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FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
SMALL. POY

SMALL POX.
Mr.; EDIToR--The disease, which prevails in
this and some .neighborine towns. has caused
much natural excitement abroad in the commu.
nifty. lmputations, in urious in their tendency.
have been cast upon all classes of our citizens
We have been charged with intentional con.
ceatment OF the existence of a malady 10 which
the formidable name at the head of this article.
belongs. The integrity of our inhabitants is
lmpeached, IN manner not 10 be dlsregarded ;
and, in justice to them, as we'll as 10 the larger
public, who transact business in this town, de.
mands an explanation. While division among
ourselves is industriossly promoted, respecting
the character of the disorder in question. that
explanation cannot be satisfactorily given, At
present, the motives of those who, without dis.
guse, call il the Small Pox, are misrepresent.
ed, and reproach is cast upon them The gno-
rant on this subject are imposed upon, by dis
tinctlOns where no difference exists, and bv in.
situations which are whispered in secret. Pre-
Stunning that Drs. Green and Haywood do not
countenance such subterfuges, wish, through
the medium OF your paper, very respectfully 10
request them to communicate TO the public, in
the columns of the paper, which shall next be
published IN this town, with, distinctness, their
opinion of the disease. which first appeared here,
IN the person of child of Mr.. Dowley, and was
towns of Royalston, Paxton, and Westborough.
A compliance with this request would probably
hasten the time, when the wonted good feeling
which has prevailed between the County and
lis Shire Town, will be restored They are
particularly desired to reply to the following in
quiries;
Let. Is the prevailing disease Small Pox or
not?
I'd 1t the said disease is not the Small Pox,
such as is known at the present day by that
name, what should it be called'
Sd. What is Varoloid? Is it modification
merely of Small Pox; which occurs in those, who
have not been thoroughly protected by vaccin-
atom, or have previously been the subjects of
Small Pox, and capable Communicating Small
Fox to unprotected persons, in its worst form,
oryis it distinct disease
4th. In what particulars; if in any, have you
pronounced, or do you now pronounce, the
opinion Of Drs. Smith and Fisher, which was
published in the papers, TO be inaccurate
Worcester, Jan q, 1889. A.
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THE NEWBURYPoRT MURDER

Nathaniel w. Herrick was OIL Wednes.
day last, after long examination, commit
led TO take his trial at the Supreme Court
to be holden in Ipswich OH the first Tuesday
IN May next, for the murder of Henry PAGE.
The Newburyport Herald says" One fact
was established, in which, we believe all
agree, that the deceaset; could not have
been the author Of his own destruction, and
consequently that it must have been done
by the hand OF an assassin-but who the
assassin Is that committed the dreadful
deed, remains to be proved"
The Selectmen of Newburyport have
published an advertisement calling upon
the citizens to make known any information
that may lead to the conviction of the Gull.
ty offender, or throw light upon this most
daring outrage. They do not offer any re.
ward.
The Massachusetts Journal saws, some
strange circumstances have TRANSFERRED in re-
latlon to Herrick. It.seems that he himsel,
wrote an anonymous letter 10 the Post Mas.
ter, requesting his oDn arrest as the murder
er. The writing was identified by compar
ing 1t with entries made by Herrick on his
masters book. This is most strange
Herrick must be crazy or innocent. If
guilty, he must be insane to write such a
letter; if innocent, somebody has done the
murder, and counterteited Herrick's writing.
in order to ma Ike him scape goat.
We are told that Herrick is said to have
bad temper. He has no relations in New
huryport, and has led roaming, unsettled
life; the very man whom cool murderer
would fix upon as a good substitute to hang
y his place. He may be guilty-we rather
think he is,-bnt these reflections give US
pause
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DIE


