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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22
Ravages of an Escaped Rhinoceros.

CIhlAGo, Aug. IL. A letter from Red
Bird, "A small town in Monroe county. III.
giycS a thrilling account of the escape
from its keepers at the rhnocerOS belong
ln9 Ia Warner Il Co.'S menarerie and
circus on the occasion of its being brought
INTO the ring tor the first time. The show
men had prepared the animal for exhibit
linu by attaching to Il ring in its nose two
strong wire ropes. and twenty-four men
Were" deemed sufficient to control the
beast. ii submitted to be led from the
aye, bat on entering the arena suddenly
tmew up It's head and plunging madly to
The right and lett, broke loose from the
men aud dashed forward through the tents.
lts first victim was John Gillem, can
yasman, who was knocked down, and
the beast trampling upon his breast, he
was killed instantly.
II next ran its nose against Martin
Ready, another canvasman, striking him
IA the stomach, ripping out his bowels
ana killing him on the spot. 1t then
made a dash in the direction of the seats.
which by this time were cleared by the
frightened spectators, and knocked down
Ararly All OF the seats on one side of the
tent, disiocnting the shoulder of one of the
employees and breaking the arm of spec
lalur. RuEning next into the mcnauere
tent, il upset Mr.. Forepaugh's den OF
performing animals, after which it struck
me cenire-pole with lis head, bringing it
down with crash upon the cages of the
tiger ana leopard, but not breaking them
50 ~ 10 allow the animals to escape
Dtshng into the museum tent, it broke
all the ruroSities, frightened all the peo-
pie in the neighborhood, and rushed ont
through the canvas into the street, finally
stopping in IA vacant house, the door OF
winch stood open. Here the men succeeded
Ia capturing the animal and getting it into
= cage. The damage to the show was
about 50 900.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22
Twenty Copies Again.

We renew our offer OF last year, to the
town in Waldo County which shall this
year make the largest relative gain on
its Democratic vote Of the previous year
In calculating the relative gain, the per
cent olincrease is to be taken into account
that is it shall be considered that a town
which last year cast a hundred Demo
cratic votes, and shall this year, gain ten
votes, shall stand on Il par with one that
with two hundred votes shall gain twenty
The decision to be left with the Chairman
of the Democratic State Committee. and the
Town Committee of the winning town to
furnish names for the papers, with the re-
quest that they be given to persons unable
to pay for it.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22
The Custom Houses.

We publish o-,iay the official list of the
persons employed+n the several collection
districts of Maine, with the pay of each
man attached 1t is copied from the of
fetal register, printed in the government
printing office at Washington, a copy OF
which we hold for proof in case any of the
items shall be questioned. If any friend
of the administration shall doubt its
correctness, we hope he will not, as some
of them have heretofore done, privately
call the statement q lie, but will have the
manliness to write to this office, asking
tor .he proof We shall be ready to give
it.
In one or two particulars, explanation
is needed. Since the list was compiled
the salary of Capt. Wording, at Belfast,
has been increased, and is believed to be
now about 800. N. X. Sawyer, Esq,
Collector at Frenchman's Bay, does not
follow official dictation, and holds his
position not because of any love felt for
him, but for the reason that it is not
deemed eNpedient to remove him at this
time The rest ofthe patriots are as they
appear Of record.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22
Bailinq Jeff. Davis.

