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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-09
FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
OPERATION IN LITHOTOMY


The above operation was successfully peg
formed on the 10Th ult. by Doctor LeaUis L..
Miller, son Of Doctor Miller, Of Franklin, at
their house for the reception of invalids in that
town, upon Mr.. Galen Bowdwich, of Need
ham. The patient was SO years of age and
had been suffering for five years under this
most distressing malady. The dexterity, skill,
and presence of mind evinced by the operator
were truly admirable, and would have con-
terred honor upon veteran. in science
Such an one was present in the person of the
operators father, and we shall long remember
the expression of gratiied pride and affection,
which beamed from his countenance, as he
witnessed this early and decisive promise Of
the future eminence of his son and pupil
Many physicians of respectability, who were
also present, united in bestowing upon theiI
skilful brother the just tribute of unqualified
commentator.
The stone extracted from the bladder was
of largessize, (about that of a hens egg and
weighed nearly three ounces. No doubts are
entertained of the complete recovery of the
patient. X.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-09
For the Massachusetts, spy.l
False and Slanderous RepoYt

Sir-I'have recently been informed, that
there is report, in extensive circulation in
this and the ueighboring States, that one of
my nigh neighbors has been killed in attempt
ing to rob a traveller. Whence the report
originated | am not able to tell, but cannot
but feel indignant at the wretch who has thus
wickedly excited the fears and suspicious of
the community, and endeavored to tarnish
the character of worthy and industrious cit
izen. There has been no instance of robbery
or murder in this place, nor any attempt to
commit either of those crimes, which has
come to my knowledge during my residence
here, which is a period of sixteen years-and
it is presumed thattravellers may pass through
this town with as much safety, and experience
as kind and hospitable treatment at our pub
lie houses, and be as safe in their persons and
property as in any town in the Commonwealth.
d. HOLMAN, P. NJ.
Douglas, Feb. a, 1925.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-09
Small Por an DOUGLAS.

We are again indebted to our attentive COR
respondent for the latest accounts of the Small
Fox in Douglas. At the date of his letter,
SEVEN persons had fallen victims to the dis
order, and three or four more were considered
past recovery. Several more new cases have
occurred, and the whole number remaining
sick with it, within the limits of that town, is
thirty-fve. We understand that it is confined
to the southeast and the southwest parts of
the town, and that no danger need be appre-
hended by travellers passing through the town
on the public highway.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-09
Small Por an Gynfiov

We learn that this alarming disorder has
made its appearance in the eastery part of
Grafton, adjoining Upton, where two or three
cases have occurred. 1t was not ascertained
what the disease was, until large number,
probably more than hundred persons, had
been exposed to the infection. As soon as it
was determined what it was, prompt measures
were taken by the authorities to check it. A
general vaccination has been directed, hos
pital is established, the infected district is
fenced of, and intercourse with it is prohibit
ed. AS yet, we are informed, no case has &C.
Cured on either of the large public roads
leading through the town. One death has
occurred. There has been one also in Ux-
bridge.
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DteU.

In Uxbridee, of the Small POr, Joseph Rich
ardson, Esq.
In Westtorough, on the Sd inst. Brock
Parkman, Esq.
In Dudley on the 9th inst Miss Hannah
Howard, daughter of Mr.: Edward Howard,
aged Is years.
In Lancaster, instantly, Mr.. Joseph C.
White, aged Is years--death occasioned by
the falling of a tree.
In Leicester, on the goth ut Mrs. Ruth
Trask, consort of Mr.. Samuel Trask, aged 70.
On the 3lst ult. Mr.. Jonas Livermore, aged
SO. Printers in Vermont are requested to m
Sert has death.
In Utica, Caroline Mars 9, only daughter OF
George NJ. and Caroline ?. Merriam, late OF
Boston, aged eleven months and twenty-five
days.
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For The Massachalsetts Npu.l

The choir of singers in Marlborough, at the
close of school kept by Mr.. Perry, of Mill
bury, had an exhibition on the evening of the
18th ult. in the Rev. MIR. Aliens Meeting
House. The house was beautifully illumi-
nateds the music judiciously selected; and,
it is but justice TO the singers and their instruc-
tor 20 say, that the execution was uncommon
-ly fine, and highly gratifying to large audi
ence assembled from that and the neighboring
towns. The choir were favored with the very
acceptable aid of Mr.. Holder, of Berlin, on the
clarionet, and of Mr.. Downe, the double
bass. The number of singers belonging to
choir, amounted to nearly 60, all of whom,
much to their credit, appeared to act and feel
in harmony through the whole of the school.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-09
Hitchcock'S We,uly hvented
SNUFF.

