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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-10-30
A French Romance.

\ Few Eonih- Ago Young shopmsn 30
one OF tlia leading house. in Paris saw
yUrng lady enter, II whom. during tie past
eight or ten days. hc hli sold a number of
dresses, sha~ls. gloves, e.. by her accent
b. surmised she must be New York lady
the stranger was rery pretty. and naturally
the young man made himself agreeable aud
attentive. Whenever she visited the shop
she addressed herself to him and while cx.
smining the articles he placed before her,
talked much The day We speak OF she was
less CON m.numica;tve than usual aud alter
having made souie wha, buried selection
she said TO the clerk:
II shall be at my botel in oas hour here
is the address. Be kind enough TO accom-.
pany he porter wnen he bring, those arti-
cles"
With these words she bowed rescrvedly
and hastily lef, the shop.
The young man wa, at loss what to think
However, an hour later he entered the 3.
psrim~n, Of the American lady. who invit-
ed him. without ceremony. like an scqusn.
lance Of long standing. 10 lunch with her.
Although thinking his customers manner
somewhat strange. the clerk accepted
While partsking Of The rrps',. the Young
lady 'one~hataorupiiy addressed ber guest.
saying Srr are you gallant enough 20
P'o'ec' woman aga'n't any 'n'u' 70 which
sue "'sn' O' 'ooloe'ed' Answer me "'h
'ru'n anu ''"po''
without conee"' say yo'' answered
'"s yo""s "''"
's'' "e"' LOU norH III o'uer 10 make
"'o"s'' "o' 'o'
'A'"y
'"'' " ""i "''' 70 propose a"
a''"'' " A'"'O'' ''o"e u" '"' "or'" "'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-10-30

Was IN one OF the most notoriou. houses in
New York; his midnigh, visit to tha, place
was well kno~n. and could be easily prov
cd.
III not, hts rum was certain. Instead OF
defying the Williams, calling on the police or
eonhd'ng in his congregation. be thought
he could hush the matter up. lie might
have known it would all come out. and ,h,,
every dollar he paid would be used in evi.
dence against him. or q. means to extort
more But he ~As thoroughly frightened
would not have the thing known for the
world; his hand was in the lion, mouth. and
he must draw IL out as easily as he could !;
90 be gave the obligation to pay the money
promptly q, noon the next day, which he
id.
ot course new demands were made from
time to time. He was logged in the streets.
Suspicious looking men stopped to speak
with him on the corners Notorious men
rang his door. bell. Mysterious notes from
ignorant. ow bred, and vicious persons.
a. the spelling and language shored---came
to his hands ard into the hands Of his ian,i.
~. The poor man vas uearly distracted.
lie paid away hi, own money and borrowed
TILL his reputation suffered. The threat Of
exposure hung over him like an ominous
sword held by hair. In n moment OF des 8.
pcrat,on he decided to leave the country. 70
the a',on'shmen; and regret Of his friends
On his return from Europe the rector set
tied IN Ma'sachu,ctts. over 8 small rural
Pa7sh. He vas soon tracked TO his coun
try home Black mailing was rene we'd
ii'' old terror came upon him Again he
aeeeded to the e1tor,ion. The police of
New York At length came to his relief.
In searching Tor other game they came
upon proof that this minister was in the
hand, OF black mailers. Letters were found
containing information OF bis whereabouts,
how To ierrify him. what sums TO demand.
and At shst time his salary vas due. lie
was relieved OF has pursuers.
The large sums he hal paid were no, re
funded H. spirit, we're broken. anI he
has never recovered hi' position. I saw
hin not long since IN Canada He hJils a
subordinate position AMI is preaching o a
email parish. lie will die victim OF black
mailing From Sunshine and Shadow
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-10-30
VOLUME 81. NO. 81.

well TO two French gentlemen for forty dol.
lars apiece. Bu,tcrfield ran away twice
but was reeaPtured and shot. Taylor and
Farewell served their masters four years,
when they were given their liberty. Taylor
became proficient in th1 French language
Ard was teacher at Dartmouth College af.
ter his return. They we're treated kindly
by both French and Indians. and the son
of chief came with Taylor to Dartmouth.
sut did not pursue his sindies 10 any great
extent, as the rowing life Of the red man
had greater attractions. Taylor married
and settled in Cornish. N ii. He died in
1918, at the agu of Sc. aud his dust reposes
= few rods below where the centre meeting
house formerly stood. He had family of
nine children. but they too have all passed d
ANY,. A number of his grand children
live in Cornish and vicinity. Such is life. q.
Oar fathers. where are they?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-10-30
OCTOBER 30, 1868.

