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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20
A NEW PAPER.

u WI he seq, ~ reference 10 nno,her col
una "i 'h's mornings paper, that onr to.ns
man Niinm NJ. Rive, E>q. proposes TO esta l-
h'h new pager IN Richmond, the principal Oh.
D"cf OF 4" Inch viii be 10 hu>tfsle anl support
the Interests of The Stais f Virrn.ia, as csr,
nec,ed with the important hut much neg iect d
AMI badly managed subject Of Internal In
pro semeni, Agriculture, Manufactures, Edn
cation, the Mechanic Arts, &c. lhe necessity
OF such u paper al he Metropolis Of the State
IS obviously necessary tho,e already in exi,-
teuce IN that place beiog chiefly monopoltzed,
II then political depat tment, wna the alfaiis Of
the General Gnsernmrnt. mud with the parry
q iarr,i' OF the day. We do not say this. by
way Of disparHsemsht to those prints. Il re.
suits, in great measure, from Tie attitude in
which they respectively stand TO tbe p2iricdl
parties IN tbs Sla'e /; bet this fact slows tn
necessity Of The establishment OF ! aper IL
is'chmoud which viii occupy dlf.tent ground
which, Heepins aloof from tine conlrov. rsies
generated 10y Pre- iieUtiai elt clions, will be en-
aLird to devote Its columns 10 tie exposition
aud support Of those great interests which have
beru suh rcd so Long 10 anguish in this Stat,
and which must n0iO be renova'ed II we would
arrest the daanVaid march Of the Q i DOM.
nion. Where Nh. Rive i, known, II wuuld DO
unnecessary 10 say any thing OF HI. ability I,
conduct such a press, with credit 10 himself
and advantage 10 the public. HIS entIus ,.iic
devotion to matters OF State concern is p,oye,.
bal, AID wlh press unler hi. control viii
doubtless be rendered eli lent lie has our
best wishes for his cess and @e cannot
doubt III Il he will receive a LIBERAL suppo,.
from The people vi over, section of Inc Com
m onwpai.a.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20

a.. n,sst,i,. oiei.Ae' .as 'iie.ae sa5a tee IN.
...l.y,see and sp,ne..,. '',s people Which. like
-, ,imiIar hsre.ie., are dailJ becoming OBJ
..,:,us AM hateful To hem.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20

% Maj. Hugh NJ. pai,on. for several years
Teller of the Farmers B INK OF Virginia ~
Fredericksburg, was On the I'm inst. unan'>
mously elected Cash 0! shat Institution, rice
Thomas Seddon, deed.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20

" Judge Ca,ro". of Tennessee, has resign
ed bis seat GU the bench OF the Supreme Court
of that State The reason he assigns for this
step is highly c,edI,able to him. He says,
that the business csn0oi be done. rs the CourI
- at pre.ent organized +; and he IS - unwilling
to assume the responsibility oil holding JUDI
ciai s,sttor when the adm nis'rhiinn Of justice
is deiayed to an extent amounting l" many
inst noes TO a denial"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20
DIGGE OFFICE,

DIGGES' OFFICE,
Lynchtnfg, Oct. 20, 1881
Drssm, o. The Usnd swan, Lottery
Class M. iS. Tor 1881.
@, IL 66 81 53 81 IL , o.
Tomorrow the Wherl,sg Lo9ery, class No.
I. draws al acknowledgement $4,000 To-.
900, &c. Tickets aud shares TO DO had a,
DiGGES' Lucky Office.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20

