The Portland daily press., 1863-06-03
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Boston Correspondence.
Anniversary Week : The Weather = Peace
and Wdr-Return of q Battery = Depdr-
ture of the Coiored Regiment - Compari-
sons - Public lSeatim ent = Return of the
Mass. Sirth-1heir A 4ppedrdnce-The Old
Hancock Mdnsion-Its Disp osal-Bodting
Mdtters-Amusements
BosToN, june 2, 1868.
To the Editor Of the Press
Anniversary week has, to the surprise of its
votaries and sthe rest of mankind hereabout
been pleasant from beginning to end. White
neck-ties were not so plenty rs is usual, and
visitors were not so numerous, yet the NEE
tings have been wellattended, having attracted
more residents than usually lend their presence
to these annual gatherings. Only nine men,
bers of the Peace Society were present at
their meeting, absentees offering as an apology
for their infidelity the glittering bayonet or
polished steel! and their action was enthusias-
ticay applauded! Patriotism has changed
the lamb INTO a lion, and the lion will bring
peace out of that war which the lamb was
powerless to prevent. Many familiar face
and active participant in these anniversaries
was missed, and all know how manfully each
had given his life to the sacred cause. May
the prayers, audible and inaudible Of the past
week be answered by the God of the widow
and fatherless in returned peace and prosperity
to our now war-trodden land.
The 1lth Massachusetts Battery arrievd in
this city on Wednesday last, after nine months
service in the field. They were received with
a salute and escorted by the Lancers to the
Lancers' armory, where a collation. was await
ing them. They looked like veterans, rough
and weather-worn-in fact they looked like
very intelligent eontrabands. What they were
the records of the war tell Their reception
was most enthusiastic, and the home of each
member OF that gallant corps welcomed again
its own-the most remarkable fact of its his
tory being its return with the same number
l15lI with which it departed.
An event occurred on Thursday which
marks an epoch in the history of Massachusetts
-the departure of a regiment Of armed ne
groes under her sanction, TO take its place
among her sons and with them defend their
common rights. Draw comparison between
this and the times of Sims and Burns, and see
what vast amount Of prejudice has been for
ever buried; for If they prove themselves what
We confidently expect, can prejudice ever
overcome the gratitude Of State? Every
body felt lively intesest in this regiment aud
the city was full to witness its departure. No
white regiment has received a greater ovation
than this, and well it deserved it for its mar
tial bearing and military excellence. Anx-
iously and critically will its progress and for
tune be watched, not only by the Governor,
who stakes in it his honor aud pride, but by
tuc 1Etlc. LtuOtntT foiOftu regiment Is
forming, the Massachusetts 55th, and already
numbers 500 IL is the last which will be
recruited under the present orders for colored
troops.
The immortal 9th Mass regiment reached
home on Friday, for the second time, after the
expiration OF its enlistment. During its
last term--nine months-it has participated
in nine engagements with the enemy, and was
in the three days siege of Suffolk also. II re-
ufsfh <,Fx I'll
and wounded Great enthusiasm was mani
tested and they received hearty welcome
both by the city and State authorities. They
looked finely and remarkably fresh for the
amount of service they had seen. Many of
the privates had amusing tokens Of their So
journ in Secessia, in the shape OF dogs which
they call "graybacks" and cats to whom they
had become attached in the absence of home
associations. The regiment was compelled to
decline the hosptalities of the city which were
cordially extended it, taking an early train
for Lowell, where they met most enthusiasts
tic reception by those most dear to them, the
majority belonging in that vicinity.
The old Hancock mansion which was in-
cluded in the sale. as was supposed, has been
formally offered by its owners to the city and
was accepted. Thanks TO the CITY and S ate
authorities, this most interesting relic will be
preserved In a manner credtable alike to each
The State has presented fine lot ofland on
thes Back Bay ASIA site for the building, and
the city will defray the expense of its remov-
al and re-erection, which will be most careful
ly done. This will cost about $4,000 and
the city will keepit and the grounds in good
condition, making the place one of great and
perpetual attraction alike to citizens and
TO visitors, as the mansion is to be occupied
as amuseum, to be open to the public on cer-
tain DAYS.
Boating is now exciting considerable inter-
est among Its voteries, as two important reg
atlas are near at hand-the Beacon Club
Race on the 9th Of June, and the 4th of July
City Regatta. The rules and regulations
OF the latter have been officially announced.
There are stroAg indications that large num-
Der Of entries will be made. The inducements
offered are so good, that many from abroad
VIII enter, particularly from New York. The
prizes amount to S775. The 18th of June race
Will embrace some of our crack oarsmen, and
will he exciting The prizes amount to 5000
The celebrated Union and Harvard clubs
probably will not participate in either, the
Harvard club being prevented by the Faculty
which they do not at all relish. These lclubs
are in fine practice and condition. Amuse-
menis are on the wane. At the Boston Mrs.
d. 7. Butler continues during the week The
popular young actor, Edwin Adams opened
fortnights engagement last night at the
Howard, appearing in "the Hereto" Mrs.
John Drew is at the Museum commencing
last night in new version of "Aurora Floydn
earnestly commend Miss Kate Reignods,
formerly of this establishment, TO the good
people of your city as sterling actress, and
they will regret it who fail to see her. The
success Of the Harlem Opera Troupe is in full
tide. Perham has repaired the late injury
by fire to "The Seven Mile Mirror" in which
the public on and after this evening will have
an opportunity to reflect their patriotism in
aid of an object of which have spoken.
ARLINGTON.