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Real Estate for Sale.

FEN1E subscriber offers for sale his FIRM
IL situated about thrce-f ourths of mile
easwardly from the Meeting House, in Fitch
burg, and one-fourlh of mile from flourish
ing manufacturing village, and but shovt dis
lance from newly erected Academy in said
town, consisting of about 80 acres of excellent
Land under high state of cultivation. The
Dwelling House, Barn, and other Out Build.
lngs thereon standing, are all nearly new, large,
commodious, and in the most thorough repair
The absve premises will be sold with or without
% acres oil Pasture and Wood Land adjoining
the same, as will best suit purchaser. The
above Real Estate is we'll calculated for an easy
farmer, thrifty mechanic, or any gentleman
who would like 10 fix his residence near flour.
ishing literary institution. For further par.
ticulars, inquire of EBENEZER TORREY
Esq, or of the subscriber living on the premis
es. Nov. q SAMUEL HALVES.
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TEMPERANCE. An adjourned meeting
OF the Temperance Society of this town
will be held on Friday evening next, whep
1t Is expected addresses will be made by
gentlemen who take an interest in the Oh
Jects OF the Society. The invitation to at
tend Is extended to the female portion of
the community, whose influence it is desir-
able to secure in aid of SO good cause
And II any motive were wanting to awaken
general interest in the subject, the state
ments contained in the recent Report of a
committee of the Society, presenting pic
ture as unexpected as appalling, cannot
fail to arouse the most Indifferent to a pro-
per sense of the evil which it is proposed
to remedy.
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THE TARIFF CONVENTION.

This body assembled at New York on
"Wednesday, Goth ult Thirteen States
were represented, and between four and
five hundred were present. The Conven-
ton was organized by the choice of Will
liam Wilkins of Pittshurg, Pa, President,
Messrs. Kent of Md, Tallmadge of N. Y,
q. Blake of Mass, and Condict of N. J..
Vice-Presidents and of Messrs. Niles of
Md, Tilotson of N. Y, Pierce of N. H.,
and Paine of VT, Secretaries. Commit
tees were appointed on Thursday for the
following purposes, viz:
j. To prepare an address TO the People of
the United States, affirming the constitution
atty and exPediency of Tariff protecting the
interests of agriculture, commerce and manu-
features
=; 10 inquire and report upon any evasions
of The existing Revenue Laws.
3. prepare memorial to Congress en-
forcing the propriety of continuing the pro,ec.
ton OF our domestic industry, whatever reduc-
ton OF duties may be expedent on articles not
conflicting with that industry
a. 10 inquire and report upon the effects of
the existing Tariff upon The agriculture, the
mechanic arts. the internal trade of the coun.
try, and foreign commerce.
We shall be able to present our readers
with particular account of the proceed
ings of the Convention next week. We
find in the Boston Patriot the following ex
tract of letter dated
NEW YORK, Oct, 81.
Our President, Judge Wilkins of Pitts.
burg, is an accomplished and very agreeable
man he was recently elected Senator from
Pennsylvania, The great crowd of members
are composed of all professions and ranks, in
GLIDING due proportion of lawyers and mass
OF debating talent which will be displayed in
long speeches and other exhibitions, SO that
there is little probability that the session will
terminate this week. Business however will
be in great iorwardness by Saturday, and
large proportion of members will leave the city
that afternoon"
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being made to reclaim the lost rights of the
people! Dreadful to relate, an odious few
have got all the power in their own hands
and there is no other way of escape but 10
seek refuge in the ranks of Jacksonism
But, seriously, foolish and absurd as are
the gross llbels uttered by the Jackson Con-
ventlon, and reiterated by Jackson presses.
on the fair fame ofthis Commonwealth. md
the administration of its affairs. it is not
unwse to show in black and white their
true character. For this reason, we ore
glad that the State Address is occupied
with this subject, and we recommend ne.
rusal of 1t to every candid person who de.
sires 10 be informed on the subject of State
politics. 1t is an able, frank, and manly ex-
position, addressed not to the passions of
party, but to the good sense and intelligence
of our citizens.
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w ANTED.

TEN TO FIFTEEN FAMILIES,
a I the New England Village, in Grafton,
IA to work in Cotton Factory. Also, two
or three MULE SPIN.vERS None need APP
ply but those of steady habits. Apply to
CHASE, LUTHER, ~ CO., al tho Mill.
llth mo- 9 II
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The Nlassaehusetts Gpp.

