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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Al BANGOR.
We have been lonored. 10y the Commit
tee Of Arrangements, with an invitation
toattend the centennial celebration ofthis
enterprising city, on the 3Oth inst. The
occasion. we doubt not. will be one of
great interest, rs the Bangorians have
entered into the matter with a due sense
of It's Importance. Hon. John +. Godfrey
Judge of Probate OF Penobscot County
tour old law pariner) is To DC the orator.
We shall endeavor 20 be present, for our
eight wears reAideuce in that beautiful city
arc lreightcd with the most pleasing rec
objections and endearing friendships. Ev-
ery wear OF life confirms our opinion that
the Queen city oil The East is one of the
most desirable places in the world 10 call
''hpme." and its people the most genial.
entcrprising and agreeable to be found
anywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
Representatirls Nelninoted.

The following Republican nomination
for the Legislature in our County. htv,
been made
Paris. &c, Henry 7. Hammond
Norway. &c, DIR. George P. Jones
Bethel, Sc. Israel q. Kinball.
BueNfeld. &c, Alden Chase, Wood
stock.
Hartford. Sc. William r. Cary
Hiram, &c, John c. Mason.
Porter. &c., Moses s. Moulton.
Rumiord, &c. Jonathan T. Martin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
state Aid to Destitute Orphans Of
Soldiers and Sedmen.

The appropriation of 1869 for aid to
INDECENT orphans Of soldiers and scamen,
was $40, O00-and the commissioners
desire that all children Of this class who
arc destitute and needy may receive aid
from this fund Applications for aid
should be made 10 the municipal author
tiles 10 whom blanks have been furnished.
In case any authorities should neglect or
refuse to act in behalf OF such orphans,
applications may be made direct TO the
Board of Guardians, at Augusta. Any
information from any >one regarding the
condition OF such orphans, who have no
stated homes, or are subject TO immoral
and vicious influences viii! be thankfully
received We append the circular by the
Board of Guardians
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Augusta, Aug. lst, 1869.
TO he Municipal officers Of The several
citics, to,ons, and plantations Of Tie
state of Maine, and to all others rho
feel an interest in The relfdre of The des-
htae orphans Of ne soldiers and sailors
OF The recent Wdr:
The Resolves Of the Legislature, APP
proved March l, 1867, relating 10 destitute
orphans OF soldiers and seamcn of the
late war, are continued in force during
the present year. Justice requires that
the disbursement should be made upon
equitable considerations. II is therefore
incumbent upon the commission who have
this matter in charge-in order To meet
the expectations of the State, and to
subserye the true interests of the above
named class OF our childrcn-to earnestly
ask the municipal authorities OF the
several cities, towns, and plantations, To
give their special attention to this subject.
We desire 10 possess the names, condition
and circumstances Of each OF the destitute
orphans of any soldiers or seamen. made
So in consequence Of the late civil war.
|. is our duty and pleasure to provide
homes for the homeless, and As far rs pos.
sible to change the condition OF such as
are under improper influences. We
desire 10 know OF any instances wherethe
National or State pensions in aid OF
orphan children arc misapplied, or their
rights in any way unjustly withheld. 1t
is our intention, as far as possible, to
make suitable provision that the children
oil the above class may be put under
suitable moral and intellectual culture.
In furtherance of these objects, blanks
will be forwarded to the several NUM-
cipal officers OF cities, town and planta-
tons in the State. We ask IN early and
full answer to the questions propounded,
with such information and recommends
tons rs the spirit of this circular may
suggest. For the past two years several
towns have not responded. Such neglect
shouldnot he continued.
1t is not necessary that the class OF
orphans referred To, should have lost
their mother, in order to make them
proper subjects ofthe State appropriation.
j. l.. CHAMBERLAIN.
$3.50. DEoDAr BRAsTow,
FREDERICK Robe.
Board OF Guardians Of Indigent Orphans.
Augusta, Aug. LIST, 1869.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
Paris. Sept. Sth. 1869

