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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-04-02

THE TURKS. In Sir John Malcolm's
Sketches of Persia, through which country
he travelled, are the following observations
of a native of high rank, which may be in
teresting at this time :-Abdalla Aga, the
former governor of Bussorah, who was re-
markable for the sigor of his intellect, and
the frankness with which, though Turk,
he expressed his sentiments, said, From
the Grand Seignior to the lowest peasant
in the empire, they are alike devoid of pub
lie virtue and patriotism and that spirit of
religion which has long been the only bond
of union that has kept this unwieldy state
together, is every day becoming fainter I;
and, while the Wahabees are making con-
verts of the inhabitants of Arabia and Syr-
ia, the provinces of Turkey in Europe are
relaxing from their religious zeal, and be-
coming every day more ripe for the rule of
those Christian nations, under whose power
they must soon fall" Sir John Malcolm
observes, that there is much truth in the
picture which Abdalla drew Of the Turks
Upon being asked his opinion of Persia, he
{ Abdallal replied that he thought it twenty
times worse than Turkey: the inhabitants
were, to the full, as devoid of every public
principle, and much more ignorant.
Salem Gazette.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-04-02

LEGISLATURE OF New YORK. In the
House of Assembly on Tuesday last, the
Speaker pro TEN. announced the receipt of
a communication from Jacob Barber, of the
city of New York, impeaching the conduct
of the Hon. Ogden Edwards, judge of the
first circuit, and of Richard Riker, Esq. re-
corder of the city of New York, in relation
to the late conspiracy cases in New York.
The petitioner prays to be allowed an oppor-
tunity to establish the fact in the memorial,
and to be heard in person or by council, in
support of his complaint, and establishing
the same; that Judge Edwards be removed
from his Office, and that the Recorder may
be allowed to retire at the expiration of the
term for which he is appointed. The
memorial was read in part to a select
committee.
Delaware journal., 1828-02-01
DELAWARE JOURNAE.
WILL Il..-.NAnc.Ns
EriAay, Eebruary 4, 1S2S.
CORRESPONDENTS.

0I.5-A Correspondent enquiries If the Chancellor
and p. Robinson, Esq. Of 'sex did not vote for Mt
Monroe as electors, at the time ofhis reelection
and, if so, with what proprety Mr.. Robinson nov
pretcnds to say that no President should be re elect
ed for second term. We answer, that we have
heard that hey dill uofe for Eh. Monroe for M
second fcrns ofq0ice and most, if not a.ofthe srea
tnen of that day (some of whom now profess opposs
ton toMr. Adams, because they say no presden'
should hold that office longer than fouryears') ap
proved of the vote for 1h. Monroe for eight years
Mr.. Monroe not only received all the votes OF "'
State for his second tcrm-but nearly all the v0'es
of the United States-pcrhaps all--ezcept oh'
Our Correspondent would do well to remember' ta'
principles and opinions, just suited to the emergency
are often urged by a certain class of politicians
they can find gulls to be Influenced by them. ooNo
people in Delaware, have been thirteen gears in dis
covering the propriety of celebrating tn, 9th Of jan
uary. Others, without pair OF spectaces, can MS
cover how comfortable it would be, Just ABOUT thp
time to have the Constitution so amended that the
President should be eligible only for four years.
De Witt Clinton found out, about year ago. tha
Congress neither had nor ought to have, the power
to promote certain internal improvements, though
the years are not many since he went to Washington
and publicly and in writing asked the exercise Oh
that power.-lh. Van Buren,, last year, talked ~
the lost rights of the Sates-and tnok tour to NV
South--perhaps in search of them. Our Correspop.
ent should remember there is time for all thlo3',
Mr. Randolph does not think his the ''acrFp4.'
time" for Mr. Chiiton's motion for inqr'fr e ttfs
tain salaries and expenditures. 1t IS 'As a"ta
Delaware journal., 1828-02-01
CONGNESSAOE Az,
January %, 1898.

