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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09
SAco. fMe.l Dec. 9.


ATTEMPT AT HrGHwAY RoBBERY. Mr..
Nathaniel Loud of Newfield, in the upper
part of this county, was returning one day
last week, from Great Falls, (Somersworthl
with about $50 in his pocket-book, when
he observed two suspicious looking men
pass him on horseback, after he had gone
few miles. As soon as they were out of
sight, he alighted from his wagon and cut
heavy stick. Driving on, he at length
discovered the fellows coming out of a re-
tired lane, into the road, and getting Just
before the wagon, whipped up, as the place
was rather open. Loud did the same, till
reaching small bridge, in a woody piece
of road, they sprung off from their horses,
and one of them seized LIQUIDS horse by the
bits, calling to him to give up that money j;
instead Of which, he sprung out of the wag-
on, and with a single blow of the club,
brought the fellow to the ground. and tum-
bted him of the bridge into the stream. The
other had not secured the horses, before
Lond was again in his wagon, and driving
with great speed, arrived safe at Newfield.
STORM. On Monday morning, 23l ult.,
came down from the west, tremendous
storm, wind, rain, sleet, hail, &c. 1t burst
far up the lake, and wo betided the shil1;
which were within its reach. The water
rose higher than known for many wears :
the swells rode over the beach, above the
hight house, and continued unbroken for Il
mile or more, reaching the mills of Hea-
cock e. Co Immense quantities of wood,
timber, lumber, and several small houses,
swan about, the sport of the waves. The
school house was moved ark-Wise more
than hundred rods; stable was demol-
lshed, IN which a horse was strongly fast
ened-the horse was found safe at its own
er's door; seven fat hog; were drowned
belonging to one individual a general de-
VISITATION overspread the lower town, Oh the
ebbing of the flood. The water rose seven
inches higher than in January, 1923. The
damage done to the docks was serious. in
some cases; in the warehouses it is triAing.
We have ascertained the loss of five scaoon-
ers on the lahe.-Bn6aLo Republican.
During the above storm, the schooner
Fair Play, broke from her moorings at
Erie, and after drifting about the lake
for three days and two nights, during the
whole of which time il showed so fast thew
could not tell where they were and TO add
to their distressed situation, being entirel,,
destitute of,fre and provisions, drove ashore
near Cattaraugus Creek. To keep from
freezing, the crew three in number, includ-
ing the captain, one being on shore when
she broke from her moorings) frequently
exercised themselves on deck with what is
called trough and tumble"
Fredonia Courier.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09
From. The London Standard of Oct. 81.

THE FIRE-KING. This extraordinary
individual made yesterday a most extraoI-
binary change in the routine of his perform
ances. After washing his hands in moul-
ten lead, and cleansing his mouth with
boiling oil, he was proceeding to swallow
his usual dose of phosphorus, when voice
from the lower end of the room called upon
him 20 take tea-spoonful of prussic acid in
its stead. The ffe-king, as he had always
stipulated that he should be permitted to
take the antidote for prussic acid before he
took the prussic acid itself, left the room
for few minutes to fortify himself against
its effects. On his return, he was prepar-
ing to FIJI teaspoon with it, out OF bot
tie of his own, when the same individual,
who had first called upon him to perform
this dangerous experiment, requested him
TO fill it out Of vial which he produced out
of his pocket. The fre-king showed no
reluctance. The vial was handed over to
the fire. king, and there was strong con-
trast between the trembling hand wi tn
which its owner reached it TO the fire-kino.
and the steady hand with which the fire.
king poured a-spooHful out of it. At
this moment the anxiety of the spectators
was intense; and, as the fire king took his
station in the middle of the room, in order
that every body might see him swallow the
poison, there was general cry that lie
should not enter on SO hazardous a perform
ance. But the king, sinking down up
on one knee, called upon gentleman near
him TO pour the poison down his throat.
The gentleman declined. The fre-king
then called upon several gentlemen, one az
ter another, to perform this service for him :.
but not one could be found with sufficient
courtesy TO render it. The spoon was
then given TO him. He put it into his
mouth, deliberately drank its contents, then
opened his mouth again to show that he
had swallowed them, and then jumped up
on his feet. For a moment he staggered,
Rpd appeared unable to stand. His eyes
at the same moment rolled frightfully in
his head, and his whole appearance was
disordered. A feeling Transformation per-
vaded the room, but it was not Of long con
tinuntion; for, after an effort, he recovered
himself, and declared that all danger was
passed. but he felt so supplied that he
scarcely knew what he was doing. He
was desired by medical gentleman, who
was present. TO sit down and refrain from
talking. ill he felt himself recovered. Sub
sequently, he said that he felt very curl
ons sensation in bis temple and eyes upon
taking the poison, but that it had soon
rome, and had only len heaviness behind
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09

