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The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

The columns of mi>reprc scntation and abuse
of Mr.. Blaine which are now appearing in the
newspapers call for but brief mention. The
motives of those making the attacks on the cN
Secretary are apparent. and for this and other
reasons they can have but little if amy effect up
on the public They more likely to make
friends than enemies for the gentleman out
ragcou>ly and niu>tly abused. Even Mr..
Blanc> bittere>t enemies and traducer> have
not denied him brains, and have conceded chat
he possesses abilities of high order. He has
been IN public life for many years and has fill
ed. in a manner 10 win him national fame.
prominent positions Of honor and trust. Yet,
if we are TO believe those who are now hound
ing the rX-Secrrtary through the press. he went
deliberately to work on assuming his duties IN
the State Department TO involve this country i'll
difficulties with half dozen more foreign
nations. and undertook to annex Peru without
informing any one of his Intentions There j.
no doubt that Secretary Blaine zcaloIlsly sought
to promote the commercial interests of the
United States in the South Pacific. and this has
aroused the free ship lobby. which owes it. cN-
>tcnce to British gold. and excited the cnmity
Of newspapers Whose business interests are
closely connected with those Of British capt.
tal>tS, and whose editors are Of transatlantic
origin.
Mr.. Blainr's accuScrs have rather oycrdonc
the business. The American people may be- gull
ible in some respects but they cannot be made
to believe that the cN-Scrrctary is Il fool or that
he would deliberately wreck his reputation lis a
man Of affairs by doing the things charged
against him. We are 10th to believe that Pr,~-
dent Arthur j. party 10 these attacks although
his name has been used and hi, friends have
been quoted i'll support Of them. If he i Il party
to them. there i, no one who Will have occasion
for more regret than President Arthur himself
The people have forgiven, but have not forgot
ten. his visit to Albany when Vice President TO
work against the administration of President
Garfield, and if he is lending himself now to u
cabal whose aims are iHimral 70 the lHrty lvhich
placed him in the White House he viii speedily
forfeit the esteem and confidence h. had won by
his conduct during GartriT> >utring>. and on
his own accession 10 the Presidency.
Those who are in>tiguting this ubllS, OF Mr.
Blaine were defeated in Chicago and later IN
New York. one of their leaders the man who
was supposed to hold the great STATE. Of New
York between hi~ numb and finger. now >ulk>
in enforced rctircment and has les influence
to-day than is welded by 4 ward politician The
same punishment will be- melted out 10 others
who seek to constitute themselves -'bo~>.>" of
the Republican party, and 10 advance heir own
! interests by pulling down those who have in
| greater degree the >!npathir> Of the people.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09
The Journals New Dress.

