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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-01-25
VOLUME -.
Domestic Receipts.

FIRE Poor ROOFs wash, composed
OF lime, salt and fine sand or wood ashes,
put on in the ordinary way of whitewasb,
is said to render shingles ifty- fri' '-,-re
safe against taking fire from falling cinders
or otherwise. in case of fire In the vicinity.
1t pays the expenses a hundred fold in its
preserving influence against the effect of
the weather The older and more weather
beaten the shingles the more benefit deriv-
ed Such shingles are generally more or
less warped, rough and cracked The ap-
picafion Of wash, bv wetting the upper
surface, restores them to their original or
first form, thereby closing the spaces be-
tween the shingles; and the lime and sand,
by filling up the cracks, prevents the warp
ing. Firemans Journal
VALUABLE RECEIPT. II may be CON
yenent 70 know ready method OF closing
np cracks. which are not uncommon In cast
iron stoves and it is said that the following
receipt Is a reliable one Good wood ashes
are TO be sifted through fne sieve. to
which Is to be added the same quantity OF
clay, finely pulverized, together with lit
tie salt The mixture is to be moistened
with water enough to make paste, and
the crack OF the stove flied with it. This
cement does not peel OF or break swav
and assumes an extreme hardness after be
ing heated. The stove must be cool when
the application Is made. The same sub
stance may be used In setting the plate of
stove, or in fitting stove pipe, serving To
render all the Joints perfectly tight.
To Cook BIRDS FOX CoNVALEsCESTs Law
them upon the gridiron; broil until they
have light brown color then put them in
Stewpan; pour over hot water enough to
cover them. Let them stew until tender.
Season with little fresh butter, pepper
and salt. Chicken, birds and squirrels,
stewed IN s double kettle, are very delicate
for invaiids. II permitted, stuff the fowls
and birds with minced oysters.
70 REMOVE WARTS. Make strong steep
from red oak bark in hot water; when cold,
apply as convenient, the Ottrner the better
In q few DAYS the wsrt will disappear
How 20 Cook BEETs. Beets should be
alefully washed, but not cut, before boil
ing, as cutting them allows the juice to es-
cape, leaving them white aud hard. In
summer. boil them an hour in salted water,
and in winter boil them four bours. After
boiling, Scrape of their skins and cut off
the threads hanging from them.
LEMON Pie The Juice of one lemon, one
cup OF sugar, the yolks OF TWO eggs, two
taoItNpo'ululs Oh louf mixed Win one ial1
cup of milk; when the pie is done, take II
out OF the oven aud put over the whites OF
the two eggs. having beaten them to a stir
frOth with little sugar.
CEMENT FOR IRoS. Nix sixty parts
of pulverized caSt-iron turnngs with two
parts Of sal ammOnac and one part Of hour
of sulphur; and add water till paste Is
formed. A cement is thus obtained which
grows hot spontaneously evolving sulphur
cited hydrogen, and soon becoming very
hard. OF course, 1t must be prepared i'm
before using
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-01-25

According to this statement, it will be
seen that the Republican candidate would
receive majority of ninety electoral
votes. But the Nation argues that sever
al States put down as Republican can by
no means be relied upon to cast Repub-
lican electoral vote in 1872 Among such
States are New York, Pennsylvania, Cal
itornia, Connecticut, together with Louis
lana, South Carolina, and, perhaps, Mis-
sissippi. Should New York. together
with California, Connecticut, and Louisi-
ana or South Carolina, pronounce against
the Republican candidate, his opponent
would have majority OF eleven electoral
votes. Should the four ast-named States.
together with Pennsylvania, prove Demo-
cratic, and New York Republican, the
Democratic candidate would have ma
lority of twelve electoral votes
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-01-25

parteros, and soon re-enter the Puerta
del Sol. Night has now fallen. but the
dreamy drapery of cloudless moonlight
clothes the sad city with sheen of gilt
Thronged are the sidewalks as in the day,
but to the vagrancy of sunlight is added
at this hour the sterner vagrancy Of dark
ness. Flaunting forms futter, lynx-eyed,
along the pave. eager for prey, for va
grancy and vice 90 hand in hand Per-
haps Madrid is not blackcr iu this respect
than London. Paris. or New York The
system is the same. the sight as shocking
the sin-sisterhood AS shameless; but this
we may see, which we do not remember
to have met-mere children. girls not vet
in their teens trafficing in themselves for
bare subsistence. Who shall say that
this Internal form of vagrancy is not more
disheartening than all besides
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In the Tunnel.
Riding up from Bangor,
on the Pullman train.

