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DIED,


In this town, on the 9Th inst. Mrs Mary
Moore, aged 50.
In Barre, on the 18th ult. Mrs Margaret
Osgood, wife of Mr.. Luke Osgood, aged 50
yelrs.-On the Oath ult. Mr.. Luke Osgood,
aged 81 years Printers IN Vermont are re-
gUested to insert these deaths
In Athol on the 5th inst. Merriam Twichell,
aged 49, Printers in Vermont and .Nc,o York
are requested TO insert this death.
In Ward, on the 9th ult. Reuben Lambert,
son of Reuben and Sophia Weld, aged 3
months.
In Sutton, on the 2lst ult Frances l.. Sib-
ley, daughter of Jonas l.. Sibley Esq
In Roxbury, N. II. Mr.. Solomon Bucknin-
ste-, aged 70.
In S@anzey, NH. widow Dorothy lVhitcolnb,
aged 81.
In Dublin, N. II. Mr.. Amos Emery aged 50
In Chesterfield, N. H. Capt Benjamin Smith,
aged 70 years and months. He lived to see
his fourth generation-his own family all ar
rived TO state ofmanhood and settled around
HAN His death was the first IN his family
In Lexington, Mass. Oct. %; Col. William
Munroe, aged S6--an officer of the revolution.
AIRY army.
In Marlborough, Mr.. Stephen FELTON,, aged
70
In Franklin Mass. Sept 18th, widow Nancy
Adams, aged 47--Oct. Sd, her mother, widow
Abigail Richardson, aged 7S.--Oct. 18th, Mrs
Ruth wife of Mr.. Elisha Richardson, aged 40
Thus in the course of seventeen days, the three
only adult persons, residing in one house, have
died,
In Oakland County, Michigan, Sept 5, Mrs
Abigail Williams, wife of Capt. Alpheus w
formerly of Charlton, (Mass.) aged 50.
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roR THE MASSACHUSETTS spy.

have read the puzzle published in the Spy of
Oct 81, and can imagine no spot upon the
globe which will answer to il, unless it be where
two persons meet, midway, in ascendi,4rand de-
scending the mountains of the torrid zone If
this is actually the case, and without doubt it
Is, l consider that there is no puzzle about it,
The answer is probably contained in the fol-
lowing extract from description ofthe Andes.
given by Ulloa, who travelled in South Ameri
ca by command of the king Of Spain
At Tariguagua we often see instances of
the effects of two opposite temperatures,
IN two persons happening to meet; one of
them leaving the plains below, and the 9th
er descending from the mountain. The
former thinks the cold so severe. that he
wraps himself up in all the garments he
can procure; while the latter finds the
heat so great, that he is scarcely able to
bear any clothes whatever The one
thinks the water so cold, that he avoids be-
ing sprinkled by it; the otho is 80 delight
ed with its warmth, that he uses it as n
bath. This difference only proceeds, from
the change naturally felt at leaving eli
mate, to which one has been accustomed land
coming into another Of an opposite temper
ature."
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GEO. C. DEAN.
MERCHANT TAmn

AnbieCf1ANI TAILOR.
% Opposite the Centre Meeting House. IN
HHAVING purchased of the late Firm Of
: q PuLsiFrR & Dean all the Stock in
Tra,.e, consisting of good variety, in coIoIs
and quaint, viz Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Vest
ings, Hdk'fs, Gloves Suspenders, and READY
MADE COATS, PANTALOONS and VESTS,
offers the same for sale at reduced prices for
Cash or approved Credit Those wishing to
purchase any of the above articles are invited
to call as above, where they may have Gar
ments Cut and Made on short notice, in supe-
rior style and workmanship and warranted
n. B. JOURNEYMAN TAILORS want
ed Immediately.
.4lso,-APPRENTICE GIRLS, to whom
good encouragement will be given.
G. c. d. is Agent Of w 4 ]. PESDLEToN,
Boston, fol obtaining subscribers for the Tai
lor's Fashions, re-published by them every
Fall and Spring, and will furnish Tailors Of
the adjacent towns with them on short notice
4 specimen of which may be seen by calling at
his Shop
6F All persons indebted to Gro C. DEAw,
or PULsIFER q DEAN, by Note or Account,
are respectfully requested to call and settle
the same up to the first instant
Worcester, Nov T. 45
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NeD and Valnable School Book.

