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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

Names Blaine delegates to Chicago, taken as
Il whole. are not men who will tower above
their fellows or carry any great amount of in
tluence. If Mr.. Blaine had been a candidate
(open), he would have paid attention to this
business and secured a stronger delegation.
Boston Herald.
Don't you worry about the Maine delegation
they will give good account of themselves at
Chicago Some of them may not be widely
known, but they are all good men and true
You see Maine has to furnish Massachusetts
with Governor and Boston with Mayor oc-
casonay, and Maine men are in active demand
as Governors, Senators, Representatives, May
ors. newspaper men, &c. all over the country
but we shall keep up the supply. The Herald
itself is the product OF Maine brains, energy
and executive ability.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15
FOR GOVERNOR,
FREDERICK Robe,
OF GORHAM.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS-,
seth L.. MILLIKEN .... of Belfast.
Republican National Convention,

The Executive Committee of the BLAINE Gu b
OF MAINE having perfected arrangements for an
EXCURSION TO CHICAGO to attend the Repub-
lican National Convention, make the following an
nounccmcnt for the benefit of those who may desire
to attend.
\ SPECIAL TRAIN over the EASTERN RAILROAD
will LEAVE PORTLAND, FRIDAY, MAY Both, on the
arrival OF mornD. train from Bangor, arriving in
Boston at z. NJ. The party will leave Boston at I
the same evening, by SPECIAL TRAIN, with Wagner
sleeping cars. the BOSTON Il ALBANY, NEW
YORK CENTRAL and LAKE SHORE Il MICHIGAN
SOUTHERN RAILROADS, taking breakfast Saturday
morning at syracuse, dinner at NIAGARA FALLS
(remuining four hours, and tea at Buffalo, arriv-
Ing in Chicago, Sunday morning June l. Ample ac-
comnodatlons for the party, while in Chicago, have
been secured at the Leland, Clifton, Grand Pacific,
while on train, thus avoiding confusion and delay
on their arrival Hotel bills s.. 80 to s. per day
Railroad fare BOSTON TO CHICAGO AND RETURN,
$24.65. Berths in sleeping car, Boston to Chicago,
50 HALF RATES from all stations on EASTERN
and MAINE CENTRAL RAILROADS to and from Bos-
ton. Those desiring berths in sleeping cars can Sc
cure them by enclosing s. to the Secretary of the
Club, HENRY NJ. SPRAGUE, AUGUSTA. All who
wish to secure hotel accommodations in Chicago,
should address the Secretary early as possible,
and not later than the 18th inst Tickets to Chicago
and return good for Is days from May 29th.
CHARLES A. BOUTELLE, President.
HENRY VI. SPRAGUE, Secretary.
Augusta, NAV s, 1884.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

General Neal Dow, Major H. A. Shorey.
Rev. ID. w. LeLacheur, Rev. II. c. Munson
and other well known prohibtionists met in
Portland one evening last week and decided on
holding meetings in every village. town and
city in the State, commencing about the middle
of June, for the purpose of nstructing our
citizens as to the reasons and necessities for
voting for the prohbitory amendment at the
September election.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15
Tammany's Manifesto.

