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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

GEN. JACKsoN's CONSISTENCY. 1t is
well known here that Cen Jackson, Just be-
fore the adjournment of Congress, did re-
fuse 10 sanction orders, then already pre-
pared, directing Mr. Shrceves to proceed
with the clearing away of the distractions
to the safe nav legation Of the Missouri, and
of the Mississippi above St. Louis and it
Is also well known that he gave as reason
for that refusal, that the constitutional pow
er of the government in such works, did not
extend above Ports of Entry-as if an act
of Congress could by The grant Of Il mere
name make that lawful, which without such
name, would he Il violation of the constitu-
ton If Gen. jackson shall be continued
President-which the Eates forbd-and if
he shall not change his sentiments-w
is not at all mprobable-all that we shall
have to do 10 obtain equal advantages with
other States, will he 10 hare port of entrv
erected, (lly act Of Congress) at the mouth of
the Kansas, or somewhere IN that neighbor-
hood, with all the paraphernaia of collec-
tor, surveyor and tide walters. Words orig
lnally were meant to represent things
nov 10y the Improvements Of the age,
brought about under the administration of
Andrew jackson, they, like certain mem
hers of a certain convention, only represent
themselves. Some of our frontier legisla-
tors have been laughed at for declaring by
act of assembly that fish ponds and mill
creeks should he navgable streams,-how
much less worthy of ridicule is the Presi-
dents notion as to Ports Of Entry?
81. Louis Times.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19
From The Me- York Mercantile .ldrerliser

SUCCESSFUL PURSUIT OF A R0BBER.
In May last Thomas Sperry, confidential
clerk IN the banking house of Martin Stone
" Co. OF London, absconded, being ut the
time detaulter TO the house for cisco, and
carrying with him the additional sum of
$4,000 sterling. The robbery was not de-
tected until several days after il was COM
United, when inquiry was at once made for
the defaulter. Although his movements had
been conducted with the greatest secrecy
possible, 1t was soon found that he had en-
barked with his wife and two children for
New YORK. under false name, in the ship
Marquis Wellesley. The necessary docu-
mens and description of his person were
Immediately forwarded through Messrs
Barring and Brothers to Messrs. Goodhue g.
Co., Of this city, and an active pursuit COM
menced. The officers Of lhe ship cheerfuIly
furnished all the information in their power.
Sperry arrived at Staten Island on the 18th
July, by the name of John Davis. He was
accompanied by MS brother-in-aw, Lankes-
ter, also under an assumed name, and by a
man named Charles Gull. The latter, he
says, was an accOmplice with him in the
robbery, whose agency was necessary to
enable him TO change the Bank of England
notes into sovereigns in London. All three
put up al the hotel on Staten Island, and
there Sperry made IA division of the punder
retaining 1000 sovereigns, and giving Lam
kester and Gull each thousand They
came to New York, and in Wall-st convert
ed the most Of the sovereigns into bank
notes, and started TO the western part of the
State in the most perfect security, without
the least apprehension that it was possible
10 trace them across the Atlantic. With
much difficulty they were traced up the
North River to Albany and thence to Utica
so quietly did they move that they eluGed
the vigilance of young Hays who went as
far as Utica and returned without success.
They we're soon, however, tracked by the
deputy Sheriff of Oneida county from Utica
to Syracuse, and SperIy was first arrested
on a civil process at Jordan-he was in
company with gentleman from whom he
had agreed to purchase a fnSm, and they
were then on the road 10 complete the pur-
chase. He offered no resistance, but SEEM
ed pnralized by "A sense of guilt and on
being told that he was arrested by the name
Of Thomas Sper!y he confessed the whole
and Mt once surrendered his sill gotten
gain" His wife had the keeping OF it, and
not until he appeared before her with the
officer, had she any intimation or suspicion
that her husband was a robber. He was
permitted TO retain $500 on condition that
he would assist in the discovery of his two
accomplices-he did so, and they were soon
arrested on similar civil process, and after
considerable hesitation yielded up their
bank bills and sovereigns. Near $1,000
was recovered and the culprits permitted to
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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

