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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

The Portland Transcript says there 10 q
canary bird IN that city that MARBLES the
nous Of the bob.o.link. Ii seems that the
canary was reared 10 . Gag. with bob.o
link. and never hearing the notes Of It's own
tribe caught those Of its feathered associate,
50 that IL now sing' no other song.
The Vote for Gradual Emancipation In
Western Virginia. .. far as the returns have
come in. foo,s up, S,?93. 10 The negative
only 40!
The next election In Delaware J. to be
contested on the slavery issue. one party ior
euspeira,ion on the Lincoln plan. and the
other as.in., 1t. Judge Fisher. repre.en'
,a,i,e in Congress. 1. mentioned as the
probable emancipation candidate for Cover.
nor.
The Official returns Of the recent election
in the State Of Connecticut give Gov. Buck
,pgham 39.1G2 Votes ms,ori'y OF 9i34.
Gen. Butler has issued m order combs
eating intoxicating liquors brought into
camp. - more deadly IN that climate than
the rife.
The one hundred,h anniversary Of the
introduction Of freemasonry into Maine will
he celebrated on grand scale at Portland.
June oath (St. Johns day.
G. d. S,etson. ESQ.,. formerly Of the Lew
istou Democratic Advocate. 10 40 associate
editor Of the Portland Advertiser.
The publication Of the Maine E'snss'"'
(Congrcga,,onal) has ceased.
The Jetfsrsonian learns that tho d~en's
hou.s occupied BY . Sir. Modss"' 10 SAN
e,rvills. vas destroyed By IRE on SUNDAY
evening 9Th ais.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

Nrw GoCps. woodman. bro. 4 Co.,
South Paris. announce through our advtr'
Using columns. q variety OF articles suited
TO the wants Of this region. Their -four VI
have before commended. The new brand
we learn. 10 much approved. They an
nounee q new article. . .lotbes wrinser.
which specially deserves the attention Of
tho l.di.. I, 10 said TO perform. admir--
bly,. and with little outlay Of strength that
mo., trying part Of wa'h'ne.-ihe twisting
Of the clothes and tho elbows. Cali ADD
examine.
Mr. Rosenberg. whose store has been
closed for . shor, time Tor repairs. has
opened with new stock. Ills store (. 'aid
TO be fitted up in . very nsa, manner; ei
pre-.ly for h.. business IIe keeps large
variety ~ goods Tor lad'e. wear. not easily
Obtained IN the country. making h. e.iab'
h.hmept . great convenience. OF course
all tho ladies will call at once, to eco the
new stock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09
RECOGNITION wnnpK,wN. The Wa.

RECOGNITION WITHDRAWN. The Wash.
ington dispatches TO the New York Times
sat, that the Object Of the visit o, the French
Minister to Washington. ~as to notify
the r-b,l government, that their recognition,
by France, as beligerents !. Withdrawn.
Tie blockade l' complete; they have been
beaten in arm. and u !. demonstrated tina,
they cannot maintain their independence.
Under thee circumstances the Emperor con.
-,der. it their duty to lay down their arms.
The s,,epp, to prolOns the struggle BY dr.-
troyin. the cotton and tobacco. he eon.id'
rs an outrage against the commerce Of the
world. lie say. European governments will
hid the sovernmeu, To the restoration ofthe
U ZION on the bash. Of the Constitution. with
the inheren, rights u the States preserved.
A sensation story probably.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

Co,rtsrr or CorKr M JrRr. In tie
SaIrsm. Judicial Court. in ----,on at Au.
barn. Tor Androseosgin County. Judge
Goodenow presiding. case VI" tired last
week which occupied = number of days. IL
va. given 10 the Jury Wednesday evening.
with instruction. to seal up their verdict in
case Of agreement. Al nine O'Clock IN the
evening. the foreman presented the otheer
with sealed envelope. saying that they had
agreed. The oaiccr told tho foreman to keep
the paper. After the Jury had len their
room. the ohcer inquired mors particularly
OF the foreman. who then informed him that
the Jury had 20, agreed. The officer made
no effort to Get the Jury back. Thurd'y
morning the foreman returned the sealed
envelope, and on being inquired OF W the
Court. ,aid they had agreed not to agree,
which tho Court pronounced IN evasion (;
and alter hearing the statements Of jurymen
and officer in rIeulpa,iOn, fined the foreman.
John Skinner. IS, and the othesr. L. T..
Pray. $40 for contempt. and that they 10
commi.,ed tll PAID. The zines were prompt
ly paid. Tho Court further ordered that
the Jury be dismissed from further attend.
ance this term. Lewiston Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

