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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-01-14
WORCESTER :
WEDNESDAY, JAN. Ii, 1920.

BANKS. committee has been appointed by
the Legislature TO inquire whether any prac-
tees have been adopted by any Of the banks of
this Commonwealth, WHICH are inconsistent
with the principles of Legitimate banking 1t
is understood that the object OF inquiry is, the
issuing of notes, payable at future day, and
drawing interest at rate less than six per cent
This is said to be a genteel method of shaving,
which some banks have resorted to, in order to
save the appearance of taking usurious interest
person wants a note discounted the bank
cannot possibly do it for him, unless he will
take an interest note for it; he consents 6 per
cent. interest is discounted from his note, and
he receives bank note for the proceeds, at 4
per cent interest ,ohich is not payable till after
his c,on note becomes due. To obtain the mon
ey for this, he applies to a broker, recommend
ed by some officer of the bank, who, after much
haggling, accommodates him by discounting 5
or per cent. more from his interest bank note,
and giving him check for the money on the
very bank where the note was obtained Such
occurrences are said to be not uncommon.
We doubt whether any legislative interfer-
eEce, by which the issuing of such notes shall
be prohibited by law, will tend to remedy the
evil complained of The fact is, when money
! is scarce, and in demand, it will command more
than legal interest, and those who have it to
let, will obtain more in one way or another
The greater, therefore, the obstacles thrown in
their way, the more it tends to enhance the
rate Of interest," all which has to come out OF
the borrower The most effectual remedy for
the evil, is, to guard cautiously against the
means by which an artificial scarcity of the cir
culating medium is produced, or by which the
scarcity is increased and aggravated, when
there is deficiency of the precious metals in
the country
One of the most striking effects of the glliec
bank system, is, that, whenever a pressure is
felt in Boston, it pervades the whole country
within the influence of the system, with the
rapdty of an electric shock. Formerly, Wher
there was scarcity in Boston, and country
bills came in, only in the regular course of bust
ness it was some time before the pressure
would become peroeptble in the country. TIL,
citizens of Boston were enabled to resort to tn,
country banks for loans, and thus the pressure
in that place was greatly ntigated, and, befor
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ron THE MASSACHUSETTS spy.

Mr.. EpIToR,-From my infancy to manhood,
l hardly knew the use of ardent spirits, except
by name; hut, at more mature age, and after
thinking it was about time to launch into bust
ness, began moderately to take glass. Bye
and bye, two would serve better than one. and
so on, until found by sad experience, TINT |
had better be without any, and fortunately for
me, | formed resolution within myself to
abandon it entirely, which | did many years
since. If any who may chance TO read this
would wish to know the effect it produced on
me, will explain to you in few words When
partook of the sweet morsel, as many others
have done, not TO the immediate disadvantage
Of my business, but sufficiently to keep my
head in manner confused, the effect was
opening the pores and taking violent colds
coughing and vomiting in the morning and
at the commencement of winter, hoarscness
which would continue until the opening of the
spring. often see testimonies published in your
Paper, 10 favor ofnisdenes, Ma, as AndsrtonI
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THURSDAY. Jam q