In Winchendon. Jan. 16, very suddenly, Mrs.
Mary s., wife of Rev. Eber l.. Clark, aged Al.
In Oxford, Jan. l, Samuel Bailey, son Of Mr..
Charles ]. Stratford, aged years.
In Westboro', Mary, relct of Seth Woods, aged
88-Berah Ware. aged 90-Asenath, relict of
Gardner Parker, aged 6s.-Henry Augustus Fisher,
.ged year.
In Templeton, Jan. 6, Martha wife of Joshua
Wright aged As.
In North Brookfeld. Jan. "A, Mrs Jerusha, wife
of MIR. Otis Daniels, aged al.
In Ward, JAM 10, Mary c., daughter of Charles
W. and Mary A. Carpenter, aged year months.
Pointers in Ne,c Hampshirs and Vermont are re-
quested TO insert this death
In Millbury, Jan. IL, Mrs, Prudence, wife Of
Oliver Clapp, aged 90.
In Grafton, Jan. l6, Miss Sarah Ann Flagg,
daughter of Mr. jeremiah and Sarah Flagg aged
%o,-after long and lingering sickness, which she
bore with much patience and Christian fortitude
She was much loved when alive, BY all her friends
and greatly lamented when she died. She lived il
the enjoyment OF her Saviour,-she had full conf
dence in hun, her hope held out till her last mo-
ments. - Communicated.
In Dudley, Nov. "a, Mrs. Lois, wife Of Lieut.
Jonathan Willard, aged 9S.
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FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS spy.

The Trustees Of the WORCESTER County
INSTITUTION FOR SAviKes, made their s.m,.
annual examination Of the concerns of the es.
Enlistment, on the 18th inst. The increase OF
the funds and the prosperity of the Institution,
has exceeded the expectations Of its projectors
1t now amounts to $63 ,5l2, l6, which is invest.
ed in bank stocks, and in loans upon mortgages
upon real estate.
The semi-annual dividend Of per cent. was
ordered, and amounted to $973,i5. Besides
which there was found an accumulation Of
profits amounting to $l354,2s. This will be
divided in July, A. d. 1888, among such deposi.
tors as have been in for one year next preced
ing The dcpositors now number 600, being
principally females, minors, or persons from tho
laboiing classes Of the community.
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NOTICE.


WORCESTER. IS. JAN %, 1889.
A TTACHED on mesne process, taken on
IA Execution, and will be sold at Public Ven
due, on FRiDkY, the 24th day of February merit,
at two of the clock, P. M, at the hotel, on the
premises, all the Right in Equity which BEN
JAMIN F. TOWN of Oxford, in said County,
had, on the nineteenth day of October, 1881, of
red.eming certain parcel Of Real Estate, with
the Buildings thereon standing, situated near
the South Meeting House, in said oxfoid-it
being the Campbell Tavern, SO called, and now
in the occupation of P. & D Clemence. Also,
certain tract of Meadow and Pasture Land,
situate in the westerly part of said Oxford, on
being all holden in common and undivided by
said Town with Andrew Sigourney, Jr., of said
Oxford, subject to the mortgages on the same:
SAMUEL SMITH, d. Sheriff
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FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS spy

Mr. EDITOR Since last Tuesday night we
have had five cases of the Varioloid or Small
Pox-all very slight but one, and that not bad
case-two Of them have been discharged al.
ready. There now remain in the hospital five
patients, three of whom will be DISCHARGED bv
next Saturday, and the others are getting we'll
By order of the Selectmen of Worcester
FREDERICK w. PAINE.
Tuesday noon, Jan a.
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Administrators Sale.

HNO be sold at Public Vendue, at the house
IL of George Hobbs, in Sterling, on SArUR.
DAY, the Sd day Of March nert, at two of the
clock, afternoon, SO much of the Real Estate Of
JONATHAN GERRY, late of Sterling, de-
ceased, as will raise the sum of S1S5, for the
payment of his just debts and charges. The
Estate is situated in the northwesterly part of
said Sterling, and consists of about three
fourths of an acre of Land, with a Dwelling
House and Barn thereon and about two acres
and twenty rods of Wood Land on Rocky Hill,
so called. Conditions will be made known al
the time of sale
JONATHAN WILDER, admir-.
Sterling, Jan 25.
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TO THE PATRONS OF THE SPY

IHe heavy expenses necessarily incurred
IN the support Of our establishment compel us
to call upon such Of cur patrons as are in
arrears for settlement Of accounts. Those
ioho are indebted to his office, either for the
Paper or for advertising, &c., beyond the
usual term Of credit, are respectfully requested
10 settle the same ,ciHout further delag.
.Spu Office. Jan. 1890
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NOTICE.

WYHE Copartnership heretofore existing un.
IL der the firm Of A. S. GIBBS 4. co, was
by mutual consent dissolved on the LIST day of
September last. The business of the late firm
will be settled by A. s. GIBBS, who is duly
authorized. JOHN TEMPLE.
A. S. GIBBS.
West Rovlston Ian 1920 VI
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~ An Address will be delivered before the
Rutland Temperance Society, at the Rev. MIR.
Clark's Meeting House, oy ALFRED d. FOSTER,
Esq, IO-MORROW, at l o'clock, p M.
Per order. E. A. BRIGHAM.
Rutland, JAN 25
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MA z r led.

