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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-22
WORCESTER:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST %, 1897.
RANK CONTROYERsY

IMPORTANT DECISION. The public will re-
collect the extraordinary attack made by the
Suffolk upon the Worcester Bank the last
year, the circumstances of which were detail
ed in the papers at the time. Itgives us pleas
ure to state, that the legal questions, arising in
the case, have been determined in favor of the
Worcester Bank The facts were briefly
these The Suffolk Bank in Boston, having
obtained possession of large amount in bills
of the Worcester Bank, demanded payment in
Worcester; but part of the funds of the
Worcester Bank being in Boston, portion
only of the amount was paid, and draft on
Boston payable at sight was offered for the
balance. This was refused, the Suffolk Bank
preferring TO commence an action for damages,
upon the statute providing for the recovery of
a penalty Of per cent. month, of Banks re-
fusing, or negiecting, to pay their bills on de-
mand. The next day, but after the commence
ment of the action, the money was rendered to
the Suffolk Bank, with costs and interest, but
refused 1t was then placed in Bank, subject
to the order of the plaintiff, and the action re-
NAMED to be disposed of in due course of law.
The opinion Of the Court, VIC understood to be,
that, after the tender ofthe money, with inter.
est and costs, the penal provision of the stat
ute ceased to operate, and the Worcester Bank
became discharged from any further liability
on account Of penalty or interest Thus,
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DIED


Clark and Mrs. Abigail r. Phelps, aged 3
months-June 80, Abigail r., wife of Mr..
Clark Phelps, aged %. Printers en- Vermont
are requested to Insert the a6Ore deaths
In Nlillbury, June 20, widow Hannah Marsh,
aged SO.
In Princeton, on the 18th inst Euphemia,
twin daughter of Rev. Elias Johnson, aged i
year.
In Grafton, on The 21st ult Mrs Lusina
Chase, wife of Mr.. Silas Chase, aged 3d.
Printers ia .Aesc Hampshire and Vermoat are
requested TO insert THIS death.
In Charlton, June Is, mr.. Elliot knight,
aged Al
In Midway, July "a, George Holmes, son of
Doct, ARENAS Brown aged 2 years and 8
months.
In Greenwich. on tho 1lth inst MIR. John
Stevens, aged "a, Revolutionary Pensioner.
He was one of the three last who left the
ground, at the battle of Bunker Hill
In Sutton, on the 9TH inst. Mrs. Lydia Dud-
ley, wife of Mr. Jonathan Dudley, aged So
In Jaffrey, IN H. on the 4th inst. Mrs. SUI
sauna Gould, wife of Mr.. Simeon Gould, late
of New Ipswich, aged 81. She lived to see
the fourth generation, and was the natural par
ent of more than two hundred and fifty off
springs at her decease
In Orange, on the 4th inst Miss Siley How
ard, daughter of Mr.. Stephen Howard, aged
"a years.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

The generous and spirited citizens of Ded-
ham, have subscribed $4,000 for the assistance
of the Industrious and skillful Mr.. Golding,
whose Carpet Factory, in that place, was late
" destroyed by fire. The Factory is to be re-
built Immediately, and put into operation as
soon as possible.
Few persons arc aware Of the amount of the
Jewehy business done in Philadelphia. A sim
gle house employs ZIG individuals; some idea
of the value of the materials used in their man
ufacture may be formed from the fact, that in
that establishment, the mere sweepings of the
workshop, cleared of rubbish, produces about
$500 of pure gold annually. The quantity of
precious stones used, is very great, and their
cost must be immense. There is finger ring
with single diamond in the above establish
ment, for which $500 is charged.
National Gazette.
The Supreme Court of New York have
granted new trial in the conspiracy cases
against Vermilyea and Barker
Two children, the ono IS, the other 10 years
of age, were recently marriedin Montgomery,
N Y.
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with that design, an energetic note to the
Rels Efendi, which can leave no doubt
that the Russian and English Cabinets
have acted in accordance with the means
which are to be made use of to attain
the end proposed. 1t appears that the GER
tainty of that harmonious cooperation.
joined to the representations of NJ D. OF
tenfel, the Austrian Internuncio, had made
an impression upon the Divan. In fact tits
confidently stated that the Refs Efendi
has displayed much more conciliating
disposition than formerly. A circumstance
which, If it is confirmed, will be very like
ly to inspire the Divan with more pacific
sentiments, is the report circulated within
two or three days, that Lord Cochrane had
gained decisive victory over a portion of
the Ottoman fleet. But the Franks know
nothing as yet absolutely authentic on this
head. Since the dispatches from Redschid
Pacha, which have been SO advantageous
to the Porte, no official publication has
been made. The friends of Greece con
ciude from this silence, but perhaps prenfa-
turely, that disagreeable news has been
received.
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T AUCTION.

