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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30
CTOD Indications.

Judging from the weather indications
of the past winter, the prospect of The till
ers OF the soil for the coming season is ex-
tremcly favorable. The month Of March
was cold and stormy in most sections OF
the country. and n many places north OF US
wintry weather still prevails, The effec,
has been especially good upon fruit trees,
bv rctarding the buds, which otherwise
might have suffered from April frosts.-
lis pretty generally conceded by the me
tcorologists that each winter sol>tice is
marked by just 80 much cold and mild
weather Therefore agricultural folk are
apt to congratulate themselves when the
temperature of March and the first part of
April i, unusually low, and the growing
season will be more likely 70 favor the OPP
erations Of the farm aud garden than it
would if these months were altogether
mild and pleasant.
Farmers as far South as New Jersey
are now ploughing and putting in the
seed. and on most farms where fair crops
are raised, the Young plants appear To
have suffered little injury from the sever
itv Of the weather The wheat fields eS-
peciallv. are more prom sing than usual
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30
Hood -fshes asa Ecrtiliscr.

This il one Of the most valuable iertili-
zerS within the reach ofthc farmer. The
unleached article has the more potash
but the leached i thought to be quite as
valuable. In teaching they shrink good
deal and lime is usually added. which in
creases their value. They are generally
sold. too, st a less price. Ashes are well
suited to all farm crops, and are y cry ben
cfcial in the fruit ward and orchard Most
farmers sell wood in the cities and villages,
and rather than 90 home empty they ear
" back ashes aud other fertilizers, To re-
place the potash. lime and phosphoric acid
that have been carried of in the crops and
animals sold. Ashes show Immediate
effects from their application, and At the
same time last long in the soil They
are cry highly appreciated in the onion
growing districts. but may be applied
with equal advantage 10 ordinary farm
crops They should be kept As near the
surface a. possible. spread and narrowed
into the seed bed or applied directly to
the growing crops. Make q business Of
saving. buying and storing ashes during
the winter FOR the next seasons operations.
American Agriculturist
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30
fishes for Fruit Trees.

We observe >tatementin one of the pa
pers, of an experiment in the application
Of wood ashes to fruit trees, which shows
in a curious manner how 4 thing may be
done the wrong way, Hollow cylinders
on tin were placed around the foot OF the
trunks, and the space between these and
the hlIk filled in with fresh wood ashes,
The trees So treated, especially the peach
aud smaller apple trees, omitted 10 grow,
and on removing the tin and ashes. the
black and slippery bark came oil from
the stems The ashes were put in The
wrong place-they should nave been
spread broadcast where the roots could
absorb the dissolved potash a. it slow "
descended through the soil. To crowd it
IN mass around the trunk, i like cram
ming pudding into hungry mans boots
or pouring medicine into his cars
Country Gentleman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30
Man and Land.