In this town, Jan. II, by Rev. R. A. Miller, Mr..
Salmon Miller to Miss Mary Ann Gleason.
In NOrthbridge, Jan. |, by Rev. Job B. Boomer,
Mr. Ezra t. Benson of Uxrdge, to Miss Pamela
Andrews of N. -
In Brook6eld, Mr.. Asa Drury Of Dorchester, to
Miss Hannah Perry of B.
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Jan. %, 1882,

WORCESTER, S. JAN %, 1892
A TTACHED on mesne process, taken on
IA Execution, and will be sold at Public Ven
due, at the house of Samuel D. Elliot, on the
premises, in Spencer, on THURSDAY, the 23d
day Of February neat, at one o'clock, P. NJ, all
the Right in Equity Of SAMUEL D!ELLIOT,
ofredeeming his mortgaged Real Estate, where
on he now lives, situated in the easterlv part of
Spencer,-the same was attached Nov. II, 1881.
a SAMUEL SMITH, d. Sheriff
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= TAKE NOTICE.
For Sale or to be Let.

Ut EJUtG Ut 70 UE LIEI,
AzztA A SMALL HOUSE, situated in
EMm IA the north part of Worcester,
G1l near General Chamberlain's,. with
Barn, &C., together with about acres of Land
1t would be an excellent place for Shoe Maker,
and one Is much needed in the neighborhood
Possession given the first of April. For further
information, apply to T. & J. SUTTON
Worcester, Jan 25 #4w
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the Admins.
~ traitor of ENoCH KNAPP'S Estate, has.
put into the subscribers hands money to pay the
second dividend of the Estate of said Enoch
Knapp, deceased, and interest; and the credit
ors requested TO call for the same, within
one year from this date, at his house, in Rut-
land, after the frs. of April, 1882.
JOEL WILSON.
Charlton, Jan 81 1882 a.
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NOTICE.

A it is supposed the Small Poz was com.
IA municated to two persons in Westboro'
by an article of clothing purchased in this town,
| deem it proper to state, that the said article
,oas not purchased at my Shop.
Worcester Jan %
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To the Hon. Nathaniel Paine,
Judge of the Probate Of Wills, Sc, for the

Il LLlC In l. o1AO$
Judge of the Probate of Wills, &C., for the
County of Worcester
"UMBLY SHEWS, JAMES H.. WHEELER,
IL Guardian of LYDIA, CHARLES, and HAIR
RET UNDERwooD minors and children of Frost
USpERwooD, late of Hubbardston, deceased-
that the said minors are interested as heirs i'm
the Real Estate of said deceased, situated in
said Hubbardston, containing 81 acres, more
or less, with Dwelling House and Barn there
on, before the sale of about 16 acres by the Ad-
ministrator for the payment of said deceased's
debts--that't the widow of said deceased has not
had her dover therein assigned her, and is de-
sirous of selling the same, with the two thirds
belonging to the said chi!dren-and to sell
part would greatly injnre the Northumberland
that it would, therefore, be for the benefit Of
said minors that their said interest in said Es-
tate, and also their reversion in said dover
should b. disposed of, and the proceeds thereof.
put out and secured on interest, Your petit
toner therefore prays, that your'honor would!
grant him license to dispose Of the same ae-
cordngly.
JAMES Fl. WHEELER, Guardian.
Hubbardston, Jan. Is, 1882.
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the Constitution, Which changed the time of
commencing the political year, we have,
probably. got rid of that Idle pageant, the
Artillery Election, thereby saving some ex-
pense to the government, besides sparing
the feelings of those who felt under an Off
cial obligation to take part in what is es-
teemed, by the greater part of the commu-
nifty, as little if any better than farce for
the amusement Of the multitude.
We will close this article Ivy expressing
a hope that our lawgivers will take the sub
Ject into consideration, and that no opportu-
nifty will ever again be offered to the officer
OF any company, for such cause, to place
himself in the situation in which the COM
maGder of'the Cadets, unfortunately for
himself and the State, is now placed
BILL OF MORTALITY. The whole number
Of 1caths in the town of Worcester, during
the year 1881, was seventy four, including
3 or who-were not residents of the town.
OF this number 18 were under 10 years;
between 10 and 20; 10 betw cen 20 and 80;
5 between 80 anal 20; S between 40 and so;
5 between so and so; 4 between 60 and 20;
10 between 70 an 80; and Z between 80
and 80. The deaths in January were 8;
February. 6; March, 6; April, 8; May 2;
June, 8; July, 4; August, 5; September, 3;
October, IL; November, 6; December, IA;
Estimating our population at 450O, the
deaths last year, were alb out in 6l The
number of deaths in 1880, was also "a.
VAN buren,. The nomination of M.
Van Buren, as Minister to London came be-
fore the Senate about IL fortnight since,
when motion was made to lay it on the
table, in order to afford time 10 make some
inquiries. This motion was opposed by his
friends, but was decided in the affirmative
by the casting vote of the Vice President.
Four opposition Senators were absent at the
time, among whom were Webster and CLAW
ton. BY the last accounts from Washing
ton, the subject was again before tie SEN
ate, and the result was considered doubtful.
There was such n division in the jackson
ranks, in relation to the question, that the
National Republicans, by acting in concert,
could decide it which way they pleased
We shall, probably, soon have the resul:.
BRIsToL DISTRICT. James l.. HODGES
was reelected to Congress from this Dis
trict on the 10Th inst. The whole number
ofvotes was OSLO, the largest ever given in
the District, of which ]. L. HODGES MAT.
ReP.) had 3439, M. Ruggles 1927, and IA
were scattering. Majority for Hodges SO.
This was the seventh trial. On the fourth
trial, in July, Ruggles had lO4 votes more
than Hodges.
g The several Town Committees. who
have received blanks for the purpose of col
leciing statistical information relative TO
manufactures in the several towns of this
County, are requested to make return ofthe
same to either of the County Committee as
carly as possible.
A WILD CAT, weighing twentv-six
pounds, was shot in the south part of Oak
ham, on the 18th inst, by VIM. Ware of
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N, E. SOCIETY'S SALE

