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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

Or. True Of Bethel. delivered an address
before the Webster Association at Fryebure.
last week. While IN that town. Mr.. Geo.
Il. Barrows showed him a copy Of Rus.
sells Echo. or Northern Star" paper
printed in Frycburg, in 1898. |, lea fact
no, generally known that one OF tho earliest
country papers started in this State, was
printed within the prc-cD, limits Of Oxford
County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02
A New jersey correspondent Of tho New

4 New Jersey correspondent Of the New
York Times gives the following
" Some one WAS running Col. Wall here
the other day about his being defeated for
u mission, when the Colonel very naiVely
replied, That Buchanan's friends were
% internal seasce on this side OF the water
that he could not afford to send any OF them
abroad. and, therefore, he very prudontly
took to sending his enemies. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

A Hoax. 1t seems probable tina, the
story cent out from Washington few days
since, about the large feet to be sent to
Africa to suppress the slave trade, was sim.
ply ruse to aid the sinking fortunes Of the
democracy. Some Of the vessels named are
not ordered and Others are now cruising in
other quarters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

Blondin, the Niagara rope.walksr, tho
other day carried out stove over the mid
lie Of the wire. lie set it down upon the
rope, kindlcd Ere, cooked an omclette, aud
then packing up his utensils, completed his
walk across the wire. Rope walking has
become quite a mania in western n. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

Tine WILL srISr. Master Frank Marble
spent his leisure time, the other day, in
roasting some well filled corn which he
brought TO the Office, at luncheon time. Ilo
has the thanks OF "all hands " for the ia.
yor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

The excursion to Portland will occur next
Tuesday, instead OF Wednesday, as stated
last week. The train leaves So. Paris ut 7
A. VI. A ticket for an Island excursion on
the steamer Gipsey, may be obtained for an
additional dime.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

The Bridg,On Reporter says, There is now
a very good prospect that a s,camboa, will
in another year run ON Sebago and long
ponds. The event will pa, US on our tap,
iu this region Of the country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

Gorxo IT STRONG. Bro. Hall, OF 'hS
Aroo.took Pioneer, has had present OF
some onions, and another oi---some
more onions. LScntincl.
And he has become so imboed with their
npk favor. tina, he cannot imagine that
anything moro delicate than onions aud sun
flowers were ever grown.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

FRosr. There was slight fros, in this
town, on the night Of the 10th ult., and an.
other on the night Of the Goth. Some fields
we're injured, but NC DO not learn that u
grsa, amount Of damage was done.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

At the Republican Convention held a;
Alfred Aug, 18th, the following named Per.
sons were nominated
S,naiors-Theo. Wells Of Wells j. o..
Brien ofLynan Joseph Morton Of Buxton.
County Commis'iond-J. NJ. Decring Of
Saco
County TnamrG-J. X. Roberts Of Wat
crboro.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

Tho Washington correspondent Of the
Tribune state. that Immediately on the ae-
ccssion Of LORI John Russell to office as for
eign Minister Of England, he addressed to
this government dispatch earnestly re-
nons,rating agains, the rc-oPenins OF the
slave trade between the United States aud
Africa. and against tho lskewarmnes' OF
Mr.. Buehanan's administration In that re-
gard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

The Advertiser says that the Information.
al Bank. located IN Portland, which was
chartered last winter, will 50 into operation
next month.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

A harness maker in Portland is making
a riding bride for I.Govcrnor Dana the
princi pal part of which will be composed Of
pure silver. The cost is about 500.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

Or. True recommends persons wishing to
enjoy a landscape view. to tsrn the face
from it, bend over and take peep between
the legs! lie is supposed to have remained
in this position during his late steamboat
trips.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

The Thirty.fr't Anniversary Of the OK
ford Baptist Association, will be held with
the Church IN Buekfrld Village, common
cling ut 10 o'clock, \. NJ, on the 2ls, of
September.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

The Portland Light Infantry are now en-.
joying an excursion To Montreal. They
number 80 guns, and arr accompanied by a
band containing 10 pieces.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

AEoosrooE OrTDoSEl Nelson Carnage,
Esq. Of Sweden, raised the present season
eighty bushels Of wheat, from four bushel
Of seed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

