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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-24
New YORK, Sept. 10.


The BALLooN-PERILous ESCAPE OF
Mr.. RoBERTsON. A large concourse of
people assembled yesterday afternoon in
Castle Garden, TO witness the ascent of Mr..
Robertson-and many thousands were Of
course upon the battery. The balloon was
ready about O'Clock, when Mr.. r. entered
the car. His attendants having let go The
cords, the balloon rose gracefully to the
height of upwards of 100 feet, before the
wind had foated it beyond the circumfer-
ence of the castle walls. Unfortunately
the balloon had been let off directly to the
windward of the flagstaff, with which it
came violently in contact; in consequence
OF which the netting not only became en-
tangled with the staff, but the car was
turned nearly upside down. Mr.. R. having
his back to the flagstaff had not time to
prevent this collision, which he might 9TH
erwise have done with pole. In this per-
ilous situation with his head hanging down,
with his feet uppermost in the car. clinging
by the frail netting which attached it TO the
balloon, he remained suspended at the
height of nearly 100 feet from the ground,
vibrating in every direction, while a gener-
al shudder ran through the crowd. At this
instant, large rent was made in the bal
loon, and he gradually descended about Is
feet. The spectators cried out to him in
English, to take hold of the ballard of the
flagstaff Though nearly black in the face,
from his position, Mr.. R. was perfectly col
lected. At this moment a man climbed the
rope for bis relief, amid the cheers of the
spectators, but was unable to ascend nearer
than within some Is feet of Mr.. R., when
his streng tn failed, and he was obliged to
descend. The anxiety of the spectators
was now increased to intensity, and but
little hope was entertained of his rescue,
and shudder ran over the whole body Of
spectators. 1t was hardly supposed possible
that his physical powers could longer sus-
tain him. Still he held on, sometimes, ap-
parently by his feet, and sometimes by one
hand, grasping at any and every thing with
the other. At length he caught the rope,
and by powerful effort, and one of the
most dexterous movements that we ever be-
held, he cleared himself from the car and
was seen suspended by one hand. A burst
OF applause cheered him for an instant, and
until he caught the rope with his other
hand, when he descended 40 or so feet
with great velocity, and fell the remainder
of the distance, but was caught by the peo-
pie below. After receiving the congratula-
tons of his friends, the intrepid aeronaut
retired to private apartment, where. his
hands, which had been blistered and some
what excoriated by the cords, and the rope
in his descent, were dressed. He also lost
one of his front teeth, by having seized a
cord in his mouth, as he threw himself from
the Car. He was no otherwise injured. 1t
is computed that 1000 spectators were in
the Garden, and $4,000 without.
Commercial advertiser.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-24

FOREIGN News. BY arrivals since our last,
dates from London to August Is, from Paris to
August 10, and from the seat of war in Turkey
to July 23d, have come to hand, being near
a month later than were before received. The
most important articles of news will be found
IN our columns. The Russian army in Euro
pean Turkey advances towards Constantinople
with continued, and almost uninterrupted, sue
cess. At the last dates, it was in the vicinity
of Schumla, Tor ChoumIa, as it is sometimes
spelt,) the last strong fort to be encountered
before their arrival at the Balkan mountains.
1t was thought if this place should fall, that the
Russians would find but little more opposition
till they reached the vicinity of Constantinople.
The Turkish territory in Europe, alaeady over
run by the Russians, exceeds in extent the whole
of the five original n England States Onsthe
other side of the Black Sea, the Russian army,
which was recently engaged in the war with
Persia, is also advancing through the Asiatic
provinces of Turkey in the direction of Con-
stantinople, and will, probably, reach the Bos-
phorus, opposite that city, as soon as the Euro
pean army will have arrived in that vicinity on
the opposite shores.
In the mean time Austria, and possibly,
France and England, will use their influence to
bring about peace between the bellgerents,
and thus prevent the further extension of the
already overwhelming power of Russia. Thus
far, the Grand Seignor has shown no DISPOSE
ton to make any concessions, and, whether no
will when he finds that the prudent and cautious
Nicholas has adapted his force to the magni-
tude of the object to be accomplished, remains
to be determined If he should reject the adj
vice of the other powers, he will probably be
left to his fate, and the entire subjugation of
his European dominions, at least, must be the
almost inevitable consequence of his obstnacy.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-24

