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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1830-11-17

A PErR1rIFD FoREsT. One of the most GU
rious mineral discoveries of the present dav, is
the "petriGed forest on the Missouri river
letter to the editor of the Illinois Magazine
states, that the petrifactions of stumps and
limbs of trees are abundant for the distance of
thirty miles, over an open prairie, on the west
ern banks Of the Missouri. The topography of
this section of the country is hilly, and much
broken into deep ravines and hollows. On the
sides and SUBMITS Of the hills, at an elevation
of several hundred feet above the level of the
river, and at an estimated height of some thou
sand feet above the ocean, the earth's surface
is literally covered with stumps, limbs, and roots
of petrifed trees; presenting the appearance
of ga petrifed forest" broken and thrown
down by some powerful CONFUSION of nature,
and scattered in all directions in innumerable
fragments.
Some Of the trees appeared to have been
broken off in falling, close to their roots while
others stand at an elevation of several feet
above the surface. Some of the stumps when
measured proved to be upwards Of fifteen feet
in circumference.
I As these formations, are supposed to be pro-
duced by the agency of water and of mineral
substance, it is natural TO conjecture that this
region has at some day been submersed in wa
ter. But when? Are they Antediluvian re-
mains; or was this region covered at period
subsequent to the general deluge,. They must
have proceeded from such causes, unless it is
granted that petrifaction may be produced BY
the simple action of the atmosphere. These
are interesting topics of inquiry.
A petrfed forest vast wilderness changed
to stone Was it the gradual work of ages
and did the hand of greyheaded time deposit
the stony particles in the grains of the wood
sand by sand, or was it rather an instantaneou.
transformation from vegetable life to minera
DEATH like the sudden change of Lots wife
into pillar of salt Did the great process o
petrihcation commence at the dav when Noahs
vessel of old, was tossed in the boundless ant
overwhelming waters of the Deluge, or not Ill
ages afterwards, after some great inundaton
in the praries of the West Has there evei
taken place IN those extensive regions some
mighty unrevealed flood, laying waste the
fair hunting grounds" of the wandering aborig
inal, sweeping away his cabin on the hill ; com
pelling him to trust his life to his birchen ca
noe destroying the buffalo and the mammoth
uprootng forests, and tearing them limb from
limb; and plungng all nature into Chaos
Could these things be, and if so, may not al
all wise Providence direct their recurrence
A beautiful object must be that "petrihe,
forest" either when the Midday sunshine set
Its diamond.psrticles in a blaze /; or when tn
twilight colors it with a rosy lush or tn
moonlight, endues it with marble.like white
ness You might fancy yourself in Aladdin
garden, but that the trees themselves, as we
as the fruit, are like diamonds, and preciou
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1830-11-17
IRON and STEEL.
JOSEPH PRATT E. GO

* EEP constantly on hand at their Store.
r. IA NO. a Haywood & Paine's Building,
Washington-square, complete assortment of
Bar Iron and Steel consisting of
Swedes assorted fiat from | to 6 in. wide,
square " 4 to inches,
English ]" flat I" i to5 q"
round " GIG to 81 inch.
American =" F." BIG to + inch
Horse NAL Rods, made from selected o. SIP.
). /. Iron; o. SIP. S. l. Iron by the ton on
reasonable terms good assortment of Rods
and Piates, together with Axle, Bar, Sedge,
and Flow Share Moulds; Eng. 81 American
Hoop Iron, for barrels, &c. Cast, Blister, ~
German, and Swedes Tub and best double
Shear Steel, Che latter an article of superior
quality J Axle and Pipe Boxes, finished COM
Plete ri all sizes; Darby's Patent Cart and
goTBoxes together with most other arti-
cies usually kept in Store of this kind all
of which will be sold for cash or approved
credit at very small advance from Boston
prices. eotf Worcester, Aug a.
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Printed and Published By
S. I'll. COTTON & CO.
CONDITIONc or pITDI

CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATION.
10 Price, to single subscribers tcho recelre their
Papers at the Office, or by Mail TtDo Dollars per
annun To those tDho receiUe them By Stage, I'tcO
Dollars and TtOenty3fre Cents I1vcnty- fue Cents
1ciu be deducted aohen the payment is made in ad
Udnce.
~ Advertisements not erceeding t,oeIue lines
published three 1oeeks for One Dollar, and contin-
ued three aceeks longer for Fifty Cents. Larger
advertisements, IN the same proportion.
~ The PrOprietOrs of This Paper aciU hold them
setres responsible for no error in any AdrertiSe-
n'ent, beyond The sum charged for its insertion.
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Ten1plet0n High School.

