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Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-06-11

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The statistics Of divorce in Coninec-
ticut arc startling. During tho last
year the divorces numbered four linn.
dred iand seyenty-eight, or more than
one-tenth the number Of marriages,
All .the marriages celebrated in the
State t t during the year are inclnded in
the total of 1874. The Norwich Bul.
letin says. "a large proportion Of
these are marriages between foreign
crs, communicates of the Roman
Catholic Church, who, except in verv
rare cases, never trouble, the con;rfs
Tho twenty-five unhappy complies
whose sl. names adorned tho Superior
docket for this county at it's last, torn
are, without exception, native citizens
Add to this the ndmber who : are nrac.
ticalg. disoreedy ybhs whoy from 8amIIv
or other considerations, neglect to
obtain legal separation. and the ex.
tent ofths sviI Win b made anna.
rent" f''
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-06-11

Last Wednesday, in Now York
City, an election was held among the
Methodists for fve trustees to take
charge Of tho usual great camp-mcet-
ing, to be held at Sing Sing, in August.
The female members were entitled TO
vote, and Us great complaints were
made last year by this portion of the.
church in regard to the unfair and in
judicious allotment Of the tents, great
excitement prevailed Five printed
tickets, containing the names of the
candidates differently combined, were
distributed by canvassers stationed
near the polls, but scratching" also
prevailed to some extent. By six
O'clock only thirty-five female votes
had been cast; but according to the
tactlcs OF an ordinary political cleo
tion, the women reserved their
strength till the last moment, and at
Q o'clock, the time Of closing the polls,
came up in large body Of near a
hundred, to decide tho contest. In
addition the married women: exer-
eised supervision over their hus-
bands votes, examining the ticket and
deEoat1ng it in the box. with the re-
mafk vi IN nso some cases: 9You NAV vote
that, dear; that's all right" This
incident caused the general obserya.
ton, "That's what we're coming to-
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-06-11
4pS-uay last ,,..

10y last was a dav of hor-
,,, .H - NY~ = ok On til. water.
w;t, s''''n< ,hip Norwalk collided
s', 800 " COW aid was immediately
~ causing a loss of $40, 900 ;
= Austrian ship, valued at $780,
100, was run into and sunk by the
steamer Russia; a boy named Nc
Cormick was pushed overheard by
his companions and was drowned;
and the boilor of steamer exploded,
causing tho death of two men. On
land, ten thousand barrels Of petrole.
um and several vessels, in all valued
at 100000, were destroyed by. ire ;
firm of Wall street brokers were
reported to have dccamped with
SG5,00O that didn't belong to them
Mr.. Barrett Van Aukon, president Of
a..silvcr mining company, made des-
peratc but unsuccessful effort 10 COM
nit suicide by cutting his throat, and
Charles II. Starr shot himself four
times before taking his own life two
or three swindling eases; a couple OF
mysteries and half dozen minor
sensations. This may be called a
very lively showing for dull season.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-06-11

n.y 8 ,sss, 5 &
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-06-11

There is a family residing in Wa,
verly Place, New York City, consist,
ing of three persons, whose united
age is only twcnty-nine years and u
few months. The physicians certif
cate describes the father as school
boy, aged fifteen, and tho mother as
a schoolgirl, aged fourteen. The
child is only twelve days old.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-06-11

y WAsHINGToN.-An ordinance for
indiscriminatc admission Of white and
c9lored persons to all places of amuse-
meht has passed both branches of the
City Council.
The bricklayers at the Navy Yard
have resolved to strike unless two
colored men who were recently ap-
pointed are withdrawn.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-06-11
MILL MACHINERY
FOR &AfeN.

Our business having increased so much
that we find ourselves justified in furnish
ing our mill anew entirely with tho mos,
modern machinery of larger capacity thai,
the old, we offer the following named ar,i-
eles at very reduced prices, some of whicI
ls as good as any in use in the Distric,
Persons nee'ling such will find il to thei,
Interest 10 examine what We offer at mucl.
less than real vaiue.
1 Four Foot Burr Stone. (run.
ner.) rs good rs uew. never having been
usei but very little, and is of as good gti'
rs any Burr Stone i'll the coun,ry-willb b.
sold nj bargain.
1 Pair four foot Corn Stones,
considerably worn, but would serv. ut !,
mill doing ordinary good business for !,
long time. The grit is the ve.y best, md
makes excellent meal-will be sold very
low.
l good Smut Machine: This is
rate charge 10 buy very good Shutter.
at less iha" half the original cost.
2 Mill Spinnels, with Paten,
Collars and Balance Irons, complete, al!
new-wil lie sold cheap.
l Cogwheel, in segments, (uew)-
will be sold at less than half the original
cost. - .i '.'.
= Prisons, (new3 to run with the
above C"gwheeI. which will work on the
mill spindles alluded to above. Will be
sold for less than half the original cost,
Besides the above, various other articles,
which will be sold low.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-06-11
ESTATE ,oF q
JOSHUA DUB0SE, DBCD.

