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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

THIEVES OUTwITTED. An evening or
two ago, five or six young men who were
walking on the battery, agreed for their
own diversion in particular and for the pun
ishment and terror of rogues in general,
to set trap for such of the light fingered
gentry as might be seeking either to snuff
a breeze or to raise one on that delightful
promenade. Two of the party armed with
canes, concealed themselves, while the re-
naming three threw themselves upon the
grass, covered their faces with their hand
kerchiefs, and very soon were apparently
fast locked in the arms of Morpheus. But
short time elapsed, when three suspicious
looking fellows came along, who, after re-
connoitering the ground and satisfying
themselves from the loud snoring of the
seeming sleepers that there could be no
mistake, advanced cautiously and removed
the handkerchiefs one by one. Scarcely
had the third handkerchief left the face of
the third Incumbent, when the three sleep
ers simultaneously awoke, and assisted by
their brothers in ambush, made most fierce
attack upon the depredators. The lost spoil
was regained, the freebooters were dread
fully pummelled, and the vctors received
the warm thanks of a Waterman for having
relieved him of troublesome task.
.NeO York Gazette.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

OF Harvard University, Charles T. Manchester
OF Brown University, Charles II. Steaman.
graduates OF other Colleges admitted ad cum
George Richards NJ Wilmington, A. NJ,
burlington College; Henry Watson, A. B.,
washington College; Thomas Douglas Gregg,
A. B., Amherst.
No honorary degrees were conferred Wheth-
er the government have resolved to discon-
tinue the practice of comforting these degrees,
thinking the distinction they confer too poor to
be given away, we are not informed.
very large number of pupils is admitted
into the College this year; the examinations
Tor admission are not yet concluded, but we
understand that the whole number for the diff
ferent classes, will exceed one hundred.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03
uTFOR S4EE.

A SMALL FARM, containing 60 acres of
Ia Land, well wooded and watered. with a
convenient Dwelling House and Barn thereon.
situated half mile from Paxton Meeting House.
on the County Road leading to Barre. The
above Farm will be sold at Public Auction, on
Wednesday, the 1st day Of October merit, at one
o'clock, P NJ, on the premises, if not previous
ly sold at private sale. Possession given imme-
dIately, or next spring, as may best suit the
purchaser Terms liberal. For particulars. in
quire of Capt. ELIJAH BROWN, near the
Meeting House, or of the subscriber on the
premises. ASE!. MATHEWS.
Paxton. Sept 8.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03
MA RR TE n

In Shrewsbury, Aug. 81, by Rev Mr.. Allen,
Mr.. William Leggate of this town, to Miss
Nancy D. Phelps of Shrewsbury.
In New Braintree, July 10, by Samuel Mix
ter, Esq, Mr.. Addison Arnold Of Rutland to
Miss Lavina Knight of New Braintree.
In New Braintree, Mr. Abraham Mullett to
Miss Priscilla Barrett.
In Charlton, August 3, Mr. Asa M Collum to
Miss Hadassah Kingsbury.
In Bath, (Me.) Mr. Noah KimbalI of Grafton.
to Miss Martha w. Brown.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03
THOMPSON KIMBERLY.
TATLOR

AS just received from London the Fall
n a and Winter Fashions.
= u For sale, by the abooe, BRoADcLoTHs,
CAssIMEREs, VEsTIEas, HDK'Fs, SHIRT Cot
LARS, SUsPEEDERs, and TRIMMINGS. Also,
Ready-Made CtOthing-all of which he offers
for sale cheap for cash or approved credit.
U Work done in the best manner, from the
medium to the extreme of fashion.
1. K: returns. his sincere thanks TO the pub
nc tor the favors he has received in years past,
and hopes to merit continuance.
N, b. Wanted, at the above mentioned busi-
ness, BOY from Ia to IL years of ace.
Worcester, Sept. 8. ou26
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

