The Portland daily press., 1863-11-12
From our Regular Correspondent.

from our Regular Correspondent.
The State election--E1trd session Of iegista-
ldture--The stctndling lieutendnt-The sec
ond aud third organ concerts - The per-
formdnces The ode = School festival -
e Another ae,r hatt-Auiusements
BosToN, Nov. 8, 1865.
To the Editor. Of the Press:
The majority given in this State last Tues
day for Gov. Andrew is much larger than was
expected. The complete returns are not yet
made, but the majority for Gov. Andrew is in
the neighborhood Of forty-two thousands
majority that is for unconditional support Of
the government and vigorous prosecution Of
the war, for that was really the issue. This,
together with the glorious results obtained in
New York and Maryland, as well as in other
States, on the same day, is as significant VIC
tory as il won on the battlefield against the
rebels, and it needs only such determined ac-
ton on the part Of the whole people to place
at once in the field the required number of
men TO complete the final overthrow Of the
rebellion. That and that only, is the glorious
result foreshadowed in the recent elections,
and it behooves all who would not falsify
themselves, or nullify what has been accom-
plshed, to give their whole energy to the next
work in hand - RECRUITING. Gov. Andrew
has issued a proclamation calling an extra ses-
sion of the legislature, to deliberate upon the
measures to be adopted that will best facili-
tate the procurement of the States quota.
Instead of making large bounty the induce
ment to volunteers, which would only be pro-
noting the interests of swindlcrs and sharp
ers and stimulating desertion, it is probable
the legislature will adopt plan increasing
the State bounty to 500 in hand and pay each
volunteer $40 per month out Of the State
treasury during the time of his enlistment. 1t
is proposed to pay the money ini the towns
upon the soldiers order, or, If he prefers, to
let it remain upon interest in the treasury. In
this way his family would have sure income,
and his pay would approximate to that of CT
villains, now so much increased. Liberal con-
tributions do not do the good intended by the
patriotic givers, and much Of 1t is lost to the
country through desertion. 1t is far better
that citizens should be taxed for the amount
and have it applied in the manner above de-
scribed. The extra session will be short, as
the work will be done with despatch.
Lieut.. Turner, who nonored your city few
days ago with his presence and obtained mill
tary goods from J. A. Ambrose d Co., through
false representations, was arrested in this city
at store where he called to take away some
goods similarly obtained, on Monday of last
week. He had operated quite extensively
among Boston firms, and there were a num-
Der of charges against him when he came up
before the Police Court on Wednesday. He
made an urgent appeal to the Court to be al
lowed to return to his regiment, as he was
only little out Of his course, intending to
"do right" He stated that goods obtained In
this city were in Portland, and asked the priv
ilege of going to get them. As no such priv
ileges are usually accorded to rogues of less
err stripe the Judge could not make an excep-
ton in his favor. 1t was however arranged
to continue his case until the 18th inst, to al
low him time to make restitution by getting
back the goods, on which day he will appear
for sentence. In default of bail in $500 the
gay lieutenant was committed to Jail. 1t has
since been ascertained that he is deserter
from several regiments, and there is a whole
some fear in his mind of being shot for his
method of doing right.
The second and third Organ Concerts were
given as announced on Thursday and Satur-
day evenings. The former drew large and
fashionable audience at the same price of tick
cts as on the Inauguration night. The pro-
gramme embraced a wider range Of and more
brilliant and popular music than the first, and
was highly enjoyed by the select and appre-
ciative audience. The tickets on Saturday
night were reduced to one dollar and a half,
and good audience was in attendance. As
on the previous night the selection of music
was OF a popular order, and brought out the
organ in new and pleasing phases of brillan-
cy. Boston is usually inclined to lavish upon
her own talent applause and preference, but
contrary to this, while generously and hearth
ly approving the able performances of resi-
dent organists, Mr.. Morgan of New York re-
ceived the lions share of applause being re-
peatedly honored by an encore upon each
performance at the organ exhibitions. 1t was
richly merited, yet il is all the more flattering
to him because Of the propensity referred to.
The magnifcence Of the organ facade remains
undiminished each time It's seen, no matter
how often, for new beauties are developed
upon each examination. The ably written
ode so beautifully aud effectively recited by
Charlotte Cushman, has been ascribed to sew
eral talented auth6resses of this city and au.
thoritatiyely denied. 1t is now pinned to the
skirts of Mrs. James L. Fields-Ticknor &
Fields-and it remains to be seen whether it
will remain there. 1t is about time that par
ent should be found for this famous founding
Your correspondent was honored with kind
favoy at the hands of the able, efficient and
gentlemanly Manager, Mr.. Peck, of the Mu-
sic Hall Association, and it is acknowledged
with thanks. No concerts will be given this
week, but it is probable that an exhibition
will be given soon in connection with the pub
lie schools, for the purpose of affording an OPP
portunity for the scholars TO see and hear
what they SO much desire. Tickets will be
sold to the public for the benefit of the organ
Fund. This is the anticipation now as ar
rangements are being made for the festival
Andrews Hall, formerly Barnum's ACTUARIAL
Garden, was inaugurated Saturday evening
by Gilmore's Band and Camilla Urso. 1t is
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