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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-01-03

Guided escape.
IntemperGnce.-At a late meeting of
'the Society for the suppression Of in
temperance, the Rev.Dr. Tuckerman,
late of Chelsea, stated, that he had la
bored for twenty-five years as clergy
man, and constantly with efforts to re-
claim the Incorporate, but in one in
stance only had he succeeded; and re-
marked upon the effect which he
thought might be produced by plainness
on the part of the physician. DR.. War
rem, an eminent physician, remarked,
that for twenty-five years he had been
coaversant with this vice, as il had ex-
hibited itself in the rich and poor, old
and young, men and women; that he
had exerted himself for the reformation
of the individuals, but he was able 10
recollect one instance only, in which
his efforts had produced any permanent
good effect. He pronounced it disease
incurable. L have now" said he,
sander my care man who this night
must die, and with whom have been
labouring for seven years. began
with MIN when he drank. wine only
He drank too much found it out and
exposluIated with him; he promised to
REFORM and did for a while, but return
ed 10 MS vice. Sufficient wine to stimu.
late him became burdeusome, and he
took to brandy. He isa young man, in
good circumstances he has every tenn
poral comfort he could desire; but to-
night he must die. He cannot see the
light of tomorrow morning"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-01-03

.adventure 9th an Elephant. - When /
was in England in the year l77i. went
70 see the elephants which we're kept at
the Queens stables, Buckingham-house.
Whilst 1 was gratifying myself with
observing the huge creatures, and their
various actions and peculiarities, | took
occasion TO withdraw from one Of them
a part Of the hay which he was collect
ing on the floor with hi; proboscis.
/ did 'hi- with my cane and watched
the animal very narrowly, to prevent a
stroke from him, which had reason to
expect. The keeper said that had
greatly displeased the elephant, and
that be never would forget the injury.
| thought but little of this admoniiion at
the time. Bot about six weeks after
wards, when accompanied some other
persons on visit 10 the elephants, |
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-01-03

A chained fea.--We have often
heard It asserted, but We never witness
ed the fact until yesterday, that it was
possible to make a chain and collar to
confGe flea in a manner similar to
claiming up dog. An ingenious me-
chauic, as he himself relates. of the
name of Jones, native of Hartford
shire, is at this time in this town, with
an exhibition of the flea and chain /;
the latter. we clearly saw, fixed to a
kennel, formed of a cherry stone. The
chain consists of 80 circular links, Wis.
ibIe to the naked eye, and the collar
may be easily discerned through
magniier of 10 greater power than
common reading glass; the whole is so
light that the flea runs and gambols as
though it was of but little incumbrance.
The same person exhibits four gross of
tea spoons, so small as to be packed in
a cherry stone. He sometime since
made common fine working needle to
unscrew, and in which was secreted
pair of scissors. With all this ingenui-
ty, tie exhibitor does not appear in at.
fluent circumstances, but quite the con-
trary. Essen Eng. Herald.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-01-03

ttet in diameter about "a foot from the
ground, where it was chopped of,
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-01-03

artificial man.-We hear that the
Medical Institution in this city has lately
imported from France complete arti6-
cial man.-Wthout pretending to any
anatomical skill we can readily imagine
thai this machine, truly called an artlf-
ciGI man, and which is so made that ev-
cry part Of it, from the scalp to the toe
nails, may be separated and put togeth-
er with such ease and accuracy as 10 en-
able student to examine, and under
stand every ingredient, no matter how
hard the name, both by itself and as
connected with the rest of the human
frame, az to give great facilities in ac-
quiring a correct and extensive knowl-
edge of anatomy.
.Merc-Iia0en Register.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-01-03

Gro10th Of a SycGmOre.-1n the year
1881, Mr.. Joseph Smith, Of Hadley
brought from Hockanum a sprout of
button-ball or sycamore, not so large as
MS finger, and set it in the earth near
his house, where it lived and fourished.
he cut it down on The 18th inst. and
.ound by measuring, that what was
only riding-stick As years ago, was
now tree "a feet in height, and four
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-19