IMPROVEMENTS IN CANADA. Several
late numbers of the Montreal Gazette con-
tains an interesting description of the Ri
deau Canal. This great work extends from
the Ottawa river, at the foot of the Falls of
the Claudiere, to Lake Ontario, at Kings
ton. This distance is about 100 miles by
water and 40 by land. The entrance to
the canal from the Ottawa, is 263 feet be-
low the summit level and 1919 feet below
the level of Lake Ontario. The original
estimate of the cost was 9474, 899. The
locks on this estimate were proposed to be
108 feet long and 20 broad but on fur
Their survey of the route, and a representa-
ton of the advantages of steamboat naviga-
ton. commissioners were appointed by the
British government to make report on the
subject, and in compliance with their re-
commentator, it has been determined to
make the locks 1874 feet in length, 80 feet
in breadth. and the depth of water in all
parts of the canal feet, with breadth, of
AZ feet at the surface. The estimate of the
cost OF construction on this scale is about
100000.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Auxiliary Bible
Society of Worcester County will be holden at
Fitchburg, on Thursday, the 1lh day of Sep
tennber next, at Ii o'clock, A. NJ, at the Inn of
Mr.. A. Sheldon The Board of Directors are
requested to meet at 10 o'clock on the same
day. At o'clock, P. NJ, discourse will be
delivered by Rev. SAMUEL CLARKE of Prince
ton, or, in case of his failure, by Rev. DR.. SHELL
of North Brookfeld. JosEPH ALLEN, Seen.
Northboro, Aug. 81.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03
.Mulberrv Grope Boardiug Scboo,

'u"IUeI'y UTOUe bOHFutNy ocNO0t.
A public examination of this school, will take
place on the 9th day of next month at 2 o'clock
IN the afternoon, at which parents of the pupils,
and all others who feel an interest in the edu-
cation of youth, are invited to attend.
Leicester, mo. 81, 1928.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03
CANAL DAMS.

FEyHE Commissioners of the Blackstone Ca
q nal Company are desirous of contracting
for the immediate erection of Dam at the out.
let of .Manchaug Pond in Sutton; also Dam
at the outlet Of BGdluck Pond in Douglas,
They will be at Manchaug Pond on MONDAY,
the eh day Of September nert, at 10 o'clock A.
NJ. and at Badluck Pond on WEDNESDAY,
the 10TH day Of September merit, at 10 O'Clock,
A. M. to give any information and make con-
tracts for said Dams.
Worcester, August %, 1928. &c
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03
NOTICE.

FHNHE sale of so much of the REAL ES-
Il TATE of TIMOTHY TAFT, late of Wor-
cester deceased, will raise the sum of So, OF,
stands adjourned to THURSDAY, the 1ltk dag
Of September INST, at one o'clock, P. M. on the
premises. LEWIS CHAPLIN, Admir-.
Worcester, Sept g. #36
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

ASTRONOMICAL LECTURES. Rev. Mr. Wilbur.
who proposes to give course of Astronomical
Lectures in this town, gave a gratuitous Lee
ture, last evening. His well established reputa-
ton as Lecturer authorises US to assure our
readers that his Lectures will be found uncom
monty interesting, instructive and useful. His
topics are well selected-hs manner of illustrat-
ing them is said to be able, and his apparatus
very complete YeOman
In the opinions above expressed, we believe
all who have heard the lectures of this gentle
man, concur. We understand it is his inten.
ton to visit some other of the villages in this
county, and doubt not that his ability as lee
turer, his ample apparatus, and the low terms
which he offers, will secure full attendance
The price, we understand, is less than one-half
what is usually charged. By this means the
advantages of instruction are more generally
dffused while the lecturer obtains his recon-
pense in the increased number of those who at.
tend.
The lecture of tomorrow evening, we under
stand, will embrace descriptive Astronomy of
the Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Herschel,
with the Satellites and telescope appearances.
That of the next evening will embrace the sub
lime themes of the Comets and the Fixed Stars.
with more than twenty splendid diagrams.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03
RUN AW AY

