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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

ORIENTAL ILLUsrRATIoN OF PSALMS xxi, s.
4" confess" said Captain Wilson, that since
my return from India, | have been forcibIy
struck with several things, which provo the
Scriptures to be an eastern book For instance
thelanguage Of one Of the Psalms, where David
says, Thou anontest my head with ol, my
cup rnnneth over" most likely aludcs 10
custom which continues to this day once
had The ceremony performed in tho house og a
rich Indian, IN the presence Of large company.
The gentleman OF tho house poured on my
hands and arms a delightful and odorilerous
perfume, put agoden cup into my hand, and
poured wine into il ill ii run over, assuring me,
ut the same time that it was great pleasure
10 receive me, and that should find rich
| supply in his house. think the Divine poet
expressed, his sense Of Divine goodness by thi,
anusion."
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

May is considered by the superstitous us an
unlucky month TO marry, or MS the Scotch say
81 unoannie." The New Bedford Gazette re-
lates tina. lady, who was courted in April, be-
ing solicited by her lover to name tho day in
tho following month for the wedding, replied
that May was an unfortunate month and be-.
ing asked 10 name it in June, when she would
be on the wrong side of 30) asked if april would
not suit Just as well ~
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

AEAoRAM. One of tho huppicst anagrams in
any language, is that which has been nude
frum Pilates question to our Saviour" Qaid
est reritas ?" (What is lfuth?) These three
words make the following nnagramatc SEN
tencc est per qui adest. (The man whom
you see before you )-Ereter Nems Latter,
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

a person in public company accusing the
Irish nation with being the most unpublished IN
the world was answered mildly by an Irish gen
tleman that il ought to DO otherwise, for the
Irish meet with hard rubs enough TO polish any
alton Oh earth" II.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

THE ScoRPIoN-SPIDER. The most dangerous
insect found in Georgia is the Phalangium arane-
oides" of Linnaus, or scorpion spider. 1t attains
to length of three iaches and so perfectly resem-
bes the spider that the observer would not conceive
it to possess any affinity with the scorpion. The
body is Oblong, of greyish tint, somewhat ap-
preaching to light brown, and has black spot in
its centre Its feet long and delicate, and fur
nshed with hair considerable longer than that with
which the body is covered. On the palms of its
hinder feet are six small transparent scales which
form Distinguishing Characteristic Of this species.
Its head is terminated by two bladdcrs, filled with
poison, which extend nearly the whole length of
the corslet, and each Of them is armed with tive
sharp vertical fangs, by means of which the animal
effects its bite, injecting into the wound portion
of the venom contained in the two receptaces
The consequences gifts attack are by no means
frequently fatal indeed, it would seem that prob
ably with the solitary exception of the rattlesnake
there is no animal whose venom is so riruleat as
that of the scorpion-spider. es sas asp
In few seconds, the swelling its bite occasions,
spreads from the part attacked through the entire
frame, and produces symptoms of the most violent
inflammation; the whole mass Of the blood partakes
OF the infection, and unless powerful remedies
instantly applied. the unhappy sufferer is speedily
released from his pains by the hand of death.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

LAzzARoNI. This is a class of individuals
in the Kingdom of Naples, numbering 80 or
10000 souls, who live in the streets and public
places, without home or any certain employ
ment, or settled means of support. Tho tenn
perature Of the climate and the temperance of
the inhabitants, added to the fruitfuncss OF the
country, renders living so easy, that these
wretched fellows pick up living in the char
acter ct messengers, portors and day laborers,
without very hard work. They are a harmless
and good natured people receiving the tuunts,
SCOTS, and insults of the other classes mildly !;
and can hardly be provoked to revenge They
remain in the city Of Naples ms long as they
can exist, and when pressed hard by hunger,
they work in the country. During the brief
reign of Joseph Bonaparte, he improved their
condition, by employing them on public works;
and subsequently King Murut, by saluiary pc.
lice regulations, lessened their sufferings con
sidernby sti ,,s.
The origin ofthose troops Of lazy personage,
was, those from the hospitals who we've turned
2ut with thoir wretched clothes, and were call
cd Lazzaroni, being under the protection Of 81
Lazarus. nd. -a.f
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

