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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-10-28
Extract Of a letter TO a gentleman in Canton
(Ohio.l dated Sent. %. 1899.

O"HNCt " u tCtteF " u geHteHLHH VI OuUtOU,
(Ohio,) dated Sept. %, 1929.
"About four o'clock this afternoon,
witnessed scene shocking in the extreme.
Travelling the road from Canton to New
Lisbon, about l3 miles east of the former
place, l came to where "a tree had just
fallen across the road, and in its fall had
crushed to death man and woman, who
were riding eastward in horse wagon.
The tree had fallen diagonaly across the
wagon, broke it down, and the horse was
standing quietly in the shafts unhurt, and
not a particle of the gears were loosed.
The persons killed appeared TO be a man
and his wife, travelling on journey, the
man apparently about fifty years of age of
the woman no judgment could be formed,
as her head was literally crushed to atoms,
and no vestige Of her countenance could be
discerned. Several persons we're on the
spot when came up. / assisted in getting
the tree off the bodies, and on examination,
found pocket book with eighteen dollars
in money, and some papers in it; from
which it appeared that the mans name was
John Herr, and that he lived in Perry town
ship, Wayne CO., Ohio.-O Ohio Repository.
SHOCKING ACCIDENT. young man by the
name Of Swift, was shot at the regimental mus
ter at marlborough, on Friday last, BY one OF
his comrades, and expired instantly We un.
derstand the accident happened before the troops
had paraded on the field Taunton Reporter.
Litchfield enquirer., 1829-03-05

sufficient for a volume instead of sermon. One ofthe minor heads would have been the whole that most preachers would have dwelt upon tn discOurSing from the text.
 INe scheme scemed Go grasp SOOrtd. It was his own. It was textual-it was sinl- ple-it absorbed the subject, and yet was embraced in it's folds. I looked at my watch, for the first time that day, to see fl there were hours enough to explore the fields of thought that were thrown open before me. Still the preacher was the same little man he had been, except that his eye began to be eloquent. His ges- lures were rather raw and awkward, made as it'to keep the blood circulating, but hav- ing no relation to his subject. He sawed the'air, as carelcsSly as the nursling strikes his mothers bosom. But his thoughts were rich. He made God appear great and good, and the sinner weak, and worthless, ,and insignificant rebel. At every stage of his subject, ho demanded my as- sent, and gave it, UOIens etnOlcmS. One thought prepared the way for another, and conviction attended every argument. He was master of the ground. 1.-the lnfdel, the Universalist, or the Unitarian, showed himself in any quarter of the field, one blow of his sabre felled him, and he rose no more. thought if there were any in the house they must feel themselves chop ped to pieces. And the conqueror stop ped not to bind up their wounds. The whole scheme of grace seemed like one les- son that he had learned by heart. Truth bowed at his approach, and fell into his train. It gave me joy to sec my own views so perfectly developed. The preacher bore me along, though never thought of him, as the mothers tale be- witches the listening child, and holds it at- tentive, not to herself, but to the tale she tells. It was the eloquence of truth. He closed. was conscious of having im- bibed more original truth than from scores of other sermons which had pronounced good. IVas grieved that he quit so soon l; and yet, as went out of the house, the clock struck, and convinced me that he must have preached at least two hours.
Litchfield enquirer., 1829-03-05
MISCELLANEOUS.
LYMAN BEECHER.

