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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29
The merit u. 5. Scnator.

Mr. Editor: The question who shall be
our next L $. Senator, seems to be sgitat
ell in political circles at the present time,
aud to me it is one Of no small magnitude,
The duties and responsibilities resting
upon the man who NAV lie called 10 oc-
eupy so important position in our ma
tionsl councils, make the question OF who
that man shall be, of vast Importance to
the people and the country generally -
The man whose aspirations for the Office.
rise no higher than political honor or pc
cunisry advantage, is not, in my opinion.
The best mar. The time ought 10 have
passed in this State, and in the country,
when We should elect men To fill our
most important offices, who have nothing
10 recommend them for our sutfrsges.
only their peculiar tact in political wire
pulling. or wonderful faculty in taking
care of the loaves and fishes. We want
the best man-the man whose talents.
abilities and fitness for the office. will en-
able him 10 discharge its duties. 10 the
satisfaction OF the people. We want the
man whose political record is clear, and
who. without fear, favor or hope of reward.
will dare 10 DO his duty. and faithfully
represent the people who elect him, and
guard AND protect their Interests; and rs
the time is near at hand. when our State
and County conventions are To TIC held,
the results OF which. may. and will have
an important bearing upon the senator
question. beg leave to call the attention
OF Your numerous readers. 10 the fact
that Hon Israel WaShburn Jr., is. and
viii continue 10 be-, candidate for the
oihce until the question i settled 10y an
election, and will venture the prcdic
ton, that he will Ice the successful man.
Mr. Wa,hbUrn has filled some of the most
important offices connected with our free
Government A. a member of Congress.
he gave entire satisfaction 70 his Coustitu-
cuIS; quick in hi> perceptions Of right.
s,cadinst IN his adherence to the plinci-
pies Of justice and equality. ready aud
clear in debate. he proved himself equs
q al tie responsibilities Of tic position
a. Governor of THIS State, in the mos,
uying and difficult period oi the rebellion.
hr stood ike m iron pillar. true 10 the
light. ami lett record worthy the man.
and the Statesman, and in his present
position ~ Collector II Customs Tor the
Port of Portland. he i without rival
Born and cared anon. the hills OF old
Oxford. thus; his native County will not
prove rccreani 20 one of her nohlsst sons;
bat viii give him her unanimous support.
and aid in eleNa,ing han 20 the most hor-
orablc position within the gin Of the
American people
\ REryuuCAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29
Porter Items.

The freshct of last week did con.
siderable damage in this town. The
mill-dapi OF Gentleman Il Fowle ut the
village was carried away, but no damage
10 the mill, or loss of logs. The roads
are badly damaged. and the cost of re-
pair will be considerably more than after
the freshets of last autumn.
The Ossipee river during Wednesday
and Thursday was rs high rs tho "old.
est inhabitants" ever saw ii, and fears
were entertained for the safety of the
new covered bridge, and The mills at Kc-
Ear Falls But they "s,ood the storm. "
and are now 'out of danger"
The mill-dams of George Stanley, II.
Stanley. and James Miliken, at South
Hiram, or Slab City were carried away.
Stave ana Grist mill OF Henry Stanly WAS
so badly damaged, that he is obliged to
take them down and build.
Jordan Stacy I'd, Esq, is about to erect
him dwelling house and stable at Kezar
Falls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29
Virainia Correspondence.
MANASSAS. April Is, 1870

