Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1863-09-04
VOLUME 81, NO. 40.

three hours Mr.. Osgood's hall in the third
storey Of has house. Was lighted up with can
dies. and the smiling Eoes soon began 20
exhibit themselves By the time thas shak-
Ing Of hands. and the saving Of how-si'-ye-
do had been attended 90. (and Il did not
take long time 10 do IL. } Harrington the
hddier. who lived an the house subsequently,
owned BY Dr. Grsn~old. made has appear
ance- Nov came of the dance-and A good
one. cheerful one. happy one and an an
eeremonious ODe u would be. All was over
and past IN good season. and with Just as
iiitle eerenony a. the party vas got up. "a
vas Dissolved. Each person returned qui-
etly 90 has own bome.
Such was Fryeburg AT The commencement
Of the present century
MAY rs honor. its distinguished useful
ness. its prosperity and the happiness OF It's
virtnous inhabitants. forever continue and
increase
With high sense Of the kindness and IA
yor done me by the good people of Frye-
burg. by extending 90 me an invitation 20
settlement Of the town
i am their Friend and servant.
JACOB McGAw.
WoRcEsTER. AuGusr IS, 1865.
REv. SAMUEL SoUrHER. Sir
Since the receipt of your kind note. I
have daily intended 90 seek the pleasure of
n personal interview with you, bat have
nov % regret. that the IN state ofmy health.
and the exhausting heat of the season. will
hardly permit me more than 20 offeryou an
earnest expression Of my grateful sense Of
the honor Of the invitation which you have
been pleased 20 communicate, and nav deep
regret. that Il will not De in nv power 20
participate IN the enjoyments of the very
interesting occasion which if announces
IL would. indeed. be Joy to me. 20 visit
place where an bonored and beloved
Brother received the first welcome Of gen.
erous hearted Strangers, and made IN.
Friends CT has early manhood where the
labors Of has professional Eie met their
hrst rewards. and the aspirations Of noble
ambition Tor usefulness and honorable DIS
unction n cheering encouragement. IL
would be with no ordinary emotion. that
should vies for the first time the local
scenery OF magnificent grandeur. which be
50 loved to contemplate, and scan the
landscapes Of romantic and surprising
beauty. which be delighted TO describe
Nature. an her most affractive features and
the People Of Fryeburg. IN their unobtrsl-
save and aboundIng virtues, fixed his afec-
tons and has residence IN Maine. and he
freely gave. with no divided purpose, the
best thoughts Of . cultiv ated mind, and the
devoted labors OF patriotic life 20 the
service Of the State. And richly, vas this
full measure Of duty repaid. in the repeated
expressions OF public confidence which he
received. and by that last most impressive
testimonial 20 has character and memory. SO
grateful 10 the hearts OF his kindred and
friends. the appropriate and tasteful monu-
ment on the banks Of the peaceful Kennebec.
which now marks the resting place Of his
mortal remains.
Nor - the State Of Maine without interest
70 me. IN many personal relations Before
the separation from Massaehusets. / had
participated IN the Legislation which was
the common obligation Of the people Of the
parts Of the old Commonwealth
and. IN some humble degree. aided in the
passage Of the act which gave effect 70 that
measure and after the separation. !: -.s
my privilege 20 be an Associate on the
commission for the division Of the y,.Ssc
AGnaS. between the States. In the sub
sequent controversy with great Britain con
eerning the North Eastern BOUNDARY The
rights Of property and Of sovereignty. so
nobly asserted by the Governor OF Maine
were made Of like concern 20 Massaehusetts
And her Executive did not hesitate an
strenuous cooperation for their vindication
and maintenance. Aud nov, IN these evil
days Of trial snd Of great peril 10 tbe ma.
ton. q - With inexpressible satisfaction I
cherish the consideration. that a Son. in
command Of a Regiment ia the Army Of the
Potomac. may have derived much Of the
lnspiraiion Of patriotism. and bis training
Tor duty from Instruction IN the Academic
halls Of BOwdoin.
All honor % the State Of Maine. liberal
and enlightened in her government. brave
and loyal and patriotic in her people. All
honor 90 her refurpiag soldiers Who. bv
their herOism. have won the need of true
salor.-and 90 her OHfe~Biag kosls who uilt
selp 20 purge the land Of rebellion, and re-
store distracted and bleeding country 10
peace. prosperity. and union Nav the
oocsslon Which you are called % celebrate.
BE- ful Of eongratulatory remembranocs an.
De history Of the past. and of solemn res
1lutlons and indcSible purpose. that the
-ivil privileges and social blessings. which
are the enjoyment of the present. shall re-
nain unimp4ired. 10 be forever The inheri-
.ance n the future
With sentiments q great respect.
loar obd't. and obliged servant.