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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-05-14
Financial Mismauagsment,

The New York Herald calls attention to
the financial management of the affairs OF
the United States and that of Great Brit
ain The British Government, for the wear
1915, estimated its expenditures at f75,-
100000, or $685. 900. The English
Government, however, include in this
surplus revenue to apply to the public
debt. The actual expenditures will be
about f73 100000. Taking, however, the
whole Of the estimate, and comparing ii
with that of the Secretary of the Treasury
we find that the American Secretary asked
for 1919, 200, 900 to meet expenditures, or
only $44, 100000 less than that of Great
Britain. There has been some idle talk
in Congress about reducing expenditures
but the appropriations including future
deficiency bills will probably equal the
Secretarys estimate The British charge
for interest on the public debt is S129,-
900, 900; that of the United States, $685.
100000. Deducting these sums from the
annual expenditure for 1915, we have
the United States spending tor ordinary
affairs 1921 ,OOO, 900, and Great Britain
1924, 100000.
Leaving out the interest on the national
debt, Great Britain eXpends but Sl3 ,O00,-
900 year more than the United States.
She has an army about four times as great
as that of the United States, and a navy
which is the finest in the world, while we
have but a skeleton establishment. She
maintains governments in the various
quarters oil the globe; supports an I'M
mense and costly royal establishment and
has a civil pension list which is unknown
to our system. The taxation Of England
is simple. She produces one-third Of her
revenue from a tariff on few articles,
another third from the tax on domestic
spirits, and the balance from stamps and
other direct taxes We have an immense
and very costly revenue system, and en-
traordinary rates of taxation, and produce
less revenue. The marked difference be-
tween the two systems is that taxation in
Great Britain is to produce revenue. while
taxation in the United States is to prevent
revenue, and restrict production. But the
reader will readily understand that there
must be some radical defect or mismau-
agement somewhere when the ordinary
annual expenditures of the Government Of
the United States, without an army or
navy equals that of the Government Of
Great Britain.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-05-14

The recent victories Of the Democratic
party were celebrated by the Manhattan
Club, of New York, last week, at their
splendid club house Prominent democrats
from all parts Of the Union were invited,
many OF whom were present. Among those
present were Senators Bayard, of Dele
ware; Ransom, of North Carolina; ex-
Senator's Bradbury of Maine, and Falk, of
Oregon; eN-Governors English, of Con-
necticut; Randolph, of New Jersey Gov.
Ingcrsoll, Of Connecticut; Hons. Black. of
Indiana; Woodward of Pennsylvania ;
Perry, Wood, Cox and Potter, Of New
York; Hons. Amasa j. Parker, Francis
Herman, Charles O'Conncr, Fitch, of
Nevada; Carrigan, of Pennsylvania W.
Beach Lawrence, of Rhode Island; Gen
G, E. Ward, of Georgia ; Hon Stokes Boyd,
OF Pennsylvania; Hon. H. B. Smith, Of
Vermont, Gov McEnery, of Louisiana
Speeches were made by Charles O'Conner,
Fernando Wood, Governor Randolph, of
New jersey, Hon. J. w. Bradbury of
Maine, and Hon A. J. Parker.
1t was a very brilliant and enjoyable
affair. The speeches were full Of de7otion,
to the democratic party, and the belief of
its speedy triumph.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-05-14

The bill appropriating three million
dollars in aid Of the Centennial Exposition
was debated in the House last week, and
defeated by vote of 81 to 1872. Singularly
enough its warmest advocate was Mr..
Frye of Maine, and its most determined
opponent Mr. Hale of Maine. The most
effective argument against the appropriate
ton was on the score of economy. But
Notwithstanding this, it does seem tit that
the general government should contribute
something towards the proper observance
Of so grand an occasion 1t is certain that
failure to carry out the plan would be
disgraceful. Neither ought the state of
Pennsylvania and city of Philadelphia to
bear the whole burden. 1t is the nation
celebration, not that OF Pennsylvania, and
on such an occasion the nation may well
be generous.
Many Of the managers Of the Centennial
are firm in the belief that an appeal direct
ly to the people for subscriptions to the
stock of the exposition will bring all need
ed funds. Mr. Kimball, of this state, has
repeatedly endeavored to impress that idea
and plan upon his associates. But we hold
that in any event the nation as nation
should give generous aid. Money expend-
ed in such cause will not be lost 1t will
come back a hundred fold, in attention
attracted to this country, followed by Wis
TORS, and visitors by emigrants, to enjoy
the immense advantages we offer to peo-
pie from abroad 1t is generally believed
that Congress will yet make a generous
appropriation for the Centennial.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-05-14

