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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
"Thc Lord has indeed smitten me in my

- uc i<oIu Has iiiuceu Suiii'0H iho HI NY
old age"
Little time was given for anticipation
before the blow fell. The HolbroOk farm
was advertised for sale at auction, to take
place in three weeks Bills were printed
and posted OH fences and Stores. Mean
while Deacon Holbrook sank into state
of listless apathy. All day long he would
sit in a rocking chair with his eyes fixed
on the opposite wall, saying nothing, and
apparently paying little attention to what
was going on about him. His wife
scarcely less solrowful than himself, fear
ed that his reason was undermined.
Three weeks passed by and brought the
sale. Mrs. Holbrook would have absent
ed herself; but her husband exhibiting
more life than of late. insisted on her be-
ing present So with many misgivings,
she became an unwilling witness to the
trying scene.
The bidding commenced al two thou
sand dollars. Gradually it went up TO
twenty nine hundred, and was about to
be knocked off at that price to Squire
Clayton, when the tramping OF hoois was
heard; young man with handsome
face, Drowned with exposure, loaped from
his horse, and inquired cagerlythe amount
last bid. On being told, he ut once ex-
claimed:
81 bid three thousand dollars"
At that price it was Knocked down 10
him.
"What name. sir?" inquired the auc-
tioneer.
deacon Joshua lIolbrook," was the
reply, in loud. clear voice.
There was buzz of surprise. and the
question, "who is he ?" passed from one
TO another.
Among the rest Deacon Holbrook look
ed up eagerly, and a question was on his
lips.
Father, mother, don't you know your
boy?" asked the young man with emo
ton.
Deacon Holbrook's eyes lighted up with
JOY. Silently he opened his arms, the
reconciliation was complete.
Henry subsequently explained that
having been successful in the mines, he
had wished To return Unexpectedly, when
upon his arrival in New York. he had
learned his fathers misfortune. He had
instantly made what haste he could to his
native village, and fortunately, arrived
in time to prevent the sacrifice of the
farm.
Tho Lord hath rcbuked my vain pride
and the hardness OF my heart. that led
ne 10 turn away an only son. said the
deacon solemnly. "Henceforth may our
hearts be filled with the love that faileth
not ?"
And his wife and son rcverently said,
amen !"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
Vegetable Diet.

A gentleman writes from Wilton, Iowa,
in favor Of n purely vegetable diet. He
thinks that Adam and Eve lived chiefly
on grass and hucklebcrries ; that the nine
hundred-year patriarchs never tasted any
food more succulcnt than parsley AMI
string beans, and that this absenlion ac-
counts for the long delay of that era in
beginning its graveyard. He declare 5
that "thc Romans lived on bread and
milk" and that the circum stance that the
heroic Spartan women offered their hair
for bow-strings resulted from their hay
ing just risen from a dinner of boiled rice
He closes with triumphant assertion
that There are several societies in the
United States that abstain from anima'.
food, and they are said to be very
healthy" We have no objection; this is
free country; and, no matter what
Abraham considered it wholesomeor con
venient to eat, we shall still incline To
take an occasional slice of roast beef
rare
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

Health requires that the brain should
be properly occupied with vigorous
thought The same reasons may be
given for this as for the exercise oil the
muscles OF the body 1t is governed
by the same laws which apply 10 other
parts of the system. use improves its
strength and vigor, idIeness causes it to
grow feeble; and OF course, the labor il
Is put to. should be only reasonable in
amount, and not too long continued at
any one time With the weakening Of
the brain, the whole bodily forces. and IN
deed, the whole mantal and moral char
acter fall into icbleness and decay. J, i
great mistake to suppose that the cultl-
vation, and even vigorous use Of the
mind, impairs health and shortens life.
Just the opposite is truo. Many Of the
cminently intellectual men, who have
worked their brains hard alI their lives,
have been distinguished for longevity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
An Odd Occurrence.

