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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-02-13

ordinary circumstances, when the Head ofthe
Post-ofice department was threatened by the
second officer of the Union, and by "graye
and reverend seignorsn Of the Senate of the
United States, the subject ceased to be one OF
ordinary Importance, affecting merely the just
i,epes of most gallant and deserving man, but
the reputation of the government of the coun-
try became most seriously involved. Fortu-.
nately for that reputation, fortunately for the
character of the country itself, there was ;nde-
pendence enough to resist such dictation-hon-
cur enough to refuse to yield to the miserable
considerations urged against the appointment
Of Gen. Van RENSSELAER,.
Fooled in their attempt to coerce the POST
Office department into the quarrel oithe ;ac--
tons in New-York, the Vice-President and
Senator Van Buren, Immediately induced their
Partizans at Albany to hold a meeting, for the
purpose of expressing their Indignation at the
Postmaster General. 1t would have been
supposed that the Vice-President of the Unit
ed States, however strong might be his hatred
Of those who opposed his efforts to supplant
Gov. Clinton, and to whatever measures that
hatred might have induced him privately to
descend, would have had so much regard for
the character of his high station, and for the
honour Of the American people who placed
him there, as to forbid his publishing himself
to the country and to the world, as the vim
dictive chief of a local party. So far from
this, renters into correspondence with his
partizans at Albany, furnishes them with his
letters, the proof of his disgrace, and they pub
lish them to the world At this meeting, the
measures commenced at Washington are pur-
sued: resolutions are passed, denouncing, in
inhammatorY language, the Postmaster Gen.
eral and a memorial is addressed to the Pres
ident for his removal.
There can be no doubt what will be the de-
Iberate Judgment Of the American people up
on this affair. However strange it may appear
to the factions in New-York, and to those who
have, here and there, become enlisted in their
several causes, the people of the United States,
generally, have no sympathy with them, and
must view with increased disgust the local
hroils which disturb the harmony of the gen.
eral government. That government is now
administered upon principles which no party
opposes; and any attempt to enlist those who
administer it into the service Of State parties
to make them the instruments of advancing the
schemes Of local ambition OF private aggandize-
ment-s hostile to the best interest THE coun-
try, and will, we trust, be discountenanced.
The event of this business will, we hope, teach
the leading men in New York an useful lesson,
and induce them to confne at home the local
prejudices which now weaken their power,
and destroy that influence in the National
Councils which the great and prosperous State
ofNew-York ought to possess.
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Dim.


at Sterling, Dec. 18th, Miss Sally Dana,
Youngest daughter of Mr.. Jesse Dana, aged 20.
Her patience and designation, during long and
distressing illness, was admirable; and as it
was believed to be the effect of her faith in the
Saviour, affords much consolation to her atfiict-
ed friends.
In Westminster, Jan. 18th, Mr.. Jonathan
Sawin. aged SO years and 5 days.
In Westborough, on the 9Th inst. Col. An
drew Peters, aged 80, one of the Revolutionary
Officers. Printers hroughOutMe Usited States
are requested to publish Atis death.
In Leicester, on the 10th inst Mr.. Abner
Studley, aged 38. Printers in Boston are re-
Quested TO insert this.
In Athol, Jan. Nth, Francis E. Kendall, son
Of Mr.. Joel Kendall, aged 10. On the 25th,
Mrs. Sally Kendall, wife of Mr.. Joel Kendall,
aged So.
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For the Massachusetts spy.1


