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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-25
Bethel Natural History Society.

Tho Bethel Natural History Society
met on Saturday eve. at Miss 2. NJ. Bux-
tons. Mr.. E. Hammons exhibited 4 sec
ton from atrec that had been entwined by
the common woodbine which had caused
The ligneous deposit to form above it. He
then read paper on the circulation of the
sap in plants, clearly exhibiting the man.
ner by which it is changed into woody H.
bre.
DR.. w. II. Gray, then read paper on
the Geological formation of Florida. By
means of well prepared map he showed
in very lucid mannor how the coral
reef, keys, or islands, bluffs and ever
glades were formed. The Doctors paper
would make very interesting lecture
for any Lyceum in The State.
Master j. z. True next spoke of the
sagacity of the African Elephant. At the
fountains of the Nile one elephant will
pry at the roots of tree with his tusks
while another will pull it over with his
trunk. This led to an interesting discus
sion on the faculty of animals. The pres
ident remarked that it is now generally
considered that animals can reason.
Though man has the highest reason fac
ulty, he has also the highest instructive
faculties. The dog will stop at the part
ing of two roads and consider which one
stinct causes him to do that.
The paper was by Miss P. NJ. Buxton
on Weeds in which she treated scientifi-
cally and practically on witch grass. A
copy of her paper was requested by the
Society for publication, says the Lewiston
Journal.
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dntiOVer Items.

Mr.. Editorials the holidays are at
hand. suppose the festivities will be VA
ricd. according to the inclinations Of those
who participate in them; and you are
aware that gossip is one OF the most active
members on such occasions.
rumor has been, that there will be Sill
yer Wedding at Capt. John Goods. Jan.
lst. The young folks propose to get up
Leyec at the Town Hall. Jan'y Sth. and
other entertainments are spoken Of.
There was grand Ball given at the
Town Hall, on Thursday, the 10th inst.
The music was furnished by Young s
Band, OF Paris. 1t was said 10 be one OF
the highest order. There were about
soventy-iivc couple who joined in the
merry dance. About one hundred and
seventy FIVE partook of IN Oyster supper.
The Committee Of Arrangements gave
their undivided attention to promote the
pleasure Of the guests. There were rep
resentativcs from Mexico, Rumford,-
Woodstock. and other towns. under
stand it gave general satisfaction. The
receipts were about 5000.
Marshall Eastman has sold his stand at
the Corner. to Widow Deborah Hutchins.
Eastman has moved TO Lewiston. He was
good blacksmith, and very ingenious in
repairing clocks, watches, &c.
The several school districts have good,
efficient teachers, that are in sympathy
with parents and scholars; therefore we
are looking for a bountiful harvest from
the labors of the present winter.
A distinguished visitor has been tarry-
ing few days at Mr.. j. c. Merrill's hotel.
the Hon. J. ID. Otterson, Mayor of Nash
ia, n. II. lie is wealthy manufacturer.
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droOSto0E County.

A correspondent OF the Lewiston jour
nal. writing from Caribou, says Carl
bon is q thriving village in the town OF
Lyndon, on the AroostoOk river at the
mouth of the Caribou stream, which FUR
nishes four or five excellent mill sites
within one half mile of its junction with
the Aroostook. large share of the IN
habitants OF the town and village, are
from Oxford County, and Bethel, Rum
ford, Newry. Hartford. Turner and Buck
field are well represented. The first SET
Tiers of Caribou were Mcssrs. Vaughn "
Collins, who built mills and engaged in
numbering, and have known all the hard
ships incident to pioneer life, but who
now live TO to enjoy their mcrited album
dance. Mr.. Collins represents ArooStook
in the senate at Augusta this winter
while Mr.. Vaughn waits on the travelling
public at the Carbon Hotel. Among the
early settlers of Lyndon from Oxford,
were Winslow and Hiram Hall of Hart
ford: the former, venerable and respec-
ted citizen of Pressure Isle, and the latter
having years since, moved to the West.
Rumford can claim rs pioneers here, ID.
F. Adams, Esq. Amos Dwinal and Cyrus
Small brother of your late lamenled a.
II. Small of Auburn, all of whom have
here acquired handsome competence.
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..Nerry Chris'mGs."

