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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03

AT the Science Convention ut Salem,
DR.. Trus read a paper on the non Eos
silifcrous Rocks of New England. lie
said that geologists from The West and
from abroad were surprised to find 80
great an extent of territory without fos-
sill The geology OF much OF New Eng
land. and especially of the State of Maine,
is very obscure The relation of the rocks
TO each other is not understood. Many
Of them are covered by the Drift. We
have several varieties of granite OF differ
ent geological age. The whole OF New
England geology is independent OF that
of the Middle and Western States, and
mrst be Judged by different chronolo-
gy. He had for years been convinced
that we had an older series of rocks than
had been acknowledged by biologists,
and he was glad to know that this op'n-
ion conceded with those of Professors
Hunt, Hitchcock and Bailey, whose pa
pers ut this session would do much tow
ards unrayeling the geology OF Maine.
He said that no conglomerates had been
found from Pcnobscot Bay to Kearsarge
Mountain in New Hampshire. except
near Rangely Lake. There was no los-
sils west oil the Kcnnebec river except at
Parlin Pond, which lies west Of Moose
head Lake. No fossil has ever been
found in New Hampshire, nor in Eastern
Vermont, or in Eastern Massachusetts,.
How shall We account for it? II could
not be wholly from metamorphine which
obiterated them. He believed they
never existed there.
He thought that these immense depos-
its were the result of great tidal currents
in the ocean, which in that period swept
along over what is now New England
from an open ocean, unlike that of the
intra-continental seas, which help form
the regular formations of the middle and
western States lie believed the present
sea coast was once the seat of powerful
extensive volcanic action, and that portion
of the rocks on the coast will yet be class
ed among the oldest rocks on the globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03
frnr the Oxford pcmocra,. |

Mr.. EDITOR: Allow me to say through
your columns, that the farmers of the An
droscoggin valley, in Canton and vicini-
ty. were much disappointed in not meet
iny the challenging party Mr.. Wad-
leigh, agent of the Wood mower, on the
day appointed for the trial by n. l.. Mar
shall, agent OF the Buckeye mower. Very
many Of Us. farmers, had frequently
expressed preference for the Wood
mower above Ill others. and probably in
many instances our confidence would not
have been shaken, had Miss Wood come
forward at the appointed time, to meet
Miss Buckeye, in the rich valley of the
Androscoggin. but the coquettish style in
which she Withdrew from the contest,
when pushed by her rival, looked like
admission on her part, that the Waiting
OF Miss Buckeye, over the uneven surface
of our fairest meadows, would detract
much from those laurels borne by her rs
Queen Bee, from the bourbon hive, and
on which alono she seems To rest her
reputation.
The manner in which the challenge
was given. and received by the Agents Of
those Mowers, gave US farmers right to
demand the Exhibition and judge OF our
disappointment when the hour had arriy-
ed for the contest, instead Of meeting the
challenging party, we met The imputation
that the brown listed farmers of the An
droscoggin, would not be impartial judg-
es 4; being the friends ofMr. Marshall, that
they would decide in favor ofhis Machine;
such imputations ~ those come with i'll
grace.
think the course Of Mr.. Wadleigh in
this case, has left very unfavorable in
fueuce in the minds of our farming COM
munity, and the result IS, that whereas
before the day of trial as appointed,
Woods machine had a large prefcrenccto
all others, the prompt ana efficient man
ner in which Mr. Marshall "came 10
trial." and responded to the wishes OF
multitudes around him by exhibiting his
machine on smooth and uneven sections,
both by experienced and inexperienced
drivers, seemed to reverse the opinion Of
very many, as 20 the merits of those
machines, and when the Androscoggin
valley shall again show her thousands of
acres of her heavy grass, it will not be
surprising to find the Queen Bee of the
Amherst Hive introducing her little
family. A FARMER.
Canton, Aug 18th, 1869.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03
Temperance and the Third Party.