January %, 1898.
In the House of Representatives on Saturday,
the discussion OF the resolution offered by Mr. Chill
ton was resumed. As soon as his resolution was
read MIR. Chiffon rose, and Withdrew the resolution
originally submitted TO the House, and offered il
substitute, dividing the subjects. Mr.. McDntlie
then moved to amend the resolution by striking out
so much as made the public debta subject ofex-
animation, This amendment was accepted by Mr..
Chilton.-Mr Blake then moved an amendment.
referring the subject in different FORM to the Com
mt!ee OF Ways and Means. Mr.. Dorsey moved
to amend the amendment by adding clause, direc-
ting the attention of the Committee to the per die m
allowance to members, which Mr.. Blake accepted
as modification On motion of Mr.. Blake the
Ayes and Noes were ordered on his amendment. but
the House adjourned before any question was tax
en-.
jan. %.
In the Senate yesterday, the bill for graduating
the price OF ale public lands and ceding the refuse
to the States in which the lie, was taken up. ant
Mr. Hendricks moved an amendment, which he sup
ported at greath length, and which, together with
the bill, was opposed by Mr.. Branch. No question
was taken on it. The bill to provide for certain
Revolutionary Officers was considered and Mr..
parri's motion for reconmtnent was after some dis
cusson, withdrawn.
In the House Of Representatives, the discussion
OF MT. Chlitons resolution was resumed. MIR.
Chiffon again modified his resolution, so as to en-
brace an enquiry into the expedency of reducing
the compensation ofthe members Of Congress. Mr.
Buckner, Mr.. Washington, and Mr.. Vance address.
cd the Chair While Mr.. Vance was proceeding 10
specify the characters Of the various Standing Com.
nlttees, he was called to order by Mr.. McDulIie
Hhe Chair having decided that Mr. Vance was in
order, Mr.. McDuflie appealed !from the decision
and the ayes and noes ordered on the question
Of appeal, but before the question was takcn--the
House Adjourned.
Delaware journal., 1828-02-01
DEBATE ON RETRENCHMENT.

Mr.. Randolph repeatedly sad during the debate
on Mr.. Chiltons resolutions. and The various amend
ments, that now was not the ''acccpted tme'' for
the exainlpaton.
.And let me, before sit down, give one warn
ing tn all concerned. This country, as we all know
is divided into two adversary parties and we must
shut our eyes to the Fact if we do not know that this
House is nearly, Or quite. equally divided between
them fas est hosfe doceri. | see one of these
parties perfectly willing no doubt, to throw unon
as the responsibility for whatever is done here. Sit
ting perfectly still, stea,fast, silent, and temurc.
bringing forward no proposition whatever. see
the other party throwing out proposition after propo
siton. Inc opposite party never commits itself un-
til alter nights reflection. And what is the con
sequence Though. believe. minority, they $,
manage matters. as ON every question to constitute
an effective majority OF this House, and then throw
IN us the responsibility of their own measures
Sir, thisis a new sort Of political justice.
Again. | see most plainly, with the gentleman
from south Carolina (Mr. McDufie) that this in
qury viii end in smnke-and am not one VII,
will i.ht the fire. or help to raise smoke by wblcI
aretrea'ing adversary may and protect his re
treat. Fisl oitr them no facilities towards a vic
tory. ihen, with House of Representatives s
equally divided as this, land take the vote for tn
election or speaker as the Indication of its state
with the scale vibrating ia equbrio it is almost i'm
possible to be certain Of anaiority let n,r ,np.snre
be ever so well concerted. Hn,v cn,ll GOO nc
along. even fthc Executive was on our s;da ACTIN
against solid phalanx who hold to.cther-.so ne
fectly united that we cannot cut oir !, STR, galc
while we ourselves act more like raw undiscinline
m'lttIas Sir, speak from experience. In the =
"enth congress, Sir, we never could have got aim
wlal the ad oi the most popular President that ey
Delaware journal., 1828-02-01
TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.

