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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16
Judge West, the Republican nominee

Judge West, the Republican nominee
for Governorship of Ohio, has bowed lower
before the god of communism than any
public man in America. Such low truck
ling for the sake OF securing votes has
been rarely seen-even in this country of
political trickery. On the evening of the
day when he was nominated Judge West
made public speech and from it the
following deductions must be drawn: He
bond an odious thing; he would disgrace
the holder of a government bond, though
he is presumed not many years ago to
have considered it patriotic to take these
bonds; and, to cap all he would divide
the earnings of railroads, mines, etc,
among owners and their workmen. On
this point We give here the exact words
OF this crazy speech:
| would go further and try the experimentation
| do not know that it would succeed would ar
range and fix minimum of prices for all who
labor in the mines and upon the railroads and then
require an account Of all net receipts and proceeds
of the capital invested the laborer at the end OF
the year should, in addition to his fixed compen
saton, receive certain per cent. of the profits
Applause, and cries OF this is the man. Then
if the profits were insufficient to compensate YOU
as literally as you could otherwise desire, beal
with your employers a portion of the loss. A
voice: certainly" But if their receipts be suf
ticient to make division, we would in Gods name
let the laborer, who is worthy of his hire, share
portion of the profits. LAPplause.l
OF course Judge West knows better
than to talk in this style. OF him the
Boston Advertiser recently said ale is a
gentleman of great abilities and extended
experience Il fine writer and almost with
out an equal on the stump" A cores
pendent OF the New York Tribune writ
ing from Cleveland shows how far the
candidate shot over his mark. The effect
| will be unquestionably to diminish his
prospects of success The substantial
Republicans of Cleveland condemn the
speech in severe terms. is it, then,
they ask, ''to be held up us a crime Il
put money in railroad stocks and bonds
for the development of the country, and
has the ownership of government bonds
once thought to be an evidence of patriot
ism, come to be regarded a disgrace
This is the plain inference to be drawn
from Judge Vests boasts that he has
never owned such securities. " Some
wealthy men, who always contribute lib
orally to campaign funds, say they will
not give a cent this year The speech
will catch no votes to compensate those
it will drive away.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

The Age attempts to show that there
was conviction in the county convention
that one term is long enough for a Regis
ter of Deeds to serve, and that it was for
this reason that Bracket lost re-nomi-
nation for the Office. This is not strictly
true. He lost the office in consequence OF
his unfitness for the place, and because
he has made himself very offensive per
sonally to men in his own party. A com
munication in the Age attributes Brack-
ett's defeat to the rumsellers; if that was
the true cause, then the latter must have
been almost two to one in the Republican
convention. The vote against Bracket
was 100 to 81.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

vice as exemplifed by the Federal Office
holders in Maine who, since the Republ-
can party came into power, have not
stolen or Incorporated dollar of pub
lie money.
Liberal encouragement ofpublic schools.
Commenting prohibitory legislation
against the liquor traffic.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

Our candidate for Governor has once
filled that office. He was President of
the Senate in 1857, when Gov Hannibal
Hamlin was elected to the U. S. Senate,
and became eX-officio Governor And he
made good one, too
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16
Maine Democratic State Convention.
PORTLAND, August IA,


At eleven o'clock and fifteen minutes,
Hon. E. F. Pillsbury, Chairman of the
State Committee called the Convention to
order, and nominated Hon. VIM. L. Put
nam of Portland as a temporary Chairman
Redman of Ellsworth, and E. G. Moore of
York as temporary Secretaries.
On taking the chair, Mr.. Putnam made
very acceptable speech, which was re-
ceived with applause.
On motion of Albert Moore of North
Arson, the State Committee were made a
Committee on Credentials. The Com
mittee Immediately retired to Reception
Hall to make up their report. They sub
united their report through Mr.. j. l..
Martin OF Camden as follows:
The whole number of delegates present
go as follows
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

The Nineteenth Maine Regiment will
hold reunion at Augusta, on Thursday,
August 23d. The Maine Militia will be
in camp there at the same time On ar
rival at Augusta the members of the
Nineteenth will report at Granite Hall.
In the evening there will be an Grafton
by Col. VIM. II. Fogler, of this city; after
which q banquet will be given to the
Association. Members are requested to
notify p. p. Getchell, Augusta, Il few
days before the meeting, if they intend to
be present.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

the same paper

In another place in this paper there
will be found a full report Of the meeting
of the City Government Monday, when
the water question was discussed, Final
action will doubtless he taken tonight,
by the city fathers. It is now probable
that the water will, very soon, be brought
from the muck pond to the business por
ton of the city, simply for fire purposes.
If the supply is found insufficient as it
doubtless will be then the pipes will
probably be extended to The Spa on
Shaw's Springs.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

