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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1821-12-12
NOTICE.

"A LII persons indebted to the
IN late Firm of MOORE & GERRIsH
(Which was dissolved the first of May, A. d.
l82l) are called upon to settle by the first of
January, A. d. 1922, without fail.
OLIVER MOORE.
PAUL GERRlSH.
Vest BOylston, Dec. 10, 1921.
~ B. Carding Wool and Dressing
Cloth, in its various branches, viii be carried
on as usual, by the Subscriber.
OLIVER MOORE.
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WORCESTER,
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1921.
CONGRESS-
From OUR CORRESPONDENT.

/" Washington, Dec. 3.
"The House of Representatives have this
day been engaged in ballotng for a Speaker,
but, after seyen trials, have adjourned without
coming to a choice. My present opinion is
that Mr.. Taylor will be elected.
The result of the ballotings is as follows =
1stbal. Cd. Sd. 4th. 5th. 9Th. III.
J. w. Taylor, 60 So 81 60 81 70 n
C. A. Rodney, As 90 81 SO 70 SIS 50
L. M:Lane, % 81 80 % 16 8
S. Smith, 90 10 S 10 10 26
II. Nelson, s
Mr.. Lowndes,
Mr.. Sergeant,
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CABINET FURNITURE.

" eteI ueSCTIpt1On--
COUCHES, SOFAS, EASY CHAIRS, &c. &c.
Of all kinds.
.Also-on hand, from 9 to 800 Fancy
and WINDSOR CHAIRS; which will be sold
as low as can be purchased in Boston, or else
where, for Cash, good Notes, or exchanged at
fair price for most kinds of Produce or Lum-
Der.
S. has also on hand, and intends to
keep constantly for sale, ST.. DOMINGO and BAY
MAHOGANY, at small advance, for Cash
only.
Cabinet .Naker's Trimmings, Sac Files
Of superiour qualify, Copal
Varnish, Glue, &c. &c.
.Also--for sale as above, General
Assortment of
w. |. GOODS & GROCERIES,
OF the first quality-low for Cash.
,atso-a very superiour kind of DO
MESTlCK COFFEE, prepared and ground fit
for use, at l21 cents per ID. only-worthy the
attention OF every family.
OF Cash or Goods given for S,cingls Tor.
Worcester, Dec. 10, 1921.
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JOSEPH SWEET.
ManJacturer of
Cabinet Furniture and
Chairs,

Fare doors south Of the Worcester Bank,
WHERE he respectfully in
w vites all those who are in want of any
article in his line of business to favour him
with call before they purchase elsewhere;
for he has made such arrangements as TO ena-
bic him to meet all orders at short notice-and
he has on hand, and is constantly manufac-
turing
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1821-12-12
Mr.. KEEP-Dentist,
FROM BOSTON,

4 FORMS the people of Wor-
IL Jester and its vicinity, that he shall tarry
shF t time at Mrs. BLAKE's-where he will
atteId on any Ladies or Gentlemen who may
plesie to call-or he will wait on Ladies at
theii own houses.
.YB. Satisfactory recommendations can be
produced, particularly from DIR. ]. RANDALL,
to wpom he has been an assistant.
december IL, 1921.
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An " Error Of the Press escaped in
our paper of the 18th of November,
which it is important to have corrected
by all Editors who have copied the par
agraph, which we re-publish below
The word than, in the last line but two
was omitted. Vermont Republican.
CautiOn.-There are in circulation,
bills on the Bank Of Windssr, of one
dollar, altered to three. The ground
within the ovals and circles in which is
the denomination, is darker than in the
true ones. They are however, well
executed"
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worcester, SIS.
Probate-ofice, December 4, 1921.
10 the Wido1V and Hears of SAMupr,
MILLER, late Of Westminster, in sa;d
County, deceased, and to all Others con.
csrned =" the Estate Of said deceased,
GREETING.
YOU are hereby cited to ap-
II pear Cifyou see ft) at the Court of Pro-
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun.
ty, on the first Tuesday in January next. at
one OF the clock, after noon, to show cause
why the Accounts of the Administration Of
sand deceased's Estate should not be allowed.
and you will be heard thereon.
NATHL. PAINE, J, Prob.
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We hear that the respective Banks
OF this town have rescinded their votes
to discount at FIVE per cent and the
loans are again made at six.
Bst. Pal!
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Worcester, SIS.
Probate-Office, December II, 1921.
TO the WtdozV and Heirs of PETER
WHITE, late Of Uxbridge, in SAID Coun-
~, deceased, and to all Others concerned
IN the Estate Of SAID deceased,
GREErING
VOU are hereby cited to ap-
II pear (ifyou see fit) at the Court of Pro-
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun-
ty, on the first Tuesday in January next, at
ten the clock, before noon, to show cause why
the instrument, which purports to be the last
Will and Testament of said deceased, should
not be approved and you will be heard there
on NATHL. PAINE, J. Prob.
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Iirenin DoIIal:S Relnnr1I