Az INTERESTING RrLic. Lieut.. Randall
Libby. OF III. Maine llth. has ."nt "a pa
role. taken from the house OF WIN. Young,
at Warwick, Va. The document IL signed
BY Richard Young. tailor. who acknow'
lodged him.elfa prisoner to his Majesty the
King Of Gra, Britain" II !. eoun'er'isn'
ed by James Dunlap. Lieut.. by order Of
d. q. Arnold.
Lieut.. Libby write. tba, WIN. Young
abovensmed. WAS possessed Of One planta'
tion. with one hundred and thirteen ne
sroe.. which he abandoned. to j'in the Con.
federa,e army. The plantation 10 now
waste. and the negroes enjoying their free
dom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

Tur RrcirRocrrr TsKAIr. Perley writes
the Journal that Z" Gentlemen who are re-
coenllrd 10 Washington. as the retained
advocates Of the Reciprocity Treaty. ara
circulating q pamphlet reply to tho able re.
DOR, Of Gen. Ward OF the House. which 10
understood to have been written by Mr..
Gait, tho Canadian Minister Of Finance.
A resolution 70 now before Congress. author.
hing the appointment Of commissioners to
negotiate . new treaty with the British
Provinces. based urOn tho true principles
Of reciprocity. and also authorizing the
President to give the necessary notice Tor
terminating the present unsatisfactory srcs.
IT,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

NtcEoEs N GAREiSoN,. 4 Late steamer
took To Por, Royal several thousand uni
forms. to he u-ed ior the companies of con
,rahand.. about Ia b. enlisted in Gen. Hun.
ter DIVISION. for service on the southern
epa.t. N a.. warm season. ~he.e It - sup
ro--d Northern .pldl-r. S,ll suf-r severely
iron the prevailing Diseases OF the warm
climates. The dress will he oi the 'ua,v
,iyle.-ret rou.er. and braided jackets.
Secreiar, welles Ia. also ordered the en-.
li.,ment Of the same class 10 serve IN the
Navy lie directs tina, they shall be trained
particularly a. bat hands. They will rink
a. bo,.. a, IS. 50 aud $40 pr month. aud
one ration.
Late inquiry ha. refreshed the scenes Of
tie War q Isle. when q recruiting ofhr,
was orened in Boston. under the direction
OF ala athletic black. lie met With god
success. SEVERAL similar eOnpanIes were
rai.ci.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09


The London Times, In announcing the
termination Of IL. letter. from the Potomac.
a1. ths, the Pre.iden, expressly declined
allowing Russell to accep, the invitation OF
Gen. Mcclellan 10 accompany hun. IL de-
clArc- the government TO he afraid OF crit.
ci.m "a, in no way alIude. to his whole
.alc misrepresentation Of nil he had seen
A further Statement, 10 made that the rebel.
would gladly have welcomed him. but
that he s.orn-i ever giving chance Tor an
impu,,tion tha, be would furnish them in
formation. and - came home. Perhaps he
might no, have succeeded IN passing our
lines. letter than be did IN getting TO York.
town.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