Mr.. Editor-Having seen lately in the news
papers very learned opinion from the erudite
DIR. -, Of New-York, a gentleman " stuck
Ger with titles, and hung round with strings. -
upon question said TO have been stated to
him in 1914 from Harvard University. wheth-
er the phrase 6 fetching the compass,'' as used
in the Acts of the Apostles, chap. xvii. vers-
es IL and Is, implied the existence of the mar
iner's compass at that time; and having adj
mired very much the acunen and research
discovered by the Doctor in settling the cues
ton, | am induced to favour the pubfick with
another exhibition of his critical proves upon
subject no less important and interesting. as
proposed to him by the University of AIlegha-
ny. The result Of this investigation will no
doubt add essentially to the literary stock of
this distinguished seminary. S.
Inquiry.
"Who comes here? Grenadier, or Granny.
dear.
What do you want? A pint of beer.
Where is your money? forgot.
Get you gone, you drunken sot."
The inquiry which is here submitted to the
consideration of the learned Doctor is. wheth
er the word Grenadier, as written above. was
attended to mean soldier of the corps of that
name, or Granny, viz. Grandmother. followed
by the affectionate appellation of dear. The
Importance of settling the precise meaning of
this phrase, in order to dispel the ambiguity
which rests upon this beautiful moroccan Of En-
glish literature, and properly elucidate its Incl
dents, will readily be perceived by the learn
edDoctcr. BY unravelling this intricate point,
he will not only shed new hight upon the paths
OF criticism and taste, but also furnish fresh
claim upon the gratitude and admiration Of his
eountrymen.
Solution.
Notwithstanding ! am duly sensible of the
distinguished h4nour done me by referring to
my decision question fraught with such i'm
portant consequences to the cause of learning
as the one under consideration, nevertheless
approach the task with all the timidity which
IT'S dlrleuity is suited to inspire. The benefit,
however, which will result to the world from
giving the passage in dispute a clear and une-
quvocal meaning, win furnish sufficient en-
ocuragenent to the investigation, and amply
reward my labours.
A. we have here no extrinsick facts from
which to gather information, we must rely al.
tgether upon an examination Of the story il
.hgii, to determine the meaning of the contro-
verted phrase. Ard; to do this, we must have
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-02-13
HUMBLY REPRESENTS
nj ANCY CONANT. of Barre.

IN in the County of Worcester, that at Barre
aforesaid, on the twenty-ninth day Of Novem-
Der, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and nine, she, by the name of Nancv
Taft, was lawfully married to Elijah Conant,
her present husband that she hath ever con-
Quoted as chaste and faithful wife: but the
said Elijah, for more than FIVE years, hath Who'll
ly deserted the said Nancy, removed to the
town of Ripley, in the County of Chatocqua, in
the State Of New-York, and committed the
CRIME OF adultery with one Sally Deaae, in
wicked violation of his marriage vows.
Wherefore the said Nancy prays that the
bonds of matrimony between her and the said
Elijah may be dissolved, and she allowed
her reasonable alimony OUT of the Estate of
said EhjGa. And, as in duty bound, viii ever
pray NANCY CONANTl
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Worcester, IS.
Probate-ofice, February 9, 1922.
10 the Heirs Of ANDREW PETERS, late of
Westborough, IN said County, Esq. de-
ceased, and to all others concerned IN the
Estate Of said deceased, GREETINe.
VOU are hereby cited to ap-
M pear Cfyou see f0 at the Court of Pro.
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun-
ty, on the first Tuesday in March next. at
ten ofthe clock, before noon, to show cause why
the instrument, which pnrports to be the last
Viii and Testament of said deceased. should
not be approved and you will be heard there
on. NATHL. PAINE, J. Prob.
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o. Notice.

W NOTICE.
NNHE Subscriber, expecting to
N be unable to work the ensuing Season,
by reason of bodily indisposition to sell
his stock-let his Farmland settle his Ac-
counts, as soon as he is able to ride.
The Stock consists of one yoke of Ok
en-four Cows-one pair of Steers, three years
old--one pair of Bulls, two years old last
Spring-fourteen good native Sheppard two
Pigs, weighing about 100 lbs. each.-.6lso,
one good eight day Clock, and FIVE thousands
of Brick, now lying on Back-Street, $50 call
ed.)
Said Farm lies about two miles and
three quarters from Worcester Courthouse,
on cross road, leading to Holden, and will
keepa yoke of Oxen and eight or ten Cows
the year round and will be let, and posses
sion given to any person with small family
and good recommendations, as soon as the
above Stock can be sold.
AMOS WHITNEY.
Worcester, FEB. 10, 1922.
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TO the Hon. the Justices of the Supreme
judicial Court begun and holden at Worces-
ter, scifhin and for The County of Worcester,
on The first Tuesday Of October, IN. the gear
Of our Lord one thousaad eight hundred and
tWenty-One
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BELLS.

