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The Republican journal., 1876-11-23
Terrible Flood in India,

LONDON, Nov. 20. A despatch to the
Times from Calcutta says that three large
island, viz: Haitian, ouAdop and Dakhn
StahabaZpore, and numerous small islands
included in the Backergunge, Noak val
ley and Chittagong Districts, were entire
ly submerged by the storm-wave of Octo-
Der 3lst, as was also the main land for
five OF six miles inland These islands
are all situated in or near the estuary of
the River Mezna The largest, Dakhin
StahabaZpore, was 500 square miles in eX-
tent. 1t had Il population of about 240,-
900. Haitian and Sundop together had
about 1000 population, Up to l O'Clock
on the night Of the 3lst there Were no
signs of danger, but before midnight the
wave swept over the country to II depth
in many places Of twenty feet, surprising
people in their beds Dense groves of CO.
coanut and palm trees around villages en-
abled many to save themselves by climb
ing among the branches and some took
refuge on the roofs of the houses, but the
water burst the houses asunder and swept
them out to sea. Some were carried thus
across the channel ten miles to Chittagong
District, but vast majority were never
heard of again.
The country is perfectly flat and almost
every one persisted who failed to reach
trees. There is scarcely a household on
the Islands and on the adjacent coast but
lost many members The cattle We're all
drowned, boats swept away and commu-
nication with other districts destroyed
There is much distress among the survi-
vors, which the government is relieving
The pGVarnmant Gazatfp SaVS
Wherever the stormwaye passed it is
believed not third of the people surviv-
ed. The Islands have barely one fourth
their former inhabitants The stencil from
purifying bodies is insuf1'erable and
general outbreak of cholera is hourly ex-
pected."
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23
There were SIG votes cast in Arch,

1nefe were 80 votes cast III Archer
precInct-1S0 Republican and 1856 Demo-
cratic. The Inspectors counted these votes
and certified to them under their official
signatures. When it reached the county
seat it was discovered that more votes
were needed than had been cast. The Re-
publcans then made new returns Of Ar
cher precinct, in which 2l9 extra MAORI
ty was given to Stearns, and then, tearing
up the original certificate, forged the
names of the precinct inspectors to the
new one. They supposed that this change
would not be noticed or detected. 1t was
discovered, however, and investigated.
The inspectors each SWore that they had
not signed the returns bearing their names,
but that they had signed another one The
ballot-boX was then opened and counted,
and discovered to be 2l9 votes short The
Republican Sheriff, who is one of the
county canvassers. refused to sign the
county returns. and they are here with
only two signatures.
There are many charges OF fraud made
on both sides, but this is the only one that
is Yet put into shape.
THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION.
In the Congressional race there is no
doubt of the election of both of the Demo-
cratic candidates, Davidson and Finley
Purnham, Republican, in the First, runs
behind his ticket. Davidson's majority is
G24 and Finley's upwards OF $50
ANOTHER REPUBLICAN PAPER GIVES THE
STATE TO TILDEN.
The Florida Press, a Republican paper
at St. Augustine says
The returns in the State all indicate a
Democratic majority of from 1900 to 100
There is no possible doubt that Florida
has chosen, fairly, Tilden, Drew, and the
majority OF the State Democratic ticket
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minds, is to show that Maine is Il good
state to stay ill., Not for the idler, drone,
dreamer, or the man who waits for show
ers Of gold eagles to fall from the heav-
ems; but for the man of brains, pluck, in
dustry, perseverance, the land is full of
resources and possibilities And home is
the place for her sons and daughters to
flourish
Judge Knight is man of quiet humor,
that crops out here and there in the essay
before us. Noticing and lamenting the
millions that have been lured from the
State and sunk in foreign railroad gam
bling, especially the Northern Pacific, he
points u moral and adorns his tale by re-
lating how an excellent citizen came to
appreciate the value Of Maine securities,
viz.
He was a good man, and he had money,
though he talked less freely about the latter
possession than the former. He was staunch
defender of the few people he believed in, stur-
dy and confident in-the past of all things His
heart beat warmly for his native land and he
sold shlps III lSo2 to carry troops. He took a
Brooklyn weekly journal, whose editor had a
pleasant way of assoCiating worldly hints with
spiritual eXhortatons, and in it he read this
closing paragraph of We'll known advertise
ment:
''The land grant to this Great National Highway
is 10000 to the mile, which is being disposed of
to actual settlers Tor 81 per acre.
And so he took $4,000 in bonds
L overlook him one October day in the year
above written, aud observing that he hat some
thing on his mind | said to him, deacon, what
do you think is the best stock in the market to-
day" And he put up his hands deyoutly, rolled
his eyes reNerently, and. with the meekness
| ana simplicity OF little child lie piouay ciacu-
lalPd, state of Maine Is, d-n it,
For this work. the author is entitled to
the thanks VI the people of Maine 1t
should have 1 wide circulation and perusal
The Legislature could not better appro-
pirate a sum of money than III putting the
pamphlet in the hands of the people of the
state, AS an antld0te to the tilming but
false allurements hy which western land
spectators and railroad passenger agen
cies are seeking to entice away our people
1t ought not to be difficult to convince an
| intelligent Maine man that all uttainable
| blessings OF life lie close about him, and
can be had for the gathering
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