FOR the absolute relief and cure of
Catarrh, Dizziness of the Head, Weak Eyes,
Nervous Headaches, Falling Sickness, Infants
troubled with Snufiles. 1t is an immediate relief
1t is also found highly beneficial in partial shocks
of Palsy, especially in elderly people, the fit hav-
ing often been protracted for years. After an
experience of more than fourteen years. practice,
can safely say that have met nothing as a sub
stitute for it in the above diseases Having prov
ed the inefheacy OF variety Of Catarrhal Snuff in
my own family, was induced to make trial for
something more certain and efficacious in its eff
fects, and was led to the discovery of the newly
invented Snuff, which succeeded to admiration in
my own family. and with numerous others who
applied to me for relief. cannot therefore for.
bear offering the Public participation in the ben
efits derived from the use of this Snuff; and al
though numberless certificates of its undoubted
good effects might be obtained, prefer resting it
on its merits, and the unbiased trial of
did Public, who may wish for relief in the above
diseases
DIRECTIONS FOR USING.
Begin with small pinch on going to bed, and
another in the mountaineering to three or
four per day.
For Sale by J. ROBINSON, Worcester.
Price, 25 cents per bottle.
Worcester, Feb. 9, 1925. eow6m
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-09
.M.AN.NE.NG e BURR,
Agricultural Notice.
TIME Trustees of the Worces-

THE Trustees of the WorceS-
II. ter agricultural Society are notified
that an adjourned meeting of the Board will
be held at the Court House, in Worcester, on
Wednesday, the 10th day Of February instant,
at l o'clock A. VI. when a list of PREMIUMs
for the next CATTLE SHOW of said Society
will be reported by Committee chosen for
that purpose, and other business ofimportance
transacted. A general and punctual attend
ance is requested.
By order Of The President,
WlLLM. ID. WHEELER, Rec. Sec'y.
Worcester, February 9.
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Douglas, Feb. a, 1925.
For the Massachusetts Spy.1
Mr.. EDITOR,


A considerable proportion of your readers
have probably seen, within few months, a
hand-bill, highly duplicating the conduct ola
Clergyman in the western part Of this Coun-
~. There are some individuals, in his own
immediate vicinity, who appear to believe
the charges contained in that publication to
be true; while others, equally respectable,
consider him "more sinned against than sim
ming" As prosecutions have been commence
ed, which will probably bring the facts in the
case TO light, and as ali the parties concerned
are entitled to fair trial, the pFopricty will
at once suggest itself to every candid mind,
of suspending an opinion till the result of
Judicial investigation shall be known.
FAIR PLAY. q
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.Rarrtfn.

In Grafton, by the Rev. John Miles, Mr..
Stephen Holbrook, of Grafton, to Mrs. Eliza
beth Stiles, of Mlllbury.
In Winchendon, Capt. Isaac Goodspeed, of
Hubbardston, to Miss Lucy Nutting, of the
former place.
In Petersham, DR.. Shepard Clark, of Hub
bardston, to Miss Mary Ann Dickinson, of
Petersham.
In Mason N. H. Mr.. Jesse Sanders, of
Townsend, Mass. aged Sc, to Miss Mary Ann
Kemp, of Mason, aged 90.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-09
Winchester va. Republican.

Rail Roads and Canab.-A COMPARE
son has been made of the relative advan-
tages of railways aud canals, in pro-
vlncial paper The writer calculates
the degree of resistance carriage or
vessel meets with, either from friction
or the pressure Of water, in each of
these modes Of conveyance. From
these calculations, it appears that a
horse will draw load 10 times as great
upon a canal, as he will upon a rail-
way, and 80 times as great upon canal,
as he will upon good road When the
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-09
DR.. Darllng'S Lecture.

