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Who hod arrived ,inCe Yesterday, 10 give
their nomination OF a candidate for President.
Another state (Tennessee) was found to be
represented, Mir. Boyd McNuiry answering
to his name, X about twelve OF fourteen other
delegates, who bad not before, Appeared
The whole OF them, on their names being
called, rose & nominated HENRY CLAY
MIR. Souerville, fir I'm the committee APP
pointed 10 invite Charles Carroll to attend.
presented letter from that gentleman, re-
GREETING That owing 10 the inClemcncy ofthe
weather, he could not fulfil his promises OF
attending.
MIR. Dearborn, from the subcommittee
appointed 10 proceed TO the city of Washing
ton, TO inform Mr. Clay of his nomination,
reported that they had performed that duty
and presented copy ofthe letter addressed
to him, and his reply.
Mr.. Clay's reply, accepting the nomina-
ton, was received with three rounds of APP
plause.
Mr.. Bradish of New York, moved that
the Convention now proceed to nominate a
candidate for the Office of Vice President
the motion was agreed TO.
MIR. AlcNairy of Tennessee, nominated
JOHN SERG EANT, of Pennsylvania.
The nomination was seconded by Mr.
Walter Jones, of Washington, in a very able
speech.
The Convention then proceeded 10 vote,
when JOHN SERGEANT received the whole
of the votes.
The Convention is still in session.
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dec, almost as strong ay hose which bind
TO our families. His object had been, in
the part he had taken in this discussion, 10
prevent the unnecessary consideration Of a
subject which must be agitatcd in vain. He
firmly believed that the opinions Of members
were formed in regard to it, and could not be
changed Some gentlemen, however, had
indicated That they wished to examine and
give vote upon it; and he had afforded them
the opportunity, by moving 10 reject it,
Those who are in favor Of the consideration
oil some system for the abolition Of slavery,
can vote against the motion 10 reject, while
those, who, like himself, looked upon the a
citation Of that question as worse than use
less, could vote FOR its rejection, with no dis
respectful feelings towards the petitioners
on ihe same ground taken by tie House in
reieCiingtho petition Of MIR Anderson which
was respectfully, and in many passages, ell
cgantly expressed, and related to a subject Of
much importance.
Mr. Boiling said he could not refrain from
expressing what he believed 10 he ibc senti-
men!s Of his constituents lie wished the
petitions considered Slavery was the most
pcrnicious OF all evils, and no wished that it
should be looked al in all its aspects We
talk Of freedom while slavery exists in the
land, and speak with horror Of tic tyranny
Of The Turk
Mr.. Chandler expressed hi7 delight Of
many a the remarks which had beon made.
lie and his constituents expected law for
tho removal offreo blacks, and he was in IA
vor also Of considering plan for gradual ab-
clifton.
Mr.. Riyes was opposed TO the considora-
ton Of either Of tho quesiions--he wished
public opinion 10 be FIRST settled upon them.
Mr. Simms expressed similar views
| Mr. Broadnax made few remarks in re-
+ ply TO MIR Goodo. Tho gentleman objected
: 10 tho consideration Of this subject, because
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-, = = = = - 1'9'1' - 4IVI'
The Convention met 10 day at the usual
hour. Mr.. Webster and Mr. Chambers, u.
5 Senators, were invited To- take seats in the
Convention. The list was, on motion Of Mr.
Holmes, called over, ~ allow gentlemen
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The report Of the committee having beer
adopted, Governor Barbour Of Virginia, took
the Chair, and returned thanks for the honor
conferred upon him.
On motion OF MIR. Sergeant of Pennsyl.
vania, the President Of the Convention wa,
requested to invite the venerable CHARLES
CARRoLL, Of Carrolton, and Governors
HowARD and THOMAS, to witness the pro-
oeedings Of this Convention, and to lake seats
within the bar.
Mr. Holmes, Chairman Of the Committed
appointed 10 report what further proceeding,
we're necessary, stated that he had been de-
sired by that committee, TO offer the follow
ing resolution -
Resolved, That this Convention do now
proceed 10 nominate a candidate for tho Of.
flee Of President Of the United States, 10 be
supported by all those whoare opposed 10 the
reelection Of Gen. Andrew jackson.
The resolution was agreed 10.
On motion Of Mr. Stone, Of New York
The Hon. JoNATHhE RoBBRTs was inyit-
cd 10 tsko o seat within the bar.
a similar motion was adopted, extending
the same honor to Governor SPRIGG.
The President lhen announced that he had
received q letter Trom the Hon. HENRY
I CLAY, on the subject which had called them
together, the presentation Of which was lef
. discretion. He accordingly handed il
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-11
MIL STAGE