NJ anad ned meeting of the Temperance Society o
Tymlngs,n held at the Town Hall, mo- LIST. 1928,
The psesiet being absent, Willard Hall, vice presi
dent took the chair The minutes OF the last meeting wert
read. 49,
The committee obtain signatures to the constitution
reported progress, and were continued. s9s~-ses=
An interesting and impressive address was delivered by
Judge Hail. in which the manifold evils OF inempcrance
ably depicted and the claims of The Socety To the
support and patronage OF the community were urged VIII
ard feeling, that induced many individuals
10 come forward its advocates and enroll their names
amongst its members
On motion, resolved that the said address be published
and VIM. A Mendenha aod Isaac Peirce were appointed
a committee to attend to the publication.
The corresponding secretary reported, that ne mad al
tended to the subjects listed 10 his care at the last meet
ting but had not received an answer He was continue
make further report when prepared.
DR. William Gibbons and }saac Perce were appointed u
prepare an address addresses to the eAt meeting
Resoi,eh That committee of tlhee be appointed tt
establishing Savings Bank this Borough, an'l B.nla
Webb. raymond A. Henderson and DAVID w SON.
accordingly appointed
Resotved, That Raymond A, Henderson, add Sam'e
Wulio,ton bs appointed commee 10 coilec, inorn'toi
respecting the quantity ct arden; SPIRITS annually esahd
in This thorough and report TO = future meeting,
Resolved That whe tie meeting be adjourned, u sal
be again nj this place the first third day IN ht
second month, at halfpast O'clock. +. ~
Ordered, That the proceedings of this meeting be pub
as.ed in the papers OF thus Borough Adjourned
ISAAC PIERCE, Secg.
Delaware journal., 1828-02-01

The accounts Of the ..Northern Lights" dwet
upon with much wonder and delight by the Jack
son editors, prove not to be real .4yora Boreaiis.
but complete bore. The officers elected in the
Legislature of Maine, who they claimed as theirs
have proved to be all genuine administration men.
So much for the "signs and wonders Of the oppo
tjun,
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-12-31

BY W. L. GARRISON.
Oh! dying year upon thy brow
Is written swift decay,
And in the grave of ages thou
Wilt shortly pass away
Thy voice is strangely sad-thine eye
Hath lost its wonted brilliancy-
Thy locks are early grey
In every wind is heard thy knell,
And echo deeply signs Farewell"
1t seems D.. yesterday, thou year
Since | beheld thy bi,:h,
And heard the welcome and the cheer
Go up from the glad earth;
The dullest eye at once grew bright,
The coolest heart leap'd with delight,
1t was the reign of mirth-
Hope plumed in pride his starry wings,
And wild were Loves imaginings.
Spring came-in vain its gentle breath
Blew balm on dying hearts
And, midst the flower of summer, death
Was busy with his darts
And autumn, as he flung his leaves,
Scatter'd the seeds of pale disease
Life's fleeing breath departs
Go! go Il would not longer here
Retain thy memory, dying year
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-12-31
From the Dec. No, of the ladies' Magazine.
THOU DYING YEAR, FAREWELL

By MRS. SARAH J. HALE.
Farewell, thy destiny is done,
Thy ebbng sands we tell,
Blended and set with centuries gone
Thou dying year, farewell!
Gifts from thy hand-spring's joyous leaves,
And summers breathing flowers,
Autumn's bright fruit and bursting sheaves,
These blessings have been ours,
They pass with thee, and now they seem
Like gifts from fairy spell,
Or like some sweet remembered dream
We bid those gifts farewell!
Though frail the fair, rich things of earth,
Must minds bright hopes be frail'
And those pure thoughts that owed their birth
To thee-thus with thee fail?
Not if the soul but grid her might,
Her treasures guard with care,-
The storm swell'd stream that sweeps the
height,
But lays the rich mine BARE
The high resolve, the holy fear,
Walked by the passing knell,
o, take not these, thou dying wear
We bid not these farewell
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-12-31

New REMEDY FOR DRUNKENNEss. The
Brighton Eng. Gazette states that Il scottish
fellow was cured of his habits of intoxica-
ton in the following manner. His wife. af-
ter enduring for some time the modification
and distress arising from his custom of CON-
ing home fuddled, and finding that their
children must either leave off eating,
or the father abandon drinking, resoiv-
ed to accompany him in his licentious bouts:
So she followed him from tavern to tavern,
sat beside him, called for the same liquors,
performed the same oacchanallan orgies,
and returned to their miserable abode equal
ly drunk. The husband, disguised with
this sort of imitation, forswore the bottle
so did the wife-he betook himself again to
business-and the wife likewse-and final
ly they both became examples of industry,
temperance, and frugality, saving them
selves and children from that ruin which the
conduct ofthe husband had so nearly brought
upon them.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-12-31