SECONDARY LESSONS, OR rue I'M
- PROVED READER; for the use O.
schools BY the Author of the Franklin
rfihieT This work is designed particularly
Tor Reading Book, and both in the plan and
execution, 1t IS believed that some material i'm.
proVements have been made, even on the most
popular books of the kind before extant The
ute OF the Improved Reader it is thought
WIN be found very appropriate, and the bool.
l II an Important auxiliary in the cause of
Extract from The Preface.
The leading design of this compilation. is IN
introduce the child, by an easy and gradual
progress, to an acquaintance with the most i'm
Poftant words to an acquaintance with their
meaning, as well as their visible forms, that he
may early form taste for reading, and be in
comparably more capable of oral instruction.
than he would otherwise be- The author pre-
tends TO no great originality, either in the de-
sign, or the execution He hopes however,
that some material improvements have been
made on the best books of the kind, before ex-
tant, not excepting the Easy Lessons and the
American Popular Lessons
The IMPROVED READER is recommended TO
the public, under the impression that it will be
found highly useful as q School Book, and bet
ter adapted to the purpose, than any of a SINH
lar kind that has yet been published. The plan
pursued, Is In some respects new and is, it is
believed, entirely approved by those who have
given most attention to the subject, and that it
VIII be by others when they come to examine
the work
E1tract from a ReUieao Of the acork.
we think the Improved Reader is well cal
culated for the important place it is designed
to I'LL and that the Author of it is entitled to
the thanks Of the community for this success
tul attempt to add to the means of intellectual
and moral improvement, among the young
The style is simple; the pieces short, interest
ing and instructive. Besides the excellent in
struction which it contains, in familiar and
engaging form, Is is well suited TO do away
that unnatural tone wh.ch children 50 general
ly acquire by reading what hey do not under
stand. Any one who is at all acquainted with
the state of our Schools, and has observed the
manner IN which the younger scholars spend
their time, will be sensible how much bco@
like this Is wanted. We hope to see this little
work extensively adopted in our Schools
Those interested in the subject of Education
are respectfully requested TO examine this
book, before they purchase for the approaching
winter schools.
" For sale by the Publishers, A PHELPS
and A. CLARK, Greenfield also by CLAIR
ENDON HARRIS, Worcester; RICHARD
son 81 LORD, and HILLIARD, GRAY &
co. Boston. DIV Nov II
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SCHOOL BOOKS.

kORR 81 ROWLAND have for sale, a
81 good supply of SCHOOL BOOKS, such
as are used in towns in this County.
/ School COMMITTEES, in this vicinity, who
are about making their selections and purchas-
es for winter Schools, are respectfully request
ed to call at the above establishment, where
e0ery thing, in the School Book and Stationa-
ry line, can be furnished at short notice, on
very favorable terms.
COLUMBLa.N CLASS BOOK.
The Third Edition of this valuable School
Book is Just published making 5000 which
have been published in less than three years.
This Book is fast getting into notice, and it is
hoped that, wherever a new reading book Is
wanted, this may be among those that are ex-
amined. Price So per dozen.
PONDS JMURR.9Y'S GRAMMAR.
The Second Edition of this little book is
just published, with considerable Improvements
and additions. Price 81 per dozen.
u Any School Book wanted by Commit
tees for examination will be furnished.
u Just received, 20 dozen STATES, with
hard wood Frames-making complete assort-
ment
Worcester, Nov III eo3w46
.New and Vaiuatle Class Book.
EUST published by GLAZIER g. CO.
sE HatLOaoeu, Maine, and for sale in any
quantity by DORR & ROWLAND, Worces-
ter, the PRIMARY GLASS Book selection OF
Easy Lessons in Reading for the younger classes
in schools. By Thomas j. LEE, compiler of
ga Spelling Book containing the rudiments Of
the English language"
PREFACE
+" This little book, as the title imports, is de-
signed to be used in common schools imne.
dlately after, or in connexion with the spelling
book: and, accordingly, the lessons are such
as may be interesting and instructive to child
rem. For more particular character of the
book, the compiler refers to the work itself,
being aware that the public will Judge of a
book according to their own opinion of its
merits and not by what the author says of it."
This book is well printed on neao type and
fine paper, Seped and bound with paste hoard,
and contains $50 pages l9mc. Price 25 cents
single, 50 per dozen.
1- School Committees and Instructors are
requested to examine this book.
Worcester, Nov T.
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j." MuLruM IN pARro.n
TIE Young Scholars Hmm

