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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26
Very sincerely yours.
l.. y. SMITH.

DlSGRAcTruL NrcLrcT. The Daily Al.
-srti.er state. that Governor Morrill, was in
Portland, Saturday, by imitation Of the
Mayor. No arrangements, however, were
made for his reception. % that he avAIlcd
himself Of the hospitality OF the Hon. John
u. Brown. No arrangements werc made
even Tor him to jpin the Procession, though
at ten 4. NJ, Mayor Howard told him tha,
n be wished, he could be presented to the
Prince The sane gracious message was
conveyed u senators llamlin and fcsscnden
and Ex-senator Bradbury. OF caur-c. the
sclfrc.ycct Of these gentlemen caused them
To politely decline the honor, and Senator
llamlin ven, OF in the one o'clock train.
The special train brought several invited
guests Of the Prince, among whom were the
Governors Of Ma'sachuset,. aud New Hamp-
shire. the Mayor Of Boston, and other dig.
nl,aries but all these were forced TO bid
adicu to him at the station, aud ride up
town in passenger coach, hired for them
by Alderman Kinbail. who scem. to have
been the only man OF the lO,whO paid them
any regard.
The arrangements, II not intended a, an
official insult to the Chief Magistrate Of the
State. were most stupid piece Of blunder.
ing. deserving the se1ere., censure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

Drp, IN Disssld. Oxford County, Maine.
on the 10th inst. AARON sKvrRr, aged
ninety years
The deceased was the last OF family OF
eight children,-siI brothers and two els
,er..-all but two Of whom lived TO even
greater age than himself. Hc was born In
sutton, Worcester County. Mass, August
10. l770. In 1922, taking oil he possessed
on his back. he penetrated the wilderness OF
Maine, to establish for himself his future
home. and finally selected an elevated. beau
tliul and fertile spot. In what 10 now Dir.
feld-then an unbroken forest. Only one
pioneer had preceded him. who had just
commenced clearing In another part Of
the township Rnurely alone. in the soil
,ude Of the forest. he packed his provisions
and nccssaries Of life, bya spotted line,
from Canton Point, distance Of ten miles.
to hi, contemplated home. For three nights
a messy log was his only pillow. and the
lealy wilderness and the starry heavens hi.
only covering. Soon the log cabin, reared
by his own unaided arm. Afforded him q
comfortable shelter, aud this, in time. gave
place to a substantial brick mansion. while
by the same strong arm those dark forests
have been transformed into one oi the mos,
extensive and productive iarm' in our
County. lie resided on tho spot hc frs, &C.
lcctsd till his dca,h-a period Of 0S years.
lie married Mis-. Phebc Tucker. OF Hebron.
said TO b. the frs, whiiO woman tina, slept
in that town. lie was the father Of twelve
children. all but two Of whom aro now liv'
ing. and are respected and honorsi citizens.
For more than twenty-five years be bonora-
bly filed responsible Offices In the town OF
DiIheld, and throughout bis pro,raeted life
he enjoyed the con6dencs and respect Of all
who knew him. For many year, before his
death he Vas a leading nembcr Of the FREE
will Baptist church. and an earnest and de-
voted christian. Ills house and hi. hear,
were always open to the afflicted and un-
fortunate, and every christian grace and
manly virtue was practically illustrated by
hi, daily life. Notwithstanding III. grea,
age he retained full possession Of all his
faculties 10 the last. and died as he had
lived. IN the blessed hope Of Immortality.
{" Like one ~ho -rsp. the draper, hi. cosch
Aboul HIN, ani les iosn to pleasant dfcams.' -
".
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

TUX PkNuAN's MASu,L. BY Ba.ine..
Penman. Published ~ FowLR AND
WELrs. New York. Price. 50 cents.
In nine tenth. OF our schools. pcnmanship
!, taught as mere mechanical process Of
initiating cert ain marks that are Get IN the
copy, and without regard 10 any fixed and
rational principles. The Manual who's.
title Is given above, aims at thorough
remedy Of this defective mode OF teaching,
by offering in ia stead methods ed series
Of rules which all may acquire by little
study aud practice the author has thorough
ly AnalyIed his subj jet, and has shown.
among other things, that all the letters,
both Of the upper and lower case alphabe,-.
spring from Eve elements or NOV ements.
which elements, or movements, become the
first eopie. for the pupil to practice FROM.
The pupil simply by reading and under.
standing the "penman's Manual. becomes
good Judge Of writinr. We should be
glad To svc 1t introduced into all Of our pub
lie schools. and respectfully be- leave 10
call the attention Olthe proper officer, there.
To-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

