The Republican journal., 1877-12-27

sec noticd Of Penobscot Bay Steamboat com
PanE-boston steamer notice and advertisement
Oh NJ, H. Campbells salvc-pocket book found
Gable dispatches have been received apno,nc
ing the death, at Cape de Gate of Capt OTIS f
'oonbs, Of lslesboro master Of schooner Caroline
Eddy He died On the 18th
No" the Lady Of the house. whose boarded len-
mes and skiltu fingers have contributed to the
christmas slippers, can tell by the expression on
ner good mans face how his corn are fitted.
We received can OF excellent oysters from tho
establishment of l.. W Atwood Portland. who
sends choice eonsgnmcnts Of that luxury to their
customers in Maine. and even beyond thu borders
thereof
Santa laus can't get very large present into
n'Htsi 4lil : stockings lRockland Courier
II mas never been claimed that the stockings are
remarkable for size: but when drawn on they are
symmetrical. very.
inc weather continues mild and pleasant beyond
al precedent for the season The December sim
rises clear and shines warmly all dav. temperiDg
me an delightfully."- Those who have lived in the
South say that We are now experiencing in Maine
the exact counterpart OF the winter weather III the
Gull States
poet has arisen oar in Unity. whose muse is
devoted to an attack upon dogta law Of this
state and who is circulating his effusions bv print
ed slips Probably he holds. with Byron. thar
IT'S sweet to hear the watch-dogs honest bark.
But should he get that dogs teeth set through his
trowSers leg, it might give I different cant to his
inspiration
The deaf mutes OF this city and vicinity have
regularly engaged the services OF a preacher. the
Rev Samuel Rowe. of Mass, who will visit Bel
last on the last Sabbath Of each month Services
will be held next Sunday forenoon and afternoon.
al the vestry Of the North church The mutes IN
uta ali to be present There is no preacher in
this language in Maine. and We learn that Mr.
Rowe Will work throughout the state the conin,
year under the direction Of the Belfast Society Of
Deaf Mutes There are FIVE mutes in tile town Of
Monroe
The proprietor of Haytord Hall is entitled 10
much credit for his taste and outlay III furnishing
for public use 50 desirable place. bnt it hicks
suitable means OF egress in case of sudden need
ioF getting the audieAee out. The worst feature
mas been the in swinging doors at the foot Of The,
main stairway In case Of a panic with a frantic
crowd rushing toward them they would be un-
yie!dinaiy closed. and the result would be terrible
We are glad 10 know thai the proprietor is about
to reconstruct the outer doors in such way that
they Will SWING outward. and thus be safe in case
OF tronhI-. Now if he will also construct broad
flight " stairs for exit upon the eastern side he
will nave not only one OF the best but one of The.
safest halls in the country
WiNlfEroEl pr. Sweet, vino has been attend
ng cases Of dIphtheria in Prospect was taken
sick last Thursday with the same maladv Iramps
ar" scarce and are not waned..... Early rose pot.l
toe, sell for - cents, oats d Hay i, in demand
and considerable competition is going on Many
lots have been closed out 1t 80 per ton while
others hold III ~l6 Steamer katahdin lors to
Bangor usual. there being little or no ice in The.
rivcr..... Smells sell for and 10 cents per pound
pr hard wood is wanted IN town Thu. hoii
day, ue attracting the usual attention
SE4RSfoEl The operctta which occurred last
Thursday evening. under The direction Of Miss
Cathie Nichols proved success and WAS repeat
ed Friday evening The Young lady representing
FAIRY Queen. wore tarieron dress with very long
tram and in turning to leave the stage caught it
on ON" OF the tootghtS. upsetting ii and carrying
il some distance in the folds Of her dress Several
gentlemen rushed toward the stage but fortunate
" the light distinguished itself before iny serious
damage was done The characters were wen suS-
tanned and the performance did much credit to
Mis-, Nichols. Il was well attended both nights