RECIPE TO PREVENT Doors FROM TAKING
IN WATER Take seneca oil and gum elastic !;
one ounce Of the latter TO be cut into thin shreds
and dissolved, in pint of the former, and when
dissolved which will be in few days, tho boots
are to be completely saturated or charged with
the mixture. The manner of preparing tho
boots is as follows; Take sponge, and rub the
mixture in until the leather will absorb no more
Of IL; the boots are then laid by for day or
two, when tho process is repeated The soies
as well as the uppers are to be thus rubbed and
the operation is to he performed either before a
fire or in tho sun
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

A Turkish sportsman had an excellent dog, of
which he was extremely fond. He hunted with
his master in the day time and guarded him a.
night When this valuable animal died his master
panion in the garden, and invited his friends to an
entertainment, at which he expatiated on the rare
qualities of his incompatible dog Next day the
Cadby was informed what had passed the tongue
of SANDER added that at the uterment of the dog.
his master had observed all the funeral ceremonies
ofthe Turks. The Cadby sent for the hunter. and
overwhelmed him with reproaches and threats for
the insult offered to their holy religion. Il have
not done what my accusers lay to my charge re-
piled the man; but one thing II seems they took
care not to tell you, which is that my dog made a
will, and among other bequests he has left you
legacy OF two hundred aspers, which ! being ap
pointed his executor, am come to pay.' The Cad6,
turned to the bystanders and exclaimed, How
the good are exposed to envy What iasehood
have been told me of this honest mani
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

PLATE PowpER Take of cream Of tartar
and whiting, Of each two ounces, and alum one
ounce. Reduce them TO powder, and sprinkle
them with very strong vinegar, and leave the
powder to dry, amer which repeat this process
twice. The mixture then is TO he powdered
again, and put very dry into wide mouihed
bottle. All that is necessary for use is TO take
little of the powder, moisten it with water,
and rub it on the silver with piece Of linen OF
brush afterwards wash the silver in cold wat.
or and wipe i, carefully dry.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

An Irish gentleman Of the name Of Mann, re-
siding near private mad-house, met ens of
its poor inhabitants who had broken from its
keeper The maniac suddenly stopped, and
resting upon a large stick, exclaimed, WHO
are you, Sir y The gentleman was rather
alarmed, but thinking to diver, his attention by
pun, replied, 81 am double man." am
Mann by name and man by nature" "Are
you so," rejoined the other, why am man
besides myself, so we two will fight you two"
He then knocked poor Mr.. Mann down, and ran
away. IHN sasa ua
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

THE CONTRAST. There is a place on earth
where pure joys are unknown-from which polite
ness is banshed and has given place to sel6shness,
contradiction, and half yelled insults. Remorse
and inquetude, like furies that never weary Of
sssalng, torment the inhabitants. This place is
the house of welded pair who have no mutual
love, nor even esteem. There is place on csrth,
TO which vice has no entrance--where the gloomy
passions have no empire-where pleasure and in
nocence live constantly together, -where care and
aoors are delightful where every pain is forgotten
IN reciprocal tenderness where there is an euua
enjoyment of the past, the present, and the future
tits the house, too, of a welded pair; but pai
who, in wedlock, are lovers still.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

The most agreeable Of all companions is
simple frank man, without any high prctensions
10 an oppressive greatness, one who loves life,
and understands tho use Of il; obligng alike
at all hours above all, OF a golden temper,
and steadfast Us an anchor. For such an one,
wo would gladly exchange the greatest genius,
tho most brilliant wit, the proloundest thinker.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

Lord Nh, of the kingdom Of Ireland,
dom, had a yery exal,ed oninion Of his own
powers. Once, when in large company, and
expatiating nbont himself he made the follow.
ing pointed remark When happen to say
foolish thing, always burst out laughing"
envy you your happiness, my Lord, ihen," said
Charles Townsend. "for you must certainly
live the merriest life OF any man in Europe
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

A runaway negro is advertised in Georgia,
the phiis Of whose eyes is red. ill ~
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

A gentleman travelling in iaunting car
in ireland OF course--asked Pat. The driver
"who lives in that house - a Ono Mr.. Fitz
gerald that's dead 7" /" What did he die Of p
"of Thursday1" " How long has he been
dead e.. Why, then, plnse your honor, if he'd
lived ~ next Thursday he'd ha' been dead q
year ~ e.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-16