ENRON the subscriber on the 25th of August.
u an indented Boy by the name of ORVIL
SEARLs. l hereby forbid all persons harbor-
ing or trusting him on my account, as l shall
pay no debts of his contracting
JOHN FAY.
Sturbridge, Sept. /, 1928. *36
STRAYED, from the Southwick Factory, in
~ Holden, on Thursday the 18th day of Au-
gust, dark red COW, handsome built, with a
small white streak under her belly. Whoever
will return said Cow, or give any information
where she may be found shall be suitably re-
warded. j. INMAN.
Holden, Sept g. *36
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03
FOUND.

a IN the road between Worcester and Leices-
" ter, small sum of MONEY. The owner
may have the same by application to the sub.
scrlber. JAMES DRAPER.
Spencer, Sent. 8. &c
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

WORCESTER, IS. Aug. 81, 1928.
A TTACHED on mesne process, taken on
IA Execution, and will be sold at Public Ven
due, at Lowell Bakers Tavern in Grafton, on
SATURDAY,, the 9th day of September neat,
at 2 o'clock, ?: NJ, all the Right in Equity
which HENRY P. WARREN has to redeem
the mortgaged Real Estate on which he now
lives, situated in the northerly part of said
Grafton, in said County
SO DANIEL UPHAM, d. Sheriff.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

The regular meeting of the County, CoMMrs-
sIoNERs for the transacting of Sessions bust.
ness, &C., will be held in this town next week,
to commence on tho 9th inst.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03
Cabinet Furniture and Chairs.

FENHE subscriber has on hand SIDE BOARDS,
M SECRETARIES, BUREAUS, GREcIAN and
COMMON CARD TABLES. and every other arti-
Gle usually manufactured IN the Cabinet Line.
GT Work warranted, and made of the best Of
Stock ard workmanship.
.4LSo-FANCY and CoMMoN CHAIRS, of every
description; Gilt Frame LOOKING GLASS
ES, &c.
90 A few rods South of the Court House,
Worcester. DORANCE J. WILDER.
Worcester, July &c. If
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03
FLIES.


In oxRRIDGE. Early on the morning of the
28th ult, the large factory belonging to the
Uxbridge Woollen Manufacturing Co. was dis
covered to be on fire. The flames had made
such progress before assistance could be pro-
cured that the building was consumed with
most OF its contents. The loss is estimated at
about $4,000, one half of which, only, was in
sured. We learn with regret that during the
hre - Taft, one of the owners, fell from
the ROOT of high adjacent building, by which
his thigh was fractured and other severe injury
sustained.
In MILFORD. The Woollen Factory of Ste
Phen X. Parkhurst & Co. was burned about
. CLOCK on the morning of the 29th ult. The
flames were first discovered bursting from the
root OF the building. The loss is estimated at
$lOOOO, and no insurance.
Both of the fires are attributed to spontane-
GUS combustion. 1t appears remarkable to us
that, knowing, as the owners of factories must.
the great liability of the waste to take fire spon
taneously, they should not cause il all to be re-
moved, e0sry day, to some place where it will
not endanger buildings of any value. We make
THIS remark as one of general application, be-
cause we have no particular reason to think
that the proprietors of the factories whose de-
struction we have recorded, are not as careful
as most others who are engaged in that bust
ness.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03
CONTENTS

Miscellaneous .4rticles-Public Education
in France Education of Infant Children
Hartford Female Seminary Suggestions to
Parents Modes of Instruction Rerieuo-Ob-
servations on Practical System of Transla-
ton, with few Remarks on the Modes gener-
ally pursued in learning Languages. fnteli-
gence. Works in the Department Of Educa-
ton. articles relating to Common Education.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

The Fall Term of the CouRr OF COMMON
PLEAS, now sitting in this town, is held by
Judge STRONG.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

LOCAL IMPROVEMENT. The owners of real
estate on the east side of Main-street. in this
village, have agreed to lay brick side walk on
that side ofth street, from the Jail to the town
house. Nearly one half the distance is already
completed. 1t is of an average width of more
than ten feet 1t is now expected that the same
improvement will also be extended through the
street on the other side in the course of the
season. The whole expense, thus incurred by
individuals, cannot fall far short of about four
thousand dollars. This public spirit has been
met by the town with corresponding liberali.
ty. At the town meeting on Saturday last the
sum of staten hundred dollars was appropriat.
ed for the improvement of Main-street, princi-
pally with view to paving the cutters adioin-
ing the side walks. When these improvements
are completed, we trust there will be less cause
for complaint of the condition of our street than
has heretofore been the case.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

