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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-29
SUMNER BASTOW, ESQ.
MANY REPUBLICANS IN 90 Towns.
For the Massachusetts spy.l
The Blue Stocking Club.


1t is our intention to profit little by the
lessons which we have learned from our pre-
decessors, by giving our readers, occasionally,
dish presented us by our friends. Not be-
cause
" Singula de nobis dies pradantur euntes,
Eripuere jocos venerem convivia ludum:
but rather because we think there are some
excellent remarks in the extracts which we
shall be enabled to give. The one contained
IN the present number is made from a letter
received by one four Club, from friend of
his who recently passed through this county.
After making some observations upon the
idea which he had formed OF the character of
the inhabitants, he writes as follows -
"Soon after | entered border town OF
Worcester. county, prepared as | was to wit
ness people among whom intelligence was
universally disseminated, to witness place
where superstition and ignorance had neither
altar nor worshlpper, my attention was arrested
by the number OF people blind, halt, manned,
and diseased whom found travelling in the
same direction with myself. SOME were boil
stored up in carriages-some were carried on
filters, aud others were hobbing on clutches.
My establishment was increased in noticing
others employed in leading horses, which were
troubled with all kinds of maladies, as spav-
ms, heaves, ringbones, sc. Among the rest
overlook an old woman, leading three leg
ged sheep and blind puppy. Although
from momentary gaze at her physiognomy,
was OF the opinion (f there is any truth in
Lavater) that she hsd made the amiable Kan
uppe her prototype, yet ventured to ask her
whittier she was going? 40 la /! hdU'nt yo1
heard of he rugeiabls Doctor e? | is going to
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-29
For the Massachusetts, Spy. I
MR. EDIToR-

MR. EDIToR-
Having occasion to look into the pro-
ceedings Of Congress, since the COM
mencement of Mr.. Monroe's administra-
tion, cannot find a single instance, in
which there has been division accor-
ding to the old party divisions of FEEDER
al and Republican; but a new division
has taken place, consisting, on one side,
ofthe supporters, and, on the other, of
the opponents of the administration, and
on each side are to be found some Of
those who belonged to both of the great
political parties heretofore existing. |
have found, for instance, Mr.. Webster
and Mr.. Rufus King, who have been al
ways called federaists, putting forth the
whole energy of their great and power
full minds in support Of the administra-
ton, while Mr.. John Holmes, who is
called a republican, has exercised his
ingenuity in thwarting its measures.
Under such circumstances it becomes
our duty, if we approve of Mr.. Monroe's
administration, to select, for Represen-
tative to Congress, the person who will
give that system the most efficient sup
port. With that view have determin-
ed 10 give my vote TO
JOHN DAVIS, ESQ.
and to make use of what influence pos
sess, in his favour. At the former trial
voted for Mr.. Bastow, but, as it is GER
tain that he cannot be chosen, ] have
determined not to throw away my vote,
but to give it TO one who has judgment
TO understand the interest of his constit-
uents, and ability, if occasion should re-
quire, to defend them with energy and
effect. AN OLD REPUBLICAN,.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-29
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts.

Commonwealth Of Massachusetts.
Worcester, IS. Court Of Common Pleas. ~
Worcester.
December Term, "A. D. 1924.
On the Petition aforesaid, Ordered,
that the said Joshua Smith notify all persons
interested therein 10 appear at the next term
OF this Court, to be holden at Worcester afore-
said, on the second Monday of March next,
by publishing an attested copy Of said Petition,
and this Order thereon, in some one of the
public newspapers printed in said Worcester.
three weeks successfully, the last publication
to be thirty days, at least before the sitting of
said Court-that they may then and there
shew cause, il any they have, why the prayer
thereof should not be granted.
Attest, ABlJAH BIGELOW, Clerk.
copy of the Petition and Order of Court
thereon.
Attest, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-29

FThe Fraternity of Odd Fellows
will hold session at their room, at I
o'clock this evening.
Per order of the President.
r. H. VOSE, Sec'y.
Worcester, Dec. go.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-29

10 the Honorable the Justices of the
Court Of Common Pleas of the Com
monweatth Of Massachusetts, begun and
holden at Worcester, IN the County of
Worcester, o" the first Monday of De-
cember, "A d 1924
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MILITARY
Worcester, Dec. 90.

