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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-10-19

l,ifc's not our own-'tis but Il loan.
To be repaid;
Soon the dark Conier's at the door,
The debt is duc-thc dream is 0'ol'-
Lito'S but shade.
Thus All decline, and bloom or shine
Both star and flower;
'Fis but little odor she'd
A light gone out--a spirit fed
A funeral hour
Then let us show tranquil brow,
Whate'er befalls;
That we upon LIES latest brink
MAY look on Deaths dark face ana think
An angel calls.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-10-19

The Revolution, having learned that pretty
lady canvassers for women's newspapers are
going about huggins the men in order 10 Obtain
subscribers, says: "If any one connected with
this paper ever resorts to such a course to OBJ
tain subscriber or an advertisement, we beg
to be apprised of the fact, that her connection
with it may he cancelled al once
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-10-19
Spring and Fall Planting of Trees.


Tho Gardeners Monthly carefully dis
cnsses this question, taking rs text Lind
lcys opinion that the tail is the beat time
'D plant trees. because q, the trees roots
grow all Wnlcr HE ttau~plantcd tree viii
have restored It's injured roots aud be bet
ter in condition Than if it had to restore its
roots and put out leaves ut the same time.
Mr. Meehan says, in his Monthly, that it is
true That the roots thaW their way by the
aid OF their internal heat, and draw in
supply Of moisture for the rapid exhaa-
tions Of the bark. lie thinks this point
the large evaporation~ from the stems Of
trees in winter, in our dry climate was not
appreciated by Lindiey Were it not for
the moisture absorbed by the roots in win
Ter, he thinks some Of the hardest trees
would die in few days. The most of the
moisture IS taken up by the rootlets which
are most apt TO be destroyed in transplant
lng-and this he counts one of the greatest
troubles in fall planting. lie recommends
planting very early, 50 as TO give these
r0otets time TO grow. He does not think
1t important 10 wait for The fall of the
leaves, thinking man may as we'll strip them
of in the day as the frost in the night Cut
ting back immature wood, from which evup-
Grafton is greatest, is also recommended.
The selection Of warm ground where fall
planting has been decided on IS important,
as is protection from hot winter sun OF
cold winds, each Of which Increases the
evaporation. A point in favor OF fall plant
ing is the generally better condition Of the
earth Mr.. Meehan disScnts from the posi-
tion that wet day is the best time to plant
trees, as the wet, pasty earth does not iit
50 closely to the roots as a half dry Soli
that Will powder finely when crushed, ana
this condition OF the soil is more common
ly to be secured in fall than in spring. If
the conditions can be had in the fall, Mr..
Meehan thinks it undoubtedly better time
for tree planting than in the spring.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-10-19

Your LOCAL PAPER. The New York
Times says that you might nearly as well
forget your churches, your academies and
school-houses, Us TO forget your local pa
per. 1t speaks to ten times the audience
that your local minister does, and if it has
any ability at all, it is read eagerly each
week from beginning to end. 1t reaches
you all, and if it has a lower spirit and
less wisdom than 4 sermon, it has a thou
sand times better chance at you. Laying
as it does, open on every table, in almost
every house, you owe it to yourselves to
rally literally to its support, and extract
from it, rs able, rs high-toned character
as you do from any educator in your
midst 1t is in no sense beneath notice
and care-unless you yourselves are be-
meath notice and care-tor it is your rep
rcsentativc. Indeed in its character it is
the summation of the Importance, interest
and welfare of you all. 1t is the aggre-
gate of your own consequence, and you
cannot ignore it without miserably de-
prcciating yourselves.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