THE LIBERTY OF THE PRESS is ESSENTIAL TO
THE SECURITY or FREEDOM"
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STRAYED

NKoM the pasture of Luther Burnett, Jr..
"A in the westerly part of the town, sometime
las, month, 3 bright red years old STEERS.
whoever VIII return them or give information
where they may DO found, shall be literally re.
warded REM RJITMhN
Worcester, Nov. g. ~
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WANTED,

q T the Rock Bottom Factory in STOW,
IN. MAN who understands Warping and slz.
ing. Liberal wages and constant employment
will be given Apply to the subscriber 81 .he
Factory. JOHN A. A. LAFORESr'
Stow, Nov 2.
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NoRwALK, CT Oct. 25.

NORwALK, CT Oct. 25.
SLEEP WALKING. a surprising instance of
sOmndmbuiism, as we shall call il, for want of
better term, occurred at Albany few days
since. While the sloop Orange of this place
was lying at the Albany pier one night last
week, the captain was observed to rise in his
sleep and make for the cabin window, which he
at first tried 10 demolish with his naked fst,
and then tore it out with his hand and nlunq.
ed into the river, The carrent was running at
very rapid rate, and threatened for moment
20 sweep him away, but with an energy some
times exhibited on such occasions, he was ena-
bled to master it and lay hold of the davits at
the stern of the vessel, by which he climbed to
the quarter deck, and from thence descended to
the main deck before he awoke. The captain
says that in hia waking hours it would have
been quite Impossible for him TO have got on
board by the means he took while asleep, and
there is no doubt that if he had awoke in the
water, or while climbing the davits, that he
would have persisted. Sleep walking with him
is no uncommon thing But this is the first time
that lie, or any body else that we ever heard of,
has attempted sleep Slcimming and succeeded
lie has distinct impression of his feelings an
tecedent to his rising. fie felt great pres
sure upon him, and thought that the deck was
about to fall in and crush him, and the only
way Of escape he could discover was 10 jump
out OF the cabin wiudow.- Gazette.
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THE HON. SAMUEL LATHROP.

The letter of this gentleman to the Bos-
ton anti-nasons, in which it is said he ac-
'cepts their nomination of himself for the Of
fice of Governor, has not yet seen the light.
though loudly demanded by the public voice.
Were these enemies of all secret combine
items disposed to act fairly and openly to-
wards the public, they would not suppress
a communication which is supposed to con-
tain the views of n candidate for the suffra-
ges Of the people. 1t is true Mr.. L. has
been long in the public eye, and was once
an unsuccessful candidate for the same Of
flee to which he now aspires; but this is
not enough. 1t is desirable that the su7e-
rlorlty of his claims TO these of the present
incumbent, should be known. They have
both heretofore hailed under the same flag,
ana so lar as appears, are at the present
moment ms harmonious in their views as
ever. On what rev grounds, then, can
they who have brought forward Mr.. l..
expect him to be supported, unless some
thing more is made to appear than is now
before the public. Bot it may be supposed
that Mr.. L. differs from Gov. Lincoln on
the subject of masonry, and that this differ
ence constitutes the superiority of the for
mer in the opinion of ant-masons. Let us
know, we say, if it is SO. Report SAYS.
that Mr.. L. assured them he perfectly CO.
incided an opinion ,cith Coz. Lincoln on
this subject. At any rate, all ought to have
an opportunity of comparing the views of the
candidates, that each one may be enabled to
make up judgment for himself. Gov. Lin
coin is not, and never has been, mason
publicly dsapproves Of the instituticn-in-
forms the anti-masons of his sentiments who
spread them before the public with an i'll con-
csae6 exultation; and the next day denounce
him MS the friend of masonry! 1t is not pos
sble that such glaring inconsistency
unworthy treatment of public officer
should receive the appreciation of the anti
masonic party generally. If there is any
Justification for this course, it must he
found in the letter of Mr.. Lathrop but the
anxiety to suppress that document is pretty
clear evidence that it contains nothing on
which the Boston anti-masonic managers
can found claim to the approval of the
public, or their own party.
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A letter from Washington says-The opinion
is every day becoming more and more preva
lent, that from great public considerations, the
nomination of Mr.. Van Buren, as minister to
England, will be rejected by the Senate, and
this too, by considerable majority of that body
The same letter adds-Mr. Randolphs mission
will be looked into, that the People may know
how much of the money has been most shame
fully lavshed upon him and the kind of service
he has rendered for it. 1t is rumorcd that Mr..
Livingston is dovetailng his long standing ac-
count, and thus preparing his delalcation for
Congressional scrutiny. Several other impor-
tant investigations are in contemplation, among
them call will be made for the amount paid TO
the Globe and other kindred papers for publish.
ing the Post Office advertisement for Mail con.
tracts, &c, aud an inquiry will also be made as
TO the offers for carrying the Mail and the dis.
post ion of certain contracts. The next session
will be busy and important one, and such dis
closures made as will surprise the people
Baltimore Patriot
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national REPUBLICAN, STATE AD-
DRESS. Were half the ISLANDERS put forth
by the Jackson party in relation to the af-
fairs Of the State, entitled to credit, we
would agree with them that it is high time
n change was made in the administration.
Let an uniformed person read the Worces-
Ter address, las it is called,) and what an
idea would he form Of the condition of our
community! Tyranny, oppression, monopo-
lies, and ten thousand other sources of I'M
happiness and distress, are wasting our pop
ula;ion, and trampling in the dust every
civil and political blessing, without an effort
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WINTER GOODS

