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The Republican journal., 1871-07-06
How They DO It This Time.

The prohibition question with the radi-
Gals is like the ball which the circus per-
former keeps in the air with his feet,
which lying on the back of horse-very
troublesome to keep up, and very damag
ing to the performer if it comes down.
Accordingly a great many contortions and
expedients are resorted to in its manage
ment. The aim has been to frame {; re-
solution which, while seeming to promise
a good deal, shall really mean nothing at
all. Like all men who practice one thing
a long time, they have reached marvel
lous eXpertness. This is the way in which
they toss the football this time
Resolved, That we reaflirm our faith in the
principles of prohibition and in its impartial en-
forcement.
The use of the word ''faith' here is
very happy Faith is defined by Saint Paul
to be the evidence Of things not seen. The
resolutions therefore amounts to an asser-
ton that there may be such thing as
''prohibition and its impartial enforce
ment," but that it is visible only to the
eye of fath-or, in other words, as politi-
clans they ''can't see it." And Governor
Perham, who aforetime preached so Wig
orous a crusade against the roaring lion
of intemperance, now abates his voice to
Il tender strain, and sings in dulcet tones
of faith And while the whole State reel,
with drunkenness that flows in large part
from the radical institution at Portland
the hypocritical high priests of mis-callet
prohibition meet in party convention, ant
reatlirm their faith
The Republican journal., 1871-07-06
Railroad Extension,

Some interest is felt in this region con-
corning the proposed extension OF the rail
road from Dexter toward Moosehead
Lake If this is done, it will be by the
Maine Central, under the Belfast and
Moosehead Lake charter, which the Cen
trail controls for that purpose. The act
ual letting of the road for considerable
distance beyond Dover, must convince
the managers of the Maine Central, that
il they would counteract the long and
sweeping arm thrown around the region
so long tributary to their road, they must
be alert. The purposes of the Piscataquis
road We're avowed at the recent annual
meeting, by Mr.. Stetson, President of the
company, as follows
The Directors have determined to push the
road to Guilford this year, and still further
next year, until it reaches MOosehead Lake, Il
proceeding which will benefit the county OF
Piscataquis more than anything which has oc-
CURED during the last half century. He did
not believe the city OF Bangor would stop to
ask the Maine Central whether 10 extend the
road or not.
Without intending in any way to de-
clare a rivalry to Bangor, in any business
that legitimately and fairly belongs to her,
it may be suggested that Belfast has d.
rect interest in the business Of the rego Il
referred to, and started to secure it before
Bangor moved in that direction. The adj
yantages which we can offer are Obvious
an open winter harbor, and a direct
| line of communication at least one hal
| shorter
| The Maine Central, having leased ON
| road, is interested in developing whatever
interests can be made to contribute to its
| business. The heavy freight, seeking an
ocean outlet, can be eXcelently accommo
| dated AT Belfast We are glad to notice
| that the Central Company has 50 far takcr
| the matter in hand as to have party o
surveyors at work, and trust that by the
time the survey is complete, they will be
ready for work. The charter gives rn.
usual advantages, all of which should bt
employed i'll furthering the work. The
~iti-.~4-.' - Dult..ot should mot ba inditfcl-
ent, but lend all possible aid, ana be alerl
to their interests
The Republican journal., 1871-07-06
The Annual Gathering Of Pap Recipients.