Worcester, IS.
Probate-Ofice, February 6, 1922.
To the WidorO and Heirs of AsAPH MER-
RIFIELp, late Of West-Boylston, in said
County, deceased, and to oil Others con-
ceraed in The Estate Of said deceased,
Greeting.
VOU are hereby cited to APP
u pear (ifyou see fly at the Court of Pro-
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun-
ty, on the first Tuesday in March next, at
one of the clock, after noon, to show cause
why the Accounts of the Administration of
said Estate should not be allowed; and you
will be heard thereon.
NATHL. PAINE, y. Prob.
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Worcester, IS.
Probate-O Office, Feb. IL, 1922.
10 the Wadoso and Hears Of JAMES THxY-
Err, late Of Hardwick, IN said County,
deceased, and to all Others concerned IN
the Estute q sad deceased,
GREETING.
VOU are hereby cited to ap-
n pear (ifyou see 6t) at the Court of Pro-
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun-
ty, on the first Tuesday in March next, at ten
OF the clock, before noon, to show cause WHY
License should not be granted to the Admins
traitors to sell and convey so much of The Real
Estate Of said deceased, as will raise the SUN
OF 10000, for the payment of debts and
charges; and you will be heard thereon.
THE0PHs. WHEELER, Reg.
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Worcester, IS.
Probate-Office, February S, 1929.
10 the Wado1D and Heirs of Amos MAD
DEN, late Of Greenwich, IN the State of
Connectacut, deceased, and to all Others
concerned an the Estate of SAID deceas-
ca, GREETING.
VOU are hereby cited to an
Il pear (if you see ft at the Court Of
Probate to be holden at Worcester, in said
County, on the first Tuesday in March
next, at ten Of the clock, before noon, to show
cause why License should not be granted to
the Administrator to sell so much of said de-
ceased's Real Estate in this State as will raise
) III :OO, for the payment of debts and charg-
es; and you will be heard thereon.
THEOPHs. WHEELER, Reg.
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Indian War.-A St. Louis (Missouri) paper
Of Dec. "a, confirms the intelligence of bat
tie between the Cherokees and Osages of the
Arkansaw. The former were victorious, hav-
ing taken nearly 100 scalps aud prisoners.
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--latest from Eurooe.-An arrival at New
York has brought London papers TO Jan. s.
The probability of aOGr between Turkey and
Russia Increases. The disturbances in Ireland
still continue. The situation of Spain seems
not to be so alarming as had been represented.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-02-13
CHEMICAL 1-A u
EMRROCAT1OEl
Liquid improved
OPODELDOC.
NRIS article is warm and pen.
Feb. 10, 1922.

NRIS article is warm and pen
II etrating, and an excellent embrocation
for Gout and Rheumatism, Bruises and Sprains
ALSO for the Cramp, and for numbness, stiff
ness, and weakness of the joints. 1t is a most
effcacious remedy for burns and scalds. For
Chilblains in the hands and feet it is by far the
best remedy ever known. For stiffness in the
neck and joints, frozen limbs or chopped hands,
it has succeeded better than any other applica-
ton known. This new and excellent compo-
sltion is accompanied by certificate from the
Hon. SAMUEL l.. MrrcHlLL, Professor of
Medicine in the College of Physicians IN .New-
York, and is prepared by DR.. J. P. WHlTwELL,
OF Boston {; and sold by
G. A. TRUMBULL, IN Worcester.
AT SO cts. per bottle.
Numerous instances of the good eff
fects of this fluid have come to the knowledge
of the Proprietor, from those who had previous
ly used Steers's Opodeldoc without the small
est benefit. Thefollowing Certificate has been
obtained from one of them.
Declaration.
|, the Subscriber, native of Cape Cod. now
resident in Boston, and captain of coastine
vessel from here to the southwark. willingly
certify and declare, that in rheumatiek com
plant of my knee, was completely. cured by
the use OF two bottles of the s Chemical En-
brocation," after had used Steers's Opcdel-
doc to no purpose; and also that one of my
men used the same article from my bottle for
violent sprain, and obtained the greatest
benefit therefrom.
JAMES WILLIAMSON.
Rosf07 Dec IN 1901
Of The ARoMATIcK SNUFF, for G Ca
taTrh and Headache recommended by DR..
WATERHoUSE. NAV also he had % nho,,n
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o. The ARoMATIcK SNUFF, for C Ca
taFrh and Headache recommended by DR.,
WATERHoUsE, may also be had as above.
Feb. 13, 1921. I'm
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PROVIDENCE, FEB. G.

