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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-05
OLD SERIES.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. 1862.

Coniound tho old maid at the drug store''
The deacon was man OF few words-he
merely pointed to parcel on the table, and
smoked on. Perhaps. after all. his women
folks had been mi.,aken-he was rustic
philosopher. and would wait the progress
( OF events.
When the evening train rcturncd TO Mil
Hollow il bore an impatient youth. with n
6lsgr.o rannier OF fancy colosnes.
Rfis wns out In the yard looking after
some gold eyed crocuses. which had poked
their emerald spears through the ground. as
if determined to lead the ranks Of the flower
army. She had heard the eidri,ch whistle
OF the train. but OF course she didn'i con.
nee, I, in her mind with Jonathan's return!
Why should she' Hadn't she declared. on.
" tho evening before. that she never would
speak 10 Jonathan S,arko asain' SO Sue
gardened away in the level sunset beams,
her brown hair blowing about and her
cheeks beautifully tnged with natures own
rouge.
Suddenly strong arm was thrown round
her waist, and voice whispered 'oIIly:
"EGc. darling
why. Jonathan, Is IL your"
Yes. and here's the true present that |
bOurh, for you! Pray don's believe | ever
INTENDED that horrii box OF cosmetics; but
thero was an old JeIobcl OF woman a, the
store, when was buyins ,he., things. and
she go, my parcel, and hers Ba. rs
all rish, now, EGic, II you will only forgive
my stupid b'underIn:'"
"llow rre,,y--Oh, how pretty" said
File. examining the dainty Gu, rla's bottles
and their odorOus contents. and ssllliully
avoiding q direct answer to Jona,hans
words. IL am 50 much Obliged to you"
Then am forgiven
"Oi course you are, you stupid fellow"
said File. arthly.
"well. then Efis." sild Jonathan. draw
ing her still closer to him, and spcakIns in
lower accents yet. won't you tell me
rhen-".
II the crocu. stars. and the brown robin.
in their nests above. heard the CONCLUSION
Of ,ha, su,enee. they must have had sharp.
er ears than wo are gifted with. And tho
only fact by which We are enabled to guess
a, the drilt thereof. !. that Miss EiEe Scott
changed her name to Els Slarke, within
the next ilrcc months!
jonathan -,ill retain, q strong dislike to
visiting the city he 'ay' ga mans head
get. 50 confused there. that he can't tell
whether 10 is buying q cologne bottle VI a
PAINT box"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-05

An Ixpi.x Story. There !. an eastern
story which has Il. version in many languas-
o. of BEAUTIFUL damsel. 20 whom y genius
OF surprising power desired to give tails
man. lie enjpincd her to take bcr-elf aero's
a field OF standing corn. She was to Ilaek
the ialle.t and largest ear she could hnd. Tor
che was To gather /, as she went forward
and never pause in her path, or TO step
backward in quest Of her object. In pro-
portion To the .i1a and ripenes' OF the car
che gathered, 50 would be It. power sa
tali.man. She went out upon her quest,
say. the legend, and entered upon the field.
MANY tall stalk oi surprising excellence
met her glance, but ste walked onward, ex'
pec,ine always to Gnd some one more ex-
cellent still. Al last she reached portion
Of the fell where the crops were thinner aud
ears moro stunted. She regretted The tall
and graceful stalks she bad left behind Out
dislained to pick those which fell 20 lar be-
low what her ideas were Of apcriecs car.
But, alas! the stems grew more ragged aud
moro scanty as she trod onward on the
margin Of the field they were miliewed. and
when che had accomplished her Walk
through tho wavip: grain, she emerged on
the other side without having gathered any
ear whatever. The ecnius rsbuked her ior
her folly, but we are no. told that no gavo
her an opportunity of retrieving her error.
We may apply this mystic little Indian
fable 10 the realities OF daily life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-05

PAr's THANSTULNEss 10 PRovIDENck. At
recyn, fire IN Fall River, Mas, two Irish
laborer. who bad behaved gallanty IN at
tempting to .ubdue the flames, were caught
in a dangerous predieamsnt one gable OF
the house iell in. aud that under which they
were standing to,tercd over them. The
younger attempted 10 fly from the spot. but
was overtaksn By the burning ruin, and
very seriously injured. The other, seeing
an open door in the base Of the wall. darted
through il. and emerged unhur,on the other
eide. lis employer. next day, commented
on his escape. said he should return thank.
90 Proyidsnee for his preservation. "oeh!
thin" said DermO,, scratching bis head
very slowly. "sure do be thankful to
Pr0videnre. and ihins IL was very merei'
fgl TO me, bat SIR, ,sasHt I cute nyssJ "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-05

