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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-06-01


nature of the Town Clerks, and Of
Wellington, the number of votes given
being in figures and that no returns
were received from the towns OF Bland
ford, Longmeadow, Boyiston, Burling-
ton, and Beverly
Which report being accepted, the
President declared the Hon. LEVI
LINCOLN TO be duly elected Governor,
and the Hon. MARCUS NORTON Lieut..
Governor Of this Commonwealth, for
the ensuing political year. This report
was also accepted in lhe House of Rep
respntatiyes.
Whereupon a joint committee was
appointed to wait on the Governor and
Lleutenant-Goyernor elect, to acquaint
them OF their ele cton, and TO ascertain
Of them what time it will be convenient
for them 10 take the oaths of office.
FRIDAY, MAY 81.
The Hon. Mr.. Reyes, from the joint
committee on the subject, reported,
that they had waited on the Hon Levi
Lincoln and the Hon. Marcus Merton,
and informed them, that they hav >.
been elected Governor and Lieutenant
Governor thereof for The ensuing year,
and that the Legislature were ready to
attend upon them, in taking and sub
scribing the prescribed oaths and that
the Hon. Gentlemen had answered that
they @nould, if convenient, meet the
Two Houses at IL o'clock this day, and
take the oaths of office.
The Committee appointed to exam
inc the returns Of votes for Senators
and Counseliors made report CORES
pondlng with the account given in the
Spy of the 18Th cit. They also report
that in .Niddleser there is one vacancy.
The candidates are Hon. John Wade,
who had 220l votes, and Hon. Nathan
Chandler, who had 1854 votes, that
Samuel Hoar, jun. Esq. had 1850 votes !;
that the towns Of Newton, Tyngs-
bororo', ". Cambridge, and Ashby TO-
gether, gave l76 for Samuel Hoar, Esq.
1t these votes are be considered as Civ
en- 70 Samuel liosr, jun Esq. ard not 10
| Samuel lloaF, Esq. of The town of Lin
coin, then the Hon. John Wade and
Samuel lloar, .I-'a. Esq. are the Candi-
dates TO fill the vacancy in said district.
The report was RECOMMENDED in order
to obtain evidence TO determine whe,h-
er the votes returned for Samuel Hoar
were not intended for Samuel Hoar, ir.
IN CONVENTION.
At12 O'Clock the two Houses assem-
bled in Convention, when the Hon.
LEVI LlNCON, and His Honor MAR
Gus MORTON, preceded by the
Sheriff of Suffolk, and accompanied by
the Members of the Executive Council.
came in, and having signi6ed their &C
ceptance Of the offices to which they
bad been elected, the oaths of office
were administered 10 them by the Pres
ident Of the Senate, aud Proclama-
lion OF the same was made by the
Secretary Of the State.
SATURDAY, MAY %.
The Committee TO whom was Ie-com-
mitted the report 10 relation TO the re-
turns of votes Of Counsellors and Seha-
tors, made report which, together
with the original report, was accept
ed.
The Senate proceeded TO make
choice of Chaplain TO the Senate, for
the present political year--the Rev.
Samuel Barrett was chosen.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-06-01

a Negroes definition of drinkers.--"
drinky for drinky, Massa drinky fol-
drunkY y
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-06-01

