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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-17
MONDAY, APRIL II, 1926
CORRESPONDENCE

Between certain Members of Congress and the Execu-
tive of the United States respecting the extension OF
the Cumberland Road, eastwardly, to the tide water
of the Potomac River,
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lnan mere surmise. To say nothing of his
sense OF honor and moral rectitude, he stands
at 100 fearful height on the ladder 10 risque
iaii oy SO dangerous step. But our high
minded Representatives were far from attrib-
Hting the failure Of the project to any influ-
ence from Head or any other quarter, beIiev-
ing, as they no doubt did, that they were,
politically, omnipotcnt. The account they
give Of it is this 80 The report of the Com
missioners was long, and long in the press,
leaving them but short time (only few
weeks) TO study il; AID then there were so
many tong 'cords in it, hard to be understood,
and not TO be found in any dictionary now
extant IT was deemed necessary to laybythe
subject I'LL Noah Webster's dictionary should
De printed, when and where these, with
several thousand (otheT words never be.
lore puh!ished,'' o. heard Of, would be found
clearly defined and understood. not doubt
ing that the arrangements that they had
made, Or been SO long in making, had left
them as secure in the possession of their
seats, year after year, as the proceedings of
certain higher branch of the Legislature
DID There in The good old dayso Gerrrymean-
der districts. o Tempora Prob Pudor!
SALMAG.
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SA1rrfen.

In this town, on Monday, the Goth ult by
Rev. Mr.. Going, Mr.. Leonard Slater TO Miss
Mary r. Ide. w.
In Grafton, by the Rev. Otis Convcrs. MI.
Levi b. Fisher to Miss Caroline w. Thurston.
Mr.. Luther Wright to Miss Caroline Mich
DIS, a,l Of Grafton.
In NIillhury, Mr.. Joshua Marsh, of Brat!le-
borough, (Vt) to Miss Nancy Rice, daughter
Of Capt. Daniel Rice, OF Miloury.
In Leicester, on the Doth uit. ~ the Rev.
MIR. Nelson, Mr.. William stockwell, jr. Of
Northampton, to tho amiah.e Miss Ciarissa
Whittemore, eldest daughter of Mr.. Samuel
Whittemore.
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=
the 2sth Miss Betsy Deliver, daughter of Mr.
John Dolliyer, aged 90.
10 Shrewsbury, on the 5th inst. Edward
Henry, only son of DIR. Samuel G. Williams
aged months.
In Marlborough, on the 3lst ult. Mr.. Viii
liam +. Barber, engrauer, aged %.
In sutton, May 24th, Mrs. Abigail searIes.
consort of Mr.. George SearIes, aged 26.
IN Sterling, on the LIST inst. Charles IT.
Blood, son of Hon. Thomas H. Blood, aged 13.
In Uxbridge, on the 10Th inst. Mrs Alice
hi't, widow Of the late Mr.. Joseph Rist, aged
9o. Printers IN PermOnt are requesfed 10
aa,sert The ADORE.
In Upton, April 10, Abigail Sheffield, wife
of Isaac Sheffield, aged 80.
In Southhridge, on the. 28th ult. Emily
Pratt' aged years, daughter of Freeman
Pratt.
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TO School Committees.
DOrr & Rowland.
Z I their Bookstore in Wor-

& L their Bookstore In Wor-
L a cester, have for sale, sCHOOL-BOOKs
OF all kinds in general use.
School Committees in this vicinity, who are
about making their selection and purchases OF
School Books, pursuant to the late law of this
Commonwealth, are respectfully requested 10
call on us before they purchase elsewhere, as
we think we can supply them on as good (if
not better) terms as they can be supplied at
any other place, Boston not excepted. Being
in the habit Of publishing School Books our.
selves, which we can exchange for any others
now in use, we are enabled to sell them on as
good terms as the publishers themselves.
Worcester, June 7, 1895.
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Religions CeIebration.
NSHE Friends of Morality anc

q OF their Country are invited to join in
celebrating our NATIONAL BIRTH DAY, on
the 4th of July next, at Grdf1cn.
The Committee appointed for the purpose,
have made necessary arrangements for the ac-
commodation of Gentlemen and ladies, at
LOrei Bakers Hotel, --where dinner will be
provided in style.
F. An Address Will he delivered by Rev. Jonn-
than Going, of Worcester.-The Procession
will move to the Westinghouse precisely at
Il O'clock, A. NJ.
Tickets for admission to the Table, at fifty
cents, may be had at the bar.
Per order offde Committee Of arrangements.
NJ B.-No arrangements are made for spir-
ituous liquors.
June 7, 1926.
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CUMMINGS, billiard & co.