Dispatches from the headquarters Of tie
Prussisu army at Versailles state that the sortie
IN force Oh THURSDAY las, wss the lsst des-
perate attempt OF the Pa-isians to break through
their tolls. The impression is strong among the
Germans that its failure MIST necessitste the
spsedy capitulstion Of the city. THIS may be
erroneous, but il is unques;ionable that Eiss
bopes were placed BY the French on this sorte,
and that deep feeling Of disappointment has
followed the repulse Gen. Trochu massea his
heaviest forces for the assault, over 100000
men. supported by powerful park Of artillery
and the guns of the forts, being engaged The
sortie was made from the west side Of Paris
As the early dawn gave light enough for opera
tons. the French forces inside dash from the
direction Of the Bots de Boulogne, towards the
enemy's Entertainments opposite Fort Montre-
tout and surprised the Germans, who fell
back. The abandoned positions were immedi-
atelv occupied by the French, and held b them
during sll the desperate fighting Of the dsy.
The design in making the attack al this point
was evidently to break through to St Cloud
and Versailles, and fer this the French concen-
trated in enormous force, but beyond the cap
tured positions they could not advance. At
one time the aspect Of sfAirs was 50 threaten
ing, that, according 70 the despatches, Versailles
and all therein was thrown into tremendous com
motion: but tine advancing French columns were
met by steady FIRE from the battery at sevres,
which also kept up constant Smelling Of the
Bo;s de Boulogne the point from which this food
Of men was pouring, snd the French advance was
checked TIE fighting, by all accounts, was
Of the most desperate character, the French
leaders displaying in many instances the most
reckless bravery in leading their men &c the as
ssnlt. Their courage wss o! no avail, and by
uightfAI the French. repulsed at kil points, had
retreated under shelter OF the guns Of Fort
Mont Vslerisn.
AT request of Gen. Trochu the Germans grant
ed a temporary truce, to allow the gathering Of
the wounded; and the sentinels on duty at the
Prussian outposts report that all night long
lsrge numbers Of men, dimly discernible with
lanterns snd stretcbers were engaged IN the
rnournful task We have received as YET no ac-
curate details Of the losses in this terrible strug-
gle, but they must have been appalling. Fur
ther grand sorties sre reported as talked Of
among the French when the weather clears, but
the result can be 10 longer doubtful
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

The Fenmn exiles, who landed in New
Yoik last week, and who have been in dan
ger Of icing pulled in two, bodily, by the
esgerness Of two rival committees OF the Re
publican and Tammany Fenians Of New
York to appropriate them, are Irish revolu-
tionists, whose sentences 10 penal servltudc
were recently commuted by the English gov
eminent to Punishment. They were leaders
ID the Irish Republican Brotherhood, orEani-
ned in Ireland by Stephens, which in 1868
had men Of all classes in lis ranks, and num-
erous actual members or sympathizers among
the lrish soldiers in the British army. Ii
was in elose communication with the Fenian
Brotherhood On which it largely depended for
effective aid. For their connection with THE
organization. and various acts Of hostility 20
England the expatriated Irishmen Who have
arrived were sentenced 20 various terms Of
penal fe-yitude. O'Donovan Rosa was the
manager Of the Dublin Irish Peopt and
was elected 10 Parliament, after his sentence.
BY the people Of Tipperary but the House
OF Commons untitled the election. He is
man Of ability and courage, as are others Of
the exiles. ard their presence in this country.
but for the dissensi0ns among the Irish Am
orleans, would undoubtedly tend TO revive
some of the enterprises Of Irish enmity to
England.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27
The n eW Senator'S.

Tie Legislatures Of several States have
been making e. s. Senators the past
week. Senator NJ. Morrill, has been chosen
from Maine, by very heavy majUrities in
both branches of the Legislature lie is a
Republican statesman Of ability and integ-
rity. The reelection Of Henry Wilson Of
Massachusetts Will add oighr years 70 his
sixteen Of continuous service in the Senate,
if he lives. VIM. Window Of Minnesota
has served az a reliable and able Republican
representative IN the lower House. and was
recently appointed United States Senator IN
place of senator Norton, deceased. This
election is e Republican gain. Gen. John a.
Logan Of Illinois takes the place Of Richard
Yates whose term expires next March. Gen.
Logan was formerly a Democrat, left that
party in 1861 to fight the rebellion, served
heruically in the war. Mt its conclusion was
elected and re elected to Congress by the
Republican party, and has since served with
eonspicuoas ability in the House Of Repre-
sentatiyes. Hon. F. 7. Frelinghuysen, Of
New Jersey. il q leading Republican states
man, and acquired national reputation in
the Senate while serving out the unezpired
term of the late Senator Wright. 1t will be
reeollected that the mission 10 England was
offered to Mr. F. and declined. His 1e-
election to the Senate viii be received with
great satisfaction by the Republican party Of
the whole Union Gen. Francis p Blair,
IT,, elected By the Democrats Of the Missouri
Legislature. WIS the Democratic nominee
for Vice President at the last Presidential
election In public speeches he threatened
revolution and another civil war in case Gen.
Grant Was elected to the Presidency. lie is
an able, reckless, intemperate agitator. As
the Tribune says Of him /" Free Soiler,
Republican, gallant soldier as well as soldier
Of fortune, bankrupt cotton planter, bank
rupt politician, absurd Democratic candidate
for the Vice-Presidency, and retired states
man, he can't well stay in the Senate long
without making some sort of turn and
whether be supports the Democrats or fights
them makes very little diference-he will
hurt them al the same" Mr.. Ferry. whom
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