We give this week one more letter from
our sprightly Centennial correspondent,
relating to the closing scenes of the great
occasion Next week our readers will
have some philosophical observation by
Our George upon the city of brotherly
love, its manners and customs, together
with illusions to his personal experiences
in and about the great national show,
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

The Lincoln Record is the title of Il neat
paper just started in Damariscotta by Dun
bar Brothers, and designed to record the
local news of the twin villages Of Dam
ariscotta and Newcastle
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

Subscribers are requested to take notice OF the
date the colored slips attached 10 the paper 1t
is the only form of receipt now used. For instance,
IL May 76 means that the subscription is paid to that
date. When new payment is made, the date will
be changed to correspond, and SUBSCRIBERS ARE
REQUESTED TO SEE THAT THEIR DATE ARE
CORRECT. Subscribers in arrears requested to
forward the sums due
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

The count of the South Carolina can
vassers is like the operation of the care
less barber, who will never allow that he
has cut You, but "onIy shaved little
close ~
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

Dan Ducello, the Snowman whose terri
Bile hand-organ last year nearly drove
crazy a Bangor newspaper establishment,
will winter at Houlton this time. II we
were Emery we shouldn't want it so near
as that
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News of the City and County.
Thanksgiving next week.

'oihS W hd'C unions Ill tle Slullig ol your turkrr
next week;
We are going to "catch it, by and by to n,aI..,,
for all this fine weather.
Lecture ot the North Church r.xt sun,i.,
ing. Subject, Radcalism.
A number of vessels have gone into winter ma,
ngs at the lower bridge
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-, ''.,,, r,: : ..'"e ~ 80 many 'au4
-. ~ ' ''a
mere ism mueh ioh III Kissing gIrl when ou'
ra.,71. 49, ''' wv WV "'''''8
The second Of the young folks assemblies
take place to MORO" evening without regart g..
weather
1l.a..,,r,, -'-
80, ,I,>s 6''-D2 way - cams
Inc turkey plays double part IN the IauAs
Thanksgiving He Is first stuffed himself and ,4..
stutt' the family
The sch. Ralph Howes reported ashore OFT Sea
Hr6or. Islesboro, last week, has since been gJu.I
oil and brought TO this city, She was not serious.
damaged.
"lfl7 there's gong 10 ot eIelghlng soon utt }..
iurS f'Hal, anu see ih4' me puckeTlHg stHng % '-
"'" - I"oSe enough '' A'"4d a h'hl so '' tr.
RAJ s'l "aA }'"' OWE
We were ia error recently in saying that the 1.-.
man OF the sash and blind department OF llltl,.
Bros factory has engaged in other busiue.-
Harmon is still there.
IttAe teachers OF The ,,utli, ,,.uuai. Will k.,r,
blackboard cr1yons where I'M. b.,,-s ranuo+ .,..
uri,t,. th,,, much ,.,.,ii..,..,., +.
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end az tb..t.,,t In,
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Inc steamer May ftrld calor from t0-'iuo o..
cry OH Saturday, having ON board - large mont.
o' normal 'tho"I pupils WHO were uu Their ...
home' The iall term having expired.
some tool on Tuesday started 4 -t,ru th.-
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

