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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-02-05

Being so much pleased with the fine
its growth In its new and fashionable
dress, from its beautiful head 30 IL feet,
can but express wish, in faith, that every
subscriber win add one more name at
least 10 It's already increasing list. As IL
wcnds It's way to the sons and daughters
who reside in other States, they cannot
forget in the midst OF prosperity or al
versity the thrice welcome messenger
from the loved hills and dales OF Old Ok
ford, but will cheer its faithful editor by
adding TO his columns and basket, men
tal and physical food, that he may be en-
couraged 10 stand thrice armed in defence
of every principle that teaches man 1t IL
not .'all of life 10 live" but be should be
active, yigilant, and brave for truth.
5. Orpheus Records of Sherman, raised
90 bushels OF wheat from acres. and j.
Greenleaf Records of Crystal, 10 bushels
of wheat from acres, both formerly Of
Hartford. We have not heard that the
Hartford BOYS that went West, have
raised more wheat to the acre, II So,
please send word.
Lysander Bartlett, Of Hartford, being
beaten by 10 beans by II. Saunders OF
Sweden, will cheerfully yield the bell.
If Mr.. Moody of Rumford, Bartlett OF
Hartford, and Saunders Of Sweden, VIII
call upon Hartford" he will dine them
upon dish OF baked beans, such n
farmers wife knows how to cook, with
plenty of good pork.-Bartlett raised
1880 beans from Si2 pods, Saunders l|9O
from 35s pods, Moody 1896 from l96pods.
Rev. Daniel Hutchinson, of Hartford,
noted Calyinist Baptist preacher, died
l6 years ago, leaving sons and daugh-
tiers, who are all living and belong to the
following Christian denominations The
eldest, Rev. Joseph Hutchinson, OF Mid
dleboro, Mass, and the Youngest, idea
con in the church at Buckheld, are Cal
whist Baptists two others are Congrega-
tionalists, TWO daughters are Methodists'
two Adventists, and one F. Baptist.
The Crystal Wave, of Good Femplars,
East Buckfield, having risen above all OPP
position the past year, invited her sister
Nezinscott to partake with them of an
anniversary supper at their Lodge ROOM
on the 2sth Of January, which was ac-
cepted. After Teasing upon bountiful
supply of physical food, such as the
daughters Of Oxford know how 70 pre-
pare, mental food, interpreted with mu-
sic, enlNened the time till they were adj
monished that the hour of parting had
come. With the Interchange OF good
feelings all were impressed that ''it was
good to be there
The wife of Charles W Perkins, East
Buckfeld, while returning from visiting
the sick, slipped down in the street and
broke her ankle, on the 18th of January
HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-02-05

The Temperance question has had q
|shirty veal ysitiletion and its methods
are yet unsetslkd. who are the temper
ance men. pr cxeellenee, is not nov
even known. Judge Davis is trying to
tell the world who ara not 1t would be
n question of much more searching IN
terest to know who are. in the true sense
of the term. Why does not the judge tell
ASP Does he. fael as many do. and rs the.
Poet did about the good-that only God
can tell us who they sre2 If he were
pursued with the enquiry and compelled
to take the witness stand, could he so
answer in regard to his ideal temperance
that he could least the first stone?" No
one knows better than he that the law
requires that he who would make an &C
cusation against his neighbor should have
clean hands.
The law of discussion requires that a
member of one profession should not ac-
cuse the great body ofmembers ofanother
profession equally honorable. with wrongs
and evil practices of which he himself is
equally guilty. He should have clean
hands And il is greatly TO be feared
that if the learned Judge should prefer
his charges, in the highest court conceived
by mortals, and array before it this un-
founded indictment against his brethren
of another profession, he would be in
stantly and ANONYMOUSLY driven from the
august tribunal.
Ii is high time this question was dis
cussed on it, merits and all merely per-
sonal considerations laid aside, Such at
tacks and such hostile demonstrations can
only do harm to the true interests ofTem-
perancc. The great body of the people
are patiently. most patiently waiting to
see the good which is always 10 BE- evolved
from the next and the next step in the
march of the temperance phalanx. How
long will this patience last' And then
what will they do' 1t requires no pro-
phet to foretell. if this is the next step.
MEDic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-02-05
Rosfon Correspontfence.


