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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-12-05
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UNITED STATES CIRCUIT Court

United STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
Ebenezer Waksfeld vs. LemueE Ross
Ihls was case of eiectment. In the
course of the trial, two persons by the
name OF Richardson father and SOM were
oHered by the counsel of the plaintiff to
De sworn as witnesses. The counsel for the
defendant objected to their admission. as
witnesses, upon the ground of their want of
any religious belief, and to establish the
iact Il witness was called on, who swore
tnat ne knew the persons well, that he had
olten heard the son say, that he did not be-
lieVe III the existence of a God, or of fu-
ture state. AS to the belief of the father.
ne said that he had heard him declare,
That he did not believe in future state.
fsat he had read Tom Paine's works: and
qua not know, whether he 1.-THE father be-
HeFed any thing. In answer to question
from the court whether the father believed
IN a state of rewards and punishmonts, the
witness answered only as before, adding,
that from the statements of the father he
did not seem to believe any thing.
1t was then suggested OH the part of the
plaintiffs counsel, that the father and son
might be examined personally as to their
belief, for the father might be an univer-
sallst. 10 this suggestion the court ans
wered, that the defendants counsel, who
took the objection, were not bound to RELY
on the testimony of these persons for the
proof Of Incompetence
The court Judge Storyl said-We think
these persons are not competent witnesses.
Persons who do not believe in the existence
OF a God or of a future state, or who have
no religious belief, are not entitled to be
sworn as witnesses. The administration
OF an oath, supposes that moral and re-
ligious accountability is felt to Supreme
Being, and is the sanction which the law
requires upon the conscience of a person,
before it admits him to testify.
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DIED

In Sutton, on the 22d ult Mr.. Peter Put
nam, aged 20. Printers IN Maine and .Neao
Hampshire are requested to insert this death.
In West Roylston, Oct 30, Mrs Sarah Hol-
brook aged "a. Printers an Bangor, Me- are
requested to publish this.
In Enfield, Mass. Nov. 10, Lora Trask, aged
30, formerly Of Leicester
In Millbury, on the 9TH ult Mr.. James ]
Sumner, formerly OF Shrewsbury, aged 26.
In Sudbury, MIR. John Simonds, aged 70, q
Revolutionary soldier
IN HoPkmton' Mr. David Fowler, aged 81, a
soldier of the Revolution.
In Guilford, VI. on the 10th ult. suddenly,
Mr. Lemnel Bracket, f;rmerly of Needham,
Mass aged rs years--On the 22d ult Mrs.
Hannah, consort Of Mr. hianasseh Bixby, aged
10.
In Dublin, N. II. Capt. David Sherwin aged
&C. In Troy, Mr. Luther Starkey, aged IS
In Dover, n ii. IRIS. Lydia, wife OF Mr.
DAnlsi Newell, aged 81.
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Worcester, IS Probate Office, Dee 4, 1897.
To ,he Heirs Of ABAGAn. PREscoTT late IF
Lancaster. IL. SAID County deceased, andtO
all others cOncs, ned in The Estate Of sad de-
ceased. GREE1lNS.
NOU are hereby cited to appear (if you
IL see fit at he Court of Probate 10 be hold
en,at Worcester, IN said ouniy on the first Tues
LAY IN January next at ten of the clock, before
noon, to show cause why Ieence should not be
granted TO sell and convey so much OF the Reat
Estate Of sa d deceased, as will raise the sum of
1856: Oh for the payment Of debts and charges,
aud you viii be heard thereon
40 NATI'L. PAINE, r. PROB.
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Worcester IS. Probate Office, Dec i, 1927.
TO The WidoD aud Heirs Of MosEs BuRPEE,
late Of Sterling, an sad Coesnty, deceased,
and 10 all others concerned aa The Estate Of
said deceased GREETING.
WOU are hereby cited to appear (if you
II see 6t) at the Court OF Probate to be holdt "a
at " Worcester, in said County, on the FIRST I ues-
day in January next, at ten Of the clock, before
noon, 10 show cause why the instrument which
purports to be the last Will and Testament OF
said deceased should not be approved; and you
will be heard thereon
SAG NAIHL. PAINE, J Probate
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engaged in mailing up the door to keep out
tne assallants. Scudder was committed to
me county jail, where he still remains.
1dr; Crockerwas an Industrious worthy man.
and has left family to NOUN his untimely
end. The neighborhood in which this
transaction happened is very thinly popula-
TED, at distance from the more settled
parts Of the town, and most of the men alb
sent at sea. These circumstances will ac-
count Tor the long period that elapsed
before Scudder was secured.
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NOTICE