Our radical men and brethren who run
the party machine in Maine, met at Port
land on the Goth, to overhaul the old af-
fair and grease the wheels for another
year. If Mr.. Boutwell's idea of clothing
the public servants in livery had gone in
to effect, the natural seaport would have
been gorgeous with gilt buttons and gold
lace Such u conglomeration of self
sacrificing patriots, with their eyes on
the main chance and their hands in the
treasury has not been since-well, since
they got together last year. With special
regards for their needs and manifold
transgressions, they sent for clergyman
to pray for them. and it is hoped that they
heard and prolited thereby.
AS the organization proceeded, the ex-
tent to which the oilice-holding element
entered INTO the Convention became APP
parent. For instance. we noticed that in
Waldo County the chair OF Vice President
was assigned to A. ID. Bean, who from
the city agency dispenses spiritual assist
ance to such as need it, strictly for med
icinal and mechanical purposes, including
the raising of barns and other purposes
promotive of agricultural prosperity
Member of State Committee, our friend
Thurlow, whose attachment to the party
grows with each successive term IN the
Belfast Post Office. The position of Com
mittec on Resolutions was assumed by 7.
w. Nose, who is undetermined whether
to hold on to the State Senatorship, or
make n dive for the County Attorney $
pay and perquisites. If there had ben
| other places to fill there would have leen
| more office holders to have filled them, as
the supply was a good deal in excess of
the demand. From the Speaker Of the
National House of Representatives to the
recipient Of a ten dollar salary in a com-
| try post office. there was the frmest re-
solve to hold on like grim death, and 4
| belief that the Convention was the raft
| that would float them all
Mr. Walker. Of Lowell was made chair
| man, and Col. Il. A. Smith, T. A. Simon
ton and A. S. Osgooa, Secretaries. Then
Mr.. Blaine and Mr.. Frye spoke while the
resolutions We're being written ont which
are noticed elsewhere. The platform al
went down without the making Of WHY
faces, except the two line riddle concern
ing prohibition, which was unsatisfactory
to Elder Randall of Somerset But the
good man was ridden over by the office
holding ianisaries, and the gathering Wen
out Of sight like Il collapsed soap balble
The Republican journal., 1871-07-06

Geo. q. Gosso, Esq, Of the Portland Argus,
shone conspicuous. He is short in stature and
inclined to flesh, with a pleasant genial face
light brown hair and moustache worn ID In Nh
poleOn, smiles when in conversation and *
very urbane and polite in manners, shrcyyd
sharp and attentive to business, but alwny.
ready to laugh when the joke comes round A
true wit himself, he equally enjoys rcpartce in
others. As Il writer he holds Il keen, polished,
able and cutting pen.
MARCELLUS EMERY, ESQ,
editor Of the Bangor Democrat, was occasional
" to be seen, as release from the arduOus du-
ties Of the c0mmittee-roOm gave him opportum-
ity. Mr.. Emery has long been known as one
Of the most radical Of the Old line Democrats,
but to-day seemed more conservative than usual.
though it was observable that he took no new
departure lie is tall, slim, light compleXioned
with light blue eyes; grave, retiring, nervous,
and somewhat abrupt in manner. but vet elo-
quent, logical and convincing in speech, and
Yields an earnest, able, spicy and vigorous pen,
He commands attention from his opponents for
his keen thought and singing Sarcasms; but is
well liked and even admired by his numerous
friends. lie was last year the candidate ion
Representative to Congress from the Fourth
Congressional District. Some of the most dis
tinguished members Of he party were obliged
Tor various reasons, to be absent, which WAS q
matter o! regret to all present. Among these
We're Col. Charles w. Roberts. last wear ulu-
didate for Governor. aud d smart energetic
talented and active young man. Hon. A. r.
Gould. of Ih0ma>tOn, u Thoroughly efficient and
successful lawyer, Of broad, comprehensive
and stae>manlike views, and Hon Henry Il
Bradbury, man OF high rank m the party.
sound, reliable just and trGe. PERCIr
The Republican journal., 1871-07-06
CONTAGIOUS Mental Alienation in Paris.
Correspondence OF Cincinnati Gazette.
, . l4..rno,, 1hn fArn hra nrhnc Of th,

