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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24

How To Pack EGGs. The following di.
rcc,ions are given, by one who has had a
good deal Of ecs packing to 10, as the best
method " Always uss clean oats First,
put ,hem one inch deep in the bottom Of the
barrel then pretty drm shcc, OF paper
then half inch Of oats again, well pressed,
then egg. cnl up, followed by oats and
c.,. a, before. bat working Zach layer Of
oa's with the hand .nusly down around the
e-.s next the barrel, a, well a' rubbing
them eacctually in between each Of the egg
in the layer. use bllrl some SIX or
eight inches square. with loop or staple in
the centre, for pressing each layer Of oats
firmly down. There will os something
gained By lifting and droppin: the barrel
square on the end. but no, by shaking, as
it disturb, the layers. When it gets too
heavy 20 hit. uss board ttree-iour,hs as
large as the head, and get on 1t, increasin;
your weigh, with a spring. End asyod be-
gan. with paper and oats. getting on 'hc
head aud driving it in. The secret lies all
in packing 1 e oats Oats are better worth
sending 10 market than hay. and jus, as
safe. have sent ten barrels at time
without losing a single ess. You mus,
pack tight. Remember that"
lRural New Yorker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24
o. TO- NO. q. PARIS, ME-, FRIDAY, JUNE "a, 1859.

was brother ol our hero OF the falls. The
descendants Of this family i,rc now among
the mos, respectable citizens Of this town
and vicinity. Paul Rolf. half brother to
the Countess Of Rumiord, graduated at
Harvard, and was lawyer e Salem. Mass.
The trst settler of Rumlorl was Jonathan
Keys, from Shrewsbury Mi-. In l7I5,
he brought his family to New Gloucester,
where he left his wife aud small children.
and with little son. seven wears Of age,
commenced journey through the pa,hles.
wilderness, to find a spo, for residence up
on the banks OF the Andro,coggIn. They
arrived at the place where u now RumIord
Corner. one afternoon in June. jus, before
the setting oi the sun. Here, upon the very
spot which he afterwards selected a- site
for his home. the cellar Of which few years
ago was remaining, he raised poe, as hl'
Ebcnezsr, read one Of the Psalms Of David.
and with hi, son knelt, aud prayer CON.
menled themselves tn the care and prstcc-
,i,, N, m. G,Jo, Heaven
T,o. -, v,oh,J h,,n lad C- ..,.r.I
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-, 81, -, ., p.,,c,,1 H.,
e. -. g., tim. IN , ,.,,rl. r,,m Win
hand, vi,h the ,urropp5in, wool. 70, Il.
v,ll. AMI N. archoI hin. Nv G,, II. Jom.
h...i..- -, a.. r., II
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A..t,,.,;,,. .,l ,I,,,,,h no, ,,,., dion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24

PREsrRvrSG C,uBIGE. Il will soon bo
time to set out cabbage plants. To pre-
serve them from the worm which makes
such havoc among them, the following rem'
cdy i, suggested to Us by one Of the most
successful cabbage raisers in this country.
Di, a circular trench around the plant, say
about an inch deep, and dill the trench with
common salt. These insects are near the
surface Of the ground aud will not 60 thro'
nor over dirt in which /: becomes dissolved.
We are informed that gentleman in the
back part Of this city, never fails OF crop
of onions, on account OF the worm, the REM
ely being simply to GIL the drills into which
the seed is dropped with salt brine Bel
ias. Age.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24

Soar SrDs ToR CURRANr BUsuEs. y cor
respondent Of the Indiana Farmer says; "i
have found the cultivation Of currants to be
very profitable. by care and attention ]
greatly increased the size Of my bushes and
the quality of.the fruit. My bushes are
now about six or eight feet high, and are
remarkably thrifty. The cause OF this
large growth, / attribute te in a great meas
ure TO the fact that have been in the hab-
it Of pouring soap suds and chamber ley
around their roots during the summer sea-
con. am satisfied that from my own el-
pcriencc aud that Of some Of my neighbors,
that this treatment will produce most as
,onlshine eject upon the growth and pro-
duet Of the bushes, and would advise others
to give it a trial.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24
cor,.pood.pe, Of the New York Pos,
The Double. Headed Girl.