The frien!s ofthe" American System" who
regard the sufferings and interests of the grow
ers of Wool and the Manufacturers of Wool
lens, are requested to meet at the Court House
in Worcester, THIS EVENING, at O'Clock
to adopt such measures as may be thought most
expedient for presenting to Congress, at their
next session, the claims Of those Interests mon
their attention and protection. Il prompt and
full attendance is earnestly requested. Dec 5.
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TO THE puRLIC.

An engagement has been made by the Lei
cester Lyceum, with a gentleman of high rep
utaton for science, to deliver before them, the
ensuing winter a full course of Chemical Lee
lures. All persons, disposed, may attend, by
paying in advance, dollar Scholars, in
Leicester Academy will be permitted under the
direction of the Preceptors, to attend, gratis
The Lectures are expected to commence the
third Monday in December Nov %.
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Worcester, IS. Probate Office, Dec, 4, 1897.
To The Hears Of uuBBARD BARNES. I..ss Of
North Brook6eld, in said County, .ssceased
and 10 all others concerned IN ms Estate Of
sad deceased CeHewqiNG.
VOU are hereby cited 90 appear IF You
M see fiD at the Conr.. Of Prohate q he hoI,len
at w orees'er in sSid County. on the FIRST Tues
uay :" January next, at ten of the clock before
noon, 10. show cause why the Accounts Of The
ADMINISTRATION Of said Estate should not be al.
lowed and you will he heard thereon
Az NAriiL. p NINE, J. PROB
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Worcester, IS. Probate Office, Nov TO- iS27
10 The Widom and Hears Of AMUEL WILD
En-. late Of Lancaster, in SAID County, de-
ceased, and 10 all oihtrs concerned iss The Es-
'a'e IF sad deceased, GREETING,
NIOU are hereby cited to appear iii you
Il see ft) al the Court of Probate 10 be
holden at Worcester, in said County, on the first
Tuesday in January next, al ten of the clock,
before moan. to shew cause why the Instrument
which purports to be the last Will aRd Tesla
ment OF said deceased should not be allowed
and you'V i'll be heard thereon.
80 NATHL PAINE, J. Pro6.
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A great sensation has been produced in the
western part of New York. in consequence of
the canal closil 6 near month earlier than
usual, leaving immense quantities of produce
not yet sent TO market. II caused consideia-
bic rise in the price of flour in New York mar
kot. We apprehend that the late thaws must
have again opened the navigation.
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FoREIGN News. The foreign news in our
columns OF this day will be found to possess
more than ordinary interest. Measures. it
will be seen, for carrying into effect the treaty
OF intervention entered into oy England,
France, and Russia, for the pacification of
Greece, are already in operation, and the
Egyptian fleet is blockaded in Navtrino by the
English Admiral, Codington The French
and Russian fleets are engaged in the same
cause, elsewhere. The Greeks had acceded
to the conditions of the treaty but. I'D to the
latest date, the Grand Segnior had steadily
resisted all overtures on the subject, declaring
his intention OF managing his own affairs in
ms own way. To the English Ambassador lie
said" The motto of the King of England is,
Daou ct mon droit,' [God and my right and
he cannot be surprzed if act on the same
principle He was taking measures of de-
fence in the contingency of war with the al
lied powers. Should he persist in refusing to
accede to the terms offered, there is no doubt
that war will ensue, and that the Greeks will
obtain unconditional liberty Notwithstanding
the success of lbrahim Pacha in the early part
OF the season, the Greeks seem to have again
nearly recovered from their reverses, and have
recently obtained several important advantag-
.es. The country is mostly in their hands the
Turks having possession only of few fortified
places. Lord Cochrane is operating with sue
cess, and will, probably, prove an important
auxiliary.
The affairs of Spain are assuming more
settled aspect Considerable bodies of the
Rebels have laid down their arms and submit
ted to the government, and it was believed
their example would be very generally follow
ed.
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81 He DIED AS THE ROOT DIETm" William
G. Graham, junior editor of the New York
Enquirer, was shot by a fellow named Barton,
of Philadelphia, this day week. He was man
Of great wit and genius, and as is now proved,
:" a fool witbal." quarrel originated between
them the night before at CARD TABLE, and
they agreed to settle it by pistols, although
Graham was near sighted he could not SEQ
half the distance they stood apart The result
was such as he might have expected.
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NOTICE.