KNrrING.WoRk \ web Of many Text
ures. wrought by RuTn PARrINGroN Oh r..
Shillaber.) Boston; Brown, Taggard \
Chase.
Every one who has read Newspaper Is
familiar with the inimitablc saying Of good
Dame Darlington. She is quite genial and
full OF ait which flashes out in . manner 50
unlike all other old ladies, that her work
basket always contains something rich, and
presents countless attractions for the fun
loving. This volume is filled with the best
sayings Of the garulous Old lady, wel!.ar.
ranged, and folded within neat covers. The
sales. which are the beet recommendations
to DO produced, have reached near twenty
thousand. She is highly gratiied by thus
fact; and 80 expresses herself.
DR.. Rus, has the book. Call and get a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-02

The Cumberland Co, Convention held in
Portland, last Thurday, nominated, for
SnGiorS-ChaTles Ilaunaiord. Clement
SkoIfeld, Edward Anderson, Samuel +.
pcrlcy.
County ARorn,y-Moses NJ. Bu,ler.
County mmi,uon,r-Jersmiah Parker
County Tsanru-lsaac f. Quimby
New-York daily tribune., 1859-09-26
POLITICAL.

The election in Kansas for the adoption CT the
Wx,pSot Constitution takes place on Tuesday, Oct.
4 Each elector nay vote written or printed bano'
labeled "For the Constitution or Against the Con
st;,ptiop." and one labeled "Fora Homestead or
" "Aenip,t Q Homestead" The Board OF Canvassers
pnser the Constitution are Ssm Medary, Governor oi
the Territory, j. NJ. Wirchel President, and John A.
Martin, Secretary, of the Constitutional Convention.
The ST. Paul papers contain appointments LOT
sns.cbes by the Hon. Galushs A Grow, the Hon
Frank p. Blair jr; the Hon. Carl Schurz' the Hon
Jebn p. Hale, the Hon. Schuyler ColfA., the Hon.
John +. Fansworth the Hon s. l.. Woodiofa o'
N.w.york and the Hon. David Cooper OF 81. fsui,
oov.,ing the whole State and extending to the sh OF
October.
Three reputable citizens named 1onh A,sre,' s,'sh
George +. Rshrbscker and P. II. Townsend, pu0nsn
sf;dsy, 10 the effect that S. W. johnson the peuo'
c,,c candidate for Delegate to Congress from
had recently declared himself in favor OF feopsn.s
Of the African ssvetrade, or had uttered w0T'' 70
that effect.
The Republicans of Yates County n. T., ,Sa' ~sss
,,s s,,t to tsle formal systematic action tor 'Iol
orsb ono registration. Nj. Graham, County CisIk' "a
New-York daily tribune., 1859-09-26
yJDGE ROOSEVELTS SALARY CLAIM.

The following rather sharp letter was sent 70 the
CORPORATION Counsel OF Saturday:
NEw.YoRK, Sept. "a 1852
p,cu,vn grsrEEp, esq. Counsel 10 the Corporation.
SIg: Your letter 70 the Mayor, in relation to the
InJces salary, of which you sent oopy TO the Cen
troler shovs that you very much misunderstsnd the
question submitted to you.
The legislature in 1872 pa,sed law authorizing the
Ro.yd of Supervisors 10 allow additional compensat alton
N the 1dges of the Supreme Court resident II thus
G..r;ct In December, lSj2 the Board allowed 81 oOO
. vesr from the previous lst Of July In December,
s3 The Board audited the account Of Judge Edmonds
-, tbs amount due him, and in August, 1872 audited
he accounts Of Judges Edwards, Mitchsn and Rooee-
vel, for the amounts coming to them. Those gentle
men called on us for warrants 20 pay the sums thus
slloNei We, after consultation, refused 70 pay until
The Courts ,hould decide the question. Thereupon
those gentleman proposed, as there wa no dispute
about The facts IN order to avoid protTacted htsa
ssr.ing the question 10 the Courts in the most simple
so,rr ard they submitted to draft Of case ior
,b,. nurpose OF course we would not adopt theu
without legal advice and therefore the case
unlimited by the Judges was sent to you, az our leg
adviser TO determine for Us whether we ehond sooPt
4 or whether We should leave those gentlemen 10 the
other remedies at law.
We determined on nothing but our before .menuoneu
,efnssl 10 pay the claims until directed oy the
Lscsu.e Il was q question Of law which We dil DO.
ssI cc upetert 10 decide We did not understand -
he case was anything else thar propostion on tae
mart as 10 the manner OF bringing up The QUESTION W.
VOWED nor has anything taken place between YOU eHu
n 70 warTan, any other view of the matter.
DANIEL y: TIENANN,
ROB'r 7. HAws
New-York daily tribune., 1859-09-26

