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Ihe Missouri highWaYmen. Whose d

The Missouri highWaymen, whose dar-
ing exploits have made them the heroes
of modern brigandage, have recently con
terred upon Lexington, Mo, the honor OF
one of their rafting visits, where they
met with repulse from an unexpected
quarter. A stage coach had started out
from Lexington with eight gentlemen
passengers and one lady, and when :; few
miles out three masked horsemen dashed
out of the woods, revolver in hand One
stopped the horses while the other two
thrust their revolvers into the windows
and threatened instant death to any one
who resisted. The work of going through
the passengers then began, but while this
operation was in progress a pleasure party
came along, and among them was young
lady, Miss Hamlet by name, who had
beena schoolmate of the robbers, and who
had known them intimately before they
took to brigandage. She recognized one
Of the masked horseman and said: II
know you in spite of that veil over your
face. Why, you are Win. Younger, and
you ought to be ashamed of yourself p"
Well" he laughed, 'you are the same
saucy girl you always We're" Younger
then pulled watch out OF one of the pas
senger's pockets, but Miss Hamlet point
ed her finger at him in scorn, and after
some demurring he returned this watch
and another which he has conGscated be-
fore Miss Hamletts arrival Among the
passengers was a Professor from whom
Younger would have taken gold watch
and $50, but for the young lady's scorninl
glances. They then started for the lady in
the coach, but Miss Hamlet said: why,
Frank, you certainly would not disturb
LADY," No." he replied 1--WE never
have done that, and we won't do it now =
and the lady was left unmolested. Alto
gether the young lady proved too much
for the gallant highwaymen and so they
rode away leaving the bus and its occu-
pants to pursue their Journey
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The Portland Argus charges that Mr..
Dow, Son of Neal Dow and member of
the Governors Council, has illegally
pocketed 1882 for services which were
inexperienced, and which pocketing the
law forbids.
Prof. Ballard of Lewiston has composed a
cantata. 1t presents the striking points of the
history of Joseph. Press.
No doubt it is a good thing. We should
like to know whether, when they come to
Mrs. Potiphar, she speaks of Joe as Lying
there with folded Misunderstanding the
transgression of another" Also, whether
she ''sat on the ragged edge of despair
to any great extent. If history repeats
itself, of course she did.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10
What Compensation

The Progressive Age volunteers the in
formation that the claim of Sheriff Norton
upon the county as compensation for exc
cutting the liquor law, is very small in
comparison with Calderwood's. We learn
that as matter of fact, Mr. Norton has
presented no bill up to this time notwith-
standing that he has served for nearly
two years That bill is for the future, af-
ter election shall be over. We see that
Sheriff Pencil, Of Cumberland county,
has made up a bill Of 50 per day tor
every day in the year, making it about
thousand dollars. Who knows that Nor
ton will not do the same? In fact is he
not very likely to do so?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10
THE VERMONT ELECTION,
LARGE DEMOCRATIC GAINS.
GAG-LAW POLAND DEFEATED.