laIIs, sept. OH, IcOS'
MAJOR SHAW, Editor and Publisher
OXFORD Democrat Il reed. yesterday, in
connection with Pension applications, the
commission of Hon. PETER c. VIRGIN rs
Justice of the Peace and Quorum for
Oxford County, recently issued by Gov.
Chamberlain. have had the impression
during the last thirty years, that Lawyer
Virgin was a sort of Historical fact, in
stead of real actor of the present time.
| knew that he was the pioneer lawyer
of the Androscoggin Valley. | know
that he ably and honorably represented
his section in the General Court at
Boston, before Maine was State. i
knew that he was member oi the con.
vention, which formed and submitted the
constitution of Maine. | knew that he
had been closely connected and identified
with the early history of our County and
State, in all important affairs. l knew
that of all the "Counsellors at law" in
this County 10 practice in 1924 (the date
OF my first Maine Register) he, and The
veacrable Levi Whitman, are the only
survivors. b...,. -..,...s
knew that thirty-tive years ago. he,
white-haired gentleman of the "old
school," was my Sabbath School instruc
tor (and am sorry to say the only one)
and with knowledge of all these facts. ]
am called upon to certify that Peter C..
Virgin is now an acting Justice Of the
Peace. &c.
Were there Giants in those days2"
X.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
Death of Secretary Ra,rlins.

General John A. RawlinS. Secretary o!
! War died at his residence, in Washing
ton on Monday A little before four
o'clock there was read TO him telegram
from Lieut., Gen. Sheridan addressed TO
Gen. Sherman, rs follows :-"Will you
please give my love TO Rawlins. All the
officers here send their love TO him. y
With scarcely breath 10 speak he said
Seen Sheridan is very kind appre-
ciate and am very grateful for his kind
ness. 1.-THE love of my friends could do
Iit would soon be healthy man.
About FIVE minutes past four O'Clock he
asked them to raise him up. His eyes at
once became fixed aud without struggle
he died at twelve minutes past four
o'clock, During the day he often ex-
pressed strong desire 10 see President
Grant. bat was fearful he would not live
long enough TO DO So. General Grant
came on special train but learned on
his arrival that Secretary Rawlins had
been dead m hour.
General Rawhns was at the beginning
of the war a lawyer in Galcna, i'll good
practice. When General Grant raised
his Regiment he offered Rawlins the po-
stion OF .uliutant which he accepted.
When General Grant WAS promoted Raw
lins was attached 10 his staff. and in this
capacity rendered the most valuable and
faithful services throughout the war.
For his bravery he was commissioned
B,igadier General in the regular army to
date from the battle of Apponattox
Court House.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

The REPUBLICAN. S ATE CoMNirrEE
have completed as accurate 4 canvass rs
can be made under the circumstances, the
results OF which indicates that III very few
towns in the State, will Mr.. Hichborn re-
ceiye twenty votes, while in very many
he viii not receive any. The great body
of the Republican party remains true to
the organization and the principles it rep
resents, saws the Portland Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

A fire broke out in a Pennsylvania
Coal mine last Monday, which resulted
in the death OF two hundred miners. by
snffocation-their means of escape being
cut off by the burning ofthe shalt. The
mines had not been worked for three
months It was hcartrending affair.
At last accounts The bodies of the men
had not been reached. The Superintend-
ant was among them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
RUnf01'd.

.
The Republicans of Rumiord mctagre'
ably to acall, to nominate a candidate fol
Representative to the State Legislature
for the District composed of the towns OF
Rumford, Andover, Peru, Byron and
Roxbury. There was very good attend
ance. Ii. NJ. Colby Esq. was chosen
Chairman, and Jchn n. Irish, Secretary.
The caucus proceeded to vote with the
following result
Whole number of votes east 1lS
Jonathan X. Martin had III
Scattering r73d gfa t /
and Jonathan X. Martin was declared
nominated. lod aae aA ra
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

Mr.. Editor: Please allow me space to
say. that while a firm believer in the pin
ciples ofprohibition, | am not in sympathy
with the third party movement, and pos
lively decline the use of ms name there
with. A l.. BURBANK
Bethel. Septcmt or 7th, 1869
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
An energetic young lady in Oxior

~" 10 .
County has purchased a knitting machine.
and has commenced quite a business on
her own account. She employs her Sis
tiers to assist about the work, and is turn
ing out quite quantity OF work. She
last spring purchased a quantity of WOOL
which she hap carried and spun tor her
use, securing good quantity Of yarn Tor
her work,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

THE WEATHER has been warmer the
past week, the dog Star having resumed
his sway and apparently holding over Il
few days beyond his wonted period as il
to make up forlest time. We had good
rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, nights,
which viii help vegetation wonderfully
More wells are giving out zaa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

We shall rely upon some friend in each
town in our County, 10 send in the Returns
of votes ii their town, that we may give
an accurate summary in our next paper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

Major Harrison Baker has leased the
Augustus House. Augusta, for five years,
and will take possession the first of Octo-
Der.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
Vermont all Right.

