Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-07-06

member well the latle of Lexington and the prepar.
atoms that were made for IT,
Mr.. Rice, in a most graphic and concise manner,
described the condition OF the country previous to
that event. The people, he said, were excited by
alternate hopes and Gears-hopes that the British
government would consent to be just, and spare
mems Iivcs-fears that the sword mast become the
inevitable arbitrator between them and that crown
to which they had been long faithful and loyal
He remembered when the news arrived IN North
boro', that blood had been shed at Lexington; of
his father rushing into the house to arm himself for
the fray. He remembered his mother busy prepar-
ing bread and cheese and placing ii in his fathers
knapsack. and encouraging him to go forth and de-
Tend his country This was the character of the
women in those days. Then, females were not
ashamed 60 into The fields to spread manue TO till
the soil, aud u hoe the corn. II they had not
done so the fields would have been barren, ami the
horrors OF famine would have been added to The hor-
rors Of war, for there were no left in the vii
lagos and on the farms perform the ordinary labor.
Only three men stayed at home in Norlhboro', and
this was a fair specimen OF New England. MIR.
Rice said he those days what was called
Wing. He drew his principles from his mothers
breast; they were confirmed by the teachings of his
father. They the principles of universal free
dom; OF natural inalienabe rights, and ne hoped to
retain those principles 50 long life was vouch.
saed 10 him.
When the venerable sage resumed his seat, the
cheering was renewed in most enthusiastic man
ner, and was continued for long time. 1t seemed
asifthe audience we've much surprised and touch
ed blythe eIoqueuce and wisdom he had displayed,
as by the sublime spectacle which his simple pres
presented.
Col. Williams read letter from the Governor Of
the Commonwealth, and gave in connection there
with, "The Governor Of the Commonwealth Of Mas.
sachusetts,' which sentiment was greeted with loud
cheers.
The Mayor introduced Geo. w. Richardson, ESQ.,
Sheriff of the County, who proposed the following
sentiment
'sThe Old Communicable of Massacltusetts-Ir
we may judge from the old iashioned healthy beat
Of the Heart of the Commonwealth to. day. she still
values independence and Freedom"
The Mayor next introduced Hon. A. Walker, Of
North Brookfed, late Secretary of the Common
wealth, who, after few eloquent and pertinent le
marks, proposed:
The City and Citizens of Worcester.-As the one
increases in size and beauty may the other increase
j moral beauty and social refinement.
letter IRON Hon. Piiny Merrick, one of the
Judges Of the Supreme Court, was next read, con-
GLIDING ui.h the following sentiment:
"Ihe Declaration of Independence, no where
more 6armly welcomed than by the inhabitants
of Worcester in l776. May every succeeding
generation continue to honor and maintain the
principles upon which it was first proclaimed.
The next sentiment proposed was the " Judic-
larry to which Judge Thomas responded, CON
Guiding with the sentiment:
ga practical proof of our respect for the mem
DRY of our fathers A conservation of portion
of the soil they made free to the free service of
the people.
This sentiment which had reference to free
and invioable Common either by R. R. ears or
any other obstruction, was received with loud
cheers.
Hon. Henry Chaplin was next introduced by the
Mayor. He spoke in his usual felicitous manner
for some time, and concluded, amidst loud cheers,
with the following sentiment.
Woman
The which shines with pures ray,
Whefe'er ctr footsteps roam;
The only sovereign we obey,
The angel Of our home.
The song, by Mrs. SIgourney, entitled sour Ma.
tive Land" was sung with fine effect by the Choir,
under the direction of Mr.. Mason.
The next sentiment was "The Clergy to which
Rev. DR.. Hill responded. He said the Clergy had
always been the friends OF freedom, and cited rheir
conduct in the Revolution as an example of their
faithIuness and courage. He concluded an eloquent
speech with The sentiment:
The C1Wch-'rhe Waichtower Of Freedom.
The Mayor then gave s''rhe Schools
Hon. Isaac Davis replied, closing his remarks
with the proposition 81 the following toast:
Public Sentiment The public lever with which
great men move the public aud with which the pub.
lie remove great men.
The Orator Of the Day was the next sentiment
proposed TO which F Maryland, Jr. Esq, respond.
ed by an appropriate sentiment.
The next toast given was,
The Worcester Fire Department. Always RAND
in time Of need. Torrents Of praise that wait for
alarm.
To toast complimentary Of the military compa.
MES, Lieut.. Ed. Fitzgerald, Of the jackson Guards,
made very eloquent response. He concluded By
giving
Inc Ildependtnt HItuWy--EFef the terror 81 ty-
rants. they will be upholders Of the Constitution and
order.
The Worcester Cnrnet Band diversified and en-.
IiVened the proceedings in The Hail by the perform.
ance Of several popular airs, which were received
with the mos, hearty demonstrations Of applause.
In the evening" about 10000 persons assembled
in the vicinity Of Liucolns Nursery on Pleasant st.,
to witness the display Of fireworks, by Mr.. Hovey,
which was entirely successful and gave the utmost
satisfaction.
The whole proceedings Of the day and evening
unaloyed bya single disAgreeable circumstance,
and accident occurred further than the breaking
Of the fine bell belonging to the First Unitarian
Church.
The following letters from distinguished gentlemen
who ha been invited tn attend, we've received by
the Committee Invitations, bnt as the intense
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