The journal this crkappedr> ina new dress.
The type put aside was not worn out, but the
Il Sire to maintain the past reputation Of The pa
pen for mechanical excellence prompted the
change. We believe there is to-day no better
equipped newspaper office in the state. But lit
tie more than year ago a new and fast press.
a new engine and boiler. were put i'll, and now
everything used in the mechanical department
of the paper is practically new and of the best
quality. In an article on American Newspaper,
the International Review says: The ncw>pa-
pcl> of every locality are A more or les acrl-
rate type Of the intelligence the thriftincSS. the
enterprise, and the general character Of the pco-
pie of that locality" And We intend that the
journal which goes INTO nearly every state and
Territory in the Union, shall carry With it Il
good report Of the city of Belfast.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL DENIED. THE AS
SAssIN TO BE HANGED JUNE Both. IN ASH
INGTON JAIL.
On Saturday last Judge Cox sentenced Gui-
trau to be hanged June Both between Il and 2
O'Clock p. NJ. in the Washington Jail. The court
oVerruled the motion for a new trial. After
Judge Cox had rendered his decision, District
Attorney Corkhl said: 1T is now my duty to
ask for the sentence of the court.
Judge Cox to the prisoner up. Have
YOU ANYTHING to say why sentence should not
be passed upon YOU?
Guiteau still stting-l ask your honor to
postpone sentence as long as possible.
Judge Cox Stand up. Have you anything
to say why sentence should not now be passed
upon You?
The prisoner then arose, pale but with lips
compressed and desperate determination stamp
| ed upon his features. In a low and deliberate
| tone he began. but soon his manner became
wild and violent, and pounding upon the table
| he delivered himself of a blaSphemOus haran$ue
| declaring that he was not guilty, that il was
| Gods act. etc. When he concluded Judge Cox
proceeded TO pass sentence, and was twice inter
| ruptcd by the prisoner. The Judge concluded
| a. follows.
| You will have due opportunity of having amy
| errors may have committed during the course
| OF the trial passed upon by the court III Dane,
| but meanW lille it is necessary for me TO pro-
| nouncc the law. that YOU be taken hence to the
| common jail of the district from whence YOU
| came, there be kept in confinement, and ON II
day the 50th day of June, 1882, that you be
taken TO the place prepared for the execution
within the walls of said jail. and there between
the hours of II Il. IN. and , p. IN. that you be
hanged by the neck until YOU are dead. and may
| the Lord have mercy on your soul
! During the reading Guitcau stood. apparent
| ly mmoyVd and with his gaze rivcted upon the
| Judge. but when the final words were spoken
| he struck the table violently and shouted. And
| may the Lord have mercy on your soul. a q
rather stand where do then where that jury
does. and where YOUR honor does. I'm not
afraid 10 die. | stand here a> Gods man and
God Almighty will curse every man who had
a part in procuring this unrighteous verdict.
Nothing but good has come from Gartield'> re-
moval. and that VIII be the verdict Of po>terty
on my inspiration. | don't care a snap for the
verdict of this corrupt generation. | would
rather 4 thousand times be i'll my position than
| that of those who have bounded me to death.
shall have glorious flight to glory. but that
miserable scomdrrl. Corkhill. will have per
nlanent job down below where the devil Is IRE
pairing for him..
| After apparently talking himself out the priS-
oHcr turned 10 his brother and without the
Slightest trace of excitement cOnverScd for some
minutes before being taken from the court room.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09
Good Advice

The Biddrford Union and journal says:
There is only about month before the Spring
election. Republicans in every town should be
on tho alert. There j. no time TO be wasted in
inactivity or mi>Spent in party qllarrelS over
personal matters t'nanimiiy of purpose and
action for the one common end of Republican
success should animate all 10 Jealous work.
Circulate the notice OF the caucus urgr ni to
attend make iudicou> nomnaion~:. attend
early to the arrangements for getting out Il fun
vote; be active. If You have Il nrighbor who is
doubtful or wavcring, talk with him frankly
and you may strengthen him. This i too i'm
portant an election 10 allow it to 90 by default.
Republicans, ii is time 10 be- at work.
In his annual address on the opening day Of
the first annual convention of the American
Agricultural Association, held in New York
last week. President Spraguc spoll'. Of HE late
President Garfield. rtgrcttin4 his death. and
quoted Il letter received by the association from
him shortly before the assassination. assuring
the association of the interest he felt in il> work
Mr.. Spraguc then went on to speak on HgricuI-
tural topics. He said aliforni;l produced grain
wine. wool and fruit, and exports beside her
home consumption. to the valuc of SG5,O00.OO0
annually. New York had a hay crop of over
S6o0OO0O0. and from the port of New York
alone there were shipped in the year lsNl -
O0o,0o0 bushels Of grain. Not pound left our
shores i'll American vessels. oar estimated
crop for 1881 is about $40, 600, 900 bushels, that
of France is 2900D0, o0D bushels and that of
Russia 1000, 900 bushels. each of the ltrrcN-
porting about 30 900 900 bushels The c>timat-
ed corn crop Of the country for 1881 is about
l.l40,0O0,o0O bushels that of corn fodder III IaD-
100000 tons. The butter product of this coun-
try for 1850 was 100. 100000 pounds and of
cheese l30,000.000 pounds. More than POO 900
head of cattle have been landed in LiVrrDool
alone from this side of the water in 1881 We
had Al per cent. more milch COWS than any one
of the leading dairy countries of tn" world
Our poultry and egg crop reached the enormous
sum of more than 5000 .O0O. 900 while The cotton
crop of 1917 amounted to only SD, 900 900. oar
cattle, sheep and swine do not exceed 800, 900
900 i'll value per annum. Mr. Sprague spoke of
| olcomargarnc one of the greatest enemies of
the dairy interests.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