for the previous question, which was, WIN the
House aorre 10 the amendment Of the Senate
as aforesaid" The division was 40 10 ~. oee
Journal, p. 58l.
MAY7. Mr. Butler, from the Select CON-
m,tee on the Rip Rap contract, made a report
which was read, and ordered to lie on the I'd
Bile See Journal, p. $50. cu
The error into which Mr. M'DUFFIE has ia'-
en- is this: He asserts that the report and reso-
luton Of the Committee were, upon being pare
" read, rejected by a vote Of Isl 10 90; whereas
the Journal proves beyond all doubt that inc
report was not made until the 9TH OF May,
DAYS subsequent to the alledged rejection
Besides, there was no vote in the House on
striking out the words, making an ap?roprla'
ton for Fort Calhoun. He has been member
of Congress long enough 10 know, that call
for the previous question, when sustained, puts
aside ali amendments, and precludes further
debate. This question is often sustained by
the House, when the speedy passage OF bill Is
obviously important, particularly near the close
of session, when there is no time for discus
sion 1t is possible that Mr.. CALHOUN, through
his friend Mr. M'DUFFIE, means TO prove, ny
the vote of the House Of the Sd of May, 1922,
that the report Of the Committee, it made at
that time, was rejected, and thereby all the IT.
Irregularities of the contract fully sanctioned.-
This fact could only be ascertained by polling
the members who voted on that OCCASION. as 1t
is not practicable 10 ascertain in any other way,
the motives and reasons by which gentlemen
were Influenced HIS declaration, to say the
least of it, is wholly gratuitous.
We feel no disposition 10 engage in con-
troversy with Messrs CALHOUN and M'DUFFIE,
respecting this contract; none to decline such
controversy, if necessary to our own vindica-
ton against amy unjust imputation.
THOMAS METCALFE,
]. w CAMPBELL.
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To The Editors of the Enquirer.

RICHMOND FEB. IA, 1897
Gentlemen: You will perceive BY the enclos
ed letter from Governor Tyler, that am au-
thorzed to use the statement, received in the
envelope of that letter, as may please. Public
curiosity is so much on tiploe in relation to the
matters contained in that statement, have de-
termined TO CRAFTY all DESTROYS to be informed
of them, by handing over to publication the
letter and statement. I: is hardly necessary for
me to add, tina, pending the Presidential cleo
ton Mr.. Tyler was the warm and devoted adj
yocate of Mr. Crawford and in all our public
meetings did not hesitate to proclaim that,
Crawford aside, Mr.. Adams was his next choice.
remember well to have heard Mr. Tyler
speak of his correspondence with Mr.. Clay, and
| know that he, upon many occasions among
our constituents, Internationally avowed that
he would have voted with Mr.. Clay, and that
he did not believe in the charges Of bribery and
corruption, then the talk of the day have
thought it proper to add these remarks, as they
may, in some measure. remove from the minds
of ali candid men the charge of concealment, so
unkindly made by the public.
Yours, respectfully,
ROBERT DOUTHAT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-19
RICHARD NJ. JOHNSON.
Communicated 10 the National LpteHeencer.

Communicated to the National L,teiligencer.
The CO nmuncaton Of Mr. McDUFFIE to the
Select Committee instituted at the request Of
the Wee PRESIDENT, dated the 29th OF Janua-
nv, contains one sentence TO which we think ii
our duty 10 respond. 1t is in these words:-
"Such was the conclusive force Of this testimo-
ny in s22, that the bare reading Of it, without
a single word Of commentary or argument, in
duced the House Of Representatives, by a vote
Of 81 to 20, TO reject the report and resolution
Of the Select Committee, which recommended
a suspension of all appropriations for the fulfil
ment Of that contract"
Having been members Of the Selec, Com
mittee Of 1922, and fully satisfied with their
report and resolution, we feel disposed to say
something in our own defence. Had Mr. Nc
Duffie confined himself to facts, and just con-
illusions, we should have ab.tained from all re-
mark. This he has not done. His misrepre-
sensations, we will not say intentional ones, de-
mand, and shall receive, correction.
Unwilling to depend exclusively upon me-
mory, we have ad,erted In the Journal of the
House of Representatives, from which the fol-
lowing extracts are made:
APRIL %, ls22.-"rhe resolution Of Mr..
Butler, requiring the appointment Of Select
Committee, to inquire whether the Rip Rap
contrac, was made according to law, and whe-
therthe contractor had fulfilled his covenants,
was adopted. The Committee consisted of
Messrs Butler, Metcalfe, and Campbell.
(See Journal, p. 477.)
May 2.-"Mr. Cooke moved to strike from
the "bill making further appropriations for the
military service for 1922, and for other purpo-
ses," the words .For Fort Calhoun fifty thou
sand dollars" The House adjourned without
a decision" (See Journal, p. 547.)
May 3.-"The same bill, being the unfnsh-
ed business of the preceding day, was again un-
der consideration. A debate arising upon Mr..
Cookies amendment, Mr Golden called for the
previous question, which was put, the main
question being 'Shall the bill be engrossed, and
read third time?" which was carried, l3I to
30" See Journal, p. 54e)
Mays This bill was returned from the Sen-
ate with an amendment in these words, follow
ing the appropriation for Fort Calhoun: "This
ppropriation not TO be regarded as confrlna.
tion OF the contract made with Elijah MIX, in
regard to this FORT Mr.. Williams moved to
amend, by adding he words"or Disturbance"
after the word confirmation which was de-
termised in the negative. Mr.. Sawyer called
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-19
Deposition of Mr. johnson