The solemn lessons to be drawn from the
life uu3 death Of Henry Welcome are So
plain that surely none can fail TO read them.
The execution Of youth Of nineteen-youns
in years, but by his own confession Old IN
vice and crime-is q terrible yindieat1n Of
the law. Welcomes career began in b1yish
lawlessness, IN petty crimes such as the rob
bing Of fruit gardens. It continued IN dis
sipation and low indulgenccs, and il ended
in death upon the scaioid 1t Is an oft told
story but one not often condensed into so
short life. 1t conveys solemn warning
for young and old; for children and for pa
rents, and yse trust none viii refuse 10 accept
it. 1t was necessary that Henry Welcome
should die, 10 sustain the authority Of law
to punish the wauton taking Of human life
70 protect the community. whose welfare Is
OF more consequence than any single life
but we trust our State may never have TO sec
the execution Of another murderer Of nine-
teen years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

Michigan promotes from the House to the
Senate, is known as good working member
rather than as an orator or denater' f-ii
Salisbury, the Senator elect from Delaware
is brother Of Willard Salisbury, the pres
ent Senator. The original competitors ior
the Democratic nomination were willard
Salisbury and third brother, Ex-Governor
Cove SALISBURY. and they equally divided
the votes, up to the 18th ballot when Vii
lard's friends voted for Eli, and he WIS nom
mated. The Senator elect Is ffty-three years
of age and a prominent member of the
Delaware bar. he differs from the present
Senator in being temperate in his habits, a
steadfast member Of the NJ. E. church. and
generally respected
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

wonder is that after contemplating with en-
tire equanimity tho preliminary steps OF the
project for 8 year or two, then opposition
Should now break out 50 strongly. One fact
We DO not see any mention Of in the remarks
Of the New Workers who have spoken and
written on the subject, and that is that the
upper portion of the Whitehall Platts-
burg road is controlled by Vermont cor
poration. How the matter strikes some peo-
pie in New York State may be seen from an
Albany despatch to the n. Y. Tribune which
SAYS
The only thing which has yet turned up to
excite spv interest in the Assembly in scheme
of some iobbers to prevent the Whitehall Snd
Plattscurg Railroad from running ferry-boa'
across Lake Champlsin to connect with the New
ENGLAND railroads The aforesaid railroad com
psny is unable to raise money to construct an
extension TO connect with the roads running &c
New York City, and it is therefore deemed pro
per to punish them by cutting of the only con-
uection they have with the railroad system oi
the country. The question has no interest ez-
cept for the people Ct Northern New ork-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

Senator Wilson's civil service bill, intro
duced on Thursday, provides that government
officers receiving more than Sl,2o0 year
shall be appointed only after examination as
to their qualifications before q Board, and if
after three months probation found Efficient
they ale to be appointed for four years, and
then Be eligible for Teappointment upon re
commentator Of the Chief Of Bureau. 1t
prohibits political assessments upon the pay
of saeh employees, and fo1bids theiT being del
rgates or members Of political conventions,
committees, or similar organizations, on pain
Of summary dismissal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

The London conference has at last met
Neither Jules Favre nor any representative
Of France was present at the initial meeting.
If it Is true, as reported, that Russia will
not consent to any discussion Of her action
in declaring the naturalization Of the Black
Sea at an end, and that Prussia viii not per
nit any interference between her and France,
we fail to see any practical good which can
come from the conference.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

There mas been some talk In various quar-
ters Of attempting to upset the recent cleo
ton in Georgia on the ground Of Illegally,
by reason Of violence and intimidation prac-
ticed towards col5red republican voters. 1t
is not likely to come to anything. and
there Is testimony which certainly ought
to be reliable TO its fairness. Governor Bull
lock of Georgia says that the election was,
as s whole. " as near ? peaceful. far, and
unbiased expression of public opinion and
preference through the ballot-box' as II was
=. possible to have had at this time He
alleges tina; improper means were here and
there used 10 influence the votes Of eolored
men. bat asserts that, SO far rs his knowledge
goes, 10 obstacle was interpOsed as against
voter because cf his colOr. It If satisfactory
to hear from the same source that all parties
il the State now freely c0aeede the
right Of the black man TO the ballot
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27
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Letters on business should not be addressed to the
Editor, hut always to
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

In New Hampshire politics are Eaid to be TAX
ing a decidedly religious turn. The free-wiil
Bsptitts, the Methodists, and regular bap1is's
each have candidate for Governor. 1t Is
thought that the Methodis;s viii carry the day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

a stranger spent much time the other day IN
looking for his lost pOcket-book, and il the 'Wi-
light hour found it in his coat-tail pocket He
had followed too literally S.. Paul advice IN
" forgetting those things which are behind
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

Gov. Acorn, Ct Mississippi, sent his message
to the Legislature Of inst State few days ago
but to such fearful lengths did he carry it thsi
no newspaper in tina; region has been able TO
publish it in full. not caring probably to incur
the expense u issuing a triple sheet
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