On the 18th Sept. the Ladies of Ok
ford presented an elegant Standard to
the OGford muincibIes," commanded
by Capt. ANDREW SIooURNEy, JR. After
an appropriate Prayer, by the Rev. Mr..
NEwHALL, the Standard was presented
to Ensign CAMPBELL, by Miss SALLY R.
ToRREY, accompanied with the follow
ling
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-29
MILLTNARY.

They have made such arrangements
in this part of their business as they trust will
give general satisfaction as pains have been
and will be taken TO obtain the latest and
most approved Fashions. On hand, an assort-
ment of Elegant Bonnets, Caps, Turbans, sc,
Any article in this line made at short notice.
or Ladies are invited to call.
Worcester, Dec. 90, 1924.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-29

Since the preceding article was written, we
have received information that JONAS SHELLEY,
Esq. our present Representative in Congress,
has been nominated by Caucus, held at
Grafton, on the oath inst. We have also re-
ceived communications, nominating SUMNER
BAsTow, Esq. which we insert.
From these circumstances, our readers will
see, that the only possible means of securing a
choice, will be to unite in support of JOHN
DAVIS, ESQ. Indeed, several influential Re
pubIicans, from different sections of the district,
have assured as Of their preference for him,
and of their determination to support him.
The present contest for Representative not
having assumed party character, we have
admitted all the communications relative to
it which were received in season. One, by
Hundreds'' in favour of Maj Davis, and one
by" A Farmer" in favor of Jonas Sibley, Esq.
came too late. 1t will be seen that we have
devoted considerable space in our columns
to the favours of our Republican brethren.
Gen. La FdyeHe.-It will be seen by our Con
gressional Journal, that the bill, granting to
Gen. La Fayette 100000 dollars, and town
ship of land, has passed both Houses with
great unanimty. The money part is to be in
6 per cent. stock, payable in ten years, which
will probably sell at a premium Of 90 per cent.
Or 10000 dollars.
An account of the celebration at Plymouth,
and the lines Of "F." are unavoidably de-
ferred.
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get my COsseH and poor liHle Prince cured
But can the Doctor make new leg for your
CosseH q g Ia! yes-one of our netghbOrs
had an old contrary horse that Jumped Ouer the
l0GA acith Betsey Nackins on his back, fell dOlc7a,
broke one Of has hufs, and put out one.of Bet
SeyS eyes. acdS despOt sorry but the Doctor
put some Ointment on to Befsey'S eye, and The
hOrse'S huff, and an a few days Betsey had a
good eye, only 'taCGnt the same colour of tOther ;
and good mace huff came out on the old horse
as ever 'ras." | could no longer restrain my
feelings, but gave vent to them in a violent
| bit OF laughter. Perceiving the old woman's
wrath to be rising at my ridicule of her credu-
lIty, and fearing little for the consequences,
rode on, and soon came to the mansion of
the Doctor. | resolved to stop and visit this
wonderful disciple of Esculapius-bu., look
ing back, saw the old woman pressing on
ward, and, always having great dread OF
'conaan's etoQuence, | fastened on without
paying my respects to this WONDER of the
healing art. As | passed along, musing on
the ascendancy which quidnuncs & empires
acquire over the minds Of people, who have
all the advantages Tor dispelling ignorance and
superstition, came to guide board, at the
union OF two roads, showing the direct way to
a tortune-teIteT, and soon came to the house.
1t is situated four or five rods from the travel
led way-the house has one small room and
an attic story, access to which is had by
means of a ladder. In this wretched tene-
ment was an old iUueraie black qVench, who
pretended to tell fortunes. To my great as
tonlshment learnt that great numbers of in
telllgent and We'll educated people from vari-
Gus parts of the county had consulted this old
nag for the purpose of learning their fortunes.
The one whose fortune was to be revealed as
cended with the fortune-tcller into the garnet,
where the veil Of futurity was thrown aside.
Such vile prostitution Of the noblest pow
ers OF man to superstitious credulitJ ought to
call forth the severest reprehensions of an en-
llghtened and intelligent people. know not
which to pity most-the old bag who pretend
ed to reveal the mysteries of futurity, or those
whose stupidity lead them to believe in such
vile nonsense"
The letter then goes on to give a very a.
musing account of haunted house (near
Quobbin Meeting-fouse) which we shall pre-
sent our readers in some future number.
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&drripn.

