Year: 1878

Everything inBoston pales before the terrible visage of Butler. The yellow fever is remem- bered only by the announcement of quiet do- nation, and the bare chronicle of the daily death rate; the various external but general news of common interest has no place in the minds and thoughts of the Bostonians at the present. Even the magnificent building erect ed by the Massachusetts Mechanic Charitable Association and now filled with an exhibit that far exceeds anything ever attempted here be- fore is rarely spoken of, and it's patronage con- sists in out-of-town excursionists. Awful is the consternation of the Beacon Hillite. The very name of Butler produces symptoms of hysteria, and the chronic complaint against innovation and change is aggravated to an alarming degree. And the fright is by no means peurile. There is cause for it and be- cause there is, the terror is great. The only reason have to think that Butler will be elect ed governor of Massachusetts is the continued and severe oppositions of the press to him. Six out of the seven daily papers are bitter and fervent in their denunciations. The Globe supports him on business principles solely. It has precarious existence at best. It is a two- penny sheet, started to overthrow the Herald

 

 would stand no chance if it combined with all the other papers in opposition to Butler, and in supporting him it takes risk which did promise well at irst and does not look so very black even now. Butler, since the Worcester convention, has lost hold in the minds of the better class who were giving tone and shape to the wild and enthusiastic outburst against him. He is, how ever, indefatigable in his endeavors to over come thls and is nightly addressing large crowds with the greatest of fervor and bun combe.

 Two years ago Butler succeeded in getting himself to Congress in spite of the opposition of every paper in Boston and of nearly every one in his district. He may repeat himself this year in his gubernatorial aspirations. The outlook is stormy for the conservative and traditional Bostonians. If there is to be 6 change it will bring more than one overturn- ing ill it's walk, there will be such an overhaul ing of the dry bones of old fogyism and easy goingism that will astonish all people who reverence the manners and customs of the good people of Massachusetts. The average voter of Massachusetts or any one else from anywhere can find variety enough in the tick

 

 field and each of the four asking piteously for the support of the people. There is the straight out Republican ticket, with the once defeated Thomas Talbot as it's standard bear CT. 1t it is strong ticket and promises to run well. Then there is the old bourbon, the old time Democratic ticket, with Judge Abbot for 6 martyr. This case seems hopeless, but they lead forlorn hope gloriously and bravely Then Butler come-outer, nominated by hybirds from the Republican and Democratic ranks. The Prohibitionists had womanly convention and ask the getde people, who love order,an no rum to vete for Dr. Miner. But Dr. Miner will not be elected. More important issues are before the people and the subject of tem- perance, while good in itself, will be quietly relegated to the churches to foster and keep alive. Every man and woman is talking about the "situation" " :" and the interest excited is something wonderful. What the result will be no one dare say or prophecy.

 ALLEN.