SDoRSUANT to order of Court in Cbancerv
n AL creditors of the Estate of JOSHUA
oubosE decd. are hereby notified to present
anu prove their demands before me, on Or before
'he twenty first of June next. or be 6ar,ed
c,.-,, MATrIEW NcDONALD, c. CT.
clerks Office, Abbevile Co.,
March 2l, 1862. 20 sm
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-06-11

The New York Tribune of Wednes-
day says: Wo have special and crcd-
'ible advices that by means of seven
Or eight expeditions which have With
in a few months left New YorkSand
Philadelphia, the Cubans hsvo re.
ceived large and somewhat surprisin;
quantities Of arms and munitions O.
war.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-06-11

For collie in horses a correspondent
takes soft water, adds more salt than
1T will dissolve, and with a woolen rac
Dathcs tho horse OH the small of the
back with this brine, rubbing it in
hard. lie hos never known it to fail
to relieve the animal.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-06-11

A protest against ritaalism in tho
Protestant Episcopal service, and a
call for an anti ritualistic convention,
have been published and signed BY
many prominent clergymcn in I'LL
nois.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-06-11
WHITE GOODS !

ACKONETS, Cambrics, Plain White
- Swiss,
Striped and Checked Swiss,
Nausooks and Null Muslins
White Piquesi Lish Linens,
Striped Linen Collars and Cuffs,
Swiss and Jacouet Trimmings.
Swiss Puffines. This is an article en-
'irely new; wry extensively used by the
I"dies for making and trimming Spencers
pd Bodices.
A great variety of Linen E1ginss
Fr'lings Rnfilings, Tape Trimmings, &c.
All the above found at
WHITE BROTHERS.
April 80, 1sG9-l-,f !.
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P]rosP ] ectu|s'. ii
THE WILLIAMSON S. C.
ARG US !

w. ~ W
II. ) ): Hi EpT!Sa, TH!fSs1'N'h' .naiso''.
This argus DER the peoples rights
Doth an eternal vigil keep : ~.
No soothing strains from Maia's son,
Can lull his hundred eyes to sleep"
we propose to publish and issue abou,
the 1T July, 1860, at Williamson. An
derson County, s. c., a "Weeklv News
paper to he devoted to Literature, Scieuc.
and. Art, and to the political principles Of
me founders of the American system oil
Government.
Its columns will contain original matte,
from distinguished contributors. The siz.
OF the sheet shall equal the ''Lareest Week
y' IN the State, and contain as much
reading matter.
We are pleased to give notice that y
DISTINGUISHED Chemist Of the State ha.
promised US occasional articles, which
alone will be worth the substitution. Tn.
Ed'to'i"l Department will contain sp;cy
matter of an independ ent character.
Terms So, in advance. Address.
McCORKLE & EPTING.
=, Williamson Argus.
May 81, 4-tf.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-07-16
Strawberries IL. Pots.

Hinder the head OF "A Revolution in
Strawberry Culture" we read not long
ago an account in a French journal OF
discovery which was 10 revolutionize
strawberry culture in France. Ii was TO
strike the runners in pots, plant them in
July, and get crop the next year, with
various details as 10 distance of planting,
Inanuring, etc. Some of our best growers
have for 4 long time beenpractising what
is essentially this method. Itpresents the
great advantage that one can transplant
without regard 70 season or weather.
Plants rooted in pots may bc put out in
July. or, if the ground be open, in
December. and the plants never need
know that they have been disturbed 1t
is we'll 10 prepare good putting soil be-
forehand. Three parts of good loan and
one Of we'll decomposed COW manure Is
the best The pots may be about three
inches across, though smaller ones will
answer. When = runner shows signs OF
striking root and forming aplant, plunge
one of these pots of earth into the soil of
the bed, place the young plant on it, and
hold it there by potting a clod or small
stone on IT, Where very strong plants
are desired, the runner may be stopped
hy pinching, bet with most varieties this
is not necessary. When the new plant
has made enough roots 10 sustain itself,
the connection with the parent plant may
be severed, and it is then ready 10 be set
out when il may be desired. The plant
may grow in the pot until the roots reach
it, sides, and then the bali Of earth be
turned out and the plant placed in the
bed without hi turbing the roots. This
plan i especially valuable for the anna
teur, and our nurSerymen who shipplantS
find it advantageous to follow it. Plants
started early in pots and set ont as soon
Is they become we'll rooted will bear
iair crop the next spring. Those who
force strawberries start the plants in the
same manner, and when the roots reach
the sides Of the pots, shift them 70 others
of q larger diameter, in which they COM
plc,e their growth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-07-16
Hints to Fancy Farmers.