SENATE. bill to compensate sundrv
citizens of Arkansas, for losses sustained from
Indian depredations, was ordered to third
reading After sitting of half an hour, the
Senate adjourned until Monday.
The discussion on Mr.. Miners resolution
relative to slavery, and the treatment of slaves.
IN the District of Columbia, was resumed in
the House of Representatives, and Mr.. Weems
closed his remarks The House then proceeded
to the consideration of the bill concerning the
occupation of the Oregon River An amend
snent, moved by Mr.. Floyd to direct that one
OF the forts should be built within the region of
tide water, was adopted No other question was
taken before the House adjourned
FRIDAY, jan. Q.
HOUSE. Mr.. Miners resolution was
finally acted on. The preamble, setting
forth various instances of outrage, was mod
ified on motion of Mr. J. C.. Wright, and
was then rejected by vote of-ayes 81,
noes al. Mr.. Wright having also amend
ed the resolution by substituting two distinct
resolutions for the one originally moved,
the question was taken separately on the
two, and both were agreed to, the first nv
a vote of 120 to SO, and the second, having
reference to the abolition of slavery. gen.
orally, in the District, by vote of lis to 65.
The House then resumed the consideration
of the bill relating to the settlement at the
mouth of the Oregon, when the bill was re-
jccted-Ayes rs, Noes 90. Adjourned till
Monday.
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Cough Drops, the Indian Specific, and the Veg
etaoie pulmonary Balsam, advertised as a GER
tain cure for many kinds Of diseases When
these specifics are administered, the patient oen-
orally abandons his cup for a time and he re-.
ceiVes immediate relief Let the same man
abandon his rum bottle, and still leave She spe-
enc In the apothecary's shop, and the money in
ms pocket, and see if his health does not i'm
prove If it does not, let him call on me at the
expiration of six months, and | will paw both
bills. You will remember that time is money.
and that, for every fpenny bit you spend for
rum, two more are spent in time C. G..
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FOREIGN. An arrival at Boston, on Monday.
from Smyrna, brings accounts from that place
to Nov. |, two days later than before received
1t was rumored when the vessel sailed, that a
which the Turks lost 80, 600 men The report
is not entitled to mnch credit The first n
wind will.probably bring much later accounts
from the scene Of. the war, as it is now sixty
six days since the date of the last advces from
Europe.
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The GovERNoR's MESSAGE will be found
highly interesting, On the subject of the Mas
sachusetts claim he speaks like man and
that is more than can be expected from every
one in these days. The State Prison continues
is hoped it may soon be better regulated The
poverty of the Treasury is again fruitful TOPIC
Of remark For the credit of the State, we
hope that tax may be laid, or some other
mode adopted, to put an end to the present sys,
of the State.
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NOTICE.

" All persons having unsettled Accounts
with this office Of more than one years stand
ing' are respectfully requested to settle the
same without delay. Subscribers residing in
Spencer, North Brookfeld, New Braintree, and
oakham; will be waited on personally in the
course OF few days, when it is expected that
all arrearages previous to March "a, 1907 y.;li
be paid SIM OGce L., Iooo al
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Houses to be Let.
TO BE LET

q PEW in the First Parish Meeting House,
IA pleasantly Situated, and furnished with
cushions. &c. Apply at this office. Jan. H.
WORCESTER, IS. Jan. 9, 1929.
A TTACHED on mesne process, taken on
IA Execution, and will be sold at Public Ven.
due, at the Worcester Hotel, in said Worces-
ter, on WEDNES Day, the l1th day Of Febru-
arg ne1t, at 2 O'Clock, P NJ, all the Right in
Equity which MOSES WHIPPLE has to re.
deem the mortgaged Real Estate on which he
now lives, situated in said Worcester.
2 DANIEL UPHAM, d. Sheriff.
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FRoM COLOMBIA. The following is ar
extract of a letter dated the 9TH Nov =
"I'he Peruvian war has forced Bolivar
to head force against that quarter Popa-
yam ID in the hands of two chiefs, Lopez
and Orlando, who left Boliyar's standard al
the time the late faction showed itself; thew
have now 800 men with them. A frigate is
waiting here for provisions, and when sup
piled, she will sail for Puerto Cabello
There she will receive, to be under Boil
vars command, three corvettes and minor
vessels. This small squadron is intended
for the Pacific.
cit is said the Coast, from Guyaquil to
Panama, is blockaded by the Peruvians.
From these circumstances you can Judge o.
the state of the country"
General Santander, with several of his
adherents, concerned in the late conspiracy,
who had been sentenced to Punishment, ar
rived at Carthagena. Their passages were
taken on board of an English brig, for Liv-
erpool; but two days before she was ready
for sen an express arrived from Bogota, with
orders that Santander should not he embark
ed, but kept close prisoner in the castle of
Boco-Chico, where he now u.s.
Bolivar left Bogota on the Both Nov to
" annihilate the factious in Popayan." Be-
fore leaving the capital, Bolivar had issued
a decree FOR the reorganization Of the Courts
of Justice, and had made several important
appointments.
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Jan. IA.
P Selling off at Cost!

a NHARLES BOARDMAN intending 10
ness, will sell his DRY GOODS AT cost for
cash such as Broad Cloth, Habit Cloth. Cassi.
mere, Satinett, Fearnot, Flannels, Bed Ticking.
Gallcoes, Ribands, Shirtings, Sheetings, Cotton
Var yarn Cotton Batting, Handkerchief. Ladies
Walking Shoes, &c. &c
.O- lie calls upon all who are indebted to
MIN to make immediate payment; and those
VINO have demands to present them for pay
ment Worceste, To- "A
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commissioners NOTICE.

