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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03
MT. Spofford's Popularity.

One of the best evidences Of the strength
Of Hon. Charles A. Spohord as candidate
for Congressman, is the fact that the
Democratic press of the District is unit
tor his renomination-viz the Rockland
Opinion, the Belfast journal and the Ma
chas Union. That these papers reflect fair
~ the views of the party, there can be no
doubt They are nobody's organs, their
conductors own and control their estab-
lishments, are candidates for no offices,
and they desire only the success of the
party. Such unanimity is rare, and AT
fords strong evidence Of the justice and
strength of Mr. Spolford's claims The
Opinion of the 2Sth, in an exceedingly
candid and well written article, says
In the first place, we can deny upon what We
regard the most reliable authority, the rr-
ports that have been circulated that Hon
Charles a. SpotOrd, of Deer Isle, who 50
crcdtabIy and ably bore the standard Of the
party in this district in the campaign of 1874,
has declined to accept another nomination, or
that he has any intention of doing 80 unies, u
shall appear that the Democracy of the district,
through their accredited representatives ami
delegates, in the convention, desire another
man. This dlSpoSes of good deal Of talk
which hi, been made of late. We have heart
Of no opposition to Mr.. $, the advocacy Of the
claims OF others, 80 far, having been based on
the contingency of refusal ON his part 10 be Il
candidate again. lii qualifications and worth
rs Il public nan seems to De- appreciated on all
hands, and not only does party usage dcmHnd
his denomination, but he seems to be the hr-t
choice of the people. lie evidently holds %
large place in the popular heart, ~ he deserves
to do.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03
Men and Things.

General NJ c. Butler of South Carolina.
who was mixed up in the Hamburg mas
sacre. writes a letter to the New York
Herald, in which he calls Governor Cham
berlains description of the affair fancy
sketch. and challenges a full invcstga-
ton. He says:
He knows my residence, and knows
that the presence of United States sol
diers is not necessary for my arrest. or
that of any other white man who was at
Hamburg; and before that investigation
closes. if | do not show that the negroes
were the aggressors, and the whites not
to blame, that the emissaries of His Ex-
cellency were the instigators of the riot,
and his appointees could have prevented,
and did not prevent it; that the company
called militia was not militia, but band
of rioters and highwaymen, and that he is
responsible for the riot. If do not show
all this, and show, besides, condition of
affairs at Hamburg, under radical gov
eminent, pretending to be civilized, which
would almost disgrace the purlieus of
Coomassee settlement, l will undertake
to answer personally for the death of every
man, white and black, who fell in that
riot.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

made to procure release. How much
money was paid and to whom it was
paid, can only be conjectured Those
things, when done at all, are done in a
corner, and the state house is full of cor
ners
A CHANCE FOR LEADERSHIP.
Here was an opportunity for an able,
resolute, and honest man to make his
mark-a man, as our friend Rice says,
with 1.-The capacity to lead on to victory"
a victory for right, justice and lava
victory which would transfer $G2 900 from
the pockets of Neal Dow and others to the
state treasury. Did Mr. Mcclellan lead in
this? Did he try to lead? Did lie even
follow when others led? We are sorry to
say he did neither.
The resolve, as introduced, let the
bondsmea off by paying eight Thousand
four hundred dollars Mr.. Fletcher at
once denounced the scheme, like a Demo-
crat and an honest man rs he is. SO did
the Democratic Senator Spaulding. OF
South Thomaston, who is as true a man
as ever lived But not word from The
able and eloquent Mcclellan. The resolve
had its first reading February 18th, when
among the yeas and nays on other ques-
tons McLcllan's name appears. But not a
word in remonstrancc from him. February
GOTH OH the second reading. the yeas and
nays were called on an amendment that
would have killed the resolve. Mcclellan
did not vote. There were Is votes for
amending, and II against Had the Waldo
Senator who now desires to 90 to Con-
gre5S recorded his vote to amend. there
would have been II tie 1t is believed that
Mr. Foster, the President, would never
have given Il casting vote to sustain the
resolve. If he had, it would have put upon
the second officer of the Republican state
government the responsibility of legalil-
ing Peck fraud, Instead of Juggling the
lniquity into the Democratic party, thro'
Y
pacity to lead. 1t may be said that Mr..
Mcclellan was absent That would be no
excuse. 1t was his duty TO be present on
the day assigned for the contest on such a
bill. But as Il matter of fact his name ap-
pears on the next calling OF the yeas and
nays. on the same day
Looking at the matter in all charity
there seems no possible defence or apol-
ogy for such betrayal of trust coniided
by his political associates We speak of
it with regret, and were sincerely DESTROYS
OF avoiding such IN exposure But when
an explanation OF our course is publicly
called for, we cannot we'll avoid making
it, The question for the Democrats of
the Fifth District to ask themselves is
whether they can apply to this candidate
for higher tavors the words Of Scripture
"Well done, thou good and faithful SER
want; thou hast been faithful over 4 few
things, will make thee ruler over many
things" The rallying cry of the Democ-
racy is for Reform; the Presidential can
didate is q conspicuous reformcr and guar
dian OF the treasury. Shall we 90 before
the district with q Congressional candidate
whose record ia this Peck bond business
IS so utterly indetensible, and expect Re-
formers to vote the ticket?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03
The Indian War,

