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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-12-20
VOLUME 20, NO. 5.
Using Q Whole Egg.

A friend told ne story fsw days since,
illustrating the Tree, generous character Of
the irish. which ws consider too good TO b
lost. and therefore give u 10 our readers;
Our friends wife being In delicate health.
it vas resolved thu: sih should ts pro-
cured 10 do the housswork. that the lady
nigh, ha,s an opportunity 10 recover her
health and 'pirits.
Aftsr visiting the intslligcncs ofhse Tor
two OF three mornings, . fine boIom lass
Of sboai twenty y-sr Of age. bat 'iI months
from Swai~ ireland. wss s.leeied and In
s,ruci.d ~ 70 the duties that would bs q.
pscted of her.
Nov. then" ays the lady. "pour the
ground coffee into pot. then pour IN the
no, water, and after fe~ minutes boiling
put In ons-hslf sn .gsor so:" and the lady
illustrated each description bv dsu9usirs.
ton.
"You understand, doo't you :" says the
lady.
"Indsds I do. num-" vss the rspooss;
Z" bile the coffee, grind the vs,h.r. and
dhrop in tho half Of an ses. Isn't ths, 10,
mum ~
IAN right" replied the lady. NOV
then tomorrow morning We will sss how
yell you remember ii.'
Tomorrow morning came, and the coffee
vas s good . could BE- szP-ctsd. The
third morning came. and u the sstonish-
meut Of our friend and wife, the cofss Vas
undrinksbi.. and nsu.saiing even the odor
of I, was siek.nins. Bridget wss called and
questioned as fellows;
Z" Bridget. did YOU fut put the ground
coffee In tie pot'"
"lndads did. num-"
"Did you then pour in tho ho, water"
"Surs I did"
How long did you let Il boil"
Five minlts. mum"
What did yoo do 'h,n"
81 pot in the egg. mum"
Just ~ ! showed you the other morn. .
mgr"
"well To tell the truth" says Bridget.
- would have pu, 10 the half OF an ses n
70 told me. ba, the esg vas bad one: and
I though, 20 wouldn't mind tapins the bali
OF IL. and 90 dropped tie eri,'sr as u
vas" Bulletin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-12-20

TnE CoKsn STONE 90 rns CArrot. A
correspondent Of the Bangor Wing tells tie
following interesting an.etots Of Washing
ton -
Recon, events have recalled very ioreibly
10 nv mind the following incident. which
may prove interesting to many of your read.
er. ., sb- prrs~ut time
Being on . visit 10 Washington durirs
the rec-s- oi Congress In the Sppps Of 1857.
I walked one day With . friend to view tie
works which were then already In progress
hr the extension OF tho Capitol. AZ we
ssun,.r-d among the il'ars in ths basement
OF the old hailding. We fell In with = ,crer.
able looking man. having the appearance OF
. countryman. Who s,cmsd p b there on
tho same business that We ware. We en-
tered into conversation with him snd he IN
iormsi the that he ~s virsinisn, raised
Q lev miles down 'be river, not far from
Mount Vernon. "v.ry lihsly ,hsn." ws
remarked. "you may r-collect General
Washington" Perfectly WE'LL" he re-
piled. "lrdeed. I cav him when he laid
the foundation OF the building. ! Vas but
Q boy then. no continued. {" but ! remem.
Der very distinctly how he looked ~ he stood
In this way over the stone. and ss'tled 10 In
IL rlsee with n pry, IL was q hugs stpne,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-12-20

A HsRorc Lass. A young woman bad
laid . wager ,hs, che would descend Into
vault. In the middle oi the night, and bring
from thsnss sksll. The psrsoo who took
the wager hsd previously hid hiusslf in The
vault. and - the girl s.irsd the skull, cried.
in hollow voice, +" l~svs me my head !"
"Thers I, is." said the girl, throwing Il
down and catching up another. Leave
os my head" said the Same ,oies. "Nsy.
asy." sAid the heroic Lass. "You cannot
have TOO he~ds;" and 80 brought up tbs
skuil and won The wager.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-12-20
ruo E,,.r.r,. There are two extreme.