YALE COLLEGE. The annual commence
ment occurred on the 10th inst. On the
day preceding, an Grafton " on the progress
of society,"" was delivered by William Max
well, Esq of New York, before the Phi
Beta Kappa Society. The exercises of the
graduating class on Wednesday, are spoke
ola being highly interesting. The de gree
of A. B. was conferred on 81 young gentle
men-the degree of A. M. on 49-the de-
gree of M. d. on 81, and eleven members
of the theological department were licens-
ed to preach the gospel, by the Western
Association of New Haven. The honorary
degree Of Master of Arts was conferred on
the Hon. John Aslop of Middletown The
degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on
Samuel M. Hopkins, Esq. of Albany, and
the degree of Doctor of Divinity on the
Rev. William De Lancy, Provost of the
University of Pennsylvania. The honorary
degree of Doctor in Medicine was conferred
on Conant Catlin, Isaac Jennings, Luther
Manning Jabez l.. White, William Robin
son, Joshua Cornwell, Henry Woodward,
Israel Smith.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-24

BLACKSTONE CANAL. The works on the
Canal in the vicinity of this town are now COM
pleted, and the water has been let in. The
only place where there was any fear of fail
ure in the embankment, has stood the trial, al
though it was found necessary to watch it one
night But little more work remains to be
done, except on a section in Northbridge, where
a strong force is now employed, to which more
hands are daily added. This is section where
the excavation is very hard, and it has been in
undated most of the season by the river. Should
the weather continue favorable it may probably
be completed in a week from this time We
still have strong hopes that the whole line will
be navigable before the time Of our Cattle Show,
but the progress of the work is liable to so
many contingencies, from the weather, and,
frequently, from the occurrence of other I'M
looked.for obstacles that we should not be very
much disappointed if it should prove otherwise.
~ The annual Law Term Of the Supreme
Judicial Court, will commence in this town on
Tuesday next,
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-24

An immense speculation is about to be under
taken at the head of which Is said TO be NJ
Laftte, for the purpose of draining all the
marshes in France. There are not less than
200 square miles Of boys and fens in that
country. Government patronizes, the under.
taking and taxes on the drained lands will be
RENTED during rs years
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-24


"BEFoRE KARs, July g. The army I'M
der General Paskewtsch having passed the
frontiers on the 26th of June, advanced di-
rectly towards Kars, the capital of the Pa
chalk of the same name, through the yillag-
es of Dignis, Palderavou, and Meschkow.
This whole tract which is inhabited bv Ar.
menians, now presented a portion of entire
desolation, as the Turkish Government has
removed all the inhabitants to the most re-
mote parts. The enemy was FIRST soon
near Meschkow on the 29th. His cavaIrv
in great numbers had come from the foy.
tress distance of is wersts, and attached
our advanced posts, but was repulsed as 70.
Inducements came up.
Son the LIST of July, the General with the
greatest part of the troops, marched to.
wards Kars, intending to make reconnois-
sance. The troops had scarcely sbown
themselves in order Of battle on the faribest
eminences which slope towards the fortrass
when a numerous body of cavalry salI;oJ
out and attacked with impetuositv The fore
most regiments of Cossacks The Generol
seeing the possibility of coming TO co.,.
al action, desired to draw the enens,, ~
well as possible from the fortress. AMI 70
dered the Cossacks gradually 10 re,roa,
from the front towards the left flank IT,
enemy. in assurance of victory, followed the
Cossacks, and the General Immediately or
dered Major General Baron Ostensocker;
with division of Cossacks, Huans. and
Tartars, and two cannon to cut off the enc
my from the fortress. This mannuvyo ev-
ecuted under the fire of the fortress. aston
isbed the enemy, who suffered great loss.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-24

SHocKIwG ACCIDENT. On the Goth ult. a
man by the name of David Hicks, aged about
40, and addicted 10 intemperance, retired to
sleep on a hay-mow in the barn of Mr.. Neri
Rodgers of this town. In the morning he was
found dead on the floor, having fallen from the
NOW and fractured his skull The Coroner's
jury, who Investigated the case, returned n YER
dict ofaccdental death.--Auburn (N W pa.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-24

MATERNAL INTREPIDiTY. A gentleman in
forms us, that some time last-week, the wife of
Mr. Lemuel Alexander of Smith6eld, in this
state, went to the we'll to draw water, with
young child in her arms. While in the act
from some cause the child slipped or sprung
from her, and plunged into the well, which was
about 80 feet deep. The mother Immediately
seized the well pole with which she descended
part of the distance, and then jumped down
to the relief of her child, which was raised from
tho water and held in that position until the
cries of Mrs A. brought Mr.. Joshua Arnold to
her relief Both the mother and child were
taken from the WELL without having received
material injury. American.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21
Notice.