Brozpning Gun Barrsls.--The meth
cd Of browning gun barrels, as prescrib-
ed by the board Of ordnance of England,
and which has been adopted by the U.
S. armories, is complicated; and the
composition unchemical. The follow
ing is very simple, and unattended with
any Of the Inconvenience attending the
old method. tits much more durable,
and is susceptible of as high polish.
After the barrel is finished, rub it
over with aqua forts, or spirit of salt,
diluted with water. Then lay it by for
week, till a complete coat of rust is
formed A little oil is then to be ap-
piled, and after rubbing the surface dry,
polish it with hard brush and little
bees wax.
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A good one--A new mode Of taking 3
criminal has been practIsed in Newly orls
with success. A gentleman, on entering
one of the boxes of the theatre, was rob
bed of MS pocke,-book. He mentioned
the fact TO the door keeper, left the
theatre to stop the payment OF certain
Lottery tickets which the pocket book
contained, and returned TO the theatre
apparently in state of intoxicaiion.
He staggered into the pit, and taking out
of bis breast-pocket morocco pocket
book, Systematically transferred ii TO his
coatpoclset Having then caught The eye
of "A man whom he suspect d, he went TO
the lobby, called Cor glass of brandy
and water, and inquired Of the bar-keep-
or if he could change bank-bill of
twenty dollars. On receiving an answer
in the negative, he paid for the drink IN
silver, and showed into the pit, when
feeling hand ID his pocket, he seized
the criminal, who was delivered up to
justice and on whom forty dollars of
stolen property were found, f which
The nimble l,ght-fngered son of Mercu-
~ i: now doing tread-mill duty. This
drunkenness was feigned on the part of
Mr.. Jackson. for the purpose of arrest
ing the robber Of his pocket-book.
DR.. ,Sydenham had patient whom
he had long prescribed for; tut his pre-
scrlptions were inefficient, and, at last,
Sydenham acknowledged that his skill
was exhausted--that he could not pre-
tend to advise him any farther. "Bul,"
said he, "there is a DR.. Robinson, who
lives at Inverness, who is much MOI e
skilled in complaints of this kind than l
am; you had better consult him. |
will provide you letter of introduction,
and / hope you will return much bet
ter" The patient was man of for
tune, and soon took the road; but trav-
Cling was very different undertaking
then from what il is now, and journey
from London to Inverness was not lrlf-
ling one. He arrived, however, at the
place Of destination; bat no DR.. Robinson
was 10 be found, nor had any one OF that
name ever been in the town. This,
Of course, tsraged the gentleman very
much; and he took the road back 10
London. raging, ard vowing vengeance
on the Doctor. On his arrival he vent
ed all his rage on the latter, ard abus-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-12-30

with goods from Missouri. The price OF mule has
risen high that they could not be bartet ell for
with prospect of proht.-The migration to this
state, very great principally from Kentucky and
Tennessee. Legislature meets in January at
Jefferson, the new Seat OF Gevernment.-The
eectio IA OF Governor is over result not ascertain
cd The canvas has been violent one the con-
test supposed to be principally between Miller and
Carr : the former supported by Col. Benton and
his friends the latter, it is said, bv Mr.. Barton,
the other U s. Senator, and Mr.. J. Scott, of the
ii. of X.
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taaliy TO advance the execution of the unconslit-
uonal schemes which urged upon us with
such pertnacty and zeal Philosophical states
men who declaim so pret,ily upon :" internal irp-
pFovement, . national glory and all the ct Get
eras OF fashionable fusiiau, will find in the sequel
that the great mass of the people esteem that the
best government which, afordng an ample pro-
lection, leaves to the mouth of labor The largest
portion IF The bread it has earned
Acquainted you are with my present engage
menis, you will not expect 20 see me in the dis
uict The neglect of my present duties would be
out poor evidence of my future fidelity. l submit
myseif'o such disposal as in your wisdom you may
think compoits with YOUR best interests.
Your fellow citizen,
GEO. VIM. CRUNP.
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"A word dy ,oay of REJo1Nprp.

II cora OY tOny ut REJoINDER
we nave no desire to crticse the structures OF
the Auti'0r oil HE CRISIS in the PETERSBURG In
ieilisencer. Our readers perhaps would scarcely
be obliged TO US Tor filling so much space with tbe
comments which might be REQ tired The author
seems TO be aciuaed by conscientious motives; and
we nave so much confidence In orr cause as 10
believe, that If we had fair opportunity of con-
versing ireel and frankly with hirS, we might sue
coed In removing the prejndces which he has i'm
oibsd For one az know ledgn,ent, however zoe
sincerely thank him; he is kind enough 10 admit.
that If we were mo:e moderate and less do ,ma,ical
with eJudIcous selections of forei n and domestic
miscellaneous matter which generally characterize
The bnqnert could scarcely ail 10 an,lse & inHruct
wherever it circulated" With one yord az tn ,bis
d0gmdficqt tone we will leave the Au,hor IN his
labours poe- he not see bow difficult il is for an
EDITOR TO please every body, One man saws some
oil them are ftme-SeyUerS, and slaves: Another.
That they are dogmft!cal, and f1rGalts MeLaye
attempted TO avoid either extreme, sc, we have
not succeeded ~ pleasing every BODY The attcrppt
would be just as ridiculous, as That of the old man
!" me fable, who was carrying his ass 10 mar.
kc'' Wewhi then DO what we lliinlS FieAt; and
thus please Ourse/rcs.
IHEoPHRAsT Us in the Boston Patriot attempt.
to Kill two birds with one stone. lie oss,iI. Al
once " The Richmond Enquirer and the New
England 'iaaXy.' Considering the prolusion of
wrath which he pours out on the Galaxy "a paper
weneYer see) we ought to rejoice in tie moderate
chassI~ement which he has reserved ior us. While
he declares that Mr.. Buckingham Is HJeller; that
NE brotherhood Of Freeuiasous ought 20 Danish him
that one Of his Illustrations deSeyrts The flsa,Iv,jH
DC Is KIND enough 10 say Of tic Enquirer that il is
an open, ayowed and decided OpPoe1rtoN paper
on political or party Dyincipies, and spcsks tbe
wen known local an'ipathy OF Virginia toward,
New England, and whose langusgeis, NE tconid
not mat .|eO Enslat,d men should eign over
u.s."
The grounds on which he chooses 10 place the
enquirer are perfectly gratoitous, and besides IN
consistent In themselves. We act on political
principles, and ye, also act on {ocaI considera-
tOns. Will lie then tell Us whether our grounds
are general or local, political or sectionaf The
one contadicts the other Bat how darcs he asrfibc
such loca antipathy to Virginia! No; let New
John Hancock men, who love the Union. bur
would noI codntenanSe cpcroachnenl unon ibe
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FOR TIE ENou1RrR.