The Commercial Bulletin gets off the
following happy hits"
To have your fields we'll dressed you
must SOW as large breadth rs possible.
\ grain of foresight in this matter will
insure a sight of grain at harvest.
A man may fleece his sheep, but not
his land. The farmers game is give
and take"
Mind your peas--the Us will take care
of themselves.
Ii is not lazy farmer who takes to his
bed in the morning and stays till night
if the bed is in his garden.
Plough shares are the best investments
the dividends are sure in the fall
Fawning is not commendable, but there
is no objection to currying favor with
ones cattle.
The best motto for dealing in stock hay
is-never sell short.
1t is sheer nonsense to sell sheep too
early, take of your own and your flock's
overcoat about the same time
Now is the time for the farmer To mend
his ways-hishways and byways.
Hitch IN gardens should be under picket
guard-the fowls will come up TO the
scratch if the farmer don't.
Fences should be looked TO. Defence
of he crop is often staked on single
post.
Raise all you can. If you can raise
the mortgage on your farm, SO much the
better.
Thorough cultivation is essential; the
more harrowin pains you take the better
off YOU will be in the end.
Ii is better 10 spend an hour hanging
loose doors and gates. than in hanging
round taverns and stores.
1t is also better to whitewash your own
walls than to blacken your neighbours
character.
Dali days may be spent in practising
dentistry on your rakes and harrows.
Ii any one chews, let him spend his to-
bacco money for the benefit ofthe ''grega.
rineS, in the back hair of his colts and
calves.
A little SCOT from the chimney will suit
the early cucumbers and non-suit the
bugs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-07-16

is not more than half done, and what is
worse he sweats more in half doing 1t
than he would in doing it Thoroughly, II
it were done in seasonable time.
AFarmer's Club at Sandy Spring, MARY
land, discussed the subject OF applying
manures for a score Of years, and tried
MANY experiments. Arecord was kept
of their ,loings. In 1852 the question was
asked ..What is the best way of using
harvard manure2n Answer-"Plow 1t
under this iall for next springs corn crop"
Should it be left spread on the surface, or
plowed under Directly The club was
equally divided. But in August oil the
next year, the majority favored hauling
out manure in the sod now, and leaving
il spread to pillow under in the spring for
corn. This question was finally settled
in 1859: Sixteen out of seventeen farm
ers present preferred surface manuring.
Mr.. Bartlett thinks there is but one objec-
ton to this-that is. blowing in the spring
which ought to be done in the fall. II
land is plowed in the fall it will not hurt
it TO plow it again in the spring. The
truth is. there is much to be gained by
thorough cultivation. As our lands are
becoming exhausted by constant cropping
the question of applying manureS grows
in Importance every year, and our farm
ers must study the subject and try exper-
iments themselves. In this, as in other
matters, experience is the best school
master. AGRICoLA-Porfldn Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-07-16

looser never saw it again. On seeing
him with his hat of, he thought him n
clerk in the bank. Agentleman standing
by saw the thief remove his hat and hang
it on a hook, when he too supposed it TO
be some one connected with the bank, and
said nothing. Some years since aperson
entered the Importers and Traders Bank
New York, in broad-daylight, took OH his
coat, put on buster, stuck pen behind
his ear, and then walked deliberately past
clerks. and tellers. and cashier, and
pushing the president aside, who stood
talking with some of the directors,
entered the vault, and helped himself to
the largest package of money he could
find. and walked out unmolested, no one
suspecting that anything was wrong till
he was off and out of sight. A few
months ago in New York a hearse drove
up TO the door of mansion. A genteei
young man rang the bell and inquiredfor
the man that lived there; but he was
down town. He said the heayse con-
tanned coffin, in which were the remains
of the son OF the occupant of the house
who had just died at school in Connecticut
The servants at the house had heard
nothing of the matter, but helped the
driver bring the coffin into parlor, and,
at the suggestion of the young man, who
said he was teacher, sent one OF their
number to the gentlemsn's place OF
business to inform him of the sad news.
The teacher remained in the house to tell
him the particulars, but when the man
arrived the teacher had gone, and about
$4,000 worth of jewelry. kept in bureau
caskets, had gone with him. The coffin
was opened and found 10 be filled with q
beech log.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-07-16
IN BANKRUPTCY.
In the District Court OF The United States, for the
District of Maine:

In the District Court OF che United States, for the
District of Maine:
In the matter Of William Stanley, Bankrupt
Thi. Is 20 give notice that "A petition has been
press nt.d TO . Court this ID day OF December 1868
b. William STANLEY of Porter, in said District, "
Bankru {, praying that he may be dcereed to have
u discharge from all his debts, prosable under the
Bankrupt Act, aud " appearing that the notice
ordered sAid petition uu the das Aforesaid NOT
having been published ~ ordered, and 1pi LEGATION
having been made by said Bankrupt, on this 2ist
day of June. lst9, for new notice thereon, upon
r. aiding said petition,
II /. ordered by the Court that 4 hearing he had
upon the same, on the 6;h da, OF Sept, A. ~. 1869
before the CoGrt in 20 tand in said District at 10
O'Clock \. NJ. and that notice thereof be published
in the Oxford Democrat aud the Portland Daily
Advertiser, newspapers printed In said District
ono, week for three successive week.. and once
In the Weekly Portland Advertiser, and that all
creditors who have proved their debts and other
persons In Interest, may appear al said lime and
place and show cause, IL any they have, why the
prayer OF said petition should not be granted.
wM. L. PEEBLE.
Clerk Of District Court FOR said District.
July .. q, L.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-07-16

Read the. JolloSing Testimonial in its faror.
PARIS, NE, January ls'i9
THos II. Dodge, Esq.-sir: purchased Of Col
VIM SWEET n n. Union Mower last season, ex-
pectinc To use two horses on it but being unable
TO get a horse to work with mine, i took out the
mole and put in thlis. Ny horse weighs about
loco lbs / cut an acre in less than an hour-ohe
ton per acre-and my horse did not sweat, nor was
IL hard work for him. cut about twenty acres OF
grass with nv machine and am perfectly satisfied
with H. and would recommend the Union as du.
rable light drait, easily managed machine.
would say to brother farmers that are in want OF
machine, buy the Union. and my word Tor H. You
will not regret your choice.
Truly yours, ASAPH BikD.
ANDovER, NE, Jan. 2ith, 1865.
hereby certify that have used the keichum,
Allen and Buckeye Mowers and for the past three
years have used Union Mower. For lightnest
of dram and durability, prefer the Union. For
the past three years have kept from W To % herd
OF cattle about 100 head of sheep, and from . To
horses and have cut the most of my hay with
the Union Mower, and II has not cost one dollar
for repairs yet. slL'ANos fooh'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-07-16
Rdscdiiu 4udacifU.

Not long since man stood in Wall
Street bank, with bag in his hand con-
tanning ten thousand dollars in gold. A
genlemanly looking man, with his hat
of, said to the one who held the gold
Let me helt it; I'll guess within half an
ounce Of its weight" The person adj
dressed mechanically handed the bag to
the applicant, who at once ran out doors.
and was soon lost in the crowd, while the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-07-16
EN- Pc ROR!

n. THIS Horse is of jet Black color,
TSsA stands Is I.2 hands high, is four years old
XII and weighs about 1000 lbs. Emperor was
sired by the NEWMAN HORSE, he by old Ra'
lins, Ralins by old Rising Suni-dam by Lewiston
Boy.
Al those wishing to improve their stock In
horses, are respectfully invited TO come ana see
this horse and fudge for Themselves
Enneror will stand this season, commencing
NAV 10Th M r. G. LUIvEY's, in Woodstock
Customers will always ind Mr.. Lurvey ready 10
wait on them in the best manner.
TERMs-Ten Dollars 10 warrant or Five Dol
lars for single service
Any person disposing Of a mare before u Is as
ceTtaine whether she j. with foal, will be- holden
liable FOR the use of the horse. MI accidents AZ
the risk Of the owners. Colts VIII De holdeh iOf
the service OF the horse.
WV GEORGE W. BoyKER-
Nav r. 1859. u
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-07-16
DIR. WiltOn's Catarrh
CURE,

