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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09

TnE OLDEST FARMER N THE WORLD. Mr..
Raggcrs Baglcy has purchased one hundred
and sixty acres Of land in Minnesota Terri
tory, which he intends settling upon and
Mr.. Bagley is one hundred and
seven years old, and is still an active and
pioneer, in the enjoyment Of
excellent health. \ paper will shortly be
issued to him from the General Land Office.
Wash Union
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09
MIS- c ELLA Y Y
THE CHAPEL CHORIsTERS.
~ ALICE o.. STAL.

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would have 20 say gathered from 'H' "'ih-
ways and hyways' AMI compelled 70 come 10.
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church so.r' without. Now loud o''h' or
,naichns OF sailor sons' from some group
sir'liine along the "har',s' then hi'' OF
si'am' hii'lnS past oi steamers ~ 'h'
sunday pleasure boats I''' on 'h,ir crowded
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09

-T The N.v York Tribune hasau article
900 ,ac prospect nG the grain market, show
.a- .y GrIrr and statistics taat there is an
inadequate supply or wheat 1r domestic
consumption. This involves what we have
aI al.u- supposed, that there could De ul
very material falling ia the price Of bread,
and ial.I u general, during the current
y.ar l.. farmer, govern themselves ac-
erl.nr'y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09

Wwrrwt.u Dor OrT-uur.u, ,>D FE>cE.
Takea clean rlrreI that will holl water.
pat into &C. half o. bushal Of guisklime, and
slack it hy pouring over i, boiling water,
surgirat 90 cover 10 four or Eve inches deep,
and stirring 10 until Stacked When quite
Stacked, dissolve &c in water, and adj two
pounds Of ,ulphate Of zinc, which may be
had at any Of the druggists, and one oicom-
mon .alt, and which in few day, will cause
whitavash % harden ON the wood work.
Add ,aiEsieu, water to bring i, to the con-
si,leucy 0l thick white wash.
To make the above wash Of . pleasant
cream color, add b. yellow ochre.
For Awn color, add I lbs. umber, I b..
Indian Red, and 10. lampblack.
For gray or stone color, add I lbs. raw
umbgr, and lbs. lamp black.
The color may be put on with common
brush, and will be found much
more durable than common whitewash.
Scientific American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09

Wear indebted 90 Hon. " =. Fsssau-
I.a ar yaIuahr Public Documents, rs
which heD,.l please accept our thanks,
Southern shield., 1855-10-20

WHO CAN TELL WHAT IS TO CoME.- The Boston Post says that a man, once well known to the business com munity, but who for several years has fast been running down, was brought before the police court on Saturday last, and sentenced as vagabond to four months in the House of Industry. It is related of his assumptions in his early days, when surrounded with the advantages which wealth gave him, that he objected to have another party less favored, sit next to him in church. In the revolution of the wheel of for tune he IS vagrant, and his despised neighbor one of the largest ship owners in the city.
Southern shield., 1855-10-20
WHITE PLAINS. July 24 IF

To Governor Morris, Esq-Dcar Sir: The design of this is to touch cursorly upon sub feet of very great importance to the well be- ing of these States-much more so than will appear at first view. mean the appointment of so many foreigners to office of high rank and trust in our service.
 The lavish manner in which rank has nth. erto been bestowed on these gentlemen will certainly be productive of one or the other of two evils either to make us despicable in the eyes of Europe, or become means of pouring them in upon us like q torrent, and adding to our present burden.
 But it is neither the expense or trouble of them l most dread; there is an evil more ex- tensive in its nature and fatal in its conse- queuces to he apprehended, and that is the driving of all our officers out of the service, and throwing, not only our army, but our military councils, entirely into the hands of | foreigners.
 The officers, my dear sir, on whom you must depend for the defence of this cause, distinguished by length of service and military merit, will not submit much, if any longer, | to the UNNATURAL promotion of men over them, who have nothing more than little plausibility, unbounded pride and ambition, and perseverance in the application to sup port their pretensions, not to be resisted but by uncommon firmness: men who in the first instance tell you they wish for nothing more than the honor of serving in so glorious a cause as voIunteers-the next day solicit rank without pay-the day following want money | advanced to them--and in the course of week want further promotion
 The expediency and the policy of the meas ure remain to be considered, and whether it is consistent with justice or prudence to pro- mote the military fortune hunters at the haz- ard of our army.
 | Baron Steuben, now fnd is also wanting to quit his inspectorship for command in the line. This will be productive of much discontent In word, although think the Baron an excellent officer, I do nsost depoutly
Southern shield., 1855-10-20
WILL HE AGIvE UP THE CAUsE?''