Iht result u the election IN Vermont is
most gratifying to the Democracy and
5beral men of all parties. The following
from the special despatch TO the Boston
l'.,t ir}ls the story
MONTPELIER. VT, Sept. i.
The Democracy OF this city and State
a,. Jubilant over the extraordinary and t.
the most of them unexpected victories OF
tAc election of Tuesday The returns
,..mc in ST. slowly that it was not until last
,Heuing and to-day that they began to
realize what had been accomplished. The
Argus and Patriot's issue for the week has,
however. fairly woke them up with its
using and cheering headlines and pro-
taSe display of flags. cannon and ROSTERS.
ii l. many wears since the Democracy have
rad SO substantial reason tor rejoicing
Inc story OF the victory in this city is hard
Il, credited by the people in surrounding
: WINS Ten wears ago hardly three score
voters tos a Democratic candidate to the
legislature could be found in Montpelier,
-nd this wear Mr. NJ d. Gilman a staunch
and true Democrat, is elected while the
INV gave the State ticket 297 votes, the
Republican ticket having but four majority
MANY towns that have heretofore been
ouI.4 ldercd strongholds of the Republicans
taVe chosen Democratic representatives.
t.cly body is astonished at the result, and
tnc Republican organ here says OF the
%Hlk of Tuesday that it has very few
ments to which the Republicans can
p.jul with any particular pride" AS the
iall4 returns come in the Democratic
ANS are such as to cause the Democrats
rejoice The Republican majority on
-lc ~ta&e ticket OF last wear will be reduced
-mC X OF seven thousand The Repub-
.-tns here concede a loss of about 1000.
rut the gain in Democratic Representa-
3d. hes is the most significant. Last year the
Democrats had but - Representatives in
60, House and this wear will have nearly
r-.r times that number One Democrat,
lotor Atwood. of St. Adams, is elected to
tue senate The Democrats We're gener-
r fortunate in their selections OF candi-
.i..,s and striking illustration OF this is
WI il the home popularity OF the two
.ludida1e- tor Governor While the Dem
raiic Bingham got 259 OF the SAP votes
Isl In the strongly Republican town OF
-.rwe. which went 31o to 1l3 the other
MN. TWO wears ago. Judge Peck polled
more than the usual Republican por-
- u 1t the votes in his town of Jericho,
which was Republican il 1872, 228 to Go,
-i 0r Ia, Sday gave Peck 204 to A. for
d lCham The overwhelming defeat OF
r4. salary rrabber and author OF the press
law in the Second Congressional
District j. tho topic fconversation among
. e-a-~es. and causes great rejoicing
raong The Democracy everywhere Re
r-ru~ from all bur five small towns give
and but 5j75 votes, while the opposi-
r.A had 95C1 Two years ago. in the
-ae opposition 1897. 1t is said by some OF
iands friends that he will make another
a.,hr tor the seat in Congress at the special
ton which Will be held November Sd
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Fight with a Lynching Party,

CINCINNATI, Sept. s. Last Tuesday eve
ming a young lady was outraged by a
negro in Jessamine county, and Lewis
Franklin was arrested as the alleged per
petrator of the crime. He was taken to
Frankfort for safe keeping, and brought
back to Nicholasville Yesterday for trial.
The negroes Of Nicholasville expecting
him to be lynched, armed themselves last
night and lay in wait near the Jail. About
midnight some so armed men approached
the jail. They were fired upon by the
negroes, and Joel W. Singlenton was in
stantly killed. The remainder of the party
fled. The sheriff has summoned large
posse to guard the Jail tonight
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The Convention then adjourned.
The Disturbances in the South

There is little doubt that if the true
cause of the outrages at the south-the
attacks by blacks upon whites, and the
retaliation by the whites upon che blacks
could be fully and fairly understood, it
would be found that other causes than the
animosities Of party or prejudice of race,
| were at the bottom. At the same time it
is undoubtedly true that the negroes have
had instilled into them false notions of
their rights and exaggerated ideas of
their Importance. Entertaining these, it
is easy for the slightest collision between
individuals Of the races, growing out of
| any matter, to set whole communities at
war.
The better class of whites at the south
are frowning upon all attempts to intimi-
date OF outrage the negroes, ard endeavor-
ing to preserve peace. jeff Davis made Il
speech at Memphis on the 28th of August,
in which he was very severe on the men
Who were melting to these conflicts He
said to his white hearers
1t now rests with you to show to the world
that you are incapable of secret crime; that
YOU hate the men who wear the mask or black
the face, and that whatever is necessary for the
public peace that you will do in an open man.
ner, with the Tisor raised and the helmet open.
| Applause The colored people require the
white man to provide for and look after them
as much now As they ever did, Now, there are
men who think that in the event of war OF
| races, the blacks should be eXterminated, and
| that we would then have happy and roseate
future. l have no sympathy with those men.
In relation to the troubles at Conshatta,
the New Orleans Picayune says that they
negroes and melted them to attack the
whites
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10
Look out for Bogus Tickets.