The Eastern Examiner, recently pub
lished at Augusta, is among the things
that were. There is great mortality
among newspapers that are not firmly es-
tablished
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

persons desiring Probate Advertising their
control to appear in the journal, Will need to make
that request OF the Court.
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

SUBSCRIBERS desiring to have the address of
papers changed must state the Post Office to which
the paper has been sent well the which
it
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

Whether Tiden is to be President, or
Hayes counted in, there's one consolation
Grant is to go out
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ss ). Il. NILES, No . fremont Street, Boston, la
agent the publisher Of this paper has receipt
and orders always recognized.
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The New Story of the State of Maine.

3H- In sending money, state TIE Posi- OH Il
to which the paIer is sent -=,ta
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A fellow who stole newspapers from the
doors of subscribers in Portland has been
arrested and sent to jail
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

as-BArEs & LOCKE, "a Park Row, New York,
authorized agents for procuring advertisements
for the Journal.
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REPUBLICAN JOURNAL.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1876.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING
BY
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~ X Sawyer, Esq, formerly of the
Ellsworth American, is now editor OF the
Jacksonville Sun In the issue of his pa
per, four days after the election he says
We put our opinion on record: Florida for
Tilien and Hendricks from 300 to 400 majority.
Drew, for governor, 300 better.
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

RH-GEO. L. HOWELL Il Co, 10 Park Row, New
York, will receive advertisements for this paper at
the lowest rates. Their orders will receive prompt
attention.
Rs-HORACE DoDp, 121 Washington St, Boston,
Is an authorized Agent for the journal.
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

The Norway Register will hereafter be
printed and published at Lewiston, by
Waldron u Sons, Mr.. Paris having re-
tired from its control.
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

We await the returns from Florida aud
Louisiana before deciding whether we
ought to be the more thankful to the Span
ISL or French for the sale OF those little
tracts. 1t is hoped that radical officials
may be made to either walk Spanish or
chassez
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

Stearns, the Republican candidate for
Governor, having been defeated in Flor
ida. the Louisville Journal states it thus
The upshot of that Florida business is that
the Republicans have had their Stearns kicked.
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

There j. strong probability that the Su-
preme Cont of south Carolina may order
recount of the votes in that state, on ap-
plicatiun Of the Democratic candidates,
who aIIege irregularities and misronnt If
the motion prevails, the result may be
changed
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23
sol III CAROLINA

The state Canyassers have gone over
the statements OF the votes OF the counties,
ana declare the Hayes electors chosen
as that duty is with the Legislature. But
they do count the votes for members OF
the Legislature, and can therefore con
struct that body pretty much As they
nlnnSt.
The Republican journal., 1876-11-23

An entire family of Swedes, live in all, We're
a. esteu in Portland on Monday morning, for
having Il large quantity of stolen goods i'll their
house. They were the persons who, about six
months since, robbed the residence of Mr.. Dan
el Fox, in Steep Falls, Of much valuable prop
prtS
, 1876-05-10

the greatest quantity of the precious
metals that has ever yet been possessed by
q single establishment. That, however,
does not really account for the undlmlnlsh'
ed credit of the Bank. For even 10 the
agony of the last war, when the veteran
armies of the Empire were prisoners IN
Germany, when Paris was closely invested
and one-third of the departments were oc-
cupied by the invader, the Banks notes
were at no greater discount than two or
three per cent. and almost Immediately
rose to par. 1t is, then, the admirable
management of the Bank, not the satlsfac-
tory nature of its reserve, which gives to
it the confidence it commands. 1t ADDS 70
the popularity Of the position that, al
though the Bank possesses a STOCK Oh
gold aud silver out of all proportion great
er than is held by any other bank IN the
world, it does not propose Immediately TO
resume specie payments. And what IS
more remarkable still, nobody demands
that it shall do so. NJ. Leon Say, an enI-
nent and orthodox political economist.
postponcs the question till next year. Ana
the Bank authorities themselves, while
protesting to desire resumption, only tell
us that they are preparing for it. The
truth is. of course, that the Bank IS fully
prepared. The real reason why the
matter IS put Off is the uncertainty OF the
political situation. But alt these clrcum-
stances together invest with unusual IN
terest the affairs Of The Bluk,-I6td.
, 1876-05-10
EMIGRATION FROM GERMANY.