' ME subscriber wishing to be on farm,
IN VIII offer for sale, at Public Auction. on
the premises, on SATURDAY, the 25th d0u Of
august INST. at one o'clock in the afternoon
the situation on which he now lives, CONSISTING
OF new Brick House, 80 by 90 feet, upright,
and low part, 26 by IA feet, with a new Barn
and Shed, two wells of lasting water, and about
one and an half acre of first rate Land. The
Buildings are situated in handsome grove. a
little south of the Congregational Meeting
house, in Shrewsbury. 1t is a fine situation
for gentleman of English taste, or necizan-
ic.
AEso,-at the same place, about 3 acres of
Meadow Land, in thesoutheast part of Shrews.
bury.
ALso,-about IL acres of Wood Land, in the
south part of Boylston, adjoining Shrewsbury.
ALso,-one eighth part of the Dea. Good
now Farm, $50 cailed) lying mostly on the in
teryale, short distance north ct Scar Bridge,
in Boylston.
ALso,--two Pews in Boylston Meeting
house, one on the floor, and the other in the
gallery
81 N. B. The subscriber is also determin-
ed to make new arrangement in his business.
to pay all to whom he is indebted as soon as
may be, and therefore requests all who are in
debted to him to make immediate payment, as
there will be no delay in making a general set
tlement as soon as possible, and those who
wish to prevent cost will govern themselves
accordingly. SETH KNOWLTON
Shrewsbury, Ang- Is Qpv33
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FARM AT AUCTION.

kT/ i'll be sold at Public Vendue. on
Wv WEDFESD.4Y, the 3lst dag of Ocfo-
Ger neTt, at ten o'clock in the forenoon If not
previously disposed of at private sale1 a yalua-
bic FARM in the westerly part Of Rindoe,
n :. II. being the homestead of the late Capt.
SOLOMON RAMP, containing about two hundred
acres Of excellent Land, about sixtv acres ~
which is Timber and Woodland Dart of
which consists of Pine Timber of an excellent
quality which has never been culled. On the
premises is good Mill Privilege, by which. at
"a, small expense, Saw Mill might be erected
me Buildings are ingood repair, CONSISTING Of
a;i.t1..- Mod Shsa, oidertniii. anu Barn
elghty feet long, which is usually well filed
with the produce of the Farm. The formar
proprietor Of the Farm was an excellent Farm
er, and It was left by him in a high state Of
considerable parto the purchase money
For further particulars, inquire Of sTr.
GATES RAND, near the premises, or of the spb-
SeriSer, one of the Executors of solomon
Rand's Estate. JAMES PowU SIaooh
Rindge, N. f. Auc. % o.
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MARRIED.

In Boylston, on the 14th inst Mr. BENJAMIN
Fasset TO Miss Betsey Dunton, both Of that
place.
In Providence, on the 9Th inst. Mr.. James
Benchley, of Grafton, TO Miss Nancy Allen,
of Providence.
In Brimfeld, on the 9th inst Mr.. Frederick
Il. Purington. of Mendon, to Miss Mary E.
James, of B.
In Oxford, IN. H. on the 10th inst Mr.. Otis
King, of Sherbrook, U.C) to Miss Eliza Jane,
daughter of Asa Wheeler, Esq of the former
place.
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WINE Inc salutary provisions of the statute, as
in.ei,ueu Oy the Legislature, remain unimpair-
eo' Inc construction of the Court determines
Ina. y cannot be perverted to crafty the ra-
paci'y ol the allied Banks. The Importance of
inns decision to all the Banks of the State, will
be q sutlicient apology for giving this sketch in
anticipation OF the publication of the opinion
Of the Court in detail
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we are told that the superiority of the
y mted States over all vessels in the Pacif-
&c, is now generally acknowledged on the
statlon. NO Engllshman-of- there, can
catch Philadelphia Palladium.
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COLLEGIATE RECORD.

