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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-05-06
From the Cincinnati Gazette.
&c A SHEEP STORYn

One day last week, respectable citizen,
in neighboring state, who had zealously
advocated the election of General Jackson
to the Presidency; who honestly and sin
cerely believed that the General would as
sociate with him, in the Administration, on
ly men of established character for intelli-
gence and integrity, and who expected to
see the Government and it's Offices conduct
ed in public and in high national spirit,
was asked, by his neighbor, what he NOW
thought of the President? He answered.
will tell you "a sheep story"
"There was a man whose principal estate
consisted of large flock of sheep. He
had only two children-both sons. The
eldest, artful, unfeeling, and selfish the
youngest, simple, singled-hearted, and af-
fectionate, closely bodering upon idiocy.
Amongst the sheep there was a large, beau
tiful, and docile ram, the most valuable of
the flock. This ram the youngest son had
raised pet, and called him GENERAL
He had contracted for it a devoted attach
ment, which the animal fully reciprocated.
The man would wander about with the
sheep, would talk to him, pat him, lie down
by him. The sheep, with equal attachment,
would follow the man, court his attentions,
gambol round him, and manifest uneasiness
in his absence. All the affections of the
klnd-hearted youth appeared to centre up
pom his dumb iayorite. Things were in this
condition when the father died suddenly
Very soon after, the elder brother proposed
TO the younger to divide the sheep between
them. This was assented to. He then
proposed that he would divide the flock into
fnn NJ ha ntb - 4
choice. This was also agreed to, and the
elder proceeded to the division. With his
brothers favorite ram he put all the push
ing and breaking, all the scabby and rag
ged, all the long-egged and dirty tailed of
the flock. In the other division he put the
healthful, the vigorous, the docile, and the
clean, giving decided majority to the
division Of the ram. Having separated
them into different fields, the younger
brother was called to make his choice. He
went Immediately to his favorite, who met
him with all his wonted attachment. The
poor young fellow looked at him mournfully
placed his hands on the rams head, pat
ted his houlders-examined with half
distracted countenance the flock that sur
rounded them land at length he exclalm-
ed, in voice broken by sobs, All, GENER-
AL! my dear friend my valued favorite |!
my attachment to you is nothing abated-I
never shall forget YoUR kindness-I shall
never think of you without grief;-but j
cannot endure this long-lcgged, fence
breaking, scabby, rag, tag, and dirty-taiied
flock that surround you. cannot choose
you for my portion; heaven help me- And
he chose the other flock"
! believe the foregoing story is not exactly
original at this time. II has nevertheless a
most pertinent application.
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DEAF AND DUMB.

The friends ofthe Deaf and Dumb, in various
parts of the country, are still unacquainted with
the regular time of admitting pupils into the
ASYLUM, and also the terms of admission. They
are the following -
l. The Asylum will provide for each pupil,
board lodging, and continual suPerintendence
of health, conduct, manners, and morals fuel,
candles, stationary, and other incidental expen-
ses of the school.room, for which, including tai
tiOn, there WILDE an annual charge of one hun
dred and fifteen dollars.
2. In case of sickness, the necessary extra
charges will be made.
3. No pupil will be received for less term
than two years, and no deduction from the
above charge will be made on account of vaca-
tons or absence, except in case of sickness.
4. Payments are always to be made one
quarter in advance, for such pupils as reside
within the State, and six months in advance
for such as come from other States for the
punctual fulilment of which, and the continu-
ance of the pupil for two years, except in case
of sickness or dismission by the Directors, a
satisfactory bond will be required. The friends
of those who are supported by the Legislature
of any State, and The Government of which
authorize the Treasurer of the Asylum to
draw on the Treasurer of the State, for the
annual charge of rs dollars, are not required
to give a bond
s. Each person applying for admission, must
not be under ten or over thirty years of age Of
good natural intellect; capable of forming and
joining letters with pen legibly and correctly
free from any immoraities of conduct, and from
any contagious disease. A satisfactory cert6-
cate of such qualifications will be required.
