The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-07-07
MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.
of the Fourth.

artillery on MunJoy, on the morning OF the
fourth occasioned considerable damage to the
property of many of the residents in that Vi
entity, through their carelessness, in discharg-
ing their piece in close proximity to windows;
and when requested to desist, or remove to
another part of the hill, refused to do so.-
Many windows were damaged by the concus-
sion, and in one instance the wadding passed
through the portico lights of gentleman's
house. Six ounces of powder being used at
each discharge, the shattered windows and gas
lanterns, bore ample evidence the next morn
ing, of the gross carelessness of these head
strong cannoniers.
"SwILL BoYs" LIKE CAKE.-Thcsej juvenile
depredators have annoyed the public in many
ways for long time back, their petty thefts
being committed in the broad light Of day, in
barns and kitchens of our residents. Two
cases of the kind have come to our knowledge
where, in one instance, a family having provid-
ed nice "batch' of Fourth of July cake, were
much annoyed by its sudden disappearance,
which could only be accounted for by the dis
tended jacket of swill boy as he passed out
of the gate but an hour previous. We are
happy to add, however, that new kind of
cake has been prepared for the next thief, and
who will not, as did Oliver Twist, after sur
felt Of 1t, ask for more, as the principal ingre-
dent will be calomel jalap.
MIsTooK HIS MAN.-As the flremen were
counter-marching on State Street. an unlucky
wight stumbled up against one of the '.boys,"
disturbing his propriety somewhat, but which
was quietly borne until second charge was
made by the same party, at which our fireman
loosing control of himself. struck him blow
onthe smeller, bursting itlike a"shell," the san
guineous fluid Immediately ornamenting the
adjacent parts of his "physiog."
FETE AT THE ALMsHoUsE.-The hearts of
the inmates Of the above institution were made
glad, on the afternoon of the fourth, by the
generous entertainment provided for them by
the Overseers of the Poor. The Durham Band
being in attendance, a dance was started upon
the green sward in which many, old and young
Joined with much zest and good humor. Dim
ner being now announced, it would have done
ones heart good, to view the happy faces, as
they sat down to the table in anticipation of
making fourth of July feast. The Band re-
manned with them an hour and half The
cadets" then marched into the yard, and after
performing some very creditable evolutions
partook also of collation..
Everything passed off in the best possible
spirit, and the poor viii ever remember the
occasion with gratitude.
The EVENING OF THE FoURTH.-Many
persons have spoken of the enjoyment expe-
rienced by them in listening to the music of
the different Bands, stationed on Congress and
State streets, and we doubt not the gratifica-
ton afforded, was superior to that which would
have been felt, had we have had most brilliant
display of fireworks. As it was, the public
were amply satisfied with the gay appearance
of the City Hall, from out of which there shone
through each separate window, a flood of light,
Illuminating the upturned sea of faces, of those
who transflxed with rapture, were listening to
the harmonious strains of PoPPENBURG's
unrivalled Band.
rT The order maintained during the cele-
bration of the fourth, demonstrates to CEN
tainty the prompt efficiency of our police de-
partment 1t gives us much pleasure to add
our testimony to the correct and courteous
bearing of the members of this corps, and we
feel no hesitation in pronouncing the constabu-
larry of Portland, equal il not superior to any
in New England.
1T SHOULD Nor HAVE BEEN So.-At the
trial of Steam fire engines on the Fourth, much
carelessness was exhibited by those having
charge, in allowing the dirty salt water to be
thrown about over the bonnets and dresses of
the ladies present, which not only caused them
much modification, but has since reflected
upon the gallantry of our worthy fire depart
ment We wish we could apologize for this
unkindly act and lay it to the prevailing
strong wind" but the ladies won't believe it.
at won't go down."
ACcIDENT.-Affer the alarm of fire. on the
evening Of the Fourth as Engine No. 8, was
returning, an Indian of the Narragansett tribe,
who was unfortunately in state of intoxica-
tion, seized the "drag-rope," stumbled and fell
the wheel of the engine passing over three
fingers of his right hand. The unlucky man
received immediate medical attendance.
PRETTY DIsPLAY.-Ladies. have you seen
it? We mean the rich display of goods shown
at the Establishment Of Messrs NJ. G. PALMER
d Co., IA Middle Street, being just the rich
net fac III and bae 81,