In your notice Of a double.headd girl on
exhibition in Georgia. you express doubts a.
To the truth Of the statement contained in
the notice you published. One year ago
saw this child in st. Louis, Missouri. She
il slave. born in North Carolina. While
an infant she was sold for one thousand dol.
lars. At the agc Of siI or seven years shs
was sold again for Eve thousand dollars.
The owner took the child 10 England and
exhibited IL % hundreds Of thousands In tho
old world Tho present owner boush, It's
mother, went to Englapd, and instituted ls-
gal proceedings IN the name OF the mother,
for the custody Of the child.
The resemblance which the child boro TO
the mother was - strong that the presiding
judge directed 1t 10 be given up TO the mo.
thrr. which va. done. Tho lat, owner then
offered TO deposit in court City thousand
dollar. u the credit Of the mother II she
would commit the child 10 him again, .ni
remain with IL herself; for. by the laws u
Encland she AMI her child were fres oIi
the Offer was declined. "What should I
do with - much money! aii she. II
wish To- return with my child to North Car.
olina," which she DAD by the way Of Nsx-
YORK.
Ilrr owner then asked the mother in what
. b.. .t.I.l 81 l.. ....II
conform to il. She asked fIr little cot.
nee and patch OF ground where she could
raise her own chickens. There, says her
master, she lives with her husband and Eve
other children which he had purchased.
Two Others were sold whle young to No
gro trader; and notwithstanding that the
master Of this valuable family has offered
Eve hundred dollar, u know who /, tho
present. owner OF these two, no trace eau 30
found Of their whereabouts.
! insyer .av more sprigh,ly child Of It's
ase than this wonderful twin child. which
in fact Is two children in everything bot the
body. A little below the shoulder bl,do
there is but one spinal cIlumn there are
two heads and neck-. two hearts and sets Of
longs, four arms and four leg.-In shor, the
child j. as much two as one. The two
heads converse with each other, a. do tho
Samrse Twins. They can sing together or
separately. and can talk with different per.
] a. a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24
CHAPTER III.
"The da,. of old the 'iay. ofold,
How beautiful ihey .cem."

School days, an, the happy school days !
What son or daughter OF n boarding school
can ever forget them what n one did get
into all manner OF troubles and tribulations
didn't one always get out again and WASH I
the fun OF stealing by dozens in each 9th.
er's sleeping apartments, in defiance OF all
rule. and laughing together over the ms.
chief past and gone, payment in full for
everything in the shape OF punishment?
Yes. it was to say nothing OF the pleasure
OF plotting more sport and wiekedness.
Who wouldn't rather once in o while, get
caugh, in the act aud punished IN due mea.
SURE for mischief than never commit any'
Who?
Among all the schoOlmates whom Low.
ed and whom shall ever remember, was
one prominent for her mirihiul and m'rth.
creating spirit. She was noble girl. ]
never sGw ber equal, never. Tall, grace
ful, commanding. in appearance her high
brow aud wonderful eyes spoke OF a nature
above the common stamp. cannot do
scribe her 50 that any can imagine her as
she really looked. She was my school
mate for six long years. At ten years OF
age, she came to our schOol-cane from
her mothers death-bcd and her sable robes
and great beauty interested all at opce in
her favor. As We became better acquain-
ted with her, we loved her more and more,
for she was as loving and warm.hearted as
she was beautiful. Such stories as she
used 10 tell US of her dear old southern
home, Of her father whose idol she vas land
no wonder thought we,) aud the darling
she was never more to see.
Her name was Eudora-Eudora st. John.
| What eyes she had. They would CLEAN,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24
Brooklyn, June l, 1889.

THE TosouEs OF Povrxrr. When Lcitch
Richie wa.tnvelins in Ireland. he passed
man who was painful spectacle Of PAL
or. sqnalor and raggedness, his heart smoto
him, and he turned back:
"lt you are in want" said Richie. with
some degree Of pee'ishness, "wby do you
not beg ?"
"Sure It's begging I AN, yer honor"
Z" You didn't say word"
"0v course not yer honor but SEQ how
the skin is .peakin' through the holes Of
me trousers and the bones crying out
through ms skin (! Look at me sunken
cheek. and the famine that's staring in mo
eyes. Man alive isn't 1t begging that am
with a hundred tongues
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24
OLD SERIES VOLUME 20, NO 81.