Some two weeks ago, two mechanics
were having friendly match in Wood
bury, Conn, when one was thrown, and
in falling broke his leg. He was poor
man, and the sympathy OF his fellows
was aroused to provide a benefit for him.
Accordingly. the village butcher and
blacksmith proposed to wrestle for ten
dollars-the money to go to the sufferer
and they "toOk hold" when the black.
smith found himself also on the green
sward with broken leg.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

ECONOMY IN HIGH LIFE-A lady who
had been spending some days at hotel
at Saratoga. where son-in- law OF Com
modore Vanderbilt and family are staying,
tells the following story: Calling in the
room of the Commodore's daughter one
day she found her giving her little
daughters some lessons in the homcly
work OF darning stockings. The visitor
expressed surprise that she should bother
herself or her daughters with such work.
when the Commodore's daughter replied
that there was no telling what woman
might be called upon to do in this country.
or what fate awaited her, and she believed
in instrucling them in useful arts rs
preparation for any reverse that might
overtake them"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

Amy number Of figures you may wish
to multiply by 5, will give the same
result il divided by "a much quicker
operation; but you must re emember to an
mex cypher to the answer when there is
no remainder, and when there is re-
mainder, whatever it may be, annex 3
to the answer. Multiply AGA by 5, and
the answer will be 2 1920; divide the same
by 2, and YOU have 232, and rs there is
no remainder, you add cipher. Now
take 359-multiply by 8. the answer is
| 1875; OH dividing this by 2 there is l79
and remainder; you therefore place a
5 at the end Of the line, and the result is
again 1895.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
The other day, saws the New Orleal

The other day, says the New orleans
Picayune, II very pretty. blue. eyed, CO.
qucttiSh looking creature made her APP
pcarance ut the office OF the Chief of Po
lice and demanded an interview. ''ln
what can | oblige YOU, madame? ?" in
qurcd the polite official. "Are you the
Chief, sir ?" IL have that honor" Are
you married MANI" Now this is 4
question which modest bachelors find It
difficult to reply to without bushing -
Nevertheless, the officer bravely answer
ed IN the negative. II am sorry for this, "
continued the lady, "for desire to con-
suit you on delicate subject The
Chief balanced himself, first on one foot
and then on the other, looking furtively
the while at his visitor, and finally inquir-
ed, How ,lelicatc?" "Why sir, my
Child has been stolen by its degraded
father, whose abuse of me has compelled
me to seek other protection. Unless y0u
hare been a mother, you cannot under
stand my grief"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
Qottrp.
SOME ONES SERTANT GIRL.

She stood there leaning wearily
Against the window frame,
Her face was patient, sad and sweet,
Her garments coarse aud plain.
"Who is she, pray - asked friend,
The red lips gave n curl
Really, do not know her name,
She's some ones servant girlm
Again saw her on the street
With burden trudge along.
Her face was sweet and patient still,
Amid the jostling throng;
Slowly but chcerfully she moved,
Guarding with watchfIl care
\ market basket much too large
FOR her slight hands TO bear.
\ man, III thought gentleman,
Went pushing rudely by,
Sweeping the basket from her hands,
But turning not his eye;
For there was no necessity
Amid that busy vhiri,
For him TO be a gentleman
To some ones servant girl.
All well il Is, that God above
Looks In upon the heart,
And never judges any one
By just the outer part
For If the soul be pure, and good,
lie will not mimi the rest,
Nor question what the garments were
In which the form was dressed.
And, many man and woman fair,
BY fortune reared and fed
Who viii not mingle here below
With those who earn their bread,
When they have passed away from life,
Beyond the gates OF pearl
VIII NEE; before their Fathers throne
With many servant girl.
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death the only rival he ever had on earth.
was miserably assassinated by those
whom he considered his nearest friends,
and in the very place which it had been
his greatest ambition to reach.
Bonaparte. whose mandates kings and
popcs for time obeyed, after spreading
everywhere the terror of his name. after
deluging Europe with blood, and cloth
ing its nations in sackcloth, closed his
days in Punishment on n lonely island.
almost literally exiled from the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
NUMBER 26.
Our JeSCeLS.

