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The Republican journal., 1877-01-11
Steamship Ashore.

LONG BRANCH, N. j. Jan !!
The transatlantic steamship Ameriaue.
from Havre for New York, came ashore
at Seabright at about four miles north of
this place. She struck at about three O clock
this morning. There were 3 cabin and 81
second and fourth class passengers. and
1872 officers and crew, all of whom. with
the exception of three of the crew. were
saved
Soon after the ship struck the captain
ordered Il small boat with crew com
posed OF officer Brillowing and II men to
convey information to the shore and OBJ
tam assistance. The steamship then was
only 40 yards from the beach The boat
struck the beach, but the undertow and
the floating ice together, there being
much OF the latter, upset the boat, and
three OF the crew We're lost. One of the
bodies was recovered. A crew from life
stations 3 and 4, were on hand, and sue.
ceeded soon afterwards in throwing a line
TO the ship, and by aid of the crew of the
Amerique the lite car was soon drawn on
board. The passengers, at first, were
AFRAID to get into the car, but Mr. Cornell
Jewell, who was passenger on board,
ana his wife, got into the car and were
safely drawn ashore, after which all the
passengers and most of the crew were
landed, five or six being in the car at a
time. The captain still remains aboard
looking after the vessel All the mails
and specie were safely landed The ship
was in charge OF pilot taken on board
yesterday, about 137 miles from New
York. The sea ut that time was smooth.
but afterwards the weather thickened up
very much, and was SO when the vessel
struck. the conduct of the crews of the
life-saving stations was Of most efficient
nature, they being promptly on hand, and
by their exertions saved every man that
was on board Had the boat not left the
ship all would have been saved.
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

The gossIps OF Gotham have now
sweet morseI to roll under their wag2ing
tongues; while the busy newspaper COR
respondents, in the absence of facts Oh
which to base their reports allow "Fhr
wing OF Fancy to flap in vacancy The
occasion of all this clatter is what is called
the Bennett-May Affair. Mr.. James Ger
don Bennett had been engaged to Miss
May, daughter Of DR. May Of New York
city, and the marriage was to have taken
place on the Sd inst but for some reason,
probably best known to the parties most
interested, the ceremony was not perform
ed. Mr.. Fred May, brother OF the young
lady, felt called upon to do something. So
on Wednesday afternoon { q week ago. he
made an assault upon Mr. Bennett with
cowhide, in front of the Union Club House
According to telegraph, the affair result
ed in duel between Messrs. Bennett and
May, which was fought oil Monday Al
Slaughter Station Delaware May is said
to have been slightly wounded in the right
breast near the shoulder Joint.
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

The Ellsworth American says on Wednesday
last, Mr.. VIM. Weber of Ellsworth, left home
for the purpose Of chopping wood on Newport
Mountain. Not returning as usual, search was
made for him and he was found lying insensible
beneath tree, from which he had evidently
fallen. 1t is supposed that he assembled the tree
for the purpose Of dislodging another tree which
ne had felled upon it, and in some manner
slipped and fell to the ground. striking his
head and rendering him senseless. He will
probably die.
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11
Maine Legislature.

GOV. Common was lEaugurated Thursday
noon of last week, and delivered his
second address, a synopsis OF which will
be found in another column The cere-
monies took place in Representative Hall.
and were witnessed by a large number of
spectators, Senator Blaine being among
the number. The message was warmly
applauded at its close.
The order to have special Chaplain for
the Senate, after a brief discussion was
defeated, and the old method is continued.
In the House Orrison Burrill, Oem
will be given the seat from the classed
towns OF Fairfield. Mercer and Smithtield.
The vote of Mercer will be thrown out on
account of not voting on the day ordered
A bill was introduced in the Senate and
pushed through both branches to correct
certain clerical errors in an act OF 1871 for
the REIMBURSEMENT to the United States of
titles to lands for sites of light stations.
The official vote for Governor is report
ed as follows:
Whole number of votes, 1876 1923
Necessary for choice, 6S,4l3
Selden Conner has 1867
John c. Talbot. 90 ,423
Almond Gage, go
Scattering, l3
Both branches have restricted the time
for the reception OF petitions OF orders for
legislation. except those for redress of
wrongs and grievances to the 18th inst
The following State officers were elect
ed: Secretary of State, Summer j. Chad
bourne; Adiutant General, J. +. Cilley
Attorney General. Lucilius Emery State
Treasurer. +. ii. Banks
The following are the Executive Conn-
cilors -
First Dstrict-E. &. harrington
Second District-George A. Prebe
Fourth District-Charles A. Wing.
Fifth Observation-Disclosures Lacy
Sixth District-Charles Bntfam
Seventh District. X. King
The Executive Council to-day reported
adversely on the claims of certain towns
for reimbursement Tor money paid the
State as bounty to men furnished on the
quotas of said towns. The claims were
referred to the Council by the Legislature
of 1876.
Both branches then adjourned to Tues
day the 9th, in order to make up The COM
mittees.
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

