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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10

Trade of Boston.-The amount Of duties a.
risas on foreign impoftations, during the two
first quarters Of the present year, is estimated
at 50. 190,2 38; exceeding the amount of the
two first quarters of the year 1924, about
$4,000.
The Boston Centinel says, Eve know not on
what authority,) referring unquestionably to
the Bishop Of New Y ork, now in Europe, 81
is rumored that one Of the most celebrated
Bishops Of the Episcopal Church in America,
has given his adhesion to the See of Roms.''
A dreadful accident happened short time
since, to young woman employed in facto-
ny in Swanzey, Mass. Her hair was caught
in the machinery, and she was only extricat-
ed by the entire scalp of the head being torn
off from the neck 10 the foreh ead.--She suffer
ed no pain al the moment, nor has it since
been as severe as would be supposed. She is
recovering, and will probably soon be restored
TO health.
A violent hail storm passed over West New
bury and Amesbury on Sunday afternoon, 3lst
ult. and tor space of three quarters of a mile
in width, committed great ravages upon the
corn, fruits, glass windows, &c. 10 the sec
ond Parish of West Newbury, 2489 squares of
window glass were broken. The hail stones
were as large as pigeons eggs. There was a
violent thunder storm at Newburyport, but no
hail.
The New-York Gazette mentions that DR..
Percival. the poet, will hereafter edit the A
merican Atheneum, published weekly in that
city.
The number of deaths in NJ York, the week
ending Both July, was tWo hundred and Seren.
In Philadelphia, the same week, 163-of chol-
era n1orbus ga, of apoplexy, Commissions, &c.
90.
A negro, named William, the property Of a
Mr.. Cokergee, in Georgia, is stated, in a
South Carolina paper, to have been burnt Glius
near Greenville, S. C. for the murder Of a
white man named Peter Garrison!
The Augusta (Geo.) Chronicle says, 1t is
understood that Gov. I'roup left Milledgeville
about the time Gen. Gaines was expected to
arrive there ;,if true, it would, indeed, be q
strange sort Of comment upon his own mes
sage, and would seem to be practically saying,
that "having exhausted the argument" ace
WlU take 10 cur heels.
The tolls of the Newly ork Grand Ca
nal, in May, amounted to 100000, and
! in June 10 nearly that snm
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Sls9(en.

In Holden, on the 80 inst. Mr.. Ebenezer
Haskell, aged 90. Printers IN Ne,n York are
requested to insert his death. On the 9th
inst. Betsey, the wife of Mr.. Chenery Abbot,
and daughter of the Rev. Benjamin Wood,
aged %. Funeral this afternoon at o'clock.
Printers an N. III. are requested 10 anssrt the
ADORE.
In Petersham, on the Goth ult. Sarah An
gela, daughter of Mr.. Oliver Clapp, aged
years. Printers an Neau-IoTk are requested
TO a,tsert The abox.
In New Braintree, on the Sd inst. Col. Mi.
cab Reed, aged 81 years.
In Putney, Vt. on the 18th ult. Mr.. Samuel
Sergeant, aged II, formerly of Leicester.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10

Mr.. CLAY IN OaIo.-The good citizens of
Cincinnati have been in sad trouble Mr.. Clay
visits that place about the same time with
Gov. Clinton, and receives an invitation, from
the citizens, to public dinner, an account of
which was published in our last. The party
opposed to Mr.. Clay were determined that the
intended honour, if it could not be entirely
prevented, should, at least, be shorn of some
of its spendour. Accordingly they assembled
meeting to inquire by what authority Mr.. c.
had been invited to public dinner. The re-
suit Of their deliberations was vote, by ma
jority of two, that the dinner ought not to be
considered public, but private ore. This
is new way of reconcilng to our hostile feel
| ings the honours bestowed on rivals, and is
worthy of notice. We would advise the dis
affected of Cincinnati, to extend this principle
a little further, and vote that the present ad-
ministration does not exercise its functions by
public, but by private authority. 1t will cost
but single vote, and will undoubtedly light
en- the burthen that now SO heavily presses
them.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10
Notice as hereby Given,
vVHAT the Committee