n, E. SOCIETY'S SALE
HyHE next sale of American Manusac,n-s.
Il under the direction of The New England
90, at Quincy Hall, in Boston, where viii he
offered an exten'ive and general assortment of
Boots. Shoes, Hats, Leather.
and Paper.
N. B. THIS sale is exempted from the aug.
ton tax. The subscriber will receive and make
liberal adUances on articles intended for this
sale !; and manufacturers are requested to for
ward their invoices early, that they mag be in
season for the catalogue.
T. B. MACKAY;, .4uctioneer,
No 3 Merchants Ro1.
At private sale, as above, good assortment
of HIDES and EEATHER; 5 bales Titley,
latham, and Walkers SHOE THREAD.
Boston. Jan 25
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A WILD CAT, weighing twenty-six
pounds, was shot in the south part of Oak
ham, on the 18th inst, by VIM. Ware of
that town.
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q The several Town Committees. who
have received blanks for the purpose of COL
Letting statistical information relative TO
manufactures in the several towns of this
County, are requested to make return ofthe
same to either of the County Committee as
carly as possible.
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WORCESTER, Jan. II, 1892.
On the foregoing petition Ordered That no.
tice thereof be given to all persons interested
therein, that they may be heard thereon, at a
Court of Probate to be holden at Worcester, on,
The first Tuesday in March next, at ten of the
clock, before noon, by causing eaid petition and
this order to be published three weeks success
sively, in % The Massachusetts, Spy," printed!
in Worcester, before said Court.
NATHL. PAINE, J. Prob.
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II Farm and Mills for Sale.

about 81 acres of Moving, Til.
lage, and Pasturing, of the first quality, we'll
watered and fenced, and about "a acres of
Wood Land. The buildings are large two.
story Dwelling House, and other convenient
Out Houses, two Barns, and Com Barn. The
Orchardng is sufficient for the Farm, and has
been improved, two years ago, by the insertion
of more than 1000 scions Of best selected fiuit,
most of which are fourishne.
Also, good Grist Mill, with two runs of
stones, with Corn and Cob Cracker Saw
MIll and new Machine for Saving Shingles,
with good Room for Mechanics Shop-all
under the same roof Also, small House and
Garden, convenient for miller and his family.
U = Terms of payment will be made easy, on
good security. Inquire of the subscriber, on
the premises, or of Messrs. HALE G. HAY
DEN, near them. WB. BANISTER
Brookfeld, jan IS 6w
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Worcester, SIS. Probate Office Jan. go, 1882.
20 HE Heirs Of ANNE BARKER, late of South.
bridge, in said County, deceased, and 10 all othevs
concerned ia the Estafe Of said. deceased
GREgTING.
VOU are hereby cited to appear liz you
III see ft) at the Court OF Probate to be holden
at Worcester, in said County, on the first Tues
day in March next, at ten of the clock, before
noon, 10 show cause why the Instrument which
purports to be the las; W Inland Testament of said
Anne Barker should not be approved; and you
will be heard thereon.
4" NATHL. PAINE, j. Prsb.
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copy
4 Attest; THEopH's. WHEELER, Reg.