Two ESrkrnn. There are two extremes
TO be gasriel against in the winter manage
men, OF cattle. One Is in keeping them In
the stable all the time, the othS is IN let.
ting them remain in the yar'sail the time.
Some farmers let their cattle stand In the
stable sli day. except what time they are
out 80 water. They do 90. thinking 1t Is
b,t,sr ioI them to be kept waru m eo'd
weather. Oiber farmers turn their oa''lo
into the yard early IN the morning. and let
,bem remain ell day through wind aud
.,orm-,ha they do thinking /, makes them
tough These Two sI'rerD''.ars to be avoid
,i. Cattle need sun and air. and also
warm stable. But they should not be con.
6n.d in the latter when the former can 10
had Tor nothing. IL ~ CRAFTY fo' their
health to allow them freedom IN the yari'
during all the warm par: oi the winter
days. Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-12-20

A good story 10 told Of the late ". Z.
o urtou. which We have never seen In print.
While travelling on . steamboat do~n the
Hudson. hs ssassd himself ct the table and
called for some beef steak. The waiter far.
nishsd him With small strip Of the article.
such as travellers are usually pot o6 With.
Taking itapon his fork. and turning IL
over and examining !, With one Of his pecu.
liar serious looks. tho comedian eoolly re-
marked. Yes. that's u, bring ne somo."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-12-20

the witn-ss out Of countsnsnee. came
here 70 dsfsod man Who wss arrested Tor
robbing che mail. and in The sourss Of ny
preliminary examinations I hsd socess to
ihs lstiers which had bsen torn open and
robbed OF money. When I entered upon
this case. and heard the name Of this vi.
nsss pronounced, went out and got this
letter which I DOW hold. for remembered
having seen one bearing che signature Of
Nancy Luther. This letter wss taken from
the nail bag. and II coutsiDsd seventy f's
dollars. and by looking n ths Pos'.msik
you will observe that D, vas mailed che day
after che bundrrd dollars were taken from
Mrs. Nassby's drawer. I will read 70 to
you u you please
The Court nodded sssent. and I read the
following. which wn without date. save
that made by the postmaster on the outside.
I give u verbatim:
'Sisrxs Doscus:
Il c-nd W hear se,enty.6,s do'ers which
. want yu 10 csps for me I'LL ! cum hum
cant crps u cos im fsArd 10 will git stole
don't speak wun wori 20 . livin cole about
ihi. don't rant nobudy - know I've got
sny mony. ~ wont nov vii ~. an fust
rate only ths, GUIDE for no,hin snip OF la
msduorth 70 hear y.i-but hops TO sit over
hsr nov. you no rots 70 yu coot her.
give my luv TO 81! inquirin fren.. this 10
rum your Sister ill dsth.
'NAser LrrmsR.'
Now. your Honor, { I'D, nt gave him
the letter. and al.o the receipts. you will
sce that the letter is directed 70 Dorcas La-
'h'r. Somer. Montgomery county. And
yeu will observe that one hand wrote that
letter and 'isurd the receipt, and the jury
will sl.o observe. And now ~ill only add.
|, 10 plain to zee ho~ the hundred dollars
s-rr di'po.cd Of. ssveosy.6's dollars ~sre
cent OF for safe keeping. while the remain.
ing twenty Eve dollars were placed in shs
prisoner's trunk. Tor the purposs Of cover.
,ng the real criminal. Of the tons Of parts
OF ih. litter. you must judge. now leave
my clients case 10 your hands
The case va. given TO the jur, imtnedi.
ately following their rIsmi.siiou Of the let.
ter. They had heard from the witness own
mouth that che had no money Of her own.
and without leaving their 's.t' they returned
q ,rdict Of Not ruilty.'
f.ili no, describe the scene that followed.
hut. u Nancy Luther bad no, b en- imme-
diately arrested Tor theft. she would have
been obliged to seek protection Of the OH.
GRE. or the excited people would have
MANNED her AZ least. II they had not done
more. The nett morning I received note
handsouely written. in which uss toid
that the within sas bot slieh: token Of
the gratitude due me ior my saor,s IN b"-
half of the poor, dsisne.l.Ns maiden. I,
vas signed Several Ciuiens. and contained
one hundred dollars. Shortly afterwards
the youth WHO fr', begged M. to tax. up
the esse. called uron me with Nil the money
b. could rai.c f: bu, I showed him tha, I
had already been pad, aud rsfo'si his hard
earnings. Before I Isit town I vas gu..,
a, HE ~rdiins-my fair client being tie
happy bride.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-12-20

The Brunswick Telegraph ays that forty
graduates Of Bo~doin College. and eleven
undsrsssduatss, axs In The uss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-12-20
farmers Department.
"sFxEp rHkFLow.'