MANASSAS. April Is, 1870.
Dear Den,ocrat:-Spring here is upon
us in good earnest; old mother earth is
Competing herself; all nature is putting on
her richer roles of green. Peaches and
cherries are in full bloom; apple trees
will soon follow suit Farmers are at
work in earnest, putting in oats, potatoes
and preparing to plant Il large amount of
corn. " heat is generally sown here. in
the Fall; that is looking well, with the
exception OF some on low land, that has
killed. or drowned out. rs it usually does
on such land.
For the benefit of any one coming to
this State prospecting. with view OF loca
ting or investing here, permit me TO state
that | have made arrangements with
Messrs. Greene d Wise. OF Alexandria.
Va, TO show all parties farms, mills,
wood and timber land, in various parts of
the State. free of charge. They arc gen.
liemen of character. and well posted in
regard TO property in the State. | will
further state the usual terms Of rent OF
farms here, which think is the same rs
in most OF the Western States
The owner If the farm draws onc-third
of all the crops, except the hay, If the
taker furnishes the team. seed. tools, and
fcetl-the owner OF the land in either case
paws the cash taxes the taker works out
the road tax II the owner furnishes the
team, tools, feed and seed, he has two
thirds OF all the crops, except hay; that
is cut at the halves. Farms are nearly
all let on or before the first of January.
in each wear so that any one desiring
TO rent fums should be hc,e in Nov. or
by the first of Dee. to engage a good
farm. OF have some one here 10 do 80 for
him
believe this is :. good climate. and |
think. the best that can bo found in the
United States, with perhaps The cxccp
ton of some part oi California. All the
old settlers here, and the new ones who
located here since the war, speak in high
terms at this climate Tor health.
Early in March. the ground being bare,
u large flock of black birds and some
crows made their appearance. expect
that the black bird came from the south
they increased daily in numbers. until the
flock must have numbered more than half
a million the crows increased TO about
nuc-fuurth OF that number. when they
would light on the ground. they would
cover the whole surface Of two or three
acres n black rs black could be at the
end OF about two weeks, they nearly all
took up their line Of march FOR the north.
scarcely leaving enough Tor next years
crop; this must be their mode of emigri-
,inn-proceeding southwark rs tho win.
ter comes on, and northward again as the
Spring opens,
People are arriving here from the
northeast by most every train. either
with their families or prospecting.
Houses or shops are being built in. and
around our village continually. There
ate farms for sale adjoining mine,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29

SEVERE ACCIDENT. Mr.. Josiah X
Weeks, of our village. met with serious
accident last Saturday, by being thrown
from cari-,he horse getting frightened
and running away. Mr.. Weeks struck
on the side of his head and shoulders
and received severe shock, which,
affected most seriously an old injury OF
the spine. He has suffered considerable
pain, but is getting along more comforta
bly, now. The Cart was pretty well
smashed up.
Circulars have been sent Ia the va
rious Sabbath Schools in the County mott,
Tying them of the Sabbath School Associa.
ton, and requesting them to become con-
nccted with it by payment of one cent for
each scholar. Many have complied with
the terms. and we hope all will. and be
repl eseuted in the Convention 10 be held
early in the Summer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29
THE INCOME TAX.
The Consistency OF the Democracy
in opposing IL.

One OF the clap-traps of Democrat,
politicians 10 arouse the Indignation of ihs
democratic masses, was the hue aud CRY
raised against "bloated Bondholdersr
This did very we'll for local bsttle-cry
in places where the democratic leader,
had either not money cnought to inves,
in such securities, or not patriotism enough
TO help their country's finances. in i
critical time-but in larger places where
democrats like Horstio Seymour had in
vested largely in such Bonds. the mode OF
argument was not so popular.
In view OF this. how inconsistent l. the
course oi democratic leaders in seeking
10 repeal the hscor,e Tar. Fernando
Wood. the apostle OF democracy. has
frequently denounced il in Congress, aud
the Capital of the ccuntiv has been using
its influence and power for IT. repeal.
Qui,e likely the opposition is not confined
To democrats, as selfiShress i not con
hAOt ~ Ni''N parry NuN tia's-st ''NH
President Grant may side with pi,al, in
this particular. we should still adhere to
the opinion that the income tax i IS Just
- any portion OF the internal revenue
system. Ii i simply tax on capital,
and We think the masses of the people
regard it As properly laid upon an interest
which should be taxed and which can
afford To- pay the tax the easiest, We
believe the principle is correct one to
levy lax upon the llri.rt,S Of lite rather
than the neccSSayisS-uPoa the capita! Of
the country rather than upon It's isdus'ri1l
interest, This used 10 be democratic
doctripe-bu, Fernando belongs to new
school
Let rs see how this income t., operates
l; was stated ia Congress thai ;hc total
number Of persons who paid an income
tax WAS 272 SIS. OF this numb CT over
10000 pail twenty dollars or less sud
ii the eN,g p,i1D was raised 90 5000 that
elias. wou.J ue cUt Of The ~ class who
paid between So and $50 numbers SO. lst.
The third class thst paid between $50
and 600 numbered 4l,l96 The fourth
cess. that pa,i between SlJ1 and 500
nrnlbervd over 5000. and the-s who
paid over S2O0 number el6i
.Hiti. "a. a,....vsS In SaVnr,I billions
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29
smother Letter from Mr.. knOWi-
ton.