There is a prospect of the reunion of
the Methodist churches North and South
At the General Conference at Louisville,
on the 9th, three Commissioners from the
Methodist Episcopal Church North, pre-
sented themselves with propositions for q
reunion They were assured of a cordial
response
The Maine Sunday School Convention
will be holden at Bangor, May 10Th and
Doth
Gen. Howard has been acquitted of
embezzlement and all that sort of thing,
in the Freedmen's Bureau. Still no one
can tell where the money went. Probably
the General had some wicked underlings.
The Boston journal reports that one
OF the New York city representatives in
Congress has become crazy from studying
the financial question. Our neighbor of
the Prog Age can sympathize with him.
The U. S. Steamer Swatara, with as
tronomers and photographers, to observe
the transit of Venus from the islands of
the Pacific, is ready to sail at New York.
The planet will sail across the face of the
sun next December.
The Boston Daily Advertiser, always
frank paper, does not undertake to I'M
dervalue the Importance of the late cleo
tions. 1t speaks of them thus
No political contests since the close of the
war have been more full of significance to the
republican party. The loss of several republi-
can States is directly owing to the faults of ad-
ministration for which the republican party is
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-05-14

The Illinois farmers pre- pose to make 4
formidable demonstration in the politics
Of that state. They will hold convention
at Springfield June 10th, and put full
ticket in the field. They claim the con-
troll of 200, 900 votes. If this be correct
they will be likely to sweep the board, and
overturn the administration ascendancy in
the state. This is likely to be followed in
all the large states Of the northwest. and
then good bye to the future Presidential
chances Of Gen. Grant, or any other man
OF that persuasion. By all means let the
Changers run their breaking up pillow over
the field
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-05-14

Subscribers are requested to take notice of the
date on the colored slips attached to the paper. 1t
is the only form of receipt now used. For instance,
10 May "a, that the subscription is paid to that
date. When a new payment is made, the date will
be changed to correspond, and SUBSCRIBERS ARE
REQUESTED TO SEE THAT THEIR DATES ARE
CORRECT. Subscribers in arrears are requested to
forward the sums due
as-In sending money, state THE POST OFFICE
to which the paper is sent.-aa
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-05-14

From the Courier-Journal we CLEAN
some interesting facts as to the extrava-
gance of the Administration of General
Grant, as shown in the enormous increase
Of offices since he came in power. In
1859, under the much abused Buchanan,
the number of employees Of the Federal
first year of the war, there were 46 .O49,
and at the close of the war, in 1868, there
were so 1877. In 1867, two years after the
close of the war, there were Sc, l13 Gen
Grant was first inaugurated March 4th,
1869, and in 1871, or six years after the
close of the war, the number of employees
in the different branches of the Govern
ment amounted to 81 Cos. In 1873 this
horde Of office-holders, lceches on the
body-politic, sucking out the very life
blood of the nation, had increased to &c.
ego. Thus we see that since the close of
the war, during term of eight years of
profound peace, this vast army was in
creased over $4,000 This has been done
by party that, in their national platform,
stood pledged to the people for retrench-
ment and reform The figures above
given show how their pledges were kept,
how totally unworthy the confidence of
the nation this Republican party is. Gen.
Grant in vetoing the currency bill did a
wise thing; but here we find imitation of
character equally disastrous to the inter
ests of the country that has not been
stamped with the disapprovaI of the Presi-
dent.
1t was John Adams who in 1776 said
that each succeeding Fourth of July ought
to be celebrated "with pomp and parade,
with shows, games, sports. guns. bells,
bonfires and illuminations. from one end
of this continent to the other from this
time forward for evermore" We wonder
what old John would say, could he come
back and behold the shabby way in which
some of those who are protiting by his
patriotism, are willing to treat the grand
event of the hundredth anniversary of that
Fourth OF July. The saying that ''re-
publics are ingrateful'' may become en-
phasized by the addition that posterity in
| republics is especially so.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-05-14
Native Wines.

