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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04
HURRICANE AT TENERIFFE.

Extract of letter dated Tenerifs, 25sh Jan.
81 landed safe in this island on the 10Th
of November, though after most fortu-
nate and narrow escape of being ship
wrecked on this coast, in one OF the most
awful storms that believe ever VISITED any
country. On the 9TH, at A, r. M. we were
within three leagues of the land; but the
Captain, fearful of the looks OF the wealth
er, determined on putting again to sea,
which providentially saved us; tor about
z, the hurricane commenced, and had we
been near land, we must inevitably have
been dashed to pieces, as was the mistor-
tune of the French ship Belle Gabrielle,
from Bordeaux, bound to Bourbon, which
was wrecked off this town that night, and
of nineteen persons on board, only four
were miraculously saved. At Santa Cruz
four vessels were wrecked, but the crews
were all saved. All this, however, was
nothing in comparison with what happened
on shore. The greatest part OF the beautl-
| full valley of Oratovo was converted into
/ barren desert by the immense torrents OF
water that rolled down the mountains,
sweeping before them lands, forests, houses,
cattle and human beings. To form a just
idea of the damage done, it requires to
have knowledge of the peculiar forma-
ton of the island but suffice it to say,
that at least, lands to the value of five
hundred thousand dollars were swept a.
way, and only the barren, naked rocks Left
behind.
"a great number of new ravines, OF
dreadful depth, were formed, and the face
of the country entirely changed. From
the official returns made of the general
damages, it appears that two hundred and
forty three persons were drowned by the
torrents, three hundred and eleven houses
entirely carried off, one hundred and
twelve greatly damaged, and one thousand
and nine head of cattle destroyed! All
this seems incredible, as the work of about
ten hours-but so it was. Many, very
many years must elapse before tins uniof-
tunate country canrecover from this dread
full visitation. Many farmers, who had all
they could wish for, have been left without
shirt, and several families were entirely
annihilated."--.N Y EUeming Post.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04
Extract Of letter dated Lagasayra, l5h
Feb. 1927

ave had tremendous shock of an
earthquake on the morning of the I'd inst !;
/ was nearly thrown from my cot the SEN
sation when | first awoke was similar to
that of being tossed by the back of a per-
son placed beneath bed was not long
in getting into one of the windows; our
old house made a noise something like the
burning of spruce wood fire; thought
it would come down-the shock was pre-
coded by an awful rumbling, and follow ed
by rushing sound, like that of heavy
gust, although the air was quite still. It
the heaviest shock which has been felt
since 1912, when Caracas and Laguayra
were laid in ruins; however, no material
injury has been sustained.-A number of
people were thrown from their cots, and
two small houses were puIrerized in Cara
cas-"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

form of the present constitution. After the
disorders produced by the instruction OF
Paez, he took upon himself the extraordi-
nary powers allowed by the constitution, in
cases of exigency III other words, assum-
ed "a Dictatorship, in which he acted with
out the control of a Congress. Since that
time, we learn he has imposed restrictions
on the press, forhidding any papers to be
published which shall contain structures
on his proceedings. Comment on such a
measure as this, is hardly necessary. The
government, or the cause which breads the
influence of the press, fears the light, and
may be presumed to covet concealment for
deeds, that, if known, would reflect no
credit on those who commit them. We
shall be glad to find these auguries disap-
pointed"
We have no remark to make, but that we
shall hope for the best.-STateSmGn
TREATY BETWEEN RUSSIA AND TURKEY.
The National IntelGgencer contains the
Convention Of Alderman at length. This
convention is framed with view to accom-
plish the performance of the treaty of Bu-
chalest, concluded on the 10th of May,
1872. Moldavia, Wallachia and Servia,
touching which separate Acts accompany
! this convention, are confirmed in their
privileges under the protection of Russia.
/ They are to elect their Hospodars, subject
I to the confirmation of the Porte-which it
is understood, shall be given, except Il" for
| grave reasons to be approved by both
courts"-to organize their troops, regulate
! their commerce and revenue, reserving the
tribute to the Porte, to retain their liberty
of worship, sc. The frontier between the
two empires is to remain as it exists at this
day.-The losses of Russian subjects, arts
ing from the depredatlons of pirates, and OF
the corsairs of Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli,
and from the conGscations made at the
rupture in 1906, and other like acts since
shall be lquidated and Unidentified. The
Porte engages, likewise, to endeavor to
prevent, on the part of the Regencies Of
Barbary, any disturbances of the com
merce or navigation of Russia to make
restitution of prizes coming to its knowl-
edge and, in case its orders be disobeyed
by the Regencies, to make indemnity from
the Imperial treasury within two months
II promises to observe vigorously the con.
ditions of the treaty of commerce between
the two nations, remove all prohibitions
contrary to it, place no future shackles OIL
the free navigation Of Russian vessels ii
the Ottoman seas. In virtue of the same
treaty. d free passage is given through the
canal rs ConstantLople, to Russian ships
not laUen with til uctions of countries
subject to the Ottoman empire, which may
also re-shlp their car~oes there. The Porte
also accepts the good Offices of Russia fol
the purpose of according the entry of the
Black Sea to other powers friendly to Tur
, key, not having yet obtained that privilege
| in such manner that the Russian commerce
shall suffer no injury.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