DEMocRAcY OF ANDKEw JACKSON Andrew
Jackson wa5 member OF the Tennessee Con.
vention. and approved the exclusion from the
Legislature of any Eian who did not possess two
hundred acres of land in his own right
The following article was proposed by a com
mittee OF which Andrew jackson was member
as part OF the Constitution Of Tennessee:
All treemGn Of the age Of tweaty-one years
and upwards, possessing a freehold in the coun-
ty where he may Offer 10 vote, and being in
habilants Of this State; and all ireemen who
have been inhabitants of any one county within
tie State six months Immediately preceding
the day of election, shall be entitled TO vote
for members Of the General Assembly, for the
county in which they shaI respectively reside -
Seven days after this, a member of the Con.
vention moved THAT no person shall be eliei
bic 10 seat in the General Assembly unless ne
has resided three years in The State, and one
IN the county, Immediately preceding the cleo
ton, and shall possess in his own right, IN the
county which he represents not less than two
hundred acres o: land" This motion was sec.
onded by Andre. Jackson, and passed. Thus
it SHOULD seem the principles, now in vogue in
Washington, were long since adopted, as settled
rules, by the would.be democrat, who causes his
official paper TO proclaim TO the American peo-
pie that he was born to command"
N. Y. Advocate.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

OLD SOLDIERS. Attention, the whole In
ioji, the Legislature of Massachusetts granted
two hundred acres of land TO the soldiers, and
the heirs OF soldiers, who enlisted in the time of
the revolutionary war, who served three years,
ana who were honorabIy discharged. The act
has been revised and extended, so that it may
be taken advantage OF until the 4th Of March
next, alter which the Commonwca.i offers the
bounty lands no longer. S'r:n of the Its are
worth more than four hundred dollars. They
are situated in Maine, and the Legislature
made sGch conditions in its resolve, that specu-
latOrs viii find il hard TO cheat the old soldiers,
as they might find it without the legislative
caution. All deeds, mortgages, or contracts,
relating 10 the lands, nro void tili they are sur.
veyed. occupied, aud several acres under actual
improvement. The evidence Of all service
that entities a person to these lands, is in the
Land Office in the State House. and the proper
officer is obliging in giving all information
Many persons can, without learned advice.
therefore, obtain their own rights, which we
assure them are worth looking after Tho time
will soon pass, and there will probably be no
extension Of it--BOstOn Courier.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

We understand that very great improve
ment or saving has been recently made in the
economy of Tanneres by Mir Kendall Osborn
of Danvers He has recently put in operation
Steam Mill for grinding bark, beating hides,
and smoothing leather. The only fuel used is
spent bark or tan, which has hitherto, in tan
yards, been of no.valne. The engine, mills, and
apPurtenances cost about two thousand dollars,
and Is equal to grist-mill power. Tan has
been long used in families in this vicinity as fu.
ell, but its value has never before been fully
tested. It's use at this mill proves u cord of 1t
TO be worth as much as cord Of white pine
wood-one cord will grind six cords of bark >
and that with stoves and CRATES properly con-
structed, houses may be warmed and all the
cooking in families performed with 10 other f1.
el at trlfling expense Salem Gazette.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