The Belia>: Progressive Age which
suggested NJ kcowbon> name iog GOV.
crnor, does no; Sympalbizc with Nj. X
views on temperance, and endesvorcd TO
read Mr. h lecture CO.. The subject Mr.
Knowllon IepiP> in TIC following manly
letter, which states NcIy fairly the posi-
ton occupied ty luc temperance portion
of The Republican party. ant towh;ch the
parry j. tu.,y committed,
50, MoNrvIuLE, Apy, 18th, I>.p.
~ H. Eo.'ors .fHs Progressive iy,;-
You and / differ on The temperance
question and "a, TO the prominence 81,
should have in the republican party in
this State We viii not 90 into a news
paper discussion OF the subject; only
Ak space to define my poSist'ou move
fully
stand npou ,.c Na,.ous, Republican
Platform and upou the State Republican
PLATFORM also The latter declares to-
prohibition and the vigorous enforce
meul> of laws 70 tia, end" This must
mean svcd iiseS O. ol.n~sr tas s~e.r ~
wUl BE- .5tcf'.ai "a aeiay tte ,rort am
committed Ia nothing more shall be
satisfied with nothing les, lam oppos.
ell To- the third party movement. because
the republican, party having pGr Do up
on tie prohibition Platforms the real
,cmPcr,ncePar.y OF TIE state. Some-
times u'wi>c nominations may bc made.
Sometimes ",ae trumpet gives an uncer-
tain sound, from the .jp> Of some rcpub-
lcoH editorial. and official vatchmau.
Bur upon tie whole The republican par
" j, undoubtedly doing more for the
cause of,emperance than any party Of
come-ou;er, would te likely 20 do
Last year Irciu>rd To- have my name
u-ct q, candidate for Governor and en-
corraSed the use Of Nh Pcyham's This
year, the same issues arc before u, and
sIithe consent gave to the use Of my
name. WAS with the distinct understand
ing ;as; .;wa, 40, 70 be us,L a-,inst his
Ny senseot honorary obligation bound
n.c 10 ,hj, course. though not word
ever passed between Is on the subject;
and the ,ay learned Le would be ran
again, withdrew ny name.
To prevent construction some are
disposed 10 give ny withdrawal. SAY
distinctly that being released from the
conditional ssseu! gave 70 the use OF INV
name. and hsving no desire for the office.
eut 81 yllert desire TO stick to the APP
Proprisie work Of my profession. shall
not consent TO Je candidate in the con
vsntion whoever may or may not be-
Yours &c.
K hNONITo<
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29
.SfOuehdna Items.

The storm OF last week caused the
water to rise higher than in the grea,
freshet Of last fall, and did more damage
A part of the dam at Spears Falls was
carried away. The private bridge at
Hams Mills, was swept off. The dam at
Browns Mills was considered in great
danger. anil was only saved, it is thought.
by men working all night in strengthening
it,
Mr.. Sumner Durgin Ia, two pigs six
months old, which will dress two hundred
pounds each, and which have been fed
only two months. They have got their
own living the rest of the time, roofing
beechnuts in the snow.
Mr.. JAS L. Parker has nice Stock
horse which dropped two Stud Colts
las, week. One WAS dead and the other
is feeble
We have new enterprise which prom
ises much for our village ut East Stone.
ham. The Spear mills which have been
used for the manufacture of Robbins for
the Lewis on factories, has been leased
by two enterprising, practical and re-
sponsiblc men named Elliot. and Brown
ell. from Providence and Pawtucket. r. /.
for the manufacture OF spools. They
have put in three sets Of machinery, and
employ. ten men, turning out 800 gross oil
spools per day. They propose to enlarge
and DO five times az much the coming
winter They use white birch, of which
there are great quantities near by. II
costs $500 per cord b.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29

Capt. l.. ID. Stacy has sold his stand
where he now lives, to John Taylor. and
is about TO move into the house formerly
owned by the late Oliver Stacy I'd, which
he is putting in good state of repair.
f. s. Ridlon, Esq. and Mr.. Stephen
Martin. are each erecting dwelling houses
on Parsonstield side of the river. at Ke-
EAR Falls. Dan.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29
NOrrdy Items.

