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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04
Canton Point


We max. o., iollav.u: extract. 's.m a
letter iu ths Maine Farmer
"Cautau Point va' che r- .ucg oi tac
Rokuuek1 trtb, of Indians Ia.. ui.s,
which in 1855 numbered .au, buulr.l, oc-
eup,cl che IoiutanI 'as iu:.ryal'ah"y' ana
below. a. before observed, it va. go
slsaryI and improved hy tle Indian, Boo
T.isiu. g1ru.-h1v l.as &; bad t.gn ,a't.-
yatel q, og c1ur,, unknown. Between 1850
and I--,. che small rlS 'rak. .at amnu-
the-y Indians. communicate o. ta.m Iy Che
Frcueh duun: Oh. "oI French war, AMI
de.tr1y,l nearly tag ~h.'e ir.Me. lie .w
that remained went 90 Canada, and when
the r5iu, wl. visited ly Mar L'sru .-s
and other, ,aarg vrr. .,v individuals
who occasionally visited aud iias.r.l aTaaai
the ancient home
Pisrra's aud l., family were among thee.
lie vas found Ply the first explorer, uf t.r
Sandy River Valley, 10 l-1G. 600 Che great
intsr,als," near Pennington Fab. llc
alervarI, settled iD >yus. When thr
General Cuur; OF Mas.agau.rit. granted t.o
town OF >,rru. tl thr Ir.rr.a,.-.. une iI;
wa, rs-sryr.I lur che u., ol p,iuu.r.
H. built ,hs .,,1uI Trained Ira- BOO ,'at
town. Picrra,. lad s.u. Sa..T. who vas
educated "a, Dartmouth college After Dis
return lr.m ClI.c.y hsalarI urli.. habits
Of Civilized % e., assumed Do. Indian -lrH,
and returned o. h- .rmer uuls % l,.e
Ano,hgr u his children. Kate, married
drungsn Canadian Indian, hy tls name af
John Mitchell
Doctor HOLLAND iul1.ms me. tlat about
,iIty wears a-r. Ir Stw P.errsl. and Die
wife Hannah. with Slsar aud Eat,. in che
town Of pf,srlI on tnr.rvlv Oh Canada.
which was the Ia, ~ their L..r. in ta..
vicinity
The Indian r9rerr. ~r.8rI a, Canton
Poiu, IA. h,,n 1uuI. ana -rra: numb q, %
skull bau-.. aud other remain. gylumrI
The skull, ana teeth were ia perfect stat.
Of Preservation. Wills, the other remain, 900
t.ir- syoo.ri Co IN, airrrlmNlsI u',da.t.
some % the bodies were enclosed ia birch
bark .-s1ucvgrc in a horizontal and others
"a rerrrrIi-ular position. Great nuns
bgrs orIul.an indictments hav, h.ru found.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04

4 Nuy MAGAZINE. Putnam's Monthly
has wound up it, unfortunate career By
being consolidated with Emcrson's United
States Magazine. This ends the effort
which has been made in New York 10 make
a truly American Magazine Of lofty chanc-
ter, aud at the same time opens the way for
the new magazine which i. about TO DO
started by Mcssrs. PailIiPs, Sampson 4 Go.
Of Boston. The latter firm it is stated, have
made extensive and permanent engagements
with the best writers both Of our own eoun-
try and Europe, and from their woIl'known
energy and enterprise the public will have
reason to look Tor an able publication, and
we do not think they will be disappointed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04

MlNNIsorA. The faction, minority has
At last c,yel 10, and the better portion pas
81 resolutions recognizing thc Republican
majority a. tho Convention. \ spirit Of
concession is now eyiucad by both parties,
aud tho prospects AFRO that there will b. a
harmonious session. W. see 10 stated that
GOV. Medary lid not .ymrathize with 'h'
lactiJus conduct OF the democrats, but DO -
evident that they had symrlthyani cncour-
aeemcnt from high sources, or such a
wrctchsI policy would not have been 50
long persisted 90.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04

