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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12

GRANT VEToEs JOHNSON.
President Grant caused the United States
Marshal at New York To withhold from
the Dupuys, father and SOD, convicted OF
rescuing seized whiskey from revenue
officer, the pardon issued them by Presi-
dent Johnson. Unlucky are the thieves
who did not get released under the reign
of the late Andy. 1t will be catching
tines for them now. The act of the new
President in reyoking the pardon OF the
Dupuys strikes one at first rs stretch of
authority, but upon reflection it appears
clear that whatever johnson might have
done in the premises may be done by his
successor. The character Of our institu-
tons does not admit of any lapse OF au-
thority or interregnum in the transition OF
executive power from one man to another.
The act OF pardon! being yet inchoate be-
fore the prisoners are released, it is COM
petent for the President to cancel the pa.
pers. The moral effect of such determi-
nation and sternness with respect to de-
frauders of the revenue must be simply
says the Portland Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12
The Cabiaet.

Gen. Grant sent to the Senate. on Fri
day, the following nominations ef Cabi-
net officers, all of whom were promptly
confirmed;
For Secretary of State, Elihu b, Wash
burne, of Illinois,
Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander
T. Stewart Of New York.
Secretary Of the Navy, Adolph E. Boz
ne. of Pennsylvania.
Secretary OF the Interior, Jacob ID
Cox, N Ohio.
Postmaster General, John \, j. Cress-
web, of Maryland.
Attorney General, Eben lockwood
Hoar, of Massachusetts,.
There was no nomination for Sec
rotary of War, it being understood that
Gen. Schofield is to continue in the posi-
ton for the present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12
Gen. Grants Inaugural.

The difference between Gen. Grant and
Andrew Jol On. judging by the 1naugu-
raj Of the Que and the State papers of the
other, is that the General, though not
subject to the charge Of lacking opinions
and a mind of his own, is sensible Of the
repr aia'ire position which he occupies,
and duly Acknowledges it. while the late
PRESIDENT magniied self to such de-
gree Is to consider himself the govern
ment ie tdct0 IS well as de Jaro,
Gen. Grant Is a man Of iew words. lie
writes a State paper As DC would a Gen
eral order, in the brietest, most compre-
heuSive manner, There Is no attempt al
felicity eS expression, or dicuon-no cir
camlocution to disguise his meaning
argument to enforce peculiar views-he
speaks right ont and there is nomistsking
his meaning and the universal testimony
of those who read his address w;u be, &c
nough said"
lie SAYS enough 20 show that he is in
perfect sympathy viii che party that
elected him to pow,r--ihat he has no
po&,cg Of MS own 10 recommend or en-
force against the wiz Of the pcople-that
BE win execute the laws, without regard
to personal opinioR-;hst he viii protect
tae nG,i1Hal k2HoS by paving the indebted
ness Of the country-that be viii enforce
economy and the greatest practicable re
treuchmept in expendituyc-thai he i
alive 10 the growing capabilities Of the
glorious country Of which he Is the head
tina, his foreign policy viii De peaca5le
and conciljltory-that he is sound on The
suffrage question. and last. On, not least,
tina; hc relies not upon human aid alone
bu; iDyoAcs the prayers of the nation to
Almighty God, in his behalf
What ucye do we wan,3 What more
ASK Entering upon hi, administration
with such views. he hIs the confidence ~
ali that most prosperous course viii
crown his efforts. lie viii inspire j.,,sct
throuchoutaI our borders foreign nations
viii DC assured OF oUy growing strength
and the permaueucy Of our institutions
our credit VIII bee } laced above suspicion,
business revive and general prosperity
once more gladden. Mi hearts
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12

