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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

distributing agent at A.ehi'On, Kansas. for
contributions Of all kinds, and al boxes or
parcel. that by railroads should DO directed
10 him and marked Kansas R,l'ef," which
insure. the freight a, grca, reduction Of
fare. Very Truly. Yours,
WI. T.. G00DN0W.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

Snow. There was slight fall Of snow
in thi, vicinity, on Friday, and another on
Tue-iay. Rain succeeded, carrying OF all
the first; aud spelling the Thanksgiving
sleichrides the second bid fair TO give Us.
They are having good 'leiehlne in Cana
ia and the upper PAR, Of Vermont.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

Adyices from California confirm the re-
port that tho State ha. gone for Lincoln.
In Oregon, a nearly full vote gave the
State to Liucoln. and this vote could not
be changed.
Its. stated that Douglas will have BOT
ono vote in New jersey.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

Sir Charles Napier died on the 9Th ONO
vember in his 18th year. lie had belonged
to the British navy since 1899. and had al
50 seen considerable service under the Por-
tuguesc lAs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

The Pioneer says Mr.. Calvin Bartlett, Of
Ashland. caught, few days since, nearly
fall grown wolf, IN steel trap. The fcl-
low had been fcas,ins on Mr.. Blrilo,t'
sheep. bot prcIcrring to take the meat pre-
pared for him. 10 killing his own. ike many
other lazy beings. he got tho worst end Of
tho bargain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

THANKSGIVING. Z" In accordance with
vensratel usage" the Dsmocra, is issued
earlier than usual this week. IN order that
all connected therewi,h may refrain from
labor on the day appointed by the Governor,
ior ga day Of publie Thanksgiving and
Praisc."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

SrEIwErRuT. 4 young lady of this
town left on our table yesterday some hnc,
large ripe strawberries She informed Us
that there were quite a number Of blossoms
now on the vine. from which they were
picked. lFi'ehburc Rsveillc, 2ls,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

The Scientific American make. the per-
iincn, inquiry whether a man, but rutiins
= piece OF fresh mea, in q deep we'll, would
infringe the raten, just granted Mr. Somc',
for preserving meats.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

Gen. Lock Of Bloomfield, who,e death &C.
Cured on Friday night last, Is sIid to have
been tho ollc', Postmaster In ihe United
States. having held that oGics over forty
nine years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

The Traveller ent,rtains thc opia,on thA,
Mr. Cu.hru. h5rrowel De-. lu:ubriou. no.
ton. about the " mna on horseback" who
s. o. Pc such cur-s 10 ihc American reo-
PIE, from Burke. In proof Of is position,
IL quote. follows
" what support. OF what Limitations the
restored French monarchy mus, have, may
be a doGb', or how it will pitch AMI settle
az las, but one thing conceive 10 be lar
beyond q d,ub, that the settlement c,nuo,
h. immediate. lui thar 70 must b pr,,,Ssi y
some '5ri Of ror0, ,gaai az hag IN risor.
yrompl'af, asd ioaiaoH, 10 military gor-
,rrma1i For such preparatory govern.
mcn,, no ,!ow.pacsd, metholieal, formal,
awysr l,kssysiem. It'll les that Of a snowy.
superficial, ,r,aIns, intriguing court, ruid.
ed BY eabal, of ladies; oroi men like ladies,
least Of all, Thilosophie, theore,ic, di'pu.
at.ous school Of .1phis,ry.
None 90 thcs, ever will. or ever can lay
the foundations Of an order tina, can last.
Whoever claim. right By birth - govern
there. must Gud 10 his breast, or mus, con.
iu-r ur iu 10, an energy not to be expected,
r,rlar. 90; always TO be wished Tor. in
vgll.orisrel States. TIE iGrivl Prince
r., Rare. on ,-r-r'iisr lui crims, ne char
r-f.- efss u,rT-. lie j. gone, IL be mag
ir-. himself ,hs quiet r1sse,.lr oi a throne.
he d. o. contend Tor 10 as much after an aP
parent c5nlne., a. before Ills task is TO
wen %. De mus, las, I1s'crl,y 10 enjoy and
zdlrn IL, No velvet cushion. f5r him ~
- o. isa'rev q ysal marry % ~ ldier,)
on iorolo.l. I'll, opinion j. the rcsul, Of
much ratisu; tbiuktp. on the subject,
which | conceive no event i. likely to alter. 4"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

