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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

Foreign news is taking on new in
terest. just rs Spain after long inter
rcgnum is about to agree on a constIiu'
tional head Tor tho Government, n new
fountain of disquiet is opened. The can
didature of Prince Leopold, of Hohenzol-
lern. for the throne OF Spain has excited
the opposition of France; and, it is SAID
for no better reason than that tho candi'
date is indirectly connected with the king
of Prussia against tho measure. and she
neutrality-suspicious. Prince Hohenzol-
Tern is not member of the royal family
of Prussia Prussia did nothingto procure
the offer OF the Spanish crown for him.
The consent of the King of Prussia to its
acceptance will be given definitely only
after vote of the Cortes and it tho latter
should elect Hohenzollern, Prussia will
support him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
Death of Gen. j. b. MarrOiO.

We did not get tho particulars oil the
death of Gen. j. B. Marrow. of Dixiield,
last week. Ito died on the S0tl ult.. aged
20 years. lIewas Postmaster of the place
for several years. mud had been promi
nent politician in our County for long
time. He was of Wing antccedcnts and
one of tho early Republicans, who has al
Ways had earnest convictions of political
reform. and was ever true to his faith.
lie has been County Commissioners, rep
resented his town in the Legislature and
filed other places of trust. He was Il
man of genial nature, benevolent sym
pathies, an entcrprising citizen and an
honest man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
MericO Items.

The nice buildings OF F. NJ. Thomas, in
Byron, were burned Friday night, the Sd
inst. They were the best buildings in
this vicinity and the best filed with every
kind Of implementiorf farming operations
The fire seemed to be mostly in the shed
when the family were aroused, but spread
with lightning rapidity. They were
awakened by the roaring of bull con-
fined in the barn cellar. One COW and
hog were burned. Loss not less than
s2200-insurcd for 5000; no furniture
worth mentioning, but nearly all the
bedding was saved. Mr.. Thomas was
burned quite badly in efforts to save a
chest Of tools and a harness from m out
building.
Not long ago | wrote you that farm
crops were looking iincly-thc drouth Is
severe and an immediate fall OF rain must
come or crops must be light. Hay is
standing in many fields. not grass, need
ing only to be moved and hauled TO the
barn. Acres on Swift river were sowed
with grain on the river washs left last
October. This seed started well, and
until lately has seemed to grow well, bu,
the dry weather has injured it moro than
grain sowed elsewhere. 1t is remarked
by many. that the present one is the
severest lrouth We have experienced fol
miny years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

SCANpINAyIAN EMIGRATIoN.-A private
letter from VIM. w. Thomas, Jr. rccciv-
ed, states that he expects TO arrive at
Halifax on the llth inst, with his Scan.
dinaviun emigration party and will pro-
coed at once TO the territory the State has
set aside Tor them He brings with him
one hundred persons such rs he has pick
cd for the rucleus oil the settlement up
in AroOStook. About forty of these are
men. and the average capital of the peo-
pie is 500 per family. Before leaving
Mr.. Thomas called a meeting of the emf
grants and addressed them at length
There, hundred, heard him in their own
language and the families coming to us
were made acquainted with each other.
He says this lot will be followed by 4
rapid emigration to Maine, and thinks
if he should remain there till the summer
of 1871, he could bring into this State {:
colony of 5000 Scandinayians.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

Edward l.. Paris. Esq. formerly of
this place. has resigned his position OF
Assistant District-A,torney of the L. 5.
for the Eastern District OF New York.
We clip the following complimentary no
ticc from the Brooklyn Daily Union:
"Mr. Edward L. Paris. who for the
ppst two and a half years has held the
position of Assistant District-Attorney in
the United States Court, has resigned. and
will very shortly resume his private legal
practice in the city of New York. Mr..
Paris official duties have been chiefly in
criminal prosecutions In his social and
professional relations he has won many
friends and he retires from the position
he so ably filed with the good wishes OF
all who have the pleasure of his acquain-
tance.n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