The holidays the holidays, Wei for
US is il. that the bleak and wintry winds
of oar cold December days bear on them,
through every New England home, the
merry greetings Of the holiday s,ason
Not confined to the young alone should
they be, eiiher-fOr no heart too hardly
touched by the stern finger OF Time which
does rot pulsate quicker ut the heart
cxpr, ssion OF scszc iind friend, who
greets it with "a merry Christmas" or
Happy New Year.
Words a,e inexpensive, hat not worth
less. We al have the power of using
them to advantage, and comforting upon
some fellow mortal a benson of good
viii that may gladden. his heart, dropping
in dependency. Let our hearts be light
eued by the Joyous notes Of the children
a they shout their merry greetings, aUd
may We all take heart again" in thc
stern warfare OF lie,
To all our patrons, FAR and near, we
tender the greetings of another year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-25

Mr. Shair: As constant enquiry, some
times almost in the shape of complaints,
has been made with reference 10 my
visiting the schools in the County, |
would beg leave to say that itwillreqnire
from two to three years ~ visit all the
schools in Oxford County. Everybody
expects | can visit their schools in the
course OF 4 week. Nota day has passed
since my appointment in which | have not
been engaged in my school work when il
was possible to doso. Any one acquaint-
ed with oxford County knows that during
mid winter it is almost impossible TO
travel ia the remote neighborhoods. |
shall therefore devote my winter chiefly
on the line OF the Railroads. and the next
season visit the extreme east and west
portions OF the County, in each Of which
will Institutes be held. This trust will
satisfy every reasonable person. The
work is 4 great one, and the labor
arduous, but with the aid of teachers,
committees and citizens, | hope TO live TO
see, ere long, very different condition in
our schools from what they have been in
years past.
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BucEdeM Items.

A correspondent of the Oxford Register
saws: -"Messrs Morrill, and Farrar are
still in the cattle business. They now
take them weekly by Tail to Cambridge
and Brighton Markets. They take away
some choice cattle snd scatter great
leal Of money among our people.
X. n. Prince, Esq, and family left last
Monday Tor New York, where they are to
spend the winter. Mr.. Princeis in the Gus
tom House there; but he OWNS \ good
place here which he purchased some two
years since, of Major Loring. His family
have been here quite a portion of the time
since.
We are to have new firm here, who
open their large store in a few days, viz /;
Thomas w. Bowman and Asa Atwood.
They will keep good stock of goods
and do good business have no doubt.
Messrs. Atwood, Spaulding & Co.. are
moving into their new store, and / can
assure you it is beauty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-25

Society. Santa Clause will probably find
present on the tree for all who favor
with their attendance.
Ground was broken on the contemplated
Portland and Og,lcnsbure X. T., near tho
Fair grounds, in this village, on Monday
the goth inst. A large embankment has
already been made in the fill ut the head
Of Wards Pond. Stone masons are At
work on the masonry. Work is progress
! sing rapidly on the whoie of this division
extending to Hiram and ut the present
time over mile has been graded
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Noricdy.

The snow storm of the eth inst, which
amounted to l6 inches on level, has
gradually wasted away by rain and thaws.
until there Il hardly one third Of it re-
naming. making 1t very hard sledding'
there being many bare spots, and dan
gerously slippery in places. We hope to
sec better slcighing by Christmas.
Christmas times would be dull indeed
without the gingling Of bells.
A Donation visit was made. on Tuesday
evening, TO Rev. Mr.. Tabor, by his
parishioners, who, after a social time,
lett presents amounting to s75, and all
were well pleased.
Amos T. Holt has sold his farm to Isaac
Have of Greenwood, for about $1,000.
Joel Croker and Co., have bought ont
the meat business in the village. Re-
member that beef has had u fall, gentle
men
Mr.. America Bonncy, formerly ofSum'
ncr. has moved on to his farm, lately
purchased of S. r. Edwards Mr.. Ed
wards gained notoriety in town by raising
beans.
Mr.. VIM. Holt is tho owner of a pair
of four year old steers, fat, handsome
handy, girting seven feet two inches.
He will bring them up TO eight feet, if any
body can.
The many friends of Sylyanns Cobb, jr.,
are glad to learn that the reportsabout him
arc not true. When he went away, Nor
way lost one Of her best citizens. We
believe there is not the man that lives
who possesses n better heart than beats
in his manly bosom.
A good deal Of wood Is going to market
this winter. 1t brings 90 in the village
The Norway Light Infantry have been
mustered in to the service, and viii soon
have their uniforms. They are 10 have a
band OF music. When the old soldiers
made choice OF Geo. l.. Beal for Capt,
they knew their man. He always had a
fine Regiment in the field. because he
had the ability to make il such. The n.
l.. l. will be an honor 10 the State as long
rs he is chief.
A. NJ. Peables, NJ. d., is good fellow
and is having success. He counts the
sixth practicing physician in town. and
strange to relate, we are as healthy II
people as those in our neighboring towns
with only one or two. DYKE.
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IyceuD.