And the terms oi th,s exuoalinary com =
pact were snte red in the letter
The clerk was charming he proved him
sclf intolligent, attentive, de licste. without
all that small talk which men gcnsralls de.
light TO iBiict on women. In fact the
American lady vas truly delighted with the
choice she had made a fortnight alter
ward she handed the amiabIe clerk roll Of
bank notes and they separated. mutually
pleased with each other.
But ii happened that as the lady was about
TO proceed to England. thence to embark
Tor America, . commissioner fastened to-
ward her and inquired If she was Miss Y.
Upon answering in the Affirmative. he plac-
ed small box and letter in her hand The
box contained q set Of diamonds. the letter
n few words only. but so we'll chosen to ex-
press true affection, iha, the yonug lady
started. not for London. but back to her
hotel in Paris. Ii is needless TO say that
the letter WAS from tho young clerk. who
had taken this method of returniny the mon
ey forced upon II, n by the young lady for
services rendered. She sent to inqaire for
him. lie had not given her HE address 4;
snd he bad returned TO his former employ.
er. Ultimately she learned that he had tax
en- in another house 4 situation far inferior
To the one he formerly occupied. She wrote:
be came at once They were soon after.
ward married
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-10-30
NEW SERIES. VOL. 10, NO. Al.
POET r Y.
p R A Y.

Youthful spirit, .orciy our,i~ued
With . weary load.
Thas Ia early morning h.ia,ins
On HE. dusty road:
0r,s,'nE Tor the broson promise
of thine earlier years,
Bathing hope. pale, with.r-i rosrs,
silently With tear-:
wea'y OF thi. long, bong watching
for brighter day.
have words Of comfort for thee
knscl, oh. inccl sad pray.
viii tell ,h-,. yosthfsi pilgrim.
of the might of prayer.
Making strong the heart OF w~sknes,,
strong to do and bear:
Pouring oil and vine Of risansss
On the soFroving scsrt;
Giving b-Au,y .tnl for a,hc.
when ..r,h's hop-. depart.
Patience though In weary watching
s,.sIs,h youth
Ther,forr In thine hour OF darkness
kn,el. oh, kneel and pray.
'N's" NJ ff''t'As suAs ni meaning
with the Crpeia-d;
Streams OF peace forever do~tpx
In . crystal tide.
Com Ia M. ye heavy laden.
-ih sis. you rect"
Lean, oh lean, thou .orrowinE spirit,
Ga the meek oue'. Lrr.s.
So his arm be rOaa nd aboa, thee,
Bl~sssd strength and stay.
when each earthly prop is falling
knesl, Oh, hnscl and pray
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-10-30
PARIS, MAINE. FRIDAY,

was IN one OF the most notoriou. houses in
New York; his midnigh, visit to tha, place
was well kno~n. and could be easily prov
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-25
Letter from Governor BrownIow.

