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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-03-01

INFLUENzA.-This disorder which first ap-
we're cold, appears to have extended itself to
every section Of the country, and, as it has
spread, to increase in severity, attacking in
Discriminatory people of all ages, and of eve
ry kind Of constitution. At first it was re-
garded only as complaint which subjected
us to a few days suffering, without fear of
any more serious consequences, but it has
since changed its aspect, and, in MANY in.
stances, has terminated fatally. A letter from
South-Carolina says, it is there most fatal with
the blacks, but that great numbers die of both
blacks and whites. 1t has been very severe
also in Boston, as will be seen by the follow
ing extract from the last Medical IqtelEgen-
GER -
We do not recollect that there has ever
prevailed in this city, an epidemic so general
and so severe, as that which now interrupts
every family circle, and casts a gloom over
every countenance. When it commenced,
about three weeks ago, it was comparatively
mild; it has since assumed more malignant
character, and led to lung fevers and pleuri,
sizes, and Just at present seems to terminate
frequently in distressing affections of the
throat. About 80, 900 of our inhabitants are
probably suffering at this moment, and it is
not Only difficult, but absolutely impossible,
TO ind enough well to take proper care of the
SICK. 1t is truly melancholy, in passing our
streets, to see almost every one mutfled up, as
ii fearful of inhaling the poison, and to hear,
within doors and without, such constant
coughing.
A more active treatment is required now
than when we last spoke of the disease when
taken in season, an ounce of caster oil, and
the same quantity of spirits of turpentine mix
ed, ana swallowed at draught, affords the
most immediate relief. An opiate should be
gwen at night, and tendency to the surface
Kept up. When these means prove unavail-
ing in arresting the malady, and it terminates
IN any settled local Inflammation, this must
be treated on general principles.
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gU0rCeetgr /:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH l, 1926.

PosT-OFFIcEs. have been favored
with the annual return made by the Post
master General to Congress, of the nett a
mount of revenue accruing from each of the
Post-Ofices in the United States, after de-
Quoting the Postmaster's compensation, &c.
From the return, we have selected list of
the Post-Offices in this County, believing it
will be gratifying to the curiosity of many of
our readers. They will, we believe, with US,
be surprised TO find, that, although there are
two Post-Ofices in Leicester, yet the one in
the village pays more than twice as much as
any other Office in the County, except that
in Worcester, and nearly three times as much
as any except those of Worcester and Lancas-
ter. We have been led to notice this fact,
more particularly in consequence of a discus
zion which has recently taken place in one of
the Boston papers, relative TO the granting Of
new Bank charters, in which the Committee
on Banks was censured for reporting in favor
of charter for one at Leicester, and reject
ing petitions for them in several other places.
The ground of objection was, that there was
no business in Leicester TO support Bank.
We are aware that the amount of postage
accruing at different Offices is no certain test
of the relative business of the places. Yet,
it must be evident, that, under ordinary cir
cumstances, large amount will not accrue
unless there is considerable business to occa-
sion H.
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ASTRONOMICAL LECTURE.

We understand that E. a. Steuens, who has
been delivering course of lectures on Astrono-
my, at the Town Hall, will this evening repeat
the most important illustrations contained in
his course of lectures, in which will be explain.
ed the cause of Equinoctial Storms, Trade
Winds, the Gulf Stream, Tides, Seasons, E.
clipses, &c. He will also treat of Meteors, and
Comets, show the revolution of the Planets, &c.
and will treat of magnetism, and show why
the needle points to the pole. Those who
have attended the course, have been highly
gratihed with the familiar manner in which the
SUBJECTS have been treated, and with the clear
ness and ingenuity of the calculations. The
interesting character of the subjects treated Of
this evening, we trust, will insure him a respec-
table audience. Tickets at the Bookstores. at
SO cents each, children halfprice.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

lnirepidity.-A house in Fenwick-street,
New-York, took fire last week, and when the
interior was on fire, and no descent could be
made by the stairways, distressed woman
appeared at the third story window imploring
assistance. After considerable delay, she,
with son and daughter, reached the ground
on crazy ladder. The woman then discover
ed that her youngest child had been left in
the house, when young man boldly assembled
the ladder, and after cropping thro' the rooms
niied with smoke and flames, returned and said
ne could find no child. A fireman seized a
torch and assembled the ladder, dashed through
the flames and returned, dragging what seem
ed TO be bundle of rags, black and burnt
it was child about6 years old, almost life
less, which he found in back room, nearly
smothered.
JatUenile presence Of mind few DAYS since.
small child, about three years old, daughter
OF Mr.. Kinsman, of Fayetteville, while sitting
by the Preside, in the absence of the family.
had the flames unfortunately communicated
toits clothing. With most happy presence
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Dfrn.