MORTALITY AT KEY WEST. A letter to
the editor of the Manolia (Floridal Advcr-
tiser, dated at Key West, on the Both Oct,
presents most appalling picture of the dis
tress which that island has suffered from
Yellow Fever. The writer says:
1.-The mseries and suferings, and all
the appalling horrors attendant on pesti-
iemcI I'D death, have perhaps never been
equaiieI-,ce never surpassed nv
those which have visited this III fa,ed 10y 10y
voted place, during the past season. OF
between one hundred and fifty and one
hundred and sixty inhabitants who remain
eG 10 spend the summer months on the
island, upwards of seventy have fallen vic
tins to the dreadful malady. But one soil
tary individual in the place IF. A. Brown,
Esq.,) has entirely escaped. The circum-
stances attending great proportion of the
cases have been such as to excite a more
than ordinary degree of sympathy for the
sufferers. Many died more from exhaustion
than from disease"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09

MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE. On Satur-
day last the only son Of Mr.. Melville Knapp,
a promising lad about eight years of age,
accidentally fell into the river, near Woon-
soket Falls, and was drowned. After
being under water about ten minutes, his
body was taken ont, hut all attempts TO
restore him to life proved Intellectual. There
was in company with him another lad
about his age, who, in attempting to rescue
his companion, nlso fell into the river; he
was fortunately taken out by person who
was passing uninjured. Providence Journal.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09

INFORMATION WANTED. The Palladi-
UNI of Friday contains an advertisement
requesting information respecting Mr.. Isaac
Wyman Of Vershire, (Vt.} who, it is be-
lieved, has been robbed and murdered.
He left home the Odd of October last, with
drove of fat cattle, principally his own,
which he sold in Charlestown, Mass and
received his pay in bank bills. Having
completed his business, he started from
Charlestown on Wednesday, the 18th of
November at A o'clock, p. NJ, with in
tent to take the Concord IN. H.) stage in
Boston, the following morning, and has
rot been heard from since.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09


'Tis wonderful-the ingenuity of the Jack-
son party. Just at this time they are trying
to find some apology for the travelling pro-
pensities of Jackson's Cabinet--and they
succeed to marvel. The Richmond En-
qurer says, the members of the Cabinet
have got so far ahead of the business Of
their departments, that they can spend lit
tie time in travelling, as we'll as not" Now
this seems to be verging towards the very
Lands end" of ingenuity. BY and by, it
will be discovered, that SchoOlmastcrs and
Preachers can get ahead of their business,
and travel u few years without any detri-
ment to their schools and congregations
Possibly it may be found out, too, that man
may get ahead of his business in breathing,
and let his lungs rest month or so with
perfect convenience. AS for jackson and
his Cabinet, there can be no possible doubt
but they will be so far ahead of their bust
ness at the end Of the present Presidential
term, that there will be no occasion, during
the next four years, either for President or
Secretaries. All the business of the coun-
try, both present and future, will be fairly
done up.-Hartford CON- ReUie,c.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09

AZ the late term Of the Supreme Court in
Portland, Mrs. Godfrey VS.. Peter Kincad re.
covered eleven hundred and eleven dollars for
a breach Of promise of marriage. Kincaid is
about Gjty'fhree years Of age, and the widow
Godfrey ticenty;fouy.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09