CHEYENNE, July %
Previous reports via the Missouri riv er
agencies. are in part confirmed by news
ut Fort Laramie from Red Cloud o-day.
Runners have arrived at that agency, said
to have come from Crazy Horses band of
MlnnccOgonS, stating that that chief with
portion Of his band, had left Sitting
Bulls domains, and are en- route to the
agencies avowedly to treat for peace
The turning over of the agencies at
Red Cloud and Spotted Tail to the War
Department has been without difficulty
While the majority Of the Indians are dis
posed to submit gracefully thereto quite
"Soldier Fathers" placed over them. A
final council is being held ut Red Cloud
to day
Some dissatisfaction is felt by the In
dams at the meagre supply Of food, which
consists entirely of corn, flour and beet.
They insist on sugar coffee and tobacco
IN tultiiment of treaty stipalations, and
further attributing the departure from the
agencies Of those who have joined the hos
tiles to this fact rather than to a desire for
war. Apprehension Of the inability to
carry out the orders to disarm all these
Indians before allowing them to return to
the agency exists at camp Sheridan and
Robinson. Two companies OF the 9TH
cavalry go to Sheridan, increasing the
force at that post to four companies,
while at sort Robinson there are only
three companies exclusive OF one of the
third cavalry at Sydney Crossing, not far
distant:
NEW YORK. July %
A special from Fort Buford on the 9th
inst. says that Col Otis and his detach-
ment OF troops have arrived and would
proceed the next day TO join Gen. Terry
Friendly Indians report that thirty
wounded warriors had crossed the Mis-
souri, on their way to Fort Peck agency,
where they expected to be received with
open arms and supplied with medicinal
stores. 1t would greatly facilitate opera
tons against the hostile tribes if the diff
terent agencies were forbidden to receive
any Indians who are at present absent.
The only chance for ending this war sue
cessfully depends on making the hostile
savages take care of their wounded and
their families
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

The revelations of Bluior,i Wilson, w no
recently held the high and responsible
Office of Solicitor OF the Treasury, are
simply terrible. 1t is bad enough to know
that men iii place as revenue officials, col
lectors OF revenue, assessors, and clerks in
the treasury, plotted and connivcd to rob
the treasury it is still worse to be com.
PEELED To believe that the Presidents con-
hdeMtlal Secretary was pcnsoneu nformer
Of the rascals; it is worst Of all to know
that is proven by the testimony of a high
official that the President of the United
States has knowingly stood between his
own relatives and iavorites and the pun
ishment they deserved, and would other
wise have received. The most threatening
matter of all, in this connection is that the
friends of Grant, those who are with him
IN these matters by act and sympathy. are
controlling the party in the present cam
paign, and if the party succeed will still
work the mines of fraud and robbery Can
the country stand this for another Presi-
Dental term?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03
Fifth District Democratic Convention.

The Democrats of the Fifth Congressional District
of Maine requested to meet by their delegates at
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1876,
AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ.
To nominate Candidate for Representative to Con
gress, and Candidate for Presidential Elector, for
said District.
The basis of representation will be one delegate
for every City, Town and organized Plantation, and
an additional delegate for every seyentytve votes
cast for the Democratic Candidate for Governor at
the State election of 1871 and majority fraction will
cntite to an additional delegate.
X. A. TREAT.
ARTHUR MOOR.
HAMILTON JAY.
PEL1IAH MOOR.
EDWIN ROSE.
July 10, 1876
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03
How Custer was Killed.
! From the Albany Argus.

