Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-08
MASSACHUSETTS MATTERS.
THE MORAL OF THE ELECTION-THE FUTURE OF
TEE DEMOCRACY-TH PRESIDENTIAL FAVOR
TTES-HUB ESTHETICS BOOM FOR MORE
STATUES.

STATUES.
Correspondence Of The Star.]
BOSTON, Nov. 6, 1879.
There Is not very earnest disposition here to
talk about the lessons of the campaign just
ended in this state or Of the teachings of the
result. There is no necessity for any discussion
on these points. The fact is plain enough now
to the most enthusiastic of those who believed
that revolution in the politics of the old state
had come that the oft-repeated trial OF nominat-
ing personal candidate won't work. There
must be at least suspicion Of principle in the
business. The moral to the democrats is ad-
mitted to be that it is best to be stranded in a
fair and square fight entirely their own instead
of going overheard in eSpous1ng the cause of a
Wanderer from all political creeds. The ''any-
and found wanting in the balances of this COM
monwealth, and the consequence is there will be
new deal in all conventions where democratic
strength is an element next year.
The driving storm of last Monday worried
some of Mr.. Longs friends no little. They were
afraid of the effects of snow and rain and sluSh
upon the silver greys of the rural districts, who
only vote in the sunshine; but Tuesday morn
ing when the skies dawned fair these regular
republican Richards were themselves AGAIN.
The Post, stalwart old organ of the Massachu-
with the declaration that there is strong hope in
the future, even if that future is long. l have
heard it boldly asserted since the election that
dne time IS coming when this VIII be
the oft-defeated ranks think it may be next
year: They say it will depend, to some consid-
cradle extent, upon the presidential nomina-
tionS. We shall see.
The probabilities of the nomination of ex-
Collector Simmons for mayor of Boston are
being discussed. 1t looks as if he was con-
fronted with the usual 'but' that stands in the
way of almost everything. Had Butler been
elected governor Simmons might have reason
ably hoped to be mayor. He then would have
had no end Of democratic votes; but-and here
the dilemma comes in. However, If he is NOM
mated, he will receive support from very tnfiu-
ential quarters.
1t may be that the Grant boom is gathering
strength In MASSACHUSETTS, but thus far the
in that direction. The Massachusetts republi-
cans are going to do some thinking before they
finally make up their minds as to who should
receive the strength of their endorsement for
the presidential nomination. Mr.. Boutwell, has
spoken more pOinteGly, perhaps, than any other
staWart representative of his party here in favor
OF Grant; but there viii be no great hurry to ac
cept his views as all that are necessary. In ad-
dlt1on to several gentlemen that have been men
toned as likely to receive great favor in the
sight of the republicans of the state, notably
among whom is Mr.. Sherman, there are Mr..
Evarts, General Devens, son Of her own soil.
Senator Edmunds a little to the northward, and
the size OF whose state, judging by that alone,
entities him to equally as much republican con-
sideration: and several others, who, without de-
tracing single iota from the worth and honOrs
Of the distinguished eX-P President, Massachusetts,
fepuDllCdnS un1nk as equally enUltleQ TO one term
as that eminent citizen is to three.
Some of the leading citizens of Boston are
impressed with the idea that the city needs
additional ornamentation In the way of parks.
gardens, statues and halls positive move
ment to that end will be fnaugurated, and more
OF the greatness hOnored in history will be fur
ther fmmOrtal1Zed in bronze and marble to
stand as groundwork for youthful emulation,
and as monuments Of a true state pride. The
statue OF Charles Sumner, In the public gardens,
is one of the finest specimens of the artists
work In the country; the Everett statue and the
equestrian statue of Washington are equal
objects of admiration, with others at diff
erent points in the city's limits; but these
2rG not enough, and staatues In honor of
John Hancock, Samuel Adams, John Adams,
James Otis, Thomas Jefferson, Abbott Law
renee, and others. are to be erected, A society
the state, so that it may hold property and
receive gifts and beQuestS In f1rtherance of this
object. One OF the most beautiful and attractive
statues in Boston is the monument In the Public
Garden erected to the discovery and the dis
coverer OF antnStheticS. This was presented by
Thomas Lee, ESQ.,, and dedicated in June 1865
1t is grand marble design, representing relief
to suffering humanity-the Good Samaritan In
fact.
All day long the snow has been falling. Win
ter has commenced In good earnest.
The Black Crook has been revived at the re-
Gently reOpened Globe theatre In this city, and
spectacular pageant it is uneXcelled by previous
performances anywhere. The Globe has taken
leading rank among the finer theatres OF Bos-
ton and some Of the most attractive features OF
the amusement world are underlined for pro-
duction during the season. j. II.