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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05
Political Items.

The nomination Of ihc Republican party
in Massachusetts, Doe, not please that ror.
ton Of the American party, who were de-
tcrmincl 20 have Gov. Gardner nominated
instead u Rockwell, and a. make the Re-
publican platform contain an the principles
of thc American party The ,ereder, were
20 hold a Convention AZ Worcester, on the
"a to nominal, State officers some u the
wing papers, too, oppo., the election Of
Rockwell, and possibly there may hc a snt
Of viii, candidates put in nomination. In
this cisc there will h. four caniiIa'es-
Charles u. Beach. Democratic and Liberal,
Julius Rockwell, Republican, Gov Gardner,
Know Nothing, and whis. |; i'thousht
the Republican candidates may obtain q
plurality, and 10 elected.
In New York, the Whis and Republican
Conventions assembled at Syracuse on the
22l. Each Convention chose nominating
Committee, who met to form ticket which
each Convention would endorse. The nomi-
nations reported by this committee were Ac-
cepted by each Convention, together with a
set Of Resolutions, when the Wing COnvcn-
ton adjourned To Join the Republican meet
ins. On entering the hall the cheering was
enthusiastic. Each body rc-cndorsed the
nominations and The platform and after
listening to several excellent speeches al
burned in the bcst Of feeling towards each
other. The ticket is a strong ono, aud the
platform goes Cor freedom in all the terrific
rics now free.
In Pennsylvania, it being evident to tho
friends Of freedom that their forces ought
not TO h. divided, the Republican, Wing and
American State Committees assembled at
IIarrisbursh, on the 9th, and Fixed upon
Thomas Nicholson as candidate for Canal
Commissioner. They recommend him to
the support Of every friend Of Freedom as
capable, honest, and true hearted man, who
is worthy the confidence and support Of the
people.
The Republicans Of Michigan held State
Convention at Kalamazoo, on the 9th ult.
The people assembled to the number Of six
Thousands. After the organization, letter
was read from Cassius VI. Clay, and able
speeches were made by Hon. Henry Wilson
and Others. The enthusiasm and unanimity
which prevailed, give promise Of a glorious
triumph in 1856.
John Libby, Sd. has been removed from
the Post Office at ScarbOro and Francis Lib
boy, Wells Wing, appointed.
Samuel II. Valley, Of RoIbury, is the
candidate OF the Strait Wings Of Massaehu-
sets, for Governor.
Judge Hoar, in his letter accepting tho
Republican nomination for Attorney Gen.
cral remarks as follows, upon the charge OF
sectionalism made against that party:
1.-THE fact that men in the Free States
can be found who support the present Ad-
ministration, is enough TO domonstrate that
no party need fear about being National as
long az there is any hope OF success.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

the friends Of all parties whether or not 1t
may be as we'll for the interests Of the State
to place man Of his we'll known couscr-
vn,ivc views at thchcad Of its political Af-
fairs, rs TO elevate to that exalted position
Judge Wells, man Of violent partiRn feel.
ings, a man cIfran,ly ultra in all his views
upon local questions Of State policy, man
whose course Of policy would undoubtedly
mcrca,, rather than allay an already too
much excited State Of feeling upon certain
questions agita,cd and discussed in the late
State election. We speak as to wise men,
Judge yc what we say.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