We hold that every adult rational human
being should, ifnot already 4 landowner,
become one At an early day not because
all men should De farmers. or even
gardeners, but because land. owned and
paid for, Is the Sure>t barrier Vet devised
against the evil day tina, U,ay come to any
one, and sooner or later. comes 10 nearly
SILL Scarcely one in hundred Of the
forehaRded can truly say, Il am secure
against reverse of fortune :" no amount
Of money or stocks or mortgages i an
absolute safeguard against disaster and
consequent want but the thrifty, wealthy
busy citizen who has bought asnuS home
stead and had it properly decided to hiS
wife, and mother. if he he able, 70 his
child or children, has laid an anchor 10
windward which viii enable him 10 ride
out almost any tempes, uf ill-fortune.
We urge every one who has means 70
secure a homestead. even though i, be-
nothing hut 81 log cab aud garIen.patch
or a few acre, Of itivc forest. Buy
city lot, if YOU viii buy an acre in the
oU,>ait OF some thriving ii.agc; buy a
piece of an o'd Southern plantation, =
quarter section Of Western prairie, or "a
nook among the A.lrghanic>. buy in
Wisconsin. ia Missouri. In Carolina, in
Tennessee. or Arkansas. ~ you see nj (;
but, If YOU have few hundred dollar,
that YOU can spare, let not 1859 pass away
without seeing YOU the owner OF at leaS,
fraction OF the surface of Mother Earth
Speculations may promise Tar larger
returns business may be- ever 50 inviting A.;
bat nothing i 80 sure to sf'ori refuge
in ,hc day Of adversely As the purchase Of
land Tor q Home.
Business j. likely to hc dull and hazard
Gus for the next three or four wears. \
majority seem bent-in our view. madiy
beLt-on gradual approaches 10 resump-
ton, instead Of taking the plunge NJ once
and being done with IT, This involves
lower prices. slower sales dUu trade-iu
short. hard times We shall probably
improve less. trade less. spend less. MAKE
less in the three wears next ensuing than
in the three last old and respectable
houses viii fail clerks and other employ
eeS viii be thrown out OF business me-
chanicS may have less work than they
have had changes unweicou4e 10 all. but
bearing especially hard on our dcu~yiy
peop.ed cities. Happy they VINO shall be
ai.e E;.ruvn out of business in cities, 70
rally CA their own humble homes,
We believe in productive industry we
believe il safe FOR any man and best for
most men to engage in ii We believe the
farmers vocation hapPiest and best FOR at
least three-fourthS Of the human family
We wish one-half those who are trying
10 live by traffic, or Office, or speculation,
would resolve forthwith % be farmers or
gardeners we are sure they would do
better. and their children be- the weather
and happier tor it. We regard the soil
Of this country as. in the average, the
cheapest property that sells for money on
earth We wish there were twice Is many
owners of il, with large increase OF
ImPrOyers and cultiyatorS The most
that we can do toward effecting this to
exhOrt every one who can do 80 without
running into debt TO secure forthwith Il
plot OF ground for his future home
Horace Greeley.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30
Asrunturd,
What Is the Condition of. Your
Cellar?

lsit damp. close. filled with disagreeahle
odors, proceeding from terminating ord,-
caying vegetables Ii So, ii is high time
YOU gave the matter your earnest atten-
ton; for YOU have in that locality the
germs of disease, and yourself and family
are liable to be Frustrated at any moment.
You think your cellar or basement is in
good sanitary condition; do You know
that it is9 Have You fairly and carefully
examined the premises Have you looked
over the potatoes, turnipS, squaSheS, and
other vegetables, 10 ascertain their con-
dition? We know that diphiheria, typhoid
aud scarlet fevers, and many other most
serious illnesses have their origin in cell
lars, both in city and country and we can
do our readers no greater service than 10
urge them to see that at ali times, they
are in a dry, sweet, wholesome condition
Why should farmers and farmers families,
living in the country, away from The pes
'A''H''sA NaiNaS - NitANH bt - N'JSNt w
attacks of malignant Diseases
There is a reason for il, and We can point
il out. They arise from the Indifference
manifested 20 the observance Of hygienic
rules, and the violation OF sanitary laws.
CLEANLINESS is essential To health, and
is Just as necessary in the country as in
the city. \ family living over = foul Gel
lar is more liable To be poisoned and
afflicted with illnesses than 4 city family
living in tSpollutel atmosphere, bat with
out cellar or basement filed with ferment-
ing roots and fruits. There i far more
sickness in the country among husband
men than there oughtto be With plenty
Of pure air. water. and exercise, the evil
imp, disease, ought 10 DC kept ut BAY
and he would be, il better observance OF
certain hy gienic conditions were maintain
ed Bad-conditioned cellars. small. close
sleeping rooms. stoves these are ali
agents oi evil and are fast making the
homes Of farmers almost a. unhealthy a.
those OF the jewellers in cities. Are not
these suggestions worthy OF considcration2
Boston Journal OF Chemistry
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30
with supply of fencing material; but
what is TO become ofthose who have little

with supply of fencing material; but
what Is to become ofthose who have little
or none left A vast amount of timber, II
Is true, vet remains i'm the country, but II
is located so far distant from the points
where !, is most required, that il may be
regarded as almost unavailable, the cost
OF transportation being too great 70 pring
into profitable use Even now, withamod-
crate supply on hand, the cost of fencing
is the heaviest tax to which the farmer is
subjected: but if rails and posts are to be
brought from great distance, this tax
will be doubled; an idea by no means
pleasing TO those who have large farms,
and are compelled in self-defence to keep
them well fenced. What is to be done ?
A few wears since, the wire-fence fever
prevailed. The day of modern post and
mil fencing Was consideded as past and
but a single season was sufficient to prove
the insufliciency of iron in that particular
form. and wire fencing was as hastily
abandoned rs II had been adopted.
Now if hedges are Improbable ana
iron fences impractble, we have stu
stone walls left but except in particular
localities, these are out Of the question.
What then is to be done? Thousands
upon thousands of acres are now lying
waste. which might be used for the cult
walton of trees from which fencingtimher
could be produced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30
Green Cut HdY.

