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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

Our readers, we feel sure, will be pleas
with the lashing which Ben. Butler re-
ccived at the hands of Mr.. Speaker Blaine,
an account of which we publish, 1t was
well deserved, and handsomely laid on.
Both republicans and democrats in the
House were delighted to see it, and decent
men of both parties everywhere will read
Of it with qualification. Crafty, coward
", ferocious where ferocity is safe, and
impudent and insolent as the devil him
SELF Butler needs periodical thrashing
to keep him somewhere near the bounds
of decency. 1t was. to be sure, person
II issue, but in pursuing his quarrel the
Speaker has certainly 'done the State
some selyicc.'
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

proved appearance Of the Journal. Know
ing that onr readers will be interested IN
the opinion of those So well qualified I"
judge of the merits Of newspaper Us
are those whose business it is to make pa
pcrs, We subioiu the notices that have been
clipped from our exchanges, all, with
single exception, within the State. This
is done at the expense of some violence To-
our native modesty, which we shall try
to endure, and hope the readers of the
Journal will pardon. Some of our radical
friends. il will he noticed, insert with
their compliments some disparagemcnt of
our politics-bul that is the acidity which
with the sugar of compliment makes more
palatablc the lemonade treat which is Of
Tered
The Belfast Republican Journal makes its APP
pear-lnce in IN enlarged form, with new typ
and a new heading to match. The mechanical
Appearance of the paper is greatly improved,
but it will he difficult, even with the acknow-
edged talents of its versatile and accomplished
editor to add to the value and interest OF lts
contents. The journal has always ranked
foremost among the able and influential organs
of its party, and H. Il newspaper for the family
and general reader has had no superior in the
state. We congratulate our Brother Simpson
upon this indication that his labors have been So
we'll appreciated by the public, and hope they
will continue TO receive still more substantial
evidence of approval in an increased and in
rreasing list of prompt paying subscribers.
Maine Farmer
The Republican Journal of Belfast, comes To
us this week in new garb and enlarged form, 50
much improved in outside appearance that we
/ pnu1I sp.l.RpiV rgppOOiZ9 it II is the best
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

Bret Harte has made an engagement to
write exclusively for James Il. Osgood &
Cos publications. $4,000 is the I'M
probable price rumorei rs payment for
the products Of his brain for one year
The "Silent Partner appeared on Sat
urday. 1t is Il stony of factory life.
Dresses made from pretty black and
white stripes are the spring fashion for
ladies. Their head-gear is found in the
pretty and attractive little gypsy bonnet.
Amateur Theatricals and concerts con-
tinue to be given at hotels and private
residences in aid Of the approaching
French Fair. PERCIE.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

Subscribers requested to take notice of the date
the colored slips attached to the paper. 1t is the
only form of receipt now used. For instance, Is
May H. means that the subscription is paid to that
date. When new payment Is made, the date will
be Immediately changed to correspond, and thus a
receipt in full is sent with every paper Subscribers
in arrears are requested to forward the sums due.
RS- In sending money! state THE POST OFFICE
to which the paper is sent-eH
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

