The Portland daily press., 1863-07-08

--Firecorks and electric iight-Flnaie.
BosroN, July 6, 1863
TO the Editor cffhe Press.
The doings and result of your late State
Convention give great satisfaction TO all par
ties IN this city and throughout the State. and
elicit Justly merited praise on every hand. IL
Is hailed as the beginning of the end for
when every Northern State becomes SO unani-
mous-unlon upon national affairs will nat
urally follow that OF State-the end of rebel
lion is swift and certain. Would that each
State was as prompt to follow in every good
work as Maine is to lead Massachusetts
would do well to meet in convention upon the
same basis, and the minority would work in
perfect harmony with the majority not only to
nominate but TO elect the man best suited to
the times and people regardless OF his politi-
cai complexion. As change will doubt
less take place in the occupancy of the puber-
material chair at the coming election. the
present incumbent having served faithfully
and acceptably two terms, a favorable oppor-
tunity is presented for the Republican State
COMMITTEE TO display their patriotism and
magnanimty. But all this en- passant.
The reception of the Mass 45th occurred on
Tuesday last aud was fine affair, because of
the frequency of such occurrences drawing
less of a crowd than usual, but more select
and enjoyable. Their escort was very impos-
ing and the regiment looked well and bore it.
sell with the air of veteran CORPS acquired
by nine months service and strict discipline.
The scene upon the Common was heightened
by large number of beautiful white tents
which had been erected by the Cadets, mpart-
lng TO the area a more military appearance.
After suitable ceremonies the regiment en-
Joyed the collation. spread for them, and AFTER
wards took up the line of march for their
camp, to be mustered out of service. The
regiment lost about one hundred men by bat
tie and sickness during its service The 43d
regiment Is expected this week.
The reckless and downward course of
youth but seventeen years of age was arrest
ed last week by the discovery of an embezzle-
ment amounting to upwards of 5000, to
which was added the crime of forgery. He
was clerk on one of the wharves. and one In
whom the utmost confidence was placed. and
that tco without previous knowledge of his
character, his employer having engaged him
without making the usual INQUIRIES. He was
hVihg at the rate OF $50 day, obtaining the
money by retaining part of daily deposits
with which he was sent to the bank and alter
Ing the handbook entries to avoid detection.
lie was left alone in charge of the business
during his employers absence, and one day
presented a check to which he had forged the
signature Of his employer for several thousand
dollars to neighboring firm for payment. and
u would have been paid had they the money.
This passed without investigation, and he was
Snr so,na s,o onn a.. ne presented forged check
''. ~ soae siv,oov az lnc Eagle BANK, which on
..;s;un ~ s.e iai ~ amount was held Tor in
~ isies iesuit'hg IN his arrest large amount
Vi oi Seu paper was found among his papers.
Anu % all THIS Ia the short space OF three months
vac co'n'niiteu ior trial.
ine receipts from customs at this port still
Irahc Postoh tne second port OF entry in the
Why -yl.seu a psa'es, oeihg exceeded only by New
Ane totai receipts Tor the year 1862
Jeu u' nl.e less than serea millions Of
10 , -, . Ior the hfst nan oi the present year
'aa'I,,a ,J ,ap's aool up lltte less than three
,,,,,,'ps =, "a uoliars, VIZ large
.ne Pasl year on account OF extra risks from
.so Mhleh Explains, IN great degree,
.i.e us,aliu.ioi % receipts as compared with
sie eau1 peiiou iast year. A new regulation
ia. Jus' Deen estapiisied at this port in regard
W ihe arrival ana sailing OF vessels. All ves-
se.s airlelng must report to the revenue cut
Ter or guardship before proceeding TO anchor
age, ana transient vessels, that is, those not
engaged on regular lines, are not allowed TO
ieave port between sunset and sunrise.
Inc passage OF the 23d Maine regiment
through .s TINS city on their return home attrac-
ie. lea 'nuch attention on account of the excel
, ,ens marching and soldierly bearing of the
t,,.a, ,.n iiiey marched to the music of the
w ,'a Mn'cn added truly martial character
~ Wy paiaue and ELECTED the plaudits of the
S.as,'''s "nicn hnsd their way. They were re-
na,.' y =. acoilation at the Beach street bar
LeeAs, anu theh went on their way reocino