Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-03-02
BoSToN. Feb. 26ih, 1866


Mr.. EpIroR:-Not many are excited
over the political events of the last week
Probably the Presidents veto was read a.
carefully and ponaerea as seriously as any
document ever Issued from the White
House. 1t is true it brought disappoint-
mcnt 10 loyal men and called forth the com
mcndation of that portion of the Press
which has laborcd against every measure
calculated to promote and establish peace
on the only enduring basis Of Justice
Still not few were disposed to give the
President credit for sincerity and to re-
gard some of the arguments he presented
as weighty and perhaps conclusive. The
speech. however which followed close upon
the veto Was received and read with deep
sorrow.
The lurking feeling Of distrust and dis
appointment which had long been smoth-
cred. found expression in language more
forelhle and emphatic than elegant or ap-
propriate. Men whose placid serenity is
not easily disturbed gave vent to their emo
tons in word, Of denunciation and sorrow.
/ 1t is a remarkable fact that those of the
Union party who were the rcadicst to SUI
port the President IN h sveto are the first to
dcplore the manner and matter OF his
speech. Nothing that the President NAV
hereafter do. ii is feared. can fully restore
him TO the confidence of the loval
masses to whom of right and in fact belong
the government of this country. Core
spondents may seek to cover up or explain
the roueher portions of the speech. but it
needs no commentary 10 understand its
spirit and drft. Its most soothing med.
cine for rebels and where treason has cow
cred and trembled. it will soon stalk forth
again bold and defiant.
Extensive preparations have been made
for the grand military State Ball. soon to
come off at the Boston Theatre. Its object
Is TO provide fund for the relief of dis
abled soldiers. Although the tickets are
fifteen dollars each, they are being rapidly
taken. and If the expenses do not absorb
the funds too greatly, a handsome sum will
be realized.
The soldiers messenger corps, started
last Fall has proved complete success
1t now numbers twenty men. leach with
an empty sleeve" Parcels are delivered
in all parts of the city with dispatch, and
at moderate cost, sufficient however to
enable the men to earn fair wages, The
system employing soldiers thus, originated
in Boston, and has been initiated in other
cities and probably with equal success.
The Theatres here are absolutely dull
though thronged nightly. And this in face
of the fact that there is not single actor
or actress in the city who is not far below
mediocrity in the profession.
The Museum Is presenting Il grand spec
tacplar drama, "The sons of the Cafe. -
made up Of clap trap and nonsense-dis-
tinguished only for elaborate and gorgeous
scenery. The Boston Theatre is catering
to the taste Of those who delight in ballet
dancing, while the new Continental is
crowded 10 witness the acrobatic feats OF
the Conlon Brothers.
A critic would say that dramatic taste in
Boston was very low or managers would
present higher toned plays and better
class Of actors. Miss Batcman however
soon appears at the Boston Theatre, when
it is hoped something will be presented
which will not offend or disgust. Mana.
gers seem to forget that respectable people
can attend the Theatre. There certainly
are other places where higher lessons are
taught than in the gay gas light Of our
places Of amusements. T..