Tammany Hall rules the Democratic roost,
ly has a newspaper organ, which declares that
Historic Il justice" is the real issue of the com
ing Presidential election. Tilden and Hendricks
and the nation were all cheated when Hayes
counted in. says the 'rammany organ, aud
things will always be wrong unless the same
two candidates are again nominated. elected
and inaugurated. We quote as follows:
1t i AS much the duty of the party to-day as
it ever was te keep uppermost in mind the fla
grant outrage of 1876. That the people do not
forget OF condone it is proven by the wide
spread and emphatic demand for the old ticket
Whether Mr.. Tilden be Il candidate or not, the
fact remains that the Presidency was stolen
eight Years ago and that the fagitious theft is
yet unpublished. There is no other issue that
can be compared to this in urgency, importance
or forcefulness. Everything else sinks subsid-
iarv to the still urredresSed, monumental crime
of 1876.
Whatever Mr.. Tilden's personal wish may be.
the National Democratic Convention Will not
have performed its obvious duty unless its Sc
lection of nominee is made with special refer
ence to the yindcaton, in his person, of the
sanctity of the ballot box and the punishment
of the gross wrong done to the people Of the
United States in nullifving their legally eX-
pressed will.
The Tammany organ no doubt has forgotten
that the electoral commission act under which
the Presidential vote of 1876 was counted. was
Democratic measure, approved of by Mr.. Til
den and voted for by his friends in Congress.
The records show that the Republicans of both
branches of Congress stood opposed to the
measure nearly in the proportion of TO |, and
the Democrats of both branches stood by the
bill and put it through" nearly in the proper
ton of 10 to |. In other respects the Demo-
cratic record on this matter is such that the
party organs would be wise not to direct
attention to it. In this connection the Boston
Herald makes the following strong point:
There is one thing the Democrats cannot get
electoral commission on the election of 1876
The commission stood on the strong ground of
state rights.
The Democrats have claimed to be the spec
ia champions and defenders of state rights,
but the position they took on that question was
in favor of the greatest and most dangerous
stretch of the power of the national govern
ment that ever was attempted in time of peace.
We do not give the Republicans much credit
for their position. for they were governed by
interest: but we cannot defend the Democrats
who. in eagerly seeking their own party inter-
ests, Were false TO their most cherished princi-
pie.
The Democratic party has been especially
destitute OF any principles since that act of po-
iitcal periidv.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

A New York clergyman says the press is
the Car of America, and that it is also the
American Bible. He is not quite so compliment
tary, though perhaps quite as truthful, when
he says: 1.-The gossipping barber of Louis XII
could not compare with the American news
paper as tattler."
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

Before the town election in Eastport promi-
nent Democratic firms assured workmen
plenty of work at good wages if they would
vote the proper ticket. Now the sardine bust
ness is depressed and the workmen are out of
employment. There is a wide difference be-
tween Democratic promises and Democratic
performances.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

Mr. Watterson's ''star-eyed goddess of re-
form" did not lead the Democracy to victory in
the House yesterday. Boston journal, May
It'll.
No. the goddess seems to have emerged from
the conflict with beautiful pair of black eyes ;
but Morrison, Carlisle, Watterson & Co. no
doubt saw plenty of stars.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

1.-The coasters grievance" is thus stated by a
correspondent of the Boston journal: 'The
practice of allowing our consignees to furnish
our stevedore must be done away with unless
the price can be regulated by the men who do
the work. The time has now come when for
bearance ceases to be a virtue, and we must
seek for fair play"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

Barna S. Snow & Co., wholesale fish dealers,
176 Atlantic avenue, Boston, have failed and
made an assignment. Their liabilities are said
to be $500 900 or $3.50, 900. Their Indebtedness Is
principally to firms in Boston, Gloucester and
Maine seaport towns. The firm consists of
Barna S. Snow and David j. Edwards.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

Tuesday, May 9Th, was Il good day for the
country. On that day the free traders were de
defeated in the House, and the free ship lobby
met with severe defeat in the Senate.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

''As a political move, the Republican Sena-
tors have done IA great service to their party in
placing it in the lead for American ships so
promptly after the foolish vote of the Demo-
cratic House for the free ship amendment to
the Dngley bill,' says the American Protec-
ZIONIST. And they have done the country SER
vice as well defeating the British free ship
lobby
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

Do you own dog: Then you want a neat
little book Just published by pr. Al. Watts, of
Boston, entitled The Dog; containing some
hints on breeding, together with description
of the diseases common to dogs, and how they
can be cured.'
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

The gavel that will give the premonitory
thunp before the vote is declared at Chicago
that makes the Republican standard bearer,
will be made of pieces of wood from every
state and Territory in the Union. Maine con
tributes a piece of rock maple.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

The Presidential outlook has undergone but
little change during the past week. Mr.. Blaine
still leads the list of Republican candidates,
and his nomination on the second ballot is not
only possible but probable.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15
NOTES