Elmer b. Wolcott, Of Oxford. is rails
ing pair Of steer calves,-one of them
four months old. girts feet inches; the
other, four weeks younger. girts 4 feet
inch-both bright red and well built
Neither of them ever tasted meal or grain
OF any kind. except about one and a-half
bushels oats. Each had a part of his mo-
theirs milk until thirteen weeks old with
what hay they wanted. and lew pota-
toes. Probably there are plenty of bet
ter ones in the County, but we would like
to know where they are. w.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

MURpERoUs ASSAULT IN CAsCo. One
Thomas Andrews, residing near Webbs
Mills in Casco, had been having trouble
with his neighbors, the Messrs Edwards,
about cattle. Sunday evening, Miles Ed
wards with his father, were out looking
after their cattle, when Andrews APP
preached them, and deliberately fired a
gun loaded with pieces of bullets which
had been cut into pieces about the size of
large shot, seventeen of which took effect
from the hips down to the feet Of young
Edwards. Two physicians were sum-
moned, but they were unable to extract
any OF the shot.
preliminary examination of Andrews
was to take place at Webb's Mills, Tues
day morning. at nine o'clock. A. M.
Pulsifer for the State and Hon. j. j. Perry
for defendent; Andrews Is about thirty
five veal old and Edwards about twenty
four, says the Lewiston Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

The aged editor OF The oxford Regis
ter. - hero ni thousand battles" OF 4
political nature, evidently takes deligh,
in the skirmi>h nj their Convention in
Portland. Speaking of it, he says:
40 us there is something like moral
grandeur in these periodical uprisings OF
the Democratic party
To which. the words of the poet ale
particularly applicable:
With some, the pleasure is as great,
In being cheated, as TO cheat"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

The Portland Advertiser suggests, in
view Of the fact that some Of the demo-
Gratis who want to get in office are search
ing for republican for candidate for
governor, that they accept Mr.. Pcrham,
and thus secure a candidate who will win
any way. 10 make Z b success more
complete the Advertiser suggests they
adopt the republican platform also. This
advice ought to be welcomed by those
democratic gentlemen who are OF Mrs
Mieawber's opinion. that "things cannot
be expected TO turn up of themselves
we must. in Il measure, assist 10 turn
them up"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

Saturday we visited "Streaked
Mountain in Buckfcld and Paris, and
obtained view of this part of the State
which we think cannot be equalled.
Lewiston and Auburn, Lake Auburn, Lake
Sebago. the ocean, countless villages
Paris Hill. Norway, Buckdeld, Mechanic
Falls, &c.-lay spread out like a miniature
map before us, while the north and ives!
was piled high with the most picturesque
mountain scenery. We doubt il finer
view is obtainablc in the State. Add To
these beauties of scenery. the material
satisfaction which the abundant fruits that
grow there furnish. one can hardly have
finer trip ut this season than that to this
mountain. We never saw blucbcrries so
abundant. The mountain sides are fairly
blue with them. As yet hardly anybody
has come to pick them. We picked on
this mountain. Saturday, blueberries,
raspberries, strawberries, gooseberries,
currants, chcckerberries Our party,
which included our excellent friend Shaw
OF the Oxford Democrat, is much indebted
to the kindness Of Mr. Churchill and
family, who reside on the mountain nj
the terminus OF the carriage road Lewis.
ton Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

The Belfast Journal (dem.) don't
seem to like the adjournment of the dem
ocratic State convention for month, and
compares such move to the wisdom OF u
general who should carefully arrange his
artillery for 4 battle, and then wait thirty
days to get up courage TO fire it. The
Journal, however. is willing to wait and
see what will turn up at Bangor, although
he will ask practical recruits there, and
not paper credits, rs the result of this
movement. The Journal adds: "'Gcntle-
men, said 4 professor of chemistry 10 his
class, as he stood amid the ruins Of his
retoris resulting from an explosion Of
elements that would not mingle--'Gentle-
men. the experiment has failed. but the
principle remains No such apology will
he accepted in this attempt Mt political
chemistry. Ii this carefully prepared
experiment fails, the principle goes with
ii. lit succeeds. we shall be among the
first TO accept It's results"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

AT Mechanic Falls, on the 4th, there
was a base ball trial for prize bat, be.
tween four clubs. 1t WINS decided that the
Clippers of South Paris should 60 to the
field with the Mechanics of Casco, and
the Keokas of Oxford, with the Ulyssians
of Hebron, and that the two winning clubs
should play each other for the prize.
The two games resulted in the victory
of the Keokas and Clippers and as there
was not time to play the final game the
prize bat was left in the hands of the two
clubs to be contested for at some future
day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE
Notifying Hon. sidney Perham OF his
Nomination as Candidate for
Governor. and his Reply.

