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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-11-11
DEMERARA, Sept. 2.


HoRRIBLE. Reports equally singular
and shocking, are at present in circulation
here: 1t is said that about four months
ago, Dutch sloop of war, whilst cruising
off the Island of Saba, fell in with ship,
the crew of which could not give an ac-
count of her destination, or whence she
came; and having no papers to show, she
was Immediately taken possession of by
the Dutchman. Shortly after, a schooner,
strongly armed and manned, made her APP
pearance, spoke to the Dutch sloop of war,
and claimed the ship as her prize. The
schooner protested to be Buenos Ayrean
privateer, and produced a commission in
support of her pretensions. On examina-
ton, however, it was found that the COM
mission was limited to given period, and
that had been expired for sometime. The
Dutchman, of course, very properly took
possession of the schooner also as pirate,
and along with the ship carried him to
Saba. But the authorities there being in
competent, they were subsequently carried
to Surinam for adjudication; and, on inves-
tlgation, it turned out that the ship came
from Brazil; and she was fitted out as a
slave ship, and was proceeding to the Asri-
can coast, for her uhhallowed traffic, and
that she was captured by the brigantine a
few days after leaving the port on her out
ward voyage. The crew, however, who
left the port with her are missing, and no
satisfactory account is given Of them by
the pirate. Our informant states, that one
of the crew offered to become kings evil
dence, but such being inconsistent with the
Dutch criminal proceedings, the testimony
of the man was rejected. From him, how
ever,i it has TRANSFERRED, that the whole crew
of the Brazilian ship were put to death,
having been first put in a boat, and then
fired at and sunk by the pirate.
The most horrid and disgusting part of
the tale remains yet to be told. The ship
was condemned at Surinam, in consequence
of having slave cargo on board amongst
other things, the cargo consisted of u con-
siderable quantity of pork in hogsheads
these were publicly sold, and when open
ed by the purchasers, were found to con-
tain human carcases cut up into pieces, and
sailed amongst the pork. On many parts
OF these human remains was distinctly
traced that species of tattooing with which
seamen often mark their bodies. The
authorities, on learning these horrible de-
tails, took every possible precaution to pre-
vent their being made public, whilst the
captain and crew of the schooner were Sut
judtce. 1t is not yet known whether the
human flesh was originally mixed up with
! the pork, or whether it is the work of the
pirates.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-11-11

had conceived it impossible, as three grams
were quite sufficient to destroy life.
The fire-king then addressed the gents-
man who had melted out the phosphorus
/" Perhaps you, sir, will have the goodness
to swallow a little bit to amuse me. |
pledge you $1,000; I pledge you my lie,
that if you take little of this bottle, it will
not do you any HARM"
This gentleman turned pale with affrgt.
81 must beg to decline your polite invita-
case of accident, I am afraid the pledgeof
your life would not keep my wife and FAM
ly."
The fre-king-Now, gentlemen, put me
a small piece of phosphorus on knife pant,
and bring me candle.
They were given to him accordingly.
He took a small piece of the burning trch
on his fork, put it into his mouth and sgal-
lowed it. "And now, gentlemen, lave
done with the poison for to-day" Haing
said this, he withdrew into another pom
for the professed purpose of putting Oh his
usual dress for entering the oven, but all
probability for the real purpose of getting
the phosphorus, by some antidote, from his
stomach. Zinc is the usual antidoe for
phosphorus but he says that it is MT the
antidote which he uses, and declins to
mention what it is. He has repeatedly
rukvu all the different poisons which were
placed upon his teeth. On one occasion,
when he was exhibiting before the Duke of
Norfolk, he took a tea spoonful of prussC
acid but that experiment he says he viii
never repeat again; for it is poison which
not only requires the antidote to be taken
first, but is also so rapid in Its operation,
that it may destroy life before tht antidote
can produce its effect He sad that he
should never forget the feelings which came
over him as soon as he had swallowed it..
Every vein in his head appea,ed to swell,
and "each particular hair Ire sadly stood
erect, like quilts upon the po'cupine."
Alter an absence of twenty minutes, M.
Chabert returned, dressed ina coarse WOOL
len coat, to enter the heated oven. Before
he entered it, a medical gentleman ascer-
tanned that his pulse was Vibrating 90 times
IN minute. He remained in the oven for
five minutes, during which time he sang,
LIE valiant Troubadour' and superin-
tended the cooking OF two dishes of beef
steaks. At the end Of th5t time he came
out, persprlng profusely, and with pulse
making los vibrations in a minute. The
Thermometer, when broughtout OF the oven,
stood at $50 degrees; within the oven, he
said, it was above 600. Hehad never been
exposed to such intense heat before. After
performing this feat which was the last
exhibition of his powers, he remained on
the steps leading to his oven for some time,
conversing with the company.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-11-11
M oNTREAL. Oct Al