Governor BrownlOw, of Tennessee, addressed the
following letter to the recent radical state Oonven-
ton in KNOXVILLE
KNOXVILLE, August 10, 1865.
CENT gNEN-Beng denied the pleasure and the
honor of meeting with you in person ana pariici-
pating III your deliberations | take this method 10
express TO you my hearty sympathy with you and
the great republican party OF the nation, OF when
you are part. | congratulate you upon what
Colfax-the former the greatest general Of
the age and the latter the foremost statesman
OF tue naton-1n the pending canvass; ana
J. also congratulate you upon the certain utiet
deIeat OF seymour and Blair, the standard bearers OF
the party OF revolution and OF the restoration oil The
''ost cause" The conflict is and is TO be, sharp,
bitter and INSCRIPTIONS so far as our opponents are
concerned, but we may well conclude this Is their
ast ditch" and that beaten here (as beaten they
most assuredy Will be the threatened temple OF our
tegriy. unmarried by the strife, and It's permanence
assured. In order To secure our triumph and per-
petuate our party in Tennessee IL l. of the utmost
Importance that harmony prevail in our councils.
At u time like the present trne man would rather
sacrifice his own interest and submit to
imperl the success Of the cause which
so much depends, by insisting upon them,
When emigrants come to settle in our State
they should he welcomed with earnest cordially,
without stopping to inquire FIRST on which side of
the Ohio they were born. Missouri which has
adopted the policy suggest, and which, more than
any other State, has received large accessons OF
population aud wealth by emigration, VIII give IT IL
supposed, larger majority for Grant ana COiaX
than she did IN 1884 for Lincoln Trusting that you
that when you separate shall be to return to your
homes and work for our noble cause like beavers
have the honor to remain, with high consideration,
yours. most respectfully, W. &. BkOWNLOW.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-25
VIEWS or PROMINENT MEy.
George II. Pcndieton In NIriue.

George II. PcndietOn In Mime.
AT large meeting OF democrats IN Portland on
the 2lst instant, Mr.. Pendeton the recipient of
an ovation such as was never seen in that city be-
fore. He commenced by thanking the audience for
the compliment paid him, the cordially OF which
fully repaid him for his long journey from his home
in the far West He then proceeded to speak OF the
principles upon which this government was founded
cept in 40 far they have delegated powers to the
general government: Independent, except In so far
they have bound themselves together; dsunited.
except in far as they have united themselves by the
terms OF the constitution. Alter speaking Of the
reconstruction acts OF Congress, by which the gov
ernments OF the southern States were abolished ana
military rule set up iii their stead, claiming that
thereby they were surely and rapidly though silently
sapping the foundations Of the government, the
speaker proceeded discuss the question OF finances
showing that by radical legislation business all over
the country had become stagnated, and that the
silent shipyards OF Maine plainly attested this fact
Upon the bond question he declared that the demo-
cratic party for paying the Indebtedness Of the
country to the last dollar The bonds should be paid
according to the spirit and letter Of the law under
which they were contracted (Applause) Where we
have promised to pay gold pay IT, and where we have
promised to pay legal tender notes pay them. (Cheers
by reducing the debt and equalzing taxation the
industry Of the country Will be stimulated, business
will be restored, enterprise Will he active and labor
will reap It's lust and adequate reward. An essential
step In this movement Is the restoration OF the pros
perity OF the Southern States, that they will he
able 10 bear their share Of the public burden. He
closed with an eloquent appeal TO his fellow demo-
the work when shah end by placing Horatio Sey.
mour-Cheers)-tn the Presidential chair, and the
shouts Of rejoicing will he answered to US from
heaven, as when Of old the angel choir announced
peace on earth, goodwill to men,"
Mr.. Pendleton resumed his seat amid tremendous
applause.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-25

The following address has been issued to the
Welsh citizens in Oneida county Governor sey.
mour's resdence). We seldom hear Of our Welsh
citizens taking sides as a class in politics.
TO THE WELSH RESIDENTS IN ONEIDA CouNTy.-
FELLOW CIrIzENs-At the request OF the COMMITTEES
OF the Welsh Grant and COlfax club, formed In the
city OF Utica desire humbly and earnestly to cau
your attention to the importance that every one OF
YOU should vote In an honest, enlightened and con
sc'enlloVs mapper " the c0mtpG elsctop. We ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-25
LOUISIANA.