AUGUsTA. July It'll, 1870.
Hon SIDNEY PERHAM:
Sir:-The undersigned, Committee
appointed by u Convention of the Re
pubrcans of Maine. held at Augusta,
June 18th. 1870. have the honor to inform
you, that you have been selected by that
Convention rs its candidate for Governor
fo- the coming political year.
Your character and career prove your
answering fidelity TO the great principles
of the party that has placed You in nomi-
nation. And with implicit confidence in
your success at the polls, we respectfully
request YOU to accept the nomination thus
rendered. We herewith transmit copy
of the Resolutions adopted by the Con
vention. Very truly Yours.
HARRISON HUME,
f. +. SHAW.
HENRY +. PRENTISS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
The following is a copy of letter

:.
received from T.. =. Curtis. Esq, Gen'l
Agent of the Buckeye Mower, by Messrs.
L. b. Dunning Il Co., of Bangor
AUBURN. July 4. 1870.
.MeSSrs. II. b. Dunning Il CO..-Geptle-
men: You have no doubt seen the adj
vcrtisement in the Maine Farmer, OF Mr..
NJ. f. Rice, Of Stetson, Gcnl Agent for
Advance Mower. offering "S2 900 TO any
person far the production OF Mower
possessing as many good qualities rs the
Advance
In view OF the extremely low standing
which the machine took ut Amherst, Mass.
and which il has taken ut every trial be-
fore intelligent tribunals, Il can but question
both the sincerity of the man and his
financial responsibility. and ] more
strongly suspect his slack use oil truth by
the statement that the advance won over
100 golden medals last year." when the
fact is the Advance never took gold
medal. and probably never will
4 series OF trials were instituted nj
different points in the State, using n
dynamometer where the Buckeyes record
f. draft seemed TO require it, and in each
of these inrtances every inducement that
| could has been offered 10 get this ma
chine into the field, but so far it has been
impossible Another will be held here
to- day. which has long been known, and
Of which notice was given to their agents
here and through them 10 Mr. Rice. and
arrangement was fairly made with the
parties here TO enter for trial but they
fall back from the agreement in way
worthy only of ridicule.
You being nearer to Mr.. Rice than any
other of our agents, | want TO ask you TO
look n little to his standing, and, if re-
sponsible, To make arrangements with
him for me 10 meet him in the field at the
earliest possible time. want the $1,000
and shall get it if he is good for it.
Yours truly,
T. CrpTrs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

In the U. S. District Court, Portland,
last week, the petition of Geo. G. Phelps
of South Paris, was heard before Judge
Fox. The prayer was that the mortgage
upon the property Of VIM. II. Porter. a
bankrupt, running to S. ?. Stearns and
Smith Dudley, be enjoined, on the ground
that it was taken by Stearns and Dudley
when they were aware that Porter was
insolvent. The injunction was granted
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

Hon Amos L. Alderman, of Georgia,
who has recently been appointed by The
President to place in the Cabinet us
Attorney General in place of Mr.. Hoar,
is native of Portsmouth, N. H., and u
graduate OF Dartmouth College in 1912.
He removed to Georgia soon aitor gadua-
ton, and has been one of the most promi.
nent and honorcd lawyers Of that State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

--Bucberries and raspbcrries are plen-
ty-blackberries promise well. Straw
berries in the ficl!s were moi abundant
this season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
Hon. VIM. p. FRYE. the next memb,

