Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-11-27

of New England, and the graves Of her honored
sons of more recent times. In no place that
has fallen under our notice are the 'tombs Of the
prophets" so little regarded as in Worcester.
The PaiDes, Chambers, Bigelows, and others,
who were powerful and distinguished in the last
century, have been by the act Of the city authori
ties doomed to be trampled under the feet of tru-
ant schoolboys, and their monuments hidden
from sight. And the graveyard that holds the
honored dust of those Of more recent day, of men
whose sons are still living, rich and in active
life, is in a condition more discrsditable still
The writer, during the latter part of last summer
VISITED the Mechanic street burying ground,
where many Of our most distinguished men and
their families repose. An exact description Of
the place it would be unfit to publish. 1t seemed
to be a receptacle for every species of filth that
can be named, or that cannot be named. Should
not our city authorities do something to make
this halowed spot place which can. be visited
without a shudder ! We express our thanks to
DR.. Hill for calling public attention to the sub.
ect, and trust that those families most interested
will second his efforts
REV. Mr.. ADAMS, of the Universalist Church,
preached an excellent discourse from the text.
95th Psalm, I'd verse LET us come before his
presence with thanksgiving" He commenced
by statement Of the reasons for Thanksgiving
LIST, For our existence intended as a blessing to
each one of us. ID. Gods gracious care of us. as
manifested in his constant providences. Sd, For
our social relations and blessings 4th For
birth and citizenship in our favored land. I'm.
der this last head, the preacher considered the
duties which We owe to our Countrywide need we
have Of true Christian patriotism-a conviction
that righteousness exalteth nation above all
other gains it might secure.
Two special characteristics of the past year were
noted by the speaker the general business de.
preston throughout the land, and the religious
interest which had been realized among our peo.
pie. We had great cause for thanksgiving that
men had been turned from the earthly to the
heavenlyto seek first the kingdom of God and its
righteousness. he prayed that the revival might
go on, to the purifying of the churches, and the
far grester blessing of our own nation and of the
world.
THANKSGIVING AT THE observation-disclosures
the many instances in this city Of the enjoyment
OF the appointed festival of Thanksgiving. the
present year. that participated III by the inmates
Of the Lunatic Hospital is not unworthy of no
tice. The arrangements of Dr. Bemis, the eff
Gent superintendent, for both his subordinates
and the patients to keep the annual feast, were
acknowledged by them as most ample and per.
feet; while the bountiful breakfast of boiled
fowls led them to anticipate a dinner, in which.
both in quantity and quality, they were not dis.
appointed We learn that fifty turkeys, seventy
five chickens, and more than hundred pies, of
the best quality, were consumed on the occasion.
A social assembly, in the evening,
"Where the light fantastic Toe
Timed T. the fiddle aud the bogn
and IN which we noticed the pleasant counte.
nance of the urbauo and courteous superintend
emit, and his amiabe lady, closed the Observance
of the time -honored day, to the general satsfac.
ton and benefit
we should have mentioned the interesting ser.
vices, at the usual hour in the chapel, where all
listened to an instructive and appropriate dis
course by Mr.. Hosiord, the worthy and faitbfpl
chaplain in which he reviewed the events of the
closing year, and drew useful lesson from the
over'ruling Providence which conducts all things
to the general good.
May all concerned so improve such pleasant
seasons as that those who seek their comfort and
improvement may be encouraged in-their kindly
efforts for the good of those under their care.
SERVICES ATTHE JAIL.-Very interesting SER
vices were held at the County House on Thanks
giving day. The prisoners we're conducted to
the chapel in the forenoon, where they were very
appropriately addressed by Rev. MIR. Field, Mr.,
VIM. Cheever of Jersey City, N. Up. W. Calk.
ms Esq and others. Friend Carter provided
good substantial dinner for the inmates. 1t
speaks we'll for this institution that so many
friends are interested to make it as good place
of the kind as possible