HARVARD UNIVERSITY. Commence
ment on Wednesday, 18th inst. The eY-
ercises of the Phi Beta Kappa win he on
the 30th-Oration by the Rev. James
Walker, of Charlestown. It is mentioned
that i'll health win prevent the delivery If
the Poem assigned to the Rev. DR.. Flint.
of Salem. -ti'''
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, N. II. Com
mencement this day. On the following
day there will be public speaking for priz7
es, and the Phi Beta Kappa Society will
hold their anniversary as usual.
GENEVA COLLEGE, n. Y. The annual
Commencement of this Institution was held
on the lst inst. The degree of A. b. was
conferred on three young gentlemen
The honorary degree of d. d. was con-
ierred on the Rev. Nh. Croker. of Provi-
dence, r. I.
COLUMBIA COLLEGE, n. Y. CRY. Thir-
ty-slx young gentlemen, larger number
than usual, were graduated at the above
SEMINARY, on Tuesday, Aug. z.
BURLINGTON, VIZ. COLLEGE. Com
mencement on Wednesday, August g.
Thirteen students of the college received
the degree Of A. B.
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Blackstone Canal Conanoo0

B 6l.nSS Canal Company.
"a CCohDlNG to a vote of the Blackstone
December last, the Tenth InstaIment. Ten
Dollars on each Share of the Stock Of said
Company, will be due and payable on MON
III T. the Sd day Of September merit. Payment
VIII be received at Worcester Bank.
SIEPHEN SALISBURY, JR. Treasurer.
Worcester, Aug. % a
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~ The members of the Auxiliary Bible So
clety OF Worcester County are reminded, thai
GERS, &c. will be holden at Leicester. at F. A
Towards Hotel, on THURSDAY, Sept. IS. at
Ii O'Clock, A. NJ. At O'Clock, p. nj. an oc-
casional Discourse will be delivered by Rev.
Mr.. Clarke, of Rutland. The Directors of the
Society are requested to meet at the same
place at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. of the same day.
JOSEPH ALLEN, Seen
Northboro,' Aug. %.
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THE BRANDYwINE. It is known that on
the arrival of this trigate in the Pacific,
she had trial of speed with the "United
States"-one of the fastest sailers in the
navy-and doubts have been expressed as
to the result. We are able to state, from
the information of gentleman who was
on board one of the irigates at the time,
how the matter really stood.
The United States was reverenced by
her crew, and Captain Hull was as proud of
her as he was of old Ironsides. When he
heard that the Brandywine was expected
out, and heard her powers of sailing high
ly extolled, he determined TO have good
humored contest with her. She arrived in
good time and the race was fixed for day
certain. The wind, at the appointed time,
was on quarter; the United States Tor as
the sailors call her, The old sodgon,) being
ahead, backed her topsails, and let the
Brandywine come up alongside. All sail
was then spread. Every inch of canvass
was out in wind. Both ships crews were
full of ardor and anxiety, and some British
men-of-war in the harbor, had all hands up
the shrouds to view the scene. The race
was only doubtful for few minutes. The
United States gained on the La Fayette,
Jas she is generally styled in the navy,) so
fast that she soon showed her stern, and in
an hour Glued up her topgallant sails and
royals, let her adversary come alongside in
token Of victory. Her crew gave three
hearty cheers, and all parties took social
glass together onboard the victorious ship.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
ASoN PUTNAM, formerly of Sutton.
~ having left my employment, without con
sent ana m violation OF his engagements, this
him on my account, as shall-hold myself re-
sponsible for none of his transactions after this
date WILLIAM STOWELL.
New Worcester, Aug. 30, 1897. #34
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BA1T1MoRE. Anrust S.