WILL HE ''GIVE UP THE CAUSE?"
 The Catholic organ, of last Tuesday, con- tains an article, evidently written by one of the Priesthood, in which the following pas sage occurs:
 T have much respect for Capt. Pike's ta- JoHts3 n thiprz nat relj-eiauE. Lut .t withstand defy him and all his conirercs. united togeth- CT to point out a single instance where prac- tical member of the Catholic church, or a con- fessing one, as he is pleased to baptize him in his apology, has proved faithless or disIoyaI to the oqth he took to support and defend the constitution and laws of the United States. Name me one, Captain, and l shall give up the cause"
 In pursuance of the above challenge, we would call attention to the case of Riley, and his three hundred "confreres," who, when they joined the U. 5. Army, took an oath to support and defend the constitution" and not only proved faithIess and disloyal to the oath they had taken, but actually deserted the American army and joined our public enemies, the Moxicans.
 In connection with the above, we would call the attention of the correspondent of the organ, to the acts of his brother Irjshmen, and brother Priest, McNamcra, who was, during the Mexican war, in the city of Mexi- co, and whose duty so far as could be ascer- tained, consisted in absolying foreign Catholic deserters. from their oaths ofaIlegiance to the United States, and inducing them to join the MeXican army.
 How well he succeeded, has been shown in the well known fact, that several hundred for eign Catholic deserters were absolyed from their oaths of allegiance to the United States and entered the Mexican army, where they took an oath of allegiance to Mexico, oul public enemy, with whom we were then at war; and from the further fact, tha there was not a single instance, of a Catholic foreign descrter reaching the city of Mexico from our army, who was not absoIved by thC Priest McNamara, from his oath of allegiance to the United States, and who did not join tn Mexican army.
 It is also @ well known fact that these for eign Catholic deserters, who were absolveC from their oaths of allegiance to the United States, and induced to join the Mexican army by the Irish Priest McNamara, shed nor American blood-killed more of their former companions in arms-at the battle of Cheru busco, where they served the Artillery, tha1 any other portion of the Mexican army, c more than twenty times their numerica strength.
 | With these facts staring him in the face will the Priestly correspondent of the Catho lie organ "give up the cause?" We shal see.- Goe. $ Dem.
Southern shield., 1855-10-20
M. ? !. A TIT.

" friends. as well as the public generally, that he has just received direct from New York beautiful and well selected stock of Cloths. Cassimeres, Vestines, Drap D Etes, Linens. &c., &c., which will be made up to order strictly in accordance with the prevail ing fashions of the day, fully guaranteeing satisfaction both in regard to fit and work manship, CT no sale.
 Call in, boys, and see something tasty.- Shop opposite to Benj. Bailey store on Main street. April 23. 1853.
Southern shield., 1855-10-20
3f[is(GllancQus.
LITTLE ROCK CORRESPONDENCE.
LITTLE ROcK. Oct. 4th. 1855.

