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The Republican journal., 1870-01-06
L OCAL TEN S, & C.
City Affairs.

r. tuY COUNCIL, Jan 8, 1870. Roll Of ac-
"'utts. 5000, read and allowed. order passed for
ty solicitor to bring suits against Railroad con-
ractof>, for neglect to put Point road in repair.
L-tvc granted GA, Go. TO lay covered drain across
Washington and Pleasant streets. Petition of d.
uurgn and others for allowance ior cross walk.
Laid upon table for further action. The clerk was
directed by The aldermen TO notify vessels moor
iug nj the Bridge to remove same OF nloorto SAT
'-tlcton of Alderman Fuller, upon payment cs-
tAIishcd lay tine Board viz $500 for vessels IN
lel 60 tons $500 those oyer 90 and under 100
s139 for over 100. W. o. Cunningham was elect
od Highway Surveyor in place of c. b. Black
aatra~eU for district No. S, \ rcmonstrance
.es.'irst the construction Of bridge across the
tr0or was introduced and signed 10y every mem
ur5 present
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Mrs. CLARA A. SLEEPER

'TEACHER OF PIANO FORTE. Residence at Mrs
Il RUSSELL'S Congress Street, Belfast
az- Special attention given to beginners. TIL
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IHE ~UrBENE JUDICIAL toURT commenced
3D., January session in this city on Tuesday. Judge
lifting not arriving until the afternoon, Judge
lickerson presided at the opening. The case of
>tirNney vs., Hayford being the second trial was
begun on Wednesday morning.
Eucl smith, Esq, is acting as stcnographer, by
opiolhtmcnt Of the Court, during the term
The following j, list OF the Jurcs-
The Republican journal., 1870-01-06

AT Probate Court held at Belfast within and for the
County OF Waldo on the second Tuesday OF December
A. D. 1869.
John D. CROWEIL, son-in-law and creditor OF
- Eliza York, late of Monroe in said County of Wal
do, deceased having presented petition that he may be
appointed Administrator on said deceaseds estate,
Ordered That the said Crowe give notice all persons
interested by causing copy of this order be published
three weeks successfully i'll the Republican journal
printed at Belfast that they may appear at Probate
Court to be held at Belfast within and for said County
the second Tuesday Of January next the clock
before noon and hew cause it any they have, why the
prayer of said Petition should not be granted
ASA TlIUIsLOUGH Judge.
a true copy Attest-B. p. FIELD, Register. 3w2t
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THE EXCELSIOR
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NEW YORK
Office No. G:s ssiIIian, street.

YT1HIs Company issues all kinds OF Life and Endow-
L ment Insurance Policies. Especial attention is
called to provision, contained in Policies issued
by this Company, by which after the payment of five
more annual premiums they may be converted into An
nuties.
This provision is in addition to the ordinary nonfor
eitng character of the Policies of this any other
Company Policy holders participate in the profits of
the Company, and allowed thirty days grace for the
payment of renewal premiums,
Dividends applied at the option OF the assured.
No restriction upon residence or travel in the United
States or Europe. SAMUEL T. HOWARD,
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For Sale.
Belfast Gas Light COMPANY.

TTNIIE firm of POTE e. DUNBAR having this day so Id
l. their entire stock to Messrs. Woods Conant, do
by mutual consent dissolve All persons who indebt
cd to the late rm to the firm of Pote Prescott
requested to call at the store of g. p Pote Hayford
Block and SETTLE the books will be kept there until
the first Of April. NJ. L. POTE,
ii. DUNBAR, JR.
Belfast Dec. 90, 1869. 6w26
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PROBATE NOTICES.