She put on her new bonnet, and they went
out to drive. Descending hill, they encount-
cred team, and he pulled up the horse so sud-
denly that she pitched head first into snow
drift. The bonnet looked as though an omni-
bus had run over it. If man had met with
similar accident, he would have made the air
blue with cussing. But she only mildly re-
"Lord, William, why did you stop
so short"
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

In the case OF Mr.. Stacey. formerly Sec
rotary OF State, who sued the Portland
Press Tor saying that he was drunk on -
certain occasion, the jury gave verdict
of one dollar damages and twenty five
cents costs. 1t has not vet transpired
whether Nj $ now considers his reputa-
ton established
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

President Grant has expressed the de-
sire that such portion OF the Geneva award
as remains after the judgments have been
paid shall be invested in United States
bonds, the interest thereof to be used for
the encouragement Of shipbuilding in lieu
OF subsidies. This IS rather Il late day to
Try to make amends to the ship building
interest for the wicked policy which has
crushed this business Kind of ENTERPRISE
which being OF national importance ought
always to have been fostered carefully
But if the fund could BE riohttnly used
for our navigation interests, # would he
OF benefit to Maine above all other states
But OF course Congress has no right to d.
vert ;hiS money for such 4 purpose The
whole business Of this award has been
bun9led here. The citizen who repre-
SCENTS the United States at Geneva has
well said ;~-"AS the matter now stands
the atbIter4 appear responsible i0r cheat
ing the British Government ont Of a large
sum, which the American Government
declares was not property claimed, but
which it declines to return to the ri0hltnl
owners
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

Subscribers requested to take notice OF the
date on the coored slips attached to the paper. 1t
Is the only form of receipt used For instance,
Ii May H. that the subscription is paid to that
date. When new payment is made, the date will
be changed to correspond, and SUBSCRlB BEERS ARE
REQUESTED TO SEE THAT TIL Ell DATES AXE
CORRECT. Subscribers in requested 10
forward the sums due
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

The Waldoboro News says Happy New
Year to its readers with picture OF the
editor, holding glass of wine in his hand
Why, Mr., Miller!
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

OF course Blaine was nominated for
both the short and long terms of the
United States Senatorship. That is a
pleasant family party over at Augusta.
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

Since the capture of Boss Tweed an ex-
tradition treaty between Spain and the
United States has been concluded ut Mad
rid
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

What the republican leaders do not
want, an honest count
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

The Portland Advertiser has a depart
ment devoted to the recording OF good
deeds, and, As wicked as the world is said
to be, manages 10 keep its record well
filled
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

A member OF the famous Polaris eyue
ditlon, Mr. IL. c. Chester, - willing and
anxious to go with thirty men to carry out
the plan OF Captain Howgate 10 discover
the North Pole. The main feature Of the
plan is to colonize company Of men with
in the Arctic Circle. the party to first be-
come acclimated and then search ont the
pole. A gentleman in England is also
anxious to go and nail the flag Of Britain
on the North Pole. Punch suggests that
the most feasible way is 10 lei the flag fly
there.
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

Excellent resolutions on national affairs
We're adopted by the Democratic Commit
tee of this State at it's meeting last week.
The plain words OF these gentlemen are
The whole in nutshell is sometime
like this-Samuel j. Tilden is President
elect of these United States, and cannot
legally be counted out.
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

The grip Of poverty in the cities grows
keener and more ptiass every day The
long continued hard times--the result Of
vicious Encouragement of the govern
ment-are actually driving men to emil
grate-to leave this country OF vast and
almost infinite resources, for lands where
better rule prevails 4 regular line Of
emigrant ships has been established from
New York to New South W ales, in Aus
tralia; and the first vessel is to leave New
York, February 1st, with 200 passengers
There are many applications for berths.
but only those who have some trade on
occupation. or have relatives III Australia,
will he taken ont. Each emigrant is
charged $40 passage money. and on AZ
rival at Sydney. New South Wales, will
be forwarded at expense of the colonial
government to any part Of the colony.
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

