The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-08
Oar Boston Correspondence.


M weatheyAgrfehltural Fairs Contemplated SAFE Of
Ia Suffolk County Court House 10 the United States
Gorernmca-AnaeSation-S alem Statisttcs--Rica Men
Coloae, Wrfghps Remoral-The Ccchituate Bank Case
--DemoYeae state Convention
The weather, after having been quite coolnot say
eola-wth heavy frosts suddenly became hot
or Sunday last and has continued for several days.
BY good rights ought TO have had storm with the
equinox and cool weather afterwards but we have had
neither, but resumption Of these dry, acrd, penetrat-
ing heats that potent during the gea drought
of July and August that did destroy anything.
as II one had fallen asleep week sgo, and moved to
next August The effect the forests, and generally,
in this part OF New England very fine The frosts
already affected the naples, the beautiful red OF the
leaves Of which made to contrast admirably with
the green Of foliage and the yellow of Others while
the whCle viewed through scorchng atmosphere.
Thus have the New England autumn q month earlier
than usual, and with sumner circumstances around it.
The various agricultural societies have had excellent
weather for their fairs and exhibitions Those that are
yet to act viii not fear have good luck, there
pretty sroDg Indie atoms to day Of change Of weather
to something of 3 stormy character.
Oar city government has offered to sell the court
house, Court square, 10 the United States govern
ment, the latter being, &c know, want of build
ings here for various kinds Of b. siness pertaining to
highly civilized state OF society-a JAIL court rooms,
post Office &C. Should the parties agree the whole of
the national Offices here not connected with the
department, would probably be concentrated in the
building. But why 10 the city DESTROYS of selling it
may be asked Because the place one Of the nosiest
in the whole city, and legal gentlemen, including
venerable Judges declare that the clatter and confusion
amount 10 nuisance Of magnitude sufficient 10 carry
to the hearts Of the toutest grand jury that
indicted q chimney that smoked he wrong way. On
end Court street, which is the most thropged
place Boston, ard where thin occasionally get dc
hghtuy jammed On the other side is School street,
which II not the stilest locality in Chrstendom Then
there about hundred express Offices concentrated
the fqusre, several respectable groggeres, number
OF stores manufactures, stable two and other
that do not sacrifice to Hppocrates That the
afforded them employment of the stray mysteries
Of life. fancy that some gentlemen who had propos
ed 20 make good business out of commissonershps Of
buildings for our common uncle, will just let that
cradle purchaser Of damaged goods know what
of bargain !. proposed to palm off upon him The
matter must be decided By TO morrow night.
The Bosonisns have decided to annex themselves TO
Charlestowp, Charlestown to themselves snd Mon
day people of Oh restovn are to vote on the subject
The general tia the decision will De the same
ID the lesser city tat IL hrs been in the greater but
sme dissent from this view There strong opponents
az the scheme over the bridge and they working
hsfd 10 prevent its success. The remen espe ay
opposed g H. as they do not like the ifea OF coming
Gn IL I res q 10 Mr.
pamphlet has attracted considerable attention and has
been attributed to several old hands, but take the
Liberty Of guessing that ! was written by Dir. J. O. A.
GrfHn young lawyer Of Charestown, and one Of the
abiest writer's in the State
sslells valuation shows the real estate these TO be
wo IN se27soo0 the personal S. 500 rate of taxa
ton 81 cents $780, raeabie polls 42l0; city tax,
go sso county ,Ax 81 .Ie sta tax s6e9j; osa
Tie highest individual tax is that paid By George Pa
body - cs 81 the neg: ly Francis Peabody 81 $40 o.
the thiro by William y fistman, 81 ,4o4 80; and the
urh ty the web known S.e9hen g Phillips ITO 80
AZ he rate raInec and allowing for the under estimates
50 common with assessors Mr. Phillips b. pat do
a. worh about million and hall Vi dollafs. VIVA
heap of none,
Ia appointment Of Colonel Wright 70 the navy
sgtncy, lis commission expiring the 26h Inst took
eve body By rise II had been expected that he
voud oe re appointed, and such pr cseding would
lave been tatisfac Org on al sides Government
c~rstood ~ Ia been pledged 10 The Colonel and
Ting koAed up,n good dons. The story taa.
10, circulated orig mating in etter firm. Your
city II published IL the Rosoa Posto the effect
that Colonel WRIGHT did wish etsn the Office out
wished 10 be released from its duties docs containa
ray have believed all that he stated and had for
80 doing Rely ing the promises OF the gentlemen
WHO 10 supposed TO have particular change OF New Eng
land matters in the cabinet, Col Wright may not have
after dec to the business with that pertinacy which
cbarscteres your true office seekers, and hes
Kept himself bsfere the Presidential mind 1t I'D
oversight, and singular too from experienced
politician It is said that the President assured
that Col Wright wished to retire. and looking
the list of sppicants found ones papers there bat
Mr. Smiths, nr. Whiting having received another place
Mr. Frost contemplating other business aud the rest
ing retired in despair. Mr.. smth who has the
ce is an excellent man, and one finds fault
y.lh him but it is thought rather hard Of
ths President and Attorney General that they
should have passed of their old companions in
arms through the Mexican war, and whose re appoint
mept would rot have dispIeased any concerning
whose opinion the administration need have cared.
The Supreme Ccmt has decided that all the creditors
Of tne Cochuate Bank shall share Pro rata 10 the div
bends rg from its property and that the remedy for
the bill holders any, J. against the stockholders
diyidel il gected.
he Democratic stte Convention at Lowell, on the
Goth, was as harmonious affair could have been
reafonaby expected under s the circumstances OF ii
case. The friends OF the administration had their
way We. it is true that the other side were present ia
tscient force to have had their way they had
sideIed the game worth the candle. The speech made
by Mr. Usher warmly condeunripg the interference Of
the general government 10 State election last year.
received with great applause ard undertook
the defence OF the administration The resolutions
adopted do not much alIude to the Nebraska bill
by name and altogether they look very IN If the
msnsgers OF the convention we're p'ayn OIL the conci
from the pen OF br. Iorrg, who s apt to shake the
pepper box pretty freely. fhs nomination of Judge
Bishop was necessity, for there was literally one
else TO nominate Mr.. Stetton'e nomir alton for the
Lieut. Governership is good one, as he ia popular,
apart from politics and old liner without having
made l. IN self personally obnoxious to coalition dam,
Gratis. The new state q. mmittse is composed to
Siderable extent of hunhers-that is gen leuen
knokefs nov, but aSio ccaitouists n short
time ago. they will be again the coming In OF 4
ybg rational administration 9he gaden day Of our
local ceTocrscy coiscde exsctly with those Of the
most depresse condition OF the party in the nation l.
l. only sben the party jsout o. national favor Is
TO do someteing to get up the Details h't he
ststts are aloSei to mapAge mstt-ps their own
A.ar other times the acsion Of the p,rty Is made
etSoly suhserseDt to the interests and de rns of mile
~ Wellington who wish TO be there Ths wings
Just bad. only they have not the sudeciy Of the
daooctats nde1hbit cowsrdice well improper in
ter=tnfion.
Toe convention not a large one; only about $50
delegates present and Of tSose large portion
very rreguls chosen. Acco ding t. the bsss Of the
call there oueh+ TO have beer about 700 delegates OF
the 3b o~Es ia The State lS9 net represented and
most q the aiming 146 rosrepusented. let the
convention got along much better thar expected Of
IT, either by friends Goes both OF whom prep srsd
for either bresk-dow or a blsvup. ALTOONA.