The Political Comprehension the Colored
Vote Is GOing-POwerfnl Influences Brought
10 Bear the Negroes-Thcir Fan,il.
iarity with the Idea of BIoodshed-state
Of SIind-isoth Sides Anticipating Evil and
Preparing for It-NIodeI speech Of Carpet.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-25


In recent speech delivered NJ Hillsboro', Ohio,
Hon. John sherman, Chairman OF the Finance Com.
mittee Of tue United states Senate, sad:--
And now that the IL over, does the
democratic party take issue with us any OF the
great questions OF the futuref Its platform ON
hnance Is series OF generalities or riddles. IL
has greenback look with grayback candidate.
ocratc party stands as 10 the time and manner
Of rcsumng specie payments. Where does II
stand a. to the funding Of the public debt How
or the protection Of domestic industry, or the
development OF the WestY IL has no policy, 1t
has no principle; its whole policy is exhausted
When Its leading men talk about finance 10 is
merely general and false arraignments Of the
republican party as to public expenditures. Will
give you one or two specimens OF their financial
talk. Mr.. Hendricks, OF Indiana who In confessedly
one OF the ablest leaders of The democratic party
in recent speech said he wished TO know what has
been done with the immense sums Of money col
lected from you. lie says:"From the 30th Of June.
from customs amounted to $51s, 1872, 3si 80, and IN
currency from internal revenue TO $76s, 26e e4b a.
making IN in the , whole sLssiolassS a. inc IN.
has averaged about sl25 0Oooo per year, making
ss.5ooo,ooo. That being deducted from the sum
collected leaves about S9G0, 600, 900, being more
than $500, 600 in a time OF profound peace
except so far "a the Congressional policy has
created a state of hostillties. This great sum OF
money mas been expended IN Legislative. Judicial ex-
ecutive and military expensesr You see that this
IL general charge that since the war the republican
phtJ tutuViiltu JonlibOn w cApcHu
three hundred millions year for ordinary expenses
OF the government Let us see how this stands. The
.otal receipts are probably correctly stated nj
fl,2so0O0,OOO. Now end, by reference TO Official
documents that out Of this paid for interest on
the public debt over si20 900 instead OF $780,
600 600, as stated by him. This is error OF only
$4jOo0,ooo find. also that over t2ee ooo, 900 were
PAID on TIC principal OF the public debt which was
reduced that amount Now this TACT IL en-
tirely suppressed. | dnd also, that ont
OF this sum over sI4o,ooo,0o0 have been
paid for back pay and bountles and for
transportation and prize money for army and navy,
all OF which occurred during the war, but was paid
after July 1, 1855. Now this fact Is suppressed.
found also that there was paid during the three
years Tor new bounies TO soldiers the sum or
SAP s5o aud 10 states for claims for expenses
the sum OF flo,93O,Ooo and TO payments for pro-
perry lost or destroyed during the war e11 100000,
In all over SO, 100000 for these three items. Mr..
Hendricks don't say word about this II thus ap-
pears that from the &1,2s7 000, 900 received nearly
5000 600 900 paid for principal and interest Of
the funded or noaiing debt and for b0unties leaving
008 for three years. expenditures, or
si3o ooooco year instead OF $500 Co., az stated
by MI bendyess. What reliance can YOU place on
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-25
te, rs given m the journals OF the day,
he following exhibit.--
larkson's majority