WHOLESALE POISONING AT MADEIRA.
Letters from Madeira, to the 29th of Oct,
have been received in New York. They
give an account of the most attrocious act
that has been committed in Chrstendom,
since the poisoning of the sick at JafFa.
From the extracts published in the Jour-
nal of Commerce, it appears that "the Gov
ernor of the island, and the other Miguelite
authorities, knowing that the 18th regiment
o. infantry was inclined to ConStitutionolism
brbed the commissioner who was charged
with furnishing bread to the troops, to poi
son the bread for that regiment. A hun
dred soldiers felt Immediately the effects of
the poison, and were carried to the hospi-
tai. The news soon spread the remain
der OF the regiment rebelled, and arrested
the commissioner. The Cd of infantry and
the artillery, (regiments rather attac he'd to
Don Miguel Unexpectedly took the side of
the 18th. On the Goth, the troops besieged
the palace of the Governor, in order to ar
rest major supposed to be concerned in
the transaction, but he escaped on board
corvette. The greatest confusion prevail
ed )" and it was believed with the utmost
confidence, that the usurper Don Miguel,
and his hopeful mother, were at the bottom
OF the foul plot. Another letter states that
as many as 200 of the troops were affected
by the poison. Suspicion fell upon Bachica,
who had the contract for supplying the
bread, but he was not considered as the
prime mover of the diabolcal act. He was,
however, arrested, together with the men
employed in the baking establishment, but
no light has yet been thrown upon the mys-
terry. On the 24th when the anniversary
of Don Miguel's birthday was solemnized
with many demonstrations of joy) the SOL
diery broke out into much disorder, repaired
to the prison, and forcibly took Bachica out !;
but he was, with much difficulty, rescued
by some of the principal officers, who pledg-
ed themselves that justice should be done.
He was then conveyed on board corvette
for safety. But the soldiers, again assem-
bling, insisted on his being placed under
their charge, which has been complied
with" 1t appears, likewise, that some of
the poorer inhabitants of the island, who
were in the habit Of procuring som> of the
soldiers bread, had been made sick by the
poison. Great disappointment had been
felt among the inhabitants, that the British
government had not taken part with the
Constituencies against the Usurper-
The most respectable part of the old inhab-
itants have disappeared, either from pro-
scription and Imprisonment, or from being
MD away from the search of the minions of
this modern Dyonisius
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09

When we read the Western papers, we
ale absolutely astonisned at the progress of
improvement in that country. WeSt,card
mot only the star of empire" but of almost
every thing else, "holds its way" A Pa-
Ear has been erected in Cincinnati, vieing
in splendor with similar establishments in
Europe. Forty years since, the site of this
building was occupied by a miserable fort,
built to prevent the hostile incursons of the
Indians. This is only solitary instance
among thousands, showing the wonderful
progress that we have made in Peopling,
civilizng, and beautifying our happy land.
What Mr.. Randolph says of Virginia. may
well be said of the whole county" O!
fortunate, if we knew our own blessedness."
Con has never showered upon people
more favors than he has bestowed upon US.
May the recollection serve to unite every
heart and hand in striving to perpetuate
these blessings to the latest pos'erity!
.4ierundrie Gazette.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09

SAM PATCH. writer in the Baltimore Pat.
riot says: The exploits of Sam Patch were not
entirely useless. They demonstrated that
man may descend from any height that requires
no more time in its passage than man may
live without breathing; and that presence Of
mind is all that is required to ensure safety in
cases of accidental falls from high places. Do
we not often hear of persons falling from great
heights without injury The other day we had
an account of boy, four years old, falling into
a deep well, and climbing ont uninjured. 1t
was because his position of body during the de.
scent was perpendicular and his feet first strik.
ing, and partially breaking the force of the fall
were then drawn up, and the weight of the body
received on the elastic limbs, which completely
protected the vital parts of the body from con-
cusslon. That this impunty could always be
ensured by presence of mind was demonstrated
by Sam Patch, his ultimate death in state of
intoxlcatlon notwithstanding. AS to his being
addicted to the vice of intemperance, let us not
visit the character of Sam Patch with the PEN
atty, while we allow absolute impunity to equal
ly notorious but more respectable drunkards
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09

The Wspt Of the Wish-ton- Wish is the title of
Coopers new novel A man Of genius ought to
be above such affected quaintness Of the title.
We would as soon christen a novel "Tho
Whoop'd Of pukhun- Gonok," or The Yeird
to deoth of the Wik-i-ti- Quoek."
Camden Journal.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09