Two or three weeks since we inserted an article comparing and contrasting this emi- nent divine with the Rev. Dr. CAANNINe, of Boston. From the samo paper, the Journal of the Times, of Bennington, Vt. one of the neatest and best conducted papers in New England, we copy the following. Many of our readers will bear testimony to the faith. fitness of the sketch.
 70 the Editor ef the Journal:
 DEAR SIR,-I promised you descrip- tor oi living preacher, to whose instruc- tion have had the pleasure of listening with an intenseness, not equalled, perhaps in any other case in my life. I had long heard of him before saw him, and had in my imagination clothed his person in those awful and impressive features, which en- sure the highest and the most commanding respect. Guess, then, my surprise to see small man with black eyes and of dark complexion, sharp features, wrinkled brow, coarse black hair, an open and fa- miliar countenance, promising nothing be- yond the plainest common sense.
 He asccnded the pulpit like some boy a- bout to mount the rostrum for the first time since he unyoked his team, and entered the grammar-school. He cast around him a piercing look, and then put on a vacancy of fcountenance, as if determined to appear as little as the smallest boy in the gallery. He prayed with earnestness, and with a striking appropriateness, but still he hardly began to command my respect, except ,ha, he seemed a good man, and made me will ling to have him try if he had any power to interest me. He read the psalm in plain and simple manner, making his own em. pkasicals (if may coin word) as if rais. ed in his own estimation above Iall the rules of poetry: and still the performance was impressive. On hearing the psalu read, had about committed ], to memory He held my attention fixed, not to himself at all, but to the sentiment of the psalm He named his text, as boy would reao a note of instruction sent by him to gang of workmen, who were all attentive to the note, but unmindful of the messenger He opened his subject in what have ofieu styled the mGttsr-of fact-tone, and still with an earnestness that secured him atten- ton. He named his plan, and its compre- hensiveness sstonished me. It seemed
Litchfield enquirer., 1829-03-05

Ann McCourt, } Litchfeid county, s.
 Us. Superior Court, February Andrcsv McCourt. term, 4. D. 1929 TTPON the petitiow of Ann McCOurt. ske,o- ~ ing to tkis Court, tkos she scas lasctaily married to one Andre,c McCowrt, on the 9sth day of April, AID. 1891; and that on or about the first day cf Jamuary, 4. D. 1898, the soid AmdreV McCourt ci!fally deserted her, .cithOMt cause, aud has ever since continued kis Gtoresaid desertion, and has not furnished the s6id Ann ,Oitk any support, or performed any cfthe. duties of tRe marriage contract aud praying th0t she the said Alan McCourt maGy Dc dirorced from the said Andre,O Nc Court. -. r
 Ordered, That the atoresGid petition De con tis.ed to the nert term of this Court, to De kOld- en at Litchfeld, ,cithin and for tke county of Litchf hfeld, on the third ISesday cf August, 4. D. lses, at sOhich time and place the said Am- drsc McCOsrt, ifke see cGssse. nsGy appear, ahd be heGrd. By the Cossrt,
 FREDERICK WOLCOIT,
 February 26 6acS7 Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1829-03-05
Litch field County. $.

LsgCMWgIU COUNsy, SS.
 Litchfeld Superior Court, Feb.term, 1929. TTPON the petition of Sarah Butts, of Wa O tertown, in Litchfeld county, brought to this Court, showing that on the S0th day of August, l818, she was married to one Israel c. Butts, and stating his wilfal desertion, and absence for more than three years. and that he has been guilty of adultery; and praying for bin of divorce. as by petition on file may more fully appear. Said petition was contin- ued until the third Tuesday in August next. to the session of the Superior Court in said Litchfeld. Notice is hereby given to the said Israel G. Butts. that be may appear and de- fend said petition, if he see cause.
 FREDERICK WOLCO1T.
 FebruUry s5 6ts7 Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1829-03-05
POETRY.
FOR TEE LurcnFlELD ENQUIRER.