Auths ars asd .C,escrs peTtaiaing lo il~, are
Cln -, bakcd ,eg,ths,, sni are ,ni,nsis. connsci.
~ 18th Agt,csiisf,. -AsStcotA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-12-20

Indulge In humor jas, - much - you
pl.ass. IL 10 10 NOT ill.humor.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04

ARTICLES WANTED FOR THE TENNESSEE
Depot, opened in NasIriIIe for the Relief Of the
Sick Wounded and Destitute Soldiers Of the Confsds
rate States, and especially the Three thousand IN
Virginid.
Flax-seed and wheat bran, for poultices !;
rose water, blackberry vinegar, pickles, fruit
jelIies, crushed sugar, corn starch, sweet oil,
beeswax, cordials, made of peach or any
other fruit, blackberry jam, or any ether
kind. dried peaches, cherries, &c.
Old sheets, pillow cases, small pillows, old
towels, coverIets, comforters, calico, or other
material, dressing or double gowns, old
shirts and drawers, old pants, old socks, old
handkerchiefs, old slippers. old loose jackets,
long bleached domestic night shirts, flannel
wrappers, pieces of white domestic. pieces Of
hickory shirtiHg, bleached domestic for
drawers, country OF homemade jeans for fall
clothing, wool or wooden yarn, country or
homemade blankets and cOunterpanes, old
linen of any kind. for bandages, Russia duck
for towels, old cotton sheets, and raw cotton
for lint, coarse cotton socks and money to
buy chickens, pay washerwomen. &c, &c
Contributions must be sent to the Vice
President OF each county, whose name will
be published in the papers of the chief town
of that county, and forwarded by her to
Nashville. where each box will be placed in
the Hospital Depot, and registered from each
county, and its destination published as soon
as forwarded to the wounded d&w-tf.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04
LAplKs rEvNESsEE ITosPI1AL AlvD cho1f

L4DfES TENNESsEE- H0SPIT4L AND CLOTH
ing Association, for The Relief Of the Sick, Wounded
and Destitute Soldiers Of tennessee.
An Association has recently been formed
IN Nashville, for the purpose of extending
its efforts to every part of the State,
and to secure the immediate cooperation OF
every mother, daughter, sister. and wife In
Tennessee, in behalf of the destitute, SICK
and wounded soldiers, who have gone and
shall 90 into battle to defend the rights, lib
critics. and sacred honor of our beloved coun-
try. and to guard our homes from desecra-
ton. The object of this association is, by
concentrated and unanimous action, to bring to
one point the patriotic labors of hundreds of
women who are equally Interested in this
important work. The members of the asso-
citation propose TO establish a Depository of
Hospital Stores, which will be contributed
by every portion of the State, and forwarded
by a committee of ladies to any point where
they may be most required, to proper author
tiles, who shall be responsible to the officers
of the Association for the judicious distribu-
ton of the same.
OFFICERS OF THE LADIES' TENNESSEE HOS
PITlL AND CLOTHING ASSOCIATION.
Mrs. francis B. FoGG, President.
Mrs. DIR. SHELBY, Vice-President.
Mrs. WN. CooFER, Secretary.
Mrs / G. NICHOLSON, Treasurer.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04
PRoeaamartos.
Isham g. Harris. Governor of the
STATE of Taaaessee.

Isham g. Harris. Governor of the
state of Tennessee.
Whereas, The Government of the Confed-
crate States having called upon me, through
General ALBERT SIDNEY JoHNsToN, for THIRTY
THOUSAND TROOPS, for immediate service, in
addition to those already in the field, it be-
comes my duty to proclaim to the gallant
citizens of Tennessee tina. their country de-
mands their services.
Camps of rendezvous will be established at
Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Jackson,
Trenton, and at such other points as may be
necessary for the accommodation Of the troops
where they will be mustered into the service
of the Confederate States by Companies, Bat
talIons and Regiments, as they may present
themselves, except Cavalry, which will be
received by companies or battalions. The
troops having the right to elect their own
company, battalion and regimental officers,
except surgeons, quartermasters and COM
missaries, which will be appointed by the
President. Volunteers for the war are great
ly preferred, but win be accepted for the
term of twelve months.
1t is earnestly urged upon all who may be
able to do SO to supply themselves with the
most effective arms the country affords, such
IS the Tennessee rifle, the double and single
barrel shot gun. These arms will be re-
placed by furnishing the troops with the reg
ular army gun at the earliest practicable
period.
Judging from the past, know that it is
only necessary 10 notify the gallant sons of
Tennessee that their services are necessary to
the common defence, and they will promptly
and nobly respond to the call, thus perpetu-
ating our claim to the proud title of "The
Volunteer State"
To arms fellow-countrymen. 10 arms
Let there be no delay. The insolent merce
naries of the Federal Government are threat
ening an invasion of our homes, from every
exposed point upon our borders.
Let our gallant citizen soldiery assemble
in such numbers, and press forward with such
spirit upon the hireling invaders, as will
hurl them back upon those who sent them!
Let US call together an army sufficient, not
only to repel invasion. but to punish the ag
gressor.
To fill this requisition of the Government
of the Confederate States, l, Isham G. Harris,
Governor of the State of Tennessee, by virtue
of the authority in me vested, do hereby pro-
claim. that will accept for the service of
the Confederate States, as above specified,
THIRTY THOUSAND VOLUNTEERS.
49,, In testimony whereof, l, IsHAM G..
us, HARRIS, Governor, as aforesaid,
60 have hereunto set my had, and
caused the great seal of the State to be affiX-
ed, at the Executive Department, in Nash
VILE on this. the Goth day of September, A.
ID. 1861.
By the Governor: lsHAA G. HARRIS.
j. E. r. RAY, Secretary of State.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04