Gen. Cushins's "man on horseback" is
advised no, 10 90 South just now, as they
ore rettins shor, Of hay there, and his beast
would give out. because lacking something
wholesome to put in bis stomach
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

Attorney General Black has given an
opinion that = State cannot secedc, and Is
to be hurried TO the Supreme bench before
there Is trouble IN the Senate. bred Scott
fancy has been eOa1ei to resign TO make
place for him. II Mr.. Bushanan BELIEVES
hi. own words. when he says the govern
men, will tall in pieces, why is be in such
haste to provide for Mr.. Black ?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

NoruNG LIKE IT. All acknowledge that
there j. nothing like Rediinss Russia Sllyo
Tor the cure u burns, scald'. cuts, c1rus,
cancers, and other eruptiye diseases. sold
a, all store. Tor IS cents a box.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

Gen. Houston ia found 10 10 a stumbling
block in the way Of the ,cocisr, Of Texas.
The Legislature Of that State docs no, NEE,
ror ffIsen months, and old sam will call M
extra session Tor reasonable purposes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

Nrw II,ursnEE. The Republican State
Convention !. to b, held a, Concord, on tho
sth Of January, lSGl Hon. joseph n.
Gilmore aud Hon. joel Eastman, are spoken
Of a, prominent, candidates Tor Governor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

\ GREr MEpIcINE. No medicine ever
offered to the public has me, with such unl.
vcr.al aud ,igaal success a. Perry DAVIS
Vegetable PAIN Killer. IL isa sure cure ior
all kind. u pain. Try is and thank Us Tor
the suggestion. Sold by druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

The personal liberty" bill Of Ma'sa.
ehuseiis. was passed. 10 lSis. without
call Of the House. That was long enough
before the Republican party was thought
Of.
The law in Maine was passed IN 1900
The, Democrats in 1856, bad the Lesisla-
,ure. bu, made no move to repeal the act,
80 fara.we can learn nor did any demo-
cratic member vote against the new statute 8
because the bill was Incorporated therein
Notwithstanding thus, however, the EePuo-
lican. are charged with the whole response
bili,y in both States.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

Iniereour-e with the Peruvian govern
nen1 has been suspended The Peruvian
Ministers received their passports. Monday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

Hon. Israel Washhurn, jr with his wife,
started lor Washington. lat Monday. Mr.
washburn stopped in Portland long enough
10 visit tie Reform School, and TO take a
look at the new City Building, where. many
indulge the hope he will hereafter convene
hi. council. and address the legislature.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

The Prince Of Wales reached Windsor
Castle on the 18th The voyage was 50 long
that the party were reduced to salt and pre-
served provisions.
DIR, Colby delivered one Of his admirable
lectures a, south Paris, Tuesday evening
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30
Lo, Al AGENTS.

W Rl,ruawM. Rraut's rond.
7. &. CUsuusN, No'th lnr's'
Ht~SV trroN, Nor~'y.
W.. y nave, hsnmarA.
p.vtr nUHoi~, Oimm,
e.. g.. ~rACt, iuurr.
J. :. fowtUs, ipelufs.
y. n. HTAS. Brusnheh.
Co. EtpfN RAEETH. lowell.
No.. D. " WuaprrHN, Sws,lra.
fsos. fNENtNsroN, Stav.
JosTrH BANEoWs. llsl,faa.
CHAELts MasoN. nethsl
J. B,ErLtrr. toskrsN,Ns.
A. \. MAR. Hana,sr
DAVtp kN,Fr. l.. Rumfrj.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30

Coon Suors. At the Shooting Match, at
the Vt Lrcon House, Tuesday, Mr.. G. II.
Cummings Of Paris, took five turkeys in six
shots.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16
State Finances.