The Young Scholars uGnuol,
Or Companion to the Spelling Book. consist
ing OF Easy Lessons in the several branches of
Of Early Education, intended for the use Of
Schools. By Rev II. STRONG
u In every school, there is a considerable
number of scholars who are not of sufficient
age and capacity to pursue the studies of a
science systematically, bat who are, neverthe-
less, qualified to obtain general knowledge
of It's first principles. For such this book is
expressly designed In the various exercises
w,iich it affords, the memory can hardly fail
of bsii.g strengthened, the understanding i'm
proved, and an interest excited highly advan-
jageous to the pupil. This is regarded as a
very useful wolk.
THIS aoork is e1ttsnsieeiy used IN schools and
highly approUed Probably no work of the
kind has been published, winch Is SO generally
popular. Price II cents single.
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SCOTT & SMITH

q ESPECTFULLY inform the Ladies and
ga Gentlemen of Worcester and lis vicinity.
that they have ON hand. and are constantly
making, at their Store, on Main-Street. nearly
opposite the Centre Westinghouse. Ladies
kid and do~05e Pruneila Vatking SHOES
and PUMPS, of various kinds, colors and pat
terms.
Also, constantly on hand, good assortment
Of Indies Wttte Shoes, suitable for Balls or
Weddings.
Also, general assortment OF GentIemea $
Dancing Pumps, together with fine and coarse
BOOTS and SHOES, suitable for the ap-
preaching season. LIKEWISE. Boys, Missee',
and Chldren's Shoes, constantly on hand
u Just received, GOOD assortment of La
dies and Gentemens Ladia Rubber OVER
SHOES, comfortable article for winter, all
Of which will be sold cheap for cash
VI TuoMAs WooDwARD's celebrated
Avis. TACKS, and other kinds of SHOE.
MAKERS TOOLS, wholesale and retail.
All orders, for Ladies' fine Shoes, and Gen
tlemen's Dress Pumps, executed with neatnes,
and despatch, will be promptly attended to al
the SIGN of the
GOLDEN SLIPPER.
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SUPPRESSION OF lNTEMPERANCE. The
Vermont Medical Society, at their recent
annual meeting, passed an unanimous vote
TO adopt the measures recommended by the
Massachusetts and New Hampshire Medi-
cal Societies, in relation to the suppression
OF lntemperance.
At a public meeting of the Massachu-
sets Society for suppressing Intemperance,
held at Boston last week, resolutions We're
passed, expressing the opinion of the So
clety, that ardent spirits are preiudiciaf to
health, and that entire abstinence from
them except when prescribed as medicines,
should be recommended to all classes of
society, That it be recommended to ship
masters, mechanics, farmers, and proprie-
tors OF manufacturing establishments, to
induce those under their charge to form a
habit of labor without using ardent spirits.
especially to those having charge of the
young, to endeavor to produce a strong i'm
preston on their minds of the dangerous
tendency of even moderate use Of ardent
spirits.-Salen Observer.
Fasting. 1t is stated, in DIR. Knights
treatise on insanity, that one man, who was
insane, actually tasted fourteen days. Dur
ing this time, he had access to water, but
the Doctor thinks he never drank any.
He consented to take some medicine, which
DIR. knight prescribed, in heeftea, and after
a few doses, his appetite returned, and he
was discharged, entirely recovered.-Ibid.
CoUNTERFEITERs. We learn that the
police of Philadelphia has recently ferret
ted out large number of persons connect
ed with counterfeiting establishment, on
a very extensive scale. 1t is mentioned to
US that one of the members of the counter
feiting society had passed a fifty dollar
note upon shopkeeper, Ia female) In Sec
ond street, who the next day, IN exhibiting
it to gentleman, learned that it was count
erfeit-while they were examining the note,
the person who passed it was seen in the
street.-the gentleman left the shop, and
followed him up the street as far as Green
st., near to which he turned, and was about
to enter house, when the person in pursuit
beckoned to him; he stopped and enquired
his business with him. :" understand" said
the gentleman, shat you have some counter
felt money to sell''-"a little" replied the
pursued-and what do you ask P" twenty
five cents on the dollar" -' and can you
let me have sixteen hundred dollars at that
rate ?" The bargain for smaller amount
was made and the time and place tor the
consummation agreed on. The gentleman
then directed his course to the Mayors
OAice-a warrant was issued, and when
the note merchant was looking for his custo-
mer, the high constable popped in and
closed his accounts. The detected man
turned states evidence, and eliminated a
large number of his confederates.
u. S. (Philad.) Gazette.
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M p PIED

