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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-12-12


In the year 1860. lahorer. dwelling
near the town Of Athy, (Ireland) was walk
ing with his comrade up the banks of the
Barrow to the farm of bir. Richardson. on
whose meadows they were cmployed to
NOW each in the usual Irish way. having
his scythe loosely wagging over his shout
ders-and, lazily louneing close to the
bank OF the river, they espicd a salmon
partly hid under the bank. 1t is the ma
ture Of this fish that, whenever his head is
concealed, he fancies no one can see his
tat On the present occasion the BODY Of
the fish was visible.
Oh Ned-Ned, dearn said one of the
movers, look al that big fellow there
isn't it a pity we ha'nt no spear?'
May he, said Ned. we could be after
picking the lad with the scylhe handle.
True Tor you,' said Dennis, the spike
Of yer handle is no longer nor mine; give
the fellow dig with it at any rate
All, will l." returned the other: "T'U
give the lad a prod hen never forget, any
how"
The spike and the sport was all they
thought of; but the Nade of the scythe
which hung over Ned's shoulders never
came into the contemplation Of either of
them. Ned cautiously locked over the hank.
the unconscious salmon lay snug. little i'm
agining the conspiracy that had been form
ed against his tail.
Now hit the lad smart = said Dennis !:
there nowhere rise your fist: now
yon have the hoy now Ned-surcess ?
Ned struck at the salmon with all his
might and main, and that was not triiinr.--
But whether the boy was picked or not.
never appeared for poor Ned bending his
meek as he struck at the salmon. placed the
-vertehrR in the most convenient position
for unfurnishing his shoulders: and his
i1o"@ eef-.o tvraiAliRe splash into thH Bar
row, to the utter establishment of his com
rade, who could not conceive hoio it could
drop of so sui denly. But the next minute
he had the consolation of seeing the head
attended by one Of hrs o,og1 ears, which had
been most dexterously sliced of by the
same blow which heheaded his comrade.
The head and ear rolled down the river
IN company, and were picked up with ex-
IRENE horror at the nilldam by one of the
miller's men.
Who the devil does this head belong to
exclaimed the miller.
Whoever owned it, said the man had
three ears at any rate.
4 search being now made, Neds head
less body was discovered laying half over
the hank, and Dennis in swoon, through
fright and loss of blood was found recum-
bent by Its side. Dennis, when brought
to himself (which process was effected by
whiskey,) recited the whole adventure.
They tied up the head; the body was at
tended by numerous assenlhlage ofNed's
countrymen TO the grave, and the habit Of
carrying scythes carelessly very. much de-
clined.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-12-12

against him who uses them; the first send
remorse to his very soul.
Much, very much, might he said upon
the internal economy of a school; of the
cLoice of books; of the order Of studies :
OF the distribution into classes; of the sys-
tenn OF rewards, and so on; but these top
les must be reserved for some future occa-
sion. Bot | cannot, however, leave the
SUBJECT, without most earnestly recon-
mendlng to parents to cooperate with the
instructor, and assist him in his labors.-
Let their children see that he is held in
esteem by them-let them be taught to
think that their school is of some inpor-
tance, and not to be neglected for every
tribe that presents itself; and they viii
soon learn that ''wisdon's ways are ways
OF pleasantness, and all her paths peace"
ANXIOUS.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-12-12
BEAUTIFUL EXTRACT.

