Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-06
Corresnnndence of Tho snv.
Correspondence OF Inc spy.
Matters and Things in the Tri-Mountain City.


Richmonds in the field, with one more certain
to come. Possibly it may go up to a round or
even a bakers dozen. These are for Mayor.
As to Aldermen, there is no end to them.
| They start up at every corner. Every third
man you meet in the street. is on the Alder
been witnessed. 1t has degenerated into the
smallest sort of scrub, leap, and jerk. If
half dozen men get together by chance or
design, whether at Parker's or elsewhere, one
of the results is a fresh dose of Mayor and
Aldermen seekers. Thus you see it has be-
come sort of epidemic; and one that will
end, as most others do, in the death of nearly
all whom it attacks. But the regret will be
small. Three-cent, short-haired politicians
have become quite too common hereabouts.
The coming sensation is the opera. Picco-
lomini is to be reality among us on Thurs
day evening next. Manager Ullman has al
ready issued his four-stOry pronunciamento,
full of extraordinary adjectives, extraordinary
promises, and extraordinary appeals for pat
ronage He does not think the Opera quite
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of the general wish, he consents to give a few
performances. King Ullman! gracious Ull-
man. What shall be your great reward? In
the meantime the white kid and perfumery
trade is experiencing lively season. War
rem, Chandler, Metcalf, Tompkins, and the
other dealers in dainties, are wreathed in sun
ny smiles. They believe in the Opera-often
and good deal of it. Although Mr.. Ullman
says the opera will cost him $11 900 per week,
! (pray discount a few igures), l am inclined to
think it will pay for two weeks, at least.
Fashion will take it safely through a short
term. Beacon street and Chester Park are at
home; and they have already taken opera
snuff Of course, the whole city will sneeze
You may depend that considerable sensation
is in embryo. Cannot Worcester come down
and take part in the luxury? You have $50
ciety" of the kid and cologne stamp, have you
not?
The vacancy on the bench of the Supreme
! Court, to be made on the 1st of January by
the resignation of Judge Thomas, has excited
a crowd of hungry aspirants. 1t is wonderful
what number of men, old, middle-aged, and
| young, consider themselves worthy of an APP
pointment. AS consequence, the Governor
is beset, in season and out, at the State House
and Revere, by these anxious gentlemen.
They even make pilgrimages by night to
Waltham, for the purpose of waylaying his
EXcellency in the privacy of his home AL
| though the applicants are numerous, there will
be no difficulty in settling the matter. Gov
ernor Banks understands human nature pretty
well; and also who have the stuff for Su-
preme Court Judge l hear that John A. An
drew has good prospect of having the post
| rendered him. 1t is doubtful if he would ac-
| cept, for he has large and increasing practice
more than judgeship by many dollars
MIR. Andrew, although comparatively a young
man, is one Of the strongest lawyers at the
Suffolk bar, no less than most eloquent and
effective speaker. The name of ex-Judge
Hoar has also been mentioned in connection
with the office. But rumors cannot be de-
pended upon. The appointment, when made,
will no doubt be good one.
Parker's Hotel, School street, you are doubt
less aware, is one of the institutions of the
city and a most creditable one it is. 1t is the
resort Of literary and political persons in con-
siderable numbers Not few of the best
things hf our literature emanate at Parker's
boards; while majority of the political
! schemes are terminated there. Several of the
Atlantic Monthly contributors hold festivals
twice per month. These gatherings are charm
ing-somewhat such reunions as we all read
of with so much delight, as marking the most
brilliant era in English literature. Wit and
wisdom, genius and good fellowship, unite in
imparting to them rare enjoyment. Each
Saturday afternoon the Republicans also have
a reunion, at which the affairs of State,
Church, and many other things, wise and 9TH
erwise, are talked over by good and merry
spirits. Thus you see the influence of Parker
on literature and politics is by no means incon-
siderable. Let us all hope that this influence
will be of a nature that shall elevate and ex-
pand both
The skating is one of the uppermost ques-
tions that now agitate our people. Shall the
Parade Ground on the Common be converted
into grand skating pond The Water
Board look wise, solemn, profound, and doubt
full, and hint at waste and extravaganza !;
whereupon the Board of Aldermen, who favor
the project, look glum and concerned, discuss
the matter, air their hopes and determinations,
and refer a batch of fresh statements to the wa
ter folks. The latter Board state, in general
way, that the draught of water will deprive
Beacon street and other elevated localities of
their aqueous conveniences and Injuries. Con-
sidering that the waste of Cochituate at this
Season of the year far exceeds the amountthat
will be required for the Skatery, the owl-lile
wisdom of the grave Water Board somewhat
remarkable. My impression decidedly is, that
the Aldermen and boys and girls will carry the
day. a puDaio osNnsement at so cheap rate,
and Of so commendable a nature should l,y oil
means be provided.
Among the noticeable events of the season is
a course Of Educational meetings, conducted
by that excellent man and whoe-souled Chris
tan, Rev. Warren H. Burton. The meetings
are held on each Sunday evening at various
churches and halls. Mr.. Burton's plan is to
engage some three or four well known citizens
to be present and speak upon given topic,
generally Of the most practical nature. The
discussions are not only highly interesting, but
of much utility. They are listened to with
great interest and / hone with profit