As between the two branches OF the
armed savages, on the 18th of March, it
was the toss of Il sous, and the commun-
lists knew it. And knowing it. we are
not to be surprised at their acting ac-
cordingly. They always acted upon
the well grounded hope that NJ Theirs
would be ''betrayed.n No less when he
came back to Paris with his ears up and
from il with his tail between his legs.
They may cry treason always in France,
for in France parties are always treason
able, Therefore, to set upon the COM
munists diving and dcad) as SINNERS
above all men who are in that Seldom Is
| prepostcrOuS Communism Is not NOR
al island in France. When you see lot
| of men standing up against the wall and
another lot of men shooting them, You
will see that there is very little to choose
between them whether you regard their
phvsiognomy, their politics, their social
ethics or their religion. Both parties
smell strongly OF petroleum. The chaos
of France is not a thing of yesterday as to
origin, and il will not be a thing OF to-
morrow as to result.
An eminent Paris physician gives il as
| his opinion that the whole trouble arises
iiI' tho nf h iois,, ',,.n', raI
,ram, 'iu ,h;nI ~ ~ 81 'n.',,, n' y ,n
siege BY the lascivious atheism of 4
century he should have said. The revolt
pl 'n1 'an ~ ,h 'rvn ''I Of ' Tho non
n 5 SS 'ii !io ,', .''I' rh;s on;In,dica1
| insanity is one of the most surprising
o 1'' 1 W., 3 rnuno OILS and littln rhi-
,o, ,1 ,t'. oIo,,t t tron;nr, G@b,aJ torcbas
'na ,otr .l ;atn ,o,,ses 9alor ,hn IN
t,,,a,,d.a ~ :, ,,,ia c,r ;,,nnnlEa,;s,,,
i in2 ~ " ,'','',l'' ,,I,,nt' ll;,h
;,toitI,a - =; i;,f;,it ~
a. NV ,W - ~ MI, t,,a,
Pl'l1' women ~ my o'Nio,9 Ili'.''
| men because tne!l plal.'S "lt "e -i.inh
| nm 'i'''' ., 49, 'I,,
! oS tno Way may susses, li.e lr's'i
WY ny lcnIn ''ie illoie 'l' ~ N"''.'''-
| IL elll'1io'is s t'i'" a.S o:nel "tll'n' 'o}
gA1.''"s ''Gli ''' n,.: 9'slcls a'p,''l IVY
it'lN ''i.l 'i'ri' oGi'N 'ls,e' ii''''l''.
The Republican journal., 1871-07-06

- MASSACHUSETTS ON HER BEER. Or
Saturday last, the cities and towns OF
Massachusetts voted on this question
shall any person be allowed to manufacture
sell, or keep for sale, ale, porter, strong beer,
or lager beer. III this (oWn orr city,
1t wasn't quite so important as the
magma charta question, and appeared so
absurd to many citizens that they would
have nothing to do with it, Boston vot-
ed for beer by five to one. BY less de-
cisive majorities, Cambridge, Waltham,
| Springfield, Newburyport, Worcester and
some other places also declared in favor.
The next questions submitted will he
whether a citizen shall be allowed to
| take chew of tobacco or kiss his wife on
Sunday, without special permit
The Boston Transcript says the Democrats
OF Maine evidently hope that their candidate for
Governor will run As well on the political track
as his carriages do on common.
1es--there are IA good many dissatisfied
republicans who have waited for the
wagon" and are ready to get in. There's
room for all, and being constructed of
good, sound material, the vehicle won't
break down.
The Portland Press is Dragging that
its party can beat in the coming Maine
election with one hand tied +" Not if
that hand is the one it has in the public
treasury. Tie that up, and the party will
collapse like A paper balloon in whirl-
wind
Mr.. G. A. +. Emery has purchased
an interest in the Skowhegan Reporter,
and will hereafter be associated in its pub
lication. Mr.. Brown is from the office of
the Kennebec Journal, and that paper
says good word for him.
Geo. II. Knowlton, Esq, Assessor of
Internal Revenue in the First District, and
at one time editor of the Press, died in
Blddeford last Monday. He was grace
full and ready writer, and esteemed in all
the relations of life. ..
= Our Democratic leaders are excellent
preachers. Portland Press.
We wish we could say that radical sin
ncrs are excellent listeners. But they
only harden their hearts and scott at the
political gospel
A FALLEN WOMAN The woman
who walks the wire outside of Stone &
Murray's circus, fell off at Bangor, and
struck the ground 25 feet below. She
was badly shaken up, but no bones were
broken.
An amateur gardener at Bangor is
attempting to fill the editor of the Wing
with strawberries "of exquisite flavor and
unusual size" The attempt hasn't been
a success thus far.
-Percie, who has been compelled by
other occupations to suspend her letters to
this paper for some time, will resume the
correspondence next week.
Mr.. 1ilton, Of Skowhegan, stood too
near passing train, and lost the front
half of his foot He will take a back seat
in future
Portland is reported to be infested by
female pickpockct, with fascinating and
taking ways
The Republican journal., 1871-07-06
Church and State.