~ the use by the one becomes Il precedent for
the other. a standing army at the polls is. in
the nature of things, and on the universal testi-
mony of history incompatible with free suffrage.
Its presence there is poisonous. The liberties
of the people wither before it. Universal sut-
rage, and a standing army to control it. are
modern inventions for the attainment of abso-
lutte power. These inventions have twice with
in the present century brought IN imperialism
in France. A hatred of military politics is he
reditary with the sturdy race from which we
sprang. A century and a half ago the Com
mons of England, affronted by the spectacle of
arms at the election polls OF Westminster, re-
solved THAT the presence OF regular body Of
soldiers at an election of IL member to serve in
Parliament is high Infringement Of the liber-
ties of the subject, manifest violation of the
freedom, and an open defiance OF the laws and
constitutions of this kingdom" These truths
are old, but not obsolete. They are vital still,
as vital as liberty itself, and need enforcement,
if mistake not, line upon line.
To say that the government has bundered
| through its subordinate general does not purge
the offence. One snch mistake is hardly eN-
cusabe. A second becomes something worse.
To disclaim the offense and possess Its effects,
| and repeat bothin one short term, without cen
| sure to any one savors of something worse than
| a blunder
The Governor also says that he is IN
willing to admit that the peoples ballots
and the right of local self-government are
at the mercy of federal artillery; and
therefore he protests against any and all
manner of federal interference, or claim
even of interference, in determining eithe.
the peoples choice, or the organization,
credentials, or membership Of the legisla-
ture. He recommends that our senators
and representatives in Congress be re-
quested to propose an amendment 30 the
constitution making the President neligi-
Bile for two consecutive terms Gov. Hub
bard tersely remarks "Let as avoid the
indecent possibility OF a President at
tempting to lnaugurate himself in a Dis
| army lie hopes that the nsages of the
camp VIII disappear from civil admins
tration with the soldier who has intro
dnced them. lie hopes that something
may be done in the future tor the morals
OF public life by the purification OF the
| civil service. something for trade by fnan-
eia reforms and resumption OF specie
payment with all prudent haste, some
thing to restore to the people Of the
southern states their hereditary rights OIL
government, something tor honest
| government. the reign OF constitutional
law, and the peace and prosperity Of the
people,
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

The whole executive and legislative
machinery IN Florida is now in orderly
operation, since Coy, Drew, the aTfully
elected democratic governor has been
peacefully inaugurated The legislature
is democratic by majority OF seven in
the senate and ten in the house. Probably
the republicans holding certificates on the
fraudulent returns from Baker and Clay
counties will be expelled. and the seats
given to the democrats whom the people
elected
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

Minnie Lonsdale, young actress, died from
burns caused by her dress catching fire on the
stage, at Newark, on the night of the Sd inst
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

that poor innocent little ''g'' was quite as alb
surd as an Englshman's misplacing his chs
LATE.
1t is late dear friends; the moon is making
the snow look white and colder; the chime of
bells still floats up from the Avenue, and many
carriages are bearing homeward the tired reveI-
lers from the evenings delight. l wonder if
they haye found the crowded rooms and society
chatter any better than these quiet hours have
been to me. Any way [ haven't all the party
fnery to put away which Is a blessing.
ANNA S. Hustled.
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

The new Congressman from New York
David Dudley Field, will take leading
part in the coming election debate in the
House. Mr.. Field was a republican up to
the beginning Of the Returning Board
business, and had given a square vote for
Hayes and the rest of the republican tick
ct last November. But the proceedings
in the South so disguised him that he
swore off from his party at once His
election to Congress took place on the "a
instant. He received four to one of all
the votes cast in the district.
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

The fact that Tiden and Hendricks are
elected on the face OF the returns, is kept
out OF sight as much as possible by the re-
publican newspapers. The returns regu-
larly certified under the broad seal OF the
States give the Democratic candidates lS5
votes, which is - majority Of the whole
electoral college. If the two Houses can
not go behind the returns the case is set
tied in favor Of Tilden. II they can 60
behind the returns, Louisiana ard Florida,
and perhaps South Carolina, will be shown
to have given majorities for Tilden elect
ors. 1t is not very likely, therefore, that
the American people will tamely acquiesce
in the plot of the conspirators to count out
the President OF their choice, if it shall be
attempted as now threatened
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

1t is now proved that the Crow Indians
were both swindled and neglected. This
part Of Grants "Quaker policy" has given
us most of our Indian wars
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

A Maine exchange says this is -, good time
to read Longfellow's Snow Bound" 1t is 4
good time for the editor to read the tite-page Of
this poem and see who wrote it. Boston Post.
That means us. But longiellow al
write very nice poem about young fell
low who got snow bound He was little
cracked, probably, but he started out with
a flag inscribed Excelsior" and was
bound to climb some mountains An old
gentleman told him that he had better not
try it; 4 peasant remarked to him that it
was dangerous; and, strangest OF al, he
wouldn't hear to Il young lady who ad-
vised him to stay with her He didn't 90
to the dogs, but the dogs went Tor him
next morning, and the foolish fellow
Half buried in the snow WAS found"
'by-the faithful hound
That's the case we referred 10. The
moral is that people had better stay at
home during wintry storms. We know
that Whittier wrote something about q
Quaker family that got covered up in
snow and hadn't spunk enough to dig out
but we don't take any stock in them.
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