FOR THE LTTcRFlELD ENQUERER. SUNRISE AFTER AN TCE-SToRM. How beautiful !-the morning suN, Ascending to hts realms on high, IIlumes the clouds that one by One
 Career along the eastern sky, Like floating seas Ofliquid gold, W'.osO daxzling beauties now are roIl'd, In all their pure and glorious hue, AthwRTt the boundless fields of blue. How beautifhl!-the forest trees
 Are silvered OCT with icy crest, And nodding to the rustling breeze,
 Which gently swings the goldfnch's nest, Appear like warriors clad in steel; While from their boughs no longer peal, The joyous notes of wild birds songs, Which echo loud and clear proloMgs. How beautiful 1.-the vine-clad bower,
 From whence in summers melting day, The sacred spell ofmusic's power,
 Came floating through in thrilling lay, Is covered now with glass-work pure As when the fairy queens Conjurc, With magic charm their realms--and yields A brighter glow than cii.land's fields. How beautifal!--the bright sunbeams Are Aashidg on the silver dress, E With which the leafess rose.bush teens, In more than vernal loveliness; Its mingled bloom of red and green, Has been exchanged for glacial sheen, Which glitters, in the suns bright hour, Like dew-drops on the morning flower. How beautifGl!-the sunlight gleams, In splendor pure from yon brigh, sphere, Upon the mountains. lakes, and streams, And Nature speaks, in language clear "This flood ofglory flows from HIM, "Who veils his face from seraphm- "And these rays, in brightness gleaming, "From His throne oflighs are beaming!"
 CAMPBELL.
Litchfield enquirer., 1829-03-05
FOR SALE.

THE DWELLING HOUSE and OUT A- HOUSES, late the property of Col Wm. Cogswell, deceased, together with about four Acres of Land. The above property has a central situation in NeW Preston, near the junction of the Turnpike Roads leading from New Milford and Bulls bridge through L'tch- field to Hartford. This as a tavern stand is unequalled by any in the town, ndthe build ings are well calculated tor that business.- Unless previously disposed of at private sale. the above will be sold on the premises at pub lie auction on the first day of April next.
 Terms may be known on application to
 DAVID c. WHITTLESEY. WGshingtOn, Litchfeid co. Ct.
 February 18, 1899 6*S6
Litchfield enquirer., 1829-03-05
NOTICE.

DY order of the Court of Probate for the ID District of Sharon, will be sold at Public Vendue, on the 18th day of March next, the Personal ESt0te Of the late
 GIDEON PETIT. - The sale will commence at one o'clock F. M" at the late dwelling house of the deceased.
 CHAS. F. SEDGWICK, Adm'r. Sharon, Fe6. l4, 1929 S6
Litchfield enquirer., 1829-03-05
FOR THE LlTcHrlELD ENQUIRER.

FOR THE LlTCHFlELD ENQUIRER. WHAT IS LIFE2 What is life aeeting day,
 An hour of transient time; A moment, passing soon away,
 Borne.to an unknown cline. Life is what7 vapour flight,
 That rises in the morn; Dispersed, soon as the suns mlld light The Aowery fields adorn. Life is what7 blooming flower,
 Glin'ring with early dew; Anon,i 1t decks the smiling bower,
 Then, moulders where 1t grew. Life is what a path that leads
 Whence none can e'er return; And now, It passes Aowery meads; And now, through thickcst thorns. ., Life is what7 stream that glides, Through gloomy opaque woods; Borne swiftly to oblivion's tides, And mingles with its floods. Life is what tale that's told,
 Of pleasure, and of pain; Ofyouth, ofmanhood, age thNt's cold; In vigor's latest wane. Life Is what? metcor's glare,
 Shot forth with pompous show; Behold it now--'tis gone !--gone where7 An! that we must not know. vILLTCUS
Litchfield enquirer., 1829-03-05
NOTICE.

CTX months from the date hereof are al- O lowed by the Court of Probate tor the District of Sharon for the creditors of the es- tate of GIDEON PETIT. @ late of Sharon, deceased. to exhibit their ac- counts to the subscribers. We will meet on the business of our appointment as Commits sioners on said estate at the house of Hannah Petit, in said Sharon. on the S0th day of March and on the 27th day of July nexN at one o'clock in the afternoon. -rrN r All claims must be duly attested. ,>.s..4..
 Abrakam Pratt, ! rou,,,r,. |,
 Elphalet Bael, OO"''' '""''' w | Sharon, Feb. 8, 1929 S6
Litchfield enquirer., 1829-03-05