In Ward, on the 10th inst. by the Rev. Mr..
Megregory, Mr.. Samuel Taft. Jr. of Uxbridge,
to Miss Dorcas Keith.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-29

RIsAIAH THOMAS presents his
grateful acknowledgements to the Mem
hers of the Fire Societies, Fire Engine
Companies, and other Inhabitants of
Worcester and its vicinity, for their
prompt attention, and great exertions,
in saving his property from destruction
by Fire on the evening of Friday last.
Worcester, December 9th, 1924.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-29
\ OSHUA SMITH, Admins.

OSHUA SMITH, Admins.
CO traitor on the Estate of EPHRAIM PAR.
.MENTER, late of Winchendon, in said Coun-
ty, deceased, humbly shews-that the Real
Estate of said deceased is inventoried and ap-
praised at the sum Of three hundred dollars.
and the Personal at one hundred and Sc yentv-
four dollars and fifty-seven cents; and that the
debts and charges against said Estate amount
to three hundred and twenty four dollars and
ninety cents-leaving balance chareeable
on the Real Estate of one hundred and ffty
dollars and thirty-tbree cents; that SAID Real
Estate consists of about forty-six acres of Land.
with an old House and an old Barn thereon
that to sell so much Of said Estate as will be
necessary to pay the debts and charges, would
spoil the whole.
The Petitioner therefore prays. that this
Honorable Court will authorize him to sell
and convey the whole OF said Real Estate.
for the benefit Of the creditors and heirs. (there
being no widow according to law, and seve-
raj OF the heirs living out of this State. and
cannot be personally notified without great ex.
pense, the Petitioner prays that such notice.
for the next term of this Court, may be order.
cd as the Honorable Court shall deem neces.
sary. JOSHUA SMITH. Admir-.
December II, 1924.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-29
For The Massachusetts, Spy.1

FUT INE JuuSSutNUSEIIS Opy.
| wish, through your paper to inform
the Republicans Of the South District
that
SUMNER BAsTOW, ESQ.
is recommended for their support on
Monday next, by considerable number
of the delegates TO the caucus at Grafton
and by
MANY REPUBLICANS IN 22 Towns.
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II CARD.

|PThe Fire w rdens Of the
Town of Worcester request that at all
future alarms of Fire, the Inhabitants
would carry with them to the place of
alarm. all their Fire Buckets, Pals, and
other Vessels which may be convenient
for conveying water, excepting from
those Houses in the immediate vicinity
OF the place of alarm, there having been
deficiency of those articles at the late
Fire.-Should there be an alarm in the
night time, it is requested that all occu-
pants of Buildings, on the public streets,
would place lights in their front win
dows, to facilitate the passing of people
to the place of Fire.
Worcester, December %, 1894.
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500 Dollars Reward !
HIVE HUNDRED DOL.

ENIVE HUNDRED DOL
Il LARS will be given to any person who
will so discover as to bring to justice the vii.
lain or villains, who destroyed by fire large
Dwelling House belonging to the Subscriber,
and greatly endangered the estates in the
neighoourhood, on Friday evening last.
STEPHEN SALISBURY,
Worcester, Dec. 90, 1924.
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An account of the celebration at Plymouth,
and the lines Of "F." are unavoidably de-
ferred.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-29

PTown Clerks are requested
to forward us return OF the Votes Civ.
en- in their respective towns, as early as
possible,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-10
Garnett's lectures.
SECOND EDITION.

