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The Republican journal., 1871-12-21
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by the urSettug Of a roach on its way lrou
the steamer hatthdin, At Winterp0rt. 10 Ban
gor, on Saturday last, Mr., A. b. simons, mes
senger Of the Eastern Express, was almost in
stantly killed. Tile coach fell upon the lower
part Of his body, crushing the bones and injur-
ing him internally, He was an amiabe Young
aman, greatly beloved bv his associates aud
Friends
T. B. Grose Esq. Of Rockport, is superlu-
tending The construction Of lighthouse On
sand Island, near Mobile. lie built light
house on the same island in ISL and 1858, but
it was blown up turing The war. and 3, aow
mass OF ruins
Hon. Samuel II. Dale, Mayor Of Bangor, DIE
very suddenly Of apopleXy, on sunday last
His wife, on her return from church, found him
PROSTATE on the floor, and in q living condition
from which he lid NOT rally
The society for the prevention of cruelty to
animals Is about 10 make WAR on the clipping
of horses, practice likewise condemned BY H..
best writer, ON the care of horses,
Mr.. James lark ana wife of Camden cele-
brated their golden wedding last wednesday
evening. Capt. Clark in early life followed
the sea and afterwards became the proprietor
OF the old Ma9unticoOk House, now Bay View
and continued the hotel business until the house
was rebuilt, and the name changed, when no
sold out and retired 10 private life. The family
Is large, embracing the SImontons OF Camden
and Roekiand and Whites OF Belfast.
LII louisville, recently IL handsome but bash
full youth was walking quietly down town
when suddenly a lovely Young ady ran up To
him, threw her arm. around his neck, and
l. al 1.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21

We record in our local column the fail
ure of the third Stockton shipbuiding
firm within the past twelve months. 1t is
an event for the people of the sea-coast
towns OF Maine to take note of. While
the Democratic party administered the af-
fairs Of this government, with its broad
and liberal policy, the shipbuilding inter
est prospered. The thrifty and wealthy
towns and villages of the coast sprang up
as the genuine fruits of that policy,
Where are those enterprising towns p
where are the elegant ships that were
queens of the ocean ?-where the ship
masters whose skill and enterprise were
world renowned? where the merchants,
the owners, the officers, the sailors who
grew rich in this business? The ships
are wrecked or rotted, the masters, the
officers, the sailors and mechanics driven
into other employments. The towns are
shrunken in valuation and population,
The merchants and owners are becoming
bankrupt.
That is the state of things to-day. Now
what Of the future? Again and again
have the representatives of our shipbuild-
ers and owners Frustrated themselves at
the foot of the party throne at Washing
ton. supplicating for mercy. None has
come. Every measure of relief has been
strangled. And the last door of hope
has been closed by the Secretary of the
Treasury, who says that shipbuilding can
never be revived. Is there any wonder
that these firms 60 under?
Do we hear of the failure of English
shipbuilders in the Provinces or across
the ocean? Not one. They make money
out of our blunders which are worse than
crimes. When cargoes of iron and salt
are to be landed in Belfast, Provincial
ships bring them, pocket our golden freight,
and laugh at our stupidity. Such IS the
State of Maine under radical admins
tration.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21

have the responsibility for bad appoint
ments thrown entirely upon them, and
many of them expressed the opinion that
the power that appointed ought to bear a
share of the odium of bad selections, es-
pecially since some of those which have
been most Objectionable have been claim
ed by the Presidents friends to have been
made without consultation with members
Of Congress The modification contained
IN the last part of the paragraph OF the
recommendation in regard to amnesty is
also considered IN the light of an attempt
to conoliate the 'carpet-baggersn of the
south while catering to recognized pub
lie opinion in the North
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21

There was always something irresistibly
comic in the story they used to tell about a
foppish passenger on a Mississippi boat,
who, "just to have little fun jumped
on shore at a landing, and, drawing q
bowie knife, rushed up to + gawky-looking
fellow at q wood-pile. exclaming 'Tve
found you at last-you're the man I've
been looking for" The gawky looked at
him curiously halt second, then straight :
ened out an arm like jib-boom and knock
ed the fellow overheard into ten feet of
water. Resuming his position against the
wood-pile he looked up at the deck of the
steamboat and drawled out, as there any
body else on this boat looking for me ("
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21

At Waldoboro they have weighing commit
tee, citizens of credit and renown, whose duty
it is to ascertain the true weight of everybody's
pig. They write to us that Hon. Isaac Reed
recently slaughtered a Chester pig, sixteen
months old, which weighed GA pounds. The
committee also went beyond the strict line of
its duty and weighed a COW raised and slaugh-
tered by Mr.. Reed, which turned the scale at
TT2 pounds.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21
Home Insurance Company, N. Y.