LEWISTON FAILS WooLES MiNuTAcTuRNG
CoNrANr. We learn from the agent, Col.
j. NJ. Frye, that preparations are being
made to put all the looms Of this mill in
operation. This is also the case with the
mill at Sabatisyille, which manufactures
flannel. altogether. The Lewiston Falls
Manufacturing Company manuiuetureabout
zoe, 200 yards annually, Of Cassimeres,
Twecds and Sa,inet,s, sales Of which are
made in Boston and New York. They con.
sumo about 10000 pounds Of wool annu-
ally, and have already purchased l25 900
pounds Of this years clip. They employ
IS operatives-jO females aud IS males.
Wooden manufacturing has been at low
ebb for some time, but it is believed that
this mill, under the skillful and judicious
care Of Col. Frye,is doing much bc.tor than
the average. IL. +. Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04
Look out for your Representative Dis.
trictS.

Last year the Republicans carried every
Representative District in Oxford County,
and we can DO it thi. year IL the right men
are put IN nomination, and prudent, cncr-
cetir means are used tn elect them. LIT all
our friends remember in selecting their can
didates, that principles arc above men.
Candidates, themselves, as well as their
friend, can DO much to harmonic the party,
uniting IT, entire strength and bringing it.
member, to the polls.
l, is the rishtral prerogitiyc Of the poo
pie Of the several Districts 10 meet in COM
yen,on and select their candidates. When
this has tccn done they should receive the
support Of tho whole party No true Re-
publican will ever suffer bis likes or dis
likes to prevent him from supporting his
party nominations.
In selecting candidates, some who aspire
to Office must, Of necessity, be disappointed
Their friend. will be disappointed, but no
true friends Of freedom will bolt a nomina-
ton fairly made.
We most earnestly urge upon our friends
in tho several Representative Districts in
this County, the vital imporianeo Of union
aud harmony in our ranks-a united, de
tsrmincd effort 10 elect our men in every
District. Lotus keep old oxford unit,
50 Tar Us the next House is concerned. lot
Us rally everywhere. Organize Organize
in every nciehborhooi and school District.
Don't delay this matter. Buckle on your
armor Push on the Republican columns,
and a glorious victory will again perch upon
YOUR banners
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04

DENowINArlov,t The oxford As,ocia-
ton Of Uniycr,ali'ts will hold their next
meeting at Bethel, on wednesday anI
Thursday, the 10Th and l7th Of september
Each Society connected with the body IS
entitled 10 four delegates.
The Banner. OF las, week contain. = call
Tor Council, % BE- held AZ Bethel in sep
t,mbcr, Tor the purpose Of c5nierr,ns Chris
tan ordination upon A. e.. Gaines.
Rev u. r. Stevens will preach >rP,sm.
bcr 18Th in Fryoburs, and lecture iu Lowell f.
sept 10Th a, BriIs,yu, and lecture 10 lIhr-
ri-Jn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04
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PARIS. MAINE. SEPT. /, 1857.
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Terms.---Ons dollar aud 6Gy cents strictly
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vithia - uoaths; two dollars a. the cod Of
the yrar. To which 90, cents v hi be- added ior
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the proprietor. not b-ipg responsible oranN erf"f
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Ruston, and la2 Nass1u -, New No'A, are ouf
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forwarding advertisements.
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be- ,fus t-su che date of che fret Insertion.
g. Communications sh1ud h. directed tu
90 Tho ONturi Democrat, rsris, Me-
Uook and job Printing
PROMPTLY AND NEATLY EXECUTED.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04
Republican Meeting
AT SOUTH PARIS!
BURLINGAME!
HAMLlN
FESSENDEN!
Whose names are anonymous with
BERTY,
FREE SPEECH,
And FREE LABOR