- sssses, Feb. Sd, 1869.
M. Edtor. Icopgratulate you on the
sJlne sppearance OF your paper, in its
new dress and enlarged form. The good
l,eorie of Oxford County must now give
Fthe Democrat . more generous support,
and I have no doubt they will. Ii is
cmphatically their paper. 1t contains
!. ,.,srs- matter Of local interest than ever
before. No money value can be placed
upon n good thought, as given expression
through the press. have wondered how
80 much could be afforded at SO small q
cost. But, please excuse, | did intend to
write something about Boston amuse-
ments and
THE OPERA SEASON
which is now at It's height. Many peo-
pie come from the country in the winter
to enjoy the amusemeuts which are offer
ed here Lovers of music Immediately
visit the opera; and If they never went
10 such place. ten to one they retire
disappointed. The dress at the opera is
immense. Those who occupy the best
seats have not the finest musical discrim-
nation. They 60 TO see and be seen
more 10 be seen than TO see. When at
tend the opera now, take seats higher
up, for distance lends ,enchantment to-
music Colored ''pussons" may sic at
your right and left, and the air may not
be n sweet, but l advise my country
friends who are going alone, to pay half
dollar and take gallery seats.
Silly reports of performances at thea
Tres occupy much space in our city pa
pers. The public taste may be educated
in them. A prominent actor Mt the "Mu-
scum" has lately been expelled from
that place, so the story goes, for drunk
enness on the stage He has engaged at
another theatre in Boston.
Theatre building has not kept up with
church building here. Seven. or more
regular theatres are in successful opera
ton now There are numerous places
where acting is carried on, sometimes,
preparatory 10 opening upon a wider
field. at which places an admission fee,
Of course, Is demanded. .sttE
Preparations are going on for the con-
certs which it is expected will come off
in this city next June, the grandeur Of
which was alluded To in my last letter.
[ did not mean to say the proceeds Of
those concerts are 10 be distributed among
the widows and orphans rho fen during
the rebellion, but the widows and or
phans Of those who fell, &c. The COM
posiior might have caused the omission
of the two little words, or il might have
been my own fault,-it is immatcrial
which, for the sentence was understood.
NJ c. A.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-02-05

-Messrs. Harrington of Fryeburg and
Dodge Of Oxford. Members of the House,
have ~ eve to the railroads and the rights
of the public The former has called the
attention Of the Legislature TO the nece,-
sity of some enacym.at to protect bag
gage against the outrageous handling to
which a large proportion of railroad en-
ployees so needlessly subject It, and the
latter has introduced an order to inquire
what legislation Is necessary 10 prevent
railroads from charging exorbitant rates
for The transportation Of passengers and
freight. The Portland Press. speaking OF
this. says that the Illinois Legislature, on
recommendation of Gov. Palmer, has
passed precisely such a law. notwith-
standing the grave question of its eonSti-
nationality on the ground that it would
impair the obligation of contracts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-02-05

vELocpEDEs.-The velocipede fever
has broken out in Portland quite briskly.
Large numbers were at Kimball and Lar
kins Yesterday to witness the perform
ances of the vehicle which has created so
great Juror in Europe; and We doubt
not nearly all were happily disappointed
in finding it more easy of management
and promising better riding and better
sport than they had anticipated. 1t Is
really a wonderful thing, and viii, we
predict, supersede most other kinds OF
out-of-door sports for exercise and even
for travelling on smooth, level roads. In
France, amateur experts easily beat the
fastest horses for days journey.
Messrs. Kimball and Larkin have al
ready received orders for quite a number
and when the spring opens they will be
whirling about at great rate. TO IN
and see The velocipede The exhibition
is free and so will be ride if you choose
to try it.-[Argus.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-02-05
The United States Senate.