The following sensible views, agreeing
with the great mass of temperance men
in lirc State, arc copied from the ieaderin
the Zion'S Idrocatc, the abe organ OF the
Bu,tists in this State. We commend
Nhcm. 10 the sober, careful consideration of
christian men:
Would YOU favor third party, chief
IL formed to carry out the principle Of
Temperance. We answer, thu, wonld
depend upon circumstances somewhAt,-
upon the position ofthe parties in exist
cnce in regard to this and other things
which are important. Asa general thing
we woull not favor the formation OF a
new political party for the purpose of pro-
noting any one principle solely and
chiefly. Ii is too narrow basis for
a political party. There is n COM
bination of interests and principles which
"A political party should look after and
>ubSeryc, and many OF these are rs dear
Ia Us as temperance. Ana u seems 10 us
vastly better to work through parties
existing and established than 10 multiply
new parties, for the sake of securing any
one specific thing, Our method would be
on this a. on other kindred subjects. II
we and majority OF the people favor a
prohibitory law, and would have II en-
forced nv State or local officers, let us in
our several towns select and send to the
legislature temperance men. who vii!
make. and provide TO enforce laws in the
best possible manner This would be our
method, and we believe more can be done
to further the cause OF temperance in this
way than by the formation of a new par
wv
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03
Norway, Aug. 30th, 1869.

The Maine Farmer suggests that as
the fair of the State and New England
Societies at Portland takes place before
any OF the county societies hold their ex-
hibtions, it will give an opportunity for
their officers, managers and others inter-
ested to visit the New England Fair, learn
what they can of its management, con-
verse with its officers, examine its vari-
Gus departments and learn all they can to
turn to advantage in conducting, with a
view of attaining the best results, their
own local fairs. Let the county Societies
be well represented at the grand COM
bination exhibited at Portland in Septem-
her
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03
Startling RuUsOr.

The following telegram appeared in
the Daily papers a few days since. but we
understand some doubts exist as to its
genuinencss. The vessel is the one on
which Midshipman VIM. w. kimbnll, son
of Gen. w. X. Kimball, of this town, is
aboard.
A desperate conspiracy has been dis
covered on board the United States irig-
ate Sabine, now lying in the port of Cher
boarg. Some OF the crew, to revenge
themselves on their officers, attempted 10
set fire TO the powder magazine and blow
up the ship. They had lighted fuse con
nccted with the magazine, when the plot
was frustrated by cabin boy who dis
covered the burning fuse. 1t was found
tina, twenty-five sailors were implicated
in the plot, and they were put in irons.
Seven have since been condemned TO death
and hung at the yard arm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03

nent members OF the order. everywhere,
are loyal to therepublican party, aad viii
not desert ID at present. a
Nothing win sosurely bring into dis
repute these SECRET societies as the IDEA
that they are political machines and are
worked in Che interest of few designing
men who are seeking to promote personal
and selfish iuteres We hope all these
excellent institutions will purge them
selves OF all such impu,stions, SO that
no temperance man OF friend OF the cause
shall be excluded from cooperation with
them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03
The Good TeH,PiGrs as "a Political
Rrqnn.s EfiOH,

We aiNgy~ supposed that the temper
anc- organization known a. Gool fem
pla~>. li>e the sons of Temperance. WAS
insulated 10 prnmo,e the temperance
reformation, without regard TO party In
other words, that 1t WAS temperance
rather than political organization Were
it not %. it would be very much circum-
scribed in its field of operation and
limited in Its membership and influence.
And still 1t i evident that the bird party
movement owes it, origin 10 the action Of
the Good Ienplars Lodge of the State.
las spring, which took action oh the sub
ject of the gubernatorial nomination, and
passed resolutions cuudemnatory of the
temperance chdrtclct Of tie republican
nominee lor Governor. And it is equally
well known that the County organizations
I'll the third party ART talked up and agreed
upon IA the secret gatherings of the Good
TemplarS. While we 10 notQueStion the
right OF these organizations 10 assume
such political attitudes. We question the
propriety OF it. Is u me rs OF promoting
the reform which they profess 10 have at
heart. No great political movement can
be prosecuted successfully, or for any
length OF time, by secret conciayes. Sc
cret societies ase not Objectionable. to
forward social or reiOrmatory measures,
simply, but the genius OF our tree in
situations will not tolerate political move
meats conceived in secret midnight
sessions Blu. we do not believe that The
Good Templsrs are liable to the charg,
Of being all in favor 81 the third party
movement Ii Is evident that this Is not
the case in our cOuntY, as we know,
personally, many members OF the order
who are active supporters Of Gov. Cham
berlain. Indeed, we Know of but few
who are not, showingthat large majority
ofihe alder will act independently Of the
dictation OF those who are strivingto COM
init the order 10 boiling We regard it
as unjust to the organization To doubt
their independence O. such dictation-
still, there is an influence exerted upon
many of the members the Young and In
experienced ones who are Just eommenr-
ing political life. which is improper.
What is true I'm orr Comfy, is true
throughout the State The most promi-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03