BOUT the first of June last, negro man, named AM
BRUS ran away from the subscriber. He is FIVE
feet nine or ten inches high well mae sprghy.
lie has dark complexion, good countenance and long
scar on his check, occasioned by with SWITCH (sp.
posed to be his right cheek He carried with him variety
OF clothing, among which oznaburg is about
oyear odIt supposed be mnkng his way the
state OF Ohio or nsyvania; and he is induced So
from desire TO to the settlement ofthe negroes eman
cpotaed by izard Bacon decd, of this county He
qaiued with ofth said negroes. This uppostion
supported, by his having gone away in company with INV
man George who is related many of Dacons negroes
George has been apprehened committed 10
Jail Allegheny county, Maryland, and Ambrus in
company when he taken, but made his escape The
above reward viii be given fthe said negro taken and
secured In jail Of this state and dollars only If
taken and secured i'm this state All reasonable
VIII be paid. AARON BURTON.
hehrico near Rchmond Va July H. I9-tf
COMMITTED TO the jail OF Norfolk county, runaway
" a negro man who calls himself WIN. DROWN-staes
that he is free and has served in the u S. navy-The
said Brown is OF dark complexion feet inches high
years OF age has the left leg which he says
wound by muske ball. and his left side occasioned
by astabThe owner of said il sdesired prove
his property or those interested produce the proper
dences OF his freedom he will be disposed law
directs. WM BERNARD Jaior Of Norfolk county
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FOR SAIE

THfAT extensive and valuable Estate, called MANS
Il Mn LODGE, formerly the property of Thos Miller,
dec-haskn Lodge is situated in the of King VIII
ian on the Pamunkey river opposite Hanover Town. and
within % miles of the city OF Richmond, in a wealthy
and agreeable neghborood 1t nearly three thou
sand acres OF valualeland river of which
about two thousand lowgrounds great fertility and
various soils adapted to the culture heat, barley
tobacco The high land is also fertile, and
forests aiordig an abundant supply of wood and
Aiarge Manufacturing Mill adiohs this eSiateat which
me wheat made on can be sold at small deduction from
me richmond prices; and from the landing river
Tue products may be transported to Baltimore
oil not more than eight ten bushe There
rood dwelling houses situated in eligible positions for two
anilies with good othouse stables
eacThe one is usually call ed 1aastn Lodge the other
ON that part of the which has obtained
Vornieg GroucTo the former belong valuable and exten-
ve orchards Perhaps in Virginia SURPRISES this
IN quality OF soil, beauty and pleasantcSs ofsi;uaon or in
The convenience and eheapness of the Transportation of its
products 10 the best markcS-Manskn Lodge Worulry
rovc viii he sold entire in parcels purchasers on
ne following terms; One fourth part of the purchase
viii be divided into five equal porisone fifth part othe said
ifrh VIII be required in caslte other ths will be
made pryabe in annual insalments, successiye,v first
payable un the LIST January, i822-he remaining three
ourihs VIII he made payable the ist January, 1926
3nns with approved security will DC required deed
trust on the land for additional security.
WILLIAM MILLER,
!. Il. FERGUSON,
Executors of Thomas Miller dec
ioorhand. March 80. iOs-,f
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We have already alluded 10 70 writer W tic Daily hdrcr.
ttcr who has been occupied OF late in endeyorn 10 proyc
~ comparisons Of style that Walter the author ol
NaVerl and Ut the series Of interesting novels which have
1stonshed the literary world As FAR qiofators from,
SCOTS poetry and the novels 20 show the affinity Of yle
there may uc Ingenuity in the attempt; but IL 40 mi take
noi writer n the Daily icf that in Eng
land II IS BY universal consent, admitted Sir Walter Is tie
author 10 show that this Is the case The following ri-
ce published from the Champion, edited bv the ir. Scott
Who aieiy i IN duel wherein II is boldly c0ntcnded that
Dr. Gtcafc'd NE ofior. III fact there Is corrobora-
ton Of circin aBccs winch pres, with exuaordinary force
upon Che mind 10 prove that Greenfield !, The author Sir
walter never withheld his from The title page Of two
penny ballad Of bis composition witness Bis Don Rode
rich, and c Battle Of WateroO and gladly world he openly
that wreath Of fame, which, by ipposon and i,npli-
cation adorns bis reference 10 those ortefnl
efforts OF human ingenuity ~. y Nat. dduo
TALES OF MY LANDLORD.
ST. Hoiier So,t decored tie duior of a5e, g.
SIilt seems taken 1r granted that Waiter Scot Is
the author Of those admirable koacc, the Taiss RI ~
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WAsIIITGr0N CITY