How ~ lNpiAN cAS DIE. A touching
instance Of this Characteristic trait occurred
at a late engagement between snail war
party Of the Cbippevas and q greatly supe-
rior party Of Sioux, near Cedar Island lake.
The Chippcwas, who were On route for
scalriuc lray upon the Sioux Villages on
che Minnesota, here fell into an ambuscade.
and the Grst roticc o. danger that -alutcd
their ears, was a discharge % FIRE arms from
a thicket. Four Of their number cen dead
in their tracks Another named the War
Cloud, a leading brave, had a Tex broken by
bullet llis comul.s were 10Th Co leave
him, and while tle asailbuts were reload
ing their guns, attempted 90 carry Linn
along with them % where they could sec
che shelter ola ,hicket. short distance iu
the rear. Bot be- commanded Thorn t,lglyr
him. telling them that Ls would show DIS
sn-mias bow Chippewa could die. A;hi.
request. they stated him On O log, with his
back leaning against a tire. H. then clm-
mrrcl painting tis face and singing hi,
death song.
IS his enemies approached Dim, De only
.lnr louder ard livsli-r strain. ana when
several had gathered around him f,uri,hius
thrir sc1lpin- knives s-r,rrlir- forth ihor
Jemc1iacal yeIls of ,yu',ati1n. rot g-s.
turr manifested that Do was ever aware oil
their Irrssrcc. st length they -.ir-l him
and tore t'c sa'p from bis head. SAL
s5a'rl with Of, hack against large trrr.
thsy crwnvcrl shooting their arrows into
'ls trunk ar.1rl his bead. grazing risra-s,
u.,k, &C.. uH:1 they literally pinned him
fast. vi,l-ut having touched o. ,i,a' part
Vet our hero remained the sam. imr.gtur,
1'.s stole, continued Q, chant Do. l.flat
strain. and although ono uf th- uuuh.r
f'uushol 'i. r King scalp hrf5g lis gy-,
nill u1, singh expression ~ De cnur'rn-
aac, r1ull hr otsry-l Co chang Nth,'
rae of he number approached him with
t1matavk, which after a few urhcsi-i
fnur.-hs, De- H1rirI iu hc UT,.1rs skull,
who sunk n Death with che song sHD
upon h.s lr. ne had, i1jrcl, showed
ct well ia teaching hl' enemies " how
Chippewa could jir." 4 fw day. after
war;. ;hcy v-rr taught how Chippewa
could lc avenged
Sc Paul MIN Democrat
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

TUX NATIONAL MAGAZINE. We wish to
call attention To this excellent Methodist
periodical, published by Carlton & Philips,
New York, and clited by Rev. Abel Stevens.
Mr.. :. is an able, interesting, and lively
writer, and his views are always expressed
in a clear and decided manner. The sclec-
tions are Of high order, and an excellent
summary Of general news is added each
moath. Some of the most important arti-
clcs are finely illustrated with wood engra-
wings, which adds much to their general in
tercst and makes ii the most complete
magazine now published. II is worthy an
extensive patronage.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05
Weekly Summary Of News.

