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The Republican journal., 1881-01-27

y Stockton correspondent writes us q
friendly letter in which he takes eXcep-
tions to some of the criticisms ON GOV
Plalsted's inaugural, and expresses the
OPINION that IN some respects that official
has not been treated with proper courtesy
" give the substance of our correspond
ents letter with such comments as are
suggested. AS to debts and taxation 0ut
correspondent thinks GOV. Plaisted is in
the main correct. That may be granted
but neither the subjects nor mode of treat
ment are new. They have been present
ed III the messages of former Governors
III substantially the same way, for many
years. Then it is said thai Governor
Plalsted was not treated with proper
courtesy and respect, because when pre-
pairing bis message he was not given ac-
cess 70 the records of the several DEPART
ments, But as it required the official
count to decide who was elected Gov
ernor, and even when it was found that
PJalsted had plurality of votes, there
was doubt as to the effect of the plurality
amendment, the question as to who was
to be Governor was an open one until tt, e
Legislature took action. Indeed. the
Fusion papers had declared from the ont
set that Plaisted would be "counted Out. +"
SO that, in our opinion, this charge of dis
courtesy falls to the ground. Our CORES
pondent further says he is told ''the ad
dress was sneered at during its delivery.
and by people, too, who knew what good
manners are" We have heard nothing
OF this, but a correspondent of the Port
land Press says a portion Of the address
was hissed by "a bloated Democratic
bOndholder." Of course all such demon
strations are wrong and i'll bred; but we
have known the message of President
of the United States to be received
with even more disorderly demonstra-
tons. Then, our correspondent thinks
"the peremptory choice of Messenger to
the Governor by the Council, without con-
sulting the Governor, was not only dis
courteous but a slight" But there is no
such officer as Messenger to the Governor
There isa Messenger to the Governor and
Council, and the latter would certainly
appear to have the best right to make the
nomination. In the present case they
simply followed precedent in continuing
IN the place worthy man who had held
the position but one year. We fail to see
that Gov. Plaisted has any ground for
complaint; and he could hardly have ex-
pected that the stump speech he inflicted
upon the Legislature would escape sharp
criticism-or silent contempt.
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27

'Tis an i'll wind that blows nobody any good
The abundant fall of snow presages bountiful har
vests for the farmer in 1881, and gladdens the
heart of the umbermen in its guarantee of swol
len streams upon which to float his logs to the
mills.
Jan 18th, was one of the coolest of the winter in
Bangor and vicinity.
The breakwater to be built in Rockland harbor
is to be in two parts One is to extend south from
the eastern point of Janeson's Point. $50 feet
from the bank into five and a half fathoms of
water The other breakwater is to extend from
the buoy on South Ledge north, D degrees east.
1850 feet in average depth of about 50 feet of
water at high tide. The breakwater is to be of
rubble. with rough faced granite at the top. At
the base t will be about $50 feet wide and prob
ably to 10 feet at the top. Some $40 600 more
than has been appropriated will be required
John u. Farr. on trial at Portland for wife muir
der was found guilty Of murder in the first degree
ard sentenced to Imprisonment at hard labor tor
lite at Thomaston. He took his sentence very
calmly.
Hon Samuel E Smith died in Wiscasset Jan
2lst after long illness at The age of forty seven.
He was the oldest son of ex Gov Smith. gradu
ate Of Harvard College, class of 1854, lawyer OF
prominence at the Lincoln Bar and member of
the State Senate in 1871.
The Lewiston journal has issued a small pam
phet containing statistics of Lewiston and Auburn
manufactures for 1880 The total manufacturing
capital of Auburn was 81 900 600 of which II 600
00O was employed in shoe manufacturing. In Lew
ston the capital invested in manufacturing was
s .300 GOO and $1,000 900 yards of cotton goods
were produced
The Aaron Mckenney will case at Saco, of which
mention made last week. has been decided
The Jury after being out about two hours returned
a verdict sustaining the will and setting aside the
codiell The amount of property devised was about
| $1,000
| Al the annual meeting of the Sagadahoc Assoca
| ton for the protection of fish and game the com
mttee appointed to solicit subscriptions for mgra
tory quail reported as to the result of their work
which has been very gratifying, as they succeeded
IL purchasing and placing within the limits of the
association about three hundred and fifty birds
! The birds hatched out their young in several in
stances known to the committee. and the past fall
| had made good increase The executive com
nttee were instructed to report at the next meet
ing TO the ways means of stocking the rivers
and brooks with fish, and protecting the cause.
| The Maine Mining Journal is surprised that Gov
| cTnor Plaisted made no ausion to the mineral re-
| sources OF the State
| Mrs " White. elderly widow living in Bath
found dead at the foot of the stairs in heI
| house Friday morning. She had fallen down
stairs in The Right and fractured her skull.
| Key. Mr. Ecob's farewell sermon at the Congre
Gational church. Augusta, drew a crowded house
| q Sunday. Il closing words OF farewell were
service a large number of the parishoners gather
e.. around the pastor and bade him al aifectiolate
bye and tod speed
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27
Congressional Notes.

