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Taceinotion.-Our readers have heard Of
the mistake attributed to DR.. Smith, Of the
National Vaccine Institution, at Baltimore
Of transmitting to Marlborough, N. C. the small
por, instead of the caccine matter. This sup
posed mistake has caused DIR. S. to address a
long exculpatory letter to the people of the
United States, in which he recites the progress
of a disease now existing at Baltimore, similar
to the smallpox, called by Physicians the
rGTioIoid disease, against which neither the
smallpox nor vaccination is perfect protec-
ton and he seems TO infer that the coY,tagion
ofthis rGrioloid disease was sent to Marlborough
NTH the vaccine matter, since he asserts that
where the former disease sepidemick, the mat
fer OF the latter may become infected with it,
in manner as get undetermined. The whole
scope of the letter is obviously to do away tho
imputation of careless,less in sending wrong
sort of matter. After all, one can hardly feel
satisfied that DR.. s. did not, by some unfortu-
nate accidens compound the smallpox, or
the cariolOid, with the vaccine matter. Such
an accident might happen in many ways,
without imputing wrong to the unhappy in
strument.
In this view alone, of the subject, It would
be hardly worth much comment. We are in
duced to notice it, because the letter of DR..
Smith, has in several instances, been announce
ed to the publick, in terms of alarm which the
occasion does not seem to call for and as if
the letter was calculated to shake our conf
dence in vaccination. DR.. Smith certainly
could have had no such intention; for he SAYS
expressly that there is no reason for distressing
its efficacy. The simple truth of the whole
matter seems to be this--that the smallpox.
or the cariOloid disease, has been introduced at
Tarborough by the agency of DR.. S., who, in
his solicitude to exonerate himself from blame,
has hazarded some positions which perhaps are
not well established, and which, ifunquestion-
able, do not, in fact, impeach the efficacy
of vaccination.
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WORCESTER,
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1929.

MASSACHUSETTS, LEGISLATURE.
The Maryland proposition The resolutions
Of the Senate on this subject, are given in the
Journal of Proceedings. We believe this de-
cision was not generally anticipated, since it
was known that the proposition had received
the assent Of nearly all the old States, and the
appreciation Of the GovesnoY Of our own State,
as expressed in his Message at the opening of
the session. That the general expectation
was founded upon perfect understanding of
the merits Of the question, or even on a thor
ough investigation Of the facts upon which il
depended, is by no means supposed. Most
people had formed their opinions without in
2qury regarding the subject only as general
question whether the Old States should now re-
ceive out Of the Publick Lands, for the purpos-
es of Education, an equivalent for the portions
already granted to the New States, for the
same purpose. Upon SO general a question
there could be but one opinion; nor was it
generally supposed, that the facts in the case
could fail to be sufficient to warrant claim,
sanctioned by publick act Of the Legislature,
fncarly every of the original States.
Where, however, the subject has been much
discussed it has been regarded by many as a
claim at best Of doubtful validity; or, if valid,
ofqsestionablc eTpediency. How far the Re-
port on One subject, made by the Legislative
Committee, goes to place the claim either in
the one view or the other, those who have
read it will judge. Its length excludes It from
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Tie OHlf dGuiL lnln1teS OF the edlfIce.
The matron was first to awake, from
difficulty of breathing, occasioned by the
smoke. The two young women and
herself rescued as many Of the children
as 1T was practicable to save, in the
short interval Of time that elapsed be-
tween the moment Of their being rous-
ed, and the period when the prog ress
of the flames rendered it necessary for
them to retreat The matron mentions
that this interval was but few minutes.
The girls slept in the third story, and
it appears but too Certain that the fire
had gained So much bead before they
were awakenedy as to.render their es-
cape exceedingly difficult.
Butcher the watcbman of the ward
in which the Asylum stood, was first
drawn to the building, and rescued sew
eral OF. the children from the I'd story.
NutteE, the watchman of the adjoining
ward, was next on the ground. The
latter attempted to ascend the stairs
alone, but was driyen back by fear of
the smoke and flames, which were
bursting out. He went up, however,
in Company with the other, and found
on the stairs several Of the orphans,
whom they extricated. Nutter mount
I ed again TO the foor Of the Cd story,
and found irimseffaenveloped in sufo-
Gated smoke--he CROPPED amosg the
beds, which were empty-and then
retreated through window over the
portico at the back door. When on the
portico, he received into his arms,
child from the hands Of Butcher. and
descended with his burden by means of
one of the columns of the portico.
By this time, the flames had spread
and ragged with SO much fury, that ac-
cess by the stairs VS. no longer posi-
bic. Another Yatc imam informs us,
that about this crisis, he heard screams.
and coughing. asif from the third sto-
rY. Before the engines could be made
ready to play; the dnseliour of the edi-
nee vas wholly on fire. The scarcity
OF water, ana the extreme severity of
the cold, which 1roze almost immedi-
ately what could be procured, formed
distressing impediments to the zeal of
the Hose and Engine Associations. We
are told that the great exertions of the
Phoenix Hose Company contributed
chiefly to the preservation of the
Widows Asylum, the roof Of which
they found in flames.
The cost of the Orphans Asylum,
was, we learn, S29,95o-and the value
OF the Furniture. clothing, &c. destroy
ed, is estimated at S 5000. The prop
erty was insured at $4,000 only.
The Philadelphia Daily Advertiser Of
Saturday, the third day after the fire,
says, no information had then been OBJ
tanned respecting any of the twenty
three children-fhe. Conclusion, there
fore, seems irresistibfe,- that they must
all have persisted in-the flames.
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By last nights Mail.