PROVIDENCE, FEB. g.
The General Assembly terminated
their three weeks session on Friday
evening last. The members have GEN
orally attended with great assiduity to
the important business of revising the
laws, and have completed digest,
which it is presumed will be put to
press by the Committee appointed for
that purpose, without delay.
An act was passed for submitting the
question of Convention to the people,
at the annual town-meetings in April.
A bill was passed through both Hous-
es, to increase the revenue of the
State
BY tax of two dollars for every
tavern or retailers license, in addition
to the tax allowed by previous laws to
the towns
BY tax of one hundred dollars a
year, on every broker, or money!
changer, or vender of foreign lottery
BY tax on the State Banks. to the
amount of fifty cents annually, on every
thousand dollars capital, paid in
BY tax of one per cent. on the div
idends Of all Except the Mutual FREY
Insurance companies.
Another bill imposes duty of one
and quarter per cent. on sales at auc-
tlon, with the usual exceptions in favour
OF Administrators, Commissioners, Sher-
Ills, &c. one per cent to the State Treas
ury, and one quarter per cent. to the
town Treasury.
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Worcester, IS.
Probate-o Office, February 9, 1899.
10 the Creditors and Hears Of ARrrasAs
HAYES, late Of Petersham, in sad
County, deceased, and 10 oil 9th
ers concerned an the Estnts Of SAID de-
ceased, GREETING.
" GU are hereby cited to ap-
IA pear (ifyou seeft) at the Court ofPro-
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun-
ty, on the first Tuesday in March next, atten
Of the clock, before noon, to show cause why.
License should not be granted to sell and con.
vey go much of the Real Estate ofsaid deceas.
ed as will raise the sum Of one hundred and jiE
iy-nine dollars, for the payment Of debts and
charges; and you win be head thereon. \
1tLTopIls. WHEELER, Rsg.
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Barndbds BiduelL--We understand
BY gentleman from Canada, that two
OF Mr.. Bidwell's friends we're absent
IRON Parliament, by reason of sickness,
when the vote was taken upon bis ex
pulsion--that another election has been
ordered, and that Mr.. B. will be re-elect-
ed by much larger majority than be-
lore. To prevent such an event, law
has been proposed rendering Mr.. B.
ineligible; but it is thought he will ulti-
mately gain seat. The same gentle
man informs US that Mr.. B. is highly
respected by all classes, and that the
opposition to him is upon political
grounds only. [Springfeld Fed.
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We are much gratiled at being able to state,
that the Hon. John Jay, has accepted the Of
flee OF President Of the .4merica,, Bible Society.
to which he had been unanimously elected by
the Board CT Managers Of that Institution.
~ Y. Daily .4dr.
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Shrewsbury. FEB. 6, 1929.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-07-02
To Ell,

TIE ROOM formerly occupied by D. New
l. comb. over the BaokAtor Of
AVERY & COLLIER, ColumJian-ROu
June ~.
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Werino Long MawIs-Plaid and
Striped Lustrings.
Joseph Harrod,

Jas Just opened and for sale elegant Merino
= and imitation Cashmere Long Shswls-me-
rino and fancy Silk fdkfs.--plaid and striped
S;.ks-blk. Sinchaws and Sarsnets--bk. silk
lISfs. and Cra'ats-1 case super Al Linens, in
half peices very chesp-white and coloured sat-
teen Drililugs-blue aud yellow Nankeens =
Nankeenetts-1 case blk. Nankin Crapes-Can-
ton do.-blk. white and green Italian Grapes
Gentlemen and Ladies blk and white Silk Hose
and Gloves-Cambrics-M uslins-Britsh Shirt
ings-f bale Factory Ginghsms Stripes and
Glnghams-Strpes and Checks-blk. silk Vest
ings-fag silk Handkfs. &c. &c. Which with
his former Stock will be sold uncommOnly cheap
for CASH.
June %, 1922
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-07-02

Has RECETTED-
1RM or. casks off. r. F. and T. p.
500 canisters r. F. and I. and T. P.
Which he will dispose Of at the Boston prices.
This Powder has received the highest recon-
mendations from officers of the U. States Ordnance
Department, and many others who have used the
same.
large quantity of the above Powder, can be
furnished at short notice
OFGentlemen are invited to call and examine
the above Powder. If Oct. %
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GOODS.

