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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-12-07
JAMES MITCHELL.
1He Deqf; Dumb, and Blind Boy.

~ @DCuJi 1(UWO, ana DttnQ Bon
James Mitchell was horn in Scotland on
the llth of November, 1886, deafand blind.
whether either his deafness or blindness
were perfect is matter of some uncertain
y. The evidences of the sensation ofsound
were ma high degree vague and unsatis-
factory; though he gave more convincing
proofs of partial vision. He could always
distinguish day from night. In his youth,
ne used to amuse himself in regarding the
sun through the crevices of the door, and in
Kihdllng the fire. At the age of twelve
years, The tympanum of lis ears Was perfo-
rated; the one by Sir Ashley Cooper, the
other by Mr.. Saunders. but without any
dement, In his 18th year, MIR. WARDROBE
performed the operation for cataract on the
right eye, after which he recognized more
easily lhe presence of exterior objects, but
ne never made use of his sight to acquant
h'mSeli with the quality of bodies. Before
and atIer this epoch, red, white, and yellow
particularly attracted his attention. The
senses of relation with him were ALWAYS
those of smell and feeling. Latterly he
REQUIRED less frequently 20 smell than for
merry. His desire to become acquainted
with exterior objects was always very great.
ShSIy tiilHg tldl he eUcOun-
tered. All his actions indicated reflection.
one day the shoemaker brought him pair
OF shoes which were too small for him; his
'nol1er put them into neighboring closet,
ana locked the door; few inmates after
wards James demanded the key of his
mslher. 10y pointing towards the closet, and
Indicating with his haud the action of un.
Locking the duor. His mother gratified
MN; lie opened il, took down the shoes
brought and placed them at the feet of i
young boy who used to accompany him If
ms excursions, and whom they Just suited
IN ms infancy he smelt of every one he ap
preached. Their odor determined his af
lection or aversion. in the same manner a.
persons endowed with sight are attracted
or rcpulsed Ivy beauty or ugliness; he al
ways recognized his own clothes by thei
olor, and constantly refused to wear lhos,
belonging TO another Bodily exercises
such as rolling down small hill. turning
topsy-,uIvy, floating wood or other object.
on the river that passed his fathers house
gathering round aud smooth stones, LAYING
them in Il circle and placing himself in the
middle, or building houses with pieces o
tulG in which he left apertures, probably t,
initiate windows, were always to him
source of amusement. After the operation
upon his right eye, he could better distin
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-12-07

Shoes, to prevent his parents from compel
ing INN to wear them. Sometimes, in a
great rage, he even tore his garments to
pieces. 1t was wished to instruct him in
oasket, making, but sedentary life dis
p,eased him, and becoming tired of the en-
pieyment, he threw the materials into the
lfe' nelghbor learnt him TO smoke. and
ne arquired very strong disposition for the
pipe. Each time that he emDtlei his pipe,
| ne broke 1t; to prevent recurrence of such
a catastrophe, a stronger pipe was procured
MN, but he refused 10 use il a second time
afterwards he was put on an allowance of
ionr pipes full Of tobacco, and two new mines
daily; SO that each pine served him twice
after which 1t was broken. This endowment
sometimes excited his cunnipg. One dav
his sister signed 10 him tn 90 and bnv tvo
pipes: on his return he presented her with
only one !; she signifed to him that he ouoht
10 nave brought two At first he apnear-
ed not to understand her: but when III
SISTER pushed him flom her nssss siam
Tor hun to go after the other. he drew
1t rom hls pocket, laughing irnnodera,elv
-4dany persons in the village Of Navin
knowing bis decided taste for tobacco fro'
Quently gave him some: on his return tn
received his daily allowance. Isbal finish
what have 10 relate concerning this SIN
gular being by mentioning his idea of orop-
erty. He once met upon the road a man
mounted upon horse which had been
bought from his mother some weeks previ-
Gus. James, according to his custom
touched the horse, appeared Instantly %
recognize it, and signed TO the rider t. dis
mount. He for the purpose Of discovering
James's intention obeyed, aud was sur
prsed to find that he coEducted the horse
10 his mothers stable, took off the saddle
and bride, fed 1im with oats and retired.
locking the door and putting the kew INTO
his pocket. Itseems almost impossible to
have clearer proof of innate disposition.
This young man, deprived of the two prin.
cipal senses of relation, without any eeuca-
ton, not understanding the artificial signs
either for hearing or sight, nevertheless
manifested the affective and intellectual
faculties in a high degree, whilst MANY who
enjoy all the exterior senses in perfection.
very limited in their mental manifestations.
or are even idiots.-Spur,heims Phrenoloqu.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-12-07