This staunch old insurance company
comes out of the Chicago fire with 81
303, 021.15 after providing for all its losses
outstanding on the first day of November.
Its gross assets, Nov. We're 81 sl356O 81
Liabilities for the Chca-
go losses deducting re-
Insurance in European
companies. 81, 139,213.00
Other liabilities for losses,
&c, 90, 1926. 10 s., 43o, 539. 70
Leaving security for pre-
sent policy holders, E. 81 1888 021 Is
Immediately after the Chicago fire, the
directors met and resolved to make up
the stock at once, and as soon as Supern-
tendant Miller was released from the con-
vention then in session in New York he
made an examination Of the affairs of the
company and fixed the amount necessary
to be raised to make the assets up to the
full standard required by law The di-
rectors without delay called on the stock
holders for 81 ,5O0,0 900, and the same is
now being rapidly paid in advance of the
time fixed by the Superintendent Such
action is worthy of all praise, and Just
what the public expected from the wealthy
stockholders of this company. Thirty
days from now will find the company's
dSSttS ONcI lot.l HlllIlOuS vi uoildTS, anu
its future will be as brilliant as its past
has been. Insurers appreciate such iber-
atty, and the company is now reaping a
rich reward in premium receipts, more
than double those of the corresponding
period last year 1t is right that it should
be so. The Home continues to make
policies as strong as any in the country
1t has corps of sterling and active
agents, who are resolved to place it at the
head of American companies. They have
the will and power to do it and it will be
done. The Home is stronger now in pub
lie confidence than it was before the Chica-
90 fire. More than half its losses have
already been adjusted and paid, and Vice
President Wilmarth continues his head
quarters in Chicago, and will remain
there until every loss is paid. The public
are quick to notice such honorable and
prompt action, and. if we mistake not
will be equally quick to sustain such q
company by its patronage now more than
ever Insurance Times.
A recently married New Yorker, engaged 6
specjal ear for himself and bride, beautifully
fitted up inside, and divided into bedroom,
drawing-room and kitchen, which was to be at
tached TO every train, as they journeyed on
their way to San Francisco
centlemanly appearing young man present
ed two checks purporting to be drawn by
Cornelius Sweetser of Saco, at the counter o.
the Biddeford National Bank and received me
cash for the same, amounting to about WV 'oo
The checks have since been found to De.
forgery.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21

PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE. On Tuesday, the
President transmitted to Congress the report Of
the Civil Service Commission, embodying rules
and regulations for its reform. In the accom-.
panying message the President states that the
rules have been adopted, and will go into opera
ton Jan 1st. The President adds that, if left to
him, without further action by Congress, be
will faithfully execute them.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21

The Times says the town of Houlton
has voted to exempt from taxation, capt
tai not exceeding $4,000 which shall be
invested in manufacturing establishr ents,
for term of ten years.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21
Latest by Telegraph
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE JOURNAL
BOSTON, Dec. 20, 4 T..
Suicide of Luther A. Coombs.


