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In CONGRESS, the death of Senator
Fessenden was announced. on Tuesday,
by Senator Morrill,, in feeling and
eloquent adthess. He was followed, in
the Senate. by Messrs. Trumbull, Anthony,
Williams, Morrill, of Vermont, Patterson,
Davis and Vickers.
In the House, MIR. Peters. Of Bangor,
pronounced eulogy, and was followed
by Mr. Lynch OF Portland, Hale. OF
Ellsworth, and Messrs. Brooks of New
York, and Dawes of Massachusetts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-18
The Untold Misertes

that result from indscretion in early life may be
alleviated and cured. Those who doubt this -
serton should purchase DR.. Hayes new medical
work published by the Peabody Medical Institute,
Boston, entitled 1.-THE SCIENCE OF LIFE, or
SELF.PREsERyATIoS.' Vitality impaired by
the errors Of youth or a too close application to
business. may be restored, and manhood regained.
The Institute also publishes SEXUAL PIIisl.
oLoGY OF WOMAN, AND HER Disc ASSES, -
the best work OF the kind eNtant. One OF both
these works should be in every household. The
advertisement Oft Peabody Medical Institute in
another column, will give the reader n fuller ac'
count Of these excellent publications.
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MARRIED..

In Paris, Dec. 18th, nv Rev. A. Hill Mr.. Han
nbal H. Hought0n and Hiss Laura a. Willis, both
of Paris.
In BuckRei,i, Dec. 18th, nv Noah Prince, Esq l.,
George X Hammond, of Paris, and Emma L.
Bennett OF said Buckleld.
At Livermorc Falls, Dee. eth, by Rev. 3. Allen
A. Fitzroy Chase formerly of Paris, and Miss
Louise r. Allen daughter Of the officiating der
gyman.
In Mexico, Dec 5th, nj the re sdencc of the
brides father, by j.. g. Harlow, Esq. Oscar +
Trask and Jane r. Elmunds, both OF NJ.
In Lynn, Mass, Nov. 2ith, by Rev, 5. b. Sweet
sir Mr.. David Walker and Miss Flora L. Knee
land both of l..
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For versus Bal is the latest sensa-
ton tale in Portland. 1t is all about the
arms house.
Ii You do not want gray hair, use Halls
Vegetable Sicihan Hair Remover, which
will not stain the skin, or soil linen.
The proprietors of "Johnson's Anodyne
Linimeut1 Parsons Purgative Pills" and
Sheridau's Cavalry Condition Powders,
have published readible and instructive
pamphlet which may be had free at the
stores.
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What Every Person Needs Is some rene
DIV for habitual CostIvcness. 81 would advise all
those who are troubled with Dyspepsia, Costire-
ness Piles Biliousness, Headache, or any form OF
Indigestion To use DIR. HARRISoN'S PERKS
TALTIC LoZENGES." ELISHA HUNTING
TON, NJ. u. Ex.Lieut Governor ofMassachusrtts
For sale at No. fremont Temple, Boston, by T..
A. HARRISON & Co, Proprictors, aud by all
Druggists Mailed for co cents
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BORN.

In Norway, Dec. 7th, to the wife Of Mr.. Cyrus 5,
Tucker, n daughter Also, Oct +th, TO the wife Of
Amos Hall. q sou: 7th, 10 the wife of Joseph +.
Herrick, a daughter; TO the vile Of Lawson Pin
gree, daughter.
In ston,ham, Nov. eth, 10 the wife OF Ashley
Allen, a daughter.
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CURE FOR CONSUMPTION
wh., the Doctors saw,

