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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

The steamer Seminole, of Nickerson's
Boston and Savannah line, arrived at Bos
ton, Monday the bearer of sad tidIngs of
II great ocean disaster in which she was
50 unfortunate rs TO play IN unwelcOme
part he story OF those aboard OF her IS
substantially rs follows: Early Sunday
morning, about lOrty miles east OF Cape
May, the weather being SO misty and
rainy that nothing could he seen Il short
distance ahead, suddenly came within
view OF those on board the Seminole the
lights OF M approaching vessel. 1t was
too late ~ avoid the collision which fol-
lowed. the two vessels coming together
with Il Sudden crash The Seminole was
not seriously injured, but the other vessel
which proved to be the steamer Montgom-
cry, owned and chartered in New York,
was struck squarely about thirty-tive feet
abatt the stem, and cutting through the
hull to the foremost, which was carried
away She sank in seven minutes OF her
crew aud passengers. numbering thirty
one in all, only eighteen were saved The
5uddenness of the collision. and the rapid
lty with which the vessel filled, prevented
the clearing OF the boats in the excitement
and hurry with which the attempt was
boat and vainly attempted to clear her
but Just before the vessel sank the first as
sistant engineerappear with an axe and
cut her away. The boat was then fairly
in the water where she was left by the
sinking steamer, and her precious FREIGHT
would probably have been saved had the
steamer remained above water a few mo-
ments longer. As it was, however, she
disappeared beneath the surface before the
boat had time to escape the wave which
was caused by the waters flowing in to
ill the gap which was left. and all aboard
were cast into the water
The engineers and tremen below state
that the first they knew of the disaster was
the sound Of the cries and commotiOn on
deck the shock of the collision being so
slight that they did not feel it. As the
water flowed in the side of the vessel and
reached the fires, the sudden formation of
steam forced the fire up the smoke-stack,
whence it emerged. -shooting up a stream
Of flame fifteen or twenty feet high, cast
ing lurid glare over the terrible scene.
OF those that We're saved three - John
Monroe, Henry Osborne and John Me
Ewain--were picked up out of the water
by boats from the Seminole. The remain
der saved themselves by clambering over
from the deck of the sinking vessel to that
OF the Seminole before the two had be-
come parted. Among the lost, James
Granger was a Boston man; the remain
der were mostly from New York and
Brooklyn.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18
A Question of Poaca, not OF War.

The year ui grace, eighteen hundred
and 5eN enty seyrn i nol the time to talk
oi marShallin" The forces Of war, AND
making preparation t0T strife within the
borders Of the nteG States Il i true
thai there has been in excited election :
that the great and powerful party which
supported Mr.. Tildeu, and which - nn-
mercally IN the majority III the popular
vote, and which shows itself 10 ,e right
fully in a majority in the electoral COLLEGE,
believes that there is 2 conspiracy to a.
fraud it OF its rights and TO reverse the
Will Of tie people. An appeal t. arms
or preparations to take the field, will hot
help the matter now There can be evoked
10 nd to solve The difficulty through the
aiming Of the militia OF Indiana, ~ II Sai.i
to hr in contemplation, ON the one hand
Nor can. on The other hand, the military
forces OF the Rate ol PENNSYLVANIA. If
placed ON a war footing, a. 1t il sad they
are about 10 be. adj one ioiI in The 3oln-
tlon Of the yeNed question.
THIS j. al rntanglempiit far which lroal
abilities and statcSmanslIip are the RENE
dies, and not swords and guns Patriotism
added 10 candor and eoaciiaion, viii In
time bring rs through all right We have
but Just passed through one terrible civil
conflict. and are Yet staggering under lis
burdens. We have held Il Great rentcn-
Mai jubilee, and exhibited with commend
able prde to each other and to the world
our advancement in the arts OF peace, and
our splendid possibilities for the future.
We PRIDE ourselves upon having settled 4
dangerous and threatening question with
the most powerful nation on the globe, by
The peaceful methods OF arbitration. And
yet, while the WistSt and best ul the co,,n-
try are seeking some way ont Of the dead
lock that apparently awaits the Pres.den-
tial question, and At time when calm
ness aud deliberation are specially called
for, there is foolish talk OF preparing for
war over this question:
There is no reason to doubt the courage
OF the American people. but when they
fight they will need to see Necessity lor
it, and something to fight ter They know
that behind the clamorers ior conflict there
are the great bo'iy o. the people, Who a.
sire the protection of safe and secure
government. as above and beyond Nh
questions OF party success OF personal am
bitlon. The country comes before them
all They know that there are victories
OF peace, no less than of war, and they
mean that the victory which settles this
question Shall he one OF peace IN lie
words OF !;ichclen
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