Unbounded Luck again At Run
nellS'.
DRAWING Of the Union Canal Lottery, LIST Glass;
Nos SO 90 "a 80 43 %
Nos % SO prize of 500; "a % prize Of 30; % "a
prize Of so; SO 43 prize Of 20
Besides great number Of $40 sold at the Lucky OF
fee of John II. Runnells
Drawing Of the
r. State Consolidated Lottery, No. !.
10 10 90 So 81
On Wednesday next, Goth inst.
Nec York Consolidated Lottery, ed Class,
for 1928.
Capi,als-Sl2,7so; 5000, 5000; 2,4s4; OF
1000;
Tickets IS; halves 8; quarters So; tor sale AZ
J. u. KVESElAAo' ST.
Lottery Office, Alerandrin, Do +,
feb l9 z....l::-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21
From the Baltimore American, Feb. 90.
FROM MEXICO.

Tn, schooner Shamrock, Alexander, al this
port from TamDico, brings advices TO the 26th
J nuary. The editors Of the American haze
received from their corrss ponder, there, "a lets
ter under date Of 22d, from which they make
he following eXfacr:
"Trade is remarkably dull, and the country
in disturbed State. Bravo and other officers
If the Mexican army have been arrested a, Tu.
iancingo, about cqui-distant from Mexico and
rsmpico. The whole party surrendered to
the force under General Guerrero, and M re-
sisiance was off, ed except by two officers, one
of whom, Col. Co rea, was desperately wound-
ed. Congress have ordered the Grand Jury to
proceed with ihr bill Of Indictment against Nj
choas Bravo, Vice President OF the Republic.
"Col Arancas was shot Al Tescoco on the
S. h inst. pursuah; 10 sentence, Us one oil those
concerned in the pio, of Padre Arenas Cen
erals Negrete and Echivari, it is supposed will
soon suffer ,hr like fate. This Government,
by the overthrow Of this effort OF the Possesses,
is stronger than ever, and the expulsion Of he
Spaniards will certainly now be carried into ex~
pcuion. There is a great want of money IN
the public Treasury. The loan offe' ed Nv Ba-
rings agents, in October, was refused; and
since Mr.. Canning's death took place, Bring s
offer was Withdrawn. Since these disturbances
of the parties in the Republic have taken place,
the vidends are unprovided for; and notwith-
s,a"ding the repeated advertise m hts for a
loan which have been published by the minis
ter, no contractor has vet come forward TO Of
fer money fur the urgent demands Of the mo-
| men,"
A paragraph in the Gazette says:-"The
Governments had given orders To the Custom
House Ut rampico, requiring all the foreign
merchants to return correct lists Of all goods
| in their possession, in order tina, the interior
duties nigh be Immediately collected, as they
wanted money Immediately few days pre-
vious to tie sailing ofrhe Shamrock, regi'
, ment of 1900 men had arrived at Tampico-
object no. ascer aimed, but their presence Gre
a,sd rrea. deal Of uneasiness among The
inhabitants
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21
A CURIOSITY.

On the deck of the brig James, which ar
rived at Boston on Tuesday from HalI,z,
came passenger moose. He appears to be
of the Fix species, and when full grown.~eighs
abou, l4oo pounds In size and formation
there is strong resemblance to horse His
head is large, The neck short, on whieh is a
sort of NJ ane. The eyes are small and have
mildness Of expression; the cas- are nearly u
foo, in length, and under the throat Is pecu.
liar Aesby pro,uberanee. The no'trIls are
large and such is the distribution ofth olfac-
tory nerves, over so much surface, that the
sense of smelling is exceedingly delicate. The
horns OF palmated form begin TO grow in
March, and by the autumnal months, weigh
from 40 10 so pounds, and are from S TO feet
long according to the general proportions OF
the Moose on which they grow. They are
now shetland after the lapse OF one hundred
days, they again shoot out, and this annually
as long as the animal lives.
Boston Traveller.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21
piano FOrtes.