WEST lSnms. The Agen, for Dominica has,
at the instance Of the Planters and Merchants
OF that colony, rendered the whole Of the prop.
ery and negroes possessed by the white nhab.
itants, Tor sale, to tho British Government at
less Than the original cost; considering it
" qni'c Impossible to reside in safety or comfort,
on property subject to the yexRlious interier.
once ana Vaccinations Of government spies,
who tamper with their rights, and apuihil,ic
their positive privileges"
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19
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The editor of the New York Courier and
Enquirer, so long acquainted It'll the secrets
otJacksoniSn, Is beginning TO allow the world
the benefit Of his knowledge. He can fur
nlsh many of the Arcana of the Heather
Temple, which GiS detection has shaken 10
It's foundation, and we trust lie will not be
squeamish in using his materials. Future
nspiranls to Office ma" learn much of the
science and system OF cojolIng and wooing
the popular will, and raising the wind in
cases of emergency, from the developments
which we may expect from his pen:
1.-THE very mode in which the Globe was
established, is characteristic of the men who
contInct it. 1t is well known here at least,
that Mr.. Blair came to this city, with orders
TO the office holders to raise the necessary
funds for purchasing Napier Press. 1t is
well known those office holders whose stu
atoms are most lucrative, were assembled
together at the Bank Coffee House, corner
of Pine and William streets-that there,
Blair came before them with his endorse
ments from Washington, and m0deSiy re-
quested them TO give him TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS to purchase a Napier Press, and a
fetc hundrcaS for other purposes 1t is also
well known, that his request was complied
with, and that every perS g, present res as
SeSScd t,co hun1red dollars ofheir office sala-
arg, to sustain The official press at WaShing-
ton! Yet this press, thus established and
supported by the peoples money, through
the office holders and executive patronage
edited as it is, by unprinclpled and IN
grateful n.ercfnaiies-dares pfate Of indie
pendence, Of bribery, of republican prnci-
pies and OF HONOR AND HONESTY As well
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

Two Missionaries and their wives, and printer
will sail for the Sandwich Islands early in October
next in the ship Mentor from New London. The
friends Of the Missionaries NJ the Islands, by send
ing packages or letters TO the Missionary rooms,
Boston, or to &. Tracy l42 Nassaustreet, New
York, preylous TO 9Th October, can have them iot-
wardsa.--N. T. Journal o. Commerce..
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

FIRE AT New York. Between seven
and eight o'clock on Thursday morning, Il
fire broke out in the rear of No 90 Van
dam-street, which burned with such fury,
that, in about an hour, twenty buildings
were DESTROYED. They were not of great
value, but much individual distress was the
consequence. Two other fires occurred on
Friday night. The first, at half past 10
O'Clock, broke out in the stable, between
Macdougal and Varck streets, which was
soon destroyed. A two-story frame dwell
ing caught fire, and was considerably iniur-
ed. A horse was burnt to death in the sta
bic. A second horse was removed with
difficulty, and not until its owner had re-
ceived severe kick, IN his efforts to re-
lease the animal from the surrounding
flames. The second fire, and while the
first was burning, broke out in Mr.. Nblo's
stable, on the corner Of Crosby and Prince
streets, which, together with blacksmith
shop, adjoining, was consumed.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

Rov. Mr.. Phelps was Installed over the Pine.
street Church in Boston, on Thursday evening
last, Sermoa by Rev Dr.. BeccIicr.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

The early frosts Which have occurred in tits
vicinity within few days, have seriously aft
fccted the crops Of corn Owing Othe uncom-
mon lateness of the spring, very little Of tho
corn had arrived at maturity, when the frost,
particularly that of Thursday night, must have
blighted thousands of bushels. We heard one
farmer remark that field Of forty acres in This
town, in his opinion, would not now yield ten
bushels OF sound corn In some parts Of the
town, ice ioincd of the thickness of window
glass. No have seen il stated that the ldte
severe lrosts have nearly destroyed tho whole
crop of corn in the Western part Of the State OF
New YOIk.--SPringfeM RepNbitran.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

WoRKlNG MEE's CONVENTION. The New
England Association of Farmers Mechanics.
and other Working Men, adjourned their annu.
al meeting on Saturday, after a session of three
days a large and respectable number of midi
vIdua's from various parts of New England,
were present, and many gentlemen of this city
were invited to take seats with them Among
the subjects recommended 10 the meeting were
the suggestion of an appropriate plan for the
establishment Of Lyceums, the instruction OF
the lahor:ng classes, reform in the militia sys,
tenn, the expediency of a National Contention,
The effects of banking institutions on the inter
estS OF the laboring classes, instruction in lacto-
ries' abolition of Imprisonment for debt, ma
tlonal bankrupt law, and lien law in favor OF
iaborers. Surely here is improvement enough
lard out for one session of our legislatures, and
II the association succeed in accomplishing a
fifth part of their propositions, they will dc
much.-BOSLOn Traveller.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