The yellow fever l. now abating. Al
Norfolk there were deaths ON Thursday,
and : up 10 noon, on Friday. At Ports
mouth there were ~ Wednesday, 8 Thurs
day and on Friday. The cases now re-
naming, are ola very virulcnt character
Tho homeopathic physicians seem to have
been very successful, they having saved nine
to one, and two OF their number who
have been sick have recovered. Their names
are Campo,, Hardy and Howe. DR.. Howe
has escaped the fever.
The Tammany Hall democracy, at meet
ing at the Wigwam, last week appointed a
committee to inquire how Ear the democracy
Of New York may b. COMPROMISED, and
what may bc done about the action Of the
Albany Atlas, fulfilled Administration pa
per, that does not swallow the Nebraska Bill
The resolve was opposed, on the ground that
they had no right to assume censorship of
the press, but passed by large majority.
Tho independence Of the press cannot be
easily subvcrtcd by the dietation Of political
parties, however influential such party may
h. and such resolutions must be futile.
Commander ITollins, who acted an i'm
portant part in the destruction Of Greg town,
has been promoted TO b, a Captain.
Within the last five years 1t has been dis.
covered that free masonry exists in Turkey,
tho order in that empire now counting jOO,-
OOO members. II was introduced by Ali
who was sentenced IN death for - doing.
10 commemorate this event the masons wear
a dodc Of white marble, about two inches in
diameter, highly polished, having rel spots
.igni'yins drops Of blood
Since the commencement n the European
war, Salipctrc has advanced in price $50 per
cent. Il Is quoted thi, week, at Il cents.
The Russian agents have bought by a sample,
al that will be imported during the present.
year. Nearly all the powdcrmanuhcturcr
in this country will 10 obliged to suspend
operation. for the present, Tor the lack Of
that article.
\ treaty las jus, been concluded by the
United States, with the Sandwich Islands,
establishing reciprocal free trade in all the
products or the two countries
During the past summer, between 900
and 100 sheep have been killed in Picrmont
and navrhill, Mass. The dcprcdator Is
supposed 10 Be Jacuar. \ large number
Of men have started in pursuit Of the ami
NAL.
Knccland Orcutt, native Of Frcdonia y.
Y and formerly an apprentice in the oHicc
Of the Censor, at that place, j. now a General
in the Russian army. lie is now - years
olar
Who can calculate the immense benefit
the human racc has derived from steam
and thi, balance the account. Since the
application Of steam on the Western waters,
there have been 1902 lives Lost by steam
boat disasters, 3sl boats and cargocs Lost,
aud seventy boats seriously injured, amount
ing in the Aggregate to the enormous sum Of
500, 900.
The Jury In tho foreign enlistment cas-
at Philadelphia have found Henry Hertz
guilty OF enrolling In tho United States re-
cruit. Tor the British Crimol.
The whole number Of applications made
for bounty land under The law NJ la, March
have hcrn upwards or III ,OO0, and the mum.
Der or warrant. Issued 1900
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

TUroEY or prrcr. ,>p us Srru
M1uup 90 CUR ltisua; our ohrct. 90
This time o. go into a detailed explanation
of Professor Holloway theory OF disease.
hut simply O. inform d., American p,arls
that one OF the most remarkable men of th-.
or any former age is among them, AMI that
his medicines have a celebrity urrr.,rI.u.
I'd in thc annals or the world. There is no
chariaunry in bis Trgtrrsigu. Uulr,, all
che civilized world are deceived. tie II1llo.
WAYS Pills anil Ointment viii drive disease
from The human systn, under Che mos,
uusv.uh'e circumstance. and mall cIiur-.
otl.r u.D iars ,T-ur- into la ,phsmg-al
uoter.s'g hy advertising rrmeiir- Ik5
brt:rrlic, Of the DAY they have tuu,I fr
o. while AVID thr1 cyr.rl both 'hs'-r names
ana thei- medicines have ,rrk ir'1 au ur-
security from which thry never emerged.
Other have me- with % limited success.
I,rhar, ss much as tey q 7yI. NJ
man, though De may have che wealth oi
Crps.s. can hong d..Hyr au intelligent pep.
NJ. with @ wuT;h'r,, rgu.ly rg lr~l.e. %
health r''rw. che administration ura rrr.-
jy .r disease. almost without 900 exception.
though &, q. prescribed i1 "a million ur tu-
stance, and i1 au forms .r disease. a', OBJ.
drr;0rs oa o.. globe c.aU not max. Orc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

Tux EscAPEp Nus. We have received a
circular from Dr. Andrews, Of Perth Am
boy, y. j., in relation to this lady and her
proposed book The book published by
Mcssrs. Dewitt and Davenport Of New
York, is not the oDo Of which she is the au-
thor, although sometimes represented as
hers. Her book will be shortly Published.
Any person desiring information in relation
TO it, may address solomon Andrews, NJ.
D., Perth Amboy, y. j.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