Our friends will understand that all
kinds of tickets to deceive Democrats will
be circulated at the polls Let Democrats
see that republican names are not smug-
gled into their votes
Albany had 1925 900 fire ON Tues
day.
The Rockland Free Press thinks we
cannot assure our friends that they will
carry Knox county. One evidence that
the Free Press may be mistaken is seen in
the fact that it doesn't put the name of
the republican candidate for County At
torney among the others at its head.
That looks like despair at the outset
MI Blake has retired from the man
agcment of the Rochland Daily Globe
He is succeeded by Royal W Lincoln, late
OF the Portland Press Nh l., is veter-
an journalist, having been long in the
harness, and brings to the management
of the paper both experience and ability.
He will achieve success where success is
possible.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10

truIbHI NTER> EXCLUDED FROM THE
BLACK Hills Gen Sheridan has sent the
following order by telegraph TO General
Terry al 81 Paul, Mimi
should the companies now organizing
az Sioux City and Yankton trespass on the
sioux Indian reservation, you are hereby
directed TO use the force at your command
Goo burn the wagon train. destroy the ont
i. and arrest the leaders, combining them at
lhe nearest military post in indian coun.
try. >hould they succeed in reaching the
interior. Won are directed to send such
force OF cavalry in pursuit as well accom-
llish the purposes above named Should
angress open up the country for settle
nenj, 10y eXtinguishing the treaty rights
90 The Indians, the undersigned will give
-ardial support to the settlement OF the
Hlack Hills
4 duplicate copy of these instruction
will be sent to the General commander
ao Department of the Platte.
7. IL. SHERIDAN, Lieut.. General"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10
Citizens Mass Convention,

This Convention assembled at the Court
House on Saturday, pursuant to call 1t
was called to order by Samuel Fletcher,
Of Belmont, who called to the chair David
Body of Jackson Mr. Body returning
thanks for the honor conferred upon him,
said that when political organizations put
forth candidates notrepresenting the prin-
ciples they profess, it is proper that others
be nominated who are fair representatives
of correct principles.
Daniel Wadln Of Northport, and
Charles Austin of Brooks were made
Secretaries.
The Chairman read the call for the Con
vention, saying that the purpose was to
nominate candidate tor sheriff, and asked
in what way the selection should be made
1t was voted to nominate by ballot
The Chair announced that the question
was before the Convention, and remarks
upon the subject would be in order
Samuel Fletcher said he was not a speech
maker, but would venture a few remarks.
He did not come here as partizan, but
to meet men of both parties. He had so
little of party feeling that ne has not voted
fol- two years. He believed that there
was no office seeker here, but men of in
tegrity met for the public good, men re-
solved no longer to go for party, right OF
wrong We want tor Sheriff temperance
man, and genuine one, who will see that
the by-places of Belfast no longer abound
with rum and the streets are no more
filled with drunken men
On motion of John Mace, of Belfast, a
committee was raised to present to the
Convention the name of a candidate for
sheriff II. H. Pilley and Charles f. Lane
were made that committee. The commit
tee subsequently reported the name OF
Charles Baker as the candidate and votes
were at once distributed
On motion it was voted that the Con
vention proceed to an informal ballot, to
ascertain the sentiment of the Convention
in respect to the candidate
Geo. Woods of Belfast Michael Chase
Of Brooks, and John Mace Of Belfast,
were appointed a committee to receive,
sort and count the votes
On motion R W. Ellis of Belfast, O..
| 4
OF Brooks We're appointed a committee on
resolutions
reported that 40 votes We're thrown, as
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10
The Result in Vermont.

In an article upon the old alien and Sc
diton laws and modern limitations, pub
lished some weeks ago, we predicted the
political destruction OF any man who
should champion the infamous press gag
law Of the late session of Congress. 1t
has been swiftly verified. Poland, of Yer
mont, the father of that law, had the
temerity to go before his constituents in
his Vermont district, and ask for re-
election. The result is humiliating defeat
No choice was made in the district. but
he will hardly dare to put himself again
before the people, and may as we'll CON
slider his career closed
The democratic gains in the State arc
most gratifying. In the popular vote, in
the Legislature, everywhere the result is
the same it makes an excellent example
for Maine
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10

The Prog. Age is mistaken in its intima-
.i,n .nuu me editor OF this paper was a
candidate for the Congressional nomina-
ton in this district. In replying to many
offers of support, both verbal and written,
we have uniformly declined The only
office we care tor is printing office, and
that we already have
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10
Democratic Votes.

Our friends in Waldo County who may
need supplies of votes, should send their
orders to Lucius H. Murch. of this city
We neither print the votes nor have any
thing to do with their distribution.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10

The following Representative nomina-
tons have been made in Waldo County
Lincolnville, Northport and Islesboro-
Henry Knight.
Thorndike, Unity, Burnham and Paler-
mo,-John N Harmon.
Knox, Belmont. Brooks, Morrill,, Waldo
and Swanville-Ch f. Chandler.
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tied together by self-interest, and sacrifice
the interest Of tie public. We must have
integrity and honesty in office, and if we
cannot get these qualities from parties we
must furnish them ourselves. He had all
confidence in this movement, and its final
success.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10
Hancock County.