No RUN! The following anecdote
which was related to us a few evening:
since, contains a good illustration of the
Yankee character, as well as exhibits the
benefits of good rule.
When the temperate reformation had just
begun to spread, merchant in, con-
WINGED of the righteousness of dealing in ar
! dent spirits, banished his jugs from the
counter, and his barrels from the store. The
/ first applicant for grog, after this procedure,
was a good-natured thriving Jonathan
something short of seven feet-who came
] in whistling "Yankee Doodle" with his
hands snugly secured in his breeches' pock-
cts, and his mutilated hat balanced on his
head to an angle OF forty-five degrees.
say, Mister, let's have a gill of Stingo"-
(meaniDg New England rum "We don't
sell any," was the reply. Not sell rum :"
exclaimed our Yankee, cooking his hat on
the other side of his shaggy pericranium,
and looking credulously enough" Tags!
that's a good 'un. But are you really in
'arnest 2" Certainly" said the merchant,
"we shall not allow any drinking in the
store.'' If you don't sell me some rum,
said Jonathan, (threateningly,) I'm not
spend another farthing here, that's sartin.'
I'VE cannot break our resolution, SIR
Why, look ye here now," replied the
other, (persuasively,) "I've laid out good
deal of the rhino in your shop-bot' all my
things here and you won't sell me any
rum?" Not a drop" q What are yor
'fraid of? (argumentatively heres your
money (picking ont fourpence-half pen.
ny from handful of rusty coppers, nails
and tobacco guilds only dram Just TO we
my whistle. You wont? If buy any thing
more of We Pm an old customer and you re
fuse to sell me a glass of New England =
J Not another cent herew A pause of few
moments ensued-the disappointed appli
cant strided to the door, put his hand on thu
latch, and wheeled back again-his goot
sense had triumphed. "Well, by iings
Mister, you're rights good resolution
rum drinking IS bad. Let's have a bar
rel of flour !"
This request, as may be supposed, wa
readily granted. The merchant not ONLY
secured good customer, but had eventual
| ly the pleasure seeing him among the ad
vocates of entire abstinence. A fact.
bennington Journal fthe Times
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-12-31

FIRST IMPRESSIONS THE MOST LASTING.
Some years ago, man in Georgia, a few
years after his marriage, left his family and
set out for parts unknowa, to accumulate a
fortune, anticipating an early retur with
pockets full of cash. Years past and moth
ing was heard of him, all inquiries concern
ing improved fruitless, and his family at last
numbered him with the dead. Believing
him dead, his supposed widow in time be-
came the wife of another; and with him
moved to this county. The supposed dead
husband was at length drawn by affections
chains to revisit his family, but to his utter
dismay, to the utter prostration of his fond
hopes on his arrival at his once home. he
found that bis wife had again married, and
was then residing in this county. He i'm
Imedlately followed her here, and in the
lower part ofthis county found her enjoying
domestic comfort, as Mrs. -. He was AZ
once recognized by his own dear wife; he
informed her then husband of his situation.
but left It entirely to her choice to 20 or
stay. The flame of early love rekndled
she consented again to be his bid farewell
to her second husband, and both are con-
tented and happy, now living in our town.
We wish them long fife, happiness and pros.
perity.-.4idbania Journal.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-12-31
OF all the Christ

CHRlsTMAs CusToMs OF all the Christ
mas customs that we have ever witnessed
or read of-save that of public Worship
one that Coleridge mentions as prevailing
in the north of Germany, pleases us most.
The children, he says, make little pres
ents to their parents and TO each other, and
parents to their children. For three or four
months before Christmas the girls are all
busy, and the boys save up their pocket
money, to make or purchase these presents.
What the present is to be is cautiously kept
secret, and the girls have world of contfiv-
ances to conceal it. The evening before
Christmas day, one of the parlors is lighted
up by the children, into which the parents
must not go, and here the presents intended
for them, are laid out in great order-the
children still concealing in their pockets
what they intend for each other. Here the
parents are introduced, and each presents
his little gift-after which they bring out
the rest, one by one from their pockets, and
present them with kisses and embraces
] Where | witnessed this scene, says Cole
ridge, there were eight or nine children
and the eldest daughter and the mother
wept aloud for JOY and tenderness; and
tears ran down the face of the father, and
he clasped all his children so tight to his
threast-it scanned as ifhe did it to stifie the
sob that was rising within him-I was very
much affected. On the next day, in the
great parlor, the parents lay out on the ia
bic the presents for the children; and a
scene gilmore sober JOY succeeds, as on this
day, after an old custom, the mother says
privately to each of her daughters, and the
father to his sons, that which he has ohserv-
ed most praise-worthy and that which was
most faulty in their conduct, during the
year.
How unlike are the associations and feel
ings connected with such sacred home
scene, to those awakened by the epthel
4" merry" and by the thought of Christmas
sports. ~ 7. Journal OF Commerce.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-12-31