BALTIMoRE, August Q.
The brig Sylph, Captain Farrin, which
recently arrived at Buenos Ayres from this
city, accomplished her passage through the
Brazilian blockading squadron IN open day
tight, by stratagem, the ingenuity and
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All SHAM. The account of a robbery
on the Boston and Providence Turnpike, in
WaIpole, proves to be false. The fellow got
drank and then manufactured his &c raw head
and bloody bones" story. The next morning,
becoming little more sober, he confessed the
imposition
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Idvern and BOARDING. Ho,ee

a, aa az. and Boarding House.
VIE subscriber offers for sale an unexn;rcf4
III Lease OF three and an half years, land
wipe WIPE extended to ten if requested) that de-
pgnllui and valuable Stand, situated on the
o Doston ana hoxbury Mill Dam Corporation,
and Sheds, all new and conyen;ent A. =.
person viii hire without viewing the premises,
l shall not make any comments upon il Int
suihce u to say, that ii is seldom such an on
portunity occurs oA an up
Boston, Aug. 90. fersd
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NOTICE.

YNNHE connexion in business under the Firm
ofN. 81 f. HARDNESS is this day, by
mutual consent, dissolved.
NATHAN HARDNESS,
ELIJAH HARDNESS.
South Leicester, Aug. 30, 1927. "a
N. B. NATHAN HARKNEss is duly authorize
cd to settle all demands belonging to said Firm.
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OF The Society of Odd Fellows will meet
at their Room tomorrow evening, at 8 O'Clock.
Aug. %. Wan. PRATT, Sec'v.
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WorSester. IS. Probate Office, August 10, 1927.
To the Heirs Of HANNAH MARSH, i0fe Of
Millbury, in said County, deceased, and 10 all
Others concerned an the EstGie Of said de-
ceased, GREETING.
VOU are hereby cited to appear (if you
n see ft) at the Coart OF Probate IL bes
holden at Worcester, in said County, on the firsn
Tuesday in October nextssat ten Of the clock
before noon, TO show cause why the Instrumept
whchpurports to be the last Win aud Tessai NJ
OF si"d deceased should not be approved and lbn
will be heard thereon.
s4* NATFIr PAINE, J.,INes
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RUNNiNG. BANK. The agents of the
boston banks made their appearance at the
counter of the Mount Vernon bank. Rhode
Island, with plump demand for $4,000 in
specie, which, to the astonishment of the
runners, was cheerfully and TRANQUILITY
handed out to them. We saw astonisb,
ment, for the bank has but $4,000 capital.
the whole of which is not paid in. Tbey
are flne fellows in Rhode Island, and both
er US Wall-street folks amazingly. The
population OF the whole state is not one
half Of that Of this city, and yet they have
forty jf0e banks. all solvent. IF $4,000 in
specie were suddenly demanded from some
OF our big wings they would put on their
specs and say say, Hey! what! stop! let me
see-$l3,OOO IN specie-will you take pis-
tareens "-.Nt,c YORK. Enquirer.
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FoRTUYs TE ESCAPE. The Whaling ship
Dundee of London, Captain Duncan, along
with Dutch vessel, was left last season
completely barricadoed with ice, in Davis's
Straits, so that, on the one hand it was ut
terly impossible for their crews to effect a
passage through the impenetrable barriers,
and as impossible, on the other, for the
other whalers to render the least assis-
lance. They were thus compelled to win
ter in this inhospitable region, enduring Sc
we're privations for the want of food, and
being compelled to subsist on seals and
bears, an immense number of which they
killed. What was to them double calam-
ity, they were burdened for considerable
time with the whole of their Dutch neigh
bors, who, from sheer want, obtruded them
selves as guests on Captain Duncan, until
they were desired to leave; but returned
and were again taken on board, but for a
short period. The exu!tation which filled
the bosoms of the friends and relatives Of
those of the crew who were natives of the
Shetland Isles, on receiving again among
them their long lost sons and brothers, was
of the most rapturous nature.
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NOTICE

NOTICE.
"a ME Copartnership between the subscrib
IA ers is dissolved this day by mutual agree
ment. TIMOTHY STEARNS.
CHARLES STEARNS.
Aslburnham, Aug 10, 1897. *34
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Notice to Dresser Tenders.