AIDaHy Argus.
Total number OF troops in the regular
army 5000
Number of troops dragooning the South, 1852
Number of troops at recruiting stations. 4,21G
Number of troops in northern forts and
posts 4,S6S
Number Of troops with Custer =. :. 1863
*All mastered.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

The Democrats of Biddeford had a flag
raising on Saturday evening. Hon. John
Nj. Goodwin presided, and Hon. f. f.
Pillsbury spoke.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

Senator Caperton, of West Virginia,
died very suddenly in Washington last
week The Democratic Governor and
Legislature OF the State ensure q sue
cessor of the right kind.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

The Louisiana Coushatta outrage
upon investigation, turns out to be Il bird
Of an entirely different color. 1t will be
remembered that a prominent Republican,
while being terried across a river, was
fired upon from the bank and killed The
testimony shows that the shooting was
the result of Il personal quarrel which the
murdered man had with some member of
his own party. They can't get many
shakes out Of the bloody shirt on account
of that affair.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03
Ehe Gyascutus loose

In {! quiet New England town, wears
ago, there suddenly appeared q couple of
Snowman who advertised that on a given
evening they would exhibit fearful and
wonderful animal in state OF captivity
an immense monster known as The twas
cutus. The hall was crowded with eager
spectators at twenty-five cents Il head.
From behind q screen at the baci, Of the
hall came the sound OF rafting chains
and fearful bowls When all was ready
the chief exhibitor went behind the cur
tain to get ready for the show. Then came
louder rafting and more fearful yells, fol-
lowed by the keeper rushing into the
hall. "Save yourselves, gentlemen !" he
exclaimed, " the Gyascutus has broken
loose" OF course there was u general
rush for the door, followed by the keeper
with the entrance fees in his pocket Aud
he forgot to come back, too
We We're reminded Of this incident when
We heard Of McLcllan's performance at
the Caucus on Saturday night When he
has personal object to gain, there is al
ways Gyascutus loose. He has 4 large
menagcrie Of these animals all over the
Fifth District to be trotted out as occasion
requires. The particular specimen on this
occasion was Mayor Monroe Young of
Ellsworth. Mac discovered his tracks on
some letters which he tlourished around
his head and informed his hearers that the
Hancock Gyascutus was loose and roam
ing in Waldo County There was a good
deal of terror excited by his tragic man
ner
These fearful animals are always Demo-
crats-hc never has a Republican speci-
men And it is found that the profits Of
the show are invariably in the pocket of
the individual who proclaims that the ter
rlble GyaScutus is loose
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

The Hancock Citizen is the name of
new weekly at Ellsworth, published by
Charles Il. Cole. 1t is neatly gotten up.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

The Bangor Wing finds a great griev-
ance in the tact that the House Of Repre-
sentatives has provided for improving the
harbors at the south as we'll as the north
1t should remember that this is one coun-
try, and that the Democratic national bird
covers it all with his wings.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

In 1874 the New York Tribune said:
MIR Tilden will make one Of the most
admirable and irreproachable Governors
the State has ever had. We do not UNI
derrate his popularity nor his high char
acter' 1t would certainly puzzle the
Tribune to say what the Governor has
done since to discredit the above indorse-
ment.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

negro who outraged little white girl at
Red Hill. Edgetield county, S. c., was taken
from Jail and hung by mob on Tuesday.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03
REPUBLICAN JOURNAL.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1876.
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

The Bangor Commercial is asking some
very sharp questions of the County Treas
urer concerning the finances of his de-
partment The official, we should think,
would want to say something or stop his
ears
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03
THE PECK BOND MATTER

was to come before the Legislature, on q
petition of the bonusmen to be released.
If there was ever Il case III which the full
penalty eff a bond should have been exact
ed, it was this The hondsmen, with the
exception of Neal Dow and j Is. Cum
mings had settled. Dow is rich man,
and was one Of those who had money
from the treasury during Peck's official
career. Some Of the cash that went from
Pcck's hands was used rs a Republican
electioneerng fund. The amount still I'M
paid and for which these bondsmen were
held was So 900 They had resisted suits
in the courts for itsrecovery, had litigated
and procrastinated, until final decision
was reached, and they were at their ropes
end. The Supreme Court after full hear
ings, has decided that there was in law no
release for them. The Attorney General
said they were able TO pay. and he could
collect the execution.
In this emergency they applied to the
Legislature for an act to release them
from the payment of the money A lobby
was organized, able attorneys retained,
and all the machinery for such cases put
in operation The sum involved was so
large that liberal expenditure could be
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

| SHOT A HOLE IN MY HAT AND REPORT
ED THAT l HAD BEEN ATTACKED BY ku
kLUX AND SENT TROOPS TO ARREST TIE
MYTHICAL AssAILANTS. | kept the troops
as long as l could use them as political
machines. Our purpose was to secure the
Legislature at all hazards, and elect Spen-
GER" Scorn Testimony Of j. S. Perrin
Republican Member Of Legislature Of Ala-
baDa
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

