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

HARDwIcK. Setectmen-M Allen, Half
field Gould, John Dean, Beas Thomas, Mar.
shall Nye. ASSessors-Moses Allen, Walter
Mandell, Scotto Berry, Joseph Whipple, David
Billing. TreGsarer-Elbridge Cutler. Con-
sta6te-Apollos Rich To'en Cicrk--Joseph
Stone.
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Chief Justice Mellen, of Maine. states that
for nearly as years that he has been acquainted
with the proceedings of the Judicial Courts in
that part OF the country, he never knew but
one instance in which member of the Society
oil Friends was arraigned as criminal.
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BANK RoBBERY. An ATTEMPT WINS made 80
Monday night last to break into the Ambcrs,
bank The robber broke into the house IND
through one or two partitions, but was unsuc.
cessinl IN his attempts to enter the bank Tho
Cashier, Mr.. Prentiss, resides in the same bn;id'
ing. He heard noise and got up, and ms he
was coming down the stairs, met tbe rohbar
who Immediately surrendered. The robbor
first entered the parlor of Mr.. Premises house
and cut through the partition, which separates
THIS room from tho entry, which leads to the
Bank nc attempted to break open the bank
door and failed. He then proceeded to tbo IN
fee of Mr. Means, directly over the Rank , nd
endeavorcd to cut through the floor twas , I%S
noise that alarmed Mr.. p When bo mo, ,ho
robber, he had his lantern andtooIs in his band
Mr.. r obtained assistance from his neghbors
and the robber was conducted to Jail. ''''' .
DanStabts (.N H. Gazette.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18
WORCESTER:
WEDNESDAY. MAY Is. 1881.

REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION. We have
published list Of Representatives so far as
we have returns from the several towns in
this county. Those IN italics are reputed
to be Jackson men. A great effort has been
made throughout the State to return as
many as possible of that character, but it
resulted only in showing how feeble the
party is. The National Republicans con-
scious OF their own strength took no pains
10 bring their voters to the polls, and al
though, IN consequence of this feeling of
security, they have in some towns been TAX
en- by surprise, and suffered Jackson men to
he elected where they had the power i'm
lhelr own hands, still the Jackson strength
IN the Legislature will not probably amennt
to one eighth of the whole number. One
Jackson man was elected in this town, a
result which was produced by the aid of
the votes of ANTI Jackson men. While we
respect the motives of some of our political
friends, who thus voted, we must be allow
ed to doubt the correctness of their iudg-
ment in this particular. 1t is an act of mag
nanlmity on their part which they cannot
expect to see reciprocated where the Jack
son men have the power in their hands.
The meeting was very thin, and, although
the plan to elect Jackson man was pre-
concerted and the party thoroughly organ
lzed for the purpose, yet their operations
had been so secretly conducted as to ex-
cite no apprehensions in the minds of most
! of the electors, and their candidate was
elected by only one hundred and twenty
one votes.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18
VOTES FoR sENArop g