The radicals have endeavored to make
capital out OF the fact that Horace Gree ley
signed the bail bond of jeff LAWS Ii
would amount to nothing of itself, for the
administration had consented to take bail,
and therefore assured that it was a right
full act Tor amy one TO sign the bond But
more than that, Gerrit Smith, one of
Grants chief supporters in the Philadel-
phia Convention, was a signer with Gree
ley. More than that Henry Wilson, who
is associated on the ticket with Grant, was
the originator of the plan for baling Da-
Wis In the Senate, in March, 1867, Mr..
Wilson offered the following
Whereas, Jefferson Davis, a citizen of the
State Of Mississippi. was captured by military
force of the United States on the 18th day of
May, 1863. and has since been helu in conne-
ment as prisoner of war and IL prisoner of
State in Fortress Monroe, Virginia; and.
'Whereas, The said Jefferson DAVIS stands
charged on the highest authority with the helm
Gus crime Of conspiracy to murder the late Pres
ident of the United States. Abraham Lincoln,
and is also indicted for treason and,
''WhercaS. The said Jefferson Davis has per-
Slstehlt declared ms innocence 81 The oftenSeS
charged against him, and through his legal al
Visers, by all means known TO the law has
sought and demanded speedy and public trial
by due process OF law before civil tribunal of
competent jurisdiction therefore,
"Resolved, BY the Senate the House of Rep
resentatiyes concurring). That the longer i'm
prisonment Of the said Jefferson Davis without
trial, or speedy time for a trial, is not in ac-
cordance with the demands of Justice, the spirit
OF the laws or the requirements of the Constl,l-
ton. and that common justice sound public
policy and National honor unite IN recommend
ing that the said Jefferson Davis be brought to
speedy trial. or that he be released from con-
iinement on bail or on his own recognizance."
After these facts are known, how much
weight is there in all this bowling against
Mr., Greeley on account OF the jeff Da-
Wis bail ?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22

The Excursion to Belfast, on Wednes-
day was a decided success About G25
tickets were sold at this station, and the
train, consisting of seven or eight cars
left Dexter in the morning at Z II O'clock
Accessions to the number on board were
made at stations along the line, and the
host that reached Belfast numbered about
'730. Arriving there at Il little alter 10
A NJ, they We're informed at the depot
that the vestries of the Universalist and
Baptist churches, as well AS Haytord Hall,
would he open for their reception while
they remained, and to those points the ex-
cursionists repaired, who were DESTROYS of
discussing the fodder question, &c. The
time until nearly O'clock p. NJ was oc-
,upied in looking over the city, and it's
surroundings, ut which hour the pleasure
seekers embarked for home, arriving here
at 80. All unite in pronouncing the ex-
cursion most pleasant and enjoyable oc-
casion, and speak of Belfast as a quiet yet
busy place. everybody seeming to be hard
at work about something. We understand
that the crowd was very orderly one, no
disturbance of any kind occurring during
the trip. Dexter Gazette.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22
PrepOsterous =,

We learn that Mr.. IIale's agents for
buying the votes of the people are offer
ing only 1928 each. and that only to those
who propose to leave his party and vote
for Pike. Nothing to the men who have
for years borne the brunt OF the battle in
his party, and by their labors sent him
twice to Congress. Nothing to the men
of principle, who stick to their integrity
Reward only to those who are convinced
that he is not the man for the place, and
as the price of sitting their convictions.
And only the pitilul sum of $25 from a
man who is swimming in wealth. The
old and steady going members of the
party should insist that they, too, should
share this sudden dispensation of green
backs. They are entitled to it. They have
earneh it, if any body has. If every mem
Der OF the party sticks for $50, he will
get it. Hale has got money in abundance,
and will never miss the cost of his cleo
ton.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22
Third District Democratic Convention.

Agreeably to call, the Democrats of the
Third Congressional District OF Maine,
met by delegates at Waverley Hall, Au-
gusta, on August 10, 1872, ut H. O'Clock
NJ.
The Convention was called to order by
Aug. Bailey, Esq, of Gardiner, chairman
Of Dist. Com, and on motion, Albert
Moore, Esq, of North Anson was chosen
chairman and b. F. Fuller of Pttston
Secretary.
The District Committee was chosen a
committee on Credentials, who subSe-
quentIy reported 1863 delegates in attend
inre.
The temporary organization was made
permanent.
An adjournment was then had till ! ,
t. NJ, to enable a conference with the
Liberal Republican Convention then in
session at Granite Hall
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22

b. II. Mace, Esq, is circulating his
charges against Mr.. Hale pretty thorough
ly in this district. 1t does seem hard and
unjust, that after Mr.. Mace had by labori-
Gus Investigations established the claim of
a large number of persons on the coast to
pensions, Mr.. Hale should use his power
as an attorney and his influence as a Con-
gresham to defeat them. 1t was so much
money taken directly and needlessly from
his constituents. There is no wonder that
the matter excites greater attention in the
eastern portion of the Fifth District, and
that there is great eagerness to read the
pamphlet issued by Mr.. Mace. The
charges are serious ones, and Mr.. Hale
has met them only by silence, thus far.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22
Greeley at Augusta.

