The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-02
LETTER FROM BOSTON.
Correspondence of the journal.
BOsToN, Feb. q, lS7
jim FISK TAKES a RIDE.

tlske drops down upon the slow and steady
going flubites occasionally and Eliminates
their narrow streets with the light of his
lovely countenance Last week was the DE-
caslon of one of these sudden visitations, and
whilst here he rode out Down Washington
street he came, reclining in the luxurious
depths of his elegantly cushioned coach and
drawn by four gay horses prancing abreast.
and stopped st the Boston Theatre Being Il
wonderful man he has twelve more tompta-
tons than assail ordinary mortals, and these
he had come to look after. They are copy
1t soon became noised abroad that the mighty
Prince Erie was round, and a dense mass of
humanity crowded the space on Washington.
between Mason and West streets Horse
ears We're stopped, teams blcckaded, and
pedestrians obliged to swell the eager thrOng
who were so anxious to catch a glimpse of
the irrepressible commander of the NJ T.
Ninth, or to touch even but the hem Of his
garments. He was gracious and kept them
not long waiting. Forth he came, and with
what stately and majestic step" Soft on
the breezes swung the long tails of his navy
blue coat ornamented with bright brass but
TONS rolled out like Il snow capped bliow
his immaculate shirt bosom, firmly claSped
with diamonds rare whilst his diamond
covered fingers gently persuaded the waxen
ends of his moustache to stay in place and
over the countenance that resembles the
flame of glorious sunset stole o smile that
was like Brete Harte's Heather Chinee''-
"childlike and bland" He evidently unused
not upon his ''deeds that are dark. and tricks
that are vain." but some more ennobling sub
lect OF thought-self satisfactory ut least
Down the street again he rolled in his coacl
and four, as fast as the busy policeman could
clear the INSTRUCTED way of his triumphal
progress. Again he stopped, and at the
world widely known establishment Of Jor-
dan, Marsh & Co. Be it known that many
years ago and before the fame of this mighty
man had gone so much abroad, he was a
member of this same firm. But he bought
50 extensively, speculated 50 furiouslv, and
generally went ahead 50 rapidly as to dumb
found with astoH shment the slower moving
Jordan. \ council of war was held and it
was determined to bay out the daring ven
turer, lest he carry them with him on the
road to ruin. On the occasion Of the final
settlement, Fiske addressed to Jordan these
words, forever memorable in the hearts of
his countrymen: "Ebcn D. Jordan in ten
years from now, your name beside that OF
Jim Fiske's, will be rs the hickcrino tallow
candle beside the MONDAY sun The pre-
dlctlon has been verified, and now when
this gorgeous luminary shines upon the Hub
he invariably interviews the little great man
with bald head and profuse side whiskers,
and being more intimate with the vernaculal
OF the ''woodbine twincth" than with Shakes
peare, says simply. ''When arc YOU going to
get out your brief candle" On this eycntfnj
morning of which your correspondent is writ
ing, the coach drove away empty, and the chiv-
alrous tiske escaped from durancc vile
through the rear doorway Of the great palace
warehouse. The crowd was too much for his
sensitive nerves.
JENNIE COLLINS GIVES A PARTY.
And right nice and enjoyable one it was
too The invitations had been out for some
time, and Il happy occasion was anticipated.
Events proved that the anticipationS were
not in vain. Miss Collins Is constantly py-
pressing her gratitude to the many Kind
trends who have aided her in her noble en-
terprlse, but to none does she feel more
thankful than to the kind hearted members
81 the Boston press. Said she, II want to
see all Of them, or as many rs | can. to-
gether at Botlins Bower, and I'll tell Won
what I'll do. I'll give 4 party. and invite
them all 10 come and see me" 10 think /.
to act with this little compound of energy
and endurance, and forthwith the party be-
came certainty. Like everything else con-
nected with the Bower, it was a success.
and every body came away wishing long lif,
to Jennie Collins, and her famous institution.
BY the waving of some maeician's wand,
which this wondrous Girl seems to possess
g bountlul collation. appeared upon we'll
laid table, ana the company found further
entertainment in speeches. songs, music
dancing, games, laughter and conversation.
'Ail went merry as q marriage bell, -" I'M
W the wee sma' hours" when thew Ill
trpped the light fantastic toes homeward
Inc guests were numerous, and among them
were to be seen many representatives. of the
press from Maine TO New York. some noted
and many other distinguish
ed persons Prominent among them was
the venerable mother of ARENAS Ward the
wealthy philanthropist, John c. Wetherbec;
Doctress French, and Dr. Blodgctt OF the
Medical Dlspcnsary, which has issued rrat-
ultous tickets to poor girls that they may
come and be healed without money and
without price. DR.. Hobbs of the Boston
Post, VIM. +. Stevens, ESQ, formerly Of the
Bangor Times. now Of the Boston Journal,
MIR. Perkins of the Advertiser, Mr. Spaud-
ing of the Herald Mr. Farlow of the Asso-
eiated Press, MIR. Mcguire of the n. Y. /
Herald. Mr.. Pierce Of the Lowell Courier. |
and Faith Appleton'' of the press generally. |
but who is Just at present Miss Collins right !
hand man. There We're many others whose !
names did not learn. but these are sufficient
70 show the magnitude and brilliancy Of the |
gathering. Many who were invited sent re-
5rets at not being able to attend AT the |
eleventh hour one Of Miss Collins proteges |