The terms Of twenty two United States
Senators expire with March eth next. or
the vacancies. Senators have already been
chosen. rs follows
California-Eugene Casserly, Dem,
vice John Conness, Rep.
Connecticut w. A. Buckingham, Rep.
vice James Dixon. Dem.
Maryland-William + Hamilton, Dem.
10 succeed W. Pinckncy Whyte, who Is
serving out the remainder of Revcrdy
Johusons term, by appointment OF the
Governor.
Florida-Abiah Gilbert. Rep, vice A..
). WEIGH, Rep.
Ohio-Allen G.. Thurman, Dem, vice
Benz. Wade, Rep.
Rhode Island-William Sprague, Rep f,
reelected.
Tennessee-WilliamG Brownlow Rep.
vice ID. +. Patterson, Dem.
Vermont-Gcorge +. Edmunds, Rep /,
reelected.
Nevada William NJ. Stewart, Rep, re-
elected
Maine-uannibal IIamlin. vice Lot NJ.
Morrill,.
Michigan-Zachariah Chandler, r.
elected.
Mi,souri-Carl Schurz, Rep, vice John
Is. Henderson, Johnsonian.
Observation-Disclosures Ramsey. Rep,
reelected.
Massachusetts-Ch Sumner. re-
elected.
New York-Reuben +. Fenton, vice
Edwin ID. Morgan, both Rep.
Pennsylyania-John Scott, Rep, vice
Charles X. Buckalew, Dem.
New Jersey-,John p. Stockton. Dem,
vice F. T. Frelinghuysen. Rep.
Delaware-T. F. Bayard succeeds his
father, James A. Bayard, both Dem.
Ncb-aska-T. W Upton, Rep, re-
elected.
Wsconsin-Alatt. ii. Carpenter, Rep.,
vice James X. Doolittle, Dem.
Indiana, d. ID. Pratt. Rep, vice Thorn
il \. Hendricks, dem.
West Virginia has not Yet reported. -
She will elect Republican.
II will be seen that the Democrats have
made gains in three States, California,
Ohio and New Jersey, two of which have
since proved themselves strongly Repub-
lican.
The Republicans have already gained
four Senators, in Connecticut, Tennessee,
Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, while the
fifth is sure to come from Indiana. The
Republican net gain in the Senate is two
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-02-05

HEAVY VERDICT. Judge Goddard. OF
Portland, has Just recovered verdict OF
$3.50 against the Grand Trunk Railroad,
for personal abuse by one of their en-
plovees, Hiram Jackson, on the 22d OF
Dec. 1866. The defence was that the
Company was not liable for the improper
conduct oftheir agents, but Judge Walton
instructed the jury that if the Agent was
acting in the employ of the Company,
and in the discharge ofcertain duties be.
came oppressive and abusive, the Com
pany would be liable 1t is hoped that
this verdict will have a good effect.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-02-05

They had fine races at Diyfield on the
ice on Thursday and Friday, l4th and 18th
instant. There were four purses as fol-
lows: One of 900 one of $50; one OF
$50; and one of 100. For the $50 purse
there were five entries. Lady Anna,
owned by E. Gooding took the first purse,
and Granny, owned by w. w. Smith, the
second. For the 800 purse there were
three entries. Lady Benson, owned by
Morrell & Farrar, was declared the win
ner of the first purse of S75, and Brandy
wine. owned by Jason Russell, received
the second purse of S25.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-02-05

The Grand Army "boys" of Maine are
going to Washington to see their old com
mander, Gen Grant, inaagurated. The
price of transportation to and from WASH
incton, and subsistence while there, will
not exceed twenty-five dollars. Soldiers
and sailors wishing TO join the excursion
lists should send their names to III. A. Sho-
rev, Bath, at an early day.
We should be glad to make one of a
company to go farther, and revisit the
Petersburg lines and defences of Rich
mond.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-02-05

