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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-07-14
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-07-14
The Farmers Seventy Years

All there he is, lad at the plough;
He beats the boys for work,
And whatso' 'er the task might be
None ever saw him shirk.
And he can laugh, too, till his eyes
Run Ger with mirthful tears,
And sing full many an old-time song
In spite OF seventy years
Good morning, friends It's twelve o'clock
Time for half hours rest"
And farmer John took out his lunch
And ate it with zest.
"A harder task, it is he said,
Than following up these steers
Or mending fences far for me
To feel my seventy years.
"You ask me why feel so young
I'm sure, friends, can't tell,
But think it is my good wlfe's fault
Who's kept me up so well;
For women such as she are scarce
In this poor vale of tears;
She's given me love, and hope, and strength
For more than forty years.
"And then my boys have all done well
As far as they have gone.
And that thing warns an old mans blood,
And helps him up and on.
My girls have never caused a paDg,
Or raised up anxious fears:
Then wonder not that feel young
And hale at seventy years.
why don't my good boys do my work
And let me sit and rest
All friends, that wouldn't do for me
like my own way best.
They have their duty: have mine
And, till the end appears,
mean to smell the soil my friends,
Said the man of seventy years
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Written for the Republican journal.

Written for the Republican Journal
On the Physical Features of Our Country.
'Tis a rough land of earth and stone and tree
Where breathes no casted lord or confined slave
Where thoughts and tongucs and hands are bold
and free,
And friends will find welcome foes grave,
And where none kneel save when to heaven they
pray
None even then unless IN their own way
lialleck.
There is perhaps as wide diversity of
soil, surface, and aspect in Waldo county
as can be found in the State, and these
give adaptation to wide diversity of
crops, These are three points that should
be intensely studied and adaptation of
locality decided on. While a speciality of
crop cannot be fully recommended, vet
a speciality of several best adapted to
each location is advisable. There are
locations where dairying should be the
leading feature, others where sheep
keeping should take precedence. In 9TH
ers orohardlng and fruit growing; others
where stock breeding and raising: 9TH
trs where root crops and market garden
ing; others where poultry keeping should
be the leading features. 1t is often the
ease that the whole question of success
III farming will turn on this one point of
adaptation, and not only Of location but
of the farmer himself to his chosen
branches. This adaptation to locality
and ol the farmer to his business will
give consistency and intensity to culture,
and it is intensity, application, and utili-
lation that is needed Better farming.
better returns. less surface and more
depth, less acres and mOlr crops. that
claims attention.
owing to physical features of surface.
soil, and surroundings, agriculture cannot
bc carried on by any rigid rule. The soil
VI hardly any two fields are alike or would
alike log benefited 10y exactly the same
treatment. No two persons are exactly
alike All is variety and change. Intel
igent farming is learning to adopt meth
rdS To- condition and circumstances. There
ur fixed principles which apply to each
condition. The farmer who masters prin-
rplcS becomes 4 master in practice.
cur rough contguration ofoutlme, roll
nG or huly lands, nowhere a dead level,
ives us Lreat facilities in natural drain
&c where this is necessary. There is no
condition without compensation. The
nudleSs Hats OF the western prairie, though
rch and full ol. fertility, are very defect
Hc IN drainage and very susceptible to
drojh Flooded surface and saturated
soil for Il long time in spring. with baked,
cracked, drouth burnt soil later is no un-
common thing Very seldom does eX-
.rssive wei or excessive drouth trouble
Maine Last year Notwithstanding its
uug dryneSs, and water scarcity, fine
rops of everything were raised.
Ihen too, destructive winds and tor
Hadoes seldom visit hilly country, while
.le Level west is yearly plowed and
uurged by the tempests and tornado,
ud whole sections brushed out in a few
moments 10y the hurricanes wrath, we
re quite exempt and secure. Destruct-
ae Hoods very seldom mass their angry
Aatcrs here to deyastate and sweep away
'4c creations Of mans hand
J. W. LANG.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-07-14
New England Agricultural Fair for 1881.