his shorter poems
QUANTUM MUTATA.
There was Il time in England long ago,
When man died for freedom anywhere,
But Englands lion leapng from its lair
Laid hands on the oppressOr. ii was so
While England could great Republic show.
Witness the men of Piedmont, chiefest care
OF Cromwell, when with impotent despair
The POntif in his painted porticO
Trembled before our stern ambassadors.
How comes it then, that from such high estate
We have thus fallen, save that Luxury
With barren merchandise piles up the gate
Where nobler thoughts and deeds should enter by
Else might we still be Millions heritor5.
RESQUIEsCAT.
Tread lightly, she is near
Under the snow,
Speak gently, she can hear
The daisies grow.
All her bright, golden hair
furnished with rust,
She that was young and fair
Fallen to dust
Lily-likc, white snow,
She hardly knew
She was q woman, 50
Sweetly she grew.
Coffin board, heavy stone,
Lie on her breast.
/ yeN my heart alone
She is at rest.
Peace, Peace, she cannot hear
Lyre or sonnet.
A II my fe's buried here,
Heap earth upon il.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09
The Recollections of a Private.

We hope none Of our readers have failed to
read the very interesting 'Sketrhcs of Army
Life noW i'll course Of publication in the Jour
nal. The generals colonrlS, majors captains
and licutpnan>, have been very generally heard
from: but with few exceptions the stories of
the men who served in the ranks have remain
ed untold. 1t is the personal experiences and
observations Of one of these men we are now
giving our readers They are told without cN-
;.ggrraton or attempt at fine writing. but are
graphic pathetic. and humorous in accord with
the shifting scene and incidents portrayed.
The writer has modr~tlY chosen to conceal his
identity under the signature Of AN Old Pri-
vate." but we take the liberty of announcing.
without his permission, that the author of these
articles i the Rev. Theodore Gtrrish, now of
BuckSport who served a. private in the 10th
Maine Regiment. The present series will CON
>i>t of twelve articles. the last describing "oUr
Camp al Rappahannock Station" This Will b.
followed BY Il second series OF twelve numbers.
is follows: l. The Battle Of the Wilderness.
,. 4 Visit to 4 Hospital 3. Going Home on
FurIough. I. GravrIly Run. ). Battle Of Five
Forks. 6. Chasing the .Jolnnia-. = Surrender
OF Gen. Lee. $. From \ppomatoN TO Washing
ton. 9. The Great Review 10. Pen Portraits
of our Generals, II. lIoucN urt Bound. II.
Go0d-byr.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

a circular signed by Mr. II. A. Luce. State
Superintendent of common schools. and Mrs>rs.
Rounds, Colthell and Woodbury., principals of
the Normal schools at Pennington, Gorham,
and CaStinc respectively, sets forth the history
of the Normal schools Of Maine. tells why
they wer" established, what is their work. and
who need the training of the Normal school.
Principally these schools are intended TO train
teachers for their professional labors, but the
advantages they offer are also open to those who
do not wish to pledge themselves to teach. on
payment of Il moderate tuition. Those who de-
sire to fit for college will find il to their interest
to take a Normal course. Our Normal schools
have done good work in the past, and under
their present efficient management will continue
to do good work. The principals invite corr,-
spondence from all who contemplate entering
upon the course of study.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

1t is Il remarkable fact that THOMAS ECLEC-
TRIO OIL is as good for internal as external use.
For diseases of the lungs and throat, and
for rheumatism, neuralgia, crick in the back,
wounds, and sores, it is the best known remedy
and much trouble is saved by having it ALWAYS
on hand. For sale by r. H. Moody, Belfast.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

The deadlock in the New York Legislature.
which has existed for month or more was
broken last week, the members having drawn
meanwhile the salaries paid them for attending
to the business of the State. The reason of this
unprecedented and disgraceful spectacle is thus
stated by the New York Tribune.
1t is simply that the members of the Demo-
cratic party cannot agree about division of
patronage That is all. Here is a party which
asks the people to put it into power that it may
reform abuses. When put in power il devotcS
itself entirely toa >quabbe about spoil~ and lets
the public business shift for itself. DO the peo-
pie care to make further experiments of the
kind:
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