About eight months ago two vonno
women, one named Mary Smith the other
Mary McCallum, awere admitted into aba
Montreal General Hospital: they were in
mates or The same ward, labored under
complaints somewhat similar, and mani
fested considerable sympathy for each
other throughout their illness they receiv-
ed the rites of their church at the same
time, and in all the course of their suffer
ings there was considerable coincidence.
Their diseases baffled every exertion to
counteract their effects, and the approach
OF death became evident, their wishes of
dying at the same time were often express
ed, and It pleased Divine Providence that
I'm Death they were not separated" for ON
thursday last, they expired within a few
hours Of each other. ie"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-11-11

EARLY DARING. A singular and most
incredible occurrence took place a few
days since in the parish of Villers Morlan-
court, in the department of Somme. Eight
children, from nine TO ten years old. were
tending cows, on the morning of the 18th
September, near wood called the Glcssert
While amusing themselves they suddenly
perceived wolf come out of the woods,
and make for the plain beyond. The most
-; !; &c the children Immediately pur-
rection of their village bin" sas551t half mile
off. They drove HIM in small place, en-
closed by brake, and from which there
was no outlet.
Some of the boldest of the boys now
began to throw stones at the animal, which
had the effect of rendering him furious.
A yonng man of twenty, who now joined
the party, on beholding the wolf foaming
with rage, and grinding his teeth, fled
from the presence of the enraged animal,
and advised the children to do the same.
AS two of the boys were preparing to
follow his example, the wolf made sud
den spring at them. The third boy, named
John Baptiste VignoD, of eleven years of
age, though small and delicate, but possess
ing great address and courage, on behold
ing the danger of his comrades, flew to
their assistance with the tongue of n
wagon, which he had in his hand. lie
struck the wolf blow on his head with all
the strength he could muster. The enrag
ell animal instantly turned on his assailant,
and terrible battle took place, in which
this rash boy nearly forfeited his life as the
price of his temerity. "If one of US must
die" he exclaimed, sit shall be you, Mr..
Wolff" He stepped back few steps, and
as the wolf made second spring at him,
with view of tearing him to pieces, he
plunged his stick in the animals throat.
and there twisted it, till the animal was
snffocated, or nearly so-and finally dealt
him blow after blow on the head, till his
antagonist was quite deadl Thus ended
this fearful combat. The boy, proud of his
victory, called to his fugitive companions,
and, with their assistance, carried the
bleeding body of the dead wolf in triumph
TO his parents, who could scarcely credit
the evidence of their own eyes.
French paper.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-11-11
SAINT ANDREWS, IN. b. Oct. 81.

OAlNT ANDREWS, IN. ID. OCL' Il.
LOST IN THE WOODS. Duncan Camp
bell was an old and respectable inhabitant
OF the Parish of ST. George, and native of
Scotland, from which County he emigrated
many years ago. On the 24th of Sept last,
business OF Importance called him from his
peaceful habitation to the seat of Govern
Iment. This journey he performed on horse
back. AT Fredericton, he met with DR.. De
Wolfe, OF this town, who was about to re-
turn hither, and Mr.. C. resolved to bear him
company. When they reached the Upper
brldge,) they separated. Dr. De w. pro-
ceedlng towards st. Andrews, and Mr.. C.
taking the Magaguadavic road for st.
George. Some days after this, the friends
OF Mr.. Campbell becoming uneasy at his not
returning home, inquiries were instituted,
which led to the discovery of the above mar.
tiGu!ars. Fears now began to be entertain
Gu ior MS safety, and his sons, with all that
warmth OF affection SO prevalent in their
couhtrymen, called on their neighbors for
assistance, and went in search of the veneT-
able ola man. From the tracks of his horse,
they discovered that he had proceeded down
the Magaguadavick road for about seven
miles, and had then turned to the right. into
what is called Young's logging road and
followed that road for about one mile and a
halt, and then turned to the left into the
woods. When he reached this point, it WINS
probably dark. Here they found a part of
the reins of the bride, which were tied to
green tree, and had been bitten off by the
morse. A short distance from this, the sad
die was found also, Mr.. Campbell's great
coat, and staff; the party then entertained
ssangune hopes that they would find the OBJ
Ject OF their search. With renovated vigor.
therefore. the search was continued, and
shortly afterwards, the horse was found, the
picture of misery-he appeared a perfect
skeleton; when he saw the party approach.
he ran at them furously with open mouth.
and seizng one of them by the coat, tore it
the provisions which were intended for their
subsistence, were gwen to the horse, and he
was led home. About thirty rods from the
place where the coat, &C., were found. md
at the edge of small barren, was seen
quantity of wood piled on stump, which
was probably placed there by Mr.. C.. as
mark and this was the last trace, although
the most diligent and perseverinp search
was made, they could find of him. Every
exertion which human nature was capable
OF, or tilial affection could dictate, has been
made. A handsome reward was offered
and will still be PAID to any person who NAV
yet find the body.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-11-11