We give elsewhere an account of the
conventions at Augusta, as also the mag
nifcent demonstrations in favor of Mr..
Greeley, who was present. From early
morning until noon, train after train, hav-
ing often as many as twenty-five cars,
rolled into the depot, and deposited their
multtudes of the people who came to
look upon the face OF their candidate.
And Notwithstanding the oppressive heat
of the day, al immense crowd filled the
square to listen to the speaking 1t must
have cheered the heart of the Farmer of
Chappaqua to see such splendid recep-
ton accorded to the standard bearer of
reconciliation and reform. Certainly, it
strengthened and encouraged in the good
work every friend of the cause who was
present, and all went home feeling the
assurance of success.
They do say that amateur sportsmen from
Philadelphia mistake New Jersey mosquitoes
for snipe.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22
Waldo Liberal Republican Convention.

The Committee having in charge The
call for a Liberal Convention for Waldo
County expected to make it public this
week, but it is unavoidably deferred on
account of the return OF names not having
been received in full. The call will be
issued in handful form, with the names
OF the signers, on Monday next The
Committee have met with great success
in obtaining names. Ninety signatures are
appended in the six towns from which re-
turns have been received, and it is belev-
ed that three hundred signers will be OBJ
tanned in the County. We shall publish the
call next week
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22
Total,

A correspondent of the Boston Advertiser
thinks Pike is greatly injuring himself in the
Fifth District by his personal speeches. Port
land ADV.
And the people OF the Fifth District
think the Boston Advertiser is inuring it.
self by publishing the enormous lies of its
correspondent.
Seriously the democrats take great deal of
pains to beat Mr.. Blaine. Ken. journal.
Hardly so. The Creates, anxiety to beat
him is shown by his own party friends,
and it looks now as though they would do
it.
AT the republican District Convention,
at Bangor, on the l4th, Gen. s. F. Hersey
was nominated as candidate for Represen-
tative to Congress.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22

"A vote on the Presidential question al the
Tip Top House, Mount Washington, resulted
in II for Grant and & for Greeley among the
gentlemen and IL for Grant and for Greeley
among the ladies'. Portland Press.
History is repeating itself. When the
hood came upon the wickedness of the
earth, there was flight to the mountains
Capt. Greeley's ark will touch at the Tip
Top House for those seven righteous per
sons
The Portland Advertiser puts forth a
specimen of poetry, thus
Mary had a little lamb.
She gave it water freely
And when 1t grew to be a Sheep
She called it Horace Greeley.
As this seems to be incomplete, we beg
leave to tell the rest of the story
This sheep, with others fleeced so much.
Discerned the public want,
just cantered up the White House steps,
And bntted out that Grant
A grand parade and muster of fire
men will take place at Rockland, Sept.
18th. The Companies of the State are
invited to attend and compete for prizes
Of SO for best horizontal play of first
class hand engine, $75 for best hlrizontal
play OF second class hand engines, and $50
for second best play of any hand engine
home companies not to contest.
"A cry Of distress has gone from Maine
to Washington, and the clerks that vote
both there and here, are ordered home.
The members Of the pap brigade will soon
arrive.
Who SO imposed upon Horace as to make
him think he was the guest of tn, "Authorities
OF the City"' Kennebec Journal
He was more than that he was the guest
Of the people of Maine.
The kennebec Journal says Mr. Gree
ley was ''merely flesh and blood" Then
it will be gain to make him President
The present dweller in the White House
has no more blood than a turnip.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22
AFTERNOON.

Convention men at | II. Voted to
choose District Committee and the fol
lowing were elected as that committee.
DIR. Geo. w. Martin, Augusta.
f. W. Robinson, ThomaSton
Marcellns Stewart, No. Arson
Henry Harrington. Waldohoro'.
F.. O. Bean, Readield
A committee then appeared from the
Liberal Republican convention and in
vited the Democratic convention to meet
with them immediately in Granite Hall
for the purpose Of nominating candidates
for Congress and Presidential elector.
The proposition was unanimously ac-
coded to and the convention adjourned to
meet in Granite Hall
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22

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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22
Oxford County.