Moderate drinking is equivalents" the Bel
fast Journal says ITO throwing re-brand into
powder magazine" We trust we are not ali
Of such explosive tcmperaments aS the journal
man indicates Boston Herald.
Well, we should advise you not to get your
breath within range of a lighted gus jet or
candle.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

The New York Herald is in Il state Of mind
over the account of the disbursement of the
contingent fund of the House of Representa-
tiveS, which shows the purchase of fans per-
fumcry, etc., for members. The explanation i,
very simple. Members are allowed S120 for
stationary but which they may draw in cash
and cNpcnd in person or otherwise for what
ever they see lit.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

We take pleasure in informing our readers
that by enclosing three-ccnt stamp to Foster.
Milburn & Co., Buffalo, n. Y, they can secure,
free, set of their fine Autograph picture cards
which are an ornament to any household.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

| The Maine Mining journal has recently taken
new departure. 1t now devotes Il portion of
! lis space to Maine industries. railroads and ho-
| telS, continuing AS before its review of mining
operations in this State. 1t is neatly printed
| and cnterprising paper.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

Bronze medals have been struck off for thoS,.
who supported General Grant in the Chicago
Convention Why not brasS-or leather
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

The Ryan-sulliyan. prize fight came off in
Mississippi on the 9TH. Nine rounds were
fought in 26 minutes. sullivan knocked Ryan
out Of time and was declared the winner.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

our streets on sunday last. He made very good
travelling over the drifts
An extension of the lines of the National Bell
| Telephone Co. OF Maine from Augusta to Bangor,
| Belfast, Camden and Rockland is under conStlera-
| ton.
The temperance meeting viii be held at the Uni
versalist church next sunday at33o p. Speeches
are limited to five minutes each, and dozen or
more speakers will occupy the time.
Mrs. Sarah j., widow of the late Wellington Reed
died at the house of Nathaniel Holmes, in this city
on Monday last, after lingering illness of cancer.
She was a lady much respected and leaves many
| friends.
Sch NJ. b. Millen, of savannah, from New York,
for the first named port, encountered he;Sy weather
on the down passage, splitting sails and losing
man. The schooner is commanded by Capt Frank
+. Dyer, Of Belfast
Sch Warrenton, of Bangor towei to this port
last week water logged, has been taken to a wharf
where the tide ebbed away from her Tie water
poured from her bottom all directions. 1t has
not been decided whether repairs will be made now
or wait until spring
Sch g. Hayford, Of this city, parted ner chuu
and went ashore at Vineyard Haven during the
gale of sunday. She dragged afou of another
schooner. \ telegram to Daniel Lane, on Tuesday
states that the Hayford has been gotten on and
taken to Woods Hole. The scnooners dayit- add
main boom were broken, boat and quarter raj
badly stove and sails split She l. coal Ioutcd tua
bound 10 Rockland.
The notice Of the Belfast High school lectures
last week through error, got in uuicr thr >rir-
port local heating. rnc lectures 10 De of home
production ana for the benefit Of the pupils luH
for money to ait me school library. The first viii
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

We have received from Edison G. Eastman. pub
Usher and book seller Of Concord, n. H.. bud
ley Lcavitt'> Farmers Almanac for 1882. We
notice ii predicted a cold storm with high winds
for Monday Feb. 6. We had the storm here on
the 9TH. That is coming within one Of it,
which is brtter than Nennor has done.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

Two Of belongs men have arrived at set
tlement. and traces Of the party have been dis
covered on the Lena.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

Wheat Bitters are not an intoXicant or another
name for whisky, but are Il perfect blood brain
and nerve food.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

TIE MAINE Ice CROP Petitions to Con-
gres> for A duty Of one dollar per ton on Ike ar,
terestcd in the business. Every organized ice
company On the kennebec is now busy filling
its houses, and the scene on the river is Il most
animated one. The prospect i, good for 1900
900 tons....,.The indications are that the usual
crop will not be harvested on the Hudson this
year, in which ease our Maine ice men are sure
of a fair price The Lewiston journal says
The amount of ice consumed each year in New
York and Brooklyn is 800 900 tons in Philu-
dcphia 100000 tons in Boston 100000 tons.
The ice cut on the Hudson will be held in re-
serve in the hope of getting big price in Au-
gust. 1t will be well for Maine ice dealers to
bear this in mind.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

