The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23
Letter From Boston.
Correspondence of the journal.
BOSTON, March 90, 1877
ST. PATRICK's DAY

WORST pOSSlDlllty OF mud, OOzed up, STICKY
and disagreeable, around the paving
stones,-yet it was pronounced the pleas
ATTEST 18th Of March that has been ex-
perienced here for some years. All the
believers in, and admirers of the good
and sanity bishop, who was gracious
enough to draw his first breath on this
blessed day many decades ago, were out
in full force, and the 'wcaring of the
green" was almost universal. There are
always concerts, dinners and reunions to
celebrate this day. but the grand process
sion is, after all, its distinguishing feature
And every year the array Of banners, dis
play of flowers, magnifcence of uniform,
effectiveness Of decorations, and number
of persons participating is larger and
better. The route Of the procession Gov
cred nearly all of the principal streets in
the city, and many hours We're consumed in
travcrsing it, nevertheless the ranks were
full and the marching firm up to the very
last, and everywhere crowds gathered,
rushed and jostled in their cndeavors to
catch glimpse Of the nodding green
plumes, the bright, attractive badges, the
gay gilded trappings, the starry flags,
the harp and shamrock Of Erin, resting in
gold on field of green; and to hear if
they could, even but the laintest strains of
the inspiring music. The day closed With
banquets and festivities in various parts
of the city, and 4 concert by the children
of the Home of the Angel Guardian at
Music Hall.
FREE FERRIES
from East Boston to the city proper, now
agitatc the public mind. The inhabit-
ants of Noddcs Island can't see why they
shouldn't have Il free road TO ride on
when they come to pay their just proper
ton of taxes rs well as other outlying
portions of the great revolving centre Of
civilization Others being of the same
frame of mind, they are likely to get what
they want A Joint committee Of the city
council has recommended the passage of
an order making the ferries free after the
first of next May. The order has al
ready received an Affirmative vote from
a like favorable action from the Common
Council
The Young Women's Apprentices Assoc
citation is to have another hearing at the
State House tomorrow. Having perfect
ed their organization, they now want 4
charter and $4,000 to start them on the
road to prosperity. These little consider
ations they have modcstly requested of
the assembled legislators on Beacon Hill,
and the pros and cons are to be for the
second time discussed tomorrow. The
object of the new association is u good
one. 1t proposes the rental, and in due
time the erection, Of y suitable building
in which all branches of industry may be
taught to women, and where they may
receive Il sufficient remuneration for their
time and labor whilst learning. In this
way they hope TO fit every applicant for
work to which she is best adapted, and
to be able in n short time to furnish skill
full hands to those needing help. 1t is u
decided innovation upon the old plan Of
giving one, three or six months to learn 4
trade, and will, we think, in time find
favor both with employers. and those
seeking employment
TIE TWELVE TEMPTATIONS.
The capacious and elegant Boston
Theatre has seated many large and ad-
miring audiences during the last four
weeks, to look upon and listen to this
much talked about play; but perhaps no
more enthusiastic aSsemblagc has wit
messed its performance than that which
collected at its last representation on Sat
urday night. One couldn't help thinking
that if it was wicked to witness such q
play what commentary the assembled
multitude was upon the degencracy OF
mankind. Perhaps some of Your readers
would be interested in the plot of the
play. A poor but handsome peasant boy
IS brought up Us the foster brother of y
wealthy and powerful lord. AS he grows
older his heart is filled with envy, jealousy
and ambition At last the devil tempts
him with promises of wealth and porSsr
superior to those of his foster brother,
and he yields. The compact is q demon
collar containing twelve stripes. For
disappears, and five years Of his life are
taken. When all are gone he becomes
the property of his Satanic Majesty. The
wishes all relate to his personal aggran-
dizement, and the scenes are cast i'll ''De-
mon Hunting Grounds" 'IDens Of llu
sion,n ''Royal Courts" and '''Fhc King
doms of Despair. Even to eyes accus-
toned to the glitter and show Of stage
parade some Of the scenes are wonderful !;
the beautiful groves, the real water rip
ping down off the rocks, the wondrous
gardens and gay professions most attract
i've With enchanting songs, with dc
mon can-cans, with licndish laughs, sud
den changes, visions bright and baleful,
and various grotesque advertisements, the
plot is carried on until the last wish is
made, and the young mans soul forever
lost
VARIOUS ITEMS
Bret liartc has made an engagement to
write exclusively for James Il. Osgood &
Co.'S publications. 50 900 is the i'm
probable price rumorei us payment ior
the products Of his brain for one year
The "Silent Partner appeared on Sat
urday. 1t is Il stony of factory life.
Dresses made from pretty black and
white stripes are the spring fashion for
ladies. Their headgear is found in the
pretty and attractive little gypsy bonnet.
Amateur Theatricals and concerts con-
tinue to be given at hotels and private