Mr.. PERHAN and the Pension Bull. We
have an article prepared in relation to
the new Pension Bin, reported by our
member of Congress, but owing to its
length we must defer it, publication this
week
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-02-05

Henry Ward Beecher iectured on
Irrational Amusements- in Plymouth
Church. Wednesday evening.
The New York herald., 1869-04-21
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

Lieutenant Commander A. @. Kellogg has been or
dered to duty at New Orleans 10 connection with IRON
cads Master Francis II. Sheppard has been ordered
to the Naval Academy. Chief Engineer W. n. Shoch
has been ordered to special duty at the Washington
Navy Yard. Lieutenant o. r. Heyerman has b"eu
detached from League Island station and granted
leave OF absence.
The following is list OF the ,'cers OF the United
States steamer Resaca. which arrived al san iran
cisco on the 18th inst. -
COnl1nHnder-R F. X Lewis.
Erectttfre ONcer-S. p. Baird
Mds,eT-A. 8. Snow.
Essfaas-S W. Very. ID. N. Davis, II. \. Mannsy
C. C. Todd J. M. Wainwright E. Dennison.
PnyTndSter- p. Ltsle.
.snrOeon-T. G. Walton.
EnQineers-First Assistant Fneineer. O. II. Whisej
Second Assistant Engineers T. IL. Jones. J. G. Chat
fee; Third Assistant Engineer. ]. X. stevenson
The following are the officers OF the United States
sloor-of.war Jamestown:-
&c m 1lGnter-W iliiam b. TruxtOn.
Executive Ofcer-A V. Reed. -
EnsiOns-A. Walker, E. Mccormack, j. n. Miller,
J. w. Miller.
Mtdshfpn,en-C. s. Stone. n. Wainwright, @. r
Force. J. r. SelfridQe.
S,n0eons-surpeon A. r. Denby; Past Assistant
Surgeon, E ID. Payne.
Past Assistant Pdvniaster-G. r. Watkins.
The New York herald., 1869-04-21

says, too, that the impeachers on the impeach-
ment trial thought they might find out some
thing-probably in reference to Woolley.
Thurlow Weed and the whiskey rings-to
Johnson's prejudice through Mrs. Stephens as
q witness, but that she knew nothing on the
subject, whereby the wrath of the Senatorial
impeachers was kindled, and hence the rejec-
ton of the young man Stephens as Consul to
Leeds Lastly, in this eventful story, 1t
appears that General Burbridge lately, it is
said, aspiring to the Brazilian mission, was
on Monday last arrested in Washington and
bound over to answer to an indictment Of
having, as special Treasury agent in Missouri
(under President Johnson), been guilty of
bribery in receiving money from distilleries
engaged in defrauding the government.
The moral of all this Is that the lady in this
case has been shamefnlly humbugged by her
professed friends, and that she has now fair
opportunity for writing book of facts con-
cerning the Washington lobby and the wires
which pull the Senate that will pay better
than all the romances she has ever produced.
The New York herald., 1869-04-21
TORNADO AT THE WEST.

Terrific Hail and Rain Storm in Indiana.
Tennessee, Missouri and IOwa-Great De.
structiOn Of Property.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. April 90 1889.
Last night terrific hail storm. accompanied by
wind and lightning, passed over this CITY, The In
diana Central Railroad freight depot was blown
down and a number of other buildings un-
roofed. A watchman at the central depot. named
Allen McCutchan, was killed. and other employees
seriously injured. Rev. David Ballona. univer.
salist minister who was passing at the time OF the
accident and took refuge In the depot was seriously
if not fatally injured: All the telegraph lines In the
city were prOstrated, but have been repaired and
communication Ia resumed.
NASHVILLE. Tenn April 90, ls89
The storm last night did great damage to the
houses fences, forests &C.. south and southeast or
this city. Roofs OF houses were taken OF. walls
blown down and fences and trees prOstrated. The
storm extended as far as Chattanooga.
ST. LOUIS. April 90. 1859.
The damage by the hail storm yesterday is varl-
Ously estimated at 500 900 to $4,000 the latter Is
probably the most correct The demolition OF glass
alone is quite fearful. No serious casualties are re-
ported.
Dubuque despatch Gays tornado passed over
the upper portion Of the city last evening destroy
ing large amount OF property carrying away
houses. taking of roofs. &c. man named Krusie
was killed and number OF persons were injured
The Iowa brewery and the Fifth ward schOolhouse
were unroofcd. II was the most destructive storm
that ever visited this section.
The New York herald., 1869-04-21
MARYLAND.