The Governor and Council have examined tho
Returns OF Votes for Senators, as received in the
Secretary's Office from the several Senatorial Dis
tricts IN the Commonwealth and the result is Off
cially ascertained, as follows:
SUFFOLK James c. Merrill. Benz. r. Pick
man, Alexander H. Everett, Charles Wells. Otis
Everett, George Blake.
Essen. Leyerett Saltonstall, William Thorn.
dixie. There are four vacancies.
M1DDLEsEx. Charles Train, Nathan Brooks
Francis Winship, Daniel Richardson One vacan-
cy.
HAMPSHIRE. Chauncey Clarke, Joseph Cum
mings.
PLYMOUTH. There is no choice.
BRIsToL AND DUKES COUNTY. Nathan C
Brownell, Ebenezer Daggett, Samuel French.
| BARNsTABLE. There is no choice.
| NANTUCKET. Barker Burnel.
| WORCESTER. Whole number of votes TIA
necessary to choice 1858; Rufus Bullock ha!
1903, and is chosen. There are four vacancies
and the candidates appear to be David Wilder, whC
has $3.50; John w. Lincoln, 1852; William S
Hastings, 1886; James Draper, 1926; Josiah Howe
2l64; Daniel Thurber, 2047; Henry Prentice 2O33
Jonas L: Sibley, POOL. There was no return from
| f19boardston this District.
BERKsHIRE. Russell Brown One vacancy
NORFOLK. Christopher Webb, John Bale
| Ono vacancy.
IiAMPDEN. John Wyles Enos Foote.
FRANKLIN. Samuel c. Allen. One vacancy
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SELF NOMINATION. The reason assign
ed by Van Buren, for resgning his office,
that he had been named as the successor Of
Gen. Jackson to the Presidency, has led
many to inquire, by whomhe has been NOM
mated for that Office. 1t is generally un-
derstood that he has been managing to pro-
duce such result, himself, but it does not
appear that any person, or any body, has
ever nominated him with view of support
ing him. The Massachusetts Journal SAYS:
This affair brings to mind story. A
man was going through the woods at night,
without knowing we'll the way. He was
timid and bad fellow, and feared that every
bush was black enemy about 10 lay vio-
lent hands on him. He began to run, and
at the same instant heard squeaking close
behind him. He ran faster; the squeaking
increased in proportion to his speed, and at
the same dangerous nearness to his seat of
honor. He did not know but that it was the
d. AT last he got to house, rushed
in and fell senseless on the floor. The fam
lily were thrown into fright and confusion.
They ran for restoratives, jostling and
knocking each other down. The patient
came too, and told his story, and insisted
that the creature had pursued him to the
very door. Whereupon, taking him for
their guide, they all sailed forth, and be-
gan to run towards the wood but as soon
as they began to run, the squeaking began
again and now they found that the cause
of all this terror and trouble, was The squeak
ing Of the .felloD'S O,cn leather breechss, Of
which he had mounted new pair on that
morning.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18

EARLY MARRiAeEs. A family at soutbnort
consists OF an infant, its mother, and Grand.
mother, OF whom the latter is only thirty years
o. age she was married at fifteen. and her
oaughter at fourteen years old-London MAS.
he WE know va, lady IN this city who was grand
married at thirteen, and had danabto, "o was
cd at the same age.-Ne,o YORK. Gaz,tLs
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18

ARRIVAL OF THE JAVA. The U. S. frgate ia
va, Capt. Kennedy arrived in Hampton Roads on
wednesday last, from Mahon, Uia Gibraltar Pal
ma, Ferro, st. Nichols St Jago, Cape Messurado
Santa Cruz, st. Johns, ST. Thomas, Porte Rico
St Domingo, and Havana. All we'll on board.
PEPoRTED REVOLUTION IN SPAIN. Previous
to The sailing of the U. S. frigate Java, from Ha-
vana, report current there, said to have been
brought by brig arrived at Principe direct from
Cadlz stating that the King of Spain had been de-
and that the Constitution had been proclaimed
throughout Spain. 1t was understood at Havana
that the public authorities there had received off
cal intelligence of the revolution, but kept it Sc.
cret; the people, however, only waited for the
confirmation of the report, to revolt. 1t is near
two months since the date of our last adyices from
Spain, which allows full time for the recent Of
subsequent intelligence by this circuitous route.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18