TENHE subscribers having been appointed, by
IA the Hon. Nathaniel Paine, Judge of Pro-
bate for the County of Worcester, Commission.
ers to receive and examine the claims of the
creditors to the Estate of MICAH HOWARD,
late of place called Notown, in said County,
deceased, represented insolvent; hereby give
notice, that six months from the 10Th day of
December last are allowed to said creditors to
bring in and prove their claims and that we
will attend to that service at the Inn of Col.
Oliver Adams, in Westminster, on the third
Tuesday of March and the last Tuesday Of May
next, from one to six o'clock, P. M. on each Of
said days. EDWARD KENDALL.
TIMOTHY DOTY.
Westminster Ian g. 1920 oA
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CAPS and STOCKS

q UST received from New York. and far sa1e
eE by the subscriber, a new and elegant ascot,
ment OF Gentlemem's Caps and Stocks, from the
Oldest and most celebrated establishment in that
city. The Caps are of the newest fashions. Of
various patterns and qualities, and will be sold
at ia'r prices. ASA WALKER.
Worcester. Jan ID
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Worcester Poor House.

FENHE Selectmen of the town of Worceste,
81 VIII receive Proposals until the fret Non
day OF March next, either in writing or other.
wise, from any person disposed to take charge
oi.the Poor House Establishment of said town
rom n and alter the first day of April next The
Proposals received will be delivered IN tbe Ro.r
Of Overseers of the Poor which NAV be elected
tor the ensuing year, who will, as soon as possi.
ble' decide upon the applications which ma; be
made
ANY information upon the subject will be ae
forded by either of the present Board of Select.
men upon application to them
Persons disposed to contract with the town
Tor the situation are requested to make their
Proposals as early as may be convenient beiore
said first Monday of March
For Selectmen of Worcester
PLlNY MERRICK,
wv Chairman Of the Board
Worcester. Jan ~. 1899. 7,yo
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Westminster. Jnn. 5. Ie29. e.

WORCESTER, SIS Jan. !, 1929.
TENAKEN on Execution, the same having
n been previously attached on mesne pro-
cess, and will be sold at Public Venduc, at the
house Of George Fay, Innholder in Rutland,
in said County, on SATURDAY, The 3lst day
of january inst, at one o'clock, P. NJ, all the
Right which OBEDlAH w. ALBEE has in
Equity to redeem the mortgaged Real Estate
on which he now lives, situated in the westerly
part of said Rutland, consisting of about II
acres Of Land, with a Dwelling House, Barn
| Grst and Saw Mill thereon.
4 a ASA MATHEWS, u. Sherry
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MILITARY TROUBLES. The appointment Of
Gen. Macomb as successor of Gen. Brown in
the command of the army has been the cause
of considerable difficulty. Gen. Scott, claim
ing to be his senior, By breuet, refused to obey
his ORDERS for which he had been suspended
from his command in the army by the Pres-
dent. Hereupon, he appealed to Congress and
requested the passage of a declaratory act, defn-
ing the rights and duties of brevet rank. The
petition was referred to the Military Commit
tee, who have made report, justifying the Pres
ident, and declaring that it is inexpedient to
grant the prayer of the petitioner. 1t is ex-
fee.
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.aDyOUR.NED MEErrA,c

"A N adjourned meeting of the Soc;ety of M,,.
4, t1at 4id in detecting There's in Ike Tam,
81 worcester, will be holden at s. Banisters
Inn on MONDAY EVENING, Jan &c, at 6 o,cloe.-
LUTHER BURNETT, JR.,
gan. ~. Clerk nrn tenn
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MILLINERY.

