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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

DISTRESSING OCcURRENcE. An accident of
distressing nature took place in the family of
Arson Braman, in this village, on Saturday last
A solution of corrosive sublimate had been pre-.
pared to put on bedsteads, to prevent the in
roads of bugs, and was set in bowl on the top of
book case. When no other person was in the
room, a child between three and four years of
age, climbed up to it and drank from the bowl
Her outcries Immediately brought the mother,
who, on perceiving what had happened, gave
the child some warm water to drink, and sue
ceeded in making her vomit by introducing her
finger into her throat. In the course of few
minutes physician was procured, who admin
istered such relief as the case was susceptible
Of These timely attentions, it is hoped will be
the means of saving the child's life, although
from present appearances it is considered
doubtful case. The sutferings of the little vic
tim are said to have been most intense Acct
dents of this kind should operate caution
to parents, never to leave poison of any kind
within the possibility of access to children who
are too young to be sensible of its deleterious
nature.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13
Total
lis leaves for Mr.. Adams the following

"Well, neighbor b" said person the other
day, VIC are going to have new jackson pa
per in Boston," Indeed what can be the
object l supposed you had already more jack
son papers than readers" "True, but we
want one paper that decent people will suffer
to be brought into their houses, if it is given
them" In accordance with the intimation in
this dialogue, new paper has been commenc.
ed in Boston under the title of the " Jackson
Republican" An article in the first number
says, " very respectable, and not a very small
proportion oftheco community, have been desir-
Gus of the establishment of another paper, but
until very recently there has been no sufficient
concentration of sentiment, nor combination of
efforts to effect it." further indication of
the views of the proprietors may be found in
the following paragraph from their prospectus ::
"The American abroad almost bushes for
his countrymen, when foreigners notice the
vile and scandalous tone of too many of our
journals. The sober and discreet citizen turns
from such exhibitions in disgust. Language,
which would not be tolerated by the decencies
of private life, is thus introduced into our hous
es, and brought before the view of our wives
and our children. The taste of the age is be-
coming vitiated, and the influence of the press,
that tremendous and formidable engine of liber-
ty and patriotism, will become impaired or be-
come pernicious. The proprietors of this pa
per have, therefore, adopted i: as fixed and
inhexible rule that, while they are connected
with it, on no occasion, and under no circum-
stances, shall it lose sight of the respect it
to itself, to the cause, and to the community"
1.-THE course thus marked out be rigidy ad
hered to, the proprietors will doubtless receive
all the patronage which the paucty in numbers
of their political friends in this section of tho
country would justify them in hoping for, and
will secure to themselves the respect of the
worthy and liberal of all parties.
There are now four avowed Jackson papers
in this State, besides two jackson pirates which
wear the Administration flag as decoy to the
unwary.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

"A THENEUM, or Spirit of the English Mag.
IA. azines, No. lO4 and 105A-New Series CON
tanning, as usual, great variety of interesting
matter Just received by C. HARRIS.
August 49, SO
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

The FrGnktin Insurance Company,
HAV!NG capital of 100000, all paid in,
IN H. make IrsURAEcE against FIRE on Build
ings, Merchandise, Household Furniture, SC at
low rates of premium. AUSTIN DENNY, Esq.
OF Worcester, is their Agent, and authorized to
issue Policies. istf Boston, Oct %
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

President ADAMS arrived at his seat in
Quincy on the evening of the 10th inst. AL
though he travelled in the most private manner,
yet, wherever he passed, he was greeted with
the warmest evidences of attachment and res
pect.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13
SIXTH DIVISION OF THE MILITIA.

Head Quarters, Royaiston, .4ag. 8, 1928:
The troops of the lst Brigade will be parad-
ed for military review and inspection of arms,
at the times, and in the order following, viz;
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

VOU are hereby cited to appear (if yoit
IL see fly at the Court of Probate to be holdsS
at Worcester, in said County, on the first tues.
day in September next, at ten of the clock, beA
fore noon, to show cause why the Instrument,
which purports to be the last Win and Tesla
ment of said deceased should not be approved !,
and you will he heard thereon.
THEOPHs. WHEELER, Reg.
'S3 by order of the Hon. Judge.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