Riding up from Bangor,
on the Pullman train.
From a six weeks shooting
In the woods of Maine;
Quite extensive whiskers,
BeArd, mu>tarhe As well,
Sat student feller,"
Tall. and fine, and swell.
Empty seat behind him.
No one AT his side;
To a pleasant station
New the train doth glide
Enter aged couple.
Take the hinder seat,
Enter gentle maiden.
Beautiful. petite.
Blushingly she falter-
l. this seat engagedy'
(See the aged couple
Properly enraged,)
Student, quite ec>taiir,
Sees her tickets through"
Thinks of the long tunnel
Knows what he will do.
So they sit and chatter,
While the cinders fly,
Till the "student feller"
Gets one in his eve,
And the gentle maiden
Quickly turns about
May | if you please, -ir.
Try to get II outf
Happy "studeut feller"
Feels = dainty touch;
Hears gentle whisper
Does it hurt you much'"
FiZz, ding. dong! a moment
In the tunnel quite.
And u glorious darkness
Black aS Egypf's night.
ont into the daylight
Darts the Pullman trsin;
Students beaver ruffled
just the nearest grain
Maiden's hair is tumbled,
And there soon appeared
Cunning little earring
Caught in students beard.
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Political Speoulations.
Z From the N. Y. Evening Post, Republican


The Nation of last week cont aimed an
interesting calculation as 10 the com
paratiye strength OF the two parties in
this country, founded, first upon the re
turns of the elections for the present House
OF Representatives and, second, upon
the results of the most recent State elec-
tlons. Without pretending To offer al
opinion as 10 the accuracy of its figures
we abrldge its statements As matter OF
information and interest to the political
student According to the Nation the
electoral vote OF the country, as repre-
sented by the last popular vote for mem
bers Of the House of Representatives j.
divided as follows; the number Of cleo
toral votes set opposite each State in the
table being the number to which the
State will be entitled under the new Ap-
porhonment bill, which viii probably be
come a law
Sta -es in which Democratic Majority Of the
Popular Vote was cast for present Repre-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-01-25

FRENCH POLISH FOR Doors AND SHOES.
Mix together two pints of the best vinegar
and one pint of soft water; stir into it a
quarter of pound of glue, broken up, half
Il pound of logwood chips, quarter of an
ounce of finely powdered indigo, two oun-
ces OF sulphate of iron, (green copperas, }
and an ounce of the best isinglass. Put the
mixture over the fire and let 1t boil for
about ten minutes. After straining 1t, hot
tie and cork il. When cold, it Is at tor use.
Apply with clean sponge or soft brush.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-01-25
The Black Year.

The Black Year.
The year of 1871 will hardly be consid-
cred III history u year of grace. In point
Of fatality to human life, and destruction
TO material values by extraordinary nat
ural causes, no year in the history OF the
world can equal it. Overwhelmed as we
are by our own disaster, we have given
little attention To what has been transpir-
lne abroad and have almost come to con
: fer ourselves the only sufferers The
retrospect, however. is q terrible one
War, famine, pestilence. fire, wind and
water, and ice. have been let loose and
done their worst. and with such appalling
results. and with such remarkable phe-
nomena accompanying them, that ii is not
to be wondered at, men have sometimes
thought the end of the world mad come.
we have seen our owl fair clty laid in
ashes. throughout almost its entire buSi-
ness limits, and seventy thousand people
left homeless. On that same night the
Ilre swept through Northern Wisconsin
and Mlchlgan, sweeping village after vii
lage with horrible loss of life. and ruin
my thousands of acres of timber, the
cutting and milling of which formed the
main industry OF that region. Illinois.
Minnesota, Indiana. New York. Pennsvl-
vanla, Kansas, Missouri and California,
the Alleghanies, the Slerras. and the
Rocky Mountains have been ravaoed hv
fire, destroying a large amount of proper
tv and entailing widespread suffering
,u,aa1 sn@,aI = ~, lle "ny cily whlch mas
i, vln. esn,lSo' Ma''lStee. 'acheViiie
"'u aiielo' Nai'' uFoaha' barmStadt'
A.'u d. uiluer lhe Alps nave all oeen
H. lsi'.u " 'ellioie nreS' aha ne loren of
III III i"oo''u'ai. ms peeh appiled success
W., WY 10 i,ouisvllle, LOU, S 81 LOUIS Toronto
-''1t,'i TL eai' hn' syracuse
~ NC peSllIehce mas walked at MONDAY
'ie ciiolera haS travelled steadily from
hsIa 1 westward through Europe, and our
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-01-25

