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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-07-16
LIGHTNING

The dwelling house of Mr.. William P. Hid.
den, in Tamworth, IN. H. was struck on the
first inst A dog which had crept under a bed
was killed. Mr.. Hidden's daughter who was
! standing in the room with child in her arms
was thrown down, but neither of them was
! much iniui s.
Eighteen sheep, belonging to Col Morrow
were killed by lightning, at Bowdoinham, (Me)
on the 18th ult..
On the 23d ult. Mr. Rufus Edison. of italy.
IN, Y)w killed by lightning while standing
/ under tree.
Mr. James Wheeler, ofthe town Of Wheeler.
~. " being alarmed at the fall of tree upon
his shop during thunder squall on the same
day, ran out, but had not proceeded far before
another tree fell upon him, and he died in about
two hours
In HECTOR. IN. W Mr. SerGaa,,t Ral=er,ef,
ga, was killed on the 24th ult At Wayarsing
and North Paltz, on the 18th ult,, four hay hous-
es and one barn were burnt. At Woodstock a
COW was killed. The meeting house in Salina
was struck during divine service, and several
persons stunned. Two houses i'll Manlius and
Pompcy were struck, and pair of valuable
horses in Orville were killed Four horses in
the road near LoC& were killed. In Adams,
IN. W the Presbyterian meeting house was
struck and much injured The fluid passed
down the lightning rod till it came to bend in
it, when it broke and entered the church in sew
eral places The congregation were in the act
of singing, and all were Frustrated, but no one
was materially injured The fluid passed out
at the corner Of the house, killing several hogs
which stood near. In Fayetteville, IN. CO. the
house of Mr.. Charles B. Jones was struck while
the family were absent, and entirely consumed.
The rod of the Presbyterian church was also
struck Al Salisbury, IN, c. son of Martin
Shelby was struck dead while shutting win
dow.
A gentleman who was at the Catslill Noun
tain House, Pine Orchard) during the terrible
commotion Of the elements, AYERS that the sun
there shone bright and clear, and that he plain
~ saw the black and stormy cloud traversing
the vallies beneath.
Two horses in the field at Chambersburr, IN.
Z were instantly killed. by lightning on the 9th
inst while the young man who was holding the
plough escaped without injury. The bolt first
struck tree and passed thence to the horses
a coy who stood between them and the tree was
uninjured
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-07-16

ANTEDILUyIAN FooTsTEPs. In the red
sand stone quarry of Corncodale Muir
about two miles to the north of the town of
Lochmaben, in the county of Dumfries, are
numerous and distinct impressions of feet.
which leave no doubt that this rock. while
IN soft state, had been traversed by livinp
quadrupeds. Casts taken from some Of
these prints are in possession of several ge
ologists. The simple inspection of the
tracks makes it Impossible to doubt in what
manner they have been produced. The
great numbers of the Impressions in unin-
terrupted continuity THE regular alterna
tons of the right and left footsteps-their
equal distance from each other-the out
ward direction Of the toes-the grazing of
the foot along the surface before it was
hrmiiy planted--the deeper impression made
ny the toe than by the heel, the forcing for
ward OF the sandy matter of the rock, by
the downward and scarcely santing direc-
ton IN which it is remarkable that all the
animals have traversed this singular accliv
lty--and, IN the largest specimens found in
different part of the quarry, the sharp and
Wen defined marks of the three claws of the /
ANIMALS foot, are circumstances which inn
Heaiately arrest the attention of the observ-
eI' anu Iorce him to acknowledge that they
Sel4''' Of only one explanation.
'SsNimaa's Journal.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-07-16

COLOMBIA. According to some Of the
private advices from Carthagena bv the last
packet, apprehensiens existed that strur.
gle would shortly take place. The Conven1-
tIon was about to break up-twenty- fye of
me Deputies had declined taking any fur
ther part in the discussions, and it is belev-
ed It they persisted in this resolution. moth
ing would be decided upon by that bodq
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-07-16

