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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-12-11

9th. We must have compulsory attend
ance OF children between The ages OF eight
and sixteen wears. Inclusive. as least three
month ia either = private or public school.
Mr.. Johnson slsborItsd upon these points
in al address Of an hour. which was listened
TO with marked attention. and at the clos,
secured a burst Of applause.
Tn FrEcroRNt VorE or MAINE. Tn.
Electoral College Of ,his State met in the
Senate Chanbcrs Of tbe State House. or
Tuesday Of fbis week The College was
called 70 order b, Gen Byal Of Norway,
on whose motion. Gen Ssmasl J.. Srivk
lanh 81 Bangor. was chosen tenporar,
President Maj Wa 5 Dodge ofOxfor,l.
was chosen Secretary. and Gen Deal. T.
Harris was apPointej messenger
A committee ofivo. consisting Of Dennis
/. Millikcn Of WA,srviIls. and Ebcnezer
Knowl'on OF Monlsilie. was chosen as com.
mittee on credentials. who reported iha,
the following members OF The college ha4
been duly elected, and were p, esent. viz.
George L. Bsal Of Norway. Samo.l y
60 anu o. sor' f-'Fth II Banks Of
,,'e1'u A"'o' Nou'se oil Bath. ID. J..
H''''Aen OF "''s'F'''e' hs"'y y. Perry Of
AiA'' I4"'' anu EovnezSr hnow'toa OF
Montyille
nc 'o"'s, Nas ih'n permanently organ
.l' =! ,a' 'a''.' OF pr- Amos Noursc Of
''A'"' a. ''''q'''' VINO assumed The duties
" D" Fos"'o" o! "ak'as hr'si address.
- '''''Ss '"'u a''lou'ned 10 Wednesday
~ ,"''" At zen crock when twas opened
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-12-11
County Of Oxford.

The following is tho Official vote for
County oi6cers ~ the September election.
FOR County Cspsygjsatoasy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-12-11

vHestsr Yaughn is not to be hung
Governor Geary was. n good soldier., but
does not believe il nccsssaEy to vindicate
his hrmness al The expense o. his juds
ment and humanity. FPoftland Press
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03

men OF the remaining three one il doubtful
and two are conceded to the Democrats. The Re
publcan State Central Committee is one OF the most
harmonious and able ever selected. Each member
looks after his district and oil arc efficient ana
active. The Chairman. Col. A. c. BabcOck of the
IAth District, in the Legislature III let' when
Lyman Trumbun, Norman g. Judd anu Johh NJ
Palmer were members. lie was unanimously nom
mated for the coming Congress- but feeling thai ms
duties chairman OF the Committee demanded ms
undivided attention, he magnanimously declined Inc
nomination He is comparatively o young man
active. Of large experience good local khowI-
edge, and much political sagacity. MI James
L. Root of Chicago. is Secretary, IN "hich
capacity he has acted for three campaigns .
management during that time the party is 70 great
extent indebted for its acknowledged strength III
nOs is to-day, probably the best organized ota.e III
the interest of the Republican party IN tue c I
Much interest is felt here in the result IN Newl ok
Men generally expected some time since that Ine
Empire State would prove recreant to the record
which shows maiorities for Lincoln and fent0n. ont
strong hopes are entertained that she VII, iela .
true TO the cause of Equal Rights Liberty.
and the Union. In my next shall give Ine
personnel of the Democratic nominees not tat mere
Is much TO give. but the contrast between tnein
and their opponents will appear the stronger
Gen Grant arrived in this city on trdy to visit ms
brother who resides in Wabash-aye lie came
quietly and unOstentatiOusly, so much 20, That even
for two DAYS On Sunday he walked to church. ac-
compaRied by his brother and member of his stall
The congregation of the Church of the Messiah had
no idea that the plainly dressed Individual IN the
black cloth suit sitting an attentive listener to the
services the greatest hero OF the age. the rst
citizen of the Republic. The Rev. Robert l.. Collier
preached from Ephcsans, iii, H. 81. The sermon was
eloquent and striking Some one recognized the
General and when he reached the door in coming out
quite crowd gathered around. eager to shake hands
with their future President. He was not seeking
notorietV, however. lie walked to street car ana
rode. standing up. to his destination He left for
(,alcuA YESTERDAY,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03
THE AUTUMN FAIRS.
NEW YORK STATE FAIR.
IRON OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT

