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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13

NORTH HAVEN. The later cases of ,lipthe-
ria are in a milder form, and all are doing well
with the exception of Mrs. Ellington Carver,
who it is thought cannot recover. Her husband
and child both died with it. The physicians
and nurses now thoroughly understand the
treatment of the disorder, and it is hoped no
more fatal cases will occur.....Mr. Ira Water
man, Il very estimable young man and post
master of the town, is sick beyond recovery
with consumption.....Tw years ago George
Dyer obtained permission through the Legisla-
ture to run ferry between the two Fox
Islands. At the time it was looked upon as a
foolish and non-paying adventure; but it has
developed travel to such an extent that it has
proved pecuniary success, as well as a great
public convenience. Mr.. d. has the past year
ferryed across 700 teams, beside large num-
Der of foot passengers. The manner of work
ing the ferry is novel; The distance across is
about half mile; Il rope is stretched from
shore to shore, and lies on the bottom under
water; the scow containing the teams is pro-
PEELED by hauling on this rope, or as sailors say
by undermining.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13
The Normal School Matter.

CAsTINE. Jan. 6, 1876. #
Mr.. EDITOR: knowing that you desire
facts, when presenting any matter to your
readers, | will give you the true cause tor
the suspension OF teacher connected with
this school,
Early in December, said teacher, in q
public lecture before the school Lyceum,
took occasion to condemn school regu-
lation as being unconstitutional, therefore
not binding upon students.
This course was manifestly wrong, be-
cause the regulation is an established law
of the school, which the Principal is re-
quired to enforce and the pupils to obey,
and which any teacher, accepting a posi-
ton in the school, should respect. But
this offence was allowed to pass without
interference by the Trustees. On the next
school day said assistant teacher called a
special meeting of the school Lyceum,
and in q most excited manner denounced
and defei the regulations, calling upon
pupils to do the same, at the same time
insulting the school authorities This
second overt act of characterization was
followed by an expressed determination
to 'push the matter to the bitter end, =
and the continuance of active measures Of
opposition was at once instituted
The Trustees were notified of the posi-
ton taken by said teacher, and the case
being fully investigated BY the Inspecting
Committee, he was suspended from his
position. Of the justice and necessity Of
the action Of the Committee there can be
no doubt in the minds of those who know
the facts. The Regulation is as follows:
proper observance of the Sabbath is
expected"
"Pupils are required to attend church
where they or their parents may select.
Opposition to the rule. by any teacher
should be presented to the Board, not to
pupils. A similar regulation exists il
| nearly all schools OF this kind 1t is {
necessity, and it has been pronounced
| constitutional by the highest judicial au
| thority in the State The school and the
public desire only truth in this matter.
| TEACHER
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13
Supreme Judicial Court.
JUDGE DICKERsON, PRESIDING

The action Of Robert Cushman vs.. Moses
kenney, for trespass, was decided for the plain
tiff, carrying verdict of $3.50. AIurch for plh.
Mcclellan for defence.
Josiah Treat and Others vs.. Henry s. Glenn
ents, Winterport. Suit for breach of contract,
in not cutting the wood from lot rs agreed.
Defence, that the time was not fixed. Verdict
for defendant. Hubbard for plaintiff. McLel-
Ian for defence.
The following additional divorces have been
granted
Darius 5. Richards from Adelbert n. Rich
ards; James |. jackson from Ella Jackson
Sarah ID. Walton from Albert Walton.
GRAND JURY MATTERS.
The following indictments have been found ;
ers Of liquors.
VIM. Ward of Thorndike, assault and battery
With an axe. To be tried Thursday.
Charles A. Leighton, for stealing horse, wag-
on, harness and robes in IIampden, and offer
ing to sell them in Winterport. Plea of guilty
and sentenced to three Years in State prison
Leighton is native of Belfast, but has lived o!
Frederick w. Feltman for stealing a horse
from Mr.. Creasey in Montyile. He rode
the animal barcbacked to Searsmont. where
getting tired Of the enterprise, he turned the
animal loose. Plea of guilty, and sentenced to
two years in the Bangor workhouse.
Levi l.. Iarfabee, burglary for breaking and
entering W. NJ. Gritlin's store at Stockton, ana
stealing some small articles. Plea of guilty to
stealing, the breaking and entering was mol
pros'd, and Larrabee sentenced to thirty days
in county Jail.
Chadler Merrill of Winterport, who was in
dicted in October, 1874, for Il second offence rs
a common seller Of liquors, came up tor SEN
tenCe after overriding of demurrer by law term.
Merrill was sentenced to four months in Jail
and to pay fine of 5000. If fine is not paid
four months additional imprisonment.
Some casks of liquor, claimed by Chandler Il.
Merrill, were seized last spring and condemned
by Police Court. From that sentence an appeal
was taken. The judgment of the Police Court
was affirmed, and the liquors ordered to be
destroyed. These were the liquors of the balky
horse case, which our readers will remember.
The case of Ambrose l.. Norton vs.. town OF
Montville engaged the attention of the Court
during Tuesday and Wednesday. This is Il
suit for damages from defective highway. The
Jury disagreed at former trial
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13
The Times on the Spanish Situation.