For Senators-ISAAC PARTRIDGE
WIN. W. A. HEATH.
For Clerk of Courts-ISAAC Y. MURCH.
For Co. Commissioner-EDWIN W. CLFANES
For Co. Treasurer-CALVINk INGMAN,
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FOR GOVERNOR
Joseph Titcomb,
For Members of Congress.
OF kENNEBUNK

First District-BION BRADBURY.
Second trict-PHILOCLARk.
Third District-EDWARD h. O'BRIEN.
Fourth District-GORHAML L. BOlNTON.
Fifth District-CHARLFS A. SPOFFORD.
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Knox County.

For Senator-EDWARD CUSHING.
For Sheriti-JOHN +. TORREI.
For Co. Attornev-LINDLEl NJ. STAPLES.
For Co. mmssioner-EDWARD HILL.
For 90. Treasurer-JUSTUS +. SHERMAN,
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Waldo County.

For SenatCrs-JOSEPH II. kALER
JASON ESTES.
For Sheritf-JOSEPH SANBORN.
For Co. Attorney-GEORGE +. WALLACE.
For Co. Commissoner-CROSB1 FON LER.
For %, Trcasurer-JOHN Is. WADLIN
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Lincoln County.

For Senator-JOHN RYAN.
For Sherif-WILLARD DEERING.
FOR Clerk of Courts-ED. G. WOODWARD.
For Co. Observation-Disclosures MORTOH.
For Reg. Probate-OHARLES WEEKS.
For Co. Treasurer-R Ii. T. TAYLOR.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10

When Sheriff Norton shall bring in his
bill for services in enforcing the liquor
law, the term Bleeding Waldo can be re-
vived.
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A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY. The editor OF
the Belfast Journal has been searching about
that city in quest Of something new, and has
succeeded in discovering prolific vein of the
protOXidc of hydrogen. Of course he felt it
necessary to commit this discovery to print
and now the state papers are announcing it
with sincerity and innocence which shows
sad lack of knowledge in commonwealth
which is run on cold water principles. To pre-
vent the depletion of the population of other
towns and cities from wild rush to the mines
of Belfast, we feel it incumbent upon us to an
nounce that the protoXide of hydrogen is moth
ing but cold water-a statement which will
e1fectually prevent any further influx into
Waldo's capital. Portland Press,
In an unguarded moment, the chemical
name OF water was written-that is fact.
But it should be remembered that we have
felt obliged to read the Beecher state
ments, Grants camp-meeting tour, the
discovery of the kennebec temperance
Senators rum-shop, and other distracting
matters-and so got confused We will
say, now that the subject has been brought
up, that the product of this newly discov
cred vein is found to mix capitally with
the medicine dispensed at the city agency
BANGOR TROTTISG PARK. We are glad
to hear that this we'll known track has
passed into the hands of gentlemen who
have the means and ability to make it
what the locality Demands first class
resort for the lovers of fast horse flesh
1t will be seen by the advertisement in
another column that this has been ac-
complished The Bangor Commercial
says
1t is source of pleasure and pride that, al
last, Bangor has organized on q firm and sub
stantial basis 'Trotting Park Association"
With one Of the very best tracks in the coun-
try, and with all the other necessary accom-
paniments, Bangor has lacked. up to this time,
an organized body whose names We're guar
anty Of enterprise, solidity and good faith. All
this is now accomplished in the organization of
the Bangor Trotting Park Association, which
was effected on Saturday last and whose adj
vertisement we take pleasure in publishing in
this evenings Commercial. We especially in
vite attention to the names that compose the
Association.
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-Ex-Judge Edward Kent has returned

-Ex-Judge Edward Kent has returned
from his European tour.
The Bangor muster is over. The first
prize for the best drilled company. went
to the Jameson Guards Of Bangor-the
second to the Montgomery Guards of
Portland. The individual prize for drill
went to Sergeant McCullum of the Mont
goneries, and the second to Corporal
Hathorn, of the Jamesons
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10

