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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22

The Lewiston Journal gives the fol-
lowing report of the closing Lecture of
DIR. Trues course ON Geology. ut that
place. The subject was Man. He stated
that man had always been mysterious
problem to himself Although mans
opinions wisely differ in regard 20 the
race, yet great progress had been made.
Men know more of their physical structure
than formerly. The founder of modern
Nmural History during the last century
could not tell the anatomical difference
between auonkey and man Hsthen
run parallelism between man aud the
gorilla. showing In what uressabled
and in what he differed from the highest
of the monkey tribe. Mn was the only
animal hayinga special peculiarly over
all other animals. The earth WAS describ-
ed as fEf
"The happy seat
OF soma new race called, Man"
He then compared the intellectual pow
crs Of man with those of the rest Of the
animal kingdom Man was the only ami
NAL that could reason on general prlnci-
plies. They could not collect facts on any
one subject and then draw . general con
clusion. Animals had the germs of the
reasoning power in common with man,
and that was all They cannot use
abstract language. They know nothing
Of the laws Of progress. or Of a perpetual
maternal instinct, or the use of the powers
OF nature or of tools. The difference be-
tween the highest Of the animal Kingdom
and the lowest Of the hnman race was an
impossible gull that could not be brldg d
over
H. then spoke Of the moral element ~
man, which br,ltcs de- not posses Man
can distinguish between rightand wrong
lie recognizes 4 Suprcme Being, anil
manif,'>tS u desire Gor Immortality It.
then spoke Of the antiquity Of man, re-
marking that . large amount of the >"-
called evidence in favor Of 4 great am
tiquity must - for nothing. and that no
positive proof had been produced TO show
that man existed before the last grat
geological changes on the earth H.
then spoke OF the unity of the race prr-
seuting a >cric, Of convincing proofs from
the law, Of the animal Kingdom. that the
human race must have sprung from one
common centre
The lecture was listened 10 with tn
greatest interest 10y an Intelligent an-
dicncc DR. True is well known n an
ardent ,tudcn, Of nature and the manner
in which he communicates 20 others his
extensive knowledge on that subject, i
a, once pleasant. striking and instructive.
We are glad 20 learn that several prpmi-
ncnt citizen, who ha!e, listened to the
course have expressed strong desire
tina, DR.. True should repeat his lectures
her, 80 that others Of the citizens may
enjoy acm The Iar. has prepared
another series Of lectures on Natural
History, which promise 10 be Of great
practical value and interest. and We
predict for them much popularity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22

rS-We saw a splendid sleigh got up by
Whitman y Libby, Of Bryants Pond.
which would compare, in style. finish
and superior workmanship, with anything
Of the kind manufactured Ii had double
swell back. full rail on back and dasher.
pisted posts and leather between. hang
in. irunS and outside braces plated, and
al the plating OF tine heaviest silver that
rolled. Ii was splendidly upholstered
With Magenta plush, and was got up for
{. Buck, Esq.. of Portland. Of the firm
Atwood Buck Il Co, and cost S2jn. 90.
here Is uo need of going out of Oxford
ounty for Spleudid turn outs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22
Edii0riai and Scfected Items.