Richard NJ Johnson, Senator IF tho Unit
ed States from the State Of Kentucky, appear
ed before the committee, was sworn as follows:
Immediately after breakfas; Friday morning,
Governor Barbour, Secretary of War, sent a
messenger 10 nv room with request to come
TO bis house, il convenient, without delay; it not
convenient, he would call at my room. 1,
wilhot any delay, went to his house; he inform
ed me tina, he wishec to state his conduct and
proceeding relative to the charge which had
been made against Mr. Calhoun by Mr., Mix,
that nigh, STE Mr. Calhoun, and, as mutual
friend, give him the facts in detail.
heard what Governor Barbour had TO say,
and then went to the lodging Of Mr. Calhoun
Colonel Hayne of the Senate was present |
told Mr.. Calhoun that Gov Barbour had re-
quested me to call on him, and explain the
course he had taken in regard to the Charge a.
iorrsad He was then busy in folding up and
sealing some letter, which presume was the
one he directed to the Speaker Of the House
on the subject. | stated &c Mr.. Calhoun that
Governor Barbour had been presented wiz tHe
letter Of Mix, by Mr.. Clark, making the
charge aforesaid, that upon reading ,he letter
he came TO the parr which made the Charge "a
gainst Mr. Calhoun; hat he, Governor Bar
bour, told Mr.. Clark, that ne had no doub, that
III charge was base caumny against Mr..
Calhoun. Mr.. Clark epiied, that he believed so
likewise, and il was with view to pres, nj
Mix as making this foul charge, to prove him
unworthy of The confidence Of the Department,
and therefore, should no, obtsin certain con.
tract for which he was then the lowest bidder;
and stated, that if he could make such charge
against MIR. Calhoun, he might make the same
aea:nst him, Governor Barbour This was
urged, as understand, by Clark, TO have the
proposition of Mix for the contract rejected
that he requested Mr.. Clark to leave the letter
with him, that he might look over il, as he was
also examining SEINE other papers which made
charges against Nix, showing him unworthy
Of confidence; that in examining the papers al
luded to, he found charges Of such character
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ROBERT DOUTHAT.
RICHMOND, TUESDAY. FEB. Is, 1927.

RICHMOND, TUESDAY, FEB. Is, 1927.
My Dear Sir have esteemed il peculiarly
proper to convey to you the enclosed paper,
since it has been my good fortune to stand on
terms Of perfect intimacy with you from the
frs, of our acquaintance; and, more especially
since you are intimately acquainted with the
feelings and sentiments on political subjects,
which may have entertained since the origin
of our acquaintance. Upon none have You
more distinctly understood me, than in relation
10 the late Presidential election, and the princi.
pal actors on that interesting occasion. Toy you
made known the fac, Of may having written
to Mr.. Clay, in day or two after had done
50; and with you, along with many others Of
my friends, it was my fortune, while differing
in some measure on certain political topics, to
avow openly often before the public, the reasons
for my convictions. Do with the enclosed
whatsoever you may please. Such destination
as you may give ii, will entirely satisfy
Your friend and servant,
JOHN TYLER.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-19
RoB'T DouTHAT, Esq.