AMOS wOOLEY. VI. u, or kosciusko County,
India, SAYS: For three years past have used
ALIENS LUG BNLsM extensively, IN my prac'
tice aud am satisfied there j. no better medicine
for lung diseases IN use
ISAAC \. DORIAN, VI. d Logan County, ONO
saws. "AiLEN's LUNG BtIsAM not only sells
rapidly hut gives perfect satisfaction ~ every case
within NY knowledge. Having confidence IN II
and knowing that u possesses valuable mehcal
prnperties freely use II in my daily practice and
with unbounded success. \. an cNpcctorant II l.
most certainly far ahead of any preparation have
ever vet known"
NATHANIEL HARRIS. VI u, OF Middlebury'
Vermont saws: | have no doubt II Will soon be.
come a classical remedial agent for the cure OF all
diseases OF the Throat, bronchial Tubes and the
Lungs.
Physicians 10 not recommend medicine which
has no merits, what they say about
ALIENS LUNG BALsAM,
Can be taken as a fact Let all afflicted tcNt 1t at
once.
SOLD ~ all MEDICINE DEALERS.
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New Advertisements.
A Good Time Coming

4 good tune is coming, IL Will soon be along
H. been more than a year on the way
Come friends one and all, u Harris New Hdl!,
We shall Dedicate the 2ith day.
Yes on December lijh. 1859,
You that come can enjoy yourselves WE'LL
It. an OFrNISG BALL. az Harris Hal,
And just Three Dollars pays The bdl.
Your teams VIII be cared for don't any one fret
but get along a. early a. YOU can,
To have time - ia aud foim on ne Xix,
Your ~npper you can have about ten.
our supper will consist of meat., pies and cakes
Oysters IN abundance We supply
All you'll have - du j. dip right ia the stow,
And each one keep your own time bN the old
familiar tune Of Root Hog OF Dc
No matter IL the ch.llIng ba-t ~ this arctic re
gion doe, pierce through Our clothes, and cause
our frame, to ,hivrr,-whIt Of that,-we must try
and g,p. We expect tn hnd the SHOWS deep, and
the winds sharp and cold, the way rough, but We
anticipate q good time when We get there, and IN
a Little while the exposure 10 the weather togcth
CT with the ride g. Newry, viii be soon forgotten
in the social amuscments of y DEpicArIoN Ball
CLARK.
Ncwry Dec 18th. 1859.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-18

With Dyspcp,cs everything is wrong Food
doe. not digest sleep does not refresh wine does
not cheer: smiles do not gladden. music does not
charm. nor can any other JOY enter the breast OF
the miserable dyspeptic. You must get rid of it.
or it will become seated and confirmed, aud life
will be a burden aud existence curse, PLANrA'
ton BrrrEgs will 10 away with all this New
life. strength and energy VIII take possession Of
you The damask will again bloom upon your
check. and the lusicr inSour eye will again be ~
bright a. in your heaithic,; and most Joyous days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-18

Twenty-Five Years Practice

In the Treatment OF Diseases incident To Females,
has placed DR. DOW at the head Of all ply -cians
making such practice 4 specially, and enables him
to guarantee speedy and permanent curr In the
worst cases Of Suppression and all other Men'frn.
al Dsrdagcaenfs, from ,chGterer cause. All letters
for advice must contain 81. Once No. 8 ENpI-
CorT STREET, BosroN.
NB-Board furnished TO those lie string TO re-
main under treatment.
Boston July, 1850. ~
The Lorraine Vegetable Cathartic PM I;
The best known remedy for all Diseases OF the
Blood, stomach, Liver, Kidneys; for Headache
Rheumatism, and in ALL cases where chtharic
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Turner'S Neuralgia PM THE great RENE
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More than 100 On cured by it in the last two years
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Christ,,,t,s Eesfirals.