Mr.. Eaton Shaw, the state liquor agent,
who has filled that position nine years, holds his
place so long as no successor is appointed.
Lewiston journal.
We call the attention of our radical
men and brothers to this state of things.
So good place as that, with the run of
all the bung holes, and unlimited chances
at the pickings and stealings, ought to be
briskly rotated If Mr. Shaw can't get in
nine years all the money a man ought to
have, he never can. Why don't some
other deserving member of the party de-
mand to be prime minister of King AL
cohol ?
New Hampshire was the first state
that went with the radical party alter its
formation. She is the first to get sick and
leave it. Maine followed New Hampshire
into radicalism, and it is now her duty to
follow her out of it. Let Democrats look
to the ides of September.
Mr.. r. c. Chapman, of Damariscolta,
telegraphed to us on the 10th that the
Democrats of that town were firing guns
and ringing bells in honor of New liamp-
shire. Good. Our radical brethren are
q little deaf just now, and it is necessary
to speak loud TO them.
jacob c. Blair, Congressman from
Missouri, elected rs a Revenue Reform
Republican, has become disguised with
the party after getting to Washington,
He publishes a letter stating that he can
no longer act with the radicals. The Ba-
bel is crumblin 9 pretty fast
Night trains are soon to be put upon
the Maine Central Railroad, leaving Ban
gor at about half past seven in the even
ing, and arriving in Boston early next
morning, They will be furnished with
splendid Pullman sleeping cars.
1t is reported that ,llip-owners who
want to get their tonnage under the Unit
ed States flag, are making haste to get
registers in San Domingo, with the ex-
pcctation that they will be annexed with
the country Don't be too sanguine about
it, gentlemen.
-Win,!sori is still satisfied with wallowing in
the miro. having on Monday last reelected the
democratic board of officers. kennebec Jour
nal
They probably adopt it as the choice
hot bot thn,
mire which flows from the radical sewer
at the State House
The Kennebec Journal is advertising
the 'Augusta Vacuum Cure The
vacuum is in the State treasury, and it
cures the worst cases of radicalsm at
sight. New Hampshire has been COM
pletely restored by the same treatment.
The best available avenue to the
treasury Just now is to get converted to
the San Domingo scheme. That is what
happened to Mr.. Michael of the Philadel-
phia North American, and now he is Solic-
tor of Internal Revenue.
1t was u very happy illustration when
Mr.. Blaine, in the Butler controversy,
spoke of the Democrats in Congress as
''the despised Nazarenes." He compli-
mented them as Christians. while de
nouncing Butler as PLATE.
Hogan" is undoubtedly right but
the pressure upon our columns is 50 great
that we are compelled to omit his letter,
written
-''Let us have peace exclams the
kennebec Journal i'll lame ting over rad
ical divisions 1t is too late, the concern
is gone up, but you can have the pieces.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

1t is asserted that many San Domingo bonds
on the dollar are now held there to present for
payment after annexation to the United States,
and the country assumes San Domingo debts.
''rIl rap you on your little head" is popu-
lar western parody on n much-sung song,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

Schr. Harry White, Hopkins at Philadelphia
from st. Johns PR, reports 2sth ult, lat. IS 90,
lon. 81 49, John Braslin, of Winterport, Me.
fell overheard and was drowned.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23
REPUBLICAN JOURNAL.
THURSDAY, MARCH %, 1871.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING
WILLIAM H. SIMPSON
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS. In advance, So. 90 year !;
within the year, $3.50; at the expiration of the
year, $780,
ADVERTISING TERMS. For square, Zone
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and 25 cents for each subsequent insertion A frac-
ton Of square charged as full one.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

TAXATION. Said a ship builder OF this
city, pointing to Il newly launched bark
TN that vessel are materials that have
been taxed three times over. When she
is ready for sea it will cost 5000 to clear
her at the Custom House She is then to
be taxed heavily as property And after
all this, she is to seek business in COM
petition with foreign built vessels that
cost but little more than half as much,
and are not taxed at ALL" That is about
the way Of it, Captain; but our ra'lical
Congress either can't see it OF don't care
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

ADMINISTRATORS. EXECUTORS and GUARDIANS
desiring their advertisements published in the
Journal, will please state to the Court.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

sSS. NJ. PETrENG1LL & Co, 6 State ST.. Boston
and 81 Park Row, New York, are our authorized
Agents for procuring subscriptions and forwarding
advertisements.
ass. R. NILES, No. Scolay's Building, Court
ST., Boston, is authorized to receive advertisements
for this paper.
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authorized agent for this paper.
So GEO. p. RowELL & Co., 40 Park Row, New
York, will receive advertisements for this paper at
the lowest rates. Their orders will receive prompt
attention.
aT HORACE DoDD, 121 Washington ST., Boston,
is an authorized Agent for the Journal.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

