtb the
CLERK rose, and read from a written 3aper
that he was desired TO give notice. II was
not the intention of the Minister to preach
sermon until the congregation SUNG n
psalm" Again universal silence refined.
except only where good-natured old cen
tieman was seen skipping from pew to f5ew.
using his utmost powers of persuasion 10
induce some one of his neighbors to com
mence the stave )" but all being ineffac-
tual,. the Clerk, after another space of five
or SIX minutes, again rose and said, ube
was desired to give notice, that there would
be no sermon" The congre0at;o, thns
unceremoniously dismissed, left the rhurc iI
without the usual blessing, or anv Other
formal close to Divine Worship.
E11GIjeb 9,,,,,o
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22
a LONDON BREWERY

al! HIca OF the immense extent to which the
brewing OF porter is carried on in London. NAV
DC formed from the following description Of
Bi d S brewery. If any private concern in
england, or IN the world, is entitled TO the epi
liet OF edStneSS. this is one---It oa~e-s- ~bayt
eight acres of ground, and manufactured last
year 3ol ,474 barrels, of 80 gallons each. The
n od which contains tie watts themselves.
ate enormous. The largest of the latter con-
Jams each 1000 barrels. The average number
OF watts IS nearly 100. A stcam-engine of %
np power is employed in driving the ma
oiiiheFy, and about two hundred men are en-
gdSed IN the various works ofthe establishment
IL IS supposed that the number of persons DO
pendent upon it without doors, in the sale and
transportation of the beer is three or four thou.
SAND The three coppers in which the beer is
boiled, hold each $50 barrels.
:, twenty-five gentlemen once dined in one Of
thesc copPers, after which, fifty of the workmen
got IN ana RECALLED themselves. One hundred
ana ninety pounds oibeof-steaks, were thus CON
Suned IN one day. IN this novel kind of dininq
room; Inc tuns IN which the beer ferments,
hold 400 barrels each. The carbonic ocid in
one of them stood about three and a half feet
ABOVE the liquor, and poured over the side in n
continued stream. A candle is Instantly ex-
t'nguished on being placed near the outer edpe
OF TINS receptacle, and on holding ones face
near 1t, sharp pungent sensation is felt in the
mouth and face, not unlike that produced bv
ardent spirits. An immersion of n few mo-
ments would be fatal
One hundred and sixty horses are kent on
tlie premises, for, the purpose chiefly of trans
porting the materials to and from different parts
OF the city. A finer collection of animals en-
ployed III one concern, perhaps is no where 70
DC secn.-English paper
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22

me adVenturerS were aWed by the eX-
pense of repair, with the perpetual danger
and risk so all was removed, and no trace
at this time is visible"
From the Journal Of recent Trarelier
ELEcTRIcAL Eel. This eel (gymaotaS
,etectrlcus) abounds in the lower pyovinces
OF Venezuela and Caracas. 1t possesses
the singular faculty of stunning its prey.
by an electrical discharge. The old road
near Urutica has been actually abandoned,
on account of the danger experienced in
crossing ford, where the mules were,
from the effects of concealed shocks, often
paralyzed and drowned. Even the angler
sometimes receives a stroke conveyed
along his wetted rod and fishing line, four
feet long. The sensation is highly painful,
and leaves numbness in the part affected.
II resembles the effects of blow on the
mead. The Indians SO much dread them,
mat was obliged to go myself and assist
IN taking them. | was conveyed to pool
OF muddy, stagnant water, and soon wit.
messed a novel spectacle. About thirty
horses and mules were Immediately collect
ed from the adjacent savannahs, where
they run half wild, and were only valued
at seven shlllings head when the owners
happened to be known. These the Indians
hem IN on all sides, and drive into the
marsh; then pressing into the edge of the
water, or climbing along the extended
branches of the trees armed with long
banlboos or harpoons, they with loud cries
push the animals forward, or prevent their
retreat
The gymnoti, reused from their slumbers
by this noise and tumult, mount near the
surface and swim, like so many livid water
serpents, briskly pursue the intruders, and,
gliding under their bellies, discharge
through them the most violent and repeat
ed shocks. The horses, convulsed and ter
rliled, their names erect, and their ewes
starting with pain and anguish, make una
valllng struggles to escape. In less than
hive minutes two of them sunk under the
water and were drowned. Victory seem.
ed to declare for the electric cells, but theil
| activity now began to relax. Fatigued by
such expense of nervous energy, they shot
their electric discharges with less frequcn-
cy and effect. The surviving horses grad
uaIly recovered from the shock, and be-
came more composed and vigorous. In a
quarter of an hour, the cells retired from
the contest, and IN such state of languor
and complete exhaustion, that they. we're
easily dragged on shore by means of har-
poems fastened on cords.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22