AT Probate Court held at Belfast, within and for the
County of Waldo on the second Tuesday of December,
A. d. 1869
III IRAN WENTWORTH, named Executor in a
L tain instrument purportng to be the last will and
testament of Augustus O. Wentworth, late of Searsmont
in said County of Waldo deceased, having presented
aid will for Probate.
Ordered, That the said Wentworth give notice to all
persons interested by causing copy OF this order to be
published three weeks successyey in the Republican
Journal, printed at Belfast that they may appear
Probate Court to be held Belfast within and for said
County the second Tuesday of January next at ten OF
the clock before noOn and shew cause il any they have
Why the should be rovedapproyed and allowed
ASA TIIURLOUGE, Judge.
A true copy. Attest-B. 7. FIELD Register, 3w2i
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FARcE.-Yesterday squad of United States cav
airy were marched into town to escort the Hon. ]. H
McVean from the hotel to the steamer La Belle, as
body guard No one believes that McVean was such
TOOL as to suppose that this at all necessary as
measure of safety, knowing full well that it was done
for political effect This fellow had been treated with
infinitely more courtesy than he deserved by the MEM
bers of the City Council, who conversed with him as
though he were gentleman, and not threat was
breahed, nor an intention of personal injury thought
of by any citizen in the place. But it is useless to
argue clear, for these characters will persist
in using such means to establish the belief at the
North that there is latent feeling of rebellion at the
South, any moment ready to burst forth like half
dozen volcanoes.
Having been escorted to the La Belle by company
of United States cavalry he will doubtless be able on
reaching the city to manufacture an interesting sensa
tional lie for the entertainment of his disappointed
friends. This pomp and parade of cavalry not only
eHectualy served to protect and do honor to Nc but
| served to show to what base uses the arms and SOL
diers OF the best government" may come when con
troled in the interest of political parties Indeed the
officers and soldiers rode through our quiet streets al
fercely as if they we're on the battle line, and the
commander will doubtless have the pleasure of tele
graphing the news of bloodess victory to headquar
tiers. 10 sober seriousness, though, if Capt Kennins
be the clever gentleman he is represented by some
our citizens who know him personally, he must b,
mortified that his duty should have required of hin
! such service as this.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

OMAHA, May Raining here and west all day.
Sheridan and staff passed west.
MEMPHIS May 7.-Business suspended to-day in
honor of the decoration Of the graves of Confederate
dead.
LOUISVILLE, May s-Rev. DR.. Jeter, of the Vir-
ginia Southern Baptist Convention, appointed COM
mittee of fourteen to consider the cooperation of
Northern and Southern Baptsts.
New YORK, May Sin addition to the statement
previously made, the Chamber of Commerce has col
lected $4,000 for the Richmond sufferers The fund
now reaches $4,000.
Daniel Drew proposes to give another million to the
Drew Theological Seminary to establish literary de-
partment, and make it university.
The excise law was rigidly enforced in Brooklyn to-
day by the chief of police
A rattle for $4,000 worth of diamonds and plate
will be given in Brooklyn on the SOth lust, for the
Cuban cause.
CHARLESTON, SC, May 8.-A collision occurred this
afternoon on the South Carolina Railroad five miles
from the city, between the regular passenger train and
a train with several Numbered colored people bound
for camp meeting. One colored boy was killed and
several eolored persons wounded
Governor Scott has ordered an election for May
IT, to fill the Congressional vacancy caused by the
resignation of Whittemore.
There will be regular party nomination, and Whit
temores only opponent will be s. c. Dunn, an ex-of
of the Federal navy, who runs as an independent
Republican candidate.
PHILADELPHIA, May 9.-Papers this morning are
filed with details Of the damage by the hail storm.
McKenzes nurseries had four thousand panes broken
and damaged to the extent of $40, 900. st. Marks
and Bethlehem Eden churches had their valuable
stained glass windows shattered. One-haf of the
street lamps were destroyed The largest hailstones
were II inches in circumference and weighed eleven
ounces. Many serious accidents occurred from run
away horses.
New YORK, May e.-The defense in the Mcfarland
trial has concluded, and the prosecution sums up to-
morrow. Immense crowd, including many ladies, in
the courtroom.
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PARIS, May 8, 6rM--The returns foot up q Yes
1926, 2ss; No 1,4SB,844 Vote Of the army, as
known, Yes" 219, 200; =" So 36,598. Excitement
intense but no disturbances
Council of ministers held to-day The Emperor
presided It is reported the result of their delib
eratons, that the Minister OF War will order resigna-
tons tomorrow, and Olivier will be charged with the
formation of a new Cabinet.
Victor Hugo has been cited to appear befor the Tri-
bunal for article published in the Rappel exciting
hatred and contempt for the Government.
RoME, May 9.-The opponents Of the dogma Of in
faibiIity hold conference to-day preparatory open
ing debate on Tuesday.
LONDON, May 9.-The report that John Bright will
resign from the Cabinet is authoritatrey denied.
The anticipated reduction of duties iron by the
United States causes great activity in the iron region
of Wales.
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FROM EuROPE.

