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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27
Peru.

Mr.. Editor: Business is quite lively in
this town.
The Starch Factory at West Peru, un-
der the good head management OF Cyrus
Dunn and others, will be completed and
put into operation when the potato crop
is being harry ested Their factory, con-
sisling of two large buildings, is located
above the upper bridge, on Spears stream,
jersey City.
There has been quite n company camp
ing out, with tents, at the Mineral spring,
which is located in the western part OF the
town, near BrooklIn-a small yillage-so
called. They are from Canton and the
adjoining towns, and have been in camp
about two weeks. The mineral proper
ties of this spring are believed by many
to be, for the healing of the sick, as good
as any in New England. Seine say
the spring is very much like the White
Sulphur Springs, in Virginia. The time
will come when this spring, with its cura-
tive qualities, shall be better known. 1t
will be place of great resort for inva-
lids.
The little village is taking 4 new start
in growth and prosperity. The new Saw
Mill is completed, and works well; it is
curiously constructed on what is called
the "NIuIay Mills" plan. The mill is 10.
Gated on the left bank of Turner brook,
up high and dry from the water, where
the wood gear and under work of this mill
is protected from dampness, as much as
though it was located under barn, and
will to all appearance, last generation.
This mill is owned and was built by Gus
tavus Hayford & Son; they doing all the
wood work, both frame and gear, and
with their assistance, Samuel Park, an
old blacksmith, nearly eighty years of
age, has done all the iron work, including
turning the iron and all. In just four
months from the time they commenced to
hew the timber for the frame, they made
their first stock of boards; in this time
they did some farming, and spent two
weeks in repairing and putting into their
Grist mill their new two foot, Turbine Wa
ter wheel, of Chase's make. This wheel
runs the saw mill, the gear of which is
run by large belts attached to drums on
a long horizontal shaft, which is turned
by cast iron cog wheel attached TO the
perpendicular shaft of the grist mill
Whoever shall visit this mill and exam
inc its workings, and the laborperformed,
will say that these two men have done
much work in the time stated. They al.
so run the Grist mill and did the usual
amount of grinding.
This Mr.. Gustavus Hayford is genius
of rare abilities, a profound thinker and
great worker. They have in operation
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27
The County Conrention.

The large and harmonious Convention
OF the Republicans OF Oxford County on
"Wednesday of this week, is good in
dication that the party is alive and in
good working condition. The nomina-
tons made must be received hy all, as
''eminently it to he made
For Senator from tie Eastern portion
Of the District. We have Hon. William W
Bolster. renOminatcd by reclamation.
Mr.. Bolster has the experience of one
year; he proved himself, a, the last scS-
sion, to be a faithful and useful member.
He was distinguished Tor attention 10 his
legislative duties, and this year his ac-
quaintance with the routine of business
will make him still more useful. His col
league. Thomas p. CleaveS, Esq, can
hardly be regarded Is new man. His
official position Is Secretary Of the Senate
for many years, will give him an advao-
tage over new members, and perhaps
mark him " the coming man" for pre-
siding officer We doubt if more suita.
bic one could be found ON tho board
Gen. Kimball. the present very accept
able incumbent of the Office of Clerk Of
Courts, was nominated by reclamation,
as was Horatio Austin, County Treasurer
Mr.. Austin is strict and safe custodian
of the public funds and IS nominated for
his third year.
There was close vote on County
Commissioner, Mr. William Chase, OF
BuckGeld, who was warmly supported by
his ,owns-people and friends, only sue
ceeding by two votes over Mr. Maxim,
who had many warm friends, also,
The temper and tone ofthe Convention
wa exccIlen, and au@ur> we'll for good
resul, on Election day From accounts
from al sections of the County, the third
party vote will I've very light-harlly
more than the usual scattering vote at
every election.
!, vas urged in favor of the successful
candidate, Mr. CleayeS. that the nom a
ton this year was 10 iiIl the uneNpired
term of Mr.. Tyler, VINO had served 5ut
one year, and whe declined and desired
Mr. CleaveS nomination.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27
Brydnt's Pond Items.