-.4t.No. i34, Washington-Street, BosToN-
NURNISH an extensive vari-
q ETY. of sCHOOL-BOOKs, on the most
liberal terms. Among those lately published
are the following :-CumnlingS' Geography
aud Alias, Improved. This work has been
very carefully revised; most of it has BEEN
newly written; the questions are added at the
end Of the several chapters; and the pronun-
citation of difficult names is given where the
names occur. The Atlas is greatly improved /;
ADD the work is considered, by competent
judges, as emnently adapted for the use OF
common Schools.
Cummings First Lessons in Geography,
and Cummings Spelling Book Both of these
works have recently been revised, and great
improved.
Worcester's Elements Of History, Nth Charts,
which possesses very great advantages over
every other work in this department Of educa-
ton.
Blair's Rhetoric abridged which is adapt
ed to q new method Of inierrogating, calculat-
ed to render the study of the work easy and
interesting. This edition is printed on excel
lent paper, and with a very fair type.
Gardner's Globes, ,cith Exercises, on very
low terms.
6s- Country towns, which purchase their
School Books of CUMMINGS, billiard IL Co.
will be allowed very liberal discount, and
the hooks will be warranted to be we'll printed
and well bound.
Boston. June 3, 1926.
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NEW SpORA
AND
NEW GOODS.
BURT G. RTHRRzCK

HAvE just received, and open
q . ed, at the new Brick Store, 10 Front
Street, an additional supply of Leghorn Bon
nets-Shaded Batiste, and Batiste Ginghams
Artificial Flowers-Ribbons, and Thread
Laces-Providence Knitting Cotton-Ladias'
Shoes-and other New and Fashionable Day
GooDs-which they offer at as iO,o prices as
can be bought at any Store in Worcester -
Also, on hand, complete assortment of
CHOICE GROCERIES.
Worcester, June 7, 1926. is3w
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

4 Powder-Mill and other buildings, the
property of Erastus Phelps s. Co. Of CRANKY,
blew up on the afternoon Of Thursday the
Goth ull Two unfortunate men at work in
ihc buildings blew up with them. II is sup
posed that the accident was occasicned by
dust falling into the mortars while the mill
was operating. The explosion was tremen-
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Worcester, IS. Probate Office, June o, 1870
10 ths Heirs of EBxNEzER CnILsoN, tafe q
Spencer. ir said County, deceased, and 10 a"
Others concerned in the Estate Of sad dssed'-
ed, 80
YOU are hereby cited to appear ~ you
see fiji at the Court of Probate 70 De " T'ea
at Worcester in said County, on ."e nass oeorc
Noon 70 show cause Why the Administrator, OF
Of said Estate should not be granted to Nv
CuIIsoy of Leicester who requests the same
and GU will be heard thereon. -.
NATHL. PAINE, j. Prop
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Notice.

Worcester, IS. Probate Office, May so, 1896.
10 me Hears Of JAMES KEYEs, Esq. lqtc Of
marlborough. in said County, deceased,
onAIo all others concerned in the Estate 81
said deceased, HREhr'No.
YOU are hereby cited TO appear y
i YOU see ft) a, the Court of Probate to De
'Tnos,av in July next, at ten of the clock, be-
fore noon, 10 show cause why the Accounts OF The
Administration of said Estate should not DC allow
ed; and you will be heard thereon
THEOPHs. WHEELER, Reg.
I. By order of the Ion Judge.
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y Notice is hereby Gi0on,
VUVHAT the Subscribers hav

e beenappointed by the Hon. Nathaniel
Paine. Judge OF Probate Of Wills. &c, in and
for the County Of Worcester, TO receive and
examine The claims of the Creditors to the
Estate OF BENZ AMIN ATHERTON, late OF
Bolton, in said County of Worcester, dcceas-
ed, interstate, represented insolvent, and six
Months from the sixteenth day of May, 1870
are allowed by said Judge to the Creditors
to bring in and prove their CLAIMS; aud they
will attend that service at the house oil Col
A. Holman, Innkeeper, in said Bolton, on the
second Saturdays in June, August, and 10
the three months following. from o'clock,
ill 6 o'clock. p. NJ. on each OF SAID days.
AMARlAH WOOD, Co,nmr,,.
CURTIS POLLARD
|. Bovon, May 81, 1926.
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Executors Sale at Auction.


