The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1830-06-23

. :oy' VI as WneeI Is part of machin,
: intended only to contribute to some gene,
! al, JOINT result. He was created. not to h
merged IN the whole as drop in the ocear
" as particle of sand on the seashore. an
70 ana only IN composing MACS. He is a
ultimate Delng, made for his own perfectio
ana MS highest end made to maintain n in
oiVnuual existence, and to serve others onl
as lar as consists with his own virtue ami
progress. Hitherto governments have tend
ca greatly to obscure this Importance oftht
Individual, to depress him in his own ewes
10 give him the idea of an outward interest
more important than the invisible soul. and
Oh an outward authority more sacred than
the voice of God in his own secret con-
science. Rulers have called the private
man The property of the state, meaning gen.
-iaily by the state, themselves, and thus the
e nsFs efsR GaIR Rt It'll t RaI The few and
est destination. These views cannot be too
earnestly withstood. Nothing seems to me
SO needful as to give to the mind the con-
seriousness, which governments have done
SO much to suppress, of its own separate
worth. Let the individual feel, that, through
his Immortality, he may concentrate in his
own being greater good than that of ma
tons. Let him feel that he is placed in the
community, not to part with his Individual
ty, or to become a tool, but that he should
find sphere for his various powers, and a
preparation for immortal glory Claiming.
PRINTERS TROUBLES. As we were GO
ing down street last Wednesday, we met a
man inquiring for our office. Expecting a
job, we promptly returned with him, and
gave him an iDquiring look, as much as to
say, Well, am ready to wait on you. 81
want" said he, to buy paper" Yes sir,
here's one-the latest. "Iwant an old one,
with the account in it Of the storm in Ohio"
So we commenced search, and at last
found one, which we handed him. How
much is it," he asked. Six cents. "What,
six cents for an old paper; | thought you
would let it go less ?" No sir, we never
take less, without we give it away, was the
answer. swell, are you sure the account
is in it ?" Oh yes, here it is. swell now
them" said he, " if you'll just set dozen and
read 1t for me, [ needn't buy it." This was
almost too much; but it was a good one,
and we read the whole account, faithfully
and honestly. After which the chap coclly
said, Oh, it tint SO bad as tho't for" and
walked out. In half an hour after meeting
him, got to the same part of the street
again, thinking to myself that though I'd
caught no fish, I'd had glorious nibhIe.
Winchester Republican.
A GOOD SroRY--AND A TRUE ONE. Counsel
la Which, %a sse R assP I Esd n%RTs
stick and ivory handle, on which was engrav-
ed his name and address. 1t happened that this
umbrella strayed from his possession, and dur
ing one Of the rainy days last week, he found
himself in smart shower in Broadway, sans
umbrella. Looking around for some friendly
shelter, he espied red umbrella moving down
Broadway when, with his usual promptness
of purpose, he walked up to the carrier, and
taking him gently by the arm, begged permits
sien TO avail himself of the shelter of his UNI
brella, as far as their way might lay together.
The gentleman replied, certainly :" when
taking him BY the arm, they pursued their way
in company. After walking short distance,
the Counsellor, with great politeness, suggest
ed to his companion that the umbrella must be
heavy, and volunteered to carry it. The gem
tleman declined. The Counsellor insisted
permit me sir" don't trouble YOURSELF
said the gentleman. "Allow me, sir, said the
Lawyer. The gentleman yielded.
They had now arrived at the corner of Maid
en- Lane, when the Lawyer says, {" / 90 this
way, sir. "Pll take my umbrella says the
gentleman. Excuse me" answered the Law
yer, it is my property, and am now in peace
full possession-good morning, SIR" The gem
tleman was peiri6ed with astonishment; and
stood ia the pelting of the rain, gazing at the
Lawyer as he was moving off in triumph.
A habit of serenity. or self-possession, il
the foundation of all heartfelt happiness
and they can enjoy nothing to purpose, a
( least not for any continuance, who canno
enjoy their own thoughts. The gratifica
tions of such as are forever flying from
themselves, and busting along in the chase
Of external objects, that they may shun the
cognizanee of reason, and verdict Of con
science, are not felicity, but hurry, extrava
gance, distraction. The first moment o
leisure detects the imposture; and the in
ljured mind, when permitted to speak out
loudly declares that nothing can give he
satisfaction, but what she can review wit
complacence, as dictated by her best senti
ments, or not repugnant to them.-Fordyct
REsIGNArIoN Mr., very covetuou
man, lost his only son James-an event whicl
overwhelmed him with sorrow. The ministe
come to comfort him, and in the course of cor
versation remarked, that such chastisements
Providence were mercies in disguise tina
J although in the death of his son he had suffere
severe and irreparable misfortune, yet vi
doubtedly his own reflections had already sue
, gested some resources Of consolation. Yes,
|, exclaimed the weeping but still prouident fail
er, I" Jim was a nIonStrons cater.
: SriNG OF WAsP OR Bee. The followin
- k.&l q l.. al.
, full sensation. Over the spot where the stir
has entered apply the pipe of key, press It f
minute or two, and the pain or swelling W
disappear. The tncturc of opium Qaudanum
Immediately admitted is said to be- a certa
. cure.-.4merieaR Farmer
:, SUPERSTITION The old Romans sowed d
seeds Of Sweet Basil with maledictions and
9 words, believing that the more it was curse
:, the better il would prosper and when th'
IS wished for crop they trOd It dO'on a0th the
! fenf and nrnvad 10 THAR rode that il uiIult N