have seen an end to all perfection.
I have seen a man in the glory of his
days and the pride of his strength. He
was built Ike the tall cedar that lifts It's
head afov the forest trees like the strong
oak that strikes its roots deep into the earth.
He feared 10 danger-he felt no sickness.
His mind was vigorous like his body, he
was peYplexed at no intricacy,. he was
dauuted at no difficulty :; into hidden things
he searched, and what was crooked he
made plain. lie went forth fearlessly upon
the face of the mighty deep; he surveyed
the nations of the earth; he measured the
distances Of the stare, and called them by
their names he gloried in the extent of
his knowledge, in the vigor of his under
standing, and strove to search even into
what the Almighty had concealed. And
when looked on him, | said, "What a
piece of work is man how noble in reason !
how infinite in faculties in form and NOV
ing how express and amable in action
how like an angel! in apprehension how
like god!"
| returned-his look was no more lofty,
nor his step proud; his broken frame was
like some ruined tower; his hairs were
white and scattered; and his eye ga ed va
cantly upon what was passing around him.
The vigor of his intellect was wasted, and
Of all that he had gained by study nothing
remained. lie feared when there was no
danger, and when there was no sorrow he
wept. His memory was decayed and
treaCherous, and showed him only broken
images of the glory that was Departed
His house was to him like a strange land,
and his friends were counted to him as his
enemies; and he thought himself strong
and hesithful while his foot tottered on the
verge of the grave. He SAID Of his son--
he is my brother; of his daughter know
her not and he inquired what was his own
name. And one who supported his last
steps, and ministered to his many wants,
said to me, as looked on the melancholy
scene,-" Let thine heart receive lnstrnc-
ton, for thou hast seen an end to all earth
ly perfection" :.
have seen beautiful female treading
the first stages of youth, and entering JOY
I fully into the pleasures Of life. The glance
Of her eve was variable and sweet, and OF
her check trcpnbtsd something like tho frs
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-12-12
FER, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER -, 1897

masonry round the top of the well, he was
enabled to step out: the whole affair occu-
pied about fourteen hours.
The HoEsE. The Tyrolese, in one of
their instructions, in 1909, took fifteen
baVarlan horses, and mounted them with
as many OF their men but in rencontre
with squadron Of the regiment of Babe
hoven, when these horses heard the TRUMP
ct and recognized the uniform of the regi-
ment, they set off at full gallon and carried
then riders, in spite of ali their efforts. into
the BaVarlan ranks, where they were made
prisoners.
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CHILDREN. The following from the Middle
sex Gazette, upon the management OF chill
'dren is correctly conceived:
Very few boys will be insulting, or mischev-
GUS, or backward at school, who are properly
managed at home. And majority Of parents,
being tired of the noise, roguery and Ill beha-
viour of their children at home, send them to
school with no rules or lessons for thor con
duct, expecting the master in the plonitude OF
of his wisdom and leisure to make them hne
scholars, and fine gentlemen, and amoble men
and women all at once, and all this is expected
many times without frown or blow, as though
it were perfectly easy for school teacher to
make Of forty boys at school, what parent
cannot mako of two at home. "The milk OF
human kindness" in children is often spoiled
at home, and parents wonder they do not grow
right up at once, just as they ought to in every
particular, under tho tuition Of their teacher
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PourrnY. Fowls Of every aort may bs
probably fed on boiled potatoes and meal mix
ed. Hens which do not lay IN the gintsF
should have access to Stacked lime, pounded
bones oyster shells, or other matter, which
contains lime in some OF its compounds, be-
cause something of the kind is necessary U
form the shells of their eggs, which are)cdrf-
posed Of phosphate Of lime.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-11
June %
Lands for Sale in Virginia.

fENHE subscriber has Tracts of Land in the
western counties of Virginia, wi, in Greenbrier,
Monroe, Kanhawa, Giles Logan, Wood, Nouongalia,
Preson Harrison, Lewis, CGhell, and Randolph which ,
proposes to sell al public auctiona The times and places
As below:
10000 acres, lying Mason bell counties to be
sold Tuesday 9Th day of june uext Point Plea
100000 do. in Kanhawa and Logan, on Monday, IItl
day of June, at Charleston.
10000 do. in Greenbrier and AIonoe on Monday, o5th
day Of June, "a I.ewiHburg.
10000 do. in Lewis and Wood counties. on Monday,
I'd July, a, Weston.
10000 do. in Harrison, Monday, 18th July, a.:
Clarksburg.
10000 do. in Nonongala and Preston, Monday.
23d July, at Morgantown
100000 do III Randolph on Monday, 9th Of August,
at Beverly.
Sales to continue from day to day until all are sold
Being obliged TO close several estates this season.
may wish TO make purchases RESP rctiuy Invited
view these lands and attend tie sales when they may have
chance OF making valuable purchases the lands
ne sold There BOTTOM lands the rivers and
creeks, and a large quantity OF coed farming lands.
Tue lands will be sold suit purchasers, large tracts
to make large settlements, il smaller suit small
Ter settlements, by suge farms There many
tied farms on the lands III each county.
f. ctedlt VIII be given of l, =, and years, payable
~ annual insta ments and good titles will ne given
The particulars OF tile lands various tracts Will be
explained at the time and place ach sale
The subscriber will oter for SALE public auction,
$4,000 acres of land lying in Kentucky Red Eank,
Ohio River Henderson Grant several tracts near
in other counties in the State of Kentucky. The time and
place Of sale will be made known previous TO sales
taxing place. WAl. PRENTISS.
Point Pleasant, 18th Nav. 1877 I2t
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A Valuable Plantation for Sale,