Hon. VIM. 2. Frye, the next member
OF Congress from the Second District OF
Maine, is native Of Lewiston. aud now
about 50 years Old He graduated at
Bowdoin College in 1850, in the class OF
which Gen. .. o. Howard, Prof G.. G..
Everett of the Hartford Divinity School,
and Prof. John ). Scwall of Brunswick,
were members. Tic adopted the pro-
fesSion of the law and stands at the head
OF the bar in his county He was n
member of the lower branch of the State
Legislature in 1860, 1862 and 1867.
Mayor of Lewiston in 1865 and 1866, and
Attorney Genera, of the State in 1868 and
1869. During all this time his profession.
nj business in the coaris was constantly
extending, and his reputation rs an
advocate increasing. while by common
consent he was awarded the high honor
of being one of the most eloquent and
effective political speakers in the State. il
not in New England. kcnnebcc Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

S0UreRr from hiHgfctd.
IA tnscdptared Rebel Flag.
Much HhiSkey-c0nc,aied.
Also all the right, title and interest in
and to the hearty sympathy and friendship
OF J. Davis. eX. communicating chief OF the
democratic army and navy.
Sale will be open until the concern is
disposed of. 1t is earnestly desired that
bidders be prompt. Kennebec Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

To whit, TO whit, to vince;
VIII you listen 10 me?
Who male Judge of Willie b.,
At Washington, ID. g.?
Not I. says James c.,
lie never asked ne,
And never knew
Til twas all through
Thank you, no mors for me.
Not |, says Lot,
III 1 know myself, not
Any TO speak OF, says Lot.
Not |, says Lynch,
don't care pinch
OF snuff, and that's enough.
Not /, says Plum,
I'm too much ON my hum
Anity for that, and that's Hat.
Not |, says Peters,
We're too good eaters
wouldn't for INV neck
DO such 4 thing Tor kennebec.
Not |, SAYS Eugene,
VOuhin't Ice SEEN;
What, strike my friend Lni2
rather think not
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
BABY LIONS.

Four little nursing lions arc among the
advertised attractions. They were born
last month. and up to this time they have
been visited by not less than twenty. five
thousand children so we are informed.
Al the afternoon exhibition they are taken
from the lioness' cage, and handed to the
ladies and children, who will be permitted
TO hold and fondle them. They are as
harmless rs kittens, and we trust all the
young folks will have chance TO see
them
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
Gus commences.
A GRAND PROCESSION

will be made on the day Of exhibition.
1~o Elephants will appear, harnessed to,
and drawing, the great Roman chariot,
which will contain Withcn's Regimcntal
Band, in full uniform. A herd of drome.
diaries. all the elegantly ornamented ami
NAL cages, with plumed horses and uni
formed drivers, and the entire circus cor
tegc, will follow, making q procession
nearly one mile in length and presenting
one of the most animated scenes ever
witnessed upon our streets.
-Four years ago, Col. Bailey visited this
town and cveryb body at that time voted his
establishment the best they had ever seen.
1t has now been enlarged new attractions
added; and, guided by what the papers
elsewhere say concerning it, we have no
hesitancy in commencing the "grand
caravan and great circus to the patron
age OF all our readers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
Underwriters Sale!

There will be offered for sale Mt public
vendue. in Norembega Hall. in Bangor.
ON Tuesday, Aug, 10th, the hulk OF craft
which has become unScaworthy. Said
craft was built in about 1880 ana pro
nounced by A. jackson 10 be a for all
time. In 1850, however, she was over
hauled. and emo,lcled for the confederate
service and an immense amount of COP
PER added 10 her frame, which makes
her too heavy for successful use in time OF
peace. She has OF late years been largely
engaged the whiskey-carrying business.
There will be included in the sale, among
other damaged articles, the following;
Republication.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
THE ITALIAN CIRCUS.

This organization embraces, rs viii be
seen by referring TO the advertisement,
twenty-five performers. n troupe of iuvc-
nile acrobats, and five lady riders.
1t is a distinct exhibition, from the Mem
agerie and only one price and ticket is
required 10 witness one or both. Men.
agcrie Leyecs" arc held one hour before
the circus commences; and those who
are averse to Witnessing arenic displays
will have ample time to inspect the en-
tire collection of animals, before the cir
Gus commences.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
GAIA Dan.

