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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-07-24

From such committee an able re.
port may be expected, AMI we Cannot
but hope that this convention will give
an impulse to the cause Of internal Im
prove nant, that will revive the fading
glories Of Virginia. and enable her to
retrieve tEat proud station ameng her
sister republics, which She oaiy lost by
that exoansUe bensvolenee, which in
taking care of The concerns Of 0ie con-
federacy, induced her to neglect Der
imme date interest Nehad, this meet
ing as the haftinger OF Dew era far
the Old Dominion, and we think oar
friend and neighbour J0dge Coalter,
entitled to The thanks Of The community
for his exertions IN getting il up. It is,
we repeat, no ordinary asse mb.y- the
talent and respe ctabiIity OF the state are
concentrated the conscript fathers are
there-MADIsoN, MoNRoE, and MAR,
SHALL. These illustrious men, the re.
Iiques Of another and better age. at.
tract the attention Of all; wherever they
appear the crowd makes way for them J.;
all ages are turned upon them, with min
g'ed curiosity, respect, and affection -
and all heads are bowed with spontane
Gus verence--reveTence spontaneous
ly accorded to their distinguished virtues
and services
The numberof deieg atesin attendance
on Tuesday was about TO- The con
vention is held 10 the Episcopal Chuic h.
1t will in all probability, sit during the
week; and we hope 10 have il in our
power 10 our next to give the official
account Of lis proceedings --.frena
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-04

>S,s<ss qualities. As an advocate, Mr.. Copioy
WAS distinguished BY cooInssss sub,lety, and
-slsar and luoid exposhions; nor wAs he dsi~-
iani IN asrvousness sad ssrensth; though. he
.sftsnsr prevailed BY tho more insiduous arts
which an sxpsvis"ced practitioner generally
has resource to. His legal knowledge was
sound and accurate; and he is, perhaps, best
described by stating, that, when at tho bar, hs
was a man between ScarIett and Brougham-
net reaching the forensic accomplishments Of
rhs one. and falling far short Of the eloqnence
general kno wIsdge Of the other. As Sena
Tor. Dir John Copisy wasi infinitely superior eith-
thor TO wsthereIl or Clifford; though he never
made a speech in Parliament which will bo rc-
membsred or vpoken Of beyond tho occasion.
All his efforts stbs Bar or in Parliament were
distinguished by tho clearnsss, but there was
always q Jack Of feeling, without which II is
Impossible 70 be a great orator. Asa Judge,
.; were, perhaps, unfair TO pronounce an opn-
'ien on Lord Lyndhurst's iabors; but il may be
observed, that he gives some tokens Of prom
sss, in Struggling to avoid those deep rooted
.srvovs Of his predecessor, by which Joan Earl
Of Eidon 30 encirelcd himself, TO the 'cursless
ruin Of hundreds sent to a premature grave.
and thousands yet unborn TO the miserable
wreck which Chanccryhss left them.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-04

GTUNIrEp STATES sSENAToR.-The Jour-
nal Of yesterday, announces that Mr.. Senator
Knight, will decline reelection to the Unit
ed States Senate. His term of service will ex-
pire on the 4th Of March next, and his sncces-
sor will be chosen at tho October session oi
the General Assembly. Since Mr. Knight has
held the Office from which he is about to retire
he has faithfully discharged the duties thai
have devolvod upon him. He has been O
faithful friend to the Administration Of Mr.
Adams, and has in all instances supported the
true interests Of Rhode Island, and richly de-
serves the gratitude Of his constituents.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-04

TrIs DAy will be celebrated by the grea'
body OF the citizens Of this town, according ia
tho arrangements which have been published
in tho different papers Of the day.
We regret to say, that there appears to ex-
Jet . strange and unaccountable opposition
among some of our citizens, to tho celc-
bration Of our National Independence -
We shall not attempt here TO account for the
cause. and perhaps the less we say on the sub
ject the botter. That any person should look
on the day on which we became a nation, as
one that ought to he forgotten, will scarcely
be credited by people in general. and more es-
pecialy by those. whose grey hairs tell, that
they witnessed the dark and trying vicissitudes
Of that stormy period. To throw contempton
what we would do to keep in holy remembrance
tho birth day Of freedom, and to prove our graft
itude to those who achieved It's little less than
SscriIigious, in the eyes of every true patriot.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-04
CANAL EXCURSION.