PRIDE. There is no affectation Of the mind
so much blended in human nature, land Wrought
into our very constitution, as pride.c IL ap
pears under multitude Of DISCUSSES, and breaks
cut into ten thousand different symptoms -
Every one feels it in himself and yet wonders
TO see II in his neighSor Man is sinful. an
ignorant, and miserable being, and these
three reasons why he should not be proud, are
Notwithstanding, the seasons why he is so.-
De proud of virtue, is to poison yoursel
WIN The antidotc; 10 be proud OF knowledge
Is TO be blind in The light; to be proud Of au
,noriiy, is to make your rise your downfall -
me best way TO humble u proud man is tc
take no notice Of him.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12
DIED,

Yesterday morning. SARAH ANN, Youngest
daughter of Mr.. JAMES MILAN, IN the 18th year
of her age. The friends and acquaintance of
the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral, from the dwelling of w. B. English, OIL
Prince street, this morning, at 8 o'clock.
In Tallahassee, on the 21st ultImo, JAMES G.
RISeeoLp, Esq. United States Attorney for the
Middle District of Florida.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12
DYEING ESTABLISHMENT AND BOT
THING CELLAR FOR SALE.

nEsIRING TO leave this town, l offer to sell my
IL nyeing Establishment, ei'her in wholesale or re-
tail, as may be most convenient to purchasers Also,
my Botting Cellar, with ali kinds OF wine, porter, ae'
beer. bottles, hogsheads, &c.
All persons to whom I may owe, are requested to
bring their bills and receive pa, ment. and those who
owe me, to come and settle with me in the shortest
time, or else I shall have to employ a collector.
Having been tuld that some Dyers, my predecessors
in this place. had left il. carrying away with them the
Goods or Cloths which had been put under their care
and l II t being willing TO do the same, nor to have
any reports of the kind made against me, I earnestly
request all persons who have Goods in my hands, to
come and receive the same before The 25th of October
inst. or else ] shall have to sell them for payment OF
my labor p. J. sALVETAT.
". B. l have still on hand Bottled Beer, Ale, and
Porter, to supply my customers.
oct 1T
~ Georgetown Columbian, National Intelligencerj
Baltimore American, three times, and send their &C
cOunIs tn r J.. 6,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

We learn from the Providence Journal that
the Supreme Court of Rhode Island have decided
that the possession and detention o fgoods, in that
state, which had been before actually feloniously
taken, stolen, and carried away in another state,
could not by any legal action be made to amount
to such a constru Give taking, stealing, and carry
ing away in Rhode Island, as would constitute
the crime Of larceny there. This decision is
said to be IN direct opposition to those Of Massa-
chusetts, upon the same point. 1t grew out Of
an indictment against one Lowry, for stealing a
watch. The jury found a special verdict that
Lowry took the watch in New Bedford, from the
owner, and went wit, il to Providence, where it
was found upon him and identified.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

Sugar, Aolasses, &c.
,lHE subscriber has just received on consignment,
the following articles, which will be sold on rea
. unable terms, viz
6 hhIs N o sugar
4 do do molassses
l8 bags Cuba and Rio Coffee
s boxes starch
l bag pimento
! do pepper
. ba re! copperas
= boxes chocolate, Mol
I chest imperial tea
I do young hyson tea
4 barrels loaf sugar
ON HAND,
Gross and nett herring mackerel and a
General Assortment of GROCERIES.
JANE NJ McREA,
Union street, 2 doors south Of the Custom House.
oct i2-eoSt
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

Washington d Brent
HAVE just opened n general supply of Staple and
III Fancy
DRY GOODS-Consistins, in part, of
Blue, black and brown cloth
brakes neck, green and olive cloth
Blue and green habit do
Blue. black and fancy cold kerseymercs
Petershan cloth, flushing
Rose, point and dufne blankets
White, red, green and scarlet fannels
Swanskin and Canton do
Merino circassisns and bombszetts
Carpeting, blue and green ba,zes
S-4 Rob Roy and Tartan plaids. carpet buildings
Blue and brown goats hair camblet
Silk, worsted aud often hosiery
Irish linens, lawns and shcetlngs
81, 10 double and silk damssk diapers
Printed cloth table covers and baize
Gamble musiins, book and SWISS do
Prints of every description
White and coiated counterpsnes
Black Italian lu,string and Gro de Swiss
Flurenccs, satins and India Levsntine
Ihibets, Grape and mauderIn silk sha|Is aud
handkerchicfs
Black. white and scarlet meriro scarts
Flag, bahama and Spittah6eid hdss
Black Italian cravats
Burlaps, sackings anil oznaburgs
Ulh q large Stock of DOMESTIC GOODS,
Consisting of sa,inets. bed ticking, cotton oznaburgs'
brown and bleac' ed shir,ings and sieet'nss' plAlds,
check. &c. &c ; al Of which will be sold low, by the
4, p retail Z ll-u
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12
Namsay's Patent Aage.