FRUIT. Apples and Pears have been toera-
bly, plenty in market for the last month, though
more of both would have sold readily at good
prices. Melons have not been very abundant.
Good Muskmelons have sold at from 20 to o5
cents. Peaches were first brought in about 10
days since They were the Early Ann and
Yellow Rareripes, and very fine They sold
readily at cents per dozen. Those of ordinary
quality we're selling yesterday a: 80 cents
peck.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

FETHE .4merican Journal of Education, for
Il August, is received at DORR & HOW
LANDS Bookstore, where subscriptions for
the work are received.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

PRoMPTNEss. We have the pleasure OF in
forming our readers, that the last of the lock
gates on the Blackstone Canal, were hung and
completed ready for use, on Friday last This
is the more gratifying, as serious apprehensons
had been entertained, from the magnitude of
the contract taken by Col Joshua w. Leland,
to build and hang all the gates between here
and the Rhode Island line, that he would not
be able to complete it SO soon as would be nee
essary His enterprise and industry, however,
have been such that the work has been COM
pleted in the time specified in the contract, and,
we believe, to the satisfaction of the Canal
Commissioners. During the favorable weather
Tor the month past, the progress of the other
work on the canal has been rapid, so that the
hopes are strengthened, that it may be put in
operation early next month.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

SLAVERY An address was delivered before
a respectable audience in the Town Hall in this
village, on the evening of the Goth ut., by Ben
jamin Lundy, travelling agent of the Nation
al Anti-Slavery Society. He has been known
for several years past as the editor of the &C.
mas Of Universal Emancipation, paper pub
lished at Baltimore, and devoted to the cause
OF liberty and the abolition of slavery in the
United States. The object of the present visit
to the Eastern States. is to give information of
the measures which have been adopted else
where for promoting the abolition of slavery,
and to turn the attention of the people here to
the subject. 1t appears tina: there are now 14O
antl-slavery societies in the Union, very con
siderable proportion of which are in the slave
holding States. great number, and probably
majority, of the people there are anxious to
be freed from the evil of slavery as soon as it
can prudently be done. For this the anti-slave-
ny society has been established, with tho inten-
ton ofavailing itself every opportunity which
may be presented, of promoting the objects of
Its institution An interesting case of the sue
cessful exertions of one of the auxiliaries, will
be found in the Spy of last week
One object of these societies is to correct
public opinion in the slave-holding States by
the distribution Of tracts. Another object is to
procure the abolition of slavery in the District
of Columbia, over which the Congress exercis-
'es Jurisdiction. For this purpose it is desired
that petitions may be forwarded from all parts
of the Union at the next session of Congress.
Both these objects might receive important aid
from the people of New England, and we should
suppose they would not be backward in contrib
uting their mite towards removing this darkest
stain on the character of the American nnnnle
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

The Franklin Insurance Company.
VI AV!NG.a capital of 100000, ali paid in;
u n make INSURANCE against FIRE on Build
ings, Merchandise, Household Furniture, &c at
low rates of premium. AUSTIN DENNY, Esq.
of Worcester, is their Agent, aud authorized 10
issue Policies. istf Boston, Oct. IS.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

Worcester, So. Probate Office, Aug. 20, 1928.
TO the Heirs Of DEBORAH WELD, late Of Stur-
bridge, IN said County, deceased, and to all others
concerned ia the EStae Of said deceased,
GREETING.
VOU are hereby cited to appear (if YOU
III see fit) at the Court of Probate to be holden
at Brookfeld, in said County. on the fourth Tues-
day in October next, at nine of the clock, before
noon, to 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
THEOPHs. WHEELER, Reg.
$50 ~ order Of the Hon. Jutige.
Worcester, IS. Probate Office, Sept. 2, 1928.
To The IVidolo and Heirs of JossPH TAFT, kae
Of Uxbridge, ia said County, deceased, and to
all others concerned IN The Estse Of said deceased
GREETING.
WOU are hereby cited to appear tiff
III see ft) at the Court Of Probate to be holden.
at Worcester, In said County, on the FIRST Ties
day in October next, at ten Of the clock, be-
fore noon, to show cause why the Instrument,
which purports to be the last VIII and Testa-
ment of said deceased should not be approved :
and you will be beard thereon.
Sc NATHL. PAINE, y. Prob.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-03