The London Times in leading article
says the notice in the Gazette OF January
Sth. warning mariners not 10 approach
the Spanish coast near Bilboa on account
OF danger from the Carlist batteries plant
ed there, will suggest the thought that our
government is treating a serious matter
too lightly being at peace with Spain we
have right to trade with any part of her
territory. The government of Spain is
bound to protect the property Of our coun-
trymen when within three miles of her
coast. Were any of our seamen murdered
or our ships burned in one of her harbors
we should Insist that the criminals be pun
lshed, and compensation made The Span
ish government might plead it is too weak
to control its unruly subjects, and too poor
10 pay.
If such an excuse were false, we should
invite that government TO do justice or
prepare for reprisals, which would amount
to a declaration of war. If the govern
ment is really powerless, we should have
the right to take its place and defend the
Ives and property of our own subjects. If
The government cannot protect our coast
ers, it must pay for any damage the rebels
may do We fail to see why Spain should
be freed from the duty OF guarding her
own coasts. Her navy is so powerful that
in case OF a rupture with the L. S. she
would have great advantage in the com
mencement of the struggle. Some vessels
may be stationed off Cuba. That is an ar
rangement with which we cannot concert
ourselves. If Spain insists on the luxury
of having rebelllous colonies, at time
when she is wasted by civil war at home,
she must take the consequences.
The article goes on to review the habit
ual leniency of the other powers to Spain.
the result of which is that her statesmen
presume on the continuance of q foolish
and treacherous impunity. 1t would be
better for all parties if Spain was held ac-
accountable for her ACTORS The U. S.
might set n good example by insisting
that Cuba be no longer allowed to become
the plague, instead OF the peace OF the An
titles.
The article concludes by recommending
that Spain be told that she will be held
accountable for every shilling of damage
done to foreign vessels, by Carlist shells
Then--doubtless after preliminary blus-
ter-the remedy would be found easy, and
Spain would see clearer the danger of
dallying with civil war.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13

That member of the Washburne family
who now represents this great country at
the court of France, has written letter
about himself as a possible candidate for
President. Somebody published in pa
per an article proposing the Hon. Elihu as
Grants successor, and he answers much as
the present incumbent does the third term
suggestions-a kind of half refusal, with
still harkering for that which he knows
ne ought not to have. The Democracy pur-
pose to take care of that question, gentle
men, and have got just the timber for the
job.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13
Correspondence of the journal.