so a late anniversary uf Yale Cul!,-r.
rras sl.iman wa. cl'l-I out hy crmr,i.
muary toast ln thc g1ur.e or his &C.
mark, ths Professor Tra,,-'eI ar the h,ns-
tt uf Dos younger brother, pr->ru, % 49,
how 30 was tha: 40 h.s ago &c ysar0 hcsu-
byeI such eze..l.u, health and .prit.. H.
sad ih-. az tbirty Do was jy.IrFtic and
'ehIc he cut vi jstsrmincl'y an .timu.
,an;s, and had used none since n llstcl
una year, and then returned o. bis labor
a. ate alNay. plain, nutritious f,uj, and
drank nothing bat plain, dtlutsnt drinks.
he ssrlsv,I tobacco in every fru Every
morning De ussl shc sponge and culi water,
and 'r.t now 30 is, power Of endurance
than when De was "a young man, and na
abatement O.! intellectual power
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

PASSWORDS Wuu,v.uy CNrmur rs
Pruuc Oucr. The tyannou. stretch o'
power by Judg, Kan, in shutting PlSm1r,
williamson in prison iar 4 constructive ON.
tempt Of thr Court over which hr unvor.h.-
Is rr-il-.. {, already producing the fruit
which political oppression IS .ure tohar I1
a fro Government. Thcr1urir' in Die r0l
WI, selected by arg.amltiJn and with graf
enthusiasm. "a. the caudlat. ar Cnum..
si,ucr Of the Pennsylvania ,aual., 90 i.r
Republican Convention h.li at Pltr'urs.I
On thc l2th of september.
The spring with which human nature
acts against injurious lonc, hauh.y apple!
70 worthy and innocent men, j. one Of ih'
fines. exhibitions Of the divine principle ul
Humanity. Unjust rs VII. Hanc's eHerri'o
of power over Williamson, 10 wls sull more
.turid. Free Politics were certain t0aycn,'
the convict upon hi. arbitrary Juigr Tho
compensation for his injuries, OF influential
Office. could have bccn calculated on with
certainty With equal certainty C1ulha'r
been ANTICIPATED a rgialntory movement
which shall cast Judge Kane 3utoi hsT.aec
OF deprive him Of the adumtase. ofitif ho
shall oJstnatcly maintain his holiup1n the
Bench. Thu is 10 come Justice to VIII
hanson has bcsun. Ia the Conygnti'n
which nominated him 70 the most rcpon'i-
bic Office Of Commissioner, many names ~
fore his came under discussion, aud were
warmly urged. Bat the moment that Pas
more Williamsons vas mentioned an I'M
comfortable determination TO have him i1r
the nominee, was manifested. IL was d''
icrrcd to. May this proper tribute to hh
wrongs, be the herald Of his own election
and his Party's triumph
INlbany journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05
Governor Morrill,.