IL Some days since We made few remarks
condenna.ory Of the Jac1bin Club, which
has been recently formed ia South Cdroi,na,
At the head OF which is Governor flamil on
With its affiliated branGhe-, located in ever,
town aud district 10 which the reasonable
Spout would TAKE root. The dangerous ten,
dencies OF such Cluo. md the peculiar i'm
propr,ety OF it, being headed by the Govefnar
OF the Sate, who sho I'D .cotn thl3 t. be the
chief Of party, lnsc cad of thu officer ot the
p.o,,le, are ably set forth by writer in one
Of the Charleston paper, who writes undet the
appropriate signature OF " ditt- GHliio!iRe.'
We have nothing 10 fear when such writers
WELD the pen rhr eyes of tn people Will he
opened TO the artiGces by which the Dlsunion
patty IN that State seek to accomplish Their
ha,elul purposes. As evidence OF this we find
the fac, stated thai the Grand Jury Of Spartan
burg IN that State. has presented the branch
Of the Robrspefrian Club, which has bten
organised IN that larter, " as d,organi,ers Of
,hr country, and nuisance 10 the coumunI>
ty.'
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20

ktus.-Ons of the late London papets ,n-
inrms us that the " chslera morbus 10 ragiug IN
the United Sthies"ti
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20
A Stu ton w anted.

a YOUNG LADY, who can produce pond
IA testimonials Of chafaeter and quhi u,"-
tloos, wishes 10 obtain snnatIon as iui"Is.s
IN some genieel private family. -Enqa0e q
The Editors Of The Fifgtutaa.
Oct. 20 g4Y
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20
ENYHE 81 EsDfsEANEb

EhE5PEuiFULLY nlotm tue L.d,rs of
HE, Lyncnhurg aud IS v,ciniN, thti they
hh,r received part OF THIN Fail supply q.
Fancy Goods. 10 when they particularly invite
their attention. Among tue articles received
are the following, VIZ
3 boxes splendid new siyl, Bonnet Ribbons
do cara 10 ri,h Winter pattern,
- pieces yery handsome E.li K,bbnns
8 duzen beautiful Embro G, 2r HiMs.
3 90 do do Grape do
3 do very rich Embro Lace do
4 do haudsnne Barge do
. pieces QAuzf de Persia, n new aud beautiful
ar,icla Tor Ladiis Dresses
. prces Maiteonies best Italian Lntesiring
. do fll 8 do do very handsome
9 hoz rich Blond Vris, new style
9 do fne Linen CamDric fiJkls. with Boz
ders)
do Handsome Emhro. Hose
| piece fuc deep gTrrn Bhrege
doz. large Shell Combs
A handsome assortment Of Thread Edglnps,
IuseItlngs. &C.
In addition 10 HE alb we. W. shall receive ia
u FEW DAYS. direct ftom New Yoik and Pads.
dolphin, our eutife Fail supply ul Staple md
Fancy Goods, winch. added 10 our presrn,
stock, vii make ou' assortment large and dcsl.
rabbi.
Oci. 90 IL
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20

~ The Superior Court Of Law and Chan.
Gerry fr the Corporation Of Lynchbvrg will
commence on Tuesday nesi.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20

IL Jsan faadnlth u Roanoke, hs, sr"sea
ut New York The Mercantile Ajveriiier. Of ,ha,
place, saws The, ne j. in a very ~rak and PEE
caIiuus state vi health.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20
GRAND.
SOLAR MrnR oaC 2Z2s