N pointed by the Court of Sessions, be-
gun and held at Worcester, within and for the
County of Worcester, on the fourth Tuesday
OF March last, to lay out an alteration in the
County Road leading from North6ridge
through Sutton to Worcester, as follows, viz
beginning little north of Capt. Cyrus Adams
in Northbridge, and crossing the lot east of
Abner Cooper's house, and coming into the
cid road again, south of Moses Adams. Aud
also TO lay out new Highway or County
Road in the town of Sutton, as follows, viz
beginning at turn in the old road little
west Of Plny Slocumb's; thence running in
the best direction to the old road, a little
south of Caleb Chase's-will meet at Marvel
Taft's Inn, in Northbridge aforesaid, on FRI
day, the 9th day Of September next, at nine
o'clock, A. M. and will thence proceed to ex-
ecute the duties Of their appointment, agreea-
bly, to a warrant from said Court for that pur-
pose when and where all persons interested
viii be heard by said Committee.
RICHARD GEORGE,
Chairman Of said COnnastee.
August 10, 1926.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10
MR.. WIZARDS GRAFTON.

We have seen an Grafton pronounced at
Lancaster in this County, on the late anniver-
sary Of our Independence, by JOSEPH WILL
LARD, Esq. and have arisen from its perusal
with pleasure. The character of the perform
ance is somewhat different from that of most
Fourth of July Orations, both in matter and
style. The sentiments are such as indicate a
mind that has reflected upon the character Of
our institutions, and observed the events with
which TIER development has been attended,
expressed 10 a chaste and not nclegant STYLE.
Addresses, on this occasion, are too apt to be a
mere compound of rant in idea, and bombast
in expression. II would seem that, in most in
stances, the orators consider themselves loos-
ened from all the rules Of rhetoric md hold
Themselves at liberty to run wild in extrava-
gance and metaphor, provided they adhere
strictly to the ancient course of auding our
selves and our ancestors to the skies. Now
we would be the last to detract from the merit
OF those who won, and transmitted to us, this
fair inheritance, but, at the SAME time. we are
not disposed TO think that they were faultless,
and, least of all, that we are perfect. It is no
part of manhood TO conceal defects with the
mantle of our virtues. Mr.. WILLARD seems
10 have thrown aside this besettng sin OF uni
yersal praise, and, where, faul: is TO he found,
to have expressed his opinion plainly. FN
this manliness of sentiment, as well as for tlt
style of composition, we are disposed TO place
his Grafton much above the ordinary standard.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10

The Delaware and Hudson Canal
was commenced on the 18th uIt..at the
summit level, near the village of Rome,
in the rich valley of Mamukating, New
York with much ceremony.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10

That ne intends to return TO this country,
and spend the remainder of his days
with US. He says, in abiding TO his de-
parture--" A parting which | would still
more regret, did not preserve the
hope that ii is not for the last time that
! am blessed with the sight of this hap
py and beloved land"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10
LATEsr ERpNf EuROPEI

On Sunday last, ship arrived at New-York
from Liverpool, bringing dates to June %.
Cotton had fallen considerably, and was dull.
The accounts of Greek victories before given,
are fully confirmed, ard other successes on
their part are announced. Accounts from
zante say that the Campaign may be consid-
cred at an end.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10
Notice.

GTRAYED from the yard Of
NJ the Subscriber, on the night OF the third
inst dark Red HElFER, three years old,
one horn little Topped. Any person who will
return said Heifer, or give information of her,
shall receive generous reward.
SAMUEL d. BARKER.
Leicester, August s, 1895.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10

COMMODORE PoRTER.-It appears that the
evidence in the trial of this distinguished per-
sonage has closed; the sentence of the court
is yetto be learned. 1t is reported that what
ever it be, whether favourable or unfavoura-
BILE, the gallant captain will feel his dignity
too much insulted to continue in the service Of
the United States; his high spirit, accustomed
TO war with the waves of the ocean. and to
walk triumphant over its troubled surface. if
seems, cannot brook to be questioned by man
"dressed in little brief authority" 1t is fur.
ther intimated that he has received the offer
Of an Admiral's flag in the Mexican navy. Il
this be true, and the honour be accepted, and
one more contingency happen--a war between
Mexico and the United States-Cariolanus NAV
be at our gates.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10
ADVERTISEMENT.

