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Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-31
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HARVESTING MACHINES,
FOR 1861.
Russell IL Co.'S Thresher,


MADE M Niassilon Ohio, celebrated throughout the
United States the best Threshiug Machine in use
80 and 30 in IN cylinders 10 horse powers.
McCormick's Combined Reaper and
Mower,
6, 81 and feet, greatly improved, and surprising all
other cutting machines in results and durability.
Manny's Combined Reaper and Mower,
6 feet cut, made by Walter A. Wood, with his improve
men and has attained universal favor in agricultural
countries.
Haines' Illinois Harvester,
Cuts fee wide, deposits The heads into follower
and adjustable to have any required ength of stuble
an Immensely effective Machine.
Woods Mower,
Cuts 4 feet, very light draught; boy and puir of
mules ponies run it LITTLE GIANT" in the
tail grass. Has taken the Grand Gold Medal of Honor
and thousand francs at the Great French Nation
al trial at Vincennes, Paris, June, 1860 At the
Mecklenburg Exhibition, Germany, June, 1860. First
Premium at the United States Society, September,
1860. First Premium at the Yorkshire Agricultural
Society. August 1860. First Premium at the New Jer-
sey and Vermont State Fairs, and the limited number
received i'll California last season gave not only salts
faction, but great qualification that such Machine
could be had. The complimentary notices by letter
from purchasers were numerous The low price and
great efficiency of thi Machine MAKES il the farmers
lelpmate and places it within the reach of the small
est cultiyators.
Woods Patent Combined Self Rakins
Reaper and Mower,
A new Machine first that have come to California,
represented as emently practical in the Self Rakng
process-a desderatum long sought in cutting ma
chimes.
Woods Swather,
A new Machine, worked by two horses from behind
be raised and lowered to suit delivers the grain
in very regular swaths by means of bands revolving
over platform, thence gathered into gaves by rake
attachment.
Spencer's TIL 'cshers, with Perigo Powers.
These Nachres made by d. & spencer, are well
known have been in in California some three
Years, and regarded by those who have used them
with great ravor-30, So, 36 inch cylinders, with Peri
gos 10 herSe powers
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-31
Spencer's I'll cshers. with Perigo Powers.

These Machines, made by D. & Spencer, are well
known; have been in use in California some three
Years, and regarded by those who have used them
with great favor-30 3d. 36 inch cylinders, with Peri
nnis 10 ht.rSn
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-31
Treadwell's Eisht-HOrse Thresher,
Made by Spencer-a splendid Machine.
RradleY-S Patent Horse Rake.

boy old enough to ride horse do all The raking
for farm. One very great advantage possessed by
tn rake any other, is the iron runners which
arranged as to keep the teeth at proper dis
tance from the ground which greatly lessons the
draught and prevents the rakng in of dirt dust, old
fog aftergrass.
For the above Machines we are the sole Agents for
the Pacific coast and have them in liberal qu tntes
and can supply them TO Country Merchants by the
quantity, and to Farmers on favorable terms.
Partie requiring any Of the above can procure them
at our Branch Houses AT Marysville, and Sacramento
and at Jones Il Hewlett's, stockton.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-31

A new Machine, worked by two horses from behind ;
be raised and lowered suit delivers the grain
in very regular swaths by means of bands revolving
over PLATFORM thence gathered into gavels by a rake
attachment.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-31

MADE N Massilon, Ohio, celebrated throughout the
United States as the best Threshug Machine in use
33 and SO in~h cylinders 10horse powers.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-31
Haines' Illinois Harvester.

Cuts 10 fee, wide, deposits The heads into follower
and adjustable to have any required ength of stuble
an Immensely effective Machine.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-31
Woods Patent Combined Self Rakins
Reaper and Mower,
Woods SWather.

A new Machine. first that have come to California
emienty practical in the Self RakinG
process-a desideratum long sought in cutting ma
chimes
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-01
!, Brethren. let u, 70 Homo and prIll."