Mons PowpEa Mus Blown Ur. On
Thursday evening. another distinct sIp'o'
sion. MAS heard. and heavy body Of smoke
indicated that the Gorbam Powder Mills
had blown up. The Portland papers Of
next day. proved the supposition correct.
Eight mills. situated on both aides OF the
Prsunpsco, river exploded. going Cd near.
" ., once. but % ~ to give three shocks.
The wortmen happened TO BE- q, supper, 20
that no live were Lost.
The cylinder mill Of tho Bennington tvt.)
powder works exploded on "Wednesday. OF
last week. tearing the building to atoms.
but injurins no person.
On Friday afternoon. another explosion
Was heard. which proved to he the second
mixing mill Of M.-.r.. Marble 4 Co.. at
Buct6e,d. The amour, Of powder Was
about the zane a. before: but the mill Vas
older. and va. lees valuable. Unusual care
had been taken since the previous disaster.
the ~orkmen having lees to do; and THE
coming - closely upon the other. forces tho
conclusion upon all. tina, IL f" the deliberate
work Of some VILLAIN. who intended to de-
stray ,h. works. regardless Of the hazard TO
life involved.
The operation Of mixing. 10 conducted In
large wooden cylinders, headed with wood.
and stopped With wood. Each OF thee are
charged With about 50 kes. Of competition.
with half a ton Of copper bullets. by 70.
volving the cylinders. the action OF the halls
completely pul'sr',-s and un'tes the incred'
tents Of the powder. They may b. run with
safety many hours. though moderate heat
10 raised by the acton. In this css'. the
mill had been run hn, few hours. and with
In half an hour tho foreman had opened this
cylinder. and found 1t working we'll.
wnrtmen zero engaged upon the premis-
80. but fortunately none wsre injured.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

Fort, and srmories that have cost millions,
and been scorss Of yesrs 10 building, have
been blown up and destroyed. Railroad
bridges have been destroyed. and all CON
munIcation bstuecn communities cot Cd By
thee eowardly &C. Of incendisri'm. Fruit
ful Geld. have bee. BY them converted into
barrn was,es. Splendid foresv laid low
ard lefs worse than de-er's: bcsatiiai man
,ions defaccd-rsined and deserted monu
m.n,. Of Southern wickedue-s and villA'ny
9 They are responsible for oil The d.
r.rr-mept IN the busins.s OF the country
and IN. On ,ncial ruin that hes followed moi
only everywhere in the wake Of secession
hut m every city. town, and village. all ose'
the land. The amount OF dis.rcss from tb''
single cause will never be known, for IT.
inmen.i,y d,hes al attempts a, calculation
Neither detail. or aggregates will ever b
SUCCESSFULLY inquired into. Los.es BY the
acts Of the rebels will reach up TO millions
and hundreds Of millions.
=. The onerou. taxation that 10 nov upon
Ne. and which awaits us in the future. isali
directly eharse.ble to the leaders Of this re-
billion. For . long .erie. Of years to come
will the people 10 burdsnei and weighed
down by taxation TO NEE, the liabilities
created by the var. and keep the wheels OF
government, IN mo,ion. The debt which the
var ~,ll entail upon u. will be ielt by gen
eraiiuns yet TO cone.
s. Al other crime. in the catalogue OF
crimes, not he.ors specifically 'n'sd. are
justly charscahl. to the rrhel leaders. They
are covered all over With -'n and moral 20
luton Th. rybelllon settles the long con-
,ru,ertri question among 'hooloeian' as to
the doctrine OF total derrs'i'y. No one can
successfully deny 10 hereafter.
The que-tion returns. vha, punishment
should te meiei Oh, 70 thee aiirsc'ous VIII
ain.. these traitors. murderer. and pirates.
There can hs ~, one sn.ser-Asrs h'n'
h-A az H4fN4Ns ~ sNN~1 -
90 w,'h any runishmen, short OF death
thea ~ill the gsllo~s be cheated GOT OF Ito
msritel victims. A reiribaiive vengeance
must Re visited upon those Who have led Cd
In this a-ful eon.rr.cy as,in., humanity
aud the world. o,hsr~i.s Ne leave the
monster of .-ces-,on .c0rehcl and not killed.
IL !, tu.t a. Necessary that naiiuss should
cspitally puni.h thc-s who make var upon
government. a. II. for communities aud
State. to visit the pSnaltie. Of the las upon
it, ~,llidl ,iolater-. The dep. damn'ne
Gull, Of the au,hor. 81 this internal rebellion
can never - calculated or told. IL has
ahost il all lhe oIour OF the bo,tomles- r',.
Eternal Jusucc demand. IN tone Of thunder
the execution Of the righteous eiie,,-"Thcy
,h., take the sword shall perish by the
,sori
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