In Portland, at about nine o'clock this fore
noon, Mr.. Luther A. Coombs, senior proprietor
OF the Preble House, committed suicide by shoot
ing himself with pistol in his room. He hand
ed some private papers to his wife and said
Here is something to take care of FIR vou amt
Charlie" and Immediately placed a revolver ri
ms right temple and fired. The bah lo,lgea III
the left side of the head, and there remains. Dr.
TewksburY and Small were called and pro,
nomeed his recovery impossible Mr.. Coomb.
was native of Bucksport, and connected for
merry with the steamer City of Richmond.
Hard Weather at Sea.
ship masters, recently arrived from sea, re.
port extremely boiserous weather on the Al,
lantic during The past few weeks, with high
seas ami strong northwest gales
Loss of Bath Ship.
The ship Cen Chamberlain, Capt. Mors.
from Guanape, with guano, which sailed from
Falmouth. England, Dec. >. went ashore nea,
Bremen, and is Il total los, She wa. built ani
owned in Bath.
Death of Bishop Baker.
Rev. O. G. Baker, Bishop Of tse Methodist
Episcopal Church. died al Concord, y H I'll,
morning Of paralysis
Congressional Candidate.
A the Republican convention In Greeu6eIi
to-day, Hon. Alyah Croker, Of Fitchburg
was nominated to fiji the vacancy in the Ninth
Congressional District, occaeioned by the resig
nation of Washburn
New York Market
NEW YORK, De-, "a
Ftpur declined tive cents Wheat iitl ant
nominal. Corn not 40 firm, 76aT7c Oats quiet
3laott Pork quiet. SID Lard unch4ugea
i-249 -. Gold l0S 81.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21

One of the shining lights has gone ont
of the Cabinet. Attorney General Aker-
man has resigned, and is succeeded by
Hon. George II. Williams, of Oregon.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21

The disorder from which the Prince of
Wales was thought to be dying took
favorable turn the latter part of last week
and there is now no doubt of his complete
recovery. England is exceedingly thank
full, for notwithstanding the wild life Of
the Prince, he has, as heir to the throne,
hold upon the affections of the people.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21
Christmas,

Before another issue of our paper,
Christmas will have come and gone, with
all its joys, reunions, greetings and fes-
tivities. The great Christian holiday and
its celebration are rising yearly to more
and more Importance. To the young it
is the hopeful season of remembrances,
tokens and festivities redolent of recol-
lections of the past and memories of those
long gone before; to the Christian rem
dered sacred by our Lords suffering,
death and atonement. To each and all
GA Merry Christmas.
"A new reading of Maebeth's direction to
his servant,
Put out the light, and them
Put out the light
comes from California The last three words
are considered typographical error, Macbeth
naturally wishes to be al one. Shakspere there
fore must have meant to make him say,
Put out the light,
And then,-put ~
Waterville Mail.
The witticism is a good one, but found
ed on an error. The quotation is not
from Macbeth, but from Othello, and is q
part of the soliloquy of that jealous col
ored gentleman over his sleeping wife,
while considering whether he shall put
out both the light of the lamp and the
light Of life. Tie organ Of Colby Uni
versity should be better posted in the Eng
lish classics.
Last week couple of marriages got
among the deaths in this paper. 1t was
bad enough, but we were consoled next
day in noticing the make up Of the Port
land Press, wherein a pathetic description
of the Paris commune executions got
mixed with funny sketch of Mark Twain
in a BARRIERS chair. We havn't enjoyed
80 hearty laugh for many day.
Mr.. C. P. Kimbal of Portland, has recent
| ly got up some new style sleighs, single and
| double, that he facetiously calls the "New De-
parture."
The name is very happily conceived,
as the new departure was to slay the par
ty. Charles is joker.
The Lewiston Journal comes out
bright and shining in its new dress. We
hope 1t won't get too proud to recognize
the rest of US, wLo havn't got such good
clothes.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21

1t is said that Nanner, who killed his
wife in Lynn, Saturday, has another wife
living in Maine. but this does not seem
probable.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21

asylum Of San Francisco, with the remark that
his benefeiarles could not talk about him after
his DEATH
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21

Portland is still wrestling with the
small pox.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21
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A gentlemanly appearing young man present
ed two checks purporting to be drawn by
Cornelius Sweetser of Saco, at the counter OF
cash for the same, amounting to about 300 90.
The checks have since been found to be
forgery.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21

A recently married New Yorker, engaged a
snecjal ear for himself and bride, beautifully
fitted up inside, and divided into bedroom,
drawing-room and kitchen, which was to be at
tached TO every train, as they journeyed on
their way to San Francisco.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-21

This staunch old insurance company
comes out of the Chicago fire with 81
1888, OBJ. IS after providing for all its losses
outstanding on the first day of November.
Its gross assets, Nov / We're $50. 81 ,sl3 $50 "a
IiahlLitieS for the Chica-
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Foreign.

notwithstanding all the bluster
there was made about it beforehand
by the French, the grand entry OF
the Prdssians into Paris was entirely
peaceful and quiet, it appears
though some dispatches report that
there was some disturbance.-The
French indemnity is payable to the
Prussians in three installments, in
1871, 1872 and 1873, only the last one
to bear interest.-The German
troops evacuated Paris on Friday
last, in accordance with the terms of
the Convention is again
open to the world, as before the war.
Negotiations for a Gefinitive
treaty Of peace will commence at
Brussels.-The great war has end
ed. Let us fervently hope that
Peace may now reign throughout the
Christian world for many years.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-03-09
FORTY-sECOND CONGRESS.