ESOUND and taken up by the subscriber,
4 within his inelosure, at Hubbar dston, on
the goth of November, stray HORSE COLT,
supposed TO be one year old, of sorfel color,
with white streak in his face The owner
thereof IS unknown to me, but is requested to
prove property, pay charges, and take him
away. ELBRIDGE G. REED.
Hubbardston Dec s.
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub
LIZ scriber has cen duly Apo uted Sdn, MIS-
traitor ON the Estate of RICHARD GEORGE,
Esq late OF Ncndon. in the Coanty OF Wo, eester,
Deceased. AID has taken upon himself that trust,
BY giving honds as the law directs All persons
nasbted TO said Estate are hereby called upon to
ina u immediate pa, ncnt and All those 20 whom
sad Estate, is Indebted, reques cd to exhibit
their demands for settlement.
Nov 6, 1897. CALEBV ALLEN.
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r. Fl. Wilde, has been elected a member OF
Congress from Georgia, to FIJI the vacancy oc-
casioned by the election of Mr.. Forsyth to the
Office of Governor.
The vacancy occasioned by the death of DR.
Young, in Kentucky, has been filed by the
election of Mr.. Chiffon, the Administration
candidate
Most of the newspapers in their list of the
members of the present Congress have the
name of Henan Allen from Vermont. This
is a mistake. 1t should be Benjamin Swift, as
in our list. Allen was the opposing, and unsuc-
cessful candidate.
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CosoRnss. The twentieth Congress of the
United States, assembled in Washington, on
the Sd inst. It was expected. that the attend
ance of the members would be very general on
the first day, in order to have fair trial of the
strength of parties on the choice of Speaker Of
the House of Representatives. The opposi-
ton claim majority; but, unless more Jack
son men have been Struggled in, as the friends
Of the Administration than is now known of,
the late Speaker, JOHN w. Taylor, viii be re-
elected. A few DAYS viii give US Information
of the result. We shall probably publish the
Presidents message in our next
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A new and very neatly printed daily even
ing paper, called the EVENING BULLETIN, has
been commenced in Boston. The name of
Samuel II. jerks, as editor, is sufficient guar
antee that it win be conducted with ability, and,
as there is no other evening paper in that city,
except ONCE week, we can hardly doubt of its
success.
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The December term of the CouRr OF Cow
mon FLEAs, commenced in this town on Mon
day last We understand it is the intention Of
the Court to go through with the docket, which
will probably occupy as much as three weeks
Judge STRONG presides.
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FANCY NAMES. A person named Wall, was
induced to cali his first son after his neighbor
stone IN consideration of present of $50
rom the latter. Another, named Pease. called
ms son Green, as token of respect for his
physician, who bore that name.
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
american, European E. India Goods.
HENRY M. SKIES

a Walls himself of this source, to inform
a 4 his friends and the public generally, that
nc has taken the Store formerly occupied by
SAMUEL BRazER, Esq nearly opposite Liilevis
Tavern, where he would be happy to receive
their commands, or wait upon them personally
From his extensive variety, and extreme low
prices, he fiatters himself that he shall be en-.
abied to satisfy reasonable expectations.
Worcester Dec. s. 40
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All FOR JAcKsoN." Much surprize has
been expressed at Major Noah's sudden con-
version to Jacksonism. If our readers do not
md an explanation of it in the following, we
cannot help them to one:
Married. in New York, on Wednesday even.
ing last, NJ NJ. Noah, Esq Editor of the New
ofh Enquirer, to Miss Rebecca Jackson.
daughter of Mr. Daniel Jackson.
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LARGE POTATOES. Elisha Davis of Shrews
bury, has left with us two potatoes of the com
mon blue kind both raised in one hill, one of
winch weighed and the other pounds.
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For months together, such orders were re-
ceived and answered, one, two, and three, a
day sometimes for pint, sometimes for a
quart and sometimes for taco quarts at time
when two quarts were ordered, it was in con
sequence OF . the morrow being the Ssbbath -
orders written in the morning were very fair
and legible, but when more than one a day
were sent, those written after the liquor had
operated, were done with trembling hand,
and were difficult to read
What a subject this for reflection! Rum
drinkers of every grade, remember that the
papers and books of the traders will remain,
standing mementos of your weakness, long
after you shall have ceased to afford occular
demonstration of it to your acquaintance. Are
you willing to subject your families to such a
reproach lfso, so on, your purpose will be
accomplished.
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WORCESTER:
WEDNESDAY. DEC. s, 1897.