In the June Century the Rev. DIR. Charles S.
Robinson continues his series of open letters
by Il consideration of the subject of church
music from the standpoint of the choirs.
Mrs. sophie b. Ilcrrick has prepared for the
June st. Nicholas a paper on bee-huntng,
which will open Il field for sport and profit that
VIII be new to many readers. II is entitled
Queer Game"
The May number of the Ladies Floral Cabi-
net is full of timely and instructive articles on
Horticulture and home topics, and has the usual
illustrations. "a White Hyacinth" is the title
Of a pleasing story. In the house keeping
department we notice receipt for boiled
sponge cake. Floral Cabinet Co, - Nesev
street, New York
Mr.. 5. e. W. Benjamin contributes the fifth
paper, describing The Century cruise, to the
June number Of that magazine. 1t is illustrat-
ed by Burns, and describes a French seaport
on an island of the coast of Newfoundland
st. Pierre. The city of st. Pierre, famous for
fogs and fisheries, is Il miniature government.
having it, own governor, elective council,
Judiciary (incluCGng Il chicf-justc and all the
various grades. an insuar department of
marine affairs, Il marine court, departments OF
war. finance, etc., etc.
series of especially valuable articles on
educational subjects begins in the June Centu-
ly with discussion by President Eliot, of
Harvard, Of ''What is Liberal Fducation?'
The July number Of The Century will have an
o. tiNa
Yale, on the much-mooted subject of ''IIonor-
airy Degrees" Other articles will follow these
OH the study of Greek, ON CO-education and on
1.-The Collegiate Study of Women" This last
paper is by Mr. Arthur Gilman, of Cambridge
the manager Of the Harvard Annex for women.
The American Agriculturist sends out the
following greeting to its friends: With the
June number. the American Agricuturist
completes the first half of its forty-third year.
over 5000 congraulatory letters from subscrib-
ers within a few weeks afford most gratifying
| assurances that the steady improvements in
| this journal are everywhere recognized. The
| present owners and publishers who, six years
ago, assumed control and management, have
| freed the American Agricuturist from all en-
cumbrances, and, equipped with brains and
means as never before unhesitatlngy promise
Il paper better and stronger with each succeed
Ing issue. DR.. Geo. Thurber, for nearly y
quarter of a century the Editor and all the
able Associates and Writers who have rendered
material assistance In making the American
| Agriculturist what it is to-day-arc still with
us. At no period of its existence has this
Company been in 50 prosperous and stable a
condition, as it now is.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

Tue mind cure, of which the late p. p. Quinn
by, of Belfast, was the originator, is attracting
much attention at this time. Rev. DR.. Bartol
of Boston, has made it the subject of a sermon
and the newspapers TEEN with articles con-
corning it.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

The anti-monopolists are said to favor Gen.
Butler as a Presidential candidate. If nomi-
mated he will no doubt close his bunting fac
tory,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

The Senate has passed bill placing Gen.
Grant on the retired list with rank and full pay
General of the Army and has agreed to Mr..
Frye's motion for a conference on the shipping
bill.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

The Orange Growers journal thinks it would
fail in plain duty if it did not counsel its
readers to keep their tempers in discussing 1.-THE
water question: 1t would seem to be fortu-
nate for the o. q. j., which by the way, is pub
li>hed in Riverside California, that its readers
are not discussing anything stronger than wat
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

JOAQUIN MILLER has just written u new
book which is creating sensation in many
circles. under the title of "Memore and Rime."
Mr.. Miller regards this as the best book he has
ever written. 1t is full of romantic incidents
OF his early frontier life, containing many gems
of poetry-for Mr.. Miller ranks among the best
of the worlds poets. 1t is published by Funk
& Wagnals, New York, at the low price Of %
cents in paper binding, and $1.O0 cloth binding.
See their large advertisement on another page.
Water works for Bath are advocated by the
Times of that city. A Bath without water
works is an anomaly.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

Editor Dana, of the New York Sun, throws
up the sponge for the Democratic party. 1t
looks as though the Republicans are to have a
walk over in the Presidential contest.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

