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Ten dollar bills of the Eagle Bank, Boston, altered from a one, are said to be in circulation.
A Post Office has been established in Byfield parish, Newbury, and Ben- jamin Colman, Esq. appointed Post Master.
Mr. William B. Giles, of Virginia, has consented to be a candidate for Representative in Congress for the district long represented by Mr. Ran- dolph.
It is related of Professor Mezzofanti of Bologna, a celebrated linguist, that he speaks thirty-two living and dead languages, very accurately, in a varie- ty of dialects ; he has also acquired one language which is neither written nor printed, that of the Gipsies ; this language is believed to be only a cor- rupt dialect, of some Parias of Hin- dostan.
Two volumes of a splendid work entitled The Natural History of Mam- malia is publishing in Paris; it is in folio, with 240 original figures, drawn and coloured from living animals by Messrs. Geoffroy, St. Ililaire and Frederic Cuvier. Fifty of these ani- mals have never been before describ- ed by any naturalist.
A GOLDEN MEDICINE.
A poor woman, who had seen bet- ter days, understanding from some of her acquaintance that DR. GOLDSMITH had studied physick, and hearing of his great humanity, solicited him in a letter to send her something for her husband, who had lost his appetite, and was reduced to a most melancho- ly state, by continual anguish. The good natured poet waited on her in- stantly and after some conversation with his patient, found him sinking in- to that worst state of sickness, poverty. The Dr. told him he would send him some pills in about an hour, which he believed would prove efficacious. He immediately went home, and put ten guineas into a chip box, with the fol- lowing directions : " These must be used as necessities require : be patient, and of good heart." He sent his ser- vant with this prescription to the com- fortless mourner, who found it contain- ed a remedy superior to any. thing Galen or his pupils could administer for his relief.
HISTORY OF BOSTON.
JUST published by ABEL BOWEN, and for sale at his Office, No. 2, Congress: square, HISTORY OF BOSTON. the Metropo- Jis of Massachusetts, from its origin to the present period, with some account of the Environs. By CALEB H. SNOW, M. D. Embellished with engravings. 1 vol. octa- vo-400 pages.
DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO WIT :
District Clerk's Office. BE it remembered, that on the twenty eiguth day of November, A. D. 1825, in the fiftieth year of the Independence of the United States of America, ABEL BOWEN, of the said District, has deposited in this Office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the words following, to weit :
A HISTORY of BOSTON, the Metropolis of Mas- sachusetts ; from its origin to the present period. With some account of the Environs. By CALEB H. SNOW, M. D. Mons Idans abi et gentis cuna- bula nostræ .- Virgil. Embellished with Engravings. In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, " An act for the encourage- ment of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned:" and also to an act, entitled, " An act supplementary to an act, entitled an act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned ; and ex- tending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing. engraving and etching, historical and other prints."
JOIN W. DAVIS, Clerk of the District of Massachusetts.
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THE BOSTON NEWS-LETTER.
PHarrico, IN THIS CITY,
Mr. Charles Hubbard, to Miss Amelia I. Ripley.
Mr. John Story, to Miss Harriet Gaines. On Tuesday evening, by Rev. Mr. Wis- ner, Mr. Isaac Means to Miss Huldah P. Lord, daughter of Tobias Lord, Esq.
Mr. Joseph Mann, to Miss Martha Park. Mr. Amos Cummings, to Miss Rebecca Hopkins.
Mr. Jonathan Stanly, to Miss Sophronia Simpson.
By Rev. Mr. Barrett, Mr E. G. Swan to Miss Eliza A. Bradlee, daughter of Mr. Ebenezer Bradlee.
In Charlestown, on Wednesday evening, by Rev. Mr. Jackson, Mr. Ezekiel HI. Par- ker to Miss Sarah Smith, both of Lynn.
In Roxbury, the Rev. Henry H. F. Sweet, of Palmer, to Miss Elizabeth Henshaw.
In Worcester, Rev. Thomas R. Sullivan, of Keene, N. H. to Miss Charlotte C. Blake, daughter of the late Hon. Francis Blake, of Worcester.
In Bolton, Mr. George H. Cunningham, of Boston, to Miss Mary Ann Woodbury, of B.
In Haverhill, N. H. on Tuesday, Capt. Thomas G. Hiller, of Boston, to Miss Pame- lia Osgood.
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Reported at the Health Office during the week ending Thursday noon, Jan. 26.
Jan. 19. Alice McKanna, 4 years. John D. Shattuck, 8 months.
William Rice, 19 years.