THE DRUNKAHDs MiRRoR. A short time
shce' the papers of deceased grocer, former
y residing in nelghboriag town, accidentally
ieii INTO our hands. Among them were null
tltude of orders drawn by mechanic in his
neighborhood, which had been accepted and
paid. The following, copied verbatim, except
the names, are fai: specimen Of the whole:
Mr. - - Please to send one at. ofN q.
Rum one hand Of Tobacco 9 Trout Hooks 81
3 Busquet Your Friend
May %, 1903 - -
Mr.. - - Please TO send mo NV q,
~ = Rum by the bearer, Your Friend
May %, 1903 - -
Mr.. - - The qaorro7g heinz the sab
0aih you viii please to send me one quart w. +
spirits and six busquet Your Friend
May 90, 1903 -
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TO Observation-Disclosures.

Worcester, IS. June S. 1927.
VHNAKEN on Executions, and will be sold
III at Public Vendue, on S.4TURDAY, he
18th instant, (instead of Monday, the IIth, as
stated IN the ieoman,) at one O'Clock, P. M.
at the Woollen Factory recently occupied by
Messrs. A. & d. ALDRICH, situated in Wor-
cester, about one mile south of New Worccs-
ter, the following Property, viz
III Satinett Looms, with from 600 to 800
yards of Warp on each beam-300 yards Sat
nett-one Double Cardng Machine-one Bill
ly-one Sheariag Machine-one Roping Ma
chine-one Press, complete with Screw-one
Copper Kettle-two iron do.-one Pot Ash
do.-Press Plates-two gross Press Papers
lot of Wool and Wool Waste-about 100 lbs.
hoping and Yarn on bobbins-cask Oil-Cast
Iron Plates-with variety of other small ar
ticles. DANIEL UPHAM, d. Sheriff.
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Total, $4,000
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

EXTRAORDINARY OPERATION A tumor,
weighing upwards of eight pounds, larger in
size than the human head, was extracted en-
tire from the abdomen of woman in London,
on the 2lst of March, by DIR. Granville. Not
withstanding the extent of the incision, such
was the facility with which the operation was
conducted, that the quantity of blood lost did
not exceed two ounces.
PERSIA. A late writer in one of the East
India Gazettes gives an account of battle
which was fought between the Persians and
Russians, in which the latter were victorious
The Russian force amounted to 10000 men,
and was commanded by Helmadoff The edi-
zor of the India Gazette states, on the authori-
ty of an informant resident in Persia, that the
Russians you'd oVerrun the country.
The launching of the two brick houses in
Garden-street, N. Y. on Saturday week, was
completely successful They were moved near
ly ten feet, occupied at the time by tenants
without having sustained any injury. The
preparations were the work of some time
The two buildings having been put upon ways
or into cradle, were easily screwed ON to
new foundation The inventor of this simple
and cheap mode of moving tenanted brick
buildings, is entitled to the thanks of the pub
lie. In the course of time, it is likely that
houses will be put up upon ways, at brick or
stone quarries, and sold as ships are, to be de-
Iivered at any part of the CITY, T. Gaz.
At dinner given in Louisville, (Ky) in the
month of April, there were present fee gentle
men, whose united height was hirty-t1oo feet
flee inches, The height of each was as fol-
lows the talest was feetS inches the next,
q feet 6a inches; the newt, 6 feet inches ;
the next, feet 4k inches and the last feet
inches.
Accident. On Thursday morning last, the
son of Mr.. Joseph +. Carol, a lad of about
nine years of nge, while playing in the 9TH
loft of Messrs Alley g. Trimble's store, in
Pine-street, (N W ran off arHl fell through
the scuttle. lie struck upon the lower floor,
and was taken up in such mangled state, that
his life is despared Of.
EvANGELIcAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The anniversary meeting of this Society
was held at the Vestry in Berry-street, on
Wednesday last. The Hon. Judge Par
ker having found it necessary, from the
pressing nature of his other engagements,
to resign the Office of President of the So
clety, the Hon. Judge Thacher, of this
city, was elected President for the ensuing
year. An appropriate discourse was de-
livered before the Society in the Federal
street Church, by the Rev. Mr.. Richie, of
Needham, after which collection was
made for the benefit Of the funds-of the
Society," Christian Register
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DIED.,