SLEEP WALKING. About IL o'clock on
Sunday night, son Of Mr.. Theodore Ly-
man of this town, ii years old, suddenly
rose from his bed in his sleep, and, without
dressing himself, raised one of the windows
of his chamber, leaped out upon the ground,
about II feet, ran with all speed so or 100
rods, and unperceived entered the back
part of Mr.. A. Pomeroys house, and secret
ed himself under great coat. Mr.. L. pur-
sued, but not being able to find the lad, the
bell was rnng and the village alarmed. Mr..
Pomeroy's family got up supposing there
was fire, and one of them accidentally es-
pied the naked boy partly covered by the
great coat. He was not injured Ivy the
leap and race. He had been frightened in
Observation-Disclosures Gaz.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-12-31

MEXICO. A letter from Mexico states that
the Senate had refused to rotify the treaty with
the United States negotiated by Mr.. Poinsett---
but that this decision was TO be re.consdered.
and it was hoped would be reversed. The
same letter states that Gen. Rincon had at
tackled sie forces Of st. Anna, and pursued
them inte the city of Oaxaca, which place was
occupied by both parties,
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-12-31

N. On.AhAerERisrlc AkEcDorE. When DR..
Egypt, he said TO a peasant, al sunno.a vo ~
are quite happy now the country looks Ike =
garden, and every village has IL m;r.rs, :,
GOD Is great = replied the peasant I" o,,r
master gives with one hand and takes w;.b
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-12-31

We understand the merchants in this CT,
intend in future to decline giving dischart
TO their debtors, either in Boston, or in II
country, for less than 100 cents on dollar,
the case Of loss by fire, unless their property
insured to near the amount of its value.
BoJtos CcxtIRci,
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-12-31
UTICA, Dec. %.

OTlCA1 DEC. ~.
GAS SPRING. A spot has been discover
ed in this village, from which issues con-
stantly considerable volume of inRamma-
bic gas, which appears to be pure cmburet-
ted hydrogen. 1t burns with great intensi-
ty, and affords very brilliant light. The
soil, from which it arises, consists chiefly of
a mixture of clay and slate, and no water
has yet been met with, though the digging
has proceeded several feet. The deeper
the cut the greater the quantity of gas
evolved is said to be. Measures are taken
to confne it, with view to ascertain its
nature more particularly, and to exhibit its
infammable properties more readily.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-12-31

South CAROLINA. The following mad
propositions have been introduced into the
Senate of South Carolina, in the shape of
resolutions against the Tariff.
LIST. That the late Tariff act of the United
States, laid for the protection of Domestic
Manufactures, is unconstitutional, void and
imperative and not binding upon the citi-
Eens 0! TINS state, and they are discharged
from all obedience 10 The same.
"a. That the Governor of this state be
instructed and required to protect the citi-
zens OF this state from the Unconstitutional
control or oppression of all such laws as NAV
be attempted to be enforced against them
IRON any and every foreign authority.
.. That the foregoing resolutions be for
warded by the Governor to the President of
the United States, our Senators and Mem
bers of Congress, and to the Collectors of
Beaufort.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-12-31
OH! DYING YEAR.

From ths BennLn!, .e.. y-..-....-l " ~, rim.s
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-12-31

The French General, who commands the
force of France in the Moren, Complains
that. although complete success has attend
ed his movements, there has been no oppor-
tunity to obtain glory. This officer is prob
ABLY gentleman of the old school, who
relllgiously thanked God when twenty thous-
and men are slain in battle, and does not
consider the determination ola much smaller
number subject of any gratitude In this
ease, the thanksgiving should be enhanced
by the facts that no lives have been lost
ana that 10000 men have been able to
drive $1,000 from the country which thew
possessed Boston Palladium.