The Woman's Right question drew out
full audiences on two evenings, and was
tliscusse with considerable ability. On
Friday evening. the l7tb, the exercises
con sistcd of defamation by Percival j.
Paris, and select readings by Hiss Sarah
j. Prentiss, followed by the discussion,
which was opened by S. p. Maxim on the
affirmative, and II. f.. Hammond, on the
negative. The discussion was continued
by 4. Black, and J. 5. Hobbs in tho aft.
and F. +. Shaw in the negative.
The Lyceum adjourned to Monday
evening, 10th, when the interes. in
Woman's Rights drew out \ larger au-
dience than before. Mr.. George w
Hutchinson gave defamation. and Miss
George Perham select reading. The
question was opened by S. r. Newell, aft,
5. ID. Hutchinson, neg, who were fol-
lowed by j. s. Hobbs and s. 7. Maxim,
in the afr.. and Rev. Zenas Thompson,
Gen. Kimball, and II. +. Hammond in
the negative.
The exercises for the next regular
meeting, on Friday evening, Dec. 3lst.
are as follows: Defamation. Florian b.
Maxim; Select Reading. Hattie Vose.
Question for discussion, Are the interests
of the iaboring classes promoted by
establishing eight hours rs n legal days
work. instead OF ten? All, Percival j.
Paris, neg, S. Il. Hutchins.
All are invited. Exercises TO COM
mence nj l-2 past g..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-25

The Commercial Bulletin says that
the manufacturing interest of the State of
Maine is likely TO receive an impetus
from the most valuable report upon the
water power of Maine which has just been
presented by the State photographic
Surveyor. Walter Wells. Those who
have made the water power of Maine a
subject OF study declare that they expect
by 1915 to see Sl20,000,000 invested in
factories in Maine, employing 100000
operatives. and producing 5000, 900, 900
per annun.
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Hiram Items.

Mcssrs. Hubbard and Greene have sold
ont their Store and stock to Hogan, Gray
& Co.. who mean to enlarge the business
and make things lively.
Green hard wood is selling tor $500 a
cord. Hay brings $1,000 a ton. There
is no movement in potatoes, but Hiram IA
looking up. expecting to do something
when the railroad gets along.
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OtforN 1fmotfat.
PARIS, MAINE, DEC. %. 1869.
Publication Dag.

Wehaveintimations from some quarters
that our change Of publication day is uo'
satisfactory, rs some OF the tri-weekb
stages connecting with the ears. do no
connect on Friday We sendthe Easter
and Southern mailihe same daysas before,
and there ought to be no delay on thoS,
routes. We should Ike 10 be advised, 10y
our subscribers, wkere there IS diSSatiSiac-
ton, and il the Change is not for the best
we will take the "bsek track Have
patience a few weeks til we look III,
matter over.
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FrOsf's Corner.

There will be Christmas tree, speak
ing, and singing by the school-children,
in the Union House, ut this place on Sat
urday eve, Dec. 25th. All friends are ex'
pected to join in good time generally.
The residence Of the late Jeremiah
Hobbs, will be sold at public auction
some timo next month. probably.
c. w. Partridge, is packing and send
ing away considerable poultry this win
ter. Those wanting turkey. or chicken
for Christmas. can buy Of him at reason
able rate.
Religious meetings are held here a
5P. NJ, on Sundays. DYKE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-25