LITTLE ROCK, Oct. 4th, 1855. was just about writing your obituary,
 when the glad tidings reached us that the re-
 ported rencontre between you and the editor of the Star was a hoax.-A man must have
 strange ideas who would perpetrato such a hoax; be should l'@ huug in .ttta, aud not cut down until he was dead in earnest We got the news on Saturday night, and the contra diction on Sunday evening. You know not how much regret was expressed for your un- timely end. The rumor led to much reflection and good deal of philosophising upon edito- rial and newspaper fights, which resulted in an expression of opinion that many towns and villages were cursed with a stirer-np of strife
 with men who are ever making excitement. striving to make political differences personal differences, who have the knack of setting men by the ears, and who, with extreme pru- dence. resemble Bill Montgomery's man, who though he cut deep, always stood very far from the blood. Rumor says Helena boasts at least one such. Because men happen to think differently cn political questions, it is a very poor reason why they should quarrel and cut each others throats. Poor Arkansas has a bad name anyhow-every fight or murder here, is chronicIed all over the Union.
 We have delightful wcather-river very low-lucllyi it is so, for Yellow Jack is said to be very bad at Napoleon. oebastopol has been taken, so said the papers-they now say only the south end. Well, I feel like the old man did, who, when told day was break ing said, let it break, it don't owe me al cent.
 Sam is rising, notwithstanding a few ofhis "baulky'' boys once in while give back. Plenty of frcshhorses opull the load through Health here first rate. SAMIVEL.
Southern shield., 1855-10-20
Gin Manufactory.

TT J. MANUEL < J. II. BARTON. l. have associated together in the Gin Ma king and Repairing business in the town o Helena where all kinds of work in their line will be done up in good and workmanliko style.
 Having permanently located here. we hope our planting friends will favorabIy consider ou claims to their patronage, and give us that encouragement, which we will by strict atten- ton to business endeayor to merit.
 Our work insured to give satisfaction.
 T. J. MAN GEL < co. Aucust II. 1855.
Southern shield., 1855-10-20
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

For a square of 10 lines, first insertion ,$I % For each subsequent insertion. 30
 Any number of lines under 10, counted as one square; over 10 and under 20 counted as two squares, and advertisements of greater length in like proportion
 Liberal deductions will be made to those who advertise by the year.
 ANNOUNCING cANDDATEs: For State, Legislative or District \ offices, 5000 Tor county offices. , co ror township offices, 3 co
 Communications of personal nature will be charged double price.
 Obituary notices, other than simple an- death will bechargcd the usual advertising rates of $1 per square.
Southern shield., 1855-10-20
5IacL& Gun S1llitLlil2g

TIIE undersigned respectfully informs the | the citizens of Helena, and vicinity, that he is still engaged in the above business in this place. He is now well prepared to do every description of work in his line, in the most substantial and workmanlike manner, with all possible despatch. and at fair prices.
 bsg~Shop in the upper part of town, near Porter'S Steam Mill.
 April 9, 1853. J. c. BENTHAL.
Southern shield., 1855-10-20
Encourage Home Industry. " agon & Coach ShOn.

Fire miles Fcst of Helcao, on the Little
 Rock road. THE undersigned would respectfully inform l the public that they have permanently To- cated themselves on the Little Rock road, five miles West of Helena, and will do all kinds of Wagon work as cheap as is can be done anywhere in the South. Buggies, Hacks, Coaches, Boekaways, &c., all done up in workmanlke manner.
 b@5-AlI work warranted to give satislac- tion.
 W. c. CHARLTON X co. June ?. 1853.
Southern shield., 1855-10-20
CABIN FIT
 X x D CarpGllter's Shop.

THEundersigned would respectfully inform the citizens of Helena and the surrounding country, that he will still continue the above business in all its various branches, and will contract for building anywhere within fifty miles of Helena,- and will also make to order and repair FURNITURE, on the shortest notice. w. V. l.. COOPER.
 March 8, 1855.
 \. Undertaking promptly attended to- ana ready-made Collins kept constantly on hand.
Southern shield., 1855-10-20
SADDLER'S SHOP.