The semi annual interest on the fund.-
ed dett of Pennsylvania, was promptly
paid on Wednesday, the lst inst, BY the
State Treasurer, who visited Philadelphia
for that purpose. The total funded debt
on the 1t day Of December, 1859, was
s,63S ,96l ,07, the half f-yearly interest
upon which is s79s, ,739,02 The balance
in the Treasury, on the lst of July, after
providing for the interest, amounted to
s365, 402, ,26, SO that the balance left in
hand upon moderate calculation Of the iD-
coming receipts. will amount to about
81 coo 600! This is very handsome ex~
hibt of the financial affairs of this State,
and certainly the most fatteriDg one since
she disposed of her public works.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16
Commerce of New York.

It appears from the Journal of Com
merce that the total Imports Of foreign
goods at New York for the month of Ju-
ly is about two and half millions below
the corresponding total for last year; AID
although considerably in excess of the a
mount landed there during the depression
of 1858, it is eleven millions below the
total imports for July, 1897, the month
in which the new tariff frst took effect
The falling off is altogether in mercbnn-
disc entered directly for consumption
The tota! Imports since January lst is
about twelve millions below the cores
popding total for either 1859 or 1857.
The exports for the month Of July
have been very large. especially in do
mestic produce, the shipments being a.
bout 60 per cent, in excess of the aggre-
gate for the same month in either Of the
preceding three yeas. Total exports OF
domestic produce for July S7,525, ,7l3, a.
sainst s4.93s, ,069 for July of last year
The exports of -four have been nearly
doubled as compared with the same Pc
riod of last year; and in wheat and corn
the increase is enormous, and is even 10
excess ofthe corresponding total for ls5S.
In cheese, lard and tallow the gain over
either former season is very large, and
the items are reaching an amount alto
gether unprecedented.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16

reg" Their name IS Legsom' may be
applied to those who die annually of Con
sumption. Science has of late years sen
siblv diminished the number, and it il
gratifying to know that DR.. Wistar's Bal
san, of Wild Cherry has created poten
influence in attaining this end.
say- There's a vile counterfeit of thi
Balsam. therefore be sure and buy only
that prepared by S. W. FowLE & Cos
Boston. which has the ecratten signature
| I. BUTTS on the outside wrapper.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16
How they Garry on the Campaign in
Pennsylvania.
McOODneIIeUU
Saturday Aug. IL, 1860.

The Democracy held county meeting
last night, at which there was reg 4Olar
skirmish between the Douglas aud Breck-
enridge parties, and much bitter feeling
was eyinced. The meeting broke up in
row.
During the absence OF Mr.. Sansom, ed
itor of The Democrat. at Cresson, the
Breckipridge party entered his office, q u,
tlated the forms. run up the Breckuridge
flag, and issued an edition of the paper
under that banner. The affair created
great excitement.
A personal rencouater took place after
the meeting between Mr.. Sansom, editor
of The Democrat, and g. a. Saith, q
Breckinridge man and an attorney
SAMSON gave Smith the lie, when the lat
ter collared him.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16

this government. Come connect your
selses with us aud help us elevate TO the
Presidency Honest Old Abe. and our
worthy and able Andrew G. Curtin to the
Gubernatorial chair of this State. AT
the conclusion, the President sumed uI
the principles of the Republican party a.
follows: Protection to American Labor
opposition to slavery extension; and op
posi,iou to the African Slave Trade whiel
has been covertly carried on for years.
The Meeting then adjourned with si'
cheers for our capdidates, which wer
civep with an unmistakable earnestness
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16
ps~ NEW JERSEY is moving steadily

nsE New JERSEY is moving steadily
forward in the path of Republicans :
A convention met at Trenton on Wed
nesday of last week, over the deiibera
tioDs of which Speaker William Penniog-
ton presided. An electoral ticket was
nominated, and the proceedings of the
convention were characterised by great
harmony and enthusiasm. Resolutions
were adopted, endorsing the platform OF
the National Republican party, and
pledging their individual support to Lin
coin aud Hamln. A resolution was also
offered, syw patbising with the Italian pa,
triots, who are SO nobly struggling foi
civil and religious liberty. ln the same
connection, they applauded the effort
and triunphs of Garibaldi.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16

IITThe New-York correspondent o.
TIE Phaladel0hia Press asserts that John
c. neeDan was born in the United State.
Arsenal at Wateryliet. His father in,en.
ted an improvement in the manufacture
of percussion caps. for which he still re
ceives small stipend from Government
The plan for the Boy was that be should
be a blacksmith. but he bolted, and went
to California. He called on the CORES
pondent "a day or two siuce," and "a
moDg other circumstances alluded TO in
connection With bis notable interview "
With Sayers at Farnborough. stated en-
phaticslly that his eyes were never closed
iu consequence of blows received, from
that functionary."
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16
The August Elections.