A SMALL FAMILY. One of the northern vii.
lagos OF this State has increased remarkablv in
population within the last few years, and little
wonder If 1t contains =" any more such" moth.
e e as one described to us by gentleman from
s 1ne place. who called here few DAYS since
Inc woman alluded to, being lately questioned
ny c,ergyman y her offspring had been bap.
all but eLe0en." She has twentv.tvyo ~,
chiIdren-Litte Falls (N " Friend. "''"s
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-11-11

- CAPITuLATIoN OF THE SPANISH ARMY AT
TAMPIco. The report of the capitulation of
the Spanish army to the Mexicans, (mention
ed in our last) is confirmed 1t appears from
an authentic copy of the articles of capitula.
ton agreed on, that the Spaniards were com.
PEELED to surrender their arms, flags, munitions
OF war, &c, to be at the expense of their own
transportation TO Havana, and to enter into
pledge never TO return, nor to take I'D arms
against the Mexican Republic These humili
atlng terms indicate a complete triumph on the
part of the MexcaEs. 1t is said that the expe-
dition has lost about 1900 men.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-11-11

straw paper is now used in Pennsylvania for
paper hangings, and pronounced beautiful.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-11-11

A gentleman Of Tennessee, Mr.. w. C.
Davis, who is fortunate and successful
proprietor of race course" in the vicinity
of Nashville, has, on being requested by
several of his fellow citizens, contributed
thirty dollars of his winnings to constitute
himself life-member of the American BIZ
bic Society. In his letter, he says:-t
turf, trust am not insensib!e to the great
and important necessity of religion"
A passion for fine horses, is not absolute-
ly inconsistent with piety but the manner
of expression adopted in the foregoing sem
tence is somewhat strange.-M Y Com. I'D.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-11-11

COLOMBIA. A vessel arrived at New,
York brings Carthagena dates TO Oct. 4.
Advices had been received from Bogota,
that Gen. Cordova had set up the standard
of rebellion in Antioquia but it was not
supposed that he would meet with success.
The rumor was that he had been only join
ed by 40 or so men of no influence or
wealth. The tranquility of Bogota had
not been disturbed by the intelligence.
Cordova had created partial alarm among
the unarmed citizens bat according to the
report made to the minister of war by Col.
Francisco Urdaneta, he would be able,
with 200 veterans, to restore tranquility to
the province of AntioqHia. A column of
700 was Immediately ordered to march un-
der Gen. Orlean; but it was supposed that
their presence would scarcely be requisite
to quel the disturbances.
Letters from Bogota, of the last of Sep
tember, state that the new Congress was to
assemble in January, to form Constitution
A part of the army had already been gained
over to make Bolivar Emperor; but the OPP
position was very strong and compromise
was expected between the parties, so as to
make him President for ten years, with
dlctatorial powers, and liberty to be re-
elected another ten years. A strong party
was also favorable to his being elected
President for life. Few except the militia
ry, were in favor Of his being made Empe-
ror.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-11-11

BUENos AYREs. By the Ruth at Phila-
delphia, papers to Aug. 90, are received
there. All was quiet at Buenos Ayres.
The new administration had been arrang-
ed. All the newly appointed ministers have
entered upon the discharge of their respec-
tive functions. Senior Escalada has adj
dressed letter to Gen. Juan Manuel Rosas.
commandant of the country districts, stating
that the government had authorized and
given to the General full powers to regu-
late the peace of the country, and relied
upon his patriotism to carry it into effect.
a report was prevalent at Montevideo,
that DIR. Francia, the Dictator of Paraguay
was dead; this has caused some hopes that
the trade Of the country will be opened.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-11-11