Frecmen. AMI Republicans or Old Oxford,
another year has rolled around, aud you ar,
again called upon to exercise t', hIshcs,
privilege Of intelligent citizens. Tho state
Of Maine asks you again to declare, By bal.
lot, whether you are ready 10 adhere % Oh,
principles Of Liberty AMI Republication.
Or whether you are ready to endorse this
Slavery administration Of James Buchanan.
which employs the army of tho Unitel
states 4" in the name Of God" g, execute
set Of spurious laws which proclaim ia
"TEroSY" worthy Of GIVE YEARS OBJ ry,.
nuSr>r ~ sr,rE's PRISON, II a man utter
an "NrNuo against V1rrry In tle
name Of God and America, has il come 10
this, that man in the land II Washington
and Of jefferson, undera Constitution which
expressly guarantees tho liberty u frc5
speech, cannot utter the sentiments Of hi.
heart in relation to human bondage aud
caattcl Government, without 40 army AZ
his heels to arrest and lmpri'1n him Tor
" felony"
We arc happy 10 announce 10 you that
the veteran leaders Of the Republican Gauss
and their hosts Of patriotic follower, ar,
not ready to endorse the principles and aims
Of the .o.eallcl degenerate black Democracy.
But they are ready, a. each election come.
around, 20 arm them,glyc. and their follow
crs with the righteous argument. and Jau-
oPly Of Republican Liberty and they are
ready to spend their time and strength ia
spreading the principles and faith VI tho
carly Republican fathers.
Hon. ANSON BURLINGAME, Hon.
HANNIBAL IAMLIN, and Hon. VII
LIAM =. FESSENDEN, will NICE, their
fellow citizens Of oxford, At the Pine Grove
in South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04

SLAVERY n ItrN1is AuyoCArrD.-The
Nation Gazette. Douglas democratic
journal in southern Illinois. advocate, the
establishment Of slavery Ia that state. II
dsclarcs that the question comes slunrrly
up - every business man Which would
Jou rather Do, make slaves Of your family,
or provide comfortable home Tor some Of
the enslavsd African race Accordingly,
Il hops /" the day Of practical bcneyolenSe -
will soon usher in the blessings Of slavery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04

Why Nor. We observe that the Daily
Advertiser does not publish the Oxford
County nominations; nor has it ever no.
ticed cur County Convention. Does it
mean to ignore its Oxford friends We
think we shall tell tale on the 18th, which
it will be proud to record.
A new Post Office has been established at
Fryebure Centre. II. G. Harrington is tie
postmaster.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04
On Thursday, September 10th,


where they will adircs, them on the politi.
cal issues Of tho day, and on thr moral oi
the coming election The names OF thc ora
tors We hero Announce have a world wide
reputation. They include ,ho brightest NE
namcnts Of craftsmanship in Maine. and
ono Of tho most brilliant orator, of Mas.l-
chusoii'. Liberty on their lips, j, not an
obsolete word butan entity having a charm
which musi capiiyato the soul Of every hon.
80 man
Rally, then, Republicans of Oxford, from
every town and once moro Loo our hills
and valleys re-ccho with the music OF FREQ
dom. Rouse then 10 action AMI cheer the
hearts Of these noble patriot, with a wei.
como such az only the switzerland Of Amer
lea can give.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04

Beverly Tucker has accepted the appoint
meut to the Consulate at Liverpool.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04
Far County Ir0lw-lr,
JOSEPH BAEEOWS Of Hebron.

Pr RTusr'rirs 20 Legislature,
Paris. Nc.. CHARLES DUNN, Milton III
Mn.l..n-k. Ac--ALHERr II. ESTES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04

Frr R.sVu, II D0d',
Fast Dist. ALDEN CHASE, Woodstock.
Wet " ASA CHARLES, Fryeburs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04

l1r County CouHIvQour,
JOSEPH l.. CHAPMAN, Of Aul0vcr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-09-04
REPUBLICAN, NoMINN ALTON.
TOR GOVERNOR
HON. LOT NJ. MORRILL,,
OF AUGUSTA.