SsSsuAoat ses Nc " $1,000 $50
Such were che words Of . distinguished
divine OF the 81. r. Church. at tho conclu.
sion Of a sermon delivered q few months
since a, a Western Camp Meeting. They
arc remarkably suggestive and contain vol.
umes OF instruction to the American people.
THIS war has entirely broken up the "pcace"
programmes that have so long hcen current
in the FREE States. The only safety now Is
IN putting he ,ehO!s COUNTRY upon sirici ,rdr
footing. When We get halt million Of
men in the battle field. we oush, to have a.
many more drilling a, home. We have a
long line Of sea coas, to protect; large. pop
ulou. cities exposed to the forays 81 some
! pira,icsl expedition from the JET. Davis
Coniederacy.
u is time no, only Tor young men. bu,
old men to turn out and shoulder their mus
kets. Brihrrn. Ia Us drill" Not q sin.
gle town or city Of any Importance. ough.
TO BE- !ei, wi,hou, IL, company or companies
Of" Home Guards" These c1mp,nie. can
DO rai.cd by volunteering. not tor pay. be-
cause every man that enjoys the blessings OF
this government ought 10 be willing to do
something tor it's preservation with no other
reward but the pleasing Consciousness OF
having done HE duty. We need no, sus.
gsst ho~ easily this can b. done. let some
Of the promiuen, men In each town lead of
buckle on the armour ,hem.elses, and
then invite their fellow ciuIsn- u follow,
and Il will be done. Then le, some OF the
members study military tactic. enough TO
drill the others. This. too. can be done at
NJ expense.
Tho military spirit should a, once he re.
vivcd in every city and every town. Fellow
citizens. 'eour up your old mu-kets, pick
your llin,' aud pu, on your knap.icks. IL.
the stirring notes Of the drum and tie hle
once more he heard in every direction.
n the hints thrown out in Secretary sew.
ard. circular have any significance. they
all point in this direction. II 10y anr com.
bina,ion ofcircum.tances or events We should
b. Trough, into collision with tcrr'gH
power. our only safety Is in regular. WELL
trained home militia, ready for any aud
eye,y emergency that may arise
+ Bu, Ne rrjo,ee m the fac, that much ha.
been done already in this direction. We
now have a large lo'al militia in Maine. or.
gaui1ed solely by the patriotism and enter
pri., u her citrcn.. The frequent muster,
occurring during the ri., fall prove IL.
B Let tho gooi work. - well commenced,
20 on. until every town shall have II. CON.
pany drill " Brethren. IL, W drill" These
are perlou. times Every man ran do some
thin. for the good Of his country in this
way. Rally. then. old men. and young
men. and hoy. Bring GU, the old snare"
drum. and the 4" bass" drum, and the
" .hrill " hic; shoulder arms, wheel into
line. unfurl the old star. and strip. 10 the
northern brccIs.. AMI under ia time-hon.
orcI folds swear allegiance To your home-,
YOUR country. and your God.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-01
The Prospect.