BY reference to our advertising columns, il
will be seen that DR.. Darling proposes delv-
eriug chemical lecture, in this town, to-mor-
row evening. With him we are unacquaint.
ed, but understand he is we'll recommended :;
and his experiments, if properly performed,
cannot fail to be interesting.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-09

horse moves at the rate of two miles
an hour, therefore, a canal is the most
advantageous mode of conveyance but
when the speed is increased, the case
is very different. With regard to the
expense, the writer estimates the cost
of railway at three times the cost Of
a good turnpike road, and that of canal
about nine or ten times. If railways,
therefore, should come into general use,
two-thlrds of the expense of transport
ing commodities would be saved, as,
though the first cost of the railway is
three times that of a road, the same
force will move ten times the weight
over it. Railways then, il is obvious,
afordprodigious facilities over any other
mode of conveyance, both as it regards
time and expense; and there is scarcely
any limit to tie rapidity of movement
these iron pathways will enable us to
command, or to the improvements in
trade, commerce, and even agriculture,
which they will allow US to effect,
Interesting Facts.-A beautiful butter
fly, of the oak species, was caught in the
streets of Halifax on the 1st of January.
The ST. Lawrence; at Quebec, remain
ed open on the Goth January. The old
est inhabitants of that place say there is
no example within their memory of so
mild winter, The snow fell at Peters
burg, Va. on the 22d and 23d January to
the depth of two feet. Two negroes
persisted in the storm. At City Point,
the snow dIifted in some places to the
height of six feet.
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COMMISSIONER Notice.

THE Subscribers having been
n appointed by the Hon. NATHANIEL.
PAINE, Judge Of Probate for the County Of
Worcester, Commissioners to receive and ex-
anime the claims Of the Creditors Of the Es
tate of ARBA BILLIARD, late of Rutland,
in said County, deceased, represented insol-
vent, hereby give notice that six months
from the fourth day of January instant, are
allowed said Creditors to exhibit and prove
their claims, and that we will attend to that
service at the house Of Simon p. StrGtion,
Innholder, in said Rutland, on the third Jfons
day Of June nert, from one to sin O'clock, p.
VI. ROWLAND WHEELER,
JOEL DAVIS.
Rutland, Jan. 90, 1895.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-09
Notice.
WTE, the Subscribers, having

WYE, the Subscribers, having
" been appointed Commissioners to re-
ceive and examine the claims of the CREDITOR
OF the Estate Of AFRICA HAMLIN, late OF
Harvard, deceased, represented insolrent,
hereby give notice, that six months from the
9th day Of January last are allowed for said
Creditors to bring in and prove their claims ;
and that we shall attend for that purpose at
the house Of Ezra WeRsrJss, Innholder, in
Harvard, on the first Tuesdays Of April, May.
June, and July next, from two to six o'clock
p. M. BENJA. KIMBALL,
EPHRAIM KINDS
Harvard, Feb. I, 1926.
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Death of Go0. E1lstfs.
From, the Boston Gazette of Monday

His Excellency WILLIAM EUSTIS, Gov
ernor and Commander in Chief of this Com
monwealth, departed this life yesterday morn
ing, at seven o'clock, in the seventy-fifth year
of his age. He has been in public life for
half a century, commencing his career at
Cambridge in ITS, as a surgeon in the Amer
lean army. In this capacity he served during
the whole war, and acquired an influence in
the army beyond any man in the county sim
ilarly situated. In 1887, he was appointed
surgeon-general to Lincoln's forces, raised to
suppress Shays' insurrection, and was surgeon,
adviser and warrior during the campaign.
Since the adoption ofthe Federal Constitution
nc has been generally employed in public life.
he has represented Boston in the Legislature
oil this Commonwealth for several years; then
was sent to Congress from the district of Suf-
tolk-has been Foreign Minister, Secretary at
War, Representative of Norfolk, and has been
twice elected to the Office in which he died,
Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachu-
sets.
His Excelency has been distinguished for
trankness Of disposition and decision of charac-
ter. In the staff he discovered the spirit of a
soldier, and never was satisfied with the du-
ties ofprivate life. His acts in his high office
as Governor have been marked with no vio-
lence of character, but in all cases he has
heard patiently and decided fearlessly. The
duties OF Chief Magistrate now deyolve on his
Honor the Lieut.. Governor, Marcus Morton,
gentleman in the prime of life, man en-
lIghtened, courteous, cautious, independent,
and eminently acquainted with every form of
ofhce.-The heroes of the Revolution are fall
ing around us, as the last leaves of the tree in
! the autumnal blast.
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Coach, Chaise, Saddle 6
Harness Manutactory.