from strokes Of the heavy whip, were upon
that fair back, her long black hair hung In
waves about her face and shoulders. and her
large gliitering eyes gave her mos. M
earthly look. "who BIDS" crlcd the auc-
tiopeer. "who bids Tor Eudora ST. John 2"
We bought her-my husband and I--Ab.
olitionlsts as we were. we were determined
to buy one slave in spite Of our principles.
This, then. was why l had never heard
from my beloved sehoolmate. THIS was
why none Of my letters had never been an
.wered.
"Oh, EudOra, you may lrs 10 see hings
IN different hight"
Poor. poor Eudora! We carried her to
our happy eastern home, and as we smooth
ed her pathway to ,h" grave. she told u. oil
her sad history. Danoise fulfilled his
promise to Harris. lie was even better
than his word, for in lees than year. wea-
ricd by the sad and silent ,ullene-s OF Eu-
dora, he delivered her over 10 the tender
mercie- Of his friend. for the sum OF $500.
Harris could no, enjoy her strange mood
much better than Danoise, and as he also
failed m his efforts to change il, he soon
sent her TO the Geld, where, for years, che
toiled AMI grOaned under the lash Of tongue
and whip. A, the death Of Harris she was
sold with the res, OF his cat,lc,) to pay his
debts.
BY the side Of my mother, 10 the little
graveyard, in the village Of -, sleeps
my poor Eudora, and her history !. one Of
the things that recommends slavery to my
special favor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24

FAULT FINDING. Having in my youth
ro,ions OF severe piety, says 4 celebrated
Persian writer, I used to rise in the night
to watch pray and read the Koran. One
night as was engaged in these eIcercisss,
nv father, man Of practical virtue, aw0to
while was reading.
Behold" SAID to him, thy other chil-
drcn are Lost in irrelisious slumber, while
alone awake to praise God"
"Son Of my SOUL" said he. "itis better
to sleep than wake TO find iauls with thy
brethren"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24
NILS c L. LII A N Y.
From the An,i.shvey snplarl.
EUD0RA ST JOHN.
ny HELEN BRUCE.

"Jim, jim, YOU brack niger you, II
you don't come dis way quick I'll comb
your wool for you when ! does co'ch you
mind, | tell you, now, you dirty nIsser pic
a.ninny you"
"Ya, va, ole Clio, how you doe, sputter,
reckon you ooieh inc fore YOU pulls nv
wool won't you7 va, VA, he. he. he. and
away ran the provoking little rogue, and,
Tumbling heels over head. over the stone
wall, sampcring of to the cotton field
to see what mischief he could find to do
there.
Cleopatra, the cook. stood a few moments
rucfuly watching the slippery jim, Us he
raced away, then 'ighins and mu,tefing to
herself she returned to the kitchen.
Dat niggcr'll get his hide took of, sure
~ anything, when new mas'a come, home.
we's all 90, 70 sec hard times now, rcck-
on. Oh, Lord, what poor niggvrs made
for?' Clio. took the WATERFALL and went
herself to tll it She then srt herself bu.
Sly to preparing dinner for her master and
his company, and thus engaged we leave
her.
The COOL and generous master OF the large
estate where was enacted the above scene
had been called -udicnly away from e'rlh.
and. as he was a widower and childlcs., and
had died without u will, his property fell
to the heir at lava nephew Of the late
owner. This nephew was a man Of thirty
four years Of age, who had long been ac-
customci TO DO that which was sight IN his
own eye. and thoso eyes were such as had
no fear Of GJd (or m,n) before them. lie
had visited his newly acquired property,
and stopped there long enough 10 show
pretty clearly 10 the two hundred slaves
now become hls, what sort Of treatment
they might look for from his hands, and
% give orders for divers alterations and len.
provemcnts about the grounds {; he had then
taken hi. departure (as was supposed by
many to be married, and bring his bride
10 hl. new home. The day on which our
tale commences was tha, appointed for his
return 10 hr, plantation, and orders had
been -sn, that everything should be in a
state Of perfect preparation 70 receive and
entertain himself and whoever be- might
bring with him Here leave We han until
he forces himself upon our notice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24

\ country paper once said: T.. b. Dooli,-
tie is iu the habi, Of stealing pigs and rob-
bing hen.rOos,s. II he does not desist, VIC
shall publish his name.'
The hint Of the minister at camp.meetins
was a little less pointed, when he said, e II
the lady with the blue hat, red hair and
cross eyes doesn't stop talking. she will be
pointed out to the congregation"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24
CHATTER H..