gV4slx- MECA gSC 1<4s =,
h|tNi s"enni,'anee. ~. ~, . 70
Il y pfoprisinfs ~ lhs 81 ar elh NJ
50 oPE. nov 6tied up AZ a. f.adklin fio'';.
10 reduce In. Price Of a1mifisuee 10 tws"'y
FIVE cents LADIES aud 5-uiir,nen Az bss
h,th@fto iherh!i. patron = Il fpsn,. sfil hs "a
died 10 sdaiiuanes, anr day gratis. bsbibt ions -
thr power. oil this wonderful in.tfansni. at.t
he con i1ufd daring lhs p'esani ~sft. VI tne
weather ,s far. whrn II viii be rem yrd.
u Ticket, 10 be hsd al lie = axe srea'e
Bepksiurs, ut Me-. Evaass Caai.rtto at
Sure. vt the trginian oGioe. aud nj the BssS
OF the Franklin s,.d Washington IA sieis.
o.. 90 T..
Trustees Sale of Iataab!c properf,
my vii,us 81 n ICED ot trust sk.caied -
LII Us srd john y. Levi, (sincr Isersset
by Aias J. Walker, bearing de on the sot'
d.y OF Ap,ii 1923 aud OF feenrJ n The eooatt
cau,t OF A nhers, aud 10 accomplish rtAin
.uy,pp.e, in sid deed oppressed, ~ ~ill ~
'toe.lsy the oU'b day of DroemNer rest, al Tho
lnte dwelI,nn house 81 the said Walk .. in tbs
county OF A iiherst. pear the Cont li1nsp -
..id count ', exnn,e t0 sale. by way OF Fable
Auction, for ready moneS, 'he following prop
erty, or 81. h portioa neere6i "a the rrovisoos
cf snid deed may at the I,me 10 appointed lor
said sale, authorize or require, 20 VII all tbs
Slaves named IN said deed, (teiag b,tween b'
e. 90 In number,) and the increase VI The ie-
males of thrm. # any, since the dale thereof.
and the following real property, 10 ri all tho
right title, interest, aud claim, ui said Walker
IN aud IL n certain tract Of land, with its APP
purtsnanees, containing i235 acres. more or
less, lying and being ~ the said county, and
being tho sam. tfac, IN which sands the Dwell
ling House nfhiesnii-also, another trait OF
Land, with it's appUrtenances, situate III sad
county, near taa Court itoa.a thereof, con
taining % IA acres. ,nare or lrss II being the
same tract heretofore conveyed to the s'id Nal-
kur by William Il. Napsi also, the right, htlf.
aud interest OF the sad Walker in aud IL
certain trait of Land With its appurtenances.
situated partly IN the connty Of Patsy lsnns,
aud State Of Virginia, aud partly IN tue county
oi Caswell, aud state al Nouh Catnina, adj
joning the ianhs OF Esiste Hunt. and jon"
Ponsonby. aud Containing iin neres, mar. or
less It being the snms iaod ,ahettrd by thu
win ol the sad Walker fIom hsr deceased la
Their Charles Levi.
Acting M trustees We will only convey 10 the
purchaser or purchasers the TILE vested ~ us
by the deed OF lrnst aforesaid, aud noue nthcI.
SAMUEL VI. GARLAND,
JOHN VI. OBEY,
ALEXANDER lONPKINs.
Safriping Trustees.
OF % I'd.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20
OF Watches. JewcAry, Sc.

AWE Snb,crIhrI tetnrns bis thanks 20 his
III friends snd the pubic for the liberal
patronage heretofore b.stwel upon him, aud
informs them thai he has received new md
hauisome assortment OF nrucies IN his line Of
bus ness. Among them are a variety OF beau
,iful Waches, oil approved workmanship, IN
Il. aud Silver Patent Levers, mud
Plum English.
a. W.iches aud Dewrlty repaired, and AL
other work IN his liur executed ss u,uoi. with
nestnosS aud dispatch, aud % the m"s' mode.
raie terms. EDWARD BROWN.
Oct % ~
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20

representa- i've in Congress from Kentucky, who
VS. detea ed al The recent lection IA that
State, has been appointed Postmaster al Mays
Vile. the yearly salary Of which is supposed 10
= worth from 1900 to 5000 Whencser Gen.
Iatkson Furnishes an opponent, The people re.
,vA,o hiGl a, in he case OF Miles KING of
Norloll Noah Soblr otiHdiana, aud several
others, whose nanrs We have forgotten. Ga
the other hand, WHEN the people dismiss Que Of
the Presidents II lends from their service, he
RECEIVES a reoard from the public
crrs VINO would lot serve such a liUeral llIas-
ter
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20
STRAY cow.

haps W. ~hue ie.t (yhrchaie not 'rco!etmd J
She Is wi,b cali, and III ,oirfaLe order. II -
supposed tina, she has got Into e"m. enclosure.
A liberal reward will be given for her del'ery
10 the subscriber. ESQ. BAGBf.
Oct 20 SUI
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20
PROPOSALS.
ioc publishing IN HE Ci'V If Riehntoad a deEs.
0eektv Newspaper, under tis HHeef
'Ehe Virginia NnnAicil.