II our friends will send us notices ofthe
Christmas Festivals to be held in their
towns, we will notice them in our next.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-18
Custom Coat Makers

JyANTED at WALKERS CLorHISG ROOMS
w Immediately.
Rus,ness suits made ~ above, 10 order, for
s22 90 only from the celebrated SCOTCH oHk'Ioi'
and TwEEDs.
south Paris, Dec. 10, 1853.
2. S. The above named goods can be found al
A. sHURTLEFF's, in connection with ihll iihe oi
WooLESS. NV
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The microscope shows the color of the han
due to a deposition of pigment IN its substance
When the hair glands become enfeebled, this pig
meut falls Oac amer another the hairs become
white, or fall cut, producing badness Badness
/, easy to prevent but hard - cure AYERS
II AIR yIGoR stops IL even restores the hair some
times. ALWAYS restores il color. Immediate
r.rova,inn i. Al once visible: soilness freshness
and the glo.s 81 youth. This great ornament
should DE preserved since II can bc by AVER
HAIR VIGoR which i beautifully clean and tree
ir"m anything luxurious TO the hair Tribune,
SpriusYlle, y. \.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-18
DIED.

In Bethel, Dec. eth, OF consumption, william r IF,
son of james and sally Lapham, aged 10 years
months and - days.
In sumner, per. 18Th, wife of Capt James Jor.
dan, aged about % years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-18
Cattle Markets.

BRIGHTON, Dec. 18th, 1859.
Prices-Beeves Extra quality, si3 30 IL 90;
first quality. sts IsSi325; Second quality, ell 30
d ~ 80; Third quality sl0Oe5ll 80 Poorest grades
cows oxen, bulls, Re-, ~ 00s9 10 v 100 b. (the TO
tai weight OF hides, tallow, and dressed beef
Working Oxen.--ENtra $3.50 as; ordinary $50
20 $sooe pair; handy Steers ESQ to CLIO v pair
The trade for Working Oxen was very duh
Mich Cows-Extra sS5 To Sll5; ordinary $50 q
$50; Store Cows ss5 q go: Prices for Mich Cows
depends great deal upon the fancy of the pur.
chaser. -r ~ go --lt
sheer and Lambs-eN. lots s 10, 75; 506 81 90
y head sor from "a to dicx 10; Lambs from g to
3 IS y head.
Rcmarks--Thc supply of Cattle In market was
not so large ~ that of last week but there were
more nice beef Cattle among them. There was
several lots of Christmas Cattle-one lot OF seven
said To be rs nice "a lot rs were brought into
market. There were others nearly IS good but
not quite 80 heavy. The trade for beef Cattle has
been very fair.
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and WOMANHOOD
PUBLISHED BY TIE
Peabody Medical Institute,
NO 4, BULFINCH ST..

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Cure of EXHAUSTED VITALITY, PREMATURE DE
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from rho TPPoEs OF YOUTH or the lNDisCRErioSS
or EXCEssEs OF mature years. lhls Is ihueeu
book for every man. Price only One Dollar. ~
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A Book for Every Woman.
Entitled SEXUAL PHYSIOLOGY OF WOMAN,
Am HER DISEASES or, WOMAN TREATED OF
puys1o,oGIcALLY AND PArHoLooicAI.LY, from
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These are, beyond all comparison, the most eN
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There is nothing whatever that the MARRIED OF
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are gwen in full. No person should oe WHho ,
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VALUABLE BooKs.-We have received the vaiu
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DR. HAYES is one OF the most learned ana popu
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gratitude of our race for these Invaluable proouc
lions IL Seems 10 b. his aim 10 induce men anu
women To avoid the cause of those diseases to Which,
,bev are subject, and he tells them just how an',
when 10 do Fdrmiagton Chronicle, fdrH'ihyso"
Me- Sep. 2, 1869
These are truly scientific and popular works o!
DR. HAYES one OF the most learned ana popuIar
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OGY OF WOMAN AND HER DISEASES, s@.oe'
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pr,u. nov II
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Harper's Magazine.

HhRPEI's MAGAZISE, apart from the nlusfrG
fons eohfai,is3 from. d(,y 60 hundred per cent
more matter than any similar periodical issued IA IN
English Language.
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WILLIAM ii. CLIFFORD,
Counsellor s. alton neg at Lac,
Solicitor OF PATIENTS,
No. 3OI la Congress street,
PORTLAND, ME.
Patent Office Fees.