NHoMAS w. WHITE begs leave to an
hounce to the public, that he has Just issued
iIom The Press, the second edition of Mr. James NJ
Gamers Lectures on Female Education; and to
express the hope, that they thought The first de-
sraoie purchase, they will deem the one which, he
now offers, much more so-This has been corcfuIlv
revised and corrected by the anthor himself; who
has added Preface, in which summary view is
taken OF the principal obstacles the progress of
Education IN. general, but particularly to that of
Females. Mr.. Garnett has also annexed a Code
OF Max'ms' entitled "1he Gossip's Manual, or
Martins for Conversation and Conduct: adapfed 10
ooM seres and all ages beyond cliidtood"--the OBJ
Ject OF which will be best explained by its perusah
~ PRIcE ONE DOLLAR, neatly bound and let
tered-and for sale by the publisher, his Printing
Oihce, over Messrs. Hayes 81 Loomers Dry-Good
store, Market-Bridge. They may also be procured
at Mrs. Whites Millinery Store, second door be-
low Messrs. r. & H. Nelson's, Main street.
Nov 96
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-10
and keAisious
PUBLICATIONS.

y.
oSEPH MARTIN, opposite the Merchants
- Coffee House, Main street, has just received
Tor sale, variety of Theological aud Religion.
fubiications, among which are the fcliowing;-
t. Martiudale's Dietinpary, 49,
Bucks Theological Dictionary,
Wesleys Philosophy,
Moshiem's Church History,
Stephens Mcdtations,
Rambach's do.
Chalmers Discusses,
Whtby on the Five Points,
Bucks Works. i'll vols
Prideaux's Connexions,
Rollins Ancient History. vols
Browns History. of Missions,
Browns Jewish Antiquities,
:Bsadley's Sermons,
Wesleys do.
Benson's do.
Doctor Coke's Life,
Woods Dictionary of the Bible,
Butterworth's Concordance,
Hammers Observations,
Plutarch's Lives. in i wells. octave,
Reds Works, i'll 8 vols. octave,
Simpsons Plea,
Sturm's Reflections,
Asbury's Journals,
Fletchers Checks,
Do. Appeal,
DO. Life,
Pocket Bibles,
Family do. quarto,
Cabinets great Dictionary, in vols.
Cokes Commentary,
Clarke's do
Benson's do.
Large Methodist Hymn Books,
Small do. do.
Besides variety of small cheap Books md Pam
phiets, too numerous tn MENTION
ALSO--A few copies of the Hebrew Bible, with
and without points Nov. 19-4t
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-10
from Ute .8rhcaasns Gasette, Of OFT. Goth.
TRIAL OF THE FIVE Usage INDIANS
FOR MURDER

AT TIE late term of the Superior Court of The
Territory of Arkansas, five Chiefs or Head
Men OF the Usage nations ofIndians, viz.
Ch"-to htlt-tca She-Pe-shc, Mad BuGalo,)
a-na-St1-shinSer, Little Eagle,)
Wd-sa- 6d- si,inSer, little Bear,)
Sha-h"-sI'inger, Little Rattle Snake,) and
He-Sha-he-he-re rec, (Caddo Killcr,)
were indicted and arranged for the murder,
on the 18th of November last, of Mai. Curtis
Weiborn, citizen of this Territory, who was
engaged IN hunting on the Dc la Blue, or Blue
river, tributary Of Red river, lying west of the
Territory of Arkansas and within the tract of
country coded by the United States to the Choc-
law iniiins.
1t was clearly proven on the trial that the
prisoners composed part Of the Chiefs or Head.
Men OF a party of Usage warriors, N7lo started
from the north fork of the Canadian, a branch
OF the Arkansas, with the avow ed intention of
making war upon the Caddo Indians. That
some ten days subsequent TO their departure, an
attack was made, by party of Osages, on
camp of American, French, and haIfbreed
Quapaw hunters, who were hunting on the De
la Blue, country to (which the Osages have no
Chains. That in that 7attsck, MAJ Welborn
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WONDERFUL PRESERVATION.