6. The time of admission is in May, on the
fourth Wednesday succeeding the last Wednes-
day in April. Punctuality, in this respect is
very important; as it cannot be expected
that the progress of whole class should
be retarded on account of pupil who joins
after its formation. Such pupil must suf-
fer the inconvenience and the loss
T.. H. GALLAUDET,
Principal Of the Asylum.
Hartford, April %, 1925
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SNAKE STORIES.

The following extraordinary circumstance is
said to have lately occurred at or near HILLSIDE
rough, Indiana. For some years past this place
has been infected with snakes, so numerous
that people were not safe even in their beds at
night. So great was the terror of the citizens
that few dared venture out after dark for fear
of them. Last fall person living in the neigh
borhood, discovered a cave in the bank of the
creek, where it was supposed they had taken up
their abode for the winter, Upon the informa-
ton obtaining circulation, the citizens turned
out en- masse to destroy them. They COM
menced digging and removing the earth and
rocks, from the mouth Of the den, until they
came to them. They lay in coils in the crew
ices Of the rocks Wooden hooks were thrust
in, and frequently three or four were drawn
out The two first days, they caught one hun
dred and forty-two-about one hundred were
Rattle Snakes, and the remainder the Copper
headed Snake. They were in general of the
largest size.
Leonard Carter, Ira B. Longley, and Ira
Carter of Boylston, (Mass) killed in one den
on the 18th ult. thirty-si1 black snakes.
In East Greenwich, (R. ~ Si1ty-t,oO black
snakes were taken from den and killed on the
Goth ult.
During n warm day last week, SO black
snakes were killed in Reading, (Mass.) within
a few minutes.
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reverted from spreading in every direction
A speaking trumpet, to have its full effect
must be directed in line towards the nearer.
The report of q gun is much louder when to-
wards person than one placed in contrary
direction.
An echo is the reflection of sound striking
against surface adapted to the purpose, as
the side of hill, house, wall, &c.
The pulse of healthy person beats about rs
times in a minute; if, therefore, between
fash of lightning and the thunder, can feel l.,
2, 3, q, &c beats of my pulse, know that the
cloud is 900, 1890, s,76O, &c. feet from me.
Sounds, like light after it has been reflected
from several places, may be collected into one
point as focus, where it viii be more audible
than in any other part; on this principle whis-
pering galleries are constructed.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-05-06

ROBBERY. The store of Messrs. Crock
EFT, Seaver & Co., in India-street, was the
scene of rather singular robbery on Sat-
urday night. On entering the store on
Monday morning, some things were found
out of place, and the change which was left
in the money drawer, (about 10 or $12)was
missing. An examination was commenced
to ascertain what had actually been taken.
A person, who went into the cellar, discov-
cred pair of boots lying near brandy
cask, and stopped to pick them up; but
judge his surprize, when he found there
was being in human shape attached to
them! On bringing the fellow to light, he
was recognized as one who was seen lying
on the outside cellar door, on Saturday af-
ternoon, and who, with an accomplish, las
it appears by his confession,) slipped down,
and was locked in. After rifing the mon
ey-drawer, they shared their booty, and
while one made his escape, the other slipped
brandy till he was dead drund, and very
contentedly lay down by the cask, where he
was found, as above stated, and committed
20 jail.-Boston Palladium.
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BANK BREAKING. On Thursday night last
the Farmers and Mechanics Bank in this vii.
lage was broken open by some person or persons,
and robbed Of change to tho amount of one dol.
lar and Mirty-t,oO cents. The entrance was
effected by prying off an outside shutter to an
adjoining room, and cutting hole through
door which communicated with the bank room.
Doubtless the perpetrators were much disap-
pointed on finding it impossible to enter the
vault The amount they received will scarce.
ly pay for the trouble of cutting through the
r.-Pa'otuchet Chronicle.
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An instance of the melancholy effects
that are liable to result from the habit to
which many females are addicted, of carry-
ing pins IN their mouth, occurred in this vii
lage last week. A servant girl of Mr..