On the 22d oil July, Bailcy's great men.
agcrie. and the Italian Circus company,
IN organization numbering 2lo men and
horses and wild animals from all parts OF
the world. will exhibit ut Norway village.
This is the only opportunity the citi-
zcns of Norway and vicinity will have
of attending Mcnagerie this season,
and as this is one of the best in the coun-
try we commend il to the patronage OF
all our readcls. Among its attractions is
monster Rhinoceros. n pair OF full
grown performing Elephants, lions
leopards, polar bears, zebra, hyenas, IT,
gers, panthers, and wild animals and
rare birds from NIL parts of the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
A MONSTER RHINoCEROs.

The menagcrc contains the finest liv-
ing rhinoceros ever in captivity. Those
who have seen this wonderful animal, say
tina, he constitutes whole show. of him.
self. and to see him, is alone worth the
price Of admission.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
SIDNEY PERHAM.

''PerhaIn represents Principle -
Maine Standard OF June Sd, 1870.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15
JUDGE SNELL.-Thc Somerset Report

JUDGE SNELL.-Thc Somerset Report
err says the appointment OF police judge
in the District Of Columbia was first ten
,lered to Mr.. Smell of Monmouth by n
member of the Committee on the District
OF Columbia, of which Senator Hamlin is
chairman. The Star expresses the opinion
that Mr.. SHELLS appointment lisa natural
consequence OF the evidence of 4 judicial
mind displayed in his legal opinion on an
important parliamentary question which
arose at Augusta year ago last winter.
The same paper analyses the case in
ryhmp &c follows.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-15

Dor COUNTY TREASURER,
FREDERIC +. SHAW, of Paris.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-06-21
EXCURSION TO MAMMOTH CAVE
American Dental Association.

American Dental Association.
The American Dental Association will
hold its regular annual meeting in this
city on the I'd of August. From the sub
Joined, it will be seen that among the fea-
lures of the occasion, there will be grand
excursion to the Mammoth and Proctor's
Caves in Kentucky after the adjournment:
take pleasure In announcing to the men,
bers of the American Dental Association,
which meets at Nashville, Aug 2, that
have made arrangements with the proprie
tor of these caves, and the hotel at Man,
moth Gave, for the members of the asso-
citation, or as many as wish to do SO, to
visit these, the greatest curiosities on the
continent, at greatly reduced rates. The
fare for the round trip from Glasgow juno
ton to these caves Qong and short route
in Mammoth Cave, including hotel fare
for two days, is eleven SID dollars; the
regular fare is seventeen dollars. 1t takes
two days to visit these caves with satisfao-
ton. But should the party wish to take
only one route in the Mammoth Cave, the
fare will be three dollars from the junction
including the cave fees, and three dollars
per day at the hotel, and one dollar at
Proctor's Cave. The proprietor has
evinced great hberality in reducing the
fare to the members and their wives who
may wish to make visit to these truly
wonderful places. The Louisville and
Nashville Railroad takes the members to
the meeting at half-fare allowing them to-
stop off at the cave without extra charge.
Come to the meeting and bring your
wife. w. H. SHADeAN,
Member Committee Of Arrangements.
LOUISVILLE KY
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-06-21
PERSONAL

A correspondent in the Athens Post sug-
gests Gen. J. w. Gillespie as the Demo
cratic candidate for Congress from the
Third district.
Hon. A. II. Kenan, a distinguished law
yer and politician of Georgia, recently died
at his residence in .Milledgeville.
Rev. L. H. Pearne, d. D., left Knoxville
Friday for New York, from which port he
will take passage for Kingston, Jamaica,
where he will assume his functions as Uni
ted States Consul at that place. He viii
return in about six weeks and then remove
his family.
Col A s Marks, of Winchester, as will
be seen by the announcement in another
column, is a candidate for Chancellor in
his division. His reputation as a lawyer,
and his high character as an urbane, high
toned gentleman, justifes the assertion
that among the distinguished aspirants for
the position none will fill the Office with
more grace or dignity, and none bring to
the discharge of the duties q more tho
rough knowledge of law and the rules of
Chancery practice.
James NJ. Venable, of the Huntsville
Hotel, formerly of the Maxwell House,
was registered at the latter last night.
Our well-known citizen, James Wheel
ess, has received the appointment of Gen
eral Agent for Tennessee of the Mound
City National Life Insurance Company of
st. Louis, Mo. The company may well
felicitate itself in securing his efficient
services as he is emphatioally the right
man in the right place.