The Portland daily press., 1863-10-29
COMMUNICATIONS.
Regular Boston Correspondence.

The Re,c call for Totuateers-Action Of the
State and City-Prepdrdtioas for tie Rus
sidns-Grdad BGu 10 come of on the Com
nioa-Mdj0r Cen. Dir-Doicn he IIdrbor
- Democratic Ratification - Ginlmer Of
sense-Gen. r. +. Meogher-Recocered-
Gitmore's Beaeft-Amusements
BosToN, Oct. q, 1868.
1othe Editor Of The Press:
The quota of Massachusetts under the new
call for 100000 volunteers is fifteen thousand
one hundred and twenty six. The weak
kneed begin TO tremble, and wonder ii she
will obviate another draft on them by answer
ing this draft on her patriotism, to the full
figure before the fflh OF January Dext. Their
dreams OF the good time coming, incident to
Christmas aud New Year, are sadly marredby
iudistinct but palpabe visions OF "stern reali-
ties" which may be visited upon them about
that time. But the patriotic, determined to
give another proof oil un dying loyalty OF the
old Bay State, are already active. Gov. An
drew promptly issued his official order TO the
people, in language powerful enough 10 strike
IRON the bitterest Copperheads fiinty heart
responsive spark of patriotism Aud Mayor
Iincoln,-not whit behind President Lincoln
in sterling honesty of heart and purpose
called the attention of the City Council, on
Monday last in an admirable communication,
10 their duties in the premises, and both
boards have appointed joint committee on
the subject. BY all act OF the last Legislature
cities and towns are precluded from Offering
bounties, but private funds will be substituted
through organized action, and additional in
ducements to the already large bounties paid
by the Government will be offered for imme-
diate enlistment. Nothing will be left undone
TO attain the desired end.
Preparations are being made for the rccep-
tion aud entertainment of the Russians. A
plaafinn of nrnuinant citizans hal
City Hall on Tuesday Tor the purpose of
making arrangements for the grand hall at
which the Mayor presided. 1t was decided that
it should be apart from the courtesies by the
City Government, and under the control of
the citizens entirely. A Committee of twen-
ty-fye with full power was appointed. Ii has
been found that it is impossible TO obtain a
suitable place for the ball, and through the
proper channels it was brought to the atten-
tion of the city authorities, who have taken
steps for the erection of a building on the Pa
rade Ground of the Common, ostensbly for
recruiting purposes and regmental drill
room,n but will not be used as such until il
has been dedicated" by the grand ball re-
ferred to. II is novel idea and the ball will
be carried out with as much elegance and
splendor as If occurring in the most magnili-
cent palace.
Major General Dix was entertained by the
the harbor aud visiting the military posts and
public institutions. The troops on Long ISL
and were reviewed by the General after which
the party proceeded to Deer Island, where
they partoOk OF a lunch spread in the hall of
the House of Industry. Speeches followed, of
course, and after each had had his say, the
party returned, the General much pleased with
his treatment.
The "unterriied democracy held a ratifca-
fian nna int af Eanaui Hall
ming. In addition TO the resolutions endorsing
those Of the Worcester State Convention, was
one that proved that the party, like a wayward
boy, scan do well when it has mind to-
give this glorious exception TO the general rule
entire:-
Resolred, That in this emergency ii becomes
the duty OF every lover OF our country, in obe-
dence TO the recent appeal of the President
to give efficient and cheerful aid in filling up
the ranks of the army by voluntary enlistment
Speeches were made by Judge Abbott, II.
w. Paine-ther candidate for Governor-and
others, in the usual style. They would have
forgotten their natural instincts had they omit
ted to dissolve the meeting with cheers for
Seymour, Mcclellan, and their coafreres.
That eloquent Irish patriot, Gen. Thomas
Francis Meagher, delivered a lecture last night
at the fremont Temple, 10 full house, under
the auspices OF the Montgomery Union Asso-
citation lIrish). In the course of the lecture.
which was entitled "Recollections of the Army
of the Potomac" he gave a vivid description
of the various terrible battles in which he. with
his gallant Irish Brigade, took a prominent
part II was productive OF great enthusiasm,
and would have eatinfluence with his coun-
nymen toward enlstug under the last call.
could it be delivered in our large cities during
the next two months
Rev. ]. +. Manning preached, for the first
time since his return from the war and recoy-
cry from a dangerous illness, at his church.
the "Old South"-on Sunday last. His pleas
ant face aud eloquent voice were gratefully
welcomed by thankful congregation.
The benefit to p. S. Gilmore at the Temple
Sunday evening, was most fattering testino-
nial on the part OF an appreciating public, TO
that richly deserving and eminent musician.
Hundreds were unable to obtain seats. and
many turned away from the doors disappoint-
ed in obtaining even standing-room. Mr.. Gill
more will give, from time TO time, popular con-
certs during the winter.
The new play to which | referred last week
was brought out at the Museum last night.
and promises long run, 1t is entitled 'Ca-
miila's Husband and is placed on the stage
with splendid effects. Nothing new elsewhere
to notice. ARLINGTON,