The Democrats and Liberal Republicans
OF Oxford County had grand conventions
last week. After organization, commit
tees from the two Conventions met and
agreed upon ticket for county officers
as follows:
Senators-Timothy Walker OF Rumlord, David
r. Hastings, Fryeburg.
Register of Deeds, Eastern District-A lvarado
llaytord, Canton; Western District, William
Gordon, 3D. Fryebug.
Clerk of Courts-Chares f. Whitman, Buck
field.
Register of Probate - Samuel r. Carter -,
Paris.
County missioner-Abernethy Grover,
Bethel.
Sherif'-Seth t. Holbrook, Oxford.
Treaslrer-Henry Upton, Norway
The list was adopted by each conven-
ton, after which the two bodies met in
the same hall and listened to addresses by
Hon. Leonard SWEET, Col. White and
others. The Oxford Register is enthusiasts
tic in praise of the harmony and promise
of success that marked the occasion.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22
The Custom Houses of Maine.
HOW They ARE OFFICERED And PAID.
The Army that Fights for its Bread and
Butter.

The following. compiled from official
resources, is correct list of the persc MS
who hold appointments in the Custom
Houses of Mainc -
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22
AZ GRANITE HALL

Arrived in the Hall, the Democratic
Convention was enthusiastically received.
On motion Hon. Thomas s. Lang OF
Augusta was nominated as candidate for
Congress by reclamation and accepted
Hon. Samuel Watts of Thomaston was
unanimously nominated rs candidate for
presidential Elector
After speeches by several gentlemen
the convention adjourned.
ALBERT MOORE, Chairman.
b. +. FULLER, Sec'y.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22

The editor of the Gardiner journal
has large share Of independence, and is
notably fair in his discussions. We don't
always agree with him, but never fail. we
trust, to appreciate his qualities. We
especially like the sharp article in which
his respects are paid to the small souled
subscribers who stopped their subscrip-
lions because he published Summers let.
ter to Blaine, as well as Blaine's to Sum
ner. The fools and bigots insisted that an
editor should not publish even matters of
news. unless they approve of it How
enterprlsing must be the newspapers that
are favored with theirapproval and patron
age
The nomination of Hon Thomas S.
Lang, in the Third District, as the Lib
eral and Democratic candidate for Con
gress, places before the electors a gentle
man OF culture, standing and ability,
whose experience in business enables him
to fully understand the needs of his con
stituents, and whose large and varied
fund of information will make him, if
elected, valuable member of the nation
al legislature. A native of Kennebec,
associated from boyhood with its people,
he has hosts of personal friends, who will
break from party trammels to give him
the compliment of their votes
Our readers will pardon us if, until
the September election, say two weeks
more, the Journal is largely devoted to
discussion of the election. We are apt to
drop into politics about this time. But
when the state contest is over, we shall
resumed the usually varied and interest
ing character of the paper. There will
be touching tales, sweetly sentimental
poetry, skilltul and mysterious murders,
and all moving accidents of food and
field.
The Democratic and Liberal Conven-
tions for Androscoggin, did up their bust
ness in sensible way. Committees of
conference met, agreed upon a list of
nominations, which was reported to both
Conventions, and by them adopted This
course is being generally pursued through
out the State. 1t is hoped that equal I'M
animity and subordination of personal
preference to success may prevail in this
county.
The Portland Press calls the meeting
of the democrats and liberal conventions,
in Augusta, farce. 1t is likely to prove
a tragedy to Blaine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22
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The Hawks that are after the Maine
Chickens.


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.
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-08-22

They do say that amateur sportsmen from
Philadelphia mistake New Jersey mosquitoes
for snipe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-11-22

The Utmcs. limit has been given by the
State collectors to delinGuents, and further
procGastination We are assured Will prove
the thief that iightens many an unfortn-
mates pocket We have NO interest other
than that OF our patrons in this matter. and
to them we say, in al honesty, it will pay
10 promptly settle such indebtedness with
the State. II IS simply question of favor
now if the tax gasherer Eoresoes collecting
the legal penalties, and with new SET of
hungry sherifs and clerks coming into
power, this privilege will not be accorded
them long. Tax resisting is an expensive
failure.