1t is natural that considerable excite
ment should have been created in Iowa
by the discovery that the organization and
influence of the Methodist church is being
used TO promote the reelection of Senator
Harlan. The Dubuque Herald has dis
covered and made public the following
circular letter
The Republican journal., 1871-07-06

President Grant has been presented with a
new boat. elaborately finished and having sill
yer-plated row-locks, for use at Long Branch.
The donor is at present unknown, but any one
wishing to know can find out from the appoint
ments OF the next two weeks.
The Republican journal., 1871-07-06

another well-known and eminent politician Of
Maine, and il former nominee of the Democrt-
cy for Governor, was also to be seen upon the
platform Taking as Of yore an active part in
the Convention, but speaking briefly and only in
debate, Mr.. Bradbury'a whitening hair and
iron-gray moustache attest advancing age,
though his face, form and eye Still retain the
fire and vigor Of youth. In bearing he is cottr-
teou-, atfable md dgnified in address smooth,
oily, pleasing; in speech ready, practical,
skillful but non-commttal It politician
shrewd, crafty cool, and deliberate HE is
something like a well-behaNcd clt that pulYo
gently and strokes one softly with hrr velvet
paws Though out of sight, the claws are
there nevertheless.
The Republican journal., 1871-07-06

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The Republican journal., 1871-07-06

An indianapolis woman, at the grave of her
husband, not long ago, according to all the
papers, said there was one consOlatien-she
would know now where he was nights.
The Republican journal., 1871-07-06

Wife beating in Fitchburg, Ky, is a
luxury which has some unpleasant draw
backs. Shelton Dennis tried it in his fami-
ly, and the next night q strong party of
the neighboring Amazons took him from
his little bed and left the visible evidence
Of 100 lashes upon his bare back before
they were through with him.
The Republican journal., 1871-07-06
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The Republican journal., 1871-07-06

The whole semi-circle of seats on one
side Of Dan Rice's circus fell, while
densely packed with spectators, in
Youngstown, Ohio on Saturday after
ternoon last. First 4 slight jar was felt
then swaying to the right, and the next
instant the whole mass of over 900 per-
sons were lying on the ground in Il con
fused heap. Several persons received
slight bruises, but none were seriously
hurt. A part of the seats We're set up
again and the show went on.
The Connecticut House has refused to epeal
the usury laws, 105 to 90.
The Republican journal., 1871-07-06

A 'HIc-RAIL" ur. Yesterday morn
ing as the Maine Central mixed train to
this city was running between Carmel
and Etna, the engineer saw q man on
the track waving his hat like windmill.
down brakes was whistled the engine
reversed and the train stopped at short
order, and the man was quickly inter
viewed by the railroad officials, whose
minds We're doubtless filled with all sorts
of fearful disasters. Steadying himself
by an effort, the stranger dropped his
hat and in excited tones shouted sfThere's
a (hic) rail up (hic) back there a (hic)
piece p And then exhausted by his la
bors, the old fellow sat down and famed
his perspiring brow. 1t appears that in
stead Of "seeing double as inebriate
persons usually do, he saw two rails into
one. The train drove on, leaving him
rejoicing in the idea that he had "done
his (hlc) duty" Bangor Wing.
The Republican journal., 1871-07-06
The Personnel OF the Convention.

Perhaps in the excitement Of the DEM
ocratic Convention at Augusta, some Of
those present may have noticed q quiet,
observant lady, seated in the gallery,
with notebook in hand, and eyes that
glanced quickly over the hall, taking in
all that was noteworthy. She was there
for the purpose of sketching the features
Of the Convention, for the Boston Post.
Our readers are familiar with her style in
a series Of letters to this paper over the
signature of percie. After pleasant and
gossippy sketch of Augusta and its nota-
bles, Percie proceeds to photograph the
leading men Of the Convention. We
copy the latter portion thereof save that
which our modesty will not permit Us to-,
as follows
The Republican journal., 1871-07-06

also Of Portland, and son of Hon. Bion Brad
bury, is still another promising young Demo
crat. He takes equal rank With hi, friend
Clifford and though more deliberate in speech
is not less eloquent. He possesses great skill
and Judgment in arranging his statements,
which are always in accordance With his earn
est and conscientious convictions. He honor
ably won his present title in the late War, and
is everywhere spoken of as a man Of ability,
courage and sagacity. Like Mr.. Clifford he is
still very young, but there the resemblance en-
tmey ceases, Col. Bradbury being tail. slim
and very dark Commissioned.
The Opelousas courier., 1871-07-08
RAILROAD STATISTICS.

