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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04
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From Dicks Christian Philosopher.
STUDY OF ASTRONOMY.

This subject is calculated not merely to
overpower the intellect with ideas of sub
Unity anu grandeur, but also to produce a
deep moral impression upon the heart; and
a christian philosopher would be deficient
in his duty, were he to overlook this ten
dency OF the objects of his moral education.
One important moral effect which this
subject has natural tendency to produce,
is profound humility. What an insignificant
being does man appear, when he compares
himself with the magnlficence OF creation,
and the myriads of exalted intelligences
with which it is peopled What are all
the honors and splendors OF this earthly
ball of which mortals are so proud, when
placed in competition with the resplended
glories of skies Such a display as the
Almighty has given of himself in the mag
nitude and variety of his works, was evil
IDENTIFY intended "to stain the pride" of all
human grandeur, that "no flesh should glo-
ry in his presence" Yet, there is dispo-
sition that appears so prominent among
puny mortals, as pride, ambition, and vain
glory-the very opposite of humility, and
of all those tempers which become those
"who dwell in tabernacles of clay, and
whose foundation is in the dust" Even
withouttaking into account the state of imam
depraved intelligence, what is there in
his situation that should inspire him with
" lofty looks" and induce him to look down
on his fellow-nlen with supercilious con-
tempt? He derives his origin from the
dust, he is allied with the beasts that per-
ish, and he is fast Fastening to the grave,
where his carcase will become the food OF
Ia &c do
pendent on a superior Being Tor every pulse
that beats, and every breath he draws, and
for all that he possesses he is dependent
even on the meanest of his species for his
accommodations and comforts. He holds
every enjoyment on the most precarious
tenure, his friends may be snatched in a
moment from his embrace; his riches may
take to themselves wings and fly away
and his health and beauty may be blasted
in an hour by a breath of wind. Hunger
and thurst, cold and heat, poverty and dis
grace, sorrow and disappointment, pain and
disease, mingle themselves with all his pur-
suits and enjoyments. His knowledge is
circumscribed within the narrowest limits,
his errors and follies are glazing and innu-
merable; and he stands as an almost UNI
distinguishable atom, amidst the immensely
Of Gods works. Still, with all these pow
erful inducements to the exercise of humil-
ity, man dares to be proud and arrogant.
-" Man, proud mar,
Dressed in little brief authority,
Plays such fantastic tricks before high Heaven,
As make the angels weep"
How affecting to contemplate the war
rior, flushed with diabolical pride, pursu-
ing his conquests through heaps of slain,
in order TO obtain possession of ga. poor
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

King George III. once gave direction for
closing gate and road in his own park
of Richmond, which had been free to foot
passengers for many years. A citizen of
Richmond who found the road convenient
to the inhabitants of that village, took up
the cause of his noighhors. He contend.
ed, that if although the thorcughfare might
have been originally ain encroachment, it
had become public property by the lapse
Of time and by prescriptive right, and that
he should compel the King to reopen it.
He brought his suit without hesitation in n
court of justice and gained his cause.
Affectation is nothing else than an at
tempt TO hide vice at the expense Of virtnrl
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AN ACT in addition to the several Acts
respecting the general powers and du-
ties of Manufacturing Corporations.
SEC. l. BE It enacted By The Senate and
House of Representatives IA General Court
assembled, and by the authority Of the same,
That no member of any Manufacturing
Corporation, and no person who shall have
been such member at the time when any
debt may have been contracted by such
Corporation, or at the time when any debt
so contracted may have accrued, shall
hereafter be liable in his individual capaci-
ty for any such debt, unless suit shall
have been commenced therefor, and prose-
cuted against such corporation, within one
year after such debt shall have become
due, and unless suit therefor shall be
commenced against such person having
been a member as aforesaid within one
year after he shah have ceased te be a
member,
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-04