HABIrs OF GsAssnorrERs. \ Goliad cor.
respondent Of the Colo-ado (rexa') Citizen
gives some curious facts in relation to the
gras-hoppers which have recently swarmei
IN ,ha, region. lie says
They have an especial fOndue.' for wheat
and cotton, but DON, take 50 kindly to corn,
The only vegetable they s,arc, is tho pump
kin. The mos, deadly poi.ons have had no
effect upon them musqui,o nets they de.
vour grecdily clothes hung out TO dry they
esteem rarity; blankets and eunnyhaes
they don't appear to fancy. They swim
the broade.t creeks in safety, Sun themselves
a while. and then 60 on. The Who'll, mass
appear to start at the came time. travelling
for an hour or two, devourips everything In
their way, and then suddenly cease. and not
move perhaps for week. during which
time no iced is noticed; and. finally, they
carefully avoid the sea coast.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-05

TREATMENT OF Sc,Lps AND BuRys. Ap.
ply as coon as possible to the affected parts,
cloths dipped in cold water, change as often
as they become warm, until the scald Is
done smartins; u the skin 10 broken. u'c
the ointment to heal the core. Simmer to-
se,ber two large onion. and four ounces Of
fresh lard. two hours, strain, and il Is ready
for use. THIS ointment is good for all in.
aammatory wounds. Burns should be GOV.
cred ell over with wheat -four.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-05

Never cit or lio down in current Of air,
or remove any Of tho clothing alter ceasipg
from active exercise. Instead Of tightening
the dress, 1t should be increased under these
circumstances, by throwing on q cloak,
care,or shawl, even in summer. Attention
to this simple rule would save many lives
annually, for the most dangerous and fatal
form. Of disease are caused Wy cooling OF
too rapidly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-05
For N. O>fori Democrat.
A Ride 20 the Lakes.

A Ride 70 the Lakes.
Few per-ous. though residents Of OIior
County, arr aware OF its extent of serritor,
or Of IT. resources. Taxing our own tear
and provisions, we started from Bethel on
Srish, morning i0s Lake umbasos. wh'eI
We had never before visited. The road
now in eIcellen, condition the whole dis
tane-. The moe, OF i beng very level. W
need hardly mention the thriving farmer
along the Andro.cossin aud Bear EiSers
The heavy crop, Of gas, the golden grain
and the dark green acres OF corn, all be,okei
a bountful harvest. As We 60 up Bsa
River, the scenery becomes more interesting
Travellers will not tail to examine Screv
Aucur Fsll., on which fannIng'. Mil /
situated, where the water has worn iI, mar
rlw bed through .ol,d granite, q distance o
10 feet. How long 70 has taken 10 DO this, "
cannot .ay. There j. evidence along thi
strcam that this Was once the course Of
large river. Water worn rock, may besesI
AZ sr-a, height above the prescn, stream
The Jall. halt mile above the mill, Is
great curiosity. IL u part of a circle OF Per
Ieuiicular rOys. about 20 leet in width, an,
va. probably formed by the mighty rush o
waters through the chasm. Ssill farther OF
!, the Moose Cave. The scenery ior ss'era
nile. i..ill aud interesting. No persor
could fail 60 Be- deli ishicd with ii. tn,
country here j. les frequently se;tlsd,-
s,ill eoOI farms begin 20 show themselves a
We approach toe Lake and when We a.
e,nlrl the last hill. our eve. greeted will
delight the distant waters OF Lake Umhacoc
IL seemed 90 us new world. We were sur
rri.sd TO End - much evidence Of prOgrrs
ina plae. that bad seemed 10 Us out Of th
world. Here At the too, OF tho Lake ar
good farm. and chances tor many more,
store, pOs,-ofhcs. saw aud gri., mill. s;arel
mill. and other mills. with an excellent va
ter power on Cambridge River. They ha'
school houses. and church organized, an'
preaeh'nca portion OF TIE time pu' VIVA
SURPRISED H' "A' tue steam ~nS"S' '''.
have .teamboa; there, which carries yo'
o. the head o, the Lake and up the Mesal
Io~ay r''er' Some ~ years ago, NAp''''
John VI. Wilson left the town OF WesI5ro1I
and vent ss lar hack into the woods as b,
could ct ~ 'h' MeSa''owAy iNe'' An'
made home Tor h'in'e'' 'n ''' "'d''p'''
bat be could ho' get away ''0@ ''e '''A"
bat. IL has ioSnd the way 10 nH arm
Spending the h'sn'a' 'Ho 'O'' u WI
Lake, Ne made M a party and determine
% have boat F'de on the IAse' laA'hs
siJGi ros boat, we went down Camo''ds
rNer too mllgs heiorc We reached the Lake
bat the wind proving rough, and meeting
the steamboat Union. Capt. Tyler sailiu'
VI the river, Ne chartered her, anu p'oeecd
.d ~ the Lake on q fishing excursion Mo
tal!ie'' '-.ani e'PeeIAIIy a''ae'e' our a''rn
ton a. being Tue pace "nere 'li' no''u iu
dian depo-'i,i hi. sk'n' Tor sale keeping
writer IN the SEPTEMBER number OF the ~
laniic Monthly speaks os him a. having beet
buried here. This Is a mistake. lie wa
b1ri-,l in the town Of Colebro1k, y. IL
think. where be was supported Ata Count,
ch.res Steering our eourse 20 the ;. =
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-05

