The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-08
The Jubilee In Boston.
BosroN, April 9, 1866.

Bosros, April 9, 1885.
TO tss Editor er tbs Press:
Wa did not expect it SO soon. we were
waiting for Sherman's grand march to con-
tinue vet a little farther, for the invincible
folds of the great Union army to close more
tightly about its victims. But Lee could
scsrcalv wait for this; and our Lieutenant
Ganaral. who never lets slip the golden OPP
nortunity-as 1t was the wont Of other gener-
ala 10 do--could not wait for his adversary to
"retire in order" and SO the boiling, bubbling
cauldron of secession, seething with the
blood of murdered thousands, the skeletons
OF Its starved prisoners, and the death Of our
country itself, this cauldron of all national in
iquity is at last overthrown.
In fifteen minutes after the lightning had
borne the news hither, the city was arrayed
ia all the glory Of the stars and stripes. Not
star spangled banner in Boston but the sun
shines on to-day; not a church bell that has
not pealed out the gladdest notes OF victory
that ever thrilled the hearts of this people.
Cannon Numbered at the forts, upon the Com
mon, at Gallop's Island, at the Navy Yard.
| Everybody was melted down to common
democracy. State street shook hands with
Joy street; and when little boot-black looked
up at me and said: "How are you, Rich
mond?" pardon me, ye gentle Grundys)
replied, "How are you, Gen. Grant pa
vulgarity of language into which could not
have been betrayed by anything less than the
fall of Richmond.
In the afternoon of Monday the Faneuil
Hall market men made an interesting demon
stration, by improvising procession; and
their uniform of coarse white frocks attracted
much attention. In the evening Examinations
and fireworks gave the city festival appear
ance.
On Tuesday afternoon business was sus-
pended by common consent, and the citizens
throngsd once more to the old "Cradle of
Liberty" to make their common rejoicing
over this great victory. The hall was ele-
gantly decorated with the national emblems,
the very sight of which sent thrill OF deep
patriotism through every heart. A prayer of
J thanksgiving was offered, "America" was
sung by the crowded assembly, after which
speeches were made by Col. Quincy. Hon.
Henry Wilson, Hon. Robert G.. Winthrop,
Judge Russell Frederick Douglass and Rev.
DIR. Kirk.
The occasion was one to develope all the
resources of eloquence, and never Gid Faneuil
Hall echo to more glowing words of oratory
and patriotism than fell from the lips OF the
speakers; never did its walls resound to the
jubilee of more thankful hearts.
Upon Wednesday evening the Nominations
and fireworks we're upon grander scale
than the previous night, and the most intense
enthusiasm still prevails throughout the city.
And yet as faithful chronicler must le-
cord that there are those among us who stand
in serene composure outside of this scene Of
jubilee. There are those who scof and sneer
at the demonstrations Of rejoicing. and say,
| Richmond is of no account. Lee knows
enough to take care of his army-he's all
right yet. Gold rises-taxes double every
year." etc.. etc. These are the natural hiss
ings of the Northern Copperhead. Their
worthy parents, Slavery and Secession, have
just been decapiLated by Grant the Iuvincible,
and these mustsoon perish for want Of natural
nutriment. Let them hiss.
! In justice, however, to our substantial citi-
zens, will add that this state of feeling ex-
lists principally among an Insignificant class
namely: apothecary and dry goods clerks.
and it is a noteworthy fact that Boston Cop
perheads can sustain their daily paper only by
party and private aid.
The fall of Richmond can give them no joy
the fall of Washington would cause them no
dismdy. Their only fear is-the draft.
Yours truly, L. A. B.