The Canal Packet Boat "LADY CARING
TOM" made her first trip to Scott's Pond and
the Albion Factory, distance of 10 miles, on
Wednesday last. The Canal Commissioners,
Stockholders Of tbs boat, his Erceliency the
Governor, Richard Jackson, Esq COL Hop
pin, and several other gentlemen, were pas
sengers The boat started from the lock at
Mill Bridge, at IL o'clock, proceeding under
salute of artillery and the cheers OF the mul-
titude. The editor Of the Journal describes
the trip in the following paragraph:
"The passage, up 10 the Albion Factory a
distance # ten miles, vas performed under the
most favorable auspices, and without any IN
terrupiion in the passage Of the boat. In the
course Of the trip five granite locks were pass
ed, an operation entirely novel TO most of those
on board the boat. The facility with which,
through this means, the boat was elevated on
her passage up the Canal, and depressed on
her return, a distance Of about ten feet at each
lock, was particularly gratifying to those, who
for the first time witnessed this operation. II
was not merely the sail and the enlivened feel
ing and good fellowship, that prevailed on
board the boat, which gave the excursion an
interest that rarely attaches to party OF pleas
ure.
The consideration that this was the first trip,
for any considerable distance, performed on
the Blackstone Canal, and the reflection OF
the immense beneficial results, that the pres
ent and future generations will derive from this
entcrnrize, were calculated to produce sem
sation, alive to moral subilmity. We antic'-
pate the period, within very short time, when
an excursion up the Canal, in the Lady Car
rington, will be considered the most attractive
and fashionable amusement that can bc en-.
joyed in this vicinity; and we doubt not that
the propretors of this boat will fully realize
their expectation of rendering it a profitable
investment.
The company .partook Of an excellent COLA
ton on board the boat furnished by the pro-
pretors Appropriate toasts were proposed
by His Excelency Governour Fcnner, Hon.
Richard Jack son, General Darlington, Colon
Benjamin Hoppin and other gentlemen. The
company landed at Horton Grove, and at
Bishops, near Scott's Pond, and partook of
refreshments by invitation from the proprietors
of those establishments.
The boat returned TO Providence, about Sc
ven o'clock. and landed her passengers, who,
we venture to say, felt under the greatest OBJ
legations to tho gentlemen TO whom they were
indebted for this rich and novel treat
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-04
At Orange Farm, two miles from Baltimore

At Orange Farm, two miles from Baltimore,
may be seen pump worked by small poin-
ter dog.-This pump is more than fifty feet in
length, and the working Of it was heretofore
the fatguing labor Of two men. To the dog
it is mere play. Ho, at his pleasure, either
walks, tro,s, or lies down. When only walk
ing, there is a sufficient discharge Of water
for all the purposes Of dairy. The water
never ceases to flow, but during the very short
intervals, flowing, it has become very cold and
sweet; and il is thence beloved, that the wa
ter Of most pumps would bo thus greatly i'm
proved. The principal benefit, however, held
out TO the community from this apparatus, is
that every farmer may have, at the most con-
venient place, near his house, dairy as CON-
plete us if it had good spring on the dentic-
al spot. The water from the pump will in
deed, be more abundant, and generally much
! colder than water from the spring. The dog,
to be kept in motion. requires not the atten-
ton Of any person, all that is necessary is
occasionally to give him drink. The poin-
ter has been selected only on account Of his
sprightiness This apparatus costs only about
| 35 dollars, and therefore it is within the reach
Of every landholder. II may. moreover, be
erected not only by all in the country, but
by many IN our cites.-.dmericon Farmer.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-04
EXERCISES AT THE CHURCH.

