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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-04
WORCESTER,
WEDNESDAY, JuNE A, 1928.
'-11z5N1Q4<1IJ~s.

In speaking, last week, of the vacancy on
the bench of the Supreme Court, we mention
ed Mr.. Lincoln as the most suitable candidate
Of the dominant party; alluding, at the same
time, to the current report that he would not
be nominated to the Office. The Boston
Statesman, in commenting on our remarks,
inquiries
6 Who is it that says Mr.. Lincoln will not
be Nominated? Whoever he may be, we ven
tufs to assert that he said that about which he
knew nothing.'
Jockey of Norfolk, be not too bold
Howbeit, some folks know as much about
some other folks as some other folks do about
some folks
by the way, the Editor OF the Statesman
seems to have worked himself into high ie-
yer, from the apprehension of a design to ex-
cite dissensions among the majority, by the
!" SpY from the enemy's camp" The best
advice we can give him, (and it isrcally kind.
ly meaut,) is to "keep COOL"
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BY THE MAILS.
NORWICH, MAY 90.

YYoLENT TEMPEST.

About two o'clock on Sunday last,
we witnessed an unusually violent tenn
pes, accompanied with lightning, thun
der and rain-in which the most awful
grandeur OF HIM who rideth in the whirl-
wind and direeteth the storm, are seldom
manifested.
In this and the neishbouring towns,
several barns and sheds were unroofed,
and many fences and trees laid PROSTATE.
But these should not be r.antioned, be-
fore we speak of the awful calamity
which has befallen our friends and
neighbours In Montville.
As singular coincident, we would
remark, that no sooner had their Rev.
Pastor finished reading a hymn, at the
opening of divine. service, beginning
with these words:
6 Methiuks the great last day has come
Methinks hear the trumpet sound,
That shakes the earth, rends every tomb,
And wakes the pris'ners under ground
than stroke Of lightning struck the top
of the Cupola Of the Presbyterian Y ,et-
ing House-shattcred the belfry-en-
tered the . ,dy of the house-spit TO
shivers several posts-broke most Of the
glass, and several window-sashes-- SHY
cred TO atoms several pews, and instant
ly sent two HUMAN BEINGS into eternity.
Several other persons were seriously
wounded; among them were TWO young
ladies who were so severely injured as
to render it necessary to carry them
home ON beds. We are happy to State
that they are on tho recovery. The
persons who were killed, were Mrs.
Betsy Bradford, widow of the late Mr..
Perez Bradford, aged 70 years, and Miss
Mary 5. Cosnslock, daughter Of Capt.
John K. GoInstock, aged years. The
CONSERVATION in which the congregation
was thro&h, on this awful occasion, can
be more easily imagined than describ-
ed.
A tree standing about FIVE rods from
the meeting house, pas struck by the
same discharge of electricity.
Il is to be hoped this may operate as a
Sufficient warning, not Only 10 Inc inEao-
itauis OF hlontyilie, but TO all others who
may have very improperly attempted TO
support vane ~ an iron rod secured
to the top of a building or cupoia in
stead Of extending to the earth as a
conductor Had this been the case, the
probability is we should not have had
this melancholy intelligence TO record.
We understand that barn belonging
TO Jonah Witter, Esq. Of Preston, in
which we're his son and black man,
was blown down; the latter in attempt
ing to escape out Of the door, was in
stantly killed by the falling of the roof
the former we learn escaped uninjur-
ed. The tempest continued but a4ew
moments lis direction was from west
10 east, and its extent from north to
south, we believe not to have exceeded
ten or twelve miles. az
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II is sdid--(we crave the Statesnaan's par
don for giving currency to another report--but
it is said) that, with the purpose Of ultimately
reducing to three, the number upon the
bench of the Supreme Court, there will be no
appointment to gil the present vacancy. We
hope such is not the plan. Let us haye an
other Judge, even if he be not tho individual
the best qualified. The people have not de-
manded the proposed reduction, and we be-
lieve their interests forbid it. 1t cannot be
for their interest that the members Of their
highest judicial tribunal should be worn down
and exhausted by the labours which three
alone must necessarily undergo, or that the
decision Of causes should be subjected to
greater delays than those which, even now,
Cannot be avoided. ~
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Governour Brooks's FarewM to the
Militia.
GENERAL ORDERS.

