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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-11-14

go off again, would it tho" He had hard
ly finished this dialogue with himself, before
off goes his repeater again" My gra-
cious - exclaimed our terrified militia man,
q the old boy is in the gun. never hard
of SIGH a thing in my born days ex,
clamation which he had hardly concluded
before his everlasting musket struck four;
and Ichabod, having no longer any fellow
ship for weapon possessing snch contin-
uity of explosion, very prudently threw 1t
over the fence, and made rapid strides for
the house of the clergyman; having now
no doubt, that he or his gun was beioatched.
The clergyman himself was not without his
doubts on the subject, after Ichahod had
testified to the whole story, the truth OF
which was corroborated by several distinct
discharges from the gun in the place where
he had thrown it, which was in plain hear
ing of the parties. However, while the
matter remained sub JUDGE the mischiev-
GUS catiffs, who had caused all the alarm
arrived with the offending musket, which
made the last discharge in the clergyman's
presence, and refused further services til
reloaded. 1t was never fairly settled be-
tween him and Ichabod, whether or not il
was a case of real witchcraft-a matter
which we are the FIRST to put fairly at rest
by detailing these particulars.
p'ueGoTJ 1yr.,te
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-11-14

DINNER OR BREAKFAST. The follow
ing occurrence took place in Kentucky
some years ago. A little travelling French
man CHANGED to breakfast at a tavern in
company with tall, honey Jonathan,
whose appetite was in proportion to the
magnitude Of his frame, and who eat more
at meal than little Monsieur would have
done in week The Frenchman was as
tonished at his gastronomic performances,
and after restraining his curiosity for some
time, asked with fiourishing bow" SGre,
gW yoa be so polite as tell me IS dat yop
breoktdsS or you dianajr Uat you make 90
The Yankee at first made no reply; but
Monsieur, not satisfied, again asked DO,
Sare, Gge de politics. to tell me is dat you
breokfaSs or you dinndir Dot yOu make 81
" Go to the ID" says Jonathan feeling
himself insulted. A challenge ensued, and
the Kentucky rifle proved too much for the
little Frenchman's vitality. While he was
writing in his last agonies, Jonathan's
compassion was awakened, and he entreat-
ed the little Frenchman if there was any
thing that he could DO for him, though it
should cost him years to perform it, to let
him know, and it should be done. Z" o
Monsieur" replied the little dying man, ''tell
me, ras dot you dinnair or yo,t breaGJaSs uat
you did make, an IUiH die hoppie"
~ Y Cfo}oesno,.,
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-11-14

ANEcDoTE. An individual resides in
this county, who when at home, is a sober,
honest, industrious man and possesses CON
siderable intelligence but when abroad,
he is sometimes intoxicated, boisterous,
and laughably eccentric. This individual
on a late visit to our town, became half
seas oUer, and commenced huzzaing for
General Jackson, at dreadful rate. At
every corner he passed, and every group
he met with, his exclamation was. "IIuz-
"a for Old Hickory! Huzza for General
Jackson Huzza for the hero of New Or
leans But said he, taking hold of an ac-
quaintance with death like grasp, when
am at home, and sober, and have nv SEN
ses about me, am for the administration"
Portsmouth, (OhioJ Times.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-11-14

cient to exemplify the faculties ofswiitness'
and the powers of extension and dlmin9-
ton, in the Iattlesnake.-.Mr. .4adubon'S
Notes on the RaitleSnGke.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-04-13

