Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-19
New England Dispatches.
Grand RaiIrOnd Celebration in Maine,
etc.

bbNlONs WI lN.-4Nl Mtultlu, CNutlANs MISS
Mary Robinson, aged sixty-fve, temporarily de
! ranged committed suicide.
Nilsson had another great triumph tonight,
! at the Boston, which was crowded to repletion.
| Inspired by 50 vast an assemblage, Nillson eX-
| Ceiled all previous efforts in this CITY, and ere
| ated an enthusiasm uueXampled. Receipts,
| $780,
| SPRINGFIELD, Oct 1S-Rev Charles j. Hins.
| dale, for twenty-five years pastor Of the Bland
| ford Congregational church, was thrown from
| his caTiagel in that town, yesterday, and in
stantly killed.
| MAINE.
| BANGOR, Oct. 1S.-At an early hour this
| morning, every avenue leading to the city was
| filled with vehicles Of every description loaded
| TO their utmost capacity with living freight,
bent upon the double errand of seeing the pres-
| dent aud other distinguished gentlemen of the
! United States, as well as several from the Do
| mln'On OF Canada, who accompanied him, and
| witness the demonstrations upon the completion
| Of the great enterprise which uuites the eX-
| IRENE eastern and western shores Of the CONT
| nent.
The holiday decorations have been greatly
| augmented to-day, so that from one end of the
| city TO the other flags Of the two nations, tri-
| umphal arches, bunting and streamers were ar
ranged. Promptly at ten O'Clock, the process
sion formed and started from the Bangor house.
marching TO tue Broadway mall, where the chill
dren of the public schools were assembled The
scholars sang KelleTs American Hymn, altered
and adapted to the occasion.
The procession moved on through the prnci-
pal streets back to the Bangor house. Along the
whole route of procession, il was one continued
! ovation, cheer upon cheer going uD from the
assembled thousands. The procession was COM
posed of the entire military of the state, the fire
| department Of this city, with companies from
abroad; and seven hundred stawart lumber
| men, from the mills on the river presented a
fine appearance. About one O'Clock, the presi-
| dent and party, with Governor General Lisgar.
| OF the Dominion, and Lieutenant Governor Will
| mot Of New Brunswick, and suites were taken
| to NOrombega hall, where the city had prov ided
| collation., to which all the distinguished Wis
itors from abroad, with citizens OF this city TO
| the number OF seven hundred in all, had been
| invited.
The hall was elegantly trimmed with hunt
| lng ana the flags OF all nations. Mayor Dale
| welcomed the guests, and proposed the health
OF the president, which was received with three
times three. President Grant congratulated the
| assembly upon the complet on of the road,
| which so much interested Bangor in particular
aud the nation at large. He hoped il would
| prove all that was expected and result in the
| building up of brothery feeling between the
| two people of the same blood, and that they
would he united by ties of the most cordial
| friendship. The president seated himself amid
| the hearlieSt cheers.
| The governor of Canada responded TO a toast
| and was received with three old fashioned cheers
| Lord Lisgar hoped that they would believe that
| he was exceedingly gratfed to be received as
| representative OF Canada. lie congratulated
| them upon the success of this enterprise which
| Is to unite two countries, and lie had been richly
| rewarded for accepting the invitation by SIGHT
| of the beautiful country through which he had
| passed, and the cordial welcome he had received.
lie had often heard that bitterness existed in this
| country toward Great Britain and especially in
| New England (crics Ct "Nop "NoF), but since
| what he had witnessed during the past few DAYS,
| he thought this statement ought to be received
with qualifications There ought to be union
| OF hearts, and when he saw the union Jack
! floating side by side with the starry fac, he
| felt that the bitterness was not wholly unrecon-
| Cable.