Head Quarters, Boston, May 26, 1923.
As the relation between Gov. Books
as Captain-General and Commander in
Chief, and the Militia Of the Common
wealth, will soon terminate, he embrac.
es the moment Of separation to bid
them an afectionate adieu. AS a Sol
der Of the American Revolution, and a
General Officer Of the Militia during the
insurrection and for many years after
wards, he has had afforded to him ample
opportunities Of testing the soundness of
our constitutional doctrine respecting
the militia, as one Of the component ell
ements Of great and permanent sys-
TEN of republican liberty, as well as its
practical efficiency in maintaining that
liberty and preserving our soil from for
eign aggression Our governments have
only to make the militia what is zely
practicable, and what it ought to be,
TO ensure from it every benefit which
was to be hoped for from ia establish
ment.
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rough and brown, like those of person
far advanced in years; from whence it
was concluded that she had been long
exposed 10 the weather. When she
entered the house, she had wild and
somewhat Of frightful appearance
her eyes glanced at every thing before
her, with the rapidity OF lightning.-
She had a propensity TO pick at her hair
with her fingers. She seemed entirely
ignorant of the names of any places in
this part of the country. No satisfac-
tory answers could be got to the many
questions put to her, touching the place
of her residence, from whence she
came, or whittier she was going. To
such questions she would either not
answer at all, or she had forgotten, or
she had come great distance, OF that
she was going 10 visit her cousin. The
only places she mentioned, we're East
Windsor, Westminster, Northampton,
Southampton, East-Hampton, and
West-Hampton She said she had lost
her way, but she believed she was then
in the right road. Her language was
that of person well brought up and
educated-her manners were graceful,
and her voice pleasant and agreeable
There was an air of melancholy wild
ness in her appearance at intervals,
when she would pick at her hair, and
seem not to understand any thing SAID
10 her, nor answer any quesiion--at
other times her conversation and answers
would be shrewd and sensible. The
only time she smiled was when dinner
was preparing. She ale very heartily Of
fresh meat and soup, which she said she
was fond Of After dinner, she took
her departure, expressing her gratitude
for the kind treatment she had receiy-
ed. She came from the north, and
went on towards the south.
We sub)oin few OF the questions
and answers which passed between her
and the lady Of the house, and which
may possibly assist her friends, if she
has any, TO recognize her
G. What is your name? A. Fran
ces Mooers.
9. Are you married, OF single p
A. have husband.
@. What is his name ? A. His
name is Mooers, TOO.
q. And what is his christian name ?
Noanswer, but wild vacant stare,
with a qnick motion of the head
G. Have You any children? A. (
have a daughter. years old.
@. What is her name A. Henri
eta.
q. Have you no parents living p
a. My father aud mother are both
dead.
Q. Have you no sisters nor broth
ers? A. believe / have a sister but
| don't know.
q. How old are you? A. am
twenty, or more.
Q, Where is your daughter? A
She is with her father.
Q. Why did you leave your hus-
band A. He gets drunk.
q. Have you ever worked out? A.
No, never worked out.
@. Are you not afraid Of being in
suited by unprinciplef men and rude
boys, looking as you do ? A. | am not
common travelling woman--l am
going to visit my cousin.
Many other questions were put to
her, but these are sufficient, if true, to
lead 10 a discovery; andif not true,
more would be useless.
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Policy Of England. Much interest has been
felt In relation to the ..,rse which the Eng
lish government would pursue during the con-
test between France and Spain. Although it
has been known, generally, that the principles
avowed by the Continental powers, in relation
to the situation Of Spain, were disapproved Of
by England, still the nature of her efforts. if
any, to prevent war has rot been well ur-
derstood. Among the documents, however,
. communicated TO the British Parliament by
the government, is recent letter from Mr..
Canning 10 the British minister at Paris, which
explains particularly the views which he had,
and now has, OF the conduct of France. This
document, although long, is worth the perusaI
OF those who desire to be accurately Informed
on the subject; and we intend to publish il as
soon as convenience will permit.
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House Of Correction. trust that the
delegation from this County, in the Senate
and in the House of Representatives, will not
suffer the present session of the Legislature 10