nm Thursday, the 18th inst.
~ at o'clock, A. VI. at the Dwelling
House Of the Rev. ArRtius B. Hull. late of
Worcester, deceased, will be sold, variety
Of Articles, consisting Of Beds-sIahogany &
common Bedsteads--M Mahogany Tables and
Bureaus-hag- hottomed & commjn Chairs
Floor Carpets--one China Dining Set-one
do. Tea Set-Crockery, Glass, Iron, & Wood
en- Warc-with many other articles not here
enumerated.
.4io.-One Horse, Chaise & Iiarness---one
sleigh e. Buffalo Skins.
o. The above Furniture and China Ware
are of superior quality.
The Library of the deceased being very
valuable one, and especially 10 Ministers OF
the Gospel, they are invited TO call aud ex-
anime it, as it will be disposed of onlJ at Phi
vate Sale.
ENOCH FLAGG, Executor.
Worcester, June 3, 1926.
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Dfcu.

In this town, on the 1lih uIt. John Z. Ea-
ton, son of MIR. Alpheps Eaton, aged l7.--On
the eth, Miss Annis Eaton, daughter Of the
same, aged l5----a young lady whose amiahlc
disposition, and cultivated mind, gave prom
Use Of much future uselulnes and worth.--Or
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JUST PUBLISHED BY
CUMMINGS, HILLL3RD g. Co.
FNvHE United States Literary
e. Gazette, No. 5, for June /, 1926.

CONTENTS.
REvTEws-I.fe, Writings, and Speeches OF
William Pinckney; "Reminiscences of Michael
Kelly; Robert Vaux on the Discipline of the
Prison at Philadelphia. and the Criminal Code of
Pennsylvania. NiIsCELLASY.--F Philosophy of Lam
guage Utility of Exercise. ORIGINAL PoETRY.
dreams. CnIrIcAL NoTIcEs.--rhe Works OF
Anna L:ettia 5arbauld a Book for New-Hsmp-
shire Children. ISTELLIGENcg.-The Forest
Sanctuary" BY Mrs. Hemans; Fellenbcrg
Schoul Mouth Of the Niger; Gaming in Paris
Cannon Founding; Curious Fact Northern An
tiqlies Counterfeit Ancient Coins Funds for
Religions Purposes; English Silk Manufactures
Mammoth Moth Arabian Armour; German
Libraries. New PUBLIcATIoNs. LITERARY An
ygnTIsEn.
Subscriptions received by c. HARRIS.
Worcester, June 7, 1926.
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Take Notice.

MNY Wife SALLY has left
Iva my bed and board, and forbid all
persons barbourng or trusting her on my ac-'
count, as shall Pay no debts Of her contract
ing after this date. ollS 1hVOt.
Speneer, June /, 1895.
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JRWJnIN@a

EAONE to any pattern, by
sS CLARENDON Fl ARRls, sign of John
sons Head, at the lowest Boston price. Book
binders and others are invited to call and see
a specimen.
ALSO
For Sale as above, complete assort-
ment of BLINK BOOKS among which are
Ledgers, Journals, and Day Books, some very
elegantly bound in Russi; Leather-whicb,
together with School and Miscellaneous
Books, Stationary and Paper IEangings, will
be sold at very low prices for cash,
Worcester, June 7, 1926.
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"A GREAT VARIETY.
NlRVRR gWRApRRs
TENHE present is a very favor

h able time to buy almost any article in
the Dry Goods trade, as such Goods DsvAp
were cheaper. OF Goods recently purchased
at the lowest prices, we have now fne as
softment, and the same are offered on the
fairest terms, TO ult -
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-07
MAT. ROBBER Y,
$500 Reward.

n the confession of of the drivers, also by many
I'D corroboatory statements of Others it is ascerained
that the Great Mail from the East destined for the States,
South and West Of Washington City, robbed OH the
18th of February, the great road near 10 Wilmington
Delaware and the various parcels Mails) taken herefrom,
we're received in linen bag, by JAMES HARRIS C0VET,
who rode Immediately behind the Stage and The most OF
he valuable we're by him retained or secreed.
Several drivers and other have been arrested
The said Coyet, who old offender, and who is belev
ed to be either secreed in Of the States of Delaware
Pennsyvana, New Jersey, New York; may possibly
have effected his escape from the United Sates has thus
far escaped The undersigned is instructed by the
Post Master General Of the United States, to use every
means have all concerned arrested deems his duty to
offer the above reward for the apprehension and conviction
of the said Covet He is six feet inch high light hair
aud complexion, his head nclinng to be bald in 'front.'
rosy face, cheerful countenance porty man. weighing
85 pounds dark under clothes, cashmere vest and pana
looms dark snuff surtout coat made full and long, black
bat, and laced boots.
All persons, bu, especially Post Masters and Mail Con
tractors earnestly called upon to aid in the arrest OF
the said Covet and in the recovery of the public property
aken and held by him. He may call himself James HaRo-
1ly by which he has proposed calling for letters.
This man is well known in this City, and to many in New
York Persons on the routes from New York Passport
to Canada and also the Niagara frontier, have been al
ready advised to be on the alert.
N' NJ T. SIMPSON.
Agent for the General Post Office OF the Unit States
Philadelphia, March 10, 1926. 3o-'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-07