20. James Smith, 4 years.
21. Mary Ann Smith. 4 days. Henry R. May, 2 months.
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22. Othnicl French, 59 years. Abigail Dean, 48 years. Nancy Gray, 82 years. Thomas Hadson Vose, 34 years. Adrian Peters, 12 months.
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23. James V. Babson, 25 years. Thirza Mallet, 44 years.
24. James O. Goudy, 12 months.
25. Minah Prescott, 28 years. 25
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In our last paper we have Oliver Bonner, 4 years, it should be Olive Bonney, 4 years.
DIED
In Newark, on the 25th ult. Mary Thomp- son, a coloured woman, aged one hundred and seventeen years and cleven months ; she was born at Newark, January 1, 1708.
In Ireland, Maj. James Allen. He serv. ed under Generals Braddock, Amherst, and and Wolfe, in the first American war. He was at the storming of Ticonderoga, where his father was killed, and was at the tak ing of Montreal.
In Exeter, the 12th inst. Mr. Stephen Reynolds, in the 77th year of his age. He faithfully discharged the duties of town clerk for forty years ending the first of June, 1824.
In New Prospect, N. J. Mr. Jacob Bam- per, aged 70. He was one of the few re- maining patriots who suffered and toiled in the service of his country, to establish its freedom and Independence. At the bat- tles of Monmouth, Bridgewater, and Bran- dywine, he distinguished himself with his compatriots, and was imprisoned at Jamai- ca, and on board of the old Jersey ship, when if the spirits of those brave patriots who were murdered on board could rise from their hallowed sanctuary, they would tell a tale of horror which would make the cheeks of their sons crimson with shame, and their bosoms glow with patriotism to redress their wrongs.
Awful Occurrence. On Monday night the 26th ult. on the premises of Wm. John- son, in Nicholas county, Kentucky, Mr. Joshua Taylor, a Revolutionary Soldier, in the 75th year of his age, was sleeping in a small frame house, built for his special ac- commodation, which took fire accidentally about 7 o'clock-the fire being discovered, every endeavour to extinguish it, and to rescue the old inhabitant from the flames, was made use of ; he was found sitting in his arm chair, but so much injured by the effects of heat and suffocation, that he sur- vived only one hour, and died perfectly sensible.
In Oxford, Eng. Constantine Demetri- ades, aged 70, a native of Greece. His property, apwards of £1000 he has left to four Patriarchs of the Greek Church, with directions that his soul and the souls of his father and mother may be prayed for con- tinually during 160 years after his decease.
Port of Boston.
Jan. . Entered,
20. Ship Rasselas, Austin, Cronstadt.
21. Brig Chas. & Ellen, Ramsdell, London.
22. Brig Noble, Maxwell, Cronstadt.
24. Sch. Miranda, Johnson, St. Peters.
Jan. Cleared. 20. Brig Rising States, Curtis, St. Thomas. Sch. Shylock, Minot, St. Thomas.
21. Sch. Adams, Lane, do. Sch. St. Michaels, Foster, St. Pierres. Brig Marion, Cole, Aux Cayes. Ship Boy, Greene, Havana.
23. Brig Warbler, Chaffee, St. Jago, Cuba. Sch. Jas. & Caroline, Eaton, St.Thomas.
25. Brig Africa, Hiler, Brazils. Brig Gen. Bolivar, Cobb, Smyrna.
Cleared Coastwise-to load for foreign ports. Jan.
21. Ship Warren, Snow, Petersburg, Va. Brig Nimrod, Hill, Charleston.
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Vol. I. FEBRUARY 4, 1826. No. 7.
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WOMAN'S LOVE.
Oh ! Woman's Love's a holy light, And when 'tis kindled, ne'er can die ;
It lives-though treachery and slight To quench the constant flame may try.
Like ivy, where it grows 'tis seen To wear an everlasting green : Like ivy, too, 'tis found to cling Too often round a worthless thing.
Oh ! woman's love-at times it may Seem cold or clouded, but it burns
With true undeviating ray, Nor ever from its idol turns.
Jis sunshine is a smile-a frown The heavy cloud that weighs it down ; A tear its weapon is-beware
Of woman's tears, there's danger there.
Its sweetest place on which to rest, A constant and confiding breast. Its joy to meet-its death to part- Its sepulchre, a broken heart.
Pool's Remember Me.
From the Kent Herald. EPIGRAM.
Å baker once into his basket did peep, And perceiv'd a young child lying in it asleep ; A wit, passing by, his astonishment heeded,
And archly observ'd, " he found more than he kneaded.".
