The Portland daily press., 1864-08-16
Congressional Exeursion-Notes by the
Way.
U. s. STEAM CUTTER MAHoNTNG,l

U. 8. STEAM CUTTER MAHoNTNG,
August ID, 1864.
Ny last, truth to tell, was dated at very
early hour in the morning, aud alluded to
few things in the past tense, which, at the
time of writing, had not actually transpired
A word, therefore, to finish up what was
necessarily left very imperfect. l alluded to
the reception of the committee and their in
vlted guests at Cou nolan Hall In the evening.
by the citizens of Bath. 1t was really one OF
the pleasantest episodes OF the season. The
and grace Of the city were well represented
There was no dancing 1t is true; there were
no public speeches; but for two or three hours
the social interchanges, the friendly greetings,
the pleasant introductions, the promenading
with the ladies and other social advertisements
were all that could be desired, and did not
fail to make the many distinguished strangers
feel that though In the Northeast State, they
were not tout in the cold.' Refreshments,
got up at short notice, but In great variety
and OF excellent quality, were served to the
company, and the "short hours" were found
approaching before many OF the company
were aware OF IL.
From Bath it was originally proposed to
make short detour. by rail, for the purpose
of visiting the State Capital, that the gentle
men of the Committee might be presented to
and welcomed by the Governor, but / am in
formed, for some reason not understood by
the public, though it doubtless Is by the Com
mttee, the Governor signined that it would
not be convenient to receive visit at the
present juncture, when oae OF their hotels. is
closed for repairs, and two of the distinguish
ed citizens OF the place, Messrs Morrill, and
Blaine, are absent.
The Mahoning left Bath, cheered by her
warm-hearted people, at half-past seven, and
as she sails down the Kennebec and before
entering upon deep water where am expect
Ing "Old Neptune" to be rather exacting in
his demands, l will mention the names OF
some OF the gentlemen who made up the par
ty. First, OF the official committee. OF seven
members Eve are present. to witt Rice of Me-,
(chairmin,) Patterson Of N. H., Alley of
Mass, hale of Pa, and Rldford of Ny. The
absence OF Mr.. Cox of Ohio, and Mr.. Digs
of Mich, is frequently referred TO with re-
greet.
The followfng members Of Congress are on
board not members.o of the committee: Sena-
tor Hale of N. H., and Representatives Smith.
ers OF Del. Perham OF Me-, Ames and Rice of
Mass, Perry OF N. Y, Rollins of N. H., Nor
rill and Woodbridge Of VT, and Jenckes of
RI. mnF
The following gentlemen are also on board ::
Mr.. Hilyard of the Coast Survey, Washing
ton, Mr.. johnson, Civil Engineer, of Middle
town, Ct, Mr.. Bills of n. Y, Mr.. Day of Newark,
j., of India Rubber reputation, Emery of
Boston, c. G. Cofiin, Esq, l''Carleton'') of
Mass, and Mr.. Halstead of n. J. Several Of
the leading papers Of other States are repre-
sented BY reporters, for instance, the Tribune
Herald, Journal of Commerce and Evening
Post Of New York; the Advertiser, Traveller
and Post Of Boston, and the Chronicle of
Portsmouth. or the papers Of this State
ind none represented except the Press Of