The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-06-29
BOSTON JUNE "a
DI.M.NER TO Ia FaYETTE.

DIJV.NER ~ LIT FHHEIIE.
The Massachusetts Mechanic Assoca-
ton gave a dinner TO their friend Cen
La Fayette on Monday last. at the MARI
boro' HoleI. Beside the Guest, in hon
or of whom the dinner was provided,
the Association were favored with the
presence of the Governor and Lleu,en-
ant-Goyernor of the Commonwealth !;
of the President of the Senate and the
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives; Mr.. Barbour the Secretary of
War; Col. McLane of Delaware; Mesrs.
Lloyd and Webster; the Mayor OF
the city. and the President of the cum
mon council; DR.. Mitchll, Dr. Perkins,
and Mr.. Stone of New-York, and 9TH
ers. When Gen. La Fayetle was intro
duced, the President of the Association
addressed him.
To which Gen. La Fayette made an
appropriate reply. The following are
among the toasts which were drank.
Our Country. To as the metropolis of the
world; othercountries, the suburbs. q Wbrre
Liberty dwells, there is our country" Co.
lnnabia, Land of Liberty
The Free Schools Of Ne,c- England; thu
nursery ofFREE tlEN. adams and Liberty.
The President of the Unated States Nav
he rule for those who gave him the power,
and make it his glory to deserve the trust.
Presidents March.
The Governor Of Massachusetts. His resi-
donce is in the heart of the Common
wealth." the interests of the Commonwealth
find home in his heart.
Cor. Brooks's Ma, CHI.
The Governor reciprocated this sentiment
by Offering the following:
" That .4rt in which all may be good me
chdnics, and in which this Association much
excel-the art of making themselves useful
men au1 e.tmanle citIZens."1
The Orator Of Bunker Hill.
Whose giant mind, intent on highest aim,
Deems Virtues rugged path the path OF anne,
And, deaf to presen, praise, the servlle knee
Rebukes--and says to Glory Follow ne -
Hreaths 10 the Chieftain.
Hon. Mr.. Webster here offered the follow
ing sentiment:
"1Hs Mechanics and Manufacturers of .Ne,c-
Ensland-Men WHO teach us how A little
country is to be made great one.''l
agriculture, Arts, Commerce. Manufac
lures The four first rounds in the Ladder of
National Prosperity. Rural Felicity.
Public Opinion; the unconquerable power
which secures the enjoyment OF religion, lib
erty and law.
The United States and The iadiuidttal States.
What power can br. ak cable of twenty
four well twisted strands?
Our political Mechanics in the 18Th Con,
gress. Above all things, brethren, SEE that
ye add to the union of your country, strength !;
to ITS strength, security; TO security, freedom ;
TO its freedom, peace.
The Press. An instrument which Despots
must destroy, or it will destroy them.
BY Hon. Mr.. Barbour, Secretary at War.
The Mechanics Of Boston. History tells me
they were the first To fight for the cause Of
Liberty, say, they will be last TO desert it.
BY DR. c. Perkins, of New-Yerk.
The Boston Mechanic, Benjamin Franklin.
In demonstration OF thu maxim that know-
edge is power he ruled the artillery of heav-
en- With rod of iron.
BY Charles Sprague.
The Freedom Of The Press. The spirit of
light, moving upon the face of the waters
BY the President of the Association, after
the Governor had retired
HIS Ercelegcy The Governor. Young, ar
dent, and enterplising, yet old in experience
and requirements the public veal will bear
witness to this uncommon combination OF use
full qualities.
A letter was read from the late Pres
ident Adams, and the sentiment annex-
ed. which was enclosed therein, was
drank standing.
The Massachusetts, Charitable Mechanic
association! 'Tis theirs To teach an .4rt.
beyond the rules of .Art'-CHARIrY.
Effects Of Lightning.-On Tuesday
evening, the 2l>t inst. thunder storm
passed over KilliDgIy, Conn. on the
same evening, which was for a short
period awfully severe. Several hous-
es were injured by the lightning, in one
of which the electric fluid passed down
the chimney, doing some damage in its
course to the cellar kitchen, where it
tore up the hearth and floor. Eight
persons were in this room, only two of
whom were slightly injured, although
the hearth and floor where they sat,
and the hearth and floor in the room
above them, were torn up, and the beam
split.
The house of Mr.. Simeon Smith, in
Burrilville, was struck by lightning on
the same evening. The electric fluid
descended by the chimney, and shater-
ed the same from top to bottom, de-
stroying in its progress allthe wood work
about 1.-THE windows were broken ont,
the furniture damaged, and the best and
greater part of the china, glass and
crockery broken to atoms-the pewter
melted, trunks containing clothing were
hurst open, and torn and scattered about
the rooms. Two large looking-glasses,
hanging in the extreme part of the room
from the chimney, were entirely de-
ctrovod-and much nthar dan,ana -