OLIVER c. JOYCE has E ~--17'~1a opened a shop in this business, <xETsaANl at the old Swamp Land Office,
 I5js formerly occupied by Jno. J. iIHHiH'lil#HA Jackson x Co.,, on Rigthor (I|iIHHH.IEg Street, where will be found at N---4Y all times, Saddles of every de-
 O scription, Buggy Harness, and
 also Cart Harness. Dray Har- ness, Brides, Martingales, Girths, Surcin- glcs, &c., for sale, and competent workmen to do all jobs in their line in neat and substan- tiaI manner. Prices to suit every body. hope to be able to please any and all who may favor me with a call. both in work and price, The usual articles of trade in their line will be taken for work or cash.
 &zg~ g~Bugey and Carriage trimming done at the shortest notice.
 Helena. April l5. 1851.
Southern shield., 1855-10-20
Palntlng and Paper Hanging,

llh undersigned is now prepared to excute
 =, any description of work in his line-Plain |hu ornamental Painting and Paper Hanging. any work entrusted to him will be promptly pefiormed, ln the best manner, and at reason able prices J. NJ. BAKER.
Southern shield., 1855-10-20
MIDDLEBANE, June 1, TIT.

N1DDIEBANK, JUIIo J, ITTI.
 To the Same.-You will before this can reach you, have seen Monsieur Decoudray; what his real expectations wcreI do not know, but fear if his appointment is equal to what l have been told is his expectation, it will be attended with unhappy consequences, to say nothing of the policy of entrusting a depart mcnt, on the execution of which the salvation ofthe army depends, to a foreigner, who has no other tie to bind him to the interests of the country than honor.-T would beg leave to observe that by putting Mr. D. at the head of the artillery, you will loose a very valuable officer in Gen. KnoX, who is a man of great military understanding, sound judgment, and clear conception, who will resign if any one is put over him.
 l am, &c., c. WASHINGTON.
Southern shield., 1855-10-20
MORRIsTOWN 11tb Mat TIT

To Richard Henry Lee-Dear Sir: I take the liberty to ask you what Congress expects am to do with the many foreigners they have at different times promoted to the rank of field officers, and by their last resolve, two to that of Colonel. These men have no attach ment to the country, further than interest binds them. Our officers think it extremely hard, after they have toiled in the service and have sustained many losses, to have strongers put over them; whose merits perhaps, are not equal to their own, but arbose efrontcry lcW taEe no deajol It is by the zeal and activity of our o1ca people that the cause must be supported, and not by 8 few hungry adventures.
 am, &c., GEORGE WASHINGTON. Vol. IN., D. 132.
Southern shield., 1855-10-20

sons in support of such policy have
 sprung up around us. Dangers have
 developed themselves which the Tram
 CTS of the Constitution could only have
 seen through the eye of prophetic vi-
 sion.-Paupers and criminals by the
 hundred thousand have not only come
 to spread moral contagion among us, but have absolutely, in many cases, wrosted the control of the ballot box
 from the natives of the Soil. Dema- gogHes ln our own land have been found base on0agh to unite with thoio. until finally they have acquired an in- Huence so great that our Congressmcn are not ashamed to vote for the pubIi- cation of our Laws and public docu- ments in a Foreign tongue. For wears all this has been felt and acknowledged but men were bound down by party shackles, which they were unwilling to break, for the purpose of entering up- on the doubtful experiment of forming a greater patriotic party, to preserve untarniShed the institutions bequeathed us by our Ancestors.
 It was not until the utter prostration Of the Whig party, and the coming in of Democratic administration, imbe- cile, fickle, treacherous, true to no principle, no faction, no section, that 1t was found possible to organise an opposition to Foreigners, sufficiently strong to be called a party. The very circumstances of its formation made it essential that they should take the Constitution as the basis of the party. They looked to that instrument and they found there the highestwarrant for exclusion of foreigners from ofice.-- They read further and they found that the naturalization laws were expressly declared to be proper subjects for le- glsIation. They turned then to the teachings of those great men whose names adorn our history, They found the opinions of Washington expressed in no doubtful or equivocal language. Perhaps, sir, in the varied engagements which have filled up the years that have rolled away since you first read his history you may only remember it's prominent parts. Ihope 1t will not be IoooLoo,,oH OL ELS cOItsp0nQenc3:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-31
THE PROSPECTS OF THE DEMOCRATIC PART
THg KNOW E0TH,sGs ~ COUNCIL.
THE PLATE ORMS
Letter from the Hon. Aaron Ward,
xc, &c, &c.
Acceptance BY Gen. Ward Of the Hard Nomination
for secretary Of State.