! NV PICTURE. At the windows of the book
stores new lthograpic print is to be seen, repre-
( sentlng The Greatest and the Best" in a most
terrible plight while the chair of State falling to
pieces from under him, and the Hero is in fair
way to tumble to the ground. In his left hand he
holds hickory broom, and scroll, on which ap-
pears the words, altar of REFORM" Under his fee ct
are the rats with human faces. From the mouth of
the lngham rat appears these words-is this tho re-
ward otmy patriotic disnterestedness"- Branch
rat is HAT upon his back and exclaims-" this from
the greatest and best of men"-the Eaton rat save
| g m off to the Indians" On the right of the
Herons ladder of "a rounds or steps, on the stems
OF which are written the names of the "a States
| the Van Buren, rat has his fore paw upon the first
round in the attitude of climbing up and says. if
i. GIulu only nuInDug that Eagle and climb up this
ladder" Full IN his front, though not fairly em-
erged into view, is the American EAGLE. which
( mas MS stern regards fixed upon the climber and
taons extended, ready if need be- to arrest his nm.
ward progress. On his back is seen keen scent
go ert1er ms head representing capital likeness
OF Mr. Calhoun) with paw in Vans hair, which
says "you don't climb up there if can helm If ,;
A huge rat Is seen, squeezed in under the rigbt
arm OF the Hero, who says he is snug" enongb
In this we recognize Major Barry the p nj. G,
over tins molly group presdes the Genius of EpiL
| tAmosl with his broom sweeping out the Guge.n
Stable. Over the top of the chair in which The
Hero is most uncomforably seated are these words
-" Notls-Bollytickle mathewmattick touobt
her; also, Moo bruins for sale her." The Orthoo.
raphy it will be observed is according to the Eaton
ian School as taught in the Cabinet. At dis.
lance John Randolph is looking into the
Cabinet at the corner Of window, and squalls out
to the Hero" there's Clay and this is all CIay;.
doings,n at which the Hero appears perfectly dumb.
founded AT one of the windows are seen two
noble looking fellows as appeared in the sha ne
Of men; they are looking in upon the scene. and
the moment you get sight of them you are ready
to to exciaim, HENRY CLAY and DANIEL WEBSTER.
| The lkenesses are Observation-Disclosures saws
that terrier has Nuifed the whole concern }
and Clay with peculiar archness, exclailns there's
| War, Pestilence and Famine for YOU" We have
thus given brief description exhibiting the state
of affairs at Washington, under the reign of Jack
SON At the feet of the Hero and under his four
turned out Secretaries, is this decimal expression
,O00O1" which is intended to exhibit the yalne
of unit with four cyphers going before it.
BuLtimOra Patriot
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18

whale 90 feet long was towed into Mar.
blehead on Wednesday last. He was dead
when fallen in with. 90 u'au
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18

On DITs. 1t is rumored that Mr. Van Buren,
is to go to London, and that shortly, "by the
urgent request of the President"
1t is rumored that Mr. Barry, is to go out OF
the Post Office as soon as he has cleared Hin
self of certain charges. He is regarded as unfit
for the place, and the most unpopular Postmos.
ter General that ever occupied the station.
1t is rumored that General jackson is rot
ting quite sick, and says he has " IonpinG for
repose at the Hermitage"
1t is also rumored that if he does stand a re-.
election it will be with The express understand.
ing, that Mr.. Van Buren, is to run for the Vice
Presidency, and that if elected, the General.
on account of advanced age and increased in.
trinity, is TO resign, when Mr. V. B. will come
in and serve out the term-Bah. Pat.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18

Two thousand negroes were landed at The
different ports IN Cuba, from the first of Feb.
rnary TO the middle of March, Notwithstanding
the slave .fade .'PP'0o9
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18

General Jackson said, before his election,
that, so long as the President continued to
appoint members of Congress to office, cor
ruption would be the order of the dav.
Since his election, and previous TO the late
blow-up, he has appointed more members of
Congress to office than any other President
ever did, during his whole term of service.
He has now appointed three Senators to he
heads ofdepartments, all of them those who
have been most snbseryient TO his views, in
voting for all his obnoxious nominations Is
there any corruption in tbs or not? Was
there any understanding that if they would
adhere to him, in opposition to the will of
the people, they should have their reward?
Verify, the professions of demagogue
when seeking Office, are one thing, and his
practices after it is obtained are another.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18

a hog in Orleans Co, N. " has been in ,be HABIT
Of supplying himselfyth corn, by Jumping en- mn and
striking ms hesd against the loose boards Which
6opos sea, 'e bottom OF corn crib several inches
way jolting down loose corn He d nra;aa q. nus IN
ing very sag.cious hog. ''O 10 ''-
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18

The Canadian Courant says" Mr. Van Blu.
ren's letter is one of the fairost specimens of
mystification of words, with which we have
met in the annals Of modern diplomacy"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18