The we'll established responsibility ofthe Ed
itors Of the Enquirer, renders any statement Of
fact on their own responsibility, worthy of
notice ! readily conceds that if they fall
into any error, such error would be purely un-
intentional. The account which is given by
them in their paper Of This morning, Of con-
versalion held by one Of them with me on the
subject ola letter written by myself 10 Mr..
Clay shortly after the Presidential election, is
calculated to make the impression that l was
disposed to complain of Mr.. Clay for the mere
fact of having spoken ola letter pr,vate, it is
true, but not con6dental--thus leaving the pub
lie al liberty to infer that had acted with con
cealment, and had kept in reserve set Of O.
pinions 10 be acted on when ] mad reached the
Senate Chamber am sure that such could
not have been, and was not the inlen,ion.--
Whatever regret may have experienced, at
the degree Of vituperation, as to which no man
Of sensibility can be wholly Indifferent, to
which the Winchester paragraph may nave un-
Justly subjected me, yer had no right to com.
plain Of MIR. Clay, and in fact no possible mo-
tive. to do SO, merely because he had spoken of
letter no, confidential, and the sentiments of
which myself had over and over again avow.
ed, as those which honestly entertained. Now
the circumstances attendant on that converse
tion were these-being in the lobby Of the II.
OF D. which, at the time was somewhat croud.
ed, Col Gooch with whom had been in hab.
its Of friendly intercourse, approached me and
placed in my hands the Winchester paper con.
tanning the so much talked Of paragraph. 1
have no precise recollection Of the very terms
Of the conversation. In conversing with one
supposed to be friend, do not treasure up
every syllable for future use. can therefore
only deny what did not say, if n,anfesfiy false
acription is made to me, but cannot repeat
the precise words uttered That man is surely
10 be en'ied whose memory is so acute and so
retentiSe as 10 retail with entire accuracy whole
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From among those accompanying the Report OF
the Committee of Investigation on the appeal
OF the VICE PRESIDENT to the House OF Re
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-08-08

3ru tie unde bidder SHAH not aye such stare proress
as may be necessary for the performance of the
tract he shall be required purchase from the present
contractor, at reasonable valuation the whole, or
any part Of the Stage property including horses tina.
may be suitable for the service, and make payment
therefor, by reasonable ,nstanens as his pay becomes
due, or The parties may agree.
These terms will be made condition in the accep-
lance OF any bid under the bid Of the
aud should the underbider fail TO comply with the
sis bid vii! be offered to the present contractor; but,
sooad he decline making the at that rate the
proposal OF the underbider will be accepted uncond
tianaIly.
IL. TO ad shall he withdrawn after the time 70.
Receiving o'as snail nave expired, and should any
person refuse to take the his bid he shat,
he held responsible 10 the Department, FOR The differ
ence between his BID and that at which the contract
shall be made Decisions on bids will be made known
on the 3lst OF October. The assignment of any con-
tract without the consent of the Pest Master Genera
shall forfeit i-aDd III all where application *
made TO the Department to sanction transfer lie
terms must be fully stated.
Should contractor or his agent engage in the frame
mission of commercial information by express on hi.
route more rapidly than the mail, he a!ail forfeit h.
contract.
II. If route should be discontinued 81 CONGRESS-
or become useless in whue in part, in liz, oonio,
OF te Post Master General, he nav limit or G:sreus..
VITA ic service OF the contractor making Lu "a,
allowance of one months extra pay.
~. Tie contracts VIII MI begin January ist Iacg-
and the contracts for in the state q; New, WI
and states cast of it, will continue for one wear oy
CONTRACTS tor routes IN IIrgaia, North and Soni,
Carolina and Georgia, will ccninue three wears and
The contracts for the other routes will continue two
years.
a. Post-nasters who receive an advertisement
shooid give every person vino applies opportunity 10
ieaa IL JOHN MLEAN,
i'oSt-.T1sieY Genera.
P0sT-OrFIcT: DEPARrMaYr
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-08-08
Drugs and Medicines,

VIE subscriber has just opened Stauuton on tic
a Main street, nearly opposite Mrs. Chambers Tavern
with the assistance AMI Under Immediate
a'ce OF Nh JAMES f. PATTERSON, who has con,pe,eu,
Emowiedge OF the business large assortment of DIsUGS
MEpiCiNES, PAINTS, and DYE-STUFFS; which,
together with the SCLrii. QUiNINE, (or extrast a.
baik,) and variety of FAMILY MEDICINES, of his
own preparing, Catarc, and Vomvr with directions.
also, biHfEPiIC BlTTERS, highly approved, by hos-
VINO have used ilemhc offers sale on the most re,son
aoie terms, and salicits sisre of public patronage
u Orders for any of the above articles will he mn,r
"ey attended TO- put up in the most careful, nner and
forwarded by stage, or any other method directed
'''i"i'toh, july ~, lSZI. Ct A. MARTIN
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-08-08
Lind for Sale, Lease 0r Renf

u unhACt Of Lamd in spotsylvania coo,,v Iii,
e, uopsWsH' formerly the residence Of the Rev NJ
end oac IL eo"tsins J88 acres, mostly woods.
he cleared The buildings a,o cono,,,lo 60" t@ay
for a family '""'e' an" suitable
"o irs'' OF Land near New Glasgow in Amhe,s,
sides containing shout 1000 acres IS vel, ] re-
gown o. wheat torn and tobacco For ,ernns b;ot
WI be accommodating apply to J6Nire nee CIV"
Fredericksburg, June 9Th, 1927 -.
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Fifty Dollars Reward