FENHE Second Quarter of this School will
b commence on MONDAY, the god instant,
under the superintendent of Mr.. Batchelder.
The Proprletors confidently assure the
public, that their expectations TO the char
acter and qualifications of their Instr uctor, have
been fully realized, and have no hestancy in
giving it as their opinion, that this School, un-
der the care OF the present superintendent will
not suffer by comparison with the best Schools
in the country. A continuance of public pat
ronage is respectfully solicited.
The School will hereafter be furnished with
Globes and all the Apparatus necessary for
Schools OF this descr iption.
Each scholar entering this School will be
required to remain through the Term, and no
scholar will be received for less period than
SIX weeks.
Tuition, So per Quarter
Board from 81 to 81 80 per week
JOSIAH HOWE,
SAMUEL LEE,
EPHRAIM STONE, o0"""'ee'
CALVIN TOWNSLEY,
Templeton, Nov. TO-
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BObbills and ShuttLes.

YENHE subscriber respectfully gives notice,
"a that he has bought out Algernon S. Craw-
ford, and will continue the business of making
Bobbins and Shuttles of the various kinds used
by Cotton and Woollcn manufacturers, of the
very hest materials and superior workmanship
~ Orders solicited and the prompt and per.
sonal attention, which he pledges himself to
give, will, he hopes, induce every manufactures
in want, to address to
BENJAMIN w. GLEASON.
Grafton, New England ! oo1
Village, (Mass.) Sept 10. !
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PoaUer Loom ShuttLes.

TWNHE subscriber informs manufacturers, that
u he makes and keeps on hand, or will fur
nish at short notice, Power Loom Shuttles, of
all kinds, and of superior quality both the
materials and workmanship shall render per-
feet satisfaction to those who may favor him
with their patronage ~ Orders addressed
to the subscriber in Douglas, (Mass.) will be
attended to and answered without delay.
June 30 IF WARREN ALDRlCH.
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NEW FALL GOODS,
From NeaU York.
ERROAD Cloths and Cassimeres,
q 10 Goats Hair and Imitation Camblets,
Green, Red, and White Flannel,
Green Floor Cloth and Booking,
Rob Roy, Scotch, and Tartan Plaids,
Printed Flannels and Ratnett,
Merino Cloth and Circassians,
Worsted and Silk Braids,
Black and Slate Worsted Hose,
Green Barreage,
White Satin Jean,
GA and S-4 Linen Damask,
10, and 1874 White Marseilles Quilts,
Merno and Thbet Shawls,
Raw Silk and Valencia do,
Bobbinett Laces and Footings,
Thread EdgIngs and Laces,
Barrel Buttons and Frogs,
Changeable and Plain eros de Naples Silks
Super Double S.4TLN,"
Mix'd Camblets,
Levantines. Synchaws, and Florences,
Beautiful Style Belt Ribbons,
The best assortment Fancy H.ANDKER-
CHIEFS'' ever offered in Worcester,
Changeable Bonnet Ribbons beautiful ar
ticie. Now opening and for sale at "IOaecst
Cash prices" by
SWAN & WILLIAMS.
Worcester, Oct 90 CIV
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TENHE Providence 8. Worcester Boating Com
4 pany have completed their arrangements
for the season, and are now ready to receive,
at the CANAL STORE, Central-street, in
Worcester, all kinds of Goods or Produce to be
transported to Providence or any intermediate
place on the line of the Canal. Goods destined
for any port in the United States, on their arri-
val in Providence, will be shipped by Horace
BUFFuM, Agent of the Company in that place,
agreeably to directions.
Orders for freight from Providence to Wor-
cester, will be promptly forwarded, and as the
Company will have Boat leave nearly every
day for Worcester. those who send their orders
can depend on having an immediate return.
The rates of freight are the same as las! year,
and must be paid on delivery of the Goods.
All Goods received or delivered below the
lower lock in Providence, for the accommoda-
ton of the owners, will be at their risk whilst
below said lock.
The subscriber, Agent for the Company in
Worcester, will attend personally to the trans,
action of the business, and pledges his best ex-
ertions to accommodate those who intrust their
business to his care.
ANTHONY CHASE.
Worcester, 1880. If
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A LII kinds of Goods or Merchandise will be
IA freighted without extra expense from the
common price of freighting, and for large lots
of heavy Goods liberal discount will be made
from those prices, by
HOWE, JACKSON & CO,
who have conveniencies for doing the above
business with the greatest facility. They will
forward thirty tons up the Canal, if offered pre-
vious to every Tuesday, which will arrive at
the head of the Canal in 4S hours from Provi-
dence, and will take on board the same amount
of freight if offered, to be conveyed to Provi-
dencc, to arrive there on Saturday in season to
ship the Goods to their place of destination the
same week.
Orders directed through the Post Office TO
S. R. JACKSON, Providence, or II. HOWE
Worcester, will receive prompt attention.
Sent. Is IF
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Ponds MMrray's Grammar.