MuNiFicENr BEQUEsTs. Miss Mary Belknap,
who died in Boston few days since, made the
following requests, viz Boston Medical Dis
pensary, $1,000; Overseers OF the Poor, $1,000 ;
Asylum for Boys, $1,000; Eve and Ear mfr.
mary, $1,000; American Bible Society, & 1000 ;
American Tract Society, $500; American
Education Society, $1,000; Boston Seamen 5
Friend Society, S2500. There are other
SPECIFIC devIses. amounting in all to S5G50O,
with the residue 10 the Mass General IIrspi,
tal, which 1t is supposed amounts to $50 coo.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

THE MARCH OF INTELLECT. The Sc
lectmen of New Bedford have given GER
titicate to the proprietor of certain wax fig
ures, exhibited in that town, representing
the "Salem Murder" and " An Execution
of Pirates" y expressive Of the high gratif-
cation the exhibition afforded them, and de-
clnratve of their belief that it is "b~tter
calculated to have moral effect and to de-
ter from crime than such exhibitions usually
are"
Really this is beneath the dignity of their
office. They might as well endorse the
pretensions of charlatan and recommend
him to the public as "bettcr calculated" to
kill or cure than quacks usually are" II
itinerant Showmen can secure the favor and
public countenance of the Selectmen in ev-
ely town they visit, with their catch penny
commodities, our friends in the country wlll
be abundantly supplied with rational amuse-
ment as well calculated 20 have a moral eff
feet, as representation of murder or an
execution for piracy Boston Transcript.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

JusTicE or JAoKsoNIsm. law was passed
by Congress, at their last session, allowing
goods, imported and paying n duty under the
tariff Of 1925 to be entered under the tariff Of
1892, provided they are 10 whole packages. and
deposited ia the Custom.house stores previous
to March, 1888. By construction Of the
Treasurer. if the importer has promptly dis.
charged ms duties to the government, he il not
entitled to this privilege, and the duties are mt
10 Je returned while the importer who still
owss the duties 10 the government is entitled
to the privilege, and the dgiy aeW be returned
is this justice, or is il one among 10 new fan.
ged principles which havs been Disseminated
By him who was "bUrn to command"
Boston Courier
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

The Washington Telegraph publishes
statement of the election Of 1923, by which it
appears that of the popular vote given at the
last election, Gen. Jackson received CAB, 096
votes; that Mr. Adams received SOY ,4l2 and
GENIAL Jacksons majority over Mr. Adams
was but iJJ Gi3
But this is not the most interesting asDect Of
this table 1t demonstrates that change Of E
2G75 in New York, which gave 2G votes,
2Ol Louisiana, which gave votes,
1856 III Kentucky, which gave IA votes,
2l0l in Ohio, which gave Is votes,
1903 in Indiana, which gave 5 votes,
being l. ,63G popular votes, would have deduct
ed 60 electoral votes from those given 10 Gen.
Jackson which, added to the SO votes given
to Mr.. Adams, would have elected Mr. Adams
TO the Presidency by II minority of 25 electoral
votes.
This aspect Of the election in 1928 has not
been duly estimated by those who have taught
General Jackson to believe that his "populari
ty can bear every thing"
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

The indications of political activity among
officers of government, postn'asters and others
are rather strong under the administration of a
President who spoke Of such things with The
horror OF puris, When the President made
his pledge this subject he did not remember
of what materials his party was made. Many
generals be fore him have found it easer to win
a battle, than to restrain their soldiers after.
wards from the spois Of victory" The
"mercenaries" consider these a part Of their
pay. Whist has distinguished our Generals
victory is, that he has admitted tho % camp tol.
lowers INTO his council such
As cannot let benefce fall, but they
Snap at it with dogs hunger.
If our President were not lauded as moro
than mortal we should see nothing wonderful
in his trying to keep his place. " 1t is he first
care Of reformeT to prevent any future refer
nation )" so says ar acute observer Of men
The first virtue Of " the party, was to get in,
the next was to avoid gettigg out; two objects
which suggest TIVE very opposite courses Of
conduct This reasonable view Of the matter
explains many Inconsistent es.
baltimore P0tri0t.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