FROM WORCESTER TO BARRE,
Where 1t interSects and exchanges PaSsen-
gers tr'th the Mail Stages from Boston to
Albany.
II EAVES Stockwels Central Hotel, at
IA Worcester, every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday morning, at o'clock, and arrives at
Greenfield at 6, P. M. and Amherst at 5, P. M.
same days.
Leaves Greenfield and Amherst Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays at 2, A. NJ, for Al
bany and Worcester, and arrives at A lbany, 6,
P. M. and Worcester, 2, P NJ, same days. At
Worcester this Line intersectsa Stage to Prov
idence which leaves Stockwell's every Tues
day, Thursday, and Saturday morning, and ar
rives at Providence same day afternoon and
leaves Providence every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday morning, and meets the Stage from
Greenfield at Worcester same day afternoon
Said Stage from Providence to Albany passes
through Pawtucket, Cumberland, Mendon, Up
ton, Grafton, Worcester, Holden, Rutland,
Barre, Petersham, New Salem, Montague,
Deerfeld, Greenfield, Plain6eld, Lanesborongh,
Troy, &c, to Albany April 6.
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[CIRCULAR.1

Office Of the Lehigh Coal + Navigation comp's.
Philadelphia, March I0th, 1881.
SIR,-I am directed by the Board of Mana.
- gers to inform you, that we are now pre-.
pared TO ship Coal; and solicit your orders,
which shall receive, as usual, our particular at.
teDtion. The price Of eur Coal, and times Of
payment, for the present season, are as follow,
viz: by the cargo, IS per ton Of 2240 lbs., de.
livered on board of vessels at the Company
wharves on the Delaware and for any quaint.
ty not exceeding 100 tons, paynen. to be made
on the first Of November above that quantity
enc half on the 6rst of November, and the other
half on the first Of January.
The Coal shipped by this Company, will be
delivered TO you free from any fine stuff except
that which is unavoidably made in loading and
discharging the vessels, as il is carefully Taked
before being put or board.
II will be observed that no advantage of
credit is gained by postponing the time of Civ.
ing the orders: and therefore take the liberty
of recommending that you should obtain your
supply at an early period, while freight and in.
surance are low. The disappointment expert.
ee1ced by many of our customers, by reason Of
delaying their orders until near the close ofth
last season, induces us to urge these considera.
TONS upon your attention.
The character Of the Lehiah Coal is so well
Nnown, that We do not deem il necessary to
subJoin any recommendation of its quality.
Respectfully,
Otis AMMrDeN, Treasurer.
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PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER
Mail Stage s. Steam Boat Line
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.

SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.
NNHE Providence and Worcester Mail Stage
Ill leaves Worcester Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays, at half past o'clock, A. NJ, pass
ing through the following places, viz: Mllbu-
,Wilkinsonvile, Farnums Village, Holbrook's
Village, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Slatersville,
Woonsocket Village, Lime Rock, and Pawtuck-
ct, and arrives at Providence in season fer the
New York Steam Boats
Returning Providence Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Saturdays, at o'clock, A. M =,
and arrives in Worcester at 5 O'clock p. Nj :,
passing through the same places as above, inter-
secting with the Keene and Lowell Mail Stages.
Also, Leaves Worcester Tuesdays, Thurs.
days, and Saturdays, at o'clock, A. NJ. pass
ing through the following places, viz: Grafton,
Upton, Mendon, Blackstone, Woonsocket Falls,
Cumberland, Valley Falls, and Pawtucket, ar
irving in Providence at 4 o'clock, P. NJ.
Returning Providence Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays, at y o'clock, A. M,
and arrives in Worcester at o'clock, P. NJ,
passing through the Same places
Also, the Woonsocket Accommodation Stage
leaves Woonsocket Falls Mondays, w edne sda VS.,
and Saturdays, at 6 o'clock, A. NJ. and returns
same day, leaving Providence at 4o'clock, P. NJ.
Books kept in Providence at the Manufac-
turer's Hotel, Hattans Coffee House, and at
tho Providence Hotel. IN Worcester, at Thoa.-
ass, Banister's, Stockwell's, and Worthington's
Hotels. Fare from Providence to Worcester
1925. April 81.
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WATER! WATER!