WORCESTER PRICES. Hay, ton, So; Corn,
rs cts. Rye, 90 cts; Oats, 35 cts. Flour,
best, $3.50; Potatoes, new, 81 cts. Butter,
IA to II cts. Cheese, best, 8 to 10 cts. four
meal, to 6 cts. Beef, best pieces, to cts. !;
Mutton, 5 to cts; Veal, 5 to Z cts; Lamb, 8
to cts. Bacon Hams, l2h cts Lard 10 to
IL cts. Salt Pork, 10 to l2a cts. Eggs, l2a
to IA cts. Wood, hard, $3.50 to "a.
% An adjourned meeting of the First Par
ish will be held on Saturday ne1t, at A o'clock.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

building it is intended to protect, and the ele-
vation above the highest part of the building
should be at least half as great as tho distance
horizontally from the rod to the farthest point
intended to be protected by it.
It should descend to the ground in the most
direct course practicable.
If it consists of more than one piece, it should
be snugly screwed together, SO as not to be-
come rusty in the joint.
Wherever it is connected with the building
it should be done by means of some non-con-
Quoting substance
1t should descend into the earth at least six
feet, and the end be immersed in water, if prac-
ticable. Where that cannot be done, large
body of coal dust, or charcoal pounded into
small pieces, should be placed at the foot of the
rod, and the point should be turned off in a di-
rection opposite to the building.
AS much of the fluid goes on the surface of
the rod, the conducting power is said to be
greatly diminished by painting It white, as the
white paint is bad conductor; but it is, prob
ably, well to paint it black, lamp-black being a
good conductor, and the non-conducting quality
of the oil in the paint is said to be more than
counterbalanced By the protection thus afforded
against rust.
An erroneous opinion in relation to Lightning
rods is somewhat prevalent. 1t is supposed by
some, that their influence extends to a great
distance, even to attracting the electric fluid
from clouds high in the air, so that buildings
may be endangered by them, by bringing heavy
discharges which otherwise would not take
place. 1t may be proper to remark, that the
attraction of the rod does not extend so far as
to alter the direction of discharge of the cleo
trio fluid, which does not approach so near to a
building, that it would be almost certain to
strike it if the rod was not there.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

Worcester, SIS. Probate Office, August 5, 1s2s.
TO The Heirs Of RHoDA NEWTON, late Of SouthboA
rough,in sad County deceased, and to all others con-
ceIned IN the Estate of said deceased, GREETING,
NOU are hereby cited to appear tif you
u see ft) at the Court OF Probate tobe holdeti
at Worcester. in said County, on the frat Tues.
day in September next, at one of the clock, after
noon, to show cause why the Accounts Of the
Administration of said Estate should not be allow.
ed and you win be heard thereon.
'33 NATH'L. PAINE, J. Prob
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

or In the article on the /" fire blight, in our
last, mistake in printing was overlooked. In
stead of peach trees it should read pear trees
The peach tree, we believe, has never been
subject to that disorder.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

We have another toast for our readers 1t
was given at a Jackson celebration at Reading,
Pennsylvania.
By the Orator Of the day-May the Eagle of
permission evaporate to all parts of ter1aqueous
Globe where Aristocracy yet prevails, and east
the crown of tyrany into eternal abyss"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13
REMEDY for DYSPEPSIA.
Jdmes's .Aati- Duspeptic Pills.

THN1IS article, after having borne the test
Il of a scrutinizing public for more than nine
years, has proved. beyond doubt, to be most
valuable remedy for Dyspepsia. II has obtained
and supported reputation seldom acquired BY
any medicine, and is used by dyspeptics and many
others with very great and almost universal SAT-
isfaction. 1t IS mild and harmless in its effect,
and may be used for any length of time with en-
tire confidence.
q For sale by ]. ROBINSON, Worcester
August IS. eowIyS3
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

The Corner Stone of the new meeting house
for the second Congregational Society IN this
town was laid on the 18th inst. We expected
that some member of the society would have
furnished US with a notice of it for publication,
but have been disappointed
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

Worcester, Probate Office, August 6, 1898.
10 the IVidOlo and Heirs of EZEKIEL FLINT. late
Of Westminster, an said County, deceased, and to
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

To FARMERS. An intelligent gentleman at
Geneva, Switzerland, proposes to substitute the
labor of cows for that of oxen and horses and
he maintains that it would increase both the
quantity of milk and the calves, and that one
COW will do as much work as one OK of an equal
size. He, however, allows that the diminution
of milk and labor NAV be one fourth but still
eight working cows would perform the labor of
six oxen, and at the same time give as much
milk as six cows that did not work-which
would, in year, amount to considerable saw
ing to the poor farmer
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

Worcester, IS. Probate Office, August 8, 1898.
To the Heirs Of Hollis PARKER, late of Holden;
in said County, deceased, and to all others concerns
ed IN the Estate of said deceased, GREETING.
WOU are hereby cited to appear (if you
a seeft) at the Court of Probate to be holden
at Worcester, in said County, on the first Tuesday
in September next, at nine of the clock, before
noon, to show cause why the accounts of the Ada
mnistratioA Of said Estate should not be allowed
and you will be heard thereon.
THEOPHs. WHEELER, Reg.
80 BIZ order of the Hon. Ju1Ige
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

The planet Mars, says the ~ Y Commercial,
now making such splendid appearance in our
neighborhood, is at this time $50 millions of
miles nearer our Earth than at some other peri
DDS that is, no is nearer by the whole diameter
Of the Earths orbit.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