DISHEY THOMP ON has lately received on sale,
l. at his Book, Music, and Stationery stores Penn
sylvania Avenue
One piano forte, from the mandatory Of Dubois
Stodart, New-York constructed with the latest i'm.
proyemens patent metallic sounding board, circular
case rose " God front, six octayes Price $3.50.
One do from the same, with drawers, 81 octaves
S24v
One do do do extra $50
The workmanship and tone of these instruments are
superior to any for sale in this District.
One do made by Ryder Tallman, Philadelphia,
with circular case, additional keys, drawers, &c $3.50
One do made by Loud 8. Co premium instrument,
similar to the above 5000
p 7. will be constantly supplied with instruments
from the above manufactures; and will furnish to order
and forward to any part of the District, to Norfolk or
| Richmond,
Plain Piano Fortes 81 octaves Sl15
Do do do l9C
Elegant C. do round corners, &c. 2lO
DO + do do octaves $50
IN + do do and drawers 275
DO Harmonic do rose wood front. &C. 400
DO Cabinet do do sou
Spanish Guitars 10, II, so and s35
Flutes, Carionets, Flageo'ets, Flies, Violins
Bassoons, Hand Organs, &c.
New Music for the above instruments,
feb lo-.6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21
attention.!
Notice to Slaters.

Notice to Skaters.
PROPOSALS will be received by the subscriber for
1 covering the Occoquan Merchant Mill with slate.
The dimensions Of the house about rs feet BY a.
feet Offers are requested immediately Any further
information may be received sy-application to
JOS. JANNEY, jr. Occoquan, or
JOHN II. JANNEY, Alexandria.
Sf-ec6f
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21
" y sevmonwiN be Vreach

ed in Christ Church on Sunday Evening merit, and
collection taken, in behalf Of the Female Benevolent
Society.
It is hoped that Christian pub lie win be disposed
TO lend efcen, ard in advancing the important ects
of this association Services win be commenced at
z O'Clock.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21

.,ur,rymen, the EFFECT of this rleeton WIN
ool rs,rrse Of that inteuded. Power may
DC ~, I'D and repgea nce unju,,ly infhicttd;ou''
%.T Frre state, the violation Of right VIII not
fS 70 ,rcoil upon the assailants' ana cover
is s =. with mrrited reproaeb. Public patron
INC" nav ne lavished upon the ibellers OF men
a1s',;nguished for patriotism, intelligence and
a az worth; hut remedy WILL be found In
T., moral sense OF the community. Auempts
t' u no made 10 destroy press devoted 10 the
.a;,e of civil government and CONSTRUCTIONS
,ns,tr. hu; these attempts will Or iound not
i.s him, r;ral than the vain endea"o: torenoer
=. n,orIe happy and develope the resources OF
r,are, by pursuing the contracted policy OF
80 ;1Iibrral ia, ton. A press, directed ny IN
a.,r,osnce and virtue, may incur the momenta-
- J,,nles,urr Of legislative bodies in which
n.,,Ssh individuals may exert an influence ad-
,s re. 10 the happiness Of, entire eommuni-
-. I'm, deriving its aliment from the inexhaust-
~ r.tources OF intelligent and liberal indi.id-
-. !, will flourish most when most assailed.
like The majestic oak, shaken but not level
led BY the tempest, It's ROOFS viii snlke more
srmIr amids, contending eltments; and though
.horr for 4 season of It's leafy honors, another
,prok ing wear will find it the pride and the orr
namrnt Cflhe forest
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21
dancing School.

EVILS CARUSl respectfully informs his friends
and the public of Alexandria that his Daacing
School is now open at the corner Of King and Henry
streets
Parents and guardians DESTROYS of intrus'ng their
children to his care, requested to make early ap:
nI;ca,ion 1T his room as above between the hours of
twelve and three o'clock on Tuesdays and Fridays.
feb l6-en6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21
First lotteries.