CARvER'S HARBOR. The granite companies
are still working their force, and what is most
gratifying, havn't cut down the wages as for
merly.... Employment to home aborers is the
rule here. About thirty workmen who were
foreign to these parts have been discharged,
and their places supplied by workmen from
Hurricane Isand.....A son of Emery Calder
wood broke his arm one day last week, while
playing with companions...,.. The new building
for steam grindstone house is up, and pro-
crossing tinely.....Star of Hope Lodge of Odd
Fellows had public installation last week in
Carver's Hall. The Rev. Mr.. Nash addressed
the fraternity at the close of the ceremonies,
in some appropriate remarks. Scarlet fever
is quite prevalent here.....While vessel was
hauling from wharf, one of the crew fell over
board and came near being drowned.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13

The Governors recommendation that
Maine engage in the raising objects, will
remind people that an extensive crop OF
that kind was once matured at Augusta
They were dead beats, that grew in the
rich field of the paper credits, and great
many communities We're sweetened by
them The seed came from the Washing
ton dollhouse.
The trial of the Frenchman La Page
for the murder of Josie Langmaid is 60
ing on at Concord The defence was
opened on Monday, the prisoners coun-
sci stating that they expected to prove an
alibi. The circumstantial evidence con-
Meeting La Page with the tragedy is very
strong.
In Belfast the deaths of A men and 40 wo-
men over 30 years of age have been reported
during the year. The average age of the men
was 81, of the women %. Argus.
There's some mistake about the above.
Belfast is healthy place, and people here
live to good old age-but the veneraoles
haven't taken their departure all at once,
rs that W ould indicate.
The telegraph on Monday conveyed
the intelligence that a ''frigorific wave"
was moving this way from the northwest.
Most people didn't know its meaning, but
we all understood the matter when that
wave struck. 1t meant COMPOUNDED cold.
The Waterville Mail of last week has
leading article on the subject of temper
ance reform, which commences thus
Three young men, good featured, well dress
ell, stalWart and strong built, healthy looking
ana drunk-walked up Main street together on
fair afternoon this week.
Some of the Republican papers are
asking the meaning of the bear which the
Oxford Register keeps at its editorial
head. 1t signifies, doubtless, that there's
something bruin for them.
That pretended Ross boy in Vermont
was Jimmy Blanchard of Milford, N. H.,
precocious little fraud and most aston
ishing liar. He completely humbugged
the Vermonters.
Gen. Roberts has written to f. f. Pills
bury, Esq, letter in which he positively
declines being 4 candidate for Governor
the present year.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13
A Reason for the Fraud.

The Prog. Age has an article apologize
ing for the whskey frauds. 1t treats them
as sort Of military ecessity-something
needed to maintain the Republican party
These frauds, it intimates, kept the breath
OF life in the party in certain localities
where ii was feeble. The Age says:
For some time previous the city OF St. Louis
had been political battle ground. The origin
al sece>slonlsts constituted, to Il large extent,
the men of wealth of the city and at every elec-
ton they contributed largely of money to carry
the election To checkmate their efforts fund
was needed In order to raise this fund the
Internal Revenue officials cOntriyed a way bv
which it was secured by the whiskey tax. The
amount thus raised was comparatively trifling,
ana had the process stopped there it would have
been OF little account.
This is very ingenious reasoning The
opponents of the party contributed of their
own money to maintain their party-there-
fore the Republicans We're justified in steal
ing from the Treasury! The Age also
charmingly softens and tones down the
vigorous language by which such acts are
characterized. For instance the grand
jury that indicted those bosom friends of
the President, Mcdonald, Joyce and Bah
cock, charges that they "corruptly and
wickedly conspired to defraud the reve-
nue." The Age says that when there was
need OF money for the party, "the Inter-
nal Revenue officials contriced rag by
which it was secured by the whiskey tax"
What q happy latitude to loyalty, which
thus permits the end to justify the means !
Rare felicity of language, by which pa
triotism and plumber become synonymous!
We shall expect to see our neighbor en-
gagged in new rendering of the parallels,
ny which it shall be made to appear that
certain man, journeying from Jerusalem
to Jericho, fell among patriots who need
ed a contribution, and who "contrived
way by which he was prevailed to give
it! Then how meekly, how like the pious
Chadband, our neighbor speaks of the
trifling nature of the offence THE amount
thus raised was comparatively trihing,
and had the process stopped there, it
would have been of little account" That
is to say, it is proper to steal certain
amount, after which it becomes wrong
The question for the people of the coun-
try to consider is whether this "contriv-
ing of ways" to rob the treasury in the in
terest OF the Republican party hasn't gone
on long enough
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13
Governor Connor's Message.