There is a total inconsistency and great public evil in blighting the early fruits of education. after they have been cultivated by the spirit of our free institutions. We admire early talent, we almost worship gen. ius,-but woe be,ide the young man, who, in political life, shall exhibit them. Like the Tarquin Bruius, he had better feign himself fool. It is true that John Ram doIph had seat in Congress at the age of twenty-five and William Pitt became Prime Minister of England when only twen,y-three years of age but these are mere exceptions to well founded general position :-,hose who are patronized by the people are every day before our eyes, whilst those who are early wronged pass from the public mind.
 The spirit of the great body of the peo- ple,-the real spirit of the country is inop- erative:--it is often,-very often inopera- tive in our elections, and in the breast of those who are elected, d,-on our bench.-at the bar,-among our juries,-in our legis- laturc-in our executive appointments in our town meetings-and every where else.-EstUick EUams.
Litchfield enquirer., 1829-03-05
NOTICE.

WHEREAS my wife Elizabssk Dsaa, has wiahous any just cause or provocalion this day leit my bed and board. This ie to lostid aay person heFeaIaer count as will pay DO dehs ii Ser contracting aller this date. NATHANIEL DEAN, IF.N
 Canaan. Fsb. 13, 1929 s36>
Litchfield enquirer., 1829-03-05

1t is proposed in the Massachusetts legisla- ture to call upon sil the banks simultaneously for their semi-ahnaal returns. This would prevent the banks from falling into condition similar tO that of the Delaware militia--One uniform for six and onc half men.-NoGh.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-17
FRIDAY NDRll12saa JULY 40, $780,
Sugar, Tea, MoIasses. etc.


L lindsay, HILL Co. offer for sale
IL IS hhds N. o. sugar. LIST and Cd quality
IS do st CroIx do ... .-.a.
so do N. o. molasses . ..
20 tierces do do .-...
10 chests and half chests Gunpowder, Imperial &
Y. u teas, importation Of 1929, superior quail.
10 ID and ID catty boxes do do do DO
100 bags green Porto Rico coffee
20 do Java do
81 barrels MESA and prime pork
So do mess and prime beef
$50 sacks fine salt. Liverpool filed
SO barrels y. T.. rum 'i
Cognac brandy in pipes and half do
NO rum in hJgsheads
hogshesd w India shrub, very fine
3 S bales soft shell Almonds
90 boxes Cavendish tobacco of good quality will
be sold at cents per ID
90 bags pepper
do pimento
10 10 dc ground gass Ginger
10 do salpetre
50 barrels behring's
90 do No 8 mackerei
IS boxes lemons
80 boxes shaving soap
do white do
90 do mould candles (W.Rl July II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-17
July l0--dlw
10 Millers and Millwrights.

NY person who NAV be about to erect mill where
the water fall would suit, may find it to their ad.
vantage opurchsse the articles in the brick warehouse
at the intersection Of 18th street and the Canal in the
City of Washington they may be purchased at much
less than regular prices. They have been examined
by an experienced miller, and pronounced of good
quality and executed in workman like manner
They consis, Of broad shot waterwheei II feet
diameter, with all the necessary accompany cog
Wheels ,rundle heads, spindle, hopper, &c. used IN
an over shot mill Also, pair of feet inch Co
loene stones banded, and ready for immediate use.
For further particulars apply to Enoch Arnold OF
Washington, or to GEO. JOHNSON.
NAV 20
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-17
SteaMer Columbia


