Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-16


one erected in 1912 and the other during the
revolution. The shores rise boldly from the
waters edge nearly everywhere; at ministers
Rock" the outer point Of Fort Head, the water
is very deep (large-szed cod and other fish have
been caught from il for many years) and in
other places schooner might scrape all the
paint from her side on the shore, without
scratching her keel on the bottom: the sea view
includes Long Sands, Boon Island and the
Shoals, and is equal TO almost any other that we
know Of; while the island view, including York
river with its numbereSs towns and many ISL
ands, and the ancient city of Gorgeana is one of
unsurpassed beauty. The main road to the ho-
tel is what was intended for the main street of
the ancient city of Gorges and the cross streets
running down to the river are pointed out with
the proposed site of the ancient city market and
the spot where Parson Drummer lived and was
shot by the savages. The portion of the town of
York visible from the hotel had quaint quiet
look that pleased us much. The correspondent
speaks highly of the handsome hotel with It's
generous accommodations, the nne drives and
the convenience of access from the city OF Ports
mouth
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Rev. Dennis Powers, of Rindge, has been
elected chaplain of the house.
The citizens of Unity have petitioned the leg
islature for repeal of the laws relative to fire
insurance.
William d. Thompson, of Concord, and Chas.
Hoyt, of Charlestown, have been appointed
pages Of the house.
Mr., and Mrs. James Farley of Hollis, cee-
brated the sixtieth anniversary of their we'd
ding on the 18th, in company with over a hun
dred descendants.
Among the notices of bills before the legisa-
ture are acts for amending the general statutes
relating to railroad construction, relating to
liens on mechanics, to water works under high
ways, and aiding in the construction of the
Portsmouth and Dover railroad.
The prizes for excellence in EnpliSh cOmDOsi-
ton at Dartmouth college have been awarded as
follows: Senior class-The first ''Grimes Prize"
to Eben Brewer of MeStfield, N. Y; the second
to Chas F Richardson of New Marlboro, Mass.
Junior Class-The first Lockwood Prize" 10
I VIM. A. Holman of Deering, N. H.; the second
to Ralph Talbot of Fayette, Mo. The "Prize
for General Improvement" designed for "that
member of senior or graduating class who, in
the judgment of the college faculty, has, during
the college course, made the most satisfactory
progress, taking into consideration his prepare
ton for the course when he entered" has been
awarded to Walter u Parker of Manchester,
NH.
The New Hampshire prisoners aid association
has elected officers for the ensuing year, as fol-
| lows: Presdent-Hon. w. H. Cove of Weare;
Vice Presidents-Mrs. E. C. Lowering of Con-
cord, and Hon. E. A. Hibbard of Laconia; Sec
retary-Rey. Elisha Adams of Concord; Treas
urer-Geo. A. Pilsbury of Concord; Agent
Rev. Hosea Quimby of Concord; Executive
Commttee-Col. d. A. Warde, Mrs. W. H.
Kimball, Rev. F. ID. Aver, Samuel B. Page,
Joseph Mayo Miss A. j. Herbert and Rev. Z.
K. Sanbom of Concord; 5. B. Carter of Ossipee;
Col. W. NJ. Weed OF Sandwich, and Ex-Governor
Frederick Smyth.
Concord correspondent writes as follows:
The republican officers throughout the state
will be dressed off, Then the senatorial dis
tricts will be gerrymandered, together with
such cities as afford any preteXt for reconstruc-
ton. A bill to gerrymander the city of Man.
chester is already drawn. 1t provides for five
wards instead of eight, and will secure eight or
ten additional democratic representatives, Ports
mouth, Concord and Nashua will be served in a
similar fashion if any advantage can be gained
by it. The republicans are uncertain what
policy to pursue except TO interpose every le9iti-
mate obstacle to the execution of the coalition
programme Some republicans are disposed to
be phiosophic, and they say, "Give the devil
rope enough and he will hang himself"
The Telegraph says, of the house of repre-
sentativeS: "The democratic leaders are bold,
desperate and INSCRIPTIONS. Mr.. Bingham has
his eye on a seat in the United STATES senate,
and any step, however desperate, will be taken
that will put that prize within his grasp. He
has thus far counted ON the abjeet adherence of
his followers. 1t remains to be seen whether
any member of the coalition has the manly
courage to refuse q following which can only
lead to disgrace and disaster. The democratic
leaders clearly fear that some Of their followers
uittf NldlH " OC luG hNCpClo vi lntlE UNu COu-
sciences. To provide against this contingency,
they have determined to unseat enough republic
cans to make assurance doublv sure 1t re-
mains to be seen whether this initial step can
be taken"
The annual meeting of the New Hampshire
state historical society was held in Concord on
the 14th. The officers of last year were gener-
ally re-elected-Hon. Charles II. Bell being
president w. H. Kimball of Concord was
chosen librarian in place of the late Rev. DIR.