The condensation of the inaugural mes
sage OF the Governor of Maine, which we
give in another column, contains the gist
Of the document, and is quite as much as
on; readers, we think, will care to wade
through. We say this not in disparage-
ment OF the document, for the message is
mainly a good one, free from the bias of
the partizan, and written in clear and
scholarly style.
There are few suggestions and recon-
mendations from which there will be de-
cided dissent One of the most objection
able of these is the plan for charging the
expense OF the agricultural college and
the normal schools to the common school
fund. There can be no sufficient reason
tor this, except q desire on the part of
some persons, speaking through the Ex-
ecutiye, to obscure the great expense OF
these institutions behind the cost of the
common schools. There can be no good
reason for this All the state institutions
should stand by themselves, that the ac-
counts may show what each costs The
string of the state money bag is bit of
cordage that needs to be carefully watch
ed, as it will be found that most of these
plans have reference to its loosening.
The Governor recommends the intre-
duction into Maine of the cultivation of
beets for sugar making, and asserts its
success in whereas, if the pa
pers of that section can be relied upon
the experiment there has failed 1t would
seem that the Agricultural College has
cost the people enough to be capable of
demonstrating whether or not sugar can
be protitably made from beets. There
would be no objection to such course of
experiments
The most serious matter discussed in the
message is the loss Of population which
the state has experienced, but the reasons
assigned by the Governor are by no means
satisfactory. The lack Of intelligent leg
islaton, especially by the general govern
ment, in the ievying OF taxes, has had
much to do with the emigration from
Maine. The populous seaboard, so pros
porous in the building and sailing Of ships
fifteen years ago has lost its business and
its mechanics, through ruinous policy
which the clearest demonstration of those
most interested has failed to reverse.
It's gratifying to those who have failed
to see the advantage of driving away the
skilled native mechanics of the state, and
importing at great cost the paupers OF
northern Europe, that Gov. Conner is ST.
lent regarding the present and prospec-
tive advantages of Swedish immigration
One humbug, at least, is no longer forced
on public attention.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13

Speaking Of the personal interest, for a
party purpose, which the editor of the Age
IS Just now taking in the affairs OF the Re
form Club, that paper says
Yes, let it 60 on. Who knows but the editor
Of the journal may yet 90 even further. and put
his name down.
while the lamp holds ont to burn"
When the editor Of the journal endeav-
ors to use the Club to obtain office, he will
DO 50 as Il member, not as an outsider
The man who appears before them, like a
cross-road guide board, pointing to road
that he lever travels himself, can awaken
no feeling but contempt. The boys can
see through and through him.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13

Geo. T. Talbot publishes an article
showing that the Executive Council of
Maine is costly and needless append age
to the State government, and that an Au-
ditor can for 5000 perform all the duties,
that the council compasses for $4,000. We
have no doubt Of it. But what can be
done for the little army of patriots who
look upon position there as the Mecca OF
their political pilgrimage?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13

People who drive in careful manner,
as well as those on foot, are often in great
peril from the reckless Jehus who rush
their horses iuriously along the highway.
One OF these has just had wholesome
lesson in the Supreme Court at Bath. On
the evening of March II, 1871. Edward
Sewall while driving on Washington street
collided with 4 wagon containing Mrs.
Emma l-arrabee and child, throwing them
to the ground. In 4 suit in the Supreme
Court the jury has returned q verdict of
$4,000 damages to the lady plaintiff.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13

Farwell, the radical Congressman from
Chicago, is comprised about by troubles.
lie is not only indicted for whiskey frauds
at home, but his Democratic competitor
LIE Moyne. claims that this high specimen
of radicalism cheated himself into his
place by fraudulent votes. AS speci-
men OF the prolific voting that Farwen
engineered, there is exhibited in Con-
gress the photograph Of little two story
frame house in Chicago, which is claimed
as the residence of fifty men who voted
for this superlative patriot. A little old
shanty, built as temporary shelter after
the great fire, and not since occupied, fur
nlshed him five votes. The Democrat will
get his seat, and Farwell will be elected
to a term in the penitentiary, in all prob.
ability.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13

Mr.. Hale has introduced a bill in Con-
gress to relieve ships and vessels from
compulsory pilot fees in certain cases.
The bill provides that no owner, master or
consignee ofany registered OF enrolled YES
sells shall be compelled BY any State law
to employ a pilot on entering or departing
from any port, or in traversing any chan
mel within the waters Of the Unitnd States.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13
BANGOR. Jan. /. Is.

