Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-30
CITY AND COUNTY.
Meeting in behalf of the American Tract Society
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ty having the seat of its operations IN Boston Inc
exercises of the evening commenced with the hymn;
clark the glad sound, the Saviour comes,
The Saviour promised long, &c
Prayer was offered by Rev. IL. L. Wayland of the
| Third Baptist Church. Rev. DIR. Sweetser OF the
Central Church. before calling upon the gentlemen
who had come from abroad to present the claims of
the society, made few remarks Introductory, and
by way of explanation. He said that for several
wears but little had been done in this city in aid of
the tract cause. Their contributions had not been
withheld from any declining interest in the cause of
home evangelizaton, but from principle He
proceeded to sketch the history of the two
tract societies and of their relations to the question
of slavery. When it found that the national So
cety not only said nothing upon the subject, but
deliberately adapted their publications to avoid re-
buke of that sin, Christian New England men were
bound in conscience to withdraw their support and
the proposition was made and adopted for the Bos-
ton society 60 back to its old position, to assume
the old name and to carry the TRUTH in the name of
God, wherever sin existed, and error was to be
formed He closed by introducing Rev. Mr.. War
ren, one ofthe secretaries of the Boston society.
Mr.. Warren spoke somewhat in dsta of tract OPP
erations in New England, and especially of this soci
ETY. The present society, he said had its origin in
1874, in the study of Rev. DIR. Porter, at Newton.
For eleven years it national, both in name and
character. Its repositories and branches were To-
Gated in nearly every state in the Union In 1925 it
formed partnership with the New York society,
but without abandoning its organization or losing
its identity. Passing the circumstances which
led to its resuming its independent position the
speaker gave a summary of its operations during the
ten months which have already elapsed. 1t is now
printing and distributing monthly 100000 copies of
Tra of he Chiidfs
Paper; has issued and circulated upwards of 100000
copies of tracts and lis $40 copies of books These
books were 50 in number 80 of them belonging to
the society, and the copyrights and electrotype
plates of the other 80 to other parties The cost OF
publication thus far had been about $4,000. They
had also purchased of other publishers books to the
amount of$15,0O0 more, making $4,000 for the ten
months. The amount received from sales was
S3S.000 and the society had on hand large
stock of books, to commence the operations OF
the year. In the charitable department they
had received in donations and legacies $4,000,
which had been expended for the gratuous month
ly distribution of tracts in large and crowded places,
for grants to home missions in various sections of
the country, for supplying tracts to the fishing fleet
along the coast, to charitable and humane institu-
tions, to missionaries abroad to the maintenance of
a system of missionary colportage at home, SC, &C
The prospects of the society bright and encour
aging, and the sympathes of conservative and of an
ti-savery Christians happily coming to its sup
port.
Rev Mr.. James read a portion of a letter from
Rev. Mr.. CULVER of Norwich expressing regret at
his absence from the meeting and his cordial sym
pahy with the society," and interest in its operations
Similar sentiments also received from Rev. DIR.
Ide of Springfield, who also expected to be pres
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ing more particularly upon the general principles
and aims of the society, and commended it anew to
the support of the Christians of New England. The
meeting closed with the singing of appropriate
hymn.
SUPERIOR CoURT.-The case of A. 2. Smith VS..
J. w. jenkins, Jr., is still on trial.
THE YANKEE SHOWING DAY" is close at hand,
and like the last fourth of july must be divided to
suit convenience, it occurring on Sunday this year
Already loads of household goods are seen passing
through the streets, and no sooner is tenement
emptied by one family than another drives up TO take
their place. Thus we go from one year TO another,
and each succeeding year shows greater increase
of moving on the first of April. We may at length
have occasion to boast of our great moving day. as
he New Workers do now of their first of May.
THE HIGH ScHooL-The public rhetorical exer-
cises the high school will take place this afternoon,
commencing at two O'Clock. The Thesaurus for
March is out and may be obtained at the school and
the bookstores.
THE FAST NIGHT CONCERT, AT MECHANICS
HALL.-In addition to the world renowned music
of Handel and Haydn, of which we have spoken,
we are promised no less than three pieces by Men
delsohn. His trio from Elijah,n Lift thine
eyes" by Mrs Doane, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Whit
ing, and two songs for mems notes.-the Turkish
song. "Out with thee hence" by Messrs. McConville
Richards Samson. Lawrence, and others; and the
"Student's Song" by Mr. Lawrence and a chorus of
male voices. These songs, believe, have never
been heard here at any concert. The names of their
composer and those who will sing them on this &C.
casion, sufficient guaranty that they are wor-
thy of the place given them in the programme The
"Ah! non ginungen of Belini, by Mrs. Doane, the
duet 'on to the field of glory" by Messrs. Knight
and Benchley, and air by Miss Fiske-the two
last named by Donnizeti-complete the list. We
find in it some of the greatest names in the art of
music. We know that faithful preparation has been
made to do justice to their works, and have fear
of the verdict of that great public which will be
present to hear and judge.
A SoMNAMBULIC FEAT.-George w Senter of
Cincinnati, passenger by the midnight express
train to Boston, on Wednesday, rose from his seat
while sound asleep, stepped out upon the platform,
and leaped off upon the ground while the train was
in rapid notion about four miles east of this city.
Fortunately he fell in a soft place, and was not
much hurt. IL footed it to this city, consoing him
self with the reflection that his carpet bag would
reach the City of Notions in advance of its owner
INDEX RERUM.-Wm. H. Sanford has for sale
some of these valuable and useful books, handsome
ly ruled and bound. Those who have been accus-
toned to put down the bright thoughts and remark
able expressions, or to keep catalogue of reference
to the subjects of their reading will find the books
of great convenience and utility By the judicious
use of them any person may accumulate a kind of
household Thesaurus that will be serviceable in
great variety of ways. The "Index" of Mr.. San
ford is made from paper of fine quality is PACED
and lettered, and possesses attractive exterior
which makes it much book of ornament as
of use.
L. w. VAIL sold at auction, yesterday new
house on Harrington Avenue, built by Joseph P
Hale, for $500 The property was bid off by j B
Pratt, for a friend.
E. w. VAIL will sell, this day. at two O'Clock,
the residence of the late Judge Kinncutt on Pearl
street.
WIN. F. ENeLEY, Esq, of Blackstone, has been
appointed and commissioned by Gov, Banks and
council justice of the peace for this county.
Milford.
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