ner and venerable appearance. | saw
him once afterwards, when the Atlantic
cable had been proved successful. Great
Darlington, amid the Berkshire Hills,
called together an immense crowd to
welcome Cyrus Field. His father came
upon the platform with his distinguished
son, trcading quite as proudly as the hero
Of the hour, and when the cheers arose in
deafening din, the old man, nimbly leap
ing upon chair, waved his umbrella and
shouted with perfect ecstasy.
Another interesting individual upon the
floor to-day, was q poor old man who
claims to have been the first diacorcrer OF
gold in California He comes now petit
tioning Congress for relief iii his decaying
years Mr.. orion was to have been
brought before the House, but knew this
epistc must be written, 50 couldn't stay
for even a flash oi his electric maiesty's
eye. III a letter sent YOU Iuitc recently,
| spoke of Judge Hancock Of Texas as 4
bachelor certainly was so informed, but
my informant told q lib, and | have re-
peated it, for the Judge has wife who al
ways accompanies him 10 Washington,
though she is 20 much OF All invalid that
few people ever see her Widows and old
maids having designs upon the gallant
Texan will please take notice
Speaker Randall gave his first card re-
ception last evening, inviting gentlemen
only. and having the great good sense
not t" crowd his rooms tie will give
series OF these parties, buj the si1r Of his
house viii net warrant large gatherings
and Mrs. Randall very firmly but qujrt,
tells her lricn Is that thry will continue to
occupy that house till her husbands means
permit something more extensive. AIRS.
Fish Will give a large card rrreption on
Monday evening. Ey the way, there il a
rumor that Sir Edward hornlyn las been
ordered ~ Con4tanttnnple ana ureet +
the lamentation u1 All who know hun
ANA VI liC7Iin.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18
Uncle lack Fried on a Gridirou.


The great leader of the Hayes party
and manager Of the late campaign is now
on the ragged edge and doubtless
few days Will suffice to give the country
an idea Of the tactics of ''great moral re-
former who heads the conspiracy to steal
a Presidency. On Saturday the House
Committee to inquire into the privileges
and powers Of the House summoned Zach.
Chandler before it. Little dreaming what
the Committee had in store for him. he
came staggering into the room with
brazen ei1rontery. He was questioned
generally at first and gave evasive an
swers rs to orders issued by him to his
associate partisans in the Southern States
who conspired with him to count Hayes
in. Then he was confronted with the fol-
lowing telegram, which smote him with
the force OF an electric shock -
NEW YORK, Nov. {.
To GOV. NJ. L. SrEAENS, TALLAHASSEE, Fla:
Hold Florida for Hayes and Wheeler. Money
and troops will be sent YOU. 4. CHANDLER.
When Zach. was confronted with this
indisputable evidence of his conspiracy he
toned down to the level OF an ordinary
mortal. Knott had him in the cruicible
and he proposed TO keep him there. did
you send the telegram to Coy Stearns ?'
he was asked. to which he replied that he
thought he might have done so; that he
sent several kilograms to him. Next came
the question: did you do it Of your own
motion, or al the suggestion of somebody
else ?" This question he declined to an
sWer. and claimed that immunity which
should be accorded him on account OF be-
ing a Cabinet officer. The Committee III
formed Mr.. Chandler that he held the dual
position OF i Cybinet Minister and Chair
man ol the National Republican Commit
tee; that his official acts rs 4 Cabinet Min
lister would NOT BE- inquired into, but that
50 llr rs The dispatches which were dated
in New York and In the capacity As the
Chairman OF a campaign Committee he
had TO privilege he could claim. He still
refused to answer the Interrogation, W hen
Che Committee excused him at his own re-
quest until "Wednesday next tor ;!elbera-
ton.
Iue examination OF handler lasted an
hour He was con7lderably embarrassed
and surprised At the hot trail the Commit
tee has struck The Committee has proof
positive m it hands, being messages over
he own signature that he advised he
mani pulation OF the ballots in the disputed
states and provided a corruption fund for
the purpose. Mr.. Chandler was not shown
all The proof in the possession Of the Com
mittee, nor does lie know how it was Sc
cured-and whether he answers or not the
result viii he precisely the same When
Zach. left the Committee room he was
pale and haggard. lie drove at once 10
his residence and cent for Garfield and ".
I 'hunJla, " 4 SnI
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18
Senator Blaine,