1cEAMONG WHICH AREk1
J case Linens. very low steam loom Shrtihgs
Calicoes-Cnghams Patch-CambTics,
Muslins-D imoties--Long Lawns,
Black aud cooured Nankin and Slnton Grapes.
Grape Shawls-Cassimere Shawls-MeriEo Hkfs
Scotch Plads-twilrd BombaZetts-W ooleneits,
Stripd Jeans-yellow -Dnll-Dowas
Duck-brown Linens-HUssian Damask
Festings, variety-Gloves Hosiery.
White s fig d Cravats-back, white and green Italian
Grape,
Black and cold Sarsnettspearl e. light blue Florence
Good black and flag silk Hkfs-cotton Hkfs, variety
Cotton Shawls--Bed 1icking-Sheeungs-
observation-disclosures, &c. &c.
.....aL.SO.-
Brk blue, Oxford grey d Haresback BROADCLOTHS,
And black, blue q fancy coord CASSIAIERES, com
pleting thei. assortment OF Cloths.
All which they offer for SALE low for Cash only
May z. If
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Spring and Sumner GOODS.
Edward Howe,
BROADCLOJHS g. C.aSSLNERES


cotton Cassmeres-- and cold Satteens-
black and cold Bombszeens blue and yellow
Nankins--white and cold Jeans-black, blue
and white Tabby Velvets-- Gingham and Mus
lin Robes-one case Canton Crspes-one case
d. ard 8 Irish Linens-4-4 Cambria Prints
Ginghams-book, leno and fg'd Mus
lins--Cambric .luslins---Linen Cambria & Hdkfs.
thread Laces- flag, bandanna and fancy Silk
Hdkfs.-merino Nantes and Hdkfs.-Bomba-
ze;ts Qualification Csmbrcs-cotton Shawls-
Neckerchiefs-c cotton and angola Hose-brtish
Shifting white, black and green French Grapes
tartan pads--Fiannels-silk ard cotton I'm
brelles--linen and cotton Damask-Parasols-
Dimoties-Italian Lustring- and Mar
seilles Festings-Nankin Crapes-green, black
and white Ssrsnetts-hlack Sirchaws-Italian
sewing Silk-silk Twist-Buckram and Padding
edticsings-Shcetings- Shirtings--G inghams
-Stripes-Checks--Fr inges--bed Bindings, &c.
&c. &c. e. May 90, 1922.
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To the Judge Of Probate for the County O
Cumberland


nLiyE LEIGHTON, Administrative Of rhe Estate Of
~ EZEKIEL LEIGHTON, lac OF falmouth, in said coun
~ Teomsn deceased, respectfully represents. Thai on
the second day OF January, the OF eic
teen hundred and twenty she obtained license from rhe
Probate Court IN said county, sell much OF the real
estate OF said deceased, would produce Of Ou
Thousand Dollars thar by virtue Of said Iicece sha sd
Fifty Dollars and at the request Of the heirs Of
cd she sold no more OF said real estate and now
has elapsed SINCE said license granted she further
presents, that said estate duly represented
and list OF claims returned into the Probate Oft hi,
will 70 be solvent and the Creditors whose claims
remain unpaid Will be entitled to interest on their several
demands, which " i'll make the balance Stii d, fro, -
estate Eleven Hundred and Twenty riye Dollars and s~
hive cents and the balance of in her hands x .b,
Two Hundred Ninety Six Dollars fourteen crnrs sL
ing It sell real estare 10 tbe amo1nr ~ h-
Hundred Twenty Nine Dollars and fy one cenrx for ~
payment Of SAID claims md interest," wherefore your MI
onsr Pays your Honour 70 grant her license 70 sell So
ucn OF the rear estate Aforesaid be sufficient for
the payment OF said debts and interest yrh incidn
= 6N0' OLIVE LEIGHTON,
1t a Court Of Probate held al Portland Nth
IN Gndtor the County Of Cumberland. on he frs,
Monday Of June, IN the gear Of our Lord eighteen
hundred and tlgenty tlco
Upon the foregoing Petition ORDERED-That the neti.
tloneT give notice TO all persons rested IN cS;ng
copy o petition with this thereon 10 be pubh
co three weeks snccesvey in the Portland Cazetre pr-y
appear at Probate Court held AT Portland Aforesaid
and shew cause they have why the PRAYER of thr
petitioner should not be granted.
"A true Copy Of Petition and Order '''-1eS'
attest. HoKATlO soUTHGA1E, Reg.
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ECST published. and for sale by WILLIAM
- HYDE. az bis Bookstore, M. 5, MuSsa,,-
Row, Midlle Street. Purtlsnd-
" Sketches Of the Ecclesiastical History Of III.
STATE OF MAINE from the earliest settle
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The above work contains very lnterestiny
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