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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12
Priaciple Adore Party.

Party organizations are necessary TOR
the mamtainanee and enforcement OF
particular views of policy, and especially
the distinctive principles OF the party
party without principles Is an empty
organization. and ought not to succeed
A partv whose leaders get to be so cor
rupt as to lose sight OF its principles de-
serves 10 be overthown, and IL there is
not vitality enough in its members to
purge il OF its excrescences,a new organ
ization is justifiable.
The recent election in Chicago was \
triumph of the citizens party, and is
claimed as 4 democratic victory, because
some democrats sustained II and defeated
the regular republican nominations. But
II has significance above this. Chicago
has been under republican control for
some time Its officials had become
corrupted. and change was demanded
10y leading republicans aud the people
The power of the press was felt in the
revolution. for the movement against
corrupt officials was started and sup
ported unanimously 10y the republican
press of the city-to its credit he it said.
The New York World, democratic, sees
no significance in the event above the
triumph OF the presS-but 1t is no more
nor less than victory Of Republican
principles over all sorts of party tics. and
prciudiceS. The policy Of the democratic
party has always been to support regular
nominations at all events. 1t tolerstes
no boiling on any account, Such conduct
is treachery which it never forgets or
overlooks. The old Wing purity used to
be independent enough 10 exercise the
right Of kicking in the traces, and the
habit is not bad one for the healthy con-
di,ion of any party. Rather than wrong
should triumph, let parties crunble into
dust II his be treason. make the most
of il.
And this we say Of the republican party
of Maine If it is ever led 10y politicians
away from its old landmarks, Upon which
il is based-such As an economical sd.
minislration or;he government, universal
liberty and temperance, then let it give
way for and new organization to fill its
place and execute the beheSts of the
people. Political favoritism leads 10
corruption. Let the people hold their
servants u strict accountability in the
administration OF public affairs as the only
safeguard Tor the integrity Of the party
and let i, end no, merely in tale, but
action, if necessary, and the discipline
may o. most Salutary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

AT Worcester Mass, three women APP
peared Il, the polls las, week. and claimed
the right to vote. vote Was east in
Worcester for state ticket headed by a
woman, and she Mrs Anna ShawGreene,
the wife OF Colonel Greene and daughter
of the late Robert q. Shaw, of Boston.
Senator Munroe, of Roxbury. who voted
AGAINST woman suffrage at the last session,
was nearly defeated by the vigorous &C
ton Of women. Mrs. Lane. OF Lynn, the
head Of the woman's branch OF the labor
reform organization. with two other wo-
men, enlisted in Munroe's district in Col.
une! Green's behalf. and not only CANVASS
ed it beforehand, but distributed votes 81
the polls, one at each of the three prinei-
pal voting places.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

Our Sign.
Paris illl Mas never remarkable for its
signs, wonders and terrible sights. but II
has AWAY; had lis favorable Indications.
Forty yclr' AGO the people had the sign
J1FFERsoNlAN. indicating the Democracy
Ot oxford County bat this sign got the
emigration fever, aud took is departure
+! I, rhnd. the climate of which killed
it. Subsequently, there appeared sign,
favorable to the Democracy of the Oxford
bears, bat after many years, Ike many
other signs. il failed. This sad event, a.
nm illustration of the sentiment. "all
partial evil is hut universal good" has
developed the sign ct Tux oNFuRp
RFGIsTEK that. while il intends 10 keep 4
pure record ct events, will seek 10 be
true L, itsrlf. tri" 70 the people. true TO
The country OLr sign may he seen near
the Union House. whose landlord Is one
OF our people. and whose guests can
AWAY, Lc entertained BY reading TnE
REGISTER, and with good fare.
Ha,in. curiosity to see the sign
which MAS considered worthy Of so biz j.
notice. We started out just after receiving
the paper. it being after dark" bat
lantern in hand. with oi, burning like
D;o-cncs OF old in search Of m hoycst
lnau-(unly he went in the day time -
and on nearing The Union House found
that il sign MAS gone-uut passing on,
found our friend Cgrters Office, JUS,
above. well covered with signs Knowing
him TO be the Cuisines Manager" of the
paper. resident on the Hill, We searched
for s; there, and true enough, on the out
sid, door, We boheld "our sign rather
uupretcu,ious. 10 be sure, but still -,
sign, being the heading" OF the
paper, cut out and tackled or, II that
sign don't TAIL in dry times, it will be
pretty likely 10 in the first ,cet one, sure.
The Register. in the above article,
pirates about tyuthfulHeSs, while on its
face il seeks TO deceive its readers by
giving the false impression. that it Is
printed ON Paris MI In another article
10 says: Remember that we do job
printing in all its variety. having one of
the best job offices in the State, and that
all orders, by mail or otherwise, will be
promptly executed.
We most cordially invite YOU to call
into our office and see us whenever YOU
visit Paris Hill. You will find the latch
string out and warm greeting inside.
All communications, or business letters
should be addressed to The OXFORD
REGIsrEE. Paris Hin, Maine"
This invitation TO call into their office,
on Paris Hill, is ike the suggestion Of the
man to friend, that il he ever came
within titty males Of his place, to be sure
and stop.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