H1h the foi'0wing pleifo a The ar Of eiirGir1
IS cone d,td one efeconon'tSis aud piofdiias
hassaeeeede,!."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20
WHOLESALE g. RETAIL.
FALL AREkEV ALS.
I'd MERCHANTS. pAIXsr-
CLANS IL THE PUBLIC
GENEn LIZ.

/nIlE sub 'ctiber has bsen receiving, spA
/ will continue 10 receive for several
weeks, t,rge additional Fall Supplies OF frrsh
IL genuine MGntclNRs. Pants, OBJ, Dye-sluas.
Brushe', Soaps, Wines. li,ahd,. Teas, Con &c
noosry, Per'amery. Wa,e,-Colon M"cNi
Bo.e., DO. Woik Bores. Fancy Anlelvs. Gun
Pistols, Dirks Shot Pouches, Powder Flaskt
and Horns Game bngs, Scissors, Knives, a'-
&c.--rogeiher with many other ATT cles n
oi which nra olle,.d ir SALE, ph1lesale o. re
tail, NJ the most reduced prices. Dealers Bio
r.spcctiully invited To call aud examine tho
Goods aud prices. before they mako their purs
ohases. Howell DAVIES.
Mann Street. ~ o,hbMg
Oct. q. IFS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20

TESlIE Winner Session oil the subscriber $
n school viii commence on Tuesday the
hrsi day 81 November neIt. NM. s. REID.
sent l. its
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20

~ The rumnr OF the death Of MIR. Lecompte,
a member OF Congress from kentucky, which
we uollced last week, turas out 10 De Unbound
ed.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-10-20
sSEVaEW
Ot the I.ynchburs Narllets.

Corrected for the Pirg1nian, by
THOMAS A. HnLooMBE aud RICHARD IYuEE
Commission Merchants.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-09-21
WORCESTER, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1881.

1t is satisfactory to observe that with little ex-
ception, Friends continue to bear a faithful and
Christian testimony against the payment 6f tithes
and other ecclesiastical demands. The amount Of
dlstraints made upon the members Of our Society
for these claims during the last year, as reported
20 the Meeting is upwards of fourteen thousand
two hundred pounds. May we ever bear in mind
the ground of our testimony against the anti-chris-
tan imposition Of tithes, and be steadiast and con-
slant IN unfolding our views OF the spirituality and
freedom of the Ministry of the Gospel We con-
slider those views to be founded on the very nature
OF the Christian dispensation. as well as on the
plain command of Christ, Freely ye have receiv.
ed, freely give Our testimony on this subject is
purely Christian; and hence it becomes highly i'm
portant, that in all proceedings for It's mante-
nance, we should act as becometh our high profess
sion, and by the7neekness and consistency Of our
conduct, exat it in the sight of those with whom
we associate. We are much impressed with the
belief that in this and other RESPECTS there is more
than common call on the Christian for watchful-
1t rs time OF unusual excitement, as relates
no.n " iellglon and politics: while, therefore, we
reJoce IN the assured belief that the Most High
ruleth IN the kingdoms Of men, and that the events
which ne ordalns or permits, will ultimately pro-
mote The welfare ofhis children we feel an earnest
si.icltude that Friends every whore may be wean-
Gu from the spirit of a contentious and fuctuatng
worid. lie that dwelleth in the secret place oil
me Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the
Almighty"
10 do all things in the name of Jesus, to obey the
dictates of his Spirit, and humbly to follow his ex-
ample, will be found our highest interest and our
pest security Let us then, beloved friends, seek
10 be clothed with the meekness and gentleness of
Chrlst; walking circumspectly before God and en-
deavoring to perform all our relative duties in his
holy fear. And since " love is the fulfilling of the
law, let us pray that we may be endued with char
ity, not only towards each other, but towards our
fellow of every class and description Finally,
may be found faithful and obedient in suffering
with Christ, and be made abundant partakers OF
his life-giving power. Thus shall we be prepared,
at the solemn close of life, to unite with his re-
deemed followers i'll the triumphant song, " Unto
Him that loved us and washed us from our sins in
his own blood, nd hath made us kings and priests
unto God and his Father; to Him be glory and
dominion for ever and ever Amen"
Signed in and on behalf OF the Meeting, by
JOSIAH FORSTER,
Clerk to the Meeting this Year.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-09-21
FRESH TEAS. &c.