To the Hon. n athaniel Paine.
Judge of Probate of Wills and granting Ad-
minstrations,' &c, within the County of
Worcester:
A RTEMAS WILDER, Guardian of HAIR
IN RET RANDALL, EMILY RANDALL, and Ira.
RANDALL, minors and children of SAMUEL RAN
DALI of Petersham,, in the County Of Worces-
ter, represents-that the said minors are Jointly
seized of one undivided eighteenth part of about
forty acres of Land, with a Dwelling House
and Barn thereon, situate in the southeastery
part of Phillipston, in said County, which tract
Of Land was heretofore assigned as dover to
Elizabeth Johnson, now deceased. And the
said ARENAS Wilder further represents-that
a sale of all the right OF said minors, in the
Land and Buildings aforesaid, will be for their
benefit and interest: he therefore prays that
after due proceedings had, he may be author
lied and empowered to make sale of all the
right Of said minors in the Land and Buildings
aforesaid, in pursuance of law.
ARTEMASr WILDER
pafarShap,
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NATH'L. PAINE, J. Prob.

Worcester, s. Probate Office, Jan. ", 1882.
10 the Heirs Of >ELIzABErH JOHNSON, late of
Phillipston, in said Conaty, deceased md to all
others concerned in the Estate o. said deceased,
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VOU are hereby cited to appear, IF you.
IL see ftl at the Court of Probate to be holdeu
at Worcester, in said County, on the first Tues
day in March next, at ten of the clock, before
noon, TO show cause why License should moi be
granted tos sch ard convey the whole or so much.
oil the Real Estate OF said deceased, sswill raise
the sum of one hundred and twenty dollars, for
the payment of debts and charges; and you will
be heard thereon.
E&TH'1. PAINE. J. Prob.
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Worcester, IS. Probate Office, Jan. II, 1889.
TO The Heirs Of JEDEDiAH GOULD, late Of New
Braintree, in said County, deceased, and TO all
Others concerned in the Estate Of said deceased,
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Petersham, Jan. II, 1882.

WORCESTER, SIS. Jam I7th, 1882
On the above petition Ordered, That notice
thereof be given, by publishing said petition
and this order three weeks successfully in 'sThe
Massachusetts Spy" before the Court Of Pro-
bate to be holden IN Worcester, on the first
Tuesday in March next, at ten of the clock, be-
may be heard on said petition at said Court, if
they see fit.
A NATH,1 PAINE i prnh
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VOU are hereby cited to appear (if you
II see fly at the Court OF Prt,hT,e TO be holden
at Worcester, in said County. on the first Tues
day in March next, at, ten of the cl"ck, before.
noon, to slow cause why License should not be
granted TO sell and convey so much OF the Real
Estate OF said deceased. viii raise one hundred,
and forty seven dollars, for the payment Of debts
and charges; and you will be heard thereon.
az NATH'L PAINE, j.: PROB.
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Tcoa,fuN,cArrp. /

=
Among the many brilliant achievements Of
American Seamen 10 the war to obtain indepen.
dence, the capture of the British national ship
General Monk by the Hyder Ali. commanded BY
Captain Barney, was not the least remarkable.
In obtaining this gallant victory. Captain Barney
Was much indebted to his marines, many Of whom
had left their woods and mountains to meet the
enemy Of their country, and bring to the war
their unrivailed skill in the use of small arms.
Among the marines was back-woodsman,
who, by certain something, attracted the par.
ticular attention Of the Captain. In the very
hottest Of the engagement, where every one was
using the utmost exertion, this man two or three
times took the liberty Of asking the Captain who
made the musket he was uslngs-As might be ex-
pected, from the heat and hurry Of the occasion,
he was treated rather roughly for the intrusion;
but, upon being asked why he made such a
strange request, he replied. because he thought
it the best smooth bore he ever shot in all his
life!.