ATELY received from New York and Ros.
n ton, large additions to my stock of Winter
Goods, which makes my assortment canal if
not superior to any in this town, and thew are
offered at prices not dbOos others in this market
DANIEL HAYWOOD.
Worcester Nov g
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AWFUL THUNDER Storm. The most
awful thunderstorm ever recollccted with
in the memory of some of the Oldest people,
took place on Thursday last, at Glanfatk,
about two o'clock in the morning, The
peasantry in that romantic glen were as
founded with its frightful peas, which were
succeeded by several water spouts pouring
from tho heavens until the whole glen was
deluged. Several lives have been lost in
the flood an entire family, consisting of
eight persons, of the name of Luosey, were
swept away their bodies, together with
three others, have been found on the banks
of the river Flesk. Flesk bridge, near
Killarney, was crowded with the inhabit.
ants, who collected there for the purpose OF
viewing the dreadful ravages of the food
cattle of every description, COWS, sheep, and
pigs, together with large quantities of hay
md turf, we've seen dashing along under
the arches with fearful rapidity, without
the slightest possibility Of saving either life
or property Irish paper
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MERINOS.

ECElVED this day, so pisces Merinos of
u = all colors, which will be sold much lower
than ever offered in this market, by
CLARK & BROOKS.
Worcester, Nov g
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COAL.

SCOTS Bible, for IL dollars ;
"A Lso, large Family Bibles on good pnper
6M from S2,25 TO SO; elegant Pocket Bibles
from 75 cents to $2,-lor sale by .--, ~
DORR * ROWLAND.
Worcester Nov Z
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-02

STATE PRIsoS We are informed that the
Govorner and Council visited the Prison in
thus town yesterday, and expressed themselves
highly gratitied at the present state of the insli
tuition, its discipline and character.
The following facts may be interesting to
the public. The number of convcts in the
Prison last October was 900 there have been
received during the year, II; discharged 81 :;
present number 25G-being "a less than last
year at the same time. The financial concerns
OF the prison are much more favorable than
they have been for the last four years. Last
year the expenses exceeded the income by
about $55O0-ihis year by the continued and
highly mertorous exertions of the Warden
and his officers, the difference land actual cost
Of the institution to the State) is but $780,
saving of $5000 1t should be observed, that
in :he management of this institution, the ex-
pense of transporting prisoners from the Coun-
ty jalls amounting the past year to nearly
5000 IS paid by tie Institution and also that
clothing and money (authorized by law) given
TO the 81 prisoners discharged the past year.
has amounted to $3.50. These expenses, we
believe, are not borne by any similar institu.
ton in this country.-Bunker Hill .4urOra
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In Caswell County, N. c., Mrs. Priscilla wife
of Woodley Hooper, in fit Of mental derargc.
ment recently cut out part OF her tongue, as.
signing as reason that il had been a great
deal Of trouble 10 her, and should DO so no long.
or Some ill-naturod wag aay say this was
the strongest evidence she could give Of being
in her right mind She s in fair way to re-
cover
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Superior Coats Hair Caalet.
& NENTLEMEN are invited to examine few
AZ pieces oil this very superior article, as |
intend to close them, much below their yalue
DANIEL G. WHEELER II
Worcester, Nov 9
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-11-02