Ten candidates il the field for the Speaker
ship OF thenext House. 1t is conceded that if Mr.
Frye remains il the House he can be elected
In the House Monday bill was introduced BY
MI. waite TO regulate and license vessels engaged
il the coastlng trade and fisheries
IN the United States Senate Monday subst
tute for the Geneva award bill was reported B,
vote OF - to - II was refused to consider the
bill placing General Grant on the retired LIST Ir
the House Congressional apportionment bill was
reported, providing for 3il members The posi-
office appropriation bill was considered in com
mlttee Of the whole
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27
The State capital.
COY. PLAISTED'S STAFF.

The following have been named to compose
Governor Plalsteds staff; Brgadier Gen George
!. Bcdl. Of y orway, Adjutant General, acting Z NJ
aud NJ General Brgadiei General John J
Lynch, OF Portland. Inspector General Colonel
Francis + Hitchcock Of Rockland, Surgeon Gen
eral: Col. John d Anderson. Of Gray, Judge Ad
vocate General; Col Frank D Pullen, of Bangor
Copnjssary General Col E Harrington, OF
Fryeburg, Inspector of Rifle Practice. Aides de
Camp; Lieut. Gel Lyman Strickland of Houl
ton Lieut.. Col Robert A. Frye of Bethel
Lieut.. Col Joseph Z Badger, of Augusta Lieut.
Col Charles r W hidden. of Calais; Lieut. Col
Enoch Perkins. of Lewiston Lieut. Col Frederick
il Strickland. of Bangor Maj. Samuel A. Berry
OF Deering, Military Secretary
REPORT OF STATE PENSION AGENr
Major 5 J Gallagher, Agent for State Pensions
reports that the sum appropriated for pensions in
1850 vas $4,000: amount expended SIS 505
number Of applications received 1888, Of which / +:
were from invalid soldiers and seau.en, and -;
from widows The number allowed 800;
number not allowed :S1 Average pension to each
person IS per month Of those to whom pensions
have been allowed the pas; year | have died and
three have remarked There have been l6l new
claims put in and there has been a larger number
Of applications than for any year since ISL
NOTES.
Governor Plalsted signed Senator elect Hae's
certificate Thursday
Mr Eaton Fusion) of Camden, presented reso
lutlons III the House, Thursday, expressing sym
pathy with Ireland
Petitions asking for protection of fish in lakes
and streams In all parts of the State have been
poured into the Senate and II ouse. They are toe
numerous TO mention.
Il K Skolield and l30 others of Harpswell want
a division Of that town and the incorporation OF 4
new town.
Legislation is asked for to define what is barre
ot herring. and bounty on bears and hawks is
demanded
The following have been appointed a committee
on temperance-Messr Morrill, of Augusta Goss
Of Bath Fisher of Boothbay, Cook of Lewiston,
llvermore of Bradley Larry Of Palmyra and
Wheeler OF Easton
Governor Davis had one less aid than Governor
Plaisted has appointed. Of the gentlemen com
posing the staff, besides General Bea only Messrs
One looks in vain for telegram from Genera
Hancock approving the sentiments expressed by
Governor Plasted OF Maine III his address
Among the petitions received Friday were some
praying tor restrictions against the catching OF
aewives and salmon in Dennys river and in re
latlon 10 sInel fishing in the kenIebec An order
was also passed relating to enacting law giving
bounty Oh dog fish.
Petitions are still coming in asking tor the sub.
mission to the people OF a constitutional amend
nent that shall forever place the matter of prohl
btion beyond the reach of any possibility Of any
injurious change
Among the bills presented Friday was one to
amend sections - and % of chapter y as amend
cd by chapter 2l3 of the public laws of 1871 and
as further amended by sections . and of chapter
~ Of the public laws OF 1886 so as to allow the
sale OF cider for tippllng, as well as other purposes
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27
Proposed Prohibitory Amendment.