pass without an effort to obtain from the State
fair remuneration of the expenses incurred
by this County for the Commonwealth. We
have heretofore spoken OF the injustice done
The people of this County, by compelling
'hem TO bear The expense Of erecting a prison
for the reception Of State conyicts, while other
Counties that neglected The provisions of a
former law We're relieved from the burden.
II is an injustice which it is unworthy the
State Of Massachusetts, to permit portion OF
its citizens to suffer.
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Massachusetts Contention Of Congregational
.Mlnisters.---1he Annual Meeting OF this re.
spectacle Institution was held on Wednesday.
in the Court House, which was filed 10 over.
flowing. The report Of the committee. of
which the Rev. DR.. WooDs was chairman. wa,
made and considered. To the inqniry sub
mtted to them, g What constitutes Church
Of Christ NTH asitick Christians p,ay hold com
ntuniOn, and be rGTrGntsd an acknowledging as
s,:eh % the committee answer, that Christians
should hold communion with every true Chris
tian Church: That Christian Church must
be constituted Of Christians That they only
are. Christians who embrace the great prin-
ciplcs Of Chit tianty and, therefore, that it
Is necessary to state what are the Fundamental
principles essential to forming the character
of Christian. The committee then proceed
to stale some Of the leading doctrines OF the
Calvnistick creed, and add that, in their opin-
ion, the distinguishing character OF those who
constitute the Christian Church, is concerned
to these and other congenial principles Of the
Christian religion. The committee, however,
only answer the inquiry; and disclam any
authority or disposition to pursue any meas
ures founded on this exposition Of their views
OF Christian Church, beyond mere express
sion Of opinion.
Professor STEWART moved, that the report
be printed, and the further consideration of it
be postponed to the next annual meeting,
DIR. PIERCE moved, that "the Convention
take no further measures on the report.'' This
motion, being previous in its nature, was put,
and carried without debate, after an inelectu.
al motion TO adjourn,
The members of the Convention Of Minis
tiers dined at the Marlborough Hotel, on
Monday last, by the invitation Of the Congre-
gational Churches of this city, at which, We
are happy to learn, were present over two
hundred Clergymen from different parts Of the
Commonwealth. Bost. Csntinel.
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Mdssaehusefts Lfgis'afpre.- have e..,I-
ed from the Boston papers such details OF pro-
ceedmgs as they contain. it viii be noticed
that il is mentioned, merely, that the present
Secretary Of the State, and Treasurer, have
been re elected. Without intending any sort
of comment, we remark that il is well under
stood that the result OF the ballot for Secreta-
ry was unexpected TO the ruling party. We
are informed that Edward D. Bangs, ESQ., of
this town had been selected for the Office, and
his election was considered certain, until tho
result was announced. Three or four votes
would have produced different result
There was little opposition to the reelection
Of the present Treasurer.
The Governour's Speech had not been dc.
livered on Saturday.
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Resolrtd, That the members Of this Beard
will wear Grape on the left arm during the
session, as mark Of esteem for their depart
ed friend.
The Senate made choice Of the Rev. James
Walker, for their Chaplain the present polit-
zeal year, and
Adjourned to Monday next.
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TIE Ntw- York Racc.-The grand race, al
indcd to in our last, took place last week on
Tuesday. Eclipse'' was matched by 6 Hen
~" Virginia horse. The first heat, flour
miles, was won by Henry the second and
third by Eclipse. The purse at hazard was
$4,000, besides many private bets.
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Tire two Houses assembled in Convention,
agreeably to assignment, at IL O'clock, for
the purpose Of administering the oaths Of Of
fee 10 the GOVERNOR and Lieutenant Coy
ernour elect.
Soon after, the Hon. WILLIAM EUs1IS.
and the Hon. LEVI LINCOLN came in. at
tended by the Secretary of the Common
wealth, and the Sheriff OF Suffolk and hay-
ing signi6ed their acceptance OF the offices
to which they were elected, the oatlis Of Of
fee were administered to them by the Hon.
Mr.. Silsbee, President Of the Senate. The
Secretary Of the Commonwealth then made
the usual Prociamations, when the Governor,
and the Lieutenant Goyemour, with their at
PENDANTS, retired. The Convention then sep
arated. a
SATURDAY, MAY 3l.---The petitions OF
John Skinner and others---the Merriluaclx
Manufacturing Compauy--W. Corey, Daniel
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-13
This is to give Notice,