WAsHINGToN AS A FREE Mason. This
fine acknowledgement lately issued,
in oil colors, by Strobridge & Co., of Gin
cinnati, is the most elegant and attractive
Masonic Chart yet published, containing
full length figure of Washington, portraits
of Jackson and Lafayette, aud all the en-
blems OF Ancient Craft Masonry, taste
fully arranged and finely executed. This
one picture speaks volumes for the order,
and once seen, Masonry assumes new
dignity even in the eyes OF its friends
The low price, $500, places it within the
reach of every craftsman.
The new Masonic Chart, in oil colors,
is also fine thing. They are both to be
had of Bro. SETH Benson, of North Paris,
who proposes eanvassing the County with
them. Every brother of the order should
have one OF both of these.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12

1t seems TO me very desirable that this
question should be settled now, and en-;
terrain the hope and express the desire
that it may be, by the ratification OF the
18th article Of amendment to the Consti.
tuition.
In conclusion i ask patient forbearance,
one towards another, throughout the land
and a determined effort on the part Of
every citizen to do his share towards &C.
mcntfng happy union, and I ask the
prayers of the nation to Almighty God In
behalf of this hnppy consummation,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12
Editorial and Selected Items.

Parties in attendance at court, who
/ have expressed desire to see urPower
Press and Coloric engine importation, and
all others, are invited 10 call on Monday
and Thursday afternoons, when they can
be gratified.
Besides the usual Tuesday Evening
prayer meeting, at the Baptist vestry,
there will be- meetings on Friday eve
nings, during the session of the Court
There is to be- aprayer meeting on Thurs
day afternoon, also.
Rev. 4. Thompson will preach At the
Uniyersalist house next Sabbath.
Thanks for couple of splendid
Pickerel from Roxbury Pond-the donor
of which we think we can recognize
A meeting of the lst Baptist Parish
will be held at the meeting house next
Monday afternoon, at o'clock, to con-
slider the matter of repairing the meeting
house, and raising money for the same
Any one desiring pleasant and con
venient residence in the heart OF Norway
village, and yet off the main street, is re-
ferred to advertisement of Mrs. Millett
Sec advertisement OF Plummer He
has astonshed the natives of South Paris
and Norway with fresh goods ut low
figures, and now offers an opportunity to
our yillage and those attending Court TO
get great bargains.
Gen. Perry has sold his farm near
Oxford village 10 Francis c. Richards of
Paris.
Wendell Phillips, in lecture at Jer-
sey City Saturday evening, commented
on Gen. Grants inaugural very fayorably.
He urged vigorous and sanguinary
policy towards the South as the only means
to secure lasting peace.
1t is doubtful whether the Legislature
will be able to rise as early as Thursday
Of this week. There is considerable un-
finished business.
A Good Templar's Lodge was or
ganized at East Sumner by DR.. W. b.
Lapham, County Deputy. Twenty-Five
of the best citizens of the place Joined in
the formation of the Lodge. \ ist of o.
ficcrs in our next.
We understand that Hon Sidney
Perham is detained in Washington by
sickness In his family and may not return
for several weeks.
Secretary Washburne attended to his
duties at the State Department Monday.
A large number of the members of Con-
gress called on him. No changes are yet
announced in the subordinate positions.
The Maine Senate, Friday, ratified the
fifteenth amendment Of the Constitution of
the United States.
%. F. Bosworth, Esq, of Canton,
has been appointed Deputy Sheriff for
the County of Androseoggin. He is also
Deputy for this County.
DR.. n. T. True, of Bethel, for four
years past editor Of the Maine Farmer,
announces his withdrawal from the paper.
DR.. Nathan Allen states that the
deaths in the city of Lowell, Mass, the
last year, which amounted to S57, are '
only one less than the births in that place,
during the same period.
CoLp.-The thermometer has ranged
from 10 to so degrees below zero. since
March came in. At South Paris, at the
Touring mill, it was 20 degrees below,
several mornings, and 80 below on Mon
day morning last.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12