A little after noon of the 4th, the
new House was called to order by
the Clerk, and the roll called. New
Hampshire, Connecticut, Texas and
California were unrepresented, not
having yet held their elections. 222
members answered to their names.
The Republicans nominated Blaine,
and the Democrats Morgan of Ohio,
for Speaker. Mr.. Blain received 126
votes on first ballot, and was declared
elected. Various new members were
sworn in, and the credentials of some
referred to Committee. Edward
Mcpherson was chosen Clerk of the
House, n. G.. Ordway Sergeant-at-
Arms, O. S. Baxton Doorkeeper, A.
S. King Postmaster, and Rev. j. G.
Butler Chaplain-all being re-elec-
tions. House voted to adjourn with
out day on the Sth inst, at noon.
Members drew seats. Adjourned
until Tuesday.
In the Senate on the afternoon OF
the 4th, the new organization was
effected. Senator Wright Of Iowa
was among the numerous new Sena-
tors sworn in. The credentials OF
Goldthwaite Of Alabama, Hamilton
and Reynolds of Texas, and Blodgett
of Georgia, were temporarily laid on
the table. Senate adjourned until
Tuesday noon.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-03-09
THE low A VOTER.
A. F. Sperry, Editor.
Hearing Both Sides.

Elsewhere in this paper will be
found an article from last Thursdays
Oskalooso Herald, pertaining to an
editorial which appeared in this
paper Of 23d ult.; and we also publish
herewith communication from Mr..
Haviland, Editor of the Gem Of the
Vest, in reply to our article.
AS to the Her0ld's remarks, we
must say that they are more severe
than any facts within our knowledge
would justify us in endorsing. There
is no mortal doubt that there are
wrongs and injustices in the work
ings of the Pension Office, and in
other departments OF the Govern
ment. Such wrongs are perhaps not,
strictly speaking, unavoidable, but
they are nevertheless sure to exist,
i'm all Governments, in all times.
"It must needs be that offences
Gomez And it is therefore well that
the Soldiers Friend keeps special
watch for such wrongs. In SO far as
it does this justly, or does other good,
we would uphold it; and in our ar
ticle above referred to we econdemned,
not the whole Magazine, but only
what we thought was wrong.
In response to Mr.. Haviiand's
communication we must say, firstly,
that we do not think that the con-
cluding portion of his fourth para
graph is projected-so to speak-from
the proper plane or standpoint OF
argument. The mere success of a
political party, as party, is not the
true criterion by which to test any
great National principle or measure.
Party is means, and not an end.
And Mr.. III. assumes too much under
an eff" in his Justification. The
Republican party is mainly composed
of Union soldiers and their relatives
and friends. Now, then, could such
a party be supposed to 'baRd tegeth-
er" for the purpose of defeating any
Just measure for the benefit of sol
diers? Certainly, if the Republican
party ever should "commit suicide"
in that way, as Mr.. Haviland re-
marks, its act could be well justified
upon the ground of temporary insan-
ity. But this needs no argument.
I'm his reference to the traditional
history of the country" it appears to
US that Mr.. Haviland overlooks the
difference Of circumstances. In
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-03-09
From MIR. IIavlland.
OFFICE OF GEM OF THE WEST
AND SOLDIERS FRIEND.