Ok CHESTS superior Hyson, Young Hy-
Ae1 son, and Souchong Teas-recent i'm
portations,
10 boxes double and single refined Philadel-
Phia Loaf Sugar,
10 do. Lump do.
10 do. prime White and Brown Havana do.
1000 gals. Winter and Summer Strained Oil,
from the New Bedford Factories,
casks Sicily MADEIRA Wine,
l do. very superior Old Port,
10 hhds heavy Porto Rico Molasses,
few barrels Baltimore White Wheat Flour,
&c. &c.-just received and for sale on favora-
BILE terms, by BENZ. BUTMAN & CO.
Worcester, Aug. 10. If
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CENTRAL. BANK.

ME Stockholders of the Central Bank are
IL hereby notified that their annual meeting
for the choice of Directors, and for the trans.
action of any other business that may regularly
be brought before them, will be holden at said
Bank, on the first Monday of October next, at
2 o'clock, L. NJ. A semi annual dividend of
profits will be declared and PAYABLE on the same
day. Per order of the President and Directors.
G. A. TRUMBULL, Cashier.
Worcester Sent IA
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-09-21
Muster and Cattle ShOaU.

IA Office is hereby given, that any person or
" persons selling any Wines or Spirituous
Liquors on Muster day, the 23d of September,
or on Cattle Show day. the Goth of October,
within the town of Worcester, and without be-
ing licensed, will be prosecuted according 10
law. BY order Of the Selcctnen
Worcester, Sept. IA. F. w PAINE.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-09-21
Printed and Published By
5. III. COTTON & CO.
CONDITIONS OF puRIIc.rtoN

CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATION.
w Price, to SINGLE subscribers, ,eho rece,pe their
Papers at ne Office, or by Mail, Ttvo Dollars per
Dollars and Twenty-Five Cents. Ttreafv- fve Cents
HoIH De deducted 'ohsn the payment is made in adj
VT Adrertisements, not exceeding t,oelre lines,
inserted hTee iceeks for One Dollar, and contin-
yea Inree toeek' longer for Fifty Cents. Larger
Adcertisema n.s, in the same prOp0rtion.
W The ProPrietors ofthis Paper ,riH hold them
fetoes responsible for error, in any Aduertise-
enent beyond the sum charged for its insertion.
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Clerk to the Meeting this Year.
n-k1nu

IYrExPERANcE. The following statement is
from Deacon Grant, highly useful and active
Director in the House of Correction, in Boston.
He stated the distressing fact, that the number
of commitment there, from its establishment
in June, 1928, exceeded 1900, being the annual
average of over 500; and many Of them are
women. And, said he, it is notorious truth,
that but for intemperance, not one-thIrd of
those sent there, of both sexes, would have
been transgressors of our laws. A very large
proportion of them were sentenced as I" com.
mon drunkards." To illustrate the degrading
Influence Of this vice, it was stated, that there
IS now in the House of Correction, an indvd
tal, who, short time since, was an instructor
IL one of our public schools, employed in break.
ing stone, for Mackadamizing the streets of our
civ! What a contrast! There is also EN-.
ployed in the same way, youth of IL, the only
hope of his mother, and she a widow, under
sentence FIR three years. When she first visit,
ed him in his confinement, Mr.. Grant said he
was present. So greatly was the mother agi.
tated, that it almost appeared she would sink
into the earth under her affection. How came
they here? | will, said Mr.. Grant, tell you
from their own lIps,-tley were ruined at some
one or more of our licensed houses" And
he then added to these facts, which he said are
stubborn things. "This day, the father of
family of many children, inquired of me to
know if any provision could be made to take
care OF her, who was once all he could wish,
but now, alas! no longer the kind mother, the
faithful wife She had fallen victim to In.
temperance While he related his sufcrngs,
and spoke of his dear children, the tears rolled
down his cheeks; and he said no tongue could
tell, nor heart conceive, his sorrow =" Such ale
the trophies Of lntemperance.
Christian Watchman
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Christian Watchm an.

