Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-01
LETTER FROM MASSACHUSETTS,
iton an Occasional Correspondent
DosIoN. Sept. "a, 1861.


Fton Occasional Correspondent.
BosroN. Sept. "a, 1861.
One of the principal events of the week 10
our Commonwealth, has. been the assembling ol
the Democratic Convention, and the nomination
by that body of full set of candidates for State
officers. II was the hope Of very many Of the
inlueatial men of that party, as we'll MS of thr
other parties, that united ticket might have
been selected. One that would have met the
cordial approval of the people of the State, to
that our good old Commonwealth would have
shown united front to the nation in the great
contest for National existence
But, there seemed to be but one man on whom
the great body Of the voters could be brought
to unite for Governor, and that man was joins
A. ANDREW. 1t was too bitter pill for the
Democratic leaders to swallow, although the
men of the party who have the voting to do,
will show when the day OF trial comes, that they
will not in this case follow their leaders 1t is
a foregoue conclusion, Gov Andrew will be re-
elected, aud by such q vote as will astouish the
natives. Tne country is not overburdened with
live, energetic Governors like OUR john, and tue
people know how to appreciate such when thry
have hem
The Convention, although taking strong
ground against the Republican party passed II
string Of strong resolutions in favor OF the
| Union and the enforcement of the laws. There
are no doubt many amongst the Breckinridge
wing of the party who are in strong sympathy
with the rebels AMI il is easy to tell by the toue
OF their conversation who they are. often
come across such and listen to their talk. No
thing but fear keeps them silent, aud When re-
verses happen to the armies Of the Uniun, they
can scarcely conceal their exutation. Their
hatred to the Republicans is greater thun theii
dislike Of treason, aud they would rather see the
nation perish, than have the rule taken from thei
hands, but the " sceptre has departed from
Judah" the people have decrced it and whil,
this generation shall live they will rule nc
more. But to the honor OF Douglas men, il
has been expressed, ga Douglas Democrat au1
traitor cannot be found in the same skin"
wish the same could be said of the Bell Eyeretis
but truth compels ths statement that amongst
those who were for the Constitution aud En-
forcement OF the laws, par excellence, there nr,
traitors rs well North as South some following
the first, and some the second leader of tha
hebdomdal party.
There have been two Of tho gun boats built il
this city launched during the last week, aud th,
third will be launched next week. They ar
rapidly drawing to completion aud are benuiiu
craft of their class; and will no doubt renle
good service in the blockading fleet They ar
driving business at the navy yard. In addition
to the two steam slOops which are nearly read
for launching. there is one of the side whee
steamers, built ferry boat fashion, more thai
half timbertd up, aud powder boat also Il
course Of construction. The government is for
tunate in having so faithful aud energetic a ma
us Commander Hudson at this station and tn
work under his charge ID pressed on with vigo
which is not too often the case on our publ
works.
The taking of the popular loan is progrcssn
finely in our city, and from present appearance
the government will not have to 60 to our cou
sins on the other side of the water to raise th
means to carry on the war, for the people wi
furnish the meaus as well as men. Recruitin
still continues active, aud the new regiments ar
rapidly filling up. Gen Wilson, who is no,
Colonel, will leave with his regiment on Tuesda
or Wednesday. 1t is one of the best among th
many which have lett this good old Common
wealth. God speed them and their noble com
mander who is one Of the nohlest Of his children
September aud August have changed place
this year, and the week closed has been one o
the warmest Of the season. The haryests ar
ripeuing, aud the Giyer of all good hns bee
good to his creatures in causing the land to b
blessed with an abundance, aud although til
hand of war may seem to mar the beauty Of TIL
fair land yet he is able to bring order out
chaos and abundant light out OF the darknes
that now seems TO cover us with n pail our be
loved country. Let us all look to HIM in tli
hour of peril and gloom. CRAPS,