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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-06-08

Worcester, IS. Probate Office, May &c, 1881.
TO the WfdO1o and Heirs Of Timothy WILDER,
ate Of Sterling in said County, deceased, ind to all
others concerned IN the Estate Of said deceased,
GREETING.
VCU are hereby cited to appear lit you
II see ft) at the Court of Probate to be holden
atWoreester, in said County, on the first Tues
to show cause why the Instrument which pur.
ports to be the last viii aud Testament of said
deceased, should not be approved; and you will
be heard thereon.
THEOPHs. WHEELER, Reg.
22* BY 0 rider Of the Hon. Judge.
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To tHe F1sFS q TIUMFHKET OUNIIS, ItsEe y NaTu-
ner, in said County, deceased, and 10 oil others
concerned in the Estate Of said deceased
GREETING.
VOU are hereby cited to appear (if you
H see f) atthe Court of Probate to be holden
at Worcester in said County. on the first Tues
day in July next, at ten of the clock, before
noon, to showcase why Letters of Administration
should not be granted to joshua Smith of Win
chendon in said countyi and you will be heard
thereon.
2Is NATH'L PAINE, J. Prob.
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VOU are hereby cited to appear, (if you
IL see it}at the Court of Probate to be holden
at Worcester in said County, on the first Tuesday
in July next, at ten of the clock before noon, to
show cause why the Instrument whick purports
to be the last Will and Testament of said deceas-
ed. should not be approved and you will be heard
thereon.
22f NATH'L PAINE, j. Prob.
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MARTINsBURG. ocroBER 90. 1881.

We have just heared from Annapolis. and
have the satisfaction to announce TO our rea
ders. that the case. SO interesting to the PEG
NE of this District, between the Baltimore and
Ohio Rail Road Company and the Ches
apeske and Ohio Canal Company,i is now uh-
der argument before the Chancelllsr OF
Maryland, upon the main question Of prior
rigH IN the choice of route for The respective
n5yh.s. and it is expected that the Chancel
Tor viii be prepared TO pronounce his decision
on the case, in time to carry that decision
before the ensuing term Of the Court of sp,
peals of Maryland, 10 which Court il is un
derstood that it will go, whatever bis deci
sion may be. Nat Intel.
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sIlE company of Militia Infantry late
n under tho command Of Captain Daniel
M'Keiver are ordered to assemble at their u
sial place of parade (Gano Town on Saur
day The l2ih Of .Nsrcmber neat, at / O'Clock
for the purpose Of eiectlug officers to com
mand said company. Where it has not al
ready been done, Captains, of companies
wherein any vacancy Of Officers exist, will
severa!ly hold elections in their respective
companies pursuant 10 law to supply such va
cancies All absentees will be reported to
the next Battalion Court of Enquiry.
ROBT. " SNO)GRASS,
Major I'd Bot STA Rest Y. "
October 90, 1881.
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DIED.


On Wednesday the 18th inst Mrs CATH,-
RINE MoTTER, the amiable wife Of Mr.. John
Motter, of Shepherdstown, in the 5ith year
Of her age 10 the death of this lady, the
husband has been bereft of an effectionate
wife, society ofan excellent member, and the
poor of generous friend. She was truly
an amisbIe and accomplished woman, and
perhaps will be the subject of deep regret
with all who knew her. She died in the per.
feet possession Of every faculty, and with the
fullest consciousness Of herapproaching end
Serene and calm TO the last moment, and re-
posing with entire confidence on the good
ness of the Great Father Of the Universe
she met death with degree Of composure
which others may strive to initiate, but few
can hope TO equal
On the same day. after painful and lin
gering illness, in the Saith year OF his age, DR.
SAMUEL w, WASHINGTON, of Jefferson CO
On Tuesday the lth inst JAMES SHIRLEY
ir. Esq of Jefferson couaty. in the prime Of
life and in the midst of his usefulness
On Thursday last, Mr. GEoRGE WASH
iNGroN, (brother of the Doctor,) of Jefferson
Junty:
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TDe Warkete.