In this town, on the 18th ult. Mr.. JOSEPH
Daniels, aged 68.-On the 18th, Mr.. Eze
KEEL partridge, aged 51.-On the 2lst. ;
female child of Capt. Joseph Lowell, aged II
months.-On the 23d, Miss Augusta Webb
daughter OF Mr.. Adrian Webb, aged l6 wears
In this town, on the 22d ult. Mrs. Susanna
Biackman, truly pious woman, aged TO-
For more than go years she was domestic il
the tamil y of Daniel Waldo, Esq. and his Sis
tiers, and OF their Parents, by all of whom she
was highly esteemed. On the 96th nit. Jr
Rufus Porter, aged SO.
In Leicester, on the 23d ult. Miss Rebeccs
W. Trask, aged 90.
In Warwick, Mr.. Jonas Clark, formerly OF
Ward, aged rs.
In ward, Mr.. James Hart, aged 80.
In huobardston, on the 10Th ult. while on
visit to her daughter, Mrs. Mary F. Dick
Inson, widow of Capt. David Dickinson, late
OF fetersham, after a very short sickness,
aged 46.-On the goth of December last.
Mr.. Stephen Powers, formerly of shutesbury,
a Revolutionary PensioneT.
In Marlborough, on the 10Th ult. widow
Susanna Rice, aged SO years.
In Surry, IN. H. Mr.. Charles Estes, aged
In Providence, (R. ~ on the 18th ult.
Col: James Burr, aged 65.-s Samuel G. Ar
mold, Esq. aged AZ, an eminent merchant
Mr.. John Holden, aged 70.
In Canterbury, (N. H.) Dec. 90, widow
Rhoda soper, aged SO.
In Germantown, (Penn.) widow Dorothy
oomerlot, aged l0l years. 80 years ago, she
made her shroud with her own hands, and
laid by 20 Spanish dollars as a preparation for
her funeral. Death was so slow in its ap-
proach, that the intended shroud, when open
ed was found decayed beyond possibility of
use She had marked in her German psalm
book the $3.50 hymn, to be sung at her burr
al, and requested her funeral sermon to be
preached from the 132d Psalm, 18th verse.
In Harvard, on the 18th ult. Luther T.
Gerry son of John and Rebecca Gerry, aged
Is years.
Death at distance, we hut slightly fear,
II brings its terrors as it draws more near:
But Christ who paid this debt for all,
Does only home his children call.
Communicated.
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EG" Indies.-A private letter from Batauia
dated september Is, says:-.'The Javanese
are IN general state of instruction, particu-
larry In the southwark and middle districts.
where several thousands of the natives were
assembled IN arms, and received no check
IRON the Dutch Government, in consequence
Of the great reduction of their troops. The
numbers OF the insurgents are daily increasing.
and assuming more menacing aspect.
me British Cabinet has rejected the Trea-
ty lately concluded with the Emperor of Bra
I'll by Dir Charles Stuart. This is a favora-
bic circumstance for Buenos Ayres in the new
war.
A gentleman and lady narrowly escaped
drowning, in attempting to pass the Merrimac
river, Anew rods below Haverhill Bridge, on
the ice. The toll al the bridge is ten cents i,
The bull authorizing Thomas Jefferson to
1lsposeot ms property by lottery, passed to
be engnssed in the Virginia House of Dele
gates, OF the 7th inst.
Early Radtshss.-On Thursday last, Mr..
}. r. Hgg pulled some fine radshes from his
garden the st. Antoine Suburb of this city !!
Montreal COura1tt, Feb. IL.
-FOUR Mrs. Spinning, of the town of Ca
TO- presented her husband lately with four
dauShtes at birth, three of whom are doing
WE'LL his is industrious and thrifty spinning.
Noah.
otdoer3-A committee has been appointed
IN the legislature of Pennsylvania, "to in
qulre lntohe propriety of making immediate
provision or the total abolition Of Slavery in
mat State and have reported bill for that
| purpose.
The Lordon papers contain the Presidents
Message, sad speak of il in favorable terms.
The Ncfolt Beacon mentions that it was
reported t Hatanzas, on the 1st inst. that
two American vessels had recently been taxi
en- off that port, set fire to, and their crews
murdered by pirates.
Fourteen rebellious negroes were publicly
snot at datanzas on the 1st inst. The head
and hatds of the principal offenders were at.
towards nailed to post.
We understand that Com. Porter has de.
prmned to enter into the Mexican service.
l our last adVices he was taking leave of hi:
pends In Washington, preparatory to his leav.
lg that city for Mexico, which he expects to
o in few days.
House Of Refuge The Common Council
Boston have taken up the subject of the
letormation of Juvenile offenders-they have
llotted a house for the commencement OF CD.
Irations.
O'efm .4rts.-A halter, of Glasgow, has
ptaned patent for making very cheap.
ght and elastic fabric for hats, caps, and
pnnets. The substance to be employed is
NhaHoone' Scotch pap.
L3rary.-A library has been established in
Philadelphia for cOlOured people, for the use OIL
"hio they pay one cent per week.
FGt.-Governor Wolcott has, by procla.
matin, appointed the Oath of March to be OBJ.
sefvd as the annual Fast in Connecticut.
Lee accounts from Washington represent
that MIR. Clay is much improved in health.
MIR. taillard of the Senate was so Ill at the
last dVices, that his dissolution was hourly
expected. His physicians have no hopes o.
his recovery.
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For The Massachusetts Spy /