TEVHIS deservedly popular work is fast get
q. ting into use in different parts of the
State. 1t is well approved of, wherever it is
known. School Committees and Teachers are
requested TO examine it. A new edition is Just
published, and bound in style superior to com
mon school books. Price so cents small do.
10 cents. DORR & ROWLAND.
Worcester, Nov cost Publishers.
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On the above representation, Ordered, That
notice thereofb given, by causing a true copy
of the above petition and this order thereon, to
BIO published Forthwith in " The Massachusetts,
Spy," three weeks successfully, that the same
will be considered at Court of Probate to be
holden at Worcester, on the first Tuesday in
December next, at 10 o'clock before noon.
NATH'L. PAINE, j. PROB.
A copy.
As Attest; THEoPHs WHEELER, Reg.
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To the Hon. Nathaniel Paine

Judge Of The Probate Of Wits, &c, in the
County of Worcester:
YHNHE subscriber, Administrator OF the Es
III tate of CHARLES STIMSON, late of
Ashburnham, in said County, deceased, repre-.
sents That the Personal Estate of said de-
ceased falls short Of paying the doceascd's debts
and charges, the sum Of $2S0,42 and to sell
SO much of the Real Estate as viii raise said
sum, would spoil the whole. He, therefole,
prays the Hon. Judge Of Probate to grant Ii.
cense to sell, and empower him to pass deeds
to convey the whole of said deceased's Real
Estate, (Which is appraised at $4O5,O0,) for the
benefit Of the Heirs and Creditors, according to
law. LEMUEL STlMSON.
Oct 10, 1880.
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COpmtnership Formed.

FENHE subscribers have
sszysEvn a formed copartner-
ship under the firm OF
LEONARD &. TYLER.
ssSi They will continue TO
occupy the stand of j.
sys - esss.s B. T two doors south of
80. ~ g. the Worcester Hotel
z7sss-g4irs.4s-rs'@ They have also taken
the Shop recently occu-
pied by Sam'l Leonard, Millbury, where they in
tend manufacturing Hats of all fashions, kinds
and qualities, both blacks and drabs. Also,
Boys Black and Drab ditto, of the latest fash
ions Mems and Boys Caps Children's Fancy
do. They have now on hand an extensive as
sortment of Mems and Boys Hats, which will
be sold very low. A handsome discount will be
made to those who purchase to sell again All
Hats offered for sale by the subscribers, are
manufactured under their own immediate in
spection, and made of the best materials by first
rate workmen, and colored on an improved
plan, which they will warrant to wear not in
ferior to those of the same prices bought in any
other market in the U. States. They hope, by
punctual attendance and good work, to receive
a share of public patronage.
SAMUEL S. LEONARD.
JOSHUA B. TYLER.
Worcester, Sept. |, 1880 e3teo3t39
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Accommodation g. Mail Coach,
FROM WORCESTER TO TEMPLE
TON AND ROYALSTON,

ONCE A WEEK.
FENtlE subscriber has recently procured an
81 elegant and convenient Coach, for 6 pas.
sengers, to run between Worcester and Tenn
pleton and Royaston, as follows Leaves Wor-
cester every Wednesday, at 8, A. M, and ar
rives at Templeton at 6, P, NJ; passing through
the towns of West Boylston, Princeton, West
minister, Gardner, Templeton, and thence to
Royalston. Returning every Tuesday. leaves
TempIeton at 8, A. NJ, and arrives at Worccs-
ter by 5, 7. Nj.
NJ Fare from Templeton to Worcester,
81 ,25 from Westminster TO Worcester, So
cepts-any other distance in proportion.
u Any business entrusted TO the care of the
subscriber will be faithfully attended to.
LUKE BEAII, Proprietor.
Royalston, Aug. IL. If
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FRESH GOODS.