The correspondent OF The Lewiston
Journal says: The anlicipations OF the
hopeful men OF Norway are beginning to
be realized. There arc but few towns in
the State. OF the same population. whore
the opening spring is developing larger
amount Of business in proportion 10 the
capital invested, than this
The wooden mill has changed from re
pcllan,s To- cassimcres and its machinery
is KEEP, in motion day and nights. The
-four mill Is working To- its utmost capacity
The Pulp mill is running day and night,
under he superintendent OF Mr.. \, NJ.
Cation. who is \ thorough mschinist and
takes 10 his new business almost by in
tuition Tho machinery is being put into
the shovel handle factory, and ash timber
in large quantities is III readiness for
transportation by the hand of skill and
industry. Messrs. Mixer & Watson are
getting out about one hundred sides of
sole leather week, and Messrs. Orne 4
Co. are putting in about 800 hides for
sole and upper leather Several business
enterprises are in contemplation ofwhich
will give you full report hereafter.
This being the centennial year Of tho
arrival Of Rev. Mr.. Murray and the in
PRODUCTION OF Universalism into this
country it is made II year OF jubilee or
release from Indebtedness on the part OF
the societies OF that denomination in the
country mot by population, but yIaising
the necessary amount OF money. The
Universllists Of this town have raised
about $1,000 towards liquidating their
debt amounting 10 $1,000. G.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29

Correspondents are again reminded
hat communications Of apersonal charac-
ter or which reflect upon individuals or
officials, either directly or by implication.
ranuot De inserted unless accompanied by
the name of the author. We have re-
ceived such 4 communication from Rum
ford Point, relative 10 settling Liquor
prosecutions. We also wish il under
stood. that in publishing articles from
correspondents, we do not necessarily
endorse the views of the writer. We
are only responsible for our own editorials.
In this connection, we may Is well say,
once for all, that The OXFORD Democrat is
self-sustaining. and A. We are the sole
owner. we are Independent OF everything
in the shape oi dictation, tho We arc al.
ways open to the advice of friends, and
desire 10 be true exponent of the politi
cal sentiments of our County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29
Teachers Institute at No,4cay.

Dr. True will meet the teachers Of
Norway and adjoining towns. at the acad-
envy in Norway. on Saturday, April 3Oth,
for the purpose of holding an Institute.
On FRIDAY evening he will deliver a lee
ture At the Academy. Subject-Astronom-
zeal Geography, 10 which all are invited.
The School District Agents Of Norway
are requested to Je present Saturday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29

The Gardiner Journal which suppor-
ted Mr.. HichbOrn last year. says that If
the Republicans nominate Mr.. PerhAm i,
will heartily support him Tie Jotrqal
comnends the course Of the third party
committee in defsrring the calling OF 3
third party convention until it j. kno"n
whom the Republicans will nominate
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29

The York County Independent is
very severe upon the Governors Council
Ion rejecting several nominations on ac-
count Of personal and private aims and
feelings" and not on account of the unfit
ness of the individuals nominated. /!
SAYS that the constitution does not con.
template the exercise Of the veto power
of the Executive Council under such cir
Cumstances
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29

The new Padclford truss bridge across
the Little Andro>coggin. on the road from
Paris Hill 10 South Paris, is now ready for
travel, tho not covered Ii will be a
credit To the town and the builders, when
completed. Mr.. Andrew Bennett and
Silas p, Maxim have done the principal
work on it
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29