There is untold suffering among the fair sex,
which Wheat Bitters will relieve and turn weak
ness into strength.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

In his lecture on free trade, highly COM
mcnded 10y the Prog. Age and other of our fiat
money exchanges Henry Ward Bcccher said ::
'fhe few ships that are left are br>icging Con-
grt>s for subsidies that they may live" This is
wholly untrue. subsidies have been asked for
proposed lines of steamships to compete with
those subsidized by other nations, but that is a
different matter. We do not suppose Mr..
Beecher deliberately told an untruth he is
simply ignorant Of the subject upon which,
With characteristic assurance, he sought to en-
Tighten his hearers. A contemporary APPLY
applies TO Mr.. Brechor Il description by the
London Saturday Review, Of the religion which
came in vogue in England about lS5l is 'madc
up Of free trade ana the plca>aner paths Of
thri>tiauitY
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

For blackguardism and scurrity Coy. Plais-
ted's Bangor organ, The Freebooter, takes the
cake. Brick" Pomeroy is cclipsed
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

"NioetS are blue,
Loves eyes are bluer,
know, know;
Some mems hearts are true,
Maids hearts are truer,
III 50, tits su'
Saucy girls who wish TO tease 4 lover even
while sending him token OF affection might
like the gray cards upon which shine colder
hearts almost covered by dainty button-hol
bouquets of carnation and Lady Pollock grra
nilm tied with true blue ribbon. The poem
printed in bright brown letters ON either side o
the design. SAYS
"t;rls should be modest, they say:
Still, on st. Valentines Day,
suppose young maid may
Otler tiny bouquet
Ant not wander far astray
From perfection.
Only leaf and pink,
surely 1T that one may wink
am still safe on the brink,
Since have not said, think
That you are yourself the pink
OF perfection.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

SUBSCRIBERS renting money or desiring to
the address of papers changed, must state the
Post Office to which the paper has been sent as well
as the Office to which ii is To go.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

1t i undoubtedly true that. aS by degrees
agricultural States enter the field of manllfac-
urt>. they. in an equal degree. seek protection
for their rising industry. A. far back a. 1871,
Louisiana. for instance, has been clamorous fol
protection against the importation of foreign
grown sugar and molasStS, and has vigilantly
guarded against and numerically exposed all
frauds concoctcd TO defeat her object and it is
not to BE- denied that it is only in those fields
Which it has never yet explored that the South
is loudly demanding a free trade policy.
The above is the opening paragraph of an ed
itorial in which the Mobile Register indicates
that hereafter Alabama will be found among the
advocates Of protective tarih. 4 tariff that will
protect til" American iaborer and American in
du>trr>.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

Of twenty-five Of the leading newspapers of
this country that commented on the verdict Of
the jury in the Guiteau trial, eighteen concluded
with the sentiment expressed or implied, Nov
LET him hang"
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

Subscribers requested to take notice OF the
date the colored slip attached to the paper. 1t
is the only form Of receipt now used For instance,
Is May ST. means that the subscription Is paid to
that date. When Il new payment IS made, the date
will be changed to correspond, and 81 BSCltlB-
ERS ARE REQU ESTED TO SEE THAT THEIR
DATES ARE CORRECT. Subscribers in arrears
are renue Steil to forward the sums due.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS. In advance, 500 a year ;
within the year, $3.50; al the expiration of the
year, $500
ADVERTISING TERMS. For one square, zone inch
of length in column,) $l.00 for one week, and %
cents for each subsequent insertion. fraction of
a square charged full one.
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

ADMINISTRATORS, EXECUTORS AND GUARDIANS
desiring their Probate advertising published i'll the
Journal, will please state to the Court
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

The Washington correspondent of the Boston
Post having succeeded in getting himself adver-
tised all over the country as crank, ought to
be happy. Come to think of it he does look
something like Guiteau.
Hon +. F. Webb is brought forward bv the
WatcrNlle Mail as a candidate for Governor.
The Bridgton News says, however, that Hon
". W, Thomas ir. of Portland is ''the coming
man"
The Republican journal., 1882-02-09

We shall publish next week rccollcction~ of q
student at the +. NJ. &. Seminary, Buck>port,
nearly thirty years ago. including students po-
ems and programme Of exercises in lS36