The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-07-23
COMMUNICATIONS.
Boston Correspondence.

More about The riot - Number of Killed -
Military moremetns-B Boston and the Mem
York rfots-Commeacem exercises
and the occdsion-Hdine qrdduotes-Con-
tinudnce Of The dratf-Ibe rotunta,y con-
tribution-Judgmeat against Maine Rail
rodd-1he MasS.55ts-Po PostpoRed-AmuSe-
meRts.
BosToN, July 21, 1863.
To- the Editor Of the Press;
Since Wednesday--the date of my last-the
city has been quiet, and but for the vigilant
military guard under which the city has been
since lnesday no one would suppose anything
unusual had occurred. The streets in the vi
cinity of the late riot have been free from
crowds and not the least disturbance has tax
Ell place. The street guards which were
posted Tuesday night were Withdrawn
Thursday morning, with the exception of
that before General Pierce's headquarters Ia
taneuii Hall square, and were relieved from
further duty in the daytime. The other mill
itary force was largely increased and have
been under arms during every night since and
throughout the day yesterday, Sunday. Not
the least indication of further trouble or out
break existing, the whole force will be dis
missed to-day, but not, however, without pre-
cautions TO hold themselves in readiness
against unforeseen emergency. Seven deaths
are known to have occurred among the riot
ers, and one gentleman asserts that he saw
ttcenty dead bodies carried away from Cooper
street and which were afterwards secretly dis
posed of by their friends. Four of the mob
who were arrested have been arraigned for
wilful murder in causing the death of VIM.
Carrier, highly respectable old gentleman,
and committed Tor trial. The Brokers' Board
had no session on Wednesday because of
Commencement--it being legal holiday in
this State-and not in consequence of the riot
as has been stated.
Commencement at old Harvard passed off
more pleasantly and comfortably than usual.
less oil a crowd being In attendance in conse-
quence OF the riot in this city, and consequent
~ less squeezing and sharp elbowIng, which
Is the serious draw back TO these occasions. so
much partiality being shown. You will at
once infer that am not an diuniaus The
graduating class numbered los of whom 20
displayed their oratorical ability upon this oc-
caslon. 1 had intended TO be present for the
special purpose of witnessing the periorman-
ces OF Roscoe Palmer Owen, of Bath. and
Henry Newton Sheldon, of Waterville, which
knew, II they sustained their early reputa-
tlon, would be OF unusual excellence. The
former delivered dissertation and the latter
an English oration. But unexpected duty
called me elsewhere and this is all you have
OF what otherwise would have been more.
Three clergymen OF this cty--Baptst Uniia-
ran aud Uniyerast-were dubbed ID. d., and
were the only ones thus honored. The usual
meeting and dinner of the dismli was very
spirited and sparkling and the class reunions
and dinners were celebrated at gay and lcs-
tive boards. Those of '52 and 81 left their
tables and volunteered their services in pro-
lection OF the city Wednesday night. and be-
ing accepted joined the Cadets at the State
House, and remained with them under arms
throughout the night. On the next day they
were unanimously elected members of this
ancient and honorable corps-a deserved COM
piiment for their prompt and unselfsh ac-
ton.
The draft has proceeded without the least
interruption or delay for the remaining wards
IN this city aud for adjacent cities and towns.
In the former locality .'lives and thrivesv your
correspondent, being neither a bachelor nor
possessed of honorable days, yet contrary to
sangulne expectation he was graciousy "eoun-
ted out. 80 Tor the presentmy headquarters
are IN Stdtu quo. In consequence OF "a con-
templated change in the place OF rendezvous
Tor the drafted, an inland town being unsuita-
Bile, the time in which to report Tor duty is ex-
tended to August Sd. One of the Islands in
our harbor VIII doubtless be fixed upon as a
rendezvous.
The contributions in aid of wounded sol
Sdiers, OF which have spoken, have reached
the sum OF s30,sIS.40 in the short space OF
tthe days and the donors names are published
IN the acknowledgment of the Christian Com
mission. | find it is not all from Boston. but
generous amount is from Maine, the largest
amounts being from Ellsworth, Augusta Win
throp and Auburn. The former sent 500
ana Augusta $500, in all amounting to 5000.
Inc Boston and Maine Railroad company
mas just been adjudged by the Superior
OoufL 10 pay TO the families or representatives
OF the persons killed by the late accident ON
their road, from 5000 to $1,000 each. The
company refused to settle the claims OF
each IN an honorable and private manner,
but endeayored to buy them off with
less sum than that claimed, which was
the full amount allowed by law - s5ooO
The parties interested then brought action
Which resulted as above. The company Maid
the funeral expenses in some cases which are
deducted from the amount adjndged, which.
VIII be seen, in one instance is the full sum
allowed by law. In three other cases it was
within few dollars of it. There were five
cases IN all amounting to S22 .70o and costs in
eaSn ease' This gives great satisfaction TO the
Paonc ior the victims were all poor men and
ieIt heeuy families. The accident was the re-
su.t VI euipaoie negligence on the part of the
olhcers OF the road aud was severely repri-
manded Dy the luries of inquest and by the
; ooul' m lug loaa nas always been very fortu-
more carefully and vigiIantly manaoed
fine stand of national and State colors
was presented by the Governor Satnrday to
the Mass. 55th at their camp at Read y;lle
The regiment leaves to-day for North Caroli-
ma by steamer, and Boston will for the second
time resound to the tread of a thousand armed
colored men on their way TO defend and pet
petuate common heritage.
The electric light and fireworks did not
come off on Tuesday as announced in conse-
quence Of the weather, and the riot has put it
of to some day now not far distant.
A complimentary benefit to Manager Will
lard at the Howard closes the season. He
has given great satisfaction, and will reopen