G A distressing accident happened at
Smyrna on the Sd of December. About
one hundred persons, including a number
or children, were assembled in an old
house to celebrate the nuptials of two
young Greeks. They were dancing in the
principal nan IN the second story, and the
women and children were seated on the
SONS as spectators, when suddenly the
hoor gave way, and Immediately after the
walls OF the building fell in, and covered
the unfortunate women and children with
the ruins and dust. The men were princi-
paliiy IN the corridor, and they escaped
without the loss of life. But is women.
an creeks, and 8 children, of whom were
Armenians, were killed. Eight persons
were wounded. The bridal pair escaped
uniniured.
On the following night house was
swept away by freshst and two women.
three children and a man drowned.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

EXECUTIONS. In the Legislature of New
York, bill has been introduced. provid-
ing that executions of criminals shall take
place IN or near the prison-yard, no per-
sons to be present except the civil officers.
oiergymen, surgeons, and the friends of
the criminal Every one, who duly values
whatever tends to the moral welfare of the
community, will, we think, rejoice at the
prospect OF the passage of such law.
one OF the most degrading traits of the
human character, Is that curiosity, or other
feeling, which leads men to 90 ont of their
way to gaze upon human suffering. Eve
ny thing which tends to foster the taste for
the vulgar and the horrible should be ban
ished from our laws, as well as from our
literature. The people of this country are
astonlshed at the want of feeling which al
lowed the Romans TO take pleasure in the
contests OF gladiators and which leads the
Spanlards to delight in the most SAVAGE
bull fights; but how are they more refined
or more feeling, while they consider Grim
maj iIi executions fit for the public eve
Those who look on them unmoved and in
sensible do no less than the Romans did
and there is no emotion more danpefous
than pity for the guilty, the direct tenden-
cy OF which is to destroy in the mind the
distinction between vice and virtue.
H0lto,OeU Gaz.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04
BosToE. March 26.

BOSTON, Marcn 70.
Extract of letter from gentleman of this
city now in Virginia, dated Richmond,
(Va.) March IS, 1927.
ain spite of all my efforts to the contra
ry, find myself stranger in this section
of the country Notwithstanding | have
travelled the country before and have
more or less aeqA4aai4pteien i Il 81 bag5BRn nfp
notions, and habits, and views, and feel
lngs OF the people here, are altogether SO
Inherent from those of New-En land, that
l can discover no similarity between them
II would require at least more familiar ac
qualntance with them to Danish from nv
mind the old steady habits of Massachu-
sets. In this place, find all the differ
ent fruit trees IN bloom, not EXCEPTING an
pie, and yet the cold has been so severe a
few days past, as to endanger fruit II is
astonishing what spirit pervades the
minds OF the people in these parts in re-
gard to the next candidate for President
they are determined, right or wrong, to
GUST Adams, and for this purpose they have
espoused the cause of Jackson. But the
great leaders in this business have no more
regard for Jackson than any other person,
except as an instrument to put down
Adams, and to effect this purpose thew
seem ready to make every sacrifice. What
the consequence will be time only can tell.
think | can discover enough in the signs
Of the times to verify predictions that have
been stamped with treason and insanity,
that we have in the country, seed in album
dance for putting a limit to our present
system of Government At the present
moment it is not with me matter of idle
speculation, it is a matter of serious con-
Germ, and no person coming this way from
our part of the country, but must feel alarm
ed at the course Of things"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