ENHATth the subscriber, of Alexandria county,
II in the District of Columbia has obtained
from the orphans court of said county, letters
of administration on the estate of EDWARD
RUNsEY, late Of the county aforesaid, decd
All persons having claims against the said de-
cedent, are hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof, TO the subscriber, on
or before the Sd day of December next, or they
may by law be excluded from all benefit to said
estate; and those indebted thereto are rsquir-
ed to make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this Sd day of June, 1928.
june4 3w ELIZA RUNfNEY, Adm'x.
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THE ALEXANDRIA
DyeSng q Securing establishment


CORNER OF PRINCE AND FAIRFAX. sTsO
RUSSELL respectfully acquaints the inba.
~ bitants Of Alexandria, the District Of Co.
lnmbia, and counties contiguous that he has
bought out that well known establishment. RIO
Gently held by Mr.. Williams.
From many years experience in the manuC,c.
turing q dyeing the city of Dublin; also being
Tor three years superintendent DYER TO the Iarpe
Lexington factory in Ky, and likewise had much
encouragement in that business lately in the eli y
OF hichmondj he hopes as the fancy dyeino will
NC particularly attended to, as well as eiepent
anu permanent blacks, ladies may still favor
TINS establishment with their PATRONAGE.
Coats, panialoons and vests, secured and
pressed IN the best manner the blacks refresh
Gu IN me black dye; the blues in the indigo var
mOoi OF cotton yarn intended for domestic
coin dyed any color by the pound red cot
ton yarn eyed, lift comes in quantities.
oonneis dyed and finished GLOSSY black, or
nose solied and stained (not ntaded TO be
dyed0 cleaned and stoyed
>. rs pattern book of fancy oolors dyed
from white crape) ready for the inipection and
choice Of ladies.
An apprentice wanted. Saflowtr (vild SAT-
ireD) and Sumack, bought as this establishment
Mrs. Russell will be here in few DAYS from
Hchmond,to accomplish ladies iDthe elegant
arts ofyelvet painting, rug work OF canvass and
ornamental work rs she can Only attend to n
select number very few ladies can leave their
names at Mr.. RusselPs, or with Mrs. WAUGH
| near eLaBcasterian school Her terms beipnSh
per month, including course ofilcssops !: in
which month or course, she engages to perfect
mem IN oae bbSnch, withon the usual mode
=" P'o"SsNon' Il may %
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BY HENRY PITTMAN.
CONDITIONS
OF THE ALEXANDRIA HERALD.
CnNnIrInNe

OF THE ALEXANDRIA HERALD
}. Five dollars year; half yearly in advance
by town subscribers.
u Subscriptions for less than six months
charged at the rate Of six and quarter cents
each paper.
III. Extra papers six and a quarter cents.
w. No paper discontinued until all arrear
ages are balanced
V. ADvERTIsEMEETs, not exceeding square
inserted three times for one dollar and twenty
five cents for every subsequent insertion: Lar
ger ones in proportion. Advertisements which
have not ile number Of insertions marked, in
writing will be CONTINUED till forbid
" Latterstothe editor mas. be'post paid.
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Total OF square and Eat iron S7,t00 lbs.
10 be delivered al the navy yard at Phladei--
phia, on or before the 1stday Of January, 1924.
10 he suhJectto the inspection of the yard, and.
to be paid for, on the account Of delivery being
receiPted by the storekeeper, and approved by
the commanding oficer,by the navy agent az
Philadelphia. lie march 81
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Navy COMMISSIONER Office,

APRIL 26Tn, 1928
ENHE period to which proposals for iron will
- be received, is extended to the goth Of
July next aud the quantity Of iron TO follow
3-S auger is to be sc, 900 lbs instead of52 900
lbs. as stated in the original advertisement.
may % tJvon
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-13
KERN & FITZHUGH

HFFER for sale ola good terms hhds N.
" Orleans sugar
hhds sup Barbados sugar for family use
90 bbls assorted sugars
600 loaves refined sugars
10 hhds bright retailing molasses
6UOO W.T. prime green coffee
IL chests and half chests gunpowder i'm
perial and young Tyson teas Of the latest
imporations
case sup gunpowdertea in 2 ID canuisters
And box fine souchong do
pipe old l.. p. Madeira wine, Arauio's
brand
a or casks sup old port do
] pipe Teneriffe do old
90 cases old Madeira do dog each
20 do do port do do
pipes very sup cognac brandy z years old
i puncheon Jamaica rum
Q do Antigua do
500 gals old whiskey
] pipe old Irish do
30 hbls Baltimore do
70 boxes sperm candles Swain {, Co.'S patent
Is boxes mould do
10 do dipped do
l5o gals Rodman's hest sperm oil
~ boxes soap very good
ton shot assorted
40 Kegs gunpowder
5 casks and few pine apple cheese
2 cases fresh salad il,with their usual as
ortment of choice groceries. Also,
100 bbis prime shad, 700 10 nett and gross
herring, pat up with great care for family use
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This is to give Notice.

