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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24
Hnohanan'a STYLE.
The Evening Post thu. hits OF our ono

The Evening Post thus hits OF our "Mod-
81 Presidents" literary achievements:
"For let our readers consider for mo-
ment Mr.. Buchanan's mode Of illustrating
a subject. II is one which requires ample
space and many words. In his late letter
to the Pi,,sburg Committee, after saying
that di.union was often presented as a rem
edy for evanc-ccnt evils, he went on TO tell
them that these evils would speedily vanish
away Thi. Is only sample OF tho beau
ties Of style which are frequent in Mr.. Bu.
chanan's compositions lie is in the habit
Of terrifying his meaning with what the en-
,ious world might call ,autologies. but
which, IL, the language Of the gods. are
styled elegant pleonasms.
For example, in stating the complaint.
which he has got up against the unsettled
government Of Mexico, he would naturally
say that they related to in,olernble srieyauc-
es which were by no means to he endured ;
or he might observe that the attempt Of
Spain To- obtain redress from Mexico for
wrongs inflicted on her subjects was contra
~ to the Munroe doctrine which was pro.
claimed by President Monroe. In this in.
gcnious way Message OF nine columns
might easily be swelled to eighteen.
For our own part, instead Of finding fault
with Mr. Buchanan fr his verbosi,y, We
have been grateful to him for dealing with
US 50 merciIully. when he said evane'ccnt
evil. would speedily vanish away, we were
thankful tba, he did not 60 IN TO say tia,
the evil. which speedily vanish away must
be of short continuance and must soon come
to an end. II i. evident HAT he had US in W.
powe=, aud might have pushed US to the
dic,ionary's end 90, he generously re-
Trained"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

Americans and old line wings in the free
States would not have to sacrifice anything.
Tor they already profess to stand upon plat.
forms containing this very plank. In the
slave States among these two p,r,ie. are
found a large majority Of anti slavery cStcn.
siOnis,s, and they would make no sacrifice
Of principles to step 'quarely upon the Re.
publican platform. Upon several other
questions deemed vital by tho Republicans,
they could unite without any material Diff.
Guilty. The American IN the south do not,
a. a party endorse the bred Scott doctrine,
that the constitution carries slavery with II
everywhere IL operates, hence they can Join
the Republicans in opposition TO 1t. and
will do il.
There may he some ultra men in all OF
these parties who will not agree to a plat.
form upon which the opponents OF the slave
democracy can all stand, but we have full
faith sufficient, number will range them
selves under one common banner, to decide
the battle for the right. There is a spirit
Of patriotism abroad; spirit Of harmony
and concession among the opposing elements
to the Buchanan dynasty. which is prerar.
ing the war Tor 1860. II showed itscli
mos, con.picuously in the last fall elections,
moro especially in Penu'ylvanrn, New Jer'
.cy. and Indiana. i, is the harblnger OF
better days. the star OF hope which points
away with uperring certainty to that great
and glorious revolution. which will drive
into ob.eurity the traitors and di'unioul't'
Of the pro.'lavcry democracy, and restore
freedom to the American people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

