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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-07-25
From the yMarqland Republican.

Gen. JACKSON AND Mr.. Southland.
Various rumors have been for some time
atioat, respecting a correspondence which
| took place not long ago, between General
Jackson and the Secretary of the Navy.
One item leaked out after another respect
ing it, until the public curiosity has been
awakened, and the correspondence is now
demanded by several of the public papers,
So far as we have been able to find out,
the rumor is, that Mr.. Southland, in CONVEX
satlon with somebody, somewhere, took oc-
caslon to state, that some of the credit of
defending New Orleans, should be paid to
Mr.. Monroe, then Secretary of War, for
the promptltude with which he had moved
men and munitions for it's defence, &c.
Gen. Jackson was informed of the remark,
took offence at the terms in which this was
expressed by Mr.. S. and sent him an angry
note thereupon by friend, perhaps by
Gen. Eaton. To this note Mr.. Southland
wrote a reply and handed to Gen. E. who
refused to receive it because it was sealed.
He had brought an open note and expect
ed the reply to be accordingly.
Mr.. Southland remarked, that he had only
known Gen. Z, as the bearer of note
from Gen. jackson, and supposed he would
have had no objection to take the answer
he had prepared to that note. AS he de-
clined, however, he would avail himself Of
tne Post-O fice-through which he accord
ingly sent it.
Upon receiving this letter, Gen. Jackson
Immediately wrote again to Mr.. Southland.
1t is this last letter which has excited the
most remarks. 1t was shown by Mr.. South
ard to friend or two as matter of actll-
al curiosity. Some one of Gen. Jackson's
friends obtained rumor of its contents,
and called to request Mr.. Southland to show
it him-and upon perusal, requested fur
Their, as friend of Gen. Jackson, to with
draw that letter. Mr.. Southland consented,
and it was withdrawn accordingly. So the
tale goes.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-07-25

An incident of an extraordinary nature,
took place a short time ago at the Gallon
The wife of shoemaker had been for a
considerable time lying ill Of fever, but
was gradually recovering. She, however.
suddenly relapsed, and, as her husband and
friends supposed, she died on the second
day after her relapse, about / o'clock in
the afternoon. The usual formalities of
stretching sne,tc 1 and laying out were going
his employer, and ordered MORNINGS for
the family. Next day, about twelve o'elecE,
as the wright was taking measure for her
colin, she gave a sneeze, and otherwise
m m STIR with her body. On taking off
the grave clothes, she looked up in wild
manner, and made motion with her hand
as II she wanted something to eat. A few
cordials were administered to her. She
was then put to bed, and enjoyed good
sound sleep. She has since gradually re-
covered, and is now considered quite out
OF Glasgow Courier.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-07-25

CHINESE LADIES IN LONDON. This ex-
hlbltlon is the most CURIOUS and interesting
that has ever appeared in Europe, and is
daily visited by crowds yof the Haut Ton
and Cognosuenti, who invariably express
themselves highly gratiiied with the sight
OF these singularly interesting women, the
only o. their sex ever sent out of the Celes-
tlal Empire, and even there as inaccess;-
bic to the sight of foreigners as the Ha-
rams Of the Grand Seignor. The verv d.
minutiye feet of the Chinese ladies (but
three inches long, have been hitherto ap-
preciated only by the sight Of their shoes
IN the cabinets of the curious, and only ex-
cited doubts as to their reality, which may
now be proved by ocular demonstration.
London paper.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-05
THE PRESIDENT.