We speak Of our jewels; and VIC say,
knowingly. that they are jewels of the
first water. Never were there any such
never will there be again-unless they
are also ours. They are God. given, and
our title in them is sure and perpetual
They are inalienable, no power on earth
or in heaven can wrest them from us.
We do not fear to let our heart go out TO
them; for they arc the treasure which
neither moth nor rust can corrupt, and
which thieves cannot steal. OF what
force 10 Us is the plaltudinous warning ::
"Don't set your affections so strongly on
these idols God may take them away
and shroud your heart in gloom" God
will nerer take away our jewels. He
does not propose so TO do. He may en-
large their opportunities for development
by removing them from the untoward
surroundings of life but it will be only
that we may the more surely rest in their
possession. Besides, that which is dear
to us He will not remove. Death cannot
rob us Of the memory Of happy hours.
The voice which charmed our ears-thc
glance from loving eyes-the smile which
thrilled our soul with cctasy are our ever
lasting possession. We live in this pres
ent enjoyment, and fear nothing for tho
Iu,urc. No sorrowlul forebodings shall
come between us and our jewels. We
will wear them cheerfully. ioyously, ex =
ultingly, in our heart of hearts; thanking
God always for His mercy in opening TO
Us this incxhaustible mine OF human love
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

Practice VS.. PREACHING.-Old Aunt
Dinah was shouting colorcd saint, of
the city of Charleston, who would sing
at the top of her voice and cry Glory
above all the rest of the congregation. 1t
was common at the missionary meeting
of the colored people TO take up n collec-
ton while singing the hymn:
Ely abroad, thou mighty GospelP,
in the midst of which Aunt Dinah always
threw her head back, shut her eyes, and
sang Justify till the plate had passed.
The sable collector observed her habit,
and one evening stopped when he came
to her. and said, biuntly:
"Look-a-here. Aunt Dinah. you needn't
be singing Fly abroad, thou mighty
Gospel if you doesn't give nothing to
make her fyrn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

4 DUTcHMAN's EXPERIENCE. A crowd at
n tavern door were discussing what ami
nal Of all others was the most contrary :;
some held that the mule was, some hog
some yoke of oxen. a Dulchman who
had very gravely listened TO the convcr-
sation, gave in his experience. "Te mule
te hog, and te OK, is all very stubborn;
but ,e hen is tc stubboraest animal in te
wort. | had one vot wanted To hatch
some eggs. make Won fine lecle nest,
and put him in it, and she gets up and
runs away. den makes another leetlc
nest and puts her on it, and her runs away
again; makes one nice lcetle box. and
puts it all over tc hen. and Tor all trouble
init | have, ven pecped under tc lcctle
box; te old hen WAS settin standin!"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

Mr.. Graham, president of the Gin
cinnati Horticultural Society says that the
striped bug, SO destructive 10 cucumber
and melon vines, may be warded off by
the simple application of a handful OF two
Of sharp sand spread over the hill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
D,nx,r WANT A FIRE ExTINGUIsHER.

DIpN'r WANT FIRE EXTINGUIsHER.-
Bopes likes q warm bed. One morning,
an agent for patent lire-extinguisher
tried to sell bin recipe. Look here"
said Boggs. ifyou'vc got anything thatIl
save me from getting out Of bed III
the cold every morning to build
a fire Tor my wife to get breakfast by, I'll
buy it; but don't come round here trying
to sell stuff to put 'em out; it's 100 much
trouble TO start them y
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SIS. PETER AND PAuL's CHURCH.