The State Election iu Vermont occurred
on Tuesday of this We Tksiote was
light. but the republican majority is es
tinskei st.abent 20 400; Nlaine will fol-
low nit aext Monday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
South Paris.

A correspondent ofthe Lewiston Jour-
nal, Mys: Sw
Tie reports OF frosts in low lands have
been somewhat exaggerated. We could
see 10 sixns 81 Injury in Oxford County,
though travelling over parts where the
damags has hesn reported severe. a. !.
Tkis ia beechnut year. Tho trees are
covered with burs. This tree Is said to
produce an abundant crop once in four
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

At Portland. this week, is largely at
tended. and great intcrestfsmanifested in
the display of cattle.l products, &c. The
showers Of Taesslsy and "Wednesday might
make the race course little hcavy-but
some good spesd'will be shown. Sneyerthe-
less
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-01
Larre and pe.tractlye Flre

About half.past ten o'clock last night
9 Ere broke out in the building in South
Nashville known as the gun factory, be-
longing TO a company in this city, of which
james M. Hamilton is president. That
portion of the building fronting on Cherry
street was occupied by j. III. Rumsey as a
pillow factory, which was one of our largest
and most successful manufacturing estab-
ilshments. That portion fronting on College
street was known asthecolored high-school
at which some FIVE hundred negro pupils
are in attendance. The fire originated in
the pillow factory, and is supposed
to have caught from a candle
spark, as some Of the employees
had been engaged at work. The fam'
spread rapidly, and the factory part was
bur ned TO The ground, while that portion
occupied as school was only partially
destroyed. Mr.. Rumsey sustains loss Of
some FIVE or six thousand dollars, on which
he had a policy of insurance in one Of
Peck's agencies TO the amount of $4,000
He had upwards of one thousand Plowf
finished and in the house, besides number
of wagons. He managed to save some Of
his tools. The building was insured fol
| SIC, 900, equally divided with the Tennes
see Marine and Commercial Offices of this
city. The loss to the community in the
destruction of such an establishment is 8
serious one. By this disaster a larg'
number of hands are thrown out Of EN-
plcyment. We hope Mr.. r. will soon bt
on his feet again.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-01

The Noted EIermOnt of Cotton Fame
In Michigan JaIL
Awaiting Regulation from the
Governor TO he Brought Here for
Trial.

oh Thursday last, Messrs. Reid, Chad
bourn d Co., of this city, received infor
nation that L. C. Clermont, who figured so
extensively in these parts December, 1867,
as cotton planter, had been seen in Kals.
mazOe, Michigan. The Dispatch was from
the Chief of Police, who @ked if they
wanted him arrested. They replied in the
Affirmative, and last evening the 6rm re-
ceived another dispatch from the Sheriff
stating that he had been arrested and
lodged in Jail, and subject to requisitien
from the Governor of the State.
Clermont proved to be one Of the most
outrageous villains that ever turned up in
this locality. He represented to Reid,
Chadbourn & Co. that be had a large
amount Of cotton at the depot in Lynn
vile, Giles county, and borrowed $500
from the firm TO pay, az he said, the tax,
but it afterwards irsnspired there was no
cotton there. Before leaving Lynnville
he swihdled Col. Gordon out of large
amount, got a watch from Tom. Moore,
conductor on the Nashville and Decatur
train, and heeced a man named Brink, the
weigher of cotton in Giles county, out Of
6fly dollars, procured favor from Col.
Rankin of the firm of Rankin, Ordway &
Co, besides, sWindling many other individ-
uals. When be came to this city, he fort
unately had his Photograph taken, and
after his sudden departure from this place,
Messrs. r. c. & Co., had duplics1es taken,
and placed in the hands of detective Bar
more, who scattered them broadcast over
the country, and it is more than likely that
this little photograph adventure was
finally the caute Of his arrest. At one
time he left the country, and was heard
Of in Paris, but his movements were
closely watched, and be has turned up al
last 1t is TO be hoped that be will be
brought here in safety, and that he may
| yet do our State some service.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-01
RIVER AND WEATHER,