Hasiy people driuk the wine Of life 'cald'
ins hot.
Death is the only master who takes bis
servants without a character.
Content is the mother Of good digestion.
whsu pride aud poverty marry together,
their children are want aud CRIME.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-05

If you are looking to a picture you try to
give il good light. DO as courteous to
your fellOw.creatures 40 you are to . picture.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-05

May Judge who re,ires FROM the bench
Be said 10 lay down the law,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-05
fmmcrs' department.
"sFEED ROW"

Al the AT. ssi science. pertaining to hi,, a's
Cosely linked tug-theT, aRd are intimately c0uneSi-
81 ~ith Agr,ssliuEv. -AGHICoLA.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-06-12
Erorn 1hs Fir.. gegimenl.

Prom Our Own Correspondent.
CAup LANE NEAR COLUMBIA, Tenn,
May28 1862.
Dear Telegraph
You may be surprised to hear that we have
taken our position in the rear Of our old camp,
but thus it is. l cannot give you the reasons
for the many eccentric moves we have lately
made, and in my opinion, there was but little
reason in them. We started from Mt. Pleasant
on the 10th inst and for eleven days we made
forced marches TO and fro, and finally brought
up within ten or fifteen miles Of our old camp.
We have no means Of ascertainiug the exact
distance We travelled, but it must have been not
far from 225 or 23J miles If any one wishes
to know the course we took, he can take a large
map Of Tennessee and trace our journey as fol-
lows: From Mt. Pleasant we went to Pulaski,
thence via Rogersyille near the Tennessee,
thence to Florence, Ala, then by another route
to Pulaski thence almost to Columbia, when we
sountermarched, and have stopped within 10
miles of that place. Orr route has been through
all the by-ways and crossroads there were to
be found. We treque ntly would 90 fifteen mile;
through an unbroken forest without seeing hall
dozen cleariEgs in tho whole distance. There
are millions Of acres in this region that will new
er pay taxes. A COW turned into such forest
would have to be q remarkable good traveller o.
she would surely starve.
From the connencemenc OF our journey W.
bivo1acked in ne open airexcept on-two or three
occasions when two tents 10 u company vere
pitched. When we finally came here we were
entirely worn our with fatigue exposure anC
hatdships. But we are again recruited and wait
ing anxiously for something to turn up.
Col. Stqrkweather has gone to Milwaukee OF
furlough. OF course there age many absurd
stories in camp about the object Of his visit
We presume he goes because he IS tired and
would like to experience once more the comforts
of civilization, just any Of us would, fit were
possible.
The weather ia exceedingly warm, in our est
nation wheat will be ready to harvest before
your readers see this, Appearances are that we
shall remain on guard this summer, but though
we should not see the enemy, it is generally ex,
pected we shall have TO pass through many H
"warm encounter" this summer
Our regiment is at present at their old work.
They are building a bridge which has been des-
troyed at this place
The repulse of Gen. Banks, of which we have
just heard, and the order for more troops to he
called into service, it Is thought by some, viii
be benefit rather than an injury to the cause
for one, shall not regret its occurrence, if by
that means those in power shall be awakened
to the fact that something must be done to lei
the rebels know thai we are in earnest. Afel
the southern army shall have been broken up
they have the power to divide into bands ofout
laws, who with the support Of the Inhabitants
which they are sure Of receiving, can check anC
annoy Us for years might say, and prevent the
enforcement of the laws. IN my opinion, tht
rebellion isn't yet fully developed W.
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The Alexandra Organ
uvnE DAY SCHOOL BELLE