Petitions have been numerously signed
for presentation to the Legislature, ask
ing that an amendment to the consttu-
ton, embodyng the principles of the pro-
hibltlon OF the manufacture and sale of
intoxicating liquors as a beverage, be sub
mitted to the people at the next State
election in 1882. The petition was drawn
by Gen. Neal Dow and reads as follows
The undersigned most respectfully represent to
the Honorable. the Legislature, that it is highly
desirable to remove the liquor question as far as
possible from the arena OF party politics, To the
undersigned it seems to be particularly suitable
mode of securing this object to submit the ques-
ton of prohibition to direct vote of the people
on proposition to amend the Constitution The
undersigned, therefore, most earnestly pray that
the following proposition may be submitted to the
people at the next state election in this State viz
The manufacture for sale of intoxicating liquors
OF whatever kind is and forever shall be prohibit
ed, except the manufacture Of cider, which is re-
mitted to the discretion Of the Legislature. And
the sale OF intoxicating liquors of whatever kind is
and shall be forever prohibited, except for medi
cinai and mechanical purposes and for the arts
which shall be provided for by law through suta
bic agencies appointed for that purpose The sale
of cider may be permitted under such regulations
lature shall from time to tin. enact such laws
with whatever penalties may b, deemed necessary
for the entire suppression of tt manufacture and
sale OF intoxicating liquors. " h the exceptions
and conditions herein specified
1t hardly need be said that the Journal
Will heartily cooperate in any movements
looking to the suppression of rum selling
and rum drinking, and for the promotion
OF temperance. The proposition to re-
move the temperance question from poll
ties BY submitting to the people the issue
whether or not prohibition shall be en-
grated upon the constitution certainly
merits favorable consideration. Our pro-
hibitOry laws have heretofore been die
tated by few radical temperance men,
who mean we'll, no doubt, but who, many
think, have done more to injure than ad-
vance the temperance cause. 1t is a
great mist Ike to place laws on the statute
| books which are not and cannot be en-
forced. This tends TO bring the laws in
to contempt and to encourage law break
lllg. ne cluef clause n1 the prohlpltory
laws enacted last winter furnishes a case
in point. 1t has been a dead letter, and
even Gen. Dow admits as much by omit
ting cider from his prohibitory amend
ment, and leaving the Legislature to deal
with that question. The Maine State
Temperance Convention is now in session
at Augusta and is expected to urge the
submission OF the constitutional amend
ment to the people, with possibly some
notifications in its tenor. That is no
doubt the wisest thing it could do. Let
the people decide once and for all wheth-
er Maine is to be a temperance State Or
the reverse.
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27

The Prog. Age, when the election
frauds IN the South We're shown up, de-
clared that the Republicans were prepar-
ing to count out eighteen or twenty Dem
ocrats who held certificates to the next
House. How those certificates were OBJ
tanned in anumber of cases we have here
totore stated. The committee on elec-
tl0nS OF the present House. has lust agreed
upon report in Florida case which is
OF interest III this connection. They will
report that Mr.. Bisbee is entitled to a
seat IN Congress as Representative from
the second district OF Florida. Mr.. Bis
bee is Republican. Mr. Hull, the Sit
ting member, is a Democrat and he GOT
his certificate by the means of frauds. for
which the perpetrators are now serving
IN the penitentiary. He has served with
III few weeks Of the whole term for
which Nh Bisbee was elected. and has
drawn pay and allowances for the two
years. The weakness of his case NAV he
inferred from the fact that a Democratic
committee is compelled to do Justice at
this late hour and give the seat to it's
rightful possessor.
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27

In making up his staff Gov Plaisted has entire
iy ignored Waldo county. although it gave him a
handsome majority. 1t surely could not have
been because Of any lack of Fusionists in Waldo
VINO could I'LL the position of aid to the Governor.
and wear the title of lieutenant colonel, with be-
coming dignity. There are lots of them. Perhaps
they are to be congratulated, however, on escap-
ing the questionable honor
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27

Gen Grant is in demand Last week he visited
Albany, n. Y, had a reception in the State House.
and made speech to the legislature. He has
since, by invitation, inspected the Hoosac Tunnel
will probably soon so to Mexico in the interest of
a railway project, and will have something to do
with the Nicaragua canal, of which he has long
been an advocate. Time should not hang heavy
on bis hands
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27

