The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-07-29
COMMUNICATIONS.
Boston Correspondence.


Peace and qnictaess--7 The poor "cir' and ne
supper teRH-1nnVai school exhibiffons--
Medals and ne schofurs-Depdrfure Of the
Mass. 55us-Their bounty and aiiotmeats-
Return Of The braces Of tie sld = Their
hdpidiR--toRceraiag cORscripts-Fruits
Of The riot - The mayor and ne police -
The ctecfic tgAt-Capt Ericss0a's preseHf
-dmuscmeRfs.
BosroS, July u, 1868.
TefAs Editor af fhe Press:
Peace an<11<pfness hath relgned the past
week 10 tn 4clent town, neither local nor
domestic events being sufficiently important
TO iniuse much energy into the poor, weather
debllitated "cit,' tied af home by business or
circumstances, who would fee 10 the noun
tains or Springs II hc could-the majority be-
Ing sprit-willing but pocket-weak Black
and tarnished door plates and numbers on the
residences OF the real and would-be fashioua-
bles meet one everywhere, and the large and
spacious churches almost empty of a Sunday.
only remind us that the pastor will soon fol-
low his people. Dog-days are upon us and IL
this letter proves mediocre, your readers win
know to what to attribute it,
The annual exhibition OF the public schools
OF this city took place Oh Monday and Tues
day, aud gave great satisfaction TO all inter-
ested-and who is not? The medals were as
usual awarded TO the most meritous in the va
rious schools and departments, and proud
was he or she who was thus honored-- their
pride far exceeding that commonly ascribed
TO kings and queens. The girls receive the
City medals and the boys the Franklin. The
schools now have vacation OF seven weeks.
In which the scholars will have ample time TO
rest afterther long term of study--to those In
the medal classes close and fatigning.
The Mass. 55th broke camp on Tuesday and
passed through this city and embarked on the
nh. H.
OF precaution-to me not wholly apparent-
the men marched with fixed bayonets and load
ed muskets, and with four rounds In their
cartridge boxes. They made good appear
ance and were warmly applauded by those
who saw in them further and convincing evil
dence--if we have not already had enough
that the negro is morally aud physically capa
BILE of making brave and yigilant soldier.
Upon arriving at the wharf they discharged
their muskets into the water, and then pro-
ceeded to embark. OF the $4,000 bounty
money paid this regiment $4,000 were trans
mitted by the American Express Company to
their families. A greater part of the men have
also made allotments, amounting each two
months to more than $500. If black man
is a negro he is not niggardty
The portion of the Mass. 53d who volnn-
teered and went to the front, including all the
officers, arrived home on Tuesday and
received hearty welcome both by the city
authorities and citizens. Every man of the
brave ''two hundred who did not show their
backs to the foe, received ample assurance
that his patriotic action was appreciated by
the public. They were escorted through the
city by the Light Dragons and Boston Light
Infantry, headed by Gilmores Band. and IN
on arriving at Boylston Hall sat down to n
bountiful collation., which concluded the re-
cepton. Rev. j. K. Manning, associate pas
tor of the Old South church and chanlain tn
this regiment. returned home sick some time
since, and is now dangerously i'll at his resi-
dence, fears being expressed of fatal result.
While with his regiment he furnished The in
teresting and instructive camp correspondence
TO the journal which appeared over the non
de plume Of .'Old South.n
AS was hinted in my last, the State rendez-
vous for conscripts has been established on
Long Island IN Boston harbor instead of
Springfield, and thither repair either from
choice or necessity--mostly the former.tbe
men upon whose shoulders has fallen the hon
orable duty Of upholdinga national honor and
integrity. The examination of the drafted il
daily conducted at the various Provost Mar
shaFs offices In this city, and the list of ex-
empts as published occupy nearly as much
space as did the names of the drafted and is
probably quite as interesting to those CON
cerned. Not one in ten are accepted. thus
making a second draft inevitable, as well as
making the honor conferred when one is ac-
cepted donbly honorable because of the many
VINO are rejected. Many pay their $500 while
more obtain substitutes. Substitute agencies
and brokers are doing Smashing business.
IL being lawful and not contraband as last year.
Wneh a urait was threatened only
Inc jury oi inquest upon the body of VIM
CuIrier Killed at the late riot, rendered a YER
dict that he came to his death in the Cooper
s.ree. arlnory rom the effects of ball fired
py some person s, outside engaged in the riot
then existing. The men arrested for bs
murder were examined before the Police
Court on Thursday, and upon conclusion of
the evidence were committed for trial A.
rests are constantly being made by ibe noco
OF persons concerned In the riot, and there is
every reason TO believe that they will receive
tnelr just deserts. The mayor at the meeting
OF the Common Council on Thursday evening
III an Official document paid high and de-
served compliment to the military and police
Iof .helr services during the riot. OF his own
services ne IS silent, but his praise is upon the
lps VI an Ihe merchants are raising fund
ior testimonial to Sergeant Dunn and the
squad OF po,ce under him who so fearessly
anu snectua'iy repeiied the entire mob in Fam
euil Hall square and saved the LARGE and vain.
able stock of VIM. Barnes q Son h,,t uh;eh
Is small item compared to the destructio,, ~
life and property which would have ansnaa
had the mob been successful. n will ~
worthy of both the donors and the ree;na,,s
The second exhibition of the electric ligh,
which was postponed, is proposed for the eyan'
ing OF the National Thanksgiving, August
cin., and more betting or brilliant and ac
ceptable close to a joyful day could not ha
made. improvements have been made since
the Fourth, and new features win be intro
duced, which will render its second exhibition
sun more scientific, wonderful and pleasing.
display OF fireworks in addition is still a