SlSo SING, "Wednesday, Aug AZ, 1900.
GTSrEESYour letter Of The 9th inst, informing
II my nomination Secretary of State BY The National
Democratic Convention, has Just 10 hand and
have 10 say answer that had boen consulted before
tho nominations made should have declined the
honor ahogethet but do not feel AZ liberty 10 do
hold 10 the doctrine that Office Of such response
bill y u neither 10 be sought nor declined.
have examined with much attention The list Of tho
members Of tho convention and find to 10 composed Of
The most reliable democrats Of the state who have stood
By the national democratic party through good and evil
report many Of whom have boon honoroi from time TO
time by their felow-ezens with Offices Of honor and
trust OF the highest distinction.
To decline y nomination made under such cisgur,-
stances and by such men, would neither be respectful 10
them faithful 70 the PARTY
In accepting tho nomination. tase pleasure in stating
that cordially approve Of the resolutions adopted by
NE ention because the times require every true
DOver Of his counery to declare himself fearessy and
without reserves and these resolutions am tho prn
ciples laid down by the National Conventions Of 1852
declare The necessity Of economy Ia tho administration
Of public affairs assert the doctrine Intervention,
maintaining The right Of the people Of the states and Ter
yfortcs TO manage their domestic concerns acknow
Rcgc distinctions Of birthplace religious faith
tests Of merit fdey condemn in proper terms the
Prchibitory Liquor lew and insist upon the well etab-
hed doctrine Of State rights and Of strict construc
tim Of the constitution. have, gentlemen, the honor
- b. your obedient servant, AARON WARD.
To faniel c. Brsall, lie Grand +. Capers, H. NJ Hyde,
Wn. Carlysle N. 7. Rosseter, Committee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-31

from the ranks Of the SILVER grey wings and tho ohes
half fro The hard shell ticket now hefoe the people.
and that laniel < dickinson IL a. much !,
earnest in his dsnu notation Of Hndooam u his orue
sscciate, Gen. Cass. y
Sn svosss VIII eooy % u IN the M Of that
individual and understand that one thonsani copies
Of that work At the call Of the curious fes gratis.
....tfN .t.. BISoHAMroS, August -, 1855.
The Hindoo Convention hos adjourned sine de
When II assembled this MOI ming there . Aood OF
park- sent in out Of which 10 construct platform.
consisting Of three from each Jndsiai district e
There was NO sfternoo seston. tho committee being
Engaged in the mssiug up report and the remainder Of
the shade Of Brigham Hail. over this meeting.
Over this meeting, James Wright, a sher gray from
Csw.go presided assisted BY equal number Of hard
cs were made by kessrs Barker schaer scroggs Cush
ing, Broohssnd Burr No two the speakers agreed in
,her dennion 81 The prneples urged upon which sam
going 70 6eht schaer being extremely free SOIL and
Eurr a. extremely national
At the opening OF tho Convention this evening, tn
= mmitee on kess buttons made report which IL was
stated bad the unanimous assent Of the whole twenty
four II was adopted by unanimous vote In committee
OF me whole house. and then by reclamation in the Con-
yeniion.
You will havo the resolutions so tina, your readers can
Judge for ibemseve, WIN they be received BY the peo-
cervenicnY Judging from the cordali,y with which the
hunkers and silver gays shook hands their birth
hardly think the resolves will bear Analysing.
THIRD DAY.
BlsonAnToN, Aug 80, 13t&
AT the morning session Of the Know Nothing Conven-
ton to-day, state Central Committee appointed.
The balance Of the morning il reported to have been
fpenf in ing rules for the government Of subordinate
councils, &c.
An afternoon session ut which the proceedings
kept private was also held and p NJ the Convcn-
tim, with three cheers, adjouned s;ns de.
Tie Americana Of this place last night celebrated the
adoption Of The platform by firing cannon, bonares
tai music ind otter demonstrations of Joy Speeches
made Ivy several Of the prominent members Of the
Order.