JULIA Brace. The privaiion of hearing,
aud the consequent loss Of speech is felt TO
he one OF the greatest misiortuBes. A few
instances are on record, in which the ca
lamlty was rendered more distressing by
the loss of sight; and the taste. the smell,
and the touch, were the only avenues OF
knowledge left. A being thus deprived OF
the ordinary means of receiving, as well as
of communicating ideas, is highly inter-
esting subject Of examination; and Mitchell,
the deaf and blind boy Of Scotland, was
considered worthy OF careful Observations
by the celebrated metaphysician, Stewart
Another imperfect being Of the Same kind
not less worthy Of attention, is Julia Brace,
who IS now an inmate of the American Asy.
lum, at Hartford, in Connecticut.
She is the daughter Of John and Rachel
Brace, natives OF Hartford, and was born in
That town, June 10, 1907. AT four years Of
age, she was seized with the typhus fever
while on visit 10 Glastonbury, few miles
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-12-07

The following beautiful lines are from the Sal
bath School Instructor. The style and initial
stamp them at once Mrs. Sigourney's =
THE MOTHER.
1t raay be autumn, yea, winter, with the no
man; but with the mother as mother, it is AWAY
spring."-Serm,on IF Rer. T. Goblet, preached
Lynn, (!Mass.) 1886.
saw aged woman bow
To WEAKNESS and care
Time wrote his sorrows on her brow.
And in her frosted hair.
Hope from her breast had torn away
Its roofing scathed and dry
And on the pleasures of the gay
She turned joyess eye.
What was it that, like sunbeam clear.
Der her wan features run,
As pressing toward her deafened ear
j named her absent son 4?
What tcas IL Ask the mothers breast.
Through which fountain flows,
Perennial, flthomless. and best,
BY winter never iroze.
What tcas it? Ask the King of kings.
Who hath decreed above,
That change should mark all mortal THINGS
Except mothers loue. LII S.
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CONJUGAL OBLIGATION

