Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-21
LOCAL NEWS

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1t is understood that Mr.. Burlingame has pre-
pared for the occasion the best speech of his life
which will occupy some three hours in the de-
livery; and the interest to hear that distinguish
ed and eloquent young champion of freedom will
no doubt attract one of the largest audiences ever
eongregated within that hall, capacious are its
dimensions, and densely as it has been crowded
on several occasions.
We trust that the enthusiasm which the name
of Mr., Banks has enkindled, among the young
men in the neighborng towns, will induce them
| to send delegations to this meeting, that they
may report, on return, to their own townsmen,
the spirit and Vigor with which the good cause is
being sustained in the heart of the Common
wealth
Come up, then, one and all, by hundreds, and
mingle with the immense throng which will
wend its way to Mechanics Hall on Saturday
evening next, partake Of the feast of eloquenee
which will be offered on that occasion
BANKS CoNvENTIoN-CoUNCIL DISTRICT
No. FoUR.-A convention OF delegates from the
several towns comprising the Fourth Councillor
District, was held yesterday, Oct. 20, at Athol
Depot.
At II o'clock the Convention was called to or
der by Henry Smith, Esq, of Tempeton, and
was permanently organized as follows;
President-E B. Stoddard, Esq, of Worces
ter.
Vice Presidents-Dr. George Field of Athol
Hale W Page of Fitchburg.
Secretary-C. j. j. Ingelsoll Of Greenfield.
A Committee on Credentials, consisting of D.
F. Parker Of Worcester, W. o. Brown of Fitch
burg, P H. Babbitt of Barre, W. H. Sanborn of
Greenfield and Timothy Boutelle Of Athol, re
ported twenty-eight towns represented by seven
ty eight delegates. From Templeton there were
two sets of delegates, and the Committee, after
narrating the circumstances in the case, recon-
mended that the delegates chosen at the first
caucus, called caucus of the friends of Mr.
Banks, be admitted to seats in the Convention.
Col. Lee of Templeton, one of the delegates
excluded by the report of the Committee, oppos-
ed the recommendation of the report, in a long
speech, after which Henry Smith, Esq, Of the
other delegation, defended the report and the
action of the banks men of Templeton, and Mr..
Parker defended the action Of the Committee
The question was called for, and the Conven-
ton unanimously adopted the report and recon-
mendation of the Committee.
The Convention then proceeded to an informal
ballot for candidate for Councillor, resulting as
follows -
Austin L. Rogers Of Worcester. ..........A
Ansgl Phelps Of Greenfield. aforementioned
Horace Lyman Of Greenfield.
A formal ballot was then had, resulting as fol.
lows 80
Whole number of votes. .........-..............5I
Necessary for a choice. ......................--.29
At-afs J E.3asr Of a.ufar hal
AnsG Phelps Of Greenfield bad ..............
Upon motion of W. H. Sanborn OF Greenfield
twas voted that the nomination of Mr.. Rogers
be declared unanimous, which result was received
with loud applause. A committee consisting of
Messrs. Smith of Templeton, Partridge of Win.
chendon, and Lackey of Leominster, was deputed
upon Mr.. Rogers and ask his attendance in the
| Convention. Mr.. Rogers soon returned with
the committee, and in brief speech accepted the
nomination of the Convention, pledging his con.
tinued support of Mr.. Banks and the principles Of
which he is the exponent. A committee appoint
ed to report District Committee, reported the
following persons for said committee, when re-
port was adopted ~. W. Denny of Worcester,
G. F. Bailey of Fitchburg, Humphrey Stevens Of
Greenfield, DR.. George Field of Athol, B. W.
Wright of Conway, and DR.. Peck of Sterling.
After an eloquent speech from Mr.. Parker of
Worcester, in. answer to the call of the Conven-
ton, it was voted to dissolve the Convention, and
the delegates dispersed, with cheers for Mr..
Banks and the nominee of the Convention. The
| proceedings were entirely harmonious. and the
best of feeling prevailed. The reports from all
parts of the district we're of the most cheering
character.
The delegates found excellent accommodations
at the hotel of Mr.. S. E. Twichell, and recon-
mend his house to the patronage of all.