A member Of the West Oxford Society
complains Of inaccuracies in the report OF
the late exhibition bu, gives u, no mean.
Of correcting those noted.-fve in number.
The gentleman who engaged to furnish the
report for our columns. was 90 engaged at
the close Of the Far. that he could not
write out hi, repor, and was under the ne
ces.ity OF forwarding his rough notes.
From the sketch given be would have been
able to furnish m accurate report; but 1t
seems we were no, successful 10 completing
the work; and q second examination Sf tho
notes does not help the matter at all. We
can make nothing else OF those names.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

NORMAL LEcruEE. Rev. J. c. Snow. OF
Norway. delivered the lecture before the
Normal class, on "Wednesday evening. AZ.
ter brief introduction. be- announced a,
hi. subject. " The Sehool.room. Address.
ing particularly the class. he invited them
to ~ with him - the scene OF their new
duties. Coming 10 the school room. be
charged them, AZ the Err, important, duty,
to make !, agreeable. and keep !, plsAsan,
and home like-a plaos where tho scholar
will dslish, 10 remain. Thu, va. TO be nc.
eompli'hcd by neainess, order, and tho
simple ornaments Of flowers and cyergreens,
while maps and picture. could DO made a,
onco source. Of amusement aud profit. llay.
ing made the room what il should DO lor
the occupation Of hi. charge, IL is the duty
OF the teacher to exercise care in seating
each scholar comfortably. TIL. is necessary
fcr the physical condition Of the scholar, a,
well as an lmpor,an, aid in the government,
Of the school. Govern firmly. bat kindly,
and wi,hou, arrogin, display Of birchOn
rod. or written laws. The most effective
code he had ever seen. wa. the simple in.
junction. 4" DO RlGnr, in evergreen letters,
above the teachers desk. See that the
scholar is properly and fully employed. Be
prompt in questioning, and require promp,
and prccis, answers, bearing constantly In
mind that YOU are not only the teacher bu,
the eSemplar. and tina, you will find your.
elf faithfully reflected in your school.
The above Is bu, an Imperfect, outline Of
a very practical and excellent address.
touching the du,io' Of the important pro.
fe'.ion for which the class ism preparation.
Ii was listened To with Interest, and satisiac.
ton fy large audience.
The mex, lecture will be delivered. on
Thursday evening, next, by Hon. Sidney
Perham.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

Dr. True doubts our statement that the
big gun. Of the British h,o, were heard a.,
thi. place. lie suggests tina, IL was the
earthquake, evidently forgetting 'ha, the
two events occurred on different days.
Tho reports were heard in this place by
Mr.. Hiram Jackson and SIR. Rawson who
were a, work in Geld back Of Mr. Jack
sons residence. Mr. josiah Dudley. who
was standing IN the dOor.yard Of Mr.. Ed
ward 7. Chase. also heard tho reports, dis
,inctly. Mr.. Dudley says ,hA. in war
times. when no wa. in Portland. no wa.
attached 10 the force that threw up the bat
terry on Fish Point" After the work
was completed, they fred some fourteen
Founders. double charged. the repori' Of
which were also heard a, this place.
We notice by the Journal iha, the reports
were heard at lewiston. a distance Of "a
miles from Portland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

