Connecticut western news., 1877-02-02
oUR BOSTON LETTER. Ne. E.

The meeting held in Faneuil Hall few days ance. of citizens irrespective of party, for the purpose of rssifying the recent com promise measures for the settlement or the presidential question. was an sbortive affair. Tue absence of prominent men of either party was noticeable; and the lOud-mouthed bombast and infant thunder of those dem aeogues who pandor to popular predjudice and arc peculiarly prominent for about four weeks prior to elections, contracted strangely and viyidly with the meeting held In the same place two years previous, on the Louisiana muddle and interference by the President. That meeting gave forth no uncertain sound. The Cradle of Liber- ty was rocked somewhat violently because separate party men assisted in the move ment. None aided moro effectually in that movement than did Wendell Phillips. who streniously opposed the resolutions in- troduced. namely, the passing of censurt upon the President for his interference. Prominent conservatives of both parties were presentsnd spoke in favor of the reso- lutions. The meeting was nearly over when Phillips was discovered in the audience. . cry arose for him to speak, he did so and co completely did he demolish his oppo- nents that the result was an almost com plete revulsion in public opinion on tbs question. That meeting was important as it effected much in the minds of the peo- pie. This last meeting Is of importance only as showing the bitterness of conserve tive men ss regards meddling with the cleo tion and it's difficulties. We allude to 1t be- cause when Fsneuil Hall Is opened for $ gathering of that sort the country looks t. see how the cradle rocks and who assists il that movement.
 The election of Geo. F. Hoar for Senator vice Geo. 8. Boutwell, is g significant event Considerable interest had been manifested in the coming election, and the difsren. forces under competent leaders had beer thoroughly organized and drilled. I'm Boutvell men were confident and made x deserpined light to the end. The Seely' men were few and impotent. The Prof's. course in the House has been slightly CT. ratio and no enthusiasm could be aroused among the legislators here. Gov. Ric held his own corporal's guard of twenty votes to the end. An attempt was made {. go over to him when the Boutwells found they could not elect their candidate, but it was of no avail. The democrats clung tU thear caucus nominee, Judge Abbott, to tn. last, and now have the satisfaction 0 Knowing that none of their votes helpee elect Hosr. By those who knew, the cleo ton of Hoar was from the first fore goDs conclusion. His election gives general re- joicing. He Is keen lawyer. radical re- publican, and of thorough education anc broad culture. By his abilities, his charac ter and services, he Is especially well qusli- fed to represent Massachusetts in the Sen. ate. He is, however, more of politlcisb than . statesman, and 1t is unfortunate for Massachusetts that her two senators are both politicians. One cause for the general rejoicing over the election of Hoar is that 1t is regarded as defeat of Butler. It ,s known that Butler favored the election oi Boutwell,, and used his influence to that end. But while Butler Is strong in the 4th district, he Is rather thin when spread out over the whole state. It is doubted If be ever regains his old hold upon the people, his influence is on the wane and as ever, body Is against him, he is on slippery ground even now. The old man. however. is determined even in his years. He is the best of organizers. and elected himself t, congress last fall in spite of the bitter op- position of every paper in Boston. Befor. Butlerism existed as . district politicaI science the author oi this system was ip great and good repute. For several years Butler carried his district with overwhelm- ing majorities, and his opinions on political matters were sought for and considered. But he ''fell among theives" and has sui fered in consequence.
 The Tabernacle will be opened by Moody and Sankey Sunday the 18th. Ali arrangements have been completed, anG everything is in good working order. ". inspected the building last week, during b choir rehearsal, and find every convenienc. and comfort about the building for th, people has been considered. We will writ. of the evangelists this week in another letter. ALLEN,
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