Sympathy is sweet-sweeter than moonlight
or molasses-but you can't safely fool around
q sea-sick man with too much of it, so long as
he has strength enough left to kick. Brooklyn
Argus.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

The Maine Central Railroad and steam
ers Lewiston and City Of Richmond WI.
issue one fare tickets for the trip to the
meeting of soldiers and sailors at Port
land. Aug 9th and 10th
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

The Democrats are Mt their wits end to find
something against Gov. Hayes. Lewiston
journal.
They have decided to wait until next
November, and find heavy majority
against him.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

The campaign is warming in Maine
Secretary lack Chandler who is Chair
man of the Republican National Commit
tee and controls the purse strings, is in
this district, looking after the interests of
his son-in-law 1t is said that he intends
to make things red hot here
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

We are glad that our correspondent,
whose views are usually 50 sound, and
whose position among the Derpocracy Of
Knox County is so PROMINENT has thus
frankly stated his views. We viii cp-
deavor to be equally candid, although
obliged to dissent from the conclusions at
which he arrives, and to differ from him
concerning some ct the arguments lead
inc :hereto
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-08-03

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10 toreatall may be defined to deprive
Of right by unfair advantage. 1t is our
privilege to discuss this or any other mat
ter Of public or party interest Un1oubt-
edly tile control Of a newspaper is an adj
vantage on such an OCCASION But when
we waive that advantage and invite those
holding opposite views to state them in
the columns Of the paper, what possible
forestalling can there be? The appear
ance oi our Rocbland friend in our col
umns with his able pen, therefore carries
with it RECITATION Of that with which it
accuses us.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-18
4 ppLICATION FOR A PATENT.

~
IA 70 the NORTH CARSON MINE. No. 3o5.
Z. s. LIND Office, Carson City, Nevada, March
2sd, 1876 Notice is hereby given that the
NORTH CARSON SILVER MINING COMPANY, by
its authorized agent A. 8. GOULD. whose post
Office address is Carson City, Nevada. has this
day filed its application Tor patent ior fn-
teen Hundred linear feet Of the North Carson
Mine or vein bearing gold and silver, with
surface ground six hundred feet in width.
situate, lying and being in Eagle and Wasnoe
Valley Mining District, County of Ormsby,
and : tate OF Nevada, and known and deslg-
mated by the field notes and official plat on nle
in this Office as Lot No. ~, in Township 10,
north Range twenty cast Of Monte Diablo me
ridian, the exterior boundaries OF said Lot NO:
40 being as follows, to-wit: Variation. l6o 20
east Commencing at Post No. ]. a. ;. f. corner
of The claim, on the southern slope OF the
mount ain from which point the section corner
most at the S. T.. corner Of Section ~, T. 10 N,
!, 20 NJ. D. NJ. bears g. Gs i0' Z. l64! feet
distant and the flag stan on the dome OF the
state Capitol ut Carson City bears ). - E..
and running N. asp AZ l.. 500 feet to Post No.
.: thence n. A4o IS W. GOO feet to Post No. 3:
thence S. $50 AS w. l.5C0 feet to Post No. 1:
thence s. 44o ~ L, GOO feet to place OF begin
ring containing 2o.66-l0O acres. This claim IL
bounded by no other known mines or INNING
claims. The location of this nine is duly re-
corded in the EecOrders Office of Eagle anu
Washos Valley Mining District tt Carson City,
Nevada in Book A Of folio 1872. Any aad all
pe-sons claiming adversely any portion Of said
No-th Carson Mine or said mining ground as
heraohetCre desc' lied, are required 10 tie their
adverse claim with the Register OF the on'ed
States Land Office. at Carson City. III the state
% Nevada, during the sixty days period OF pub
Ecation hereof. or they will be barred by virtue
OF the rrcv:7. LIS OF the statute.
"a Wv 4. W.ITZ Eegistcr.
T. u. kU~AADs, Attorney. Inh.s
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-18
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