ROCHESTER, OCT j, lSos
The grounds are about three miles from the
city, and include belonging 70 tho Monroe
Agricultural Society. well set In grass and with complete
surface drainage There sufficient structures for the
display OF products in the various departments Ihe
entries were wholly complete yesterday for appca
tons were made up to o'clock but the main part were
booked and displayed, amounting TO 1900 in number
That day attendance was small, but to-day immense
crowds by the many rail routes and by country con
veyances making not fewer than 5000 1T had been sup
posed by everyone at all weather wise that there conu
be rain this week, and the time OF holding the Ialr
had been fixed late TO avoid the equnoetial STORMS
but today about noon. the rain fell In sprnkesi III e
afternoon drizzled and night approached, ana ,e
people seeking their homes by the various routes
the rain down In shower OF two or three hours
duration making the roads muddy and the whoe aspect
disagreeRble.
The display OF vegetables Is only moderate OF flowers
there Is large and fine collection, ana frtt OK every
variety and OF first quality fills large space lhere -
the usual collection Of poultry The number OF sheep Is
large but there fine specimens particularly COINS
Silesans recent importation. The few hogs SHOWN
are fine The same be said OF CATTLE and few head
OF shorthorns are said be the best ever exhibited IN
this county As good display OF horses as one woua
wish To made the track this aFerno0n Agrl
cultural implements I'm full force with the usual I'M
proyements detail but none so far as have SEEN OF
marked Importance. There are other implements anu
devices more or less now.
The City OF Rochester is wholly incompeentto accom-
modate the crowd Of strangers and how hundreds not
thousands will pass the night Is hard TO say Inc notes
mud and rain the wish Is often heard expressed by many
that they might be ut home. on the outgoing trains ,
passengers completely filed the as to crowd the
platforms and cling TO tho steps. n. 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03
THE CAMPAIGN IN KANSAS.
fFROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT |

LEAvENwoRTH, Sept. 23.-The campaign has
opened In in Kansas The state Central Commit
tee has full Of the State and meetings
and speeches from prominent Republicans The Conven
which met at Topeka, Sept placed full ticket In
the field headed by James NJ. Harvey OF Manhattan for
Governor Sidney Clarke for Congress The State ticket
gives universal satisfaction. and there IL nothing TO
vent Kansas from giving 10000 majority for Grant and
Colfax and the State ticket. These may large
urea and this number may not be realized; but $1,000 Is
the lowest that will let the figure 60 Kansas gave
1900 Republican majority In 1865 and can easily give
lions this number will be fully realized The Republican,
can only carry the county by working like beavers The
city is fully organized with four Grant Clubs and cen
trail one, with Tanners company 200 strong The Re
aud Eaton Townships have clubs but will he In the
line before long Leavenworth County s the SebastOpol
of the Kansas Democracy and what is gained here In
vote the state Kansas as sound as ever
when freedom endangered and she will speak louder
than ever for Grant and Colfax the ID day Of No
yember
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03
FARM ITEMS.

Hens do much better when their eggs are
used in the family than when they are sold.
The only way to keep up flock of sheep,
large or small 10 TO Gull out the old and ntrn every
Fall.
Pack Winter apples in dry sand placed in q
cellar they viii keep plump and fresh. and rot
little.
The statistics of silk growing in California
are: 5000 full sized mulberry trees, $4,000 seed
lin0s. and 1900 silk-worms
During the harvest this year in Braemar
Scotland q snow storm lasted several hours; the
snow lay until next day. and the cold was intense
As clover seed is likely to be scarce next
year let every one il who can, and beside save
chaa for il will grow as well as il hulled.
Save the earliest Matched pullets for early
layers no matter how much some OF the family may
want fried chickens, how grand the visitors may
be. .
The towns along tho river Amazon in South
America In the midst of the most productive conn-
try in the world. get meat, -four aud dried fruits
from North America and Europe, because the people
are too lazy 10 work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03
HOW TIE OLD VETERANS TALK.

The Hartford Post says: "Our Democratic
friends have not hesitated 10 claim tho vote OF the
soldiers for Seymour. absurd II may appear.
Incidents occurring every day 10 show how false aud
slanderous is the charge that the men who fought for
Union have deserted their great leader to support
Rebel sympnthzer. There such ut the reunion
OF the 10th Connecticut at SayD Rock Wednesday after
noon About rs officers and men were present After
dinner several OF them compelled 10 leave Among
them Lieut. Frank OTIS, who lost an arm In OF
the last engagements OF tho war AS he opened the door
he turned aud wished to say good bye to his old com
rades Il do not know said he but have curiosity
10 know how tho old 10th feels politically lie then
called for standing vote, when erery man rose and
roted for Ulysses Grant When tho unannity appeared
there was exciting demonstration In which cheer
upon cheer given for Grant and ColfaI IT'S the
old hght said Ots as he waved his empty sleeve
fort he dean
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03
PENNSYLVANIA STATE FAIR.