The Teachers Institutes for Oxford
County, will consmencc on Monday, at
10 A. NJ. Nov. 2sth, 1t Bethel, under the
instruction of Prof. Cruttendcn Of New
York, aud DR.. N. T. True Of Bethel and
on the same day at Norway. under
Prof. Allen of Pennsylvania, and Mr.. {.
b. Stetson. of Auburn, to continue five
days. n II hoped that al teachers en-
gagged in teaching that week. will close
their schools and attend the Institute.
The schools will be enough better the
j, rest of the winter. No teacher can afford
to lose the benefits Of the Institute. and
every school will be tho gainer by allow
ing the teacher 10 be present. We want
to furnish As good q record. at least, in
this respect, as othercounties in the State.
VIII agents and S. s. Committees en-
courage their teachers to be present mt
the commencement. Efforts will be
made to secure board for lady teachers
free. and for gentlemen at reduced prices.
Teachers can attend either Institute ut
their option, and those in the western
part of the County will be welcomed at
the Institute in Bridgton. commencing in
the following week, Dec. 9Th.
N. +. TRUE. Supervisor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

Some months ago Colonel Yerger, OF
jackson. Miss. shot the military Msyor
oil that city because ofhis seiLing for taxes
diano in the residence of Ysrger. but
which. it seems. was not his property
The killing was 4 deliberate. cold-blooded
atiair.and the only attempt made palh-
ate Ii by the friends of the murderer WAS
IN the assertion that Verge was insane
and had been soioryears He was arrest
eel, tried by military tribunal, found
guilty and sentenced 10 death. Hereupon
an appeal was taken - the United States
Supreme Court from the Circuit Court
sueing tor writ OF habeas corpus 10
compel the release OF 1erger. This was
resisted on the ground that the Court had
nojarisdictiOn in the case. Recently Chief
Justice Chase delivere,' the opinion of the
Court, which declares its jurisdiction, and
thus comes directly in conflict with the
reconstruction laws Considerable ex-
element prevails in political circles; and
judge Chase Is denounced by in I'M
measured terms. The question j., in the
present condition OF Mississippi, what
power must prevail. This viii be mat
ter for Congress 70 look into.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

Tho valuation commission, which Is
TO determine the basis Of the State tax for
the next ten years, is now deep in its
work. About $50 towns are still behind
in their returns, and some ofthose already
in are not quite perfect. making some de-
lay, but it is now practicable to begin the
first digest or summary Of leading points,
which are to become the basis OF the final
decree. The following gentlemen have
been appointed clerks to the valuation
commission and will commence work
Wednesday. George X. Hatch. Penn
broke l.. c. Philbrook. Sedgwick; f. b.
Averill, Dover; Albert n. Ames, Lewis
ton: Cyrus w. Longlcy, Bath Charles
A. Milhken, Burnham; and Samuel b.
Holt, Turner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12
The decision OF Chief Justice Oh,

The decision OF Chief Justice Chase
in the case of Thoriugton VS.. Smith and
Hartley. determines the validity of con-
tracts made during the rebellion and
payable in confederate currency. The
court decided that promissory note
given in payment for property purchased
ut Montgomery, Alabama. in 1864. is
payable in confederate notes alone, and
that the United States courts have power
to enforce the same. Several other in.
teresting rulings on disputed points in
yolved in the case, were also declared.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