A NEW ORGAN. II was stated in the
democratic County Convention, recently
held here, that negotiations We're under
way for party organ for the democracy
of this County. The idea is. we under
stand. to issue the Maae Democrat, at Bid
deford, edited by Rev. Geo X. Shaw, IN
der the head of the Oxford Register, with
department adapted TO the latitude of
Oxford County. A hiflati" prospectus
has been issued, stating that the paper
will appear the Is, of October. Just after
election! This leads Us TO doubt whether
its object is to herald the dissolution OF
the old democratic party, or the birth OF
the ReJC conservative.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03

1t is somewhat remarkable that the
Hichborn men have so much trouble in
getting candidates to "stick." Not "a
week has passed since their State Con-
vention that has not witnessed the with
drawal of several reputed Hichborn sup
polters from their ranks. and since the
holding of their County Conventions,
these Withdrawals seem to have multi
piled rapidly. Hon. Samuel Farnham
was nominated by the Sagadahoc Conven-
ton for County Commissioner. whereup-
on he writes to say that he was men,
Der of the Republican State Committee
and likes its action.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03

Mr.. Ingersoll, the nominee Of the
Ohio temperance party for Governor, de-
clined for the following good and suffici-
ent reason:
Believing that the maintainance OF an
independent temperance ticket atthe com
ing election will hazard the success ofthe
Fifteenth Amendment, which look TO rs
the coup de grac- of American slavery, |
teel bound to give my vote and what in
iuence have for the Republican ticket at
this Falls election.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03
For the Oxford Democrat

The subscribers desire to express their
gratitude and thanks, through The Demo
cral. to the Engine Company, and citizens
Of Norway village. generally, for their
exertionS in staying the progress Of the
fire in their Tannery, OF the 18th inst,
and they also tender their thanks to the
South Paris Engine Co., for their prompt
and efficient aid on that occasion. When
the Paris Company arrived on the ground,
The fire covered \ large potion of the
roof, and it was thought by many that the
building must burn down, but their
machine being quickly in position. was
soon pouring constant stream on the
fire, which in connection with the Norway
Company, soon subdued it, Without the
aid of the Paris company, our main build
ing with its valuable contents, must have
been destroyed, and for their prompt aid,
we are truly grateful.
MINER & WATSON.
Norway Anp Both 1869
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03
Ssnseless 81 ~ iLtOcio.

So common is il for portion of the
democratic press TO indulge in wholesale
Dragging, OF Hl9tay, before elect IN, that
but little attention Is paid 70 IL, even in
times when the future is invested with
some douht-hut how uonSenSjcai and
utterly St'Qid = r IN paper TO attempt
such humbus gery, in wear Ike this,
when the democratic party Is as quiet rs
the grave into which they quietly propose
to rest next year. Il has remained for
the Bangor Democrat to out-Herod Herod
in this particular. Il has resorted to
figures toprove the length Gifts or1 cars,
and throws on; sop 70 The gnRS. rs FOL
lows:
Tire total official vote OF the State for
the wears 1867 and lS6S was a. follows
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03

"A Farmers Club has been organized
ut Buckfield. which was addressed last
Saturday, by Hon. Sidney Perham- 1t
then made choice Of Col. A. ID. White,
President; Veranus Decoster, Vice Presi-
dent, and NJ A. Allen, Secretary; K.
Wait, VIM. Chase, A. j. Hall were chos-
en- committee to present subject Tor
discussion at the nexttown meeting which
is to be holden at the Town House in
Buckfield, on the 18th of September, at
| O'clock =. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03

We are indebted to the managers OF
the New England Fair for compliment
tary ticket to the next annual exhibition
at Portland, commencing September Eth.
All the railroad and steamboat fares have
been reduced, both on passengers and
freight, and the largest attendance ever
had is expected. Every farmer should
improve this opportunity-the first which
has offered in our State-of attending the
New England Fair.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03
Only q fe,c DAYS More,

Election is at hand Let the few days
which remain he de- Sted 70 irort, that
every republican vote be brought to The
polls; and ii any arr inclined to stay at
home because their vote may not be
needed, convince them OF their rnis,aSe.
Be up and doing,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03

