The Portland daily press., 1863-10-22

otogetic-Per3ondt-G times al Long
Isldnd-The recent operations Of sharp
er-His doings and ,chat IS done 'csth hsa
Deer Pdrk-Comfortab qudrters-Ihe
Russidn Fleet Ne,r York or Boston =
Lectures A 1.e,c feature - Inauguration
rroqramme of tie great organ - Camilla
Crso-Her fareceu beneft-Aniusements
BosToy, Oct. 20, 1868.
1otke Editor Of the Press:
In consequence of the pressure Of other
matters upon my time your readers did not
hear from me as usual last week. There was
nothing however of startling Importance to
communicate, and whatever of interest there
was will be noticed now. Before opening
my budget would say, that it is among the
probabilities that business and the aforesaid
aother matters" will prevent me from devot
ing proper time and attention TO this cores
pondence, and consequently compel me to
relnquish ii altogether, with great reluctance
though twill be. But | am not TO write my
yaledictory until that time comes. | simply
give premonitory notice at this time.
The good time the officers and men have
been having at the conscript camp at Long
Island may well cause those self-consdered
lucky ones to exclaim, "who wouldn't be
conscript?" Last Friday week the men were
allowed by Gen. Deyens to receive their
friends, who went down to the Island some
six hundred strong, and dinner, clam-bake,
dancing and sports of various kinds were par
ticpated in during the day TO the infinite en-
joyment of all concerned. The officers had
previously enjoyed with their friends a similar
picnic, and the men having not only the per-
mission but the assistance oftheir officers, con-
cocted and so successfully carried out the
"jolly time" referred to, us to eclipse the doings
OF the officers. Such affairs can but have the
most beneficial effect upon the soldiers, who
enjoy none too many such alleyiating oeca-
sions. There are but little over three hun
dred conscripts at the camp, one half OF whom
arrived from Maine on the day the above af-
fair took place. A greater portion OF the re-
mainder are from New Hampshire there be-
ing less than fifty from this State.
The young man who Operated" so extern
siyely among State street brokers q short
time since, pocketing some $4,000 as the net
amount of his margins, - it was all margin,
by the way - was before the Police Court a
few days since, and was held to answer in the
sum of 100000. II is stated that the previous
lite, associations and habits of the accused
were such as to render his conduct inexplca-
bic. He has appealed TO the public for sus-
pension Of its opinion until he can explain,
and the whole affair may be "explained away
before the public will be enlightened further.
The enclosure for the deer upon the Com
mon is completed, aud the graceful creatures
have been irolicking about therein the past
week, TO the great delight of the young peo-
pie, as well as of children of larger growth.
One of the fawns-there were but two-was
instantly killed few mornings since by com
ing in contact with the high wire fence of the
enclosure, ii being unnoticed by the fieet-foot-
ed animal in its flight. The fence has since
been painted green so that il can be distinctly
seen, and further loss thereby prevented. <
fine house, of gothic style, is being erected
for them in which TO reside during the win
ter, and 1t must be contemplated with great
satisfaction and pride by the deer as it grows
in beauty and convenience day by day under
the carpenters hands, since the wealtbiest
mans money cannot purchase such an estate.
nor his envy take it from them
The Russian Admirars reply to Mayor Lin
coins invitation gives great pleasure to our
citizens, but he did not name the day when he
might be expected, but says it will be one of
his most gratifying duties to come TO our wa
ters with his squadron as soon as he finds it
possible. The letter of invitation by our wor-
thy Mayor has been severely criticised bv
some of the New York papers-thereby graft
flying their propensity for throwing periodical
blank shots at Boston-but their fault-indino
is impotent as well as impudent. for the Mayor
set forth the attractions of this city i'm n dio
niiled and courteous manner, meaning no
ohense, and giving none, to those who can
read and properly understand. Such criti-
cism is only an indication of their fear that
Boston will eclipse them in doing honors to
the distinguished visitors. The Russians have
too much common sense to be mised by such
petty malice, and will visit us with increased
satisfaction for the same reason. Then when
we are done with them may our ryal-the
forest City-have an opportunity to continue
the genuine hospitality where we leave Off
ltis expected the feet will be in our harbor
within ten days
The Fraternity" have engaged Gen. Butler
TO deliver the second lecture of their interest,"
ing course; oi winch have spoken, said en-
gagement being subject to the CONTINGENCIES
OF the public service" as printed in the an
nouncement of his name. Unless Governmen,
wakes up to a realizing sense of his worth
especially at the present time-the Genoral
will not be interrupted in his enpaoenar,s
the public being thereby compensated for its
loss in another direction. The Mercantile
Library Association commence their course
with the name OF Rev. Dr. A. T.. Stone. A
new feature in the lecture field "Parlor Lee
lures, which were popular in other cities
last winter, is to be introduced here this sea-
son. Inc lectures are by a lady, and during
genteel hours of the day. are given in the par.
lor of private residence uptown. The
course consists OF twenty lectures tickets ,va
dollars. They are of course, very select. and
will become an institution" among the ladies
of the highest order, for nothing 6nt nnrol,,
literary subiectsis considered by the lecturers .
and if there is place where such matters aro
fully appreciated, that place is modern Athens
and more especially by the ladies thereof
"Parlor Lectures" should become more gen
eral, as they undoubtedly will from the simple
force of their obvious merits.
The great organ is to be inaugurated with
appropriate ceremonies on Monday evening
Nov I'd. The best organst Of the country
will perform. and Miss Charlotte Cushman-
that great benefdctress to the soldier. having
contributed to the Sanitary Commission up
wards OF $4,000, by her benefts-will recite
an original ode written for the occasion by @
lady Of this city. Herr Frederick Walcker
son Of the eminent builder of the instrument