The Cd Brigade as follows, viz:
Sd Reg Of lnfstry on Monday, goth Oct next
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

Worcester, IS. Probate Office, August 8, 1928.
TO the Heirs Of GEoRGR WEEP aud ANN WEBB.
late Of Holden, said County, deceased, and to ali
others concerned IN The Estates Of said deceased per-
sons, GREETING.
VOU aye hereby cited to appear (if you
a see ft) at the Court of Probate to be holden
in September next, at nine of the clock, before
noon, to show cause why the Accounts of the Ad.
mnstration of the Estates of the said George and
Ann Webb, should not be allowed and you will
be heard thereon
THEOPHs. WHEELER, Reg.
*5S BY order of the Hon. Judge.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-08-13

New York. An anti-masonic convention
assembled at Utica on the 4th inst, and nomln-
ated Francis Granger for Governor. and John
Crary for Lieut.. Governor. Mr.. Granger had
previously agreed to have his name placed upon
the ticket with Smith Thompson, as Lieut..
Governor. All parties arc for the Administra-
ton, but the plea of being anti-maSonic is mere
y trick, Mr.. Thompson not being mason.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-03-29
PUBLISHED EyLRY s4TCRDAY EVENING,
BIZ JOHN s. CALIAlIER.

FERMs,-OAc doi-r and City cents per ann'in,
}ayabe at the expiration Of the ;,rst quarter, or
me dollar and twenty-five Gents, to be paid as the
'ne Of subscribing. Payment IN advance, from
Instant subscriber, who are not known u the pub.
fisher, viii invariably be expected. Should pay
at " 3of--.cl ~, END OF the year. 81 will
required.
- Postage on all letters MUST be paid.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-03-29

'-S 1872 'Nf>
[EeAa
Maria Merton was allowed TO be the prettiest
mi for many miles around the country She
was an only child, aud lived at short iii stance
from the village Of F., in a small, but
neat cottage, which had been given to her pa
rents for lie by Squire Hardy. Her father was,
and NAG been gardener to the Squire for a cor
siderable number Of years and here was Ma
ria Merton born-hcre did she pass her DAYS.
from infancy. IN ono unclouded sunshine Of
love and happiness. But. alas happiness is
not the constant lot Of human beings Maria
Merton was soon to prove this for, though
she had spent her youthful days in comparative
Bliss, yet The time was approaching when her
troubles We're TO commence
She had ]nst attained her sixteenth wear.
when 1t was the will Of heaven that her mother
should be taken from her. This event, so heart
rending, completely effected a change in her
manners and character Before, she was all
mlrth and gladness-lght and frolieksome as
the sporiive zephyr; but now. the roses had
vanished from her cheeks. Oft would she sit
gazing pensIyely on vacancy; and, instead Of
the innocent laugh that told Of peace within,
OFT would the unhidien sigh escape her bosom
and the big tear stand trembling ia her eve If
before she had been accounted beautiful. that
beauty was now more than ever interesting
from her melancholy appearance She had the
same l'Shfness of form. the same features but
these we're soltened and mellowed down BY the
hand of grief
Her occupation now consisted in taking care
Of the house. and in providing for her father,
who vas now alone left to her, and Of course
was doubly dear 1t was some pleasure to her
TO have the frugal meal placed ready for his
coming, to observe his look of satisfaction, to
receive MS kind advice, and to anticipate his
every want In this manner passed two more
years OF HE; she had felt the subdung innu-
ence OF time, which had helped to heal her
woes; and she had assumed her natural
appearance when fate was again preparing
heavy blow for her
1he winter had been uncommonly severe,
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-03-29