There-assembled republican Convention
in kennebec County, to act upon the with
drawal Of Mayhem. the dimiiohn candi-
date, has selected for his successor A. G.
French, Of Fayette The new candidate
is a Doctor, and cannot we'll be hauled up
for dispensing a little rum by prescription
so he will doubtless run smoothly.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10

E,v Bulnt5n of Cincinnati, who has
r MANY wears been a leader Of the move
ln,si t0r temperance reform by legislation,
..4- received new light He caused a con-
-.ieis,ae stir ia late discourse against
maiioD Among other things to a
ullai effect Le said
lle measures which have failed in the
a~l wiil Tor the same reason, fail in the
i0tUe, ana ii would be wise to rely upon
them uo longer FOR more than quarter
century We have been organizing
defeat should not that suttice-induce
l- I1 Try some other method OF warfare !?
Muu.d IL not be wise for us to pause and
study anew Gods method of dealing with
-.- such a study may, perhaps, teach
u a. rely Tan less than many now do upon
1lr present methods-upon legislation Of
any k.nd, upon mass meetings or conven-
20 Ia. upon resolutions or speeches and
ard epilhets and fierce denunciation, or
Ip1n pledges and crusades, and still less
lpou those forced interpretations of
scripture which III the end not only hinder
the cause hut lessen the authority OF the
Sible itself
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PORTLAND, Sept 2.
An unknown man jumped overheard
i-um steamer John Brooks off Nahant last
night He was quite tall and thin, about
Litv wears old. with short gray whiskers,
and wore seedy gray sack-coat. He had
uo ticket or funds, and while being ques-
tioned he sprang over. The boat was stop
ned and search made, but no trace of him
was found. A passenger thought he had
recognised him in Sharon St, Boston He
showed alteration of mind, but was not
uildcr the influence of liquor
Bt,ksrORT AND BANGOR RAILROAD
The annual meeting of the stockholders
If the Bucksport & Bangor Railroad was
held in Bucksport. Wednesday, and sewell
Il Swazey, Friedrich Spofford n L. Hill.
). +. Kinks, Joseph b. Bradley, Alonzo
Colby. and Daniel Sargent of Brewer were
chosen Directors for the ensuing year.
The Treasurer stated that the road to-
rather with the bridge crossing the river
a Bangor would be complete by the first
ii November next.
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Democrats /!

Remember that next Monday will be
election day. Remember that it is duty
which you owe to your party and princi-
pies, to always attend at the polls and cast
your vote 1t is especially needed this
year. Democratic successes in Ohio, Con
necticut, New Hampshire and Vermont
are the voices of our brethren calling up
on US to rally and emulate their excellent
examples. We can do proportionately
well in Maine il we try. As last word,
we call upon our friends to give day
next Monday at the polls
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SOL 53 At
AI.II4.lD1 lb5

Iu is5s. The costs Of criminal prosecutions
. iIzhuut the state We're paid by the State but
they are paid by the several counties,
lowing that there is really a much larger in
.-r Than shown by the above figures.
liz manucl il which large part OF this i'll
.l4~o has been worked up is illustrated by the
Lowing comparison OF the cost of ten items
/ - tlnlnca 1nf1s
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10

The trial OF Robbins, Of Deer Isle, tor
murder on the Nova Scotia schooner will
take place at the September term of the
court in Rockland. Judge Peters presiding
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-09-10

.... So ,264 sl25,70s So ,446
Ala ,-amjnati0n OF the taxes Of counties,
.iu- ANA towns will show the same state Of
rilu->
ia. a:uouul u Taxes collected by the general
-.trluneut ana by the States, countless cities
.ta towns annually is EQUAL TO THE ENTIRE
tIeI ST oF MONEY IN CIRCULATION. If all
H-sr taxes We're 10 be called for at one time it
WOULD iake every dollar in the country to pay
l,nt- once wear the people are drained of
t.i- dollar 10 pay taxes, largely for the support
.uutic>- hprdcS Of useless otfice-holders.
.~rl r~- mechanics, business men and aborers,
lie principal source of financial distress,
-uallon IN business, scarcity OF money, hard
A.- mi poverty, If you will continue to
Ur APPROX al Of the course pursued in
90 .Hs lakes upon You for such purposes YOU
..s ni Yourselves to blame You know
l,l th, lilhrui1y i. YOU have the remedy in
he Do hands and YOU know how TO apply it