Mr. Henry v. Poor. that able compiler of
railroad statistics has Completed his Manual
of Railroads Of ths United States for lSs IL,
extracts from which we find i'll our Northern ex-
changes.
This work la issued at d time when probably
there is more interest exhibited in railroad ell
terprises in this country than ever before.
1t has been estimated that there are now
either in course of construction or in a fair way
of being 30 upwards of 20, O00 miles of new rail-
roads which at an average cost of $i0.O 600 per
mile would require the enormous sum Of $780,
OO0. 900 to complete.
The rapid growth of the system of railroads
in the United States is shown by the following
figures, taken from Mr. Poor's mileage table:
There werc. at the close Of 1880, 23 miles Of
railroad in operation in the United States:
Between 1880 and ls40, the number OF miles of
road built was 35l3, making at the beginning
OF 1S4l, total of 1886 miles. Between 1slo and
1850 the number Of miles added was 55Os aud
the afiditions i'm the ten years ending with ls6o
were 81, ,6l4 miles. Between 1860 and 1870, s2,-
764 miles were added, making at the beginning
of the current year total Of 5.3s9 miles III
operation. The greatest progress made In any
one year Was In 1870, during which 6l43 miles
were opened. From 1861 to 1866 the progress
of construction was very much delayed by the
war aud the disturbed condition of the business
generally, only 3273 miles hnving been eon-
ssructcd during the four years OF it's eontlnt,-
ance, or SS72 miles less than were opened LII 1917
alone. -. 81 '~'"-'
The Opelousas courier., 1871-07-08

AGE1CCLrURE. - This latitude offers
the larsest field for profitable farming
of any section of the South. Available
lands are cheap, the soil is fertile and
fruitful in every metcrial resource that
returns gratifying results to the purse
and palate; labor can be made successful
ifit is managed properly and watchfully-
and the means of access to markets arc
daily improving, so that every class of
crops can be shipped from every section
promptly and by rapid means Of trans
portation to any market which the pro-
lucer desires to reach.
These varied resources offer vast iu-
.lucements to energetic men, and from
our knowledge of the increasing, interest
which il taken in farming as profitable
business in every portion of the South,
we look hopefully to great increase in
its wealth and Improvement of the vigor
of its people In all the various induce
meuts which offer in sugar planting,
properly man ged cotton plantations,
stock raising, and every avenue Of agri
cuituralindustry this genial climate and
l,almy atmosp phere make this the very
Eden of hope and the garden of Paradise.
Our Home Journal.
The Opelousas courier., 1871-07-08
The Town Of Lake Charles,

Ihls town is situated in the prcttcst
locality of any place in the State. and
the day Is lot far distant when it will be
a place OF considerable ilpnltance 1t is
hnllt on Lake Charles, the hanlSulncSt
sheet Of water We have ever bchelI. and
every stranger who has ever paid us Il
flying visit has pronounced it to be the
nretticst lake III the South. 1t is not
only a magnificent body n:' water aud
adsniCea by all who have Scc, it, but it
abouhds III tic greatest variety of the
iinny tribe. consisting OF cat fish, buffalo
and yaspegt ct enorlnrT. size. and also
trout, red yilled pirch. whit" rfrl', bass,
black pinch, and turtle. Of pl"di@iou~
size. The town is tie hcA'tl'irst one in
Louisiana, and it is ven: r.lTt :. the case
that IL death occurs in the town OF par
i>h.
Our lands are NOT fertile. but by fer
tlllzation and proper cultivation thry
will yield Il bounttnols harvest Of cereals.
tr'tt. vegetables. and every hing else
which can be produced in an y Portion Of
the South. All We needed to bring about
such Il desirable result is Ill: enttrpri<iny
and industrious population. When this
parish is populated by sucl, u class Of
people. that is, by Intelligent farmers.
vice versa, there will hc II new order OF
things. Good scl.ools will he establish
ed. both male and female. Fine churches
and dwellings will be built in our town,
and many other improvements made
which are greatly needed. Forcxample,
that miserable u|.l harn on broadway.
called the Court. House. viii! be torn
,;pTyn and !; acc. 1T building elected in
its stead. it is y perfect r;r->ore t."
every decent white man and r"iu !rld
Er-ru in the paris - Weekly Echo.