"A gentleman in ourvillage raised ten
pounds of nice Potatoes, this season, from
a small Early Rose, not weighing over
/ 1-2 ounces. This is about as good as
anything we have seen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03

The democracy, at their County Con-
vention, last week. were without the
ben. ft Of clergy. Rev. Mr.. Thompson
prayed at the Republican and iichborn
Conventions, and stated that he would,
at the democratic convention, il he had
been invited, as he considered them on
praying ground, since the Argus had pro-
posed dissolving the party!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03

The resolutions of the democratic
County Convention, have not been fur
nished us for publication, as we expected
they would be-hence We cannot give
them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03
A Look at the Supporters Qf Cham
0erlain and Hich6l -.


The following well known leading
temperance mes support the nomination
OF Chamberlain, and oppose the Third
Party candidate:
Hon. SIDNEY PERHAM.
HoN. LOT NJ. MORRILL,.
Ho.,. ANSON 2. MORRILL,.
Hon. NEAL DOW.
HoS. WOODBURY. DAVIS,
Hon. JOHN j. PERRY,
Hox. NELSON DINGLEY, JR.
Hon. LYNDON OAK.
Hox. DENNIS L. MtLLIKEN.
IIoN. NOAH WOODS.
The above are few OF the names of
prominent temperance men who occu: TO
us as supporters Of Chamberlain, who is
also supported by every republican paper
in the State, and 10y the entire republican
organization.
On the other hand the principal active
supporters Of Mr.. Hichbom are as iol-
lows
MAJOR DEERING,
Rev. +. w. JACKSON,
W. E. BICKNELL, ESQ, Cbetter
known as our correspondent, ''HARr-
roRp.D
lie is also supported by The Riverside
Echo, Gardiner Journal, and the demo-
or .tc papers generally. ANY one can
put this and that together and draw their
own copclusiopS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03

The hardware stole of Mr.. Gibbs. Of
Lowell was recently broken into and the
money drawer robbed ola small quantity
of scrip,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03

1867 1868
Chamberlain. Rep. 1882 1929
PiIlSbury, Dem. 4j,99e j6,252
Scattering, IS!
Total Io3.75S lSi.7S2
The total vote the present wear, as the
Democrat estimates, VIII Dc as fellows:
Smith, Dem. 50.712
Chamberlain, regular Rep. = So
Niehborn, Temperance Rep. SOP
Total Io6,7IS
Having defeated an election Gin prephe-
Cyl they rely upon The Hichborn men in
the local election, to dyfest eaough re-
politicians 10 threw the Legislature into
democratic hands, The Democrat pre-
diets that ArooStook, Knox. lincoln,
Washington and York counties viii send
Democratic Senators. nine in all i,allow>
the Republicans To- elect IN Androscos giu,
Kennebec, Pcnolsco,, Sag,dahoc, to,a,
s; it anticipates IA caojcrn Cumberland,
Franklin, uancoc., Oxford, Pi>cat4q1is,
Somerset. WA,i7-tI, i a.
The I4vacancje> a. anticipated IN the
Senate must be ti.iea ~ the Senators
elect and the House in Con, ention Aud
here it i that our neighbour is in clover.
The Representative aee elected by p'u-
rality, instead ola majority, tAuS otcou q,
giving the Democrats the Gree, adyu-
tage Of al the Vote, l,aVn SWAY from
the regular Republic c5uJi hates by tie
nichborn meR /, n nc admitted &, Il
in towns that are uu rmlv BepUbit a
by small majorjtjeS We may tia, lose E,-,-
nv Representatives The D"m9,-I
paints the reSuiria -lidcn luys Tar ;
party, putting The Democrats in the Hou-e
at 50 and the Replo ans at Il. WHh
this result ot course t4, .taacia> in tie
Senate could bc filled Us Dcmoetat,, ans =
ing that body stand according l' tiis
Democratic prophet, , D'm,.r .t, to )
Republicans.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03
rRosT's CORNER.

Thomas j. Everett & Co., at Frosts
Corner, have hired Alfred Shal,uck's
shop, and gone to shoemaking. They
receive their work from Auburn.
Rev. Mr.. Weston, Of Bridgton, will
preach in the School House at this place.
next Sunday, at O'Clock Z. NJ. Also on
the following Sunday. Rev. James ~
Libby will hold meeting ut o'clock Z.
NJ. After the services, baptism will
take place. All people are invited to
come.
Rev. Mr.. Tabor, OF the Uniyersalist
church, preached here last Sunday even
ing, an excellent, and all-conyincing SER
mon from the text, "All that the Father
sivcth me shall come to me and him that
cometh TO me | will in no wise east out
DYKE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03
NOr1Cdy Items.