The yelocipede School of Mr.. Rice,
at the Town Hall, under the Baptist
Church. is in full blast. Mr.. Rice is a
capital rider. and it is worth the price of
admission. which is only ten cents, To
see his command of the machine, riding.
rs he does, in several attitudes.
There are quite number of good riders
here already. We tested the thing just
enough 10 find out that ii was not so easy
a thing 10 ride as it appeared to be, nor
80 difficult as 10 brighten one from max
ing the attempt. One has only to stick
to the thing, perseyere, and preserve his
centre of gravity, and he is sure to sue
coed. 1t is very much like learning to
skate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12


II seem, ne Prc>ilen, wa, successful
in doing wha, few believed he would be
able TO accompli,h-;o wi,-AeepjnS hi,
Cabinet appointments secret til the pub
lie announcement of them 20 Congress
For once, the Paul Pry hanger>-ou. and
the penny-a- 'jners-the indefatigab'c r.
portcrS and al. were batlrd We thank
the General for -houiug 70 the land that
secrets can De kept and IL such ,itue
had been practiced in wax times. villa, a
value - the country 1t wo1lJ have been.
The appointments occasion surprise
bu, who shall say that they are not Judi
ciou>. til they are tried. Gen Grant
proved himself 20 be au excellent Judge
of character in times that tried mon,
souls why may he no, have shown somc
of his usual SaSlci,y in this respect, in
the choice of his Cabinet II is very ev-
iden, tia; NJ has made no mistake in re-
latiOn 20 his Secretary Of State Elihu
b. Washhun's capacity or honesty arr
not 70 be gainsaid. There may be some
disappointment, in the public mind, in
hi, choice of Secretary Of the Treasury.
\. I. Stewart j yet TO be tried lie has
shown capacity in the management, OF his
own ailairs-hsying made fifty millions
Of property rs bis own efforts. He may
be just The msn TO bring cur national
treasury OF, Of debt Let Us wait and
see. With Grants ayowM that our in
debtedness shall be paid. and Treas
urer with a private fortune 20 back him
and inspire confidence in his acts, It is
quite Prss~sle that foreign capitalists
will betc assured, and gold fall steadily.
as It cornm-nced doing upon the an
nouneement OF Mr.. stewards appoint
ment, till it reaches healthy figure, and
government securities 90 up proportion
ately.
Tho c.hcr appointecs arc not unknown
To fame though their names had not rcrn
associated with the places TO which they
are appointed. Extreme politicians may
be somewhat disappointed. II looks as
if there might be 4 new deal in the Off
ces, but the people are tranquil and I'M
disturbed. awaiting the doings Of their
President with confidence.
LATER Afer Mr.. Stewards confrma-
ton BY the Senate, an old law was raked
up which was passed in 1889, prohibiting
the Secretary of the Treasury from being
directly or indirectly Interested in trade
or commerce. Mr.. Stewart executed q
transfer Of his entire interest in the profits
oftbe firm Of \. T. Stewart q Co. 10 be
spPhed 10 charitable purposes most
liberal offer-but it was thought that this
might be considered an evasion, so he
rendered his resignation.
There is no intimation rs 70 who his
successor viii be. All the members of
the Cabinet thus far have entered upon
theperforrnance of their respective duties
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12
THE INAUGURAL AppREss.

The new President stood for six or
eight minutes, until the splendid outburst
of applause-had died away, and then step
ped forward and read his inaugural adj
dress from his own manuscript in clear
tone, without the slightest apparent ner-
yousness either in voice or manner. The
wind WAS blowing briskly, and Of course
there was n good deal of confusion. The
persons about him were quiet enough,
but he could not be heard twenty feet
distant. 1t made little difference TO the
crowd. They took him on his record.
assured that what he said must be good,
and cheercd him again and again. When
he ceased there was more ringing of bells.
more firing OF cannon, and more cheers
from twenty or thirty thousand throats,
echoing and reverberating through the
halls and rotunda of the Capitol--a glad
acclaim welcoming the new President to
his duties, and ushering in the new day
of the nation in which all men look for
larger and better life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12

