The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-01-12

TEcUMsEH. In conversation with gen.
tleman the other day about the peculiar
traits OF Indian character, he related an
anecdote ofthe celebrated Teeumseh, which
slnguiarly eVinces the sagacity and shrewd-
ness of this warrior, and the manner by
which he first acquired that unlimited in
huence which he possessed over his tribe.
1t Is well known that formerly, the Indians
regarded an eclipse, either of the Sun or
Moon, as terribly portentous omen; and
whenever one occurred, council was held
to ascertain the wrath of the Great Spirit.
AT the dSasterous defeat of ST Clair, while
they were In the eager chase of their I'M
fortunate fugltives, they were thrown into
such CONSERVATION by au eclipse of tho
Moon, that the pursuit was stopped, and
consultation held and so long was the de-
bate, that an opportunity was afforded the
shattered remnant of the army to reach
place of security. While some traders
were visiting their settlements on the Wa
bash in the spring of 1906, Tecumseh learn
ed from them that total eclipse of the
Sun would take place on the 10th of June.
knowing the superstition of his people, he
dexterously resolved to make use of this
information for his own advantage; and ac-
cordingly represented to them, that the
Great Spirit had constituted him his agent
upon earth, and that, if they did not i'm
plicitly comply with his directions, the Sun
would on a certain hide his head and with
draw the light of his countenance frem
them. To their amazement, this prediction
was fulfilled; and ever after, they submit
ted to his dctation with confidence that
never was shaken, until his career was ter
minatod.-JournoL of Commerce.
"THR HIeHEsT BUILDING IN Moscow
Near the centre of the Kremlin stands the
spire of st. Java, the highest building in
MoGcow. The interior was completely de-
stroved by Napoleon's order; but has again
been nearly rebuilt upon its former plan.-
The spire is of circular form, and about
three hundred feet high. The top termi-
mates by large conical shaped cupola rich
ly gilt, and surmounted by a huge plain
cross. 1t is n substitute for the former, which,
being Of pure silver, was seized by Bona
parte. From the height of the building and
it's ruinous state, it was thought dangerous
attempt to take it down. Napoleon offered
a reward to any one who would accomplish
It, A native Russian, it is snid, performed
the sacrilegious deed, and the silver cross
OSSoiIo lue property ol tn6 lnVdueF. IL was,
however, recovered during his flight from
Moscow. The sprs is divided into three
apartments which contains the bells: in the
lower division are eight large oells, nine in
tho second, and thirteen in the third! The
largest of these bells fell to the ground dur
ing the conhagration, but fortunately with
out any injury. This is the largest bell in
Moscow, except what is called the great bell,
now under the ruins of the church. From
the upper division of this spire, the most
commanding view Of the city is taken. The
whole town, suburbs and surrounding coun-
try, are Distinctly seen spreading in every
direction, like vast map studded with the
most grotesque buildings, while the Moscow
in all its windings, appears as fiat, muddy
stream, meandering, and struggling through
the endless avenues of the city. Perhaps
no sight can equal the diversity and gran
dssr Of this. No smoky atmosphere clouds
the transparency of the heavens all is
bright, rcsplsndent and imposing in the OK
tEeme."