John Ryckman, while taking in clothes
which had been drying on line, put the
pins as usual, in her mouth several of
which she accidentally swallowed, and one
of them became entangled in her throat. A
Surgeon, (Dr. Willison,) was sent for, who
succeeded in removing the pin from the
throat, but the poor girl suffered violent
spasms in the stomach which were succeed
ed by convulsive fits, that continued with
but short intervals for several days, and her
recovery was considered extremely doubt
full. Towards the latter part of the week,
the acute pains were removed to the bowels,
from which seven of the pins have since
passed, but her recovery is yet by no means
certain though the pain is somewhat miti-
gated.-Gore U. c. Gazette.
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Mr.. VIM. Calender, an ingenious man, who
kept a musical instrument shop in Middle street
for nearly 25 years, states that he has long been
familiar with the gunncr's department Of ships
of war, and that he was employed in fitting
out the frigate Constitution, on her second
cruise. After 8 years practice with "a
FOUNDER in the Navy Yard, he says he has d..
scovered shot for loading such gun of des-
cription unknown to any engineer. With 20
ships of the line and as many frigates, thus
armed, he thinks the United States could be
made the strongest nation on the globe.
Boston Patriot.
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The crown of Hanover does not descend to
females should, therefore his present Majesty
and the Duke of Clarence die without male
issue, Gas il is more than probably they willy the
Princess Victoria will succeed to the throne Of
England, and the Duke of Cumberland to that
of Hanover.-English paper.
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AFFAIRS OF THE EAST. The preparations on
large and augmented scale for the speedy
commencement of a new campaign, were max
ing by both the Russians and Turks The
Russians, who had taken winter quarters in
Bessarabia, and Moldavia, were preparing to
re-cross the Danube; and the campaign was to
be opened with the commencement of the
seige of Sillistria, on the Danube The Rus
slams commenced the siege of this strong hold
on the 2lst July, last year, and were compelled
to abandon it at the commencement of the win
ter 1t is an important post, and successfully
resisted all the attempts of the Russians to sub
due it in 1878. The Russian Army in Asia
was also preparing for forward movement. 1t
approached to the vicinity of Erzerum at the
last dates. Accounts from Constantnople con-
tradcted the Russian story that the gallant
Grand Vizier had been dismissed; he had il
was said, retired from his command, on account
of i'll health, and enjoyed the full confidence of
his sovereign. 1t was also stated, that Jussuff
Pacha, who surrendered Varna to the Russians,
had justified his conduct to the Grand Seignior,
and would be permitted to return home if Rus
STA consents.-Centinel
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At Pekin, the capital of China, news
paper of extraordinary size is published
weekly it is printed on silk stuff. 1t con-
tains no foreign news whatever, but dwells
entirely on domestic occurrences. Divers
sheets of some of the numbers of this Ga
zette, bearing date the 18th and 26sh Of
February. 1898, are preserved in the royal
library of Paris, which are ten yards and
quarter in length.
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CHEAP. A Nj. Jacob Allen has been max
ing Free Masons in Boston at 25 cents head.
1t is said he wrought with such dexterty that
he made FIVE hundred in a single night. But
such prosperity cannot last always. II appears
by tho following extract, that the authorities of
Boston have interfered. "The new mason
maker" says the American Traveller, "has
been to work without license and on Saturday
he was served with notice, that before he
again heats his gridiron, ho must obtain leave
Of the proper authorities"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-05-06

Thomas Monroe, Esq, of Washington, bro.
Their OF the late venerable President Monroe,
has been removed from the Office of Post Mas.
ter Of that city.
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AFFECTING EVENT. We learn that on
the 18th ult. at Medina, three boys, all be-
tween 6 and 10 years ofage, while amusing
themselves in skiff in a race-way empty
ing into Oak Orchard Creek, but short
distance above the falls, inadvertently suf-
Tered the boat to drift into the current of
the stream. and were precipitated down the
cascade, distance of about 60 or 20 feet.
Two of them were alive when taken out of
the water; one of them soon after expired,
and the other, although with one arm brok-
en- and otherwise severely injured, bids fair
to recover Orleans w. y Telegraph.
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INEBRIETY IN SWEDEN The lists of births
and of mortality of Stockholm present the most
surprising phenomenon--th there died in the
last year 1889 persons moro than were born.