Hon. Frank +. Blair Jr., OF Missouri
lately spoke to an immense eoncour'o OF
persons in National Hall, Philadelphia. In
the course Of his remarks he observed:
Familiar from association with the mis-.
chief We seek TO aba,e. permit me to say
again tha, the standard OF Republicanism
mus, be advanced TO embrace the whole
creed Of the fathers that the policy OF non.
extension Of slavery is only a part OF tina,
creed. and that we must embrace the Who'll.
TO make it complete. and commend !, to the
people Of the South. The result Of conf
ming slavery to its present bounds, ne has
been already stated. in the increase OF slaves
will ultimately lead to an explosion and
bloody issue. calamiious to all alike. In
the meantime the non sla,chOlding white
men, already deprived Of the means to sup.
port themselves and families by the pres
ence Of slaves engrossing nearly all employ.
ments. will End themselves still more and
more oppressed as tho slave. multiply. and
are substituted as labOrers in the lew en-
Payments still left to them. They are also
compelled to share the danger. Of the in.,i-
tutions without having the slightest inter-
es, in slavery, and the jealousy and fear OF
the Shareholders in nearly every southern
state has led these shareholders to take seeu-
ri,y for the safety Of slave property by dis
irsuehising the non.slaveholdsrs and de-
privipg them Of al, political power"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

vnr or TuE GovERSoE TO TIE PEScE''
Sur. Gov. Morrill,. arrived in town ye'-
ter,iay. and !. the CUES, Of J u. Brown,
Esq. In the afternoon be went on board
the Hero. Ill. visit wa, unexpected, bot
the moment, his arrival alongside was an
nounccd. the marine guard wa. ordered OF,
and the band stationed on the iron, Of the
poop deck to receive him. lie was intto'
duced to the Captain, the marines present.
ing arms. and the Band playing Hail Col
umbia. lie visited ,ariou. part, of the
ship before his return on shore.
Portland Advertiser, Goth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

Tux Trpx MovNo. The Washington cor.
respondent OF the New York World de-cri'
biug the preparations OF the Lincoln Club
in Washington for the denomination Of
last week, remarks
The association found necessary to elo'o
II. doors while preparing the programme
for the demonstration tomorrow night. ow-
ing to the perfect rush Of outsiders TO the
rooms, DESTROYS to Join the party since the
election in Psnn.ylVana and Indiana
They have over 1000 members now against
800 three months ago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

look the ground oil over before deciding
how to act. A State IL only known in
Congress by its Senator's and Represents
,lve', and more especially should !, be a
matter Of State pride toelesate to the Senate
our mos, distinguished s,a,s.mcu--meu
who, by their integrity. patriotism, and
commanding talents. will take rank with
the men who now compose the first Legl'la'
tive body in the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

ExnARK,rIos or rnE PRNcE. The Prime.
Of Wales and his suite, left Boston. Las.
Saturday, by special tram over the Eastern
railroad. and arrived in Portland at 90
p. NJ. large crowds were assembled 10
meet him at Salem, NewburypOrt. and
Portsmouth. Besides hi, suite. he wa. &c.
companied, by Gov. Banks, Senator sum.
ner. Mayor Lincoln. Prof. FELTON,. lion. Az.
son BurlIngame. aud Others, from Boston;
Gov. Goodwin Of New Hampshire joined
the party at Portsmouth. Arriving IN
Portland the invited guest. were much con.
fused on finding that the city authorities
had made no arrangements Tor them to Join
the procession. BY the aid OF Alderman
Kimball. the Preble House coach was char.
tered. and after bidding an early adieu 10
the Prince. the went up town TO dine.
Alter riding through the streets, the
Prince embarked. at the Victoria rharves,
at hall pas, three. On touching his 'hlp,
the Royal standard va. hois,ci, the yard,
manned. AMI royal salute fred amid', the
cheers Of the crew. The vessels then steam.
ed out Of the harbor. On passing fort Pre-.
bic. tho Hero hoi.ied the United States
Gag. giving !, royal saluis. which was re-
turned. by a federal salute from tie fort.
The Prince has been on exhibition for
three months, and lsapcd upon his vessel
with an alacriiy tina, showed bis JOY a, BE-
ing relieved from the irksome position.
The party express the highest qualification
with the manner IN which they have been
received in this country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

f,EarRs' CLrB. Al the meeting, Sa,ur-
day evening, the following officers were
elected
President. Hiram Hubbard.
Vice President. q. .. Hammond.
Secretary. W. A. pldgin.
Committee on Subjects. Sidney Psrham,
Austin Partridge. II. T.. Hammond.
The neI, meeting will b held on Satur.
day evening. 9th. Ss5jon-Manure--tbe
manner OF preparing and applying them to
the soil.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

TnE RrSG OF Gk,ssnorrIRs. Mr. Era
Fuller brought TO this village on Monday. u
monster gras.hupPer. obtained in Pana-
ma. by Mr.. Sxe,t The "aninal" measur.
cd l.: inches, in length, grit. I inehc.,
and i. said to be only an ordinary sirsd in.
sec, for that quarter. Fortunate that veg
citation in the rcgiou keeps poco with the
nrs Of 1t. animal growth. We shall no,
hereafter doub, the story Of the mosquito
tina, picked hi. teeth with erpwbar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26
Breckenridge Meeting.