The baker replied, " nought on earth can be truer, For he who needs bread, needs no children, I'm sure."
For the News-Letter. THE JAIL.
No one can think of a Jail, in the general acceptation of the term, with- out associating with it all the horrors of a narrow cell, a grated window and those cheerless hours which are preg- nant with melancholy.
A naturally amiable young lady, who became the dupe of a designing lover, by a series of misfortunes, was reduced to the mortifying dilemma of descending from the opulence of a wealthy father's house, to the menial drudgery of a common servant. But her poverty-her fallen condition and the accumulation of those endless woes which are the result of seduction, could not screen her from the mali- cious persecutions of her superiors.
The mere loss of some trifling arti- cle, induced her hard hearted mistress to throw her into prison for a supposed theft, and, when she saw her delicate frame exposed to the cold damps of a wretched abode, still tormented her almost senseless victim with continual threats of greater vengeance, if she continued to deny the crime of which she was accused.
The months passed away, and the poor forgotten Mary, who once de- lighted the fondest parents, -- who gave life to every circle, and who adminis- tered to the wants of the needy, be- came a perfect maniac. An unfit sub- ject for the deliberation of a court, she was suffered to remain in the same disconsolate apartment, the very pic-
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ture of wild despair. The story of her crime had been forgotten. The mistress alone remembered the maid whom she had persecuted; but neglect- en the object of her malice, and only thought of her when conscience prompted her unfeeling heart with the wickedness of her conduct-for she never believed Mary was guilty of a crime ; but she had gratified a re- venge for some trivial mistake, which was construed into contempt of her character.
Mary died-and in prison too, and she was borne to the grave without a friend to pay the last tribute of a tear. Justice has an abiding place : virtue never goes unrewarded in the world beyond the skies. Misfortunes follow- ed the family of Mary's persecutor, in quick succession. Her husband di- ed in a fit of apoplexy ; her only child was drowned in a well, and the credi- tors stript the splendid dwelling of the proud mistress. She was driven, in turn, to the servile toils of a neigh- bouring kitchen, and in these sad mo- ments of reflection which bring the misdeeds of a past life into bold relief before the eye, she mourned in the bitterest grief for the sad exit of Ma- ry. It was too late : there was no retrieving what had passed-yet her heart never melted for the cruelty which she had measured to a defence- jess orphan, till she was herself plung- ed into the same prison where Mary breathed her last.
SUMMARY.
It is ascertained by the report of the Engineers that a perpetual water pow- er can be constructed in Salem, capa- ble of putting in motion sixty mill powers, each sufficient to drive one pair of six feet mill-stones.
A great Central Canal, from East to West, in Pennsylvania, is contem- plated in that State.
An application has been made by Mr. Charles Gilfert, for an incorpora- tion for the erection of an Opera House, in the city of New-York.
NAVAL ACADEMY .-- A bill has been introduced and twice read in the U. S. Senate for the purpose of establishing a Naval Academy for the instruction of Midshipmen and other officers in the Navy. The bill provides that it shall be placed under the direction of a Captain of the Navy, with several professors and teachers in a manner similar to the organization of the Mil- itary Academy at West Point.
There are born in Paris about 22,000 children annually ; above two thirds of these are put out to nurse in the country ; of these the mortality, during the first year, is three out of five ; while of the 7000 to 8000 nurs- ed in Paris, more than half die within the year. In populous quarters of Paris, the mortality is about nine out of ten in the first year. In the coun- try where good air, cleanliness, and comfort are united, as in Normandy, the mortality during the first year is only one in eight. At the Foundling Hospital at Paris, it is stated, that of the immense numbers received annu- ally, there only remains 180 at the age of 10 .-- Christ. Obs.
A committee of the legislature of Maryland, has recommended an ap- propriation of $1,000,000 to the Chesapeak and Ohio Canal -- 500.000 to a Lateral Canal or Rail Road to Baltimore -- and 500,000 to Susque- hanna Canal. Money can remove mountains-explode rocks-and make rivers change their courses.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
The large and valuable lot of Land situ- ated on the south east side of Pitts street. adjoining the site to be occupied by the new Congregational Society, and contain- ing about 20,000 feet. It may be divided into 12 or 15 convenient lots for dwelling houses, with ample front and requisite yard room for wood house and other convenien- ces. It will be sold in portions to accom- modate purchasers desirous to build, or to a single purchaser on favourable terms. The short distance from the centre of busi- ness and their retired position from the main streets, renders these estates very cli- gible both for the man of business and of leisure. For terms and further particulars enquire of DAVID WOODMAN, No. 45 Han- over street.