C,URES CATARIH. and all NERVOUS DIS
EASES about the head, and Is warranted to
do tiff not, the money is refunded. Price 20 cts
20 500.
AGENTS-Dr. ID. r. sawyer South Paris; a.
Oscar Moves, Norway; III. %. Moses, Bridgton -
W. +. Chase 4 Co, DiNheld; \. {. Small Wcsi
pcr-,
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tried H. know that it cured them: those whb have
not, know that II cures their neghbors ahd llcnls,
AMI a know that what II does once u does always
that 1t never fails through any fault or neScctol
its composition. We have thousands upon thou.
sands OF certificates OF their remarkable cures Of tho
following complaints, but snch cures are known Ia
every ncighborhood, and we need not publish them.
Adapted 10 all ages and conditions In all climates;
containing neither calomel or any deleteriouS drug,
they may he taken with safety by anybody; Their
sugar coating preserves them ever fresh and makes
them pleasant TO take while being purely vegetable
no harm can arise from their use in any quantity.
They operate by their powerful influence on the
internal yiscera to purify the blood and stimulate
into healthy action the distractions OF the
stomach, bowels, liver and other organs OF tho
body restoring their irregular action TO health, anu
by correcting, wherever they exist, such derange.
ments "a are the first origin Of disease.
Minute directions are given IN the wrapper on
the box, for the following complaints, which these
PiHs rapidly cure:-
For Dyspepsia or Indigestton, Lissless.
ness. LanguOr and Loss OF Appetite, they
should be taken moderately 10 stimulate the stom-
ach anil restore its healthy tone and action.
For Liver Complaint and its various symp.
toms, Bilious Headache, Sick Headach lac,
Jaundice or Green sickness, Bilious
Collie and Bilious Pcvers, they should he in.
dciousy taken for each case 10 correct the diseased
action or remove the distractions which cause IT,
For Dysentery or Diarrhea, but one mild
dose Is generally required.
For IeheumattsBs, Cont, Gravel, Talpi.
tation OF the Heart, Pain Tn the side,
DoCA duu AlOtuS, tley snouht DC CONTINUOUSLY
taken, as required, to change the diseased action OF
The system. With such change those complaints
disappear.
For DrOp.y and Dropsic al Swelling~ they
should be taken In large and frequent doses TO pro-
duce the effect Of drastic purge.
For Suppression large dose should be taken
as II produces the desired effect by sympathy.
As a Dinner PHI, take one or two Pills to pro-
mote digestion and relieve the stomach.
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels into healthy action, restores the appetite,
and inyigorates the system. Hence IL is offcn al
vantageous where no serious arrangement exists.
One who feels tolerably well, often finds that dose
OF these Pills makes him feel decidedly better, from
their cleansing and renovatng effect on the diges-
tive apparatus.
DIR. j. C. AVER & co., Practical Chensists,
LOWELL. MASS, U. s. Il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-07-16
Young Rising Sun.


-, HORSE TRAINING.-Justo outs book
fSI containing new system OF horse tram
Hn ing from the Young colt mp BY Dr ITid-
ball the well known old English Horse Trainer
and Farrier Our most noted trick horses have
been Taught by this plain, practical system, and
wild and runaway horses can be completely SUB.
dued. IL also contains n Treatise on shoeing and
100 Recipes for the most common diseases, win
numerous Tricks practiced by Horse Jockeys
Every horse breeder aud owner should have II
You will never regret buying IL. sent by mail for
only GO cts Address, GEO. ). MELLEN, Lewis
ton Me Agents wanted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-07-16

YTNHE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
l. she has been duly appointed by the Honorable
Judge of Probate, for the County Of oxford, and
assumed the trust Of Administrative of the estate Of
MORRIS CLARK, late OF Hiram,
in said County deceased, by giving bond as the
law directs che therefore requests all persons who
are indebted 10 the estate OF said deceased 10 make
immediate payment, and those who have any de
nands thereon TO exhibit the same 10
LYDIA CLARK.
June Is, 1859.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-07-16
Ayers Cathartic Pills,
For all the purposes Of o Laxative
Medicina

ferbaps 10 one lneul-
cine Is so universally re-
Quired by everybody as
a cathartic, nor was ever
any before So universal
ly adopted into use, IN
every country and among
all classes, as this mild
but efficient purgailve
PiH. Tho obvious rea.
son H., that IL IL a nose re-
liable and Far more efec-
tIal remedy thl1 any
n,l,.t. Thn-a Whp bsta