In the bar.room of a southern hotel stood
two persons, seemingly Sentlemcn-ihat is
they were clad as such, and viewing them
out OF reach Of the sound Of their voices,
one would .ay their manner. were polished
and polite. They were handsome in form
aud feature, and they seemed 10 bo greatly
interested in the subj,ct Of which they
spoke.
/ say, Danoisc, | think YOU might give a
man chance thcre-you ought to be sat
i.Gcd with what you have beside, and not
bold on 80 To her. Come, now, do be reA-
sonablc-l'll give you $1,000 Tor her, cash
down"
"Can't DO il. my dear fellow would DO
glad 10 obligc YOU II anything in rcason.
but really you mus; he content to bs de-
MED her-ior this year at least. Possibly
| may sill her u You next. hut pom my
soul. wouldn't take $4,000 Tor her this !;
no, not 10 save the soul Of my father"
"Well. we'll, DlnOise then | must give
it up; tut Jupiter never fashioned rarer
article. What sensation she'd make. set
up for sale in the market Id like to see
that fun provided | had i, in my power to
outbli them all"
"Ah, ha ha Harris, how your mouth
does water for the grapes you cannot reach.
I'm afraid yodr almost coSeting your neigh
bor's property, my boy. Don, allow your.
self to do that; its wicked, you know hut
she il u delicious article, isn't she ?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24

Nutb- nrts aal scienCrs pertaiuios to lir, are
..f, Iase,itogvthrr, sni are intuiiiel, c''nnec'-
o. D. 9th AgriCnturr.-AeUtCuLA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24
CnAFfER w.

Ten years from the date Of the commence
men, Of my story. my husband and were
travelling ip Louisiana. Having beard
much Of the slave markets. We -esolved to
gather M courage enough to take peep at
one Of those scenes Of horror with our own
ewes. wba, we saw there the FIRST half
hour, I will not attempt 30 describe. At
the end Of that time, n poor, hali-dying
shadow Of woman was pushed on the auc-
ton block. Her skin, in places where II
had not been burned by the sun, was fair
as my own. Her ragged dress exposed her
shoulders to the public gaIe. Marks, as II
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-06-24

Exterminate the weeds.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-08

DEATH OF WAsmSGToS IRyING.-WAsH-
1XGroN IRvING, the geuial, warm-hearted, be
uevolent man, the iIlustrious author, has
ceased,to- exist. Hc died at bis well,known
rural're retreat on the banks of the Hudson on
Monday evening, 29th -ult His funeral took
place Thursday, at Tarrytown, Business was
suspended Stores were closed. From almost
every house mourning drapery was hung. The
bells of the churches toIled for some hours.
From the surrounding country, and from New
York and other cities, thousands of people as
sembled, in and abont the church, where the
funeral services took place. A procession more
than mile in length, followed the remaines
of the deceased to the grave, where, besides
many of the most distinguished men of New
York city, were nearly all the Episcopal clergy,
including the Provisional Bishop otthe Diocese.
The New York Common Council and the
Trustees of. the Astor Library were present ;
and the Historical Society was well represen-
ted The services in the church ard at the
grave were conducted by the Rev Dr. .-Creigh-
ton, Pastor of the church at Tarrytown, of
which Mr. Irving was Il member.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-08
DIED,

In Franklin November 23 GEORGE HENRY, only son
of Geo c. and Permla Beardsy in the fifth year OF his
age.
GEORGE was patient sufferer for many days and al.
though anxosly watched and endery cared for Death
claimed and hath takenhm way-he sleeps in the quiet
Of the grave. " He Is not dead but sleepeth." Night
now enshroHds him, but morning shall dawn on the
the night of the grave.
e No night shall be IN hcayen--uo darkened room,
No bed Of death nor silence the tomb;
But breezes ever fresh with love and truth
Shall brace the frame with an immortal youth
JyG8NoBLE.
At Gaesborg New London Co. Ct November %, 1853.
SARAH II wife Of 4. c. Stevens, of this county, and
only daughter Of the late Peter l. HurIbu of the for
mcr pace-aged sc years. -.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-08

driving wheel was horribly mangled the shin bone brok
on in three places as well asbady svered and the whole
leg more Or less Injured up to hip. Dr. H. PUFpY OF
Emra was sent for who repaired once the residence
ofthe injured man, and found him suffering intensely
On examining the injured legs it was found necessary
a auputate IT, as above stated below the knee Dr. A.
RICE of Southport also present. and assisted in the
operation which performed with much skill by DR.
PURpr ,the patient daring the operation being under
the influence of Choroform Mr.. owens is about sixty
seven years of age.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-08
THE ArIANrie MoS41HHLzr,, The atzantte for