We are informed by the Auditor, j.
X. Hammond, Esq, that he has examined
into the affairs of the Liquor Agency, and
finds Capt. Bolster's books correctly kept,
and every thing honestly transacted by
him. \ full report will be made, which
willexonerate the Capt, completely, from
all suspicion Of improper management.
Capt. b. never desired the position of
Liquor Agent, and now positively declines
serving further. We are happy to give
publicity to the above, in justice to Capt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12

We notice by Washington letters that
large numbers OF ofhce-Seekers are aITiv-
Ing daily IN that city to press their claims
The arrivals from Maine are not so
numerous As from some other States.
Among gentlemen fon Maine who have
reached Washington. we notice the names
of Geo. L. Beal. Seldea Conner, L. w.
Hyde, Frederick Robe. Mark +. Went
worth, Charles j. Talbot, Enos L. Luce.
Charles Clark, 5. &. Devereaux. Hiram
Ruggles, ). G. Hiehborn, Rensselaer,
Cram, Geo. III, Weston, John Ii. Rice and
Noah Woods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12

BAn SUFFER- The Oxford Bar, with a
few others of the profession, had 4
pleasant social sitting at Hubbard's pop
ular table, on Wednesday evening, on
which occasion some two hours were
spent in sprightly conversation, with in
terestingreminiscences ofprofessional life,
wit. anecdote and story. 1t was a very
enjoyable occasion. Arrangements were
made for an annual observance of the
practice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12

The severe weather of the first days
of March moderated OH Wednesday, the
9th, when damp snow fell for several
hours, which turned into rain, 1t cleared
off cold during the night, and the snow
having settled some, the sleighing will
improve,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12
g. u. COURT--MARCH L.
KENT, !. PRESIDING.

"a KENT, J. PRESIDING.
The Court came in at 10 o'clock, March
9th and was opened with prayer by Rev.
Zenas Thompson.
The Grand Jury empanelled at the Sep
tember term were in attendance. The
foreman being absent, VIM. n. Thomas,
of Oxford, was appointed in his stead.
The following officers of the Court are
in attendance -
VIM. X. kimball-Clerk.
f. Foster, Jr. Esq.-County Attorney.
Cyrus Wormell-Sheriif.
3. r. Hutchins. Paris, Samuel T. Bea'.
Oxford, L. ID. Stacy, Porter, and C. NJ.
Wormell. Bethcl-Deputies.
Henry +. Hammond-Crier
Charles II. George, Hebron-Messen-
ger. -~s BOZ
Mr.. Pulsifer, the accomplished Re
porter, il in attendance.
The following traverse ,Juries were
enpanellcu: -
FIRST JURY.
Danl. w. Beal, Norway, Foreman.
Joseph r. Bcarce, Hebron.
Benja. w. Briggs, Sumner.
Morris Clark, Oxford
Charles T. Cummings, Paris.
Kimball Cross, Greenwood
VIM. Fessendcn, Denmark.
George W. Colcord, Porter.
Saml II. Chapman, Bethel.
Bcnia. VI. Clark, Bethel.
Simon l.. johnson, Buckfeld
Jacob Littlefield. Jr., Newry.
SECOND JURY.
Ebcn y. Gregg, ABdover, Foreman.
Samuel ID. Marshal, Paris.
Ira Morse, Grafton.
Levi Randall, Peru.
Prentiss VI. Putnam, Rumford.
jesse ID. Russell, Hanover.
Samuel Stickney, Brownfield.
Moses NJ. Russell, Woodstock
John 7. Lowell, Mason.
Nathaniel Irish, Hartford.
Josiah Munroe, Waterford
Isaac b. Fuller, Canton.
Jacob Ridlon, Hiram, Supernumerary.
The first case taken up, was
No. lll-Jamcs X. Osgood VS.. VIM.
ii. Abbott ct nj.
TreSpass-to try title TO the South
Chapel in Fryebrrg After the evidence
was out, it was made law A fuller re-
port will appear next week.
Judge Howard. Hammons.
Philip f. Kezer and wife VS.. town of
Hiram.
Two actions for damages, being tried
together Not finished as we go to press.
Full report next week.
Littlefield. Hastings.
Aver.
See advertisement ofSled & Carriage
Factory, Grist mill, &c, in West Sumner,
for sale.
Several members of other bars are in
attendance, among which are Judge
Howard Of Portland. Littlefeld of Bridg-
ton, Aver and jameson of Cornish, Nor
rill Of Auburn, Knapp of Liyermore, Rid
lon of Parsonsfield. Attorney Gen. Frye,
and Phineas Barnes of Portland
There is considerable business before
the Grand Jury, and they will not prob
ably get through before Saturday, if as
soon.
The prospect is that the civil business
will be considerable. and that court will
sit into the third week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12
Trareiiia1 AGENT.