z AN away from Samuel Cookies Tavern in Goocbiani
sS county, on TIE night OF Monday the LIST instant,
tf.E> On, belonging Ia Samuel Woodson, and HARRY
belonging to the estate of Granville Smith decd Tin,
'aa eoped on two stolen horses, Saturday night pcce
a"s Easter were pursued, over,aken at Charleston i,
f>ahawha county and brought hack Mr. Cookies Tavern
lett IN custody of two from whom they ecaped ear,y
III !e night Preston young man, n,ulat,o ver[-
sensible, writes we'll and had forged papers for oef md
larry he plays the fiddle Harry is Low well set
scar ON the left also young cunning paaverinr. lis
complexion nearly black. The above I'd will he eivc,,
" oeverhs '!iein to the subscribers in Cooc.ard near
'udes Ferry, or half of H. if lodged in any ail in h.
commonwealth, and information given to enable their o
crs TO get them. They endeavcling when taLen "a
get to the State of Ohio. "' "
JAMES PLEASANTS. Ex'r ofG. Smith aac.f
SAMUEL WOODSCN ~ -
Gnncfland MAY q, 1927 90 e
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-08-08

ne DTedm-A dissolute fish gentlcra yiLs
ed that he fat blind and lea rat,
company, was reporting this vision OF the night, lis
sou, aud wondering what it could Father If you
viii not be angry, answered the son, will pla in it,
The fat your stewards blind cat is and
the lean cat, your duui and heir apparent if You
Suffer the steward as he has he ge, Ia
you must be blind, aud be lean from want
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y iIttf.Vfi:
AT Superior Court of Chancery, holden a, the ca,;, -
the city q. Richnionc the 1, day Of June iGs7.
"iiam Irueheaft and Edwin Shelton, Prs
against 80
'am Mann in his own right, and as surv ing ezcc,or
OF Thomas Mann, dcc'd, Benjamin Mann FIen:r
hates John Nash, Isaac ieadbetier John C. B,ork a5
H. CnaH'DeIiane executor OF Lewis {. Edw ards decd
,rS; rs; o 80 ". ~, '. ,"soh, DTS.
sea- as TO the defendants Benjamin Mann, FLEMING Rate
'"', Nash, Isaac LeaGbetter add Uora,;o G. Wns,t,,
ana on wnon the dccrctal order purpose
10 nave oech duly executed be heard ON tho b
the answers OF the other Defendants bv counsel cr ,,
piiti;s and the said defendants, aud exhibits ard -
argued by counsel: consideration we reef and h 1
counsel, The court doth order ,a, the plaintiffs render m
iote one OF tile commissioners the court an acro,r ~
'neir demonstration of the estate IF John Mann decd.
That they also render before the same commissioned an
account OF the eXecutorshp Of John Mann Of the estate If
hohas Mann, Gee q; that the commissioner are
giving hoiice Tor two months, in newspaper published
III Inc GUY OF Rcmont requiring the creditors nf i've
SAID John Mann to file their claims with him. do rrecesd ~
state an account Of all debts due from the said hp
PafcuafisIng whether Inc be due sy speciaItv 60
otherWise and that the sa id commissioner do also
an" report what rca! and persona! estate of tie said !oh
Mann remains unsold, and the probable value te,cor
winch several accounts when stated the
IS directed TO report to the with any matters sec,
stated deemed pertinent by himself or which NAV he r
GuTed by the parties TO be stated.
A Guy ieste' u Bl. w. IIENING, c. c.
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gna' al Ne, ,ance, which t' he'd up ~ sc 6esoyei's
lace. The mex, he ie backward into the abyss
stu cnsns with death claspto US eney aud they com
menced theheadong descent; amly did he retain
MS hoid tha uhoueh the projecng points Of the rock
spa''sea Their brains upon the WALL a cangied their ho
hano' IN o1c ass OF blood the bottom OF the dell
whence the pollution of human guilt and nse'F in
simultaneously swept out BY the indignant stream.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-08-08
este WIN. w. HENiNG, c. c.
COMMISSIONERS orr1cr.

J'ictHo"d, OH JViy, 1897.
tne Parties interested IN The execution of lie abcyc
order, are hereby notified that lave appointed SATURDAY
ING 'oIn DAY OF September next to Commence the same AZ
nus once; at which time and place they are reou,ed =,
ATTEND before ne the matters in reference bv y,r, 81
SAID order, With the necessary documents and root "
enable nc to perform said order. ~
I'D NW. G., RENDITION. err