The Boston Post has an active bangor
rorr, ,yua,,cn, who draws on Ai> .uA-i ma
tiou TO any desired extent This is his
lAs, "Grc1t sctiyity i manifested 10y the
Grand Army of IA, Republic throughout,
shU State ia reference To the gubernstorial
nomination. All The Posts are ON duty
ard ready to respond al 4 moments warn
-. \ thorough organization ha. been
effected 20 control the Offices of Governor
and 'u.,cd States Senator. Many OF the
mos, important commissions expired
during the current year, ana The friends
OF GOV Chamberlain Do not iatend to sur
render"
Al bo.h, The order Of the Grand
Army oil The Republic is no more poli,i-
cal organization thguis tac order Of Good
remyl,rs. Neither order can be con-
uroIied by politicians. APronuuciameu,o,
Uka.e. Ba.I. (sni We rather ,hiuk lhis
would be most appropriate term to apply
to iD of any leading official of the order,
with reference 10 eifecIing political action,
would have no more binding effect upon
the members of either order than would
the Bull of the Pope OF Rome have upon
hard shell Baptist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29

The annual meeting of the Oxford
Conference OF Congregational Churches
will be ut Andover, on the l4th and 10Th
of June.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29

and paint on his house. V. NJ. Abbott is
making additions to his buildings, with
the view of accommodating summer
boarders" from Boston and New York.
SPARKEs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-29
\ RErJ uIlCAN.

TAT Kcnncbec Journal speaking OF
the charge msde by the Ellsworth Amer
can tina, Mn Blaine caused The detection
iu the keanebec delegation, in the winter
Of lN6g. which resulted. rs i alleged. in
The defeat Of NJ Morrill, ioi the senate.
SAWS.
We deem il our duty lor the sake Of
truth and Justice, AMI from no personal
consideration or bias. to deny without
qualification ,he,,uth oi,hi, charge. Ii
is an imnu'aiion totally without; lounda-
ton, the product of Ignorance OF facts,
Incorrect reasoning from false premises.
and uu.sir motives and mast be a. an
moving To Mr. Morril, ~ unjust to Mr.
Blaine. We feel authorized To SAY that
the Natmr>, personal friendship aud con
ldeucr have existed and sui exist De-
tween tho two gentlemen mentioned.
(Which could no. be possible il The above
charge were truel aud that neither this
SANDER nor 4. yth.ng al present nor prob
ally 10 The future Wi! avail TO break or
disturb the cordial rel .,iou between them.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS


IuJure the main spring of watch and every
portion Of the works become disOrdored The hu-
man stomach is to the human system what that
elastic piece of metal is to thermometer. 1t in
luences the action Of the other organs, and con-
trols, to certain extent, the whole living machine
The comparison may be carried further: for as the
weakness or other imperfections of the main
spring is indicated the face of the timepiece go
also is the weakness other disorder of the stom-
ach betrayed by the face of the invalid The COM
plexion is sall0w faded, the eyes are deficient In
lustre and intelligence, and there is a worn anx-
ous expression in the whole countenancc, which
ell as plainly as written words could do that the
great HyUrisly oTgaa whose Office it is to minister
to the wants Of the body, and to sustain and renew
all its parts, is not performing its duty. It re-
qurcs rcnOvating and regulating, and to accom-
plsh this end HOstetters Stomach Bitters may be
truly said to be tte one thing neeIfu The broken
main spring Of watch may be replaced By new
one, but the stomach can only be repaired and
strengthened, ID this is one of the objects Of
the famous vegetable restorative which for eighteen
years has been waging a successful contest with
dyspepsia in all climates. As a specific for indi-
ErstIOn it stands alone. When the resources Of
the pharmacoVuia have been exhausted, without,
at best, doing more than mitigating the complaint,
COurseOf this wholesome and palatable, vet pow
erfUl stomachiC effects a perfect and permanent
cure In all cases Of dyspepsia the liver Is more or
less disOrdCrcd, and upon this important gland,
well rs upon the stomach and bowels the BItters
act With singular dstinctness regulating and rein
MIGRATING every secretive and assmiatiug organ
on which bodily and mental health depend.
lauS deOllWAW1
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-08

The Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Enquirer writes, Jan. s:
" The action of the New York Legisla-
ture in repeating the ratification of the
fifteenth amendment, is variously dis
cussed here. Most of the Republican
members declare that the repeal is void
and of no effect, while others say that it
is entirely legal in view of the fact that
the amendment has not yet been ratified
by three-fourths of the Legislatures of all
the States. The question thus raised was
discussed by the House judiciary Com
mittee at the last session, and it is under
stood that it is to be presented in each
branch next week, so that both Judicial
Committees may make a report on it for
the guidance of Congress.