The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-03-07

circulating Democratic papers are to be
made If the latter, there is no time to
| be lost.
The Visit of The Japanese.
The long talked of embassy from Japan
i, now at Washington, receiving the dis
tinquished assurances OF the magnates and
the attentions of the curious crowds who
throng about their quarters. The party is
very large, headed by Prince Iwakura,
and contains besides many prominent Of
hclas, charming specimens OF the young
ladies of that distant land They come,
not only to establish government relations,
but to observe and profit by our insttu-
tons. arts, sciences and manner OF living
1t is an event Of Importance in the history
OF that hitherto jealouSly guarded land
when its avenues are thrown open, and
its people invite communication with the
outer world. The following il an account
Of the Presidential reception given to the
embassy on Monday
The japanese Embassy were presented
to Pres. Grant on Monday There were
present members of the Committee on
| Foreign Relations of the two Houses Of
| Congress, all the members of the Cabinet,
a number OF Bureau officers of the Execu
tive, Navy and War Departments, Vice
President Coltax, Speaker Blaine and
Minister Delong. Soon after u o'clock
members Of the Embassy, accompanied
by Charge dAtfairs Mort, arrived at the
Execution Mansion. They were in com
| pIete court costume. which consisted of
| purple underskirts and rich black silk
| overskirtS, reaching to the knee and finely
| decorated There were some variations
in costumes, according 20 rank, and the
difference beng more particularly noticed
in the style OF hats Each carried heavy
swords
Prince lwakura presented his credentials
IN pertinent speech, in which he spoke
Of the desire OF Japan TO establish friendly
relations with the United States Pres
Grant responded, speaking OF the impor-
lance OF International communication and
trade
Pinchbeck, the colored Governor Of
Louisiana, is getting ashamed of his white
associates. Being called upon for a speech
at the adjournment Of the Legislature, ne
said
Gentlemen, thank you for your courtesy in
requesting me to address you, but regret that
the implied compliment 10 me cannot with any
justice or honesty, be returned. This is the
worst Legislature. in my opinion, that ever as
"A VI ~,
| At the knowledge that its sessions are to close
hnally. II the government cannot be carried
| on without scenes which have been enacted in
the House Of Representatives, reterate what
| said this morning, that the sooner the kepub-
lican party goes down the better.
The Commercial announces that Bangor l. to
fast Belfast Journal.
Is it the editorial I'VE" that Bro. Simpson
uses in the above paragraph? If So We would
inquire If it is lawful TO have more than one
shirt factoryt Bangor Commercially
The pronoun il used in the same sense
that it is in the preamble to the Constitu-
ton, 1--WE the people'-and shirt factories
are among the rights guaranteed in that
sacred instrument A considerable por-
ioA Of the work done in Maine, however,
is understands.
The Washington correspondent Of the Bos-
ton Traveller says that the Democratic mem
bers Of Congress are uniteIly ignorant upon the
question Of what their party intends to do.
There isn't an otice-holder in the coun-
try that doesn't know what the radical
party intends to do. 1t is first to nom-
nate Gen. Grant, and then steal from the
treasury money enough to elect him.
No one west Of Boston says dee-po for
depot. Pronounce it day-po and you'll be all
right. We are glad to find that the latter pro-
nunciation is gaining here, because it is the true
one. Bangor Commercial
There are no good reasons for using
the word at all. The English use the
term railway station" which expresses
the meaning exactly. and is never mis-
pronounced
This week we give our readers three
| interesting letters from espondents-
one from Colorado one from Connecticut,
and our regular Boston letter In our
next we shall publish an exceedingly
interesting letter from Central America.
We notice that Gen Butler, chairman
OF the Democratic State Committee, is
credited by the papers with having pa
tented a washing machine. Now, General,
get up huge wringer, and let US run this
detiled radical party through EN-
Among the big guns employed by the
radicals in New Hampshire, is Mrs. Liver
more. They will wheel her into position
at Concord to-day (Thursday) Please
not to point her this way.
Saturday last, which was a mild and
pleasant day here. brought snow-storm
and furious gale to the Southern coast. all
the way from the Cult to New York.
Maine has the model climate this winter
business in the matrimonial line is very
| dull. Only three intentions of marriage re-
corded by the city clerk in February. What are
the young people thinking about? kennebec
| journal.
The expenses, probably.
The Portland Press gives the defunct
General Court a parting kick, in an article
headed 'Our bad Legislature and its
doings." Where's the avenging sword2
We regret to hear that Samuel Bry-
ant Esq, Mayor of Rockland, is about to
remove to St. Adams, vt. 1t Will be a
loss to Knox County.
The Kennebec Journal is illustrating
posthumous fame by publishing the
speeches of members OF the defunct LIE gis-
lature.
That screaming eagle which the Press
displays over the Portland city election
looksterribly famished, and is apparently
making noisy demand for meat.
An Augusta man has water proof
dress made of sea lions entrails. 1t was
gut on the Pacific coast.