ALEXANDRIA, Oct IS.
flour Last week the wagon price of
Flou' opened on Monday at 50, after which
it was steady at ia, until Friday and Sa
tur'lay, when it was l6 Sales from stores
5 30 %,
Yesterday the current price from wagons
was 5 I6; fraction more was paid in some
instances; one load brought as high as ) %
in barter. From stores, dealers demand 3
%. Shippers generally olfar 90. We were
advised offs one sale, 200 barrels good brands,
at 223.
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The Racss-1Tbe fsur mile heats were run
at Poughkeepsie, by Parker's horse, James
Cropper. Of Virginia, and Stevens Black
Maria The race was wen BY the former he
having got the first and third heats.
Society purse $500; S mile heats--won in
; heats by MIR. Parkin's h. h. Malcolm, q
southern horse. by Sir Charles. beating O'Kel.
" by Eclipse aud Diomede, by Henry; o.
Kelly taking the first heat
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THE
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Wiasliastof County, .MHqtand

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il has nevertheless been sustained, and tmay
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footing. For the support which has been af
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exertlons, calls for his acknowledgements;
whilst the favorable notice which many of
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The Banner. besides much miscellaneous
! reading adapted to the literary and scientific
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I that are worthy TO be known In politics, il
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1t gees for principles and measures, and for
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, October 90, 1891.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-10-20
JOHN J. WELSH.
October IS, lS31-St

FESRUST SALE.-The undersigned, on
FL Monday the 10Th day Of October nert.
at the court house door in Marlnsburg, will
cell by public auction, for CASH, six several
TRACTS OF LAND lying and being IN
the county OF Berkeley, on the hills and
drains of Back Creek in the said County,
and containing respectively, i97-lo2-l95
l47-lO7 and $50 acres, be the same more or
less. They will convey to the purchasers such
title as is vested 10 them, as trustees, by decd
Of trust. executed by William Rumbaugh
and Mary his wife, for the benefit of James
Campbeil'. executors, which is duly recorded
10 the County Court Of Berkeley: by refer
ence to which particular description OF said
JOHN STROTHER,
HARRISON WAITE.
Sept. ist, 1881.
4aThe above sale is postponed to Mon
day the 18th Of November next, lbeing the
first day of November Court when 1t VIII
take place.
October 10, 1881.
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a PRENTICE WANTED.-Wanted
Ia as an Apprentice to learn the House
Joiner's business, boy from 10 to IL years
of age. One fiem the country and Of good
character would be preferred. To such a
one, liberal chance will be afforded. Apply
to WILLIAM KENNEDY.
Martinshurg, Oct. 90, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-10-20
V|OUNG GRATED FRUIT TREES.

WOUNG GRATED FRUIT TREES
x The subscriber respectfully informs the
public that he has at his Nursery. sssss{Ssss
about 10000 Young Grated AP 4s9ssssSS
PIE TREES, Of every variety. S&Svass;R
among which are New Town Pip III
pin, Bell Flower, French Pppin, kamboes,
Queen Apple, Early Pippin, ripe in June,
Hoops, Ross Green, English Russits, Red
streaks, Vandiyers, Corlin, Red Pippin, Black
Eye, and all other sorts too numerous to par
ticularse, now ready for setting out. Those
who want can BIS furnished at the Nursery,
by taking load at eight cents, and by TAX
ing smaller quantity from nine TO ten cents
a piece. will ensure them to be the kind
that recommend them. Apply to
JOHN UMBENHOWER.
Living near Gerfard's Town.p
Berkeley county, Oct. 10, 1881
PS expect to be in hIartinsburg with
Trees the 18th November; in Winchester the
Sih Of November; and 10 Chailestown the
Odd November.
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NEW FALL AND WINTER
GOODS.