In the supreme Court in Portland Vim.
Mayb,rry aud Stephen =. Mayberry tried
upon an indictment charging them with
con.piring to defraud Henry Pennsll, Esq.
ola certain picco Of property in Gray. were
found guilty. They flsdcIcePtion' and the
case soe. 10 a full court.
perley te!esrapb' the Journal that tho
Pension bill will pass the House, but will
meet much opposition in the senate.
The Washington correspondent Of Tho
Journal Of Commerce says. "Tho Wan
dersr (slaycr) case was deliberately made a,
an experiment to test the eon'u,u,ionality
Of the United States laws against the slave
trade. Mr.. Lamar OF Georgia gave notice
to Secretary Cobb tina, the case would b
made"
The Hon. james b. Clay has no, eIchan-
sed Ashland, the home Of Henry Clay, for
land in Texas. and does not intend 10 part
with il.
E,.Prcsidcnt Pierce proposes to pass tho
Winter at Maple. and the Island Of Capri,
aud in the Spring to visit Rome. Nr..
Pierce is still an invalid
DR.. b. =. Hatch. the husband Of Cora l..
I V. Hatch, the celebrated 'Piri, medium, an
nounces that nine years Of intimate aequaint-
ancc with spirituali,m. has fully convinced
him Of IL. demoralising and ruinous tonden.
ey, and he now intends 10 expose it, soPh-
i,,ries and the gross evils which aow from
Il.
Nose. Bailey, an employe at the Wash
ing,on Foundry, Baltimore, Nd. was roast
ed alive at the furnace Of that establishment
on Tuesday afternoon. lie hal been sent
into the curola TO attend 10 something. and
fell into the furnace. overcome il Is supPos-
cd by the fumes OF the charcoal.
. A company Of one thousand Germans Is
being formed on the Rhine and Moselle, with
the intention Of emigratlng to MariPosa,
Cal, and settling on Frrmont's claim, for
the purpose OF mining and farming. Zach
OF the one thousand members j. u furnish
$1,000, making capital Of 81 ,OOO,OO
1t reported that Col. Albert Pike Of
Arkansas /, dead. lie was n distinguished
lawyer, poe, and scholar. His friends at
Washington di.credit the report
The Daily Wisconsin says that there arc
City papers in that State which must do
out before the expiration Of the present.
year. their condition ut present is 50 very
siekly.
Ex-Governor Slidc Is lying dangerously
III at hi, house in Vermont.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

The Washington correspondent OF the
Montgomery (Alabama) Advertiser tells Of
an interesting ,i'l, made by several OF the
Alabama delegation to the President. We
quote the following passage:
"And what think We. Southern men,
Jams BuchaHan had 10 soy Of SqHaiier Sor-
erdgniyi lie said: n a docirHe inf
niisiy pOr~ than he IViimOi Prori'o' and
If The South conceded this point, Il sacrificed
rhaI II had been ooni,nSing for these iiceHiy
y,ars.'
have tried to give the precise language {;
and this was uttered in the presence ct
Breckenridge. Was IL not an apropos HIT
in consideration OF his silly Douglass let
ter?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

TnI PAciTlC RuLRohD. Senator Wilson
introduced bill into the Senate, on Mon.
dAy. Cor this ohrct. the chief features Of
which are as follows: The President and
senate shall appoint Eve civil engineers
practically experienced in the laying out
and construction OF railroads, who, within
two years shall locate the route Of n railroad
from the Missouri River to Sau Francisco,
through the region between the 3lth and
43d parallels.
II the President, approves Of their deci'-
ion. the railroad, as located by them, shall
be bull, by the government, unier the d.
rcc,ion Of Board, to consist Of the Secre-
taries OF War Ind the Interior. the Post
master General, and the Attorney General.
who shall contract with the lowest bidders
for its construction. in sections Of not more
that IS miles in length.
Money to build the road shall be raised
by loan. as needed, in sums Of not more than
$4,000 900 annually.
From the passage Of the act till the loca-
ton Of the road, all public lands between
the aforesaid parallels shall be withheld from
sale. but shall be open to preempiion by ac-
,ual settlers. After the road is located, the
proceed. Of the sale Of lands, for $50 miles
on each side. shall constitute a fund for the
construction Of the road, and the payment
Of the deb, incurred for it.
Mr.. Folks (of MissaurD amendmsn, to
strike out "frOm the Missouri river between
the mouths Of the Big Sioux and Kansas
rIvers," +" between the 4gtb parallel on the
boundary Of the Minnesota and the South
ern boundary Of the United States" was
Lost by ayes l., nays -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

SURPRISE CALL. The return OF Rev. Mr.
vrNrRE. pastor Of the Baptist church, on
Thursday of last week, from yi'i, to his
homo in Connecticut, was made tho occa-
sion Of surpris, call, at the parsonage, by
the members Of his society. Quite COM
pany assembled in the afternoon, who gave
him a friendly greeting on his arrival, and
utter in,roduelious and congratulations,
spent an hour in conversation. Evidence
was discovered in the pantry, after their
departure. that the creature comforts OF the
inmate, OF the rarsonnse had not been for
cotton. 1t wasa very pleasant meeting aud
highly enjoyed by both pastor and people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

