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JAPANESE HOSPITALITY.

From the n. Y. Tribune.
Considerable surprise is expressed in Eng
land at the promptness and cordiality with
which the Duke of Edinburgh was received
by the DIikado of Japan, and no less per-
plexity and indignation at the refusal of the
Majesty of China to grant his Royal Highness
an interview The conduct of the sovereigns
is contrasted in a tone that once more shows
the determination of English writer's to con-
slider these two Oriental empires from the
same standpoint. The fact is, that there
is not the slightest similarity either IN
the character of the people or the
principles of their Government. Inc
exclusiveness of China Is poncy
which has existed for hundreds of centuries,
while that of Japan is of comparatively recent
origin. The natural temper of the Chinese
at least of those in authority-is suspicious,
reserved. and selfish. That of the Japanese
is confding, open, and generous. Fo-
reigners have only themselves to blame
for their rigorous exclusion during period
of more than two hundred years from
these fouishing islands. Their first visits
were welcomed with delight, and, under
the teachings of Francis Xavier and his FOL
lowers the simple inhabitants were rapidly
embracing the Christian faith, when the
politico-religious intrigues of the Dutch and
Portuguese threatened the security OF the
throne and destroyed the tranquility OF the
entire nation. So fragrant We're the crimes
of the contending colonists that Christianity
presently became the synonym, In the appre
hension of the native rulers, of every species
of disorder, treachery, and cruelty. Theil
expulsion was simply an act Of self -preserva
tion on the part of the japanese Government
Subsequent events, from reign to reign,
did little to soften the bitterness of this con,
viction. The occasional visits of English
French. and Russian ships were almost in
variably accompanied by barbarous brutal
ties, and it was not until the expedition o.
Commodore Perry, whose attitude towards
the islanders was as courteous and consideratt
as it was dignifed and firm that their hos
tility to foreigners was in any degree abated
Since that period the Government has con
sistently displayed its willingness to ente
gradually into communication with the out
side world. Japan is not free from interna
troubles and the jealousy Of certain powerful
mobiles is still an obstacle to the accomplish
ment of the desired result. But at no tim,
bas there been anything in the behavior o
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GRANT AND HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW,
DENT.

From the n. Y. Herald.
President Grant is reported to have said, in
a conversation with Senator Thayer, of Ne
braska, on Wednesday, that ''while he was
on good personal relations with Judge Dent,
he nevertheless felt bound by public duty to
oppose his election and desire the success
of Alcorn." In August last he had addressed
Judge Dent letter advising him not to con-
meet himself with the conservative movement
against the party nowssupporting Alcorn, the
former being, he said the enemies of the ad-
ministration and Government Moreover, he
had seen published telegram representing
Dent as having said that the President sus-
tanned him as candidate for Governor of
Mississippi. This statement he had enclosed
to the Judge, asking if the latter had been
correctly reported. No reply had as yet been
received but it is manifest that the President
is getting tired of brothers-in-law. He can
not let them take his name in vain, either in
financial or in political speculations. He
feels ''bound by public duty" not by private
relationship.
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pitality just now extended to the English
prince.
GEN. GRANT PROMOTING MORALITY.
From the " Y. Sun.
The Springfield Republican finds violent
contrast in the appointment of MIR. George
II. Butler as Consul General to British India,
and General Grants saying that he might
have felt insulted by proposal to reveal pri-
vately the financial policy of the administra-
tion, ''had it''come from any other but person
like Fisk But coming from man so destl-
tute of moral character, l didn't think it
worth noticing Butler having been an init
mate friend and follower of MIR. Fisk, the
RepuJIcdn thinks the two must be on a
level in respect of moral character so that If
Fisk could not give an insult, Butler ought
not to be made a Consul-General. Our
Springfield contemporary is apparently not
aware that, previous to being appointed a
Consul General Mr.. Butler had broken OIL
with Mr. Fisk so far that he had, on Friday,
Oct 22, given evidence very damaging to
him in the suit of Orlando w. Joslyn. If,
then. Mr.. Buffers moral character has
suffered in the estimation of the moralists of
Springfield. from his intimacy with Mr.. Fisk,
ought they not to regard it as perfectly re-
stored by his turning against his bosom
friend and doing him such harm as the law
allows? And is not Mr.. Buffers appointment
as Consul General at Calcutta to be esteemed
as the most appropriate means which General
Grant could now employ for expressing his
condemnation of Mr.. Fisks destitution of
moral character, and his approval of Mr..
Buffers honest efforts to vindicate his own
good reputation by putting Fisk down?
We trust that the Springfield philosophers
will now study this subject more deeply and
comprehensively. They will thus in time
come to understand that the interests of mo-
rality have really gained very much by the
appointment of Mr.. Butler, and that it has
added a new laurel to the many previously
gained by General Grant since he became
President
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| the leading officials at variance with the hos
ptality Just now extended to the English
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re- T II E SCIENCE OF LIFE
PROFESSOR JAMES MCCLINTOOK NJ D.
Commences his Popular Lectures illustrated with the
O&Y-HYDROGEN LIGHT,
FRENCH MANIKINS, ETC.,