HUsT received, and now opening, an addi-
90 tional supply of FALL and WINTER
GOODS, consisting of
Broad Cloths, Bombazetts.
Cassmeres, Bombazines.
Camblets, Ginghams.
Fiannels, Patches,
Circasslans, Prints,
RatInetts, Cambrics,
Plalds, Muslins,
Slawls, Laces,
Gloves, Lawns and Linens.
Hosiery, Silks,
Edgings, Salins,
lnsertngs, Ribbons,
Tickings, Sheetings, Shirtings, and Umbrellas !;
an assortment OF each of the above articles, of
various qualities and prices, together with
large and fashionable assortment of Fancy ar
tlcles, suitable to the present and approaching
season.
Also, prime assortment of w. T. GOODS
md GROCERIES; all of which are offered at
fair and reasonable prices, for Cash, Produce,
or approved credit, by
HEARD & ESTABROOK.
Worcester. Nov TO-
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Cabinet Maker Wanted.

A GOOD Journeyman CABINET MAKER
IN of regular habits, may find good encour-
agement and steady employment, by applying
to the subscriber IN tho north part of Westmin
sier. Nov. g. IRA BROOKS
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Storing, Boating, and Shipping.

Worcester, 1880. t
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-08-02
TO THE FREEMEN OF VIRGINIA.
MR.. RANDoLPH'S FREAKS

BY the following communication. il will be
seen that our Extraordinary Minister 10 che
Emperor OF all the Rusiias. has commenced
playing similar fantastic tricks 10 those he en-
acted on bosrd OF he ship Ale sander,
Captain Baldwin. in which he embarked for
England two or three wears since, in the Della
ware. Not content with his title OF Minister
Extraordinary, hr has attempted to grace his
name with a naval appendage, by usurping the
command of the ship. There is no doubt Of the
fact. for the annexed article comes from most
hon0urable source-from man, who, in the
brighter age ofthe republic-shep worth made
the man-stood high in the confidence and
councils Of his country. We marvs, az the
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-08-02
IRELAND.

Extract Of letter received by gentleman in
the y. Y. Morning, Herald office from
his friend IN Dublin, dated 9th June. 1880.
he effects of emancipation are beginning
TO be iet. Several English capitalists have es-
abiished manufactures IN the interior, where
many hundreds Of what Lord Castlereagh cal
led The " superabundam population" find EN-
plot menr. Every hing IS plenty here, except
money, and even of that we should bav.
enough il O'Connell could succeed in passing,
b'lin Parliament, 10 impose a tax on the
coid.hearted absentees--Air. 0'Connell is
making every possible attempt 10 repeal the
union but fear that desirable measure can be
never carried, until England is blessed with n
Parliamentary reform. While the ministers
have rotten boroughSto support them, adisu
10 reform, ! suppose you saw, in our papers,
an account OF Shells reception in this city il
was equal in every respect 10 OConnells, al
Ter his second election in Clare. Shield is as
popular as ever, while Lawlcss has lost ground
in consequence of his silly speech against the
second liberator, at Thomast lwn, in thu coun-
y oil Kilkenny. The praise bestowed on
ohiei by MIR. U Counel has made HIM again the
white headed boy, His de ience OF Beresford
Is now completely forgotten aud that the in
n"oiiahts oil your county are more warmly IN
his favor then ever, it Is only necessary for me
TO tell you that Mr.. Lawless, on passing
through Drogheda and Dnndalk the other day
on his way to Belfast, was Kissed an hooted by
The populace of these towns
Mr. Shiel. az the races OF Al,iee, addressed
more Than 10000 persons, who bore him on
'helr shoulders from the course at Stockho BIN to
The residence ofyour friend, Philip Boy Ian, Esq.
at Harristown.
beilew, and The arisiocrnts will be totally de-
tea ed at the ensuing, election, for I.outh for
Mr.. d Conneli has announced his determination
OF being present AZ Dundslk. during the con-
'es'. apartments are being prepared for him AT
the honse ofthat patriotic gentleman James
kieran, Esq.
The paper which send you will have in
formed you OF the news of this city. The
Duke and Duchess Of Northumberland are
iavoriies-for they encourage the poor silk
weavers OF the liberties. The Duke OF yelling.
ton IS elecrated in this country, in couse.
quenae oil his attempt TO muzzle the press, by
ms propo'ed taxes. The pros, cu'ion agaios,
jaime. Alagee of the Evening Post, has been
abandoned BY the Attorney General
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-08-02
MR. CLAY.