ARRIVED:
Komeo, Evansville.
TalismaD, Cairo.
DEPARTED.
Romeo, Evansville
LEAVING THIS DAY.
Fanny Brandeis, Evansville, II NJ.
Iailsman, Cairo, P. M.
The river is still receding at this point,
with feet on the ahoals Weather cloudy
with rain.
The Romeo came up light and departed
the same way. <Tat n
The Nashville has retired from active
service, and gone 10 the bone yard TO rot
out the brief remainder of her glorious
days in ignoble slolh. About ten years
ago P. X. Barclay built this boat for
Nashville and Cincinnati packet, and she
was the most popular steamer that ever
ran IN that trade. We do not know what
disposition will be finally made of this
faithful old craft, but would suggest it
would be convenient for picnic parties to
effect charter. ESj
Charles Gallagher, our celtic marine
correspondent, has furnished us with an
obituary notice of the old C. E. Hillman
which We will publish in a few days.
One Of the Settle Brcs., Tobacco Ware
house men, of Paducah, and MiIbrey stock
holders, was passenger yesterday with
Stanton Pierce Mcclure. He visits the
Upper Cumberland for the purpose of in
huencing shipments oftobacco to the Nc
Cracker market.
J. P. Webb, the Dycusburg Doctor, is
negotiating for another hind wheel marine
institution. Lord Palmerston will COM
mand her this summer.
Admiral Lees recent purchase, Low
ellen, departed from Paducah yesterday
for Hurry county.
Capt. Ben. F. Egan departed on the
Romeo yesterday for Evansville.
A fat boatarriVed yesterday from Hurry
county with Is hhds. tobacco for New Or.
leana' This is this crafts second trip
We hope to see it reship by river thii
time, and hope our packets will offer rates
competing with railroads. Yerb. sap
Duke Ensminger, Warfmaster at Cairo
has a novel shipment by Cot to-day, ter
bags cellar shavings.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-01
HashxIIIa GROCERY Mnrket

| SUeAR.-New Orleans, 14@l6. Dsms
rars, l6@l6I; Porto Rico, 144@15
Cuba, Is; standard hards, is; A cofe
II C, B do 16fc, and G do 164.
CoFFEE.-We quote Rio, common t,
choice, 1926; Laguyra, oslo; Jaws, 8,
@4Oc.
MoLAssEs AND SYRUPs.-New Orleans
per Dbl, 10000; syrup, 5Oe@S1: COLDER
syrup, 81.
SALT.-LivsrpOol sack 50 IS; seven
hushel barrels, by The car load, So 30; Eve
and half do, 81 65.
Reeve quote best Carolina 1910
lie.
TEAs.-Im,.eriaI 81 $500 Is, Young
Hyson So 25; Black 81 25@2; Gunpos-
der 81 6592
CANDLEs.-SrAr, light weight, lie.
PowDER-Dupont, 81 so; Hazards 81
so; blasting, S. so; fuse per 100 feet, 75c.
SH0r.-Palent IS 20 buck So SO.
LIQUoRs-Comnon rectiied whisky PEE
gallon, 81 IO@l 40; Robertson County
81 7592 rs; Bourbon, 81 1903
SUEDRIEs.-BIseking per d1z. 40@75c.
Washboards 81 IS per doz. Buckets per
doz 81 75Ca3. Tubs 81 1905 per nest.
Starch lie. Candy 25c for assorted
per pound Snuff 81 75@S per box for
CARROTS packed. Matches SIS IS per case
Pepper SIC. Spice Sc. Ginger 25c. Oys-
tiers So 90 per case for 1pcund cans; $5 90
per case for pound cana. Canned peaches
pound cans, 81 per dOz. Soda 746Sc.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-01

5. The amount Of fertilizers this year
and last.
We will publish the information when
complete.
The Memphis Auclanehe of April %
says: Letters from several counties of
West Tennessee represent a more back
ward planting season and poorer crop
prospects than experienced for many
years. The late rains have kept the
ground 30 wet that blowing is impossible,
and in some sections there is serious
scarcity of farm hands. Little has been
done either in corn or cotton. A planter
in Gibson county writes that owing to the
weather he had found it impossible to
turn furrow in ten days. Others write
that they are scratching along the mud in
the best way they can. The everest rain
ever known in that section visited Dyer,
Gibson, Haywood and other counties
about ten days ago. 1t was accompanied
by sharp thunder and lightning, and was
probably the same storm experienced
hereabouts. Several houses in the vicin.
ity of Trenton we're unroofed and other.
wise damaged, and many trees were STRUCK
by lightning. The freedmen are repre-
sented az working as well as could be ex
Pected under the circumstances, and i
Nd l. III al
backwardness of the season, it will not b
their faalt nor the planters'. Account
generally indicate that, as compared will
last year, more land will be put in cottol
and less in corn. Advicts from Arkansa
and Mississippi represent even a NOR
backward state Of affairs than the aboy,
which is due 10 the fact that much of tn
country is badly inundated,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-01
PATENTED FEBRUARY ?, 1853
Jenkins Stomach Bitters!