Tm Ptlru,rz. This lii,lo monthly
the bet youths magazine IN the county
commence. tho new year with circulation
Of 5000 copies, and an addition Of eight pa
&c, Of matter. The publishers announce
that they have purchased the list OF Sargcni''
School Monthly, and have secured the ser
vices Of Epcs Sargent As contributor ior
the ensuing year. twill be capital thing
with which to while away the long winter
evenings. Ii !, furnished at 500. Sub
rcribe at once. Subscribers to the Demo.
Cru, will receive ., for 80 cents in addition
10 our rates.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

TEETH MlsL,Ip. The Lewiston Journal
relates that citizen Of that place upon
waking one morning missed his teeth,
false set, and having heard that such .arii-
eles hai sometimes been swallowed, he
made an eSamina,ian and found them, as
he supposed, sticking in his throat. Two
doctors were sen, for, bat they could not
raise them, and proposed cutting hole
through from tho outside. lie then set
about making BIZ. will, and his daughter go
ing up stairs for the stationery found the
teeth in bureau drawer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

DElrE OF Isaac SrrRDvANr. Isaac Siur-
divant, Esq. the largest real estate owner
In ,hi. city, died at the residence OF his SON.
in.law, Mr.. Browne, at Exeter n. H. on
Monday. lie was born in Yarmouth. in
the mart Of the town which was set Of to
Cumberland. March I, 1854. In early liio
be took to the sea, and eventually became q
ship-owner a. we'll as ship.master. lilo had
accumulated very large estate, both real
and personal, here, owning more bank
stock than any other per'on in Maine. lie
leaves four children--two sons and two
daughters. Portland Argus.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

Tnr ArrsrAp CAsE. Lswi'Tappan Esq,
communicates to the y. Y. Evening Pos, a
concise history Of the hmisiad ease, in which
be was at the time actively Interested. by
his statement It appears tia, the U. S. Dis
trio, Court. IN the case Of the Am;stad ne
sroc.. found tina, they, when seired. were In
the condition Of frccmen; that they were
born free that they had been kidnapped IN
their native country, and forcibly and I'M
lawfully transported to Cuba that they
were wrongfully and fraudulertly put on
board of the schooner Amistad that after
achieving their own dellverance they sought
an asylum in the State Of New York, by the
law. Of which they were free. The Court
dccreed that the Africans should be deliver
ed 10 the Executive, TO be sent back 10 Az
riea. The Africans we're left In charge Of a
committee who sent them to their native
country, with a missionary.
Mr.. Adams, in speech made to the
House OF Representatives, March %, 1877,
stated that there was not even the shadow
Of prctense for the Spanish demand Of in
demriiy; tina, such total per'ersion OF the
whole subject, as made by the Spanish Min.
istcr and the Secretary Of State, had never
been witnessed that the demand, II sue
cc.sful, would be a perfect robbery commit
ted on the people Of the United States; and
he prayed God to forbid that any claims
should ever be allowed by Congress, which
rested on such false foundation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

vnr To PowprR MAGAZINE. An arts,
writer in the Tribune describes visit 10 4
powder magazine, in Europe, where are
stored in vast cellars, one hundred thousand
barrel. OF powder. The keeper required a
minute Observance Of the rules, which re.
quircd that he should leave outside his pipe,
hi. flin, and steel. knife. keys, all coins, &C.,
when be was allowed 10 enter. After trav.
cr.ipg the long walk, he was on tho poin,
Of leaving. when he drew from his pocket a
box Of friction matches. lie had been careful
in III. Observance Of the rulc-, in leaving
behind coin. Of gold and silver, bot had for
gotten the inAAmmablc nature Of the bits OF
stick. to light hi. pipe. lie thanked heaven
that he was on the outside when hc made
the discovery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