AN ACT to regulate the manufacture of
Wrought Nails within this Common
wealth, and to repeal all laws heretofore
made for that purpose.
SEC. |. BE IL enacted By the Senate and
House of Representatives. IN General Court
assembled, and by the authority Of The same,
That all Wrought Nails, manufactured
within this Commonwealth, shall be packed
in good, strong casks, made of seasoned
timber and well hoped, with the initials of
the Christian name and Surname at large
Of the manufacturer, and the name of the
town in which he resides, or, if manuiactur-
ed by corporation or company, the name
OF said corporation, or style of said compa-
ny, and the name of the town in which the
same is located, with the just weight of the
tare OF said cask, inscribed in plain, legible
letters, with brand or marking iron on
the side of each cask; and no cask shall
contain more than three hundred pounds in
the same.
Sec. 2. BE It further enacted, That if
any cask, package, or quantity of nails
manufactured in this Commonwealth, not
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-03-22

dne--while his unsaddled horses ate a
mouthful, and then be off, so as to accom-
plish ten or fifteen miles of his journey Dy
night fall. Fate destined this interview to
produce the long and happy union which
soon followed the first meeting and mutual
attachment of the parties; for the enamour-
cd Col, making duty, for this time only. to
yield to love, permitted the Sun to set and
to rise again upon him, the guest Of Cham
berayne, while Bishop, his old soldier and
body servant, tall as his chief, and in this one
instance more punctilous, had, in ebeyng his
orders of haste, long stood at his masters
stirrup, "ready, aye ready, tor the HEIDI
The ensuing evening the Col. departed.
"nothing 10th" to accept the kind bidding OF
his hosptable host to call again. The mar
riage took place about 1850, at the White
| House, in the county of New Kent. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr..
Mossom, Clergyman sent out by the Bish-
OPP of London, in whose diocess the Colony OF
| Virginia then was, to the Rectory OF 81 re-
ter's Parish, New Kent.
Soon after his marriage, Colonel Wash
ingtoD became settled at Mount Vernon, and
was elected frequently from the country of
Fairfax to the House OF Burgesses. During
the regns of the Provincial Governors Boe-
tourt and Eden, the Courts of Williamsburg,
and Annapolis displayed as much of the poll
ish of high life as was to be found in the
larger cities of Europe, with far less Of
their corruptions and debauchcries. 1t was
the custom for gentlemen of fortune to have
their town houses during the sessions of the
Legislature, where they lived in great splen-
dor and hospitality Col. Washington was
of this number; his personal attractions, not
less than his early renown in arms, made
him subject of much interest to the Euro
peans who were frequent visiters to the
Capitols OF Virginia and Maryland. Straight
as an Indian arrow. he was easily distinguish
ed in the gay crowds which appeared at the
palaces OF the vice-king, by a something in
his air and manner, which bespoke no ordin-
AIRY man. His lower limbs, being formed
mathematically straight, he walked, as it
we're, on parallel lines, while his mode Of
f placing and taking up his feet, resembled
J the stcp of precision and care, so remarka-
BILE in the aboriginal children Of the Forest
He might be termed rather silent than 4
speaking member ofthe House Of Burgesses,
although he sometimes addressed the Chair,
and was listened to with attention and re-
spect, while the excellence Of his judgment
was put in requisition on all Committees,
5 either of important, general, or local policy.
To be Concladed in our nert.)
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-03-22
From Blackwood's Magazine
DoNHSTLC BLISS.