No young man or woman should assume the
VOWS OF the marriage covenant, without a full
and deliberate inquiry into all the principles il
involves and the duties il eni bins In the hey
day Of youthful anticipation this inquiry is too
heedlessly neglected. But whoever is guilty of
such unwise precipitancy, is preparing disap.
pointment and grief, both for himself and his
companion 1t is a serious business, to form
the most intimate and solemn union with fell
low creature; union whose bonds will lie up
on them every day and every hour, and which
can be terminated only when death lays one of
the parties low in the grave. This covenant is
assumedpresumptuously, when the parties know
not what they say, and whereof they affirm.
II is relation formed by the ordinance of God,
and his word prescrlbes its duties He cannot
regard the transaction with favor, and make
their union mutual blessing in their future
days, il they do not so far regard his directions
as to what they are, and prepare themselves 20
assume the obligation with the utmost sincerity,
and cheerful intention of holding Them in
perpetual remembrance. They vow to each
other love- respect confidence mutual support.
kindness, and inviolable fidelity. Their VOWS
are registered IN heaven; his directions for
their spirit and behavior are written before
them 10 the Holy Bible. If these are diregard-
ed, or infrnged, the book of remembrance will
contain dark items, which they will shudder 10
hear rehearsed when they stand together at his
bar. A needless inattenlon TO the import of
this covenant in one party, is a fragrant injury
TO the other; while the offender plants thorns
upon his own pillow and forfeits TIE blessing of
the Most High.
On the other hand, these bonds are not griev-
Gus when they are well understood, duly weigh
ed, and cheerfully assumed They are slken
chains, when mutual affection binds them on
and when discretion has counted the cost The
devotion and service nothing but liberty
and peace, when the contracting parties have
cordially bound themselves together with full
understanding Of what the relation implies, and
from their hearts, in the fear Of God, have re.
solved 10 be faithful unto DEATH
ELl,rntin1i d
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Mr.. Spooner,--I took up a newspaper &
few days ago, and observed the proceed
ings of meeting of Democratic Rcpubii
cans, which>I am told comprises some o
the leading men in Brooklyn. Among the
resolutions, was the following
Resolved, That the expositions and ex.
plosions of the late Cabinet, have tended
to increase our attachment to, and our con
fidence in, our present venerated Chic
Magistrate, and that we will use all honor.
able means for his re election
This reminds me of the obsequious devo-
ton of King Kudge, mountain chief o.
the ol'len time, who is thus described:
He laid the Bible in nook,
And tore the statutes from the book,
And put the judges down;
He swung his cudgel in the air,
And by the eternal power he swore
lie still would wear the crown.
He slew his soldiers in his play,
And killed his friends in sudden fray
A md suited with his mood
lie stole the Unrest OF the land
And none could raise avenging hand,
Or check his thirst for blood.
But all cried out" Huzza King Nudge
lie is our priest. he is our judge
The King can do no wrong;
And If he cuts off heads apace,
We've better ones to take their place,
Our blessings to prolong! !"
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"VARIETY Store" The keeper of an
Intelligence office in Nashville, Tennessee,
advertises a column of articles for purchase
and sale, among which we notice the fol-
lowing:
"Will sell Black man, q years of age.
"Wants 4 or 5 Black Girls from IA to 81
or 90 years old.
"Will sell first rate Cook and Washer,
aged % years--has no children.
"Wauts to buy or 6 boys, from 10 to Is
years old.
"Will sell two women, one 81, the other
IA years of age-not to be taken 10 the
South
"Will buy for cash, Men from IS to 80.
"Will buy for cash, an active intelligent
Girl for house servant, from IL to IA years
of age--price no consideration.
"Will sell two men (23 and 81 years old)
ut S400 and $500.
evil buy good carriage driver-will
"Will sell first rate young horse, a
good pacer---price $l25. Cash."
DlrrEREscE OF TASTE. A traveller in the
last century remarked to certain Arabs, that he
wondered at their eating insects so disgusting
TO WHICH lhey IVpltH, WIN Sotle SNOW OF Tch'
son, that il savorcd Of aiiectoiion, in person
who could swallow an oyster, to be startled al
any thing in the way o. eating.
=
JEWELS IN THE EAR We arc APT TO laugh
at savoges lor wearog jewels in their noses
But we every day see females in civilized soci.
ETY., with knobs, rings drops, pendants, and 9th
or ornaments in their ears. Now which can
boOsl the grraicr refinement of taste, the say
ago or The fashionable lady
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-27
GLOUCESTER RACES

AL LII comaleGce over the Campfsld course on
w Wednesday, the LIT day Of June, AMI contnue
4 days.
LIST doy-A Sweepstake for colts and Ellie; mile he at.
entrance 500; Tree for any, rot excluding 4 years old
that has never won a race over any established course.
to close the evening rrsvi-u to the race.
Ihe same ddy.-A sweepstake for Alfred colts and
Miles, miIe heats, entrance $500 entries aud closed.
I'd ddy.-A Posts'ake, 2 miles heats, $500 entrance;
free for aSy horse, mate. or gliding.
80 day Jockey Club purse, 3 nila heats, purse
SSOo-S2O entrance, subject TO a disc unit OF 10 per
cent.
4h ddy.-Pfopri,tor's purse, 2 miles heat, $50 en-
trance TO be added to the purse; free Tor agy except
the winning no ses OF the previous days.
Absent aud delinquent members are requested 10 for
ward their subscriptions.
BY order of the club,
TOM. CARY, Proprietor.
May G.. I2l rwt|
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OF

