The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-12
COMMUNICATIONS.
Boston Correspondence.

Boston Correspondence.
The heated term-stdte of qfairs-Return
of Port Hudson troops - The Maine 22d
24th and 2lst - Their reception and incl
dents-The Cohesion heroes-Reception---
The Mass. 47th-T The Metropolitan Raiirodd
Its business Thanksgiving Observance
Amusements.
BosroN, Aug. 10, 1868.
To the Editor Of the Press
During the past week IL one has kept COOL
or, at most, has had sufficient dnimus to keep
up respiration, he has done as much as could
reasonably be expected; and those who "still
live" with energy sufficient to perform more
arduous duty are acclimated to the hottest
tropic. A comforting change, however, oc-
Cured on Friday when anortheast breeze pre-
vailed, afiording to sweltering humanity most
grateful relief And on the next day fine
shower and a fresh breeze tempered BY the
broad Atlantic, made the day comfortable
But 1t was Of short duration-the heat of the
following day was rendered thereby only the
more palpable. And SO goes August; but
what to ths animal kingdom is enervating, to
the vegetable kingdom is strengthening
there is never a loss without gain-and so
we will patiently await the good things COM
ing.
The regiments which so patrioticaIy re-
mained over time with Gen. Banks, and par
ticipated in the capture of Port Hudson, are
fast returning home, and this, too, by the way
promised them by their brave and indefatiga-
Bile Leadership the Mississippi. On Wednes-
day morning the 22d Maine arrived here, and
alter short rest took the cars by the Eastern
road for your city, and thence TO Bangor
Their long trip of twelve days from Port Hud-
son had completely worn them out, and their
tired and dusty appearance elected the SYM
pathy OF all who saw them, as well as their
brave conduct, the applause. Everything was
done for their comfort that could be during
their short stop, and while resting In the de-
pot the sick men, OF whom there were about
forty, received the tender care and attention
of ladies, among whom was the daughter of
Gen. Banks, having for each a kind word and
pleasant smile. The men were greatly pleased
and benefited by such simple but significant
acts, and coming as they did from the daugh-
ter Of their honored leader will long be re-
membered with. just pride. The Maine Path
arrived on Thursday, at 5 A. NJ. breakfasted
at at Beach street, and left for Augusta by
Boston and Maine road. In the evening the
Maine 2lst arrived, but being too late for
transportation, it remained over night at Fa-
neuil Hall, and after breakfasting left by cars
for home. Both Of these regiments left their
guns at Port Hudson for the use of the new
colored troops. While one Of these regiments
was stopping at Beach street a Philadelphia
lady, learning Of the suffering of their sick,
went into the kitchen of the United States
Hotel where she was stopping, and with the
cook prepared quantity of Cruel which she
served hot and palatabe to the faint and sick
men; aud when the first quantity prepared
was eaten-eagerly and thankfuIly-more was
in readiness, which was as gratefully eaten as
before. This characteristic and timely action
shows how deeply seated is the benevolence
OF the Inhabitants OF the city of brotherly
love. All honor to them.
The Mass. 43d-the Galveston heroes-ar-
rived In this city yesterday, and to-day they
will be received by the Ancient and Honora-
BILE Artillery, by whom they will be escorted
TO Faneuil Hall, where collation. will be
served by the city. The regiment has lost 20
men, and 800 are paroled prisoners. Owing
to treachery on the part of the rebel General
Magruder, COL Burrill is not with his regi-
ment, which he SO galantly and bravely com
manded wheniso hotly pressed at Galveston
Its reception win be worthy and enthusiastic.
The Mass. 47th, Col Marsh - the merchants
regiment and commanded by merchant
will leave Port Hudson for home as soon as
transportation can be provided.
The Metropolitan Horse Railroad, of this
city, is a very wealthy and prosperous, as well
as important and necessary institution and
ifanything were needed to make the stock of
the road now constructing between your city
and Westbrook scarce, a few facts concerning
the above road would have that effect. The
receipts for the month of July just ended were
S35 Pcs %, an increase of $7,599,1S upon the
receipts of the same month last year the
gross earnings for the six months ending July
lst, were $l67,055 an increase of nearly
s5o,Uo upon the same period last year. The
stock Is scarce at SIS, its par value being $50,
ana as the company divide 10 per cent, free
OF U. >. tax, II yields nearly seven per cent.
per annum on above price. A reserved fund
OF SoV,00O, is kept to cover depreciation, and
the company own land on the Back Bay to
the value of $4,000, which is a valuable in
vesfment. The average daily trips over the
road number 531. The whole number of
cars run over their track on WASHINGTON
street, between Cornhill and Boylston street.
by other companies connecting, Is 2l5-
making total of 74e cars daily. Every IA
city Is granted this company, and almost ev-
cry extension or alteration asked Is allowed
oy the city authorities, and the public are
faithfully accommodated in return.
Ihe national Thanksgiving was well OBJ
served IN TINS city, the calm and qnietness of
SUNDAY being everywhere observable No
business Of any kind was transacted, and DUR
ing the day the streets had bare and deser-
ted appearance. But few ministers being at
home, only Two or three churches were open.
and people improved the opportunity 10 enioy
day OF rest IN the country, and thither thew
rushed In sufficient numbers to overload every
means of exit. Notwithstanding il was
Thanksgiving" no amount Of Imagination
conld bring the usual accompaniment Of tur-
key, chicken, goose, and above all the cool
and comfort Of a November day-the markets
were bare and the day was hot. The meetings
at the fremont Temple were of an appropriate
character and were well attended In the eve-
ming the display of the electric light was Of
increased brilliancy and splendor, and, accom-
panied by a fine concert by two consolidated
bands, i was enjoyed by comfortable audi.
ence, which was not all upon the Common