Fgr NGdi0rs,
TNOCU W. WOODBURY., Of Sweden.
AIMON TWITClElL, OF Bethel.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-04-30
Charles london Cordial Gin

shown by the Records of the Custom House to be the
only London COrdan Gin IMPORTED and sold in bottles
all others made here In imitation Of It.
delicious tonic beverage, and by its peculiar flavor
CSo different from other gnsl ia universally by
who useit. IS adopted with great success in cases
DTsFEPsA, GoUT, RHEuMAFtul, DRoPsY, GRAvEL, CoLlc
HARH ORGANS, EprLEPs6, PE44LE IRREGULARITIES, &c.
De-. MOTF New York, in letter to the pro.
prietor, says;
Charter london Cordial GIN Is the pursst, best ana
n ost relid6ES Extract Of .Erniper Ihdrs seem
CHARLES LONDON CORDIAL GIN is sold by all Drug
sts and GrOcers in the United States also
merous poSOns called "London Cordial Gln"-to avoid
them buy only cHARLEs." Reject any other offered to
you you your health Price one dollar quarts
any cents fer pints. EDMUND @. CHARLES,
mh96-3md&W Sole Importer, 40 Broadway, N. Y.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-04-30

TuE CIvIL WAR IN AFmcA.-The corrcspon-
dent of London paper gives the following
shocking account of war raging among the
Zulu tribes:
On Monday last dreadful struggle took
place between 10, coo and II 900 blncEs on the
banks of the Tugela. The carnage was horri-
bic Men, women and children, from the Oldest
age attained by the race to sucking infants, lay
dead aud dying in hundreds. On Tuesday,
when Mr.. Shcpstone, secretary for native affairs
crossed the river to make himself acquainted
with the aspect of the war after the pursuers
had left the victims of their fendish rage, some
of the women, with children on their backs,
had been killed by a single thrust of the asse-
gay, passing through the infant and mother
The river borc down to the sea tho boz
dies of those who were killed in the battle or
drowned attempting to escape into Natal The
pursuing party turned away from the river, and
are now spreading themselves overthe whole
country.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-04-30

UTAu ANp THE MoRNoSs.-The National IN
telligeaeer publishes letter which presents
some very startling views Of the power and de
signs Of the Monnons. Il is written by gen
leinan who is said to have lately spent twelve
months in the Salt Lake Valley, engaged in
business connected with the transit of the mails
through the Territory to and from the Pacific
and who, while Thus residing in tie Mormon
s ssu.les 50 Slse,lelYel inc cnataeteF
preme head, as well as the customs, habits
morals, and lawsof the community, if laws they
may be called, which consist simply Of the will
of deSpot He confirms fully tue statements
and apprehensions of Judge Drummond, and in
sists upon the necessity Of taking some very
prompt and decisive measures to protect tie
country from the dangers which tbreltcn It from
this quarter. He says the Mormons arc 100, GOO
strong in Utah, besides having 900, 900 spies and
agents scattered throughout the country, and
being in close alliance with 500, 600 Indians up
on the Western border.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-04-30
THE REvEEUE or ytRers1A. reply to an
inonirv on the s,ibiec+ M, Calvert tbe st,+a

TnE RRvENUE OF YlRetsIA. reply to an
inquiry on the subject, Mr.. Calvert, the State
Treasurer, makes the following statement:
THAT the revenue to be produced by the
present tax bill, upon the re.assessed value of
the lands of the Commonwealth will be sufici,
ant to defray the expenses of Government,
meet the interest on the public debt and sinking
fund, and pay off the floating debt, and leave a
surplus that will meet the seven per centum
upon an appropriation of 81, O00, 900 a y..sr to
the Covington and Ohio Railroad, ..and Tat it
would not necessarily subject the people to a
higher rate of taxation than at present to meet
the constitutional liabilities incurred by such an
appropriation, But this, you will observe, de-
ponds upon some contingencies, the amount of
direct appropriation out of the Treasury, and
the ability TO sell State stock at par both or eth
er of which would materially affect the propo-
sition
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-04-30
NEWS IINMs.