ordered alphabetical blanks for the registration Of
voters, sufficient in number to supply al the election
districts in the county.
1t ia q singular fact that though the Democracy
Of Maine fought their recsn' election sluarely and
openly on the Douglas platform, the resul; shows q
heavy loss. Last year Bucbanarsm was beaten g. 600
and now Douglasifm s II, 600 behind. In the coun.
ties nsr-baled by the Douglas leaders, the Dernoc-
rscy suffer very heavy losses while in two, where
the patty stood up !or Lecom on and Buchanan they
fully hold their last years vote.
The candidates for speaker of the Vermont Legis.
siure Edmunds Of Darlington, Speaker Of the last
House, and Grandy Of VergeDnes, eI-SPeaker. Taers
s quite smart contest between them.
The Wbigs ofLunenburg, Va, have given the ed-
tor of The Richmond Wig public dinner in compl-
ment to his tervces as an editor. The editor in his
spes ch, says the Wbigs of Virginia have been the
mos. persecuted and oppressed party that ever eI-
sted. They appear to have had good time At the
dinner, ard talked enough to fill The Wkig from one
end TO the other.
-Ofthe falling or in the Democratic vote Of Maine
this year, llJO is snpplied by the spsrsely-settled
plantations Of Aroostook County alone. The dwelers
in the Madawaska Van Baren, and Hancock plants-
tiors who last year furnished ION psperl some 7l6
votes 10 help elect if possible Democratic Congress.
mar Didn't do vel this year. There wasntthe same
incentive as then and beside several Of the Custom
House officers were not on hand to inspire the
New-York daily tribune., 1859-09-26
THE CITY OF BALTIMORE OFF CAPE RACE


ST. JoHss, n. F., Saturday, Sept "a, 1859.
The steamship City Of Baltimore, from Liverpool
l4th, via Queenstown 18th inst, passed Cape Race
at 8: 80 D. IN. yesterday, ard will due in NewYork on
Tuesday next.
The news ives obtained by the news yacht Of the
Assoc ated Press, and embraces intelligence from
Epglard to the morning of the 18TH
The English and French fleets were before Pekin.
The Government dispatches cay that the English at
Peiho had the flagship Chesapeake six large stea n
ere, and ten gun boats and the French had frgae
and steamer
The London Times ssys it must be nearly year
before anything decisive is attempted, owing to the
insufficiency of the forces
TWAS supposed that there will not be any interrup.
ton to the Chrese trade.
The Psris Bour.e was depressed the 18th, but
rallied closing at 6Sf 45c.
Scott Russell engages to have the Great Eastern
ready for sea inthres weeks.
TIE screw ship SsxiOns, from New York. arrived at
Southampton on the 18th
The ships Lucknow and "Signadam" were dam
aged by the fire at Calcutta.
The ship ClsIemont had run ashore at Maulmain,
but had been got of.
The ship Sabine from Manila for Sydney, had been
wrecked on the coast Of BoIneo The crew were sup
posed TO have been saved.
TIE steamship Sa1oDa, from New-York, arrived at
Southampton on the 4tb.
The Dopcaster ST. Leger was won by Gamester;
Defender WAS second, and Magrum third. Eleven
horses ran.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
LIVERPOOL CoTTos MARKET.-The Gales OF Cotton
on were 600 bales including 900 TO spccuatofs
ard exporters The market closed dull al Tuesday sIa-s
LIVERPOOL BREADs1uffs MARkLI.Lri ouu
Wheat had al adv ancine tendency Corn was s,eaey
LIVERPOOL PRoyIsIos MARKET.-Ihe froVision
TIyrHPooL PRoDUcE MARKET.-The Sugar marker
was steady Posshes duh at 20 ass Other articles un
Iespos MARKrrs.-LosDos, Wednesday Night
Copsols closed at 95s dS5s. H.. .,o e,,n,,
SUGAR s heavy TEA has advanced, ard prices aye hi'
maintained
New-York daily tribune., 1859-09-26

Tgr GALE on LAKE MIcHIoAs.-On the 2oth inst,
there wa. a very revere storm at Chicago, which
forced the waters Of the lake op into the city, tearing
.v.y the track Of the Illinois Central Rs.1osd, and
dor 2 uch other dsmsge. This gale Va one Of the
besvies. ever known On Lake Michigan, and the rss
Of water caused BY it at the uppr end Of the lake IL
unprecedented. That which c..ne nearest 10 Il VS.
in 1896 bat the "higb.wv er mark" thus established
wss submerged several inches on this occasion hn
event which viii be long remembered and r''sfFse
TO q the highest y sts. ever known u Chicago
New-York daily tribune., 1859-09-26
LATER FROM OREGON AND WASHINGTON
TERRITORIES,