hea'ih, could not Participate lie demonstrated how
ever and at last was constrained forbid Mr. Wciles>
Ieys visits to ms house In consequence OF this iup
ture Mrs. Blg clopcd aud placed herself under the
protection OF Nh Wellesley. She took lodgings for
some time but such was the unsuspcious disposition
OF Mrs. Wellesley, that notwithstanding the scandal
winch prevailed, she consented TO receive the abandon
ed woman into her family. So much talk was caused
by tins step, that the British Minister w. X. Hami
ton, obliged TO forbid Mr.. Wellesley from visiting
with her al his house. After some time the Wellesley
family with Mrs. Blig set off for Paris, but rema ned
for time the way Florence. Here for the FIRST
time, Mrs. Wellesley began 10 suspect the adulerous
Intrigue; and insisted that Mrs Blgh should leave their
hotel. Mr. Wellesley acccdng 10 this request Mrs
Wellesley obliged to 60 TO Paris alone Leaving
MIR. Wellesley and Mrs. Blgh together. After some
Time he persuaded Mrs. Blgh return to her friends
N England; but he promised that if she would remain
hy the way, IN Paris, he would repin her there lie
however contrved To eude her, and arrived in PARIS
before her, but she discovered him. and their cons
neciion was renewed MIR. Wellesley then drew from
her another promise that she would go TO her father
out hearing abont the same time that Lord Mary
borough had arrived in Paris, at the instance of Mrs
W eesley, the guilty couple were driven TO dcspera-
tion.
Mrs Bligh placed in a luua,ic ASYLUM, and Mr.
NeHoScy SET OIL, apparently for England Mrs. Blinh
several Intellectual attempts suicide, contryea to
from her keepers aud overlook Mr. Wellesley at the Hague
Size broke into his night in condition of horrible
bodily aud mental agitation. lie lived her for some
time at Deppe and afterwards Bassey until he lea rned
that his wes friends in England had instituted legal pro-
cecdinss against him. lie then returned London nd
took lodgings for Mrs. gh and himself under feenrd
names Shortly after his return he paid visit his wife
which was supposed to have FASTENED the ruin that ma
tyred ladys health Mrs. Bgh became pregnant; Mrs.
Wellesley died broken hearted. Such was the ienoue-
'nent OF the tragedy upnn which this was founded
There verdict given for E6O00 damages.
Democratic Press.
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ANTI.JACKsoN hlEET1xG-

At meeting Of sundry Inhabitants of King William.
King Queen and Essex counties unfayorable TO the
PretensioDs OF Cen Andrew Jackson as next President
of the U. S., held at MIR. Jordan's Tavern AyIett,s
Ware House, King William county, on Wednesday the
4th April, 1927, IN conformity to previous notice 10
take into consideration the efficient means TO rebui
the undue influence which may arise from the ayowed
Jackson meetings throughout the Union Doct VIII.
lIan b. Westmore was called TO the Chair and Thorn
as Walker appointed Secretary. The Chairman in a
concise and appropriate manner, explained the object
of the meeting, and submitted the following Preamble
and Resolutions which unanimously aIopted
! Whereas we believe that Gen. Andrew Jackson is
not the choice Of majority of the people of the u S.
next Pre5ident-and thinking ss we do that the diff
feren Jackson meetings, got up by few of his friends
in different parts ofhe Union, calculated to make
false impression upon the minds Of those who feel dis
posed to select other Of the many worthless of
our country; but being diverted from their choice by
the political intrigue of the friends of Jackson who in
dustriousy endeavor TO inculcse the idea That 10 her
10 able TO cope With the present incumbent, enlist in
their ranks many who feel very averse to bis prelen-
sions, and only choose him, as the less of evils
! Resolved, therefore, That while we believe the
ungs IN IaVoT Of Jackson be much of the character
OF tbs our meeting, as TO numbers, confidently be-
ieve his friends to be clamorous than
Resolved, That recommend TO countrymen
TO reflect deeply upon this momeDtUus subject and not
TO allow their minds TO be prejudiced by the zeal 1.-THE
advocates Of Jackson but as time get allowed let US
look around and reflect for ourselves.
Resolved; TIM GItvugh We do MOI ti1rk ourselves
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-04-13
VIRGINIA EEECTf0NS.