Imposing Religious serviccs-AD Exciting Iu-
cdeni.
Sts. Peter and Paul's church, Williamsburg, OF
which the Rev. Sylvester Malone is pastor, was
beautifully decorated with evergreens throughout
and the grand altar presented spectacle OF artistic
beauty. Four services were performed during the
day. the irst at SIX O'Clock In the morning, when
an exciting incident occurred. Just after Father
Malone had read the gospel OF the day. and
before he commenced commenting on IL, the
muslin on the altar took fire from a spark
from one Of the candles, and for q moment the
light material DlaZed to such an extent as to
bring to their feet In alarm the large congregation
present; but the fire was promptly extinguished
before any material damage resulted and before
% panic could ensue. Father Malone then proceeded
with his discourse without further Interruption
AT halfpaSt ten O'Clock q solemn high mass was
celebrated with Father Fagan as celebrant, Father
Malone as deacon, Father Campbell as sub-deacon,
and L. Carroll as master or ceremonies, and an elo-
quent sermon was preached by Father Campbell.
At three O'Clock In the afternoon large congrcga-
uOn attended the vesper services.
The New York herald., 1870-12-26
prevailed, the authorities having provided q sump
tuous repast for the unfortunate and decrcpit.
JERSEY CITY CHURCHES.

Midnight masses were celebrated In oil the
churches OF the city. AT the German Catholic
church the midnight solemn mass was celebrated by
Father Kraus. The interior OF the church presented
scene OF great brilliancy the altar being lighted up
from base TO pinnacle with candles, while fesoons
OF evergrecns across the sanctuary 80 as
to give 1t the appearance OF an arbor. At the right
side or the sanctuary was representation OF the
crib ut Bethlehem which was great object OF curl
osy especially to the Juveniles or the congregation
The music was, usual, excellent, and at the
close or the mass the entire congregation arose ana
chanted the Christmas carol. Such spectacle "
not often Witnessed.
At st. Peters church there was solemn high
mass, Ut which Father Mackln was cclebranr
Father Connolly, deacon; Father Corrigan sub.
deacon. and Mr.. luomey. masters OF ceremonies.
Az the half-past ten O'Clock mass the music was
characteristic Of ST. Peters, which In TINS respect
Is second to no church In the entire State.
Msrcadants % While % the anu asc@s % aua Mere ns lpon;
Det were taken from the favorie, Mozari's No. IL.
The tenors, AR. Bernhardt and Mr.. Rohbech (the
latter specially engaged), made the building ring.
Miss Schmltz, who Is familiar to all church-goers,
was assisted by Miss komer as sopmno. The altos
were Miss Plate and MISS Homar and the baritone
Mr.. Frazer. Seldom has such a combination been
seen and neard even In st. Peters.
,on% Glace cnarGn tue eaang Epscopai eainec con.
Rice, who preached from Genesis thirteenth chap
ter..I VIII put enmlty between thy seed and her
seed" Speaking OF the mystery OF the incarnation,
he remarked that Christ was born OF woman,
but without the intervention or man. He
was not the Oflspring OF the man and tho
woman, but OF the woman. This mystery Is one or
the extraordinary works OF God. yet 1t stands out
clearly as to convince the most scepuca When we
begin TO read OF the wickedness OF mankind we
come to one race whlcn, In peculiar sense Is
adopted by God God laid His mark upon that peO-
pie, and although they have ceased to be a
church or q nation they have still the reputation
when God gave them. Scarcely was the promise Of
Redeemer Eladc them than they were carried
away into Egypt They were ar length freed and
they settled on small portion OF Asia where they
built their churches directly where the torrents of
war were afterwards to surge. There they made
more precious history than all the world besides.
The New York herald., 1870-12-26
ST. PETERS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Handsome DecoratiODs-I Impressive Scenes
Glorious Music nnd Pulpit El0qncnce.
At this handsome and substantial edince, which
stands as o landmark In the lower portion OF the
city. preaching sermon the birth and growth OF
the Church in the metropolis crowds assembled ut
all hours yesterday to do honor TO the Saviour
the anniversary OF His natal day. Long
before daylight the deyotees assembled in force
and thronged the noble old edi1ce. The magnin-
cent altar, Of finest Italian marble with Its back
ground OF rich frescO and panel work, was illumi-
mated with innumerable tapers Of pure white, set in
candelabra OF various devices. A glittering cross
III Jets or gas shone above tho tabernacle; clusters
OF beautiful flowers most artistlcally arranged with
small trees and sprigs aud wreaths Of evergreen,
30 disposed as to please the eye, while thei
perfume nlled the ar, and, altogether, the
bright, pure light, the beautiful tinis, the
rich shade and the general tasteful combna-
4ion formed a coup opeJ not easily forgotten. AT
the last mass the scene Was perhaps not quite so
Impressive as at the early mass, ere day had come TO
dim the candle lights. Nevertheless the scene was
particularly fine, and the hundreds OF earnest wor-
shippers gaZed at the altar, Its iilumiiiations and
ter, perhaps than on any other day In the year. AT
the principal service the music really excellent.
Professor Pecher almost made the organ speak
under ais mastery manipulation. The glorious
anthem. Adeste Fideies, was sung with a
heartiness and solidity that seemed to inspire
tho entire congregation Morellos arrange.
with splendid effect. A mass for solo and
chorus by Prince Ponlxtowski, was sung, with Pa.
eung by Mrs. Eastun, the soprano OF the choir, with
genuine patnos and scholarly finish Besides Mrs.
Mr. Stand, basso, with wen trained chorus, gave
the grand music OF the mass devotional interDre-
tation and truly artistic rendition. The Rev. Viii
mass, and the Rev. NJ G. OFarrell delivered an elo-
luent and impressive sermon on the gospel Of the
day-the mystery and history Of the Nativity.
The New York herald., 1870-12-26
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.