There's bliss beyond all that the Minstrel hath
told,
When two are linked in one heavenly tie,
with heart never changing, and brow never
cold,
Love on through all ills, and love on till they
die!
One hour of passion so sacred, is worth
Whole ages of heartless and wandering BLISS
And oh. if there be an Elyslan on earth,
1t is this, it is this. Moore
One window, opening down to the ground.
showed the interior of a very small parlour,
plainly and modestlv furnished, but pannell-
ed all around with well filled book cases.
| A lady's harp stood in one corner, and in a.
mother two fine globes and an orrery. Some
small flower baskets, filled with roses, were
dispersed about the room, and at table,
near the window, sat gentleman with pen
in his hand, writing, or rather leaning over
a writing desk, for his eyes were uirected
towards the gravel walk before the window
where lady, (an elegant looking woman,
whose plain white robe and dark uncovered
hair we'll became the sweet matronly ex-
preston of her face and hgure) was anx-
iously stretching out her encouraging arms
80 her little daughter, who came Laughing
and lettering towards her on the soft green
luilS HeT tiny Itet DIS luCy eoooy ~ ~ ~ -
independent steps in the eventful walks OF
life, and twisting and twinirg with graceful
sawkwardness, and unsteady pressure, under
q.he disproportionate weight OF her cluhby
l,erson. 1t was a sweet, heart-thrillne
ound, the joyous, growing laugh OF tha'
q rrature, when with one last, bold, mighty
q fort, she reached the maternal arms, aht
Was caught up to the maternal bosom, ant
alf devoured with kisses, in an extacy o
Y nspeakable love. Asif provoked to emu
Y 'us loudness by that mirthful outcry, ant
II npatient to mingle its clear notes with tina
" oung innocent voice, a blackbird, embow
Ell ed in tall neghboring bay-tree, poured
o It forthwith such flood of full, rich melo
', as stiled the baby's laugh and tor me
ent, arrested its observant ear. But TO
a moment. The kindred nature burst ou
N to full chorus: the baby clasped he
'nds and laughed and, after her fashion
N ocked the unseen songstress. The bir
se doubled her tuneful efforts, and still tn
n' 10y laughed, and still the bird rejoned;-
a. 9, I'd both together raised such melodou
n, that the echoes Of the old church ran
y ain, and never since the contest of tn
III shrngale with her human rival, was hear
~ ch an emulous conflict of human skill.
Md have laughed fer company, from m
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-03-22
GENERAL WASHINGTON,
HIS LIFE, HABITS, AND MANNERS.
From the "Custis Recollections." !"

The following anecdotes, Of the manners
and private life of the most illustrious OF the
temheratc geniuses that have ever swayeo
the destinies OF mankind, will be gratifying
TO our readers. 1t is theme which cannon
grow trte. The habits of Washington are
one proof, among thousand; that those
who have been eminent in the concerns Oh
state are men, for the most part, OF rare
method and untiring powers OF appiicatioh'
Napoleon had a capacity for labor, that was
gigantic; and Pitts short expedition TO tne
continent, was the only relaxation from toli
of any duration, that occurs In his whole me-
"General Washington during the whole of
both his public and private life, was very
early riser; indeed the Maternal Mansion
at which his first habits were formed, alb
horred the character of sluggard, as much
as nature does vacuum. Whether as
Chief Magistrate, or the retired Citizen, we
find this man of method and labor seated IN
his library from one to two hours before day,
in Winter, and at day-break in Summer
We wonder at the amazing deal OF work
which he performed. Nothing but amethod
of the most remarkable and exemplary,
could have enabled him to accomplish an
| amount of labor, which might have given
nrctty full employment to the lives OF half a
dozen ordinary, and not idle men. When
we consider the volume of his official pa
pers-his vast foreign, public, and priVate
correspondence-we are scarcely abie 10 DC,
lieye that the space of one mans life should
have comprehended the doing SO many
things, and doing them well. His toilette
was soon made. 4 single servant prepared
his clothes. and laid them in readiness. alst
comaed and tied his hair, he shaved ane
dressed himself, giving but very little OF nj:
precious time TO matters of that SORT though
, remarkable tor the neatness and proprlety
his apparel. His clothes were made afte'
; the old fashioned cut of the best, though
nlainest materials. When President of th'
United States, the style of his household M ;. AM
, equlpage corresponded with the dignity
: his exalted station, though avoiding a
s'u much as possible every thing like show o
! parade. The expences of his Presidency
over and above the salary OF goVernmen. aal
absorbed the proceeds of the sale ola yer.
, The President never appeared in militia
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-03-22
Laws OF TIIE UNION.
BY AUTHORITY.
PASSED AT TIE SECOND SESSION OF
THE NINETEENTH CONGRESS.
TPUBLIC-No. IS.