Gro ) Plummrr Il Go. OF South
Paris, owing TO their continued good pat
ronagc. will keep their cheap Dry Goods
store open another week Il is abranch
Of their large Dry Goods house OF LOWS
ton.
The Board Of Agriculture commenced
it, session at Augusta on "Wednesday Of
this week
~ Mink skins sell ut Lewiston, this
winter, for $3.50 to G.2j fox LOO "a 10;
bear - to sl2; coon - to 50 cents cut
10 tnl2 cent. musk rat Is to 20 ccHts,
Sable flr.. formerly 50 fashionable, made
from mink skins, are going out Of fash
ion-hcncc the fall in the sAins, which
brought 10 10 81 last year.
Two cars Of the freight train on tho
Grand Trunk RAILWAY ran of the track nj
West Bethel on Monday Afternoon and the
rear one of the two ran into the other.
which happened to be . grain car loaded
in bulk. and split il completely In two,
scattering the grain on either sido OF the
track
William Caldwell, 90 m,ny years
chief clerk in the State Treasures Office,
Va, nominated for State Treasurer, on
The 10Th inst by vote Of ~ 10 81 for
Sanborn
Corr We understand that the Their
mometer at Bethel. on low land, wa- 81
degrees below Zero on TUESDAY morning
of ,hi- week at Bryan;,' Pond ~ below
at Dixfcld - below 1t West Paris, Is
below on Paris Hin, the lowest we hear
Of, Was six below
Mrs. Ruth " Pratt. wife of Bcnaiah
Pratt, jr esq, one Of the prominent
citizens ofOxford, died very suddenly on
Tuesday morning last She arose ap-
parently a. well - usual, and was en-
gagged in preparing her breakfast, when
she complained Ia her husband OF PAIN
ful sensation in he region of the heart
upon which he gave her glass OF wine,
when she fell out Of her chair and died
almost instantly Dr. Sylvester, was
called Immediately. but when he reached
her, life was extinct. He pronounced it
a case Of heart disease. Hex age was Il.
Mrs.. p. was the mother Of Rev. stephen
X. Dermen, distinguished divine now Of
Woburn, Mass, says the Lewiston Jour.
We received very pleasant letter az
thanks from our friend Kendall, since his
return home. for bottle Of J0hRsoES
Ataod,tlae LiBimea which we gave him,
and which has entirely cured him OF the
trouble ONE AID ia e.ous cough hc had
when here.
On the death of one of England's
most eminent physicians, all his effects
were sold by auction, and among other
sealed packet marked "adviee
TO PLY sicians," which brought a great
price. The purchaser on opening the
packet, read as follows Keep the head
cool, the bowels open and the feet warm
II physic j. necessary, use Parsoa's PRr-
gatire Rils they are the most scientifically
pill that has appeared in the last
hundred years.
A man died in Newburyport, last
week, who had lived in the same street
ninetv-two year,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22
Buckfeid.

The Rev. \. +. Benson, who supplies
the Baptist Church at Buckfeld and Last
Sumner, was the recipient of donation
visit and fifty two dollars. from the Buck
field church, on the evening OF the last
day of the year. On the 18th inst nc re-
ceived yisi; from the brethren and
friends in Sumner and II 4rtford. who left
money and other things to the value OF
sixty five dollars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22
Orforo Democrat.
PARIS. MAINE, JANUARY p. 1859,


We arc gsatiied in being able TO pre-
~ent TO our patrons, the first number OF
the S6th Volume of The Oxford Demo-
crat. in new dress and enlarged form.
Its mechanical appearance Is hardly up
"a our n...Tss.. Is NC haze not been able Ia
re set our advertisements, and until they
are replaced by acwaones. n certain por-
tiorF Of ON type mus unavoidably b.
used, and this, OF course, mars the gen-
er,l appearance eC the paper
We have Incurred considerable expense
in making these improvements, bat we
do not propose increasing our terms, 10
d.fraRcc y~ayiRg subscribers. We shall
feel sufficiently compensated. Il We can
e establish the adpplce SYSTEM, and in this
connection. weeld suggest that the first
No. of the Volume j. a good time tn date
from, a il will then DC easy Tor each one
To remember to what time he has paid.
We recommend the advance system,
not - much - pyocuyc the amount in AL
vance. Is to n S,src II T. While the
slm Is trifing one Ia each subscriber.
the aggregate amounts to something 10
Us, AMI the aggregate al losses from
Delinquent, subscribers j. what always
keeps The printer poor. lis profits are
in had debts
", have lai;h 10 believe that our pat
rous viii appreciate cur move, and that
with u>, ,h,y viii take eommeadablr
pride In the improv emcut of their County
Paper. \ g,oj woul ia its tchaH viii
cucou.a-, u amt show al interest which
viii do much % reward as for oar outlay
We promise, in return, 10 do orr nj
most t. furnish paper which shall COM
tain choice miscellany, the news Of the
,!av. local item, Of Interest from our ma
D., correspondents - whom We feel
much indebted for pA>, >uocr>~,-Politi-
,7I intelligence and such original views
.swe an.aElc Q, cj,curoa the passing
event, ot thc times, from week u week
Thanking our friend, and PATRON, COT
th,ir rsuy words If cummenia,ior the
ua,f ,.lr. ami hc>pclAing their indr'-
.cnc, in the future. W. hope 70 coutinu"
O., ra,r.' snJ rcc-jve their Kind rcg'rl,
,.a.l.our present rels,i,n> exist
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22
Great National Peace Jubilee
Massachusetts Legislature.