The signs Of the times clearly indicate
that we ere nearing the time that is big
with the fate Of the American Union. We
now have country, aag. a government
Shall their ine,,imable blessings be trans
mi,ted 70 po',eri'y, or are the gloomy shade.
OF nigh, gathering ,hickly around Us. never
to be- succeeded by the cheering light OF a
dawning day. Events that are to give
character to the pre.en, war are a, our very
doors 40 army OF four hundred thousand
men csnno, long remain inactive. A Ion:
delay is virtual defeat.
since the Bull Ron disaster. the people
have been husily engaged in furnishing re-
srui,s and money for toe successful prosccu.
lion OF the war. They are becoming some
vha, inpatient. From prcsen, indications
they will not long be KEEP, in suspense.
Gen. Mcclellan. with hts immense com.
msnd OF a quarter OF n million Of men, 1,
noting. Every day carries him further
fr~ari--aui every day !. nearing the time
OF terrible conflict between the coniendng
armies. lie is evidently conducting his
army movement with great care-for,ify.
ing ~. positions a. he proceeds. IL will
will no, run the risk Of defca, by making n
mere front attack u9on the enemy. bu, will
operate in different directions.
In Missouri and Kentucky there will hO
hard sighting anil warm work within few
weeks The war elemen, i' everywhere in
eommo,ion. 4 grea, victory upon the Po'
iomac will end the war.--a defeat pro,rae,
10. no ouc know. how long. We will not
ipIalse in fearful apprehen'ion'. but raih-
cr be hop-inl for the future. Disasters, even
TO the party in che right, Away. attach to
the torture. Of war.
But, after all, We should ~ prepared Tor
the worst, II We lo.c battle, W. mus,
"pick our Gln,s" aud try again. There
should Be pluck and patriotism enough
among twenty millions Of ireemcn IN the
North 10 save tie government. slough We
should suffer half dorrn Bull Run defeats.
Thi. government, mus, he saved. though
1t Coz, u.a prolonged .'rusels. Like our
fathers, We should be rrrparc! for seven
YEAR, conflict, II a lc., tine will no, efcc.
tually pa, an eni to rehcliiou. We are not
fchiin: for ourselves alone. Po.,criiy for
thousands Of year. 10 eope is looking down
upon ". II this government Is destroyed.
the iish, OF civil and religion. liberty zoe.
down tor centuries. II reri.he-, the l..i
hope OF the civilized world will have expired
let ns. then, bopc ior ths BE-, and 10 pre-.
pared ior the worst. Stand by our cher.
shed Institutions 10 the last. and never CIV,
over the struggle 80 long a. there !. mar
left loyal to has country. or willing TO WELD
sword inr 10. defense.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-01
Aid for the Volunteers.

On the outside. we print 'heappeai Of thu
Sanitary Commission. for aid Tor the siek
and wounded 10 our army. The appeal eI'
pr,..ly states that no army In the field was
ever batter provided than ours. Yet much
may be done Tor the comfort Of the siek, and
many valuable lives saved. by adording bet
ter hospital arrangements. The articles To-
quired are enumerated In the circular. and
all necessary directions for forwarding arr
there stated. II any persons within The
County desire patterns Tor che work, we vii
sec that they are forwarded. on application
The matter /. one which app'als IN the
.,ronsc., manner to every feeling Of charity
humanity and patriotism in the nature o.
mar. aud the response will undoubtedly b
most liberal.
The ladies Of the two Societies, in thu
village have formed n pint c,mmls.ion. ioi
extending the purposes Of the Commission
They have repositories u, the residences o.
Mr-. Raw-on. and Mrs, Perhsm. At Wes'
Paris, Dr. Russell. will receive con,ribu'
,ion.: and Mrs. Andrews Of North PARIS
has also oa red 10 receive articles at that
place. The Ladies ut South Paris. ar'
awake 10 the work. and will send forward
q box. Rev Mr.. Sou,hworih. and Rev
SIR. Brown. will take charge OF articles. al
tina, place.
Tho iad,e. Of Norway. 4, will b seen
are n, work and We earnestly hope thai
each town 10 the County will forward
box.
Remember. Their, :. hardly family hn
can give one or more Of the articles cslle'
ior.-indecd tho aid solicited 10 just In tn
form to be hardly iel,, bu, will DO none 'h'
less blessed to the eiver.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-01

ihs rebels out Of Washington. Baltimore,
Philadelphia, and New York. The more
this matter 10 examined and looked at 10 Ia
various bearings and manifestations. tho more
clearly looms up the stern reality, that th''
war in i,s magnitude and consequences will
eclipse all other wars Of either ancient OF
modern times.
The grea, north is rich 10 men and means,
Its Ririotism, when once aroused TO the
magnitude OF the con,es, before II. will as.
toni.h the world with Its vigor aud ability,
not only in the Cabinet. but in the field.
Rieh, aud Freedom will in the end prevail ;
but war. such ne the world never before
saw. can only secure these results. Wsare
on the eve OF grea, events. As yet the Am
erican people Tail TO comprehend their msg
niiuds. God save US in this hour Of nation.
al distress and peril.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-01
Colonel Baker.