BOSTON, FEB. 5.
A letter has been received in town
from Liverpool, dated the 22d of Dec.
communicating the important intelli-
gence that the French and American
Ministers at Paris had concluded Trea-
ty Of Commerce-and that a French ma
tional vessel was Immediately ordered
for the United States with a messenger
to proceed. to Washington with the
Treaty.
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TO be Sold, Exchanged,
or Let

A FARM, lying in Shrewsbu-
Ia ry, well situated on the Worcester
Turnpike, four miles from the Court House
containing 40 acres of Moving, Pasturing.
Tllage, and Orcharding, we'll watered with
numerous springs, small rivulets, and an arti-
fetal aqueduct-decent Buildings and good
stone walls Likewise, 90 acres of good Pas
ture and Woodland, about half mile from the
Homestead.--The whole is capable of being
made much more productive than it is at pres
ent. Terms made easy to the purchaser. For
further particulars, inquire on the premises Of
BENJAMIN STONE.
Shrewsbury, FEB. 6, 1929.
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MADRID, DEC. s.
On the 4th, his Majesty entered this cap
nal. An immense multitude hailed the event
with enthusiastick acclamations, as if they
were desirous OF evincing the interest they felt.
at the imminent danger to which this unfortu-
nate family is exposed: Prudent men even
blame the Ministers Bardaxi and Felici, who
persuaded the King to return to Madrid, and
brave, the2srils in the hope that his presence
would constrain the faction---a hope which is
henceforth chimericaI
This morning the. Ministers went a second
Time to the King, to offer their re1snations.
his Majesty refused toaccept them, and said
will never consent to deprive myself of
the assistance of men who, like you, have late.
~ given SO many proofs Of devotion to my
family, and who have rendered so many ser
wees to the State: You may abandon me !;
but 1t viii neyer.bs with my full consent that
! snail accept your designations. know the
intentions of the faction which has caused the
mlstortnnes of Spain; and which menaces our
Inflated nation with stiIl greater disasters.-
My reVolted subjects ccnspire against my life;
and, like the unfortunate Louis XVI. am des.
tined to be the second victim OF the revolutions
lists OF Europe; but, at least, will not perish
as ne did, who has justly been designated the
Martyr King" viii meet death, sword in
hand, at the head of my guards.n
The Ministers withdrew with their BORT
fettates; and it is announced that in the sitting
of the Cortes Tomorrow, will be made the re-
port so eagerly expected, on the critical stu
alton Of Spain, on the means Of remedy, and
on the measures which Ministers have already
adopted.
The Paris Monitedr; Of Tuesday last, con.
tains letter purporting to have been received
from Madrid, in which it is stated that the
elections for the Cortes have been for the
most part decided in favour of the liberal par-
ty. 10 the letter is annexed a postscript.
which says that the sitting of the Cortes, on
the 9th of December. was very interesting /;
and that motion was made and enforced bv
20 members, that the committee appointed to
inquire INTO the state of the MASON should
make their report Immediately.
Metz French .Mintstry.-A Paris paper Of
Dec~l5 contains an ordinance Of Louis the
XVlllth. for the formation of new ministry,
1t ordains, That Sieur Peyrounet is appointed
Minister Secretary of State, for the Depart
ment Of Justice, and Keeper of the Seals ;
Viscount Montnorency, Secretary for foreign
affairs Marshal, the Duke of Belluno.. Sec
Rotary Of War; the Sieur Corbiere, Secretary
of State for the Interiour the Marquis de
Clermont Tonnene, Secretary of the Marine
| the Sieur de Villele, Minister Secretary Of
State for the Department of Finance.
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Il Bargain.
TVHE Subscriber offers for sale.