In this town, on the Both ult by the Rev.
Mr.. Miller, Mr.. Joseph Pratt to Miss Caroline
Chamberlain, daughter of MIR. Harmon c.
In Grafton. by Rev. Otis Convers, Mr.. Will
liam Newton, jr of AlilIbury, to Miss Phebe
of Boston, to Miss MahaIah s. Prentice. of
'irafton-Mr. Levi C. Haywood, to Miss Sa-
rah B. Stow both of Grafton
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SALE AZ AUCTION.

WMTIIL be sold at Public Auction, on MON
wv DAY, the third day Of December aert,
at one o'clock, P Nj. at Haynes's tavern, in Lei
cestcr, the REAL ESTATE Of which Mr..
JoHN WooDcocK, late of Leicester, died, seiz-
ed and possessed, consisting of two acres of
Land, large and convenient Dwelling House,
Wood House, and Barn, all of which are in
good repair, and located on the road leading
from the Centre Westinghouse in Leicester to
Charlton, and about 60 rods from said Meet
ing-house. Terms liberal, and will be made
known at the Sale.
HENRY SARGENT, Executor
Of he VM Of John WOodcock
Leicester. Nov -, 1897, as
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FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS, SPY.
BOLTON SCHOOL

During a weeks residence in the family OF
Thomas Fry, | made frequent visits to his
school and was particularly struck with the
simplicity, ease, and success, in the ,nanage-
ment of his collection of 20 or 80 pupils in the
school-room, and 20 or 80 at his own table
All appeared orderly, diligent, and cheerful,
and a majority evidently acted their own
choice, for the very good reason that they
chose to do right. Their teacher has the rare
faculty of leading his pupils to govern, and in
struct, (not corrupt themselves and each 9th
er. He devotes his attention exclusively to
the important branches of an English cduca-
ton, and dwells, with great minuteness and
skill, upon Orthography, Reading, Grammar,
Composition, Arithmetic, Natural Philosophy.
Astronomy and Surveying ard informs me,
that he intends TO procure, immediately. set
OF Apparatus, that his Illustrations NAV he
more clear and practical, and, OF. course, more
interesting and useful.
A large proportion of his pupils are over 30
years OF age. and an unusual number are them
selves designing to accept of the important
and responsible office of teaching 1t cannot
be doubted, that his retired situation. his skill
N managing and teaching youth, and the rea-
sonableness of his terms, will render Bolton
still more place of resort for the young, and
especially for those who are designing to be
teachers A PARENT.
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TO THE PUPTTC

An engagement has been made by the Lei
cester Lyceum with gentleman of high rep
utation for science, to deliver before them, the
ensuing winter, a fall course of Chemical
Lectures. All persons, disposed may attend,
by paving IN advance, one 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. IA.
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NOTICE

FEyHE Copartnership heretofore existing be-
d tween the subscribers, under the firm OF
PULSIFER & DEAN, was, by mutual con
sent. dissolved on the first inst. All persons
having accounts with the late firm are request
ed to settle the same with Gro. G. DEAN
OBED PULSIFER.
GEORGE C. DEAN
Worcester Nov Z. 1897
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AMHERST COLLEGE. By Catalogue
Of the officers and students of the College
lust published for the year 1897, it appears
that the whole number of Students at the
present time is 209-Seuiors AZ; Juniors
~. Sophomores So, Freshmen 81. OF the
Freshmen class lS are entered upon the
new course, in which the modern are sub
stituted for the ancient languages, OF the
whole number, 1876 are from Massachusetts,
and 81 from the old county of Hampshire,
% are from Connecticut, 10 from N. Hamp-
shire, 10 from Vermont, 5 from New Jersey,
3 from Virginia, 2 from South Carolina, 2
from Mississippi, 2 from Greece, from
New York, | from Pennsylvania, and !
from Maine.-.4mherst paper.
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MOBILE, October 81.