Camp ground next Sunday at 1890 A. M. and 2 p.
NJ.
Mr. J. G. Robbins, proprietor Of the Phoenix
House, who has been very i'll, is now able to be
out
Mr.. Daniel Pitcher, of Old residents, has
moved from Belfast to Bethel where he has gone
on to farm owned by his son. Mr.. Pitcher is
successful farmer, and his many friends here wish
him success.
1t is not intended to build the creamery in Bel
fast, If sufficient encouragement Is given,
til another year An opportunity will be given the
farmers to stock up and get ready for the change.
The skating party of the young misses last week
was so successful that the young gentlemen will
duplicate it. The party will be given at the rink on
Tuesday evening May Goth, and is well managed
by three young men of about twelve years each.
Mr.. Ralph Cross, who for some time has occupied
the Capt. W o. Alden place in this city a board
ing house, has moved to the Head of the Tide.
The Alden house is now occupied for the same
purpose by Mr. John Dollif, of the night
watehmen.
Mr.. Strout'5 argument in the Belfast rail road
case has been printed and after Mr.. Drummond
makes his supplemental answer the will lie
submitted to the fun Bench. Mr.. strout's argu-
ment is said to be very strong one for the rail
road
THE ORANGES GOV. Robe Grand Master Of
, the state Grange has appointed Prof. J. Chandler,
Of Augusta representative from Maine to Visit the
Oranges throughout the country in representative
capacity 1.-The National Grange will hold its
eighteenth ANIMAL session in Nashville, Tenn, next
November.
Mr.. Geo. h Fellows, agent in this city for the
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

We are indebted TO Hon. Nelson Dingey j.,
for a copy Of his admirable speech on "protec-
ton TO American INDUSTRIES delivered in the
House of Representatives April 18th, and also
for a copy of the Agricultural Department Re-
port for 1858. Senator Hale has sent us a copy Of
his speech on the shipping bill, in which he ably
defends the American shipping interest from
the attacks of the advocates Of free ships.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15
News of Belfast and Vicinity


a view to subscribing
Henry Dunbar, of this city, is building a large
addition to his stable.
Eli Cook had the carcass of steer at his market
last week which weighed, with hide and tallow,
fourteen hundred pounds.
The Elder Pratt place in this city has been sold
to Mr.. Wesley j. Bailey, of Palermo, for 81 900
The place is in the suburbs of the city and one of
the finest in town. Mr.. Bailey who is settling up
| his business IN Palermo will not move here perma
nenty until later In the season.
A number of ladies in this city propose to organ
ize Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. A
Chautauqua course consist of four wears study of
certain useful branches, at the end of which time
the graduates receive diplomas Forty minutes
study daily is said to be sufficient. 1t is hoped a
club will be formed, as it can be made both social
and instructive.
The Byron Theatrical company under the man
agement of MIR. F. A. Owen, of Bangol played
across the Continent at the Belfast Opera House
on Wednesday evening of last week. The company
Is good and the acting fine, but they played to
a small house The company deserved better pat
ronage. Belfast is fair show town. but the Opera
House cannot be filed when the tickets are seven
ty-ive cents.
NEW steamboat route Is to- be established be
tween Belfast, Islesboro and Camden, May 10Th
Capt. Calvin Hatch Of Islesboro, will run steamer
Brunette between Belfast and the west side of
lslesDoro, making three trips per week. He will
also make two trips between l4esboro and Cam
den. The brunette is one of the small steamers
built at Camden by Capt. Brauhall, and is a hant-
some little boat.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

II is feared that the shipping bill will be
buried by reference to committee Of the whole
OF the House. The Democrats will have to
bear the responsibility of deprving our ship
ping interest of much needed relief. The IN
Outstanding was that the question of free ships
should be voted upon separate measure,
and had the Dingley bill been allowed to stand
upon its merits it would undoubtedly have
passed both houses and become a law.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

The lobby was for Morrison's bill. 1t Is now
concentrated for free foreign ships. [Ameri-
can ProtectiOnist.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

Charles O'Conor the distinguished juri>t,
died at his residence in Nantucket Monday af-
ternOon, aged 81 years.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

The Home Farm thus concludes an interest
ing and judicous article on the two State Fair
Associations:
Both State Fairs will issue attractive pro-
grammes, give liberal premiums and be we'll
supported. But one of these days, is we de
vouty hope, with permanent grounds at the
two points, there will be 4 union of these So
cieties in holding the grandest agricultural and
industrial exhibitions ever seen in Maine al
ternately at the West and at the East. Why
not: We believe the greatest good Of the great
est number would result from such course. a
harmonious adjustment of all sections be
brought about, and Il union of the best men for
the furthcrance of the best interests of our
State surely follow.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15