A bill is under consideration in the New
York Legislature which provides that
juror shall not be rejected in criminal
case for having expressed an opinion be-
fore trial so long as he will take the oath
to fairly hear and determine the matter.
1t is approved by the leading Judges of
the State,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-01-25
Electoral Vote.


1t will be seen that, could these tigur-s
be taken AS trustworthy, the Republican
candidate would, ont OF the whole mum
Der Of three hundred and tittv-~even elec-
toral votes, receive majority Of only
seven. But if we suppose that either
South Carolina, Arkansas, Connecticut.
Louisiana, New Jersey, or California viii
cas- its vote against the candidate Of the
Republican party, his opponent would
have clear majority Under the old APP
portionment, the above table would sho "
a Democratic majority of the electoral
vote.
Next, we have a comparative statement
OF the strength of the two parties, As in
dicated by the result OF the last State elec-
tions, thus
States giving Democratic Majorities in the last
State Elections.
Electoral ruI
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Warning to Careless Penmen,

A gentleman connected with The lele-
graph some years ago, when less care to
guard against errors was exercised, than
at the present, recently related A good
thing, which we believe has never found
its way into print. An old gentleman Of
easy gong circumstance, than residing
in town in Eastern Maine, had son
who was settled in town in a malarious
district OF Illinois. He also had a beauti-
ful daughter of about the age Of seventeen.
who at the time of which we are writing.
was spending few months with her
brother A short time after her arrival
at the western home of her brother. she
was attacked with fever and aoue AT
the first warning Of the approach of the
disease, the son wrote the father inform
ing him that his sister was unwell, with
out, fully explaining the nature of her
complaint, not wishing unnecessarily to
alarm his parents. The great anxiety of
the father and mother tor their daughter.
who was absent from home the first time
in her life, caused the old man to send in
structions to the son to inform him by tel
egraph, daily, OF the condition OF his
daughter, regardless of expense Almost
the first dispatch received by the father
and (Which reached him on Saturday
evening, too late for another communica-
ton to pass over the wires before the fol-
lowing Monday read thus: -Four O'Clock
+. NJ, Mary is very comfortable now, she
had child this morning"
Imagine the confusion which this un
welcome message brought to these parents
concerning their idolized child. The
father was infuriated with rage.
I'm phrensy he tore his hair
The heavy suspense between Saturday
eve and Sunday morning was too great
for the old mans nerves Without stop-
ping to consider the improbabilities, or
for further information, he resolved to 90
and see for himself. Early Monday morn
ing ne set out on his journey west, travel
ling day and night till he reached the res
ldence of his son. Arriving he found his
daughter convalescent and her child only
a chill. His wrath was now turned upon
the "blasted telegraph" but upon full
investigation he advises his son to practice
on his lis before telegraphing him again.
Bangor Commercial.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-01-25

The editor of a wonans rights paper
says she hopes to live to see the day when
a lady shall be President. Some one sug-
gests that he has no particular feeling in
that direction, but would like exceedingly
we'll to see q gentleman in the chair,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-01-25