SUPPRESSION OF INTEMPERAycE. A
writer in the Black River Gazette suggests
a novel experiment for the suppression of
lntemperance " at one fell swoop."
"Thinks-l-to-myself, the other day, it
would be best to buy large quantity Of
whlskey, and get all the drunkards in town
together, and let them drink and drink I'M
tai they destroyed themselves. They should
be shut up in a large yard, like a pound.
with a fence four feet high, over which thew
could not climb and then be fed in troughs /:
and they should be always kept there, that
they might not go about, as bad example
to sober people. They should have no in
tercourse with the hogs, or any respectable
living being. Parents should 90 once or
twice year with their children. and look
over the fence, and tell their children.
shat red Jaced monster was once a man !:
but whiskey has changed him into brute.D
CHILDREEs SHOES. Children's shoes ourht
TO be made large and easy. Their feet are ran
idly expanding; consequently, shoes which at
present just fit, win pinch in month. Hence
are produced doubling Of the toes, painful corns,
curying of the nails into the quick, and often
headache and general disorder. Shoes for dailv
wear should never be thin such shoes do moi
protect the feet in walking and instead of en-
a firm, manly step, give rise to a
imid, hobbling gait, which is extremely un. |
'outh.-R0teTtsons Management Of Children. !
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06

LOUISIANA ELECTION 1t appears by The lat
rst intelligence from New Orleans, that the
friends OF he present administration are TX ,ly
10 succeed in their elections of Governor and
members of the Legislature. We have returns
of votes from several parishes, which give to
Mr. De- bigny, he administration candidate for
governor, 2244 oles against $50 tor the oPPo-
siri,n. VIII oh are divided between two candi-
dates. In New Orleans, Judge While, the
,dminis ration cantid.te for representative to
Conpr IS, rec yived 1890 votes. Mr. Livingston,
the ~ esenr renr, sentative and the opposition
candidate, 1899. No doubt can be entertained
of the election If Mr. White. In the second
Gis1ric now Represented by Mr.. Gnrley, we
have re u,"s compete, except from 'wo parish
IS, which gve NJ Gurley small majority
over his an ag"risl; he papers speak cnnfdenl>
" of the final success Of the Administration
ticket Boston Courier.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06

(5tb June) the disastrous consequences OF
wh,ch equal if not exceed those produced by
N. f,l, of the Bruins wick Theatre some months
b,ck From the particulars which have reach
ed us through correspondent, II ap pears that
the celebrated Mr.. Irving (who has been for
some weeks hack in the active exercise of his
ministry through different paris Of ScotlanL)
Was announced 10 preach at KirkaIdy, on the
days Of Saturday and Sunday, which naturally
attracted numerous congregations. On the
evening of the latter the Chapel was crowded
a, an early hour 10 hear Eve b+lieve) his fdre-
we'll sermon. Service had not commenced when
the fears of the congregation were excited by
sudden cracking OF the beams which supported
one Of the galleries. The alarm Of danger was
Instantly succeeded by its reality. The gallery
gave way. and precipila'ed with The whole Of
;ts occunapts into the body of the Church.
The results were trrri6c, and the sacrifice Of
life awfuliy great The rush to the doors was
tremendous. and in the struggle for life and
death, twenty nine persons are stated to have
died from pressure and 'uhocaton. Three were
crushed 10 death by the falling beams, and
number, nave received severe contusions.-
The CONSERVATION in The town aud neighbor>
hood WHEN our correspondents letter came IF,
w IS grea, b. vond example Anxious soliclude
was in every face. and inquiry i'll every mouth,
Will, the grief Of The relatives aud friends of
The sufferers, (among whom was mother,
whose three daughters persisted on the occa-
sion) added cons der ably to the melancholy and
heart rerding features oil The scene.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06
AUCTIONS.
THIS DAY.
Sale Of PERSONAL Property.

AND WITHOUT RESERVE.
I'm WEDNESDAY the 9th day of the present
~ month, at 10 O'Clock. a. ~. will be sold at the
store of NJ Robinson decd very extensive stock OF
ERCHANDlSE;
principally shoes, boots hats, crockery and valuable
articles, too many to enumerate. Also
Mechanics Bank and Little R,ve, Lurra-
pike Company Stock.
afterwards, will be sold at the dwelling, Household
Furniture and several likely and valuable slaves, a
Horse, Gig and harness, &c. sc
afterwards will be sold at the ice house. several
useful Farming Utensils, 8 excellent Mich Cows,
large crop nf very excellent Corn and quantity Of
Hay and Oats.
Aso-A Cart and harness and Dray.
The country and town dealers, it is hoped, will at
tend, the sale will have be accomplished. They
may expect desirable bargains.
Terms made known at sale, which will be made to
suit the times. CHARLES MURRAY,
- Admir-. of NJ. Robinson's Estate.
or The editor Of the Genius of Liberty will insert
the above three times and TOR ard his 10 this
office.
The editors of the National Intelgencer will also
publish the above Friday, MONDAY and "Wednesday
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06
Trustees Sale