Personal. Capt. Augustus Mcdonald has gone
to Portland to take command Of mis- vessel, SCH
Mary \. Hail.. Capt Frank SWEET has been trans
fcrrcd from sch Prescott HaIeltine to sch I. H.
Livingston, of this city in place of Capt Gallon
cite. Capt Edward Mcdonald has gone to New
York To take command Of sch. Prescott H,zcltine
The latter vessel was built for Capt. Mcdonald in
l-@ but uu the death Of Capt, Bean he took charge
of sch. Edward Johnson....M MIR. Amos Clement, of
this city, t7 gone to- Mt Desert, to look after his
interests at his summer holeat Seal IIarbor. Col
ucrscv will deliver the address at Monroe,
Memorial Day.. Fred A. Garlic Of this city, has
gone 20 Baltimore in sch. Daylight, Capt. David
Hodelon. The sch sailed from this port sunday
morning I'VE are glad to learn that Mr.. Hayward
Pierce OF Frankfort, is Improving in health MIR
WIN. W. Wing, Of Thorndikc, is taking charge of
Mr.. piercc's jcwelry sore In Augusta while the
latter Is ON a short visit to Boston. Rev. Dr.
Field and wife have arrived at their home in Ban
gor from their extended European tour in excel
lent health. MIR. f. ID. Burd Of Boston is visiting
friends in this city....Mr. A. w. keenc, of Boston,
was in this city ON Monday He will return here
this simmer to teach voice culture, singing and
harmony if sufficient encouragement is given him.
Mrs Emily Pendleton, daughter Of Augustus
Perry, OF this city, arrived at her husbands home
in Searsport Saturday last. She has been at sea
with her husband. and lately arrived at New York
from Liverpool Mrs. Pendeton is still suffering from
the effects of fall at a railway station in England.
T.. DIR. and Mrs. Flanders, Mr. and Mrs. II. f.
Mcdonald, Mr.. Charles W Frederick and Mr.. w.
H. Quimhy, all of this city, expect to go to Chicago
with the Presidential excursion party....Wm. NJ
Rust, editor Of the Progressive Age of this city, left
on Monday for vacation of two or three weeks,
and will Join the editorial excursion south which left
Boston yesterday. His place on the paper will he
supplied by Mr. l.. II. Murch. The Bangor Com
mercal of Monday says: Mr. Paul II. White, of
Belfast, who has had five years experience In the
weknown drug store of Poor II Son, of that city,
has been engaged by A. NJ Robbins, Jr.. Among
those who went to Lowell on Tuesday to see Bel
fast's favorite horse trot Geo. o. and Geo A.
Bailey and Ralph Emery Dexter Robbins, son
of Jesse Robbins of this city, is now visiting his
parents after absence of twenty mine years. Mr.
Robbins is settled In Oregon.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15
MAINE LOYAL LEGION.

The annual meeting of the Maine LOYAL It.
gion Was held at the Falmouth Hotel. Portland,
May :. About seventy-tiVe We're present. Col.
Charles b, Merrill presided. Officers elected :
Commander, Gen. Splden ConnoI. of Augusta
Merrill, of Portland; Junior Vice Commander.
John Marshall Brown. of Portland; Recorder
Lieut.. Edward Vi. Rand, of Portland Regis
trar- Lieut.. Col. Joseph W. Spaulding, Of Rich
mond Treasurer, Capt. Thomas |. Little. of
Portland; Chancellor, Major Henry ;. Burrage.
of Portland; Chaplain, Joseph A. Leach; Coun-
ell Paymaster, VIM. Henry Anderson; Surgeon
Seth c. Gordon; Major, sydney W. ThiXter
Brevet Brigadier General, Chas. F. Mattocks ;
Lieut.. Colonel Augustus C. IInlin. After the
erection OF officers a ban4uel was partaktn OF.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-05-15
AMENDMENT SENTIMENT

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT SENTIMENT
A. lecturer upon the subject of temperance
and as head Of the Good Templ;ir organization
10000 strong in this state. we have had some
opportunity TO learn the sentiments of the
people of Maine upon this constitutional amend
ment question. We do not hesitate to say that
we do not know of single minister of til,
gospel, or member of the Good Templar organ
ization or active worker in the temperance
cause in Knox county who is not heartily il
favor of the proposed prohibitory amendment
Further; We have met but Two Good Tcmpar>
in the state. and no active workers outside OF
those two, who speak or write against lie
adoption of the amendment. r.. r. Simonton