The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-10-07
LETTER FROM BOSTON.
Correspondence of the journal.
BOSTON. Oct. !. 1877;


lyceum entertainments; it had more intelli-
gence and more Of that character that leans
towards ''isms' and radical opinions. Tilton
came hastily upon the platform, dropped his
coat and hat upon the back of the one chair
there. which told that he was to do without the
ntroduction-seated himself and
took OF his gloves. During this act a really
tremendous burst Of applause greeted him. lie
seemed little nervous, but he rose at once and
his thanks, and then Immediately
with his lecture. He has certainly
changed great deal since he was here three
years or more ago, speaking in behalf of Gree
ley. Then he seemed a young man; now he
appears middle-aged. His face bears the marks
OF much suffering or very hard work-possibv
BOTH Strange as it may seem, his appearance
is startlingly like that of Beecher; many per-
sons remarked it. But there is more of the
student and ldealist about Tilon, and less Il
the BLUM vlSor and magnetism that is so char
acterstc of Beecher. His oraory reminds one
as strongly of Phillips. Many tones and inhec-
tons of his voice are almost identical with
those of the silver-tongued speaker who has
been the model for all younger orators Til
ton, however, has not Phillips perfect repose of
manner. His gestures were too frequent and
not altogether graceful, but much of this SEEM
ed attributable to his want Of ease which. of
course, arose from the popularity of his posi-
ton. The lecture is evidently one Oh which he
has spent much time and great care Every
sentence was constructed with great literary
art, and ii abounded with brilliant METAPHOR
classical references. novel prescntment Of phi
losophy and fact and exalted sentiments. In
his use of language he reminds me of the artist
III mosaic who selects varied bits of stone and
by rare skill in arrangement puts together a
little picture glowing with brilliant life and
beauty. This lecture-''The Problem of Life
was made up of perfect gems of expression 1t
WAS like Phillips Lost Arts, dealing with Il
moral instead of an historical subject OF
course there We're many illusions, as it SEEM
ed, to his recent experience, and yet it would
De impossible to write on such theme without
these very references, for he considered the OBJ
ject Of life to be, neither the requirement of
riches, power or happiness, but the develop
ment of character. His opinions were certain
ly irreproachabe and in their delivery his
manner partook of sort of daring that seemed
to say There, that is what | think; is there
anything in it that a Just mind cannot accept"
lie appeared like a man WHO knew he had
aroused antagonism and contempt, and yet
could not understand why he had, and WAS not
conscious that he merited this estimate of his
conduct. Through the lecture there ran an
under current that was undeniably yindica-
ton of his course during the past. AS plea
1t was consummate in ability and effect, and
yet. if there had meyer been Beecher-Tilton
scandal the lecture to me would be no less i'll
teresting, and would occupy no less high place
among the lessons Of the platform. 1t inspires
and is inspired by high thought and noble inn
pulse, and its whole influence is pure and cor
regional of the fraudulent practices in home
life, business, religion, politics and government
Hilton stopped at the Parker House, and oddly
enough, was given the very room that twenty
years to a day, he had occupied with his wife
when on their bridal tour. He was then TWEEN
ty years of age, and is now forty. Frank Mou-
ton was at Parker's the same night and created
quite a sensation in the ordinary, where he took
tea. He attended the lecture also. Mr.. Tilton's
agent said the former was very greatly sur
prlsed at his receptions in Brooklyn, New York
and Boston. and though he appreciated the SYM
pdthy shown him, seemed not to be over-grati-
fled by it. | think that very likely Tilton has
been much humbled by his recent experience,
and very likely, too, that his pride and concet
needed some such severe lesson as he has re-
ceiycd.
1t seems to be about an equal chance whether
Lee x Shepard will go into bankruptcy not.
Their creditors do not seem so ready, as it was
thought they would be, to enable them to pay
what they can and 90 on. 1t is thought that
some of the publishers on the committee would
not be ayerse to getting some of the STEREOTYPE
plates which Lee e Shepard now hold. The
suspense is very unpleasant and trying, not only
to the members of the firm but to the large
number of their employees. Some authors will
lose no lnconsiderable sums, and it is said that
Oliver optic" was due something like go 900,
copyright money, at the time of the failure.
The friends of Lee & Shepard are very numer-
Gus, and some of them have come forward and
offered to settle the percentage Of those creditors
who, at the meeting, desired 4 security for the
portion of their claim.
The wedding of Miss Clara Adams. the only
daughter of Oliver Adams, ofeXpress renown,
took place last week at her fathers beautiful
residence in WATERFOWL. This place, by the
way, Is known far and wide for its extensive
and splendid grounds and fine picture gallery.
both of which the generous proprietor throws
open on one day Of every week to public visi-
tors. His gallery contains some of the finest
pictures i'll this country, and is one of three cx-
ceptlonal private collections in or about Boston.
Miss Adams being an only daughter has had
every wish that wealth could CRAFTY, fulfilled
she has been great belle and one of the most
stylish young ladies in the city. Her dress
maker says her wardrobe was magnificent,
numbering twelve black silk walking suits and
other costumes in proportion. She had seven
French hats in her trOsseau, one of which was
cream colored felt. adorned with silk and long
ostrich feather of the same shade with n com.
piete full band OF Impian birds, the feathers Of
which have that evanscent golden-green tingc-
Seven hundred invitations We're given out for
the wedding, which took place at 3 o'clock
i'll the afternoon. The bril- a brilliant bru-
nette, Wore Il rich, white satin, with Il triple
apron oVer-t!ress of exquisite Mechlin lace and
crepe lisse, bordered with lilies of the valley an
immense court train of plain white satin fell be-
hind, over which hung the bridal veil of the
finest illusion. There We're no brides maids
and the ladies present wore the most costly and
elaborate reception toettcs with the dainticst
of hats and bonnets. The floral decorations
of the house were superb especially the mar
riage bell under which the pair We're united
The other partner of the ceremony, by the way
was Mr. Edward p. kennard, son of the senior
Bgelow Of the firm of Bigelow Brothers x
kennard.
There is no excuse for ignorance nowadays
in large cities. The free schools and classes of
instruction increase and multiply, and he who
lists may learn. There are classes in drawing
and the sciences, and, indeed NEARLY all branches
of knowledge, to which pupils are freely adj
mitted "without money and without price"
The classes in drawing connected with the