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NEW YORK. The real and person- al estate in New York county is valu- ed, in an official document, at one hundred and one million, one hundred and sixty thousand and forty six dol- lars. Albany county, the seat of Gov- ernment, stands next highest in point of value, and is put down at ten mil- lions, two hundred and sixty one thousand, eight hundred and fifteen dollars.
A tax on Auction Sales has been proposed in Maine.
The Varioloid or Small Pox pre- vails extensively among the slaves at New-Orleans.
Poulson's (Phila.) American says, a subscription has been set on foot, in Frederick county, Virginia, with a prospect of success, for the purpose of erecting a marble Monument to the memory of Gen. MORGAN, the dis tinguished warrior of the Revolution, whose remains lie in the Presbyterian Grave-Yard, Winchester, of which place, or vicinity, he was a native.
The Mechanics Bank of New-Ha- en, Conn. having fulfilled the terms of its charter, by expending $50,000 on the Farmington Canal, has commenc- ed its operations. The bills are hand- somely executed, with elegant vig- nettes, and have striking portraits of Washington, Hillhouse, and Whitney, on the margin.
Mrs. Mary Stocker, in the 103d year of her age, is now living in Gal- way, N. Y. She never saw any Tea till she was 17 years old, nor a Pota- toe till she was 20 .- When Tea first came into use, the women used to car- ry cups and saucers in their pockets when they paid a visit. The men were, at first. afraid to plant Potatoes, lest it should be impossible to root them out.
The Savings Banks in England have invested in the public funds a capital of more than twelve millions sterling, clear of all the sums with- drawn from them.
An English paper of Nov. 18, says On this day of the month, in the year 1807, there was a violent fall of snow. A fiddler, near Alston Moor, returning
home in the evening, took shelter in a hovel, which in a short time was com- pletely overwhelmed ; the next day, when nearly deprived of hope, the thought struck him of having recourse to his fiddle, when, striking up a tune well known in that part of the country, which he continued to play with slight intervals for two or three hours, he was heard by some shepherds. who guessed his situation, and extricated him from his perilous abode.
Another way of raising the Wind. On Thursday evening, a. white man enticed a black lad into a house in the suburb Lacourse. No sooner had the boy passed the door, than he was seized and gagged ; a good coat was taken from his back, and about nine dollars out of his pocket ; he was then beaten and turned into the street. The perpetrator of this villany thought, at the time, that his victim was a slave, whose oath might not be taken, and thus no fear of detection need exist. However, the white man's cunning proved here at fault. The black lad is free, and lost no time in making his complaint to a magistrate, which has brought about the arresta- tion of the robber .-- N. Orleans paper.
Intemperance .- At a late meeting of an association for the suppression of intemperance it was stated, on the authority of actual investigation, that more than 2,500,000 gallons of distil- led liquors are annually consumed in this Commonwealth-at an expense of about 1,229,000 dollars. It would be easy, from these facts, to calculate the number of individuals and fami- lies, whose health, reputation and property, are annually sacrificed on this altar of infamy. Who is not ap- palled at the ideas suggested by this arithmetic of wretchedness ?
A counterfeiting establishment was discovered on Saturday evening last. at No. 6, Catharine slip, New York, and four men engaged in the concern were secured. Apparatus for coining on a large scale, tools for engraving plates for notes, and some of the stock in trade in an unfinished state were found.
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IN THIS CITY,
On Sunday evening last, by Rev. Mr. Barrett, Mr. Edward Fitch Hall to Miss Mary Elizabeth Peirce, daughter of Joseph H. Pierce, Esq.
Mr. Alexander Hopkins to. Miss Catha- rine Veazie.
By the Rev. Mr. Ware, Mr. Israel Lom- bard to Miss Mary Nickerson.
On Tuesday evening last, by Rev. Mr. Dwight, Mr. Thomas Kilham, of Hillsboro', N. H. to Miss Eliza B. Tileston of Boston. In Topsfield, Mass. on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Dem is, Mr. Solomon Wilds, of this city, to Miss Ruth Bradstreet, of the former place.
Braths
Reported at the Health Office during the week ending Thursday noon, Feb. 2.
Jan. 25. James Devenlin, 2 years.
Stephen Gorham, 79 years.
26. Child of Sylvia Gordon. Samuel Trusdel, 4 weeks.
Harriet Bricknel, 5 years. Mary Freeman, 32 years. 27. Caleb S. Barstow, 5 months. Jeremiah Hacket, 27 years.
" Elizabeth Woodman, 53 years.