NsO be sold at Public Fendue
j. on Thursday, the 25th day of August
inst. at nine O'clock, A. M. at the house of
OlireT flight, late of Worcester, deceased
all the persona! property belonging to the said
deceased, consisting Of two yokes of Oxen.
one Cow-two Horses-one Chaise, and Wac
CONFIRMING Utensils, and Household Furni
ture,-such as Bed, Bedding, and Coverings
-Tables-Chairs, &c.
JOHN MANN, .4dns'r.
Worcester, August 6, 1926.
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EXPEDITION TO THE NIGER.

We have great pleasure in learning
the arrival in England of Major Denham
and Lieutenant CIapperton, (the latter
of the Royal Marine forces, who left
this country in the year 1921, on an ex-
ploratory journey into the interior OF
central Africa, connected with ascertain
ing the source, course, and termination
of the river Niger. which has been an
object of geographical research more
than 1000 years. Our illustrious mod
ern traveller, Mungo Park, threw a
more full and decisive light IN this sub
lect than ever had been made TO appear
during this long period; after penetrat-
ing through variety OF the Kingdoms OF
western and interior Africa, he came at
length TO Sego, the capital Of Bambara,
where he beheld +" the long sought ma
jestic Niger glittering to the morning
sun, as broad as the Thames at West
minister, and flowing slowly TO the east
ward. He then traced its course down.
wards to Sila, and upwards TO Bamma-
koO, (about 1000 miles, where it first
became navigable, to an extent of 800
miles.--This however, appeared TO be
only commencement of the career Of
this mighty stream, leaving its subse-
quent progress involved in increasing
mystery. Jackson Hornemann, Tuckey
Bowditch, Richie, Lyon, Laipg, and now
Denhsm and Ciapperton, have all since
10y their persevering efforts, contributed
TO our previous mass of information res
pecung the most celebrated of African
streams. Succatoo, which our adventu
rers visited, is in 12N. 5. E.-This towr
is the capital Of a great nation, of which
we appear to have had no previous in
formation though the king of the coun
try (whose name is Bello) was muct
pleased with the appearance of oul
countrymen, and, TO their surprise, they
saw his house was furnished with English
crockery, which it appeared he had OBJ
tanned, in the way of traffic, with the in
habitants of the Blight of Benin. Hi
expressed hope that a mode would bt
fonnd by which his subjects could trade
| with the English. His country appear
ed very productive, and abounded witt
cattle. 1t further appears, by the infor
nation collected, by Messrs. Denhau
and ClaPperton, that the Timbuctoo o.
Niger River, runs S. Z. to Nyffe, thel
southerly, and empties itself into III,
Blight of Benin, which ascertained fac
is Of much importance, as it opens com
munication with the Atlantic, and vii
greatly facilitate the object intended t.
be pursued by Major Laing, in the cours,
of the ensuing winter or the next spring
Whilst crossing the Desert our travel
lers we're much distressed for want o
provisions, yet they have happily arriv
ed home in tolerable health, havin.
suffered less from the climate than an,
of their predecessors in this arduous en-
terprize.-They were every wher,
well received by the natives, who mad,
them various presents, which are OF
their way to England, from Malta. A
mong them are five live ostriches and
beautiful horse for our King, presented
to him by one of the native princes.
| EncL1Sh Primer
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10
accomntouatio1s ssstacse
THREE TIMES A WEEK,
From Providence, r. l. MA Worcester
to Keene, ". II.