Proceeding on the supposition that Sam Patch
IS actually and honestly dead, we take occasion
to say, by way of eulogium, that he was nds.
puLably the most distinguished man of his day,
with the exception of Miss Fanny Wright.
NJ Y. Constellation.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09

TIE EFFECT OF EXAMPLE. Tho Albany Dali
ly Advertiser says" Willard Adams, well
known in this city as a stage and steam boat
runner, jumped from a second story window in
South Market street, on Friday, and was so
much injured that he soon died. He had been
confined for some days with Illness and per-
formed this last sad act in violent delirium.
He talked much about Sam Patch, and shortly
before he leaped was heard to say, that he could
do some things as well as that noted character. -
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09

THE MONSTER. We have looked with
astonshment upon the enormous bones now
exhibiting in Market street (Cornhil) which
were disinterred few years since in the
vicinity OF New Orleans. The creature of
winch these relics were once part, must
have been organized in manner quite diff
ierent from any animal now known to natu-
ralists. What idea must we form of mon
ster, whose neither jaw, after having been
buried for ages beneath the clods of the
valley, and undergone the ordinary corro-
sion incident to so protracted an interment,
should still weigh on its exhumation the in
credible quantity Of ttSelue hundred pounds,
and measure the surprising dimensions of
tt0enty feet in length, by four or fve feet
broad, and in some parts tt0o feet in thick
ness His mouth must have been sufficiently
capacious to MUNICH the largest mammoth
that ever jumped over the Wabash-and
the frame that supported all this jazz, must
have made, in its movements, some differ
ence in the very balancing of our planet.
II was clearly an antediluvian monster, too
large for the ark.-BoSton Bulletin.
AWFUL DEATH. On Monday morning, as
two ladies were distributing Tracts, in tho up
per part of Main street, they came to the house
OF Mrs. Monks The front door was shut and
no one invited them to come in. A black man
standing near, directed them to another door,
which they entered. But all was silent They
were about to leave the house, when they no
ticed that the chimney piece had recently been
on FIRE, and on looking to the hearth, they no
ticed the appearance, and few remains of a
human being On closer inspection, they were
found to be the ashes Of Mrs. Monks Her body
had been almost completely consumed by fire.
foot and part Of an arm were tho principal
remains that identified the ashes, and marked
the spot where she was burned, most probably
ga living sacrifice" TO intoxication She had
lived alone, for several months past kept little
grocery, in which the principal article was
whiskey, and for some time, had been in habits
Of intemperancc. Whether she fell upon tho
hearth in state Of inebriety, or in fit, cannot
be determined. But her end is solemn warn
ing to all who indulge in the use of ardent spir-
its. The circumstance OF her being so entirely
consumed, can DO accounted for, only by her
system having become highly infiammsblc by
the excessive use Of alcohol.-Utio paper.
The Wept Of the Wish-ton. Wish is the title Of
Cooper's new novel. A man Of genius ought to
be above such affected quaintness Of the title.
We would soon christen a novel Tho
Whoop'd Of Pukhun- Gonok," or The Yeird
IN deofb of fbe V;k.i.ft- Oiioekn
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-12-09

erty, and consequently an influence which
may be annoying to the party unless it is
retained.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-20

QrEsEc. May s.-The weather has been dry
and rather warm for the lasr week. In all parts
Of the district the wheat is in great part in the
ground, and the favourable weather has rapid.
ly advanced all agricultural labours. The pri-
ces OF produce still continue high. Seed wheat
has sold in the distant settlements as high as
lss a minot, but since the opening of The navi-
CATION II has fallen to 90 Cd and los oats are
Is Cd potatoes IS Sd coarse -four ION the
markets. 20 TO 2ss per cw.. and fine in barrels
oil 1876 los. 10 dollars. The cargo of whea.
consigned to house in Quebec from Boston
~ S has not arrived, and will probably not
be in time 10 be used az seed
tIThe farmer Who had any thing to sell last win.
ter has sold readily and al high price. Grain.
hay, potatoes, and the produce of the da;ry.
will sontinue to return him, until the season Of
the new crops, very remunersting price.
The most pro6la crops were hose Of oats
and potatoes. about 1000 bushels Of the latter
have beensold by one farmer alone.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-20