Rev. F.. w. Coffin has resigned the
passionate ofthe Universalist society, to take
effect Nov. LIST, he having received a
unanimous call to take charge of the
Society in Orange, Mass.
The Advents arc to have camp meet
ing on Crocket's Island, TO commence
about the 18th of September. Persons
attending will be conveyed to and from
the Island in the Steamer.
We would assure strangers who may
chance TO visit our village, that the strange
and hideous sounds which they may have
heard issuing from out-buildings and cops
es. are not the noises of demons" or
wild beasts" but are produced by mem
bers OF the Brass Band" practicing on
their new instruments.
The vigilence recently visited n shanty
built on Ezra stephens land, and occu-
pied by n married man named Caswell
and woman, not his wife, and taking
them out, elevated them upon n couple of
spills cedar and conveyed them to the
shore of the pond, intending to give them
ducking, but they plead their antipathy
to cold water so effectually as to soften
the hearts of their persecut ors, and on
promising to leave town, they were per-
mitted to depart. INDEX.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27
Canton Items.

In the Democrat OF the 18th inst, the
Rumford Falls article was very interest
ing as well as instructing; but we were
not aware that the Buck field Road COM
pleted to Canton "would result to the adj
vantage OF very few persons above
Canton on the Androscoggin river" or
that it "would not reach a point on the
river or in Androscoggin valley not east.
er, or as easily reached by routes already
existing No ether writer has informed
us in relation 10 Dixiicld, that ''its flour
trade is its largest trade, a large number
of barrels Of flour being sold there, by
wholesale dealers In flour, to 60 to Can
ton Mills" This was somewhat surpris-
ing to us here, but upon investigating the
matter, it was found that perhaps few
barrels of flour came from that place
here, some two or three years ago. Up
on the whole, the article was well writ
ten. and we'll intended TO advance the in
tcrests of our State.
The reading books have been exchang-
ed throughout the town, for the Ma
tional Readers. The two arithmetics now
in use, should be shifted for Greenleafs
Practical. The book embraces all that
is necessary in our schools, and is being
introduced almost universally throughout
the schools in Maine.
On Tuesday. the 18th inst, while Mr..
|. b. Fuller was crossing the bridge, in
his Gig, his colt run one of the wheels of
the rir on to stick of timber that had
been laid down for railing. throwing
him of from his seat. and hurting him
quite severely, breaking n cap piece of
the shoulder bone. lie is doing well now,
and will recover his health in n short
time.
On the DIST inst, Mr.. John F. Gerald,
Of Brunswick, gave very interesting
lecture upon the subject of Temperance,
in The Universalst church. He will also
lecture in Mexico, East Rumford and
Rumford Centre. We would very much
like to hear course of his lectures. rs no
doubt they would be very interesting and
scientific, he having given his whole time
to the subject since ls4l.
On Sunday, the Unisersalist Sabbath
School gave n concert which was listened
10. by full house. Ii was quite lengthy
but the peices came off in good order,
and were we'll received by the audience.
Such a concert commends praise both to
the scholars and teachers, and especially
to the superintendent, G.. NJ. Coolidge.
Due notice was given, and Mr.. |. b.
Adams of Boston lectured here again to a
full audience on the subject of lntemper-
ancc, in the Free Baptist church on sun
day evening. His rich theatrical style OF
describing the incidents connected with
his life. the fearful scenes through which
he passed. and his appeal to The good
sense of every citizen is as convincing as
it is striking.
On Monday. the Esd inst, Adelbert
kiddcr had horse back out of his barn.
a fall of some eight or ten #. breaking his
peck. Value of the horse must have been
upwards of $50.
Some thilteen Frcnchmen arrived here
on Monday. to work on the railroad. We
understand they have quite gang a,
Bungcrmuck pond to work, and arc pre-
pairing to put the road along vigorously.
c.
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HARrroRp, Aug. q, 1869
NfAtA - ~ -
l.. kNowLToN.