Elections were held in Kentucky, Mis-.
souri,, North Carolina and Arkansas dur.
ing the past week.
In Kentucky, the home of Breckiu.
ridge party are driven out of sight. by
the Americans. Geo. Leslie Coombs. a
gallant old line whig, candidate for Clerk
OF the Court of Appeals, said to be worth
S|o, ,oOo per aunuR and one of the most
lucrative Offices in the State, is elected
by an immense majority. The msjori.y
as Tar aS heard from. including nearly
the whole State. is 22,l7O.
MISSOURI In this State the strupole
for Governor is mainly between the
Douglas and American candidates, with
the chances in favor OF the former. In
the St. Louis district Frank p. Blair.
Republican. is elected for the long term
by over one thousand majority. Barret
is chosen for the short term by hundred
or so plurality. The Breckenridge party
is nowhere. The Republicans carry most
of the counto Offices and probably the leg.
i-lative ticket, in ST. Souls.
North CAROLINA elects a lofoco
(Breckinridge) Governor by greatly re.
duced majority.
In ARKANSAS the Breckinridge Demo.
Gratis elected their Governor by reduced
majority, even with very poorly organ
lied Opposition to their ticket
The returns as a whole are decided,
against the bogus Democracy of botl
= wings. Wherever the Republicans hav
{ made fight they have succeeded.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16
Huron and
Grand total of bushels
22,077,O00

Since the preparati on Of the statement
which was based on the returns of the
early arrivals in July, it has been render
ed certain the actual results will exceed
the estimate, the daily receipts at Toledo
being nearly double what is set down iu
the table. The figures given above con-
sey some idea of the rich resources of the
Great West, and Of the vast wealth of a
trade. large proportion of which lies iD.
vitingly within reach of Philadelphia, but
which, from the influence OF some power
she seems to be poweriess to possess her
self of. Wha. influence that is. presents
question which is beginning to demand
investigation.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16
Is Foster for Breckiniidge,

We observe that all the Breckinrijge
organs in Pennsylvania are particularly
active in urging the party to unite in sup
port Of Gen. Foster. They alternately
coax aud tbresicD any who are supposed
to be doubtful on this question. Does
this indicate that be is Breckinridge
n an, or in favW Of the Breckuridge cOm-
promise electoral ticket 1t certainly
has that appearance. We know it is ur-
gei By the Breckinridge men that if FOs-
ter is elected in October, the State is cer-
tain for their candidate in November
What Douglas democrat is willing to sup
por: Foster with sush an understanding
and Why does not the latter come out and
stump the state as his opponent Mr. Cur
tin doesl
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16

nag The Trenton Tfue american. ;"
which supports Dauglas and johnson,
raises the Union ticket, and ignores the
boiling or clear Douglas nominees. At
the last Presidential election, Buchanan
received 49.943 votes; Fillmore 24.lI6;
Fremont, 25,S33 At the State election
last fail, when the Republicans and Amer
leans united against the Democrats. the
vote stood thus: OIden, fusion, SO, 3l5 !;
Wright, Democrat, 81 us.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16
s~Tbe Presidents gracious decI

s@The Presidents gracious declara-
lion that every Democrat i. at perfect
liberty to vote as be thinks proper" while
at the same time be chops of the heads
Of Douglas men, reminds the Boston
Journal of the French military officers
.peech to his company previous to an
election,-"You are at perfect liberty to
vote as you please, any one who does ut
vote as | do will be shot"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16
Movement of Wheat from the Lake Ports