The Kimberly Butler Case Before Chief
Justice Chasc-Funeral of Victim Of the
Late Fire In Baltimore Death Of II Veteran
Stnte Bible Society Anniversary.
BALTIMORE April 20, 1869.
In the case OF Kimberly vs. Butler. In the United
States Court to-day. Chief Justice Chase presiding.
the same questions were at issue as before
the Superior Court OF Baltimore citv, namely. the
freedom from arrest OF a member OF Congress. and
This point this morning was argued on demurrer to
the plea in abatement. At the conclusion OF the
argument the @ Ourt reserved its decision until TO-
morrow morning, but intimated that the case could
90 on. A plea OF limitations under the act OF
Congress OF 1869, that the cause OF action had not
accrued within two years before the suit was
brought next demurred to by the paintlffs, and
AFTER argument the demurrer was overrued The
paintins then filed special replication that the
cause OF action was not within the description OF
demurred to this replication. General Butler
opened the argument on demurrer and was repied to
by MIR. Addison. The court adjourned until tO-mor.
row morning
The funeral OF the fireman, John Mcbride. who
was killed by the falling OF the wall In Mcclellan
and was attended by the Mayor, the President and
members OF the City Council the Police and Fire
Commissioners, detachments OF the Police and + re
Departments and many citizens. The other disabled
flremen remain about as first reported.
Aqulila Johnson. aged ninety years. died ycster-
day He served In the defence OF Baltimore In 1914
The thirty fifth ann. versary OF the Mary land State
Eible Society was held In Dr. Smiths church last
night The total receipts during the past year IRON al
sources were $3.50 o.
this city, entered upon the duties OF his otiioe yes
terdQy,
The New York herald., 1869-04-21
PROBABLE SUICIDE OF A LAWYER.

Late last night Mr.. Peter Y. Cutler, lawyer well
known as an influential member of the bar Of this
city, was found dead In his room ut the Pacific
Hotel. under circumstances that lead to the
supposition that he committed suicide. He came
to the hotel early Monday morning and asked
for accommodations, which were given him. room
No. 81, on the second IoOr. being assigned as his
quarters. Since that time up to yesterday after
noon the deceased has been wandering ABOUT
yet at times exhibiting such melancholy that
his condition became the cause OF remarks
by the proprietor MIR. John Patten, and his clerks.
His business Offices are located ut No. Wall street.
during his temporary sojourn at the hotel or
not; yet 1t Is known that one OF his clerks
called upon MIN with carriage earv
yesterday morning, with the Intention OF taking him
tons In that respect Is still secret.
Shortly after lunch YESTERDAY afternoon he was
seen alive for the last time. He was then going up
TO his room. Later In the day one Of mis- friends
called upon him. and waiter was sent to apprlse
him Of the fact. Knocking at his door, he found no
could not obtain admission. OF which lie apprised
the offlcer below, when Mr.. Patten Immediately
hasened up stairs. and was shocked to find him
lving undressed on his bed Dead having apparently
been lifeless for some hours.
visit to the room In question shortly affer by
OF iaudanum was living on the mantel. and beside 1t
pint bottle OF Bourbon whiskey, but little OF the
latter. however, being consumed. The de.
ceased lay upon the outer edge OF the bed,
which had not been made up, and appeared
as II he mad not been recently living strictly In con-
formity with temperate habits. He was unshaven,
and marks OF violence as II he had been In fight,
were observed upon his face, there being bruises
and blue. Mr.. Cutler resided on Staten Island,
where he leaves widow He is represented 10
have been man well Off In this worlds goods.
Coroner Flynn win hold an Inquest on the body TO-
The New York herald., 1869-04-21
nfkIh IN IYt ellis.
Ceroperss InqurEt Touching the Dcata of
James uarg,rty in tLc Fo'ty-ibird Precinct
f,-t,cu ttow-e.