Editor OF Democrat:
At meeting Of the County Lodge OF
|. o. Of G.. T. at Sumner. Aug. 10th, 1869,
Resolutions, repudiating the platform OF
( the Republican party, adopted at the State
I Convention at Bangor, and favoring the
calling of 4 County Convention ut Paris,
To organize third party, were passed;
also a vote that the action of said meeting
should be published in the Oxford Demo
crat Believing that the third party move
(if intended for that purpose.) cannot
promote the cause of Temperance, but
that il is calculated TO throw the Legis-
lativc power into the hands OF its worst
enemy. | desire to give you statement
OF facts. Those whe represented what
little backbone of the Republican party
that attended that meeting, were bitterly
opposed TO the passage OF said Resolutions
and the call for the Convention to organ
izc a third party; andif the doings oil that
meeting are to be published, they will
claim that all the facts shall be made
known, rs they have no desire (being
members of the Lodge to be represented
as being in favor of the third party move
in any way.
cannot give YOU any better evidence
/ Of the facts stated, than list of the names
of those opposing the Resolutions named :
Among them were James Irish, Orlan-
do Irish, VIM X. Cary, Moses Alley and
Isaac E. Richardson, of Hartford; Dea
Sharon Robinson, David Sewall, Isaac
Cushman, Sharon Robinson .Jr., (Slo-
eum.) Mr.. Tilton, Mr.. Field and others
of Sumner. The majority in favor of the
Resolution, was made up of women who
had right to vote in the Lodge meeting
but | think, as yet, not at the Polls.
And | doubt the propriety of their rightto
decide the question of organizing party
that they have no right TO sustain by their
ballot. knowing that those opposing
the said resolutions-if you see fit to give
the doings of that meeting place inyour
paper-will claim the publication OF all
the facts, | remain
Very Respectfully yours,
MOSES ALLEY.
NIB. The following officers ofForest
Lake Lodge of Hartford. were installed
for the present quarter. Aug 18th, by NJ.
c. Osgood Lodge Deputy
Moses Alley, w. c. T.; Miss Ellen
Bryant, w. V. T.; Miss Elvesa Berry,
w. S.; II. II. Berry, w. +. s.; A. Il.
Ally, w. T.; Benz. S. Hodgdon, W. C.;
Axel w. Fogg, w. NJ. Albion B. Hollis,
w. /. g.. John E. Thompson, w. o. &. /;
Mrs. Lydia B. Hollis, w. r. II. s.;
Miss Ida C. Ally, w. l.. H. S.; Miss Ly-
dia J. Richardson, w. A. S. Miss Lizzie
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27
Toua taucus.

At republican Caucus held in Paris,
on SATURDAY. Aug 2lst, Hon. Sidney
Perham WAS called To- he chair. and c.
A. Wilson. Esq. appointed Secretary.
The following delegates to the County
Convention were elected:
Sidney Perham, ] T. CLARK, o. C, Boil
ster. s Richardson, T. c. Cushman. H.
g. Brown and Jonas Bisbee.
A ballot fora candidate for Representa-
tive to the Legislature resulted as follows F.:
Whole number of ballots lS5
Necessary TO a choice %
Henry T. Hammond had q
Alexander ). Thayer 90
Scattering, %
On motion Of Mr.. Thaycr the nominal
ton was made unanimous.
TIE following town Committee was
appointed; f. Z. Shaw, II. y. Bolster
and Jonas Bisbee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27
East Summer Items.

Mr.. John +. Gerald of Brunswick, lee
tured on the subject of temperance, at the
Franklin school house, at East Sumner,
on Tuesday evening, August 18th; and
at the Baptist church on the following
evening. Mr.. Gerald las been in the vi
cinity before, and is ever welcome and
gladly received,as temperance lecturer.
He has few superiors, and is especially in
tcresting to the young. He has the best
wishes of the friends o(temperance in this
place.
Mr.. John NJ. Robinson has twenty-four
acres of corn, which Notwithstanding the
dry season. is full in the milk and bids
fair to yield good crop. 1t is probably
the best piece in the section.
Wheat and Oats have proved very good.
The potato crop, owing to the dry wealth
or, will be very light.
The ordination of Rev. Henry II. Hutch
inson will occur Tuesday, August 3lst'
1869. at ten o'clock A. NJ. at the Con-
grcgationalist church in Sumner
The following were elected and INSTALL
ed officers OF Invincible Lodge, No 226,
East Sumner, for the present quarter:
s. c. Head, W. c. T.; Anna X. Bon
ncy, W. V. r; Herbert f. Stetson, w.
s; Ellen Cary, W. As S. Roanna Is. Rob
insop, W. F. s.; Joseph Field, W. T.;
Alvin s. Robinson, W. NJ. Eta K. Rob
inson, W. ID. NJ; David Sewa'l, W. {. ;
Stephen Doten, W. o. G.; Adeline {.
Doten, W. |. G.; Luella Toy, w. X. II.
s; Ada Hodgdon, w. L. ii. s.; IL. {,
Field, Lodge Deputy.
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Hiram.