PVfPNJ OUtce TefS.
On every application for design, for three AMI
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On every caveat, ~ w
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On every application for n reissue, ~ W
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On every application for an extensions, o. W.
On the grant OF every extension, ~ "
sv-Ai fees mast be paid in advance
The applicant for patent must inrhish uuPiI.
cate drawings and a model where the nature OF
the invention admits of them
All kinds of Drawings and models furnished II
required. o'i -
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The Christmas Festival at Ncwry Is
to occur Wednesday evening, Dec. 10Th,
aud not on the 26th, rs printed before.
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We Open This Day 10 Boxes
N BI A S,

in White. White and Fancy colors, and Plain
Chinchilla at soc, Gale 80, sic sIoo, and 81 -
Also. Scarfs, Arabs, Wells; - makes of liosie
~: Mittens, Gloves, Children>' Hosiery, LegginS
Caters, Cater Drawers, Jackets, Hoods. scarfs
hand made Hoods and Jackets, &C. &c.
Children and Misses Hosiery, 10 TO SOC.
English Goods, - 70 sc.
weopen a new make in LADIES' HOSIERY
very tine and nice for soc: also. finest goods SOC
69c 75c, and low goods, l5c, az, pc.
Ladies' extra large size fine Fleeched Hose; alsc
Chndrcu.' and Misses Fleeced Hose, zoe 70 soc.
Five new style of LADIES HOODS, very
pretty.
We call attention 70 our stock OF Young Misses
| g. ALTERS CATER LEGGINS and GBlTEH
DR AYERS, a being just tNe thing Tor the Lit
tie ones" in this, cur cold climate.
Misses and Ladies UNDER VESTS and
DRAWERS, a very full line, all sizes, fine anC
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bronchitis OF Throat Disease.
THOSE AFFLICTED WILL FIND
REMEDY IN
ALIENS LUNG BALSAM,
Re Convinced by Positive Proof and
Test IL yourself,

EVANSVILLE, Ohio, Feb 20, lsis.
Messrs j. n HARRIs Co,
Gentlemen
have been afflicted
for ten ortwelye years with Brono bits III its worst
form and have tried everything that could buy
recommended, but with little or no reiief, until
used your ALIENS LUNG BALs An when gave
Lief In a short time / believe II l. the best pre-
narstion extant for all diseases OF the throat anu
lnngs aud | feel il my duty TO Say the mucn ior
my own case, SO that others may u! " anu s'' IL
lief.
Respectfully, rpru.N
We know Mr. Fireman well, and his statement
above is correct w cp,u,ukCO
80 wv GAINESVILLE,
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/ TAMENTs, and nearly one Hundred Thous
aud Marginal Reference AMI Readings
General Content.
History of the Bible Bible D,ct,1G..v and En-
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scripture Illustrations, accurately showing I'm.
Client Manners and Cust1m- Antiquities, ibi. al
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Measures: Coins of the Bible, with TAG SMILES 81
each coin a Description of j ~ Palestine ana
Me HOLY Land; Origin Of Mao ~; Important
Events In Proc:Ec History duriJ- Life oI
Christ: Chrouolpgy -. The saviour e.. Names
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Marriage Certificate, ami Photographic Album
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This work viii be found 10 be an indispensable
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in structors and comprise So much ~ ltSelt as 10
render the procuring of many other books unnec-
essary.
Sold only by the subscriber, who has the sole
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TIME firm of j. III. GLEASON < Co. will be dis.
L solved bv mutual consent Jan. lst, 1870. All
persons having unsettled accounts with us, are
reaue sted 10 make settlement before that date
j. III. GLEASON,
Z. T. GLEASON.
Mexico, Dec. I, 1869.
The business will be continued at the old stand
nv 3w &. L. GLEASON.
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NOTICE.

rIlHIS is to forbid all persons harborins or trust
Il ing my wife, MARY 4. DAVIS. on my account,
she having left my bed and board without any
proyocation. MOSES L. DAVIS.
Hiram Dec. Is, 1863,
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Selling Out at Cost.