MUNIFIcENr Donations. The Savannah
Georgian says, the late Thomas Young, Esq.
IN his last vii! and testament, made the follow
ing requests:
10 the Savannah Female Asylum, IAN insti,
tuition established for the support and education
of orphan female chidren,) $4,000
To the Union Society, TOR the support and
education al orphan buys 5000
To the Free School, 5000
Tothc Savannah Poor House and Hos
pital, 5000
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

Brown University At the annual com.
mencement, twenty two candidates received the
degree ni A. B., OF whom twelve belong to Mas
sachu%etls, and two tc New Hampshire. The
Providence Journal states that the performan
ces were very respectable, and that tine church
was filled by an attentive and discriminating au
dence.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

ILLINOIS CoLLEGE. The annual commence
Of ihis Institution (located at Jacksonville
was held on the 18th ult. On the day previous
Rev. Edward Beecher, late of Boston, was in
augnrated President, and Rev. Julian NJ. Stur-
tevant Professor Of Mathematics and Natural
Philosophy. In the evening an address was
delivered by the Rev John NJ. Peck, on the
evils OF ntemperance: after which, Temper.
ance Society was formed consisting of upwards
of GO members. On the following day was
celebrated the anniversary of Illinois and Nor,
gan County Sunday School Union. In the az
ternoon of the same day, the Illinois Branch of
the American Lyceum celebrated its annlyer-
sary.-.T. T. JOArnai of Commerce.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-09-19

WILLIAMS CoLIEGE. The annual commence
inent q: this institution was held the 9TH
inst The degree of il b. was conferred ton
Is Young gentlemen; ii:st of a. NJ in course
on 4, and honorary on2 that OF NJ. ID. in course
on !, and honorary on 4. " At the close Of tho
regular exercises OF the morning, an address
before the alumni delivered by Prnles.ur
Dewey Of Pitisiicld, Mass OF this address.
says the Albany Argus, we cannot speak in too
enthusiastic terms" Hereafter the annual
commencement is TO be held un The Sd Wcdues.
day in August, Instead Of The lst Wednes.
day in September. From the Triennial Gaia.
logue which has been sent Us by friend, il ap.
pears that the whole numnar of graduates from
the origin of the lnsttutun to Ike present time,
Is 1877, of whom a5S are still iivng. Clergy.
men 800 of whom 2lS are still living. Physi,
Clans 2li Of whom 2l0 are still living.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-31
Potomac the Ohio river through the valleys Ofhs She

Potomac the Ohio iyer through the valleys Of the She
nandoah and the Kanawha
Had Virginia been earnestly engaged in the most ex
ten i've aud energetic of Internal Improvement,
her refusal permit any portion OF her citizens TO find
market for their produce and the of its trans
poraion in the chief city OF neighboring and sis
ter State, would be worthy only of that exploded code
of provincial and municipal restriction, which dur
ing the darkness OF the middle ages, bound in lot-
tcrs the wealth aud the of the nations Europe
But for the government TO have for series OF
years until patience was exhausted aud hope had ed, in
the obstinate determination TO do nothing in the OF
public improvements 20 have suffered tho strength and the
of the State 10 be wasted by it's criminal apathy
and then to deny TO portion of the Commonwealth the
poor privilege OF lettering their condition by their
Efforts, or by foreign aid, Of tyranny,
groSucSS otopprcsson, which unparalleled will not
among the free republics OF America but utterly unparal-
ced for the and degree of its operation in the
mails OF the monarchial dcspotic governments Of the
civilized world
In bitter mockcry were the West told in the Consu-
ona Convention, TO look the progress of society and
the increase of wealth in the West, the of
qung equality of political power with the citizens OF
the East when the very government, founded upon the
nongrc principle then and there established denies TO us
the common right of using natural advantages in the
only practicable mode for improving the physical condition
of the country. But, trust that this policy, much
variance with the lofty and liberal spirit of which so
proudly boast adopted without reflection, and will be
abandoned at the earliest opportunity. This belief alone
has soothcd the rritacd feelings of the people
and induced them TO await the issue of another winters
legislation, before resong other and further efforts
secure the free and enjoyment of the blessings which
God and Nature havo bestowed upon them.
A VIRGINIAN.