10 hSeHe, ". II.
gEEHE increase of travel. and
4 the convenience it will afford to those
who have or who may wish to patronize, has
induced the Proprietors to run their Stages
from Providence to Keene three times week.
in the following manner, viz
Leaves Worcester for Providence ev-
cry Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8
o'clock, A. M.-auives at Providence at 5,
P. M.
Leaves Providence for Worcester ev.
cry Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8
o'clock, A. M.-arrives at Worcester at S,
2. M.
Leaves Worcester for Keene every
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at half past
5 O'Clock, A. M,-arives at Keene al Z, P. M.
Leaves Keene for Worcester every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at O'Clock,
A. M.-arrives at Worcester at Z, Pm.
The Proprietors have made arrange
ments TO intersect the Boston and Brattlehor-
ough line at Templeton, SO that Passengers
can be accommodated to marlborough,
Greenfield or Lancaster.
Said Stages will pass through Smith
field, Uxbridge, Millbury, Worcester, Holden,
Rutland, Hubbardston, Templeton, Winchen-
don, Fitzwilliam and Troy, 10 KeeEe.
or Fare from Providence 10 Wor-
cester, So 25--from Worcester to Keene,
$3.50.
or .4A baggage al The risk The Ownsr.
B. HOWARD, !
.BASSETT, in.
!. CHASE, p.
], NJ. BASSETT, ''''' '''''''
E. BROWN,
S. PHELPS,
.4ug,ts! 8, 1925. cow
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Notice.

YNHE Members of Worcester
Il County Encampment will convene at
their Hall in Holden on Thursday the ll;h
inst. for the despatch of business.
By order ofthe NJ. E. G. C.
DAVID DAVIS, Recorder.
Holden, August a, 1925.
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Casualties. On the 9Th inst. one of the
platforms on which the Carpenters were
at work at the new Meeting blouse, in Nor
Hampton, gave way, by which four men
were precipitated to the earth, and severely
injured. We learn, however, they are all
likely to recover.
On the same day, a man was drowned.
while bathing at one Of the ferries in that
town.
On the evening Of the 9TH inst. as Mr.. John
Z. Abbot Of Grafton, was on his way to Bos-
Ion, ne fell from his Wagon in Cambridge
port and the fore wheel, passing over his
Dreast' injured him SO severely that he expir-
ca In consequence at Brighton the next day.
lFna'er' IN Netc- York and Ohio scill please II
publish THIS notice.
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:S2aarrlcd,

In North Providence, R. !, on the Cd inst.
Col. Robert Earl to Miss Mary Merryfeld,
both of New Braintree.
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massachusetts, Representatives.

La Fayette does not approve of cele-
brating the Battle of Brandywine, and
the idea Of commemorating it has been
given up.--The Philadelphia Democrat
ic Press makes mention of this and SAYS,
" besides, La Fayette, before that time,
will be aboard the frigate Brandywine,
not only out of fresh water, bui, per-
haPs, holt seas oJer." According TO the
Yankee acceptation of this term, 'half
seas over La Fayeite, when he gets
half way to France will be in very bad
gag. But the editor of the Democratic
Press is an irishman, and that accounts
for it. Hartford .Adp.
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Notice is herebg giren,

YgSHAT the Subscriber has
been duly appointed Administrator on the
Estate Of THOMAS Sanford, late OF Lam
caster. in the County of Worcester, deceased,
and has taken upon himself that trust by giving
bonds as the law directs. All persons indebted
to said Estate, sre hereby called upon to make
immediate payment and all those 10 whom said
Estate IS indebted, are requested to exhibit their
demands for settlement
WILLIAM sTEDMAN.
LANCASTER, August 2, 1895.
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The following extract from the reply
OF Gen. la Fayette, TO the Mayor of Lam
caster, in speaking Of leaving the Unit
ed States, affords reasonable belief
that there IS some truth in the report
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Wanted,
Wanted,

$40 attend in an English and
n W. |. Goods Store, in this town, an
active intelligent LAD, fifteen or sixteen
years of age. One that can be well recon-
mended, may hear of place soon, by apply
ing at the Spy Office.
Worcester, Angus. 10, 1925.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-08-10

