The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1869-02-11
Local Items, &c.

LYcEUM. The lecture on the evening o. the sth
by S. L. Mkcn, Esq, the subject of "Aristocracy
He took issue it'll the commonly received belief that the
would have been happier and better had the
transgresson Of our first parents taken place The
curse pronounced upon that in the sweat OF his
brow he should eat his bread, bes sing III disguise
by it the that would have been helpless and de-
pendent, hardened into noble race OF men and
women who could achieve the conditions of happiness
The Creator evidently designed the ansgression TOR he
forbade woman OF the fruit without telling her
what it was-and no woman existed whose curiosity
could Withstand that.
Proceeding to the consideration OF his subject, the
lecturer reviewed the missionaries OF the world, their
elements, purposes and methods They are the imper-
sonatou of ellshness proving their fellow men, and
characterized by GOODNESS rapacity and cruelty. Napo-
icon Bonapare, the child and champion of the people,
was the deadly European aristocracy for twenty
years When him at disadvantage it tortured I'M
to death on the rock of ST. Helena.
The lecturer proceeded treat OF American ars
tocraey as exemplfed in the late save-holdng popua-
ton His mental wheels got into the ruts OF last sum-
mers electioneerug speeches, and the driver for time
belabored with his wody whip the phantoms OF that ex
tiuct class.
The aristocracies OF Rome were discussed with their
long and obstinate conflicts with antagonstic powers,
and their triumph the destruction of Carthage Having
'rol1ncd with old Romuusn a while, the lecturer ex-
perienced another lapse into the eectioneerng capita
Of the ate contest and pictured quiet farmer of Ctca
New ork, Horatio Seymour by name, the prince of
Aristocrsts addressing mob Of ruians his friends
The anagonisc principles of aristocracy and democra-
o Of the people and their oppressor the lecturer said
be found in the times of the English revolution
the king and his mobiles representing one while Crom-
well Hampden Pym and the roundheads generally wcIr
typical the other. The cavaliers the cruel
lentess wicked roundheads the amiabe
long suffering and forbearing guardians OF the germ OF
freedom and human rights From the latter sprung the
Pilgrims OF New England, whose transmitted qualities
to-day ruling this country. The aristocacy Of wealth
dwelt upon briefly, and its preensions treated III
wien OF ridlcule and sarcasm.
There was much ability the matter of the evenings
DISCOURSE showing historical reading and philosophical
thought with acceptable spice of pungent wit and
humor. There also something of the bitterness OF
party spirit and denuncation that was out of place for
the occasion, and had better have been omitted
By a misunderstanding the lecture for next Mondly
evening announced from Hon. j. G. Dicherson.
M Judge who has been very much engaged of late has
prepared lecure-so that other gentleman will
be substituted postponement announced hereafter
Cry BONDS Judge Dickerson has just returned from
Boston whittier he has beon agent for the city, in
negoatin the sale Of its bonds for the railroad stock
lie effected an arrangement with Messrs, Kidder Pea
body Co., OF the heaviest firms on State street to
place the bonds the market and undertake negotia
with purchasers, They at advanced $4,000 in
anticipation of sales One of the city Savings Banks will
also Ike $4,000 Not the least difficulty is anticipated
in disposng Of the bonds at good figures fast as the
money will be needed, People in this vicinity who think
Of making purchases should be getting ready their green
backs. No better investments Offering
At meeting of the Waldo County Medical Assoca-
n following
resolutions adopted
Resolved That this association having suffered a
loss in the death OF Dr. George Holmes of Belmont,
meeting desires to record its sense OF the
merits OF DR.. Holmes well qualified phys zeal
and discriminating officer OF this society faithful
friend Of the poor and an upright conscientious estima
bic We deplore his death, and honor his memory.
Resolved That the foregoing resolution be published
N the county papers and communicated to the relatives
Of the deceased.
Enticed into Pierces Hall, way homewtrd, one
night week by the lights and music, experienced
hour OF enjoyment locker on. The walters
swayed the cadences OF the music, rich dresses ut
tered bright eyes shone soft lights glowed, while
and around all oated the and thrilling notes Of
Windows violin The winter storm howled without
but all mrth and enjoyment within. 1t sight
70 ancient and honorabes heave long long
Sigh for their lost youthl
On Tuesday, couple of teams much resembling each
other, fastened opposite office, The owner OF
one, who had been seeing the sights around town. got
into the wrong vehicle and started homeward Aston
sshed at the transformation Of his Flooding animal into
gay and prancing stced he put Him his 40 gait At
last accounts the party of the other part was in Slow
tut ANXIOUS pursuit TO get rid OF his forcible swap
A grocer oil this city relates to how he taken
down peg by solne small boys one OF them in,
and desired buy a cents worth article. 1--WE
don't sell by the cents worth" the reply. Soon after
the urchn put second appearance, reinforced by some
comrades Dc you sell 'fn by the quarters worth "'
Yes" "Wel toe dont rant any ''
The value OF the fishing products of the District o
Belfast, in 1865, was &232 oC0 OF this nearly
25 900 for mackere about $50 900 for Goldfish and
nearly $500 for OIL principally from menhad por
gies The value of the HOLSTERS taken and canned
Emated at z 600.
The Methodsts of this city hold their quarterly meet
ihg next Sabbath. Rev. L. A. Helmerhausen supplies
the pulpit in the afternoon. sabbath evening Mission
AIRY meeting attend which hearty invitation is cx
tended
Our friends from the country should careful where
they leave their horses in this snowy time
The avalanches from the roofs have spoiled many rood
sleigh this winter.
Workmcn who excavating to find leak in the gas
pipe Church street, accidentally struck pick through
The iron, making hole inch in diameter. y match
unwsely applied to the gas, and jet fire OF huge
sze famed out. 1t extinguished with difcuty.
dividend OF six per cent the stock in the Bangor
and Machias steamers has declared and will be
paid out TO the holders in Belfast at the Savings Bank
The attention OF ladies and others desiring first class
sewing machines is called the advertisement Mrs.
A1rrtson in this paper who agent for the sale of the
Florence Sewing Machine.
John Worthing, well known citizen Of Belfast and
resident for fifty years dieo Saturday last aged So
Ne was an honest and honorable man, and though in
humble sphere, he respected by all who knew him.
We hear that Rev. Mr.. Hayford, formerly of the Uni
ftrsast Church of this city, who embraced spirualsm
some years ago. has renowned that belief and applies
ioF re-admission to the ministry.
Our people are not yet up to the Importance OF pub
fishing such little family events births But
20 keep presenting the prolific records of other localities
until they get familiar with its face"
The steamer Lewiston learn, will be started the
hachas route about the 9Th of March touching at Bel
fat
we would say to our correspondent who
Questioned the correctness of our legal position
On the road question, that it is just so. town
VI city acquires only the right of way, which of