RSy~ CAUTION TO THE BUSINESS MEN
OF FPIlILADELP HIA.-Some swindors going
round the city telling the MERCHANTS that GoPSIL[iS
BUSINESS DIRECTORY will tnot be published this
year, for the purpose of swindlng the business
GOPSlLLS CITY AND BUSINESS DIRECTORIES
are now in course of preparation, and will be issued
usual No money received in advance under any consid
eratOin. ISAAC COSTA. Compiler,
No 20l S. FIFTH Street,
10 26 tu tn S 81 Corner of Walnut.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1869-11-25
Congress has been gradually cXempting vessels
from revenue taxes, till none now remain. Prog.

Congress has been gradually cXempting vessels
Age.
1t cost the new ship Cora almost $4,000 to clear
at the Custom House. Will the Age tell us what
are the items of that amount? We shall continue
to ask the question until it is answered. Journal
What the ship Cora paid to clear at the Custom
House was tonnage duties, not internal revenue
taxes. These tonnage duties are the same that
foreign governments impose upon their merchant
vessels. Is the journal answered Prog Age.
No-the Journal is not answered. 1t makes
no difference what the tax is callcd-the
damning fact is that it exists at all. If u
man is to have Ills throat cut, it don't make
particular difference whether it is done with
the right or left hand-and there is about as
much difference in the impalpable distinction
that the Age seeks to make. The heavy
amount which the owners of the Cora paid is
an annual tax, piled on top Of the thousand
and one others, until the shipping interest is
nearly squeezed out of existence. For this
the radicals who control Congress are alone
responsible 1t is Il course which is robbing
the State of Maine of her rights, and which
the Progressive Age aids and abets.to the ex-
tent of its power.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1869-11-25