Delaoare and North Carolina CONSOLIDATE
ed Lottery 9Th Class,
will be drawn in Wilmington. (Dei.) ON Friday 22d
Febrisrr, -54 III ,srS-7 lriS,n >to'S
HIGHEST P2IZE-S5OOo.
Tickets 81; halves l; quarters SO cents.
VTRGIALA SITE LOTTERY,
For the benefit of the Dismal swamp Canal Company,
18th class will be drawn at Richmond on Wednesday
9th February-i5 Rumbe RS drawn.
HIGHEST PRIZE S25,O0o.
Tickets $40; Halves 5; ors. So; Eighths Is.
Grand State Lottery Of Il. L.
Glass 23, will be drawn at Providence on 29th Feb.
S PRIZES OF $1,000.
Tickets 50; shares in proportion
Virginia Navigation Lottery, 5th Class,
Will be drawn a, Charlottesville the lst of March,
HIGHEST PRIZE. $4,000.
Tickets So; shares in proportion. At
]. COItSE'S
LOTTERY s EXCHANGE OFFICE.
King Street, doors Hest Of Royai-Sheei, Aiera
feb 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21

Adam and Eve are nominated as Electors Of
President, Mr.. Adam, i'll PennsylV ania, aud
Mr.. Eve, IN Kentucky. Mr.. Adam is for
Jackson, and Mr.. Eve for Adams.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21

namely, tina. the ambassadors had demanded
their passports from the Turkish Porte VI
course there ire many and various opinions as
to The inal issue Of this affair From the well
known obstinscy Of Mahomec II, il is the gen
eral opinion ,ha, it will end in Iur,her blood
shed. But there are many things 10 be said
for and against this The Sultan may IL very
great degree be in fiaenced by impending CIR
cumsrances; having a-barbarous population TO
pie ase, theirs is the voice, not his; and by ops
posing them he subjects himself to the same
sort Of tire atment tina, his predecessors have
experienced On the other hand, he cannot
suppose for moment that his troops will
prove victorious against the Allies, or even
make stand agains, any one Of them singy.
Whatever course he may pursue, his own dis
erection or feelings will not be consulted on
he subject, but as have said, he will be In
fiuenced by impending circumstances.
In the steam artillery, which Mr.. Perkins is
constructing for the French government, he
guarantees the ability to keep the steam up at
any required temperature Tor any length OF
time, and its graat economy The piece Of ord.
nance iritn throw sikty balls of four pounds
each in 1 minute, with the correctness Of the
r,fl,d musket, and 10 a proportionate distance.
=
tor frr throwing a stream Of lead from the bas>
ton Of fort, and is made so far portable as to
be capable of being moved from one basIion to
another. This muskrtis 10 throw from one
hand red TO one ;housand bullets per minute. as
occasion may require, and that for any length
of time.
Am7ng The items Of foreigr Intelligence in
serted in MONDAYS paper, our readers will have
perceived some compliments to the conduct OF
Captain Kcarney, commander Of the United
States sloop Of war Warren Testimonials
from various quarters concur in ascribing to
this off, er, that care Of the Interests Of their
country in foreign seas, which distinguishes
the naval commanders of the United States -
The late reported vigorous measures Of the
commanGers Of the allied squatlrons, is likely,
we hope, 20 render this in.er2os'ian less need.
full in future. Bot. american.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21
(,NsN for Negroes

vu1uE subscriber wishes TO purchase Is or ~ young
negroes of both sexes, between the ages OF IL ano
Is wears For information enquire at Mr. Eias r
Legg letters to me
ed to. . "
feb 15-tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21
NffRRIED.

On Tuesday evening the 18th inst by the Rev. VIM
jackson, Mr.. WILLIAM RIrcnIE to Miss ANN MARIA
NV hnth of this placc
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21

he Ns OF letter from a correspondent Of
we New Yotk Commercial Advertiser. dated:
yon IN LONDON, Dec 81, 1927.
sar5sa IN perceive BY the papers now for
.nm.'y the Amethys,, Tor Boston, that gov
N,n,;a nave received dispatches from Cons
'pie OF very unfavorable deseript ion
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-21
IN COUNCIL, FEBNuARY 18Th, 1898.

IN COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 10Th, 1928.
YEvHE following persons were appointed Commission
L for holding Elections in the different wards on
Tuesday, the 4th day of March next for members to
serve in the Common Council for the ensuing twelve
months
Samuel Lindsay, AtR,odes, Tavern for the
Matthew Robinson, I+ worJ
Alexander Mckenzie, }
WY oyy. h'A,,so''' I At the old Council Chamber
ii','n, o'eeoi3' { for tile I'd Ward.
A. e. Cadenove, } ,.,h. ,,a;or o,s., .ro,or,
'.s n""s:. :, for the Sd Ward.
George S Hough, At Mrs Mills. corner of Prince
Josiah II. Davis, and Alfred streets for the 18th
William Fowle, ) Ward.
feb 2l-t4M