TEMPERANCE. Third .4nnuaL Report Of
the JNeao Hampshire Temperance SOciety."-
Piety weeps," SAYS the document before us,
I" over the sloth, timidity, and even opposition,
Of some that bear her name )" and it is remark
ed by persons whose acquaintance with the
a right TO speak confidently, that the most
prominent obstacle to its advancement at the
present time is, the Indifference or opposition
of men who call themselves religious Our
SAVIOR 'oent about doing GOOD. Here are his
disciples, doing immense, incalculable, and man
ifest erd. Strange discipleship, that throws
down what the MASTER sets up that scatters
abroad what the MASTER gathers together! Is
il not so the very fact that some engaged in
that business and guilty of these practices are
members of Christian churches, is what, more
than any thing else, upholds the abomination
of desolation under which we suffer.
Boston Recorder.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-09-21

THE DEAD ALIVE. On Sunday night, Mr..
GalIahcr, the celebrated ventriloquist, observed
two simple looking fellows carrying coffin out
to Roundtown. When they got near the bridge
at Harold's.cross, they stopped TO rest them.
selves MIR. Gallaher pretended to be walking
quietly by them, when he threw his voice int
tho coffin, and Immediately loud shrek of ag-
ony was heard to issue, followed by cries Of
" oh murther murther is it into the canal
you're goin' to throw me Is mt bad enough to
Burke me, but you must be after drownln me
too" "What in the world is that p said a
person who was passing. Is that the question
you're askin' q said the voice from the coffin
;'let me out O. tho coffin, yon scoundrels, and
though am half choakod, I'll box the two O.
you-one down and the other come on" "Oh
good Christians, clied poor woman who was
now attracted by the noise, " here's dead man
in the coffin that wants to fight his two muir
derers" A crowd was Immediately collected
tho two poor countrymen were arrested as
resurrectionists, and it was not until tho coffin
was opened and examined, that they were per-
mttcd TO proceed with their burden. Just as
the crowd were dispensing, voice from the
coffin was heard to exclaim, d" Now, boys, after
all tho trouble gave you, hope you won't
forget to bury mo ddeently."
Dabhn Morning Register.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-09-21

STRANGE METHOD OF CATCHING THE Tor
ToIsE. The extraordinary mode of catching the
Tortoise, is by means Of fish Of the genus Ec-
hencis. In 1900 when Mr. Il. Salt was at Mo.
zambique, having received present of one of
these fish, the inhabitants assured him that they
were wont 10 employ it by fastening it with a
cord 10 a boat, and that it fixed itself by the
head OF the first Tortoise it met, with so much
force that the latter could not escape-CuUier' S
.lnimat King dom,
| The Remora or Sucking Fish, is used for
catching other fish, as recorded By several au-
thors. On consulting one of our memorandum
books to refresh our memory, we found the fol-
lowing, which may amuse our readers =" The
Indians of Jamaica and Cuba, (says Oviedo,) go
/ fishing with the Remora, or Sucking Fish
which they employ as falconers employ hawks.
! The fish, which is not above a span in length,
is kept for the purpose and regularly fed. The
owner, on a calm morning, carries it out TO sea,
secured TO His canoe by small but strong line,
many fathoms in length, and the moment the
creature sees fish in the water, though at a
great distance, it darts away with the swiitncss
| of an arrow, and soon fastens upon it. The
| Indian, in the meantime, loses and lets go the
! line, which is provided with a buoy that keeps
on the surface OF the sea, and serves to mark out
the course the Remora has taken, and he pur-
sues it in his canoe, till he perceives his game
to be nearly run down. He then taking up the
buoy, gradually draws the line towards the
shore, the Remora still adhering with inflexlble
tenaclty TO its prey; and it is with great diff
| emily made to quit its hold. BY this method,
adds Oyiedo, have k.own turtle caught, Of
bplk and weight that no single man could sup
ort.-EdtcaTdSS Vest indies.