Great National Peace Jubilee
Massachusetts Legislature.
BosToS. Jan. 18th. 1869.
Mr. Es11br: Some of your readsrsmay
not hava seen any notice of the great
national eaae jazalec aud nusiesl sfes.
tival which taxes pl;spc IN Boston on the
10Th. 10TH. ana 18th or June next. The
celebratien. though somewhat hate, viii
be an expression Of rejoicing over the
,riumphs of our late war and IL the pro-
gramme be carried out, will be The great.
est musical event ever known in this OF
any other country, 4 writer says moth
inc like it has ever been heard or seen in
the world. and the monster choruscs OF
the great musical festivals Of Europe,
sink into insignihcance 10y its side The
building for this immense affair, accord
ing Ia the plan Of the architect, Mr.. +. Al
len. will cover an area OF land five hun
dred feet long and three hundred fee,
wide; and win be thirty -fise feet high Al
tho caves. and one hundred and ten feet
high from the ground 70 the apex Of the
roof. The Inclined plane, which extends
entirely around tho structure, viii be- di-
vided into the parquet circle and balcony
and will be- constructed in gradually de-
sconding steps. The inlilding to be en-
tered from all points of the compass. II
is said the building viii seat fiity thous-
and people The profits of the affair
are To be distributed among all the cities
and towns throughout the country, Tor
the relief of the distressed widows and
orphans who fell during the Rebellion.
season ticket. admitting three Tone gen
tlcman and two LADIES' to all concerts
and other entertainments throughout the
festival. price oac hundred dollars. Pop
nlar prices. according TO location oi
seats, for single admission Ia each en-
tertaiumeni. viii bc fixed, as soon as n
sufficient number of season tickets are
sold to guarantee the success Of the tes-
tival. The sum given to each city OF
town to bc Ia proportion to the number
of season tickets subscribed for hy the
people Of each place.
Al the musical >ocictic. in New Eng
Ian aui elsewhere. available. will hc uni
tod, forming a chorus Of twenty thousand
voices. The orchestra will number =
thousand pieces. Mr.. l. ;. Gilmore is
the originator Of this idea ol monster
concert in honor OF tho restoration OF
peace, aud has letter. from many people
Of distinction. promising him encourage
mcui in the undertaking, which. Il - be-
lrvcd. will be- a grand success
The Legislature of Massachusetts,, fnr
1859. assembled GA the 9Th inst, GoS
Bullock delivered hi> yalcdictory address
on The eth. and GOV ailin. hi inang,i-
raj. on the 9th The illness of The Gov
cruor prevented an earlier delivery of
his message. Rev, T. y Kirk (Congoc-
ga,iousl.D was elected Chaplin OF the
senate, Rev O. II Walker. baptist, }
Chaplin Of the House
Thrro ar seventeen pcm ,craiA. ono
OLD Wing. and two huadrcl and twenty
two Republicans olo-'rd L. The llou>c
Robert {. P,iman was chosen rrr,i.
den; 81 the Senate, AMI Harvey Jewell
vi, reelected Spcalcs Of the House.
NJ G. \.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22
SUefen.

M. Editor. Having seen from time
10 time. statements concerning the great
Weld of beans, in your paper. ! will add
an item CONCERNING bean that | raised
the past season, and challenge any one
81 beat il.
Whole number of pods $50. containing
Ave beans TO the pod-making 1880 beans
from one bean. II. SAUNDEEs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22

Ply reference 20 advertisement. j,
VIII be seen THAI f--senger> from tai,
section - the state. who are bound fur
Au ,r.-ta. can - ON the Maine Central
road. from Dau,ille Junction 20 Win
throp. and from thence by a short stag
ride to AuSus,a The same jay This IS a
great convenience, a. the Grand Trunk
Cars very often fail 10 coune,, with the
K-nnebec traia az Yarmouth Junction
in which event. passengers are obliged T.
- into Portland ard remain over day.
Ii tn Grand Trunk train Is behind time.
it is safer to stop IT Danville Junction,
and 90 by the Maine Central.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22

a PROFITABLE ASIMAL-At the late
Farmers Convention at Manchester. New
Hampshire, Col. L. 5. Lang, of North
Nasalboro Maine, an extensive stock
raiser and owner OF the famous stallion
General Knox, stated that this horse had
Noted him sixty thousand dollars. and
increased the value of the horse stock Of
Maine many hundred thousands.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22

VThe Portlanders INDUCED in Mas
querade Ball on Friday night of last
week, which passed off finely. Paris
Hill was Representatives. Lottie b. An
drews personating Rebecca, the Jewess,
and Miss |. l.. Cummings, the Queen OF
Denmark.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22

ET-Ne have received q communication
, rom "Iownsman.' complaining that the
)rrespOndent writing from his town. is
20 personal and gives offence by report,
~ trivial matters. We viii endeayor 10
void such objections. hereafter, by
lOditying or excluding such portions as
eem to Us Objectionable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22

NRLOCIPEDEs. Mr.. JudSOn Morton. of
SOEth Paris, an ingenious mechanic. Is
making Veioeipede for his private use.
He expects 70 complete il in month. and
warrants il ~ take him TO Norway in ten
minutes. Success TO him, and 1.-THE THING
works. We speak for one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22
County Officers.