BANGOR, Jan. l, 1876.
Dear Sir: In answer to repeated in
quiries asking whether l am to be can
didate for Governor in the approaching
campaign, take the present early oppor-
tunity to say that feel compelled to de-
cline denomination the present year. In
so doing, however, am by no means I'M
mindful of the cordial and hearty support
so often received at the hands of the De-
mocracy OF my native State. most deep
ly appreciate it and ever shall. :
In the future my sympathies will con-
tinue to remain with "the Democratic
party,"-the only political organization
looking to the true and vital interests of
the people; and, hereafter as heretofore,
both my aid and influence will be cheer
fully extended in behalf of the same.
l am most respectfully yours,
CHAs W. ROBERTS
Hon. +. I. PLLsBURY, Chairman DEM
ocratic State Committee, Augusta, Me.
Postmasters appointed. Mrs. Amanda Fos-
Sett North Union. Me-: Samuel Stuart, South
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13

The democrats have already made a pre-
liminary movement in Congress looking to Civ
Ing indefinite lease of life to the rag party
Lewiston Journal.
A preliminary movement that looks to
an act that everybody disavows. isn't COM
ing very near to it. Nobody is likely to
be hurt by thing so shadowy.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13

The article in another column heatio;
Developments in Chicago" iswell worth
perusal. According to that, the crooked
whiskey business in that city was if pos
sible more outrageous than in st. Louis
1t is charged that all the officials shared
in it, even the highest at Washing ton. The
same story is there told that the Prog
Age contesses to, that the money was
used for party purposes. So thoroughly
corrupt had the business become, that no
man could be honest in it, without being
ruined. The result was that all connect
ed with the whiskey manufacture. officials
as well as distillers, were thoroughly rot
ten, And the Republican papers say that
this state of things was necessary to sus-
tain the party in power
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13

The Democratic State Committee met
at the Mansion House on Thursday of last
week. Hon. E. F. Pillsbury was reelected
chairman and Darius X. Ingraham secre-
tary. In the evening an open session was
held, which was largely attended by the
Democratic members Of the Legislature,
and by prominent Democrats from differ
ent parts of the state The most hopeful
feeling prevailed regarding the coming
year. Enthusiastic remarks were made,
and general belief expressed in the COM
ing political revolution which shall place
the Democracy in power 1t was voted
to hold the next State Convention at Ban
gor, the time to be fixed at a future meet
ing of the Committee.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13

DIR. Samuel G. Howe, well known philan-
thropist and founder of the Institute for the
blind in Boston, died at his residence in South
Boston, Sunday
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13
A Boston man recently sued the Heral,

A Boston man recently sued the Herald
of that city for $l0,0 900 damages by libel,
and received one dollar The Herald gives
him the following excellent advice
We advise the plaintiff in our recent libel suit
in the future to conduct his business squareIy,
SO as to avoid arrest for swindling, and if he
gets into scrape again, to hire lawyer who
has some qualifications besides hatred of his
adversaries. AS an honest, straightforward
man, he will find the Herald an intelligent
guide and valuable advertising medium.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-01-13

1t is now said that Cardinal Met loskey
and large number Of leading prelates of
the Roman Catholic Church in America,
approve and recommend the adoption of
the Blaine Constitutional Amendment In
their opinion it is said, the complete ex-
clusion of sectarianism from the schools is
for the benefit of the Roman Catholics,
since Il majority of the teachers are Protest
ants and the Protestant Bible is mostly
used, There is now q strong probability
OF the adoption of the amendment by Con-
gress, as the means Of removing religions
prejudices from politics-an inflammatory
issue which has been brought on in the
Republican search for campaign material.