STORING CABBAGEs FOR WINTER The
practice OF storing cabbages Ia the house
cellar for winter and spring use should be
discontinued, for the following reasons In
warm, damp cellars these vegetables soon
decay and generate unWhOlesOme gases In
cool cellars they 10 not decay 80 rapidly
hut become tough and leathery, and In
spring any that remain over, decay as soon
as the weather becomes warm. The COM
mon mode OF pitting cabbages hv placing
the heads in double rows on the surface of
the garden or field, and covering them light
ly with soil, leaving the stalks and roots
exposed, Is well enough so long as the frost
continues, bur the heads are liable to rot in
wet weather. If, instead Of earth the heads
are covered with dead leaves, or light lit
terry substances, kept in place by poles or
boards, they will keep remarkably well, and
viii be easy of access al any time in winter
FILL YOUR LAMPS IN THE MORNING.
Scarcely week passes but we read ac-
counts OF frightful accidents from kerosene
amps exploding and killing or soaring for
life, men, women and children simple
knowledge of the inf1ammable nature of the
liquid VIII probably put stop to nearly
ali the accidents. AS the oil burns down in
the lamp, highly innammsble gas gathers
over its surface, and as the oil decreases
the gas increases. When the oil is nearly
consumed, slight jar will intiame the gas.
and an explosion ia sure to ollow,-death
and destruction. A bombshell is no more
To be dreaded. Now, if the lamp is not al
lowed to burn more than half wav down,
such accidents are almost impossible Al
ways Nil your lamp every morning, aud
then You need never fear an explosion
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-01-25

In the Massachusetts House Monday a
resolve was introduced protesting agains,
the gift of U. S. lands to railroad com
panies.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-01-25

At Il concert in Boston. a young woman
who was disturbing those of the audience
seated near by incessant chattcring, was
summarily silenced by gentleman who
handed her a piece of paper on which he
had written the suggestion that she might
not be conscious that she was revealing
family secrets to a large circle o' audi
tors
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-01-25

The London Times prophesies the re-
election OF Grant. The Projectors of that
paper are to be taken like dreams, contra
wise The Times used to predict his
defeat before victory its prediction of
his victory now is premonition of his
defeat Golden Age
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-01-25

a Crow WORTH HAVING John SNYDER.
Of Virginia, owns a crow which serves a.
q substitute for dogs, cats, and all other
domestic sentiDels He DESTROYS every frog
about the we'll; allows a mouse no chance
for his life; drives away hawks from the
poultry, and bids fair to act ~ the best
squirrel dog in the country He readily
spies the squirrel either upon the fence or
on trees, and, with natural antipathy to
the whole squirrel tribe. his shrilI. keen
note is readily detected by his owner, ac-
companied by rapid darts up and down, and
the owner is thus led to the game. The
most remarkable features about the habits
Of the crow is, that he Invariably keeps
i've or six days rations ahead OF time, well
concealed. New Haven Register
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How to fasten Cows.

Stanchions should he abolished As cruel
" TO animals Cows or oxen thus fastened d
have Nc opportunity OF relieving them
selves from their close, cramped position
4 much more comfortable and equally safe
LISTENING il the ring -and-Chain cattle-tie
The ring slides up and down post firmly
founded III the moor OF the stable and let
into the beam or joist above The chain is
fastened around the animals neck by pass
Ing a small 0ss-bar through ring; and
by passing il through two or three of the
rings. 1t : absolutely impossible that The
chain can come unta>tened spring snap
nook may be used in addition, which will
add another perfect fastening if desired
with this fastening the COW can lie down
In natural position and while sleeping
can turn her head over toward her shoulder
as she will almost always DO. The writer
has used them for many wears for cows.
oxen, and bulls, without any accident and
with great satisfaction. Made Of steel they
are light, cheap, secure, and comfortable
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We'll, that's what bothers me; III tel
you. and may be you can make ont MY
father was Irish, my mother English, and
| was born on Dutch brig, under the
French fig, in Flemish waters Now.
how is it ~
The old clerk looked mp agha,t, showed
his spectacles on his brow. and slowly
made answer:
"l Dung man, your nativity and that OF
your Saviour are the only ones which ever
puzzled me-"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-01-25

WHAT WAS He. A young fellow,
named Corcoran, when he arrived in this
country. some years since, propounded :,
puzzle to Il gruff old clerk in the New
York City Hall which is believed to have
shortened that officials days Corcoran
went up to the office tor his ''tirst paper"
The deputy was serious old chap, who.
without ever looking up. proceeded to put
the formal interrogatories
What's your name ~ he demanded
John Corc0ran"
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Electoral Y Ote.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1872-07-12

ON AND AFTER MONDAY, JUNE II, 1872,
Trains leave Depot, Thirty-seconi and Market
streets.
Trains arrive at Depot, Thlrty-arst and Market
MAIN TTNE UreTuApn
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LYME GROCERIES.