Inc "atervle Mail admits that the Journal is
right IN saying that the people had as much to do
with electing Mr. Hale to the Senate as with the
election of ary United States Senator and that is
good deal, 1.-THE Mail having previously asserted
that the people had nothing to do with it) but con-
tends that ''the people have too little to do with
the election OF many of our prominent officers .
"ell' what suggestions have you to offer for a
change in our systems of holding elections
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27

1t is suggested that perhaps Gov. Plais-
teds Indignation over the law for mpris
onlng debtors may be due to knowledge
OF the case i'll which the Fusion eX-At-
torney General lodged an old man from
Brooks III the Belfast Iail and kept him
there until the small sum claimed was
eXtorted The case excited general in
dlgnation at the time.
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27
A Great Newspapers Great Work of
Charity.

In the current number OF Llpplncotts
Magazine An Old Journalist discusses the
influence OF newspapers. Following a
comparison OF the London Times with
the New York Herald-the leading daily
newspapers Of the Old World and the
New-he says: HAS any one ever fig
ured the cost Of the search for Living
stone ?-of the Stanley expedition from
Zanzibar % the West Coast, when two
hundred men were paid, fed and clothed
at the Hcrald's expense for nearly four
years !-of the Arctic expedition, con-
sisting OF an armed steamship, fully man
ned and equipped, sent forth for an in
definite number of years merely to solve
2 geographical problem ?" The Herald
contribution of 100000 to the Irish
relief fund, and the large additional
sums collected and forwarded to ireland
through the agency OF tnat paper, are
still fresh in the public mind. Little is
known as yet. however, of a work OF
charity in which the Herald now is and
has for some time been engaged at home
and for which it merits and should re-
ceive the national commentator. 1t is
a lamentable fact that organized chalta-
bic institutions, in nine cases out of ten,
do only minimum of good ut a maxi
nm f
ments or large appropriations are 100
often used for costly but practically use
less buildings, or eaten up by the mana
gers and assistants. Their operations
are further clogged by red tape regula
tlons, under which this and that class of
applicants are excluded: and if not so
excluded, death often anticipates the in
stitution in aitording relief to the sick and
destitute. Moreover, there is a class who
die IN want rather than apply to a public
charity, OF make their destitution known
to the world. The Herald has under
taken to supply in some degree the de-
tects in the system of organized charities,
and 10 furnish sucCOr to those who would
otherwise die and make no sign. 1t en-
ploys agents to investigate cases Of desti-
tuition and suffering, and when satisfied
that they call for charity the facts are
published in the Herald with or without
names and addresses. Contributions are
received by the Herald for these speci-
fed cases and at once forwarded to
their destination. But it is often found
that the notification in the Herald has
caused relief to be promptly extended,
without the intervention of the office.
Not only have many been rescued from
starving g-fed, clothed and furnished with
medicines but employment has been
provided for those able to work. and
many a despondent one placed on his or
her feet again. 1t is but recently that
the Herald has referred editOrialv to this
work, which has attained such magni-
tude, and resulted in so much good and
then only to say that it contributes moth
ing itself and has no general charitable
fund. 1t simply guarantees that the cases
to which it calls attention are worthy of
charity and sees that contributions reach
them safely and speedily. In doing this,
however, the Herald, as all must acknowl-
edge, does great deal, and much as it
has done and is doing in behalf of science,
the noble charitable work in which it is
engaged seems to US to call for fuller and
higher recognition
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27

out AT a recent ire In the first named city.
Mr.. Willard H. Walton, at the Head of the Tide,
has purchased a steam engine and boiler, and will
enlarge his business of boring pumps and other
Woodworking business. He has mill in process
of erection, TO be completed the coming year.
The officers of Phoenix and Timothy Chase lodges
of Mason. installed Monday evening bv
{. W. Haney, ID. d. G.. NJ. After the ceremonies
refreshments Were served in the banqueting room
above. Rev. Mr.. Goodenough also installed as
Grand Chaplain OF tile Grand Lodge of Maine
The stockholders Of steamer May Queen, of Bel
fast had a meeting ON Thursday of last week. and
chose the following directors-O. W. Pitcher, \. G.
Sibley, c. f. johnson, and {. H. Bray of Belfast,
and Il. Tapley, of BrooksviIle. The boat has not
been paving investment The captain, Chas r.
Gilmore, now runs the boat, paying the owner, two
fifths of the towing.
ACCIDENT. Mrs. Barbara Mills, a lady nearly 80
years 81 age, living the Pitcher neishborhood was
knocked down by q horse while crossing Main
street from Chase'~ corner on Monday afternoon.
The horse was driven by Mr.. Olson, who did not
see the Oil lady. MR.. Mills was taken into Dr..
Johnson'- Office where she soon rallied, and upon
oNmninatimit was toupl thatno bones wera broken.
ALoNG The WuARyEs There are very few
vessels in port at present. sch. NJ W. Drew is
loading hay at HazcItinc'~ for Jacksonville. sch.
+. =. Wilson is loading Kiln wood at Lewis, for
Kockisud... Ngh, Nellie Lanpher for New York,
partially loael with pi-. ron is finishing up with
hay at Niblcy '>.... Woods 4 Mathews are loading
sch. Emma Hotrl,ki~- with hay for Boston....ech.
George ~hattrh has loaded general cargo at Iane'-
for Boston.
People are taking advantage Of G.. ". Blrkclt'-
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27