Caroline eleciion.-The woes about O'clock on
Monday evening. stood follows: Congress, John
Roane 19i-no opposition.
! Senae.-John III. Bernard, 35--Ioin II. Ups.er,
i65-John Roanc, Jr. &c.
! House of Deicgates.-Saml. ChiIes. f5l-Tfos.
y. Coleman, Jr. 136-Norborne E. Sutton, 1856
| Polls not closed,
! Stafford eIection--The following was the state Of
| the polls at sunset Monday LAST Geo NJ. Cook
75-RiChsrd L. Moncurc, 72--Wian Ford, 20
Walter Il. Daniel, % Polls not closed.
HOUSE DELEGATES.
SnSscg-James billiard, Rich'd Eppes
Nouolcny--James Jones,* II. II. Anderson.
.4DemarIe-Wm. L. Gordon Chas Cooke
Greens1He-Thos. Spencer %, Samuel Ayerela
104-T. b. Merritt 80.
Charlo'te-.'ohn -. Richardson e3l, Richard J.
Gaines l93-James w. Bouldin %. Or w. RICE So
.Nnnsen,ond-AIessrs. Nlurdaugh and Hunter.
Chesterfeid-James Eiam 396, Colin Clarke 27j-
John Baker 207.
STATE SENATE
Ch1rOife-Col. Joseph Wyatt 20 +, Henry L. Wat
kns IL.
CONGRESS.
.NdH0nond--Geo Loyal ESQ, Tho. Merton 2O9
No opposition to John Randolph in Charlotte nor
TO WIN. Mccoy in Rockingham. In Rockbrjce John
Floyd got 325 votes, scattering 90. Incorporation to
Mr.. Archer in Chesterfield.
CONVENTION
Rockbridge-FOr convention SID no convention or
, Not in me last J,rrjSlg',yre.
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-639-
VEST OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.

The following interesting account of the practicable
iy Of the route The Rocky Mountains, is copied
from GAINESVILLE paper.
"The recent expedition Of General Ashley TO the
country west OF the Rocky Mountains, has been pro-
ducve OF Information subjects OF no small interest
10 the People Of the Union. Il has proved that the
overland expeditions, in large bodies. may be made to
that remote region, without the necessity oftranspor-
ting provisions for man beast. General Ashley
LET 81. Lon, in March last and returned in Septenber
Ills return caravan consisted Of upwards Of one hum
bred horses and mules and more than half the number
of men. lie went TO tie station Of the party he left
beyond the mountains when he came in wear aro and
descended river believed to be tue Bnenaventura.
about one hundred and fly miles, TO the Great Lake
Ills return march to 81. Louis occupied about 10
days, each mule and horse carrying nearly two hundred
pounds of beaver fur the animals keeping their strength
and flesh on the grass which they found, and without
losing any time on this long journey. The men also
found an abundance Of food; they say there no
day in which they cond not have subssted thousand
Ineu, and often ten thousand. Buffalo furnished The
principal food water, Of the best quality was met with
every day. The whole route lays through level and
cfen c2qDiry, better f5r carriages than any turnpike
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roan IN the Unhei States. Wagons aud Carriages
could go with ease as far General Ashley went eros
ng me Rocky Mountains at the source of the North
ork OF The Plate. descending the valley of the Buepa
ventura towards the Pacific Ocean.
The lake which terminated the exnedi,;on Wc.,
"ar"' IS a most remarkable body Of water and hero
.o'ore UNKNOWN unless from vague accounts lis es
',hated TO be one hundred miles long and s;xtv mr.
c.en.y vide. II vas coasted last Spring bv marty
oi General Ashley's men, in Canoes who we've occun
gu iour ana twenty days in making its circuit They
uu not exactly ascertain lis outlet but passed Mace
wnere they supposed it must have been. The water
o inns lake IS much saltcr than that of the sea- Some
81 'he salt obtained from this water by boiling has
"eeh brought in by Gen. Ashley; he has also brought
some specimens of rock SALT found in strata
'ee' 'hck at the surface OF the ground, with streams
o water running through it in little channels
ne people in the mountains plenfully supply them
sees with salt at this spot and il home in bars
I'm the whole expedition General Ashley did no,
rose man, nor had any Of those died whom he left
oehHd last year, and too happy in the freedom of
'hose wild reg IONS to think freturning to the compsr
awe thradom of civilized life. Itwoud seem that no
attempt had been made 70 tain the precise latitude
OF inc point at which General Ashley crossed the noun
'"ns 1t IS TO be hoped that this will be neglected
on The next expedition From all tina, VIC can learn
me elevation exceedingly small where the passage of
Tue mountain was effected email as hardly TO afFec,
The rate of going of the caravan and forming at the
most an angle of three degrees being two degrees less
'''an the steepest ascent on the Cumberland Roadn
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.7DJUTA.Nr GNNrP0I7S oL5I1.--