FWNHE subscriber offers for sale a Mill Privi.
Il lege, which combines more advantages
than any unoecupied mill site in the County of
Worcester. 1t is situated on the Blackstone
Canal and Great River Road from Worcester to
Providence, in delightful part of the town Of
Worcester, and not exceeding fifteen minutes
ride from the village, over a pleasant level
road on the banks Of tho canal. He proposes
to convey the first draw of the waters Of the
Blackstone River, with twenty feet fall, which
will constitute a power sufficient for Factory
of the first class, and with it such quantity
of Land, as shall comport with the wishes of
the purchaser. 1t is believed that this Water
Power cannot fail to invite the attention OF
gentlemen of taste and capital, who are desir.
Gus of locating themselves in the " heart of
the Commonwealth" Further particulars will
be given by the subscriber.
ELIJAH BURBANK.
Worcester March g. IF
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DR.. S. HEWES's
Rheumatic, Nerve, and Bone
LI.NI.MENT.

"HE Proprietor, in offering this article
IA TO the public, deems it not improper to
Frankly acknowledge his motives, which are
hist, his own interest, and secondly, to relieve
those who are suffering under those diseases for
which this is designed. He is well aware that
there are many articles already before the public
tor such complaints, yet none has ever been offered
which has given such mm ediate aad permanent
relief. 1t was prescribed by DR.. 5. Hewes, dur
ing many wears practice in Boston, and obtained
greater celebrity than any other article, and at
his death the recipe WAS left as legacy to one OF
mis- connections. of whom il was purchased by the
present proprietor. 1t is not, therefore, a new
article, of doubtful efficacy, but hundreds, and
probably thousands, have been cured or relieved
by itsuse. The Proprietor states explicitly, that
it is not"a cure for every thing" but is confident.
ly recommended in inAsmmatory, sciatic, and
chronic rheumatism; it gives relief to the swelling
OF the glands OF the throat, and by promoting car
culstion, it relieves the numbness and contrac
ton of the limbs to bruises and sprans 1t gives
immediate relief; where bones have been irac'
tured, it assists astonshingIy in Strengthening the
muscles, and to persons troubled with Tempo
rsry deafness. few drops on sleeps wool, APP
piled 10 the ear, will afford relief
RECOMMENDATIONS.
From the numerous certificates, which the
Proprietor has received Of its efficacy he presents
the following -
Biilerica, 1880 To whom it may concern
certify that for some years past have been sficl
ed with rheumatism, and having used many kind:
of medicine without effect at last purchased one
bottle of DIR. Shubael Hewes' Rheumatism, Nerve
and Bone Liniment. and by it was enabled in one
weeks time to go about nv house without pain
feel it duty owe TO suffering humanity to lei
the public know OF its great value.
JOSIAH STEVENS.
Boston, 1880. This may certify, that have
used DIR. Shusael Hewes' celebrated Rheuma
tism, Nerve aud Bone Liniment, for bruises ant
sprans, and can recommend it 20 be very use
full article for the public. WARREN TaA1TER.
Hartford, Conn This is to certify, that !
have been afflicted with the Chronic rheumatism
for ten years past, and have used two bottles o
DR. Shubael Hewes Rheumatic Liniment, aud 1
eff cted perfect cure. russell CANFIELD.
Each bottle has stamped upon it the name o
the article, and each wrapper is signe d by thu
Proprietor. l. F. THArER:
or For sale, wholesale and retail, by JOHN
COE, Worcester, sole agent for this town ant
County. eoly March so.
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Highly Important 10 the afflicted.
N(s22 RsoN,SM
VOUGAGSA@S
nT PRICE REDUCED.

FENHE extensive demand for ANDERsoN's
IL CoUGH DRoPs and PECroRAL POWDERS, as
prepared by James Mellen x Co., have enabled
the proprietors to reduce the price very much to
druggists, and also the retail price to 81 1-2 and
rs cents per bottle. From an extensive use for
IA years past, they have proved to be one of the
most valuable remedies ever yet discovered for
the cure of Coughs Colds, and other affections
OF the breast and lungs leading to Consumptions.
thousands have experienced the happy effects
OF this Healing Bdlsan, and many of the highest
responsibility have voluntarily given certificates,
some of which will accompany each bottle, that
will satisfy every unprejudced mind that the most
extraordinary aIsd unexpected cures have been
performed by the use of this medicine in cases of
long standing, in which other medciue had pro-
duced no favorable effects, and where the most
skilful physicians had given them up as hopeless.
1t is not pretended that they infallible
In all cases. but OF such incurable, there
but few cases Of Coughs or even seated Consump-
tons, but may be relieved by timely use of this
Healing Balsam. Each large bottle contains about
70 doses, which shows them to be an unusually
cheap medicine considering their virtues.
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the subscriber as brought
very low by spitli ngof blood attended with cough
and catarrh and that nothing afforded me real re-
lief until commenced taking Anderson's Cough
Drops, the use of which were the means in the
hand of God of restoring me again to comforta-
bic state of health. And do further certify that
the wife of Mr.. Nathan Huntington, living in the
place, afflicted with very bad cough for
! a number Ofyears, and in 1929 she was reduced so
low that it was thought she must soon be in her
grave, as she was scarcely able to walk from her
bed 10 the fire, when she commenced taking An
dersOn's Cough Drops, the use of which, in short
time far restored her, that she was soon able to
do good days work. can rheeriuIly recon-
mend this medicine to the public.
Pinto JUDsoN,
Pastor Of che Church in ashford.
Ashford, Comm Sept. IS, 1924.
CAUTION RerUGre Of Counterfin!
! Every purchaser who values health will observe
that each genuine bottle that we sell has AMBER
SONS CouGH DRoPs, prepared by J. MELLEN,
stamped in the glass, and that each OF the direc.
! tons signed in writing, JAS MELLES, Exam.
inc before you purchase, as there are number of
spurious kinds in market, similar in their appear.
ance but very different in their effects
! or The true and genuine Anderson's Cough
Drops and Pectorai Powders, brebared IN James
.lfeilen e Co., Hudson, are (or sale by EDwApp
LAMB, Druggist, rhO is sOieasent for the brobri-
efOrs in Worcester. Dec. rs. eo5in
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CoMmoNwEALrH OF MAssAcHvsErrs