The last report Of the Opposition spies is
that the President gave two dollars to an i'm
proven o. "the manner of propelling steam.
boats, agratuiiy which the Telegraph sneer.
insly styles "Princely munifceuce." I'VE know
nothing Of the merit of the asserted improve
ment, or Of the character of the lmproyer: and
in fact, never heard the anecdote before. Bu,
admitting 1t to be true, we think a President OF
the United States would soon be in bad wav
If he were 10 give two dollars TO every appli.
cant for his bounty. The insinuation aeaihs,
Mr.. Adams was made by the Telegraph, un.
der the expectation, probably that it would
pass unnoticed; the established character of
tina, print being such, that its statements are
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-05
From the National Intelligencer, hrch s.
LIST OF ACTS,


Passed a! the Second Session of The Nineteenth
Congress.
An Act TO authorize the Corporation OF the
City of Washington to introduce into the Lot
teries they are authorized to establish, certain
land prizes herein mentioned.
An Act for the relief Of Noah Noble, OF In
diana.
An Act for the relief Of Alfred Flournoy.
An Act TO provide for the settlement OF the
accounts Of James w. Lent, Jr. decd.
An Ac. concerning the selection Of certain
lands heretofore granted, by compact, 10 the
State of Missouri, for Seminaries Of Learning.
An Act for the relief Of Francis King, As
signee Of VIM. King.
An Act 10 provide for the location OF the two
townships Of land reserved for Seminary Of
Learning in the Territory Of Florida, and TO
complete the location OF the grant to the Deaf
and Dumb Asylum Of Kentucky.
An Ac, for the relief Of Van Kapffe and
Bruno, Of Baltimore.
AN Act for the relief Of 1t. Isaac McKeever.
An Act TO provide for the reports OF the De.
cisions of the Supreme Court.
An Act to provide for taking eTidesce in the
Courts of the United States, in certain cases.
An Act in addition TO can -Acs to regulate
and fix the compensation Of the Clerks in the
different OHices.' Passed April, 1918.
~ An Act to authorize. the State OF Indiana to
locate and make road therein named.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-05

Of certain roads in the Territory Of Florida, and
Tor other purposes.
An act to increase the salary Of the Pos,ms.
ter General.
| An act granting to the Corporation Of II.
City Of Mobile the righr Of preference in pur.
chase OF four sections Of land, or quantity
quail to tour sections, at or near Spring Hill, in
the county Of Mobile.
An act supplementary TO an act to perfsc,
certain LOCATIONS and sales of the public land,
in Missouri, passed Apri! %, 1922
| An act concerning invalid pensioners
| An act for the relief Of the legal represents.
tives Of Joseph Jeans, deceased.
| An act for the relief Of Joseph lie Carpeb,ier
An act for the relief Of Pedro MIRANDA.
An Act tor the relief Of Timothy Collins.
An Act to alter the times OF holding H.
District Count Of the United States. for IL.
Eastern District of Virginia, holden a, the Civ
Of Richmond.
An Ac. for the gradual improvement, Of The
Navy Of the United States.
| An act for the establishment OF an Arsenal q,
Augusta, in Maine.
An act concerning the location of land re.
served for the use Of a Seminary of Learninpir
the State Of Louisiana.
An ACT 10 authorize the Governor and Lesis.
lauve Council Of Florida, 10 provide for hold.
ing additional terms Of the Superior Courts
therein.
An act providing for the adjustment Of land
| claims in the State Of Alabama.
An act making appropriations for certain
| Indian treaties.
An act for improving the navigation Of III.
Ohio river.
An act for the relief Of John A. WiIlinck.
An act for the relief Of J. Ballaster and Co,
Peter Harmony, and William w. Russell.
An act, supplementary 10 the several acts,
providing for the adjustment, Of land claims in
the state Of Alabama.
An act for the relief Of Horace Waite. and
others.
An act for the relief off. B. Price, Admins.
traitor of George Mansell, late Collector Of
Internal Duties and Direct Tax, in the state Of
Kentucky.
An act to grant certain quantity o: land 10
road from Columbus 10 Sandusky.
An act for the relief of Thomas Gulledge.
An act for the relief Of Bar. J. B. Valken.
burgh.
Resolution directing the Secretary Of the Ma.
Wy to apply to the Government of Pennsylvania
for jurisdiction over certain lands at the Navy
Yard, Philadelphia.
An act for the benefit Of the heirs of Gregory
Strahan, deceased.
An act authorizing the settlement Of the ac-
counts Of HenryM. Breckenridge, keeper Of
the public archives in Florida.
An act authorizing The payment OF interest to
the State Of Pennsylvania.
An act for the relief of the legal representative
Of Giles Egerton.
An act for the relief of Haley & Harris.
.hn act for the relief of the assignees or legal
representatives Of Kendall and Butterfeld.
An act making compensation to Peter Hag.
ner, Third Auditor Of the Treasury Depart.
ment.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-05
Renew your Prizes!