LONDON, May 1.-THE defeat of the Imperial army
at Shans in North China and before reported, is no"
fully confirmed.
attache of the Austrian Legation in this city, muir
dered to day. His mutilated body found in his
home this morning The assassin is unknown.
PARIS, May IN. Lermina, who at a recent pub
lie meeting urged the impeachment OF the Emperor,
has been sentenced to two years imprisonment and
fine of ten thousand francs
The Ganlos says that the Emperor has caused mass
to be said in the Paris churches for the success of pie
biscite tomorrow.
PARIS, NAV s.-The Project of police this morning
issued TIE following proclamation: Rumors alarming
for the public peace in several parts of the capital and
disorders are predicted follow the counting
of the vote The Project of police therefore deems
his duty to warn the citizens that the most efeacous
measures are taken to repress with energy and prompt
itude every attempt at sedition.
The Project invites all good citizens to keep away
from place. where ceremonial attempts may be made
and thus be specially charged with mourning the re-
spect for persons and property
PARIS, P a.-Vote on plebiscitum is completed
and counting has commenced Great military precan
tons were taken The city has been quiet all day.
Dispatches from the departments report all quiet.
Semi-officia journals anticipate disturbances to-
night or tomorros but nothing has occurred up to
the present hour.
All election committees assembled at their places
of meeting and will remain there all night to receive
returns from the provinces.
The polls were opend in the barracks and nearly all
the soldiers in and around the city cast their votes but
no civilian was admitted to witness the voting
The police continue, uuremittingy, their search fol-
parties implicated in the alleged conspiracy and many
arrests were made to day
Lissagary has been condemned to two years imprs
onment and fined two thousand francs for making vic
lent speeches at political meetings. Other persons
have received similar sentences for namatory speeches
in the provinces. Many journals have been seized ant
several condemned to heavy penalties A large mum
Der of arrests have also been made in the departments
Gustarus Flourens is still in London
LArER-This city A, 900 against pebiscte. In the
departments as far as herd FROM there is great ma
jority in the affirmative
The precautions against an outbreak have beer
doubled. Great agitation but no conflicts.
/ PARIS, May s.-Fu return of the vote not vet re
eeived but it is certain that the Government is sus
tanned by an immense majorty-estimated at FIVE mil
lions. The city IS still tranquil.
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A New THEATRE.-The general satisfaction given
BY the Crisp Troupe-especially in their late render
ings-has revived question frequently discussed be-
FORE viz: the proprety of building suitable theatre
Before the war il seemed at one time that this NUM-
epal necessity the very verge of accomplish.
ment; but the matter was then postponed immedi.
ately, for what reason We cannot now recall.
Since the war, although frequently honored by
theatrical visitors, have had no regular company
and nightly theatre until We were indebted, thi:
winter, to Capt. Crisp for both. The lovers Of the
drama it is true greeted his appearance with the heart
est welcome; but, it is no less true that in the long
dresry waste we had passed without theatre, PEG
pie had lost much of their old theatrical tastesnow
are happy to say happily revived. Had we no
better avail ourselves of this renewed interest the pres
enes of Capt c. with his large experience of manage
snent and theatrical construction, and of the coming
sammer-the best season for building-to reeonside
she whole question OF building theatres And fur
sher to settle the question ITSELF BY doing what al
want done and towards which nearly every person il
she city would be willing to contribute by subserp
ton OF stock? We should be pleased TO publish any
suggestions with reference to this matter.
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lNcoNPREHESsIBLE LoGIo--In long article headed
1.-THE Laws of Compensation" the New Orleans Re
publican deprecates such awless acts as the recent
killing of Sheriff Wsner and Ofutt johnson in Mon
roe, facts that deprecates earnestly than
ourseiyesl, and mixes up some truth with vast
amount of falsehood-sl harping upon the last Con-
gressional election, which persists in falsely denounc
ing as being marked by violence and intimidation,
when every fair minded knows that moral suasion
was the only argument used with the freedmen. It
argues that such acts will beget imtaors and lead to
resort to lynch law in those northern parishes where
| few reckless men now carry matters with high