Ma EEiosSpS AND StcETr,Er wits.
NJ. Ericsson -'rd. the iOllo.ins eommuni'
cation to the Nee York Herald
Nav YoEs, April 81.
r, jane. Gordon Bcobstt. E-q
Sr.-ln yrur rymars. On tie admins
,rsu,n Of ,h- Navy Department in - days
Herald. you have Inadvertently done the
secretary Of the Navy Great injustice rela'
tive 90 the con.,ruci,un Of the Monitor. A
more prompt aud -p'ritrd seton i,rroh.hlJ
not un r~clri. IN . similar c.s-. than tha,
IT the Nav, DEPARTMENT in rr;ari O. the
Monitor. The c,mmittcc oi naval CON-
manirr- ETpoin,~i ~ the SccrrIary - De.
eide IN N, plan. 81 eunhoat. laid h',Ore the
DEPARTMENT, occupied me lss, ,han iso
hour. IN explaining nv new system Ia
about tao hOu's morr the Committee lad
come % decision. After their iSorahle
report had bs,u made. I ~as called into ms
ulhcs whore | Vas detained lee. than i've
minutes Ia order not u lose any time, The
Secretary ordered me 10 ''eo ahead q, on'-'.
Cons, qu-ntly. while the clerks u the De.
rartment were engaged IN drawing up the
formal contract. the iron which nov torn.
the krsl plate of the MOnitor vas drasn
through the rolling mill.
AIN, respectfully. your oh't .srvt.
J. ERICSSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09
Acc,prs,. Mr. s. N. King. . few day.

ACCIDENTS Mr. 8. N. King. few days
since. while tending shingIs machine. had
the index finger Of HE right hand taken Cd
by the saw. lie fastened tho bolt. and 10
pushing ., forward the hand clipped %. and
came In contact With the say.
Mr. Ira Andrew', while unloading stones
from cart. Las, week, 10, one drop upon
hi. tnce. The ankle Vas m sach position
tina, the blow broke the small bone Of the
leg. and fractured the end Of the larger
bone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

Arro,SrurSr or A Jrpox. On Saturday.
Gov. washburn nominated Hon. joseph II
Williams. Of Augusta. ~ Justice OF the
Supreme Court. Il has been stated during
this week. that Mr. Williams will not as
csp, tho appointment. The public were
,om.wha, surprised on learning the selec
ton but We have seldom heard . more
unanimous approval Of IN appointment.
than 10 thi. case. or. more general e.'
preston Of regrs, that Il va. declined.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

Tnr Gils,S CAss. We learn thu, the
Attorney General. Hon J. II Drumrnond.
design, 10 issue. In . .hor, time. q complete
rernr, 81 the Gilman ca.s. tried at the
Mach Term. for OIiord County. I, will
APPEAR In rsmphle, form. Tho ca.c pre-
--n,cd many interesting, features, both from
the circum.,spce. connected ard the mcdi.
cal testimony introduced. which make !,
de.ir,'ls ,ha, q foil and accurate report
should b. pre.er,~d.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

GSSrrSr SuiS PL.srrss. Sewsll b
Emery. Who lsi, our Office las, Summer. ant
enlisted in the 10Th Maine Regiment. nov
in Gen. Banks Division. has sent Ne speci
mems Of genuine Virginia shin.plssiers. Tb'
bill. are issued BY the corporations OF dii'
ieren, towns. and represen, the value Of hv'
cents each. Two are printed on 'hio paper
the third on coarse glazed cloth. They
are bongling specimens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

PRrsrSrArioS or CoLoRs. The colors OF
Oh. Maine 9Th Regiment. which doated over
Fort Pulaski. have been sent home. and
were presented TO the Governor and Council
on Tuesday. The presentation Vas made
by J. n. ilamlin. Of Portland. in the Couu.
ell Chamber. Gov washburu made an sp.
propria,e acknowledgement.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

