The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1830-03-10


reports of the transatlantic physicians o.
the superior efficacy of the bladder podded
Lobelia herb LObeliG hfata) in cases Of
asthma and chronic cough or difficulty Of
breathing, we are happy 10 find, have been
fully confirmed in this country. Dr.. An
drews, an eminent physician of Glasgow, in
a letter published in the Glasgow Medical
Journal, states that he has found no medi-
cine SO effectual in allaying asthma, and
clearing the air vessels Of viscid phlegm, as
the Lobslia Inf1ata. Mr. Gordon of Hull,
has published several cases of spasmodic
asthma, in which the ETHEREAL tincture of it
acted like charm-the 6rst dose affording
great facility of breathing in few minutes.
DIR. Reece, in his treatise on the peculiar
nnti-asthmatic properties of this herb, clear
ly shows, by reasoning and experience, that
from its quoting effect on the par vagum
1.-THE part of the nervous system evidently
the seat Of asthma, that it is the most effica-
eious remedy that has been discovered
for asthma and winter coughing. pap.
CURIosTTT OF PENNSYLVANIA. In Craw-
ford County, there is a vast pyramid of
stones, evidently erected by human labor,
which apparently must have stood through
many ages. 1t is entirely covered with the
soil, and is surmoGnted by superb pine
tree, the roots Of which, arc buried in the
soil below. The stones are of great size
and weight, and it is stated that they are
unlike any others, which are found in the
neighboring quarries. Consequently they
must have been transported thither from
some remote spot, and by what hands it is
difficult 70 conjecture. This vast mound
stands on the borders Of Oil Creek, which
derives its name from the large quantities
of mineral oil which flow into it from the
surrounding springs. The oil is much val
ued, particularly for its medicinal virtues
The inhabitants excdvate the soil in the
marshy grounds, which being Immediately
filled with this fluid, supplies them with con-
siderable quantities for domestic and medi-
cal purposes.
Rum Colon. In one Of the New Eng
land parishes, since the commencement of
the reform in temperance, at a meeting held
for the transaction Of business, a proposition
was introduced and carried, for painting the
meeting house. OF course it was necessary
to decide what color it should be painted.
One gentleman, proposed white another,
green; another, yellow another, red and
reasons were offered for each. At last SAYS
one; "Mr. Moderator, move that it be
painted rum color. And will give rea-
son. There is Col. --, who sits near
you, has had his face painted rum color
these fifteen years; and it grows brighter
and brighter every yeGr.-.qndOver Journal.
DIAMONDS. The mines of Brazil furnish
annually from IS to 10000 carats, Ia carat
is four gFainsI or from 10 to 10 pounds OF
rough diamonds. The expense of exploring
the mines is about seven dollars per carat
If slave finds diamond of more than 20
grains, he obtains his freedom. A rough
diamond weighing one carat sells for 80
two carats S36; four carats $I44; eight
carats S576; sixteen carats S2304, &c. A
cut diamond weighing l6 earats, if the
form and color please, is worth $92l6
The cutting of diamonds is effected by
means of diamond powder on horizonta
wheel of soft steel. The diamond consist.
Of pure chrystalized carbon, or pure char
coal.-NorthGmptOn Gazette.
WET FEET. An article from the Journa
OF Health is going the round of the papers
cautioning all against wet feet, and pour
traying the evils which arise from careless
ness in this particular. A writer in tn,
Vermont Waterman asserts, that all DANCE
from that source may be avoided, by bath
ing the feet in cold water every morning OF
rising. This, he says, ia also remedy 70
cod feet in bed. From the testimony Q
medical men, and Of many who have adopt
ed the practice, and from cur own expert
ence, we have no doubt Of its efficacy, il
both respects. Vermont Chronicle.
A CURIOUS WAGER. A party Of ladies an,
gentlemen, viewing the apartments at earle
ton.house, fitting up for the reception Of tn
intended Princess Of AYales, gentleman Of In
company affected 10 find fault with the ceiling
as too low, offering TO lay considerable be
that no could produce person, in few min
uses, who could not stand upright under them
The bet being taken, he withdrew, and immedi
aiely afterwards returned with diminutive fig
arc, akin 10 tho liltlo ANnshbask Of Bagdat, VIII
declared that 10 could not stand upright Their
or any where else the wager was declared /
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