The New England Agricultural Society
connection with the Worcester Agricul-
tural Society at Worcester, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sept.
6, 7, : and 8, 1881. Among the officers
of the New England Society hailing from
Maine, are the following: John Hall,
North Berwick, one of the vice presidents.
Trustees for AIaine-Charles j. Gilman,
Brunswick Rufus Prince, Turner; H. l..
Whitney, Hebron; Moses III, Hussey,
North Berwick; W. ). Titon, Togus
George X. Lancaster, Bangor; Fred At
wood, Winterport; A. l.. IIersey, Oxford;
n. r. Boutelle, Waterylle Samuel Briggs
South Paris; John NJ. Brown, Portland;
Charles Mckinney, Monroe.
The following are among the judges to
award premiums, hailing from this state:
Shorthorn Stock Seward Dill, Phillips.
Devon Stockholm l.. Libby, Pros
Ayrshire Stock Charles Mckinney,
Monroe.
Hereford Stock Joseph X. Harrington,
Portland.
Jersey Howard Murphy, Belfast
Swiss II. q. Conant, Portland.
II0stein Fred Atwood, Wmterport.
Grade OF Native ID. II. Smith, Win
terport.
Working Oxen, Five Years Old and
over ID. III. Thwlng, West Mt. Vernon
Steers and Trained Steers Under -Four
Years of Age II. c. Burlegh, Fairfield.
Thoroughbred Horses ID. \. Concy,
Augusta.
Stations for General se-n. NJ. Shaw,
Portland.
Stations Three Years Old and Under
Four Geo. w Lancaster, Bangor.
Mares F. q. Beal, Bangor.
Geldings and Mares William T. Mar
SHALL Belfast.
Geldings and Filles Elijah Gethen,
China.
Draft Horses r. 5. Rich, Thorndike
Sheep p. Athcrton, lIalloWell.
Middle Wooled-South Downs John
y. bennett, North Berwick.
Swine Rufus Prince, Turner
Poultry-W. z. Namum, Portland.
Corn, Wheat, Oats and Grass Seed -
Joseph Snow, Bangor.
Fruits-Z. \. Gilbert, East Turner
Vegetables, Charles Holland, Limerick.
Ddlfy-A. D. sutton, ppcf SllilWalcf.
Agricultural implements VIM llar-
yey, Augusta.
Dairy and Kitchen Utensils, Wooden
Ware, Etc.-F'red Atwood, Winterport
Corporation Manufactures John NJ.
Brown, Portland.
Articles of Leather and India Rubber
Rufus Prince, Turner.
Musical Instruments l.. J. Wheeldon.
Bangor.
Carriages Charles j. Gilman, Bruins
wick.
Home Made Bread, Etc.-T. W. Nose,
Bangor.
Miscellaneous Articles ID. l.. Smith,
Topshan.
Ploughing Match John Hall, North
Berwick.
All entries Of live stock must be made
on or before August 20, 1881.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-07-14
Brighton Cattle Market.


Amount of stock at market: Cattle, lOp6, sheep
and lambs 1886; swine, Ii,l 1853; yealS. lS3; number
of western cattle, 4G0; eastern cattle, II; milcl
cows and northern cattle, 49,
Prices of beef cattle T. 100 tb live weight, extra
quality, So az 5; first = 63 gG % second, -
coarse oxen, bulls, etc, s. g. 3. al 37,s
Brighton Hides, 80 99c T. ii; Brighton Tallow,
- &c y Ii; Country Hides, - 49, t. ib; Country
TaloW, 444lsc II Ii; Calf skins, l2ls a l3c Il b;
Lamb skins, 5od75r each >heared Sheep Skins -
450c each.
Mich Cows Extra, S554$70; ordinary, s2oG
so; springers, $lSGS6O; farrow COWS, Sl642S. We
quote the sales of | springer for $50; nilch cow
So do, $40; cow and calf, 80; new mch
cows for $40; new milch COWS, $lj5 for the lot; ;
new mch cow, S34.
sheep and Lamhs-Those from the West cost
landed at Ahattoir from 5 10 &C t. ib, live weight.
Veal CalyeS-ThOSe from Maine sold at s. 4 - T.
head Good veal calves are worth from 5a6'. T.
III, live weight this week.
SWine-Fat hogs. g. 47c t. lb, live weight spring
pigs, - "a % r. head only few store pigs in the
market.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-07-14
Written for the Republican Journal
he American Agricultural Association.

