Worcester daily spy., 1860-11-16

SEVEN HoitHs anu SIX uayS, WEIGH ildu dtl'thi
ed the mature weight of three hundred and
torty-fve pounds.
Republican Festival at SouthbrIdGe.
PRESERVATION To Hon DEXIER I PARKER.
The republicans of Southbridge and vicini-
ty celebrated the victories Of the late cam
paign by complimentary supper to Hon
Dexter L. Parker, on Wednesday evening
last, rendered to him as 4 testimonial of their
appreciation of his successful labors in that
contest. The tables were spread in Edwards
Hall, and the supper was provided by Mr.. I.
B. Montague Of the Edwards House, in his
usual excellent STYLE to which about one hun
dred and fifty ladies and gentlemen sat down,
at about nine O'Clock
Hon. Sylvester Dresser, senator elect from
the southwest district presided, and intro
duced the speaking exercises with interesting
remarks, congratulatory of the success of the
republicans in the late contest, i'll the nation,
state, and district and complimentary to MIR.
Parker for the important aid rendered by him
| toward bringing about that benefcent result
introducing VIM. Munroe, Esq, who referred
in appropriate terms to the recent discussion
| in that hall between Messrs. Parker and
| Thayer, out of which the former came tri-
umphant. To show that they were sincere IN
! this expression of theiI appreciation OF tile
services rendered by Mr. Parker, Mr.. Munroe,
in behalf of his neighbors and townsmen, pre-
sented to him the valuable gift then displayed
upon the platform, the scene Of the recent dis
cussiou, as a slight testimonial of their respect
The gift consisted OF an elegant silver tea SER
vice of eight pieces, costing S75, tastefully
ornamented, the waiter bearing the following
inscription :-"Presented to Hon. DEXTER f.
PARKER, by his Southbridge friends, Nov.
II, 1860 for his complete victory over his OPP
ponent in the late discussion at Southbridge."
Mr. Parker was taken wholly by surprise, and,
rising amid the most enthusiastic applause,
responded i'll one OF his happest efforts, thank
ing his friends from the bottom OF his heart
for this valuable token Of their regard, and
saying he should endeavor by his best exer-
tions in future, in favor of republican priuci'
pies, to merit it. lie expected, when he ar
rived there, merely pleasant, social, sit down
with his friends, which he truly enjoyed, but
such manifestation Of regard as that, he was
wholly unprcpared for, and words were Insult
ficient to express fully his feelings OF gratitude
aud acknowledgment. Abiding TO the recent
trumphs of the republicans, in the nation
state, and district, Mr.. Parker said the result
in the ninth district was well calcu-
lated to strengthen the hearts OF republi.
caas everywhere, who stood by the old cardi-
nal doctrine of the party Of congressional in
tcrvention for freedom. Abiding to the re
cent secession threats at the South, he consId
cred them all mere targe, made for effect
merely, and need cause no alarm here.
Enumerating some interesting statistics TO
show the utter weakness OF the South as COM
pared with the North, he said the tonnage OF
the whole six states proposing to secede-
South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Alaba-
ma, Florida, and Lo usiana-was but 397 900
out of the 5000 600 in the whole Union, and
was $50 600 less than the city Of Boston alone
Of the 242 900 tons Of shipping built in 1858
they only built 1000 OF the 2S2,000,OOO I'M
ports, they only imported 22,OOO,OOO. The
| products of the manufacturers Of Worcester
city alone are larger than those of either Geor-
! gia, louisiana or South Carolina. The whole
of Florida produced less than the Globe Mills
at Southbridge. Massachusetts alone pro
duced six times as much as all the six states
who have threatened to seCede. And other
statistics showed in an equal degree the
weakness and incapacity Of the south to main,
tain an independent position. Still, il those
states wished to go, God speed them. Cana
| dag was nearer to US than they are. Alud-
ing to the influence of woman in the cause he
said we should buckle on our armor for the
continuance of the struggle peacefully for the
right, until not one inch Of American soil vas
trodden by a slave. Further remarks were
| then made, in response to sentiments offered,
| by Nelson Bennett, Noah Ladd, S. \. Drake,
d. Wright, jr., of Southbridge VIM. Beecher,
representative eect,) A j. Bartholomew,
Amasa Haskins, c. v Carpenter, Wm. c.
Barnes, NJ. D. Perry, NJ. II: Oliver and T.
b. Montague Of Southbridge, and G. A. Wall
of Worcester.
The entertainment was concluded at about
twelve O'clock and was the occasion of much
| enjoyment. The testimonial to Mr.. Parker,
which ELECTED much Gommendation, was from
the jewelry establishment Of w. c. Barnes of
! Southbridgc, and will be on exhibition for
few days at the jewelry store OF G. c. Cole
man in this city.