The government is making costly and els
borate map Of the battlefield Of Gettysburg The
lines Of eErthwork have been fully Defined and
the government engineers have left The posi-
tons Of the larger portion OF them Eere pointed
out By Gel. Bschelde=.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

Oar Minister Resident al Stockholm says that
in Sweden and Norway ninety-seyen out Of
every hundred children between ave and fifteen
years Of age attend scto-' This result Is OBJ
tanned by 3 system Of compulsory attendance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

The lady writers Of New York city hsve form
ed an anti-scandal society, and propose to start
stock-company newspaper to be called the
Truth Teller. So Mrs. Eleanor Kirk writes to
the Elizabeth Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

persors COMPOSED Of officials chiefly, and Two OF
three reporters. A less aunber Of pe'in'S was
granted than ever heretofore On saea o''As.O"o
Eo,s n Rice Of Benson ,JOhn W. Hartshorn
n r.rna,burvh and VIM p. SSedd Of NeTourg'
,,-n,o.inz the bosrd of State Prison Directors
ve7e present. To these gentlemen and sls0 70
Mr.. Pollard. the keeper, and MT Lu4' INC
wsrjep. we make grateful Acknowledgements i0'
n,-v c,prtssies. The arrangements were IN
every respect complete, Anz the ofh'eFs' III Tee
discharge Of their painful duties deserve ''e-''
for their desorun AID promp;ness-
ADDITIONAL Particulars.
w r,,bsr from various sources the following
additional details Of the execution Of Welcome
1HE scAFFoLD.
/ The distance from the platform Of the sSAn0la
r, the aoor was about seven feet, and egn' OF
pipe feet from the platform to the ;ross-O'sn-
The scs,f,ld .ss constructed with view 70 Inc
hs1ring Of two persons simultaneously Inc
nl4tforr1 is zine fee; long and foui vice Inc
length Of the drop is four feet, and the W'a'n
eighteen irches. The rope used was the one
from which Ksvauagh, Ward and Miller were
suspsnasl. and the black cap has also seen ser
vice on the sane tragic occasions
rar PRISONERS ADDRESS IRON THE scAFFoLD'
Nv friends Ny heart is too full WORDS
cannot express ny feelings on this OCCASION l
hone that nv presence here will be warning 10
ali Young men 10 keep them cut Of bad company
Here the prisoner gave way and CRED but con-
f1inuel tremulously j and to be true 10 thei-
homes. What brought me here was dlsooede p
. 10 nv Z. her and mother but hope that oou
. will have mercy on nv soul have found peace
with Him, and know that He will grant me
such IN heaven Shun temptation LCrylng
bitterly.l can, say much more. My heart II
ogerful. Good bye.
Welcome then offered the following
PRAYER:
D God. / present myself before Thee. as E hitle
child humhlv standing before his Father 10
thank Thee for the overlooking Of Thy goodness
70 me. Thou kuowest that mine eyes nave heeh
opened at the spp7osoh Of death, and 4hou
knorest, slso, thar ! have fixed my heart upon
Thine image. % gracious God, when my soul
shall appear before Thee, AID Tor the hrst time
how ia acknowledgement Of Thy loving klnihe=t'
Oh. for r17 poor. brlken-hesrted mother sake
. lat rlv uame De written in the book OF lie -
merciful Jesus, have pity on ne ior CArisi
s.se Amen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

a Nebraska paper recommends q certain per-
s9nace for United States senstor from that State
for the reason that what he could stesl IN Wash
iDston be could hide in Nebraska" and thus
contribute 70 ;ha prosperity cf that virgin and
fourishinr region. Tie iies is novel, and pesu
li.r, It ir TO hoped, to the source from which It
o-ig.E.tes-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

Discussion on the sabjeot Of annexation con
tinues with great vigor in the Caasd.an papers
The energy and temper with which It il main
tsined. woald seem to indicate that the party IL
favor Of annexation 10 the United States Is large
enough to be Of some consequence. The Toronto
Glo5e. however. declares ths; the Canadians
never were less DESTROYS Of annexation than now
and advises that the hsndfnl Of party which
urges the great political change be sent to Jai--
To this the Montreal Daily -A'lrs replies that
the members OF Mr.. Gladstoue's ministry are
weary O. the colonial system, and are perfectly
wiling to leave Canada to be taken by the unitsi
States, If they desire it that the defence Of Can
ada h7 her militia Is impossible tbs; there Is
No use in asking for aid from England, and that
there would Re just as little use in resistance fit
should come into the heads Of the Yankees to de-
clare var Of conquest. The facts and the AZ
rument seem to be on the side Of the -Neies in TIC
discussion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-27

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