From personal observation OF, and ac-
quaintance with the enterprising business
done under the firm name OF Morton,
Forbes and Crockett, | write you the
following.
The surplus water of the adjacent pond
furnishes good water power here. hat
not being - reliable "a desired, the
company have put in. ut considerable" cN-
pense, steam engine of some fifteen
horse power, making their motive power
now both cfIicicu, and reliable But =
few carriages. we heitvc. have been
made the past SEA o., most Of the time IN
the early part of the season being occu-
pied in the manufacture of the improved
Drag Rake, which, though got into the
Market late, from lis superior qualities,
gained rapid sales. Since, they have
been mt work on carriages and hand
sleds. which find ready sale in the Bos-
ton and New York markets Red oak is
used. principally. for the frame work OF
the slcds, and plain wood for the tops.
The first, though costing much more, IS
preferable 20 other native woods, a. it
moulds well, and after passing from the dry
house is easily worked and takes fine
polish, while its strength and durability
is superior.
The buildings Of the company are spa
cious and commodious. All ofthe heavier
work is done in the basement. From
this, the material, after being cut or
moulded as required, is placed in the dry
house until perfectly dry, when it is taken
out. mortiscd, tenanted, shaved, and all
carefully sanded. After which, it is put
together, the frame work braced and tips
put on. Each one now is carefully look
ed over. all the bits OF glue, slivcrs or
soiled marks are removed, when they are
taken to the loft, where they are var
nishcd. the iron work blocked out an
tops painted When dried, they are
transferred to the ornamental paint and
packing house.
Some fine work has been done here
this season by Mr.. Richardson and /.
Dccos,er. Any ore stopping atthe village
will be well paid for their trouble in calling
at the factory and viewing the beautiful
paintings offiowers, birds, heads ofhorses,
deer, dogs, &C., executed by the above.
Mr.. Morton. who has charge of the
business, appears to he very careful
man, and conducts il with diligence and
care, although being obliged to labor,
of late, under many embarrassmcntS,
from the ever changing cycle OF fortune
Mr.. Morton speaks now of his business
prospects rs being much more promising
Thei. wares, this season. will not be
sufficient TO supply the demand the firm
will receive for them from other States.
They paw to workmcn, we believe, from
four to five thousand dollars n season.
The young men Of this place are try
ing TO start Lyceuin, to be held once
week through the winter.
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oxford Items.

The Methodist Society Of this place,
will hold Christmas festival on Christmas
evening, in the Church. The entertain
ment will consist of Dialogues, and dec
lamations. singing. &c. There will be a
Christmas tree, decorated with gifts, tor
the young and old. A good time is ex-
pected by all.
The traders are filling up their Stores
with goods for Christmas.
The Factory, which is at this place.
employs about one hundred and fifty
hands. and it makes quite lively times at
this place. X.
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FrueburO Items.

A Farmers and Mechanics Club was
recently formed in this place. The fol-
lowing are its officers, viz:
Observation-Disclosures Buzzell Vice Pres
ident-Josiah w. Davis; Secretary,
Treasurer, and Libarian-D. Lowell
Lamson. The next meeting will be held
at the vestry. on Saturday, Jan. LIST, 1870.
A Christmas Festival will be held in the
Congregational vestry. ON Friday evening,
oath inst, in behalf Of the Ladies' aid
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AT the Catholic church in Lewiston

At the Catholic church in Lewiston
on Sunday, during mass, considerable
excitement was occasioned by Father
Lucey entering the church and attempting
tn eject a member of the congregation.
Very high words followed. but the gentle
man remained in his seat during the
service, and quiet was restored. Father
Lucey charges that the assaulted gentle
man had industriously endeavored to get
Father Lucey exchanged for another
priest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-25

We were misinformed in relation to
the Norway Militia Company being ex-
amined by DR.. Sanger, of Bangor. He
was expected to be present, but not ar
irving, DIR. Peables, of Norway officiated-
They were to be mustered into the SER
vice on Thursday of this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-25