AkTiQuARIAs SOCIETY. On Monday. OFT
"a, The anniversary of the discovery of lin
American Continent by CHRISTOPHER Columns
the American Antiquarian Society held its an.
nuai meeting in the Exchange Coffee House
ne new DR.. Bancroft of Worcester, first Vice
President, took the Chair, and announced, with
great scnsibllliy, the loss which the Society Ind
sustained since their last meeting. in the denrb
OF ISAIAH THOMAS, Esq, the venerable Found.
CT, President, and Patron Of tile Society.
The Secretary reported a correct Isl Of tho
existing Members. Exclusive Of roreiqn asso.
ciates, the number exceeds 100 The follow;pg
new members were elected Lemuel Shauuck
OF Concord Isaiah Thumas of Cincinnati. Ohm.
Dr. John Park, George Fo!som, Alfred ID Eos
Ter. and Rev. A. Hill of Worcester
The Committee appointed at the semi-annu
al meeting IN June, to receive the municent
Endorsements OF the late President Thomas, re-
pnrted, that they amounted to Fortu Thousaua
DoLars-a large part Of which had been invest.
cd by them in available funds.
H"v Lincoln in connection announced the
recent death Of Nathaniel Maccariv, Esq OF
Worcester, late Treasurer of the Society, and
that he had bcqueathed Five Hundred Dollars
TO the Funds pl the Society.
The Librarian made highly favorable report
81 The condition Of the Institution, at WUrces-
ter, and presented list of additional donations
anu Wv i'hcolnf from IL OOinlHUIte on mo
subject, reported. shat two new wings to the
Antiquarian House were nearly finished
The Society then proceeded to The choice of
officers for the ensuing year Previously to the
baotting, the FIRST Vice President, after max
ing his Acknowledgements for the numerous to.
kens Of respect and confidence he bad received
from The Society, and that his advanced years
admonished him to avoid incurrng any contin-
ued public responsibility, declined being a can.
didata for any Office.
Officers Of the american antiquarian Society,
elected Oct. %, 1881
Ihomas h. Winthrop. President.
John Davis of Worcester and Joseph Story,
Fice Presidcns
Rejoice Newton Of Worcester, Recording Sec
rotary.
Rev. Thaddeus NJ. Harris of Dorchester, For.
etgM Corresponding Secretary.
William Lincoln of Worcester,l Domestic
Corresponding Secretary.
Samuel Jennison Of Worcester Treasurer
Benjamin Russell, Levi Lincoln, James Bow
dom, Edward ID. Bangs, James c. Merrill, Isaac
Goodwin, Rev Charles Lowell Samuel NJ
Burnside, F. w. Paine, and DR.. j. Green, Coun.
sellers.
Rev. VIM. jerks, VIM Lincoln, and Joseph
Willard, Committee Of Publications.
Gov. Lincoln was elected Vice President,
but declined the office, and consented to act as
Counsellor Boston Ctntinel.
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To the Hon. Nathaniel Paine

On the above petition. Ordered, That notice
thereof be published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY,
in 60 The Massachusetts, Spy" printed in Wor.
cester, before the Court of Probate, to be holden
in Worcester, on the first Tuesday in Deceh.
Der next at ten Of the clock, before noon, that
they may then and there be heard thereon. if
they see fit.
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub
! seriber has been duly appointed Executor
OF Tue last win and Testament of JONATHAN
WARMER, late of iiardwck, in the County of
Worcester. deceased and has taken upon HIMSELF
that trust by giving bonds as theta directs. All
persons indebtedto said Estate are hereby called
upon to mske immediate pay ment; and all those
to whom said Estate is indebted are requested to
exhibit their demands for settlement.
JOSEPH KNOX,
EaiuWIck, Oct. 25. 1891
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-04-14
The idie Mrs. +. Martin.