This disproportion is ascribed to drinking i'm
moderately Of brandy.
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In three months z feet g inches
The 18th of Jan il rained moderately most
of the day, and not again till March 4-then
but little, and none since April LIST.
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MEXICO. The British Packet Skylark, sail.
ed from Vera Cruz on the 9Th of March, bound
to England, having on board Gomez Pedraza,
who was recently elected President of the Re-
public Of Mexico, but had been compelled to
leave the country, by Gen. Guerrero. He
had leave of absence for years, the sum Of
$4,000 was given to him, and he is to be enti.
tied to pay as commander of four regiments Of
cavalry
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CuRE TOR THE Gour. The Manchester
Guardian recommends, on the declared expert.
ence Of several gentlemen, the application of
raw Uplands Cotton, as positive relief from
simply to be covered thickly with the cotton,
and it is said that, in various instances, ali
traces Of the complaint have been removed by
one nights application.
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WINDSOR, W., April 25. A subscriber has
furnished US with the following memoranda.
1t has showed, since Jan, /, 1899:
In Jan. nine times, depth of snow 43k inches,
In Feb, fourteen times, do. 90 inches,
in March, ten times, do. IA inches,
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FOREIGN NEWS
Extracts from London papers Of March 90, re-
ceiced an Boston

Extracts from London papers Of March %, re-
ceiosd in Boston.
An account from Frankfort, March Is
mentions the receipt of letters from Rome
saying that an English courier had passed
Wrought that city, who was sent by the
Duke OF Wellington, in order to ask the
British Peers now in Italy, who are favora-
BILE to Catholic Emancipation, for their
proxies, in case that affair should be brought
before the Upper House.
The French papers of the 2lst March
contain intelligence of late date from
Constantinople. The Sultan hao return
ed from MS maritime excursion, on board a
steamboat, to the capital; and the prepar-
atoms for the renewal of the campaign
were continued with unabai;ed activity,
and on most extensive scale. At the same
time frequent conferences took place be-
tween the Dragoman of the Porte and those
OF the European legations, and NJ. Jaubert
had repeated interviews with the Refs
EfendI, from which it was argued that if
negotiations for peace had not been OPEN
ed, those for establishing the independence
OF Greece were proceeding with every
promise of success.
JasSA March 5. Gen. Diebitsch has ar
rived here and given orders to the command
ants OF all the troops of the left bank of the
Danube, to be ready to take advantage of
the trst opportunity of commencing hostili-
ties. The Turks will, in short time, be
attacked In manner that will force them
to ask for peace. The left of the river is
already rid Of them, and Glurgego, opposite
Redschat, the only fortress they possess in
the Prlncipalities, will be attacked very
soon. bridge is to be thrown over the
river immediately, to transport the troops to
to make the attack.
In Bulgaria and Servia, the grass is al
ready sufficient for the forage of the caval-
ry-and we may expect in few weeks to
hear of considerable military events. Not
far from Pasadi, there has been a consider
able battle between the Russians and
Turks, in which the latter were defeated
with considerable loss.
Egine, January 81. The Steam Ship
Karliria, Capt. Phalanga, in an expedition
to the Gulfof Volo, and Negropont captur-
ed four Turkish vessels of war, which make
very welcome increase to our fotilla.-
Captain Phalanga also saved five hundred
unfortunate Greeks, who had escaped to
Rohlen, when the Turks attacked Leiteen
and were near perishing for want.
In addition to the above, Capt. Chapman
informs that it was reported in Hamburg,
March l, that the Prussans had entered
into treaty with Russia by the con-
ditlon of which, they were to keep in readi-
ness 10000 troops, and were accordingly
buying all the horses they could procure,
for the cavalry, and it was expected the
next campaign would be decisive.
