The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-08-23
From the Wcstchester Pa. Republican

FROM the Wcstchester Pa. Republican
~ is hoped the publication OF the following
unhappy circumstances, which took place in
our neishborhood few days since, will be
warning to others.
Mr.. George Remington descended into
wen belonging TO John Rouk, Innkeeper, Of
lioneybrook township, on Monday last, for
the purpose OF cleansing il, and on perceiyiDg
much difficulty in breathing, attempted r.
ascend, but unfortunately, when within 10 or
IL rect OF the surface, he became so struggled
that he Tell 80 feet into the water. The alarm
was immediately given, and Mr.. John M'Cath
~, WIN iaudaole but precpitate zeai, RUSHED
mo the well 60 his assistance, (not be ing a.
ware OF the state Of the wells atmosphere
ne also ielt the sufocating effects OF the ire
sPHaOle gas, and made hasty attempt 10
reach to the top, but soon became exhausted.
and sunk TO the bottom; bis father being ores.
ent' Immediately descended will, the precau
non OF rope around his DO y, bu, by the
tin'e ne reached his son, ne appeared to be so
lnuch overcome, ii was thought necessary I,
uraW MIN up, when he was found 10 all ~
Peaiance ilioless. The neighbors were soon
assembled, TO considerable nNmber. ana
wnlie every eye was fixed on the sufferers
oooy, below, Mr.. John Criley, with herois,Tr
worthy OF record, descended with rope !.
round his body and one in his hand, and sue
seeded IN bringing Mr.. M'Cathin cut dead
Nlf, |riley was in state of syncope.-Not-
wi'hs'anding the appalling nature OF the
scene, Mr. Peter Criley promptly entered the
gloomy region, similarly prepared, and brought
bennington up, who was also dead, and Mr..
C'ley greatly exhausted. The neighborine
physician, VINO was absent, was Immediately
sent Tor, and in the mean time eyerv exertion
was made nv ntuahar rs
10 restore the parties. Mr.. M,Cathin the
elder, and the Crileys, soon re.uscitated. But
inc Two first mentioned unfortunate Youths
Notwithstanding, on the physicians arrival,
every means was continued with increased
assiouty, fortwo hours) remained lifeless,
Gene0a COllege.--The Rev. Jssuer
Adams, President of Charleston IS. az
College, is elected President of Geneva
college, in the room of the Rev. Mr..
Potter, who had relinquished that situa-
ton 10 take charge Of Conereoation
IN Boston. The commencement was
held, ON the Cd inst. The EXERCISES
were as creditable, both TO the faculty
and TO the students, as the preyiCus er.
aminations had been severe and saesGac.
tory. The degree OF A. B, was conssr.
red on four young gentlemen.
University Of Teruont.-The Com
mencement of the University of Yer.
mont, was celebrated at Burlington on
wednesday the 9th inst. Thirteen
young gentlemen were admitted 10 the
degree OF Bachelor Of Arts; and five
were admitted in course to that Of Mae
ter OF Arts. The Honorary degree of
a. M. was conferred upon the Rev. John
Bristed, and the Rev. Alba Sabin.-
Twelve received the degree of M. d.
The degree OIL. d. was conferred ON
Ftae Hon. Alexander H. Everett, Amer
lean Minister to Spain.
-o%c-
The National Intelligencer has published.
rom tne S'enographer's notes, a portion Of
ano.ner speech OF Mr. Randolph. II is so
heterogeneous tumble, that those who have
uceo him 10 nave been cGricatured in the
winter, IN some OF the newspapers, will hard
venture TO repeat the allegation. We are
not sorry that 1t has been printed, as speci-
men of what the Senate tolerated, but wc
deem 1t too paltry 10 be introduced into our
columns. The intelligence has been brought
from Liverpool. that the orator actually Dr.
posted with the Mayor of that citv' 6rs
pounds, to be applied to charitable PURPOSES.
Phil Nat. Gas.
MIR. Mulford, Of Bladen County. NC.
was murdered few weeks since, by a female
slave, while he Wus in tho act of cbost;e;ne