TVHE Subscriber offers for sale,
n on liberal and accommodating terms.
one Of the best Farms in Worcester County.
situated so rods south of the Centre Meeting
House, in Northbridge; on the County Road
leading from Worcester TO PFotidence-con-
tanning 1872 acres of excellent Land, well pro-
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and Woodland, and unusually wen watered-
There are also convenient Dwelling House,
Out-Honses, sc. one Barn, 40 by SO feet, fin
ished in the best manner, and Concentrations
attached 10 it, of Is by 40 feet, also in good
repair-an Orchard OF excellent Fruit, princi-
pally grated, and of the most choice selection,
will annually make from is to 40 barrels Of
Cider, exclusive of Winter Apples. or Cali
and see. JOB CARPENTER.
Northbyidgs. Feb; s. 1900.
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For SALE.

A FARM, in the South Parish
IA in Brook6eId, one mile and half east
of the Westinghouse, on the Providence road.
containing one hundred acres Of good Land.
well divided into Woodland, Moving, Pas
turing, and Plcugh-Land. Said Farm is we'll
watered by never-failing Brook and two good
Wells:--For further particulars, inquire Of
the Subscriber, on the premises.
JOEL FAY.
BrookfeH, Feb. a. 1922,
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From the Phil. National Gazette, Jan. 26.1
DESTRUCTION OF THE ORPHAN
ASYLUM BY FIRE.

We have to record this morning one
the most dreadful and affecting catastro-
Plies which have happened at any time
in this country. On Thursday morning,
between two and three o'clock, that
beautiful edifce-the scene Of most in
teresting and useful charity-the Or
phan's Asylum, at the corner of Sckuyl-
kill, Sixth and Cherry-Streets, was de-
stroyed by fire. Nothing remains of j.
except cracked and tottering walls; all
that was under the roof of combustible
nature, was consumed furniture, bed
ding, clothihg-nothing was saved. The
fire is said to have originated on the
ground floor; where domestick, as we
learn, had been washing clothes, and
having hung them around a stove to dry,
made up fire in ii, and retired to bed.
The heat of the stove, probably, set the
linen IN flame.
But the emnently deplorabIe and
heart-rending part of this calamity re-
mains yet to be told. From twenty to
twenty-five of the poor orphans, inmates
Of the house, are missing, and at pres
emf, when we write, it is not ascertained
what has been their fate. The idea
that even some of these have persisted
in the confagration, is almost too har5
rowing TO be borne yet tits too proba-
Bile, as the children saved were snatch
ed up from their beds, or dragged from
the midst Of the raging element, by
their intrepid deliyerers. The watch
men, we are told, were particularly acs
tive in the rescue Of the orphans. The
names of Robert w. Nutter and John
Butcher have been mentioned to us as
those of the two who made the great
est and most perilous exertions on the
occasion. The former took out the
last child that was carried down the
stairs; and in his endeavours TO bring
her of in safety, was obliged to Chamber
over the bannister, the steps beng on
fire. The little innocent, when he ac-
costed her, begged him in her artless-
ness "not to throv her into the fire." In
the dermitory, some Of the helpless crea-
lures were found huddled together, O.
empowered by apprehension. The
screams of the sufferers were heard
without the building. But we cannot
continue, nor will our readers desire to
have, the full narration. When the in
tense GOODNESS Of the weather, the in-
clemency of the hour, the comparative
ly lonely situation of the Asylum, and
the tender age of the victims, are con-
sidered, every trait of the horrible
scene may be easily imagined.
OF the whole number of orphans
missing, (23,) twenty are girls; and the
particulars which we are now about
TO mention, authorize US further to be-
lieve the worst. The matron had been
i'll ofpleurisy, and was bled the day be-
fore. She, with her daughter and an
other young woman, an assistant, were
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Commissioners Notsce.