The drought is getting to be felt quite
severely in this town. We have had no
rain to thoroughly wet the ground since
the 29th of July. Potatoes are suffering
in consequence and the cropwill be light.
Corn rolls some, but it has been doing
very well of late Fall feed is looking
down in the mouth Some grain is
being cut, and many fields are yet quite
green.
Bennett & PenIey started their machine
last week. They say oats are very
heavy.
Mr.. Nathan n. Psnley raised $50
bushels Of early Scbecs this year. He
received $500 per bushel for portion OF
them delivered in Lewiston. He thinks
they are the best kind extant.
Woodman & Williams have opened q
stove and tin ware shop on the corner OF
Main and High Streets. We hope they
will live and let live" 1t always pays
in the end TO do about right between man
and man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-03
State Election, Monday, Sept. Is.
FOR GOVERNOR,
j. L. Chamberlain.

FOR SENATOR'S;
WILLIAM W., BOLSTER,
THOMAS p. CLEAVES.
FOR etsRS on eoUsrs
WILLIAM X. KINlBALL.
FOR COUNT TIRE tsURER:
HORATI0 AUSTIN.
FoR cOUNTY COMMISSIONER;
WILLIAM CHASE.
For ReprcseRtafire 60 tie Legislature,
HENRY f.. HAMMOND.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-10-07


CRIMINAL CoURT.-A nozlc was en-
tered yesterday, by the prosecutor, in
the case of larry Hedden, charged
with arson. He was released from
bail, and all charges against him have
fallen to the ground, which is just as
we sal it would be from the start.
Indictments were found against
George Mansell, Augustus finch and
w. HI. Fisher. and they were all ar
raigned On the charge Of arson, and
plead not guilty, notwithstanding two
of them have made confessions of
guilt. finch aud Manscll were re-
manded to jail. and Fisher gave bail.
The case Of Henry G. Foster, on
the charge Of arson, was called up,
but Foster fled an affidavit for a
change of venue, which was not
granted by the Judge. To accommo-
date Fosters attorney. and to give
further time for testimony, the trial
was postponed until the first Monday
in November. This may be just to
all parties, but in our opinion trials Of
persons confined in Jail should be had
as soon as possible. Every day that
Foster is in Jail it costs Vamderburgh
County seyenty-five cents to take care
of him.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-10-07
Sc, LOuIs HarKeE.

By telegraph ST. LOUIS. October g.
ToBACco-Actiye and buoyant on al
grades.
CoTTON-Eothing doing.
HEMP-Steady and firm; sl3J for IN
dr+s- ed $3.50 for dressed.
FLoUR-Quiet: supeTflne 81 500i75: x
81 $500 90; Xxx s5 25g5 7Oi Xxx s. 75g0 90;
fancy "a 1906 90.
WHEAT-Slow ard irregular; sales ol
No. red Fail at 81 O5dl 08; No. do, e. i,
al Is; choice 81 219l Is; No. white 81 10
choice 81 20; Nc. ? Nebraska Spring sold a.
93d05c.
CoRN-DulI, except for choice yellow and
white, which are firmeT@ sales Of mixed IN
bulk at 73c: choice yellow 77479c; mixed
in sacks 78gS0c: choice yellow $50 S5c
choice white 90a9lc.
OATs-Opened hrmer, but closed dull at
yesterdays prices; 43Ei3zc IN elevator
43950c sacked.
BARLEY-Steady; best quotations OF low
grades neglected; sales at 81 209l 90 for
prime to choice Spring: 81 80gl IS FOR Fail.
RYE-Dull at 829S3c for prime TO choice.
WHIsKY-HigheT; sales at 81 10.
GROCERIES-Nery quiet.
MESS PCRK-Dul aJ $50 2jg32 90.
DRY SALTED MEATS-FIrm; l5%c for
shoulders; l8A9lS1zc for clear rio sides
1870 1870 for clear sides.
BACoN-A ctive; l6fzc for shoulders; clear
rib sides 2O4c; clear sides 20%gt01zc.
LARD-Duni l8glSzc for fierce; zoe for
keg.