"BY THEIR FRUfTs YR SHALL KNOW
THEM. At Brooklyn the o.hcr evening
General ). L. Woodford in \ political
speech thus alluded 10 the Cabinet:
A Cabinet which reduces army cxpen.
ditures below even the estimate: which
puts our navy Into such condition of read
mess and equipment that an insult to our
flag would find every sea-worthy ship in
almost instant fitness for commission and
service; which keeps the work OF the
Pension and Patent Bureaus in state OF
forwardness unknown for years; which
deals with the Indian honestly aud square
ly: which compels the collection of the
revenue aud steadily reduces the debt-a
Cabinet whose dying Secretary Of War
could look back upon II life OF spotless in
tesrity and unselish devotion, and say,
MY only regret in dying is that | leave
my children penniless." Such Cabinet,
in these days may not merely disregard
criticism, but challenge the deliberate ap.
prevail OF the people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

The Conference oi the Oxford Associa-
ton held Ut the Uniycrsalist church in this
village. Wednesday and Thursday was IA.
vored with good weather; the roads were
very muddy and the travelling hard which
reduced the number that would otherwise
have been present from abroad. The con-
ference was opened Wednesday morning
by sermon by Mr.. Gaines. no minister
from abroad having arrived. The Rev Mr.
Tapor of Norway preached in the after
noon, and the Rev Mr. French OF Turner
in the evening, followed by n stirring con
ference in which many participated
Thursday from 10 ~ l.2 AN. was given
10 prayer and conference under the lead
uf Rev. Mr.. Tabor. At 10 - A. NJ. the
Rev. Mr. Gunnisou. Of Bath. preached.
Sermon, afternoon by Mr.. Tabor. and in
the evening by the Rev. Mr.. Byther OF
Lowell. again followed by conference and
prayer The meeting seemed 10 be good
and happy one and directed more to the
in;ulcation OF Christian love and living
than to the leebnicasities Of doctrine
says the Mechanic Falls Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12
East RuCkfe{d.

The following officers OF the Crysta
Wave. l. o. OF q. T., East Buckfield
were installed at their Lodge room, OF
the eve of the eth, by George w. Shaw
Lodge Deputy for the present quarter
II. Augustus Bicknell, w. C.. T.; Mis-:
Virginia DcCoster, w. V. T.; Winslow
Allen. w. +. s.; Mrs. Zenas Shaw, W.
T.: Virgil p. DeCoster, w. s.: Charles
II. Cox, w. c.; Clifford Hutchinson, w.
NJ. Freeman l.. Record, W: /. G.; Frank
Warren. w. o. G.; Miss Sarah Mason,
W. A. s.. Miss Avoline K. Forbes, W. ID.
M. Misses Emma IL. Morrill, and Abbie
Mason, W. Il. and l.. II. S.; Eugene l..
Bennett, p. w. G. T. The past quarter
has been one of prosperity, eight added,
one withdrew. none expelled; have re-
ceived the County Lodge, held public
temperance meeting and a lcvee. increas-
ed the number Of volumes in the library
and added to their funds.
At meeting OF the East Buckheid
Free Meeting House Society" held Nov.
lst, 1869. the following officers were cho-
sen for the ensuing year: Moderator. c.
IL. Berry Clerk, j. b. Bryant; Commit
tee. Charles ii. Beray, Lewis Mason, G..
w. Slv Assessors. Lewis Mason. j. B.
BRYANT; Collector, Yeranus DeCoster =
Treasurer, Jonah Forbes.
An unexpected snow storm has caught
many farmers in this county with their
potatoes in the ground. and unless the
weather chan .ges they will remain there.
Notwithstanding the doubts and prophe-
cies OF the people, it has become settled
fact that winter is here. Z
A writer in the Journal enquiries what
to do with cellar that Il always wet. A
drain carries away the surface water but
does not keep it dry. Also. il any one
can tell from experience if apples given
in sufficient quantity to- COW will dry
up her milk? Some say it will.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12
Election Of Member Of Board ii
IDrirrii!nre.