| OFFER for sale my Plantation on Beavcrdam Creek
III TIE county of Goochamd within miles of the Court
mouse, miles om the James River Canal aud 81 miles
from Richmond; containing about 500 acres about fifth
part OF which is low grounds, superior quality, we'll
reclaimed and cultva ted in corn wheat and tobacco and
"e high land "ot Inferior any in neighbourood-
about filth pait OF the is umccarcti aloriiug
sufficient supply of timber for all plantation purposes aud
Is hne tobacco and-and the whole plantation rcmarka-
hy wei! watered, having several little running
streams.
ne improvements axe new, and OF superior ORDER the
dwelling IS large story house. elegantly finished. with
SIN hfe-pacesi kitchen, laundry, smohe- house. sc. COM
mo''ouS barn aud thresng machine, large tobacco
houses, "rnhnuse, stable. ovcGscers house &c.. there is
good well IN the yard atordiu an abundant supply Of
excellent water throughout the year, and several never
failing springs on the The situation kaby
healthy, and may bc justly estimated desirable as any
IN this sccton of county. The may be made uni.
ua!y accommodating one;hifd OF the purchase wuud
be received III land negroes, other property, the
balance an arrangement may be made suit cnnvc-
nience OF tie purchaser For further particulars apply to-
sam Dunn of Richmond, VIM. p. Taylor at Goociland
Courthouse, or to the subscriber on the premises
GEO. YASHON.
.
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New and Seasonable Goods.

ALL & MOORE have just received by the schr.
& q Fly from New York, the following desirable Goods:
beautiful assortment of!ace goods, consisting capes,
caps cloaks, pcierines half hds.
Thread lace edgiugs and insertngs,
Ginshams Gillian Stripes striped and plain hatste
SILK and worstcd bereges &c. &C.
Superior CaicocS, cambria, iaconc and muI! muslis
Plain aud figured Swiss aud book muslins
Engsb and French Silk Hosicry, good assortment
Mems and wonien's cotton and thread hosiery do.
Black Italian Lu;cstr;ngs, Gro de Il aplcs ara
French TTorenccs very SUPERIOR
English and French Black BombaZincs Of very superior
quality and colour,
Black satius, satin ievaniines AMI
Black silk canb!ct, heavy and good,
Black nankiu and Caution Grapes, superior
Black aud white figured silks ard Bareges
Thread, BIO" camhric and hoekm glores
Long white kid and hcIscskIn gioycs, superior
Very superior yellow aud white anlcsns
Morocco riticuIcs ofncw aud Ia risomc patterns
large and beautiful assortment of
and III Irish Linens, ) 4 and 81 Shce,ings
Cd and 10 table diapers also diaper crash and hucha
back towclljngs. fancy six and bcrcge hdkis.
Shell tuck, side and curl combs. dressing combs.
in addition the above, they have, and always keep Oh
hand, general assortment OF Dry Goods and
Inc fresh supplies ny every packet from New York.
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JNo u. Goes, Secretary.