SUBSCRIBERS desiring to have the address O.
papers changed, must state the Post Office to which
the paper has been sent well to which it il
to 60,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

The Portsmouth Chronicle, Radical, says
THE reasons for our severe defeat are sef-evi-
dent, and if they teach the Republican leaders
not to listen TO the counsels Of ramrod temper
men. and to let ministers of the gospel at
tend to their legitimate duties hereafter, the les
son will not be without its uses"
Aha! this political preaching is getting
out of favor 1t is a gun that shoots out
of both ends. Having profted by the
practice while it could exert an influence
and help them to office, the radicals, now
that the people are nauseated by the teach
ings Of political preachers, coolly turn
their backs on their late allies. The cler-
gy can sec that, when they engage in pol
itics, they are to be treated like all other
political hacks, and discarded when their
usefulness is past.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

following nominations have been made by the
Governor:
w. 7. Sleeper, Sherman, Agent to diSburSe
the Madawaska School fund.
Warren Johnson, Topsham, Supt. Common
Schools.
John w. Berry. Washington, Solcmnize
Marriages.
J. Il. Mitchell, - Fish Warden without pay.
Benz. Kingsbury, Jr., Portland; Edwin r.
French, Chesterville, Samuel Garnsey,
Bangor, Commissioners to deyse plan for
Industrial School for Girls.
Nathan A. Farwell, Rockand, Joshua l..
Chamberlain. Brunswick. Joshua Nye,
Watervlle, Nelson Dingey, Jr., Lewiston,
Trustees Orphans Asylum Bath.
Jos. II. Woodward, Sidney, State Librarian.
Saml stodclard, Ilallowell, Insp. Pot and Pearl
ashes.
Enos T. luce, Lewiston, Judge of Municpa
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

, New HAMPSHIRE. The figuring up
in New Hampshire shows that there is no
choice Of Governor by the people. Such
is the character of the Legislature that
Weston's election is considered certain.
The three Democratic Congressman are
elected. They have received certificates,
and left for Washington, where SPLEEN
did reception from the Democracy awaits
them.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

Pursuant to the requirements of the City
Charter, the members elect of the City Govern
ment for 1871, met at their rooms for organiza-
ton on Monday March 20, 1871, at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ.
The two boards met in convention, the City
Clerk presiding. The certificate Of Election Of
the members was read. and the oath of office
administered by VIM. II. Mcclellan. Esq.
A committee of two, Alderman Fogler, and
Councilman Mitchell, were appointed by the
him OF the Convention, who attended to the
duty assigned and introduced to the Convention
HON. WILLIAM G. MARSHALL, MAYOR
Fleet, who was duly sworn by VIM. II. Me
Lellan, Esq.
Prayer was then offered by Rev, DR.. Pallrey,
after which the Mayor read his
ADDRESS.
GENTLEMEN OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Our fellow citizens have imposed upon us the
care and management of the affairs of the city
for the ensuing wear. We have accepted that
trust. and by the oath just taken have sworn to
perform its duties faithfully to the best Of our
ability. | doubt not you will fulfill that
promise, and that the obligations you have as
sumed will be met promptly, and discharged
honestly and conscientiously.
The laws well as custom-requlres OF me
statement of the condition of our city affairs
with slch suggestions aS ! shall choose t
make; otherwise, should hardly presume
inexperienced as | am in city matters, to give
you information or advice.
The subject, which is of chief importance and
first demands your attention, is The Finances.
FINANCES.
1t appears from the report Of the city
Treasurer-to which we invite your careful at
tcnton--that the Indebtedness of the city--ir
the form OF fixed Indebtedness upon which
interest must be pad-ls S,@i 40; Of which
amount the sum Of S,01 ,497, 40 is Railroad in
lebtedness, chargeable solely to Railroad ac
count. The interest upon the Railroad deb
which will fall due the present year and must
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