Usrrp SrArn Srocxs. Mr.. Cisco on
Friday. negotiated an exchange Of one mil
lion I 3 10 Treasury notes for one million
dollars In gold. the in,sr.s, upon the notes
to DO paid up to date BY the bank making
the exchange.
The bopds Of 1861. were at par In Bos'
ton. Saturday. and the "a 10 bonds, n
small Gums. commanded 2 per cent. prsmi.
nm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

Secretary Ss~srd announces that the Pos'
o5ce at Nes Orleans he. b-en 70 establish
ed. All letters should be transmitted u
Ns~ York, where they will be forxardsd BY
government mail steamers.
Another eircular opens the port TO ih,
trade Of the world. A collector has been
aPPaia,ed.-. native OF New Orleans who
la. been refugee during the war.
I, 10 rumored that other porte nov oceu
pied by the federal troop, will be opened fOr
trade.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

OSx or rux Fees. We ma he allowed
90 sos., lisl. on the possession Of an ess.
lad on our table ny M' John Reel. oi
North Parr. laid for him, by half Cochin
Chin, hen. raised on hi. premises. I,' dim-n.
sion. are as follows: Large, eircumfsr
eucs = 81 inches: measures around center.
G I 9 inches; weigh. q quarter Of pound.
This !. No, solitary freak. She does such
things frequently; and always lays an ess
worth cackling over.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09
John }. PERRY. Editor

TrRNs.-o~. pulisr snd f'a' '-s''; 70
- /. ADVANCE, I've Dollars. 81 the ssd ofth'
yesf. ma.
Clubbing. We ~csh re.reeiislly call 10
.p,.. va 90 Soc .. so .T.ed g. le"s Their al
1. .si..dirs N. sifsulsiioa oi hoa's paper I"
tao flla~ins offer;
W. ~In .sed
10 Copies, Coz ose var. zoe y. -"
20 Copie. ,fst one year, foe -"''
AL oas cop, 10 N. r-r-ra ss'iias 80 INC ''""'
he now, mr.t aeeorr.n, the ofds'' a..
rxS. ". Psusn1in 4 Co.. 10 >"s S"-''
b.. ..J Iss Ns..aa su.s', N,~ NV'A. are
.sr~.ihasit~d sg~vis
Ion PRINTING sssth sssCuisd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

The Maine Farmer report. the Maine 18Th
at New Orleans. under Gen. Butler. u
the editor should examine the brigade re-
port Published q few days since. he will see
tho Maine 18th !. not included. The rrgi.
me,t 10 several miles. at least, from New
Orleans. and probably will not zee the Ms
si-ippi at present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

The Aroo.took Herald learns that j. W.
Hines, Of Prsque l.le. has .old hi. large lot
Of crd,r shingles. aSou, 1, 0Oo, 900. to parties
IN Bangor. They are to be RATED from
Totique 20 Fredericton and delivered there.
They will probably be .h,Ppei a, Frederic.
ton. BY the owners. for Boston markets.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

ScuooL Books. The State Superintendent
advises Supervisors to he cautious about
designating school books. to be used for Eve
year,. under the late law. lie says u was
evidently the design Of the Lawmakers that
the &C, requiring the committees to he
chosen should 20 into effect the present.
year; and an &C, Of 4 Supervisor. on this as'
count. nigh, he st aside nett year. aud
cause much confusion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

The Pre-iden, hs. appointed Hon. Tlora.
iio King. one Of the Commissioners to s..
c~r,am the claims Of slave owners under
the smsncirs,ior &C, in the District Of Co
lumbis. Tn. Daily Advertiser. In 're.kinc
81 Oh. appointment. states that Mr.. King
|. . native Of Minot Paris Gains the hon.
or OF hi. birthplace. Mr. Case.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

The pabl,sher. OF the Kenns'ec Journal
are abou, to Issue a Daily Evening Journal.
Il vii! be Republican IN poli'ie'. and ''
started a. an experiment. with the hope that
.otlicirn, patronage will be extended to make
the enterprise successful.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09
y. vain. n, m. mon,h Of ApriI

Tue Srxrrs. reported that the cap.
tain and crew Of the pirate Sumter have
abandoned the vessel. at Gibraltar. and that
che 10 to be sold for other use. Our gun
boat has guarded the vessel effectualiy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