The only chang in our County Officer,
Tor ls','. i The retiring Of Z VI. Garter.
Esq.. who has served two terms - County
commissioner. and the incoming Of Hiram
4. Ellis. Esq. OF Canton. The new Board
was organized by the choice Of &. c.
tushman, Esd. ot Hebron, a. chairman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22

There is a religious revival in Peru
and East Dixfeld, says correspondent
of the Lewiston Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22

RIVE are indebted to Senator Bolster
for the annual Reports Of the State De
partments.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-01-22

The friends and neighbour, og Han
MIA. Haulin, numbering nearly one
thousand. accompanied by band Of music
mo, him a, Tie depot =. Bangor on Tues
DAY evening, upon his return from the
successful Senatorial Campaign AZ Au-
gusta. H WIS received with deaieuing
cheers and escorted 10 his residence. The
uuua>; enthusiasm prevailed
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1869-01-23

HAVANA. Dec. 27-The Captain-Gencral publish
ed i'm the Gazette the following account ofthe battle
of Moran: The Imperial troops found among the
baggage captured from the Insurrectionists several
jars of strychnine. Information previously received
bv the Government stated that the strychnine was
to be used on tne persons Of the Spanish troops
throughout the Island. The official account of the
battle states that the Government troops came up
with the revolUtionists on the 18th inst, Is miles
from Puerto Principe. They stormed the entrench-
ed camp of the enemy. and attacked them with the
bavonet. The latter were routed, losing many in
killed and wounded. The Government loss was
only one man killed and eight wounded. Accord
ing to the Cuban account of the affair, the Govern
ment troops lost heavily in killed and wounded.
The revOlUtionisJS deny the statement that the
Government troops captured all their arms and
ammunition.
Gen. La,erero sailed yesterday for Santiago,
with troops to take command of the Eastern De-
partment. The revoiutionists destroyed the light
house at Lucretia Point. endangeriug the naviga-
ton of the Bahama canal. Eight hundred flibus-
tiers landed at Cochinas Bay. Santiago. The Gov
ernment has only l,S9O troops on that part of the
island they are surrounded by 10000 revolution
lists. Business is suspended and importatiOns are
stopped. The authorities are without funds to pay
the troops, and distress and gloom everywhere
prevail.
NANZ,NIIo. Cuba. (via LAKE CITY. Fia)-The
Government forces here. numbering eco. are close
ly bcsieged. Occasional skirmishes take place be-
tween the revolutionary forces and the Government
troops. but they lead To no important results. The
Government troops are suffering from bad and in
sufficient diet. and the cholera has broken out
among them.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1869-01-23

that their business has always been conducted on the
cash system. They have never been known to buy
On credit or to give a note for even one dollar. Con-
s,guently they obtain their goods cheaper, are able 10
sell lower, and have thus had a great advantage in
huilIia- up one Of the largest manufactures On this
coast. Their stock in trade and real estate the lat
ter being the profits Of their bu.iueSs) are now
counted by millions, and from humble iourneymen
in 1870, their industry, honesty and perseverance,
have raisel them TO a position among the wealthy
men of California. But 10 change the subject, l
Will notice
The Death Of a Prominent Politician,
With whom many OF the readers Of this paper were
acquainted. David L. Gregg, Esq, died at Carson
city in Nevada, ON the 81 Of December. lie repre-
scented the American Government, rs Commissioner,
at Honolulu. Tor four years from 1852 TO 1886; after
that he was Minister Of Finance in the Hawaiian
Government for some two years, when he migrated
10 Nevada, where he has since resided, occupying the
Office Of Land Agent. understand that his life was
insured FOR 4 considerable sum, which VIII be Il time
y blessing TO his family. The late lIr. Gregg will
be remembered as u gentlemen Of fine qualities and a
welI-read lawyer. As a Hawaiian Government officer
he made several mistakes, and incurred the censure
OF the foreign residents. But with all his faults, he
was known to all a a genial companion and a man
OF bIlLALill lltt4AtCN-
In this connection | may introduce the following
item from the Bulletin of the 9th, which will inter-
est the friends and acquaintances of Mr.. Chatter.
WILL OF ALFRED CHATER.--To-day the last will
and testament of Alfred Chatter was filed in the Pro
bate Court. 1t is dated November 18th, 1865, and
witnessed by William II. M'Grew, n :. Arnold and
Il. Peck. lie divides all his real and personal estate
equally between his two sisters, Mary W, wife of
Geo. II. Peck, and Amelia, the wife of Freeman IIar-
ris. He also assigns on the same date Il policy ofin-
surance ON his life in the North American Life Insur-
ance Company, issued April %, 1867, (for $4,000 TO
Geo. III. Peck and Freeman Harris, trustees, in trust
for his said sisters, share and share alike. The same
parties are named Executors, without bonds.
Personal.
J. J. Ayres, Esq is engaged as editor of the Vir-
gina (Nevada) Enterprise, a daily newspaper, and,
[ understand, is doing well.
Rev. Mr.. Anthony of Nevada city, is delivering an
interesting course of lectures ON the Hawaiian Islands.
Ii will be remembered that be resided in Honolulu
some years since, US pastor of the Methodist Church.
Miscellaneous.
For the past week, or since the sailing of the bark
Comet, we have had a s~outherly storm, during which
nearly three inches of rain have fallen, much to the
relief of the farmers of this State.
The bark ID. c. Murray will leave for Honolulu
IN the 9TH Of january, and ought TO arrive by the
or 21st. Adieu, IL. NJ. WHITNEY.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1869-01-23
EOEs SALE.