THE Subscribers respectful
n ly inform their Friends and the Public,
that they have entered into Copartnerships
under the Firm of
W.A.N.WK.NE e BURR.
and have taken the Shop formerly occupied
by the Agricultural Society, few rods north
of the Brick Hotel, and nearly opposite Messrs.
STILES & BUTMAN's Store where they intend
to manufacture and keep on hand Coaches,
Chaises, and Carriages Of all kinds, and a
general assortment of Saddles, Brides, Har-
nesses, Trunks, Valices, Pormanteaus, &c. &c.
|. N. B.-Partcular attention paid to
the repairing of all articles in their line.
JOHN MANNING,
EDWARD NJ. BURR.
Worcester, Feb. 8, 1926.
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uSnteneu, courteous, cautious, independent,
and eminently acquainted with every form of
offlce.-The heroes Of the Revolution are fall
ing around us, as the last leaves of the tree in
the autumnal blast.
Hoo matters go on IN Keptucky,-We
have before given the particulars of the
murder of Mr.. Baker, editor of the
Mississippian, by the son of the Cover
or of Kentucky. During the present
session of the legislature of that State
an attempt was made, and we have not
heard the issue, to obtain AN act chang
ing the venue in that case To effect
this, the Governor himself interfered
with the purity of the legislative body,
10y being found in the room with the
committee acting upon the bill. All
the rules OF the two Houses were dis
pensed with, TO effect its passage at once
and such a legislative farce, or rather
tragedy, has not been acted since the
times of Cromwell and his parliament
The following is an extract from the
speech of Mr.. Wickliffe to lay the bill
on the table
" We have before us no ordinary case,
although acknowledge with deep NOR
LITIGATION, that ordinary murders are too
frequent. Yes, sir, it has been reserv-
ed for the present year to exhibit to
our view an ertgovernor's son-in-tazp.
(your now acting register) arraigned
and tried for wilful murder, and acquit-
ted because of his drunken insanity and
the Governor elects son IN jail for muir
der and highway robbery! When this
is the tact--when every mail and each
stranger that arrives at your capitol
gives you intelligence Of some recent
murder, of some new cut-throat-when
we know that crimes and criminals are
every where triumphant, and that ou1
penal laws are already but shadows a.
galnst the wealthy culprit, is this time.
| ask, tG legislate' with impunity by dis
penslng with constitutional provisions
and legislative rules? | think not, said
Mr.. Wickliffe. y think your blIlgivcs
Desha safe deliverance. The Clerk
may say to him, chow will you be tri.
ed ?" and the prisoner reply, ''by the
act of my legislature" and the clerk
reJoin, " the act grants you a happy
deliVerance." Yes, Mr.. Speaker, God
and his country will have 'llttlesto do in
the business"
We are thankful to heaven that VIC do
not live in Kentucky, 1t is but few
days since a son of Anak, from that State,
came into our own, supporting himself
on the limb of hemlock--said he was
Just going to step down to New-Orleans.
and would be back in few days--that
he scaled all the mountains, and forded
all the rivers that came in his way :
and seemed to thiLk that all things
were made for" his use.''
Heaven preserve our State from such
persons and such principles as the a
bove. With us it matters little what
fictitious and artificial. distinctions 81
man may assume to himself the law
looks down upon all and sees them equal.
II is our business to sympathize with our
neighbours, but at the same time to hold
up their monstrous principles and con-
duct in the mirror Of free press, as a
beacon to ourselves.
Winchester va. J Republican.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-29