Infantry Uniform for Sale,
A I fair price, together with
I IA the AcoouTREMENTs, if desired, by any
one who wish TO join the Worcester Light
Infantry at short notice. Apply to VARNUM
bh CHAM, Tailor, Main Street, or at the
Spy Office.
Worcester, July 10, 1925.
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Recently we mentioned the emanci-
patton Of 81 slaves bya gentleman (Mr.
David Miuge) in Virginia. for the pur-
pose of sending them TO the Colony in
Africa. We now learn, that clergy
man in North Carolina has liberated | 1
with the same intention and also that
Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, pious lady,
lately deceased in Bourbon Co. Ken
lucky, provided by will, for the emanci-
patton Of her sIaves, (said TO be about 4O,)
and that, after few small legacies were
paid, her land, which exceeded two hun
dred acres, and all the residue Of her
estate, should be transferred TO the Ceu-
ire College of Kentucky, at Danyille,
The estate is supposed TO be worth
$4,000
Another gentleman, near Richmond, va.
lately emancipated 60 slaves, and provided for
then removal and future support.
The following toast was given in town in
South Carolina, on the 9TH July. " The enc
ns'es Of the Naturalization. May they be
lathered with aqua FORTS aud shaved with a
haad-saw.r
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The Ne'0 England GaseHe, published at
New-bediord' has recently changed proprie-
tors and editors, and, judging from the appear
ance OF the hrst number, we think it has i'm
proved. We hope that the disposition, which
has been heretofore manifested in that paper.
to snarl at their neighbor of the Mercury. will
no longer be INDUCED. 1t is not gentlemanly.
Here, in Worcester, we are crowded together
three in bed, and don't quarrel neither.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-26
etrwvnAn syrzasEEysGA .RX.

An ENrGordnay Hanaer.-We Ind
it stated IN a late Paris paper, thu, young
man, named Rumnel, aged &c, IA natiyc
of Hesse Rhenave, wa. at Strashourg.
where he intended to gtse some pro- IS
of his agility. He bad in his possession
authentic certificates 10 prove that he hid
run from Frankfort to iiaodn and bdtk, a
distance ortweufg -four miles, N two hours
and fifteen minutes, and from Mannheim IL
Schwerzrogen and haco, eighteen mics
in one hour and fortyefaur minutes!
"A mess Of queer jacts.-The Town 81
Carver, Plymouth county, Mass. has
three meeting houses, in good repair, and
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GIN GAJ%Tc

YIN. ATAi4NI4S-
This officer. We regret 10 say, by hredlessly
following the example OF Gov Ironp, i, fast
descending from the hish stand which he for.
merry held in the public estimation His
first alteration rom the dignity 50 essential
in public officer, was overlooked, in cou,i.
Iteration Of the provocation he had received
but this consideration ceases to exist. when,
instead of continuing on the defensive, he
converts himself INTO an offender. aad takes
advantage OIL tidsof popular appreciation,
TO swell lis triumph aud to framplc on hi, foe
About his first letter, too, however object, n
able the matter, there Wa sonnet redeem
ing in the style. It exhihifea vigorous and
weltrancd intellect, AMI strong judgment
But in III, late slfasinus, we never saw dis
played more paefjIe attempts n vii aud sal-
cam, aud less Judgment These things oGc =
not SO 10 be. II Coz. rronp WAS wrong il
writing the incorporate letters which have
drawn down up7n him such torrents Of indig-
nation, G7u. Gaines is equally wrong. il
GOV Tranp deserved censure for making the
public papers field Of strife, Gen Gaines is
equally blamcabe. II behoo1ss tie general
government to silence the brawls, which
discredit their authors and the nation. Il may
cnmport with tie notions Of pa,'iaarg 10 de-
fend or oppose men and measures, whether
right or wrong, 81 that they accomplish their
Object Eut We are not partizaus. We have
censured Gov. Tronp's conduct. because We
believed it deserved To be oensured We
think that Gen. Gaines has placed himself al
most in the same predicament, and We cen-
sure him aso These champions ar not cal
led upon to decide the mauerin controversy
hat viii be done by higher power and
1he conduct If each will undergo a rigid in.
igafon and 10 all parties, ns doubt JUS
tice will be mlnstered with an even hand
Unt.l this is done, we repeat, let COY. Iroup
and Gen. Gaines both be silent ar refer their
communications to the proper Tribunal. That
tribunal IS not the public ear. II Gen. Gaines
cum show that the report OF the Georgia
Commissioners is tainted with peridy, -
aud that it eeas their sole * object to tIwart
his efforts 10 make peace among the Indians, ~
it Is right aud proper that he should DO so /;
because the Commissioners report has been
spread before the world. and the General IS
therein charged with conduct which hi re-
pn,atiou demands shcnld be at once explain
ed or justified. Eut these personal quarels,
and baudying about terms Of degradation aud
reproaeh, saolld no Iongee be permitted, a.
least by the general government, on tue part
Of one OF ita officers