III j. M. SPRINGER
keeps constantly on hand at his we'll established
stand, N. W. cerner Sixth nd Lombard,
Full Supply of the Choicest Groceries.
Good Black Tea, only 75c per N; pest Black,
per ID; Astral Oil, l3c per qt, or soc per gallon;
OIL, ll5e lire test, at l0c per qt, 35c per gallon.
You vii IND everything else prOpOTtlOnally a
cheap, when you give US q call. marS-tf
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FTNHB Dsl--..-. TrISuns is RAD BY evNryodV
Il In Nc COUNTY,
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1872, The Direct Route 1872
"a b s.; I:...s:::iSi;
TO

TO
MONTREAL, OGDENsBURG and QUEBEC
Is VIA TIE CONNECTICUT RIVER RAILROAD
LINE,
And the most direct route to Brattlehoro, Bellows
Falls Rutland, Windsor, White River Junction,
Wells River aud o. W LIS shorter than any other
route TO WHITE MOUNTAINS.
tR-Fast Express Train Pm.
Leaving New York ut 800
Springfield at 500
Arriving at Montreal at $50 A. NJ.
Puman's Palace Sleeping Cars on all night
trains.
sB-This is the only line running Express Trains
through from New \ OrK To Montreal with but one
change.
~ Passengers can procure tickets ut NIL tile
principal Hotels and llCes also, at New YORK ant
New Haven Railroad Depot, corner 18th street anu
4th Avenue, New YOTS.
~ Don forget to X for tickets via Connecticut
Railroad Line.
c. W. POULSON,
my2i-9m General Agent
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& l.. NICHOLS n Co, EXPRESS. Baggage re-
SsmOved to any part of the city. Carpets cleaned
and preserved from moth, and relaid with care Cal
sOminHg, whtewashing, &c., &o All orders thanG-
FULLY received and promptly attended TO. once, 300
King street. Please leave orders at the following
places, for baggage and carpets, &c Mr. j. r. Holt,
Third and Market streets; Greenman, Pierson a
Co., 419 Market street, S. r. Ball a Co., 51T Market
street, A. Bradley Jones' 6ls Market street; Joseph
Jones, Fifth and Market street; and 1925 Orange St
See wagon on the street. feb26-am
WILMINGTON TRANSFER AND BAGGAGE
w EXPRESS will call for and deliver baggage
and packages to and from all parts Of the city, Rail-
road Depot and boat. Also, baggage called for and
checked (where Railroad tickets are held TO all
points from private residences or hotels. orders
left at 1.-THE Franklin Telegraph Once, No.
4, West Third Street; Il. Drtnghurst Co.,
Sixth and Market; Smith a Painter, Seventh
and Market, and b. Il q. Shoemaker, SO5 Market ST.,
will receive prompt attention. Principal once, Bag
gage Room, p, W. and d. Railroad Depot.
j. j. MCMULLEN,
septls-ly j. II. SEAL, ProprletOra
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ALUM SPRINGS. YA

OPEN JUNE 18TH 1872.
The proprietor offers additional attractions this
season. New, elegant and spacious Drawing and
Bail rooms, beautiful lawns, exquisite air aud
scenery while, The waters OF these specia springs
invariably 9levG Consumption, ScrOfnla BrOncn =
tis D sprpsa, and Dia rhGa and for sale by leading
Druggists ever where Readiy accessible via
Chesapeake and ONO r. X. stop at Goshen Depot,
where coach y viii be In waiting. Pamphlets on
application. JAMES 8. FRAZIER, Prop. je24 4w