Castine is talking of building new hotel near
the light house, and proposes to give it the hack
neyed name of Westend Hotel The Astor House
or Fifth Avenue Hotel would be quite as appro-
pirate. are there not plenty of local Indian and
historical names that could be availcd Of
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27

The Egyptian obelisk has been set on end in
Central Park, but the bringing of it to this country
strikes Us as very senseless proceeding quite as
much so as it would be for the Egyptians to come
over here and take one of our monuments or
statues, and place it on the bank of the Nile But
the next thing ii order, we suppose will be the
Importation of one of the pyramids,
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27

Frank Fogg is one of the 'gilded paupers" re
ferred to by Plaisted After visit to the Govern
or at Augusta he dropped a roll of greenbacks and
coupons, which was picked up and returned to
him We knew Fogg was boated, but did not
know he was a bond d-holder
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27

The Portland City Item says of Plaisteds inau-
gural that the opening remarks are from his speech
ofacceptance when nominated at Bangor the finan
cal portion from his Sebago speech on the Fourth
OF July last, and the Jetfersonian essay from his
City Hall speech in Portland 1t is very evident
that Plaisted could not have plagiarized from any
one hnt himself
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27

Chase's Enquirer calls Plaisteds inaugural, "a
good Greenback document" Glad to know some
one thinks it good for something
The Republican journal., 1881-01-27
Physicians of Long Practice

In regard to the administration of compound
oxygen, the new remedy for chronic ailments.
Wnlcll Is attracting SO much attention we wish to
say that we are physicians of long practice and ex
perlence, not venders of patent medicine Onr
business IS to cure diseases There has come INTO
our possession knowledge of tho way in which
t" combine oxygen and nitrogen, the two elements
Whlch make up our common or atmospheric air
IN such proportions to render It Aauch richer IN
the ttta{ or tfe-gtrtng quality. 1t contains no
medlcament, unless the elements of pure air are
medicines, and its administration introduces moth
ing into the body which the system does not vel
come as Trend, accept with avidlty and appro-
pirate as entirely homogeneous to itself You will
ind many of these results recorded in our Treatise
on "CompouDd Oxygen" Ehtch IS sent free Address
DRS STARKEY & PALEN IIG9 and Ill Girard St
Phlladep phia, Pa
clock having struck the hour of / tender
hearted woman exclaimed ooh, what a cruel
CLOCK :" Why so y asked friend Because it
struck its little one ~
Boston Marine Insurance Co.
Inc statement OF the last years business of the
conpahy ana It's assets and liabilities on the 1st
INST are given in our columns to day Commenc-
lng ptsihess IN 1914 with capital of $500 900
when two years later was increased to $500 900
Ihe BUSINESS of the company has largely increased
each year During the past year the total amount
Insured by the company was over sixty-one mil.
non dollars, and the premiums received amounted
W o'oi ohe iniillop uolars. The income for the
past year was 81, OIL 428 45 while the amount paid
IN losses taxes, DC, was $S22 1863 79 leaving net
profit on the years business of over 3249. 900 To
day, the company has assets of almost one and one
half million dollars while the net surplus over all
liabilities is over 100000 At the annual meetine
held Jan. l7th, it was voted to increase the capi
ta stock to 81 100000 by the payment in cash of
S5O0,O The increased capital will give the Bos
ton Marine assets of nearly 50 0OO 600, and will up
doubtedly add to its already large business. With
the success of the company in past years and its
prospects for the future, the Boston Marine NAV
well claim to rank among the largest and best of
theinsurance corporations in England and America