Very seasonably the question Of the
great advantage Of cutting hay when in
a green state has been taken up by some
OF cur agricultural publications, although
there can be no doubt concerning the
propriety of doing so; for every farmer
who cuts second crop knows how
superior it is for milk producing and
feeding purposes generally, when COM
pared with hay which has been cut while
in n ripe state, and when almost all the
sacch1rine matter in it has gone TO con-
stitute woody fibre. No season has been
so favorable for n trial OF the early NOW
inc plan than the present, which. so far
as we can learn, promises 10 be good for
two crops-if the first is seasonably
harveSted-and when the rowen, or
second crop may turn out az liberal in
quantity as the first one. The subject is
one our farming friends would DO well to
think over, and act upon, even should
hoeing be partially neglected when the
moving season comes. In connection
with this subject the method of drying
hay in the shade, in the cock, and partially
in the NOW, may also be considered
Boston Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30

Some farmers are SO stupid as to laugh
at their neighbors who practice carding
their cows. Yet the good results of this
practice are seen, not only in the better
appearance of the animals that are card
ed daily. but in fuller milk pals.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30
Hoe about Fencing T'renty Years
Hence.

Where are the farmers of the more
densely populated districts to procure
fencing material enty years hence /?
This question was ASKED me few days
since. and so forcibly was | struck with
its Importance. that / have concluded.
with YOUR permission. 10 bring ii before
the notice OF our readers.
From the earliest settlement of the
country TO this day, our farmers have
made almost indiscriminate onslaught on
their woodlands. A few of the more
considerable have withheld their hand.
and as consequence, are Yet provided
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30
COUNTY OF OXFORD.
CHE BEST Way"

rI'o obtain heavy yard-Hide Cotton Shooting IS
l. 10 send US n Club II ~ names ut IL cts. each
for our dollar goods, and get twenty-One yds. as
commi, sion for raising the club forty two yds for
Club OF "a, siNty-hye yds. for Club of 100, or 100
yds " the agent seEds for The roie 100 dTficfes our
Of tie Club same commission paid ia other
goods sS-'The Oldest, largest, and most
reliable Dollar sale House In Boston.-ss
Male and Female agents wante'i. send Clubs ana
money in registered letters, and We guarantee
prompt returns Give us one trial. Write ut
once for Circular and Exchange List" OF dollar
goods, before sending elsewhere. EASTMAN
a. KENDALL, u Hawley ST., Boston,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30
Notice Of Foreclosure.

NOTICE is hereby given that on the ninth da!
~ OF October, A. ID. ls56, John X Merrill, OF
Paris, ia the County Of oxford, b. his deed OF
mortgage of that date, conveyed To the subscriber
his homestead situated on Pans Hill on the west
erly side of the old road leading from Paris Hill
10 South Paris, BY the dwelling house Of Rufus X.
1oOdenOw, described a. follows bounded caster
Is by ths road. southeriy by the Paris Hin Acade-
my lot, westerly by Nose, Hammonds land, and
northeriy by land owned by the Nellen heirs, con-
tanning one half acre, be the same more or less,
together with all the buildings thereon which
said mortgage deed Is recorded in Oxford Regis
try Book los, page 3l5-and whereas the condi-
tions Of said mortgage have been broken, claim
forecose the same, pursuant 10 the laws of this
state JOSIAH DUDLEY.
Portland April Il, ISlq,
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Notice Of Eoreclosure.