lfUBLIC-NO. Id.
AN ACT making appropriations for the support
of Government for the year one thousand eight
hundred and twenty-seven.
Be it enacted By the Senate and House Of
REPRESENTATIVES Of the United States of If
merica in Congress assembled, That the
the following sums be- and the same are hereby,
respectively appropriated, for the service of
the year one thousand eight hundred and TWEEN
ty-seven, that IS to say:
For compensation to the Senators and Mem
bers of the House of Representatives, their OF
fcers and Clerks, and for the contingent ex-
pcnses of both Houses of Congress, four hundred
and twenty-eight thousand four hundred and for
! ty dollars.
For expenses of the Library of Congress, in
clnding the salary of the Librarian, one thousand
nine hundred and fifty dollars.
For compensation to the President of the u
nitcd States, twenty-five thousand dollars.
| For compensation to the Vice President ofthe
United States five thousand dollars.
| For rcompcnsaton to the Secretary of State, six
thousand dollars.
I For compen alton to Clerks in the Department
of State, per act of twentieth of April, eighteen
hundred and eighteen, fifteen thousand;nne hun
dred dollars.
For compensation to one Machinist in the Pat
ent Office, per act of twenty-sixth OF May, one
thousand eight hundred and twenty-four, seven
hundred dollars.
For compensation to the Messengers in the De-
partment of State, including the Messenger i'll
the Patent office, in full of all allowances, one
THOUSAND four hundred and fifty dollars.
For the incidental and contingent expenses OF
the department of State, including the expenses
of printing and distributing the laws, and for ex-
ira copying of papers, twenty-eight thousand and
fifty dollars. -,
For compensation to the Secretary OF the
Treatury, six thousand dollars
For COMPENSATION to the Clerks in the Ofiice
ofthe Secretary of the Treasury, per act OF
the twentieth Of pril, one thousand eight hun
dred and eirhtccn, ten Thousand four hundred
dollars. m
nor .ct of twcnty-sixth of May, one thousand
e;eht hundred and twenty-four, one thousand
!, one hundred and fifty dollars.
For compensation to the Messengers in said OF;
fee and Assistant, in full of all allowances, one
thousand and fifty dollars
For compensation to the first Comptroer
: Of the Treasury, three thousand FIVE hundred
dollars
For compensation to the Clerks in the Office
of the First Comptroller, per act OF twentieth OF
! April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen,
seventeen thousand eight hundred and fifty dol
lars.
, For compensation to the Messengers in said
office, in full of alallowances, one thousand and
fifty dollars.
5 For compensation to the Second Comptroller
of the Treasury, three thousand dollars.
: For compensation to the Clerks in the otflce O
the Second Comptroller, per act of twentieth o
> April, one thousand eight hundred and eigA
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-03-22

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PD-H!IEIszaYs u .

From, Tie Mew Monthly Magasine.
ROMAN GIRLS SONG.
Roma, Roma, Roma!
Non piu come era prma.
Rome, Rome! thou art no more
As thou hast been!
On thy Seven Hills Of yore
Thou sat'st Queen.
Thou hadst thy triumphs then
Purpling the street,
leaders and sceptred men
Bow'd at thy feet.
They that thy mantle wore,
AS gods were seen:
Rome, Rome! thou art no more
As thou hast been!
Rome thine imperial brow
Never shall rise;
What hast thou left thee now'--
Thou hast the skies!
Blue, deeply blue, they are,
Gloriously bright!
Yelling their wastes altar
With colour'd light,
Thou hast the sunsets glow.
Rome. for thy dover,
Flushing dark cypress-bough,
Temple and tower;
And all sweet sounds are thine,
Lovely to hear;
While Night, o'er tomb and shrine
Rests darlSly clear.
Many solemn hymn,
BY starlight sung,
Sweeps through thy arches dim
Thy wrecks among,
Many flutes low swell
On thy soft air,
Lingers and loves to dwell
With Summer there.
Thou hast the south's rich gift
of sudden song;
A charmed fountain swift,
Joyous and strong.
Thou hast fair forms that move
With queenly tread;
Thou hast rich fanes above
Thy mighty dead,
Yet wears thy Theirs shore
A mournful mien:
Rome, Rome! thou art no more
AS thou hast been!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-07
For Sale or Rent.