TIE GOOERSOR'S LIGHT HORsE."-This is
the title which DR.. W. II. HARRIS has chosen
for company of Cavalry which he proposes
to raise under the call for thirty thousand
additional troops from Tennessee for service
in the Army of the Confederate States Gen
tleneG wishing to aid in the struggle for
Southern Independence, by contributing their
individual services in the ranks of the army,
have an opportunity now to volunteer
Names will be enrolled fsr the present at the
store of ARMSTRONG u Co. on Market street.
Dr.. HARRIS is Intelligent, sctive, and ener-
getic, and will ma an intrepid and efficient
leader. His company ought to be filed
speedily.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04

OIL wISE--SO medicines, which have ever
within the range of our observation receiv-
ing such testimonials of esteem as Dr. s A Weaver's
Caner and Salt Rheum Syrup, together with the Can
ker Cure and Cerate which are advertised in another
column They have rapidly found their way in almost
every part of the world, and as FAR learn,
upon carefuInquiry regard to their Effects they give
entire satisfaction every variety of humors and the
majority of chronic complaints. We have sympa-
thy with, any desire promote quackery, and
the originator OF these remedies with OF pro-
prietors are regularly educated physicians of high
standing we feel confidence in recommending them to
the public as medicines which can be relied upon.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04
PR zCES.

For single copies, each 10 -
BOOKSELLERS wiz be furnished at wholesale at $40 per
dozen.
reasonable discount will be made upon large or
ders from wholesale dealers.
Rz-Any gentleman or lady in the Confederate
States ordering for club of ten persons 500 viii
be furnished with complimentary copy Of the work,
with the thanks Of the Ladies Soldiers Relief So
ciety. s
Editors of newspapers in the Confederate States
who give publicity to this viii not only promote the
benevolent and patriotic purpose TO which the entire
profits VIII be appropriated, but they will aid in the
circulation of work which ought to be- in the hands
of every Southern family.
sz- Orders for books, or othef communications re-
Iatng thereto, may be addressed to Mrs. FELICIA G.
PORTER President Of the ssIadies Soldiers Relief
Society," or 10 the q
SOUTHERN METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE,
pst2-tf Nashville, Tenn.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04
EXTRACTS FROM THE NOTICES OF THE NASH
VILE PRESS.

From the Nashville Union and american.
s.Such work as this was needed, not only in Anne
RIGA but Europe to arrest the attention of the crit
ic dspel prejudice, attract the general reader
confOund the politician, and to interest the mind by
novel and stirring passages, by overwhelming and
eaEnest TRUTH and by pure and pleasing style They
make not the slightest reference to the party cant OF
the day and exclusively directed to the revolu
Onary aspect of the sectional issue forced upon by
the North, By phiosophc Statesman and pa
triot the sea, and just far enough distant to
hear and discern the low rumble of the coming storm
1t is profound, yet captivating
work, the from its direct bearing upon the
great revolution now in progress
This book is pronounced by critics TO be the most
philosophical and comprehensive exposition of the
question of African Slavery, and the most powerful
vindlcation OF Southern civilization that has yet ap-
peared from the press Ii is written in style of flow
ing that renders it highly attractive TO every in
tegent reader, and gives evidence of deep thought,
extensive research, large acquaintance with the so
phiStries of the Abolition school, both in Europe and
America, and enthusiastic devotion to the institutions
Of the South.
We pleased to learn that the author has, with
great beralty, rendered its entire proceeds, after
paying the cost of publication, the ladies Of the
SOiderss' Hospital Relief Society of Nashville, and
that the proposition has been accepted by Mrs. Fe-
licia G. Porter, President of the Association.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04

JGUndice, Fscsr ana Agse, General Ds5iiL,v a-.a a
Diseases GTtSiRgfTsB DisoTdeTeCf Sonicch
Fsus-
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04
New Orleans Market.