HARRISBURG, Sept. 30.-The sixteenth annual
Exhibition OF the Pennsylvania State Agricultural 30
cety opened yesterday morning at the grounds Of the
Harrisburg Trottng Park Association. The grounds are
provided with two which may be considered
as blessing or curse; STILL after ALL they tho
ter Of attraction Tents and sheds have been erected for
the reception of machinery and the various branches Of
industry be exhibited. The accommodations said
TO good. small hotel is IN operation near the en-
trance gate.
From what can learn tho chow OF stock and agrcul
tural implements s large for Pennsyyans state Fair
ssnye Of the wealth and industry VI the keystone state
There 10 be o. informed he by an
hbtor from Philadelphia that horser racing Is doing
much 20 break up the fairs In this State Said he:
like to trot myself but 1t viii do TO into
this business where these exhibitions are held You can
VIII %i s race il progressing The sxcitsmont com
municaes 10 all parts Of the grounds and the people be-
sociotes ~ hold great inducements TO sporting men,
while the horticultural floral, agricultural, and manu-
Tho premium list Of the society foots up as follows
Total amount offered for Cattle eose-Ths includes best
and best mch cow, t2o Total amount offered for
Horses tsoIncluding heavy draugh horses si6 to saS
ters 800 to $500 each Total amount offered for sheep
t39e ranging from y to t2o each Total amount offered
for Swine, t0s ranging from to 80 Total amount for
Poultry $50 Total amount offered for best Flowing $40
and medals Total amount offered for Farm Machinery.
lightning rods. milk -stralners. DO. Nc, t2i5,
with the exception OF Is and 600 for steam pillow.
premiums are OHcrcu LOT lhIltnents. Oh
is is68 the Society resolved thereafter premiums
should be offered or awarded for reapng and moving
machines wing machines and musical Instruments IL
was provided however that tho judges In their reports
might notice the specified ADVANTAGES, II any we're
claimed On March 20 1861 this resolution was applied
10 all farm Implements, with few exceptions, whero
diplomas TO DO awarded. Total amount offered for
IRON Steel copper and ncds e2 ranging from d To % for
each article display OF articles Total amount offered
for farm garden and dairy produce including collections
OF apples and peaches, tS67 Total amount offered for
grapes and grape wine. tios; other fruits, eios Total
amount offered for flowers 1 Total amount offered Tor
household articles $780, including many articles such Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03
THE CAMPAIGN IN MISSOURI.
TIE REPUBLICANS AwAKE-sENAToR DRAKE II
THE FIELD.


THE FIELD.
[PRoM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
ST. LOUIS Sept ITO those abroad it may
appear that the Republicans not doing much in Mis-
souri, the election Of their ticket But 1t is
not the they fully alive 10 the importance OF
the result aud 70 the work they have 10 do. The FIRST
and equally IMPORTANT duty for the Republicans to do in
Missouri is TO look TO the enforcement OF the Registry
law, and soc to II that every loyal man Is
registered This they have been ygilany looking after
for some weeks II Is the most important item In
canvass In the meantime the eeconeering and speak
ing is growing and widening all over the State Senator
began his Of the State by addressing the
citizens OF st. Louis at Library Hall two evenings al
His speech earnest and nnconpromsng toward the
rebels, and was particular and justly
on Blair.
The Democrats Tins far have done more canvassing
aud speaking in this State The OF this Is because
the Registry law favorable 70 them and they
depending on making their votes by appealing TO the
people. and yet all their arguments the stump and In
their papers OF the most dcmagogng class or late
they have begun to revive their old false camor In spite
OF for their candidate 1t the charge that the
West PAYS tribute TO the East This Is the main string
that the Democrats OF tho West have sawed on Tor eight
years more. 1t Is true the NewYOrk Convention
made platform for the West and put Eastern man
on 1t, aud 1t supposed that such work would
close thelr mouths 1t ala II tr willie but they are 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03
OUR FIRES BRIGHTLY BURNING.



