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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-04-07
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CAPTIVITY OF WILLIAM MOORE

William Moore, of Stratham. was
one of Rogers Rangers. He, With ten
others, was sent on a scouting party:
and while partaking of soldiers fare, at
a table spread in the wilderness, they
were surrounded by party of savages.
4 desperate fight ensued seventeen of
the Indians were killed, and eight of
the Rangers. Col. Ratchet, one of the
survivors, made his escape. Moore
was taken, but not till he had wrenched
the tomahawk from the Indian who first
seized him, and buried it in his brains.
The other survivor was murdered in
cold blood on the battle field his heart
was taken from his body, and forced
warm into the mouth of the prisoner.
who had been his companion and friend.
The Indians were Of a tribe residing far
TO the west and returning to their
homes, they carried Moore with them
for torture. At Montreal, the French
understanding for what fate he was re.
served, endeavoured to redeem him.
but in vain. His captors resolved to ex-
ercise on him their cruelty, and re yenge
the death OF the warrior whom he slew.
On their arrival at their own country.
great preparations we're making for his
lingering execution. When all was
ready and the tribe assembled, the pris-
oner was made fast to tree. He was
deliberately cut and stabbed all over
his body and limbs, in more than two
hundred places, and splinters Of pitch
wood were pnt into every wound. To
these his tOrmentors were about to an
ply the fire, when the mother of the In
dian whom he killed, declared that she
would take him as her son instead of
the one she had lost. Upon this. he
was Immediately Embossed the splinters
were extracted, and some medicinal
herbs applied, as soon as they could be
gathered, to his wounds. Such was the
efficacy of their applications, that in
three or four days he was free from
pain, and able 10 travel as usual though
lie retained the scars to his death. lie
was now adopted into the family of The
squaw, whom he was to call his mother
and by whom he was treated as son.
lie lived with her about six wears. and
went out with the tribe in their hunting
fishing and fighting expeditions. He
WIS too remote from the civilized set
Elements TO venture on an escape but
was too earnest TO return 10 his friends,
not TO make some attempt to visit them.
He had gained the affections of his In.
dian mother and family, and hoped by
alarming their fears, 10 obtain permis.
sion to leave them. He accordingly
run stick down his throat so violently
as to produce blood. His mother be-
lieved him to be in great danger, and
told him, "You spit 6iood--you de %
Moore said, yes, he must die, unless he
could see an English doctor, who would
cure him. The Indians tried all their
remedies in vain, for the stick would
produce blood, and be was obliged to
apply it so often that he became pale
and debilitated. Despairing Of his re-
covery, without the aid of white phy-
stefan, his mother and two Indians "a,
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scattering his dearest connexions; friend
after friend drops of, aud is swept
away; he remains disconsolate and
cherries.
.NoUember-7O TO 77-Gloom and des-
olation now extend their depres-
sing infuen every vestige of
cultivation is buried beneath the
deep incrusting snow; the mean
dering stream is bound in icy letters,
and heavy fog obscures the face of
Heaven, wrapping all in impeuetrable
darkness; even thus are the faculties
OF man beclouded at this advanced peri
cd. The hoary frost of age settles on
his head The warm current of life
freezes in his veins; his senses become
torpid No ray of intelligence iilumes
the gloom which surrounds him; no ge.
nial warmth Terminates bis palsied
frame.
Dscembey-77 TO e4-Behold now the
lite OF man, with the season drawing to
IFS close. No material change has taxi
en- place in the aspect Of things, yet this
dreadful epoch is more tolerable than
the preceding, for the pains and priva.
tlons of mortality seem near their ter
mination. A fresh spring will appear,
and vegetation flourish anew: and why
should not The just man rejoice that his
earthly course is also run, and that he
is about to rest from all his labours?
CHARITY" Charity" says an old
writer, is virtue ofthe heart and not
Of the hands. Gifts and aims are the
expressions, not the essence Of virtue.
A man may bestow great sums on the
poor and INDECENT without being charit-
able, and may be charitable, when he is
not a6le to bestow any thing. Charity
is therefore a habit Of good will OF be-
nevoIence in the soul, which disposes
us to the love, assistance, and relief Of
mankind, especially Of those who stand
IN need oft. The poor man, who has
this excellent frame of mind, is no less
entitled TO the reward of this virtue.
than the man who POUNDS a'colIege.
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Worcester, IS.
Probate Office, March 10, 1894.
To the Wido1o and Heirs of TIMOTHY
FLETCHER, late Of Lancaster, IN said
County, deceased, and to all others
concerned IN the Estate Of said deceased,
GREETING.
W or are hereby cited to APP
III pear (if you see fly at the Court of Pro-
bate to be holden at Lancaster, in said
County, on the third Tuesday in May next,
at three of the clock, after noon, to show
cause why the accounts the administration
of said estate should not be allowed; and
you will be heard thereon.
NATHI.. PAINE, J. Prob.
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NOTICE.