One of the most unfortunate ciicumsianc.:
arising from the ,ndscripina,e eulogy besiow-
cd by writers Of modern obituary notices upou
the characters OF hia dead, is the incredibly
with which all such testimonials TO depar1sd
worth are received by the public, and the con
sesaent indifference, aud frequently disgust,
with which they are perused, MS the unfou nde d
and injudicious praise of partial and ill-judging
friends. Snch illusions are generally inspired
by the best and holiest feelings of human ma.
lure--"hich teach the living 10 bury the Gsil-
ties Of those who no longer mingle with US on
earth, in the deep damp vault" which con
1sins their mortal remains; and, by eIsggers-
ting their negative good qualities, to make them
plead ,rnmpet-tongued in mitigation Of the
defects Of their characters aud he evil of their
conduct. Nevertheless, it 10 in our opinion de-
cidedly wong and we could wish that il were
otherwise aud better ordered. When language
ia exhausted Of Its terms Of eulogy, and " hen
poetry and eloquence combine 10 canonizo
wv iePdAdIiohs VI ahose, HhuI AZ Ues', WY wv
positively vicious ia their lives. the biographer
Of one who has been d" greatly good" aud con-
spicuously pious. feels reluctant 10 employ the
same abused terms TO consecrate the virtues
and embalm the memory Of The beloved object
Of his praise for he knows, that, with the Ell
cepiion Of the partial few, to whom that Oh
ject was intimately known, his portraituIe,
boweser true aud just, vii! be regarded as the
effort ola partial lnner-who imagined Ell.
celleDcies in the character Of his friend, ~dic b
had no real existence, while he concealed or
paia,ed all the Dictionaries which, even had
those exceleucies been real, would have oh
secured or dimmed their lustre.-We ma Ike
these remarks for the purpose OF introducing the
following lee ling tribute to the memory OF the
Ia,e Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, who recently died
in this place, where she had long lived, beloved
by all who knew her, and reverenced even by
those who did not, as an ornament of human
nature, and MS a a." burning aud shining light
ia the Church OF the Redeemer--a lady, who,
in youth DIS well as 10 old age, IN health as well
as in sickness. was pattern OF all the Chris
iian virtues and srsces-and who gave, IN the
close OF her career On earth, an evidence Of
resignation to the will Of Heaven, and JOY full
OF future happiness, such as has
no, been recorded since the days of the Apostles
and Martyrs. IL is from the pen of the Editor
Of the Wing, al old acquaintance and friend of
the deceased and all who knew her intimate
~ will concur in saying, that, his language,
however hypsrbolical il wcaldsbc. ssppl'ed TO
others, is, vita regard TO her. the language Of
literal truth.
From tbs Richmond Wbg.
II was our purpose to have accompanied the
obituary uuilcs Of Mrs. Elizabeth Mat.iu, zen
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-04-14

n g.. N T.. COCHRAN have on hand
| IA sncn an assortment Of Fancy Goods, ~
they believe snUt surpassed ny any other IN
this country in variety and selection. Compri
sing the following articles IN Canton, French
Italian and fancy Brush Goods
Black and colored Italian LustrIass, imitation
plain ami chaDgcabls do
Black, colored aud chAngenble Gro de Naples,
figured do, in great variety
CoiOred cbangenble, black and blue black
Marcellues
"a black and colo,ed Bombasines
Crepe de Lyon, plain and figured Mandarine
Plain aud figured foplins, Algerines. falns.
rines, Of the newest styles
French Prints, aud Ginghams. and Foulard
Musiins
pongees aud many other articles for Ladies
dresses
spit4IGrld aud Ponsee. Dag aud Bsodanns
Hdks.
eros dc Naples. Cave aud Grippe ndkG. aud
Scarfs
Silk and Kid Stocks and fancy Crava"
Black aud colored Italian Cravais and imI'a,
ton do
Buck, Beaver, Silk and Horseskin Gloves
Gros de Naples aud GauEe Gar"'iure Ribbons
Cap aud Belt do, Of the newest styles
LII +
brodersd and open worn do
Linen Cambrics, and Cambria Hsndkerchiefs
Black aud eolored French Grapes, Norsed
Barege. brown Co,epaly, &c
Sewing Silks and Twists, fancy Buttons, Hooks
aud Eyes, &c. &c.
Vill also have an extensive assortment oil
Lace Guods. Consisting OF
English Bobbinet, Gymp aud Thread Laces
nd LJones Cans Capes PeeTines, Cbemr
zeits, black and white Lace Wells and Shawls,
with a complete sssori nsnt Of al, 6-4, I'd and
s a Tibet aud Mefino Shaws. Cashmere aud
MeIino Long Shnwls. &c. &c.
A.G &F. C.. have selected their stock with
a particular reference 10 The southern aud ives
,s.n market, aud us they will add to their AS
sor,ment constantly rs fresh Goods arrive. t'e,r
stock will he kept up throughout the year. All
of wheh they nov offer Tor sale at low prices,
and on The most l,he,aI terms. They respect
fully invite purchasers to call and examine
their s,ock. Orders vii be promptly executed
with care aud fidelity
New York, Jan. IL. w3mif