The Committee appointed by the Young Men Of the Town Of
Providence for the purpose Of making arrangements for the
eeeaou Of the approaching anniversary Of American Inde
pendsnce, respectfully report
Tha, from the spirit manifested the meeting which they
received their app nmen they have conceived that ITS chief
design was, that they should extend to the surviving Officer,
and aod,r, Of the Army Of the Revolution that courtesy
and ho,pita which their eminent richly cne
them The have therefore confined their aep
ton exclusively this object, aud they that the arrange
dial appreciation Of their constituents, but will also prove
gratifying thai dogu he'd class Of ftow-cizens, 10
whose unng excrion and unwavcriny patriotism IN
debted for ~ IN vaut privileges.
The undersigned have caused invitations 10 be forwarded to
each Of the surviving officers and soldiers OF the Revolution
they known) requesting their attendance in this
town on the h Of July cn,nng They have, by subscrp-
for the purpose o providing for these officers and soldiers
Dinner that ay and have made arrangements with Mr.
Hodges for IL provision, manner which lsll testify the
high respect which entertain Tor distinguished guests,
Subscriptions, have been opened FOR the o such
as may he derous o partakng with the OF the Revo
lution the social festivities Of the day.
The Officers aud soldier, Of the Revolution together with
,ueb as have not received individual invitation requested
10 assemble at the TownIIouse o'clock A. VI. on the 9TH,
hers refreshments will he provided for ihc and from whence
hsy WI, s ss<ored by the Washington Cadets to join the
The Committee request the Young Men Of hi, town to
rmt Al Inc unoa uilny, al O'clock the 4ih for the
purpo,s ef joining The procession in body ,,
GEORGE w. COY,
SAMUEL A CRAPO,
JAMES ~ OLNEY,
J, G. PARMENTER,
Commatee.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-04

MARRIAGE CEREMoNY.-The laws OF
Rhode Island authorize 4" A Senator, or JUS
tice Of the Supreme Judicial Court, or Court Of
Common Pleas, or Warden, or some ordained
minister Of the Episcopal Church, or any set
tied or orda ined minister er elder Of any Pres
bytsran, Congregational, Independent, Bap-
tst or Methodist Church, Society or Congre-
CATION, or the ordained minister Of sny reig-
ious denomination, to join persons together IN
marriage" In this law, it appears that JUS
tices of the Peace, who ever since officers OF
that name existed, have been specially en-
powered TO otiiciate at the administering Of the
marriage covenant, are designedly excluded
a participation in this power. In subsequent
act, however, the legislature has restored this
power to the Justices of several particular
towns in the state while the rest remain as be-
fore, prescribed and set down as totally un-
worthy of trust. This latter law is now threat
ensd with repeal.
II is not our object here to complain Of this
restrictive law, considering our present situa-
ton, but we are inclined to think on the whole
that the measure is a wise one. We merely
wish 70 enquire upon what principle our legis-
lators have acted, if it be not that they con-
sider the magistrates Of their own appointment
| and selection. without honesty and sadly cor
rupt. We shall neither deny or admit the fact.
That the respectable clergy Of all denomiDa-
tons are properly empowered to perform the
marriage ceremony, is by no means objection
| able. But there are those who come with;u
| the provisions Of the statute, to whom we may
have very serious objections on account ol
their ignorance, fanaticism. and want Of prin-
ciple. We allude to those ordained ministers
who live upon the community in the capacity
of begQars, under the specious name Of mis-
sionaries, Of which there are many strolling
through toe state, some no doubt. honest ia.
natics enough. but who have no abiding place
more than the wandering Arabs. II their OBJ
ject be to do good, TO this we offer no objec'
ton. But that the high magstracy Of the
land should bc tbrown into entire disrepute
| and these wanderers, without nome or charac
ter, should be entrusted with civil power in
preference to those who certainly ought t.
possess it. is truly degrading to our govern
ment. What must the world think Of our in
titutions. and what person Of principle an
character, will hereafter accept Of an Office a
which the idu itself sneers and which mus
bring hin, into Disgrace and contempt.
II is said that Justices Of the Pcaee hav
, in times past abused the authority vested j
them to join in marriage. Why are they nc
then removed from Office and why are nc
. rigid measures taken that none shall recev
the appointment but such as are trust worth,
. This difficulty is never experienced in OF
nsighborips States and no cause cen DO show
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-04