TyHE Subscribers having been
N appointed by the Hon. .Naihansel Paine.
Esq. Judge Of the Probate of Wills, &c. for the
County Of Worcester, Commissioners 10 receive
and examine the claims of the Creditors to the
Estate Of ISAAC BATTLEFIELD, late Of Ma
ford, In said County, deceased, represented in
soiyent--give notice hereby to all persons in
terested, that Six Months from the fifth day Of
February, inst. are allowed 10 said Creditors to
bring in their claims, and to prove the same;
and we viii attend to that service at Suliipon
Summers Inn, in Milford, on the fourth We'd
nesday of February, and 6rst Saturday Of July
next, from two TO five O'Clock, p. M. on each
of said days. SULLIVAN SUMNER,
LOWELL CLARK.
Milford, February /, 1922,
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LONDON. Pre-. 8

LONDON, DEC ).
Important ness from Paris.-Rumours,
with respect to France, of very con-
Trajectory nature, have prevailed since
yesterday morning. One, that the King
Of France was dead; another, that the
Chamber of Deputies had been dissoly-
ed-that the French funds had expe-
rienced great fall, &c. &c. In this
case, as in most others, we are able to
lay before the publick, intelligence up
on which they may rely.
The news from Paris is certainly Of
an unpleasant nature, so far as relates
to the communication between the King
and the Chamber of Deputies. The
Chamber of Deputies have presented
an Address TO the King, in which they
indirectly insinuate that peace has been
preserved by sacrifices incompatible
with the honour Of the French name,
and the dignity of the crown. The
words of the Address are
:" We congratulate you, Sire. upon
your continued amicable relations with
Foreign powers, in the just confidence
that peace so precious has not been
purchased by sacrifices incompatible
with the honour of the nation, and the
dignity Of your crown"
Of course, it is meant to be insinuated
that the King has not interfered with
sufficient yigour, with respect to Tur-
key and Russia. The King, in bis
answer, rebukes the Chamber for in
dulging superstition, that he could ev-
er consent 10 sacrifices unworthy of the
nation he governs and the crown he
wears. The Address, and the answer
of the King were delivered last Friday
night. They are contained in the
Moniteur of Saturday, which we. re-
ceived this morning by express. In this
state, affairs remained when our mes
senger left Paris but it is probable,
and, indeed, generally expected, that
the Chamber will be dissolved forth
with, OF that there will be change of
Ministry. g The Minister'S" says a
private letter we have received on
Saturday, C rendered to the King, i'm
mediateiy after his reply to the Depu-
ties, their resignation, which his Majes-
" refused'
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car pa.ef. At another opportunity we hope
to give some Ineligible account of it, and of
the whole subject. Standing almost alone, as
this State does, on the ground which she has
taken, her citizens will feel perhaps greater
interest in the subject, than they would other4
wise have experienced.
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NOTICE.

YNHE Annual Meeting Of the
N Worcester and Stafford TGnpske Csrpo-
ration will be held at the House Of Dawn K.
foRTER, in Sturbridge, on WEDNESDAY,
the 18th day of March next, al nine O'Clock.
A. M. DAVID K. PORTER, Clark.
February I, 1922.
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NOTICE.

YSHE Subscriber is determined
n to close the Sale 81 his large Stock Of
Crockery and Glass j1are
by the first Of March ensuing; and offers 4
good Opportunity to County Traders to fer.
nIsh their Stores, as the Ware viii be sold five
per cent. lower than Boston prices.---Fami-
mes can also supply themselves on very good
terms. X all persons indebted, or having
unsettled Accounts, viii please to call and
have them adjusted.
SAMUEL BRAzER.
N. B: All the Ware which remains iinsold
on the 10th Of March, viii be sold at auction.
or sent to Boston-of which due notice will be
given.
FOR S.4LE,
;. 1000 feet Of the best Of Eastwood
BOARDS, suitable Tor Coach Or Claiss Makers.
Worcester, Feb. s, iS22..
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Notice IS hereby Gsyen,

YNHAT the Subscriber has been
n duly appointed Administrators on the
Estate of CALEB PUTNAM, late of South
borough, in the County of Worcester, daceas-
ed, and has taken upon herself that trust, by
giving bonds as the law directs. All persons
indebted to said Estate, are hereby called up
on to make immediate payment; and all those
to whom said Estate is indebted, are requested
to exhibit their demands for settlement.
SUBMIT PUTNAM.
Scarborough, Feb. S, 1922.
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pefour Alexander appears well pleased with
the manner Baron Strogonoff conducted HIM
self at Constsntinople. All the members of
his embassy have received marks of the Roy-
al and Imperial favour.
The Persian army, now in the field against
Turkey, is said to amount to nearly $50 900
men. This unexpected force, greatly superb
our to what was expected, has created very
strong sensation in Constantinoplei
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To Correspondents.