This association is taking steps to in
"ease its membership, which now i'll
rIadcs over four hundred, representing
4eary every State and Territory. The
Association was formed to promote and
protect the agricultural interests OF this
country. 1t comprises within its member
snip some of the best names in the nited
states. Is free OF debt, regularly inCOrpo-
.aJcd, and in a prosperous condition.
HE Journal published by the Associa-
non, OF which there will be two numbers
This year, is worth more than the charge
10y membership. Three dollars forward
ed now will pay the registration fee and
Tie annual dues for the remainder of this
Wear and for the year 1882. This entities
The member to four issues of the Jour
la, including the present number, and
nee admission to the Society's EXhibi-
hon.
At the regular quarterly meeting OF the
Board of Directors Of the American Ag-
icultulal Association held at the St. Den
Hotel, New York, Wednesday, May 4,
I''l, the following resolution was adopt
ed:
Resolved: THAT this Association will hold a
adllonal exhibition of American farm products,
aeluding domestic animals, agricultural imple-
Ienls OF every kind and the machinery incident
leIeto, at some central point in the United States
70 lhe year 1882, and that the committee on exhi
.luons be instructed to take the necessary meas
ufes to carry this resolution into effect"
Work will be proceeded with accord
lLngly, and it is intended to hold the best
agricultural Exhibition yet seen.
lhe address Of the Secretary is }. ii.
Neall, l27 Water street, New York.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-07-14

A St. Johns, Newfoundland, despatch says that
trouble is likely to ensue between England and
France, owing to the latter claiming territorial
rights on 600 miles of the coast of Newfoundland
north of Cape John. The inhabitants of this coast
having refused to pay the taxes of the government
of Newfoundland were threatened by British Of
ticias, and the commander of French frigate has
espoused the cause of the people there on the
ground that it is virtually French territory. The
matter has been brought to the attention of the
different governments.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-07-14

In the Medical and Surgical History of the Re
bellion there reported l73 cases of gunshot
wounds of the liver. Of these 50 were uncompl,
Gated with other serious injuries and % of them,
or more than II per cent. were treated successful
ty of the Ia complicated by fractures or LESSONS
of other important organs 81, or more than 32 per
cent were treated successfully. One of the cases
of recovery reported was treated by Dr. Bliss who
is now attending the President, but who was at the
time in charge of the Armory Square Hospital IN
WASHINGTON.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-07-14

"Maud ST." the trotter, was named
after a daughter of G. w. Greene, of De-
troit, bright eyed little blonde of l4,who
can tell how all the league clubs stand
and the record of every noted PAGER and
trotting horse in the United States,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-07-14
FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.

[ For this department brief suggestions, facts and
experiences are solicited from housekeepers
farmers and gardeners. Address Agricultural
editor. Journal Office Belfast Maine
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-07-14
An Editors Debt.

In the years agone, when De Witt,
Clinton County, was the country seat and
a right smart village in the woods, or on
the way to be, the editor of its weekly
paper had some subscribers who paid in
wood, others in fur, and others yet who
didn't pay at all. One of these latter class
was named Lemon, but to squeeze any
thing out of him was next to impossible.
He had excuses at his tongues end for
not paying, and the longer the debt stood,
the more reasonable his excuses seemed
to his creditors. One day the editor met
him on the street. and after a general
greeting, began on him with
"Mr. Lemon, you have been owing Me
for two years"
eyes but had bad luck in my sugar
bush"
"But you might have brought wood
$50 ! should, but broke two new axes
and couldn't buy another"
81 offered to take it up i'll turnils and
corn"
~ know but the cows ate my corn up
and the lnjuns stole all my tllrnips."
"Well, how are you getting alongnow p
asked the editor"
"First- rate
"Have you good run of sugar y
"Yes"
"Corn doing we'll :"
"Splendid."
'Wheat all right ?"
'Nes, all right"
Well, If corn, wheat potatoes and tur-
nps turn out good, and you keep well,
and you have no losses, will you pay me
in the fall ?"
The farmer scratched his head and took
full minute to think overit before he re-
piled:
'That's an honest debt, and orter be
paid, but | won't positively agree to
square up this fall until know what sort
OF a corn season we are to have"
1t is needless to say that he never
squared. Detroit Free Press.
The last number of The Nation con-
talns communication from Mr.. w. W.
COrcoran, the eminent Washington phil
anthropist, proposing an amendment to
the constitution of the United States by
which it is to be provided that on the
meeting of Congress in December, 1884,
and every four years thereafter, the House
of Representatives shall elect three men,
bers of the Senate, whose names shall be
placed by the tellers in box and drawn
therefrom by the Speaker the first drawn
to be President of the United States, the
second Vice President and the third Pres
ident pro TEN. of the Senate, to succeed
each other in the same order in the event
of a vacancy by death or otherwise. Mr..
Corcoran thinks that such an arrange
ment would raise the character Of the
Senate, prevent in the management of
political conventions and would put an
end to the turmoil of Presidential cleo
tionss He adds that he has seen all the
Presidents except the first, has held con-
fdential relations with many of them and
writes from the impartial standpoint Of
private citizen anxious only to promote
the public good. His communication
shows that, though an octogenarian he
still takes an intelligent and lively in
terest in all public questions.
Blacksmiths are generally on strike
when they are not blowing.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-07-14