pY virtue of five several deeds of trust from Law
Ii renee G. Alexander to me dated the - day
of July, 1927. the 9th day of August 1927, the 5th
day of March, 1928 the 10th day Of March, 1928, and
the 4th day of june 1925 duly recorded in the Clerks
Office of Prince William County Court, shall on
Thursday, the 9TH day of Angus next, before the
front-door of Price william Court House, Offer for
sale to the highest bidder. for ready money, all the
Estate, real and personal, conveyed TO me b. said
deeds, consisting of said Alexanters interest under
his fathers Will in Tract of Land called r fling.
ham, lying upon Cedar Run in said County and 81
valuable Slaves his share, estimated to contain 900
acres, of certain Lands in the State Of Kentucky,
Tract OF Land of about 100 sdjsct mt to
Efhnghsm, and four Slaves now in his Possession As
I shall sell merely Trustee, shall convey to the
purchas Of said Estate such title only is vested
in me by the said deeds
June 25-ts JOHN MACRAE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06

MARsEILLSS The editors IF hr New Yu, k
get Ha'e cOnversed with gent, man who
II MArs.i'es on the 18th Of June, who has
Commune d IT, them ,e,erJl flcIs worthy Of
being known. o,v'r Transports, viii, h had
10 Ling 'Ht lad 'dIe IL that port, had been
o,dered l" prepare for sea. aud at that time
t.~' wee "airi.r with their sails bent, for
N.'.' rIlon ct rrnps. \ few the vessels
"a 4ren SEN =" Csdiz ~ take on board the
t'r",h ur"', here rh,ir urim.te de>,io.,
no "'N who untoown, and was not even
guess a., Nr+.r, had reen received in the
p.o''tss ol Nj IS t'l,s aud Tnulon for ,he Re,
"roo' "l 'o,r>. The orGers were commu-
uioa {! by ,r'ey' sphc express.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06
YMnMas Nj. " hite

VIM; comm need business at the store formerly
occupied b, Il ,bt l. White. OH iierberts whslf
oil. r. for sale genera assortment vt
GROCERIES q SHIP CH4ADLERf,
GA ss -asonaOie terms AS be had IN the District
aug o-5t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06
20 Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Fairfax
IL county, Va. near the Occoquan Mills, on the %
instant, two negro men named
STEPHEN IND HAhRI.
Stephen is quite black, about feet inches high,
u ears old. and well built. Had on when he went
away a blue cloth coat.
Harry is yellow man about 81 years old, feet
inches high, slender built, and down look wneh
spoken to He had on bottle green cloth coat when
he went oft p
will give the above reward for the apprehension of
the runaway, if they secured in any Jail so that
g,t them again slLAs nIAo :"
ct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06

Loaf Sugar, Gin & Ground Nuts.
TAMEs IRWIN & Co having been appointed a.
- gents to sell L Thomas loaf sugar in the Dis
trict, offer for sale,
"a bbls loaf sugar. assorted Nos. at the Baltimore
prices
ALso-2 pipes Schiedam gin
5 bags ground nuts
aug Saw
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06
Stray Morse.
Farmars attend!

T HAVE rented the Columbian Mills for the ensuing
season, and will give the highest market price for
WHEAT free ofgarlc and, fdelvered at the mills,
reasonable addition. FRS. DODGE.
). The Wheat will be paid for at the Mill, or in
Town, is desired, and the Wagons can have load.
ing in at six and quarter cents per barrelf for Flour.
Georgetown, July l0-2aw1mo
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06
Charles T. Se;.z.
co SFECTIONER.

TTvAKES this method to inform his friends and the
public at large, that he has taken that well known
stand on King Street formerly occupied BY MIR. Jno
B. Burnett where he will constantly have Oh hand ev
cry article in his line. Private Parties be supp
ed at short notice with Cake and every other article
in the line of his business.
He humby solicits share of the public patronage
aug 6-eo3t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06

From \. " Otl,ans lh~re ha> b en- no mail
recri,, in this city since "Wednesday last, and
W. have, ,he,ef,rr, no further direct informa-
ton uf The issue Of he elections. BY the way
of Boston, where New O,leans papers to the
ll,h ul,. were received, on the Slst, we learn
that Mr.. WIRES maiorirv over Mr.. LIVING
STcNIS brtweeb aiiG f,Uv. ISu uou,,
,rrtained Of the re e'ectinn OF Mr. Gurlry and
Mr. Brent though no returns from either
district are given. A letter from lNntchpc, pub.
lished n Kentucky paper, states hat the elec>
tons hal gone e int both these g ntIem' in
some adjoining parishes, but although the
statement NAV be true, the account is a vague
one, and the quarter where il appears rehders
it su picicus The VOTES for Governor, as far
rs they bad been received in New Orleans on
tnr I,h were as follows:
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06
+ OF sale.