DAILY, at the Fifth Avenue theatre, has made a de
cided hit with the true, genuine American comedy,
saratoga The piece has freshness and spirit
which we look for in vain in the emanations Of Lon
don dramatists. Mr.. DAILY has the real American
idea OF running theatre and gives native talent a
preference to the much-vaunted productions or
Cockneydom. s'Saratogar viii likely h old the
boards for q long time TO come. 1t Is like cham
pagne from beginning to end, ana although some
wouldbe critics pretend TO 1lnd In 1t want OF Cer-
tain asJhetical qualities, the audience arc pleased
aud the play Is an undoubted success. We can
congratulate Mr.. Bronson Howard on giving our
pubic comedy which will stand favorable com
parison with the best that Europe can furnish.
AT the Grand Opera House to nave th 6
"Brigandsn to-day, matinee and evening, and
"Barbc Beue'' tomorrow night.
Grip Van Winkle,n for the I35th time this after
noon at Booths.
week of old comedy at Walack's. Tonight Is
an exception, the Coquettes,n y last time The rest
OF the progra nine is as folows:-'.Heir at Law"
..Schoo for Scandal" .'Road to RUM and Serious
Family"
matinee and evening performance al Lima Ed.
wins brings Out Little Jack Sheppard and "Fra
Diavoo.n
Same for "Wec Willie WinkIe,'' PoX's glorious
pantomlme ut the olympic.
''rhe Black CrooKn will be given twice nc Nblo's
with Cora Adrienne as pyeDsie7e ddnsense.
~ Morning with Judge bowling still holds the
stage at the Globe.
Two American gymnasts Blanche and George
Leopold, with seven plays are the features at the
Bowcry.
"Jolly Santa Claus' is the novelty NJ the Comique.
Miss Glyn reads .Macbethi NJ Steinway Han on
Wednesday.
grand Christmas concert will be given at Ply.
mouth church this evening.
"CinderelL' Is the grand attraction at the New
York Circus.