The delegates from the several Agri-
cultural Societies of the County, met at
the Fair buildings, in Paris, on Wcdnes
day, the 2Oth inst. at 10 o'clock \. NJ. a.
follows: \. u. White, Buckfeld. VIM.
SWEET, Pari~, L. II. Upton, Norway, H..
Abbot. Rum'ord. s Holmes. Peru. ).
Poor. And0rer
Col White wa, chosen chairman. and
H. Abbott. Secretary. Adjourned to
afternoon, VIXEN Col VIM. SWEET. of
Paris, wa- elected "a member oftae Board
Of Agriculture for the term Of three years
from the i, Of January next.
Col. SWEET Is an intelligent farmer, who
will all the place crrditably.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

A man by the name Of Isaac +. Adams
as il appears from papers found upon
him. was dropped by persons unknown al
the almshousc at South Berwick. in this
State, OH Tuesday. Nov. I'd. lie appear
cd to be very i'll. and said he had just left
The cars, en- route from Biddelord TO Bos-
ton. He died suddenly on Wednesday
afternoon He stated that he had been an
actor and temperance lecturer.
This is probably the same man who
lectured in the eastern part ofour County,
on temperance, a few weeks ago. A cor
respondent says of him. that he lectured
ut East Buck6eld, on the evening Of the
lst of October, and gave one Of the MOST
thrilling and solemn addresses ever listen
ed to in that place. For Que hour and n
half he held large audience spell bound.
by part of his ife's experience, includ-
ing his knowledge of John Wilkes Booth,
and other actors of the theatrical, and
other walks of life. Mr.. Adams was the
son Of ex alderman Asa p. Adams. former
" Of Boston, who has eight sons and two
daughters. He has now living in Boston
three brothers, Charles, George, and
Amos. engaged in the mercantile profess
sion, one sister in Boston, and one in
Somerville. He has spent 20 years oil his
life on the stage. and five in the army, is
now q member of the Concordian Lodge
of I. o. Of G. T. of Rochester, N. H.. No.
10. He married Col. Pixies daughter. ut
Saco, Me-, who. with her two daughters.
have left life scenes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

p. o. vickery OF Augusta offers to do
the State engrossing at a price 25 per
cent. less than ever it has been done be !.
fore. He claims that the acceptance OF
this proposition will, II the usual number
of acts and resolves are passed, result in
a saving Of $3.50 to the State. He further
more offers to read al! proof sheets with
out additional charge by which from $500
TO $500 more may be saved annually.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

Hon. Sidney Perham will speak on
the subject Of Agriculture and forming
Farmers Clubs, at the Congregational
Meeting House. in South Paris. ON Satur-
day afternoon, Nov. Goth at o'clock.
We hope the farmers in town will feel in
terested in the matter and give their at
tendance. Many turner's Clubs have
been formed in our State and much inter-
st is taken in them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

The Portland Press says that the nod
head apple is raised in but four portions
Of the State, for the reason, probably that
it is not hardy winter apple. We be-
lieye the first fruit OF this kind was on
the Jewett farm in Cornish, and all that
is raised elsewhere now originate from
gratis from the Jewett orchard. The
fruit raised in the Jewett orchard appears
iairer and larger than that raised else
where. ....r
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

! --Gold has got down TO 1925 SO, which
is the lowest point attained since 1866.
when it fell for short time to l25. 1t is
thought by many financiers, that the in
terests of the country do not require a
lower figure than l25. 1t Is to the credit
of the administration that our finances are
steadily improving, and the public debt
being gradually decreased.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

samuel j. Written, of Proctoryille.
VT, lost his factory during The late food,
and is said to have suffered to the extent
of $4,000. Nothing daunted. he went to
Greenfield, Mass, 10 get his old partner.
C. w. Shattuek. to aid him in starting
again but when he got there he found
that Shattuck. too, had lost his mill!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

Two rival candidates for the Iowa leg.
islature mad the same number Of votes,
and cut the cards for the place. With
characteristic luck the democrat won, but
ii remains to be seen whether the voters
will acquiesce in the arrangement.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

Mr.. Editor:- My call for blacksmith,
through the columns OF the Democrat,
was answered forthwith, and We have
one now at work, doing n good business.
A man from Bethel informs me that my
call for tailor will be supplied soon. as
he has heard that Andy johnson is
anxious TO set up in the business again.
He may come if he will not Swing
around the circle" too often. p. S. Andy
is coming. p.
Mexico, Nov. 9Th, 1869.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12
The Calais Advertiser says sewers

The Calais Advertiser says several
persons in that city were poisoned last
Saturday by eating a cheese recently pur-
chased in Boston. A son of Mr.. c. K.
Pike who sold the cheese, three in the
family OF Mr.. w. W. Pike, and seven OF
Mr.. c. R. Whidden's family, all suffered,
and some Of them severely. The cheese
will be analysed for the purpose OF dis
covering the poison. as the doctors are
unable to. decide on its nature. The
parties experienced a burning sensation
in the stomach. at first. accompanied by
excessive thirst, severe cramps, and VIC
len, retching-and slight convulsive move
ments of the limbs. As each one ate but
a small portion Of the cheese it must have
been strongly impregnated with poison
Of . very strong nature.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

