The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-07-01

Boston Correspondence.
The rebel pirates and Boston merchants
Something TO be done-Porttdnd does it,
Ercitement-Giory enough-Ihe Cincin-
natl STANDARDIZATION of the Mass. 9TH
4rrirat of the 45th-The Fourth-The re-
gatta and ontestdnts-Amusements
BosToN, June 20, 1868.
The depredations of rebel pirates on our
coast have been the principal subject ofthought
and action during the past week, and will con-
tinue to be until New England waters, at least,
are rid of these daring freebooters. Boston
ship-owners, who have suffered severely, are
thoroughly aroused, and energetic action is
being taken by the influential committee APP
pointed by the meeting of merchants on
Thursday. Upwards of $4,000 has been
raised towards fund, one half of which is to
be given as a reward to the vessel that is sue
cessful in capturing or destroying privateers,
and the other half to be expended in fitting out
swift and suitable vessels. Several have al
ready sailed, mannedb by the crews oflcaptured
vesselsand commanded Undetermined merchant
captains. Government has promised prompt
cooperation with private enterprise by furnish
ing armament TO such vessels, yet, notwith-
standing this, certain officials at the Navy
Yard use more red tape than is compatible
with aspeedy prosecution of the work in hand.
How refreshing it is to turn to the glorious
dispatch displayed by the Portland. authori-
ties, untrammeed, and resulting as it did in
perfect success-speedy, complete, rejecting
enviable honor upon your city; as one of our
evening papers had it - 'glory enough for
Portland in one day." The excitement in this
city was intense and only exceeded by that in
your own. Frequent and rapidly published
kilograms furnished the eager public with
food for continued excitement, until the final
account was received, which greatly added to
the Importance of the achievement, previously
imperlectly understood. Its good results can
not be over-estimated. The discovery of the
destruction of the Tacony is of vast import
ance and will save deal of time and trouble
to vessels sent in her pursuit. 1t is to be re-
GREETED that the prisoners we're not handed
over to the civil authorities as demanded, to
meet the doom which would surely await
them-but, alas now more than doubtful.
A committee from the city government of
Cincinnati have been here the past week, for
the purpose of examining the operations of
the fire alarm system. They were Hospitality
entertained by this city and left for New York
on Thursday, having witnessed with entire
satisfaction an exhibition Of the proficiency
of our fire department and the great utility
Of the fire alarm telegraph, a false alarm being
eriv ,ntt
got our steam fire engine, and from Boston
she will undoubtedly take the system which
guides them.
The Mass. Fifth met with a most enthusiast
tic reception on Friday, when they returned
for the second time. A more imposing pa
geant is seldom witnessed in this city than
that composed by their escort. All Charles
town turned out to do them honor; it was a
gala day in that city. The city was gaily
decorated and "a complete holiday was had.
The Forty-fllth regiment has arrived; its re-
ception will take place to-day, and will be a
little more ''nobby than any before.
The city programme for the celebration Of
the Fourth is published, and viii afford inter-
esting reading to the pleasure-seeker. For
some cause the Declaration of Independence
will not be read by Edward Everett's son, as
was expected. The regatta will bring to-
gether one OF the finest displays of boats and
oarsnen ever seen in this country. The race
for single scull Wineries viii be most interest
ing. Among those who intend to compete
are Webber of Portland, Decker of New York,
Hamill of Pittsturg, and Carpenter of Provi-
dence. The display of fireworks will be un-
usually fine-and this is saying great deal
as several novelties will be introduced. The
visitor can hardly fail to enjoy the day amid
so much to delight and amuse. Young Amer
lea will be kept within bounds by the efficient
police. Last Fourth of July was one of re-
markable quiet and enjoyment, and the COM
ing promises to be another.
This is the last week at the Museum, con-
Guiding with four or five entertainments on
the Fourth, the last Immediately after the fire.
works. The Howard still continues open, still
playing "The Dukes Motto" The Buckleys
are more and more popular, drawing full
houses 10 their fine hall. The Holman Opera
Troupe again appear at the New fremont for
this week and will give quid pro quo to those
who favor them with their presence.
ARLINGTON.