AUGUSTA, Me, Jan ~. A very large
and brilliant reception was given this
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine to the
members of the Legislature, the State Gov
eminent and great number of private
citizens, including prominent and lead
ing men OF both the Republican and Dem
ocratic parties from all sections of the
State. Between six and seven hundred
gentlemen and ladies were present, but
neither the capacity nor hospitality of the
large, old-tashioned mansion was over
taxed. The festivities, including music
and dancing, were kept up to late hour.
The occasion was one of universal pleas
ure. and will be long remembered as one of
the most notable receptions given in Maine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

Jan. 9th, Judson DeCoster, while fox-hunt-
ing among the mountains of Hebron, heard the
beat of sheep, and on making search, discov-
cred last spring lamb imprisoned between a
ledge and huge snow drift. In the small in
closure grew beech tree which afforded the
only food within reach of the unfortunate pris-
oner. He had gnawed off the bark as high as
he could reach, and into the wood quite dis
lance,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

Hartford has furnished Connecticut with three
governors who all resided on one block onWasll-
ington street, between Buckingham and Park
streets, viz, Ellsworth, Jewell and Hubbard.
III 1867 the infant mortality in New York
City % per cent. in 1879 it was 4S per cent
Il saving of 5000 lives a year of children under
five years of age. Even New York city is not
going backwards.
A severe drouth in California has injured the
crops very much.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

BALTIMORE, Jan. 10. Five oyster schooners
while being lowed out from the eastern bay to-
day by steam tugs. were cut through by the ice
and sunk. The crews We're all rescued and
taken to Annapolis. 1t is stated that from six
ty to seventy oyster vessels are still ice-bound
in the eastern bay, whose crews are in great
restitution and suffering from food
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

Charity in Bangor has taken Il liquid
form, and at a public soup-house presents
each applicant with IL pint Of soup, varied
on Fridays by fish chowder.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

The House committee of investigation
III south Carolina nave discovered n
fraud committed by the Returning Board
Of that STATE, which brings uut in sim
oolder relief President Grants uutn7wer-
able conduct in Installing the Chamber
lam government which is the fruit 81
mat fraud The committee ii -royer that
the Hayes ana Wheeler electors Aeft
elected lay the face OF the returna, iuclncl-
ING those from I.aurpn& and t.lgeIieitE
counties, A. the Returning Beard de-
clarcd but they find, also. that "A. same
returns elect Hampton and the Demo
crate Legislature, as Tie Returning Board
did net declare. In l.aurenq and Edge
held counties a considerable number ot
negroes voted for Hayes and Hampton,
anu The Returning Board t,2clUHtH their
returns in making up the votes for Hayes,
bht ff}erfG( them ii! making up the votes
Tor Hampton. That is the returns from
l.aurens and Ed%eiield counties were per
tectly legal and fair a. to the electors, but
were Illegal and unfair Is to governor and
members OF the Legislature. Aud it l. this
bald rascaity that a [ nito,i States ndpe
has been found infamous enough to pro-
fe"t VITA the power OF hi~ office, and mat
President Grant las assumed 10 ,n.Ee
GOOD, with the army II i noticeable
that Will" Democrats cheerluIy recon-
ME and admit the vote OF The State ter
Hayes and Wheeler the moment it is
made clear, not Il single Republican in
the North has been frank enough 10 ad-
mt the vote Of the State for IIamplon
when il is made runallv rlpar
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