A New LIGHT.-The Revolution. des-
cribing Miss Clair De We're who has re-
Gently taken the field for woman's rights,
says:
She is handsome young lady of about
twenty one years. was beautifully atired
in a rich black silk with = white satin sur.
plicc, and ii the lecture she delivered ut
Cape May is fair example Of her intel
lectual powers, she is on tho way 10 being
the brightest ornament on the platform OF
human rights that we have on this cont.
nent
The Revolution had better not take too
much stock in the young lady. When
last heard from before her present cam
paign she was ut the West lecturing on
masonry. All its secrets had been very
obligingly exposed TO her while in trance
by remote ancestor. Sir Stephen De
We're. A year or two ago she lcctured in
this State on spiritualism aud in favor Of
modern Democracy and AT that time claim
cd to be native of France. The way she
pronounced French disproved tina, state.
ment, and now II writer in the World says
he remembers her when her name was
Murphy. - Portland Advertiser
We say ditto to that She visited our
section two years ago and claimed 10 be
Little 10 Cushing. the Potomac spy"
She proved 10 be one Of the most arran.
humbugs In existence. The democracy
hcrcabouts took some stock in her, we he
lievc, but not much. Her address was
the most sensclcss jargon we ever heard
from public platform, bat wee presume
she had not then found her sphere"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

We understand that BrewntieId is
busy At work repairing the bridges and
roads.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12

Owing to the storm, the anniversary
of the Universalist Sabbath School was
postponed to next Sabbath.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-11-12
.In this Sign IRE Cohquer."
Our Sign.

The Orto,d Register. printed AT Bidde
ford, in il last issue says;
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-11

Horace Greeley is said to give away
thrice what be spends for himself,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-11

INoUIsTIyE.- were amused and
annoyed, pleased, aud half disposed to be
angry, with an instance of maternal SOL
icitude, of which we were made the in-
nocent victim few days since. We had
spent the evening from our boarding
house, and on the following morning were
subjected to a catcchising after this man.
ner:
"You were out last night Z"
eyes, madame"
"Was you at the Office ?"
mo madame"
"Was you far away 7"
"Not very"
"Spending the evening with some lady
friend, perhsps?'
"Yes, madame"
"Ah, very PLEASANT to do that"
"Very."
"Whe was she, Mr.. S ?"
"Lord, madame"-we began to be a
little patient-"if you and your amia-
bic daughter must know, called on tho
wash-woman to get my other shire ?"
The landlady lett.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-02-11
Brown q Keller,
DEALERS IN
Clocks, Watches, JeWe!ry, Silver
Ware, Plated Ware, Books,
Stationery, Wall Paper,
Notions. &C.. &c,

They have recently purchased "MEL-
ICK'S OLD STAND" and with increased
facilities for business, and determination
to please, feel justified in asking the con-
tinued patronage of the old customers of this
establishment. In constant communication
with Importers in New YORK and PHILA-
DELPHIA, and in possession of peculiar ad-
vantages in this respect, they are prepared
to sell CLOCKS, WATCHES & JEW
ELRY, of superior make and finish as well
also as of cheaper character, at remarkably
low rates.
They also keep constantly on hand the
best quality of
Silser and Plated Ware, Tea Spoons, Cas-
tors, Spectacles, Razors, Pen-knives,
Scissors, and all sorts Of Cutlery;
Toys of all kinds, Childrens
Carriages, Bird cages,
Fishing Tackle,
Baskets, Guns and Pistols, Lamps of all
kinds and Fixtures; Superior Seping
Machines, Clothes Wringers, School
Books, Miscellaneous and Blank
Books, Ledgers and Day
Books, Paper, Envelopes,
Pens, Ink, DC, Sc.
Photograph Frames, Wall Paper, Windo,o
Shades, and Fruit Cans Of every de-
scription.
Lamp Burners altered. Repairing of Clocks,
Watches and Jewelry attended to promptly
and satisfactorily. Orders taken for Silver
Ware and filled with dispatch.
Stroudsburg, May 19, lS64.-tf