ANOTHER FIRE IN PROVIDENCE. We
learn that fire broke out early Sunday
morning in the grocery store of MIR. George
Hale, north of Hoaces' buildings. ON north
Main-street, which, with the adjoining
store, occupied by Mr. Timothy Temple.
was entirely destroyed. The latter gem
tleman lost the whole of his valuable stock
OF leather, shoes, &c. upon which he had
$4OO0 insured, at the Etna Office in Hart
lord. The packing office of Cranstoh &
Marshall, was also considerably damaged.
Boston Gazette.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

A family in the village of Rochester.
few days since, came very near losing their
lives by eatiag the root of the pigeon ber-
ry or poke weed, installing It for horse
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04
FIRE IN PROVIDENCE.

"PRovIDENcE, March 80. A fire broke
out earl this morning in the Journal Office,
owned by Mr.. MILLER, in the range Of
the buildings just erected on the north
OF Market-street; the building owned by
Thomas Howard two stories, are now de-
stroyed. Woods corner is preserved en-
tire. Mr.. Miller's property is insured"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

The Grand Jury of Middlesex County,
IN New-Jersey, at the term of the last
month, made presentment, in which thew
say, that, of the cases of breaches of the
peace which have come before the jury
all, without exception, have been Produced
by intemperance of the parties and the
highest crimes that have been committed in
the State, as far as this Jury are informed.
have, almost without exception, been COM
united by those who have first degraded
themselves by drunkenness, and the ex-
cessiye use of spirituous liquor. With this
knowledge, the Jury consider it their duty
10 society to present to the court the great
est OF all nuisances, and the general source
OF crimes and offences against the laws.
which all good citizens and friends of this
otherwise favored country are bound to re-
press and prevent.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

CONGRESS- OF TAcUBAYA. The session
was to be opened ON the arrival of the
members from Peru. There were pres
ent, at the last advices, the deputies from
Mexico, one from Guatemala, DR.. Gual
from Colombia, and those from the United
States. Tacubaya is about 6 miles from
the capital, delightfully."- situated at the foot
OF the mountains of Porphyry which, encir-
Gle the plain.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

Jonathan Phillips and William Sturgis
are elected Senators in Suffolk. Fopr Va
cancies. The next highest candidates
are William Sullivan, Francis C. GRAY
Thomas Welsh, jr and Caleb Loring,
There were about 1850 senatorial votes
gwen, Of which the free bridge ticket re-
ceived about 1000.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

The nett gain for Gov. Lincoln in the
towns IN this county, from which returns
have heen received, is about 27OO.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04
2U0rcesfer:
THE ELECTION.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL A, 1897.

There can be no doubt of the reelection
of Gov. Lincoln, and, probably, by much
majority. The votes in this town
were as follows:
For Governor
LEVI LINCOLN, 327
Scattering, ID
For Lieut.. Goper,er.
THO'S: l.. WINTHROP, $40
Scattering, /
The votes for Senators will be seen by
reference to the table below. About TWEEN
ty-five different candidates were voted for
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

u Ine above Senatorial returns, 1861
makes majority.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

A man named Drake, on his way from
London to Paris, recently arrived at Havre,
with three rattlesnakes, and several young
crocodlles. On his arrival he found that
one OF the rattlesnakes was dead. and the
others benumbcd with the cold. After
placing them near the fire, supposing one
of them to be dead, he took it up by the
head and tail, when it suddenly revived.
and bit him in two places in the hand. He
applied Immediately to physician, and a.
dopted measures to prevent the effects of
the poison, but he died in eight hours.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