Stone. Rev. Dr. Bouton was appointed agent
to solicit funds for making the society's build
ing fireproof. The expense for that purpose is
estimated at $1,000. Prof d. ]. Noyes Of Dart
mouth college read paper upon the late Hon.
N. g. Upham, and Prof. Peabody of Harvard
college sent memorial of the late Rev. DR..
Charles Burroughs, which was read by the re-
cording secretary, Samuel G. Eastman. G..
W. Tuttle of Boston gave an address upon Cap
tain John Mason, the founder of the New
Hampshire society.
The following is the programme of the clos
ing exercises of the year at the Agricultural
college, Amherst: Monday, July 18th, examine
tionS occur and prize declamations by the lower
classmen. Tuesday, the 18th, examinations of
candidates fer admission and military drill in
the forenoon, class day exercises in the after.
noon, address by DIR. Loring before the literary so
cieties, torchlght drill of battalion and reception
by Gov. Clafiin in the evening. Wednesday, the
commencement exercises in the forenoon, with
an historical address by Marshall P. Wilder of
Boston; concert given by Gilmore's band under
the auspices Of the class, in the evening The
music on class day will be furnished by the Ar
mory band of Springfield, and that on COM
mencement day by Gilmore's band. The class
will partake of their farewell supper on Friday,
| the Dist, at the Mansion house, Northampton
| A Concord dispatch, of the 18th, says: Last
| evening Governor Weston and his wife held
| reception at 1.-THE Eagle hotel from nine until
| eleven O'Clock, and nearly shook their hands off
| in greeting the ceaseless stream Of democrats
and republicans that flowed in upon them DUR
ing that interval. The governor bears his
honors meekly, and is unassuming and court
eous, yet manly in manner. Apart from his
political creed he is popular man, and many
republicans say that if he can have anything
near his own way, and is not embarrassed by
the whiskey-loving mobocracy of the demo-
cratic party, that he will make good governor.
the democrats were hilarious last night. OPP
poste the State House and Immediately in front
of Governor Weston's reception rooms, they
lighted big bonfire, and then rushed wildly
about the city in groups of ten or a dozen,
searching tor fuel to feed the flames. The even
ing however, passed off as orderly as under the
circumstances it was reasonable to expect"
The statistics of the seniors of the agriculture
al college are as follows: Number of members
on entering, 40; entered in advance, 5; left du-
ring the course, Is; graduates, 80. Residences :
Massachusetts, %; Pennsylvania, 1. Ages at
graduation: Eldest, 20 years A months; young
CstJ ~ g6ots5 dNSIdStJ 20 years mOHLnS
Weight; Heaviest, 1870 pounds; highest, 115
pounds; average, 14O. Hight; 1allest 6 feet
inches; shortest, feet inches; average feet
inches. Religious professions: Congregation
al, 20; Presbyterian, 4; Baptist, 8; Methodist, @
Political; Republican, 10; democrat, 10. In
tended occupation: Ministry, 1 business, 10
teaching, 4; money making, 8; undecided, H.
War record: captain, chaplain, 6 sergeants,
9 privates. Capillary: Full sets, 5; NOUS
taches, 9; Burnsides, 5; COATES, 2; un-
successful attempts, 6; "Deusenburys," g. Per-
sonal accomplishments: 10 use the strength
ening cup, Is smoke, 10 both smoke and chew,
"a play cards, A "'sharpshooters, 10 play bill
lizards, "treat all the young ladies'" Connu-
bal status: Engaged, 6; expectant, 8; chances
good, 10; slim, 3; corresponding, 8; bligbted,
2; don't care a cuss," 8; "South Hadley
struck, !" 2; looking for money, 5; for beauty, +;
for perfection, 1 already found perfection, /.
Pet names: Gid, Andy, Bill, Bunker, Lilly,
Holes, Joints, Disciple, Hunky, General, GIG.
lamps, CLANS, Bob, Jimmy, Trick, jug, JOEL
Benediek, Dutchy, Lengthy, Kaiser, Old Hum
ddred, Stick, Pomp, Tuck, Johnny, Windup,