Y VIE subscriber informs his friends and
d the public generally, that he has just re-
ceived from the cities Of PhIladelpha and
Baltimore, general assortment of GOODS,
suitable for the present and approaching sea-
son-coasisting Of every article Of comfort
and convenience; which he is disposed 10 sell
at low prices and accommodating terms. Re
respectfully invites a call from the public
generally. THOS. c SMITH.
October 90, 1891.
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EeY virtue of, and pursuant to frus; deed
E-g executed on the 22d day of October, A.
ID 1880, by Bani ]. Gregg, for the purpose
of providing fer, and securing the payment
of a certain debt therein mentioned, due to
Daniel X. Bell, and which deed is OF record
in the Clerks Office Of the County Court oil
Berkeley, the undersigned trustee. will. on
Saturday The 29h Of October, inst offer for
sale, before the court house door in Martins
burg. to the highest bidder, for CASH. the
above mentioned Machine, Platforms, Sc con
veyed by the trust deed aforesaid The Ma
chine is now at Mr.. Arthur Reeves % miles
east of Martinsburg, and the Patterns al
Mount Alto Furnace. 1t is valuable Ma
chine. The plan or system by which it thresh
es, has put down all other systems in Europe
and il is expected viii do the same here
WILLIAM BELL, Trustee.
October 90, 1881.
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a XES- have Collins s. Co.'S Of hart
IA ford, Connecticut, very superior s!AES
for sale. THOS. oAiiH'
October 20, 1891 :
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EBUBLIC SALE-WiiI be sold by public
IL auction, at the late residence or john
Criswell, decd. near Little Georgetown, on
Wednesday the 9th day Of .Noyember neat, all
the personal property belonging to said dec d.
consisting Of number Of valuable work hor.
ses, brood mares and colts; mich cows, fat
and stock cattle; about one hundred hogs,
fifty Of them fattenng; a large flock Of choice
sheep; farming utensils Of every descriptions.
two wagons, one cart, ploughs, harrows,
wheat fan. cutting box, horse gears Of every.
description; 500 bushels corn, large guam
tity Of wheat and rye by the bushel, II ain in
the ground; household and kitchen furniture.
Of every kind, among which are good e. a.
Their beds, bedding, bedsteads, tables, ch. .irs
bureau, desks. an excellent clock, ten pIa. 80
stove and pipe, &c. together with y. I1rgs
number Of articles not necessary 10 parf;c,,
Iarise. Nine months credit win bs given the
purchaser on all sums over i've dollars. mon
giving bond with approved security: under
that sum. cash. Sale 10 begin early in the
day and continue from day 10 day until All
is sold agrAt The same time and place. Sc
veral NEGROES win be hired, by the year.
! from the first Of January next
JOHN CRiSWFLL, ir. ,
ABRAHAM CRISW ELL, 'aasylS,
Berkeley co. October 8, lsSh
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hUBLtC SALE-Tbc subscriber intend-
Il ing To remove viii offer at public sale.
on Thursday the cen Of 0cfo5sv neat, at his
dwelling house in Martinsburg, al bis Houses
hold and Kitchen Furuitnre. consisting Of
Beds, Bodstcads. / Secretary, several Blu
resus, excellent Clock, Fables. Chairs. Sc
veral > TONES, first rate WI Oh COW.
Ovens, Pots. SC. Also. some Tanners This.
Curriers' Tables and knirss, = Wheolbarrows.
with numhcs OF other articles not necessa-
nv to mention. Six months ctedlt will he yi-
ven on all SONS al 1--WE dollars and upwards..
under that suM the cash will he rcquired.-
bond with approved securit, viii also be res
CURED Of every purchaser to the amount of
Eve dollars and upwards. Due attendance win
be given BY me. O. DEvENNEY.
EbUBLiC SALE--Will be sold, Ont the
II premises where now live, o. Tuesday.
tie ash day Of October ae1t, some valuable
Horses, three Of them first rate Saddle Hor-
ses, the rest good Work Horses, one 6lly bv
Marylander; 1000 bushels Stone Coal; 1000
bushels Corn, some Rye and DIAL Of Wheat;
one Wagon and Gears; Household and kifch-
ca Furniture; PINE PLANK; some articles
of DRY GOODS. and two Stills All Of
which property wdl be sold on credit Of six
months
My MILLS will be offered Cor sale on the
same day. The terms made easy and known.
on the day Of sale. A good title can be
made. as my property will be clear Of all and
every incumbrance previous to that day.
JAMES FORAlAN.
September Is. ISSl.-ts
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September IS. Is3l.--ts