The three Democratic Congressman are
elected. They have received certificates,
and left for Washington, where splen-
did reception from the Democracy awaits
them.
WHAT'S IN 4 NAME? The Prog. Age,
in the course of Il complimentary notice
of the enlargement of this paper, suggests
that while making changes, the name
ought to have been changed. We have
to say, in reply, that having borne the
title of Republican Journal for almost
half q century, this paper has q better
title to it than the party of fifteen years
existence which claims its exclusive use.
And from the signs of the times, we have
little doubt that soon there will be no one
to question our right to the name Sup
pose some scamp should assume tho name
of the editor of the Age, and take to all
manner Of lying, cheating, meanness and
roguery,-would our neighbor therefore
call himself by some other name, and ex-
pect, like Shakspere's rose, to smell as
sweet? The formation of the present re-
publican party made queer work with
newspaper names, in many cases. The
Oxford Democrat is a Republican paper.
One of our most valued Democratic ex-
changes is the Republican Farmer, of
Bridgeport The st. Louis Republican is
Democratic paper, and the st. Louis
Democrat is a Republican paper.
Martha's Vineyard has had an extreme
ly severe winter thus far. The quantity
of snow has been unequalled for many
years on the island and the cold intense.
The Vineyard Sound has been full of
floating ice, impeding navigation serious
ly. The harbor of Vineyard Haven, for
merly Holmes Hole, has been completely
closed for days at time and mail COM
munication cut off from the main land.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

Frank Clement, Jackson Brook Plantation
Trial jus
John G. Talbot, East Machias, Commissioner
of Wrecks at Machias Bay and Harbor.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23
Progress of the Progressive Age.

Ever since the Democratic successes in
the middle, southern and western states,
last fall, we have been sensible of the very
great increase in the party, and when
New Hampshire had got fairly inside the
doors. it really seemed Us though the
church. il not full, was aproximating to :
wards that happy state. We now have
to announce another candidate tor admis-
sion who has got on the very front row
Of the anxious seats He has been great
sinner, and will come hard, but he is COM
ING. We refer to our ncighbor of the Prog
Age TO show the character of his CONVEX
sion, that it is healthy, and not a mere
nervous spasm, brought on by a sudden
shaking over tophet, we quote from the
the latest issue
While Gen. Grant and his suborlinates won
the final victory over the rebellion, it was Sum-
ner who taught the nation how to use that vic
tory so us to enure to its glory and prosperity
He is removed because he opposes the acquisl-
ton of San Domingo. And why sh ould he
not! Has there been any good reason shown
why we should purchase one half of an island
in the sickIy tropics, inhabited by lazy, indo-
lent race of half civilized beings, which when
acquired, will leave us no option but to conquer
the other half or abandon the whole? Havnt
already more territory than we need!
Havn't we an Alaska? Havn't we a national
debt large enough? Are not the taxes high
enough:
But what strange inconsistency we now wit
ness. When Andrew Johnson assumed to
have policy, and used his power and patron
age to enforce that policy, to reward those who
favored it and punish those who opposed it, the
rose in Indignation. They denied his right to
have policy apart from Congress, and they
undertook to impeach him. What do we see
now? President Grant has got policy. For
reasons which are perhaps not all apparent, he
has determined upon the acquisition of San Do
ming0, and he demands that Senator Sumner
shall be removed out of his way. Where are
now those fierce TRADES which were wont to as,
sail johnson: A majority of the republican
Senators hasten to obey the Administration
edict.
The political creed ofthe party for which
we have the privilege of speaking is very
broad and liberal, 1t holds that no one
is hopeessly ost,-that
''Whe the lamp holds out to burn
The vilest sinner may RETURN
And here we have him. He comes re-
ioicing IN new found light, and casting
away error. Whereas he was blind, now
he sees. He that aforetme prosecuted
the saints, is now contrite, humble, repent
ant. Brethren, let us deal tende1lv with
him.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23
Total