The conversation the Duchess of Grdon's happening
the French several Of the company mentioned tie pa
ons they would adopt when all their property should be
seized by the Gallo hooters After various employ
pany the Marquis of Hnney observed that he would
garter maker for the Lades "I that should be the case
said the Duchess, fancy you voud be above yor
6lsincss"
Il Prodisy.-An Irishman, recommending an
excellent mich COW, said that she would give milk
year after year without having calves: because it
ran in the breed, she came OF a COW that never
had calf
An elderly lady expressing her surprise the present
fashion, observed that there display Of Dress
only intended to se the sape not to off the attire;
and wondered ladies should have renuuished their
former habilments Of whalebone hoops and stiff brocade
for muslin dresses like finder gentleman present
marked that that was probably done With view of cach
ing the SHARKS.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-07
PEACH TREES.

1t is no, generally known, we believe, that lamp
oil, fish oil OF any kind thst which is inferior is
equally good tor this purpose, as that Of better
quality poured at the root OF the Peach tree will
eectualy prevent the ravages of the worm that has
heretofore proved so destructive to that valuable
fruit tree. This discovery was purely accidental,
and was made year or two since: the wick OF a
lamp was carelessy thrown aside, and lodged The
foot of tree, and while other trees in the same ar
den were injured materially by the worm, this re-
mained entirely wholesome and sound. Since that
time the experiment has been repeatedly tried and
with complete success. 1t should be observed.
however, tina the oil will not compel the worm to
quit the body of the tree, il there when applied
but will prevent its getting into after the application.
We are assured that the same process is n use on
Long Island and is found TO be the only means
which will secure the preservation oil the tree
Hudson Republican.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-07
Number 40.
CONDITIONS OF THE WATCHMAN

The terms are to those who pay, during the month OF
January or july six months in advance-Four Dotrs
year From those who do not pay above Fire Dollars
will be demanded. If subscriber wishes to decline, he
must notify the editors of his intention before the first OF
June or December, and pay all arrearages Without
compliance with these conditions, no paper Will De discon-
unued except at the option Of the editors.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Advertisements exceeding twelve lines for term
ss than three months four times for dollar and TWEEN.
" cents for every subsequent insertion longer
norion Advertisers requested to specify in writing
how long their advertisements to he inserted, they
will be continued till forbid Letters to the Editors TO in
sure attention must be post paid
.Aduerttsing blythe year.
tn Subscribers. 70 Non-Subscribers
wear SIS, 90 year $18, o0
months g. months g. so
8 do. q, SO de 5, oo
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-07
Queen of Otaheite HOTEL,
a fe,o doors belou the TOtUn Hail.

II 1eU UOOTS UetUu te AoWH AAHtss
Joshua HUTTON, (iate Of the Black Ho7se Taue7n,J !
sD respectfully informs his friends and tine public in gen
ea that he has taken the above extensive establishment
{eceny occupied by James Pumy) which he has htted
up style that will ensure comfort and eonvenehce 70 ns
visitors The Hotel is situated in pleasant part Of the
Borough, and presents inducements and advantages to
those who are the pursuit of business or pleasure not
surpassed by any public house in the town. Inc NUMBER
wish to be retired from the noise and hustle OF ataVeFn
may be perfectly gratifed.
The Stables and Carriage House attached to the esao
hment are extensive commudous and secure and under
the direction of trusty superintendents:
The advertiser atters himself that from his experience
and the accommodations Of the house he has aken he will
be able TO CRAFTY his guests and render his establishment
worthy Of share of the public patronage.
Travellers wishing take passage in any Of Stages or
Steam Boat from the Borough and desrous OF leaving he
oses and Carriages may depend upon having every at.
tention paid to them until their return.
HORSES TAKEN AT LIVERY.
Wilmington, April 4, 1926. as-Sm
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-07

Six Goldfish, Of uncommonly large size, have beet
caught with seine. on the western shore OF Nor,h-
ampton county. Virginia, considerably within the
capes Of the Chesapeake Bay--a circumstsnce an.
precedensed within the recelestian ef the eldsss in
hakiisnys>
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-07
RANK STOCK WANTED.