The following are the drawn numbers from the
wheels Of the LIST class of the Washington City Lotte
ry which drew on the 28th February.
"a S 9 % % 90 Sc II IS
All tickets having any one of the drawn numbers on
them are prizes. Many snug prizes MS usual were sold
at the old established prize Office Of j. H. Ru;,nel
where the fortunate adventures respectfully nv
to call and receive their cash, renew in lotteries
soon to be drawn. march
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-05
COE3EN'S
AND EXCHANGE OFF

~ - hNO EANIAN GE OFtlIE.
ia Marketstreet, Baltimore;
Where both the great capital prizes of One Hundred
Thousand Dollars We're obtanedin the late Grand State
Lotteries. and where the HIeaIsr CAPITAL of 10000
Doars IN 'he last Grand State Lottery, was, usual
paid in cash the moment it was pre sented; and uhs
more Capital Prizes hareteen obtained than at any other
Office in -7meriea.
0Ordersfrom any part Of the United States, either
by mall post paid, private conveyance, enclosing
the Cash or Prize Tickets in any of the lotteries, will
meet the same prompt and punctual as il
personal application. Address to
il. COHEN, jr. and BROTHERS,
Baltimore
UrCOHENs "Gazeffe e Lottery Regisfer F" will be
published Immediately after the drawing, and will
tain the Official List Przest viii be forwarded
gratis to all who purchase their tickets At Coarxs Or
rsE, and who signify their wish to received IL
Baltimore, Feb. l4-l7 StSwtI9N
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-04-25

{ For an offence less enormous than petit lar
ceny, several very respectable gentlemen,-
respectable 70 their wealth and well establish
ed reputation-have been held up to re-
ceive the odum Of the public, and to be
"damned to everlasting fame:'' Their offence
consists in their having had the temerify and
audacity to vote for the Landholders' Prox,-
I and for this they are traduced and anathema-
| tzed by the Press to which we allude AS to
! the project Of carrying the Landholders Prox,
as it was called, we were as much opposed to
it as any individuals in Rhode-lsland-we hop
ed and prayed for its defeat--we rejoiced, as
we think all ought to do, over its fall-but
still we would be the last to attempt to abuse
those who gave it their support from their hon.
est convictions If they honestly believe'th
our judiciary needs no reform; and that the
carrying Of the Landholders' Prox would re-
store the old system, they had an undeniable
right to vote for it; and in giving their votes,
they did not justly lay themselves liable to rid
icule and the worlds contempt.
The gentlemen who voted for the Landhold-
ers' Prox, and who by thus voting incurred the
peculiar displeasure Of the gentleman Editor,
in allusion, are, we venture to say, as respect
able, as honorable men, and as worthy of the
respect Of the public, as any others, and we
cannot conceive why they should be abused.
The object in dragging their names, uncere-
| moniousy and unnecessarily before the public,
is clearly pcrceptible, and cannot be dsguis-
ed. 1t was done with belief that they could
be punished for what has been called their au-
daeity," in this way, and be driven to a change
Of opinion. In this the individual will find
himself mistaken; and experience ought to have
taught him long since, that it is easy to lead
men, but very difficult to drive them. But ad-
hitting the object could have been attained,
the Press is not the engine that should be en-
ployed to effect it;--for it should not be
transformed into a scourge: And it is one
of the happy features of our bles I'd form of
government, that all men are at liberty to ex-
press their opinions and to vote their senti-
mcnts without let or hindrance, on all occa-
sions. This is guaranteed to them by the Con-
stitution Of the country. and he that would at
tempt to deprive them of privilege so dear to
freemen, is worthy of no other place than one
among the sycophants Of tyrants, and a seat in
| the gallics Of vassalage.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-04-25