II cabbages do not head properly,
pinch of salt to each head will be benefi-
glal or better give them a slight water
,l8 at night with weak brine. This may
a9aln be done later in the season. A
ollgle watering with weak brine is also
9Acellent for watermelons about the time
'ue fruit is setting.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-07-14

Inflammation, Celulitis, Enlargement. Boat,
Catarrh of the Bladder and terus, yield at once
to HEALEY'S VEGETABLE Tonic PILLS
Inquiring Dufier asks What kind of liquor
VIII a man get drunk on quickest! The kind he
can get hold of first.
Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer is a uni
verSal tavorite for restoring gray hair to its Orgi
nal color, and making hair grow out thick
up can be accommodated by putting glass of
ter under tOpers nose
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-07-14

James r. Osgood & Co. will soon issue
the first of series of books on the cam
paigns and battles Of the rebellion. The
first will be on ''Gen. McClellan's Cam
paign on the Peninsula" and will be made
up of essays by several men, edited by
John c. Ropes.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-07-14

Blacksmiths are generally on strike
when they are not blowing.
The Fremont County record., 1881-09-17

The correspondent of the Denver
Republican, who telegraphed from
this city that there was much wrang-
ling in the capital convention was, to
say the least, mistaken. He evident
ly came bere for the purpose of max
ing It appear that way and no doubt
had his report prepared before leav-
ing that city, therefore it was no
more than could be expected for him
to construe harmonious argument in
to wrangling, and bright speeches in
to sour jealousy. There were many
eloquent and earnest speeches In favor
of the advantages of several places.
There was many bright repartee
and sharp word of humor, but NO
spirit of wrangle or dissatisfaction.
So many keen minds seldom meet in
q convention and display as much
harmony and good feeling as was seen
from beginning to end of the capital
convention.
The Fremont County record., 1881-09-17
A Handsome Entertainment.

Must before the adjournment of the
the capital convention last Tues
day evening the delegates were In
formed that carriages were awaiting
at the door of the hall to convey them
to Mr.. D. e. Stanley's beautiful place
in South Canon where they would be
entertained with music and a BAN
quet. This announcement was hearth
Iy received and the delegates at once
proceeded to accept the Invitation.
Upon their arrival at the grounds
they found them brilliantly lighted
by large number of torches and
everything ready to entertain them In
the most satisfactory manper. A
number of citizens were present and
the Canon City brass band entertain
ed the assembly with some Of their
most excellent music. An elegant
lunch Of cake and coffee was served
and to say that the visiting delegates
were pleased and battered would be
expressing 1t mild. 1t was one Of the
most enjoyable and socisble enter
tainments ever given in this cityA
The Fremont County record., 1881-09-17
Sidewalks Again.

Sec. z of the ordinance adopted
June nth, 1880, says:
"ADy suitable or durable material,
approved by the town marshal or
board of trustees, may be used; and
every wooden sidewalk shall he con-
structed of planks not less than two
inches thick, securely nailed to SUBJ
sills of scantling not less than four
inches wide and four inches thick.
and not more than three feet apart
from center TO center, and all lumber
used shall be good. sound and mark
which air may circulate between the
surface of the ground and the under
side of the planks.
The Fremont County record., 1881-09-17
The Second Annual Meeting Of tine Wo.
mans Christian Temperance Union.

