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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26

Joseph Griffin, the veteran printer and
college bookseller, died at Brunswick on
the 18th. at the age of &c.
Rev. r. Patterson, formerly President
of Colby University, died on Sunday in St.
Louis.
The present Congress is promising to
behave better They actually talk of cut
ting down the appropriations five per
cent.
Portland is claimed rs the present
residence OF William Delaney, who rode
Unto the gates of death, into the mouth
Of hell' with Cardigan at Balakclava.
The law provides that members of a
learned profession may import free the
books bought for their libraries, and the
Secretary of the Treasury has decided that
editors are included Thanks, Mr. Secre-
tary
1t will interest the irequenters of the
Bangor House to know that Cornelius, for
thirty-seven wears the rorter of tho ostab
lshment, has retired to enjoy well earned
competence. The backing brush and
broom will know him no more.
We are having large accessions to our subscrp
journal before and they few want it now
And a good many republicans taken in the same
way. Belfast Journal
" 1ohen IN the same way is good It's
honest to say the least. Gardiner journal
Yes, it's good honest English See
here
"And he took q child, and set him in the
midst of them; and when he had taken him IN
his arms. he said unto them" &C. New Tesla
ment.
DO you mean to ridicule the Scriptures,
you irreligious scamp2
1t is not generally known how severe
the law is upon owners of dogs that bite
people; but Hebron Knowles of Belgrade
has found out all about it. His dog bit a
man, and the jury at Augusta has just
brought in verdict against Knowles of
$l3l,50. The statute obliges the court to
double the amount of a verdict so found
and Knowles has to draw his wallet for
$263.
The libel suit brought by Henry c.
Bowen, publisher of the Independent
against Demas Barnes, proprietor OF the
Brooklyn Argus, has been decided for the
defendant 1t was brought for the publ
cation of an article rejecting on the char
acter OF the deceased wife of Bowen The
jury found that there was no proof of
malice, as the article was published in
good faith as news. 1t was branch of
the Beecher scandal 9.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26
The President and the Civil Right.
Bill.

The following statement Is supposed To
be by authority:
The President, in conversation upon
the Civil Rights Bill, expressed the opin-
ion that he mas always looked upon some
of the measures advocated in that connec-
ton as exceedingly unwise. He does not
think that legislation designed to regulate
the social relations Of any class of people
is iudicious, and generally gives rise to a
state of feeling calculated to 10 more mis-
chief than good. He has favored civil
rights, bur when it has been brought up
as a social question in which Congression-
a. interference can effect no beneficial re-
suits and only annoy very large, intluen-
tal and intelligent class he has opposed
any further steps, and bad the bill before
Congress last session been presented for
his signature, as already known, he would
have vetoed it, and that he will do with
any other bill of a similar nature with
similar provisions on social questions In
the matter OF mixed schools, the President
remarks that TO enforce such a measure
would be of no service to the colored man,
and would destroy the common schools OF
the United States. and deprive the poor Of
all classes OF an education. What change
there might be in public sentiment on this
subject in the future, he thought the future
had better determine. 1t was quite evident
to him that mixed schools would drive
away the children Of a large class who
need education, and for whom the free
schools We're first established He only
alluded in this matter TO the position of
the National Government As far as the
action OF the State was concerned, that
was question entirely local and for them
to decide. II public sentiment favored
mixed schools they could have them. but
it was no part of Congress to force such 4
measure, whether or not, upon communi-
ties Of antagonistic views. The President
thinks that there should be appropriate
provisions everywhere Tor the edneation
of the colored race, and experience has
already demonstrated that where the num-
bers are great they should have their own
schools and proportionate share OF the
receipts tor the support of schools, and
where the numbers are small they have
almost universally been admitted to the
public schools Of the whites
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26

To-day is the annual New England fes-
tival, the good old-fashioned Thanksgiv-
ing-the season of weddings, of festivals,
OF family reunions. and OF rejoicing Then
yearn the hearts of men and women in
their city haunts for the old country home
stead. so dear to the memory of boyhood
and grlhood. Then are faces turned home
ward, to sit once more under the ancient
roof-tree, and meet with the companions
OF years long gone. Old ties are renewed,
old memories revived, and old friendships
strengthened. In many happy homes to-
night the freight will shine on faces free
from care, lighted by loving, faithful
hearts and the JOY of meeting once again.
Story and music and song will 60 round
till far into the night, before slumber and
happy dreams come to all
But in how many homes will sorrow
sit, and mourning for the loved and lost
who have gone before-the babe that Goo
has taken to His sheltering arms; the
young man in his promise; the husband
whose tender care is missed; the wife
whose loving voice is stilled forever the
parents who have gone to theirrest There
are empty chairs BY the fire side. there arc
snow-covered mounds in the churchyard
SO with JOY mingles grief, and, mourning
goes hand in hand with rejoicing. 1t i,
ha &
made this life's cup one of mingled Joy
and sadness and we can here have none
other.
We wish TO our friends, one and all, the
happiness Of tile season, and many returns
thereof.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26