APPOINTMENTS OF MEMBERS OF CoYeREss TO
OFFICE 1t does seem as though the President
mas determined as often as possible to disregard
an the promises ne made, and all the principle
he professed, while candidate for the office
which he so much abuses. Then, in tho opin.
ION OF the candidate, no stronger evidence of
corruption could be adduced than the appoint.
ment of members of Congress to office. .Now,
in the opinion of the President, nothing is so
proper and excellent as the reverse of the prin.
ciple and another illustration of the beauties
Of Consistency is given in the arrangement of
the new cabinet, three out of four Of It's mem-
bers being taken from the Senate of the United
States.-.N. Y. Com. Ain
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The Richmond Enquirer states that Maio,
Barry did actually tender his resignation to Inc
President, but that it was refused by the latter
until the charges recently brought against him
should be cleared up. The erdsins clerks will
probably have warm work through the dog.
days, IN tamg the papers so that the People
may not be left to think that there sbould he n
clearing out, instead Of clearing up.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18

A PRoBATE Court will be holden in
Mendon on Tuesday next, the Oath inst
1t is stated in some of the Almanacs that
Probate Court will he holden on the same
day in Uxbridge. This is a mistake.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18

the people, they should have their reward
Verify, the professions Of demagogue
when seeking office, are one thing, and his
practices after it is obtained are another.
"CATECHIsM OF HEALTH; or plain and
simple rules for the preservation of health
and vigor of the constitution from infancy
to old AGES the title in full of small
neatly printed and bound volume, Just ssu-
ed from the Office of the Journal of Health.
in Philadelphia. 1t embodies, in concise
form, all the rules and maxims most essen
tlal to the preservation of health and the
prolonging of life; many of which have been
more deliberately treated in the Journal of
Health, with the reasons on which they are
founded. The author says that his chief
aim, in the present work, has been ste rem
der the precepts it inculcates as plain and
practicable as possible, and to avoid everv
thing in relation to the subject of doubt
full or disputable character" Judging from
the examination we have given it, we think
the author has been eminently successful
in his undertaking, and we feel, that, in
recommending it, we are promoting the
public good, so far as our opinion may have
influence in the community.
we eXtract the loIloWlng remark IN the
preface of this work on account of its cor
rcctness and the important principle which
it inculcates:
TO teach the young to estimate correct
ly the value of health, and the only means
of securing it, independently of its influence
in diminishing the amount of physical suf-
fering, would aid, not n little, the cause of
pure morality; for they would then learn
that temperance, prudence, and meekness,
the subsection of every ln6rdinats appetite
and vicious passion, is as essential for the
enjoyment of health as of happiness"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-05-18

The CONSTITUTION. The proposed
amendment. of the constitution has been
accepted by large majority. In Boston
and few other towns the majority was in
the negative but elsewhere the vote has
been SO large in its favor that we have not
thought it necessary to occupy our room
with the returns, the more especially as
they are very imperfect.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-03
ssiosscesse. Zosv Grounds


the last will Of the late Dr. James Dean, subscribe
~ authorized sell. and they offer ioF SALE his
valuable Estate, lying Ware River the county OF Glou
eeser in te State OF Vrsu,ia h'ee miles from the
CouF, House cVsanins $50 nearly the whsle OF whch
low ground and about $50 cleared, aud IN high
safe of cultivation, well adapted the growth OF indian
Corn Wheat, and Barley. There is spacious Dwelling
House, and all othc: necessary houses, good repair on
ms Estate situated the bach Of the River Fish and Cys-
Is OF the best quality taken in sight of the House
more minute description deemed unnecessary. IS PIE
suned any person wishing purchase will fist examine The
premises, which will re sen hy the MIR GeoIec w
bups purchaser OF the land he accommodated with
as many slaves ne may require cultivate H. and also the
lanIne utensils aud stock oi description 9e time OF
payment vii! he made the purchasers For further
particulars letter addressed Christopher TomPk'ps at
Mathews Court House, Va wHl meet due atenson
JOHN JOHN f'h GAkVis,, tEx,ors of Dean, dec
uENRY W TABB.
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SSSAd2IA<NI -(;I-Fs y
esS2ES-Asssk e e Y $3.50 - 80