It has 4 bad look tor /acchrus, the Great
Republican manager, that telegram to
Gov. Storns, Nov stb, to hold Florida
for Hayes ana Wheeler and promising
money and troops, NJ wonder there il
endeavured t" be ! light grip held on tel
eoranis when the, make snvll rcy.4lation4
some Interesting fact concerning Miss
Ami" Louise Cary, Since her arrival at
Moscow. All y benefit given 10 Miss Cary.
atr wa made the recipient Of some very
handsome presents from her many Rus
S!an friends. amor" others WAS i LARGE
butterfly IN diamonds for the hair, Il SUI
pfrh necklace Of pearls, and Il cup. saucer
and spoon al cold, enamrled with blue, in
Russian St} Ie. Besides which She had
bouquets, which ut this season OF the year
represent the modest sum Of eighty dol
lars III gold. DC making her first appear
ance ON the stage, she spraincd her ankle
quite badly, but, notwithstanding the pain,
performed her part. and was then carried
to her hotel where she was ordered bv her
physician mol to leave her bed for two
weeks At last accounts she was consider
ably improved
The Prehlt House, Portland, has recent
~ been renovated and greatly improved
IN every department. 1t now ranks among
the best houses in New England. The
table, especially, is o! great variety and
excellence. The proprictors. Messrs Glib
son 4 o., give personal attention to the
comfort and guests. and see that All are
Well taken care Of
BY AN advertisement in to-days paper it
will he seen that the old and iavorite Ban
gol House has reduced its prices to two
dollars per day. and that it will continue
under the management OF Mr. Shaw. He
knows, il Any one does, how to keep a
hotel
II would be queer if the strike Of the ice
laborers ON the Hudson should make the
harvest : failure in this season of abund-
ancc, 50 that the New Workers. will have
TO come TO Maine ior supplies Of the cool
ing article
ne Venerable Ether Sheplry, t>-thief
Justice OF Maine, and father Of Gen ehrp-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

The Democratic House will put Mr.. Or
ton in close quarters if he don't produce
the kilograms Of Zach Chandler and the
other conspirators.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

Decrease IN tonnage AS compared with last
year, 1887 II TONS
IAN excellent year for bears,' State Treas
urer Hatch reports was the year 1915, So, 745
having been allowed for bears killed during
that period, or $40 bears at 50 each.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

When this paper gave to Longlellow H.
stead OF Whittier, the authorship Of Snow
Bound, the editor was absent in mind, and
when II week later 4 two line quotation
from the formers Excelsior was botchcd
and made nonsense Of, he was absent in
body. Those personal constituents are
now reunited, and will probably work
more tremendously.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

Pullback skirts may be defended, for
the reason that they prevent lovely wo-
men from STOPPING to folly.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

bs-tfFG. L. HOWELL q 90, 40 Park Row, New
York, will receive advertisements tor this paper at
the lowest rates. Their orders Will receive prompt
attention.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

Res. Il. MILES, No. fremont Street, Boston, is
and orders always recognized.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

Pinchhack, the negro leader in Louis
lana, has deserted Packard and gone over
to the Nichols government, taking three
members of the Legislature More are
reported ready 10 follow.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

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ADVERTISING TERMS. For one square, Zone inch
OF length i'll column $l.09 Tor one week, and Is
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

On Monday the President tolegraphed
an order to Gen. Augur, at New Orleans,
which was construed to be a recognition
of the Packard government straightway
there was rejoicing in the radical camp.
and big tpye in their newspapers But on
Tuesday they got a set back in the per
sonal declaration OF Grant that he lad not
recognized Packard, and did not intend
to, Is somebody bull-dozing the man in
the White House?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

The election OF United States Senator,
by the Legislature OF Maine, took place on
Tuesday. The Democrats had placed in
nomination Hon William 2. Hanes, Of
Biddeford. The election covered the I'M
expired term Of Nj Morrill,, who resign
ed to take the Secrctaryship Of the Treas
ury, and the new term for the full six
years, MI Blaine was elected for both
terms, receiving So votes in the Senate to
> for Mr. Haines, and ll2 in the House to
81 for Mr. Haines. The vote was the same
for both terms.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