THE RESIDENCE OF II LATE X
Il . n. NevIf-. comprising uSeing House and store, with
hrr~ e. stern Csuy blrr~L. detached Kitchen. etc and one acre
q Gard-n-
= A-s LOO a-rrsor therrah1u's = woodland, ahuftiug on the
main road from k-aiakrkua o. Ralls. aul nearly adjoininE
tA- drst-ntm-i 1T
3. At.s - aer-s or ,Lsreptau,s q tnI. with a SUBSTANTIALLY
tuu- uEeiElr Hlusr AMI small uTehHrd.
The above tGs are situated Co ths ut--rzt q knra, Hawaii,
ans are eilafu three miles ofthc Port ~ kealakekua-
Fog terms Apply O.
As CLEsiIuRN, -
GSs I'm ,. = SNitrHIES.
Or o.. y. G~EtENWELL.
k-alakrkua, Hawaii
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1869-01-23
Goat skins.
RGHt

UyUE UNDERSIGNED WILL PURCHASE
II GOAT SKINS fr CASH. paying the highest market
rairs Cr th- sar-, an; T. also prepared Co make contracts for
one ~ tzS years VIII receive Goat skins from parties on any
oftl- Islands auI rruit money fr the same.
NJ freight cfar-aI f saut o. me b. the follow. z vessels
selllu-rs - Kirar,- % HaEg-l-.- - warTick.~ " Rob Row"
arf - I-4heI1-~ isl5 amI ) / DUMSETT.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1869-01-23

100 TONS OF BEST RONA COFFEE.
WV nr sale in quantities 10 suit. by
90 en- II. HAC6FELD q co.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-04
LOTTERY.
Ventilation OF the "PaschaIl- HOuse''
- Scheme.

Says the Missouri Democrat of Tuesday,
Judge Knight yesterday delivered his opinion
in the case of John KING VS.. Alex. Kelsey and
other parties composing the "Paschall House
Association" King, having been one OF the
association, and considering that fair division
of the profits had not been made, asked the
court TO appoint receiver TO take charge of
the effects Of the concern. In his petition Mr..
King allegel that on the 10Th of February,
1868, he and Alex. Kelsey, Bart and Dan Able,
Charles Leeds, and w. +. Billings entered iu,o
a copaT Ttnership known as the Paschal House
Association for the purpose of disposing OF
certain real estate and personal property by lot
or rattle. That certain real es ate was pat
into the concern. and q lot OF jewelry, pianos,
sc wipg g. machines, and spoons. That be (King)
out in house and lot on Chestnut street at a
fair valuation, while all the other property
was greatly overvalued. That by the articles
of agreement il WAS provided that King, Kelsey
and B. Able should be revlsory committee TO
consult with and direct Lanham, the agent and
manager, but that Kelsey and Able never, con-
sulted MIN, and proceeded without his advice.
The aggregate real value OF the real estate was
$l73, 900, and the schedule value $465 0O0, lesv-
ing gross profit to the association of S2S2, ,Oou.
That 20, 600 tickets were sold for $360,OOO Tnat
the whole expense OF advertising, etc did no,
! amount TO more than 100000. leaving ne.
proht OF $3.50. 600. The iegelry, etc, produced
prO6t OF $500. 1t is alleged that the nve
] defendants received over 460Q,00Q on account ol