The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-03-24


IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE SHIP OWNERS OF TIE
STATE.
Not very long ago the sails of Names commerce
whitened every sea and her fleet sailing vessels
carried the American flag to all parts of the world
All along the coast rang out the merry music Of
the ship builders hammer and the towns were
full OF thrifty mechanics and wealthy capitalists
During the past fifteen years the great industry
mas been era lually dying out, until large nun
Der OF the ship yards in re State are idle The
general prosperity OF the country and the unprece-
denied demand for wooden ships has caused great
revival OF this important industry. and il seems
very likely that IN year or so the "DIrgO" State
Will gain be celebrated far and wide for her yes
sells W Wednesday evening" the 18th inst. a large
Number Of heavy men who are interested in shipS
and shipping met il the Senate chamber, at the
State House, for the purpose OF pertecting an or
ganizatlon of the ship owners and ship masters in
TO an ASSOCIATION. Capt. }. S Winslow Of Port
land, called to the char, and Dr. J Fuller
OF Bah, was chosen Secretary 1 large number
OF applications for membership were received from
all parts OF the State, These all voted on IA
voTably. The association now numbers over 800
men who are interested in shipping and represents
good many millions of dollars 1t is by far the
most important business organization in Maine. if
not N New England. Capt. Guy {. Goss, Of Bath.
IN short speech defined the objects OF the assO-
citation. A committee OF five then raised to
select list ofpermanent officers They reported as
follows:
President Guy C. Goss. of Bath Vice Pres-
dents. Samuel Z. Spring, OF Portland Henry ].
Houghton. Bath Francis Cobb Rockland: Y. Il
Coffin, Harrington Edwin Five. Dam ariscotta
Charles H Chase, Portland: J c Jameson Bath
}. v Frederick, Belfast; Isaac Reed, " aldobor0
I J. Southland, Richmond: Thomas j. Stevens
Bangor; J. G. kimbal. Bath J. Manchester
Haynes, Augusta Recording Secretary, i. A.
Strput Portland Corresponding Secretary. Henry
7. Dewey Portland: Treasurer, Washington
Ryan. Portland: Executive Committee j 5
Wlnslow. Portland; Sidney NJ Bird, Rocklaud
Samuel W ats, Thomaston Arthur Sewau Bath:
+. j. Carleton. Camden Henry Lord, Bangor
Nahum I. Hill. Bucksport.
constitution and by laws were then adopted
The association starts cut with hatteriug prospects
Of doing good work for the langushing shipping
industry OF Maine
TIE RECEPTION 10 EX-SENATOR HAMLIN Al
BANGOR.
complimentary reception was given ex- SeDa
tor Hanin at Music Hall, Bangor last Thursday
night. The hall was handsomely decorated and
was filled with large company including the
most prominent citizens. Judge 5 +. Humphrey
introduced Mayor Brown chairman ard the
latter presented Chief Justice Appleton OF the
supreme court, who delivered an address OF wei
come The Chief Justices encomiums were warm
" applauded, and Mr.. Hamlin was much affected
as he arose to respond. With evident emotion he
expressed his appreciation of this spontaneous
tribute from his neighbors and friends and said
the event would be the most gratifying OF his life
lie referred briefly to some Of the experiences of
his long public life and SAID he could ask no richer
reward for any service he might nave rendered
than these warm greetings and approvals, as he
put the harness off His remarks were treuuentlr
apPlauded.
Brief but earnest t.ibutes to Mr. Hamus dual
ties and services were then paid by Mr.. George
". Field, Rev. + I. Lakewood Hon. Abram
Sanborn and Hon Joseph 5. Whecwrght Des-
patches of a complimentary nature conveying the
kndeSt feelings and slncerest expressions OF admj
ration were received from Minister Foster Serre-
tary Blaine Secretary Lincoln Senators ConkIiDg
Hale FRYE Morrill, Bavard Anthony. PendIetoH
Davis Brown Mcpherson. Ransom. Harris SANS
bury and Hill also from IngarsolI and Prof Sam,
uel Harris of Yale College
Durlng the reception the comrades Of u. 4, Il
thar rasnacts 70 NJ Hon ~ "nu paw
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fo' ALANDs FlNAN' Is.
In his annual message Mayor Case Of RocklaDd
spoke of the heavy liability incurred by the city
IN loaning its credit to the amount Of $50 600 III
aid Of building the Knox d Lincoln Railroad the
bonds now falling due at the rate of so 900 per
year until 1902, when the whole balance alone is
six per cent four per cent of which has ia he
raised By taxation of the citizens of Rockland and
also to the universal desire that these bonds NAV
be refunded By new ones at per cent interest
thus saving this city from Is 900 to - OAO Year
HI recommends that committee of the city Gov
eminent be appointed with a like number from
the citizens at large to make an EXHIBIT az thn
property of the city both real and personal, as to
the valuation on cash basis togethpr with tho
liabilities of the city. rate of taxation and ali otbar
information necessary and proper for the inforrna
ton Of those who hold the bonds issued nv the
city in aid of the railroad This committee is to
begin its labor as soon as possible with view of
negotiating with the holders of tho honds br oor,
munication or seeing them DersonalIv i'm order
that refunding NAV be brought about at the earh
est possible day
'ANhi nj hh hAlI-hoAp
The directors OF the Sandy River Railroad say
that with care and economy they think the road
will prove success. At the recent meeting of
the company at Phillips the board Of directors was
reduced to three, Daniel Dennison of Phillips P
Il. Stubs of Strong, and Daniel NJ BonLey of
Pennington. The reports show as follows: Pas
sengers carried, I,9OO; gross earnings Sl3 $50; eX
penses sll,672 interest. ETC., 81 625 surplus cred
II, stS'. The construction account shows tina, for
eighteen miles the road cost Sll ,}07. The direct
ors elected Mr. Dennison president The road
paid interest and expenses last year and has a
small sum IN the treasury.
~ "HNHhA'-
The Richmond shoe factory is doing large
business; II employs 400 hands
New gloucester has balance on hand OF sl3l2
Mercer is considering how to dispose of the town
debt IL does not propose to repudiate, however.
Inc Lewiston journal says H. Il Bearce has
purchased me simon pure steers OF Scion Chase
Inc price paid was Sl6o, winch Solons represen-
'aI I've was only 700 glau 10 receive II god com
fea Deans are scarce ana IN demand One
AUBURN grocer pald - % per Dushel IN Boston.
me Maine central hailroad company have re-
cel7eu thelr new passenger cars More elegant
cars II YOU'D De hafo TO imagine Ihey are hnsh-
Gu insiee aha out III sohd Mahogany;
~ me nnanclal conditlon OF oedg~lck IS excellent;
al adjusted accounts nave peen settied lhere Is