By the arrival of the steamer Pacific have files
Of Portland papers to Aug % from which We con-
dense tbe following synopsis Of news:
From NSAN JCAN.-The la'est news from the Islaud
Of San Juan verbal report that Admiral Rayner of
the b. =. S. Garges, bad ordered the whole British
fleet to abandon the harbor and let the Americans
alone: that be told Governor Douglas he had better be
preparing to shed tears rather than blood.
CALIFoRNIA HUSBAND AFTER A RrsAwAY WIFE
The PtytIand Daiy Necs has tue flowing item: A
little scandal is current in town to the efeci that an
ndyidus arrived by the last steamer direct from Cal
iforris in search of errirg wife, whom 1t s alleged
forscok her "iege lord' in Sacramento, aud wended
her way TO these parts with person who had formerly
been engaged as a cook in her husbands employ The
husband found them occupying rooms at the Columbian
Hotel and er oyirg life such people generally do,
and with de- ermnation Of ex,erninating the "ver
min threatened to shoot, cut and kill both parties
but through the interference OF tie inmates OF the
house as disamed, and thus rendered harmless tor
the time being. We understand that the wife and
lover left the hotel during the night for parts IN
known
ERuP1Ios OF MOUNT HooD.-The Oregonian Of
August Goth Gays:
| On Wednesday last August ~, the atmosphere
| suddenly became exceedingly hot about mid day In
the afternoon the he.~s~. Prss"n.sd sinsuisr ap-
pearance; dark, silvery condemned clouds huog over
the top of Mount Hood until evening An occ .sion al
| fash of fire could be distinctly rolling up. On
Thursday night the fire plainly seep by every one
whose attention could be drawn to the subject. a.
tercay 18th, the mountain closely examined by
those who have recently returned from a visit to IL
summit when, by the naked eye or glass it was seen
that large mass ofths northwest side had disappear
ed and that the inn quanii'y OF sow which, two
weeks since covered the south slde had disappeared.
| The dense cloud Of steam and smoke constantly r-ng
ovaspd far above its summit together with the entire
chs0gWoxs appearance heretofore convinces IA that
Mount IfooA il in q state Of eruption, which has
| broken out within q few days.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-09-26
TIE PRAYER-MEETYNG CONVENTION

On Saturday and Sunday the meetings Of the Bssi-
ness Mems Union Prayer Meeting Convection were
Continued at the Cooper Institute, the attendance %
the former day being only about fifty, but during yss-
terday very large filing the great hall At each meeting
The meetings on Saturday continued au hour and
bslf each thetime being occupied by short exhohs-
tioDs ard prayer. In the evening the special object Of
the Convention was brought up-the promotion OF the
spirit Of prayer the establishment Of daily prayer
meet res, and chu,cb tent and street preaching In ell
places where II was practicable throughout the ,ty,
the country and the world. The subject gas referred
to large COMMITTEE which was composed OF persons
from nearly all the States Of the Ution, which Com
ittee subse aueny reported address 10 the public
OF tie objec,s Of the Pray Meeting Convention. II
was resolved that the Convention should adjourn this
(Nordsy) evening" to meet again In Philsdelphia On
or sunday, the morning sermon was preached blythe
Rev. Dr. Edgar of BelfAst, ireland, and at 81 o'clock
the afternoon sermon by the Rev. David Wilson o.
Limerick Ireard-both deputed 10 this country 10 tho
in tha. coutty. DIR Edgar gave 40 interesting soooone
Of the NOV emept from its beginning, and the present
stse OF Its progress chsrecterizng rs beng ex1@
siye 10 the Provinces CT Lenstkr, munster ana Con:
psught and chiefly among the nliterste. ana fetfs0
places. .,..
In the evening the great hall Of the Institute w.
again crowded 90 the occasion Of an "Experencs ana
Prayer Meeting for Men OF the sea. nsI scofe ~
sea captain and ssors related their expe,ense, ana
the manLer in which religion was wont to spread among
them selves Some interesting incidents we're relssd
by clergJmeu sod Others among whom were MI Ste y
art Prssdent Of the Young Mems Christian Assocsar
ton Of Pbsdelp6ia and the Rev M &c 1T, nssloee
~ IN Africa Tho latter ns .ed the history Of cabin
bow, who was the only one saved among the crew of
his ye,ee from the hands Of murderous band OF AZ
r;csn savsges, ard who had the failure Of both
bupdsrbus and muskst 70 60 o. appealed to heaven
for safety With the vow that if be escaped with his
lie be would become missionary. He vas mirsca-
husly ssved, brought to the missionary station where
Mr. Scot. lAbored and there educated, and now
as the speaker svered, actively lsboring o. m's'
sionsry.
The meetings Of the Convention are 10 be continued
this morning At O'Clock n the afternoon q oclock'
and in the evening at "A o'clock.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-09-26
The Sunday Railroad Travel Ill
ShiladelDhia,