THE ATLANTIC MoSrHLr, The Atlanfie for
Decemberpresents very attractive table of eOntentS
In addition to the conclusion of the 4th volume itcon
cudes the Minister'S Woong, and g The Professor at
the Breakfast Table" Some its other articles are " The
Experience of Samuel Absaom, Fillibuster )" " The
Northern Lights and Stars = +" Thomas Paine in Eng
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Magician ;; Strange Countries for to see ;" Beauty
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and the usual very interesting literary notices Some of
the articles are more than usually entertaining. a
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fishers and the work under their management shows if
possible, signs of increasing value. ~
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-08

PETERseN's MAGAZINE, for January, 1850
comes to us with many evidences Of increased beauty and
value 1t has grown usefulness and consequently IN
popular estimation until has attained front rank in
the Magazine world We can cheerfully recommend 1T
beth for the beauty of the illustrations and designs it fur
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contributions. ...-. ..-. ,.....
We will furnish Peterson and the Reporter for 1860 for
50 25 which less for both than the usual price of such
MAGAZINES.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-08

Rev B. j. DOUGLASS lectured before the
Young MEMS Christian Association = in the Court
House, Monday evening, to large audience upon the
subject 80 Moral Beauty ofthe beautiful in its appli
cation to Moras.p A well chosen theme, which was
eloquentiy and ably handled. '"1
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-08

DISSOLUTTON.- co-partnersbiphere-
~ tofore existing between the subscribers under the
fm of GULF & KIRBY is this day dissolved by mutual
consent The books notes accounts, and other obfea
lions and papers belonging said firm, in the
hands Of JERE GULP for settlement. -. WV
All accounts and notes overdue the lst day OF Feb
uary next win be put in course of collection without re-
pect TO persons Until that time Grain Sheep Pelts and
Hides will be received in payment. t-"
sEr JERRY CULP,
Towanda, August l 1859. J. p. KIRBY.
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JERRY CULP

WIZ hereafter carry on the HARNESS AND SADDLE
BUSINESS in all It's various branches at the old stand
o Cup Kirby, where he solies continuance Of the
Patronage hitherto enjoyed large stock of Ready Made
articles and materials viii be kept on hand and every
t1ertion made 70 deserve tine favor Of the pnhlic
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-08
CARPETS & OIL CLOTHS.

PARTICULAR ATTENTION is request
ed to an assortment of Carpets and Oil cloths. psr
sAsop at MERCUR's.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-08

GoDEY's LADY's Book, for January 1860, is
already received, and in commencing New Year, the
proprietor usual endeavors to add features of
attraction to his already attractive Ladys periodical
The Book stands unequaed and unapproachabe amongst
similar literature-judging from the copy
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-08
Aem aoGertfsements.

Whereas, my wife MARY,
y has left my bed and board without any just
revocation this is 10 forbid any person from trusting
harboring ber my account. a. | will pay debts of
her contracting after this date unless compelled by law
Bentley Greek, Nov. ., 1859 THOS. SULLIVAN.
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MfrnIlau;Of,e. sc.

CtAUTfON.-AJ-persOns are hereby eau,
~ toned against pqpchasnga note, purporng have
been signed by the subscriber dated or about the 9th
day Of Sept 1859 for forty dollars payable four months
after date, with interest, either to Philip Oswald. or
Isaac Roskman, the not signed by nor by
my authority, and shall not pay the same.
Monroe Oct. 20. so. -g CLARK CUMMINS.
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, DIR. PRATT VI.

HAS removed 10 the of Secondhand Poplar sts
L inure dlately back Of the Ward House. FS All ac-
counts with him years standing, must he I'm
medistely settled.
Towanda, Sept al, 1889.
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TO 5Ifl@ 6ADlL8G

MISS GRIFFIN & PARK. are opening to-day (Wed-
vi nesday)a large and we'll selected assortment Of
FALL AND WINTER MILLINERY GOODS consisting Of
Bonnets Head Dresses. Feathers Flowers and Ribbons
are invited TO call and observe their variety and rcht
ness for yourselves, Oct. l9, 1889. .