The BrccE'nridgo County Committee had
. meeting a, tins place, on Friday last.
for the purpose Of com pls,ing tho organiIa.
,iln Of the County. Town COMMITTEES
were appointed for mos. Of the towns, n
lis, Of which will b. completed. Tor report,
in few days. Rumor has II iha, the slim
prospect. Of the "Li,tle Giant" coupled
with the certainty tina, the Breckenridge
wing mus, hereafter secure the party organ.
nation b. producing considerable detection
from the Dousls, ranks.
The following gentlemen compose the
County Committee.
u llamUons. Bethel.
T.. l. O'sood, frysburs.
jess Howe, Norway.
Scwall Eye, Denmark.
Il W. Byent. 80. pari.
4. II Goodwin. RumioTi.
:. u. Foster, Newry.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

The Albany Atlas and Argus, flaming
Douglas paper. has a standard column
headed "Dougla, FIRES" aud IN recent
jubilant article. says:
Here the party 10 compact, and coucen.
traici conscious Of its responsibility. and
r'solu,ely marching straight 10 it, end "
No Joubi OF IL. When tha, party shall
have arrived straight TO it, end" the
"Dougla. tires" will glow with ,eyen.iold
intensity. IJssersOnian.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26
Rrcx,,trp Bn,scu. We are informed

BrcrurIp BR,sou. We are informed
tina, there Is very strong probability that
the amount required for the completion Of
hi. road will soon be raised. thus e'.'uripg
u. extension TO Canton. When completed
to tina, point. tho par, OF wisdom. !, seems
70 US. will be to take up the rails OF the
upper Andro.coggin road. bringing the bu-
sine-s Of Franklin County through this re-
gion to Portland. Thi. PROJECT has been
seriously considered, aud we learn meets
with much favor among those interested In
the road In Franklin County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

The Norway Ligh, Infantry formed por.
ton OF the escort Of tho Prince Of Wales in
Portland. Tne company wa. Offered a,
follows:
Norway Light Infantry. Cart. @. l.
Beal; First Lieutenant, Jonathan d.
Blake; Second Lieutenant, q. ". Patch +;
Third Lieutenant. c. W. Hobbs, Fourth
Lieutenant, W. W Whitney"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

~, f,bs earthquake caused tho bsd' %
late ri.ers to rock .martly. and doors and
windows to rattle" Bethel Courier.
A qucri., q, our elbow wi'he. 10 know
whether the doctor belong, to the above
named class. or enjoyed the sensation in
d'e--ing gown and slippers, over Aun, So
.ie's best ooGeer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

Senator Hammond Of South Carolina, an.
nounces himself as candidate for reelection
to the U. ). senate, notwithstanding tho
rapid growth Of the blue.cockAds disnnion
clubs. The Senator has full conGIencc that
the "mud.ill'" will prove too much for the
blue coskAdes In case the government, OF Mr..
Lincoln should 10 resisted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

BL,cKwooD's M,GizISE TOR ocroBER.
RspubIishei by l.. Scott & Co., 81 Gold
.,rset. New York, at 81 per annum. Con-
tents Seeing is Believing The PaPal Gov
eminent; Ticker II. among the Thieves {;
The REPEATED Traces Of primeval Man; Ro-
nance Of Ago.tini-Part III. The fre-eo
Paintings Of Italy Proverbs; The Meet
ing; Progress: Strength Normal Sinclair
Part IN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