The balance between immigration and
emigration continues to so seriously
against Germany. In the year 1874 the
German Empire issued 1900 patents of
naturalization, representing an addition to
the population of 6,532 persons, while
1901 were naturaIised in Prussia, 1871 in
AIsace-Lorraine, 23l in Bavaria, and less
in the smaller States. On the other hand
16,0O5 persons were relieved of their duty
of allegiance, besides such as withdrew
surreptitiously. OF the l6,0O5, 8,607
were citizens of Prussia, 1910 OF Meek
lenburg-Schwerin, 1898 Of AIsace-Lor-
raine, 1,2o8 of Baden, 943 Of Bavaria.
1904 emigrated to the United States,
474 to other non European countries, 952
to France, 600 to Denmark, GO to the
Netherlands, GO to Switzerland, 621 to
Austro-Hungary. OF the $3.50 immigrants
1851 came from the Netherlands, 4,241
from France, LOGS from Russia, 8l6 from
Austro-Hungary, a89 from the United
States; SOL were men, and S,621 wo-
mon. OF the denaturaIised persons, as
many as 1924 were men, and only
46s1 were womon.-Ib5d.
, 1876-05-10
B A R B A D 0 s.
from the Dom3nlcan.0

It lie we'll known that, owing to the pres
sure OF a superintendent population on the
means of living, there has existed for many
wears past considerable restitution and con-
seQuent discomfort among the labouring popu-
lation of Barbados. The Cuban riots exposed
10 what dangerous influences the masses could
be made amenable, but happily enough for
the country, the disatfection of the people
has hitherto exploded In !ncendiarlsms about
the period of crop. 1t is unfortunate enough
shat such a state of things should exist, but
no educated Englishman will question the
patriotism Of the governing classes in Barba-
dos because they have not yet solved a pro-
blem which has also its difficulties for English
statesmen,
Much has been done in Barbados to re-
lieve the prevailing misery, and the L"gisIa-
ture is ready to do q good deal more, but,
as we have said, no man of good faith will
lightly estimate the difficulties of such q
task. The most e%ffectual means of improving
their position are those open to the people
Observation-Disclosures, thrift and sobriety
but lmprovldence is a characteristic and love
OF strong drink the b~esetting sin Of the English
lower orders as of the lower orders OF all
countries under English influences, while the
attachment Of the Barbadian labourer to his
little speck of q country, carried to q rldIcu-
lous point, ard his decisions respecting the
climate Of the other Colonies, prevent him
from taking fulI advantage of the facilities
for emigration afforded by cheap commuaica,
ti9n between bis " and the other Islands.
1t was TO this population, eager for any change
IN the vague and ignorant hope Of an improve.
ment in their condition, that Mr.. lIennessy has
been addressing his hh2mm2tory barangues,
aud to whom Messrs, SEMPER and STURGEON
and Sir GRAHAM BRIGGs have been preaching
sedition and hatred of those above them.
, 1876-05-10
D L VI z r A R A.
(From tie Colonist)

The weather still continues dry with only
occasional light showers, by no means sufficient
for the country districts, which are likely to
suffer severely unless the rains set in very
soon. The moon changes to-day, and in all
probability we shall have rains before the full
generally speaking, May is always a wet
month. The returns still continue good, but
the price of produce still rules exceedingly
low, and as yet with very little prospect Of
Improvement. The depression in the Sugar
markets ofcourse acts most prejudicially on trade.
and on all sides is heard nothing but complaints
of the dullness of the times. 1t is, we fear.
very doubtful whether any relief can be expect.
ed from any action by the Government at
home, which, with all good will towards the
producers as we'll as the refners of Sugar, will
hardly venture to retraoe the path of Free
Trade and put a tax upon what has become an
article of necessity in every household in
Britain.
, 1876-05-10
AN ENGLISH OFFICERS VISIT
TO KHIVA.