EBUBLtC SALE.-Will be sold, on JVed.
IL nesday The c6h day Of October. inst i
fair. il not. the next fair day thereafter, at
the late residence OF Ebin Taylor, deceased,
near Snickers's Ferry. Frederick county, =
number Of valuable NEGROES, large
stock of valuable work horses, mules and or
en-; Mich cows; about 400 hogs; Farming
utensils, such as broad and narrow wheel
wagons, carts. ploughs, harrows, Sc one
carriage and harness; one set Of blacksmith'e
tools; Household and kitchen furniture A
credit Of nine months viii be given on all
sums over ten dollars, the purchaser giving
bond and approved security; OF that sum aud
under the cash win be required. Sale to
commence at o o'clock, A. M.
GRIFFIN TAYLOR,
.9dashistrdtor Of Ebin Taylor, dec'A
Frederick co Octobe, 6, 1881.
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MANAGERS OFFICE
gTLetters by Mail (post pad) enclosing
the Cash or prize tickets in past Lotteries
and ordering
TICKETS OR SHARES
IN ANY responsible Lottery, win receive the
most prompt attention, il addressed to
YATES s. M'INTYRE,
WnsLiuotan Cnu
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FIR DAVIS mas relinquished the design
ElF he entertained. short time since, OF
removing to Charlestewn He may he found
6y those who may wish TO consult him. Ell
Their at his shop opposite the Globe Tavern,
or al Capt Ransons
Martinsburg. October 6, 1881.
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az-Tbe PRINTER wants Wood. and :
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SPLENDID LOTTERIES
To BE DRAWN IN OCTOBER, 1891.
VIRGINIA WHEELING LOTTERY,
No. Z, COR 1881
To be drncts IL Richmond, IN on Friday the
2lst Of October, 1881.
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a celebrated dCniist extracts teeth without
pain. "llew u this?" we asked. "N by"
says a freud, ut is done by making a iui
crum OF the other teeth, the pressure on
which. ~ a SOFT Of lever, is SO painful, that
he pain Is taken away, or appears TO be SO,
rom tte tooth operated on " This is ike ia
.'ng away the smell Of onions BY using as
sh&uda.
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TO be Sold at Public AUCTION,