JacksOn's ma Ority s0s,
A. Maine went In this election so went the com.
py. The Jackson ticket received in the twenty four
States 20s votes, the Clay ticket 81 and the Writ
ticket II four years at that period In the country
history could rev0lutiOnizc parties 80 as 10 produce
ts remarkable result there reason why 10 should
not be done now when there are equally live issues
before the people ana the democracy have ~ strong
claims upon their confidence then.
Passing on 10 subsequent elections let us look az
the vote IN later contests. In 1850 the cast the
Following NOtc-
Lincoln. SSH
Douglas. ~ UI
BEL ...s.............+. 2Ols
Brecklnrdge. ................... 636s
Total vote .eis
OF which Mr.. Lincoln exceeded Douglas NV 80, IFS
and all other candidates by 2i7Ol.
In the second election Of Sir. Lincoln party lines
were more closely drawn and the vote was for
Lincoln. 81 SOB
HcClelan. ..,............ a.. 2li
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ios Ola
Add 10 the above the soldiers vote O. i6hl ana n
gives the total vote OF tie state nj 0q l79 Of which
lincoln received 81, 79j aud Mcclellan 44.6sl. or a
majority OF 20, III for the republican ticket
liui In the next three years the vote shows a sin
more remarkable republican decrease. The contest
for Governor in 1867, between Chamberlain repuhli.
cam and PillsbuT! (dcinOcratl, drew out TO- 6s4
woes, of which the republicans received 51.3iS and
tie democrats 10, 035. and reduced the majority of
TIE former to Il,GlI. Here we nave the evidence OF
the waning fortunes OF Iadicasm ia the Pine Tree
STAG. IN seven years the republican majority has
been reduced from "a, 50i 10 Al GA Local elections
Htd since this vote was east show still larger fcpub-
lican losses and hence II IL more than probable That
should the democracy enter into the canvass WIN
energy they VIII carry the state Tor seymour. To
DVerbaance the present majority II n only Deces-
Eary TO change 5S0s votes. An energetic campaign
~ which the merits 0f both parties are squarely
PLACED before the electors, almost certain 10 HNe
t1e sale 10 ne demOcYsey.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-25
GEORGIA..

storm, session Of the Republican state Con.
vention-Nhite Radicals Dcnouncins Each
Othcr-An Electoral Ticket NorIinaicd-Iei.
OtOus Conduct Of NegrOes-Onc Killed and
several Woundcsi-t:enerai Blair Expected
in the SOuth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-25

Governor Brownlow, of Tennessee addressed the
following letter to the radical State Conven-
ton in Knoxville
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-08-22
TTuih stranger fhdR Fiction.

a young man recently ran away from
the galleys at Toulouse. lie was strong
and vigorous, and soon made his way
across the country, and escaped pursuit.
He arrived the next morning before a
cottage, in an open field, and stopped to
beg something TO eat and get refuge,
while he reposcd little. But he found
the inmates of the cottage in the great
est distress. Four little children sat
trembling in the corner, their mother
was weeping and tearing her hair and
the father walking the floor in agony
The gallcy-slave asked what was the
matter, and the father replied that they
were that morning to be turned out Of
doors because they could not pay the
rent
"You see me driven to despair" said
the father "my wife and little child
rem without food or shelter, and with
out means to provide any for them.p
The convict listened to the tale with
tears ofsympathy, and said
81 will give you the means. | have
but just escaped from the galleys. Who
soevcr secures and takes back an escap-
ed prisoner is entitled to reward of
fifty francs. How much does your rent
amount to ~
"Forty francs,n answered the father.
"Wcll," said the other, ''put Il cord
around my body. | will follow you to
the city, whore they will recognise me,
and you will get fifty francs for bringing
me back
"No, ncvcr.N exclaimed the astonish-
ed listener "my children should starve
a dozen times before would do SO base
4 thing
The generous young man insisted, and
declared ut last that he would go and
give himself up if The father would not
consent to take him.
After long struggle the latter yield
ed, and, taking his prcscrvcr by the
arm led Linn TO the city and to the may
ors office Everybody was surprised
that little man like the father had
been able to capture such strong young
fellow but the proof was before them.
The fifty francs were paid, and the
prisoner sent back to the galleys. But
after he was gone, the father asked q
private interview with the mayor, to
whom he told the whole story. The
mayor was 50 much affected that he
not only added fifty francs to the fathers
purse, but wrote Immediately to the
Minister OF Justice begging the noble
young prisoners release.
The minister examined into the af-
fair, and, finding that it was compare
lively q small offense which had con-
demned the young man to the galleys
and that he had already served out half
his time, ordered his release. Is not
the whole incident beautiful:
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-08-22
For tie Transcript.
Ola Maids

Do not receive the consideration that
is their due. People make an improper
distinction between those who are I'M
married from necessity and those who
are such from choice. The truth is there
are fen if any who remain in a state of
"single blessedness," from necessity.
Where is there a woman of any respect
Utility who has had no opportunity of
becoming wife. The majority, prob
ably, eagerly embrace the first chance
some because they hate tosay no,-some
because they fear the dreadful probable
ity of not soon enjoying similar OPP
portunity-some because their hearts
are satisfied with the treasure of afiec-
ton they have secured. Among these
wives, how many are as happy as they
would have been if they had not been
afraid of being cold maids ?" doubt
whether there are many who refuse to
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-08-22
| pDREss TO TIM NERVOUS AND DE.

