The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-10-31

GB A very interesting and solemn celebration
took place in the town Of New Braintree, on the
Goth inst. 1t was the occasion of the completion
of the 50h year of the ministry OF Rev. John
Fiske d. D. pastor OF the Congregational Church
OF that village, and the sons and daughters OF the
town gathered together, that day, from every
part OF the country, to do honor to their beloved
Pastor, and offer congratulations TO one another
on so remarkable event, and so pleasant re-
union. new and beautiful church was also
dedicated at the same time. The venerable pas
tor, now IN his 18th year, preached an excellent
aud interesting sermon, in the course of which he
stated, among many other similar "reminiscences
that OF the people who comprised his parish when
he first settled over it, but one couple were vet
living in the town, and they were present on this
occasion. After the exercises at the church. the
procession was reformed and proceeding to the
vestry, partook OF fine COLLATION. which had been
provided there for 500 parsons. Addresses were
made at this place by Hon. Charles Allen. of
Worcester, Rev. Mr.. Porter OF Springfield and
others DR.. Fiske is now the oldest Congrena.
lonal minister having charge of parish, in this
State, and the fact OF his having so long remained
harmonlousiy connected with one society, is one
oil which both pastor and people may be proud -
IT is alike honorable to both Spring. Rep
FORGERY. For few days past there has been
quite an excitement among certain class of note
shavers, growing out Of the discovery OF forged
notes to the amount of some thousands of dollars
Whlch nave been sold 10 various individuals at
enormous rates Of discount These notes have
peeh put IN circulation, it is said, by ones Edwin
LronK' VINO IS or was an upholster in Cornhill:
the names which have been fraudulentIv used
are those OF Mr.. Jonathan Pierce of this civ
and Mr. Wm Jacobs of Dorchester both ,r
spectacle furniture dealers.-BoSt0a transcript
Inc principles OF the Democratic party are
progressive They hail with ardor every stem
that is taken to promote the welfare and eleva-
uon OF the people. They rcpudate all reference
TO other times and other nations, as a guide for
our conduct.-W Globe
" Good gracious Max - since when What
mas become of the celebrated correspondeuce
with all the nations in and out of Cbristandoro
IN reference to the Sub Treasury Has the
Globe forgotten that the tariff of f,6 was ,noddIed
upon British basis, and emi-otIicially submit.
ted to Queen Victoria's Cabinet. before an
American Congress- Has it forgotten the Span.
lsh custom OF hunting with blood hounds. which
were Imported from Cuba Has il forgotten all
Its Sympdthies for the last sixteen years?
Phi. North AMERICAN.
EARTHoUAKE AT TRINIDAD. Letters If a
recent date from the Island OF Trinidad state
tnat Twelve or fifteen shocks of an eartbouake
had been experienced in that island within the
last lew days-some OF them more severe tb,n
any that had been felt there for many years
Much damage had been done to buildings. and
even the ground was cracked in several nlaces
Two OF the shocks occurred during divine ser.
vice, and one while the people, or a portion Of
mem, were assembled at the theatre. In one Of
the churches very large stone fell from the
roof or tower directly into the midst of the con-
gregaton. But providentially no person was
nurt "A general CONSERVATION prevailed among
violence OF the shocks, and an apnrehons;on 10,
they might again be repeated. AS vet no life
had been lost ~