parents, on her pas; and present life, and on
what would bcfal her in The future. She Thought
also on one who had lon, been ahsent-shc al
most wished for his presence, and then She gave
a sigh to his memory She started up afraid,
for the sigh was andbly answered by another
from behind tho bower She had just reached
The entrance when figure stood before her
that fetched the colour nio her chs rks. She
was almost denied the power Of utterance. SO
overpowerng were her feelings. at last she
said, Oh! Mr.. Hardy, is that indeed you?'
Dearest Maria, ii isl and the ncNt n9ment
they were locked in each others arms.
Frank Hardy, the person when we have now
Introduced, the only son Of Squire IlArdy,
whose mother had died in giving birth TO hu
He had always been a great tascurtt with Ma
r. Mcrtons father and mother, and a Nelrome
yisttrt at their cottage. ile had early ohsetv-
ed their daughters beauty, hlch was the cause
OF bis frequent visits, and had secretly si.hcG
for the pos, session of her heart, and al last Oh
tanned it. lie observed with no small degree OF
satisfaction that he had created some interest
in her hosom, and that his society was very
agreeable to her, for whenever he came, a
smile from her was sure to welcome him.
About tins tuc her mother died, and then il
was that he completely won her heart: His
frequent visits Of coincidence, both with her and
her father, placed him in such an amahle light
that she could not but admire hin, for his sorrow
and sympathy fer her mothers death
Dut the period was coming which was to par
them from each other, when she should declare
openly that love u!.,ch she felt inWardly for him
Frank Hardy had rcct;,e ed all the cducatl.n !.
private tutor could give, and as he WAS no~
about sixteen, il was told him ny his father thu:
in months time he must set of for college
He therefore made the best use of his time, ant
the evening before his departure contrired to
have prlva,c interview with Maria Twas IN
her favourite bower; the moon shining ia
all her majesty; twas an hour favourable tc
love. Maria, he SAID, 'our time has passed
pleasantly, but must end; to morrow must
leave you for two years at the college, but ne
yer, whilst life shall last will forget you or the
happy blissful moments | have spent in your
society But to what use will this be, if Maria
thinks not on me? Oh! if might but be as
sured that you viii not Danish me from your re-
nembrance. but that you will sometimes thlnE
kindly On me, it would soften this hour of pant
ing
You ask me If | will think on you, said Ma
ria, be assured wilt for must own that |
have spent many happy moments IN your com.
panv, but OH Mr. Hardy. Go you mean to
mock or insult me am bat poor gardeners
daughter. and you rich mans lsono What
would your father, what would NY father say, e
they were to know of this "
Love allows of no distinction, and as for
knowing who will ever know, or what differ
ence if the whole world knew Come then,
Maria, once more beseech you speak, for ny
mind is on the rack
She turned on him her heauteOus face hluSk.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-03-29
THE REPOSITORY.
LOVES SACRIFICE,
A RURAL TALE.

y last time-and unmoved she lay,
Beyond lite's dim uncertain river,
4 gloiioas mould Of fading clay.
From whence the spark had fed 70
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.


DREADFUL ACCIDENT. A most awful occur
renee took place on Tuesday se'nnight, at one
of the pits of the Dee Green Coliery, near
Flint, belonging to Thomas Eyton, Esq. The
fire damp had collected in part of the pit, IN
observed by the workmen, and, on boy incau-
tiously taking lighted candle towards the spot
it instantly ignited, and tremendous explosion
followed. There were, at the time, upwards OF
thirty individuals (men and boys) in the mine,
and out of this number nine were killed on the
spot, and eleven others dreadfully wounded
most of these had their limbs broken, and were
SO shockingly scorched, that it is feared some OF
them will not survive. The explosion was SO
loud that it was heard at great distance, and
so powerful that it blew up the machine which
covered the mouth Of the pit The men who
fortunately escaped were only preserved by
having gone to the bottom of the shaft to drink
of the water which is found there, after having
finished their dinner-ScOtch paper.
BENJAMIN Moses, who had been sentenced to
Is years imprisonment by the U. s. Circuit
Court at Philadelphia, was also examined be-
fore the Mayors Court, and sentenced to three
years additional Imprisonment, and to pay q
fine Of $500. Moses was one of company who
made and supplied regular customers with
counterfeit notes, upon the following terms
for bundle of $4,000, they received 5000
and il the purchasers were successful, $500
more were paid. 1t is remarkable that while
the business of Moses was to fill up the Bank
notes-that is supply tlSe names of the officers
he could neither read nor write
HYDRoPHoBIA. We all have such horror Of
being bitten by mad dogs, (Which by the way
are very rare animals,) that it is questionable
whether bite from dog Supposed to be mad,
would not induce the appearance OF the dis
ease of hy6rophobia in nine cases out of ten.
The following case Is related in the Giornale
de Fisica, &c. "A man was bitten by his own
dog, whom he supposed to be mad-the dog
disappeared Immediately, and the master was
seized with all the symptoms of hydrophobia {:
being unable to swallow any thing for four days.
On the 9Th, the dog returned home, and as soon
as he fawned upon his master in his usual man
ner, the dreaded malady disappeared
Philadelphia aurora.
The Cincinnati Society of Maryland has been
so reduced in numbers by deaths, that, in the
late procession, all its members were carried in
one chariot.
The first parish in Northampton have given
unanimous invitation to Mr. Ichabod S. Spen-
Ger, to settle as Colleague Pastor with the Rev.
Mr. Williams.
A young man son of Joseph ellison, was kill
led by lightning on Sunday evening last, at the
house of Mr. Delano, in the village of Skane-
ateles, (N.Y) He was sitting in company with
a young lady, who left the room and returned a
moment after and found him corpse. The
electric fluid passed down the chimney. The
young lady was injured but slightly.
Mr. Mercer, member Of Congress, is nomin.
ated for Governor in Virginia,