,-,. - N'"""'ohd, q loh .lpYii 1897
IA EALfp Proposals will be received y, ~ 'oo;,
- ui'i thursday tie i0th day Of Nav next, Tor
repairing cleaning and packing in drY wen scasont
BOXES containing twenty stands eacl) a MS bolon
ing 10 the State OF Virginia, TO tie amount nj ~,
Thousand Doi|aTS:-Thc contractor TO enter int, b,I
WIN Sn'hcient security for the faithful performance
OF me contract The arms can be seen al the Ar,nor.
IN this city a, any time application TO the srnor;rS
tendant and an ample supply OF materials for The ~
pairs VIII be furnished, reasonable terms as wen
'e use OF Tue aff'oTy buildings and machinery which
arc IN repair (omnun lens on ts ,uhac r,,,
endorsed "P"oposais for R,pqiriag qr,ps,n end al.
u'e aS 10 BERNARD PEYTON,
al II ..f6;rh,py (.crc,.Cy
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GE9--

. one nf the most respectable dealers in cloths VIC
learn that ENGLISH CLOTHS of the spurious log
1roOd dye Ia &c found their way into this market There
is doubt, learn, that they from the
through which they have been heretofore introduced into
New York and Boston. The spurious or lOgwood dyed
cloths after being made and exposed the air for
short time become Of claet dirty red COLOR exi-
bit shabby appearance. Our informant in order show
the difference between the genuine and spurious dyes,
piled, in presence, the test of aqua forts several
pieces CLOTH of each kind. The effect every instance
thai the indigo remained unchanged, while log.
wood dye destroyed and turned scarlet hue
These spurious cloths from the chcapues of the dye are
sold low rate, but the they will always
prove dear a,gain.-l BaN ,Amcrican
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.

THE .4bduction Of .Norgat.-The Albany papers
contain the report of the Committee CT the Senate Of
New York the Morgan affair. We give a brief no.
tice OF IFS contents.
'The committee stale, that they have DELAYED their
report until the present time, with the hope of heing fur
Dished with the testimony subsantiae the
charges made in the petitions which have been submit
ted TO them from different parts of the state but as
far some of the heaviest charges concerned, IL
has not yet been supplied From the testimony addu
ced, they say, doubt remains in relation 10 the un
lawful seizure and abduction of Aorgann but legal
evidence proves any fact concerning him after he
reached Canandaigua. Afiidavis, however, furnish,
strong 10 believe tina, he WAS carried to Mag
whatever became of him afterwards.
The evidence derived from William Terry Of Nj
agala is regarded as furnishing nothing satisfactory;
Yet the committee consider the i,npuations cast on
him in publications entirely groundless as
what he communicated was principally received from
other persons The committee state that of the
evidence is vague and unsatisfactory; and after full
eXamihation. have ''found themselves surrounded by
embarrassments uaop every side.n They have en-
<feavoured to form a plan for accomplishing the OBJ
ject proposed by the petitioners, by devsng ribu-
nal for the investigation of the case, with adequate
Jurisdiction, and the powers 10 enforce and
the attendance of witnesses, without inf ing
Ing the principles of the common a,r but they give
ii their opinion that "such tribunal, while il
would be d0ubti', in principle, and dangerous in
precedent could materially add TO the powers vest
cd in existing courts"
They therefore recommend the adoption of a pre-.
ambc and resolutions, requesting the Governor 10 issue
lis proclamation Offering reward of $4,000 for the
discovery of William Morgan, and like of $4,000
for his murderer murderers, dead to be paid on
convictions and also TO form Joint committee of five
10 visit certain counties specified any of them, with
power to call for persons and papers, and TO make
report 10 the next legislature.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-04-13
Five Dollars Reward