Ertrtct from The JOivnoi ofd Trbeller.
The rain pOurcdin torrents, and | was nj least a
mile from my lodgings, and could find no hack these
consequences, at Washington, only in use in fair
Weather go home with difficulty aud changed my
dfcs7 Ihc rim ccastd iu the afternoon aud the sun
burst 'Oitii ~ g Is brilliancy tempered with fine
brtczc from ~ w. which played through the foliage
OF The poplars at liue long and beautiful vista call
Cd the Psn1g wanna Avenue The city Of Washing
tou, % has been frequently said embraces tract Of
country too spacious " warrant the hope that il will
We dense and thckly populated city within two or
urce centuries Admitting this to DO true there is
stl reason 10 complain Of It's territorial re-
soU'ecs Tor II II presents tic appearance Of a con-
dcnsc ciy within three ccnuri it will still be less
m SIC, though more beautiful in arrangement and
convenience, than London, aud will reach the extent
contemplated by IFS great founder. A scat Of 90
vernncst should not be IN a vast commercial metro
telis loo many alurcmcuts, and spacious doctrines
VIII be he'd forth 20 tempt the constituted authorities
TO adnncon, or adopt measures Of policy and cxpodi-
cncy, ~ private interest and private emoument may
dictate. u Is remote from the hustle Of busy world.
irom tlc dit Of gain, and the allurements Of plea
sore, that statesmen must deliberate and act VIII mo-
dcron aui effect. IN London, il is true the whole
machinery Of government Is certcred in that city
o1t tcp q Is prOecicd from nsras on y Die bayoncfs
o. G'e n.,;nfy; and iSiEf-a by rsJs arS poeor a.
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on . BANQUET NOT.

Mr-Pianrty I-rine
Gu banquet not in those shining bowers,
Where youth resorts--but come to n,e
for mines garden of faded flowers
hlnre ut for sorrow, for age and thee.
Ard there we shall have our feast oftcars,
Aud Irsoy ncup OF silence pour
Our guests, the shades of former wears;
Our toasts, TO lips that bloom no more
htsrc, while the myrtles whitening boughs
the.r hieess leaves around shed,
Wei brnn the bowl to bics-n yows
10 friends teag lost, the cl1ns'd the Jend.
Jr, rs some sGghtest laurel waves
Its branches DER the dIeary SPOT
Wen drink - those neglected. sraye.
Where valcr sleeps unp,ind, forgot.
ifYo,,,e Tr;x1 1feyoy..,
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NEW YORK GENERAL SESSIONS.
Hannah Conner,
alias CnrrGn,
adsm.
nv N
Indictment for having in posses
sion several forged notes.
TIE People.