The current temperance agitation gives
4 fresh interest to the subject Of the cul-
ture of the grape and the production of
native wines, there being rot few saga
cious and philanthropic persons who be-
lieve that the true road to temperance lies
via the orchard and the VINEYARD From
recent statistics it appears that the quantity
of wines produced last year in the United
States is estimated in round numbers at
twenty millions of gallons. California, the
largest producer, Yields onc-tourth this
amount, five millions; Ohio about one
sixth, three and onc-half millions; New
York three millions Missouri and Illinois
each two and one-halt millions, and Penn
syNania two millions In these six states
are produced all the wines of the country.
excepting about one million and one-half
OF gallons raised in smaller quantities in
the other states Wines are produced,
however, in some quantity in nearly every
state and territory, 10000 gallons being
credited to New Jersey and 900 gallons
to Delaware The annual value of our
wine crop is about Sl4 900 600:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-05-14
BAD Policy.

Nothing can be worse for the interests
of the country than the constant endeavor
which is being made. thoughtlessly it is to
be hoped, to keep alive the bitter feelings
of partizan hate and sectional resentment
CT this class is a proposition to erect q
monument TO the memory of Col. ELS
worth, who was killed at Alexandria, and
the first Union soldier who lost his lite in
plans come from the north or the south,
from the blue Or the gray-they should
once and for all be abandoned. The fool
ish, needless and bloody war is over
Why not let its memories wear themselves
out, and be forgotten? Time is softening
in the hearts of kith and kin the memories
OF those who fell Over the Scared bosom
of the earth-the crumbling breastworks,
the e-trenches, the channels powed
by shot and shcll-kindly nature has
woven her mantle of green. Why then
keep alive by mistaken sentiment and
past, among those who are now living
peacefully in common nationality?
Charles Sumner never uttered noblcr
sentiment than when he asked for the
erasure from the national flags of the bat
ties gained by Americans over Americans.
The hot wrath that sprung up was cooled
before his death, and Massachusetts did
tardy justice to his patriotism by rescind-
ing the resolution of censure England
erects no monuments to pcrpetuate the
memories of her many civil wars The
sturdy good sense of Englshmen would
not tolerate such folly as that. France
embalms on canvas and in marble and
bronze only the victories of foreign wars.
Let the people Of this country be equally
wise
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-05-14

Friday night the ice in front OF Quebec moved
in a body, intlicting great damage to vessels,
wharves and booms. 1t is nearly forty years
since the bridge remained tosso late date. A
despatch states that the damage done will reach
$2,000,000.
Among the appropriations in the river and
narbor bill passed by the House are the follow
i ilg st. CroiX and Machias rivers, Maine, each
Slo.VoO; Penobscot river, $4,000: Camden har-
bor, $1,000; Kennebec river, $4,000; Port
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Smyrna times., 1874-02-11

THE CHEsAPEAKE & DELAWARE CANAL
A correspondent Of the Baltimore Gazette, in
recommending the enlargement of the present
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal to a ship
canal, gives some interesting details of its
history. He says this enterprise was projected
as early as 1767, by Thomas Gilpin, of Della
ware, and others from Philadelphia, who were
at great pains in making a number Of surveys,
and in giving estimates of cost for a canal from
Duck Greek, on the Delaware, to the head of
Chester, on the Chesapeake Bay. In 1869, a
statement was presented to a committee Of
merchants; this was followed by survey, and
remarks upon another route, viz: from Bohe-
mia river to Appoquinimink creek; after this,
the Elk river route was examined. From all
the surveys made across the peninsula (some
thirteen), the present canal route was selected
as the pest and most economical construction.
The canal was not constructed. however, unit
1889, at cost Of $4,000, 900 for "A miles cut
Originally the canal could only float vessels o
about so tons, and it cost cts. per ton pc
mile for toll. Now it floats vessels of 400 ton
and over, at toll of only II cts. per to-
per mile. The canal was enlarged in 1855
and its present annual tonnage is 300, 900 ne
TONS But the demands upon it have increase
as much since 1855 as they did before the
period it is said, and if is not enlarged anotht
and larger one will have to be made to met
the demands Of commerce.
Smyrna times., 1874-02-11