IyHE Trustee of the School Fund is prepared to invest
the sum of ten thousand dollars Of said Fund.- in stock
of the Farmers Bank of the State of Delaware.
Proposals for the sale of said stock post Paid) will be
received by him at Dover until the tenth instant at which
time and place, stock offered at the lowest prices VIII be
| nmrcbosed E. COWGILL, Trustee.
nnr,ar An mn 1Qe6 3o-2t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-07

Mr.. Everett, our minister at Madrid, relates in
that part Of the official correspondence with our 60
vernment, which was submitted to the Senate, that
MIR. Zea, late prime minister Of Spain, declared
emphatically to him, that the King never would,
under any circumstances, acknoS ledge the indepen
dencc Of his reyolted colonies that he would stand
upon his right; and that, if reduced to as low a
state as Louis 18th was during the height oil Napo-
Icons power, like him he would wait until Provi-
denee should, in good season, res,oraif 10 him.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-07
MILL TO RENT.

M1ILL " hELIN L
TyIE subscriber having been for some time past in Ill
heath, will for that reason, rent his mill on the Chris
tAna. for years The mill is in perfect order,
supplied with cloths purposey tor country work
land hos all Oliver Evans's machinery.
There thirty feet fall two water wheels, and three pair
Of Burr Stones with for fourth; and the supply OF
very good Inquire Of the subscriber on the preml-
ses-or Enoch Roberts, Wilmington. JAMES RAY,
March %, 1926. 3I-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-07
T.APERS-for burning all night

bed chambers, Of the SICK &c. which will burn
but about one half much oil as common lamp, for sale
at the WAtchnAn Office.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-07

EOWRFu 3 Menoenhau
Thomas Magatagan
John Mahaffy
.Mc's
Rebecca McElvaino
John McKowan
Maria Mem nanny
Tho's McKennon
E McCullah
George McCorkle
Bernard McManus
NJ
James Neild
Niyin & Glasgow
Dawson Nelson
q
Catherine Ocheltreo
r
John Pirkins
Robert Peling
Charles Perkins
Aquilla Pritchsrd 2
Joseph Pindergrass
John Pierce
Jacob PiLderQrass 2
Asa Poinsett
Mary Ann Pirkens
John ID. Peterson
Adaline Physic
Joseph Pierce
Rachel Poulson
g
John Quail
Hannah r Quern
r
Thomas Rawlings
Ann C Robinson
Thomas Robinson 3
William Reynolds 2
John & VIM Russell
Pierson Reading
John Ramo
Curtis Rudolph
John Robingson
Jonathan Rumfor&.
Richard Rambo
Susan Robinson
s.
John Sperm
Joseph Shaw
John Smith Esq.
Tyson Fl Semana
James Smith 2
David z Stephens
John Starrett
r Sharpley
Slas Sllvers
Margaret Stewart
John F Smith
George Springes
Milly Steward
Sarah Smith
Jefferson Spicer
Henry shipley
George Shelly
William H Steptoo
1'ho's Strothers
John Shaw
Peter Spencer
Francis Sorden
Thomas Stockton
Catherine Springer
Ann Stroud
William Smith
Joseph Stidham
Jacob H. Smith Esq 3
r.
Monsieur Tranchon
Hier Tally
Elizabeth Therell
William Thomson
Maria Tatcm
Jesse Tanner
Robert Topham
Benjamin Taylor
Levi 1alley
David Thompson
W
Sarah Wilson 2
Anna Way
Catherine Whindlc
Mary Walker
Kitty Wilson
David Williams
Ellen Wickes
Matthew Wilcox
John Woolston
Elizabeth Wsrren
Sarah C Wood
John Weaver
Mary Ann Williams
Margaret Wheeler
Henry Wilson (negrs
Capt David Watkins
hannah s Walker
Mary Warner
James Walker
Edward Williams
Benjamin Walker
John NJ Watson
David Wilson
Hannah Woodward
Samuel Woolston
William Wilson
Mary Warren
=
George Young
George zener 2
N. G. WILLIAMSON, p.
r burning all nj