Az iSSov,rios. The postmaster at Bry'
ant. Pond hs. made an innovation in the
title Of ,ha, Zoe, village. Ills rating stamp
pu. l, Bryan, Pond" leaving % the
po-e-rve form. which many p'r'on' maia'
tain should not b. u.ed when the name Of q
rc.iien, !. made 10 designate = locality.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

Z. II. Hayes. Eq.. has assumed the ba''.
ness management. aud editorial control OF
the B,ddsiord journal. lie will remain
daring the absence Of Capt. Cowau, in the
army.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09
rsroslsx ~ TESsts.rE.

The Nashville Union OF the 81 contains q
a call signed by $50 influential citizens. as
signing Monday for meeting to take meas
ute. TO restore 'he former relation, VI Ten.
pe..ce to the Federal Union.
The Chicago Post furnishes intelligence
which will surprise manv. Itay'
In addition to the iron clad gunboAs OF
Commodore foo,e'. fo,illa, there have been
Tor some time in the course OF building
N,e, Of ash steam RAM, to be added to the
Mississippi feet. SiI OF them, We believe
are ON the stock. at Pituburg; the Others
nj st. Louis. They were former used {"
tow boats, and are the beet and strongest
eral, on the river. The hull' and machinery
are nearly new. They are to be overhaul
and strengthened. the bulls by addli'o' ~
buikheads anil cold beams OF immeh'e
strength. The bows will be rendered ai'
most q solid mass Of timber and Iron' ana
provided with q projecting ram, which viii
dsmolish anything With which u may come
in Contact. Two or three o. thee iorm'da.
bio war vessel. are already lsunehsd' and
nearly ready for service. wba, armament
they sr, to larry we are not Informed, but
their great speed and immense ''rne'h viii
render them more than . match Tor any OF
IN. fabulous rams We hear Of from Memphis
and New Orleans"
IRON GIN. RANKS DIVISION.
A dispatch from New Market So'h, 'ayf
The whole Of the Shenandoah valley 10
now permanently free from the myru'dOn'
Of A.hby and jackson in any considerable
force.
Gen. Banks Division 10 slill o, New Mar
kst waiting supplies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

A Bic P,siLr. A SOW belonging to Mr.
Horace Cummings. on TUESDAY gave birth
TO hfloca pig'. oil Of which are alive and
smart. They ara PAR. Chester. IRON the
stock Of Col. White
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

The shock Of an earthquake was felt in
Bath on Thursday evening last. Mt about o
o'clock. Exchange.
The shock mus, have been that produced
by the explosion Of the Powder Mills. ss
Gorham.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

The receivers o. Sanford Bank give no.
tiee that oil claim. and demands asains,
said bank mus, be presented to them beiOrc
the 10Th Of August.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

We IRE indebted to David Knapp, Eco,
for quantity Of excellent parsoips. fresh
from his garden.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

In Congress. Tuesday, = resolution Wa
adopted, iupeAehins W. II. Humphreys,
Judge Of ,h. District Curt OF Tennessee,
for high crimes and mistemcanors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

Reports from deser,ers confirm the report
the, Bsaursgard 10 falling back to Grand
Junction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09
roEr MACON c,rrURrp.

Dispatches from Gen. Burnside state tbs,
Fort Macon VA. REDUCED after II hour. FIR
ing. The surrender was unconditional.
They had 10 the FOR, large quantities OF guns.
AIN mention. provisions. etc. all OF which
have fallen into our hands. The Command.
er, with $50 Of bis troop. were released on
parole. Our men being sheltered by the
.andhill.. los, but one Of their number.
The rebel. lost :, killed. and q few woun.
ded. No New England soldiers were burt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-05-09

The value Of foreign merchandise esport'
ed from this port for the quarter ending
With April amounts TO 81 ,63i .0ss vi. which
amour, added to the value Of the previous
quarter. amounts. in the aggregate. to g.
99s ,O23 90. or about three millions Of dol.
lars.
The value for tho month Of April.
smounts to s57l.4is.70
For March, 4GO.6l6 IS
For February. 1903 .o6
Price Current.