One Ln~ for The Rich and another for n, Pa.
"Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance Of Justice needless h,.
Clothe It in rags pigmy's straw will pierce
If Two tradesmen or laborers fall IN,
challenge each other TO fight with fists ~ S''
are liable to be taken up and rammed int |
to be tried for riot. &c or Of them b. sc o.
lucky as to kill the olhsr,he is commi,,.4 =" y.
the Coroners worrsn, for manslauchte, 49,
though it seldom happens that man !, ~. '
ished by the Judge for mischance in ' G.,
stand up fight, long imprisonment, Drern",
10 trial may be the ruin of fam,l, W.
depend upon his labor for supper; bu, il ,v,
gentlemen quarrel and challenge each oih,r r.
SIGHT with pistols, they may be bound o,,, "a
keep the peace, but nothing more. Nobo5,
ever heard Of an indiclm for rio, or f.,
conspiracy 10 murder in such easel If ors n
them feionious!y points his pistol at the orb.,
and deliberately shoots him dead, there !, M
prosecution, and the murderer walks abr,,i
unmolested. If a turbulent fellow hay. h,
brains Rocked out il hgh, at fair, Ten 10 Oh,
but the poor devil who struck the blow is hang.
ed for il; but. if gentleman in cold blood blow,
gu, his friends brains with his pistol, he is
man of honor, and every body admires and ca,
resses him. Ifa man advise the King to break
the laws, such man, br he Peer or pEtbea,
is by new Act OF Parliament declared ircsD,.
bic of ever serving his majesty again; but il.
Prime Minister break the laws himself, h,
deemed on that very account the more WORTH
Of remaining at the head Of the executive gr
eminent. How such person can have The IL,
to assist al those Councils which doom urttct
es to The gallows for privately stealing IS.
riddle to me. But il seems That is ONT ting
to be citizen, and another thing 10 be gen
tleman. A citizen mus, conform to the laws
bu a gentleman "has right 10 rsquur" hi,
adversary TO stand up, and be murdered, ast
no gentleman ever refuses" to comply with
request SO very reasonable. God help Us! i
these are to be the principles by which W. as
10 be governed; if il is 10 be an essential par
of a eentleman's character that he can Utihe'
be Christian nor subject. A, this rate The
soooncr we abolish the race of gentlemen and
declare ourselves a nation Of shopkee?er. 't.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-20
COMMUNICATION.

mfr. Edito.-How is j: that when want TO
look for reno, ais FROM Office, and appointments
TO Office under<he present Administration, l
must go TO your paper in preference even to the
Telegraph. You are not in the secrets OF our
party-how comes it then, tina, you announce
the progress Of the great work Of reform before
Gen. Green does? An Adams man told me
the Other day, tina, General Jackson wishes his
"Proscription List" as YOU are pleased to term
it, kept as much from the people as possible,
and therefore has told Gen. Green not 10 spread
il in his paper, but l laughed at this, because
youcoali,ion editors are. continually meddiing
with business that does not concern you, and
pryinp into matters with which you have moth
ing to do, and so it would get to the ears OF the
people at all events.
A JACKSON MAN.
T"A Jackson man" may rest assured that an
adams man" told him exactly what is true
We collect our accounts Of removals and ap-
poin,ments from the different newspapers
The Telegraph has orders to let these matters
results though, they will not be noticed so
much if Green does not trumpet them. The
Cabinet are afraid Of their own doings.-EDIr-
OR GAZETTE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-20

just heated the goose to press down q ,
coat tor customer, but finding i, ,os ss@ q
he placed IL outside Of the door 10 Coz, "'', b.
Mr.. Grady who was sccideptalIv ~, "ass
thought proper to pick il up bu, soapi" asSins
warm, dropped it instanter, and then NY, to
any further provocation. struck at hi, .. m"n0u'
his hod, and would have dashed GU, hi, h, si.I
had he not first caught the f.nIieh, v ~t;,
was broken 10 shivers. 81 winch
In This view of the case, the comn;x.;
considered that the plaintiff was the ,r;m
cause Of his own misfortune and, therein, ,,'s
dismissed his suit, with recommend,,ioo ,, ~
he should in future, avoid Catching ore.. ~" .aa
the properties Of which he was no, f.lIv ' ~
quainted. "! &c