NHE subscriber would inform
the inhabitants of Grafton and its vicin-
;ity, that he has purchased the Woollen Man
ufactory formerly owned and occupied by
LEONARD LEGG & Co. where he intends
carrying on the Clothing Business in all its
branches. BY his long experience and close
attention he hopes to merit share of public
patronage dressing done in the best
manner, with punctuality and dispatch.
N. B. Custom carding done in the best
manner.
LEWIS THAYER.
Grafton, March Is, 1924.
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TEVo be sold at Public Vendue,

n by order Of Court OF the premises, on
Wednesday the fifth day of May next at one
of the clock P. M. Farm situated in the west
part of Charlton lately owned by the Rev.
David Batcheller late of Oxford, deceased,
containing about 100 acres, we'll proportion
ed into moving. tilage, and pasture, with
a large orchard. For further particulars In
quire of Mr.. John Nc Kinstry, near the same.
Conditions made known al the time of sale.
ABlJAH DAVIS. Admr.
Oxford, March 81.
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An engine has, it is said, been con-
structed, which will produce a sort of
revolution in mechanics; it will super
sede altogether the use of steam, and
may be termed an atmosphere Pressure
Engine; its power may be multiplied ad
inhnitum, and the expense of working it
compared with the steam-engine, will
save nipe parts out of ten. The origin
al cost will be likewise comparatively
small, and it is applicable to every pur-
pose to which steam can be applied. A
patent has been taken out for England,
and those for Scotland and ireland are in
progress, aud when completed, the en-
CINE will be exhibited to the public
liverpool paper.
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kinda run at grass after the first two
days would be of service.
If the thinks this preservation better
than cure, the may give it a place in
thypaper,
Respectfully thine,
JosEPa KERsEY.
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in less than two minutes. 1t is easily
taken down OF put up by single per-
son. They are made in very neat
style Of workmanship, and are suscep-
tible of any degree Of ornament.-Ibid.
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NATHL. PAINE, J Prob.

Worcester, SIS.
Probate Office, March 9, 1924.
To the WidozU and Heirs Of JOSEPH WILDER
late Of Winchendon IN said County, de-
ceased, and to all Others concerned an
the Estate Of SAID deceased,
GREETING.
VoU are hereby cited to APP
III pear (if you see ft) at the Court of pro-
bate to be holden at Templeton in said County
on the twentieth day of May next, at ten Of
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
thereon.
NATHL. PAINE, J. Prob.
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GREETING.

VoU are hereby cited to APP
IL pear Gf you sec tit) at the Court of
Probate to be holden at Brookfeld in said
County, on the second Tuesday in April next,
at ten of 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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Ia the last number of the American
Journal of Science and the Arts, there
is a communication on the Procession
Of the Equinoxes, in which the writer
produces some serious objections to the
generally received theory, and offers
one which he considers more simple
and satisfactory. This phenomenon is
usually ascribed to the attraction of the
sun on that portion of matter at the
Equator, which constitutes the earth a
spberoid. 1t must have appeared to
most students of Astronomy, that this
cause, if indeed it is any cause at all, is
inadequate TO the effect; as equal por-
tons of that matter lie on opposite
sides of the Ecliptic, and would. if the
Sun were equally distant from all parts
of the earth, precisely counteract each
other. The Procession of the Equi-
noxes is supposed by the writer to re-
suit from the revolution of the Solar
System round some distant centre, and
he attempts to prove, by very simple
process, that its revolution eastward
would necessarily produce such an eff
feet. We recommend this theory to
the attention of Mathematician. If
correct, will it not afford the data tor
ascertainlng the time, and the size Of
the orbit, in which the system revolves?
Richmond Visitor.
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Worcester, SIS.
Probate Office, March %, 1894.
To the Heirs Of JERUsHA MORSE late Of
Southbridge IN said County, deceased,
and to all others concerned an the Estate
Of SAID deceased,
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A new supply of Thermome-
IA tiers of superior quality, of various de-
scriptions, just received and for sale by
8 mo. 81, 1924. EARLE & CHASE.
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DUBLlC notice is hereby given