The singular spectacle OF the inaueura-
ton OF two men of opposing parties as
Governor at Louisiana, was witnessed in
New Orleans on Monday last Gen.
Nichols the Governor elected by the voice
ana votes OF the people was inaugurated
by the democracy, in the presence OF
twenty thousand persons and amid great
enthusiasm. On the other hand Pack ard,
the creature OF kellogg, Grant and the
returning board. went through the farce
OF an Inauguration, in the presence of two
hundred people, and guarded by 4 heavy
force of police. No lighting took place.
The President has not yet recognized
either Nichols or Packard as Governor.
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

Gloucester, Mass, is not only the larg-
est fishing port in the world, but very
enterprising city in Other ways The latest
proof of this is the action ot a society call
ed the Women S Centennial Home Indus
trial Exhibition. This organization has
prepared Il box, filled it with historical
documents and committed it to the CITY
officials to be held in trust for the women
of 1876. Among other things the box
contains photographs of the city's exhibit
at Philadelphia, and Of prominent citi-
2ens; letters from the mayor, postmaster
and other officials. to like officers who
may be IN power i'll 1876 copies of the
sprightly Cape Ann Advertiser; history
Of the city, addresses from the ladies of
to-day to those OF one century hence, and
other valuable documents This box is to
remain sealed for one hundred years .
What a valuable collection it will be for
those persons, yet unborn (it the box and
its contents survives conliagrations. Nc),
who alter the lapse OF 4 century, shall
read the doings of to-day. The compar-
ison OF the two periods IS too great for
contemplation but, undoubtedly the Jour
nal Of that day Will make mention Of that
box
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

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The Republican journal., 1877-01-11
The Rockland Opinion is having quar-

The Roekland Opinion is having quar-
rel with the Camden Herald Speaking OF
the letters Of the latter the Opinion editor
says
Such grammar and syntax are enough 10
make the bones OF Lindley Murray turn in their
coffin and to make old Colby get rs on his hint
legs and howl.
Probably the Rockland editor has ms
own opinion a. to why ''old Colby would
'howl" il he had him in that anomalous
position
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

Gov Conner's inaugural address will be
found to be very dull reading except to
the statistical mind. Our worthy Cover
nor is too careful, he ought to tell us
what he thinks Of the present rascally
actions Of his party leaders
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11
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The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

From Lazarus to Dives the transition is ma
tural, and | happened 10 overhear the other
day chat which was highly amusing. There
sits behind Congressional desk portly alder
mamie gentleman whose wealth IS almost tabul-
Gus. His broadcloth is Of satin gloss; his hat
of irreproaehable shape and shine; his boots
90 dearl they are made by a fashionable boot
maker, but not all his skill could make those
dreadful feet shapely, so had better not have
mentioned thein,) but his fat hands are stuffed
in delicate kids, and he walks with almost as
consequential q roll as does Bruce the dusky
Senator. In Il Pullman car, he was contidne
to a friend the way his success had been achey-
ed. He was proud of his career and quite will.
ling every one III the vicinity should listen,
Said he, Il was Il poor boy; I run errands,
held bosses This own pronunciation sreD ont
offices and such like, till a lawyer made me his
messenger, always could see through a mill
stun, and Mr.. - found understood quick
er than his older clerks, so little by little had
his confidence, and learned the tricks of the
trade pretty well. Aep my eyes open and
by-and-by when found nice openin in a
new neighborhood, | told Mr.. - he might
open branch Office for shdrin notes and doin
mortgages. He thought about it and gire me
the chance, though was only twenty-five. l
begun maxim little money; then, htigatin on
my own account, till by the time was thirty l
was maxim 100000 a year. That didn't suit
me; knew l could do better, SO I moved
down into Wall street, and bless you! I make
5000 now on single case very often. This
Htigatin is very good business if you under.
stand it; if you don't you had better let it alone"
and he wagged his head solemnIy. wonder
if he understands as much about law making
as he does about "litigatin." His enmity to
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

We give accounts this week of many
fearful casualties on the ocean 1t is a
particularly disasterous season far those
who 60 down to the sea in ships
The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

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The Republican journal., 1877-01-11

On Monday the democrats held great
mass meetings in different parts of this
country, and spoke with no uncertain
voice regarding the attempt to betray the
Republic.
1t is reported that Gen. Longstreet has
deserted the kellogg party in Louisiana,
declaring that Nichols is elected
The Editors and Publishers Association
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Augusta, Jan 18th, and 18th.