Mr.. Editor--It is a melancholy fact, that
the habit of intemperance is becoming every
day more and more prevalent in this country
In vain has our Legislature enacted laws a.
gainst tin vain has the sacred desk inter-
posed-in vain have societies, composed of the
most worthy of the community, been formed,
and excrted themselves to the utmost 10 pre-
vent the excessive use of ardent spirits. For.
merly, man who had given himself up to
strong drink, was at once disregarded by the
dicial to their interests and welfare as well as
his own. Now, the case is different. Now,
men are often promoted to important Offices,
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Executors Sale.

WILL be sold at Auction. at
w Wsllard HoWe's Inn, in Lancaster, ON
Monday, goth of March next, at O'Clock.
P. NJ. the Real Estate of the late Capt. CALER
LINCOLN, deceased. The Farm whereon the
deceased last lived is situated on the Post
Road from Boston to Greenfield, less than one
mile north of Lancaster Meeting House. It
contains about go acres OF productive Land. a
good House and two Barns, with other Out
Buildings. 1t will be sold togt ther, OF in parts.
as may best snit purchasers. A Farm or the
same Road, about the same distance easterlv
of the Westinghouse, in very pleasant part
of Lancaster, near a School which is kept
through the year. Said Farm contains 40
acres of prime Land, with two-story House
and forty foot Barn thereon, which is gene
rally filled by the produce of the Farm. villa
be sold on Saturday, 25th March next, at
Chase's Tavern in Leominster, at Q o'clock.
T. NJ. another Farm belonging to said Estate.
situated about one mile north of the Meetine-
House in Leominster, on the Ashburnham
Road, containing 80 acres of Land of excellent
quality, easy to cultivate, and very produce
tive, with House and Barn thereon. For
particulars concerning said Farms and de-
scription thereof, persons are referred to Mai.
Jacob Fisher, OF Mr.. Nathaniel Rand. Of Lam
caster, or Besaleel Laurence, ESQ. of Leomin-
ster. MARTHA LINCOLN, Erec'r.
February II, 1926.
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when they are known 20 be constantly in the
habit OF intemperance. Formerly, neither
these men dared to come forward and ask for
a respectable station in society for themselves,
nor their friends for them. Now, they are the
most clamorous for promotion, and are often
seen leading band disfgured by the effects
of hard drinking. The peace of families and
of neighborhoods is disturbed idleness, va
grancy, and mendicity increase ; children are
suffered to grow up in ignorance, without haV-
ing any moral or religious principles instilled
into their minds, and when they have arrived
to the age of manhood, they, too, have con-
tracted that same odious habit, by which their
fathers have been ruined and their domestic
peace destroyed. Thus, as one generation OF
drunkards and pests to society passes away,
another generation still more degraded, still
more debauched, and abandoned to vice, rises
up to supply their places.
We have severe laws against such people
and these laws, would they be put in execu-
ton, are well calculated, If not entirely to do
away, at least very much to lessen the evil
| True, men will ever be found to oppose the
execution of these salutary statute provisions
| yet these are generally those men who are IN
some degree addicted to the habit, or those
who receive some profit from the sale of haS
poison. Excepting these tUO classes, | pre-
sumo there will be none found who would act
in opposition to those who would check the
evil.
! Selectmen are empowered to forbid all re-
tailers of spurious liquors from selling the same
to such Incorporate persons as they may see
fit to name and publish. Yet, unless there
