Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-12-09
Young Mems, Meeting.

Young Mems Meeting.
On Monday evening, few gentlemen Of various
years, and some Of them Of rather equivocal age,
met in Waldo Hall, to organize young mcns' move
ment, and nominate young men candidates for the
municipal offices Of this city.
There were about 100 persons present, but only
40 at The almost participated III the proceedings, un-
less spontaneous outbursts Of laughter and impusve
cheers might be considered part of the legitimate
business Of the Meeting.
John H. Matthews was appointed Chairman, and
Marshall Flsgg, Secretary.
The chairman said the objects that the orr.
gnalors of the meeting had in view, was the
election of young men to the Of the city
All party feeling, and party bias, should give place
to the one idea Of electug young and efficient men
to be the municipal officers Of this city.
The chairman, motion, appointed nominal
ing committee of one from each Ward. Only four
Of the the gentlemen named were present, namely:
Luther Slater, d.. Geo. A. Bates, Marshal Flagg,
and Willard F. Pond, all Wings.
Mr. c. A. Wall remarked that the nominating
committee chosen exclusively from one political
party. (Senaalion and laughler.)
The chairman said this was young mems meet
ing, mot political meeting. Loud Iaugher)
The committee retired amidst roars of laughter.
The chairman said the meeting was ready to
hear any remarks that might be offered.
Cries were then made for Isaac Upton, Esq, and
several other distinguished orators, Roars of laugh
the only responses those incessant calls.
Mr Wall wished to know if the nominating COM
mitee would put men the ticket who were in ia.
vor Of the Maine Liquor Law. cloud laughter).
The chair said they would assuredly be all law
abiding citizens. (Cheers and laughter.)
]. B. WHEELER rose, in response to repeated
call, and said, sit was well known fact, that this
city had been organized for about 6 years. In The
course Of that lime, it had been under various ad-
minstralions-M Wheeler was here interrupted BY
cries of COMMITTEE, committee and loud cheers
and laughter.
The committee presented The names of ]. S. C.
Knowlton, for Mayor; for Aldermen, F. Upham,
Saml Davis, WIN. N. Green, Geo. A. Trumbul
w. n. Harris, Col. Jas. Estabrook, DIR. Jos. Sar.
geant, and VIM. NJ. Bickford Wings. Demo
Gratis, and Free Soiler.
Mr.. Blood objected to the ticket, for Aldermen,
on the ground that the candidates weere too old
daughter aud cheers.)
Mr.. Wall thoughtthe gentleman nominated for
Ward 8, rather venerable cloud laughter and
cheers.)
MIR. Blood moved that the report be referred back
to the Committee with instructions to report young.
er men. Loud laughter and cheers.)
j. B. Wheeler seconded the motion, and took oc-
casion to continue the remarks which were inter.
rupted by the incoming Of the Committee.
tle said the city had been governed by Wings,
Free Sellers, and Coalition, and now it was time
that young men should hold the reins of government,
in order TO show the city fathers how city should
be governed. [Laushter-l Since the last Young.
mems Ticket had been presented to the citizens Of
this city, two Women's Rights Conventions had
been held here, which, he thought, would have a
very material influence upon this election Laugh
ierl II young men, especially good looking Young
men, were put upon the ticket, he believed that II
would be voted for without regard to ser [Ioud
laughter] or party. He believed the ladies' would
go for il with rush. [Laughter.l 1t would be,
in his opinion, real Uniou Ticket. Loud laugh
tti anu CuSelS. II young HieH were put INTO OIL
fee, he believed the taxes Of young men would be
reduced for they would be active enough 10 do all
the work that the old fogies hire help to do. And
again, they would fly round and take care that all
The rich be taxed The full amount of their es-
lates. With these considerations, and the sympa.
thy of the ladies', Mr.. Wheeler believed # good
looking men were put upon the ticket. the election
on Monday will surprise somebody. Loud laugh.
ter and cheers.]
After good deal ofdesuItory talk, roars of laugh.
ter, clapping ofhands, stamping Of feet, &C.,
ton Of e. b. Stoddaid Esq, the report OF the com
mittee was recommtted. The same Committee
men retired, and afterwards reported the names O
Nathan Washburn instead of G. A. Trumbull. and
G. w. Gill, instead Of Col. Estabrook. Nine voted
10 accept the report amended, and none against.
The meeting then adjournad with merry faces and
peals Of laughter