II il our misfortune 10 lo.e some Of the
men We mos, need IN the present. crisis.
When Lyon toll. the great We, lo., u.
master .pri, IN the field; and now We
hay. TO record the death Of the gallan, Col.
Baker. VI Oregon man jus, fitted for the
eI,seneic, OF these perilOu. times.
Col. Baker va. the author OF ~, own Tor.
iunc.-a selfmads man Left an orphan
a, very early age, by hls own uuaided en-.
ersies he grew Up to 10 a man. In the
great West be found field. when q young
man. for hi- ambition aud towering genius.
Here. IA the State " illinois. he lad the
foundation Of his subsequent greatness
Prior To the Mexican War he was elected To
Congress, but Lett its halls to raise a rrgi.
mens. which he commanded with grea, dis
tineuon until peace was declared. Alter
this. has enIerpriss led him TO the Pacific
Coast. lu California he became distinguish.
ed a. uembvr oft legal profession. and
found himself at once in the possession OF an
extensive practice. Here he became the
.rons personal friend of the lsmeuted Brod.
erick, and va. selected by tue many nulnsr
Gus friends Of that distinguished party lead.
er to pronounce hi. funeral Grafton. H..
great effort on that solemn occasion was TO
ceiyed with unabounded applause.
The Republican, Of Oregon invited bin to
emIgrl,e to that new State, and take the
field for the Senate. Ile .,umped the State,
changed It's political character. beat the no.
,orious Joe Lane, and was ,riumphantly
elected 10 the United States Senate.
ile came to Washington during the las,
Congress. bringing with him high reputa.
ton, which he ever Afterwards sustained
Il was during Its las, session that We had
the pleasure Of brief personal Acquaintance
with him. We think we can truly say no
man ever became acquainted With Col. Ia.
ker, but to love and respect him. As a
statesman he Was q model asa friend. true
hearted aud kind. Asa speaker he had no
suPeriors and bu, few equals ia the Senate.
Iii, srea, speech in reply to Benjamin was
enough OF itself to make any man immortal
as a Senator and orator.
Esr.y upon the breaking Oh. Of this re.
belliou, he lef, the Senate and raised Reg
linen, for the War. At its head he fell.
brav.ly aud proudly leading bic meu to the
charge.
Ills death is a greai public lo-.. and we'll
nav whole nation mourn over bic tragic
exit. Like Lyon. he bad prcsen.imen' Of
Of has death like Lyon. be fell calamity
leading his men TO tho charge like Lyon,
he laid down hi, life for his country upon
the battle Geld. AID like Lyon. will bis name
go down to pOs,ssity upon the "scro'i oil
lame" to DO cherished and hoGored. until
deeds Of heroism shall BE- lost sight Of in the
last wreck Of nature. and the crash OF
worlds."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-01
Gn.sp TnrSK R.,lw.r. The Portland

GR.Sp TRrNK RAILWAY. The Portland
Advertiser learns that the Grand Tronk
Railway has been rc-di.tric'si. 0n- dis
trio, comprises the line from Portland TO
Montreal. under the charge o. 5. I. Corser,
Esq. In the military style, his head quar-.
tcrs will be Island Pond, for the present
The Company has also secured the 100
freigh, cars in tie possession 81 the Port.
land Company, which were built for the
road. but we're not delivered. in consequences
OF the troubles that occurred last year. The
Shipping LIS, states that the road obtains
ss,20 per barrel. on freight, now. asain.,
20 cents year ago. The cutting or Of
river traffic taxes severely the through routes.
West, to convey the freight offered.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-01
Concerning Gen. Fremont.