A correspondent OF the Portland Press
thus speaks of the hotel at Hiram: 1.-The
Mt. Cutler House close to Hiram Bridge
stands in beautiful spot. The Saco
river flows along by the front ofthe house,
willie in the rear, within few feet OF the
base of Mt. Cutler, good foot path has
been worn, and the mountain is easy to
ascend. To be sure it is not 4 Mt Wash
ington, nor Kearsage, but it is all you
would desire 1t ovcrlooks avast country,
and is as much of climb rs you would
care TO take before breakfast. Mr.. Bas'
ton, proprietor of the house, is just the
man for the place. Everything is in
perfect order. The house is extra neat
and well arranged for the comfort of
visitors"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27
oxford Co. Lodge, L. o. of G.. r.

At recent meeting of thisLodge, held
forth Invincible Lodge, ut East Sumner.
the Committee on the State of the Order
in the County reported the several Lodg
es in the County in prosperous condi.
ton.
The Committee on resolutions reported
the following:
Resoired, That the cause of Temper
ance should be promulgated by every
honest effort and earnest endeavor, and
that the times demand the united efforts
oil all who believe in the great principles
of Truth, Justice and Humanity.
ReSoired, That the order of Good Ten.
plars are the pride and hope OF the land
and are cminently calculated to aid in ear
ryinig on the great and much needed re-
form in temperance effort and organiza-
ton; and that we pledge ourselves anew
10 more earnest efforts 70 secure 10 our
selves and posterity the golden beams of
Faith, Hope and Charity.
The Committee were divided on the fol-
lowing: The majority reported viz:
ResolUed, That the eighth resolution
adopted at the Bangor Convention (Which
reads as follows That we emphatically
renew our adhesion TO the principles Of
prohibition and n vigorous enforcement
of the laws TO that end should be salts.
factory to any temperance organization
The minority of said Committee repor-
ted the following:
Rcsolred, That as friends of temperance
we cannot endorse the action of the Re-
publican Convention at Bangor, nor will
we vote for any man who is not fully com
mitted TO the cause Of prohibition and u
ridgid enforcement of the present laws,
and the enactment OF such laws as shall
best secure that end.
ReSoired. Thatthe time has come for the
friends of temperance TO take political ac-
ton Independent of all other political or
CARNATIONS.
Restored. That we favor the call for !
County Conventional the friends item
perance-to nominate County Officers.
After discussion, pro a con, the Lodge
adopted the minority report by vote Of
10 TO 10.
The Committee on time and place Of
next meeting reported that the place of
next meeting be with Crystal Wave Lodge,
at East Buckfeld, on September 22nd, at
10 o'clock. \. VI.
The thanks of the County Lodge was
voted to the Invincible Lodge, who assis-
ted in preparing the collation. also 10 the
Baptist Society for the use of their house.
W. ).
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27
Letter from Rer. Ebenczer KnOTi-
ton.
fFrom the Progressive Agc

SoUTu MoNrvnIE, Aug 49, 1869.
.Nr. Editor:-I understand am quoted
in some localities as going with the
"Uichborn party" Such is not the fact.
The Bangor convention having placed
itself squarcly upon the platform OF
enforced prohibition" and Gov. Cham
berlain having cordially endorsed the
platform in his letter of acceptance, there
is no sufficient reason for me TO bolt his
nomination. Had been delegate in
that convention | should have voted for
Mr.. Perham; and ii he had been nomi-
mated. of course we should have expected,
that as honorable men. the friends Of
Gov. Chamberlain would have supported
him. If we would preserve our man
hood Gas Mr.. IIichborn seems especially
anxious we ShouldD we must do rs VIC
would he done by.
b an extended conversation with the
leading Hichborn man in this county, if
not in tho State, am satisfied that hatred
10 Cor. Chamberlain, and intensified OPP
position 10 capital punishment are the main
spring of his present political movement.
Yours, &c,
L. kNowLToN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27

Resolved. That We cordially endorse the
platform of principles enunciatiated at
the Republican State Convention, recently
holden at Bangor, and will support the
nominee for Governor that day made.
Reso{red, That we cordially endorse
the nominees Of this Convention. and will
do all in our power to secure their cleo
ton.
The Convention then adjourned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27
SnOC's Fats.