The second annual meeting of the
Colorado w. G. 7. o., will convene
in Colorado Springs, Wednesday, Sep.
teinber 28th, in the Congregational
church, and continue in session for
three days.
Each local union is entitled to thei r
delegates, their president ex-ofIic;o.
All temperance associations are en-
titled to send fraternal delegates, and
earnest temperance workers from all
parts of the state are invited to be
present.
The meeting Is for counsel and dis
cussion ab to the best methods and
plans for the work before us for the
ensuing year.
Able and eloquent speakers will be
in attendance.
Arrangement is are in progress ia
secure reduction Of railroad fares.
Those desiring entertainment will
please communicate as soon as posi-.
bic with DIR. Clara A. Rowe, box 40.
MARY F. SHIELDS, President,
Colorado Springs.
KITTIE d. II. THOMPSON, Cores.
ponding Secretary, Longmont.
The Fremont County record., 1881-09-17

The republicans of this county will
meet in convention to-day for the
purpose of electing delegates to the
judicial convention which will be
held in Alsmosa OH the Gath inst. The
RECORD believes it will be perfectly
proper for the delegates from this
county to be instructed to cast their
votes for Judge Bradley. He is an
able and competent jurist and in the
short time he has held the office of
judge in this district he has gained
the respect and good will of every at.
torncy aud OF the whole people by
his prompt rulings and just Judge
ment. The voters of this district can
not do better than to continue Judge
Bradley in the Office he now holds and
they might do infinitely worse.
The Fremont County record., 1881-09-17

1t is significant and pleasing fact
that the utmost harmony aud good
feeling prevailed among the delegates
of the capital convention which met
here Tuesday. Significant because
1t disproved the oft repeated asser.
tion that every town in Southern
Colorado was pulling for itself and
would listen to no argument in favor
of another town. Pleasing because
no gentleman pushed the claim of his
city beyond propriety and said no
word detrimental to the interests OF
other communities.
The Fremont County record., 1881-09-17
The Turncr House.

Under the management of Mr.. r..
NJ. Turner, the Turner house date
Boyd) has quickly assumed the char
acter Of frst-class hotel in every re-
spect. The house has been renovat-
ed anil refitted from top to bottom.
Everything 10 perfectly clean and
the ppbllc may depend upon the
fact that It will be kept SO. The ta-
bles are excellent and contain every
thing the market ofortls. The
REpoRp copgrstnlstes the city upon
Mr.. Turner'S pFoprietorship OF what
u already = popular hotel within itf
limits and wishes him The greatest
The Fremont County record., 1881-09-17
Republican Cenvention..-Sixth Judicial
District.

The undersigned chairmen Of the various
republican committees Of the counties com
prising the Sixth judicial District do here
by call a delegate convention of Republi-
cans to meet at Alamosa, Conejos county, on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER "A, 1881,
for tire purpose of nominating candidates
for the following Offices to be voted for at
the November election:
One District Judge.
One District Attorney.
Also for the purpose of appointing dis
trict commit ttee for the following year and
for such other business az may be properly
brought before said convention.
The basis of representation will be on the
vote cast for Governor Pitkin last year, as
follows: One delegate for the county. one
delegate for every one hundred votes and
enc for fraction Of fifty votes or over.
The various counties, on the above basis
will be entitled to the following delegates /:
SoneJos.. .-.............. ......--............1
Sosthta... ..'...... a
Suster. r.................
fremont .................-...
hio Grnnue Il
Saguache ................. ....................7
Upon the meeting of the convention each
delegation will be expected to furnish a
certificate OF the county vote for Governor
Pirkin last year under the seal of the coun-
~ clerk.
j. A. MCDONALD, ConeJos,
A. A. SALAzAR, Costilla,
]. 4. MCNEELY, Custer,
ISAAC CANFIELD, Fremont,
JAMES w. Ross, Rio Grande,
CHARLES. TARBELL, Saguache.