Two or three communications, Zone Of them
in type) are unavoidahly deferred this week.
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Goods at AUCTION.
John w. LINCOLN intend. !

o1ilN VS. LllNGOAN lntendS
CD ing to close his present business, pros
poses to sell, at Publick Auction, on We'd
NESDAF, the 18th day of March next, at
his Store in Worcester, all his STOCK IN
TRADF<-con of great variety Of Ar
ticles of HARD WIRE. AND EsVrL TSY
GoODS.----Terms, which will be liberal,
made KNOWN at the time and place Of sale.-,
V17-Sale to commence at 9o'clockt A. Mo
De continued until the whole are disposed of.
-----Preyious to that time, he viii continue to
sell, at Private Sale, upon very accommodate
ing terms.
.dlso, at Private Sale,
Several tons of good Stock HAY.
Worcester, Feb. 6, 1922 5w
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persons into the different provinces of
Turkey in Asia, to make levies, which
are to march against the Persians.
"The Porte has officially commune
Gated to the foreign Ministers the news of
the defeat of the Greek squadron, which
took place on the 7th of October, in the
Gulf Of Galaxidi, in the Merea."
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LIVERPOOL. NOV. 80.

LIVERPOOL, NOV. 80.
The Emperour Alexander has adj
dressed circular note to the different
allied Courts, upon the subject of his
disputes and negotiations with the Otto
man government. The purport is sim
ply, that his Imperial Majesty considers
himself able to obtain by war, what
ever he may wish from the Sublime
Porte but, that more anxious for the
maintenance of peace, than DESTROYS of
securing any objects of individual inter-
est, he is ready TO forego all the adj
tages within, provided his august al
lies can propose any arrangement which
may protect the Christians of Turkey
from the prosecutions to which they
have recently been exposed.
Paris papers state, that upon the re-
ceipt of this note at the Court of Wen
ma, Prince Metternich went to Hanover.
TO concert with the English Minister
the measures to be adopted to satisfy
the wishes Of the Emperour of Russia.
In this mission he perfectly succeeded.
All that was proposed by the Court of
Vienna for the paciGcation of Europe,
has received the full assent Of the Court
Of London and the two cabinets will
henceforth act in concert for the main
tenance of the general peace Of Europe.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
Charles County Court,
Augusf term. 1921

August term, 1871
I'm application to the Judges OF Charles
~ county Court, by petition in writing
Of Henry 7. Mcpherson Of Charles cotin-
ty, Tor the benefit of the act OF assembly
for the relief of insolvent deblols passed
at Nov session 1905, and the several sup
plements thereto on the terms mentioned
there, schedule of bis property and a
list Of his creditors on oath, SO far as he
can ascertain them, being annexed to his
petition, and being satisfied by competent
testimony that the said Henry i. Neither
son, has resided two years Immediately
preceding the time of his application in
the state of Maryland, and being also sa-
tis6ed that the said Henry i. MCPHERSON
is in actual confinement for debt and for
no other cause, and the said Henry i. Mo
Pherson having entered into bond with
sufficient security, tor his personal appear
ance in Charles county court to answer
such allegations as his creditors may make
against him; it is therefore ordered and
adjudged that the said Henry i. McPher.
son be discharged from Imprisonment and
that by causing a copy OF this order to be
inserted in some one of the newspapers
edited in the Distric, OF Columbia, once
week for two months successiyely, before
the third Monday of March next, he give
notice to his creditors to appear before
the said court at Port Tobacco, ID said
county, on the said third Monday in March
next, for the purpose of recommending
Trustee for their benefit, and to shew
cause if any they have, why the said Hen
~ L. McPhersqn should not have the be.
nefit Of the several insolvent laws OF this
state as prayed.
Test. JOHN BARNES, elk.