Tm Nur ArroRrIoSNESr. The Nation
al Intellisencer calls attention to the fact
Of the large increase in population in tho
North Western States since TIE last census,
and the di'proporiion OF members Of Con-
GEES. to the popular vote. Although tho
comparison Is here made with Massaehu-
sets. IL will DO orne in mind that tho new
aprortionmcn, will add many Representa-
tiycs 10 the Free States, while the Slave
State, mus, inevitably lose some OF their
present numbers. The Intelligence says,
1.-The apportionmcni for members Of Con.
ercs.. under the census OF 1860, will make
great change in the representation Of sew
cral States, Judging from the votes a, tho
recent election in some Of the Western
States. Illinois, with nine members Of Con.
erc.., has given go. 900 votes. while Mass
achu.ctt-, with eleven Representatives, gave
only IN, 900. Wisconsin. with only three
Representatives, has given vote within q
fraction Of that OF Massachusetts,. Com.
pared with the votes OF many other States,
the discrepancy is stll greater. The elec'
tons at tho West. however. were held un.
der greater excitement, and called out a
fuller vote than in most Of the old States. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

MAiyR FARMER. This excellent agricul-
tural and family paper enters upon new
volume the pressn, week. In its general
features the paper Is unchanged. Mr.. Ia.
ton rcnews his pledges to the public to fur
ni.h paper watch shall fully keep pace
with the times. Mr.. Russell +. Eaton is
announced as editor Of the news and literary
departments of the paper, Of which he has
had charge for the past five years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

The n. o. Delta contains an article at
lacking Hiram Powers, whom 1t accuses OF
being u "yiolent Abolitioni.t." The Delta
has correspondent who is solici,ous to be
informed whether Powers, the Abolitionist.
has received an order from Government to
execute two statutes at $4,000 each. tbs
quite certain. In this connection, that II
Government, employs no great artist until i'
end. one who is partisan Of slavery, that
il will never employ one at oil.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

A TouR m MrSsnorA. We have received
three sheets Of commercial note, white,
spread open and written from side to side ;
one sheet Of medium blue letter. and one Of
large white letter. tastefully united at the
top with brass pin; all Of which are said
TO contain description OF tour through
Minnesota. The author took large wagon,
bent some hoop poles over the top. and cov'
cred IL with cotton cloth. Into the aforc-
said wagon no put sundry pieces of pork
and beef, with other cdiblc-. together with
a supply Of powder, shot, &C., with which
TO supply himself with sufficient fresh pro-
visions to keep OF the scuryy. Taus equip
ped, they started OF. wandered oyel suudry
prairic., through sundry forests. and fordcd
or fcrried certain rivers. till they approach
oil the Western portion Of said State, when
like tho good couple who visited the Falls OF
Trenton. they turned about and came home
again. The principal incidents, thrown IT,
by way Of variety, are u scarcity Of wood,
even TO do their necessary cooking, In many
instances, and a few rainy days. The Au'
thor gives his opinion Of the Aroos,ook; but
as he does not know enough Of the county
To SPELL it, namo correctly, We think the
public will DO jus, rs wise II we put the let
ter IN our drawer, as though We printed It.
We have given in this item tho substance OF
three column article. II any Of our read
ers are particularly anxious to communicate
with this traveller. on westrn matters, we
will furnish the address on application.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

Coat or. The Boston Journal OF Sat.
urday. IN an article on " Light" has the
following statement. in relation to the new
coal oil
THAT oil. in endless quantities, can 10
extracted IRON this material Ibhumnons
coal - one OF the create, discoveries OF
the ngc. l, il, morcov~. an established
fact. Experiment, in abundance have been
made, going Co show that all kinds ut btu
minous cual there j. more or less oil. easily
extracted. ranging from II 10 80 gallons 10
n ton. From the best coal. oil may b. made
in the crude state for about ~ cents u gal.
Ion, and. after being refined aud dcodoriEcl.
tho cost will not exceed City ccni.. OF
course m the present. infant state of the
manuiacturr-the demand being far beyond
the supply-thosc who furnish !, ask anl
obtain prizes iahulou.ly profitable. Bu, II
course thi. cannot last. Competition will
soon remedy the evil, and We predict that
within two wears. oil of the finest and pur.
est quality will b. abundant At ahou. half
the rrcsen, p'ices-say from 60 TO 20 cents
gallon
\, those prices. should the lamps prove
to satisfy all the expectations raised BY re-
cent experiments. thu. will be the cheapest
a. well as the mos, agreeable lish, in use.
A, rre.en, the dlfhcul,y Of obtaining the
oil, will deter many irOm commencing its
use.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