PUBLIC MEETINGs.-By the Laws OF
Rhode-Island, every citizen who has been ad-
mitted freeman, has an indisputable right to
express his opinions, and to avow his scnti-
ments, on those occasions, when the people
assemble to consult, or to adopt measures, and
ways and means, TO promote the public well
fare. This privilege, is a dear one; it is held
by a sacred tenure, and he that would violate
it, is unworthy of the countenance Of an indc-
pendent community: And il has always ap-
peared to us, that every man should enjoy his
legal rights and privileges, without incurring
abuse or rdcule; for when we are not allow
cd the free enjoyment of our rights and immu-
mites, without being held upto public contempt,
we arc fast approaching state Of dependence
and servile vassalage.
On a late occasion, when the citizens of this
town, had assembled for political and local
purposes, connected with the State and munc-
ipal interests, il so happened, that orc or two
of the citizens of the town, who were present,
took the liberty to express their opinions, rcla-
tive 10 the subjects called up for discussion;
and in doing this, 1t is not probable that they
expected they would be denounced and ridi-
culcd by public press. But il seems that
paper published in tbs town, and which for
reasons best known 10 its conductors, has
deemed il proper and oxpedien,, to pouncc
upon these individuals, and to hold them up to
ridicule, be cause, they had the tcmcri,y to ex-
press their own views, and TO vote their own
fceSng'
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-04-25
Committee.

The following is an extract Of letter from
President ADAMS, addressed to DR.. WATER
house Of Cambridge, (Mass.) in the year 1878,
while resident Minister at St. Petersburg, in an
swer TO a communication ofthat gentleman, in
which he spoke Of the emigration from the
New-England States TO the West:
81 am not displeased TO hear that Ohio,
Kentucky, Indiana and Louisiana, arerapid-
ly peopling with Yankees. l consider them
as an excellent race of People, and as far as
am abe to judge, believe that their moral
and political character, far from degenerating
improves by emigration. l have always felt
on that account a sort Of prediction for those
rising Western States and have seen with no
small astonishmcnt, the prejudices .harboured
ag..-st .bem. There is not upon this globe OF
e1sh, spectacle exhibited by man so inter-
esting TO my mind, or so consolatory to my
heart, as is this metamOrphoss Of bowling des-
erts into cultivated fields and populous villages,
which is yearly, daily, hourly going on by the
hands, chiefly of New-Englandmen, in our
Western States and Territories.
eli New-England loses her influence in the
Councils Of the Union, it will not be owing to
any diminution in her population, occasioncd
by these emigrations: it will be from the par
tial, sectarian, or as Hamilton called it, clan
nish Spirit, which makes so many of her polit-
ical leaders jealous and enyiouS of the West
and South. This spirit is in its nature narrow
and contracted; and it always works by means
like ITSELF Its natural tendency is to excite
and provoke counteractng spirit of the same
character; and it has actually produced that
effect in our Country. 1t has combined the
Southern and Western parts of the United
States, not in league, but in concert of
political views adverse TO those Of New-Eng-
land. The fame of all the great legislators of
antiquity is founded upon their contrivances to
strengthen and multiply the principles of at
traction in civil society Our legislators seem
to delight in multiplying and fomenting the
principles Of repnlslon.
"If could, by an act of mine, contribute
TO the restoration of a o Just and honourdbie
peace to our country, should be ready to say,
lord nop lettest thou thy serranf depart in
peace, for mine eyes hare seen thy saiuation.
But have little reason to Hatter myself that
such are the intentions Of Providence"
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-04-25