ys1uE RoDioore and Potomac Steam Packet Company
have the pleasure OF infor ning the pubic, ina,
the above new and splendid Packet has commenced
her regular trips Baltimore and the District OF
Columbia.
cSA The Steomer Columbia. Cap
tain James Mitchell, will leave the
rEeSsfSE lower end of Patterson street wharf
6fTss@-S<-Ss on Na.rday of each week. at 5 p
NJ for Alexandria, Washington, and GeOrgetot1n Re-
turning she will leave Washington Usdnesddy NOR
ming at o'clock and AsrandTiG nj ncLa.k. touching
AT lie fpiiawiuy places the Potomac River. TO hand
messengers aud freight both going and coming
VI, N, 1fy,vL,nd side: Oa The PirginiG side:
POINT lookout SAM! ton''
Piney Point, Bun rom'
Coughs Lending Place, BoSds iio'e,
opposite Judge Plater's, Mrs Walters
near Leonard Town, Quaniico'
Sw,nn's Point
Iudlow's Ferry, and
Mrs Piess-
Signals have been placed at each of the above Pia
ces. which will be hosted Immediately on the boat
appearing ...L h.,
;pr f,ro engines and copper boilers She will carry
from $500 to 1000 barrels freight and accommodate IN
the most superior style. at least 100 passengers FOR
speed she stands vet unrvalle'.
The hope by strict attention TO the com
fort of passengers, and care ct goods 10 mei snare
Ofpubhc patronage
Freight as cuslomary.-lJ AL baggage at The RISK
of the owners. "ooo' "Se"'
Baltimure may S0-lune -
n. Is. The passengers in the Columbia arrive snttl'
cien,lv early Tor the six o'clock Lines on Thursday
morning to Philadelphia
An arrangement has been made, by which the Co
lumbia. on her passage to the District, will receive
passenger, from olihe Union and Citizens Canal Line
Boats in the Patapsoo. and also from the steamboat
Maryland.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-17
Notice to Creditors.

DRESUMING that after the lapse Of twenty odd
4 years, manv Of the Creditors of the late Samuel
Craig decd. have, either 'fallen asleep with their "a
Tiers Or if living, forgotten their claims this is 10
notify them or their representatives, WIN. & New
bolds, +. < ]. Edmondson, James Dali Co. J. Plea.
SAINTS & Co J Janney. T. Jannev. Carne Slade, John
Dunlap & Thomas Shrcve, the Creditors of William
w ood, dec'd:Arhomss Davis, Randolph Mott, W.
Graham, II. C. Lanpher. Carne < Sade, Libby &
Carne Slatle, Jacob Davis Guardian, Daniel Mcleod
and Christopher Grid, that Dividend Of twenty three
and half per the trust funds. and three and
an eighth per cent administration funds, has
been declared payable, and is in readiness for them
ISAAC ROBBINS, Admir-. de honis non.
and Trustee,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-17
NO. 1880
New Goods

DICHARD 8. HOPKINS & Co. have lately received
from Philadelphia additional supply Of Dry
Goods which, with their former stock. makes their
sortment very good and which they will dispose Of
accommodating terms. rt-[rr.rg-.. July
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-17
Thomas King, Merchant Tailor

HAS Just received a handsome assortment of SE.a-
4 SONaBLE IND FASHIONABLE SPIJhG
GOODS and PAIN Lear IEa7S. which he oilers
for sale the mos, reasonable terms for cash. his
old stand, King street, between the Franklin House
aud City Hotel He has on hand all Of fashion.
able ready made clothing and lac has good .,sort-
msnt Of castings and driIngs, Nigona ssimere md
Marscillcs, blue and black bombazct,s cotton Ic
tines and stripes Russia see,ings and fashionable but
TONS and AL Of trimmings Orders will be taken,
which will be made y'to any fashion, with nea,ness
and despatch, at the shortest notice. may
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-17
Rur\aps and Soaking.

DURLAPs, No l and 3. Just received from Bre-
Id men, ani will be landed here IN few days, tor
sale by JOSEPH JANNEY & Co
Aso for sale, few bales Scotch sackhg,. OF good
quality sea- a july IA
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-17
VOL. W
For AmsteraaM,

ar The superior cUppered ship VIRGINIA. w.
'sAEMoRnILL master; will take 500 hhds. tobacco
On freight App!y to w, FOWiE & CO.
MAO hare for sale SAID SHIPS cargo Of
$1,000 bushels coarse Liverpool salt
1000 sacks blown do of superior size and quality.
iune l9
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-17