Mr.. Seth Benson, of this town, is can
wasting the County to obtain subscribers
for the Oxford Democrat We want five
hundred more subscribers. whiehwe think
we can obtain with little effort. We
have received ity month, on an aver
age, the past three months, and feel
thankful to our friends for their liberal
patrOlaoe
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12

BETUEL.
Moderator-A. L. Burbank.
Clerk-LeanderT L. Barker
Selectmen-Samuel b. Twitchell G..
"A. Hastings. VIM. ii. Goddard.
Treasurer Robert A. Chapman.
S. s. Committee-N. +. True.
ANDoyFR.
Moderator--L.R X. Hall.
Clerk f. Bedell.
Selectmen--E. +. Merrill, G.. c. Akers,
H. r. Cushman.
. Treasurer--John A. French.
S. S. Committee-O. 4. Gordon.
All Republicans by good majorities.
WATERFORD.
Aioderator-John c. Gerry.
Clerk-Charles l.. Wilson.
Selectmen--Allred S. Kimball, Charles
Young, John F. Shedd.
Treasured. Brown
Committee--A. NJ Peables.
All Democrats.
HARTFORD.
Clerk-John Thompson.
Selectmen--S. +. Irish, Joseph 5. Men
dell, Alden Barrel.
Treasurer-Daniel Parsons.
Collector-Moses Allen.
Communicable Parsons, Frank
lin Bradford, DR.. Maxim.
All Republicans.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12
The Granite State Firm!

The State election IN New Hampshire,
on Tuesday last resulted in republican
victory Hon. Onsiow Stearns is elected
Governor by $500 majority, which Is an
increase over last year A fullrepubiican
delegation in Congress is also chosen.
Noreaction there, Connecticut viii follow
Stit
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12
JOHNSON GLUM.

A halt was made by the procession on
its way to the Capitol in front Of the
White House, where other open car.
riages waited One OF the aids rode in
10 the semicircle, called for the Presi-
dent, and was answered that Mr.. John
son and his cabinet would neither join
the procession nor 60 to the Capitol; so
the Man from Tennessee kept his sullen
will to the last, and tlunga growl, may
hap curse, at the great procession
with which new order of things came
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12
A GOOD OMEN.

The weather. which was so inauspi-
cious in the morning, frightened as the
President elect approached the Capitol,
and when he reverently took the oath to
preserve. protect and defend the Consti-
tuition. the sun burst forth in radiant
glory, the gray rain clouds rolled away,
and the sky was soon clear and blue.
The omen was favorable, especially rs
the historians tell us that the weather
was similar at the first Inauguration Of
Washington.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-03-12
TOWN OFFICERS.
PERU.

PERU.
Moderator--H. s. Mclntire.
Clerk-Wm. Woodsum. Jr.
Selectmen-Merrill knight, j. Knight,
ID. F. Bishop.
Treasurer-Wm. II. Walker.
y. ). Commitiee-Dr. G. II. Norris.
All republicans but 2d and Sd Select
men.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-07
OH ARL ESTO-N.
SATURDAY MORNING., AUGUST Z, 1869.
The Solar. Eclipse To-Day.