WE shall -cll at cost our entire Stock 81 Go"is
w being the largest IN the County of Oxford
comm, ncing December 18Th lS9, consisting OF
kNnKEIa,N and DOMESTIC
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NEW DRESS GOODS
We shall Open Friday Dec 3d. the Largest Stock OF Kid Gloves

IMPORTERS STOCK We many hO
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retailer lie
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The New spiendidly illustrated
Polyglot Family Bible.

VI,HlS Work contain the OLD AND NEW TBS
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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-03-28
NEW ORLEANS, SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH IS 1869.

and would, in your presence, still believe my
self the Eustace You loved and prayed for.
Letter after letter reached me, breathing OF
your love, but had become Indifferent to all
noble or generous thoughts. / feared your re-
proaeiies, and cared not to hear them. If at
times the deadened thing called my conscience
showed some spark of vitality, quickly
laughed at everything pure and good. and the
onlything left of my former SELF was my word
unbroken. had promised that this medal
should never leave me, aud against my word
no ridieuleg availed, aud to that d01 eve the
happiness of this hour. LatteriS, some of the
old sthougilts of home and the sacred lessons
there Learned syoald intrtlde even in my mad
est moments, and strive as would to Danish
them, they as quickly returned. My lips cursed
hearts trenlbled. They were the presage of
this coming moment, Marie, and can but say,
forgive me-
During her brothers narrative, Sister Gene
vieve's face was bathed in tears, and IS he con-
clnded, che mastered her emotion and replied
have nothing 70 forglge, dear Eustace.
Your sin - great but rernemheT that God is
As 10 ourselves, ii is soon told fter mourn
ingsyau ae dead, we loft Frames while tho s1s-
sags was free, and for aexeraI years 1eeided
in a Swiss village, where ctr 0f,tsaz lfe1. /
then entered heuAs Of our Order, aud made
my vows. Hearing that q Hsztafe was to BIO
fought, wewefe sent hero, ard thns guided by
the hand of Providence, have fanna yon-n
ter 7egaSvisse etiged. yns hls
knelt at the Bedside Of that dearly loved Brother
and lifted up her pure heart in his behalf Soon
| O convulsive shudder passed over his frame,
then all was still, and Eustace st. Etienne
slept the sleep that knows no waking.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-03-28
tFOr the Morning Star and Catholic Messeneer,I
Penance,

How hard this word sounds in many per-
sons ears and yet how sweetly it does
and will sound in Heaven Did we only
know how much we purchase with one
little act of remuneration, we would en-
brace with willing heart every opportu-
nifty to exercise it. "a
But many seem to think that our dear
Lord has done enough penfnce for all, and
will not realize tiias our penance must Co
operate with his in order TO profit thereby.
1t is true that were all mem napcnitent,
-SaEsohEss saeritic has uperahnndantlF
atoned for all the offences that could be
committed, and men, in refusing to carry
the cross with Him, only injure themselves,
for penance is absolutely necessary in the
economy of mans salvation. Do we not
take readily the most nauseous medica-
ments to obtain bodily cure T. DO not
some exert almost superhuHlan efforts to
possess u little gold,- little honor, and
some even little filth pleasure hardly
worth the name--do not mariners strain
every nerve to reach port Why, then,
should we not take to heart in earnest our
own vital interest ? Why should we not
generously endeavor to save ourselves
whilst we can, instead of remaining cow
ardly behind, when Heaven is at stake Y
Heaven the very name ought TO spur us
on with nntiring energy. Blessed here
after, which our present sorrows will make
sweeter still, where he who has suffered
most will most enjoy Would that we
could all appreciates the value Of pain,
which we shnm SO much; then would we
also exclain:
/" oht blest isthe sorrew and blest Is the losa
That raekstse proud henst and ree's i Of case,
And thoJaan.felts hest is the weight of tho crnss
That bring us; OH lno,heTs, slastto our knses.
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