He alluded to the treaty of Washington
| (cheers), hoping that old auimositcs were for
| ever buried out Of sight. The treaty had been
| severely criticised, but for England he would saw
| that there was not statesman in the land but
| would he proud to have his name enrolled upon
| H. Inc honor OF completing this treaty had, in
| TINS country, fallen upon President Grant
| (cheers), and, so long as reason says:
"Peace has her triumphs as well as war;
! This will be mentioned to his honor: an
equal honor rests upon Mr.. Gladstone and his
Goleagucs Tor tins, as well as their treatment of
! Ireland. At the close of his speech three cheers
were gwen for the queen of England
| toy. Ferham welcomed to Maine the guests
| from Other states and the British Provinces on
| an occasion which not only celebrated the union
| OF the two countries, but change of the great
| highway of nations Hc spoke of the state, and
| promlSedtOShow them water pOwerunequalled
1000 miles of sea coast harbor sufficient 10 shell
| ter the naYes Of all nations and back here two |
| hundred miles, more good farming land than |
could be found anywhere this side Of the pruir-
| les. F
Senator liamlin then proposed the health of |
Lieut.. Gov Wilmot of New Brunswick who |
was received with cheers. He spoke of the sat |
lslactlon OF the occasion, and the noble welcome
lWelliy-0ne years ago, he had, in Portland |
proclaimed me banns OF marriage between
Maine and New Brunswick, and not a
voice was raied against it, Twenty-one
years was long courtship, and there
had been Il deal Of pouting ON both sides
(Laughter) On that occasion he had said
Perish the hand that should ever be lifted TO
destroy the Union; (Checrs.) That hand had
And when he looked at the old flag, its stars
shone brighter; he could see no stain now. and
beside his own, both seemed TO say:
"Slaves touch our folds and are forever free"
Secretary Beknap responded for the army al
iuding to the sending Of army supplies to the
relief Of Chicago.
Hon. John A. Peters introduced Hon Vim II
McCrls, the president of the old projected
AIuoStook railroad, who paid tribute TO the late
John A. Poor, the protector of this European
and North American road.
Secretary RoOeson responded for the navy
in an eloquent speech, in which he said the na
w illustrated, III its daily history, how peace
has her victory no less than war Tor the pnyer
and glory OF It's name, which seemed to culni
maize at New Orleans, Mobile, and Fort Fisher.
was seen to blaze as surely in that Asiatic
night, when Williams would not leave his sing
ing ship; or on the lone island of The Pacific when
Talbot died rather than leave his Sbipwrecked
comrades The governor general had said thar
the common action of the two governments had
established principle which would make
war impossible. Every day was bringing ma
tons nearer together, by bringing all men nearer
the standard of justice and right. Every year
the worlds prog. eSs brought us nearer and
nearer to those gates Of mingled pearls and gold
which were waiting to swing, upon silent hinges.
INTO the mlllennial age of freedom Justice and
peace Enthusiastic checrS). These two ma
tons, united, can stand against a world in
arms.
DR.. Upper, president Of the prvy council of
the Dominion, made an earnest speech
message Of congratulation was received
from the board Of trade Of St. John, aud re-
sponded to with cheers.
Speaker Blaine then spoke, congratulatiug
those present at this wedding of the two conn |
tries, but expressing envy for those who shouId
witness the celebration of its silver and golden
anniversaries. He propheSied future greatness
Tor Bangor and ST. John, aud that they would
outriYal Hamburg and Bremen which cities
they resembed in situation
Hon Joseph Howe, of Nova Scotia. made
speech oil congratulation, followed by JudUe
klce, president Of the Northern Pacific RAILROAD
ana president of the Maine Central road and
the speeches were closed by Mr.. S. N. Stock
wen OF the Boston Journal, who ably replied
for THE press"
Aiter the exercises at the hall, the president
was driven 70 Centre park, where the assembled
multitude mad an opportunity to see him. after
which he was taken TO his rooms at the BAN
gUr house.
During the exercises at the hall the crowds
OF people in the city divided their attention be-
tween regatta upon the river and a contest be-
tween fire engines.
Al hall-past four the military were reviewed
IN Davenport square, by Gov Perham and staff,
In the evening there was general Illumination
throughout the city, which was a most brilliant
display. private party TO the president
given by Mayor Dale, wound up the festivities
of the day.