The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-10-05
Letter From Boston.
orrcspondcnce Of the journal,


The first month of Fall has passed, and
we gladly welcome bright golden October,
hoping the warm sunny days of our Indian
Summer will compensate for the bleak
chilly ones of September
This unusual change in the season has
fastened business to q great extent, and
The cry Of "dnll times" which rings 50
piteously from smaller cities, seems hard
" an echo from old, busy, busting Bos-
ton. The multitude of workers are at
their posts, settled for another hard toll
some winter of "stitch, stitch, stitch"
The throng of pleasureseekcr5 are re-
turned, impatiently waiting the proceeds
Of those diligent hands, to commence only
another round of dissipation.
Our streets present lively appearance,
which TO an unsophisticated locker on
seems one great panorama, where every
thing is moving; and he hurrics on, never
realizing the space traverscd, and scarce
ly able to recall the most pleasing ohscr-
Walton.
Passing the windows of the many en-
terprsng stores, one readily liscens the
acquired tact of the Yankee for putting
the best side out, while the intent gaze Of
the many Flora McFlimsys shows their
powers of appreciation. Fashion as a
matter OF course supplants everything else,
and the premature cold weather has Won
derfully developed 1.-The style" Never
since the advent OF walking suits. has the
manner of making been so thoroughly
tasty rs at the present time The long
overskirt, almost entirely plain, Topped
gracefully over the deliberately trimmed
underskirt, is decided Improvement upon
the alternate style of last year Waists
are greatly i'll favor, made rs the plated
ones worn so much through the summer,
and trimmed on the plaits to match the
trimming Of the dress.
Outside garments are embroidered to
such an extent that ladies look more like
walking window curtains than anything
else. Nclvetcens, heavy cloths, as we'll as
cashmere are loaded with brailng and
variegated tringcs, fashion which can
only exist q short time
Hats each day takes an upward tendon
cy, and far above the long acknowledged
beaver can be seen the fitting feather of
the ladys jockey. Feathers, as ever, hold
their sway-though the minglng with
flowers seems to be somewhat objection
able. One general desire for everything,
both in dresses and millinery, is the blend
ing of two shades OF the same color. The
hair is still worn high upon the front, but
curls are gradually yielding sway TO
massive braids, looped, and the old adj
mired coil.
Places Of amusement have as yet been
but poorly attended, from the facts that
the Butler campaign has entirely engross-
ed the minds Of the male persuasion, and
the female has had nothing to wear
Butler has subsidized. The party did
not reach that state of publication that he
labored SO arduously for it to attain ere
it was too late, and we earnestly hope he
will return to his beautiful home on the
heights of Bclvidere, and be amply re-
warded by a severe attack Of smallpox,
which is now pervading that locality.
Parepa has given Boston foretaste of
the feast in store. her concert last week
being largely attended, aud fully up to
the usual standard of excellence. She has
not grown beautifully less in figure, nor
acquired 4 more exquisite taste in her
style Of dress; but all these little short
are overlooked when we listen
to that wonderful voice.
The winter bids fair to be one of I'M.
usual facility for enjoyment Lectures,
and acknowledged dramatic tai
ent appear each day in the advertising
list of the popular journals.
The visit Of President Grant this month
is looked forward to with much enthusi-
asm, and the plans laid for his entertain
ment are of no limited order.
Jordan, Marsh & Co.. have their grand
opening this week, rs well as many of
The other famous dry goods houses.
In the lecture line, Murray forsakes his
pet subject, ''Adirondacks," one evening,
and touches up the "Deacons." Cough |
follows close behind with "Will it Pay ?"
The Eastern Railroad company has
adopted new uniform, SO the officers
nay be known, and the travelling public
saved the trouble of hunting up some one
o tell them where they want to go. Here
after no unlocked for detention can be at
to getting on the wrong train.