Bank of p'irginia and Farmers Bank.
The time approaches when the annual appoint
ment oil managers for these institutions, ard their
branches, will take place. A large proportion of
their stocks has become The property of the Board Of
pu6icworks; the Literary fund; the Mutual a esur-
ance society, and other public bodies. Their
notes constitute the circulating medium of The coun
iry and they have hence become, TO say nothing of
their connection with our commercial iransac
lions, of great public importance
1t Is entirely clear, that the profits of the stock
holders, as well rs the future usefulness of the
Banks, as regards the commerce of the country.
will depend essentially upon the selection Of fit and
proper persons, to manage them. The State re-
served 10 itself IN their incorporation almost an en-
IRE coniroul, IN the appointment OF directors This
II II was an error, at least errng on the safe
side We had at that time little experience in
banking institutions. They were regarded, with
how much justice. Fil not undertake to say, as
formidable engines, which under The management
oil designing men might be welded for tie advance
meni oil political objects. The power reserved nv
the state, in the appointment Of directors was pro-
badly with view TO counieract possible mischief
of that character
But am DEPRESSING from my purpose which is
merely TO enquire who are t and proper persons To
manage the banks. These remarks are not add ess-
ed TO the stockholders. They know who are
suitable persons for dlrectors and regard TO their
own interest (judgng the future by the past y viii
secure on their part the selection 80 far as they are
concerned in the selection Of Gi persons 1t is 10
the Treasurer, and to the council of appointment.
that propose TO address myself. have ever re-
garded the appointment of Directors, as amones,
the most irksome and disag1eeable Of their public
duties and they will trust receive with patience
few hints IN relation 10 those duties The truth
Is, that they have many difficulties to encounter
in the performance Of these duties, and are so as
sailed or bese, II may be excused for the use of
the tem,by persons having no manner of interest in
the Banks, except that they are their debtors or
wish to become so, that it u not al all strange that
IN reconciling the conflicting wishes of different
parties, they should make, certainly they some
Times have done, very extraordinary appointments
Knew an instance, in which gentleman, owning
upwards OF five hundred shares of stock in every
respect man Of business. was turned out Of the
Directory, and person put ia his place, to whom a
single share had been transferred for the purpose Of
qualifying him for seat at the board
IL viii, think, be matter of some surprise 10
persons residing at distance from Richmond. TO
hear short history OF the efforts made BY persons
many Of whem owa nsi single share Of stock. 10
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-12-30

WAsHrNCroN, Dec. 2S.-It is understood
hat the President has nominated TO the Senate. as
Commissioners On the part OF this Government to
the Assembly of American Nations at Panama,
Richard Z. Anderson of Kentucky, a, present Min
lister TO the Republic of Colombia, and John Ser
geant, of Philadelphia. William Is Rochester of
New York, Is nominated as Secretary to the Com
mission. GNttt Int
The nomination, by the President, to the Senate.
all rumor on the subject of those appointments.
The nomination has not been acted upon by the
Senate. There is some difference of opinion,
believe, as TO the expectancy of the Mission. Ii
the opinion the Senate be favorable 10 the object
the probability is the nomination will not be
ously opposed.
The publicity, given 10 this nomination TO the Sc
nate, will have satisfactory effect. twill
to- remove the utilization, * satisfy the scruples, OF
our friends the Editors of the Enquirer. They will
hardly continue to dispute the construction, which
we put on the passage of the Presidents Message
announcing the proposed mission to P.tnam1, when
they hnd that construction decisvely affirmed by
the Presidents own act. II cannot now be ques-
toned, we think, that he meant 10 follow the Con-
sti'utional injunction in respect to the appointment
ot these Minister'S that it should be " by and with
the advice and consent of the Senate though he
did not think it necessary, la the composition OF
his Message, to recite the constitutional provision.
the PIe.iienl.---Ed Eng1
1t was novel incident in the Proceedings of
the House of Representatives, yesterday, that the
galleries should be cleared, and the doors closed
TO receive a confidential communication from tie
PRESIDENT u is many years sinre similar Incl
dent occurred in that body We rejoice that the
fact was, in this case, porientous of so innocent
conclusion as the published Message discloses. ID.
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LNIHERNIVY a. YIRLILYL1-