JFOtIC6 70 IJTeSSeT- en(JeTS.
"TANTED, at ROBERT ROGERSON'S
w Cotton Factory, in Uxbridge, two
YOUNG WOMEN, well skilled in dressing
Fine Yarn. Also, number Of Families, most
ly girls of 12 years and upwards
The highest price will be given for first rate
help, and payments made aoeekly in cash.
Uxbridge, Aug. Is. 6wis3S
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PRoyrpENcF. Aur I

AAh 1ACClDENT. we mentioned last
week that three young misses had been
drowned at Valley Falls. We have since
ascertalned their names, and the circum-
stances attending the deplorable catastro-
phe. The unfortunate victims were Flea
nor, daughter of John Dougherty, aged IA:
Harriet, daughter of Thomas Sweetland.
aged II; and Almira, daughter of Thorn
as Bates, aged II years. rne following
account is from the Pawtucket Chronicle ::
The scene Of this poignant and pecu-
liar affection was at the junction of Abb
bolts Run with the Blackstone River. lust
below the cotton mills of Messrs. Harris g.
Titus, and within short distance of Mr..
Iltus's, as well as number of other hous-
es IN the village. The alarm was instant
ly given, and the piercing sound was cir
culated with the greatest rapidly, Children
are a1l the r1Uer but the number or names
could not be given. Anxious parents,
brothers and sisters, and other friends.
pressed down from every direction, towards
the fatal spot, calling aloud, inquiring with
hurrylng and distracted solicitude, and
looking with eager eyes in the approach
ing twilight, to ascertain whether any of
their number were among the suffering
victims and one of the mothers, finding a
younger child deeply drenchod with water,
supposlng that her trouble was over, Joy
fully led it home to the other end of the
village, little expecting that there the tale
OF Wo would meet her, that her eldest
daughter had sunk to rise no more. A
number OF active men rushed to the place.
and, having obtained the best information
they could from the affrighted children who
witnessed the catastrophe, plunged into
the river; but SO deep was the water, and
SO uncertain were they as to the proper
place TO apply their efforts, that it was
nearly 9 o'clock at night before the last
body was recovered.
According to the best account which can
be obtained, these unfortunate Youths.
with number OF their young companions,
who were employed in the cotton mills. al
ter the labors of a warm and sultrv day,
repaired to the river for the purpose of
washing Themselves v4rcTu, IN q rsyy MINI
utes, three of their number, by incautious-
ly venturing too far on a steep and sandy
bank, found watery grave. A fourth did
but just escape; she waded up to her neck
IN the water, and was in the act of extend
ing her hand to her struggling eompan-
ions, who cried out they were drowning.
having already sunk once, and begged for
help; but child on the shore at that in
slant exclaimed, if you do so You will be
drowned too; which led her to draw back
from the dangerous experiment, and thus
to avoid an almost certain death, for she
was small child, and the others were all
clinched togother.-Journa5.
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a barbarous deed was perpetrated on the plan
tation of Mrs. Bedford, three miles from Flor
ence, Alabama, on the night of the 10th July.
Thirteen of Mrs. Bedfords cattle had their
bodies ripped open, SO that part oftlleir entrails
came through, and five of her horses had their
Threats cut. Six Of the cattle and one of the
horses were dead when we last heard of them.
A tragical occurrence took place at the same
place in the public streets Mr.. Isaac Patton
struck DIR. w FL. Harrington with a cane in
which there was a small sword Dr. IIarring-
ton having also sword cane, returned the
biow-the scabbard of his cane few off, leaving
the blade in his hand--with which he made a
stroke at Mr.. Patton, and perhaps stabbed him.
Patton fell, as some suppose, on account of his
having stumbled in retreatng-when on the
ground, DR.. Harrington gave Mr.. Patton sever
al stabs before the parties were separated. MIR.
Patton was raised or got up himself, and was
immediately taken into the storehouse of
Messrs. John and Thomas Simpson, where he
expired few hours afterwards.
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