INDIANAPOLIS, Dee. 80. The House yes
,erdny refused to pas. the Senatorial cleo
ton bill over the Governors veto, by yeas
20. nays 4s-,wo less than a constitutional
majority.
The Legislature this afternoon bya con-
current resolution. elected Henry ;. Land
and WIN. VI. McCarty. U. 5. Senator's, in
place Of Senator. Bright and Fitch. The
former till 1868, and the latter I'LL lSGl.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

The American Sentinel says: Rev. b. w.
Carpenter has resigned the pa'torase oil the
81 Congregational Church in Newcastle to
take effect the last Sabbath in the month
IIo ha. recently purchased farm in Presquc
Isle. ArOO.tOok COunty, whittier he will
soon remove. as a pioneer missionary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

Tux TELIGRhru. Arrangements have been
made whereby nearly all the telegraph lines
in this country will 10 placed under one
management, on the frs, Of January. IL is
claimed that this will greatly facilitate BUSH
mess on the wires. Communication will be
open between all principal points, day and
night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

MlrLE lloSEY. We were presented, on
Saturday, with bottle Of Maple Honey,
which would rival the famed syrup Of ver-
mont. II was clear and OF excellent flavor.
Mas. u. KSArP OF Rumford. was the man.
ufacturer. and donor, and she may be as
surcd that her thoughtfuls~-s was highly
appreciated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

The form Of the Pension bill agreed
upon by the House on the 2l't, proposes to
give 500 per annum to those who have been
in actual battle. without regard to the Pc
Rod OF service, and includes within ITS pro-
vision. the regular army, State and Terrific
rial troops volunteers or militia 'ose'her
with the Marine corps. The pensions are
secured against attachments for debt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

A letter written on board the U. S. frig.
ate Wabash, at Con.tan.inOple, states that
the Sultan Of Turkey has privately express
ed hi, determination to have four large
steamers similar to the Wabash built for him
In the United States.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

PIN. Docs. We are indebted to Senator
Iiamlin for a copy OF the RI port on the FL
nanc,s. 1861; and cory OF the Patent
ofhOs repOrt.-Mecbanieal.
Hen. Chas. J. Gilman has our thanks for
. copy Of the Message and Reports Of De.
p,r;ments; and report on the case Of
Judge watrous.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

TuE ATASIIc CABLE Signs Of Life. Cy.
rus ". Field received from Newfoundland
on Monday. dispatch stating that on Sat-
urday last some very good sureots were re-
eeived over the Atlantic Cattle. aAd the
word "IIenley" was distinctly recognized at
about the hour. when, according to the ad.
vices received by the Arabia, Mr.. iIenley's
large machine vas to have been working.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

The people Of Michigan Of all parties are
signing petitions to the legislature Tor law
requiring the registration Of voters. Such
a Law is the first aud great necessity Of ev-
cry State, IL there Is To DO such thing as
an honest elective franchise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

Is.F1. Precedent Buchanan Las not
an organ in this state large enough to con
tain b.. messass
We suggest to them. after Cling their
columns with it, they Pot IN line a "a
New York Ledger. =" the ret II this stoIy
Hill - iouni in ihs Washington rEiOu."
TChicaeo JOurnal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

Rev. John p. skeele formerly Of HAllOw-
ell, Me-. has became pastor OF the COngre-
ystioual Church in Wilbraham, Mas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

WithosS dissenting voice the Dluss 81
.Rspres natives cfGeorgia has passed ball
repsalins al laws which authorize biteries
~ ;a.ss-..s. auI prescribing certain PEN
aitie. for all schemes and gale Of tickets at
ter the Is, or June, 1850.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-12-24

The committee on Ways and Means are
cutting down the estimates fearfully.