A CASE OF BIGAMY IN WILMINGTON.-Sev
era months ago a good looking German, ap-
parently about 30years of age, came to Whining
ton and obtained employment. He gave the
name of Henry Singer and intimated that he
was family connection of Singer of sewing
machine fame. Henry soon ngratiated him.
self into the good graces of several young la
dies and finally married damsel whose name
and residence the Wilmington papers will not
make public After marriage Henry settled
down to housekeeping with his wife and
mother in law, but as he could not agree with
the latter he moved with his wife few weeks
ago to Philadelphia, at which place he was
living at last accounts. But few days ago
U. S. Marshal Dunn received letter from a
lady in Lynn, Massachusetts, signing herself
Catharine Tsmplehook. The writer gave a
correct and accurate description of Henry Sing
or, and stated that she was his wife, and that
they had been married several years. She
abused him roundly, using such terms as
isr," scoun1rcl," william, &C., and
threatened him, if caught, with the full pun
ishment of the law for derserting her without
cause and marrying another woman. Singer
has been arrested and sent to Massachusetts.
Smyrna times., 1874-02-11

FREAKS OF FRIGHTENED Horse The
Wilmington Gazctte of Monday says Yester-
day afternoon, as Mr.. VIM. Baxter, accom-,
panied by young lady, was driving horse
and sleigh down Shipley street, the animal
took fright aud ran away The occupants of
the sleigh were thrown ont, but fortunately
escaped injury. The horse proceeded down
Shipley street to trout, where, in attempting to
turn suddenly, it slipped on the pavement,
and ran up against frame building. 1t
brought up with such great force as to break
the weather boards, and its hind feet slipped
violently into the cellar window. This injured
the animals spine so as 10 render it unfit foi
further use, and recovery being deemed lmpes
sible, it was taken away and killed. The horse
was valued at $3.50.
Smyrna times., 1874-02-11

A TIGHT GRIP-Last Spring Wilmington
firm, Springer, Marley & Cause, sent some
goods to a Baltimore man, named Hesh, G. ..
D.-$l4. The bill was paid, through the Ex-
press, but the Express agent in Wilmington,
by mistake, gave the envelope containing the
$l4 to Mr.. Forbes, instead of Springer, Mar
ley & Guase, and Forbes kept it, because Hesh
owed him also The Express Agent paid $l4
to 5. NJ. & q. out of his own pocket and then
sued Forbes to receiver the $l4 from him.
Two referee trials have been had and in both
cases decision has been made in favor of the
Express Agent, but Forbes still holds on and
threatens to take it to court. He says the
money from Hesh was due him at the time
and the former had been credited for the
and it would be impossible tor hia (Forbesl tC
collect the amount.
Smyrna times., 1874-02-11

A CLEAR nERELCTION OF DUIY-Smyrna
has town ordinance requiring snow (asd all
Ob>tructions) to be removed from the sidewalks
within six working hours, but the town au-
thOrities, last week, took no steps to enforce
the rule and did not even give attention to the
town property nor the crossings The Ordi
nance is a just and necessary one and the Com
mssioners should see that it is enforced, first
setting the example so far as the public prop.
erty is concerned. The officers and all hands
need squirting up. So says public interests
and good government, in behalf of which we
have been requested to speak. The matter oi
cleaning the crossings is an important one
Last week individuals had to, or at least did
rather than see them obstructed Our citizen,
complain that there is an utter lack of duty OF
the part of the officers to enforce the ordinance
Smyrna times., 1874-02-11