FRoM LIBERIA. The brig Liberia, ar
rived at Philadelphia, has brought unpleas-
ant news from the western coast of Africa.
The black prince, Abdul Rahman, it ap.
pears, is dead. And about 80 of the col
onlsts, who last departed from Norfolk, are
dead also. The editors of the Philadelphia
Chronicle, announce the receipt Of short
letter from gentleman who formerly re-
sided in that city.
He dates Sept. Is, 1929; but writing APP
parently in haste, he has forgotten to name
the place from which he sends his commu-
nication. "Liberia," he says, 81 under
stand, is tolerahly healthy at present. 1t
was so when | was there, in May last.
However, out Of the number emigrating in
the ship Harriet, from Norfolk, 80 have
died, among whom was prince Abdul Rah-
man. The yellow fever has ragged with
the greatest violence at Sierra Leone, de-
stroying so many of its population as to rem
der it u matter of doubt whether it may not
be abandoned in toto by the British govern
ment. The slave trade is carried or still
with activity and when passing the Gale
mas | saw six or eight slavers waiting a
cargo. Even from the river, whence | at
present write, there are some for similar
purpose. The greater part of these are
baltimore built ueSSetS under Spanish colors.
On this subject there appears to me to be a
great degree of ignorance in the United
States for the belief with many is that n
total suppression exists here, when the truth
is, it is carried on as violently as ever The
landing of a cargo in the Spanish West In
dies requires but a dOuceur of four or five
slaves to an official; and the letters of $50
to 200 human beings are knocked off, the
vessel washed and sweetened, the owners
receive A or $500 each, and in the course
of five months she arrives in Africa for
another cargo.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-21
LATEHr rKOM EuROPE.

E,o0n fo .t'c.f orf yIuertcoa u Er'dog ,v01jog
After n long interval, VIC wore yesterday afternoon
overTun with foreign papers-but they are singuary
barren OF Lhat gUft.Of interest which ezciteaJie
community seems alone TO look fo-that derived from
actual war, or apprchended scarcity. As 10 war,
things remain very much as They were. No inpor-
tant movement has been mnde by the Russians since
the fall Of Vana thoy appear now TO be intent on the
reduction Of Sstra, aad then will, from the gen.
eral complexion Of tho accounts appears TO us clonr,
sit downqu.ctly before Choumla and await more ia
vorabc season for military operations. Meantime
'ho drlom 81. Nr.9po ri - - work ~ bring o.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-21
pGrtIau NeImg.

LATEST FROM CENTRAL ANgRfCA-lntclligrnc IN
been received IN this town, the Providence Journal from
Central America AZ late tire 9th Oct battle
fought in Scpi between the Guatemaan and st Salvadoran
armies which the iOnner defeated and most o them
taken prisoners n said that peace mad been concluded
ami 81 inc conditions vas at the Gualemalans to
surrender up al their
This war had becn contest oT power between Guatemala
and st. Salvador Tire other States have avoided IL much
pDssibe Central America Is composed Of the following
STATES vz Guatemala, 81 Salvador, Costa RIGA, Honduras
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-21
WASHING fo1, Jan. -
The SESATE did not sit on Saturday.


Thc SENATE did not sit on Saturday.
In the House Of Representatives, tho dicussion on
Mr. Wickliac's resolution to change the rule SO RS
TO introduce riva voting at all elections by the
House was resumed The change was advocated
by Nr. Ramsay. and was opposed by Mr.. Bartlett,
Mr. Barrnger and Mr.. Taylor. Mr.. Taylor moved
to lay the resolution The table, with view TO its
remaining there not to be acted this session. and
asked the ayes and noes on this question which were
ordered. The question being taken, the motion was
carried in the afirmave-nycs OF, noes 81. So the
subject iaay be considered disposed Of for the pre-
sent session.
The House then proceeded 10 take m the claims of
the Georgia citizens on the motion Of Mr.. Thompson
to reverse the unavorable report Of the Committee
Of Indian Affairs but before any question was taken
motion Of Mr. Sergeant, who stated that further
information on tho subject had been received in n
message from the President, which was then in the
House. The further consideration of the bill was post
poneS till Friday next. The House then took I'D va
rious private bills, which were scted on in Commit.
tee of the who'll, and ordered to be engrossed and
read third time on Monday.
Judge DUvALL has arrived in this city. Ills pre-
sencc will enable the Supreme Court TO form n quo
ram and proceed 20 business this day. Journal.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-21