Olcih VhiCCs MS tSF~'t tSFiVSS1NS
the papers and documents in the Clerks
office to be in state Of good arrange
ment and preservation.
Mr.. Williams informed the House Of
the death of Iedediah w. Gof returned
from Harrison county; and on his n o.
ton a new writ of election was issued to
supply the vacancy.
An engrossed bill Incorporating the
Agricultural Society of the Valley being
read,
Mr. Garland spoke in opposition to
the bill; not because he was hostile to
agriculture, but because he thought it
improper to single the country over
with corporations. The bill contained
one clause giving the society the power
to recover debts after ten days notice
Such q provision was unknown to the
laws Of the land If this bill passed,
how could the louise refuse to incorpo-
rate an association of mechanics of
any particular trade, If they made ap
plication' The bill proposed to grant
common seal to the society, with the
usual privileges of corporate bodies
Under these indefinite powers they
might trade to any extent, and being
liable only to their joint stock, the door
would he open to irregularities, Sc.
Mr.. Xxi er answered these obie tons
contending that both the object and pro
visions of the bill were innocent Such
an incorporation he thought bore no a
naIogy to an incorpor alton of mechan-
icks. The Society was composed OF
members who had voluntarily associa-
ted together and asked for an act ofin-
corporation only TO operate upon them
selves. He could see no evil from
granting their request; AID he knew
they were amply responsible for all the
obligations into which they would enter.
Mr.. Mccoy moved to lay the bill on
the table, that rider mi GIT be prepared
providing against the evils that seemed
To be anticipated. In this motion Mr..
Paiteson Of B. concurred and after a
few remarks from AIT. Winston, the bill
was laid on the table,
Monday, Dec. l9.-Mr. Dayton OBJ
tanned leave to bring in bill to amend
the act regulating the solemnizstion of
marriage, SIC.
The speaker laid before the House a
letter from SamL w. Edwards, Secre-
tary Of the stanton convention enclos-
ing copy of the toceedings of that
meeting. Referred to the committee on
the convention subject
Mr. Braham obtained leave to bring
in bill to amend the law on the sub
ject so that whenever the Office of Sher-
1T in any county shall become vacant,
the Coroner shall receive the same fees
Only which would be allowed to the
sheriff in the same cases.
A report from the c. for C. of j was
read. declaring reasonable the petition
of Pleasant Rowan a free man of colour
to remain in the state--agreed to.
Sundry bills were presented and read
the first time.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-29
DOCUMENT.

Second .Tudsters U1Tes,
Richmond 18th December 1926. s
Sra: In compliance vita the direction con-
tanned in the Sd section OF the act of '7th Feb.
last. entitled An act changing the time OF
meeting Of the Board of Public Works and tor
other purposes" have the honor TO tran smlt
herewith the aforementioned documents, com.
prehe nding the state of the Fund tor Internal
improvement for the year ending the 3Oth of
November, 1926, and estimates of the proba-
bic receipts and disbursements of the following
year.
With great respect. am, Sir, your most
obedIent servant,
J BROWN, Jr
ID Auditor.
A State of the Fund.
3 Permanent Funds.
C. Disposable Funds.
ID. Receipts
r Disbursements.
F. Probable Receipts in 1926,
G Probable Disbursements in 1926.
II. Interest on James River Co. Certificates
Of Loan.
The Hon the Speaker Of the :
Hsase Of Delegates
State Of the funds for T9tersul Improve
men +, for the ysar snd 'ng, Soth .Nopsp'-
Der. 1875,
Permanent Funds. in Stock 81, 4ls,o6l IL
Disposal lie Funds. in Stock, viz,
Amount as reported on LIST
Dec 1924. 486,600
Amount OF subscrip.
lions paid since ~, $50
- -55S.8s0 90
James River Surplus and APP
propria lion Funds,
Amount IN James River
loan. 100000
Total amount of Stock at par
value 1,935,lal IL
Dispossble Funds, in Cash. viz.
Balance in the Treasury
Is. December. 1924, as
then reported, 4,206 80
Amount OF Receipts since, l15,5lS %
ll9,725 IS
DEDUCT amount ofDls-
bursement since lOs,o35 Il
Balance Of Cash now in
tie Treasury 10000 6:
Total amount of the Funds
in Stock, Loans, g. Cash, S2.003, PSI z.
Productive stocks OF Per.
rnanent Fund 1851, $50
Of DIspOsabIe Fund los, 800
| Total amount OF Pro.
ductlYe Stocks 1,523,l50
JAMES BROWN, Jr.
I'd Auditor.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-29

The Treasurer Of the American Bi
bic Society, acknowledges, The receip
Of S4,4s7,i - during the month OF Nov.