The New York Herald thinks that the
Maine Republican resolutions are bundle
of reflections cast upon the President by
Blaine, and that Gin the name of peace
he declares war.0 Very likely.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

Senator Conkling has arrived home from
his European trip. He says he was never
so proud of his country, or SO DESTROYS of
staying in it. But that he was very sea-
sick on the passage.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

In France the Bonapartists and the
clerical press are clamoring louder than
ever for proclamation of martial laws.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

The loftiest town in North America is
Lake City, Southern Colorado. 1t stands
among the Rocky Mountains at an eleva-
ton of $500 feet above tile sea, or more
than 2,20O feet higher than the Tip-Top
House on Mount Washington. 1t is a city
above the clouds, and the sunset effects
there are marvellous beyond description.
This is in the new mining region OF Col
orado, known as San Juan. The mines
here are said to be the richest yet dis
covered in America. Nevertheless it is
not the place for poor man to 90 to yet,
for a heavy and systematic outlay of CAPT
tai is needed before anything can be done !;
and this capital (which must be expected
from the East-comes very slowly. 1t will
take 4 number Of years to make the mines
Of San Juan equal to those Of California.
The Republican leaders in this State
are wrangling and divided. The tele-
graphic columns of the Bangor Wing
We're on Tuesday filled with long and eN-
cited comments Oh the ''bolt' which it is
claimed Arson p. Morrill, is trying to or
ganize. A proposition has been made
for Mass Convention of Administration
Republicans for the purpose of endorsing
President Hayes and his southern policy
The Wings telegram rlnkindly says:
Chamberlain is the man who is to be put forward
as the boiling candidate AS it is well known that
he has been ready to take almost any nomination
from Governor to Senator from either party ever
has not been in sympathy with the Republicans
for years, he was chosen by the Administration
managers to head this movement for the disruption
of the party
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

The publisher of the Gardiner Report
er recently received an order to print a
euchre pack of cards. He passed.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

And now Gen. Banks is charged with
being a bad, bad man. The husband of
a pretty treasury clerk, who sues for di-
vorce, alleges that she has been DER fond
Of ''the bobbin boy" He procured for
her clerkship, and she was probably
grateful.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16
The Water Question.

to the views of citizens who not members Of
either board Mayor Houston opened the meeting
by saying: 'Gcntlemen of the Board of Com.
mon Councilman and of the Board Of Alderme9
we have met together to listen to remarks On
the water question from any who will favor II,
with their views. The matter will come be
fore the Common Council and Board of Alder
men for action when they again meet in separate
boards" The Mayor then proceeded to read The
report of the committee 20 whom had been referred
the task of investigating the feasibility of bring
ing water from the Shaw Springs to the Mucl
Pond thence to the business portion of the city
for fire purposes The same report was published
in full i'll the journal last week. The Mayor the,
called for remarks from members Of either board
Alderman Burgess arose on behalf of the comm
tee; he said that he and Mr. Pierce had this da7
talked with Mr. Shaw and wife regarding the pric.
of their property They are not settled as to Ii.
price of the farm, buthwil sell one half acre o.
land containing the springs, and land necessar
for trenches across their farm foI the sum OF h7s
hundred dollars
Alderman Ferguson asked if the estimated co>-
C3l5,0O0J Of bringing water from the springs IL
cnded land damages Mr., Burgess replied that IL
did not Alr Ferguson asked about the cleyatI'u,
and dcpressions of the land along the propose
water course, Mr. Burgess informed him that b.
Engineer l.. Il, Eaton Esd competent nan-
Of the opinion that the water would flo.
easily from the springs to the Muck pond Coll
Gilman Pierce remarked that there would be
feet head at the springs. a motion was pas~a
calling upon citizens to speak
1r {, Rrn,ys hniu,+ ;rritn1 f., ayur..-
opinions, said that he with many others ha,
there was need Of better facilities here for obtll
iua water. He had examined tie Muck Pond 4.
had come to- 1he conclusion that there ,r,t, unt H.
ter enough there to supply our ueci,. Had ,,,
examined the shaw Springs and wds surprised 81
the large supply there he that the amount
water there was great Was of the opinion tl
this added to the amount ii the Muck woulI ...
nisI enough water for tire purposes certainly IN.
probably for other uses also As tn the ugea's
the water carried near To the EdgccomL ..r
there no question but that it would How r,..
fly into the Muck Pond Ii tire height al
Spring, is as much as has been represented r.
there is a, c:sy means of getting a water sur...
lXcl Iiaytorl now spoke lIr SAID ,hcro a.
water enough at the MUCK Pond uoW Ion fire M
poses. There is moro there now than i'll all
cisterns in the city put together. He referred
the great expense OF our fire department He's.
in favor OF Sh:tws SprugS-hut first in tayu-
trying the Muck Pond. Some wears ago d ,, ..
sition WAS made to bring water from that point
$500 Since then reservoirs have been built
cost $1,000. and low are not worth 1000 cp..
Was OF opinion that there are springs in the M..
| Pond InaSInurh AS won tuust y-it tn tr., p. \.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