Richmond. Scottsuiiie. and StdmtOn Mail Coach
VENHiS new Line OF Coaches will commence runiog
IL on Saturday The I'd Day Of April next. l. will
,nn by P5welP', Goochland Court House, Gorge
L nslvyville, Columbia, Winn's Tavern, 10 Saoitsviiie,
hence by Mount Israel 10 New.Ycrk, where il Inter-
sects with the Line from Charlottesville to S,aunton.
and thence 10 Lexington aGd G %iysndo,te. This 5 age
viii leave RichmCnd Tussd; y, Thursday, and Saturday,
and return Sunday, Wednesday, ard Friday; ihra The
Public will have a line Of Coaches SIX times a week
through TO Staunton, and Guyando,tc, viz: three times
a week by Tinsle yville and Charlotte sville, and three
times by Scotseilie and New-Yoik, making a Daily
Line:itom Richmond TO Guyando,te on the Ohio River
lSuncays excepted.) The above line will meet al,
GEORGE; the line running three times a week from
Fred ~rleksSufg to FAfmvilie, Prince Edward Court
House, Hsmpden Sidney College Sc. sc. which will
give to ,he Public in 'lis section OF the State the a-
eommoda,ion hey have go long wished for. TIE Scots.
VILE line will also inieraeot the line running from
Lynchourg 10 Charlottesville at Mount Israel.
Apple q. ll0-'f EDWIN PORTER
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tsA LiQoiD iNk.-in 1878, the manufacturers
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Genuemen,-Hav'ng used your Ink sb IA, seven years,
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Yours ret sctully, HENRY AIJINE
Cheshire Bank Keene. .M A. Jan. 1, 1881.
Me'srs. MAYNARD ard NoYEs:
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rus LovE-WATCnER.