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Worcester, IS. At meeting OF the County
Commissioners, holden at Worcester, within
and for the County Of Worcester, on the
fourth Tuesday of March, A. d. 1881:
tice be given to all persons and corporations
interested therein, that said Commissioners will
meet at the dwelling house of Nathaniel Lvnds,
innholder, in Brookfeld, in said County, or
Monday, the thirteenth day of June next, at
two of the clock in the afternoon, by publish.
ing an attested copy of said petition and of this
order thereon, in 60 The Massachusetts Spy"
newspaper, printed in said Worcester, :hree
weeks successfully, the last publication to be
fourteen days, at least, before the said thJ.
teentb day Of June.
And it is further Ordered, That the Sheriff
of said County, or his Deputy, serve the Town
Clerks of the towns eff Worcester, Leicester,
Spencer, North Brook6eld, and Brookfeld,
each, with an attested copy of said petition and
order, thirty days, at least, and also post up an
attested copy thereof, in two public places in
each of said towns of Worcester, Leicester,
Spencer, North Brookfed, and Brookfeld,
fourteen days, at least, before the said thr-
teenth day Of June, at which time and place
said Commissioners will proceed TO view the
route set forth and described in said petition,
and to hear all persons and corporations inter-
ested ther elm, who may then and there desire
to be heard thereon.
Attest: ABIJAH BIGELOW, clerk.
A copy of the petition and of the order
thereon.
Attest: ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk.
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VALUABLE
Water POaoer, Mills, SC.

~ NOR SALE, nm extensive Wa
$500 IL ter-Powsr, Mills, and tracts
lssisR of Land, Buildings, &c, situated
Il1lE in the town of Kennebunk, (Me.)
IS miles east of Dover, on the Post
Road to Portland, consisting of the whole of
the Water.Power of the Moussum River, at
said town Excepting only halfa Grist Ml)
There are about IS acres of Land of the best
quality on the eastern, and 80 acres on the
western side of said river, with all the improve
ments and advantages thereto belonging; con-
ssting of ono small Factory, ready to receive
machinery, two Dwelling Houses, number Of
Barns, Blacksmiths Shop, one Saw Mill, one
Pulling Mill, half Grist Mill, and other i'm
provements. The place is in the heart of the
town. includes two Dams nearly new, and with
a very small expense the water can be convey
ed from the upper Dam along a natural level,
SO as to give about "a feet fall, in suitable
place for Factories to be erected, and within a
few rods of tide water. The river is remarka-
BILE for affording regular supply of water when
others fail, derived partly from numerous springs
in its course, and partly from large pond in
the interior. There is abundance of Clay for
J Bricks on the place, and Wood also. 1t is an
excellent neighborhood, and labor Of all kinds
and building materials are cheap.
About five miles above the town, at what is
called the Great Falls, is also offered for sale
the whole Water-P over of said river, where a
dam can be made at very small expense, and
the fall is very great with this is also large
tract of Land. The Estates will DO seld a
great bargain, together or separately to any
who wish such property, and the terms Of pay
ment be made easy.
| For. further information apply to WILLIAM
| E. HACKER, Salem, (Mass.) or NATHAN
TEL JEFFERDS, Kennebunk, (Me)
mo- 90 *3m
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II EAVES Stockwell's Hotel, in Worcester,
~ on Monday, "Wednesday, and Friday, in
the following order, viz: Mondays and Fridays,
at O'Clock, A. M; "Wednesday, at 4-oclock,
A. M, and arrives at Norwich same evening
in season to take the Steam Boat to New York.
If there should not be any Boat at Norwich,
passengers will stay over night at Norwich and
be conveyed next day to Connecticut River, in
season to take the Hartford Boats, and arrive
at New York mex. morAing.
Returning, leaves New York on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays, at o'clock, P. NJ,
and arrives at Worcester, Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday evening.
u Fare through BY the Norwich Beat, Sc
by the Hartford Boats, $3.50.
April 81 If
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RETAILING
BOOTS and SHOES,
At WHOLES.3LI