have been in places where opportunities
have been given for observation and have con
vcrsed with leading OF both parties and accepted OF
every opportunity do I'm Pennsylvania ONO io
ana Illinois, and Michigan and come TO the following
conclusion In Illinois large and enthusiastic meetings
are taking place every hour some part OF tho stale
People leave their business and make business or poll
tees The gatherings immense. Last week at tins
place they torchlight procession OF 1000 Ianners
IL was beautiful and exciting. They have made The most
extensive arrangements for tho 25d inst, and Ooo ran
ners will be here for two days They Will have night
proces-on and 10000 lamps prepared which VIII be in
procession pt night yiIlet fail Everything Is right Tor
Il You count Sn tg9 Kttgeesan hfiot i9r h t,'
lie good the liquor and local questions divided In her
late election All dssensiOns now buried all har-
mony on the great issue; win give 10000 for Grant Wis
eonsn for 1900 10 1900 for Grant as she was Tor
the amented Lincoln Doolitte has done his best 10
make II battle ground. has got discouraged and now
spends Of his time in other States MINNESOTA can
be- relied usual Iowa Is n canpg ground or Repub-
leans IL Is fully believed by friends that 10000 IL
her majority for Grant aud peace Kansas now as ever
true Nebraska is all right. Missouri will rcbuke Frank
Blair his hearts content Indiana. with Gov Morton
is sure 10 go Republican Ohio with month ago..
doubtful but the change la the people has been 80
rapid that IL will go largely Republican whrlwind
raversng the state and the people out this way are
OF the opinion that but State be carried Tor Sey
mOur, aud that State Is Kentucky.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03
THAT TERRIBLE NEWS FROM MAINE.
That news from Maine was settler, boys
Hear them

lNoIn
O.OlO!O,
Said Horatio.
DO swear,
Mr.. Blair,
II will ease of the edge OF our pain.
OF course you have hoard.
And cursed every word
or that terrible story from Maine.
Mr.. Blair
That terrible story from Maine
sha'n't swear,
Said Frank Blair.
tell yOu
I can't do
The subject justice, that's plain.
n isn't any use.
For they've just cooked our goose
And that's what's the matter in Maine,
Mr. Seymour
That's what's the matter in Maine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03

vivirrg &C. They have uniform principles but ore
Of demagogues from one end OF the country to the
other Here and elsewhere in the North their banners
are labeled for o white mans Government, and down
with the niger But down South they tell the Niger
that they better friends 10 him than the Abotonss
like manner they demagogue and fasfy all over
the country every pretended principle which they
public when It passes under the rule OF sefstyed Do
mocracy The election Of Seymour would double gold
before January, and bring vast reputation OF me
national debt, and commercial yassaage to the country
before 1874 49,
The Republicans will soon he ont In full force In this
State. and work earnestly until vote is counted
Our friends abroad need have fears about the result
Missouri Just for Grant and Cofax ana the
whole State ticket Illinois or Iowa. The De mocrsi
srongholds In the State in those parts where the ola
settlers still reside. The Republican stronghods are IN
those parts Of the State where the enerprng people re-
SIDE aud where the influence OF immigration Is felt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03

crates. chandelier cabinet wares cutlery glass stoves,

crates chandeliers cabinet wares cutlery. glass. stoves
canned fruits. &c.
The weather continues fine 10 day. and the people are
Gockng RAPIDLY II Is said that more than 200 tickets
sold the Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Before visiting the fair this forenoon the different lire
companies OF this city paraded through the principal
streets. Geary and other distinguished gentlemen
are now on the grounds The the center or at
traction and would be difficult for the spectator 10
imagine himself at Fashion Course or Jerome PARK the
track though dusty In splendid condition. and the ex
cemens runs high. The committees arc out maMhg
their awards this afternoon and is expected tnat ey
will he through time tomorrow Many OF me vlsiC
ors to tho fair are from Philadelphia and the neighoofihg
fife
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03
GEN. ALBERT PIKE ON THE wAR-PATH.