PHUTp NonUoRTE NICHOLAS, ESQ. having been de-
rned to represent Governor HOLMES of the STATE oil Mis-
s;sspp whom the Va. Legislature had voted Sword
as tie nearest male relative Of Major HULFIEa Co.
VERNON om delivering il, the 9Th inst addressed Din ii.
follow:
Mr.. Phiip .N6yboy71s .HTnLoIas--
SfR: IN compliance with resolution @: the General
Assembly of VIgina it has become NV ,;,v 10 r,re
sent &C. yon, Sir the Representative Of The nearest
male rciatr az the late lamonted Major ANDREW Hon
TER HOLMES, sword, expression OF the jtiI-
euIshcd remembrance, in which the General Assembly
holds The nnmary OF that gallant citizen and soldier rs lo
fell covered with wounds and with glory near Iich
imackinac, fighting in defence OF hi Country 5 rights
and hofor.n
Highly approving This act OF the General Assembly,
and deeply participating in The feelings which must
have dictated if. take great pleasure IN performing,
the duty assigned me by the resolution. Whilst 1
conceive this public CoiGmcmCTaiiun Offers but lust
tribute TO the merits OF tis departed gallant citizen and
soldier il holds forth To all patriotic defenders OF their
country, Ire most appropriate incentives 10 emulate
his clnrous deeds i'm arms
II affords, u; the same time, another striking exam
pie, 10 falsely the common cainmry Of irgraliiudc.
proYcrbiay urged against repJhlics. No The Viz
gina Republic ucyCr be Ungrateiul. The repre-
sentative principle, founded The natural rights OF
man, FIRST 10 the written Constitution Of Virginia,
has radically changed The Whole structure and cbarac.
fer Of republics; and rendered modern republics,
tairy the Frginian Republic, renowned for graft
tudG towards their most mcrorous citizens, rs we're
tie republics Of old, provcrhal for CIor irgratiude,
IoWa!uS hcJS. Virginia P'HeS hCFscIi TOO highly upon
the many yaorous deeds Of her sons. 10 Keep tic
bor"io authors, who more, forever en-
bal;Ded IN beT most grateful affections. And Sir
whilst upon this Interesting occasion cannot avoid
expressing my sincere coincidence With the nearest male
and all other relatives for their sad bereavement
produced by The mysterious fate Of battles hoDe
may be INDUCED IL sympaihisiug, not only With the
bcros relatives, bnt with bis Country in The proud
cousoiasoy reflections, that in the last act Of his life
The patriotic hero covered with clory which is nor
publicly cor'memoraied by his grateful country, and
latest posierity.
Deeply impressed with these sentiments and fecliD-s
nov present yoU this sword, sr, in behalf of the
Commonwealth Of Virginia to be passed over - lie
nearest male relative Of he late gallant Major Holmes
and trust 10 will derive consolation from seei,, IN
THIS act OF the General Assembly towards his depaied
relative, that whilst tie patriot hero is 10 more his
yaiorous deeds will forever fresh in the recol,
lection oF bis aGecGsnate AMI aPrlaudipz ccuEtry.
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TAH UGH has been SAID in recommendation Of T. @.
Iva. Pretyman's PATENT SPRING SADDLE: |
think il the best invention have seen, for ease
the rider and ability. have made but 80, all
Of which have given entire satisfaction. If the patent
saddles purchased of me- do not prove to be very easy
tlie purchaser shall be at liberty 20 return the same
after the first trial, and will return the money.
have constantly ON hand best plain and silafted
nent of plated and polished steel curb ani suailie b
English bride leather and marngales; plated and po
iished steel stirrup IRONS spring do; carriage gig and
jersey wagon harness; whips and sPurs-wch | will
sell low for cash or approved paper.
DAVID JACKSON,
May 22-wts Main Street
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jane 29,

raj OTICE-,I f0ewarn all persons from cutting Wood
! upon my piece of land of Is acres, and eXtendnc
from the road the north of piece o. land formerly Mr.
Nn,. Mackrnxie' Colcmans linc bounded the East
by piece Of Land formerly the property o the late Mr.. Ar
Any person giving legal evidence against person
persons guilty of said offence shall be considered by
ha wing done considerable service. give the
notice regard of land in Duvas addition, aud
numbered in his plan 227, 225 and 229I will either sell
for of years, the above parcels Of land and
also acres, more less, Richmond Ill., with brick
dwelling upon it, and very near the City, the soil is
OF good quality.
For Rent, that large and valuable Lot and Houses on
Cary Street. present occupied by Mr.. James Wallace,
and three story Brick Tenement l4th Street,
Mayos Bidge. Possession OF both properties TO be
had the LIST of October noSt. will sell reasonable
terms, whole any part of the above property, and
also the Lot liih Street, running back to Virginia
S;,cet, and adjoining the property of Mir. H. l.. Wight
JAMES INNES.
Richmond, May 18TH 1927. w6n
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-11
Land for Sale, Lease. OF Rent.