B. c. HARRIS 81 L. G. WALES
ENFORM their friends and the public, that
IL they have relinquished the retail part OF
their business, and have taken Store Nos b and
& Broad-street, a doors from State ST. where
they have on hand large stock of prime re-
failing Shoes, which they can recommend to
their customers as being of as good quality as
can be found in America, and shall be sold as
low, in lots to suit purchasers. The following
are few of the kinds now on hand, viz
1000 Dr. prime morocco walking Shoes, Sll so doz.
1000 a =" heel'd Pumps, 10 per doz.
lsoo :, heel'd prunella Slippers 10 per do dO1'
1000 spr. heels "a 9per doz
500 per doz.
1000 single soles 5 per doz.
1000 " women's leath. walking Shoes, 10 per doz.
1000 d" Slippers, 5 to per doz
| 1000 roam morocco Slippers, per doz.
1000 g" clasp'd prunel. heePd Shoes, Sll doz.
500 " mems fms calf Shoes, 10 to l6 per doz.
! 800 buck skin Shoes, 10 per dos.
500 " " fine calf Boots white tops SO pr. DE-.
500 naild and peg'd Boots, q per doz.
500 "a " pegd eow-hde Boots, "a to so doz.
1000 !" Shoes & Brog'ns, 9 to IL,
500 a sew'd & BID Bsotees s. Shoes, 10 doz.
500 chldren's " :" doz.
10 600 pr children's cold morocco, to $50 doz.
Likeioise. all other kinds usually kept in our
business, all of which are of good stock and
well made. Sw Boston, April 10.
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HARTFORD and N. YORK
VICTORY.

VIcroRY-Cdpt Whiting,
"AVING undergone thorough overhaul
u III the past winter, is now fitted up with
State Rooms to accommodate families or gen.
temen who wish to travel private-has COM
menced her trips between Hartford and New
York, and will run as follows -
Leaves Hartford for New York, Tuesdays
and Fridays, at o'clock, P M.
Leaves New York for Hartford, Wednesdays
and Saturdays, at o'clock, P. M.
Fare S250-Meals extra. For Freight OF
passage, apply to the Captain on board, or to
LEWIS TRESCOTT, Agent,
April 90. If Foot Grove-streot.
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Hardwick, April Is, 1881.

TENHE subscribers, having been appointed by,
the Judge of Probate for the County Of
Worcester, Commissioners. to receive and ex-
anime the claims of the creditors to the Estate
of MOLLY BRAGG, late of Worcester, de-
ceased, represented insolvent, and six months,
from the 25th day of April last, being allowed
the creditors to bring in and prove their claims
hereby give notice that they will attend to the
business of their appointment, at StockwelPs
Hotel, in Worcester, on Saturday, the 25th OF
June, and on Saturday, the Gath of September
next, from three to six o'clock, P. NJ
ASA HAMILTON
SAMUEL JENNISON.
Nav 9, 1881. Is
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FNHE WORCESTER BOAT COMPANY
N are now running their Boats TO and from
Providence, three times week.
Boat Washington will leave Providence on
Iuesoay morning, boat Salisbury on Thursday
Ing.
Goods to be freighted in this line of Bonts.
are 10 be forwarded to the care of BENJA MIN
poRTER, at the Brick Store on the Canal in
IW.oTce'ttrj to A. X. METcALr, yuaiJurw: to
Sol. LELASD' G,Gttoni and to Ira PooR, at the
Canal Company's Store, in Pregiaence.
All persons who may favor tlaS1ine Of Ros,s
with the freighting Of Goods, and shall have
their Goods directed and forwarded TO either If
the above places, shall receive a guaranty for
their safe delivery agreeable to directions
The Worcester Boat Company at their Store
on the Canal in Worcester, Offer for sale oood
assortment Of WEST INDIA GOOnS go "J
GROCERIES, and.will sell them al verv lou
prices, CIV Anil 81 -"