Owing to the great success of Jenkins Cele
brated Stomach Bitters as certain SPECIFIC
TONIC and INVIG0RAT0R, for all disorders
of the Stomach. hatulency and loss Of appetite
interested parties are flooding the market with
cheap and worthless nostrums. under the name
Of Stomach Bitters. The public are cautioned
against using them. as their sole merit consists
in very inferior article Of Rot Gut, manu-
featured in the Northern market especially for
Southern sale.
JENKINS STOMACH RIrTERS
are composed of the purest materials, prepared
with the greatest care by an experienced chem
list, tested and approved by the principal medi-
cal practitioners Of Tennessee, and secured by
LETTERS PATENT. (ths infringement of
which is felony.) They can be used by ALL with
confidence, as SAFE. CERTAIN and SPEEDY CURE
for all they are specified for; besides they are
GENUINE SOUTHERN REMEDY. aud
worthy of SOUTHERN PATRONAGE.
For sale by all Druggists and Medicine ven.
ders throughout the United States.
Principal Depot and Mandatory, No 80
North Market street. Nashville. Tenn.
r. P. JENKINS.
fsbl7tf Patentee and Proprietor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-01
View AdrerfIsenaenfs

j. c. Wharton & Co., the skillful and
popular druggists, Union street, announce
'He-cream soda water in full blast for the
season. 1t is the perfection of drinks"
and needs no eommendstion, since il is
known and enjoyed by thousands. They
present also their most ingenious patent Jet
attachment, their own invention) which
is perfect guard upon flies, and washes
tumblers by itself. This attachment should
accompany every soda fount, in cities or
country towns, as it gives assurance of
purity and cleanliness TO the beverage.
See their double-column advertisement
with cut Of the apparatus.
f. Wiggers, Sl3 North Cherry street
practical matchmaker and jeweler, pre-
sents bis card this morning. He is faith.
ful workman, defes competition in prices,
and guarantees his goods and his work.
A. Nelson q Co., sell on 18th May, the
most valuable central city property that
has been offered at auction since the war,
situated on Summer street, between
Union and Church, and running back,
nearly opposite the Maxwell House.
The National Savings Company, corner
Union and College streets, is doing a reg
Ilsr banking and exchange business. They
receive deposits and allow interest thereon;
they furnish drafts in sums to suit on
Dublin, London, Edinburgh, and all parts
of Germany. They keep constantly on
hand United States 5-2Os, which they sell
at the lowest market rates, and they at all
times pay the highest rates for gold, sill
yer and uncnrrent money.
The Pale Faces will meet on Sunday
morning TO attend the funeral of Jas. w.
Latimer, deceased.
Let who wants 10 make money call at
room SO, Commercial Hotel.
Mrs. J. Kennedy, 40 Union street, Of
fers the ladies the finest goods aud latest
styles in millinery and dress making. She
is the widow of Jack Kennedy, who was
brutality murdered two or three years ago
in our streets while protecting the city from
thieves. She deserves the patronage Of
our people, and We hope she will receive
it.
Attention Of shippers is called to tie
advertisement Of Albert Smith, agent Of
the "Air Line" 10 Boston, New York, etc.
The persona named in the charter of the
Tennessee Manufacturing Company will
meet on ihe 4ih inst. at the office of the
Commercial Insurance Company, on bust.
meas of importance
See copartnership notice Of Massengale,
Douglas & Co. Also, their card offsrin-
-four, grain and hay-Nos. 10 and -
South Market street
Three velocipedisis and hundreds If
others 60 continually 10 Eidtidge's.
Fugazzi is delighted to see ali his
friends at his ice cream saloon.
We take pleasure in calling special at.
tention to the card of the well known and
popular hotel, the Burnett House, Cincin-
natl. 1t has steadily increased in patron
age and public favor, making it a great
centre of attraction.
Geo. Deschamps will tap his Buck Beer
this morning, accompanied by q sumptu
Gus lunch.
Go to the Climax this morning for the
genuine Buck Beer.