BACON AND EGGS. The Universalist church
which stands within couple of rods Of the
Times office on School street, was, in early
years. the scene of a very amusing circum-
stance Rev. John hurry, the pioneer Uni
versalist preacher in this region, had caused
much trouble of mind to the Orthodox, who
looked upon him rs Satan incarnated, and
his doctrines as the Nominations Of the bottom
less pit Among the clerical opponents Of
Mr. hurry was u Mr. Bacon, a then promi-
nent preacher, who challenged the Universe
list to a trial of agumentative skill-threaten-
ing to blow his doctrines to the four winds Of
heaven by the force of powerful logic. Mr.
hurry accepted, and the controversy took
place in building which then occupied the
site of the Rev. DR.. Miners church. The
meeting was q very large and a very excited
one, and, Of course, in the days of unadulter-
ated Calvanism, Universalists were few and
feeble. The doctrinal argument commenced
and continued, and the 'apostolic knocks of
hurry became so very heavy, that member
of the Baconian party got excited, and hav-
ING previously prepared himself with the am
m11ntion, he threw an egg at Mr.. Murry,
which hit that gentleman on the forehead,
broke, and its contents trickled down his tace
Calmly taking out his handkerchief he wiped
the egg from his countenance, and said 4:
"My friends, cannot but thank you for your
generosity. You promised me Bacon in
plenty when l came here, but with unexpect-
ed liberality you have throw in eggs also"
The GOODNESS of the proceeding was appreci-
ated, and Mr.. hurry went on to conquer
logic in peace, [Boslon Daily Times.
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The details Of the terrible disaster at the
Milwaukee theatre have been received The
fire was caused by the bursting of kerosene
lamp W hich was hit by the sword of an actor
in q fencing scene, and, in less time than it
takes to write t, the whole stage was enyel-
oped in flames. Before the audience had
time to rush to the doors the whole interior of
the theatre was a mass Of fire. The scene
which ensued battles description. Men and
boys rushed for the door, overturning and
uampling upon each other in their scramble
to escape the terrible death threatened them
After the rush had somewhat ceased, heart
rending cries tor assistance We're heard pro
Ceeding from the interior of ;he burning build
sons were eXtricated alive. Two dead bodies
were then taken out, and, as they lay in the
dead-housc, presented a most sad and heart
sickening spectacle. All the clothing was
burned off, and the flesh was fairly roasted.
The bodies seemed drawn up in q heap to
present rs small surface to the flames as
possible, and in this position the poor fellows
suffered the worst agony and died Their
faces were burned to a crisp and deied all
attempts at recognition. Their hands were
burned, the ends of their fingers being burned
off One man met with q fearful death. AL
though not severely burned, if burned at all,
he was chokedand smothered with the smoke.
lie tried to crawl to the outlet and succeeded
until he reached the partition wall. Here he
became confused, and turning, went directly
towards the burning stage. few feet be-
yond he struck bench which had been pull
ed out of its place, and could not proceed.
In his confusion it was evident that he felt
himself in a pen from which there was no es-
cape. Sinking on his knees, his hands were
thrown over the bench rs if he was in the
attitude of prayer.
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A nice little ''loyal'' operation has been
discovered in the New York Custom House.
The drawback funds, OF system by which
duties are in certain cases returned to the i'm
porters, has been tempered with by one
Blatchford, Deputy Collector, and g million
of dollars is missing. The government will
never get the money again. Whether this
provident official has tucked away this snug
sum for his future benefit, or whether in his
zeal for the ''loyal' cause he scattered it
broadcast in the middle States just before
election, is as yet unknown. When Elder
Peck tlccced the State of Maine some ten
years ago, q large part of the funds--what
Somes, Dow & Go, didn't get hold of-went
to pay election expenses. A vast deal OF
picty and high moral example will go out of
existence when the radical party expires.
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cent voice. With the exception Of the be,towal o,
wonderful vocal powers, Nature has been unkni
10 the great prima-donna. She is very lame. ,bor.
OF statue and stout. Miss Maggie Mitchell i,
Hartford iavorite Her receipts at one perform.
ahcc mere lately at the Opera House, were over
SLIGO Edwin Booth played Hamlet at the Oper,
House Wednesday evening, and the Stranger and
Petluchis, Thanksgiving evening. Of the grand
conception of the parts and perfect execution Of
THIS great tragcdian, it is useless for Us to spea
suffice 1t to say that he is fast amassng the richie
which talent Hike his does surely bring. Booth r..
cciyed ut his two nights here little over 50 900
lie cleared lately from eleven performances in Bo,.
ton, the handsome sum of $4,000. A.c.w
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CAPT. KIDD AGAIN.