IVA FAULTS. A clergyman, near Stir
ling, Eng. after courtship of IL years, hav-
ing at last married, was congratulated ON
the happy event by one OF his brethren at
the synod, by the following story. A coun
tryman, having brought a mare to a fair,
was asked by an intended purchaser, if she
had any faults; to which he replied, "she
has nae faults but twa; and I'll tell We ane
OF them before you pay me, and I'll tell We
the tlther alter" Well said the pur-
chaser, what is the first p HTbe first is
she is unco i'll to TAX" oh said the mr.,
chaser, there is no great i'll in that !, and.
having paid the money, asked what was
the other fault" WE'LL" said he. the
t'ither fault is, that she is unco little worth
after she is ta'cn."
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

BRAZIL. A letter from Rio de Janeiro.
dated the 26th of January, says, Admiral
brown is reported to have gone up the
Uruguay with several of his little SQUAD
ron, after returning safely to Buenos Ayres
from his late cruise on this coast.
Though the Emperor shows no DISPOSE
ten whatever to conciliate with Buenos
Ayres, except on his own terms, an opinion
prevails with many people that the war will
be brought to a conclusion ere long through
the mediation of Mr.. Gordon, the British
Minister, who is daily expected from Rio
Grande, and is said to be commissioned bv
the other party to negotiate for peace, un-
der the sanction of his own government.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-14

list Preachers" what an admirable system OF
politico theological despo,srn should we be Ia.
vored with? Of all athe signs OF The tunes,
reverend sir, see none so porlentous as your.
vindication Of General Jackson by the aid OF
the divine law Mr.. Van Buren's plan Tor
muzzling the press is literally nothing to 1t. II
YOU can only succeed in bringing the ecelesias
teal arm to the assistance Of the military can
didate, the business is done! hope however
to convince you in another paper, that your
plan however ingenious, must inevitably iail oil
| success. t&
In the mea,timeI Recommend to your repe'
rusal the books of the Old Testament winch
contain the criminal code of "the Divine Law
giver Of Israel" CASllGAl Oh.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-14
AAevy Court.

vINiE Levy Court for The County of Alexandria will
IL meet at the Court House. in the county aforesaid,
at 10 o'clock in the morning the first Tuesday in
September next, for the purpose of laying the county
levy, and settling the Collectors accounts; when and
where all persons having claims against the county will
attend and exhibit the same.
JONAH THOMPSON, President
aug 14-t3aw4S of the Levy Court.
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HARRIS.
Notice.

Dersons having bills or claims of any description,
Il against the schooner Elizabeth E Corning, mas.
ter, are requested TO furnish them eal, as convent
ent, for settlement JNO. G.. VOWEL.
aug l4-St Trustee
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w anted

4 SITUATION in Store. BY young man, who
IA would wish to make himself useful in any way his
employer may require. Letters addressed to the Edi.
tors of this paper will be duly attended to.
aug li-eo2t
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District Of Columbia.

County Of alexandria, Sci:
ToHN C. HYMANDINER, has applied to the hon.
Circuit Court Of the District of Columbia, to be dis
charged from Imprisonment, under the act for the re-
liefofnsovent debtors within the District of CoIum
bia, the last Monday in August inst: at O'Clock,
A. VI at the Courthouse in Alexandria, when and
where his creditors are required to attend.
aug l4--St EDM. ]. LEE. G. G..
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AiesiH1S .A fND21gAs
TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST IA, 1927.

The Editors Of the Nat. In,eEigencer, after
remarking with evident justice, tina, too many
o. The "Combination" presses evince a perfect
indifference as to the truth or falsehooA Of any
statement they make, correct one Of these false
hoods in relation to the appointment of Mr..
Markley as Naval Officer at Philad "Mr.Mark.
ley" they say, (and it is well known WAS op-
posed to the election Of Mr.. Adams. But the
President did not suffer that consideration to
prevent his appointment, he being recommend
ed to him for the Office by perhaps greater
number of members Of Congress, Of all parties,
than ever signed any similar recommendation,
amongst whom was probably EVERY FRIEND TO
GEN. JACKSON IN EITHER HOUSE OF CONGRESS-"
We hastsn to-day before our readers the fol-
lowing unequivocat triumphant, and all salts
factory ysindication of MrAC and his friends,
81 JAMES BUCHANAN, Of Pennsyvania--an a.
vowed political enemy, and the man relied up.
on by The infatuated par,izfs of the Hero TO
prove the alleged corruption. Commentary.
unnecessary at present. it will be seen tina,
Buchanan fatty and Indignantly eoniradicls the
immac,laie the magp~aimous, The terrible JACK
SON. He gives the Hero the LIE as plainly
as circumlocutiun can be made to do ii, and ne
proves, beyond The hardwood OF sceptieism to
deny, ,ha, Jackson kindly listened TO corrup.
ton, and cheerfuly adopted it.
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Am runlIsaEp,
r.o,n u. nen,nernfie Press