The Day School Bella new Singing Book for Day
Schools called the "Day School Bell,' s ready 1t
contains about 200 pages of choice Songs Solos Rounds
Catches Duets Tros, Quartettes and Choruses, many
OF them written expressly for this work. besides 80 pages
of the Elements of Music The Elements so easy and
progressYe that ordinary teachers will nd themselves
entirely successful in instructing young scholars
to sing correctly and scientifically, while the tunes and
words embracing such variety ofvey attractive and
sou stir ing music and sentiment that trouble will be
experienced inducing all beginners is with zeal
in acquiring skill in of the most health giving beau
ty-iulprovng happiness yielding, and order producing
exercises of schoofe In simplicity Gifts Elements in
variety, and adoption OF music, and in excellence and
OF its ongs, original selected and adapted it
claims by much to excel all competitors 1t will be found
to be the best book for Semnaries ACADEMIES
ard Public Schools Aew sample pages the Elements,
Tunes and Songs, given in circular send and get
one 1t is composed by Horace Waters, author of Sab
bath School Bells" Nos. and 2, which have had the
enormous sale 655 600 copies Price paper cover 20
cents-S15 per 100; bound, 80 cents-$22 per 100. 23
copies furnished at the 100 price Mailed free at the
tail price.
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NOTICES FROM THE PRESS.

THE DAY SCHOOL BRIL-The tunes are lively and such
as may be easily mastered by children. The spirit of
the songs is unexceponable and well adapted to the
school-r Ii the cheapest and among the best
compends of school music published.N Y. Teacher,
DAY SCHOOL BELI.--This book is emneny adapted to
use in our common schools. The editor very truly OBJ
serves his preface, sit is universally conceded, that
singing strengthens the lungs sofrsns the voice
the temper i'd one of the richest sources of exquisite
enjoyment" These are, certainly, results winch we
to have brought about in systems of education,
and firm in the conviction that this science ought
to be taught in all our schools.
sc have great number of school song books before
the public, but many of them lack musical well lit
erary taste and really demorazng their influence
upoL the musical talent OF the young Airs of acknowl
edged excellence welded TO words OF true poetry The
qualities that ought to be sought with the greatest
in the preparation of school song book. This book
seems to combine these two quaites.-PenR. School
journal.
The DAY School BELL.--We unhesitatiugy pronounce
this collection the best have ever for
general in schools With one feature we are es-
pecially pIeased-the large number of familiar tunes.
We recognize many an old faYorite, and friend to
whom handed copy, counted over forty pieces that
she knew They are, almost without exception, choice
tunes, well adapted for school-room Most of the
new music will become popuar The elements are well
arranged for vocal practce-0hiO Educational MONTH";
ly.
We find in this book great variety of excellent mu-
sic adapted to the wants of day schools Of ali grades
Here solos, duets tros quarettes chorses rounds
and chants; of them secular o: Them sacred
all of them fit to be sung by children home or in school
DON'T forget to "let the children ng"-Eane Teacher
| Portland, NE.
DAY SCHOOL BELL, of excellent hymns This book
tains the elements Of vocal music and nearly two hun
dred pages of music and words adapted for schools and
suitable for almost all occasions. 1t contains large
number of pieces which will be favores with the young
well several standard gees and patriotic songs
! The sabbath Bell" Nos and 2, by the editor
have had an immense sale, and the "Day School Be'
seems calculated to reception favorable as
has been awarded to its professionally II, EdWcG-
| tiORdL journal.
| THE DAY SCHOOL BELIEVE have seen many works oil
this character and believe this to be the best ever issued
for the OF Public Schools and home circle-1p5Oa
Advertiser, Upton, I0acG,
HORACE WATERS. z Publisher,
45tf 4sl Broadway, New York.
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CIRCUIT COuRT COUNTY or KENosHA:
Oliver s. Chapman, Plaintiff, against Serene Fisk
Ephraim Perkins, Lucy Perkins, Alanson N. Titus,
Kenosha & Rockford Railroad Company, and Edward
G. Dyer and Pliny NJ Perkins, Trustees Of The estate
Of Ephraim Perkins, deceased, and Ann Titus, De-
PENDANTS.
e pursuance and by virtue ofa Judgment Of the Cir
q cult Court for the county Of Kenosha, maze in the
above entitled cause will be sold under the direction OF The
public auction at IT, court House Ia the city
Keuosha county Keuosha and stale Of Wisconsin,
Tuesday the Goth day Of August, A. D. 1862, ut one
o'clock in the afternoon Of that day All that certain
piece, parcel or lot Of land lying and being ia the town
Of Pike county Of KenOsha and State OF Wisconsin, more
particularly knOWR and described asThe west fraction
al half of section nineteen, town two, range twenty-five
east(w. fr. Af. 10, 3 22)exceptng and reserYing
the north sixty OF said fractional half secion al
so excepting and reservng the piece or parcel Of iand
described follows, to wit: Commencing at the south
east corner said fractional half section, thence
ming westerly three hundred twenty.seyen and three
ourth5 1927 84 feet thence Horhery five hundred and
hy.nine 1869 feet to the Burlington road, thence east
erly along said road three hundred twenysevcn and
half 1927 2 feet the east line Of the fractional half
section aforesaid thence southctly four hundred and
thiryone T431 feet to the place Of beginning Terms
Cash. Dated at tie Sheri15 Office this 18Th day ii MEy
A ID. 1862. JAMES VI. 6IEBBiNS,
STRONG & FULLER, Sheriff OF HeuoSha County.
IIH's AIMS. IOW49
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Gen. smtler Keeps n mo.eI