BURNISG-GLAssEs. These instruments
are, undoubtedly, of very ancient origin
the most celebrated were those Of of Ar
chimedas and Proclus; by the fotmer of
which, the fleet of Marcellus was DESTROY
ed a: the distance of bow-shot, il mod
ern times, there have been several. inven-
tons of this kind, remarkable fer their
large diameter and powerful effects; the
principal of which are those of Magine, of
Seepatala, Settala and Buffalo; the latter of
whom made one that consisted of 400 mir
rors, which reflected all their rayst to one
point, and with this he could melt lead and
tin ut the distance 40 feet. ST. Isaac
Newton presented burning glass to the
Royal Society, which consisted Of seven
concaye glasses, SO placed that al their
focl join in one physical point This instru-
ment vltrlfies brick or tile in one second.
and melts gold in half minute.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22

was to have surprised the enemy, advanced in
broad day light; secondly that the troops,
most of which were irregular and without
payonets, were exposed in the plain to the
cavalry; and lastly, that the diversion which
was TO have been made by the corps encamped
TO me north OF the Pirmus, did not take place,
SO that the corps advancing ON the east side,
was exposed to the attack Of the whole force
would have divided"
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-04-27
THE NAVY.

For our security against foreign hostility our first
reliance is on our navy. Eulogy on this important
arm of our defence, ifnot absurd, may be regarded
us supererogatory. 1t has spoken its own eulogy
in tones of thunder it has recorded its own
nown in characters of flame. In the day Of peril
it was our floating rampant on the waves, breasting
alike, the surges of the ocean and the shock Of
conflict II repealed the invader, it silenced the
tmnter, itsubducd the victor who had trumphed
on every sea- Whenit went forth, it was accom-
panied with the mingled hopes and fears OF free,
brave, but an infant people when it returned, it
had realized the hopes of the most sangunc, ss;md
calmcd the fears Of the most timid it returned,
having filled the measure of its conntry's glory,
and laid the foundation of national pride and CON
dcncc, on which there may; in after ages arise an
editcc of naval splendor surprising the proudest
fabrics of renown which the ancient world has ever
Witnessed. and over which the flag of the Union
shall wave in triumphant tranquility, to remotest
time But ii has done more for us than the mere
achievement of fame it has, by convincing other
powers, that we have the means and the courage to
resist foreign aggression, and to protect our own
rights and privileges, compelled them TO respect us
as a nation. Unless our navy be adequately pro-
teced and increased the next conflict--or we must
enjoy an exclusive privilege if we are exempted
from wars--will destroy all the reputation which
the last has achieved for u.s. Without that protec-
ton and increase our commerce might be impeded,
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-04-27
FROM THE VILLAGE RECORD,

The Caucus at Harrisburg-A Caucus has been
held at Harrisburg by the members of the Assem-
bly,, and Gen. Jackson announced as the candidate
of Pennsylvania for the next President. To con-
firm the proceedings of the Caucus, and to transact
other business, Convention is to be held on the 9Th
Of January next at the same place. A correspon-
dent writes us that there is of noise than sub
stance in the proceedings, &c. 1t is stated that there
were So members present, and 3 on their way,
but the whole business was concluded with so much
celebrity, they had not time 10 get in. An hundred
jackson Democrats in the Assembly We hope TO
be pardoned for entertaining some doubt. The fact
represented TO us, is, that there IS members
at the caucus, of whom avowed themselves friend
y TO the Administration but did not object To Con-
vention being called next January. The House had
adjourned to meet the evening of the Caucus, at g.
the Caucus met at 7--and all the members who were
gathering to attend the meeting of the House were
counted, by those who make up the number 85
So Is there a committee room in the House that
will contain 85 persons, proceeding orderly enough
10 be counted in public meeting? The statement TO
our minds, bears the strong marks Of exaggeration
which too much characterizes the cause it is intend
ed to promote.
We declare, in sincerity, notwithstanding these
rumors of the mnltitudinous Caucus, that from the
known changes in public sentiment in Pennsylvania
favorable to the Administration, there seems to us
reasonable ground to hope that Mr.. Adams will be
sustained by the people Of this great, patriotic and
intelligent state.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-04-27
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