PEACH Pies. The season of peaches having
arrived, we again publish the recipe for the best
fruit pie that can be made
Place your paste in deep plate as for other
pies, then, having wiped your peaches with a
cloth, put them in aohOle, and spread upon them
sugar sufficient to sweeten them aceH, then
cover close with paste and bake till the fruit is
sufficiently cooked. The stones of the peaches
are sufficient without any other seasoning, and
are better than any other. If the fruit is good
there will be so much of the juice on opening
that it will be necessary to serve with a spoon
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-30
Trustees Sale

IL virtue OF five several deeds of trust from Law
H renee G Alexander to me dated the - day
OF July, 1897. the 9th day Of August 1897, the 5,h
day OF March, 1928 the 10Th day Of March, rs g. and
inc 4'h day Of June, 1928, duly recorded in the Clerks
Once OF Prince William County Court | shall ON
thursday the 9TH day of Angus. next, before the
'ront-door of Prince william Court House, off for
sale to The highest bidder for ready Money sll the
Estate, real and personal, conveyed to me BY said
deeds Consisting of said Aexander's interest under
his fathers VIII in \ Tract of Land, called FHing
nam, lying upon Cedar Run in said County ard H. 81
valuable Slaves his SHARE, estimated to contain 600
acres, OF Certain Lands in the State of Kentucky,
Tract OF Land of about 100 acres adjacent TO
h'nhSham and tour Slaves now i'll his posse ssion As
shall sen merely as Trustee, shah convey TO Tho
purchasers Of said Estate such title only as is vested
in me by the said deeds.
June 23-ts John NaCRaP,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-30
From the Richmond Wing.

The Charlottesville Advocate saws" We
hold in utter derision the ridiculous affectalion,
which would compare such Congress (of the
Southern STATES met for such purpose, to
the Hartford Convention"
We should have been obliged to the Advo-
cate, for pointing out the distinction between
the two, in lieu Of This wholesale denuncia,iun
Of their comparison. Wherein does this dis
tinction consist? We confess ourselves wholly
unable 10 perceive any distinction. The Hart>
ford Convention represented a section Of the
United States-so will This Congress, il il is G.
yer convened. The Hartford Convention was
convened by the pressure upon particular
portion Of The country, OF the measures OF the
General Governmcnt-so Will be this Southern
Congress. The Hartford Con, cn,ion did not
avow resistance or Gisunion, but no man doubts
that both were within lis secret contemplation;
neither does this proposed Congress avow dis
union or resistance, YET no Man doubts that
these are within the secret contemplation of
those who wish il. Wrimsgine that the New
England States were not more hostile TO the
Government in 1914, than South Carolina and
Georgia are in 1923. The Advocate will say,
that the Hartford Convention was organized TO
resist Just, necessary, and constitutional mea-
sure; but !hat This Congress is called TO OPP
pose an nnJus;, unconstitutional, and tyranni>
cal one. But we would have it TO reflect that
that is matter Of opinion merely; for they who
now support the Tariff, are as large a ajoriiy
Of the whole Union, and, as we must presume,
as sincere in their opinion Of its proprie'y and
constitu,ionaiiy, as was The war party in 1912.
Where then is the difference. II is this, aud
no more: :hc ditor Of the Advocate belongs 20
the party ,ha, opposes the Taft, as he did to
that lha, supported the war. There is no diff
ference in principle between the, Hartford Con-
ysn,ien, and The proposed Anti-G r-%sress
,hecss we do not question the Riga s. .'.' ,l
u>Tarifr States to assemble in Cotsress. We
only pre- dict that if il is DONE histor will speak
Of it as the first step that red to di,ou,ion of
the American Conie1vracy.