Whatever may be thought Of the
ability of Gen. Butler to conduct 3
public house on a popular scale, he has
at least shown himself equal to The
task of opening and keeping frst-rate
hotel. Upon the appearance of the
federal fleet, the St. Charles shut It's
wide portals, and, to all intents and
purposes, "closed for the season." But
Gen. Butler required accommodations
for himself and his numerous retinuc
of officers and BODY guard, and as the
st. Charles offered the advantages Of
a central location, coupled with ele~
giant apartments and well-stocked
iarder, while Col. French was investing
the city hall Major Strong went to the
St. Charles to obtain quarters for Gen.
Butler and his staff. The proprietor
declined to open It, and was told, In
case he persisted in refusing Gen But
Ter would be obliged to take military
possession of the establishment. AT
Q o'clock the general, having estab.
lished his official headquarters at the
custom>house, went up and informed
the proprietors. of the ST Charles that
the opening Of their hotel for his ao-
commodation was net = matter OF
choice with them, but ono Of necessity,
and they must open 1t. This emphat-
ic announcement produced the desired
result, and the proprietor stating that
his life world have been in jeopardy if
he had voluntarily offered to open his
house to the commander OF the Sinva>
ding army" proceeded to show the
officers to their rooms. There are no
guests in the house except those who
came by the invitation or permission
of Gen. Butler. The bar is closed, and
the hundreds Of officers who have
pledged thei. friends in the North that
they would drink their health at the
St. Charles, viii necessarily be com
PEELED to postpone that indulgence for
the present. Under its present pros
prietorship, the 81. Charles occupies
rather an anomalous position for 3
house ofentert&inment. The main en-
trance is fapked with brass field piec-
as so ldiers guard the entrance and
biyouac at the foot ot the staircase.
Stacks of arms usurp the places OF
norters on the sidewalk, and the mar
Bile floor of the rotunda rings with the
sharp click of the sabre. while military
trappings decorate the lady's toilet
stand, and camp eqmpage, boxes ofam-
unition and hospital stores occupy the
places where erst were piled the trunks
and bandboxes of tourists, up>river
planters and Northern merchants.
Federal officers pace to and fro on the
spacious balcony, or sit down com
posedly to enjoy siesta in the cool of
the eyening-objects Of curiosity and
aversion to the proud and the hau h.
ty bellies, who cast sidelong chances Of
cotempt as they pass. But, in the
words of Capt. Alden, of the Rich,
mond, eve have come here to stay
do YOU understand ?to stay" And
they will do it, contradicting by their
humane edicts, their irreproachable
bearing, the erroneous Impressions
which the deluded Southerners have
entertained respecting the defenders
of the Union Cor. Boston Herald.
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Bo, Tur KKyosHl TBEGRAPH.
TaO H g.
BY EVA ALTON.


Hope is gem so priceless
That few its value know
Yet in each heart it liveth,
And cheers US here below
II sparkIes mid the diamonds
That deck the mOnarei,'s brow
And it fingers in the cottage
/ hear its sweet voice now.
Hope steals into the heart,
And chases gloom away;
It's more welcome to the aged
Than to the young and gay;
1t is not like false delusious
~ Or castles reared in air.
That beseige the heart Of childhood,
And deceive the young and fair.
Some sey that hope is aee,ing,
And soon must pass away'
They know not is true mission,
Or they would bid ! stay
1t is a boon from Heaven,
And nestles like dove
In the christians noble heart
Inspired by holy love.
Hope is a sunbeam lighting
The weary pilgrims way;
1t leads him on in safety,
Nor lets him go estray.
1t is an anchor safe and sure,
Formed from purest love
1t cheers the christian trusting heart
And welcomes him above.
Keaoska May =, 1862.