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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26

SUICIDE or A SCHQoLEoY. In the NORTH
part of Bedford, Mass, there lives Ger
man family. The father is a very worthy,
industrious farmer He has quite a fami-
" of children, and is giving them good
common school education. On Tuesday
last his tourteen-year-old son had the mis-
fortune to break a square of glass in the
school-house and was told by the teacher
that he must bring the money to pay for
it. The boy being a sensitive little fellow,
shrunk from asking his father for the mon
ey, and to add still more to his troubles he
set fire to some grass and weeds for which
his father had promised him u logging
On Wednesday he went to the school with
out the money and the teacher told him ii
he came again without it Thursday morn
ing she would punish him severely. The
little fellow returned home, finished up
all his chores, which took him until after
dark, then took a rope, climbed up into
an apple tree and hung himself lie was
missed at the supper table, so his father
took Il lantern and went out to look for
him, when to his surprise and horror he
found the poor little fellow hanging by
the neck and life extinct.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26

AN INCIDENT OF OVERLAND TRAVEL.
Among the passengers by the westward
bound emigrant train which arrived yes
terdav was Mrs. w. S. Crediford, an aged
lady from Alfred, Maine Poor, feeble
and alone. she had left her home to cross
the continent on an emigrant train to see
her children residing in this State Two
grown daughters awaited her at San Jose,
and her son had gone up the road to meet
her. He found her worn out with the
fatigues Of the protracted journey in a
comfortless emigrant car, and very weak,
About O'Clock in the evening she reclined
her head on his shoulder and fell asleep
there. Just after the train left San Lean
dro gentleman, who had got on the train
at that place, Noticing something peculiar
IN the attitude Of and appearance of the
old lady, approached her son and inquired,
"What is the matter with that lady 9"
"Hush," replied the young man. "don't
wake my mother" ''No fear" said the
gentleman. "she will never wake again in
this world" He was right Quietly lean
ing on the breast of her son the poor old
lady had yielded to fatigue and peacefully
fallen into slumber from which she pass
ed into that deeper sleep that knows neither
waking nor WEAKNESS. The emigrants
composed her limbs to rest, and brought
the body to this city for the bereavsd chill
dren. [San Francisco Chronicle.
Stevens (dem) is finally declared elected dele
gate to Congress from Arkansas
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26
Great Express Robbery.
From the Toronto lCanadal Mail.


1t appears that the American express
car attached to the train which leaves
Hamilton at $50 P NJ was made the scene
OF one OF the most daring robberies on
record. The train in question arrived at
Port Credit at the usual hour, viz, within
a minute OF half-past six, and having stop
ped there to land passengers and baggage,
started for this city. This train does not
stop at the Mimico station, but proceeds
straight to Toronto, and it appears that
Immediately after the cars had begun to
move after leaving the former place gan!
OF three men with full masks concealing
their features and Smocks thrown over
their ordinary clothes entered the baggage
car. The baggageman was engaged in
moving some trunks, when the three men
in question laid hold of him. and having
thrown him down by main force. they
handeuffed him. This manacled condition
| OF the man not apparently being consld-
cred satisfactory so far as danger to the
| robbers was concerned, they proceeded TO
tie their prisoner to his baggage, and then
| threatened his lie if he tried to give any
alarm The marauders having made one
prisoner passed through the partition into
the car OF the eXpressman. and ny this
time the gang had been reinforced by two
| additional men also disguised in masks
and smocks. This small army OF robbers
| having entered the express compartment.
saw the eXpressman sitting by the stove
engaged in looking through some docu-
ments. As the official looked he observed
| five strange men, and that they were armed
| with reyolYerS and bowie knives. lmlne-
| diatelV afterwards he saw them advancing
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26
C0TISItSS,
JOHN HANCOCK, President

Mrs. Eugley, at North Waldoboro,
was u good deal surprised the other day.
That lady's teapot, which had been set
upon the stove to heat, exploded with a
terrific racket. demolishing the stove and
knocking out the window glass. By and
by her son came in and explained that he
had put away his powder in the teapot
Then Mrs f. felt better about it
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26
How is This =?