The above cause came on to trial on "Wednesday.
before his Honor the Recorder, and Aldermen Bing-
ham and Anthony. II appeared that the prisoner had
on the 10th June, 1921 called the house of Bird
counterfeit Bank Notes. requesting her to keep them
unill she (Conner) should return from court The
SAID Murphy put the roll Of notes in her bosom in
the presence of Mrs. Conner who shortly after left
the housc. In the course of twenty minutes or half
an hour, three officers of the Police HAYS Cornell
aud Curtis, entered the house of Mrs Mmphy and
enqtired OF her il she had money in her bosom and
proceeded to search her. The notes left by Mrs.
Jonner, were found in the bosom Of Mrs. Murphy
The inducements to- the search of Mrs. Murphy were
stated by NF Hays To have been two communicaiions
made 10 him by one Currtn, the husband and Henry
Conner, the son, Of tho defendant; the amount Of
which were, that Mrs. Murphy was in the habit Of
carrying counterfeit money about her. and that tin
box containing counterfeit money was buried in Mrs
Nlurphys cellar. The Grand Jury in the early pant
OF their session, had directed bill 10 be prepared a.
ganst Bridget Murphy, who had been imprisoned
upon the charge ofhayng the said notes in her pos
session. But upon further enquiry. the Grand Jury
directed bill against the tcupter. Mrs. Conner Ii
further appeared thHt Mrs. Conner had on the Sun
day preceding offered to sell 10 Mrs Murphy Il uuan-
uiy OF forged notes, at the rate Of $50 per hundred
STATING TO her, at the same time, that hor sisters son
had been to- Canada for large quantity Of forced
paper, and that she Conner now had IT, Mrs.
Murphy declined purchasing, saying that her husband
would break her neck if she Should do any thing Of
the Kind. " was commended onthc part Of the prose-
cuton, that this refusal of Mrs Murphy had induced
Mrs conner 10 resort 10 the desperate and cruel at
tempt OF placing, tie Saturday following in the
hands Of Mrs Murphy, the countorfet money in
question, for the purpose o onrappng her complain
ing against her, and procuring her conviction lest she
EMmphyl might afterwards indulge the secret Of Mrs.
Conner infamous occupation
Upon enquiry by the defendant, Mr. Hedden fhe
Police Magistrate, stated, that be had known Mrs
Conner for eight years that she had been once con-
vieiedof partoncg, sud sHst1ucnuy Indic,-
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ed apon another charge Of similar crime and, that
IN ms opinion, nnet, nine out ol hundred Of the
bad notes IN chculiton in this city, through
Mrs. C's hands. MIR. HAYS, in substance gave the
same account of her character. There appeared to
be no doubt that she had been professionally engas-
ed IN this vile traffic. for the greater part OF her life
the evening, who i'll about hall an hour returned with,
verdict OF guilty. Counsel for the prosecution,
Nlessis Maxwell, w. NJ. Price, Ncyem, and d. Gra-
ham For the prisoner, Messrs. GARDENER and NJ
Even
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II is stated in BIackwoods Magazine for June that
The new work of the @ Great Unknown" now in the
press, ;" the Pirate, and that the scene is Shetland
about the end of the l7ti century.
The CeHtaitr.-A singular pedo-motye machine
remarkable FORTS beautiful simplicity and effective
ness, has recently been invented in England, by Dr.
Cartwright called The Cea,aDr. 4 late numbe, of
The London Monthly Magazine furnishes us with a
description aud drawing of it and fwat is said of il
he ruc the production OF this machine is the first step
TO the introduction of class Of machinery which
must eventually become ofvasi importance to Ike COM
munty. The ngen,Orproposcs to effect by his ma
chine, with the easy eXeron of two men, the draupht
OF a loaded carriage, which is beyond the powers Of
an efficient horse and under circumstances Of speed
and security entirely beyond the cupaLlity of the
'uier, " has performed six miles per hour with
considerable load, going up hill without difficulty and
passing rapidly down steep deciividos in perfect
safety.
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THE BITER BIT

When the constables called al Holinshend's house.
IN quest of Scuil, they met the former at the door
and enquired whether he could inform them where.
wish had the damned rascal III give any man ff-
ty dollars who will bring him me- 'Wiil Won so ,
says one of the constabIes. Yes replied Holins
head Wcil, rejoins the other, Ill soon bring him
To you lie is, know III the housc-and have a
proper warrant for him. Hollinshead turned pale
with terror. The constable went up stairs, forced
the door, and brought Soul down. Here he is for
YOU clam the performance Of your bargain
Inc other sufilcd of the business a, well as he
could-But the constable not TO he iri6ed with
and sued him on Tuesday, before alderman Bartram
when by the advice of his lawyer, IIolnslicad con-
lessed Judgment aud gave security for the payment of
the sum stipulated The reader may rely on the cor
rectncss OF this anecdote. PM Press
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COMMITTED 20 The isii King William county on the 9TH
- Of JANUARY ist negro who calls himself BART
JEff gna sss De belongs thornton Taafcrro. the
county oi Caroline. He is about IS years old, feet six
inchc high and dar complexion lis apparel pair coru
roy rtnaioors Virginia c1fh jacket and cotton shirt-no
perez iic marks scarihc is requesied come
forward Md take him from a, otherwise he win be dealt
with accorae tolaw.
GEORGE DADlsEY, Sheriff.
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TO tie Editor ort6s lln.ri-o, F,,,,

To tie Editor oJthe 4i'u>ri-an Farmer.
Please TO give the following information: Last year made
quantity Of excellent Opium of shoots 10
seed strip off the leaves and scnrify II knife hv GEN
tie torch across the STALL about half the
milk viii ooze ont take il Off with knife aud put il ,pon
an eafne Plate and let dry il viii become t for
use, and il is much better than the common i lad can
make dollar day by attention TO this business.
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FRENCH H9Y.