A bDpEsc ,rn nm, ..,vo,-, ,..,, ~,
n ii,;tatod Oh iiI ,i,:hi'NOuo AND De
tracted from LidIrn ro"n a,,1 i oo''' pro-
,,,irc ,,ro,,,,t trcotn,n,t -, 'u i" ',' '"9V9 ,V
irall ~ von "r .V ,vi'''o' uN'S'ci'Sr uS
rrnn, invoiu;tnrv discLoros ent ~, i ''iou
So, 49,, ,,,,, ,,,,,' =, Via 'i,t'V N"'s IL
uvro,L 1,Iit;t,t,d ,'o.;i,. ti,.r1 : ~ rf,,i w
tro ryrrtion ,roGnrc ,;olntoiin, ~ a. , ~
Dncs vnur i,rr nr rrinni, 49, Nv II. -
nevs n.rnmnntiv ,,nt ",,t ~ ~ 'Iui Niu-
m,inc y,,,,i ti,,,rs ti7ict ,,;ii va a. - YOU
ronv ON sritngg or inns 4" iL,ct so;, ~ - ~
u,r ION ar 10 .1in,,,t - ti '''ii SV Va,
Los strnd nv,l,ln , nn ,,,, la,. iir ~ ~ ~
hrnotines ~ dvs,,c,'sio trc ,7 $50, vi si,.,'
NANNY .@i -. 80. W " 1870" ~. cOi'-
rusLss ,f Ii,,i ,,hn L,,I T. us, y"
in,uoir,d = IL ,n,,,. ,ni,,1 H.,
ON III. snlrrtg NJ ,n,, fl Hi "a ~ us W
inc fired IL co,nnorv ~ Iif, No yn, ,'i.h T.,
be- lcft alone. tn rnt nvov from, cv..ryL"d, "
Doos any littln tlSin,r u,oi,o ,.,,,, t,,, -. ;,,,
L. yolil. slrnn lrrl,ru or Istinss9 H. H., I, H.,
of yoi,r Owe os hriii,nt9 Thn blnnn, o ,",,
cheek a- bright DO Won enjoy yo1rself in sn.
.i",v a. VII M ,,, ~" Or'JUH !oo,a ~ So
with the same energy Do v"p Eel ~ m,,,ci,
confidence in vn,,rs7Irs ,,, ,,'rr ,,;,.;t, Iii
and fngpiur Given IN dts ~ ,,,o"rLnl,5 ~ s
do not Iav 4 to vour Gyc,, or dvsnrnsis Iiaye
Won restless uiahtsY Yonr barli wcal, v"nr
knees weak. and have INIT EttIo .nnct;tc ond
Won attribute This tn Ivsnnneio ~, y"r.cor,'
paint
Now. reader. self abuso vancrool disoasns
badly cured and srynaI reic,srs orr ali 49,
Bile Of ,roducnc y ,yrnLrCss Of NO ,,,,,oroti,,,
organs The 1r~nns of ,,snrr,tior ,,Ln, IN
perfect health make thn man nj Won nvnr
think that those hold. defiant c,lrrrctic NOR
sevoring. successful businrss mon ore always
those whose gcneratiyc 0rUnns AFRO in verified
health? You never hear such men con,lIoin Of
Lenp mcInucholv Of urrvousnnss of iolfito-
ton of the heart. They are never afraid thcy
cannot succeed in business they don't become
sad and discourared they nrr always nolitc
and pleasant IN the COMPANY of ladies' and
look vou and thon riobt il, tho racC nnnc NJ