The Age objects to being known as Capt.
Kidd-but does not state whether its obiec-
ton lies against the general charge Of sea
robbery OF of being likencd to that particular
pirate We infer the latter from its com
ments, when it says
The Journals simile of Capt. Kidd is not happy
Had it been posted in matters of History. it woulC
have known that Capt Kidl'S offence was not the
destroying of our shipping interests. but it was N
act Of murder and piracy.
We won't be strenuous for the exact par
allel Of our illustration. 1t doesn't make any
difference in the results, whether ships arc
driven from the ocean by bold and actual
robbery On the high seas: or by the fostering
of q policy by one among Us, which has that
effect IfCapt. Kidd who sits in the AGE Of
flee, antics with other enemies of our ship
ping interest TO destroy it, he effects precisely
the same result that his eXamplar and name
sake did hundred and seventy years ago
only in q less open and courageous manner.
We will state some of the more obyions
points of resemblance.
First. Capt Kidd was employed to pro-
tect the shipping interests Of his friends and
supporters against those who We're endeavor-
ing to destroy it. So is the editor of the Age
His paper is sustained by the people here
with the understanding that he shall sustain
them and protect their interests.
Second. Capt Kidd was furnished with the
means Of fitting out for cruise by COM
pany of men who had property at sea to be
protected. SO was the editor of the Age. A
company of men bought him a press, and two
of them-Capt. Wording and Capt. Hichborn
have stated in print that they never got
their pay. These gentleman are interested
in shipping.
Third. Capt. Kidd was not successful in
cruising to protect his patrons. Neither was
the editor Of the Age He published a circll-
lar last spring stating that he had worn out
the type and press that the friends of Ameri-
can shipping gave him, and hadn't made any
thing for himself. And everybody knows he
has done nothing for them.
Fourth. Capt. Kidd, in his disappointment,
turned pirate and assaulted the men who had
befriendcd him. 50 does the editor Of the
Age.
Fifth Kidd, after his misdemcanors, came
back and appeared in public, as though he
had done nothing worthy Of condemnation,
SO does Capt Kidd Of the Age.
This is rs far as the parallel runs as yet.
Kidd was taken and hanged, but the time of
his prototype in the Age Office has not yet
come.
Upon reflection, we think the smile is hap
py, very happy. 1t fits the case completely
except the hanging and in the fullness of
time may become perfect.
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at you with Il sardonic grin and you glance
over your shoulder to see if some .'gobin
damned' is not approaching from the dim
corners. The coveted package once in your
hands you make quick time down over the
stairs and think that only sickness would
ever tempt you to 60 there again.
Yankee ingenuity seems destined to supply
everything that is necessary to comfort or
happiness. The last curiosity that has come
under my observation is a stove called the
Mornng-Glory which ingeniously feeds in
the coal and Sits out the ashcs-ltcralIv ten
ding itself, Some one suggests that at the
present high rates one ought to be invented
that would also buy the coal PERcTr.
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HOW WE sYMPATHizED.

The Progressive Age is made by its prin-
cipal writer, Capt. Kidd, to say this, in speak
ing of Capt Semmes of the Alabama
'.He it was who, acting under authority of the
leaders of the democratic rebellion, burned our
shipping the high seas, till his career was sud
denly wound up by Commander WinsloW, much
to the chagrln OF the journal and the rebel sympl-
thizers at home and abroad"
The chagrin which we felt may be judged
by what we said at the time Of the event.
This is the comment we then made
From the Journal July S, 1864.
The greatest piece of good fortune that could
have befaen the commercial interest OF this coun-
try is that which has Just occurred oil the coast OF
France, in the sinking of the rebel cruiser Alabama
Her speed and efficiency coupled with the vigilance
of her commander, had made her the scourGe OF
our merchant marine.
But luck may be pushed too far. as Semmcs dis
covered when he ventured to attack federal naval
ship of his own power. We incline to think that
the rebel commander really thought his ship able
to capture the kearsarge. as his speed would have
enabled him to keep clear of her-and if not and
he really forced to by the French, he could
have gone out at night and eluded her Instead OF
that he boldly challenged her and fought her at
midday.
This is really the first ocean battle between YES
sells of nearly equal power for great many years,
and carries Us back to the days OF the war with
England, when the seamanship and scientific gun
merry of the Americans caused John Bull to open
his eyes in wonder, as frgate after frigae struck
to the Yankee cruisers. This victory was not one
Of Americans over Americans, like those won i'll
our land contests-for though differed by men
from the old United States Navy, the crew of the
Alabama was foreign, mostly English. and the ship
was English built, with English guns and ammuni-
ton. 1t is known that the Kearsarge had picked
crew, carefully trained, and there is doubt that
her victory is in great degree owing the facility
with which her batteries was handled,-rapidity of
fire in fights being of the very first importance.
The result shows that our gallant tars, when they
can get alongside the enemy, are not unworthy the
fame of their sires who fought the battles of 1912.
But for the miserably slow ships furnished by the
sleepy administration. they would long ago have
rid the ocean of the rebel cruisers.
The location of the engagement was fortunate.
In sight of the shores Of England and France, in
response to challenge deliberately given, the Eng
fish manned Alabama struck her flag to a Yankee
ship and Yankee crew. and went reeling to the
bottom. Let both nations lay the lesson to heart,
reminder of the past and an augury of the not
improbable future"
Not very deep chagrin manifested there
Capt Kidd will have to try again.
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The good steamer Katahdin is still on the
qualities are not to be eclipsed by her more
snowy consort She is one of the safest and
most comfortable boats afloat. Capt. Rich,
who is comparatively new to the route, is a
commander of many years experience and
first rate capacity. Capt. William Roix, who
stood for ten years in the pilot house of the
old Daniel Webster, and knows the coast like
a book, is Chief Pilot, assisted by Captain
Spear Mr.. Holder discharges the double
duties Of Clerk and Steward, in which posi-
ton he is very popular. The Katahdin will
run during the whole winter.
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THE SAINTS Prosecuted.