Mr.. Robbins, of the Dexter Gazette
offers that establishment for sale. 1t is a
good opening for the right man.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

One thing is pretty certain-that the
next Governor of Maine will be a kenne-
bee man.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

The first Loan or Building Association
in Massachusetts has been at length air-
ly started. 1t is the same plan that has
enabled the laboring classes Of philadel-
phia to live in houses of their own earn
ing. The subject was fully explained in
the Journal few weeks ago.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

To- day Aug. I6th) the Centennial
celebration of the Battle of Bennington
is being duly observed in the town of
Bennington, Vermont. President Hayes
and his Cabinet are there, besides Gov
ernors and prominent citizens from sew
eral of the States
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

A Washington correspondent makes the
following note
Much interest has been manifested here in the
proceedings of Baines Convention. There is
difference of opinion now as to whether he is
sacred OF only playing possum, and the possum
gets the benefit of the doubt.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

1t now being in order to present the
names of candidates, NJ. p. Frank, Esq,
in behalf of the Portland delegation,
tersely presented the name of Hon Sui
liyan G. Andrews Of Portland, as gen
tleman possessing all the necessary quail
itications
5. D. Leayitt. Esq, Of Eastport, moved
that balloting be suspended 50 as to allow
the reading of the resolutions. Col. John
Nj. Adams, chairman Of the committee on
resolutions, made the following mani-
nous report.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

On motion of VIM. H. Clifford, Esq, Of
Portland, the temporary organization was
made permanent.
On motion of 5. D. Leayitt, Esq, of
PASSPORT, the Convention took a recess Of
fifteen minutes to enable the several
county delegations to meet to select the
names of gentlemen to be presented to
the Convention as Vice Presidents, mem
bers Of the State Committee and the
Committee on Resolutions.
On the reassembling of the Convention
the several delegations announced the
following names
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

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Mr.. Mason of Auburn, dissented from
Mr.. Rawsons position, and expressed that
dissent in vigorous language. He said
1t seems strange and unaccountable to me, Mr..
Chairman, that every time the Republican party
sets trap for us sure to stumble INTO it. II
adopt this resolution urgently supported, in
my opinion we make the greatest mistake in the
history of our party. By so doing you may get a
few votes in Bangor, but you will lose thousands
elsewhere. Why there are II 900 reform men in
this State all pledged to total abstinence, of whom
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-08-16

Anaroscoggin b. Jones
Observation-Disclosures C. Madigan
Cumberland-Melvin p Frank
Franklin-S. Clifford Belcher
Hancock-Sylvanus Haskell
kennebec-B f. Morse
knoX-Gcorge W. Kicker
Lincoln-tyrus Mckown
OXtorl-W Ii. Whitcomb.
Penobscot-Joseph p. Bass
Piscataquis-A. J. Chase
Sagadahoc-Galcn e. Moses.
Somersct-Wm d. Hayden.
Waldo-L. Ii Murch
ashngton-Samuel ID. Leuvitt,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-11
Breach of Prom Use.

On the Norfolk Circuit, Lee was once
retained for the plaintiff in an action for
breach of promise OF marriage: when
The brief was brought him, he inquired
whether the lady Tor redress, whose in
Jury he was TO seek, was good-looking.
Very handsome, indeed, sir - was the
assurance of Helen's attorney. Then,
sir" replied Lee. 81 beg you,will request
her 10 be in court, and in place
where she can be seen" The attorney
promised compliance; and the lady, IN
accordance with Lees wishes, took her
seat in a conspicuous place. Lee, in ad
dressing the jury, did not fail to insist
with great warmth on the "abominable
cruelty" which had been exercised
towards"Ihe lovely and confding female"
before them, and did not sit down until ho
had succeeded in working up their feel
ings to the desired point. The counsel
on the other side. however, speedily
broke the spell with which Lee had en-
chanted the jury. by observing that his
learned friend in describing the graces
and beauty of the plaintiff had not men.
toned one fact, namely, that the lady had
a ,cooden leg The court was convulsed
with laughter. while Lee. who was igno-
rant of this circumstance, looked aghast;
and the jury, ashamed OF the influence
that mere eloquence had had upon them.
returned a verdict for the defendant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-11
Little FOres

One little fox is "By-and-by." II you
track him you come to his hole-never.
Another little fox is "-Cant." You
had better set on him an active, plucky.
little thing, 81 CAM" by name. 1t does
wonders.
A third little fox is "NO Use in Try
ing" lie has spoiled more vines, and
hindered the growth of moro fruit, than
many q worse-looking enemy.
A fourth little fox is 81 Forgot" He
is a great cheat He slips through your
fingers like time. He is seldom caught
up with.
Fifth little fox is Don't Care oh
the mischief he has done.
Sixth little fox is "No Matter" L. is
matter whether your life is spoiled by
small faults. Morning Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-11
Ho,o Far ViH a GreenJach Go?