WHEREAS Oren W. Bartlett, of Stoneham, on
w the 2lth day Of August, lsD, conveyed to
William W Green, by his deed OF mortgage, 10 Sc
cure the payment of certain note therein dcscri.
bed, which mortgage il duly recorded in Oxford
Records, Western District, in Book ~, page ts-a
parcel OF land situated in Stoneham aforesaid, be-
ing Lot numbered three IN the first Division and
seventh Range OF Lots in said town. Aud where
a. the condition Of said mortgage has been bro
ken, by reason whereof claim q foreclosure OF
the same, pursuant TO the Statute in such case
made and provided.
RUTH X. GREEN,
Executrix OF the last viii and testament OF
Waterford, April 3, ls6g. VIM. w Green
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30
Ayers
Hair Vigor,
For restoring Gray Hair 10
its natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, and eifectual
for preserving The
hair. Faded or gray
hair rs soon restored
to ats original color
,ciM the gloss and
freshness Of youth.
Thin hair is thick
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30
Correspondents
STATE OF MAINE.
rREAsURER's OFFICE,

TREAsURER's OFFICE,
Augusta, April 2, 1879.
TPON the following Townships or Tracts Of
u Land, not liable to be taxed In any town.
the following assessments for state tax of lss,
were made by the Legislature on the thirteenth day
" March Is5g:
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ened, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follicles are destroyed,
or the glands airophied aud decayed.
But such as remain eau be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
of fouling the hair with pasty sedl-
.ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling of, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deletcrious substances which
make some preparations dangerous aud
injurious TO the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm il. If wanted
merely for n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30
CELEBRATED PERFECTED
SPECYACLES,

Which have been extensively used In the New Eng
land States the past eight years, aud for which they
claim the aforementioned advantages over those IN
ordinary use, the proof VI which may be seen In
their constantly increasing business during resi-
dence In Hartford Of years.
i.t. That from the perfect construction Of the
lenses they assist and preserve the sight, rendering
frequent changes unnecessary.
I'd That they confer a brilliancy and distiEctness
Of vision with an amount OF ease and comfort not
hitherto enjoyed BY spectacle ~earers.
30. That he material from which the Lenses are
ground IL manufactured specially for optic purpose
and 1. pure, hard and brilliant and not liable TO
become scratched.
4th That, frames in which they Areset whether
gold, silver or STEEL are of the finest quality and
hnish, aud guaranteed perfect 10 ever fesptct' -,
They are the only speciacles ihat preserve as wen
A. assist the sight. And cheapest, because the
beet, always lasting many years without change
being Necessary.
ss-One OF the Firm will visit Norway, at the
Store Of their gent every three months for the pur
pose of hitting those having different sights when sly
spectaces sold by their Agent during the interval
will be exchanged free OF charge II not properly
gtted.
ss-wE EMPLOY NO PEDLARs.
April 81, ls6s. ~.
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WANTED. The right kind of a YOUNG MAs
w can hear of situation in a Store, by al
ressing, with reference, p. D. Box 10 81, Port
land, Me. March Il
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-04-30

WANTED, AGENTS-Msle or Female, who
w can earn from clio To ESQ per week at home.
All Goods will be consigned TO Agents, 10 be paid
for when sold and samples sent free For full par
ticulars address, with stamp, FooT 4 CLARK,
Detroit, Mich. 4w
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-28
POLICE INTELLIGEy CE.