Beat this uho ean.-Whle all the world
are engaged in urging the pretensions of the
different rivals for the Presidency, we much
question whether either of the gentlemen could
successfully vie lin his way with him whose
pedigree is given below; IL is said TO have been
delivered vipa voce at the landing at Natcbez
by Kentucky boatman. to father confessor
Of the same school, who was constituted an
umpire to decide upon the conflicting preten-
sions Of several others on account Of extrac-
ton, &c. We copy il cerbatim ct iferatim
from the pocket "Aibuu" of"a gentleman Of
the shade", who noted Il at the time, (is2s. }
"I, SIR" said the speaker, A" am an iqnau-
cious animal, born ON tho rearing fork Of whet-
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-04

nTHx YouNo MrN.-Wo hope that the
Young Men Of the town will generally turn ou,
to day and Join the procession. So much op-
position hes been made to the celebration this
year by those wlse MOULD be saints. that nov
becomes the duty Of those who do not wish to
see 9Th Of JuIy celebrations done away
with, to como forward and show 10 these con-
scien,ious gentlemen, that they are not 10 be
intimidatsd from paying q marx OF respect te
the heroes who achieved oss iutsPsndsnes.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-04

that thsy havs completed tho dulles assigned don
They cbsersG>iy acknowledge the ready co-"pesa
t'on and IibcrsiNy maniestsd BY the inhabitani
wh;s eusase1 IN their business. Bs, small sum h
now wanted 10 defray all The expenses 10 he ,Dcurr
ed; this xcfcisncy will dosbsss be- voluntarily sup
| pIied,-Whh these obser vations the Committee re-
specfufy submit the following
ORDER.
| IN.-Military escort, commanded ny Col. Jacobs
"a. Orator of he day, officiating Clergyman, anc
Reader OF tha Declaration of Independence.
Sd. Clergy OF the village and vicinity.
4th. Revolutionary Officers and Soldiers,
9Th. Members off the State Legislature.
9Th. Militia Officers, General, Regmental and
7ta. Town Council, Treasurer and Clerk.
9th. Sclectmen Of Pawtuckot. t"
7lh. Posfmsster and Clerk. ur-.
9th. Graduates Of different Universities.
10Th. Past Orators OF me Anniversary.
IIth Interior of a Machine Shop in operation--
receiving its motion from the wheels Of tho car
riags on which 1t moves-drawn by white
horses.
I2th, Mechanics Society.
18TH Committee Of Arrangements.
l4h. Citizens and Strangers. .
Joseph Tompkins, ESQ. will act as Marshal oi
tho day. The civil procession will be- formed by the
Marshal and his aid. .f -n
The ssx,ons Of the different Churches will ring
he bells at sunrise, and during tho time the pro-
cession is moving and from the place OF cecbra-
tton n uSNtohAi saiutc wiz DC Weo NJ suH'iSo "om
Prospect Hill.
The Military, different bodies, and Citizens form.
ing the procession, are requested to assemble A. the
Pswtucket Hotel, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ precisely.
The procession will move the Bridge, up
Front street, down Back through Main-st.
down Pleasant street, up Church street, down Main
street, TO the Rev. David Rensdicts Meeting house,
where the following services will be performed: -d1
Music by the Mozart Society.
Prayer by the Rev. David Benedict.
Music BY the Mozart Society.
The Declaration Of independence will be read by
James c. Starkwcather, Esq.
Oration by the Rev. George Tan.
Music by the Mozart Society. ..e
After which, the procession will again form
march over the Bridge, up Main and down Back
streets, 10 tho Hotel, and dismiss. ID s-.r
Mr.. Edwards, Of the Pawiucket Hotel, will pre-
pare Dinner, Of which, all disposed, arc invited to
partake. .I I'D. irl...
The citizens of Valley and Central Falls, and tho
inhabitants ofthc different towns in this vicinity, are
respe pectively invited TO join IN the celebration.
All Officers and Soldiers Of the revolution, who have
not received special invitations from the Committee,
are invited to attend. Arrangements have boon
made for their welcome reception at the table,
WILLIAM FIELD,
JOHN GARDNER,
j. .STARKWEATHER,
LYMAN CLAFLEN,
NATH'L q. j. DEXTER.
JOHN KENNEDY,
LORlNG CARPENTER, .
GEORGE WILKINSON,
THOMAS LEWIS,
... Com. of Arrang gemenfs.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-04