a TRACT of Land in spo:sylvania county, called
n Hopewell, formerly the residence Of tine Rev. Mr.
steye"Son decd 1t contains A63 acres, mostly woods
and upwards OF 100 acres o:vauabe meadow, readily
be cleared The buildings comfortable, and suitAb
los family.
Also, Tract of Land New Glasgow, in Amhers,
county, known as the Glehe, which Capt. =. Penn
siCcs containing about 1000 is well adapted
growth Of wheat, and tobacco. For terms, which
viii he accommodating. apply to JAMES ROSS
Fredericksburg, June eth, 1877 81
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Johnston's Indian Narrative.

yUST published ~ narrative of the incidents attending
''the capture, detention and of Charles Johuson
of Botctnurt county Virginia, who made prisomar by
1.-The indians the Ohio i'll the year 1890 together
in number, of whom suffered the stake. To
which added sketches of Indian character and
surrS, with illustrative aneCdotes.''
The above interesting work to be had the Book Store
the subscriberswheTe there also lodged
supply those gentlemen in Richmond aud neighbour.
hood, who subscribed tor the same.
III. & T. NASH.
jane 90, ST.
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Ten Dollars Reward.

? AN away from the employment of the subscriber
a IL about four months since, dark mulatto man by
She OF Mathew Parsons, whom hired Of Mr.
anderson of Williamsburg he is about five feet
three inches in height, squnts in eye and is much
bow legged and pretty much poclIpitted in tue face
very distinguishing marks Of his person be
Tccollected. III is supposed be is lurking of
tue Deghborng counties of Rich,uond perhaps he s
in Inc employment OF the Dismal Swamp Company
The above reward will be given to any person VITO will
deliver the said boy rather man 10 Richmond
Lime 2G--w1t WILLIAM EI,ACKSkOM.
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Fifty Dollars Reward.

, AN away from Samuel Cookies Tavern in Goochand
u county, the night of Monday the 1st instant,
P's ESFON, belonging To Samuel Woodson, and HARRY,
ouging to the estate Of Granville Smith, decd They
Lad eoped stolen huscs, Saturday night prccc
ding Easter, pursued overtakFn Charleston in
hanawha county, aud brought back Mr. Cookies Tavern,
LIT in custody of two from whom they escaped carly
IL the night. Preston is Young man, muatto, very
sensible writes WELL and had forged papers for himself
Harry he plays ON the fiddle. Harry low we'll man,
tine left eye also young, cunning paIavering;
complexion nearly black. The above reward will gwen
for delivering them to the subscribers in GoocIaud near
Juc Ferry, half of it, lodged in any jail in the
commonwealth, aud information given enable their own
get thom. They cudcavorns when takvn to
get to the State Of OHIO.
JAMES PJEASANTS, Ex'r of &, Smith dec d.
SAMUEL WOODSON.
tirochland, May 2, 1927. 28-f
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B.1.NK OF FfHG;kNI.9, Juiy Cd, 1897
'1HE President and Directors have ;hs day declared
dividend of two per the Capital Stock tho
Rank fns the as year. which will be paid on the 18th
instant. 81 w. DANDRIDGE, Cashier.
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Curles-Neck Land for Sale.

TgNHE Plantation which reside, called Til,nans,
q containing 692 acres, lying James River In Hen
rico county 10 miles below Richmoma Tor saie aud al
tme disposed to purchases earnestly requested
on the subscriber, who will show the land, aud make known
Use terms This estate is encountered trust.
The object is to pay it of. The satisfactory evidcp-
to title will be given 1t USELESS to enter into nv
description Of this estate, as its advantages
high state OF improvement we'll known, aud in tine
hands Of man OF capital, might be improved eto,
equal to that of any other in Virginia.
JOHN G. NOSBY.
!Tmans, l4th Apr, 1871. w10t
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F.4R.JEfsS' B.A.VX or FiRGLII.l.
VE$HE President and Directors have declared dividend
a of two and half per Ca ptal Stock .ar
the last six months. which will he paid the Stockholders
after the 18th instant. WIN. NEKERVIS, Cashier.
II July, 1897 1t