Michael Quinn, 5 years.
Sarah Giddes, 24 years.
" John Burgess, Jr. 4 years.
Cloassia Green.
" George S. Conant, 12 months.
29. Child of Edw. Saubern, 5 weeks. Samuel Cobb Homer, 17 years. James Morgan, 46 years.
31. Mary Littlefield, 6 years. William. Il. Mansdell, 8 months. Francis Eaton, 11 months. Betsy Hill, 56 years.
Feb. 1. Sarah Battler, 18 months. Martha Manson, 50 years. 2 Still-Born.
DIED
in Philadelphia, on Friday evening, Jan. 27th. after a short illness, William M'Corkle Esq. late Editor and Proprietor of the Freeman's Journal, in the 50th year of his age.
Port of Boston.
Jan. Entered,
28. Ship Ninus, Frye, Calcutta. Sch. Romp, Small, Maracaibo. Morning Star, Smith, Maranham. 29. Ship America, Davis, Liverpool. Brig New Packet, Hoyt, St. Domingo. 30. Brig Juniper, Parsons, Surinam.
[ Whole number of Arrivals in January, from foreign ports, is 42.]
Jan. Cleared.
27. Brig Ultima, Rowe, Surinam.
28. Brig Reliance, Pruden, Maranham. Sch. Billow, Barker, Halifax,
31. Sch. Bannister, Crowell, Vera Cruz. Brig Orient and Nancy, Hanclin, St Pierres.
Ship Nautilus, Haskell, London and Canton.
[Whole number of Foreign Clearances in January, 48.]
Feb 2. Brig Louisiana, Cooper, Lisbon. Brig Eagle, Grows, Fort Royal, Mart. Sch. Polly-Rider, Mayo, Cape Hay- tian.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNER- SHIP.
The Partnership heretofore existing un- der the firm of Pendleton & Bowen, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All per- sons having claims against the firm will present them to W. S. Pendleton, who is authorized to settle the accounts of the con- cern. Those indebted will please make im-
mediate payment. W. S. PENDLETON. ABEL BOWEN.
Boston, Jan. 31, 1826.
W. S. PENDLETON respectfully in- forms his friends and the public, that the above Business will be carried on by him in Conjunction with his Brother, who will add to the Establishment the advantage of
LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING.
Orders for Printing on Copper, or De- signs and Printing on Stone, will be attend. ed to with care and fidelity, on application at the Establishment in Harvard Place, opposite the Old South. To those whose occasions require Fac Similes, Maps. Cir- culars, &c, to which this art is peculiarly adapted, Specimens will be exhibited, and all information given by applying as above.
ABEL BOWEN respectfully informs his friends and the public that he still continues bis business at No. 2, Congress Square, in Congress Street, where all orders for ENGRAVING AND COPPER-PLATE PRINTING will be thankfully received, and promptly attended.
THE REBELS.
THE REBELS, OR BOSTON BEFORE THE REVOLUTION .- By the author of Hobomok.
Here the free spirit of Mankind at length,
Throws its last fetters off': and who shall place, A limit to the quarter's unchained strength. Or cut bis swiftness in the forward race .- Bryant.
Just published and for sale by CUMMINGS, HILLIARD & Co.
BOSTON : Printed by Munroe & Francis.
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POTERE.
SONG.
The ring you gave, the kiss you gave, The curl of raven hair,
Pledges of truth, and gifts of love, Where are they now ?- oh where ?
The ring is broken -- and by whom ? The kiss has been profaned ; And many, many bitter tears That shining curl has stained !-
Yes, each and all are wholly changed,- More changed they could not be ;
But the worst change is that which time, False one ! has wrought in thee.
L. E. L.
For the News Letter.
An interesting young lady of this City, related the following story to me a few evenings since, which possesses sufficient interest, I believe, to entitle it to a place in the City Record.
About forty years ago, a gentleman from the western section of Massachu- setts, a lawyer by profession, of the finest talent, who also possessed a no- ble person, became attached to a young lady from the interior of South Caro- lina, visiting the Northern states, for
the recovery of her health. Their acquaintance, after suitable prelemi- naries, ripened into that ardent affec- tion which is really the foundation of all the domestic happiness and all the virtue that enriches the world. She returned to her father's in Octo- ber, to make preparations for complet- ing the happiness of the man of hez choice. Full of hope for the felicity of the future, in possessing the dearest being on whom his fond eyes had ever gazed, he took leave of his fami- ly at the close of the following Decem- ber, with the expectation of returning in the spring with the object of his love.
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