Bonnets, Hats, Caps, and Turbans,
EH AIDE and furnished at short notice, by an
Iva experienced Milliner, and according to
the Tn latest fashions RIERoSs, IAoEs, Lacr
Wills, &c. &c.
NETS, which are offered at unusually Low ~.
ces, at the Store of r.
u, NATHAN HEARD
Worcester, Dec IL. ,f
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CoLD WEATHER The severe cold on Sat.
urday, the Sd, and Sunday, the 18th inst APP
pears to have been felt throughout the country
At Portland, (Ne) on Sunday, the thcrmome.
ter was at s degrees below zero. At Bruins
wick, 10 below At Saco, ID degrees below in
the morning, and 81 at II o'clock in the even
ing. At Bangor, % degrees below. At Ches-
terfeld, IN. H. on Saturday 10, and on Sun
day II degrees below zero. At Lenox I2 de,
grces below zero on Saturday, and the whole
day several degrees colder than any day last
winter.
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RARE CHANCE.
EARN FOR SAI-E

ENILL be sold by Pubic AucrIox. on
Wv Wednesday, the s5th dag of February
merit, on the premises, at O'clock, P. NJ, the
Farm on which the subscriber now lives. situat.
ed in the southeastern part of Worcester, about
three miles from the South Meeting House :
containing l25 acres OF Moving, Pasture, Til,
lage,' and Wood Land, well watered and fenced,
with convenient Buildings. The Farm will be
sold subject to certain mortgages with which it
IS lncnmoered- Information respecting the
Farm and the terms of sale will be given bv
Mr.. JOHN FLAGG, or the subscriber.
SAMUEL STURTEYANT.
Worcester Jan Ia
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VOU are hereby cited to appear (if you
= see fiji at the Court of Probate to be holden
at Worcester, in said County on the first Tues.
day IN February next, at ten of the clock, be-
tore noon, TO show csuse why the Instrument
which rurports to be the last Win and Testa-
ment of said deceased should not be approved;
and you will be heard thereon
o NATH'L PAINE T. Prob
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LONGEVITY. An Italian paper states that
there is now living in Lusanne woman aged
ia years, having been born in IVA She has
had two husbands, has passed considerable
part Of her life disguised in mems clothes, and
was for seven wears employed as courier in the
service of a Milanese prince. II is remarkable,
that having become completely bald ut so, she
subsequently, recovered a. fine head Of hair Her
chief nonrishment Is coffee, with large admix
ture OF sugar it is said that sho drinks 40 cups
per day. She is in excellent health, and does
not appear More than 60 years cid.
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CAPITAL PUNISHMENT. The Penal
Code of New York has been so amended,
as to prohibit the execution of criminals in
public. Hereafter the wretch, who expiates
his atrocities with his life, must meet his
fate, where he cannot say to the multitude,
" oitness that / die like a man"
We are opposed to capital punishment in
any shape. But, if this harbarism must he
continued, New York has adopted the most
effective method Of inficting it. Expert
ence tells US, that public executions serve
but to familiarize, to the feelings, specta-
Gle, the intention of which is to deter the
lookers-on from crime while, if any thing
can associate in the mind the dread of an
ignominious death, or increase its horror,
it is the scene where the wretch, whose
hand is stained in blood, atones for his guilt
within the gloomy walls of prison, where
the beams of the sun never enter-whcre
the feeble glimmerings of twilight discovers
the scaffold shrouded in black-the fata
cordial rendered still more dismal by the
death-like silence that reigns around. dis
turbed only by the tread Of the executioners
or the clanking of the chains Of the wretch
who is to atone for his crimes.
Southern GALAXY.
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WOU are hereby cited to appear (if you
y see fly at the Court of Probate to be hoide n
at Worcester, in said County, OF the first Tues
noon, to show cause why License should not be
granted to sell and convey so much Of the Real
Estate of said deceased as will raise one thousand
three hundred and ninety three dollars. for the
payment of debts aud charges; and you will be
heard thereon.
THEOPHs. WHEELER, Req.
50 BIZ order of the lion, Jn0ge,
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n orcesler. IS. Probate Office, Jan z I8.Q
TO the Widoic, Creditors, and Heirs of PHILrP
BuowN, late Of Oxford, in said County, deceased,
and to all others concerned in the Estate of said
deceased, GREETING.
WOU are hereby cited to appear (if you
M see it) at the Court of Probate 10 be hold
en- at Worcester, in said County. on the frat
Tuesday in March next, at one of the clock,
after noon to show cause why the Executors Ac-
count of the Administration Of said Estate should
not be allowed, aud also the demand Of the Ex-
eeutor as a creditor, and also to show cause why
the balance of Estate after deducting the eharg-
es, taxes, Sc, should not be decreedt TO the cred
itors whose claims have been allowed and you
will be heard thereon.
- NATH'L. PAINE. y pyob
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub
/ v scriber has been duly appointed Administra-
tor on the Estate OF SAMUEL WISWELL,
late of Worcester, in the County Of Worcester,
Genteman, deceased, and has taken npon him
self that trust b. giving bonds as the law directs.
| Al persons indebted 10 said Estate, are hereby
called upon to make immediate payment, and
! all those 10 whom said Estate is ind, bed, are
J requested TO exhibit their demands FOR settle-
ment. WILLIAM ID. WHEELER.
Jan. ., tane.
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FLOUR.
BLANK ROCKS