Gov. Morrill, has been one Of the best
abused men in Maine. He has had as his
foes three sets Of reckless and unsparing
politicians, the slavery politicians, the rum
politicians, and tho timber politicians.
These men have told Of him q great many
ialsehoods, hbrications and eIaggcrations-
as many ~ there are negroes in the South,
gallons Of rum in Mc,lford. or pines on tho
Wild lands In Maine. They have lied stead;
ily aud earnestly. and some Of them have
lied ~ earnestly and strongly ~ IL false
hood was .hcir profession, or as II their
hope Of heaven lay in lying Morrill, into the
other place. but Gov. Morrill, has given
them great deal Of provocation. lie ha,
been a rcsolute man, knowing thcsc fellows,
and. consequently, dcspising them. and has
not sought 20 conciliatc them. They have
taken their revenge in their own way. But
thcy have In the end achieved nothing
Never at any moment has Gov. Morrill, held
the regard and respect of ~ many Of bis
fellow citizens ns AZ this day"
Tho above from tho Bangor Mercury i
true, every worl OF Especially /. Il true,
that at this moment he stands higher in the
estimation Of the people Of Maine, than
ever before.
GOV Morrill, Is a man Of most inncziblc
integrity. He is careful, cool, and consid-
crate in forming his opinions but when
once unlcr.,anlingly, deliberately formed,
they stand like the unbcnding oak, firm and
immoyab!c against Oll the storms and lorna
doe. Of opposition, that can h. brought to
bear against him. Amidst an the informal
SANDER, violent abuse and malicious false.
hoods. with which he has been followed
with blood hound fcroclty Nv his enemies,
Tor the last three or four years he has
Travelled along in his own h,aton track, nci-
Their turning to the right hand or the len,
10 apr"asc their wrath, court their hvor',
or ask one particle u mercy at their hands
GOV. Morrill, never did, nor never will
Weld 10 what he honestly believes % -
wrong. His principles can never b. bought
with gold, nnttcry or gillcl promises Of r.
ward and this is one strong reason why
the land sharks and the dourhiacrs AMI the
political traders in the ranks Of the opposi-
ton. hate him. hnson =. Morrill, is n hoh
and frarl,u man, and this is the reason why
housing. bringing, srr,ilc politicians, ar
all against him. Then again, be is a man
who possesses most indomitAhlc energy,
an iron will that never yields, anil deter.
mined, rcsolutc fKolncss Of purpose, that
can never bc conquered.
Thcs, traits Of character make his worst
enemies FAR him. They very well know
thcy arr contcndinc with a man who Herrr
rirs' up.
While Gov. Morrill, has bitter enemies,
he has warm and rcalous friends They
know him 70 bc iru, man, and this is the
secret Of his great popularity, Although
he was in the recent election partially de-
fa,ol, he has to-day greater number Of
warm. devoted friend. In Maine, than any
public man of any party, that has ever pre-
cclcl him.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

TnE STORM. The eopious rains Of the
present week, raised the Androscoggin river
some I feet. The logs came down the river
in great numbers, and during Tuesday night
broke the boats of the ferries at Dix6eldand
Peru. from thsir fas,enings, and carried them
down river. The run Of logs was so great
as to render ii perilous passing at some Of
the other crossings. DR.. Holmes advice as
to improving the dry weather, on the out
side of this paper, will hardly apply, after
50 through soaking as the ground has just
received.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

A NATION og MIulu,sr.. Toe religious
mission % che Friendly Islands. iu t..e T,ci-
dc Ocsln, has been 10 Successful taat tie
entire poople have become a nation Of Meth
ois;s, and the whole p1palIioo, from the
king ,who is a 3. local pr'acher,''l down 20
his usanrt subject, attend the Wesleyan
ministry. Those Islands sometimes g1 hy
the naI-e Of Tonga. They consist ofa hun
drgd and Gay, auI 10 between l. les. AID
- des South Latitude, and l72 and IL
de-. West Longitude. They were discover
cd BY tho Navigator Tasman, in l6I3, but
received their collective names of Friendly
bAa!s from Captain James Cox.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

ONroEp DUrsr ASSOCIATION We have
ournittrd IN notice the Animal Meeting Of
thi. holy, which was held with The Rap
ii,, Church a, Paris on the 10Th and Goth
Of september
A.K.P Small wa. chosen Moderator
T.. G. Stevens, clerk l.. y. I'LL, Assistant
Clerk, and Isaac Gross, Treasurer.
Beside. the usual business transactions in.
eiirnt 20 such q gathering, there were five
sermons in the meeting house, and two or
thrrc dis-our.cs were preached in the r.
mote uci:hbJrho,l. I, is spoken of by
those who participated in the exercises, as .
season ofmurh interest
From ,hc Minute, va gather som, toms
conccuin. the condition, and operations of
the body
Tn, number NJ churches in the Ass'cia-
ton {. ~, with 1851 members. There have
le,u during ,hc past war - persons added
70 tho churchc. by baptism, and 81 members
have died. OF this number arr thru" minis
,sr-, Rev. G. n. Davis, formerly pastor Of
the Birti., Church. AZ Paris Rev y.
Mayhem, formerly pastor Of the church in
Weld, and Rev. L. Perkins, formerly pastor
Of the church in Byron. II the memory
II thcs,. the committee on obituaries have
recorded touching testimonial.
Connected with the churches Of the rs
ISOLATION arc L. sabbath Schools, having %
teachers, s3j scholars, and Dos volumes, in
their librarics. There are Fix conversions
reported in connection with the school at
Hebron.
The contributions Tor benevolent purposes
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