Matte Burns claims on society as Geogra-
pher. He published with M. Mentelle . GO
ographical work in sixteen volumes, ana aitcr-
wards another alone. OF this latter work, sLx
volumes are before the public; and we nay
safely aver, that M. Matte Burn was the first
who treated the subject as q science, and his
work therefore claims a decided superiority
over every other. II is already known 70 tho
English public in an elegant translation pub
lishcd by Messrs Longman 4 Co. Of London.
and Mr.. Black of Edinburgh. Unfortunately,
the author did not live to complete il; the
seventh volume, which concludes il, was, we
believe, nearly ready for the press when he
died. He had Just issued a prospectus of this
seventh volume, and an Abridgement for the
use OF schools, as well as Treatise on An
cient Geography, to be published in 1879; tho
prospectus is dated January 1927; but, alas!
he did not survive even to prevent its being an
anachronism
M. Matte Burns learning was considerable.
and his zeal unabated: he was Of very social
habits, and during the winter had a regular
weekly dinner Of tho literati Of eminence Of
every country. He was extremely obliging and
had an excellent heart; il was only when ho
took the pen in his hand that he was really
mechant; for then he neither spared ffion6
nor foe: which made him many enemies.
Though foreigner, he wrote French with an
elegance and purity at which many Frenchmen
never arrive. He was the author Of many
other works, but his fame will entirely rest ON
his Precis de la Geographic; and we trust
that it will be concluded with tho Same learn
cd care that presided over the preceding vol
umes. He was of late years one of the editors
ofthe Journal des Debats; and as the French
never lose an occasion of saying good thing
coute qui coute, the rival papers say he died
of surprise on learning that his colleague the
Able Feletz had been elected Member Of the
Institute.
He has left an amiablc widow and two sons
to deplore his loss.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-04-25
FOR THE LITERARY CADET.
A CARD.

The undersigned Committee, in behalf Of the
detachment ofCadets from the Military Acad-
cmy, Middletown, who have recently made an
excursion TO Boston, feel great pleasure in ex-
pressing their thanks for the kind attention
extended TO the corps, on their way through
Norwich, by Mr.. Huntington, Capt. Lee, and
Mr.. Adams.
We are happy to testify our obligations to
Gen. Darlington, for his very polite treatment
TO us, while in Providence: and also to Mr.
Greene and Mr.. Slater, of Pawtucket, for the
obligng manner in which they conducted us
through their different manufacturing estab-
lshments and explained the operations Of their
excellent machinery.
II gave us great pleasure to accept Mrs. and
Mr. Knights, and Mr.. Povey's very gratifying
invitation, TO attend their concert, at the
Franklin Hall, in Providence.
We would tender our grateful acknowledge
ments to Mr. Bradford, President Kirkland,
Professor Hedge, Gen. Dearborn, Col. Perkins
and the Officers at the Navy Yard, Charles
town, for their unwearied pains TO show us the
publick institutions in Boston, and the inter-
estng places in its vicinity, their generous hos
pitality towards us, and their friendly endcav-
ours to make Our visit pleasant and agreeable
We were highly gratified with having the priv
ilege Of examming the beautiful paintings of
Mr.. Peale, as well as the elegant'spe cimens Of
lithographic printing by Mr. Pendleton.
Our limited time in Boston, did not admit Of
our accepting Mr. Greenwood's polite invita-
ton TO visit the New-England Museum.
Mr.. Barker, of the Marlborough Hotel, may
be assured, that he has our hearty thanks for
the liberal entertainment he afforded us, and
for his unremtted cxortions to make our situa-
tion comfortable, during the time we were at
his house.
LOUIS j. GoURpIN,
VIM. G. WINCHESTER,
H. VAN RENSSELAER,,
G. B. MERwIN, Committee.
WM. II, PAINE,
+. T. GRIswoLD.
Military .Academy, .AprH Is, 1927.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-04-25

THE UNNATURAL FATHER.-We are sor-
ry to state, that a story, published in a late
number of this paper, entitled the " Unnatu-
raj Father" has been very improperly applied
to very worthy family Of this town, and to
an individual whom we have always respected
as virtuous and good man. This we regret
and for the satisfaction of all we state, that
bearing on any individual or family in this
town.