Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-01-10

invits'ion extended 10 the state. by the Presi- |
dent of the Commission, to furnish a represen- |
tative to the International Prison Congress |
which has been convoked ut Stockholm. In |
August next. The declared object OF the Con- |
gress Is to study chow to reduce crime TO a |
by saving the Young from first |
fall. andby bringing the fallen to better mind
and better life"
The prevention Of crime and the punishment
aud reformation Of criminals are questions
which most nearly and urgently concern the
State. A due regard for the public well-Seing,
aud that ever progressive spirit of humanity
which Characterize a Christian people, compel
attention TO them aud demand that there shall
be constant aud patient cndeayor TO discover
and remove the causes Of the crimes that aiiliet
society. and TO combine the punishment Of
wrong-doer- with all consistent encourage
ment OF their better impulses II i REASONABLE
TO expect that the interchange OF inform ,tion
and opinion. this Congress will call forth will
be productive OF results from which the whole
civilized world may profit.
recommend. therefore. a. nm act OF comfy.
and in order thai the State may bear part in
an undertaking for the common good that you
make provision for the appointment of dele
gate to Congress.
hNTIETAM NATIONAL CEMETERY.
The Congress OF the United states by act of
March =. l-1s. authorized the Secretary OF War
to paw the OUTSTANDING: indebtedness OF the
Board Of Trustees Of the Antctsm National
Cemetery. aud appropriated money therefor.
adding proviso that payment of such indebt-
ednes. shall not h. made until the legal title TO
the property snail be vested in the United
States. II appears thst the title TO this prop
crty j. vested in the State Of Mar, land
Trustee for the several States that contributed
towards it, establishment and maintenance.
and before the title thereto. can be transferred
TO the United States the consent Of those sew
eral state, 10 such transfer must first be oh
tanned.
The state OF Maine i. one of the coniribu-
ting parties snd At the request Of the Secretary
of War. | call your attention TO this matter
and recommend that you authorize the state
OF Maryland 10 convey to the United State, the
interest Of this State ia the land occupied by
the Antietam National Cemetery.
STATUE or GENERAL WILLIAM KING.
In response u the invitation OF Congress IN all
the states ITO provide ami Furnish statues. in
marble OF bronze. not exceeding two in number
for each state OF decca- cd persons who have been
citizens thereof, and iusirious for their historic
renown OF for distinguished civic military
vices, such as each state may deem worthy OF this
national commentator 10 be placed when 80
furnished. in the old hall of the House Of Repre-.
seniatives in the Capitol OF the United States. the
Legislature Of 1884 authorized the Governor and
Council by resolve "io contract with some suita.
/ bile person. n native Of Maine. for a statue of
1 General William King, an marble TO he placed In
/ the national statuary hall at Washington" Pur-
suant TO the resolve a contract was made with Mr..
Franklin simmons u make the statue End place
/ it an position in the hall OF it, destination for
I eight thousand dollars. one half of that sum
has been paid under the terms Of the contract
am informed by MIR simmons that be has com
| appropriation Tor the balance due him.
| GOVERNOR KENT.
Oh the nineteenth day OF Nav last occurred III
l death 4 Edward Kent. who was Governor OF this
stAte for the year lss-. aud again for the yesr
bounce hi. nj. dlsT Sas to s 70 Pre
| services - the state and county IN the many
honorable trusts hich De received from Them hA,
I already been paid by friends and asscciates y he
! could most ntly estimate their value. Men Wis
! enjoyed his oompanionship through much Of hii
long and beautiful hfe, have feclingiv espresso
. their love and admiration for him. Their word,
! are Inscribed among the public records In perpet
J ual memory of one Of the noblest men who evei
hon.rct r was honorci by cur state. But stand
! inc here where he stood clothed with the au hor
/ Ity which he exercised - wise AMI benenclally,
feel that should DOT suffer 70 pas unnoiire,l
with %" token ~ refnrn hraurc, tho clos" Of lii'
ttS& fAdn asff5:fk v s,fsk'!s4 an! .. dear 10 Ia
CONCLUSION.
Gentlemen. the wish OF those among us-An,
who not OF tha number who love our stat,
aud desire to sec 1t groS rapidly 10 all that make
a stat. great and prosperous, ~ apt - ouifun tn
..ow Development which circumstances for IN
time impose upon 1t. and TO become impatient
We should rather take heart and hope nom all tn
gain when th.rc Is least reason 10 cSyec
it. Even ia these days think IL would appear
We had the u accurately know What /,
yoing on In all tn. vide extent OF the STATE, tina
lher. Is a bealihful grow IL. Men arc beginning 1
discover that 1t Is better TO stay In the state than
challenge fortune IN some TAR on part OF The ooun
ry-bciier - seek the sure rewards Of the fATn
than 10 trust - the uncertainties OF The crowds
"Nfy ghshY NaiiRs.ss prefer to call hcr,el, mann
featuring state, lgfn bcring state. chip building
state, or granite and ice exporting stat. whci
nature has 30 well endowed her As an agriculture
state Misunderstanding her thousands OF inielli
gent AMI ssiuiul farmers and the invitation he
unused ami productive soil holds out TO the uu
employed, the state does not furnish tie too,
IA
The neglected. resources Of her lands answer n
wondering query why her material progrcss
not greater. There 10 no reason why men VIII
Stout hearts and strong should rspine at ior
tune when the fertile region of Aroostook count,
ofcrs them a home. and the means OF livelihoo,
winch ulFiit anu energy could convert 10 wealth
aa-----S-.-A~.~--..,., --.s-.--r ~ ratr =
OF YEAR, by men with little or capital are plea.
rag - HOOK and TcHect upon. During the pa
year Vie number OF iutnIsran TO the cauutr q, 4
oeciei according To the best information 4 hay,
been able 10 gather that OF any one year for p-ar
~ twenty vars 10 not expect 10 hear that an
among them Who were in dow nri-ht earnest nav,
resreiiei ue siep Thy have taken. The inereas.
OF attention - farming VII Oh is apparent In othe
s~uoh- A. VII as Aroo.took. Is a inOsI encOura.,
ina feature OF tie times IL L. good In it.-If AL,
PromotFe OF health and activity IN other calling-
Trade and manufac urrs viii flourish In prot,ori I
TO the increase a food products
Let u indGlge the hope That the moral cAu-.
winch no" ialsIes enterprise and depresse- bu-i
hees, VIII IN good time De removed. The countr,
has thus FAR trled 10 believe that the promise %
definite nature Of value by the general govern
H4'Hs wa &c a year bsnre. IL has under
stool that measure to be gold and ihst the obl,g
| hoh- OF The government we're relr.fnAbe and Z
oe redeemed in coin. II has no sympathy viii
| cle proposition 10 make gold accept silver a. AT
| yoke-i-4ios IN unequal aud dishoaorabic partner
| ship- In ID case il Is ndo.aI true Una, ..Uonoi
| travels IN strait narrow where but one ....,
| abreast"
| Bus whatever fortunes may be In store for IN,
| State. In a material sense. II rests ith yon gen
nenen, to see to II during your period OF service
| that tle honor of the state remains without re
pr"ach, and That iis people De - unnecess ri
| buri.nei and that just Laws prevail. | am on.
win you IN regard for The Welt Of The state and
| In the purpose % serve IL faithfully.
| sELDEN COMMON