Just after the Maine Democratic Con-
ventlon, last summer, Mr.. Blaine publish
ed letter denouncing the nominee for
tavoring reciprocity against the interests
OF Maine. But it appears that at the time
Mr. Hamlin was last elected t. S. Senator,
he was pledged reciprocity advocate. The
Portland Press at that time had the follow
ing
1t is not true that Mr.. Hamlin is or ever has
been opposed to the principle of reciprocity
We are prepared to state, upon the authority
~ Mr.. Hamlin himself. that he is in favor of
such treaty as the AGreHiser Describes
broad, liberal" convention with the Provinces.
which shall rebound to the benefit of both coun-
tries.
And now Mr. Blaine writes letter adj
vocating Mr.. Hamlin's election became of
his faithtulness to his constituents Queer
things do happen to the radical politician.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26

Judge Poland, we see, recently called
upon the President, They fell upon each
others necks and wept. Both defeated be-
fore the people.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26

Voc.
ENRoM Consideration Of the Continuance
IL Of the Gospel among us, and the Smiles
of Divine Providence upon us, with Regard to
the Season OF the Year, and the general Health
which has been enjoyed; and in particular from
a Consideration of the Mon which so remark
ably prevails not only in this Province but
through the Continent, ut this alarming Crisis,
1t is RESOLVED, as the Sense of this Congress
Thatit Is highly proper that Day Of PUBLIC
THANKSGIVING should be observed through
out this Province: and it is accordingly recon-
mended to the several Religious Assemblies in
the Province, That THURSDAY the FIFTEENTH
DAY OF DECEMBER next. to be observed As a
Day of THANKS ING, to render Thanks
to Almighty GOD for all the Blessings we ell
joy. AT the same Time, we think it incumbent
on this People to humble themselves before God
on Account of their Sins, for which He hath
been pleased, in his righteous Judgement, to
suffer so great Calamity To befall lis, as the
present Controversy between Great Britain and
the Colonies; as also to implore the Divine
Blessing upon us that by Assistance OF His
Grace we may be enabled to reform whatever
is amiss among us. that so God may be pleased
| to continue to us the Blessings we eniOy and
remove the Tokens of His Displeasure, by calls-
ing Harmony and Union to be restored between
Great Britain and these Colonies, that we NAV
again rejoice in the Smiles of our Sovereign:
and in Possession of those Privileges which
have been transmitted to us, and have the hope
full Prospect that they shall be handed down
entire to Posterity, under the Protestant Sue
cesSon, in the illustrious House of Hanover
BY Order of the Provincial Congress,
JOHN HANCOCK, President
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26

York Mills Nos , and ,, at Biddetord
have been closed for month to repair
breaks in the machinery
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26
Ths Next President will be Demo-
cPat.

Had there been President elected at
the late election, the following would have
been the result in electoral votes:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26
An Old Proclamation.

In l7z+, Just one hundred years ago,
the following Thank sgiving proclamation
was issued by order of the Provincial
Congress. We reprint it as curiosity.
The colonists of those days, with rebel
lion bubbling up in their hearts, but with
strong hopes of reconciliation with the
crown, We're tender, it will be seen, OF
King George.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26

ES-B BATES s LOCKE, "a Park Row, New ork,
are authorized agents for procuring advertisements
for the Journal
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26

Stevens (dem) is finally declared elected dele
gate to Congress from Arkansas.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26

SUBSCRIBERS desiring to have the address of
papers changed must state the Post Office TO which
the paper has been sent as well the 10 which
il is to 20.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 26, 1874.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING
Will Ii A NJ IL. SIMP son

ADMINISTRATORS. EXECUTORS and GUARDIANS
desiring their dvertsements published in The Jour
nal will please SO state 10 the Court.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-11-26

Whole number OF electoral votes 366
Democratic majority, 232
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05
Selettea 2urtrp.
ASLEEP.
Y JOHN &. SAY