Seldom in q mans lifetime does the Oh i.
portunity present itself Of beholdiug one of
those strange copjunotions Of the heavenly
bodies known as sclar eclipse. That
science should be able to predict, with abso-
Lutte accuracy the moment at which these
awe-inspiring phenomsna may be looked.
for, is certainly q striking aud impressive
proof ofthe marvellous power Of the hu-
man intellect A weird interest, too, is
added to this particular eclipse, by the GER
tainty that long ere the recurrence Of a
similar event most Of US will have passed
away from the busy scenes Of life.
Comparatively few Of our readers will
be so fortunately located az to ooms entire
ly within the cone of shade which reaches
from the moon to the earth, and thus be
enveloped for q brief interval with the
mantle OF q lunar night; yet large majori-
ty may witness, if the sky is cloudless, q
partial eclipse. Those WHO have no as
tronamical Instruments mt command may
M n mselves by watching from some
commanding e!anence the changes in the
color Of the landscape, or by noticing any
variation in the form Of those small sp ots
Of eunlight so,nstmss found under, ,tfees,
which are miniature suns made ia Natur els
camera. when an isolated ray Of light pene-
trates the foliage and reaches the gro und.
Those who expect to see signs Of approach
Ing night during q, partial eclipse will be-
sadly disappointed, for light does not. seem
to diminish rapidly until about four-afths
Of the SUMS disc has been covered. 3; y r.9'
In Charleston the eclipse will, begin this,
afternoon at ono minu'e before ave O'Clock
and end ataeightA minutes before seven
O'Clock. e'l' r.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-07

there be coildren without educational facilltles,
and benevolent parties wilt raise three-tourths
OF tn money necessary to furnish the same.
the fund will make up the other quarter. Fur
thermore, tho Peabody fund In not regarded
as a gift outright, bat merely benefaetion
d,rGnte 6enepldcito. II this year school
aided BY tho fund does well, then for the next
year it will receiva the benefit thereof again;
otherwise, tho aid will he withdrawn. That is
about the substance Of Or. Sears late letter,
save that he expresses himseR against any at
tempt at ming!ing white and negro children
in the Same school as ga bold experiment.
To the general outlines of the plan, as abov,
given, it is stated that Mr.. Peabody is s'warmly
attached" s
The Western papers are filed with the de-
tails Of the recent bloody riot on Mississippi
steamboat. Fifty raftsmen came on board the
boat at Davenport, when the clerk ordered two
OF the negro deck hands to stand guard at the
gangway while he assorted the deck from the
CABIN passengers, and not to allow any one to
pass without his permission. One OF the
raftsmen iriei 70 pass This guard and
make his way to tho cabin, when the deck
hands ordered him back until his ticket was
examined by the clerk. He, not liking this,
commenced pitching into the deck hands, who
got the best Of him, when the raftsn1en came
to his rescue, stabbing and beating the two
deck hands, until about dead. Then they
throw the bodies into the river and made on
assault on thorest Of the deck crew; succaed-
ing IN killing three more of them and throwing
their bodies into the river. One of the rafts-
men was also killed in tho melee, making six
in oil killed. AS soon as Hampton was reached
the raftsmen drove the deck crew. ash ore,
injuring several Of them with stones. Then
they wont aboard the hsat and ordered the
captain to proceed up tho river or they would
burn his boat. He being in their power, and
fearing they would carry Uheir threat into exc
cution, he aded the boat up stream, and in the
meantime telegraphed to q sheriff who over
took the boat.at Clinton, and immediately took
possession of her and started for Rock Island.
On their arrival there were Ave thousand peo-
pie ON the river bank, together with the crew
who were driven off the boat, aud who suc-
ceeded in recognizing forty-two OF the men.
They were taken to jail puuder q strong guard.