The Portland daily press., 1864-02-25
Total, for the day,


1t is proper to remark here that some 9TH
er contributions were made directly into the
hands of Col. Taylor, the amount of which we
did not get. 1t is also proper to state that
DIR. Osgood, who gave $50, was one of the
800 contributors in our City Hall the eve
ming previous. We never saw men pay over
their money more willingly-we never saw
more grateful feelings manifested than were
expressed by Col Taylor in behalf of his peo-
pie, whom this charity is designed to benefit.
The prospect is that the legislature will
promptly appropriate at least $50, 000-half the
amount proposed by the Massachusetts, legis-
lature-and we are quite sure the people will
never carp about constitutional authority
when an act is demanded to meet the wants
of a starving but gallant people.
While the work of beneyolence was going
on II the hall. Gen. Burnside ongagos ~
reviewing the ID Maine cavalry, nearly in
front Of the State House; a corps which elc-
tied his warmest commentators. He spoke
in the highest praise not only Of the appear
ance of the men, but of the fine quality and
condition of their horses, and of the excellent
manner of their equipment.
At three o'clock about thirty or forty gen.
temcn sat down TO a sumptuous dinner, pre-
pared by Mr.. Sawyer at the Stanley House,
Gov. Cony presiding, fianked by the distin-
guished guests Of the State. At the close of
the repast the Governor proposed the health
of the gallant Burnside, which was drank in
flowing glasses-of cold water. Gen. Burn
side made very felieitous response, and ap
peared much more at home than before a large
assembly. His great fear was, he said, that
too much should be expected of him and his
compatriots in arms> He knew he should do
all he could, but there is limit to human ca
liabilities. His remarks were very interest
ing, but we are obliged to omit further no.
tice of them. A few remarks were made by
Hon. j. G.. Blaine, in which he referred to
Burnside's re baptism of American faith and
patriotism, in causing the arrest of treason in
the person of c. l.. Vallandigham, which was
warmly applauded, and the entertainment was
then brought TO a close.
Gen. Burnside was invited to the residence
of Ex-Gov. Williams, where pleasant time
was enjoyed, aud subsequently took tea with
Gov Cony. Iu the evening, at 8 o'clock, he
was called upon at the Council Chamber by
perhaps thousands-of ladies and
gentlemen, and large numbers of soldiers, all
of whom took him by the hand, and gave him
their welcome. 1t is said that quite large
company of young ladies, married and single,
held back very retiringly till others had left
the coast clear, when they took the gallant
soldier by storm, and with well directed aim
planted their kisses directly in his face. The
Governor limited that their children and grand
children would have it to tell that their moth
ers and grandmothers were kissed by one
whom the nation delighted to honor, and the
blushing General expressed the hope that ne
might do nothing or leave nothing undone
which would make them ashamed of such a
confession.
glorious reunion was had in the Repre-
sentatives' Hall-Mr. Morrow of Sagadahoc
presiding, one OF the military bands furnish
ing excellent music-and speeches were made
by several gentlemen Master Taylor, of East
Tennessee, was called out, and made brief
speech which was rapturously applauded, and
which proved him to be genuine chip of the
parent block. Judge Rice made patriotic
and whole-souled speech of twenty minutes,
which was loudly applauded. Col. Taylor
made a short and thrilling speech, which was
followed by the evening contributions above
referred TO. At late hour the meeting broke
up. Gen. Burnside made a visit at Ex-Sena-
tor Bradbury's, where brilliant party was
convened.
Yesterday morning at 5.45 the special train
started on its return, and arrived at this city
at O'Clock, iniseason for Gen. Burnside and
Coi. Taylor to take the first train for Boston.
AT Brunswick, thus early, ladies came to
the cars with boquets for the llustrous chief
tain Gen. b. was greatly pleased with his
visit, and remarked to us, that he never spent
day OF more exclusive and unalloyed eniov-
ment. lie will remember his visit to our State
with pleasure; our people will remember il
with grateful pride.
RAILROAD AcCIDENT-The engine of the
York and Cumberland Railroad was thrown
from the track, near Norris Corner on