We understand that one Of the reason.
why the President hesitates 10 issue an or.
der super.oding Gen. Fremont 10, tha, IL
appears that on the whole. no other Mili.
tary Department has been managed with
such economy as his. Tribune.
1--WE would cheerislly submit, 90 the
order Of The Secretary of War stopping the
work on our Publications. IL the Hon. SEQ.
Rotary would at the zane time stop the
wors. On the fertilization. ~ Washington
and We would even applaud IL Gen McClrl.
Ian would drive Bcsuregard out ~ Virgins.
IN hut half the time " takes Fremont 20
drive Price out 81 Missouri" st. LOU,
'RepUb. (osm)
Gen Fremont may possibly b. an ineom.
petent fool. as some have alleged. but some
how hc seem. 10 10 pretty wide awake %
making improvements M the means OF hcir
ing the enemy. H. has taken measure. 20
add 20 hl. army two rocket batteries. an
arm not hitherto rmplovei m our service,
bat capable " Immense execution. especially
against the irregular, undlsciplinef cavalry
IN which the rebel. abound The army Of
the Potomac will, We presume, ia time b.
similarly provided Tribune.
IL !. lucky ior Gen. Fremont that be was
not ~ command Of that part of the army
which furnished the torres Engaged az ~.
wurl'. Ferry on Mond,y last That hlun
der and disaster certainly c'rno, b. charged
to any " ineompe'epcr Of hes trribuLe.
There are four answers 10 four distinct
popular charges Will the administration
have the ,emeri'y % listen to N, base
charge. of hi. enemies, and remove the on.
" General in the dsli who I. doing any.
thing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-01

NoRLr AcrioS. The towns along the
Andro.ccrsin are furnishing recruits. a, a
rate mos, encouraging. to the cause, md AZ
entitled to the highe-, praise. They .c-'m
to emulate each other in the noble work
many Of the bes, men entering the ranks.
Rumiord h.. abou, 50 men enlisted An.
dover la. about 50 /; and some Of the towns
in the Lake region ara furnishing more than
their quota. Let other town. be provoked
to good works by this example. The lead.
ing men must exert their influence TO n
greater extent IN procuring men.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-01

Commander james Alden. Of the U ;.
steamer South Carolina. native Of Port.
land, Ne, 10 the most susecssiul Of any Of
our naval officers in making aptur,'. lle
!. stationed On the eOa-, Of TcIA-, and has
already cap,u 'ed SIXTEEN prz'-. The 'eho'n-
er reported TO b. recAp,urei by lollln'. a
New Orleans, va, one Of hi. pri1e, bot
her cargo. worth 500 Geo. had b,sn removed
on board the .,orr-bip Nightingale.
A wood.h'd. with a quantity II wood,
was burned. and th. building. u the E''-
tern Railroad depot at Portsmouth. V H.,
were somewhat injured by FIRE. which broke
out on Sunday night. The lo-- will Do
about $1,000. and j. mostly insured
spanking Of tho Bali. Bluf affair. the
Philadslphis Ledger says " For cool bra
very no troop. in human history surpassed
in determined courage and true discipline
our troop. engaged in thu action. old
Penn,ylyania and OLD Massachusetts, haro
covered themselves with undyin. glory, anil
the Empire State, with her almo., Invinci-
bio soldiers, stood with them shoulder TO
shoulder"
Tho shoe mandatory Of Col. james
Webb, in North Bridc,on. Ne. with all It's
contents. was destroyed by Gre on Tuesday
morning, week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-01
ibNf SN"N'
PRIvArrs.

TnE TrSrn RrGmENr. The Advertiser
says that Cap, A. II Estes. Of Co. L. lOih
regiment, ha. recently returned to Maine
for the purpose Of reerui,in: on- hundred
men more % Increase the regiment to The
maximum standard lie represents the reg
linen, a. IN eIc-llent condition, aud among
military men II has the reputation OF being
crack regiment a. a commander, Col.
Beal b.. far exceeded the expectation. OF
his mo.i .ansuine friends
The Baltimore American Publishes the
following:
THs TEsIu MASS RroHrNr. This hne
body Of soldiers. encampNl. within the en-
closure Of Patterson Park, have received a
full complement, Of EnGeld ride. OF very
superior quality. and are already expert In
their use. Throughout the eneampmeni,
which occupie. several acres OF ground. the
utmost cleanliness prevails. and good order
/. everywhere apparent. The nsiehbor
speak in high terms Of the general dcpOr,
meut Of the men and tender The cisili,ie.
due them. The dress paradss OF the 'sei.
men, take place every afternoon at four
o'clock, the admirable band, led by Pro-
fes.or Chandler, perform in ene style.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-01