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CLIMATE OF THE UNITED STATES. The
American Quarterly Review contains some re-
marks on our climate, and the circumstances
which cause its peculiarities. At present, the
distribution of moisture is very equal through
the United States. Forty inches year, fall
in Pennsylvania, which is one third more than
falls in Europe; at New Orle IS there fall
nearly fifty inches. The small spell of rain has
been known to extend over eight hundred miles
of our territory. The distribution of heat is
singulary uniform, being the same in August,
or midsummer, throughout the entire country
The Difference hstwaan aouthers ssnnrIoI
consists in the duration, not in the intensity.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-04-16

fSBE undersigned, Commissioners sppoins.
4 Ell by Decree OF the County Coafg OF
Berkeley, VIII sell ey puahe sucuen, t. lie
highest bidder, on MoxpAx. the llth day Of
MAY nex' at the Court House door IN Aastins-
burg, house and part ef 10 No. is, lying
on the Main Street in the said town, being the
same pcw occupied by solomon Hedges
Terms ~ sale; One third cash. ooe .hIrd in
we've months, and one third in two Years;
with interest on the credit payments from the
Day OF sale until Psymens---the purchaser Civ
ing eond with security and Hen on the pro
pery. JOHN STROTHER,
HARRISON WAITE.
April rs. CHARLES STEWART
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DUBLlC SALB.--l will offer for sale on
Monday she 2sh inst a, my residence,
near Tabier's mill, on the road leading from
smoketown to the mouth Of opsquon, the fol.
lowing property, viz;--.
Horses, Colts, Mich Cows and Stock Cattle ;
large humber Of Stock Hogs, Sheep, &c
Fafn,ing Implements of all kinds, such az
Plough, Harrows, Axes, Mattocks, SC. House
hold and Kitchen Furniture, of various kinds,
such as a good Cupboard, Tables, Chairs,
poss &c.--A large quantity Of good Pacon;
also, weliisoned new Road Wagon Bed: a
Cart, Iron Appe-mll; set OF Blaeksmitii's
Tools3 also, qlsutity Ut Rye and Corn by
the busheli aquantty OF good Timothy Hay
by the ton; a large stock of Bees and Hives !;
also, a very good and substantial Sleigh; Wes
vors Loom and tackle, and variety Of arti-
eles no, necessary to meat,on. credit will
be given until the fsst day Of August
next, on all sums over three dollars, the pir
chaser giving notes with approved security
The sale will begin early in the day, where
due attendance will be gwen by
April 9, 1920. PETER OLLER.
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1s CSrreso0HdeHis. "a Non. Freeholder.n is
too oishly sessoaed to appear in tAe G.zette
at TINS time. No one. We believe, for one enc.
meet. can suppose that We are luke warm ON
the Convention QuestIon-.hst we do nor feel.
and lhst seriously, all ofihe grievances Of which
the friends OF Reform compisiE. we are oroud
to boast That We were found amongst its ear.
hest adyoestes. We have slways found. snd
DO now contend. that, to obtain your o6,cc,
respectful and conciIia,ory language Is The be,,.
Never arouse and excite the passions.
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1857 Prizes, arnoustingto $4,000
Oaly $1,000 Iickets--Not II blanks TO prize.
Aiods " Drasesag.- The Whole of the NUN.
bsrs will bs put into one wheel As usual; and
40 the o'hes wheel Will be put all the prizes
o60ve the denomination Of four dollars - The
dsswinE 10 progress In the usual manner. The
1000 prizes Of S4,wil be awarded TO the tickets.
the numbers OF vaieh cad with the terminating
hgurs OF either OF the four frat drasss Of d.Ssr.
sst ssrFainafs0ns.
ujrAil Pixies payable in CASH, which can be
had sc usual At CoIlEN's OFFICE, The mo.
meni they ara drawn.
Tickets 81 Quarters 81
Halves 9 Fights so cts.
To be had IN the greatest variety Of Nh nbsrs at
C0HEN'S
o. OGee, Ne. ii4, MARKER srse,, Baiimsrs.
ORDERS from ans part OF the United States.
either By mail (pos, pa'd) OF b. private convey
snce, enclosing The Cssh. or prize tickets will
meet the sans prompt and punctual attsntton
IS II on peysoast application.
J. COHEN. Jf. & BROTHERS,
Bsltiusse, April 10. Balfsmors