The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-12-05
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In this town, Nov. 80, Mrs. Ann E., wife of MI
f, nzroy Willard, aged 27.-Mary Ann daughter q
WI. CALVIN Hatch, aged years.
nj IN leicester, on the morning of the 29th ult
Shny Earle, aged 70. He was a member of TIN
society Of Friends, whose principles he embraced
anu win whom he connected himself in member
SUPP, while young; and, though by the whole ten
oI OF MS subsequent life, both in word and in deed
nc gave Tie strongest evidence OF the deep con
slouoh upon his mind, of the truth of the peculiar
ana OF the propriety of the customs o.
nc ooc'e'y, YET he was no sectaran in the re
eic:eo sense OF the term, but in the enlarged feel
my Oh genuine christidn charity embraced as broth
an VI Whatever name or denomination who
eVlnced that they were the followers of cruciied
s"siouf Possessed OF a naturally strong and Wig
ra"Ie "'ho' "hiCh ne mad improved by extensive
reading, and close observation of men and tbinqs
ne was an agreeable and instructive COMPANION,
whose presence always gave animation and inter-
est to the social family circle. 1t was in the
Iatter' peculiarly, that these qualifications were
must exercised seen, and eH, and by its members
Gus lessons OF practical wisdom, enforced by uni
iofny consistent department, will be remembered
an cherished, with feelings of deep generation.
and most affectionate regard.
WIN the Introduction and extension of Manu-
tactures IN this country, the subject of this brief
notice was Intimately connected. Near fifty wears
nc commenced the business of Card making,
ana was the frst to-intEoduce it into his native
town. where 1t hasssince been so much extended and
mas gwen an Importance and character to the place
"hicn rev towns IN the country of similar advan-
tages and population have ever attained. For n
iong term OF years he and two of his brothers, un-
u . .ne lrn OF PiIny Earle IL Brothers, were the
must extensive manufacturers of that article in the
Union, co-extensve with which, their reputation
was known and established, for the perfection of
thelr workmanship. When Samuel Slater. the
founder OF the first Cotton Mill in this country
oSmencea MS business, he applied to the subject
VI thS notice Tor his Cards. At that time, none
such mad ever been made in the country. nor was
there any machinery for making them He now.
eFer' undertook the job, and, in the prosecution of
IT, was compelled to resort to the tedious process
OF pHckng the holes for the teeth, in the Gletinp
leather, by hand, with single pair of needles set
III nanoie' In the prosecution Of this work his
eye sight was considerably impaired but the Cards
were completed to the satisfaction of his emuIover
VINO mas repeatedly assured the writer of this art.
Gle that they were among the best he ever used
having iasteu ior III years Of constant wear The
Gimcuitles encountered in this undertaking, led
MN 10 turther examination and study the re-
suit OF which, was, the invention of a machine
on new principles for the prickirr of twiIlod
Cards for machinery. This machine has confirm.
ca IN use oy ati who are engaged in the manufac
ture OF that kind of Cards, up to the present dav
and Its essential principles have been transferred
ss0 10 the machines for pricking and setting Cards
nm, a'so' IN connection with one Of his broth
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! wool Cardng Machine building into This Conn.
", and: we believe, into the Safe. For manx
years, they carried on the business extens;vely
ana put into operation most of the machines which
were nIst established in this County for the pur
pose Of carding custom WOOL
Though he felt warm interest In the ,vele,ra .
his State and country, and was more familiarIy ~
qoaihteu IMAM most men. with the political affair
OF the times, yet he studiously avoided mingl;nG
oIer tah as private citizen, in the party contesfs
OF the day; and though repeatedly solicited to stand
acsnuLudre Tor popular favor, he steadasy refused
and when, as was sometimes the case. an anno;ntI
ment was conferred upon him without nIe vious
consultation, he uniformly declined the trust
l. ihougn many are placed in situations which
uf'hg mem more conspicuously before the public
IMAM the subject OF this notice, yet, if men are 10
oe regarded according to the practical benefits
mmiGa 'ney confer on the neighborhood and com.
huhity IN which they live, few comparatively. de
serve to be held in more grateful remembrance.
In Oxbridge, Rev. Samuel Judson. aged 65
In west Beylston Nov. 10, Mr.. Reuben WILDE
aged 72.-Nov. 49, Mrs. Louisa, wife of Mr. lame,
flske, and daughter of Capt. David Allen Of Leo
minister, aged 26 " -e0
In southbridge, Nov 25, Mrs. Mary. wife eff Mr.
samuel IL; Judson, aged 23-Nov. %, Mrs. Cav
| formerly of Wales, are6 o.
In Marlborough, Nov. 80, Mr. William Morse
| aged 90 -Printers in Ne,c York are REQUESTED I,
! insert this DEATH y
~ ne" D.aihtree, NOV u, Jonathan Nye, ESQ.
aged o4.-Printers in Netc York, Vermont, ana
Onao are requested TO insert this death
ageG 81. N''1
In Westminster, Nov. s. Thomas Wilder Merri
am son of Jonas and Anna Merriam, aged 81.
:, In Oakham, Nov q, Mr.. Eleazer Spooner, aged
ef.-Dec i, Lieut. Asa French, formerly Of Mid
dleborough, aged 80.
In Holden, Nov. 90, MIR. John F. Smith.
IN Northbrldge, Nov. 10, Mrs Rachel Crane
wife OF the Rev. John Crane, D. D., aged IA.
In Boston, Dec. Q, Ensign Lincoln a well.knewr
and highly esteemed Deacon and Preacher in III,
Baptist church, aged So