The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-09-06
For the Massachusetts, Spy.l
ICRTHYON FEAST.

This holiday was attended at Greenwich
Village on the 23d OF August, with unusual
demonstrations of hilarity and JOY, by citizens
from the various towns 10 the easterly parts of
the counties Of Hampshire and Franklin, and
the westerly part of the county of Worcester,
honored by the presence of many strangers Of
distinction. The day was fine, the morning
was hailed by every suitable expression of joy
Gus festivity; and many commenced fishing,
but owing to high water, their efforts were
not attended with customary success. Enough,
however, were taken to furnish good proper
ton Of plentiful repast. About IL o'clock,
! procession was formed from the Inn of c.
Mann, ESQ. preceded by a superior band, and
marshalled by w. p. Wing, E. Cutler, d. II.
Field, Z. Smith, and M. s. Bigelow, Esqrs
which proceeded to the Masonic Chapel,
where blessing was invoked, and an address
delivered by Rev. F. Foster, of Brimfeld, in a
strain OF eloquence which fully satisfied the
! high expectations of a numerous audience
| Tho merits Of this production, which consist in
the inculcation of the social virtues, in the
most appropriate and impressive manner, it is
needless to dilate upon, as the work will soon
be before the public. After Tie performance
of an appropriate air by the band, the process
sion was again formed, and moved to spa
cious bower by the water side, where about
one hundred and fifty gentlemen were seated
at table, prepared by C. Mann, Esq. and the
want of fish amply supplied by all the dainties
of the season at which Gen. J. Humphrey
presided supported by N. Chandler, J. Mixter
and N. Bryant, Efqrs. as Vice Presidents. The
cloth being removed, the following sentiment!
were announced by Maj. Ruggles, and receiv
ed with expressions of cordial appreciation -
This Irhthyon .4nnjrersary.--As the water:
Of Swift River contribute to feed our fancies
so shall virtue and Intelligence, TO perpetuale
our liberties.
The people Of The Ontied States.-May they
as Christians, be jealous without uncharitable
ness and, as citizens, free without faction.
Tho President Cfhe United Statcs.-Assail
ed by all the Office sharks within the domain
May he continue to bat with wisdom, hone S.
ty, and integrity fish for the best interests o
the people; and teach them that submission
never yet set bounds to encroachment."
The Officers of The General Gocernmsnt.-
May they bait with wisdom and honesty, ano
fish in their own streams; but never go to Pa
mama, lest they lose hook and line.
The eitisens Of Worcester and Hampshire
Coroties.-When they again qast their hook
lot governor OF Ille 0tdte, may uley ust
more substantial bait than the artificial fly o
anlalgdmatiOn.
The Sea Serpent,--A good agent to prose
+ cute our claim at Washington as friend tC
Massachusetts,, he will press every ITEM as 9
great fisherman, he will not cry shrinking
fish"
Fishers for o6ice.-.When the people see tht
point of their hook, none will bile but the
worthless.
anglers an our Legislature Of 1822.-Doar
Swrt's defnition-a long polo, with hool
and line at one end, and fool at the other.
MasSde'tusetts.-- boasted land of EauAI
RIGHTS, where her Legislators protect the spar
rolo, the trout, and pickerel-but, alas for III,
[ skunk and esodehuck!