The Republican journal., 1882-06-01
Decoration Day.

| Decoration Day.
Tuesday, May Both was the day set apart by
the Grand Army of the Republic and our State
laws for decorating the graves and perpetuating
| the memory of those who laid down their lives
in defence of the Union. The season had been
unfavorable for bringing forth flowers to en-
| twine the marble slabs or place upon the green
mounds, but the day was all that could be de-
| sired The recent rains and succeeding sun
shine had awakened the sleeping buds. Valley
| and hillsides were carpeted with emerald green.
The half-masted flags stood out in bold relief
against blue and almost coudess sky. and the
brisk northwest wind agreeably tempered the
air. The details of the local observance of the
day are given elsewhere. Though it was less
extensive than could have been desired, and
than it is likely to be in the future, there was
nothing lacking in sentiment. The tributes to
the memory of the fallen heroes were heartfelt
and genuine.
Washington despatch under date of Nav
24th, says
Pay Inspector Joseph A. Smith has been Sc
lectcd by Secretary Chandler for the appoint-
pointment as chief of the bureau Of provisions
and clothing. with the rank and pay of pavnas-
ter general of the navy. Paymaster Smith is Il
native of Maine, and entered the navy in 1861 /:
he was formerly in charge of the navy pay Of
flee in Washington, and is now engaged in set
Ting his accounts.
Mr.. Smith is a son of George Smith. Esq. Of
Machias and his mother was daughter of Col.
Adams, of Cherrytield. He comes, on both
sides of the family, from the best blood in the
State. The position to which Pay Inspector
Smith has been appointed was long held by an
other Maine man, Fl. Bridge OF Augusta. son Of
the Hon. James Bridge, Of that place. and grand
son of Judge Cony. He is now we believe. on
the retired list.
The Mobile, Alabama, Register. not unmind-
full it appears, of the lessons Of the last Prcsi-
dental election protests against the tariff issue
as party question. 1t says: IF, following
Mr.. Wattcrson> programme, the next National
Democratic convention should declare for a
tariff for revenue only the Democratic party
will be involved in network Of inconsistent
cies 50 strong and tangled as to defy escape
But the Democracy has its head in thar identi-
cal network now, and the tail will obediently
follow.
Gen. PlAisted was nominated by the conycr-
ton Of 1880 as the Democratic candidate, and
accepted the nomination, and he will be nomi-
mated again. and to Use his own words when
first nominated. the (Dcmocratic) convention
at Lewiston will carry the news to Blaine that
the Old Democratic party Is again in the field.
Portland City Item.
Won't that be rather rough on Dear sam
and the rest of the Grcenbacllers; and is it not
a little rough on Plaisted himself to assume that
after his proclamation Of stcadfa>t adhesion to
Greenbackism, mo trades etc.. he is to take
the field a the leader of the Maine Democracy
O'Donovan Rossa, the New York World. and
the New York Herald say that James Russell
Lowell, Minister at the Court of st. James,
must 90. Mr.. Lowells crimes are that ne is !;
gentleman, Il poet Il scholar, and an American.
If Mr.. Lowell is to be removed for these ylaring
offences. we suggest that Dennis kcarncy be
appointed. The selection would no doubt be
satisfactory TO ODonovan Rosa, the New York
World. and the New York Herald
Writing Of the early scttcmen. Of Boston
Gath" SAYS
The amusement of the colony was religion
Everybody had it, downt to the little dogs. They
would 90 out and split rails awhile. and thci
turn in and pray. When they came home from
work they would sing and pray.
y breed of dogs that split rails, sang and
prayed ought to have been perpetuated.
The Portland City Item says that rlaisted !,
"a Grecnbacker. heart and soul" il made ccal
by the Dear sam letter. Oh! oh! Don't You
suppose dear Bob or Jim, or somebody else has
a letter which makes it clear that PlaiSted is 4
Democrat heart and soul, body and boots
The Boston Post defines straight Green
! hacker one who is going straight toward tn,
| Republican camp. The Post as usual has hit
| the nail straight on the head. Commercial.
Then a '.crooked' Grecnbacker must be ont
| who is going by more or less devious route in-
| to the Democratic camp.