Horace Greeley oncrs, il the state As'.
cultural Society will take charge Of the NAV
ter. to =" give $50 to the New York 30! w.
der Is years of age who shall grow the Oa :.
acre of corn in 1856. and u like premium y
the New York boy who shall grow the O'''
acre Of roots Of whatever lind"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

Among the monsters in the Horticultural
Exhibition in New York ity, are pump
kin measuring nearly eight feet in c'rcaa'
ference, squash from Stanford c.. h''
feet in circumference yellow fren,l
squash between seven end eight feet around
and beet thirty inches around.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

Captain Folsom, dcccaied' late quarter
master in California, who was reported 70
have been millionaire, was dciault'r i''
upwards Of s2OO,OOO. Instructions went
out in the last steamer to institute ~"
against his estate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

The Attorney General has decided that
the provisions Of the Fugitive Slave law,
not only apply to the States and Territories
Of the United States, but also to the unor-
gained lands, now occupied by the Indians.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

Judge Bishop went down to Ed;'F'oTn'
Dukcs county, to hold a court la. "', ~.
the grand jury after an absence OIL q ''n y,
moments returned and reported nothing 70
L.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-10-05

Besides the above, the contributions Tor
various objects. during the meeting, amount
ell to SG7 ~, making a total Of $iG2,i7
The next Anniversary will be held in
BridetOn, on the third wednesday Of Sept.
1856.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-08-15
The Fair at Long Branch.

The Ladies of the Reformed Dutch Church
of Long Branch, held their Annual Fair on
Thursday last
In the morning, meeting upon the subject
of Education was held in the Church, and adj
dresses delivered by Gov PRICE, Dr. HoAG-
LAND, and Mr. WALLACE. The meeting was
highly interesting The addresses were ex-
cellent and well delivered, and are worthy of
q more extended notice, but time will not per-
nit. A resolution was passed at the close of
the meeting extending thanks to the speakers.
In the afternoon, the Fair took place. The
attendance was very large, and estimated at
about two thousand persons. Among the
number we noticed many from our village and
vicinity. The Fair was admirably conducted,
and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves
The amount of sales exceeded those of any
former year, being $500.
We were present during a portion of the
afternoon and evening, and were highly pleas
ed; so much so, in fact, that we left with re-
greet, but deeply impressed with the idea that
the Ladies of Long Branch could not easily
be beat in matters Of this kind. (,
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-08-15
Grand Hop at the Metropolitan.

A grand hop came off at the Metropolitan
Hotel, Long Branch, on Friday evening last
1t was beyond doubt as brilliant an affair as
has ever taken place at any watering place,
and in the brief notice we shall give of it, we
do not wish to be understood as even touching
its merits.
The committee consisted of the following
gentlemen:-Gov R. M PRICE, Pres, j. F.
GILToN, Sec, Maj STErsoN, Col. JAS. WALL.
s. SKINNER, D. D. CoNovER, S. WErHER1LI.
j. W. HEWITT, D. L. PETTY, N. BUTLER. Fl.
WArsoN.
The affair was prefaced by beautiful dis.
play of fireworks on the lawn in front of the
House, enlived by music from an excellent
band During this time large numbers of per
sons from the surrounding neighborhood anG
the Boarding Houses had collected. The por
ticos of the Metropolitan were complete jam
and the lawn and road in front of the hous,
one solid phalanx.
The ball was largely attended, and passet
off in very satisfactory manner. On tn,
whole it will add greatly to the already envia
BILE reputation of Long Branch as first elias
fashionable watering place.