A Buffalo merchant, fully Informed oD
this susject, aud noted for bis accuracy,
has made an estimate of the prospective
movement of wheat from the lake ports
eastward. from August lst to the 9th of
November, Of this year, period OF about
ninety days, excluding Sundays. The
estimate is as follows:-
Cleveland 10000 bush. daily for 80 days,
l,S0O, 900
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16
sz-zinc nails are now extensively EN-

sR-Zinc nails are now extensively EN-
ployed 10 the manufactare of boots and
shoes, in place of wood OF iron. 1t is
said these nails are also substituted for
sewing in ladies slippers. An iron last
is employed, aud the nails. on being driv.
en- in. strike the last, and become headed
OF riveted on the inside, thus forming a
very secure fastening.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16
SPEECH OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

my Fslloao Citizens i haze appear
ed among you on this occasion with no
Intention of making a speech 1t has
been my purpose, since | have been place d
in my present positon,to make no speech.
es. This assemtlage having been drawn
together at the place of my residence, il
ppeared to be the wishof those constitu.
ting the vast assembly to see me. As il
is certainly my wish to see all of you.
appear upon the ground here at this
time only for the purpose of seeing you
and enabling you to see me. | confess
with gratitude that did rot suppose that
my appearance among you would create
the tumut which now witness. lam
profoundly grateful for this N auifestatiou
of your feelings. | am grati6cd because
it is tribute which can be paid to no
man. 1t is testimony which, four years
hence, you will pay to the next man who
is the representative of the truth on the
questions which now agitate the public
mind. (Cheers)
1t is an evidence that you will fight for
this cause then, as you now fight for it,
and even stronger than you now fight,
though may be dead and gone. Cheers
| most profoundly and sincerely thank
you. Having said this much, let me now
add that you will hear the public discus
sions by others of our friends, who are
here for the purpose of addressing you,
and let me remain silent" Immense
applause.
Mr.. Lincoln retired from the grounds
amidst the widest enthusiasm, being
seized upon and carried hither aud thith.
er by the immense crowd, which filed the
grounds to ovcr6owing. No such demon,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1e. 1860.
Only Fifty Cents!

We will send a copy of the " JEFFER
soyIAN" from this date, July nth, until
the 2eth of November, for the triGIng
sum of Fifty Cents, to all those who are
not subscribers to the paper.
Let the friends Of the cause we ad7o
cate make up clubs ct once.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16

stratiOD has ever been witnessed in Illi.
nois.
Lincoln's speech this afternoon was to.
tally unexpected. He was seized mon
by the crowd, pulled out of a carriaos
and forced to respond BY thropo Wild
with enthusiasm.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16
1-There are forty different Lincoln
and Hamlin clubs in Philadelphia.

Mr.. Bailey Of N. H.. sank a barrel OF
apples in bis mill.pond last November
and took them out the llth Of May
They were free from speck, rot or win
kle; as fair and fresh as when taken from
the tree.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16

sG-In Augusta, Me-. the highest ind-
vidual tax is paid BY Ruel Williams.
1878 80. Twepty-tbree pay between
500 and $500; four between $500 and
$500, five between $500 and 500. The
per centage of taxation is lO4 mills to
the dollar.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16
Republican Meeting at the Home of Abe
Lincoln.
Springfield, Ill, August Q.

Springfield, III, August y.
The great Mass Convention came of
here to day, the city is crowded to over.
flowing With people The lowest eSti
nate By Democrats is from thirty to fifty
thousand. Tie great Republican wig
wan was dedicated last night Speeches
were made by Senators TrumbuII and
Doolittle, and Judd. of Chicago.
The procession, Wednesday, moruiug
Numbered six thousand By actual count
aud occupied two hours and a half in
passing LDcolD's residence. Popular
enthusiasm is unbounded. Good judge
say it is second Chicago Convention
with additions. The great meeting al
the Fair Ground numbered $4,000 peo
pie. Mr.. Lincoln appeared on the ground
and spoke as follows:
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-08-16

Terrible Indian Fight---Three Hundred
Delawares and Potawatamies killed.
Excitement along the Frontier Settle
mentS.
From The Topeka Kansas Reeord, Aug.
We learn from Mr.. Davidson. of Indi.
anola, that painful rumor was brought
to that place on Saturday last, by re-
turned Pixies Peaker, OF savage Iadian
fight. some three weeks since, on the Sol.
onon, about one hundred miles above
Fort Riley, in which about three hundred
Pottowattomies and Delawares were kill.
ed. The informant says be passed direct.
> through the scene of the fsht-that the
dead were all scalped, and supposed the
other party to have been Cheyepnes, Ar.