rue LOvE-WArClER.
a. Lore and Hope should erer 20 together."-L. L l..
a Lady sat on a lofty hill,
Aud she looked toward the sea;
And l marvelled az 1 gazod ON her,
Who could the Lady be.
Her robe was snowy white-hcr veil
Was like the rainbow's hue
There was n blush Oh her gentle cheek
Aud Il tear IN her eye of blue.
Her hair was braided from her brow,
And an opal set IN pearls,
Sill varying all is trembling light,
Was M her auburn curls.
She sat and watched "a bright bark s!ho
Towards the father shore;
And saw hat she was beautiful,
But | knew nothing more.
Twas noon, aud then tho Lady Jug:
lie must have crossed the seal
Even now the waves are cbbing back,
Aud they'll bring him back to mo
And shading her eyes with her ivory hand,
She goIed most earnestly,
hut there was not "A spock 10 break
The line oil sea and sky.
Twas eve-the red sun in tho West
Was resting on tho wave,
And u sigh, that almost broathod OF fear,
The gentle Lady gave.
But still she watched aud tried to sing,
Though IN a saddcncd strain;
oh! | remember all he swore,
Ikno he'll come again.
Twas twilight-one red lingering streak
Alone sIll told of day,
One trembling star was giinmering
Above the watory way.
The Lady looked oh! such n look
SO strained To pierce the dark
Till she trusted that II was Tor tear.
She could not see his bnIk.
Twas midnight countloss stars wcro out
The Heavens were calm and fair,
Tho moon showed all the dancing SEQ,
But ah! no sail was therel
The Lady gave one liDgcrin. look
Across the II ishing tide,
Thsn failed tho light In her blue eyes,
And sho laid her down and dledi
They told mo who tie Lady was
Alas! It's ever so,
She fingers to tho very last,
Then dies away for wo.
marvel not the Lady died
Thus like a woaried dove;
For they told mo that her name was Hone.
And that shc watched for Love.
NJ. A. BROWNE.
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Two French Magistrates, Msssrs. De Bsaumo.t
and De Topqueviile. have arrived al New-Yoik, ia the
ship Havre, cent here by order Of the Minister Of the
interior, 'e examine the various prisons in our country,
and make a report on their return TO France. Sjmils,
commissions have been sent to other countries, sspe -ialiy
in Europe; as the French Gcvsrnmsnt have il in con-
temptation to improve their PeDi,entiary system, and
take this means Of obtaining all proper information. We
have no doub, That every lac lily will be extended 10
tAe %genti'men in their enquiries in his country.
R0If Rem
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income, which would dimisirh the sunGsl payment. Of
ina soskho'd-'s. For example. IL 80 miles o. the road
were finished, II would imintGietsiy be put 20 use.
This use will embrace all Frederick and part OF J fcr.
son counties. II, then, The average use Of Il would
equal 70 miles, and the tonnage 10 900 tons. at 1 cents
per mile, ioli and transpor alton, tie income from this
source alone wouli be $4,000. The return tonnage
would ptossbly he sqasliy as much, a 6 cents per
mile, $i2,0O0 and passengers, say So. 900 total. S22
900 from these sources only, which will be enhanced
ia a high ati;hmeticsl ra.io as the work pto,r.sses and
new sections shall be- atded to The productive portion.
oil the ,oad-ihe ummary would stand ,hu,.
Sio'ooo o. subscription paid AZ above in 8 y-ars,
As 10000 is the 20O,h part Of
2 1000. 900 so the 200 h part OF S22.-
900 lie SllO. for. say 4 years, and
only eouo'ing The average OF 20
miles as above, 40 90
- --
1000 So. O6O 90
Suppo'ing't the road 10 be 6oished in 1--WE Years, then
that thu subscribers may be assured Of no further call
opon them for the balance Of their subscriptions, il
must be ascer,ained that ms income will be sufhcien,
Tor The di-charg- OF the interest & ultimate extinction
OF The debt. This depends upon conjec:ursl data.
Suppose, then, that Frederick aud Jefferson would
supply tonnage and passengers a. before slated. t, and
ifo, per aSnum, say 90 OO0 On
Shenandoah 10000 tons down and 5000
up averaging ~ miles, and passengers
Rockingham lO, 900 tons down aud 900
$1,000, ~ "a non M
Augusta 10 900 tons down and 8 600 up,
averaging loo miles, and passengers 81 5000, Ill, 900 90
S26l 900 90
Tito thi, amount be added a sum equal. to
the upwsrd tonnage of the above coun'ies,
ior western x south w estern merchants, who
purchasing to the north oius, would send
Their goods upon this route a distance OF l6O
miles, we may sstdowu III.OOO 90
Tonnage from cas-, Of The Blue Ridge, say
o'ooo down anl "a much up, averaging 10
miles, aad for mail contracts So. 900, 40 600 90
SAP, 600 90
From which sub tract for contin geneies
10 per cent. S4I 900
And for cost OF transportation
cay 200 cars at $500 each, and
surprising that they will last three
years, the annual cost would be 26,667
400 horses al $50, aud las ing
two yesrs, I6 600
25 men and 25 boys, cay 300
das', at 30 cents per day 1900
VI, mendirg, *. say 900
subsistence OF men aud horses 80, 900
- s7.67 90
$324,s33 90
And again subtract for possible extrav.
aganee OF conjecture or eoniir geney, 10
per cent from this sum, % 46l oo
If the loan be So. 600, 900; at s per cent
me interest viii DO 100, 900 90
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$2S6,367 90
100000 90
Slg6 $50 90

SIy6 500 90
III during the first year so miles could DO made, and
II would produce $22 900, as supposed, then during the
III year, 30 miles more might be made, ard become
productive with The first 80; SO also OF The 81 wear. IN
Ike manner, for the 4 h year, 30 miles more; aud so loo.
for tbs 4h year, the last 80 mics. This would make
an incoiae Tor these years OF 1892 900, as per the
annexed statement in his i've year,, and be almost
sq"a' 10 hVe years oil interest: or being more than Ave
times The estimated expsnss Of tt transportation. |, would
pay OIL that expense, and leave a balance 20 be divided
or credited upon the annual instalmsnts from sutscri.