and bloody hand and closes with the following, the
logic of which is incomprehensbe, so far as the
nection between the notices in the conservative press
in regard to the good conduct Of the freedmen and
that universal law which provides remedy for
every evil is concerned.
II the people are unable to bring murderers to jus
tice, through the ordinary tribunals of courts and u
res, they will set up Judge Lynch with his Regula
tors and then offenders and their sympathizers
That something Of the kind has long been expected
Is evident from the frequent notices see in the
conservative papers that the eoored people in this
that locality quiet and peaceabe, and are working
faithfully. 1t is much as to say that they have not
yet been goaded to madness by their oppressors We
all remember the innocent surprise manifested by the
city papers at the quiet and orderly behavior of the
colored people of this city on recent great occasion
Those who know this patient, long enduring, law abid
ing atfeetlonate people best know they incapable
of creating unprovoked public disturbance. But
the mildest of men love justice and will after their
patience is exhausted turn and defend their rights.
Are those reckless who now carry matters with
high and bloody hand in the northern parishes Of this
State willing to provoke contest in which blows are
to be received as well as givens Do they wish to
compel the population to hunt them with bands of
regulators, as was recnntly the case in TexasY We
certainly do not wish to such condition of affairs
and hope it may not be necessary, yet it would be
light evil in comparison to that which has 50 long af
niced this State, ard which yet prevails to some er
tent.
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LONDON, May 10, noon.--Consols 81. Bonds $50.
PARIS, May 10, noon.-Bourse opens firm; rentes
1902
LIVERPOOL, May 10, noon.-Coton firm; uplands
log and Orleans ll3@114d.; sales $4,000 bales.
LATER-Cotton rather more active; sales now esti-
mated at $4,000 bales Yarns and fabrics at Manches-
ter quiet, but firm.
New YORK. May 10, noon.-Stocks strong. Money
1144 Lousianas, old, tot; levee 6s 72} and SIS 81.
Cotton quiet but steady, 234@23ae.; sales 500 bales
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The REPEATING CAUSE.-THE following is the con.
Guiding section of the act passed by the Legislature to
revise the statute laws of the State
SEC. $780, That all laws or parts of laws contrary
to- in conflict with the provisions of this act and all
laws parts of laws the subject matter ex-
cept what may be contained in the Revised Civil Code
and Code of Practice of the present session. be, and
the same is hereby repealed, except the thrtythird
section of the act entitled act for the punishment
Of crimes and misdemeanors" approved May 4th 1905,
and that in far there may be any conflict between
the provisions of this act and any provision of the said
Revised Civil Code and Code of Practice, that said
Code shall be held and taken as the law governing
and that this act take effect on the first day of April
A. D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy.
Thus are repealed all the statute laws previously in
force including those providing punishment for crimes
The new statutes not going into effect until April, it
necessarily follows, in the opinion of best lawyers
that all parties held for trial under charge of crimes
committed prior to that time must be released, be-
cause general pardon is implied by the repeal of a
penal statute as "unless otherwise provided by law,
an ofense against such statute while it was in force
cannot be punished, and the offender goes free"
This, if so ruled by the courts, will effect general
jail delivery throughout the State except ofthose par
ties who have offended against the law since the first
of April.
In connection with this subject the New Orleans
Times, of the 4th says, upon motion being made by
Messrs. Samboa and Ducros in certain murder cases,
taking cognizanee Of these facts;
District Attorney Luzenburg eontended that these
laws had not yet been officially promu gated, and that
until they they could not override those already
in existence. He had never yet received copy Of
the revised statutes
! Judge Abel stated that the decisions of the Su
preme Court had thus far been in support of the opn
ion advanced by counsel and that several prisoner:
would have to be discharged, who are now under SEN
tence and conviction.
Mr. Luzenburg made motion that Maj. Gen. Hugh
). Campbell and Postmaster Lowell be summoned az
witnesses to decide whether the compilation hat
been properly promulgated and in order to give then
time to give their evidence that the court adjourn
til Thursday. So adjourned.
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dispatches from Tuesdays Daily.