The LOCAL OPTION MOVEMENT IN MARY
LAND.-There was food of local option and
other anti-liquor petitions presented to the
Maryland Legislature, at Annapolis last We'd
nesday The temperance movement, apparently
well organized in that State. and active and
Jealous, encouraged by the whirlwind which
seems to have been raised at the West, ap-
pears to have made a greater impression at the
Maryland State capital than ever before.
Friday night the hall of the House of Dele.
gates was surrendered for argument of pro-
posed laws restraining the sale of liquor, to
which three of the most important committees
of the Legislature gave respectful attention.
Smyrna times., 1874-02-11

HoP-The largest hop Of the season, in
this town, was given at the town hall last night
Tuesday under the management of the
following gentlemen: Isaac s. Taylor and
John Wilkison, Hnor managers; Thos K.
Jefferson, jr, and r. Oliver Cooper, assistants;
William Stevenson, Harry Primrose and c.
Hustled, committee of arrangements 1hOs.
Cameron, VIM. Collins and Geo. Freestone,
committee of reception. A gay party kept step to
to the excellent music Of TIE Middletown
band, and they didn't go home until morn
ing" Some pretty toilets were displayed
amsng the large company of ladies'.
We will state in this connection that next
Tuesday will be the closing night tor the series
of regular winter Sociables.
Smyrna times., 1874-02-11

ST. PETERS CHURCH, SMYRNA-Irean,Lle
and ResotutiOns.-At a recent meeting of the
vestry Of St. Peters Church, Smyrna, the
following preamble and resolution were unani-
mously adopted Whereas the Rector, Rev. j.
Morsell, d. D., having rendered his resigna-
ton which was accepted, the vestry in their
official capacity and in behalf Of the congrega.
ton, express their estimate Of the value of his
services while Rector of St Peters church:
Resolred, That with a knowledge and full
appreciation of the high culture and pulpit
oratory of the Rev. j. Morsell, d. d., for eight
years past, and that with just sense of hi:
activity and usefulness as Rector, our best
wishes and prayers will follow him to his future
field Of labor. ID. j. CUMMINs,
| Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1874-02-11

The Grangers fought their FIRST battle in
Congress on Monday, and won decided
victory. The entire Republican party, with
the exception of few stragglers, rallied under
their banner, and passed resolution asserting,
in positive and unequvocal language, the
constitutional power Of Congress to regulate
railroads running from one State into another.
The resolution was offered by Mr.. Smith of
Ohio, and was pretaced by preamble reciting
the provision Of the Constitution empowering
Congress to regulate commerce. between the
States, and stating that this provision imposed
powers and duties of high Importance TO the
citiz ms of the several States. The resolution
then asserted as the judgment of the House,
that Congress has the constitutional power
30 to regulate commerce between the States as
TO protect the people against all unjust or
oppressive tolls, taxation, or distractions,
whether by railroad companies or other car
risrs, and that the present condition and
magnitude OF this commerce demand ths
prs.apt and wise exercise of this power. The
Democrats did not like to be forced to 20 upon
Smyrna times., 1874-02-11

THE LEVY COURT of Kent county met on
Tuesday of last week. The following appoint
ments were made:
County Treasurer-William c. Brown.
Collectors E. Spruance, Duck Greek; ;
George w. Hawkins, Kenton; Philip D.
Marvel, Dover; George w. Anderson, South
Murderkill; Henry n. Clark, Mispiion; !;
Joshua H. Hill, Milford.
Trustees of the Poor-John A. Savin for
Duck Creek; David S. Wilds for Kenton !;
Moses K Ford for Dover Joseph Booth for
Mispillion.
Attorney of Levy Court-James L. Wolcott.
Bailiff-.Iames w. Wise.
The appointment of Collectors for North
Murdsrkil and Little Greek Hundreds was
postponed until next Thursday. The Levy
Court some time ago passed resolution not to
reappoint Collectors who had served two terms
and acting on that resolution had turned dowI
the applications for reappointment of SONS
very worthy men, but it appears that for NORTH
Murderkill and Little Greek no new applica
tions have been presented at this term. Th'
Court, of course, can reScnd the resolution a.
its pleasure, but the question is whether unde
the circumstances, it ought to do it, and accOr
dingly time has been taken to think over tn
matter. The Levy Court, on Friday, resolves
to build a court house on the corner of Stat
street and the south side Of Dover Green, at
cost of $50, ,000.- DeldUdredn.