Moan FrsioS. 10 Rice and Burlinglms'.
districts. in Massachusetts,, all the OPPOSE
ton has fused to accomplish their defeat,
These fd'iou' ere sure not TO accomplish
their purpose, so We are rather pleased than
otherwise. tha, they have been made.
They tried this in Philadelphia and il va,
as successful a. the Boston fusion will prove
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

The lumber company Of tho Mossr'. Co
burn Of Bloomfield, cut upon their lands IN
the vicinity Of Moo,ehead Lake. Eve hun
dred tun' Of hay annually. The hay i al
secured In barns and deal, Gus 10 their lun-
Der operations.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

Gov Wise made hi. last display in the
defense Of two free negroes. charged with
abducting slaves. lie waIed 50 vshementy
elooueot a. TO drown his audience IN
tears, and procure the aequitAl Of both his
clients.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

Complete Official returns, in Psnn'yl1a.
MIA. make Curtip's majority 5000.
|, now appears .ba, on he rois IN The
Congressional districts tie Republican, MAJOR.
iiy reaches an aggregate Of 47,I9e!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

The majority for the Peoples ticket IN
Pennsylvania, at the late election has dr'''
en- the Douglas 4 Breeklnridge men to 'o''
on the electoral ticket, neither party nav
ing the MORAL courage to show what per-
centass Of the dsiea, they are re'Pon''O''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

The Wide Awakes Of Poland and Minos
bad q torchligh, display. at Poland Cor
ner, Saturday evening. J. G. wOodman.
E.i made q speech upon the occasion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

The recen, government, loan Of ten mil.
lions, was all taken at rates from par. 10
one Per cent premium. Bids were ODER.
ei Tor mors than the whole sum wanted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26
lIORSn.Ssulr

Bes, craftsmanship. MIs. Mrry @. Barker
Lowell; 81. do, Miss ". NJ. Barker. Lowell
Driving in carriage. Miss Ann Walker
fryeburg, best; Mis- Mary q. Barker
Lowell. n.
YouRs." has our thanks for his ai,en'
ton in forwarding us the above report.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

We would inform the Adv. that the sI'
hibi,iOu recently held a, Frysburs, was nc
town show, bat that Of regularly organ
is.i society chartered BY the State, and en-
joying its bounty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

Dr. True. writes the Courier tha, his lee
,urc before the Saeadahoc Agricultural
Society was said To be very good"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

The annual session OF the Grand Division
S. OF 7. Of thi. State. will be held IN Ban
gor on the 30th inst.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

OFFICIAL CONGRESSIONAL voTE. The
Daily Advertiser gives the ofieial majori,ies
IN the several Congressional Dis,rists IN
tbi. Stats. n. follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

The Oregon Legislature has elected E
d. Barker, Republican, aud j. W. Mes.
NTH, Dougla. Democrat, U. S. Senator's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

A new Post OGce ha, been established at
DiIaeld Centre, and George S. Holman ap.
pointed Pos, Master.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

wpr oSrosD socirrr. AeOrrcspondsn.
iurni.he. the following repor, OF the Com.
,nittes ON
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26

LOCAL AGENTS.
NJ RL.r.AH.M ND, Bt,snt'- rond.
AStEtCA nisnEH, Meth lsf's'
IItNpY UrroS, Nof~ay,
W.. y. DAVIS. neamafk'
Dsvtn pUHoiS, Htfam'
q. a.. StACN, Io'isT.
J. :. foNtEs. tNehafs,
\. II. BTAS. bfo~ahsld.
Col ELpES HAExrH, laveu.
Aoa. a.. ". MeobBURr, Ssvsiea.
rHos. FARNISsroS, Sto~.
J0sIrH BsNHoNs. llsi'rea.
CHANLEs NAsoN. Bethel.
}. nAErLTrr, L"cAesM'lls.
A. \. kSArF, hanovsr.
DAVID kN,rF. a.. Rsue,sd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-26
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
OF ILLINOIS.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
HANNIBAL HAMLN,
oF MAINE.

FnR NtFCToRa,
A. Lcr.e-wIiIiNM WILLIS,
ABNER COBUBN.
Eir1 D,arci. LOUIS u. COWAN,
81 DANIEL UOWES,
~ WI McGiLNERY,
Al WI n. REED.
SEA Go. ". PIONEERING
0A ANDREW PETERS,