BY JOHN u. SAAf.
"God bless the man who first invented sleep?'
So Sancho PanZa said, and SO say l;
And bless him also that he didn't keep
His great discovery to himself; or try
To make it-as the lucky fellow might
close monopoly by patent right
Yes, bless the man who first invented seep
I really can't avoid the reiteration;l
But blast the man with curses loud and deep,
What ever the r;lscal's name, or age, or statloh'
Who first invented and went round advising,
That artificial cut otl-"early rising"
"Rise with the lark, and with the lark to bed,'
Observes some solemn, sentimental owl
MaXims like these are very chcaply salG;
But ere YOU make yourself Il fool or fowl,
Pray Just inquire about their rise or fall,
And whether larks have any beds at all
The 'stime for honest folk to be a bed,''
Is in the morning, if l reason right;
And he who cannot keep his precious head
Upon his pillow till it's fairly light,
And so enjoy his forty morning winks,
Is up to-knavery; or else he drinks
Thomson, who sung about tho Seasons, said
1t was a glorious thing to rise in season;
But then he said it--lying--in his bed
Atten o'clock, \. NJ, the very reason
He wrote so charmingly. The simple fact is,
His preaching wasn't sanctioned by his practice
'Tis doubtless well to be sometimes awake
Awake to duty and awake to truth
But when, alas a nice review we take
OF our best deeds and days, we find, in sooth,
The hours that leave the slightest cause to weep
Are those we pass in childhood, or-in sleep!
'Tis beautiful to leave the world while
For the soft visions of the gentle night!
And free, at last, from mortal care and guile,
TO live as only in the angels sight;
In Sleeps sweet realms all costly shut in,
Where at the worst, we only dream Of sin.
So let us sleep, and give the Maker praise,
Like the lad, who, when his father thought
TO clip his morning nap by hackneyed phrase
Of vagrant worm by early songster caught,
Cried, '.Servcd him right! It's notat all surprising
The worm was punished, sir, for early rising"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05
THE VERY ALPS OF IMPUDENCE.

Policeman Badger, of the tenth station
had bit Of experience the other night, which
he is not fond of talking about 1t was pas
midnight as he was leisurely pushing his beat
through Jessop street, and as he came opposite
to Drayton & Fogg's jewelry store he observ
ed CLEANS of light through the chinks Of the
shutters, and he tapped at the door,
rs that you, policeman ?" asked voice
within.
"Yes," answered Badger.
"Well-it's only me-it's all right; kind
o chilly out, isn't it?'
EYES,"
"Thought SO. I was just fixing the fire
good night"
Badger said "Good night" and pursued hi:
way. An hour afterward Badger passed
through Jessop street again, and again he
saw the light in the jewelry store. 1t didn't
look right, and he banged at the door loudly
"Hallo !' cried the voice within. 'Is thai
you, policeman ?"
"Yes"
Gall right WON'T you come in and warm
1t won't hurt anything for you to slip from
your beat few minutes"
The door opened and Policeman Badger
entered, and he found the inmate to be very
gentlenanly looking man in linen duster.
Come right up to the stove policeman
Excuse me for moment"
The man took the ash.p from the bottom
Of the stove and carried it down into the Gel
lar and emptied it, and when he had returned
and wiped his hands he said, with smile:
"ChilIy night, isn't it?"
"Yes."
"Chilly outside, and dull inside. (Anothe1
smile) New goods fol the Spring trade, and
have to keep our eyes open. Lonesome work
this, watching all night, but | manage to find
bit of comfort in this. Won't you join me
in tip? You'll find it the pure thing"
And the man produced black bottle and a
tumbler Policeman Badger partook, and
having wiped his lips and given his fingers a
new warming, he left the store and resumed
his beat, satisfied that all was right at Dray,
ton & Fogg's. But the morning brought a
new revelation. Drayton u Fogg's store had
been robbed during the night Of $4,000 worth
of watches and jewelry, and although h Police
man Badger carries in his mind complete
daguerreotype of the robber, the adroit rascal
has not yet been found.-Ne,O Haven Register
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

IDLE DAUeHrERs.-It is most painful
spectacle in families where the mother is the
drudge, to see the daughters elegantly dressed
reclining at their ease, with their drawing,
their music, their fancy work and their read,
ing beguiling themselves for hours, days and
weeks, and never dreaming of their RESPONSE
bilities, but as necessary consequence OF neg
lect of duty, growing weary of their useless
life, laying hold of every newly invented
stimulant to amuse their dropping energies,
and blaming fate when they dare not blame
their God for having placed them where they
are. These individuals will often tell you,
with an air of compassion-for who can be-
lieve it real ?-that poor, dear mamma is work.
ing herself to death. Yet no sooner do you
propose that they should assist her, than they
declare she is quite in her element-in short,
that she would never be happy if she only
had half as much to do.-