The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-27
Portland.
Correspondence OF the Herald.)
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IConsspondence OF the Herald.)
PORTLAND, July 70, 1913.
4 to,cn "Way do,on East Tyler Influence Ru-
nored Appoin,menfs-S,afe Convention and John
C. Calhoun Thsatricals-U s. District Aaor-
rey for AIaime-Noses - Elections, &c. &c
DEAR BENNETT-
Are you aware that there is a considerable OF .
place" in these diggius, known by the name of
Portland? have never seen its existence noticed
in the Herald which, by the way. is much read
here-and thought would apprise you Of the fact,
and at the same time, give you an idea OF what Is
going on in these parts.
Amongst other matters the "Tyler influence 10
work ing m this quarter We have all sorts of peo-
ple here land some besidesD Among the politi-
cal mov-ments now on foot, and which have been
in agitation iszpnle months past rs proposed re
after much trihulaion il ~ now talked ~ as set
tied thing The present Postmaster and Collector
Of the port are about TO be set aside, and a GER
tain ex.posimaster, and certain ex.col'ecior,
both worthy democrats it s said, are 10 be reinsta-
ted. "speak by the card, :" when inform you that
these changes will take place IN the course O. avery
few weeks The sx-officers have worked the ousi-
ness very quietly, and the present lncumbents are
now moving heaven and earth to avoid the blow.
But it is no go-they both rsbld wings put into
office az such, and by the existing policy out hey
game but their political fate, for the present, IL
sealed
The State Convention for the nomination Of Gov
ernor has taken place nj which. you may recol-
ect resolution passed approving OF the course
| of Martin Van Buren,. and commenting HIM IN the
people the choice OF Maine, for the next Presl-
| dency This movement was totally unexpected.
and the feeling which has since evnced itself
throughout the state, has pronounced II premature
and unsatisfactory Az far as lean hear, tn great
| majority OF the real democracy Of Mime most
decIdedly ia IA vor of the nomination 1T John Cal.
houn thairf first chO u we 50
| The members of the lac fremont Theatre have
been with US some two weeks. They are establish
ed in very and tasty quarters, al Union Hall,
| and are doing first rate business The house IS
filed nightly. with the beauty and fashion OF our
| city, anu The company must be I" coming money"
Mrs Cramer has golden opluions among us
and the beautiful little Fanny Jones has taken the
I heats OF all our young beaux entirely by storm -
| She is certainly beautiful girl, and an accomplish
| ed d0nsertse.
The death of the Hon John Holmes Of this city,
late IT. s. District Attorney, leaves vacancy TO be
filled Immediately bv the Government, OF conside-
rsbIe importance. Mr.. Howard, the former incnn1-
bent, a sound democrat, who asremoved by Gen.
Harrison, will undoubtedly receive the appoint-
The greatest curiosity we have here at present, is
the Of the editor of the " Daily American" an
ut-and-out Calhoun, radical. locofoco priIt-con-
Quoted by Benjamin Kioasbury, Jr Esq q good
writer, thorough politician. and friend Of John
G. spencer He nose vot he nose"-and has
good deal Of influence. with the President, and tho
present cabinet This is very reasonably accounted
for, however. from the fact that Tyers nasal pro-
hoscis is of very generous dimensions"-and
Kingsburv's is ditto. GA tellow-feeling"-you
know the rest
The parties are brushing up for the Gubernstorial
and congressional elections, which come off next
month, and there is good deal of activity exhibit
ing The whggles are determined to take advan-
tage Of the apparent dsafFecon in the ranks Of the
democratic parv-owing 70 the somewhat conf CT
ing " ndersou" and " Kavsnagh" interests-but
The locos will pronably "rallv" when il comes to
the sticking point, and Hon Hugh Anderson
will no doubt, be elected Governor OF Maine by a
handsome majority.
Many Of our first families have left town for the
Springs and other wateri g places, and business, il
dull enough" at this present writing. The low
rates of travelling has induced a considerable tenn
porarv absence from The citv, and matters generally
are quiet as summers morn Alden
Yours truly, H.