GREAT FIRE. This morning about 5
o'clock, a fire broke out in this City in
Austin's Hotel, ION Royal street. in one a.
partment ofwhich the Post Office was kept.
An the important part of the papers and
furniture Of the Office have been saved.
Two thirds of the business part of the City
are destroyed, and most of the wharves.
The PROCESS of the flames is in measure
suppressed The City, however, is envel-
oped in smoke. Between two and three
hundred houses have been burnt damage
estimated at.upwards ofone million of dol
lars.
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MILLS FOR SALE.

ESTATE. situate in Rutland, about ~
miles from the Blackstone Canal, consisting Of
a Saw-Mil, and GFist-M with two run of
stones, almost new-a Dwelling house and
Barn, with one acre of Land. This is one of
the best privileges for Factory in the County,
and is on Turnpike road about two miles west
of the Westinghouse in Rutland. Terms
made easy for the purchaser, and possession
given Immediately. For further particulars,
inquire of the subscriber on the premises.
ASA MOORE,
Rutland Nov. IA, 1897. '46
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young man, employed in distillery in
The State of New York, arose few nights
since. probably in dream, and stumbled into
n reservoir of high wines After recovering
from this dilemma, he incautiously approached
too near the fire to dry his clothes, when the
liquor speedily gnited, and he was at once in
: blaye. lie survived only about AZ hours.
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yaSHE Fraternity of Odd Fellows Will hold
Session. THIS EeeRiRg, ut their room,
at half past I. Question for discussion" .Hrc
Charitable societies for The relief Of me poor
copducioc to the prbltc good q
NJ "a WV PRATT, See'g.
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Coal. The anthracite coal trade of Penn
svlvania is becoming extensive and important.
The arrivals at Philadelphia, the present sea-
son, fron the LehigD mines, amounted, up to
the Sd inst. to 437 boats, bringing 25,733 tons ;
from the Schuylkill mines, Liz boats, bring
ing % ,6l3h tons
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub
~ srber has heen duly appointed Adminis
trstrix on the Estate of CALVIN MAYNARD,
late o Sterling. in the county of Worcester
Trader, deceased, and has token upon herself
that trns, by giving bonds as the law directs Az
persons indebted TO said Estate, are hereby called
upon TO max immediate payment, aud all those
10 whom said Estate is indebted, are requested TO
EXHIBIT lheir demands for settlement.
Nov 1897. efG CONNEAlA SMITH.
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y trcesler, IS Probate Office, Oct ii, 1897.
70 he Widoao, Creditors and Hears of MosEs
WRlGnT, late ofTempl an sad County
deceased, and 10 all Others concerned an he
Estate of SAID deceased, GREETING
WOU are hereby cited to appear If you
d see ft) at the Court Of Probate to be holden
at Worcester, in said County, on the first tues
Gsy in December next, at ten Of the clock be-
fore noon, to show cause Why the accounts OF the
Administration OF said Estate, should not be al
lowed, aud also to shew cause why the demand
ofthv Administrator Of said Estate should not be
allowed /; and YOU will be heard thereon.
$40 NATHL PAINE, T. Prob.
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Worcester, SIS Probate Office, Nov. 6, 1927.
10 the W,dofo and Heirs Of ELIPHAL ET pEAp-
SON, late of Harv>rd, IN sad CouHty, Doctor
of Laws, deceased, and 10 all others concern
cd in The Estate Of sud deceased,
GREETING.
NTOU are hereby cited to appear (if you
Il See fit ut the Court of Probate to be
holden at Worcester, in said County, on the first
Tuesday in January next, at eleven of the clock,
before noon, to show cause why the accounts of
The Administration of said Estate should not be
allowed ; and you will be heard thereon.
40 NATH'L. PAINE. J PRED.
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PREMATURE WINTER A week ago we had
a fall of snow averaging or 10 inches in
depth, while thousands of bushels of corn and
potatoes remained unharvested. 1t was con-
siderably drifted. The thaw and rain which
commenced night before last, have carried
most Of il off, so that the farmers will probably
have an opportunity of securing their crops.
The storm was very extensive, and has done
considerable damage on the sea-board.