The veNatiou> delays oi the q lm!uj,-
tration of the law I'm our County, since
the December term sd tHc :. J. Court has
been abolished. have been increasing 10
such an extent as 10 cause wide spread
feeling o, dissatisfaction amouSali classes
throughout The county. Our Court dock
ct j. getting Jucum"cred with cas- :, and
it Is impossible Ia get Judgment ou the
simplest form of Indebtedness. 4 note Of
hand. where there i no defence, under "a
year and hall. if the defendant desires
delay In $500. when the term was
abolished. the docket OF continued actions
A. .','--r"' 500. while since that time it has
- o., c:,.u- TIL It now numbers 10,
AGED j. Ia. -. ,..v understand than the
supreme Count Docket OF Cumberland.
Our Supreme Court judges strive
sometimes even to Strailing matters, 10
reduce the Docket. each term They
dismiss every case where there Is ans
possible excuse Tor so doing. and vet the
Docket grows, AMI iitigants are put TO
unreasonable expense 10 carry on their
cases. One difficulty is, the Judges get
impatient, after ten or twelve DAYS OF the
session, and NANTES: their feelings so
anmistakable that the members of the
bar ,lo not care to venture to bring ON
their trials. when the Judge seems 50
sOrely tired aud anxious TO return TO tie
bosom Of his family. We have noticed
this in several Of the smaller Counties.
it is unjus, to parties having business in
Court and calls for remedy. What
shall il be? The restoration OF the term
.ofthe :. j Court. or tie establishment
OF an intermediate Court, such As exists
in Cumberland? A movement 10 accoIn-
plish one or the other of these objects i
now being agitated and will be brought
before the coming legislature
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-25

DYSPEPSIA Is A HYDRrA-HEADED Mons
rER-.frum which nearly all 1.-The ills the
human flesh is heir to" originate. The
Peruvian Syrup, a protected solution of
the protoxde of Iron, is a long tried and
we'll established remedy for this distress
ing complaint: it has cured thousands
when other remedies have failed.
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Mexico, Dec. 10Th, 1869.

BY slight error in marking the
package, Mr.. S. Richards. Jr., of South
Paris, failed to receive his most valuable
goods for Christmas. They laid in the
Express Office some three weeks, and
disappointed many of his customers. lie
will now sell the goods at great bargains
Solid silver and gold ware at cost!
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Reputation abandoned By the De

mOcrGC5.
The democracy ia Maine must DC care
fnl lest they are len ont in the cold 10y the
leaders at Washington. The iayorite doc
trine of rcpUdiaiiOH, which WIS 20 make
80 favorable plank for their national
platform. has been declared uusnnnd and
unworthy of use The other day Mr..
Munger uf Ohio, believer ia tie Pen
dletonian doctrine. with n view Of COM
hitting the party To the Ohio rcrelia;ior>'
doctrine. made fierce speech, IN VIII ch
he bobby argued Reputation. 1t was
not necessary far Republicans to girl
themselves for the combat in opposition
to the gcutlcman's views, for a haSty
scramble among the democracy euSucd 90
dcnomcc the uuwary speaker Tie was
evidently out az bis leading strings.
and speaking without authority Mc>>r~
Brooks, Cox and >locum at New Y"' g..
Woodward Of Pennsylvania. and other
democrats got the floor. and rushed 20
the defence of ,he credit Of the govern
ment. declaring tbs. Nuuccn hanud no
BIZ. t,f htmssT by hi> rpm5;hN Mr.
Brooks wen, - tar 20, To declare that Pc
,,as1us} d,5' r~~C~ has i,rs. afr-' -f.
D.. e,,l a.r,r .~j. r. ~rrr 3.a'sjf
Nr Garfield, wisely taking ~..au'a-,
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Questions to be answered.

Mr.. Editor:-I wish to inquire of G.
Through the columns of your paper
whose wife made fifty lbs of butter, and
seventy lbs OF cheese, in the month OF
Nov. from two cows-what kind OF COWS
they are, how he feeds. ii he will sell, at
what price. and whether the praise is due
to the cows, or the wife? Qor she beats
ma wife and all her relations.) | would
inquire of Naham Moore. how he fed his
pig that weighed 454 1-2 lbs, at nine
months of age, whether with corn and
cob meal, or shelled corn, and how he
treated him from his youth up? Do good
and communicate.
IyNcrr MIRA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-25

PURE BLOOD CHEsTEES. NJ. Jairus X.
Hammond, ofthis village has couple oI
pure blood ChesterS, from Pennsylvania
for breeding purposes. \ cross ol tn,
and the native breed has made The Ucsr
hogs for fattening in the region. It WOULD
be well fog our farmers to improve then
stock Good hogs can De .aised u well
Is poor. The Chesters are round an.
smooth
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-25

The last session Of the year of the
Board OF County Commissioners will take
place next week, when the years business
will be closed. c. c. Cushman, Esq, of
Hebron, retir,s from the beard and VIM
Chase. Esq oh BuchGeld, enters upon his
dulie~ on The coming in OF the new year.
TIN, b, The only change Of County officers
thai takes place.