Gen. Albert Pike spoke at a Democratic
Meeting ST. Louis Wednesday night From the report
OF his speech as gwen in The Democrat Of that city we
quote the following:
"In his opinion the only permanent salvation for this
country no matter how the next election might go, there
would be restoration OF the good old
times until the country returned TO the eOod
old time and sound doctrine OF sovereignty
tho rights and independence OF the states
IA members OF the Federal Union To that mon no Jana
he believed could speak for Dinetenhs or the men who
upheld Confederate ag) never false and never
traitor to that Union Of States which their fathers
made: to that Union he always true and FOR II NJ
any time lie would have laid down his life nor was he
ever to the flag VI that Union IL he had had MS
way the Confederate States never should have Deen
called the Confederate States but they should has
called themselves tho United States. and claimed that
they alone were traitors the Constitution who were
endeavoring to subvert that Constitution; they should
have kept the old flag. aud then the Northern troops
had fired their bosoms they should have hred into
a Also"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03

A singular case ,ias been decided by tn ,,'
County Court 81 ST. io's No Last Fall wsa ~ no
with check on Tey on Co.. who failed the next dSs
The collector refv sed give credit for The cneos a.
failed 70 presenr Il before tho bankers failed Anu
tached Mr. Cbruteaus property. The court rciuso
reverse tho Judgment OF the former COURT on inc
TIA, tho e1yck WA not legal telder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03
SWELLING OF THE TIDE on THE PACIFIC

In the California papers we ma the proceed
ings OF large Republican Convention held at sacramen-
TO Wednesday evening the 18th OF August At which
the Hon. A. r. Dudley made speech containing the foi
lowing language:
have been "a voter for % years By my bald head
you have gray In the service Of country
aud have but failed "a vote with the Demo
cratic party. once had the honor % being Presiden
ta elcctor In nay district the Breckenridge ticket
since the has been have tried TO get on quietly
with the Democratic party. and stnmpcd the state for
Hhght last year talked War Democracy, but now the
Issues fairly made between Grant aud colfaI
the part. and Seymour and Blair and
their platform the other. The living issue to-
day Is this; Was the war 10 put down the rebellion
right wrongi Ia the old State OF New Hampshire.
that when this old hat tpontiug To Ills bald
patelshe had always 25000 majority for the Democrats
Since then she has gone Republican by an overwhelming
majority not the only renegade Democrat OF my
native State" .
Col sblcy member OF the Democratic State Central
Committee Of California previously led the way ~ q
declaration for Grant and CofaI aud the spirit
California extends along whole Pacific bOrdef The
leader Of the Oregon Democracy the Hon j. W Ne-ith,
" not for Grant H. least quoted having been one OF
the first 10 nominate him for President for, on the nth
of February 1864 in the Senate Of the United States he
declared:
There no honor that would not confer upon Grant
rs expect myself 10 vote for him for President OF tho
United States. Being willing TO cast my vote ~ That
time for him. shall not De willing today to do any thing
20 degrade him"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03
THE REBEL PRISONS REMEMBERED

A private letter from a lady in Utica con-
tans tho following ohand account Of recent CONVEX
sation in railroad car, the Of which good
given to show why votes should not be cast
"A gentleman, formerly q Democrat. with clear,
smooth, telling voice, his views TO some gentlemen
In the crowded The first part that attracted
the following: My county which 10 Erie County. gave
Tor the Republican candidate; In the second 100, and
prepared to say that she will give at least 200
had no grounds to 40 upon. and asked hun how he
counedi Thus wise,' he replied not one Democrat
late war Northern side would vote for sey
Not ono who rejolced when our army gained vic.
sons relatives who died from starvation In the Ander
sonyille and Libby prisons VIII vote for seymour They
mo said 'YOu may be sure OF that. Ny brother died
from starvation at Andersonve no Democratic friend
wise died the service and friend OF his would vote
for Seymour They laid In their graves skeletons
They had no flesh to decay; they were starved"
GEN. LONGSTREETS VIEWS ENDORSED.
The Raleigh On. Co. Standard publishes a
long letter from Gen. Rufus Barrnger formerly on
Ger Of the Confederate Army accepting tho nomination
Of Republican Elector In North Carolina. lie says:
81 can under circumstances, vote the present Dem
programme. have special fondness for Repub.
leans But they deceived and can at least
respect and trust them This cannot do with the North
s sn into ws and Sn
leading the Union armies against us. The Repnbcans
warned US against secession and did only what they said
As class they have few preudIces The soldiers OF the
two armies WIN lie the first to forget the unhappy past and
was ma gnanmOus 10 In the surrender lie has uttered
no unkind words Of He has commended the noble
hater nor a negro worshiper II can now be only his
ambition to restore tho Union he has saved-to restore "
raons. lie viii not only give peace and prosperity,
but CnlQnw eau love ahd uvYcrglhchl ~ecsu uoAVI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-03

Mr.. +. z. c. Judson (Ned Buntlne). State
Deputy q. wP. OF tho sons OF Temperance, Ia forming
Divisions Of the Order IN California.