T1IIE subscriber wishing to change his residence, Of
L fers for sale the Farm on which he resides, con-
tanning loo This farm is handsomely situated
on the north side of the Little River Turnpike Road,
adjoining the of Thomas Fairfax, Esq. two and
half miles from Alexandra, and six from Georgetown
and Washing in. About hundred acres are in cul.
tiyation, the balance is IN wood 1t is remarkabl!
healthy and alb ounds in good water The soil is light,
productive and easily improved. The buildings con-
sis of new two story Brick Dwelling and out hou-
Sos The former stands on an eminence, which COM
,ands varied and beautiful prospect of highly i'm
proved neigh5orhood. A person wishing to locate
himself in this section Of country, would find here de-
sreae residence for health, good water the best So
cct, and the important advantages offered by its prox-
I'M ~ to the markets of the District OF Columbia.
would also sell, tract of Seventy acres OF AND,
near the above, the old Leesourg road and adJoln-
ing the land of Mr. Fairfax. This lot is in wood.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06
JOHN MACRAE.
Trustees Sale

DY virtue of deed of trust from Robert 7. Thomp.
I'D son me, bearing date the 3lsda, of May, 1877,
and duly recorded in the Clerks Office Of fairax
Count, Court, in the State at Virginia ! shall, on
Monday the 18Th day of august nert, (beirs the hrt
DAY of Fairfax August County Court) before the front
door of the Court House of said county, expos. 10
sale, BY public auction, for read, MONEY, Tract of
Land conveyed to by said deed, estimated to con.
tain
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06
Notice.

PROPOSALS will be received at the GGoe Of The
L Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company, IN the City
of Washington, The 14h, l5th, and 9Th Of August
next, for the Excavation, Embark ment, and Wsllng,
of the J. miles of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,
in half mile sections, extending from the head at the
Little Falls to the head of the Great Falls Of the fo-
tomac River Uniform printed terms for the proposals,
describing the various species OF work to be executed,
will be supplied at the ofice to any person desiring
to contracts and printed contracts will be in readiness
for signature after the proposals shall have been ap.
proved by the President and Directors of the Company
Proposal will also be received, in ike manner, II IN
the LIST the Goth of October for building frem IL
20 Locks the line of Canal above mentioned, and
for the masonry OF such Aqueduct,, Cuivers, &c as
may be comprised in the plan Of structure
All letters relative to the subject matter Of this
tce will be addressed. post paid, by the writer, to
JoHS p. mole, Clerk of the Chesapeake and OHIO
Canal Company, Washington.
JOHN p INGIE,
G of the c. aud q. Canal Company.
Ctr HALL OF WAsHISGTOS,
July 10th, 1928 eotl6A
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06
70 Rent.

10 N6NL.
h 4 two story Brick Dwelling House,
TIT situated near the corner of King and Colum.
Iii, busstreets, lately occupied by Mr Ap Co.
%s&ver. To good tenant the terms will be mo-
derate Apply to
aug 6-3t JOHN ADAM, Agent
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06
1853 Acres ofI.and,

In the Count, of Hampshire which would be sold low
exchanged for other property.
Further particulars may be known by application TO
the subscriber the prense or by letter pUst paid
directed to the Alexandria Post Office, ID. G
A. MACRAE.
Fairfax County, near Alexandra, Aug. st g. colin
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06
$50 ACRES.

The said land is described b, said deed as part of
a tract lying upon Occoquan Bay in sad count, now
in the occupancy of SAID Thompson. A. shall sell
said land merely as trustee under laid deed shall con-
vey to the purchaser such title Only thereby vest
ed in JOHN MACRAE.
may l5-ts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06
MAhRIED.

M3hRTED
In Washington Tuesday 29th July, by the Rev.
Mr. Davis, Mr. BENJAMIN :. K!ss to Miss ELIzABETH,
daughter of Mr.. George Drlnker all Of this place.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06
Office Of the chesapeake and Ohio Canak
Company,

WAsHINoToN, July l9th, 1928
THE Engineer having reported that another subdi-
vision of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, extending
from the head OF the Great Falls of the Potomac 10
Seneca Creek, (about 81 mes) IS under sury,y,
and will be prepared for letting contract, eIn
received above the l4tb, 18th, and 10th August
In this subdivision, there viii be FIVE locks OF eight
feet lift each: proposals for building ,he as wei As
for the masonry of such aquetuc,s &C may be ne.
cessary will be received from the Is. to Goth October.
john J. iNGLE,
Clerk Of the G.. s q. Canal Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-06

We shall receive 'o-morrow, probably, when
The steam boat m IL, via Mobile, will be due,
conclusive returns from the whole STATE.
Nat. Intel.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-08-30
FIELD FLOW ERs.
By r. CampJsii.