Ccroaef's Isqurrt Touching the Dcata Of
James Uarg,rty in the Fo,ty-,bird Precinct
s,-t,ca Uow-e.
The investigation IN the case OF the recent death
Of James lagoeriy in the cells OF tie Forty-thirJ
precinct station house continued before Coroner
whiteh Mt the Kings Counts Court House last night.
Several witnesses were examined and the drift of the
test mony was such a. to change the opinion hereto
Fore expressed that the Injuries 20 deceased wero
received nj the station house. Miss Emily Bogue
out OF the hallway of Ar. Earan's liquor saloon,
corner Of smith and Union srveis between three
ana ,our O'Clock on the day Of his arrest, and that
his head struck with great iorce Subsequently she
saw hun pcked up and carried back irto the sa.
loon and she noticed blood on hB head and
on the s,dcwalx PAIR OK hieily. who was
In the place IN question. testified that tue
deceased was quarreisome and wanted to hight
white IN there, aud that tagan. the proprietor
OF the ore. took HIM out. The bruise on the eve
OF the de cssed Was caused 10y MS having fallen
across q window sal about an hour afcr he was
tagen n. A nsighhpr Of the deceased testified that
Mr. iarperty was generally NOISY aud beiger
hhodos, OF the foityihird police precinct SAID
tnat ne nao preferred charges against olicer
henncsses ioi severe and rent treatment Of tie
deceased white on tne way 70 the staton house. j.
v. .aicr said be was IN the liquor store OF Easan
when iiagAcfty was taken out by Eagan; dii not
aee nina lali. tut unicriood tnai he hal falcn on
tue stcop. Sarah Leves, Young giri, stated
that sue saw man fall on the side
walk but did not see anv one push hun.
O.icer IcnncSscJ oi ths forty-shlri precinct. whD
arrested the dcctassi and Dcnlts Earal the liquor
dea cr were byfa neid to await the result of the IN.
oaest and acre committed 70 iaIi on the sppica.
Iion ol the Disnct Attorney. The inquest was then
ad.onrneI.
The New York herald., 1869-04-21
GREAT FLOOD IN CANADA.


Heavy Rise In tho Sc. Lawrence Portions or
M0ntreal Observation-Disclosures OF Pro.
perty on the River Speed and Tributaries.
MONTREAL. April 90. lS6o
The ice has moved out OF the Chateaugay river and
Lake st. Louis. The st. Lawrence river rose from
thirty feet Saturday to fory-two feet to-day The
lower part Of Grinnntown Is hooded and much dis
tress Ia anticipated.
The lower part OF the city is hooded by the st:
Lawrence. The sidewalks are anoat. houses ana
cellars are filled with water. and several narrow
escapes from drowning are recorded. The damage
thus far Is considerable. rhe Ice has made several
shoves. but has not yet moved away
MONTREAL. April 20. 1902
Notwithstanding the ice In the river remained un
moved the water decreased considerably until noon
to-day, when 1t again commenced rising. causing
apprehensions OF a worse mood. the Ice has broken
up in Lake st. Peter and will hasten the disl0dge-
ment here. Griflntown lies under two three feet
OF water This city has appointed q committee to
attend to any distress that may arise through the
Mood.
GUELPH. April %, $780,
The heavy rain OF Sunday night has swollen the
river Speed and Its tributaries to unprecedented
height. Seven or eight mill dams nave been swept
away and the culverts on the leading roads have
been destroyed.
DUNDAs April %. 1850.
This district OF the country Is completely inun-
dated and large amount OF property has been de-
str0yed