Captain Burnaby, the Army and Navy
Gazette says, has returned to do duty with
his regiment, the Royal Horse Guards,
after an interesting tour in Central Asia,
where he has been visiting the Khan of
Kbiva. His visit is the more remarkable,
as we believe that, with the exception OF
CAPTAINS Abbott and Shakespeare, who
were sent to Khiva from India on a
diplomatic mission to the grandfather Of
the present Khan, no Englishman has ever
been Within the walls of the city. An
engineer officer was sent last summer with
a Scientific expedition to Central Asia.
He surveyed part of the Oxus from the
Sea of ATal to a part on a line with Petro
Alexandrovsk, the Russian fort in Khivan
territory, but was never permitted by the
Russians to go within SO miles OF the
capital. Captain Burnaby, it Is said,
would have been equally prevented If, by
changing his route at the last moment, he
had not misled the Russians, and was thus
four days in Kbiva, ard had been admit
ted to two private audiences with the
Khan, before the Russians were aware OF
his presence in the city.-Ibid.
, 1876-05-10

fit to the growing crop. We understand that
over 10 inches have fallen in o localities
during this period and it is the opinion of
some of our experienced Planters, that this
early rainfall is an Indication OF a return Of
those favourable seasons with which this Is
land was blessed in years gone by.
From a private letter the St. Kitts Ners Let
ter learns Of the death of Mrs. HOLLAND,
known as EFFIE JOHNS or the Elm Star, who
died suddenly at New York, about couple Of
months ago. It appears that her husband,
Mr.. HOLLAND, had sent her on to the above
named City to organize a Company similar to
the one Of which he was the Manager in
Jamaica, and which was about to return to the
States. Whilst there Mrs, HOLLAND died, and
the sad news was conveyed by Telegraph to
her husband who Immediately left Jamaica
for the States.
, 1876-05-10
THE BANK OF FRANCE.

The Bank of France at the present time
occupies in the financial world a position
more remarkable than has ever been held
by such an establishment. It's notes enjoy
a forced currency, and are a legal tender
in all business transactions, yet those notes
suffer no depreciation. They pass from
hand to hand for precisely the same value
as gold. A sufficient explanation Of this
fact may perhaps be found by some per-
sons in the circumstance that the Bank has
accumulated in it's Golfers at this moment
, 1876-05-10
T A
From the antigua Times

There was heavy fall Of rain during the
18th and 18th April, amounting in the city
TO 219 inches. During the several proceed
ing DAYS the wind was very light and varia-
bic. The wind mills were at a stand still all
over the island, and only those estates sup
piled with steam machinery could get on with
the manufacture of sugar. The complaint
Of tle deficiency OF juice from the canes is
sim heard but it is believed that the yield
will increase when the "later canes come
to.be ground. Total Rainfall for april to
date(15 Apr.) 500 inches.
, 1876-05-10

English Islands Molasses, per gallon, 80 to 40
cents.
Premium on Gold 1929 to !.
Exchange, New York and London ASS.
LONDON, 5th.
[Dem. Crystals, p cwt. 22l6 duty free
Sugar Musoovado, do. l8s. Cd. do.
Clayed Havana, No. II. 2ls Sd. ahoat
Demerara Rum, per gallon, Is. Cd. in bond.
Trinidad Cocoa, per cwt. 62s.
Consols 953 to !.
Bank of England Rate of Discount 3'o,
Rentes $3.50.
Cotton 81.
, 1876-05-10
S t, KIT I S
From tie New8 Letter.

The past fortnight has been one of unusually
favourable weather at this season Of the
year. Abundant showers have fallen all over
the Island, Ia some places doing considerable
damages to the roads. These heavy rains
though retarding somewhat the manufacture
Of sugar, now going, have been Of great bene.