VIE subscriber wishes to sell exchange for nropert n;
n hichmond the farm which nc live called I'D tN1f
nay, ne miles from Richmond the road 10 Fredcrick
I containing 3GOacres, considerable proportion bottom
iand-being almost surrounded the Chickahominv ami
9her streans On II is an excellent two story brick yenf
houS cnnnodous barn, good orchards &c-Few pIaros
ofits size have stronger claims 10 the atteuti,nof
posed purchase or exchange The plat will be len it NJ
Anthony Robinson, jun Bank Of Virginia. who can site
information required; and the subscriber yu ba bann -
any time 10 shew the land 10 those disposed TO view f.
thiONer June .. 9-Wtf DANIEL. tOTfcqF
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VhGINiA, to Wit At Court OF Appeals held at the
capitol in the City ofRichmond, Monday June =,
Francis W Gmer ESQUIRE this day signied his intention
toresgn his Office Reporter this the first d,
Of the next WhereupOn iii ordered that public notice
be given, that the will day proceed TO appoint
successor. n cOpy-Teste,
july g. lift ~. DANCE r,
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BY ageniicman OF this county nho returned from, Il
western tour few days since, we have been Informed
oil Que of the shocking occurrences That has f,
len to our lot record \ man near ST ClairsyilIo
who had his smoke house robbed frequently by some
person unknown, undertook to detect the thief bv
in convenient place. The next day a whole fa1ni-
iy was taken i'll in the ncighborhood, and the wife
and Irce children of tie thief had died and all thc
rest, consisting oftwo three children and himself,
were lying at the point of death when our informant
passed Vest Pa Rec
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STONE MASONS

NTANfED al the Bridge building James river nj
~ cariersvilc; steady work and good wages will be
sNc II Immediate application made the subscriber or
MS by good mcchanicsto trouble Others
reed apply. DAVID SCOTT
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PrBLlC LAN6s-la,. E,l,.a,il.,

Mr.. AaScys resolutions some time since laid be-
fore the legislature Of Maryland and adopted by that
body, may be said in the language Of VIRGIL acpui-
rgni yres etndo they have been adopted by thclc-
sislaturC OF New Hampshire
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Un,ied States Court. Fiffh Circrif and Virrin

DStrct-June i4tk 1891.
'doMAS CRAIG, George Rutherford, Robert Mont -
Il gomerie, Robert Spier, Robert Fauld Alexander :
Kerr, Thomas White and David Wark plaintiffs, | .
against
James Scott, executor of John Leslie, deceased, who
was executor and trustee OF Robert Craig deceased,
others, Defsndaats :
Erfract from, The decree Of the Court.
AND the said commissioner Amos Lajdl Is ordered to
ana report TO the court account of the debts if any,
sun que from the said Robert Craig his estate; and
enable hi 10 ascertain the he i directed
twice week Tor three months successfully for creditors
come III and prove their claims before him.n
y c6py-Teste, II. JEFFRIES, Clerk.
COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
:, Richmond, 9th month (June) &C. 1924
fmruani 10 The aioregoing order of the NOTICE
Is EkEBY GIVEN all persons having claims against
e aie Robert Craig, or his estate, prove
same before me, at my Office in this city, within three
10 the court. AMOS lam AZ q
9une 20 1i-26t
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RUNAWAY IN JAIT,-

WAS committed to the Jail Of Westmoreland county. va i.
w on the 81 of April last negro man ho calls
MOSES about so years Of age feet If inches high Diary
eonpex3n and pleasing counenance when spoken TO- lie
had on when committed roundabout and pantooons M DO
nestle manufacture lie says he belongs to a Mr. IesLe a.
negro trader, who purchased him Of Mr. David Hendcreo
ircdeicksburg at which place he his escape The
owner IS desired 30 take him away, and pay CHARGES or m
will be disposed OF as the law directs - " "O
WILLIAM NJ WALKER Jailor
5ute 2. g-NyI2x@
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We regret TO state that ]. K KtINlIFL, ESQ painter
oil considerable talents, and lmiabe man, going
INTO pond near Germgnoi.n yesterday batlc was iume-
diaely drowned ard exoron used 20 rescue him.
vIing ~ -
highly were the abilities Of hr Krimel appreciated
ain number OF our distinguished citizens had united
m Siog nm - commemorate Ire Ldiing of
~tae Penn in this county. TIE death of such man is
serious loss both TO the fine and society. PA F Go