can be general cooperation of the towns, il
will have but little effect. Unless the towns
generally will unite in putting the laws III
force, in vain shall we look for the suppression
of drunkenness, and the restoration of good
morals, order and sobriety. Could such CO.
operation be once effected, we might reasona-
bly, anticipate the most beneficial results.
| wish therefore, through the medium Of
your paper, to suggest to the good people Of
this County the propriety of having meeting
called at Worcester, or some other central
place, to see if a general agreement cannot be
entered into, and measures adopted, TO put a
check upon this great and growing evil. Let
a meeting be called, and let each town be
represented by individuals who feel an inter
est in the welfare of society; and, after the
subject has been candidly and fully discussed
let them pass such resolutions, aud take such
measures, as the necessity of the case may
demand. At present | will name no particu.
lar day for the aforementioned meeting, but
hope that much time will not be suffered tc
elapse, before men of weight and influence
will see its necessity, and have it duly notified
TEMPERANCE.
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II Rare Chance for a Mechanic.

THE Subscriber, wishing to
Il relinquish his business by reason of i'll
health, offers for Sale his Dwelling House.
barn. and HATING ESTABLISHMENT.
with one acre and twenty rods of excellent
Land, on which are choice selection of vonnc.
Fruit Trees. The above is very pleasantl9
situated near the Meeting House and Acade-
my As there is no other Halter in the Mace
it may be an object for one of the trade TO mr.,
chase, although its situation may suit auy one
who wishes TO become an inhabitant of the
town. Call and see.
JOHN HARRINGTON.
West-Brookfeld, March 1, 1926.
N. B.-A complete assortment of HATS for
Sale, as cheap as can be bought in the County.
All persons, whose Accounts are of more than
SIX months standing, will please to call and
settle Immediately. CIV
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Factory at Auction.
WILL be sold at Public Auc

w ton, on Tuesday, the 18th day of
April next, at one o'clock. P. M. on the Prem
ises, (unless previously disposed of at private
sale,) the Real Estate belonging to the Sub
scriber, situated in New Worcester, $50 call
ed,) consisting OF Building, occupied for
many years past for the purposes OF manufac-
turing Cotton, and carding custom Wool.
with good privilege of Water. Also, at the
same time and place, three Cotton Cards, two
Spinning Frames of 48 Spindles each, with all
the necessary apparatus.
Terms made known at the place of Sale,
SARAH HALE.
Worcester, March /, 1926.
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Preserve your Health.
EARLE & CHASE have fol

NARLE & CHASE have for
- Sale, supply of first qualify OVER
SHOES, an excellent article to keep the feet
dry, and, consequently, to preserve the
health, as will be seen by the following arti.
Gle
From The Medical .4draser.
q" vet Feet.-How often do we see people
tramPlng about in mud, with leather soaked
through. and how often do such people, when
they return home, sit down by the Preside.
and permit their feet to dry without chang
ing their stockings or shoes. Can we then
wonder at the coughing and barking and
rheumatism and Inflammation, which enable
the doctors to ride in their carriages? Wet
feet most commonly produce affe ctions of the
throat and lungs, and when such diseases
have once taken place, 8 the house is on
hre'-danger is not far off, therefore let US in.
treat our readers, no matter how healthy. te
guard against wet feet.
3mo. /, 1896.
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3no. /, 1896.

