Worcester Daily Spy

Demonstration against the Law.

Tea Party in Leicester.

It is with pleasure that we report the noble and philanthropic benevolence of the Ladies of Leicester. Under their auspices a Tea Party was given Wednesday evening, for the benefit of the Fugitive, through the Boston Vigilance Committee. The evening was stormy, the rain descending in torrents; but notwithstanding this opposition of the elements, the Ladies had the pleasure of entertaining as many guests as they could possibly accommodate. The commodious and beautiful mansion of John Clapp, Esq., which had been kindly proffered for the occasion, was filled to its utmost capacity. The beautiful and tasty arrangements of the bountifully loaded tables, were admired by all. Upon the tables there were many mottoes of an appropriate character, among which we noticed the following: "Slavery, our Country's curse!" "Freedom or Death!" "Sims—he was taken to jail, and received the usual reprimand of Runaways—Boston Mail." "Flesh and blood no chattels". A fine specimen of ingenuity filled the centre of the largest table. A huge pyramid of Cake, upon the top of which was mounted a representation of "Shadrach," grasping in his right hand the British flag, while the American stars and stripes were falling at his feet. A chain, attached by one end to the American flag was dropping from the arms of the rescued fugitive. This truthful representation of a sad reality, was the donation of the enterprising ladies of the Wesleyan Church in this town.

After the removal of the cloth, the large halls were filled by the audience, to enjoy the "feast of reason and the flow of soul." Abraham Firth, Esq. took the chair, and after a few brief introductory remarks, introduced the gentlemen who were to address the meeting. Eloquent and patriotic speeches were made by J. B. Symes, and Thomas Drew, of Worcester; Rev. J. A. Gibson, of the Wesleyan Church; Rev. A. C. Dennison, the recently settled Junior Pastor of the 1st Congregational Society; Rev. Samuel May, Wm. W. Rice, and H. L. Reed, Esqrs., of Leicester.

Mr. Gibson in his remarks, alluded to the duties of Christians in regard to the Fugitive Law. He thought they ought to pray for the success of the cause of freedom, and for the repeal of this infamous law; but he urged that prayer without works would avail nothing.—Said the speaker, "let a strong and hearty vote for freedom follow the prayers of the Ministers and Church, and this law will soon be repealed."

Mr. Dennison's remarks were listened to with marked attention and gratification. He repudiated the Fugitive Slave Bill, and planted himself on the side of Freedom. He thought the South had used their "spur" against the North quite long enough, and it was time for the North to be up and doing.

Mr. May, always ready to say a word for Liberty, was welcomed as one of the Boston Vigilance Committee. He was earnest and eloquent in his remarks which were received with great satisfaction. The remarks of Messrs. Rice and Reed, were eloquent and effective, calling out repeated applause from the audience.

W. W. Rice, Esq. made a first rate speech at the close, which put the audience into good humor with themselves and the "rest of mankind."

Receipts, $115.