WE respectfully Inform our friends and the public
w generally, that The extensive cordage manufac-
tory, formerly conducted by the late Mr. JAMES
RAMSAY, will hereafter be continued BY us for cur
own account. The established reputation of the CORD
AGE heretofore manufactured, is too wei known to
require comment 1t is our intention to purchase the
best Russia and Manila Hemp imported into this coun-
try, and it may be expected that the cOrdage will be
Of the same quality. as formerly sold by Mr. r. Suffice
i, to say, that in all respects. the establishment will
be con iucted OH the same principle as before, and We
solicit a continuance Of the many fayors Which have
been be towed upon it's late proprietor.
~SrRECKELSE% e DAVIDSON,
Successors to James Ramsay.
We have constantly ON hand AN extensive assortment
of ship CuANDLEkY and GROCERIES, for sale On
equal terms with any house in the city. S. < ID.
No. 10 and IL Thames Street. + T.. Baltimore
oct ll-6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

~ WestmoreLaad ~County.-The National
Republicans of the County Of westmoreland are re-
quested to attend a meeting proposed TO be held at the
Court House on the FIRST day of the Superior Court, to
elect Delegates TO the approaching Convention in Bal
timore. Many Citizens Of WestmOreIand
Septemher 23. 1881.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

Statue Of Hamilton. The block of marble de-
signed for the statue Of Hamilton, has been brought
to New York in the brig Elizabeth. Capt. Story.
from Leghorn, and it is the intention of Mr..
Hughes. to commence the statue immediately
His known ability as a sculptor has created high
expectations in relation to this undertaking. The
statue completed is to be placed in the large room
Of the Merchants Exchange. No place could
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

NeW Jersey E2ection.-The Annual Election
for members of the Legislature. and for Sherifts
and Coroners, took place in New Jersey, on the
18th and 18th inst. The New Jersey State Ga
zette states that a spirited contested was expect
ed for the Government Of the State.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12
SALES AT AUCTION.
BY GEORGE WHITE.

Dry Goods, hardware, etc.
vVHIs EVENING, at early candlelight, at my Auc>
ton Rooms, will be sold sunday invoices Of
Dry Goods. Hardware, and Fancy articles,
Also, mattel CLOCKS looking glasses, cut and mould
ed glassware. china tea sets, &c. &e
oct II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12
ALEXANDRIA. DC.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. 0c7UBER -. 1851.

" We received an anonymous note yester-
day, signed Charity, enclosing a FIVE dollar bill
for the Use Of the destitute children spoken Of in
an obituary notice in the Gazette of tho same
day. This example Of true, unostentatious, genu.
inc and unsolicited benevolence, deserves homo
rabIe mention. The money shall be applied as
directed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12
ANruACKsoN MEETINGS IN VIRGINIA

~ FaiJar County.-A meeting of the Vot-
ers Of Fairfax County opposed to the re election of An
drew Jackson as President of the United States, is re-
quested st the Court House on the first day of October
Court, for the purpose of concerning measures with
the voters Of Loudoun and Prince William Counties,
for the election of one or more Delegates to represent
this Congressional District, at the National Republican
Meeting, to be held in the City Of Baltimore in Decen,.
Der next. MANY VOTERS.
Fairfax County, Sept %.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

The Baltimore Gazette says, we have seen a
letter fron a most respectable gentleman who
resides in Easton, Talbot county, on the Eastern
Shore, dated on the evening Of Friday last, the
9TH instant, which explains the origin of the
alarming reports in circulation, Of lnsurrections
and outrages by the blacks, on or near the line
between Delaware and Maryland. We are sa-
tisfed from that explanation, that the reports are
either wholly unfounded or greatly exaggerated;
and that in fact no real ground for any serious
alarm exists on that shore.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

