Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-28


scent of cabinet rumors, have already learned
that there is likelihood of an appointment
being rendered to Hon. Gideon Welles OF this
state. The New York Herald's special agent
in Springfield, Illinois, telegraphs as fol
lows =
Among the prominent names mentioned
for the cabinet in authoritative circles, is Gid
con Weles of Hartford, CT. He was an old
Jacksonian democrat, and supported jackson,
as editor of the Hartford Times. He left the
democratic party at the same time Hamlin
did, and because of the repeal Of the Missouri
compromise"
We have reason to believe that the Herald's
information in this matter is much more relia-
bic than that upon which its sensation articles
on the secession and the panic are Based
Nor1oich Bulletin.
There are but few men in New England
and not many in the whole country, SO well
qualified for service in Mr.. Lincolus cabinet
as Mr. Welles. Firm and strong in character,
col Gudicious, and fan seeing, thoroughly vers'
ed in the politics OF the country, and with abili'
ties equal to the highest place and mostrespon-
sible work of the government, he would be 10
the president elect most invaluable adviser
and friend. The rumor says he will be post
master-general and it will be good thing for
Mr. Lincoln's administration if the rumor
proves to be well founded. What a splendid
| postmaster general he would make
DEATH OF Hon. JOHN Rebellion. John
Reed, for seven years lieutenant governor OF
! Massachusetts, and for twenty.tou years
member of congress from the old tenth district,
died on Sunday evening last, at his residence
in Bridgewater. The Taunton Gazette, in
concise notice of his life, says Mr.. Reed was
native of West Bridsewater, being a son
of the late Rev. John Reed, d. D., who was
fora great number fyears pastor of the ancient
church Of that town. and brother of Samp-
son Reed Esq, an alderman and prominent
citizen and merchant of Boston. He graduated
with distinction at Providence, and married
for his first partner Martha Alger of West
Bridgewater sister of the late Cyrus Alger
| OF South Boston. He became a resident of
Barnstable county in early life, opened a law
| office in the town of Yarmouth, and soon Sc.
cured the abiding affection and esteem of the
whole country. From the old tenth district
lie was twelve times elected to the congress
Of the United States making the almost unex.
ampIed period of twenty four years service
in that body so long in fact that by some
OF the southern representatives he was tamil-
iary denominated "the life member )" and in
the year lS4S the wings selected him as one of
their standard bearers in the state campaign,
Elk. Governor George n. Briggs being first on
their ticket These two gentlemen were elect
ed and served in their respective capacities as
governor and lieutenant governor with integ
rity Tor seven consecutive years, when both re-
tired to private life Just previous to retire
ment, Lieut.. Gov Reed experienced most
crushing blow in the sudden death OF his wife,
and one of his daughters, Mrs. Joy Of Detroit,
Mich. These affective events broke up his
family circle, and having sold his fine estate
at Yarmouth, he removed to Bridgewater 10
spend the remainder of his days in the vicinity
Of his surviving daughter, Mrs. Caleb S.
Hunt, and his two sons, Messrs. John Reed,
,Jr, and Edward Reed, of Boston. Here he
erected a fine house, and was the second time
united in marriage to widowed lady of North
Bridgewater, with whom in early life he had
been acquainted. His death was occasioned
by no particular disorder, but for years his
strong frame had been gradually weakening
His age was seventy nine years. Mr.. Reed
was consistent christian, and through his
long life sustained the reputation of an exem.
plary and upright man, His religious views
were Unitarian, but he was no bigot. He
leaves a handsome estate, portion of which
consists Of western lands of considerable
value.