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, May s.-The game of base ball at
the park this afternoon between the White Stockings
of Chicago, and the Lone Stars the former vic
torous. Weather clear and pleasant grounds in good
condition and attendance large. White Stockings 4,
2, O. 0, l, 4, o. total, 10. Next game of the White
Stockings on Wednesday, with Southerns.
Mace and Allen are here and reported in good con-
dition Allen gives sparring exhibition to night.
New ORLEANS, May 9.-This evening the game of
base ball stood Chicago, 2, e. A. 8, 5, 3, 4-total
49, The Lees, 4, 2, 8, O, 0, 0, o; 8, 2-total IA.
The negro laborers the levee strike for
"a per day causing delay in the movements of river
freight
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MORTALITY REPoRT-The whole number OF deaths
for the month of April 10; outside of city limits,
total 49, still born, 4. Cause of death-pneumonia,
2 cerebro spinal meningitis, 2; congestion, disease
of heart epilepsy, 1; apoplexy, commissions, i;
whooping cough, Il Group, !; mania-a-potu, i gun
shot wound, total Is.
Color-<fhite, S black 70. Age-under one year,
27-ftom one to two years. 2-from two to FIVE years,
from twenty to thirty years. 2-from thirty to forty
years. S-from fifty to sixty years, 8. Male, Z; female,
8; not stated, 2. Place of birth-Shreveport, g;
United States, Il; not stated, 2; total II.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, May l0.-House-The Committee on
Reconstruction proposed, in lieu of the State amend
ment, to re-introduce the original Georgia bill, with
additional employment of militia 0mtting Binghams
amendment they propose leaving the terms of offices
to judicial decision. No action. The subject will be
resumed Thursday.
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PRAISE TO WHOM PRAISE IS DUE.-We Inadvertently
neglected to give expression to the geneFs feeling of
praise and thanks accorded the officers Of the railroad
fos their admirable management of the different trains
running TO and from Jonesve on the occasion of the
picnic 10 Mr. Dickson's judicious arrangements, as
Superintendent is mainly due the gratifying fact that
not single accident occurred at either end of the line
And this is remarkable when We take into considera
ton the number of children-estimateda from twelve
to fifteen hundred
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The committee appointed by the City Council to
select site for the Charity Hospital and confer with
ike committee from the Police jury yesterday reported
that they had found several desirable locations, the
owners of which were willing to receive city and
parish bonds therefor, but owing to inability to meet
the committee from the Police Jury further time was
asked. This was granted by unanimous vote of the
Pnard
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We would state as "the latest and most reliable !"
from the Moonlight Picnic that there will be line of
hacks run by Messrs. Kahn and Caldwell to and from
the grounds Parties leaving their orders with either
of these gentlemen will have them executed. The
fare each way will be 80 cents and the proceeds will
be divided with the church.
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FROM HAVANA.

HAVANA, May s.-Steamer Truinfo arrived last
night, bringing Cuban General Goicura under strong
guard of naval officers. He was Immediately taken to
the JAIL where verbal court martial assembled for the
purpose of trying him. The court sentenced him to be
garroted, and he accordingly garroted at Principe
Fort at o'clock this morning. An immense con-
course of people assembled on the heights of Principe
The General remained perfectly serene and firm to the
1nat
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THE CoUgT.-On Thursday Dan Adams, freedman,
Was found guilty Of murder, without any qualification,
BY eleven eolored men and one white man. He had,
On the 10th of April murdered, without provocation
man of his own color at Hope & Wright's brick
yard, town. On Friday Jake King, colored, was
also tried for murder and found guilty by twelve col
ored jurors He had likewise killed freedman,
though there appears to have been some e1tenuatng
circumstances, and his able counsel Col Fitzpatrick,
will appeal his case to the Supreme Court.
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The newly elected city Board at its last meeting re-
peaed the ordinance prohibiting the opening of bust
houses Sunday and substituted one requiring
them to be closed after O'Clock An. very ami
mated discussion was had the hog law, but after
various propositions and elaborate arguments pro and
the matter left in satu gao, and the hogs are
restrained from exercising the rights and privileges of
frasmen.