Blr Barbour, Minister the Court Of James, had m
ff audience Of the Hing Windsor, Nov 21 when be- del
Yered BIS adentals.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-21

The sailing Of the Buenos Ayrcs pvlocf fc,lcfa
captured by Inc Enc slOop Of war, arrived n New York iew
days ogo, and has proceeded for Washington We understand
(says die Staenan Ie That the Federal from
her noorngs the har5or OF ST. Bars IL is probable
government y IN possession ~ DC cote r. pecne rhi 0cu
Huct
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-08-04
FORT or RICILWO.ND.

ARRIVED,
Sclr Tennessee, Green, from Norfolk.
Schr John Sunao, Noble, from Salem, via Norfolk with
uiOia-sCs TO
Seur Neptune, Cain, from Norfolk
sclr lnvmcdorc, -, from SniiIJfcd, with bacon AMI
cotton, TO Winston.
From Loyd's and Shipping Jjs's 10 7Gs JUic.
Cr1vcscrd 9ti, Mcrtleca ri, from Virginia.
Bremen 81, Virginia, from Virginia.
Ch Cork Stir, Lucy Ann Virginia.
TCScl d. ilcvciius, Patterson, Virginia.
Alcant ~, ChIa King Virginia.
iron, Jireypool pagcrs. .JnVtc q?
Entered Tor loading, June y Jas CrcPPer, Firsn.d.
Emily, Godfrey f.o Virginia, At Cork.
1ucv Ann. iru,nmoud, FIN Virginia, ID Cork.
CHARLESTON. Jolly 20--AIrJ, schr Ann Mara, jenkins,
f-on Norfolk. Va. 5 days.
NEW YORK, July a. irfd srir, Ncw Work, Price. and
Ecniann I. Valentine, Philips, and socr Fame, Doughty,
elci DAYS fom Eichuord.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-08-04
TR~EeIGTs ROW.

TIC Nov ORR LOTTERY, No. 9, will be drawn.
Capital prize S8,oG0-rickrts So.
Prizes.
$4,000, 4, ooo, 1900, 1000, ,944, 3 Of.
1000, OF 800, DC. &c, for sale at
aug 1 =. cfIUBBS OFFICE
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-08-04
BOTETOURT LAND FOR. SALE

BOJEIUUKI land FOR SALE.
q OFFER for sale he tract of land on which re-
81 side III the county OF Boctourt. containing 7G2
acrcs--thcrc arc about go acres of cleared land
which is we'll enclosed and IN fine order for cropping
Near goo acres Of the uucearcd land is of the vcrv
best quality and admirably adapted to the production
OF corn wheat oas, rye, tobacco, hemp end clover,
and IS equal to any tract nf high land IN TIE : Ate.
The improvements plain, bUt comfortable DIV IL
ling house, with rooms kitchen, smokc-house, & G..
- tobacco houses ciancry and wheat machine
all new. I will show lhc land aud make known the
terms TO any one dspuscdto purchase;
July 0--wIw III. GOODE.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-08-04

Bigger'& nert I.oHe,-y
Dti-AN AiiH = SOUTH CAROLINA LOTTERY No If
, f,TTs X AclNrvRf Managers,
Draws THIS DAY. aud tie drawing will he recevut
a. OFFICE Tuesday at u O'clock 900 Cap,
'al w hole Tickets s., quarters cents. -
For the capitals and cas, down, call d,
aug 1T BiGGER'S OFFICE
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-08-04
~ The 9th class of the New Yorlz Lotto
ry, viii be drawn TO MORROW the 9TH inst in
WTETS DAYy

a II u o'clock, the drawmg OF The Delaware g. s,
~ Carolna, No. II, will he received. Capital
prize S5,U0o-Tickcts 81.
$4,000, 1880, 900, 1905, 25os, zoos,
&c. &c.For sale at p. CHIJBB.S OFYYCE.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-08-04

- Lottery, No. ,; ~ '
-. 10, !, /, 81, %, 40, 8.
n" Z, 3, II, Whole Capital S 900
%, -, 80, Quarter do $40
I' 500 ana ralt To the gentleman, tire frlu
nate and prompt pay Office Of THO b. BIGGER