Cincinnati July 10 We understand Mr..
Clay will spend several DAYS ofthis week at the
YELLOW SPRINGS. His friends in that re
eion of the State. have been endeavoring to
&c, him there. for several years. They will
offer him a public dinner. Doubtless the re
will DO general rush TO that delightful watering
place, from all parts oil The state, during Mr..
Cs. visit.
lie may be expected TO spend short time
in this city, on his way home, from Columbus.
The hearts and the houses oiihe people of Cin
{ innat will Oe open TO receive HIM.
Several of the towns through which he will
pass. have had meetings for the purpose oil
adopting measures TO do him honor.
American.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-08-02
Ssrbearsncs Of capi. Perry. TIE hiois,sF
should have taken turn below.
IN Y I'm, Gin

SeTbesrsnce OF Ch1f. Perry. TIE blioDleF
should have TAI en- turn below.
IN Y. Com .4iu.
81 have been sickened for many wars with
John Randolph and his last doings at Norfolk
made dose for man Of stronger entrails than
possess.-The truth is, he is, except by cts
and starts, an enemy 10 man, woman and
chlld--hs vanity is eIuene-wrapped up IN
himself, he believes thar he was born To Com
mand. and that the eyes of all men are turned
e. him 10 obev HIS speech his toasts. his ad-
diiinn 10 the ioasis Of other guests, al the dIn
ner gwen him by the PEOPLE of the Borough Of
Norfolk, are all fresh instances Of his pride,
vaniis and Importance. but his airs 10 Cap.
tain Perry, commander ofihe ship which is 10
carry him 10 Russia, were beyont all bearing.
The ship, ready for sea. laV on Se~al's Point.
GONE or miles below Norfolk, waited for his
coming lie came on board in the afternoon
ofthe Dinner-ddy. and desired Cart. Perry TO
pet under way. Perry informed him th al his
sur eon aud purser were IN Norfolk. Ran
dolph said he need not wan for them, that he
now directed the movements OF he ship She,
however, did not sail I'LL next morning. So.
IL Randolph did undertake 10 command, Perry
did not obey him. Had Perry been like some
officers Of another nation thai have heard of,
he would have ordered him below, and confined
him To his stale roon.-UDdoubledly, his con-
due, on BOARD the Concord will, as IL did in the
ship he went TO England H. eventnaa in quar-
,el with he Captain, aud every hody on board
land ten chances TO one, the Captains COP
duct will be- g. represented 10 his Government,
10 to cause Court nj Inquiry az least. What
IS 10 be hoped FROM he Embassy know not
Dut this am glad Of that his inportinence
and folly will have 10 go through an interpreter
and though folly may be translated, impu-
dence they will not dare to render into the Rus
san langmge. lie IA the most improper man
in Amerira for n mission TO that Court. T.
Great Britain he might do, as there he could
cover ung aoious manners, and even ruaeness,
nv ,gcouhapc, and toad eating to the great, as
was the CO vhen he was there some few
years since. Fortunately for him. Catharine
i, not IN the throne On looking AZ the ambsssa-
| dor, she ~oud say. with lady Margaret
Beleaden, Of Calf Gibbie "turn HIN out"
| AFFIRMATION.
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NOTICE,

I'D virtue ofthree several deeds OF trns
- executed TO me for the purpose OF secnr~
ing certain debts therein specified to Burr Gar,
land, OF record in Bedford county court, VIE
he sold ut the court house of Bedford county
on the Odd day OF this month"; tAugusi, to the
highest bidder, for cash, the negroes following
Tor so many oil them AS may he sufficient To-
VIII woman Delphia, and her three chdreH
Mary, Anna and an in ant {name not knowm)
Il woman Aggy and her two children, Nelson
aud Jinney, woman Sally, man Cato ana
his wife Owney, and man Ned. onch tue
viii be conveyed 10 the purchasers as IS vested
IN me by the said deeds
JOSEPH WILSON.
Aug Q. ids