a LII the WOOLLEN MACHINERY of
n the Indian Head Factories. The Machine
ny is of tho best quality, all of 1T nearly new.
and of the most modern inventions There is
every article of Machinery in the Mill for tho
capacity of thirty Looms, in addition to those
described below. The whole will be sold without
reserve on the first Wednesday Of February
neIt, at Dunstable, N. Fl. Terms made known
at the sale. For further information, apply to
i. F. FRENCH, Esq, on the premises, or to
A. & A. LAWRENCE & CO, Boston.
The Machinery consists in part of the follow
ing articles: 4 Indigo Watts, single Finishers,
1 Copper Kettle, GO bbls) double Finisher,
I Steam Boiler, Card Clothing, 8 pairs Pulling
Stocks, 3 Billies, Teazel Gigs, Pickers, 300
Tcazle Flats, 9 Standing Jenncs, Indigo Mill,
3 Jacks for billyropng, 2 Brushing Machines,
s Jacks for condensers, 9 Double Carding Ma
chimes, 80 LOOMS double Fnshers, Warp
ing and Sizing Machine, single Condensers
Breakers, Speeding do, 2 single Breakers,
double do, 50 Reeds, 10 Hovey's Shearing Ma
chimes, Cambridge Shoaring Machines, 35,72a
Bobbins.
.atso,-Iron Kettles, Steam Boxes, Nets,
Gearing Apparatus, Screwing Machines, Press
Plates and Papers, Grinding Frames, Racks
for Dying Wool, Spooling Machines, Shuttles,
Wool Baskets, with great variety of articles
usually found in Woollen Manufacturing Es-
Enlistment. Jan. ~.
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principles are the emanation of consummate
wisdom, but for having at this momentous cri-
sis, Sovereign whose frank and manly char
acter, and whose affabe and conciliating man
ners, have made Royalty as popular in England.
as it is odous in some other parts of the world
1t speaks greatly for the good disposition and
good sense of his present Majesty, that from
tire moment he assembled the throne he acted
in manner that endeared him to the people.
The last Revolution of France had not then
occurred nor was it foreseon, consequently,
William the Fourth did not adopt the manners
which Inspire the people with that enthusiastic
devotion to their Monarch which would make
hem the most effective guards of the Crown
of Englnnd, from any thing but the just and
generous impulses of his own heart. Other
K ings may find it eapedient TO assume popular
ity of manners; with the King of Great Bril-
tain il is a spontaneous and original virtue
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.AyVDERSOyN'S.
COUGH DROPS.

Price reduced to rs and 374 cts. per bottle.
EAMES GREEN g. COofer for sale at
80 their Store, opposite the Centre School
House, on Main street,-Andorson's Cough
Drops and Pectoral Powders, which they can
assure the public are of genuine quality and
as prepared by James MeIlsn {. Co.. which cir.
cumstance is mentioned, as there are spurious
articles, in imitation of the genuine one, in mar
kct cp2meo2n Jan r.
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MINIATURES LOST.

TEHHREE Miniature Portraits ofmy Mother,
u done up in small packet, and directed to
me, were left at Col Townships, in Tempeton,
ON the 30th of November last, to be sent by the
Keene Stage. They have not been received,
and supposed to be lost between here and
Tsmpleton. As they are valuable TO me, and
to my friends, but to no ono else, trust tho
finder will not hesitate or delay to forward them.
A liberal reward will be paid for all trouble in
doing it. ALFRED DWIGHT FOSTER.
Worcester, Jan. g.
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A CONNEcTIcUT Story. 1t is well
known that in the good old days of our
father, when New England was truly the
land of steady habits, there would occa-
sionally spring up volatile and fun-loving
character, whose disposition and habits
with the upright and conscientious hearing
Of the purltans, formed striking contrast.
There were two farmers of this cast who
lived very near each other; one was the
owner of some dozens of very fine sheep,
who having decided antipathy to con6ne-
ment, wonld sometimes trespass on the en-
closure of their masters neighbor. The
other having caught them in one of these
overt acts determined to inflct summary
vengeance on them and their owner. With
this intent he proceeded to catch them, and
running his knife through one of their hind
legs, between the tendon and the bone, i'm
mediately above the knee joint, put the
other leg through the hole. In this con
diton the woolly flock decamped leaving
one quarter less tracks than when they
came. The feeder of sheep kept his owl
counsel; and soon after his neighbours hogs
having broken or dug into his enclosures
he took advantage of this opportunity fo
retaliation, by cutting their mouths from
ear to ear. In this way the four-footet
grunters, rather chop fallen, made thei
way to their own quarters. The owner
the swine soon made his appearance in
great rnge, declaring his hogs were ruined
and that he would have redress. His neigh
Dor made answer that it was not he VIII
ruined thnm, For" says he, g" the fact
friend, | didn't cut open them are hog
mouths, but seeing my sheep runnin o
three legs, they split their mouths laugh
in."-Fitchburg Gaz.