PHILADELPHIA, Salurcay, Sept a Ioo.i
The argument in the JeaDdele csse, lavovog ;s tns
ssf,ernoon. Judge Ludlow did not give his decislon
hut from bis remarks during the progress of the t,a
it is generally bel eyed he will not hod t9e ceiendsn
responsible for the alleged dsordery conduct OF pas
sneers bnt for his III behavior driver. In that
case acoutal is certain Judge Ludlow is considered
uap r liberal sentiments.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-09-26
MOROCCO,

The precautions taken by tue French TO prevent 40
outbreak in the event Of the death Of the Emperor Of
Morocco will prove we'll advised for it is stated, by
way Of Algeria, that troop Of Morocco cavalry had
attacked the French outposts the frontiers and met
with repulses.
THE LONDON MONEY MARKET
Tie funds bad been steady, not wtbstaDdiIg the dis
ss'Ious news from China whicn only csnsed fall Of
la / in Consols.
The London Times thinks that q more remarkable
proof Of public confder in the of the coun-
Try and the vigor OF the Government never pre-
seDted.
The suspension is announced Of II. W. Bunker Of
Hamburg, with considerable liabilities; Also Of j.
b. Kempe Of st. Petersburg, for q large amount.
The London Times (City Article), under dste OF
Tuesday evening" says that the fanos exhibited siogu
lar strength, and any slight decline ths took place VS.
only temporary. The market closed 6rn at 95t a 9jl
for Consols. The demand for money was moderate
and the minimu rate was about Y per cent. tlS,OOO
in gold was seLt into the Bsuk cn Tuesday.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-09-26
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

LIVERPOOL CoTTOS MARKET.-The sales of Cotton
in Liverpool market for the three days added 1900 bales
Of which 600 = sp@culs,o trd $3.50 10 expoers The
hot closed dn and easier but qnotaby lower prices
Sons authorities however quote .cline OF LED.
STATE TRADE Is MAScHEsTER.-The advices
from Manchester ooILue yoTst the market being quiet but.
firm.
LIVERPOOL BREADsIUFFs MARKEr.-Breadstufis
had ajysucsd slightly 81 kods Corn which
sDed steady. M.s Richards Spence Co quote the
sdvspce Flour at 3d. T. sack Wheat "a higher aud
in better demand Corn quiet but steady No quotations
ore given in the Circulars
LIvEkPooL Provisions MARKET.- Beef was steady.
Pok fr OWL probably to the renewal Of the Chinese
Bacon rm but quiet Lard dull and inactive. Tao~ s Cd
Q57
LIvERPooL PRODUCE MARKET Sugar quiet.
Ahes dui Pots 26 Sd d26 Cd Pearls firm. Coffee bu0ysnt
Rice heavy Ro,n firm for Spihu Tdrpentine
firm al S5s Cd.
LONDON MARKETs.-BREADsIuFFsd dull, but steady.
TEA unsettled and excited owing the Chinese sovices Com
Corgo hso advanced Id d2d and commanding I'd
4id. SUGAR heavy with decloe Of 6od on the inferior
grades COFFEE steady TALLew steady, sd. LiSsEED
OIL % 3d.
LosDos MoNFY MARKET.-The Morey market was
not 'erisliy chsnged The supply continued abundant
Consols closed Oh Tuesday at S5l ld95i.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-09-26

FRox yfsEzrELA-By the arrival OF the oak
Venus, Capt. Atkinson, we have sdvices from CuFa-
- 20 the Ilth inst Affairs in yenezuels were about
The same n a. previous sdvices. There had been
,sveral battles, in which the Federal party were
.rcce.sful but the Government had gsined L.
guyrs. Gen. Flores, Of the FederaAsi, GAM
complete victory over the Govefnuen. a. oA'qae'''
mspto,
New-York daily tribune., 1859-09-26

FROM BrRxrDA.-By the brig Jsbez we have re
Homaton (Bermuds) Re,al Gasette Of the i3.h inm'
On the I2,h, the American ship Luconis Capt. bas-
Ter, in IS days from Liverpool, with coal for .oe Tov
ennent, s.rived at St. Georges leaking Dany' ns'-
inc ,nrupp leak on the 10th inst.