FRoM communication in the Journal Of
Commerce, we learn that Mr.. Merriam, of Brook
Ign Heights, is still alive in Albany; and though
he suffers much, is confident of being restored
to perfect health.
Orleans on Monday, with California dates to the
6th inst. The only item of news reported from
California is the failure of the Pacific Express
Company-liabilities not stated
SLEIGHING.-Therc was excellent sleighing in
Connecticut on the oath inst. The snow on a
level was two feet deep, and between West
Granville and Hartland the drifts were from five
to six feet deep.
GOVERNOR GoRMAN, of Minnesota, has issued
proclamation calling for an extra session of the
Legislature of that Territory for April 9th,
"for the purpose of enacting such laws as may
be deemed necessary to enable the people to form
State Constitution, preparatory to being adj
mitted into the Union as State"
THE Rev. Charles Howard Malcolm, Of New
port, r. T., is almost entirely recovered from the
severe attack of sickness occasioncd by stop
ping few days, early in February, at the Ma
tional Hotel in Washington.
THERE was n rumor atloat on Saturday morn
ing, in Now York, that forgery to the amount
of 5000 has been perpetrated by hitherto
considered influential citizen, man who has
held high position in the estimation Ofthe COM
munity, and would be one of the last men on
whom suspicion would be supposed to rest
HoN. Howell Cobb, Secretary of the Treasu-
ry, left Washington on Thursday morning for
Georgia, to be absent two weeks. During his
absence Mr.. Clayton, the Assistant Secretary,
will perform the duties of the Office.
The rulmOrs of attempts to assassinate the
Emperor Napoleon, prove unfounded-but sew
eral arrests have been made of persons cOnnec-
ted with secret societies.
A DlsPATcu from Harrisburg, states that
new political combination has Just been develop
ed in Pennsylvania, between portion of the
Democracy and the straigh-out-Americans, and
that Ex-Governor Gcary has agreed to accept
their nomination for the Gubernatorial chair.
ALTHOUGH the rotation principle is not intend
cd to be applied to the minor officers, and re-
,novals arc to be made only for cause, the de-
applications-the Post Office Department, es.
pecially; at this, five hundred letters, at least
are received every week, with documents en-
closed, solicitning appointments, &c
The liquor dealers of New York are holding
meetings for the purpose ofrendering the new
excise law odious, and are consulting as to what
measures they shall adOpttO break 1t down.
TuE cornerstone of n large Catholic Church
was laid at Clifton, Staten Island, on Sunday
last, by Archbishop Hughes. Several thousand
persons were present, and the ceremonies were
very imposing.
The Norfolk american, says 1t is estimated
''that 80, 600 slaves werc sold and removed from
Virginia last year. and s, 900 more escaped.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-04-30

KASsAs-Secretary Stanton, acting Governor
of Kansas, has issued an address to the people
of the Territory, in which he says that the
authority of the Territorial Legislature is recog
nized by the Administration, and that its laws
are recognized as vslid-especially the act pro-
vidiug for Constitutional Convention. That
Convention, heprcsumes, viii leave the question
of domestic institutions to a subsequent vote of
the people. A general amnesty for past prose-
cutions is recommended.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-04-30
a GardI


TIME undersigned wishes announce to the public that he
Il has determined to extend the range Of studies
taught In the Wheeling Classical Academy. this pur-
pose he has secured additional in the Athen@um,
with the design Of establishing another in which
the lower branches Of an English education viii he thor
oufhly taught Atthe commencement Of the coming Bcho
lase year. 1t is hoped that the department will be placed
on permanent basis In the charge of regular and
peTenced teacher until them Will be under the control Of
competent assistants
Is the object Of the Principal this Institu
IN which boys can be received At the earliest age and
Thoroughly fitted for the higher classes Of the Collegiate
course. To attain this he will spare pains expense
set Of splendid surveying instruments will be received
in few days from the the East
use ofthe Surveying clRss. '
Library already containing many valuable works and
constant Is attached to the School
To increnae the facilities for Instruction In the modern
languages the services OF PROT Weber have been
who viii take charge Of the German classes Academy
Prof W. is already too well known to the Of Wheel
Ing as an accumulated scholar and successful teacher
need anything more than the mere announcement Of his
name at the head OF this department. As Praetca
PIE native teachers OF the other modern European LAM
guagcs will be procured.
TERA,s;- Classical Department, $500 per quarter
Lower English Dept 500 /" Z"
German (extra) 500 Sc ."
. Ap22-2w n. W. HARDING. Principal.