Worcester, IS. Probate Office, Feb. 90, 1896.
TO The Heirs Of SILAs BULIARD, late Of Oak
ham, in SAID County, deceased, and 10 all 9TH
ers concerned az The Estate Of said deceased,
GREETING.
YOU are hereby cited to appear Gf
YOU see fly at the Court of Probate to be
holden at Worcester, in said County, on the FIRST
Tuesday in April next, at ten of the clock, be,
fore noon, to show cause why the Instrument
which purports to be the last Will and Tesla
ment OF said deceased, should not be approved
aud you will be heard thereon.
THEOPHs. WHEELER, Reg.
By order of The Hon. Judge
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Also, will be sold at the same

.ALSo, will be sold at the same
time and place of the first sale, that beautiful
situation known by the name of the Waldo
Place, located about half mile east of the
Westinghouse in Lancaster; consisting of a
large aud convenient Mansion House, Barn,
and Out-Buildngs, all in good state of re-
pair-with about acres of excellent Lane, =.
and frst-rate Garden, handsomely located
with the Buildings good Stand for Me-.
ohanic, and very pleasant and suitable
place for Gentleman wishing to retire from
business-in good neighborhood, and near a
school-House. For further particulars, in.
quire of Mr.. Davis Whitnsan, living near the
same. STEPHEN LAUGHTON,
Executor Of the Niu off
ARTEMAs LAUGHToE.
Feb. II, 1895.
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Worcester, IS. Probate Office, Feb. IS, 1896.
To The Creditors and Hears of Moses JEN-
NINGs, late Of Brook6eld, in SAID County,
deceased, and TO all others concerned in the
Estate cfsaid deceased, GREETING.
YOU are hereby cited to appear, (if
you see ft) at the Court Of Probate to be hOl-
den at Brookfeld, in said County, on the second
Tuesday in April next, at ten OF the clocks be-
fore noon, to show cause why License should not
be granted to sell and convey much Of the Read
Estate of said deceased, as will raise the sum Of
two hundred and forty six dollars. for the payment
ofdehts and charges and youwll be heard thereon.
THEOPtlS. WHEELER, Reg.
BY order of tho Hon. Judge.
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D.. O.. D..

THE Fraternity of Odd Fell
Il lows will hold a Meeting at their room
this evening, at six o'clock.
VIM. Nj. TOWNE, Sec,y.
March 1, 1926.
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Strayed,

NROM the Pasture of the
n Subscriber in Gardner, on the 25th of
December, 1926, eleven SHEEP unmarked,
one with bell on. All Ewes out one, that a
yearling Wether. Whoever will return said
Sheep to the Subscriber, or give information
Of them, shall be handsomely rewarded for
their trouble. JOSEPH PAYSON,
Gardner, Feb. Is, 1926.
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Blue LaqOS.-The Salem Observer
contains the particulars of trial which
took place in Connecticut, in 1860, un-
der that section of the blue laws which
prohibited kissing. The offenders were
Sarah futile and Jacob Murine. Itap-
peared in evidence, that Sarah dropped
her gloves, and Jacob found them.
When Sarah asked for them, Jacob de-
manded kiss for his pay, and as the
demand did not appear extravagant,
Sarah adjusted the matter without re-
quiring credit. The facts we're clearly
proved, and the parties were fined tqpen-
ty sh,llings each. Had the law been
kept in force until this time, we have
no doubt that the Treasury of Connec-
ticut would have been the richest in the
universe. ~ Y. Spectator.
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Notice
TO builders of Manufactures,

.VEVO builders of Manufactures,
n Canals, Bridges, Stone Buildings, MILL
Dams, or any kind of neat work of hewn stone
if application is made soon, they may contract
with the Subscriber, as he is in situation to
go to any part of the country.-From his expe-
rience in such work, he flatters himself he shall
not fail of giving complete satisiaction.- His
family is suitable to go into Factory, or to
keep Boarding House. Any Communication
on the subject, by mail, post paid, will be ata
tended to, by OTIS BACHELOR.
Upton, February Is, 1926.