DE,rn or woNiN OF TIE REvotrrroS.
Mrs. Sally Maynard, widow Of Deacon
An,ipass Maynard, formerly OF Kesne. y.
II died AZ South Boston. on the el.t inst.
aged eiebty.nine. Her last work was knit
ting Tor the soldiers. and she LETT pair Of
SEX. unfinished. She has Eve grandchil-
dren in tho feieral army. one Of whom, a
private in Company G. Massachusetts, 18th,
was engaged in the recent ,tirm.h near
Harper Ferry, and wa. the third TO mount
The 90 FOUNDER captured from the rebels.
journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-01

NoKa,L LrcrrRr The first ~ course
Of seven lectures. by WALTER Wills. AN .
va. delivered AZ the Academy. wednesday
evening. The lecture was entitled lnau.
en- ". " climate From rapid survey
Of the Flora and Fauna " the difrrrn, rnne.,
the lecturer drduced the general law tina,
tho developmrn, Of animal lite and Vrgrta
ton depended upon the degree Of heat md
moisture. finding u. extreme. IN the irigid
and ,orrid rnne. THIS ls~ has no exception
in the vceeubl, and animal kingdoms Bu,
in attempting 20 apply /, TO the human race,
resemblance W., found only in the frigid
Tone. The E.quimauI, sihcran', &c. were
,yrr. ~ the iLhahl,ant, Of that rome. and
were merely .ensuali.,s. Tho Caucasian
race !, the type Of the temperate rome, and
an improvement, upon the Northern race
80 f.r sscnin. 20 conform to ,hi. Law bot
IL wa followed NJ longer, or We should So
m angel in the torrid zone, where We find
only an Ethiopian. Thchv doe. no, apply
The reason !. found partly in Revelation,
aud partly in physical geography. Thepc
fiction Of the race depended upon the de-
,elopmeni Of the soul. and lu relation "a
the body The Nor,hmen either gorecd the
body with TODD. or became fcnds without
/, nothing but the body lived, the sjul was
completely dormant, sunk in the darkness OF
ssn.uali.m. ~ the Equator clothing was
unnccdr,i. while the ouI,irrtched hand sup
piled every want. Appetite obtaining
full control. became the tyrn,. In the
temperate rome, the four seasons presented
each peculiar need which man must pro.
vide sgain.,,--he must conquer or he con
qurrel; and ,hi. struggle DEVELOPS hi'
qualities OF body and .oul, making the true
man.
Our space i. limited for even an outline.
The lecture aboundei in aowery language,
poetic,I thought,and quaint comparison, and
va. delivered IN the eirnes, style peculiar to
the man
Other lectures follow on Thursday and
Friday evenings. the remainder of the conr.e
being delivered in the day time, Thursday
and Friday, forenoon and afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-01

A Baltimore eorre'ponirn: Of the Boston
Journal. says. II /, not generally known At
the North that two brirade- ~ four rcgi.
mcnts each arr being raised in Maryland IN
all ~ the Government, General Thomas,
m Western Maryland. has his brigade quite
complete. made up ~ hardy mouniainser',
miners snd farmers from the western ooun-
tie. and now on duty about Cumberland in
defence Of the frontier The j., and "a
regiment. n Gen Coorsr's brigade in the
E,., are full tho - nearly 90; the lth Il,
TO h. made up Of the German. m th. city,
who here. a. everywhere. are proving them.
selves among our most loyal eit1'n.. Be-
sides these regiments. numbering. when
full. more than 5000 men. Use other lnde-
pendent regiment. are raising. whose special
duty i to be toe guarding Of tie linss Of
railroad bridges within the State.