HOU Far JVW u GreeHGach Go?
Mr.. Brown kept boarders. Around his
table sat Mr.. Brown, Mrs. Brown, Mrs.
Andrews, the village milliner, Mr. Black,
the baker, Mr.. Jordan, u carpenter, and
Hadley. a flour. feed and lumber mor-
chant.
Mr. Brown took ont OF his pocketbook
a ten-dollar note. and handed it to Mrs.
Brown, saying
"IIere, my dear. are ten dollars to-
ward the twenty dollars Ipromised you"
Mrs. Brown handed i. to Mrs. Andrews.
the milliner, saying
THAT pays for my new bonnet"
Mrs. Andrews said to Mr. jordan. AS
she handed him the note
THAT will pay you for your work on
my counter"
Mr.. Jordan handed it to Mr. Hadley.
the flour, feed and lumber merchant, re-
questing his lumber bill.
Mr. Hadley gave the note Dach 10 OlT'
Brown, saying
THAT pays ten dollars on board"
Mr.. Brown passed il to his wife with
the remark that that paid her twenty dO!-
lars he had promised. She in turn paid
it to Mr.. Black to settle her bread and
pastry account. who handed it 10 Mr..
Hadey. wishing credit for the amount
on his flour bill. he again returning it TO
Mr.. Brown with the remark that it settled
for that months board. Whereupon Mr..
Brown put it back into his pocketbook,
exclaiming that he "never thought ten
dollar bill would 60 50 far"
Thus a ten-dollar note was made 10
pay ninety dollars indebtedness inside of
five minutes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-11

various subdivisions of the organ at the
will of the performer. The organ at st.
Georges Hal, Liverpool, also built by
Mr. Willis. has 100 stops and four man
uals. That Of St-Sulpice, Paris, is OF
the same magnitude. and has 5000 pipes.
The largest organ in America, is in the
Music Hall, Boston, built by Walcker. OF
Ludwigsburg; it has four manuals, 80
stops. and 900 pipes The other i'm
portant organs in this country are by
American builders. and are as follows:
Trinity Church, New York. built by Henry
Erben; Plymouth Church. Brooklyn, by
+. and f. G.. Hook; 81. Georges. New
York, by George Jardine and Son; Tab
ernacle, Brooklyn, by the same ST. Bar
tholomew's, New York, by j. ii. and G.
S. OIell; Temple Emanuel, New York.
by Hall and Labagh; and Holy Trinity,
New York, by II. l.. Roosevelt. These
organs have from 2 800 to 1000 pipes.
and from 30 to 90 stops, and therefore.
in point OF size, will be found equal 10
the average large organs of Europe
Some OF them contain all the modern
European and American improvements.
One of the largest organs in America is
in the Roman Catholic Cathedral at
Montreal. and was built by Mr.. S. X.
Warren. of that Applctons' A'neri-
can CVclopedia, reUised edition, articie
"OrqaRS.."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-11

II was 'court week" in country tav-
ern, and 8 dozen cots hal been put up
temporarily in the parlor. There was
grand chorus OF snores from nearly all of
the beds. After an hour or mole OF this
uproar ole of the most resonant snorcs
brought up with snort and was suddenly
silent. A Frenchman who occupied u
cot in the extreme corner OF the room
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-11
Qottrpp.
II -
For TUE OXFORD DEMOCRAT.
After "a storm ia iSliIH mer.
IA WILLIAM BRUNTo,

IA WILLIAM BRUNToN.
Refreshing "a the air from OF the hills,
And all the land is now as though new born,
The afternoon is like the cooling morn,
Aud with strong manhood al my bosom nils;
o how my being with emotion thrills,
To think that God by storms can so aion,
And drive away the sickly, sad and loIn,
BY that which lie in seeming variance wills.
Now all the fields aud forests TAR rejoice
The parching grain is fed by rains from heaven
Aud Natures thanks, with dear, melodious voice
To tod, the blessed giyer, now arc given;
And that see these wonders in amaze,
Would not withhold my humble meed of praise
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-11

=. L. III II "'N7'
attorney and Counsellor at Lalo,
JAM - RUlTOED, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-11
The Great organs of the World.

The largest organ in the world is in
Albert Hall, London. and was built by
Henry Willis, in 1870. 1t contains 1888
stops, four manuals, and nearly 10000
pipes, all of which are of metal. The
wind is supplied by steam-power. Thir-
leer couplers connect ~ tcorr co.