The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1883-04-12


ed, we'll written paper, called 'The Imperialism
and which proclaimed its mission to be the es-
Establishment of an empire in this country. 1t
was said of it at the time: THE Impcrialist
organ may be simply venture Of sensation
loving Bohemians, or it may have been estab-
llshed by deep-thinkng, far-seeing men, 1t is
impossible to say now which surmise was cor
rect, but probably the former. 1t was short
lived sensation.
Hon. Alex. II. Stephens Of Georgia, thus eN-
pressed his views on the political situation in
published letter: 1.-The Federal machinery for
the last ten years has been abnormal in its ac-
ton 1t must be brought back to the Jeherso-
man doctrines and made to conform in its
workings with the organic principles Of its
structure, before there can possibly be return
OF the days Of peace. harmony, prosperity and
happiness, which formerly marked our course.
There Is no other hope for constitutional liberty
on this continent" This extract is fairly ilius-
| tratiye Of the then Democratic sentiment
Oftire-scekers nowadays do not find il ncce,-
sary or eXpedient to make public bro Ialnations
of their principles. but this was done by a Col.
Norvell, Of Mississippi, who is described a. "a
Union man during the war, and since a pelsi~-
tent of1ice-seeker." In announcing himself as
candidate for the Gorernorshp of Mississippihe
promised to support: |. The administration
of President Grant. >. TO conform his of-
ciaI action to The fundamental principles Of
constitutional liberty AZ set forth III the Const-
tuition. 3, The principles which constitute tie
political creed of the Republican party. i. The
18th and 18th amendments. >. He approves
of the construction President Grant places upon
| theeight hour law. +. After the 18Th amends
| mcnt has been adopted be viii Advocate "thc
restoration Of all who arc now Iaboring under
civil disabilities in this State from participation
in the late war" !. And last, he will oppose
the prescription clauses in the Constitution Of
| the State Of Mississippi.
! The Cuban question had for some weeks been
an important topic at the Capital. There is no
| doubt but that the insurgents had the sympathy
of officials, as they did of the people generally.
| although it was charged that Secretary Fish.
whose son-n-law was counsel for the Spanish
government, was an exception to the rule. 50
one who knows Secretary Fish will, however.
believe that he allowed family affiliations to in
| 1ucncc him III the Just administration Of his
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have been in consultation yirb fine Cub.n Icod-
er< They agree in rcn0rtinu that fine l,ayolll-
tionary cbicftain.. both nativa and american
are not favorable 10 annrxation to tba J-ni+c1
| States
.,It i asserted tbat tba Cuban lenders were
promised recognition 4, beIIiuarcnts ma moral
aid if they wouId consent. Oh oIrajnino Dossa,-
sion of the island. 10 transfer If to tb> r,untl.,-
The offer was declined: II,uee the hesitation
Of our Government to recognize tho Cubans ~
beigerents; hence also the tar,iv enforcement
of the neutrality laws"
jane 10Th, Miss Annie T.. ~urratt. only ,llugiI-
ter Of the late Mrs, Mary Surratt, WAS married
to W. 7. Young, a clerk III the Surgron-t 1onu-
rails office An attempt was made to Keen the
fact out Of The newspapers but il failed The
mother OF the bride was thu Mrs. Surratt who
was hanged Is many now contend unilI>tiy.
Tor COMPLETELY in the schemes Of Booth. tha AS
>lssinator Of President Lincoln.
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