The stock in trade and manufacturing
business of Watson Il Howard, at Snow s
Falls. has been bought by j. IL. Barrows,
who has superintendent their business so
acceptabIy at that place. Mr.. b. has
leased the buildings and Water power,
and intends to do more thriving business
than ever. lie gets up very next cham
Der sett, which in finish and style OF
painting is not surpassed any where, and
is cheap. too.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27
We understand iii

We understand that a man in Byron,
lost eight young Cattle last week, under
the following circumstances. They were
in a pasture about mile and half from
his house, and on going to them, last
Sunday, to give them salt, he found them
all dead, and no water in the pasture.
They probab died from the want OF
water. Look flor stock in the fields
and see that , have water.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27
Fire in NOriCdy.

Fire was discovered in the roof of the
tannery of Watson e. Mixer, in the upper
part of Norway village, on Wednesday
night last, but it was extinguished by the
Engine company, with damage OF only
about five hundred dollars, as we are
informed
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Mr.. LoSc LOW RECOGNIZES Cum

Mn. LONG LOW RECOGNIZES Cum
BERLAND CoU Y.-Mr. Longfellow re-
Gently made REF speech in England in
which he claimed to be a Cumberland
man. But when the English Hear
heart" had ceased, he added, quietly,
1.-The county Of Cumberland, in the State
of Maine, three thousand miles from
here!n which was followed by a hearty
laugh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27

WOoDsTocK. At Republican Caucus
held in Woodstock last Saturday, Alden
Chase. Esq. formerly Register OF Deeds
of this County. was nominated as
candidate for the Leg ,lature. An excel.
lence choice, which the District will
ratify.
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Hartford, Aug. 18th, 1869.

Coop MOVING. Some of the fastest
moving we have heard of this season.
was done in Gilead the llth inst, on the
farm of Abraham b. Larry An acre OF
stout grass was mcasuredout byJackman
Burbank, on Mr.. Lary's interyale, and
Eli I. Richardson and Eben Scribner,
two of Mr.. Lary's workmen, moved the
same handsomely and evenly, in Just
FORTH three minutes by the watch which
was carried by Mr.. Burbank.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27

AT the American Science Association
held at Salem, last week, DR.. True, Of
Bethel, read paper on Physical Geogra-
ply among the Aboriginees OF North y
merica.
A paper on American Phyllopod Crus-
tacea. by Prof. 4. L. Verrill, formerly OF
Norwav-was also read. e. i. Nose,
Esq. of Paris, also read a paper.
DIR. A. C.. IIamlin, Of Bangor, read a
paper on the Precious Gems in the
United States He said all the gems
except the emerald had been toundin the
United States. Diamonds have been
found in California, 5. and n. Carolina;
Garnets in Fitchburg; Pyropes in Penn
sylyania, in the sands of Mexico, atPikes
Peak in Colorado. Beautiful cinnamon
caruets have been found in Phipsburg in
Maine; Spinelle in New York; Tiraus in
New York; Chrysobeyt topas in Con-
necticut; Amethyst in Oxford Co., Ne;
Opal in several places; Sapphire in Penn
and Montana; Berry, in Paris, Me-
Royalston in Mass Tourmalanes of great
value at Mt. Mica, in Paris, Me-; indeed
they have never been excelled. Most OF
the gems are found near the surface
Turquoise is found in New Mexico.
DR.. Hamlin then presented specimen
of Rubellite from Paris, Me-, Weighing
over one pound-the largest in the world
He then exhibited a splendid set OF IeweIS
cut from our native precious stones lhI'
collection was the centre OF much a''ric'
ton especially from the ladies'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27

The Republicans of the county Of
Oxford, and all others in said county, who
approve of the platform adopted at the
Temperance Convention, held at Portland
on the 10Th of June, are requested 70
meet at the Court House, at Paris, on
Tuesday, the 3lst day of August, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, TO choose County Com.
mittee and select candidates for County
officers for the year ensuing.
WILLIAM BICKNELL,
State Com. for Oxford County.
Hartford Aur- 18th. 1860
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27

1t is stated that the State Committee
appointed by the Portland Temperance
Convention hare made arrangements 70
place Hon. A. G. Lebroke of Foxcroit,
Hon. Henry Tallman of Bath. and other
effective speakers, on the stump in the
interests of Mr.. Hichborn and are making
extensive arrangements, in other respects,
for vigorous campaign.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27

We have had two good showers the
past week, which help vegetation some.
Dog-day weather has prevailed. but Thurs
day morning the air is cooler.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27

We have had several more specimens
Of oats brought in tbs week, which We
Will notice with other varieties, hereafter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-08-27

BRYANT, w. d. NJ; James Irish, T. w.
C. T.
You will please give the names of the
Officers place in your paper.
NJ. ALLEY.