In this town, on the 25th ult Harriet New
ell Adams, only child of Mr.. Rufus Adams,
aged months.-On Monday last, Mr.. Jona-
than Gleason, aged 50.
In Shrewsbury, on the 18th ult. Mr. David
Nelson, aged 90.-On the LIST inst. Capt. Jona-
than Nelson, aged Sd.
In North Brookfeld, on the Goth ult Miss
Lucy Dodge, aged 48-and on the 22d, while
the friends were gone to the grave, Miss Sa-
rah Dodge, aged 58-two maiden ladies who
had always inhabited together, and for the last
IA years with the widowed mother, now aged
Son the 22d ult. Mr.. John Kittredge, aged
81
In Princeton, on the Goth ult after long
and distressing sickness, which he bore with
Christian fortitude, Capt STEPHEN MIRIcK,
aged 20.
In Hubbardston, on the 21st ult. Mr.. John
Pollard, aged 50.
In Boylston, suddenly, on the Goth ult. Mrs.
Rebecca Stiles, wife of Deac. John Stiles, aged
a. Printers IN Indiana are requested to IN
sert this death.
= In Ashburnham, Capt. David Gushing aged
about 70.
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WMtcd InsmedinteluL
agricultural Notice.

: VIE Trustees of the Worcester .Agri-
n cultural Society are requested to meet
at the Probate Office, in Worcester, on
aaHURSD.4K, the 21st day Of June current,
Tor the purpose of selecting an Orator,
Committee of Arrangements, Marshals,
Judges of Stock, &c. for the approaching
Cattle Show of the Society. AS there is
much business of Importance to be trans
acted at this Meeting, a general and pune
tudt attendance is earnestly requested,
By order of the President,
WILLIAM d. WHEELER, Rec. SEN.
Worcester, June 6, 1927. %
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ORDINATIoN. Mr.. RODNEY A. MILLER
Will be ordained as Pastor of the First
Church and Parish in this town, tomorrow.
Services to commence at ii o'clock pre-
clsely. Rev. DIR. Mott of Union College,
schenectady, is appointed to preach the
Sermon, and in case of his future, Rev.
DR.. Chester of Albany will supply his
placc.--Religious services will be perform
ed at the South Meeting House, this after
noon, at half past fUe o'clock. Sermon by
Rev. E. Beecher, of Park-st. Church, Boston
0F Religious Exercises will be performed
in Boylston next Sabbath by Rev. Thomas
WHlTTEmoRE of Cambridgcport
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MASONIC NOTICE.

ME W0rccSter County Encannpment of
T. Knights TemPlars will celebrate the Ma
tivity of St. John, on SATURDAY, the 23d dan
Of June instant, at Holden. Councils, Chap
tiers, Lodges, and members of the Institution
OF Masonry individually, are invited to Join in
the celebration. A Religious Discourse may
be expected by the Rev. Sir. KIT. H. BARD.
WELL, and Masonic Address by Sir Kt. C. C.
BALDWIN, Esq The Procession will form at
IL o'clock, A. NJ precisely Gentlemen NAV
be accommodated with Tickets at the dinner
table for $l:00. Accommodations for Ladies
by LEMUEL DAVIS, Esq. for so cts.
By order Of the Committee,
DAVID DAVIS, Per order.
Holden, June 2, 1927. o3