rEyIIE new line of 4 Horse Post Coaches. iccra
q Richmond to Osangn Court House, and Har-
rsonbnrg, via Louisa Court House, has goae ioto
operation, and VII continue without failure.
Ths mail Will close at Richmond on TUESDAYS and
and Saturdays precisely at 3 o'clock, =, NJ and
the stage stest at o'chak, 4. NJ on Wednes-
days and snndays-ieave Orange Court House ON
Sundays and Wednesdays at 9 O'clock P NJ and
arrive at Richmond on Mondays and Thursdays at s.,
P. NJ This line OF stages viii make junction at
Orange Court House with the Alexandria line of
stages carried by William Smith to Lynchburp-pas-
sing IN lis northern direction by Culpcper Court
House, Fauquer Court House or Warrenton-at
winch latter point, it will meet with the Winchester
lne-by which, direct communication is afforded
to the town Of Wheeling the Ohio river
! At Lou!sa Court House, the Harrisonburg mai!
is taken from the Orange Court House mail, and
"iIl III some short time, be carried by a 2 horse
stage OF which due notice viii be given; at present il
is carried on horseback.
The public are assured that the best horses ard
most experienced drivers Will be constantly in service
and every eXeron used make the line comfortable
and expeditions.
Fare 10 Louisa Court House 9 dollars--to Oranre
Court House 81 so cents.--All intermediate distan-
ces 81 cents per mlc.--Sage office at he w ash
ington Hotel.
Passengers will enter their before O'Clock
= M, or Tuesdays and Saturdays
mar 23-lawGw JNO III PRICE
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eriui sister States When sucl, advanf oes arc with
IN The grasp OF the people of Virginia will they hes
itate to second the efforts of their representatives
anu avail themselves OF the spirit and temper which
now animates many paris OF the State, AMI carry
unto effect thus all important work. 1t is to be hoped
that tins subject will meet With the attention which
It's Importance merits, that the present opportunity
VIII be used tn bring into action the energy and re-
sources OF the people of Virginia and that we may
yet witness the contamination of I.e prosperity and
greatness of this Old Dominion 70 the people Of
Richmond let ono word be said: Why your lnac;iv-
i'y upon subject viay interesting to rour fI-
turo property:
The following is the Act referred to-
Ba II enacted by the General Assembly, That tho
Governor OF this commonwealth, having previously
advised with he council Of State, be, and he is a-
ihorzed TO employ a skiiful Engineer, whose duty 10
shall be- together with the Principal Daglneer Of this
State, during the present year, to cZamue James
River from Richmond Covinnton. and make
an estimate of The probable cost OF continuing the
Canal from Maden's Adventure to Lynchburg, tie
probable cost of improving the river between these
points by locks ard dams the probable cost of Rail
Road from Richmond tn I1ynchburg; TO make sirci-
lar examination and estme for the distance between
Lynchburg and Covnston, TO examine the country
between James aud jackson. Roanoke and New;
River, for the purpose of ascertaininr the best
route tor Canal or Rail Road, between such points
on those rivers they may determine, and 10 mako
an estimate of the probable cost thereof; and
anime New River from its point of union with the
said Canal or Rail Road, with view 10 it's improve
ment by each of this above modes, and to make an
estlIne thereof and in the performance of the fore
gong duties, the said Engineers shall make
such surveys as they may deem necessary The ex-
aninations Of the said Engineers shall be made with
the utmost practicable and accuracy having
due regard to durability aud to proper accommoda-
'lon OF the trade: And it shall be the duty of tile
SAID engineers, to make full and minute report of
their proceedings and estimates to be laid before the
next Legislature recommending such improvements
for the purposes aforesaid, aud on such modes of
CONSTRUCTION as, from their enquiries, they may deem
most expedent, all circumstances dulv considered;
stating the advantages and disadvantages, the com
inerciai benefits the probable revenue, and every
consideration by which their decision may be infu-
epced.
And be it further enacted That the said assistant
Engineer shall receive such sum Of money, not ey-
ceedng three hundred dollars per month"; as shall be
contracted fer by the Governor for his services to
be paid out of the Fund for Internal Improvement.
This act shall be in full force from and after the
passage thereof