DUBLlc notice is hereby given
Il that have taken on Execution all the
Right in equity which JONATHAN ADAMS
has of redeeming the mortgaged Real Estate,
situated in Petersham, about one mile north
erly of the Westinghouse, containing about
y acres of la |, with dwelling house, barn
and cabinet lakers shop thereon, being the
same on which ABEL ROGERS JUN. now
lives--and that the said Right in Equity will
be sold at Public Vendue, at the Tavern of
AUSTIN BROOKS, in Petersham, on the
nineteenth day of April next, at one O'Clock
IN the afternoon.
CEPHAS WILLARD, ID. Sheriff.
March 10, 1924.
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Wood Scre1ps,--We have seen a very
admirable sample of second sized wood
screws, made at a single operation, in
the same manner as nail, by ma
chine, invented by an English gentle
man residing at Phillipsburg in Pennsyl-
vania, and now in use there. From the
specimen we have seen. we should have
no hesitation in pronouncing the screw
perfect in every respect and conse.
quently equal to any thing which car
he produced in any other country.
With proper encouragement, therefore.
we have no doubt, that in this branch
Of manufacture, we shall be able to
challenge competition with any ma
ton of the old world.
Washington Republican.
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PEACH TREES.

New YORK, Cd mo. 9Th, 1894.
EsreaEED FRrEND-Being great lover
of good fruit, have particularly re-
GREETED the loss of our Peach Trees by
the worm, and have tried every remedy
that | could hear of, but all to little or
no effect. At length concluded, could
| completely shield the parts likely to
be affected, it would answer the pur-
pose cleaned a number of trees and
put coat of lime mortar, about halt an
inch thick, round the body, then drew
the earth up to it. These trees are
now perfectly healthy, and there has
not been the sign ola worm about them
since, although it is about five years
past that the experiment was made.
have since tried the same on IA great
number of trees with equal success
Thou wilt communicate this to thy
neighbours in such way as thou mayest
think proper, as wish it universally
known. Thy friend
WILLIAM SHOTWELL.
James w. bennet, fdhTdy.
We extract the following from an
Ohio paper; if upon trial, it should
prove to be true, Its value can scarcely
be appreciated. The indigestbIe pro-
perty of rancid butter, together with
its general tendency to injure the tone
of the stomach, should prevent its use
by allwhose means enable them to pro-
cure the article sweet and fresh; and
by those without the means, in sugar and
molasses they have substitutes, which
are less costly and more nutricious and
healthy, and to children generally,
more grateful.
METHop.-Tbe night before churning
the milk or cream, scaId it in an iron
kettle, over clear fire. Soon as it
has boiled, strain it into the churn, which
must stand in cold water during twelve
hours, when, by a slight churning, it
will become sweet butter, which will
remain SO for years.
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Worcester, SIS.
Probate Office, March "a, 1924.
To the W;dow, Creditors and Heirs Of TIM
oTHY PAIGE, late Of southbridge IN
SAID County, deceased, and to all others
concerned IN the Estate Of said deceased,
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TO THE SECURITY OF FREEDOM"
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Price to single subscribers, who receive their
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Zines, published three aceeks for one dollar, and
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The publishers will hold themselves respon-
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yond the sum charged for its insertion.
All communications and orders directed to
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VoU are hereby cited to ap

VoU are hereby cited to ap-
a. pear Gf you see ftl at the Court of Pro-
bate, to be holden at Worcester in said Coun-
ty, on the first Tuesday in May next, at
one of the C1uch, after noon, TO sfIuw
why the accounts of the Administration of
said Estate, should not be allowed, and the
balance of Estate after paying the Doc
tors bills for her last sickness, land other neces-
sary charges, should not be decreed to the wi
dow to enable her to uphold life; and you
will be heard thereon.
NATHL.. PAINE J. Prob.
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NATHL. PAINE, J. Prob.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-05-18
anted.

To the Honorable justices Of ne Court Of S,s.
sion5. 20 Dc holden AZ PARIS irifhin ava Nv
The County OF oxford, on the third Tues9sg
Of June, 1922.
ME the subscribers would respectfully
Wv make known 10 your Honors that ths
County Road from Rnmford line. leading by
Ephraim Powers, IN township number two.
TO the line OK HamIin's Grant, near the House
Of Peter kimball, IN said Grant, passes o.
yer many bad Hills and il very circuitous. ana
the public convenience requires that Il should
be altered. Wherefore your petitioners
would respectfully pray your Honors W 3D.
point Committee to alter said road, begin
ming at said Rumiord line, and from thence,
" the most direct and convenient route w
the lire Of Hsnlia's grant. near the house II
PETER kiMRALL aforesaid-and A. in duty
bound viii ever pray.
CYRUS HAMLIN < others.
Copy At. R. X GooDErow, elk.
June IN, 1922.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-05-18
Assessors Notice.

