The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-05-02
gUoreester:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1927.


SIGNS OF THE TINES. In Boston q large
meeting has been held of those who are favora-
bic to the present national and state adminis-
trations, without reference to other political
distinctions. The meeting was addressed by
u L. Child, Geo. Bond, E. Clough, and Dam
lei Webster !. after which committee was APP
pointed to make nominations of suitable per-
sons for Representatives to the General Court,
and report at future meeting. Great harmo-
ny and unaninlity of opinion axe said to have
prevailed.
In Salem, similar meeting has been held
for the same purpose. 1t was addressed by
ID. Cummins and Leyerett Saltonstal. A COM
mittce was appointed to report, when ready
A similar meeting is called at Newburyport.
The result ofthe election for Representatives
to Congress in Berkshire, Bristol and Hamp.
den Districts has been officially published la
Berkshire, Henry w Dwight is re collected by a
large majority IN Bristol, no choice, James
l.. Hodges the highest candidate In Hamp-
den there is no choice, owing to the votes of
Blandford not being returned. Had they been
returned, Isaac c. Bates, Esq would have had
majority of u votes. 1t is said that this is
tbs third election in which the votes of that
town have not been returned. If SO, it is time
they had new Town Clerk
The Supreme Judicial Court is still in ses-
sion in this town, for the third week of the
term. 1t will probably rise IN the course of
the week.
LARGE Hoo. Capt. Eastman TAFT, Of Meu.
don, fow days since killed a hog, about g
years old, which weighed 666A lbs.
In admitting the articles of LIsxR Homo
70 our columns, we have been influenced by q
belief that the subject of discussion is ono
deeply interesting to the American people, and
ono which involves the future welfare and hap-
piness Of the country. AS such it is entitled
TO fair and free examination If inouietude
exists as to the present provisions of the COP.
stituton, it 10 not to be dispelled by checking
inquiry. That may stife the flames for q
while, but to burn moro fierccly when they do
break out 1t is proper that the constitution
should be freely examined in order if il is SO
defective and unequal as iniurously to afFec,
the measures Of the Government that prop.
er and constitutional remedy may be applied
If it is not thus defective the examination cur
dc no harm.
I The discussion Of the constitution may be
} perfectly consistent with an acquiescense ir
ITS provisions, 30 long as they remain unchang
ed And it would be absurd to area, that 4
should not be discussed till it is changed as tina
is the only proper mode by which change
, can DO effected. Yet VIC would wish that thu
discussion might be candid and temperate, ant
conducted with due regard to the feelings
- 'iI0 TES'itS, OF aii purtirs concerned
E and IN such manner as to evince tina, we
would not lightly, or for the securing of an nd
vantage, or right, of trivial consequence. pu,
, IN jeopardy the inesti:nable advantages which
we enjoy under the constitution as il now
stands. We therefore regret any expressions
calculated to produce unkindly feelings and
particularly we regret that dissolution of the
Union should be lightly spoken Of, or as thns
not to be avoided at almost any sacrifice. With
this expression of our views, we present anoth.
er number of Li6er Homo, which will be fo!,
lowed by another next week.