This is the financial condition of the city.
We must accept the situation as we find it.
Our responsibility, however, dates only from
the present hour.
From the various reports that have been
made to the late City Government gather the
following f;tcts:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

NOMINATIONS BY THE GOVERNOR. The
following nominations have been made by the
Governor:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

The Poor of the clty should receive your at
tenton and care. | have heard, however, no
complaint that they have been neglected, OF
that the Pallrcr fund has not been we'll applied.
The City Physician reports their condition Of
health to have been good. lie also represents
the sanitary condition OF the city as satisfactory
rs usual.
The City Solicitor reports that no suit in
which the city has any interest in now pending.
The Sexton reports that the whole number
Of bnrial- in the Cemetery for the past year has
been 81. The condition of the Cemetery demands
your attention. No neglect or waste should be
tolerated.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-23

simpson, paper, the L. fo>t journal is now
q - column paper, with new head. new tyne
Nc. w admire IL 50 much, that we are inrlin-
ed 10 eNClaim. " Were we not the STANDARD, We
would be the journal" Augusta standard
Bro. Simpson Of the Belfast Republican. IN,
Just enlarged and greatly improved that lively
paper. II Is not easy nnW 10 beat the Renuhli-
can IN the WAY Ul weekly newspaper. We
don't know Of but GU that can do ii and wr
don't like even 10 speak Of that one There an.
peopr who WauId nol thnk it modest. fort
land star.
rue Belfast journal hls pun on Il new dre4.
and enlarged lis borders But it stjll ocrupia,
th" seal OF the -rorner, and Is a, wickedlv witty
q ever, The res training influences of new clothes
NOT being a9 yet Nrroptbe rortllnd Tran
script.
Thr Republican journal come, 10 oar t,LI,
greatly enlarged Anil improved in appennnra
We cannot say that it is improved in other re-
'lects for that would hc almost impossible ns
we nave always considered it one OF the very
"est ana most @prghtly of our Democratic rN-
changes Iull OF life aud good cheer. and il
Smoutl ne rrhi by every Democrat in the State.
" e are glad to notice this evidence of its pros
leIlt{ ana wish Bro. Simpson he increase in its
circulation, his enterprise deserves for his in-
creased outlay andeNpcnSc. Sac0 Independent.
The Belfast Journal has been enlarged, and
improved in typographical appearance. 1t is Il
readable paper, aud rs recently conducted, bra
ring its politics, is worthy Of the support it re-
ceivcs. ltockllnd Free Press,
The Republican journal. comes to us enaro-
ed, and in new type. II presents an attractive
appearance, and The editor and proprietor, w
ii. Simpson, Esq, is live man, and in conse-
quence, makes live paper. Machias Repub-
lican.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-11-16
In Trouble.

A young husband in Baltimore is in
a nice pickle. From some cause, he con
cluded that his wife did not love him as
she should, and he determined to test
that element Therefore he wrote note,
telling her that he was going to drown
himself in the canal, and that before she
read the contents of that note his spirit
would be lowering over her, observing
how she took his death. The would be
suicide entrusted the note to small boy,
but the boy mistook the direction, and
carried it to a next door neighbor of his
wife. Not liking to communicate the
dreadful intelligence to the unlucky wo
man, the lady handed the note to an Of
6cer, with instructions. if possible, to pre-
vent the rash act. The officer hurried
off, and, sure though found the man on
the bank Of the canal Rushing up, the
officer seized the unlucky husband, and
marched him off to the station house,
notwithstanding his protestations that he
did not intend to commit snicide, etc
After the Incarceration of the husband,
the note was handed to the wife, with the
information that he had been saved. Af
ter upbraiding the officer for not tletting
the precious fool drown himself" the wife
made charge of lunacy against him, and
he barely escaped being placed in the
asylum.