The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-05-19

AHO PuiiCdu lily HIS Htu dlOtnef purlIlca-
tion-not by fire or water, but in the arrest
of one hundred and sixty frail women who
in the face of the law and all dccency would
persist in nightly prowling the streets. Some
OF the offenders have been released on prom
ises of good behavior, some on bail, whilst
others are to be punished to the full extent of
an outraged law A crowd consisting of
hundreds OF men collected at the prison and
courtroom to witness the novel sight, and
before their curious gaze the unfortunate
girls were obliged to pass. Father Cook
City Missionary, visited them at the stations
and talked to them OF the beauties of repent
girls didn't seem to understand much about
it. And how could they, with their moral
senses so stepped in sin p
'Oh, vrtuous woman think not scorn,
For you may lift your faces everywhere
Think OF the sins of these poor creatures,
that are so much heavier TO be borne than
| sorrow. Think Of their homes, their lives,
the influences that have surrounded and the
temptations that have assaulted them-and
have pity. Who shall know OF who shall
Judge of their attempts at reformation, of the
tears wept, and the strivngs TO do right.
Do you not know that it is hard for q woman,
having left the path of virtue, to regain it
again? Think of the barred gates of society,
of the sneers and words and ayerted chances
and over these erring ones cast the veil of
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you the story of an unfortunate girl, as she
herself told it to me- Two years ago she
| came TO Boston to get work. She went into
a collar factory, where by working eleven
hours day she was able to earn seventy
five cents. To exc out this miserable pittance
she made arrangements to work four add-
tional hours in a saloon for her meals. But
Nature refused to submit to the uni Just taxa
covery she tried house work and then sewing,
but failed in both, and at last worn out and
discouraged, with no father, mother or
friends to 60 to, she listened to temptation
and fell. On the girls former purity and YER
acity | would stake my life Nor do deem
it IN uncommon case of the temptations and
trials of city life
And while some walk in SORROW, others
are lifted up with Joy; and the most Joyful
one uSt at present seems to be James Fisk
Jr.-the American prince, who controls rail
roads, runs Opera Houses, and now has an
army of his own at command To sec him
driving through the streets of Boston with
his high-stepping, splendialy matched four
in-hands, one would suppose that the days of
plain republicanism were over, and y reign
of royalty had set in. Whenever he appears
at the office of the Bristol line, such a crowd
collects around his carriage as TO etfectually
blockade the street, and call for the attend
ance of the police to clear the way. Perhaps
everyone doesn't know that his wife resides
in this city, but such is the case; owning q
fine establishment ut the South End, and
supporting one of the most magnificent turn
outs in the City thorough bred horses, gold
mounted harnesses, and carriage lined with
blue satin. When she drives ont she also is
the observed of all observers Here are the
two extremes Of city life, one high, one low !;
one rich, and one poor-happiness in neither,
perhaps.
The sale Of the horses and wines of the late
Marquis de Lousada, British Consul at Bos-
ton, on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week,
did not realize very large sums. The stable
property is said to have been the finest and
most stylish in Boston. Here are some of the
prices tor which they We're sold: An imported
English racing drag, with equipments that
cost $4,000 sold for 1928; an elegant coupe,
lined with crimson satin, valued at $500, for
$1,000. A set Of harness for fourth hand,
with solid silver mounting. imported at a
cost Of S2500 went for 5000; whilst favoritc
chestnut mare brought only $3.50. The col
lection of wines, which We're old and of the
best quality, went for better prices.
A complimentary dinner to Mr. Gardner
Wetherbee, the present proprietor of the Re
we're House, was given at that hotel on Tues
day evening of this week. The company was
large and comprised some of the most dis
tinguished men of the city, including editors
merchants, doctors, lawyers and minister's
The description of the tables, as given by the
reporters, surpass everything else of the kind
ever before attempted in this city. The food
was almost buried in flowers bouquet at
the plate of every guest roast geese made to
look as if alive; fried trout swimming in a
mimic pond; and various other things and
wonders too numerous to mention The bill of
fare contained some of the most unpronounce-
able names, which, with its length, was emf
nently suggestive Of dyspepsia and morn
ing headache. Fifteen dollars a plate was
the modest price asked for all these Injuries,
to say nothing of the genial toasts and witty
speeches, which the public got next morning
for nothing.
The weather to-day has been very bright
and beautiful, and very acceptable after the
week of rain and wind SO much so as tc
throng the streets with ladies and gentlemen
in their best and brightest array. The ladies
looked very attractive in their pretty spring
suits, and conspicuous among them were the
new and stylish black and white plaid suits
made with overskirt and sailor Jacket, anC
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