Ye field flowers! the gardens eclipse you, ris tu,s.
Yet, wildings of Nature, doat upon you,
For We wait me To summers of old,
When the earth tesfnd uJurd inc with fairy deIi1hi
Aad when dSbies and butiercups gadden'd my sight,
Like treasures of silver and gold.
love You for lulling me back into dreams
VI tir bue Highland mountains and ecboing streams
And Of broken giades breathing their hals
While The deer was seen gancug IN sunshine rc,poss
And The deep mellow crish Of the wood pigeon NIT
Made music that swccten'd the calm.
Not pastoral song has plc,santer tune
1han ye speak ~ my heart, little wildinss of Jupe.
Ofoid ruinms castles ye tell,
Where thought Il delightful your bcs,uie. IN 6,d
When The magic of Nature fr-t bronibed ON nv rr,uJ
And your bIossms were part Of her speII.
Ev'n now whit Affections tho violet nvakes.
Wbnf iovd tuIe ISLANDS, twice seen In the II iskas
Can the wild wserliiy rsstorc;
Whist hndscnpcs ! read IN the prin,rose's looks,
And what pictures Of pcbbed and minnow brfoss
In The vetcbes that tangled tbsir s,cre.
Enuh . euItnfcIcss bsds, 70 my lssar 70 were ds.s
Ess sDs fsvef OF p>~ion, a s9ue of fear
fisf ecaehe6 my exktenee's hioom;
Ouss vs>oons yoa more, In hfss Ipssspnless stas,
Wleh m visioas a yuuth 10 revisit my ses,
And W ypu % grow on my tomb.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-08-30
Wj-To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN. On
EDY the use of DOCTOR HUNTERS CELEBRATE

= Dh The use of DOCTOR HUNTERS CELEBRATED
1D PILLS, persons Of either sex, (gudcd by the cry
rGiudbte coHoas directions accompanying them,
bed GBcctnaiLy TO eradicate A CERTAIN DISEASE, and
To restore Health with Ease, Safety and Certainty in fen
days.
The extensive sale, and unexamped success of this
article, IN this and other large cities and throughout
tho Union, during the time prepared by the late Dr.
conway, sufficiently prove, that preparation known pos
stsses superior properties (oecther with the Injection Pow
dcs) io the most ttorOagh and speedy of the dreadful
disease for which IL is recommended.
They render the system less liable to infection, and are m
however Obstinate.
Recent infections are removed thereby in three or four
days, wllout confinement, and at u triing expense.
rricePis dollar bog; Injection Powders and Cerate
80 cents each.
~ Nome are genuine, unless signed the outside printed
wrapper, by the sole proprietor r. KiDDER immediate
successor Ia the late Dr. W. Il Conway. Eor sale whole
sale with all the other Conway Medicine) by JosEpH
BALoH, Jun North Main Street ;and JOHN II. MASON 4
Co. Providence. " Jan,ary 10
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-08-30
. BUTTS & LOCKWOOD.

AVE received from New York their Spring and Sum
Il mer assortment of fresh imported fashionable Goods
consisting OF supefne Cloths, Cassmeres Vesngs brown
and white Drlings black and mixed Hastings, silk Cam
blets, Roten Cassmeres, Woolleneis, white ami stripe
Jeans buf and purple fine stripes for Panaloons superior
yellow Nankeens, mems black Bombazne Seers,cker Nam
KIN Grape, silk and Cotton Cravats real super Bandai-
na dag aud German silk ilandkerchies silk cotton linen
and worsed Hose aud half osc horscskn beaver castor
SILK ana linen Gloves, Webbs patent and other SspendeIs
sIk stocks Cnvat Pads, Umbrellas brown and black Lin
ems Irish Linens, Shirt Collars Jackson's Sleengs bleach
ed shhtngs, silk Veve bangup Cords, olive Velvet 70
mems wear, with other articles, In their ne
winch they offer ut prices which will be satisfactory TO pur-
cascrs Garments made usual in the best manner and
latest style.
On hand, good assortment of Ready Made Clohing at
very low prices. No. IA, Market Square.