ENHAT the subscribers, of Alexandria county
Il in the district Of Columbia, have obtained
from the orphans court of said county, letters
testamentary On the estate of JOHN JASSEY late
Of the county aforesaid, decd. All persons
having claims against the said decedcnt arc
hereby warned TO exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof, TO the subscribers, on or be-
fore the Sd day of December next, or they may,
by law, be excluded from all benefit to said es-
tate; and those indebted thereto, are required
to make immediate payment Given under our
hands this Sd day of June, 1923.
JOSEPH JANNEY, Jr. Ex,r.
june 3w PHINEAS JANNEY, Ixrs.
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YOT1WRSo
NO.ICE
This is to give Notice,

UyHAT the subscriber Of Alexandria county,
J. in the district Of Columbia mas oo,ainea
from the Orphans Court Of said county, letters
af administration OH the personal estate on
James Grigsby, late of the county aforesaid'tse;
ceased ali persons having claims against the
said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof to Tie suosefi-
Der Jon or before the 2sth November next, or .nn9
may by law be excluded frou all benefit TO SAID
estate; and those indebted thereto, are requested
TO make immediate payment. Given under my
hand, this 2sth May, 1923. ANN GRIGSBY.
June Q Iaw6t Admir- ofJames Grigsby
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A Fresh supply of New & Cheap
Goods.
JAMES g. & ". BARRY

JAMES z. & ". SARRN
HAVE this day. received, and are now open.
Il IL ing at their CHEAP CASH STORE, a
splendid assortment oil
FANCY g. STAPLE ARTICLES,
which with their purchases OF last month, rem
der their assortment very complete Among
which are the following: London super blue
and black cloths, do super dark aud grey mkt,
brown and olive cloths, do black blue coronation
and MKT cassmeres /; cassinets, white and CO
lored drilling constitution g. Genoa olive cords,
cotton cassinieres, striped cotton Aorentine,
striped satteens,ribbed Angola cassimeres white
jeans, plain and CIVILIZED black bombazetts black
bombazeens Every superiorl, l case superior
LoHdon calicoes, A, 90 Ga, super and CON-
mon cambrics, jaconet and null null nuslins,
"A and6-4 plain, figured, tamboured Swiss,
book, and ieno muslins; fashionable London
| colored yesiings, plain and figured white Mar
settles, French, and the real English figured
black horentine; figured gros de Naples, sim
shaws, sarsneis, Italian lutestring, white and
black satin, forences and ievantines, Canton
and Nankin black and colored grapes, I'D and
81 Nankin Grape shawls, colored cotton shawls
and hkis, leila hkfs, fancy silk do Ia new and
very beautiful article) white lace shawls, vel
veteen scarfs aud haakerchiefs, thread and cot.
ton iaces, linen cambria and Lambric hdkfs,
Irish linens aud lawns, dowlas, sheeting, Drog-
hedas, and brown hollands, Russia sheetings,
burlaPs and Scotch oZnaburgs, Madras, Ban
danna and flag hdkfs, blue, yellow and red
ground twied cotton do, chintz furniture, do
nestic plaiGs and stripes, shirtings and sheet
nfgs, colored and white uenimes, Wilmington
stripes, Verona cords, furniture and apron
checks, I'D and I4-4 Marseilles quilts, steam
loom shirt,ngs, long ciohs, damask table cloths
aud diapers, men S, women's and misses cotton
hose, mems hall do ingrained black cotton do,
white, black, blue, and pink Italian grapes pins,
tapes, bObbins. silk and cambria buttons, sew
ing cottons of every description, threads, tia
liam sewing silks, ladies and misses kid and
beaver gloves, mems silk, kid and Woodstock
gloves, ladies' white aud black silk hose, fancy
Alantua and satin ribbons, silk cords and
braids clinical cords, elegant parasols and UNI
brellas, and great variety OF other erticles in
their line, which makes complete their assert
ment, and do most respect fully invite theii
friends and the public, TO call and examine
promising that their store shall always main
taia the maine of the "cheap cash store"
COTTON YARN,
OF the Union Mandatory of Mary land, sold as
usuai,at the Baltimore prices OF the day, nav y