CHARGE OF FRI.0NI0Us AssAULTs.-Henry q.
Clover and samuel Glover, his son, living at No.
State street, asked Michael Quigey, living at the
same place lend them his gun, and the latter not
complying with the request they assaulted him, ac-
cording to his statement with the gun, striking him
several blows over the head. Alderman O'Brien,
acting magistrate at the Tombs, committed them for
examination. Jacob Slverly, OF No Ia Essex street,
was taken yesterday before the same magistrate on
charge OF stabbng Marks Joseph III the breast with
pair Of shears.
ALLEGED BURGLARrEs. William owens was yes
terdaT arrested on charge OF breaking into the store
OF Mr.. Jacobson, No. 2O2 Grand street. and stealing
some shoes. He entered the place, it Is alleged,
by breaking out the glass In the sash the door,
lie was taken before Alderman O'Brien, acting
magistrate at the Tombs. and fully committed.
OF the liquor store Of l.. Emanuel, No. I29 Grand
street. ne did not succeed IN getting any OF the
ing. Burglars seem TO be IN Testing this neighlor-
hood as u Is only few nights since one broke into
Mr. b. O. Drakes Mercantile Wine Rooms ne KIT door
TO MI. Emanuel's place.
ALLEGED FORGERY or RAILROAD CERT1rIcATEs.-
A young man OF very genteel appearance was YES.
terday arrested on charge OF attempting to utter
two forged certificates OF the Chicago and Rock
Island Pacific Railroad Company OF 100 shares each,
and OF the aggregate value OF s22 500. He LETT the
certificates with william HeaJn Il Co.. brokers' al
No. 10 Broad street. and requested the same TO be
sold and converted into ivetwenty United states
coupon bonds lie expressed desire TO have th,
sale negotiated quickly as possible, as he wished
10 leave in the afternoon for Saratoga He was &c
call az half past two z. NJ. for the money Mr.. Heatl
made inquiries at one OF the offices OF the compan,
In this city and heard that the genuine certificates
the number had been received at the onice anc
| cancelled and these were pronounced forgeres
| Upon this information detective Doyle was asked e
be on hand the return Of the oerer OF tile cerD
| Gates for sale for his money, which he did, an,
promptly took the latter into custody. Tie accused
| was Immediately taken before Alderman 0'Brien
acting magistrate at the Tombs. lie gave the nam
OF George A. ABBOTT HIS age as thiTty-slx, and pac
~ birth New Hampshire. lie added that he had m
business and was Innocent OF the charge preferred
against him. The forgery IS OF the most skilfu
! That has ever made IT, appearance. Abbott wa
| committed in defiant OF III. 600 Ia,
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sudden. attack, attempted to kill the dog
successfully ana the powerful animal dragged him
throat Stunned at drst by this unlooked-for de-
llverance, the woman, IN few seconds, regain ed
her presence OF mind somewhat ran screaming
from the house. never stopping until she arrived 1t
the place OF the LIS where her cries soon aroused
the family Her tale was rapidly told and the SER
wants were preparing to go TO the scene Of danger
when suddenly Mr. l.. was missed. and his vile,
almost on the instant, as II struck by sudden pre-
sentiment, screamed "Merciful Godl 1t must be my
husband!' With cry OF horror the party set FORTH
and ran as fast to the house OF Mrs. H. as the latter
had run away from 1t few minutes before. Ar
rived there they found the man still on the floor and
the dog still grasping his throat. Beating him away
from his prey they found the suspicious OF Mrs. l..
but TOO correct; 1t was her husband; but the teeth
Of the dog had done their work and he was dead.
II appears that he had returned to his home at five
O'Clock Oh the previous evening, and hearing Of the
departure of r. ana the intention Of his daughter
spend the night with the young Wife, he positively
!ons cause for the refusal. That night he left home
saying that he was going to set up all night with
SICK nelghb0r who lived some miles distant. IL ID
supposed that he concealed himself In the woods
until midnight and then, Influenced by unhOly lust
FORCED an entrance into the house Of X to violate the
person OF the wife OF the latter. When the be-
came known the most intense excitement prevailed
IN the county, and had not Providence punished The
criminal he would PROBABLY have been hung 10 tie
nearest tree by the enraged pOpulace.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-28
HE PUBLIC HEALIH.
he New York Rendering Company.

The New York Rendering Company.
further hearing IN the case OF the Board OF
Health against the New YORK Rendering Company
was had yesterday before referee seth w. iIawley
when the following evidence was put In and the
final hearing fixed lor this m0rnlng:--
DR.. Harris was the first witness ON behalf OF the
people-Had seen snd been near the scrapm after
being taken from the tanks and on storage II is not
OF such character as to resist decomposition for
any length OF time; It could not be safely detained
long unless thoroughly embalmed; In warm weather
" should be removed daily; has never touched the
scrap with bis hands, II ~ excessively foul material
Mi. Hastings--A policeman SAID so incidentally
yesterday.
Or. Harris-It Is possible that gentlemen may have
handled some dlsinfeced scrap Ia presence Of that
gentleman, but have not. lfhe Doctor here spoke
OF tue utility OF Carbollc acid IN dlsnfectinp but
said u would be almost impossible to prevent the
scrap from being troublesome n stored for any
length OF time.l The various processes Of rat
melting and rendering cannot be carried on entirely
inodorOus, because In DESTROYING one OdOr others
are created and, Notwithstanding all the vigilance
OF the company still some difficulty remains
In the cutting up OF the anmals has ys-
tied the place over and over again 10 test the mat
ter by his senses, and " 1t IL claimed that these
DuhaDgts can DC absolutely controlled, more u