| A wonderful instance of preservation of human
life, when in imminent danger occurred at Ge-
| neya, i'll the state of New Y rll on the 22d uIt
! Mr James Gerry an lrishmau, had descended
wei Tor The purpose OF removing some obstruc-
tons. The well was II feet deep, and some of
the stones in the wall, near the bottom, had
been Iooscned by the washing of quick sand.
Having descended between 40 and so feet as
he was standing with one foot in the bucket,
and the other resting upon the side of the wall
on sudden, the stones below gave wav and
closed together, and the whole mass of the walls
above sunk down upon him and buried him be-
meath tie ruins.
The shock, says the Geneva Gazette. pro-
duced by such disaster, can be imagined but
not described. A groan issued from beneath
lie stones and earth, which proved that life was
not extinct, and inspired a feeble hope ofextri-
eating the unfortunate man alivel Hundreds
immediately collected around the spot, in pain
fdl solcitude, all anxious TO bear part in res
cuing fellow mortal from so terrible grave,
The most prompt and active exertions were
made to excavate as soon as possible, tie stones
and earth that had fallen in. IL was half mast
our O'Clock, T. NJ when the catastrophe hap
pencd. In ID minutes a windlass and bucket
were procured and put in operation. No less
than 80 tons of stone were TO be drawn up, he
fore liefcoud be given. But few could la
oour at time, and although they proceeded
A'"''S "''oot aI'iN'ty' tue removing Oh SO great
a quantity OF stones mingled with the earth
that had failed in, was a task slow and tedious.
As they proceeded, occasional groans could
still be heard issuing from the cold damp earth
beneath.--When night approached, they had
penetrated but few feet below the surface, aud
the prospect seemed gloomy and doubtful. 4
crowd OF 2 or 300 anxiously waited the issue of
the event. Every thing was soon put into
systematic train-Persons were appointed TO
make all necessary provision and to preserve or
der and silence amongst the crowd, The night
was dark and unpleasant; but, by The assistance
of lamps, they vigorously prosecuted the work
Those in the well would, at intervals, call to the
buried man, 70 ascertain If he could hear them:
but no answer could as yet be heard. gen
eral silence and soleInnity prevailed, broken
only by the. occasional murnurs of enquiry
among the crowd, the hollow noise Of the stones
tumblcd into the buchetin the weI.--the voice
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TnEAsunv DrrAnrmrNr.

June 30tll, 1924.
nj Office is hereby given 10 the propretors OF
u the exchanged per cent Stock of 1912, is
saedin pursuance Of an act OF ongress, entitled
"An act authorizing subscription to the old six
per cent. and deferred Stocks, and providing for
exchange of the same, passed on the 9th of July,
1912, that the principal of the said stock and the
interest which may be due thereon al the time, will
be paid to the saidpropieors, to their attorneys
duly authorised, on the first day of January, 1885,
at the Treasuey iii w ashington, at such Loan
Office, on the books whereof any portion of said
stock may stand.
inflammation is further given, that surrender OF
abe Certificates of said Exchanged per cent. Stock
will be required at the time of redemption, aud than
the interest thereon, will cease and determine to
the 3ist day of December, 1924.
WIN. H.. CRAWFORD,
Sec'y ofhe Treasury
July o. t3ID48
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-10
WIN. II. FITZwHYLsoNN.

hook-sELLER, BINDER AND STArIoNEp,
Itco doors 0eto~ The Branch Bank of HE a. Sya,e,
AS rust received aud opened, large supplv
he wishes to sell on the very cheapest terms In
addition to which are, i''
epEeTAcLEs, with silver, steel and tortoisesbel,
frames; spare glasses to put into old frames: read
ing and maganifying glasses por,abl. m;cr,scna,
and thermometers.
aLohEs; mathematical and plotting instruments:
""g"e's' scaies' protractors and PARALLEL rules.
tiohISs; tenors; violonccl,cs; strings: bows.
or'oses pegs; tail pieces; 1ageoIcs; clarionets:
flutes; flies and Kent bugles.
hoe Frs PEN AND SpoRTsMEN's knives; eraz-
efs' desk knives; pocket combs and elegant pocket
ink-stands.
WATER coLoRs; India ink; camel-har and
lean pencils, crayons, rubber, drawing and rice pa
ladies' work. io'
laying CARDS; backgammon and chess boards
and men; Lotto boxes and walking canes.
Nov. I9-6t -