Worcester, SIS Probate Office Jau ~, 1879
10 the Heirs Of JAMES BUTLER, late of Oxford.
IN sad County deceased and to all others concerned
IN NE Estate Of said deceased, GREETING
EoU are hereby cited to appear tif you
n see ft) at the Court of Probate to be hold
en- 1T worcester, in said County, on the first
Tuesday in February next, at one of the clock
alter noon, to show cause why the Accounts of the
Administration Of ssid Estate should not be allow
ed and lou viii be- heard thereon.
THEOPHs WHEELER, Reg.
y BIZ order of the Hon. Judge
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Worcester, SIS. Probate Onice. Jan 10, 1922.
To the Widot7 and Heirs Of JAMES SMITH, late
Of Rutland, in said County, deceased and TO all
lsnPE.rtNr
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GosnEN, IN. " Jan. 5.


NARROW ESCAPE. On the 23d ult. Mr..
Christopher Adams of Warwick, having an
errand to the east side Of Long Pond, went
in a canoe, and Mr.. Wygant's two dogs
went round the head Of the Pond by land,
and started, as Mr.. A. thought, Racoon,
by its plungIng in the Pond. Upon this he
pursued it with his canoe, and commenced
an attack upon it with his paddle until he
broke it in pieces; but he might as we'll
have struck upon sea monster, for, to his
establishment, it was discovered to be a
Wild Cat of uncommon size, measuring
something near four feet in length, and about
a foot across the breast. He soon got pos
session of the canoe, when he commenced
sprnging perpendicularly several feet, with
his eyes darling fury, swapping and grin
ming in most terrific manner. In this
dilemma, Mr.. A. resigned his commission to
his more powerful competitor, by leaping
into the water, with a powerful effort,
causing the boat to recede some feet, bv
which means the cat fell short of his intend
ed grasp in attempting to seize on his
supposed victim. Mr.. A. finding himself
pursued, redouhled his exertons for the
shore, the Infatuated animal in close pursuit ;
at this awful crisis, he called in stentoran
voice for the dogs, which although on a
back track Of the animal, were fortunately
in hearing in time to rescue him from his
impending fate: one Selling him by the ear,
the other by the hinder leg in this manner
towing him some rods until they arrived at
shore; after which, furious hattie ensued,
in which the cat would have sustained the
mastery, but for the assistance of Mr.. A.
who had by this time succeeded in gaining
the shore, although in situation truly pit
eous, being benumbed with cold, which rem
dered his assistance more feeble, but by
their united efforts at length despatched
him. By this time, Mr.. AS clothes were
concealed upon him, in which situation he
had to remain considerable length of time
before the inhabitants came to his assistance
with another boat.