Late telegraph dispatches contain the fol-
lowing announcement
NEW YORK, Nov. Il. General Benjamin F. But
Ter has been sued in the Superior Court in this city
bv Miss Rowena Florence, of New Orleans, niece
of the late Gen. Twiggs, for the recovery of her
valuable spoons and other SlycrWare, and table
furniture appropriated" by Gen. Butler while in
command at New Orleans in the spring of 1862, to-
gether with the three splendid swords presented to
General TwiggS, by the United States Government
and the States of Texas and Georgia. Miss Flor
cnce lays her damages at 37 900; and Judge Jones
granted order of arrest yesterday against Butler,
fixing the amount of bail at $4,000.
1t is strange what a pcrverse and unrcason-
able people they are in Louisiana. Here
was Ben Butler sent to New Orleans, escort
ed by Farragut's fleet, accompanied by trans
ports conveying large army, all paid for by
the United States, at cost of great many
millions. After fighting its way up the river,
the fleet landed the Great American Burglar,
under cover Of its guns, as though its particu-
lar and special duty was to afford him every
facility and help. And Benjamin improved
his opportunities. He stole right, left, in
front, rear, and all around His gimblet eye
penetrated all secret hiding places of treasure,
coveting goods, spoons, teapots and tank
ards Men, women and children were rob-
bed Unfortunately The great offence was
to have anything valuable-the only expia-
ton was to let Butler get his claws on it. 1t
was highly honorable mission for hnnt
and an army to escort and guard.
We are glad that Miss Florence has the
spirit to sue the thief that he may be COM
PEELED to disgorge, and trust that the spoons
and other property will be forthcoming,
Our readers will remember that a suit has
been brought against Neal Dow, for appro-
priating spoons, by Bradish johnson, of New
Orleans. Dow also improved his opportuni-
ties down there, and gathered to himself
much pianos and pclf of a more portable
kind. 1t is 4 good time to smoke out the
plunderers. Let the work 90 on.
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The Cuban insurgents are resorting to des-
perate measures. One of these is the burn
ing Of the standing sugar cane on the plan
tations. At this season the cane is dry, and
burns with great rapidity If once on fire,
the cxtingushment is an impossibility, and 1t
will often spread, in a high wind, from field
to field, for miles. Although not without
precedent in war, as for instance the devas
tatlon Of the Shenandoah valley by Sheridan,
still it is harsh and cruel measure, which
should be avoided if possible. The plan Of
warfare, if persisted in, will cause q rise in
the price Of sugars, and stimulate its produc-
ton in the cane growing states of the South,
1t may have precisely the opposite effect from
that intended by the insurgents--which is to
cause a scarcity Of sugar and molasses and
thus drive this country into favorng rebel
success.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1869-11-25

Happening in Bangor on Thanks giving
evening, we accepted the invitation of Bro
ther Emery, of the Democrat, to look in at
the Catholic Fair, then about closing at No
rombega Hall. 1t was as busy as 4 beehive.
The last chances to draw various articles
were being disposed of by some of the most
beautiful young ladies we ever saw, whose
persuasive smiles would cause the pocket
books of the veriest misers to leap from their
pockets. The attendance was very large
but quiet and exceedingly orderly, and would
do credit to the attendants of any church in
the country. The Catholic Society of Ban
COR is one Of the most tlourshing in the State,
and, under the care of the Rev. Fathers Glenn
cnt, McFall and Durnin, will long continue
to be 4 prospecting community of the print
tive church.