AN away from the suhscril or, on the 27tL u';i
d u mo, muatto bov named John nloprIt
bound to me by an order of the Cour, Of Hus,inrs
lie IS about II years of age. II is probable he is
ing about this city, he has relations here. Tho
above re*ard and all reasonable expenses will lie
paid on delivery Of said boy.
April 10. r. EINBEOT,frJ
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10 Farmers and Country Merchants.

klE Subscribers are receiving from New York ami
n Baltimore, and Offer for sac
90 hhds n. o. md St. Croix Sugars
80 bags prime green and Rio Coffee
% bblS W6skey, apple and peach Brandy
IOtous Iron, Steel and plough Plates assorted
300 sacks Liverpool filed Salt
IL .4SO hq1t&
100 tors Nova Scotia Plaster
$40 tierces Thomastown Lime
With large and general assortment cr G rr.,.-g d ~
tic Goods Sole and Upper Leather, CASTINGS lor the best
quality from Isabella Furnacc) Hard Ware, Sc &C.
Tobacco and all kinds Of country produce sold on corn.
mission, SCOTT g. rRy
Richmond, 1C,h Arr.', 1877 "a.
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1885 Prizes.

Whole ticket ST, Half 81, Quarter Sl-for sale in
n variety Cf combinations at the MANAGERS, OF
FlCE, under the Eagle Hotel.
~ All orders (post paid) enclosing the cash or
prize tickets, will be promptly attended 10 as ii on
personal application.
Address YATES 6 MCINTYRE Managers,
aprii 10 Richmond Va.
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From The National htelligenccr.

10 THE EDITORS.
Gentlemen: Having in the National Intelligent
of the 9th ut notice ola report in Philadelphia,
founded private letters and circulated through the
Democratic Press, relative the breaking up of MIR.
Owens establishment at New Harmony take the
liberty to assure you, upon personal knowledge, that
MIR. O. was himself at New Harmony, the goth of
March, apparently fcloitating in the progress which
he says those principles he advocates have made and
still making. ii i, true that considerable dmnu-
tion of the population has recently taken place; but
That change is considered beneficial both relates TO
business concerns and the promotion of Mr.. OwEN's
more extended views. succession of more conten-
ted, and intelligent families, are confidently ex,
pected. Indeed, ii is known 10 the writer that the
changes which have taken place have led increase
of industry and happiness in those that remain
II is the intention of Mir o. TO visit Europe in the
Of the present Month; but is also, stated by
himself his design 10 return speedily bis exten
sive in Scotland will permit accompanied BY
the reminder ofhis FAMILY, two of his sons being
at Harmony. 4 TRAVELLER.
UaShingfon, april 3, 1927.
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competent TO recommend 10 our counrvgIen one full,
calculated 10 meet views vet We canno, approve
OF ten Jackson, we invite them rcf ct +, non tho
qnahuca'ions OF William II. Crau ford, sorre other
Individual whose political integrity entities him 70 tho
full confidence ofthr nation
On notion Resolved, That the Secretary forward
the proceedings of this meeting the Editors of the
h,cnnond enquirer and Constitutional Wing, with a
request 10 publish the in their respective pape,s
WIN. b. WESTMORE, Chairman.
THOMAS WALKER Sec'y
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VIRGINIA:

ST superior Of chancery, holden at the cai'o in
the city of Rchmemd the 25th day of January 1927:
Noodson Knight and Patsy his wife, formerly Patsy
aon onc OF the daughters of George Walton, drccasr7
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COL Benton-A supplemental biographical sketch
Of this redoubtabe Senator, has recently appeared in
the Enquirer, from which make the following ex-
tract:
"The imagination Of Benton is chaste--his memory
extremely tenacious. If his eloquence has not the
consuming fire OF EaDdolphs the alternately con
Gensed energy and splendid fullness Of Tazewells or
the attractive dignity, irresistible power and aptitude
Of Van Burensyetb he is equal to either in the patient
and laboTous examination of subject; in the depth
OF research, in the nature OF his views, at COM
prehensiye, luminous and practicable"
Just expected. We were satisfied that the
portraits Of the combination were to be exhibited in
brilliant succession TO the public gaze. The 'consum
ing eloquencete irresistibIe superbunsn, gigantic
iOtellects-the pure disiDterestcd Immaculate patri
otism Of these great men, i'll be continually bazoned
by the orsans' until The people shall be lost in as
tonisbrnent, that so many precious gems should have
so long escaped universal admiration. Now we are
not Of Tia. enri5us tf5e; vi7o Toul3 witbhoEa Tho
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NIAERIED,

- MARRIED,
:, o' c',s, oy the Rev. Wm. White, Mr.. TURNEn
70. DiNoN, q, f'uqu'er to Miss ANN daughter of Mr.
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Drawing Near at JIandl

FaNHE Dismal Swamp Canal Lottery, Oh, class.
4 vii, be drawn on Wednesday, the 25th insr, April,
at Norto; when the following handsome plies will 10
distributed.
90 No. ColaLinni:o,, Enuc,,.-n Il.u.,.. 49,.
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EJRGENJ1:


at rules, holden in Tie clerks Office Of the superior
court Of chancery for The Richmond district, the cad
day Of April, 1921:
Louis Eisennenger, gH
against
James Swan, David Cooper swan, Charles " illian
"uste jerome, Louis Pmhbert Brun d,Aubiprosr
John Sgismond EhrenreiCh Count oil Redern.] Hen.
ry LeMercicr, FrancsW alderman, Charles Frcdc-
TICK Albert Schott, John Matthew Gneiling ard
FRANCIS Joseph Feerol, James r. Heath. auditor Of
public accounts Of the commonwealth OF Virginia,
aud John Robertson, attorney general Of Tie coin
rnonweath of Virginia GJh.
The defendants Except James +. Heath and John
Robertson, not having entered 0e'T appearance and
gwen security according 10 the act Of assembly and
the rules O. is court and appearing ~ satisfactory
evidence, that tbcy not inhabitants cftfis country
is ordered that the said defendants 10 appear here
on the tenth DAY Of tic mex term and answer TIC bin
o. tIc plaintiff and TIA; copy Of Ibis o.do be forth,
with inserted 10 some newspaper published ~ TIC city
OF Richmond for !vo months successfully, aud posted
At the front door Of ,he CAPITOL in ho said city.
g cor, T-r nm y Jill -13, &C.
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we copy the following article of intelligence from
the Macon Messenger.
I'VE are informed that the Inlian counc al Brok on
Arrow has closed The subject of disposing of the re-
maindeT OF their lands in Georgia brought before
them, but did not result in any positive determination
with regard to lis disposal. They protested willing
ness 10 sell 1t at It's value, if the agent would examine
or have IT examined and valuation put uDon it
mus The matter appears 10 rest for the prcsent--wc
believe that by waiting their own time il NAV he oh
ta'he' 'Teaceahl!," but we doubt whether it can be
'upon reasonable terms