Tothe Reverend "EZRA STILES ELY, fas.of o.
the Third Presbyterian Congregation fh'iade'p"'A
No. ii.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-10-09
The DeIauare Fire Insurance Company,

TNCORpoRArEDbytn the Legislature OF the State OF Della
ware with a capital Of one hundred thousand dollars.
The President and Directors are now receiving applica
tons for Insurance their Office No 2l shpley street.
between Front and Second streets against Loss by Fire.
on every description of general; MeIehantse'
Ships in PORT and their Cargoes; Household Furnfe'
and other personal property also, aganst's or damage
by inland Of goods, wares, and
country produce :,
Terms OF insurance viii he as favorable as any OF the
Companes IN The Cities Of Philadelphia New York Par
Tics assured ~ repose the fullest confidence in the
soi,y Of its capital and that all losses vii beprompty
adjusted by the company.
Jomy MooDY Agentto survey property to be insured
for the town and vicinity Of New Castle, In paceo Y.
Baney declined. i,
Inv II EVANS is Agent to survey propertyto pc IN
cured for the town and vicinity OF Elhton
IouS CLOAK Agent survey property to be Insured
Tor the town and vicinity OF Smyrna
IosErH is Agent to survey properly 70 DC insured
for the town of West-Ches'er and vicinity.
Directors.
John Patterson David Bush,
Josenh nalv VIM Chandler,
David c. Wilson, joseph n'upp
Joseph c. Gilpin, hn zone s r"ser' nu,.,.,,
ID. BYRsEs, Secretary. 80
April 10, 1896
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STOVES !!

lust received and tor sale reduced prices, at the
% Store, No la Market.sree', next door above the
] tiion Queen Tavern, great number Of
PHTLaDELPHIA FI.vISHED STOKES,
comprising choice of Castings, elegant pat
terms, with all the variety Of sizes.
ALSO. quantity of Spanish SeEars,
Half DO
"Cavendish Tobacco,
Large Plug and Fine Twist Tobacco.
The Subscriber espectfuy returns his grateful thanks
his Friends and the Public generally, for past fa,os,
(wle engaged in the Auction business with Mr.. James
iirown under the firm Of BrOrn and Ba,ey and hopes
~ his unremtng attention to supply them with good
articles at low prices merit and receive from gener
Gus Public a continuance Of their tayors.
JOHN BAILEY
d. Old Stoves taken in exchange for al
the highest cash prices
Wilmington, Sept. 3d. 1927 94-9t
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A. & IL. WILSON,

No los, Market Steet, Wilmington,
TAVE been appointed sole Agents in the State OF Della
III ware, for ht sale Of Ohdge's Chemical Balm Of Co.
jsa, hch is extracted om tree found in the wilds of
America The balm is improved in color, strA myth and
and its grand capillary virtues as follows
One bn,tie price 50 cents, prevents the hair from falling
Off in 48 hours from its first application, causes new
growth of whskers in few weeks bottle, price rs
CENTS will not only stop the hair from falling off but like
wise in three weeks causes new growth to appear and
at 81, gives in general coed head ct hair to young
person.
prevents the hair from turning gray and makes il curl
beautifully, look bright and glossy, and in few applca
tons frees from scurf and entirely nervous head
aches
by repeated experiments found 10 bear every sort Of
climate, without the least injury 10 its virtues.
Copies of certificates will be shown by The vendors from
gentlemen no. after being bald number Of years. have
received new growth OF hair,
The signers characters supported by His Britannia
Maiesys Consul, Philadelphia who thereto has prehxed
lis lie royal of Great Ban also, the Mayor
and other gisates Of Philadelphia, who were personal
" acquainted with the sgners, have certified 10 their high
responsibility, and have likewise prsfxed their seals.