The Portland daily press., 1862-10-25

cut for the Senate, which will be a "cut-up'
more than he expects. Hon. William d. Swan
has anxiously gazed upon Congressional hon
ors for great while, and so he is ready to sac
riice t?) himself upon the altar of the mo
Party party. So we might go through the
list if need be. 1t is the Sympathetic Club OF
political orphans. 1t is the mis-called Con-
servative Hunkerism, really as radical and IA
natical a portion of the people as the Garrison
Aboltionists They see "an African" in every
wood-ple, or think they do sometimes the
darkey is in their tmind's) eye instead of the
wood. True conservatism is ''holding opinions
with the happy attachment of being open to
reason aud couriction."
Gov. Andrew, of whom Maine should be
proud, as he is her noble son, will be re-elec
ted by handsome majority. His gubernato-
rial record stands unimpeachable, whatever
his individual opinions on outside issues may
be. Senator Sumner is gaining strength daily,
even among those who do not subscribe to
many of his sentiments. That party in power
must be sustained, be it Democrat or Repnbli-
can, provided it is loyal and honest. That's
tfldt pdtliOtisill, anu dll No-I dllN-
ism," as Tom Benton has well said "means all
party" 1t is a ruse, silver thread to catch
political fish.
At the Navy Yard Charleston. government
is rushing matters along finely. The new iron
clad Monadnok, 250 feet long, has her ribs
yearly up and looks fearlully large. She will
be mighty ship. The new side-wheel steam
er Tallapoosa, 240 feet, is progressing finely.
The gunboat Pequot commenced some ten
days since, will soon assume warlike shape.
The U, S. ship Onward, the bark Gem OF the
Sea- Gunboat Huron, and U. S. steamer Ala
bana, all recently arrived and are undergoing
slight repairs, and will be ready for sea at an
early day. The steamer Bibb, for Coast Sur
vey service, has been completely renovated
and repaired, and will soon sail. The Mann
moth Niagara, is in dry dock, being razed and
one deck taken out, preparatory to being fit
ted for thirty-six guns, tshe had but ten.) The
Macedonian, school ship for officers, is located
at the yard under command of Lieut.. E. L.
Stone, one of the finest and most popular Of
ficers in the service. The Receiving ship
Ohio, is at her old location, under charge OF
Lieut.. G. n. Gray, superior officer and a
gentleman. In all the departments activity
aud work. is the order the day, some 5000
hands being employed
Amusements are literally patronized this
season. Boston can surely take the lead in
this respect. The Museum has been giving
the public a Spectacular Scenic Piece, jean
nette," Manager Reach producing it with his
usual success. The stock Company, with such
members as Warren, Reach, Hardenburg, Will
son, Kate Reignods, Annie Clarke, Josephine
Orton and others, is one of the best in the
country.
The Howard Atheneum, Manager Wye
man Marshall, have Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Will
liams as stars, and rumor says Edwin Booth
may appear there soon, if not at the Academy.
A brilliant season there is expected. 1t is a
cozy and worthy Thespian temple. Barnnm's
Aquaral Garden, Morris Bros. Mnstrels and
other places are crowded daily and nightly
Rev. Henry Giles commenced a course of lee
lures at Lowell Institute last evening, John
X. Paine, the celebrated organist, formerly of
your city, gives two concerts in aid Of the San
itary Commission, Saturday afternoon, being
the first-a rich treat looked for.