I spEcrAcLEs.-The is alwsys something
more or less appalling in the sppearanee Of q
pair Of spsctacies. to such poor wights a. we,
especially when mounted on a proboscs at
tsched to an extremely devout phiz. In for
mer days, sanc,iiy made its sole habitstion be-
nsa'h the covering OF capacous wig. and oc-
casonaily, that the odour Of its unction might
be moro generally diffused, the broad folds ol
an ecclesiastical gown were found indispensi-
| BILE to fan and wait il TO the distcnded noses Oi
the awcd and gaping multitude. We cannot
look on the awfully grave and mystariously
sanctimonious countenance of Doctor Can't
well in the play of the Hypocrite, without
sometimes drawing breath from our quver-
ing lungs, though apprised of the counterfeit.
and knowing that the wretch, in spite Of all
his wig trumpery, is shortly to be exposed in
his hypocrisy,
The editor Of the Investigator, (who. we
think is a very different sort Of personsge from
the Doctor) always presents to you the inhex-
ibls features ofa self abasng. hesh-re proving,
sesses decided advantage over his noighbors
in the uso of :" artificial optics" which appear
in the vanguard Of these reverend signs Of con-
cesled purity, through which deep and inresti-
gazing gravity is to squnt, But wo betide
tho unhappy delinquent who chances to fall
in the double focus of these offended scrutini-
zers. .... f... ..,.- ms. ..
l, is said that from the spectacles, the paper
derives its name. We think, however, had
we stood godfather at its christening we might
have suggested title equally opposite and
perhaps in some respects. better suited to its
peculiar character-such as the Oficious
.heddier-the Paul Pry Recorder. Sc &c,
and that too without forgetting the speetaeles,
which in no wise should DO left out of the
question.
1t is not our intention to charge the editor
with insincery in his calling We do not be-
lievs that he means what he says, which we
understand 10 be that all amusements and re-
creations, however innocent, are to be proscri-
bed-that the theatre is to be 'netamorphosed
into missionary house = that all plays, novels,
poems and works offiction are 10 compose the
combustb.es for a general lumnation-that
nothing shall be read but the Bible, prayer
books, sermons, the blue laws, the riot act.
and the Investigator i'm fine, that Puritanism
in all its ancient purity is again to be estab-
llshed and all men as well az women are to
shave their heads till they are as bald as old
Elisha. We congratulate the Editor on his
promising prospect Of success, and think with
due perseverance, he will be able to accom-
Plish his arduous object so soon as sun beams
can be extracted from a cucumber, and Cnpt.
symmes shall have navisated his way into the
"Great Hole"
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-04

We have seen an account, Which is as SIN
gular as it is comical and which powerfully H.
lustrates the effect of love, and fairly eclipses
the tragic story of poor Miss Bailey. Two
young ladies of Postage County, Ohio, are said
10 have divided skein Of yarn, and hung
themselves on the same tree at Palmyra. "all
for love-" They were discovered however,
before the vital spark had fled, and were re-;
stored.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-04

ur Mr.. GooDELL continues to blow and
puff, like q broken winded horse, about Lot
teries and Theatre. Aher all is said and
dooe, good Sir, people will do just as they
please go to the play, buy tickets, Sc. Thi'
s very wicked world which we live in!