Nicholas d. Coleman, Esq, the late Jackson
representative, and the defeated jackson candi.
date for Congress, has been appointed Post Mas
ter of Mavsville, Ky in the place ofhis brother
in-law, resigned.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12
For Rent,

~ A convenient two story BRICK
,HhsS5TEtMDWEL, ING HOUSE o" Cameron street,
WHEsaiE directly opposite The Market House. ano
NdyEHi35 now in the occupancy of Captain Ur'ah
Jenkins; possession to be given on the 18th ofthe pre-
sent month Also, .
.1g The old Frame Warehouse on the south side OF
L.a. Cameron, between Water and Union streets,
lsteiy occupied as l. carpenters shop. Inquire Of
ISAAC ROBBINS, Agent.
oct s. tSt&eot2SthOct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12
DRiU $ THIS D.4T.
New York Consolidated Lottery.

II
urn Er'ra Class 70 = for 1851,
"woe I'swn IN New York on Wetnt sdsy, Get IL
% AtfRERS-9 DR1HN 8aLLOTS
rue OF $4,000 ] Prizes of $3.50
10 Of 10000 10 do of LOCO
W OF 1000 DC. &c. &c
'"'e's''i hahes2 90; quarters | te.
Virginia State Lottery,
* BENEFIT 9ftis Dismal Sp.mpCanul Compapy.
Class No Is for 1851
w. ~ HtNBERS-9 DRAWN B3LLOYY
w y drawn m Redmond on Fr,da,, Octobe- Il
r., HIGHEST PRIZE s25 600
$50, W; halves 2 so; quarters I IS.
'e nid IN a VAT ETY. o numo-rS It
J.. RUMNEY'S OFrIcE,
"mS Nre'i, 'Pposi ia. Frank n Fl use.
;S""g OF the Union Canal Lottery, Glass No 20
IL 81 S. 10 So Is 50
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

oe more appropriate tor such a memorial Of the
man to whom the city is SO largely indebted for
its commercial prosperity.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12
Notice

Notice.
yTNHE Commissioned Officers ofthe I'd Brigade of the
Militia of the District of Columbia, will meet ON
the 18th, 18th and ID h days of the present month, at
the usual parade ground, west OF Washington street,
for the purpose Of being trained and instructed by the
Brigade Inspector. Muskets will be necessary, and the
roll will be called at 10 o'clock A. N each day.
BY order of The Brig General:
HENkY r. DULANY
brigade Major and Inspector.
oct 6-d14th
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12
Ai0st,

win u spectacles, silver mounted. The finder
., N 'e"srded BY returning them to me.
- JOSIAH II. DAVIS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12
81. Cr0iX Sugar

II s1- superior ST. Croix sugar, landing from
-. >, '' '~cinncis, from New York for sale Nv
=. tT w. II. IRWIN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12
Cheese.

Boxes Goshen cheese
Landing from schooner Columbis, and for sale by
STEPHEN SHINN,
oot 10 sanney's wharf.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

~ No mail was received at the Post Office
yesterday north of Baltimore.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

49, Stafford Coumty.-The citizens of Stat
ford. who are opposed to the reelection OF Andrew
Jackson to the Presidency, are requested to meet at
the Court House on Monday, the 10Th day of October
next, (being Cour, day at 2o'c!ock, wi,h-s view to
that object LEGION.
September IS, 1881.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

h An Association will be held in ST. Pauls
Church, King Georges County, tVs) to commence
on Thursday, the Goth October, and continue until the
Sunday following. 'e'f
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

The Baltimore papers contain the Report of
the President and Directors of the Rail Road
Company. which gives a highly favorable account
of the progress and prospects of that great work.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

~ Loudoun Couaty.-A meeting Of the CT
tizens of Loudoun County, opposed to the reelection
of Andrew Jackson, and friendly to the election of
Henry Clay to The Presidency of The United States,
will be held in the Court house at Leesburg, OH the
first day of October Court next, at half past 2 O'Clock.
r. NJ. to adopt measures to ensure the representation
of this Congressional District in the Convention to be
held in baltimore on the second Monday in December
next. I.oudoun County, Sept %.