The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-14

here some time since, safely and snugly pack
ed in cotton. 1t represents the Pdser Pdtri9
in the costume of his time, standing in medi-
tatve attitude, his left hand by his side aud his
right arm resting upon the Roman fasces, the
emblem of power, the head bent thoughtfully
forward. the features indicating deep thought.
The features differ considerably from those
of Greenough's statue and from the more
common likenesses of Washington, which
by the way appear to be copied from Stuart's
portrait. The face of the statue in general
cast and tone of features closely resembles
Rembrandt Peale's portrait, now in the Vice
Presidents room, and considered by many the
best extant The statue is of fine marble and
handsomely cut have been told that the
work was executed by Powers, but doubt If
this be so. The removal of this fine statue
from nest of traitors to the National Capitol
Is one of the many good and characteristic
acts of General Butler.
The General was quite a lion while here,
and his return to the Gulf will be most well
come event to all who wish to see the rebell-
ion throttled with both hands and without
gloves. General Burnside was in the Senate
lately and was very cordially greeted by near
ly all the Republican Senators. l saw only
one of the old Democratic friends of the Gen
eral deign similar courtesy, and he very for
nalIy and coldly. What officer, that believes
in downright fighting, can hope for popularity
with Democratic politicians?
The claims Of Messrs. Flanders and Hahn
Of Louisiana and McCloud and Wing of Vir-
gina to seats in the House of Representatives
have been reported upon by the committee
on elections. The real views and feelings of
these gentlemen, representing as they may
those Of some portions of the Rebel States
now for considerable time under our control,
are matter of much interest. III the coming
Of these gentlemen to Washington indicates
return of real loyalty among the people they
claim to represent, then it must be hailed with
satisfaction by every one, who desires the in
tegrity of the Republic. 1t is only natural
however, that there should be some misgiv-
ings on this point. Professions made by con-
quered rebels under the pressure Of great per-
sonal interests are not so conclusive proofs
ofsincerity, as to exclude all question or doubt.
As to oaths of allegiance, it is not easy to for
get that no Jesuit ever swore more falsely or
stoutly in the good cause of ecclesiastical ex-
pediency, than rebels have done in further
ance of their conspiracy. If it should event
ualy appear, that considerable numbers OF
men disloyal in heart have so far overcome
their repugnance to the government, as to
take the oath and elect men like themselves,
all for the sake of lodging the proclamation
and embarrassing the emancipation policy of
the Government, then the accession of their
representatives to power would seem to have
been no very desirable event.
Better things however are hoped and ex-
pected. In late interview with high Off
Ger of the Government, the Louisiana Repre-
sentatives expressed sentiments of the most
patriotic and satisfactory kind.
The weather for the last few days has been
pleasant, but no military operations are posi-
bic in the present state of the roads. The
streets Of the city reek with filth, and all be-
yond them is mire almost bottomless.
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