New ORLEANS October /, 1861.
C0TTON.-The sales to-day weae confined 10
bales. Receipts SO bales.
TOBACCO-Nothing reported. Receipts hhds
SUGAR.-We did not hear of sale.
MoLASSES.-2O bbls., thin reboied, old, sold on
Saturday at 15c, and common rebOed at 26C 2
gallon
FLOUR-50O bbs super1ne sold at IS, 800 bbls
common extra at IS So 100 choice at IS So and
200 bbls choice at 50 q bbl
CORN 600 sacks white sold at 75c 2 bushel.
BRAN-15O sacks sold at 81 80 q 100 lbs.
PoTATOES-75 bbls pink eyes sold "a 2 Dbl
RICE-We notice sales at 4z.@5c p fb.
WfISKY-Rectifed is retailing at 55c q gallon.
LARD-Prime in tierces is retailing at 25c, and in
kegs &c. q ID.
BACON-Bacon Hams are retailing at 1920, and
sugar cured at 22O25c p fb.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04

The ARMY or THE PoToMAC being fully
prepared, both in regard to numbers and
equipments, for any emergency, can well af-
ford to wait to be attacked by the Lincoln
birelings. but those persons having valuable
property liable at any moment to be de-
stroyed By fire, without insurance, cannot
with safety wait the ravages of the FIRE King,
and therefore would do well to call, without
delay, at the weIl-known Insurance Office of
". J. MARI. No. 25, College street, and OBJ
tain indemnity in some of the best Southern
Companies. Oct2-tf.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04
To COnsumptiVes.

The Advertiser, having been restored 10 neath in q
few weeks by very simple remedy, after having sui
fered several years with severe lung affection, and
that dread disease, COnsump:iOn-is anxious to make
known to his fellow sufferers the means Of cure.
To all who desire it, he VIII send copy Of the pre-
scription used free Of charge with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they will find
sars cure for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BROY
HITS, dc. The only obje Of the advertiser in
sanding the Prescription is to eneft the afflicted and
spread Information which he conceives to be nvalu
able and he hopes every sufferer viii try is remedy,
s il viii cost them nothing, and may produce blessn
Parties wishing the prescription will please addres
Rev EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg,
oct4-iy Kings County, New York.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04

RAGS, RAGS, RAGs--Save your rags, peo.
pie Of the South, your cotton and linen rags
They are much in demand for the manufac-
ture of paper, and are as valuable as any of
the products of the soil or mandatory a
market can always be found at the paper-mill
here for them They are money to you
money to the publie-therefore be sure aud
save them all
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04
From tie Nashrine Christian Adrooate.

GsMr Williams has made book which we should
like have reach Europe, and be translated and read
into their languages and do its work in making and
correcting public opinion which the English and Nor
thern press have palmed OF upon the world
The reader should bear in mind that these letters
were written ConstantnOple, though published in
Nashville. As the writer accurately predicted ma
nv events that have transpred, since the ink Of the
manuscript dried. we cannot but have confidence in
his general speculaions founded in true philoso
phy His tone is calm and thoughtful: his horizon
clear and wide The partzan is sunk in the American.
his position abroad, moreover, afforded him opportu-
mites possessed bp but few Of his country
for acquiring insight into the real opinions and iee-
ings and general public sentiment OF Europe"
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04

e. Are you tiredz Do you want to lie
refreshed Do you want TO get your money
back Do you want to be pleased with your
self and the rest of mankind2 If you an
swer affirmatively, go down to the theatre
tonight, and see what's to be done there.
You will not be disappointed in either re-
spect- You took our advice yesterday. and
one of the best things you can do is to take
it again to-day.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04

ACoSvESIENT PLACE-Our veteran friend,
JOHN CASEY, for many years proprietor of
"CAsY's Saloon and Bowling Alley" on
Front street, near the Square, has fitted up
in beautiful style restaurant in the north
east corner dover end) of the market house,
where his numerous friends and the '-rest of
mankind" will always find his larder well
supplied with the best the market Affords
His reputation as a caterer for the public is
well established, aud we are sure, in his new
quarters, with his '.red light OUT he will
more than prove himself RICHARD again
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-04

The LINCOLN ARMY.-The New York Tn
6sHls of the 2lst ult., estimates the whole num-
Der of volunteers at $50, 900. of whom 50, 600
have been discharged by expiration of term,
10000 have deserted, and 10000 proved in
efficient from disease, l"- .ng in the field
$4,000, with a net increasu of 1000 day.