Sugars, Brandy, etc.
SAMUEL NESSERSAI1H-0 Offers for sole,
20, iihds New Orleans sugar, part prime quality
va Io l hmds an" St croix and Porto Rico do
q bids ". l. molasses
10 bags Rio, I.aguira and lava coffee
II nip,s 4th proof seiguetle brandy
IS n.t' pipes do do do
dc GODDARD & Co doS Old & superior
do Champagne - dos
4 half pipes American do
pipes Holland gin
ii bids 4th proof n o. rup
3 hh'!s and n. T.. rum =. :
20 eb's p"'ey's senu's , baltimore gin =
a few casks Lisbon, Port. l.. r. Madeira, Samos,
Sherry and Comenar wines
; ; 5siTahs ass young ussoAgea
s s e.; ! 4; s.:,. e'"''ra'' tea
2 chests
haf chests and ; Imperial tea
IS 10 catty boxes
half chests Tyson tea
do do Souchong do
so boxes and half boxes Bakers and Lapharn's
chocolate
90 boxessp candles superior quality
so half boxes yellow soap DO
4 boxes bloom raisins
bales buenos yres horse hair
81 pieces German Iessians
20 do spitalfeld hdkfs Of handsome patterns
so reams news paper
40 do super6pe lc,terpapcr
I63 do No 8 letter do
80 do No. s pot do
N do No cap do
200 do wrapping do
As bundles sugar loaf paper and binders band
box boards
10 tons Russia hemp
1873 coils patent cordage, assorted
600 bags patent shot, from the rhenix Shot Tower
Co. of Baltimore -
70 sacks Liverpool blown salt
1900 bushels Turks Island salt
Hampers porter and wine bottles, &c. may "
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-17
For Hor&eaWN,

SEE The fast sailing ship MARGARET, Captain
&ff< Adams; win commence loading immediately,
and sal from Baltimore on the Goth luly next For
freight oy passage, having goaa accommodat'ons aP-
ply to > MEoShaoMi'n =,
The ship will return direct from Bordeaux TO Bali-
more june 70
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-17
We the Public.

III. nARRIss respectfully inform the public
flat ,hey have taken the ferry, commonly called
THON8SS FERRT,
~ . ~ bouts for the accommodation of their friends
asd those who may favor them with CALI Their
,s,es viii be on as accommodating terms as others
Also for sale at their Store near the hsli wharf, an
Groceries, and 1000 lbs. Merino Woof
in fleece, of good quality fer manufactures
July Aim
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-17

Tea. Pepper. Hemp, etc.
gE(Hls day landing from brig Mary zabe,h, from
L Ssicm, for sale BY WM. FOWi'E < Go.
81 chests Young Hysonl ,,cy r,ss
30 half do do do FRESH TENS,
10 boxes Gunpowder Of the Sumatras cargo
10 do Imperial
100 bags suma,ra pepper
IL tons ST. Petersburg hemp
so pieces light Ravens duck
100 coils patent cordage, assorted sizes
1S q" "'' casks asks Sicily Madeira Wine
eighth casks)
pipe 2Seignette Brandy, part years
2 half pipes old.
90 bales brown shirtings
Also landing from schooner Caledonia IRON BoStoh'
So hogsheads prime New-or'eans sugar
do do ST CroiN Go
~ pipes Sicily Madeira WINE may 70
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-07-17

stocks, &c.
Il WILL sell at private sale the following Stocks:-
Il 600 Shares Marine Insurance Company
II do Bank of Alexandria
IS do Columbian Insurance Company
$50 do Great Hunting Creek
"a DO Steamboat Potomac
do Little River Turnpike Co.
DO Alexandria e Fauqner Turnpike Co.
do Smokers Turnpike CO.
do Washington Bridge
so do Fire Insurance co.
A Bond for 1887 so well secured by deed of trust,
and Sic, 500 of the Capital Stock of the Mechanics
Bank of Alexandra.
$4,000 TO be paid notes endorsed to the satsfac-
ton Of the President and Directors Of the Bank of
Alexandra, and $4,000 President and Directors Of
the Office Of Discount Deposit, Washington
June Is GEO. WHITE, Auct.