THE Assessors for the town Of Portland
hereby give notice to the inhabitants
and all other persons liable to pay taxes in said
town, that theyshall be in session at the Count
Ing Room over the store occupied by MIR Dan
iel Gilbert, No 4, South side Long Wharf from
y to ~ o'clock. A. NJ. and from ? 10 O'Clock,
Il. NJ. on the tenth, eleventh, twelfth and thir-
teenth days OF May instant, to receive true and
perfect lists Of their polls and Of all their estates
both real and personal, including proprietary
estates, and estates IN trust which they respec-
lively owned, or were possessed of on the first
day Of May instant
The following schedule may serve as u form
Number Of Polls Of Is years old,and upwards,
Including wards and apprentices, description
o. real estate, either in their own right or the
right Of Others improved or not improved Tex
cept pews in houses OF public worship descrip-
ton and amount of personal estates in trust or
Otherwise, including all monies al interest more
than they pay interest tor, and all other debts
due to them more than they are indebted for
Monies OF all kinds on hand, public securities OF
all sorts, all bank stock and shares, orproperty
in any incorporated company for a bridge OF
turnpike road, or shares in any other incorpora-
ted company possessing taxable property ac-
cording to the just value thereof. Amount oi
all goods, wares, and merchandise, or any other
stock in trade, including stock employed in
manufactures. Vessels Of all kinds at home
or abroad, with theircargoes, stores, and appur.
tenances all pleasure carriages, horses, mules
and cattle Of one year old and upwards The
amount Of income from any profession, employ,
ment, or by any annuity or Legacy, or other
source, or gained by trading al sea or on land
And all other property excepting sheep, house.
hold furniture, wearing apparel, farming uten.
sis, tools of mechanics necessary tOrcarrying on
their business, and salt works for the manufac
ture Of salt, and also the machinery in cotton
and wooden manufactures
The assessors would also give notice, that
when the assessments are completed. the tas
list viii be committed to the Collector, anc
that they shall not be in session as heretofore
to hear the complaints of those who may con
slider themselves over taxed, aud they assure
them that no abatement will be made unless ia
cases Of those who hand in their lists, or were
necessarily prevented from doing SO, as contem
lplated by the law, an extract from which they
subioin.
And If any person or persons shall not bring
in list Of their estates as aforesaid to the asses
sors he, she, or they, 80 neglecting or refusing
shall not be admitted 70 make application 20 ths
Court Of Sessions for any abatement of the as
sessmcnt 50 laid on him, her, or them, unles
such person or persons shall make Il appear Il
said Court that il was not within the power o
him, her, or thrm, 10 deliver to the assessor
respectively list Of bis her or their rateable Is
tate al the time appointed for that purpose"
DANIEL COBB, -
CARLHES FOX, -i''''So's'
Portland, May l, 1924.
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ST4TE OF Ararrr
- - a. CF JF-1f4sE.
OXFoEDi ss---Court ~ Sessions, Oct. Tern,
1903

OXFORD, ss--Court NJ Sessions. Oct. Term.
1928.
On The foregoing Petition. Ordered that The
Petitioners give notice VI the same. hv nah
fishing copy Of said petition. aud this order
thereon, three weeks successivelv. IN the F.st-
ern Argus and Portland Gazette. rriutsd NJ
Portland. the last publication ia each ~ aid
nsWspH Pers - os AZ least thirty days bcfae
the next Term o. THIS Court. IN " holden u
FaFis, within and for said County Of oxford.
on me thrd Tuesday Of june next, that nIl
persons interested may then and there appear,
ana show cause, 4 any trey have. Why the
prayer q AID petition may not ~ granted.
Au.-Hutts KING GODDENOW. Clerk.
Copy Attest, r. X. GooDEsow, C7srk.
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THE OLD SAILOR

A1AA< OtD CAAIORs
To mount the shrouds and trim the sail.
Twas what lov'd while vet boy;
And, oh 60 beat before the gale.
Was ev'n in childhood all my 10Y.
When whistling winds and tempests roar'd,
was on high to meet the gale
And when the storm in vengeance nomr'd.
Then would ] tend the'quiv' ring sail
When dash'd around old-ocean's spray,
Or mist and darkness wrap'd my form,
lev d to win my dangerous wav,
Along the pillows, mid The storm.
OFT have sung the sailors song
or ioin'd the sailors lest and laugh'd--
Told Of my sports when friends among,
And with my lads the goblet quaff'd.
Those days are past. Thrown on the shore
A useless hulk, I lie, unknown
My story soon 10 tell no more,
AID soon to breathe my parting groan.
But on past hours It's sweet 10 think,
To muse on scenes and mates forsooth
Al mem'ry's fount one cup to drink
The long lov'd bev'rage of.our youth.
Farewell those days fbliss are gone,
Writ only on the heart they live
But till this beating pulse be done,
Their mem'ry shall true pleasure give.