"a The NH and Farm called 15iadelphia Mn, str-
HUH ated Oh Holmes Run, about 81 miles from lexan
dria This property is SO well known as to render
dissertation unnecessary Possession given on the lst
August. when the Wagon, Team, Stock, &c. will be
sold, If not previously disposed ofa private sale.
Apply to HiLLEh q soN'
6mo5
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-07
From the Florida .4drocate.

At meeting Of the gentlemen of the Bar and
the Executive officers Of the Court, OF the Mid
die District Of Florida, His Honor Judge Ma
comb was called 10 the chair, and Edmund n.
Sale was appointed Secretary.
On motion of the U. States District Aror
ney, VIM. Allison McRea, the following pream-
Die and resolutions were submitted and adopted
unanimously.
The members Of the Bar Of Middle Florida,
and the Executive officers of the Court, have
heard with regret of the death Of the Hon. A.
b. WOODWARD, U. States Judge for this
District, This event is rep,e,e with painful
emotions, as i, has deprived the nation ola va
luable officer, the Territory of warm support
er, themselves Of a personal friend. In estimat-
ing his judicial character, we have every Thing
to admire, nothing to disapprove. Justice, i'm
partial Justice, was always administered with
out regard TO distinction of Office or of wealth
Possessing fund oflegal knowledge, which be
longed to few, and deeply read in classical and
scientific studies, he was at once the lawyer and
the gentleman, the scholar and the patriot. AS
a man, those who knew him can answer Tor
his private virtues, one ever had his acqualnl-
ance, who did not value it, no one his TREND
ship, who was not proud of it. II such were
his qualities, if such were the ornaments which
adorned and ilIumned his character, II those
services which we have recited, were exercised
for the promotion of justice, then indeed have
we sustained loss irremidable, if we were not
encouraged by the hope, that while he is enjoy
ing the fruits above ofhis virtueus labors below,
his successor may look to him for an example
of official and private worth.-He had his fau-
Its, who has Mott is the lot OF humanity to
err, of divinity to forgive. If he had they were
light and venial, and should never be remem'
bered, whilewe have continually before US such
striking monuments of his inestimable worth:
Resoiued, That we attend the funeral OF the
deceased this afternoon ats P. M. and that
we wear Grape on our left arm for so days:
RESOLVED, That the proceedings OF this meeting
and the foregoing preamble and resolutions, be
published in the Florida Advocate.
DAVID B. MACOMB,
Chairman.
EDMUND y. SALE,
Secretary,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-07
Stafford Springs.


This tract of land contains 500 acres about half oft
is standing in fine timber of good quality, the cleared
land toleraby well improved, with Orchards, &c. &c.
There is about twenty acres of meadow land now ia
ken we'll in grass and as much more of prime meadow
land to clear, heavily timbered. There is Dwelling
House on this tract Of Land, about one hundred feet in
length, two stories high, with long porch on each
side web calculated entertain large companies; with
all other necessary buildings, in good order There is
also available Tannery and Cotton Picking Machine
now in operation attached this property which can
be bought with without the premises, on good terms
to suit purchaser 1t is believed that this place has
on the best this side of the mountains, and as
healthy OH the top the Blue Ridge 1t lies in the
fork of several public roads, the corner and lines
of the upper part of Stafford and the lower edge of
Fauquier and Prince William Counties. l have no
doubt from the situation of this land it is well cacula
ted make amongst the handsomest places in all
this section of country 1t is believed to be fine sit
uation for country store deem it unnecessary to
give aiurtLer description, as persons disposed to pur-
chase, will view the premises, and then feel sure
there will be bargain The subscriber intends con.
nuing his boarding House Establishment, for the &C.
comodation ofhs customers. during the present sea-
son of the Springs, on moderate terms
July off l.. DICKINSON