Lucille Western, the charming actress.
died in Ncw York, 81 Thursday, after q
biiet illness Fest At last was her latest
worAs, \. III" calm Of peaceful death
stole over her
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

1t Is now believes that May was serious
Is wounded IN the Bennett duel, and that
he lies IN u house on the Maryland shore.
Bennett sailed for Europe on Saturday,
hoarNln.. the ateamer off Sandy ltnnl.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

II would be queer if the strike Of the ice
laborers ON the Hudson should make the
harvest failure in this season of abuna-
ancc, SO that the New Workers. will have
TO come TO Maine tor supplies Of the cool
mG article
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-01-18

BY an advertisement in to-day's paper it
will he seen that the old and iavorite Ban
gol House has reduced its prices to two
dollars per day. and that it will continue
under the management OF Mr. Shaw. lie
Knows, i any one does, how to keep 4
hotel
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-03
The County Court.


Estate of Nathaniel Potter, deceased. Fina
report approved and estate declared settled
Estate of George McCandlish, deceased. flha
report approved and estate declared settled
Estate of Martha Farnsworth, deceased. In
yentory and appraisemenl bill approved.
Estate of Frederick Ultsch, deceased. Letters
Of administration granted to Stephen Arnold
Bond $1,000. Notice to creditors to January term
Estate of James Eckert, deceased Report OF
accounts approved.
Estate of Joseph Cookson, deceased. lnvcn
tory approved.
Estate of Casper Webbing, deceased. viii ad
united to probate and letters testamcntary issued
10 Regina Helbling and Valentine Maurcr. Bond,
$500. Notice to creditors to January term.
Estate of Patrick Weir, deceased Claim al
sl7.l9 Report of accounts approved.
Estate Of Alexander Hobart deceased. lnven-
tory, appraiscment bill and widows rclinquish-
nent and selection approved and public sale oil
ehattel property ordered.
Estate of Charles Pattcrman, deceased. Let
ccrs of administration issued to Geo. Drallc.
Bond, 81 900 Notice to creditors to January
term.
Estate Of John Coss, deceased. viii admitted
10 probate and letters tcstamcntary issued John
Ferguson Bond, $4,000. Notice to creditors to
January term
Estate of Edward Howard, deceased Report
of public sale of chattcl property approved,
Estate OF Samuel Croft Report Of accounts
approved.
Estate Of Adam II Hoover Final report APP
proved.
Estate Of Thomas Ryburn Order for private
sale Of chattel property
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-03
Chicago Market,

CHICAGO, Nov. ., 1871.
FREIGHTs-By rail were steady yesterday and
fair shipments were made at 40c S3l00 for grain
to New York; Il -four soc ~ Dbl. Lake freghts
unusually active at 81 sc for corn to Buffalo.
FLouR-Prices firm and higher. Choice white
winter wheat So. 15@ 7.25; fancy western spring
extras, s6,W@6.25; Minnesota patent $500
900; choice spring superfines, 81 0O@4.25.
WmEAT-Wmter--No, 2 red, in store, Sl,l76-
LII. Spring-No /, Minnesota, S1.l4@ll5;
No. 3 in store, sl.09@ Ito; No. 3, sl.05.
CoRN-MiXcd 1914. Options, 1904 for
October.
Oats--No. ., 23@A; rejected l5c
Ryc-No. 2, 81; rejected, 4Sc.
Barley-No ., 60c; rejected, 40c.
Lard-SS l5dS.2 n 100 lbs.
Buttcr-Crcamery, 2S@35c good to choice dali
ry, 25@2sc.
Eggs-lSGl9 Zoe q doz
Potatoes--Ncw, 47c@5lc FOR peachbows; carly
rosc 4cM45c.
CArTLE-Modcratcl active. Choice extra
grade steers, S525@5.5O good to choic. natives,
S460m5.10 butchers steers, S3.25d3.10; COWS
and hcifers, S2.4Od3.65