OFFICE OF GEM OF THE WEST
AND SOLDIERS FRIEND.
Chicago, Feb'y27, 1871. J
SPERRY & BARKER, Gents: We
always read your excellent paper
with pleasure; and we are satisfied
with all fair criticism. AS to your
remark that our Magazine is "taken
as an exchange by most of the papers
in the West" we reply that we have
cut our Exchange list down to l25,
and thisincludes Magazines. Three
fourths of the journals with which
we exchange join us in our demands
for justice to the soldier.
We have no desire to remain in
Claim business, and will give 1t up
tomorrow if any person will work
up the old business and pay us just
what it will bring. So much for
being "interested."
When Legislatures of great States
demand Of Congress the passage OF
B0unty-Iand laws, we should be false
to the soldier if we hesitated to
demand justice for all. We do not
speak for the sohiie7; no publication
has the right to do this. But we
say what we know, that If the Re-
publican party, as a party, votes
80, ,000, 600 acres of land to the South
ern Pacific j.. r., and as a party
bands together against granting
Bounty-land to the soldiers, that
party commits suicide.
From the traditional history Of the
country, the soldiers had the right
to expect Bounty-land, even though
it had not been promised by muster
ing officers. The soldiers las we
know from conversation with thou
sands) mean TO have it.
We love the Republican party, and
loving it, warn it of danger.
Truly Yours,
c. AUG. UAyILAND.
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what they kept from their friends.
But there is time enough to speak of
this hereafter.
Let US repeat, Republican apathy
is the worst enemy we have to fight
in this County. Knock off all the
sore-heads, all the wind-falls, all the
Floating votes" andthe Republicans
still have a fair majority Of between
one and two hundred in the County,
if only every voter could be brought
to the polls. Whose fault shall it be
If this is not done this year?
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LATEST NEWS.

from leSkcTuuyS LuE N1ty.
Gold LII.
In Chicago, market, day before,
yesterday, hogs in fair demand and
higher, range from $500 to $40,
most sales at $6.75; cattle active.
prices unchanged and not reported;
wheat dull, heavy and lower, Sl.2is
cash; corn lower but fairly ACTIVE,
57i cents cash.
In st. Louis, same day, wheatfirm,.
81 .35 for No. 3.spring, $l.SS for No. 2
red fall; corn firm, 49, to, az cts. for,
mixed, In elevator.
CHICAGO, March G.-The French,
Producers Aid Association has re-
ceived over $1,000 for the relief of the
French peasantry, besides 5000 do
mated by the Board Of Trade, which,
was expended for 900 barrels Of -four,
and two car loads OF provisions, al 'f
which have been forwarded. to. Nrw.
York.
The Treasury Departmentha mas been,
advised that s4,l5i 800 has been SUBJ
scribed to the new loan.
CINCINNATI, March,. G.---A fire at
Portsmouth TO day destroyed, an,
entire square Of business, buildings
Loss over $500, 900.
BURLINGTON, Iowa.. March a.
The steamer Rock Island passedup
the river .to-day-the first boat oftise
season.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-03-09
Furniture.

VyHE UNDERSIGNED manufactures and
/ keeps on hand all kinds of Furniture,
such as Bureaus, Safes, Bedsteads, Tables,
Chairs, Sofas, Lounges, &C., Of Best Quality
and at the Lowest Prices, at his old stand, up
stairs, over Knne's Store, brick building.
southeast corner of Square, Knoxville. Iowa.
Ma- Ready made cotiins, all sizes, always on
hand. l0) WIN. WE1 ERo.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-03-09

Reviewing the political situation
in this State the st. Louis Democrat
says: discussion Of the merits Of
gubernatOrial candidates i'm Iowa IL
proceeding quite freely and with
good feeling up in Iowa. The candi-
dates thus far heard from are Col. c.
G. Carpenter, Maj. Henry O'COnnor
and Hon. John A. Elliott. Col. Car
penter made a brilliant army record
serving through the war on the stafIs
of Gen. &. NJ. Dodge and John A..
Logan. He is an eloquent political
speaker, and has few rivals in the
discussion ofquestions Of finance and
taxation. Maj. O'Connor is the well
known Irish orator of the State. He
was a private soldier at Wilson's
Creek, and afterwards a major in one
OF the Iowa regiments. At present
he is Attorney General Of that State,
and the champion OF the female
suffragists. Asa Republican speaker
he has been in constant demand since
1856, and has probably "sweat a bar
rep per year in his efforts ON the
stump. Elliott has made a good
reputation as Auditor of State during
the last six years. From this mate
rial our .neighbor Is likely to have
and excellent Governor. xbe State
Convention will probably peet IN
july"