FTTHE nsrf'er occupying ir middle Hotel. on the Wet
4 ern insc, 70 this place, Tor the ensuing term viii nue5
board Ws'ns ssd lodging, with ssryan, to attend The
Also, fuel Che usual price Nor shsli nv dsn, BE-
sef"nG vnny tsthi' place. WdEhLR W. dINOR.
Neel - 7%-wh
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CCEENy'S
Credik Sule of Negroes.

nN he t9h day January 1g2G viii he offered Al pnll;
~ suction, ~ Gloucester couthouse, eighteen or .,nf
tikely 4NEGROES, Ou credit Of six months
l.. }. THRUSTON sdm'r
lf"c. ~ Fe--tdf of Fov te-
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House adjourned. when il found that the njunc-
ton of secrecy had been annuled in relation 10 the
message given above, but not regarded Mr.. JEFF
terson's message spoken of therein. -4ler Gds.
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We are authorised ts announce Colo. Re,,,,-, Z,
Pa'teson candidate for the Congressional District
composed OF the counties OF harlote, Prince Ed
waid, Buckingham and Cumberland
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li2SO Prizes, amounting to 3OS, 900 dollars
Or fhe Whole payable OA5H add whfen IS usual ut 60
HEN'S OFFiC r., csa he had the hUMENT THEY AXE
DRAW
Whole Tickets $l2 Quarters SO 90
Halves F,jgbtbs 30
10 Dr mad in the ~r,,t,,t y.,.e,. al p,c,Let. -
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u m. ". HEyNIyTG, c. c.
CoM711ssf2NrRs OFFICE

Rjci,mond, 23d .4prH, 1925.
The parties interested in the matters in reference before
me, by virtue Of the order of the Richmond Superoy
Court of Chancey, hereby notified that have appoint
ed the trst day OF July O'Clock in the morning
lor their attendance before me- my Office in the city Of
Richmond, the said matters i'm difference when and where
shall commence the duties required of me bv virtue of
SAID order and proceed thereafter the completion Of
same with ali convenient and reasonable dispatch. And
do i'he in pursuance of said order, hefeby notify, and
call o all the creditors of the above named Thomas Nor
vei. deceased, to exhibit before my Office aforesaid
their respective cslns upoo the said decedcnt
with the evidence in support Of the showing particn
lady the amount and nature Ofeacb claim, OF before ill.,,
first day of July next.
April %. WILLIAM G.. PENDJETON Conn
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may31
m E.4STTRy DEp ~

TREASURY DEP.1RT.UE.NJ, 29h .3pru 1926.
Office i5 hereby given, that The first day Of October
next the principal Of the six per cent stock Of the
United states created under the authority an act Of
Congress en'Icd IAN act authorisiug loan for sum not
~etceng eGVGn 'ni'ons Of dollars, opened the 18th
day of March, 1872 together with the interest then due
hereon will be paid 10 the propetors of said stock OF
their aitorncs duly authorised, at the Treasury Of the
United States in Washington, and the loan Offices
on the books Of which any portion of said stock stand
surrender of the certificates Of said stock will he re-
CURED at the time of payment, and the interest ON said
stock will cease from and after the Both day of September
next. SAINT l.. SOUTHARD,
may o-45t Acting Sec'y ofHte Treas,,ry.
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/. Notice to MiIlers and Coopers.

consequence of the extreme irsegulay which pre-
vailed in the size of Barrels of Flour which been
presented for Inspection, and jnseuuent difficulty
created IN the proper mode of Inspections, well
actual deirmcnt To the four Inprm all parties
shat the law will benceorth be gidy enforced requiring
alt barrels containing four Submitted for nspection
ae le Of seasoned materials of the following dimensions
VIZ he S'avcssha be twenty ircheS in length and
he heads sevenicen and half inches diameter; half
oate - inches iii length aud the diameter Of the head
le3 inches.
EDMUND WALLS,
.Jmnn 1T ,n...... 1r a..
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THIRD EDITION

USI published and for sale by J. II. * r. NASH the
S Hir3 efttion of G.1RNETIrS LECTURES on
fEMALE EDtC11IO.N, comprising The first and Sc
cond series OF delivered Ms Ganett pupils at
hImwood Essex county, Virginia. To which added the
Gossp's Manual
IL THIS edition embraces far Lectures which We not
been published in any previous edition. and pub
lie one assured will b" the last from the pen Mr.
the suticct.-PIce Only ST.
J,np II
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LAND FOR SALE.

