The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18

we learn by passenger who was on board
the Washington, that she left New York for
providence on Saturday at 4, P. NJ, and at half
past III the same night, the weather clear and
calm, off New Haven, was run into by the
steam Boat Chancellor Livingston, from Proyi
dencc for New York. and sunk in about 80
minutes after Two gentlemen, cabin passen-
gers, ana the second engineer, are missing.
The Washington had 80 passengers on board
and a large quantity of freight. large
amount of money for one of the Banks in Bos-
ton (about 20,OO0) was saved. The c. L. re-
ceived but little damage.
A note signed by several of the passengers,
gives 1t as their opinion that the conduct of
Capt. Tomlinson of the Washington, was en-
tirely faultless-the night was calm and pleas
ant, and he and the passengers generally had
retired TO rest At the time of the accident
the Washington was under the care and man.
agement of a careful and experienced pilot
Capt. Tomlinson behaved with great GOODNESS
and energy, and by the spirited exertions of
himself and crew, not only the lives ofthe pas
sengers, but great part of the goods on freight
were saved. No blame is attributed to Capt
Comstock, OF the C. L., who was not on deck
when the accident happened.
Boston Daily .4drcrtiser
The passengers of both boats were asleep
IN the births, the pilots at the wheels, and
the requisite proportion of the crews on du-
ty as usual. The lights were hosted and
/ distinctly seen by the pilots respectively, as
the boats approached each other, but owing
to the state OF the atmosphere, or some 9TH
er cause, the real distance between them
seems to have been entirely miscalculated
until they were found to he rushing direct
ly upon each other at united velocity equal
at least to twenty-five miles an hour. The
wheels Of the Chancellor were Immediately
turned back, and the Washington veered
to the south, but it was too late. The bow
OF the Chancellor struck the Washington
just forward of the larboard wheel, carried
every thing away and cut her down below
the water line. The second engineer below
at his post was crushed no doubt. He was
not seen afterwards. One of the crew was
thrown overheard and found himself clino-
ing to rope. When taken on board his
shoulder was found to have been dislocated
but the bone was soon put right bv sur
geon who happened to be on board. A ren.
tlemen passenger had finger Aroken, and
lad was somewhat bruised. These il, is
believed are all the personal Injuries. Three
men and two boys deck passengers, were
IN births IN the deck room. Thereon was
shivered into small pieces, but the individu-
ais were providentlally thrown our in such
t manner, to receive no injury. A large
amount of goods is still on board.
t NJ Y. Journal Of Commerce.
AN lNPosToR The Tioga County, pa
Gazette, gives the following account IF a tray
cling adventu-er who made his appearance in
that neghborhood few days since
Y ! person caiinp his name Hudnpat n,ssod
= through this place about ten days since, on foot
; and some SIX or eight miles above, called on =
/ family, and through his remarkable powers Of
persuasion, after courtship of nearly twenty.
q four hours, succeeded in gaining tie consent
: of a young miss about 49, to become his spouse
l parents not objectng, the nuptials were cele
brated The circumstances of this novel affair
: are enough to excite one S rsible faculties. anC
9 at the same time teach good lesson to those
t who, for pecuniary motives, will sacrifice high
r er considerations. The imposter introduced
q himself to this family, who are respeciable a,
= ancPheio the ole folks, from Massachusetts
%mfgseO n s ha'88g So # hano
lousy tells the story, that his new acouainian.
9 ces could not but believe he was the real Simon
Pure! He had come this great distance be
said, on purpose to seek this Young Iady amG
one great object in marrying her was to keen
MS aoealth IN their own family He was for
having furniture, beds and bedding sold imme.
t dlateiy, at vendue, when they would all start
/, Tor the land Of promise, together
: Inc next morning our hero starts his father.
, ihiaw Tor lIoga to procure an elegant carriage
and greys, which he said were in readiness foT
MN On his fathers departure to. accomplish
this pleasing expedition, his new son starts nm
route directly opposite, after borrowing 81
oi MS sood mother to expend at the stores above
after breaking ono of his 500 bills. As onr
, readers would naturally suppose the earriare
&c, vera not to be found, and on the fafber's
return to his own habitation his u, w,as
, not there 10 explain the mystery sad reverse
+ ne was "oPh. 4 proper officer was immediate.
ly despatched after him he was found a few
miles west of Covington, broupbt bach. erono.
med, and suffered to escape. We understand
ne had made use of part of the borrowed money
should any OF our readers see a man about an
years OF age, feet 5, dark complexion. wear.
fhg goggIes' independent minded, glib tongued
'oi'o"' t"ey VIII nave some idea of our hero
, Mno W"s last seen IN this section, running for
the woods, to avoid sound Aapellation throot.
ened hun by one ofhis new acquaintance,
The SEASON. A Roxbury Farmer has
given in the Boston Daily Advertiser h;s oh.
servations on the progress of The sooson I,
has been his practice for some years mast He
says IN this communication, +" that the past
winter mas las been most extraordinary. No frost
entered the ground tothe depth of three inches
before the first snow, which covered the earth
like warm blanket" The effect has been to to
protect the roots and plants many Of which
survived, that are killed in ordinary winters
Inc following table which is the result Of care
ful observation, shows the eomnarat;yo co.
wardness of the twelve past years; N'''' ~
FIRST btossOming of,Cherries.
In 1873 May 10; 1878, Maybe; 1916 Nav
6; 1872 May 1923, May I; 1895, April H Is
1876, May 4; 1927, April 81 1928. NAV !
1929, May 8; 1880, April 28 1881. AnriI %
4 - Pears opening their blossoms.
= 1923, May 81 1924, May ;'@Ne25. Anri a.
\ 1929, May IA; 1881, MAY /. - ~
4ppieS opening blossoms.
1923, May 49, 1924, May 10; 1895. Nav e.
1929, May Is; 1881, May 6. '''' o
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