~ TX or acres, part Of the place called Eers-
- vle in tic county Of t;oorhlani is offered Cor sale
When the navigation Of James River is improved this
place, from its eligibility of situation, is likely to become
houfishing village. II is situated Immediately on the ba
Of James River, three miles the Court House ard
with convenient boat landing. 1t is most advantage
Gus stand for Grocery, and has on il Grocery House and
two Lumber Houses II will be sold auction on the ID
Monday in June next for cash, unless privately sold before
Title iudisputabe. anil 5-22.
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JUNE II 1895

VIE subscriber having been appointed nd commission
n ed by the Executive, as NOTARY pURI ~ c,r ill.,
Counties OF fionorer and ki'g Hioa, will attemiproup
and punctualy AZ his office in Hanover Town o =, ,,
o place within either of said Counties the purpose of
taking dispositions, afdaviis protestatluns or atv
tari"i business which may he offered him
. BENJAMIN T. DABNEV
Hamover-Town, June 9---w2w
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EDMUND WALLS,
TO VIM. 81 Herbert hopkins.

FENAKE NOTICE, That the 24th of june in the wear
q 1925 shall, in person by Attorney, apply TO the
udgr ot the Williamsburg Superior Court of Cancery for
Wit OF celtiorari To from the County Court of
New Kent the ord i'll the of NIcDowall Sterling
Co. against Hopkins aud others, pending on the Chanccrv
SIDE "f said Court the Act of the General
Assembly IN such case made and provided. This notice is
gwen IN this form for the that your place residence
Is unk"own TO me- JAS GOVAN, 4gcnt,
June 1-.it. far Nc I)o,roU SycrJ;or G. r,nn,,,,,
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COURTHOUSE TAVERN

St'ok RENT-and possession given the 1st of June
q next that desirable stand known tire Courthouse
'Vern Attached To this property all the holdings
necessary for establishment of the kind, particularly
stables, which are very Coupete and vicinity the
courthouse gives il many advantages.
For terms apply JOSEPH MARX.
April -. Oft
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMEYT. }

hIcHMoNp, 9Th Nav, 1925
~ GIlCE IS hereby given that from this time forward
All persons Offering themselves principals or secu-
rtes any bond contract 70 be approved by the Excc
tive, will be required to accompany the same with aida
Wits in legal form stating the value of the property ,;r
they would bona hde possess after the payment all their
debts. by order.
WIN II. RICHARDSON, c. C..
May31 r.
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jIRGLNIi:
rules hole" in the clerks office the Of
snancery for the Williamsburg district, the 7 dav OF
March, 1926: '' Wv
James Lyle admr de bonis with the will annexed or
James Lyle, ST. decd, PM
against y
o"eS ratteson exor Of Jonathan Pattesou The younger
VINO was -N'ar of Jonathan PateSun, the elder
oe w alker Gregory, James Gregory who was
eN or OF Joel Christian, decd Sarah iIartar Tgs
ne'h Lawrence, Gideon Christian executor of William
Ensan, decd, Alice Gregory widow of James
uec IT, Iohn H. Christian, or of John Christian dec
william H. Gregory, and John Gregory and Francis
iroy' nNoIs of William Gregory, decd, Turner Christian
Lucy l.. Bradley, John w. Bradley, Joseph ID. Bates
9osiit Bates Elizabeth Bates Jolnatlan Butler and
henrietta his wife, William H. Pleasants admir- of James
,D 'es r''' hehry ID. Christian, DIS.
ne defendants Charles Patteson, and Joseph D. Bates
ot having entered their appearance giving security
according 10 to the act of assembly rules of this
court and 1T appearing by satisfactory evidence that thew
are not inabatants of this country il is ordered thai the
Sad defendants do appear here the first ay of the next
rn and answer the bin of the plaintiff and that copy
Oh TINS order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper uub
s,ed IN the city Of Richmond two months successfully
aud posted at the front door former capitol in the
city of Williamsburg. ~
copy. Tcsto,
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