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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24
The Republican State Convention o

The Republican State Convention Of
Maine met at Augusta yesterday for the
purpose Of nominating n candidate Tor
Governor, and selecting State executive
committee. The result was the nomina-
ton of Hon. Sidney Perham, of Oxford
County, for the Gubernatorial chair. Mr.
Perham is one of the most popular men of
his State, and has frequently held positions
of honor therein, first serving in the
State Legislature and as speaker of the
lower house thereof.
He was elected to the Thirty-eighth
Congress in 1862, and served three sue.
cessive terms in the House of Representa-
tives, four years Of which he was chair
man of the Committee on Invalid PEN
sions, and was instrumental in having the
principal pension laws now in force
enacted His Congressional career was
one of industry, and his calm, deliberate
Judgment was often sought by his col
leages in matters of Importance. There
is no doubt about Mr.. Perham's election,
and his administration will unquestion-
ably be one Of progress, as he is q gentle
man of fine executive ability. National
Republican, Washington.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24
MeTfcO.

Elder u. Sessions, the Mormon elder,
whose labors in this vicinity met with
such successful results n year or more
ago. has again arrived. He comes this
time, am informed, on visitto relatives
in Bethel and Newry. His mother is
with him. When she went 10 the valley
she carried apple-seeds enough with her
TO sow considerable nursery, from the
growth of which in trees and fruit, she
has sold enough to become quite wealthy.
The Elder preached TO a gathering OF
eleven persons yesterday, ut tho Walton
school house in this town.
The accounts we have brought US re-
garding those in the valley-who left our
town during the year 1869 are not of that
character, 10 induce others TO follow them.
1t seems that they are not permitted to
write to friends here the whole truth
One woman writes to her mother impli-
city to that effect, but tells her, il you
want to know the whole story, ask Mrs.
NJ. l.. what she told me before came
here would be the result of my coming,
and you will get the whole story" Mrs.
Nj. l.. is professed iortune-teller, and
has made some wonderful guess work, or
is able to forctell the future, The woman
is the wife of the ablest financially man
who left here, and sickness and disaster
has followed him so closely, that he is
now-alter only less than one years resi-
dence in the valley, reduced to very
poor man, almost a pauper. Such is the
statement OF Mr.. r., who has just re-
turned from visit to Boston, where he
saw man knowing these facts, and who
gave them to him. These agree with the
tenor of the wife's fortune. rs told by
Mrs. NJ. l.. Elder Sessions, himself
makes no effort to disprovc that this one
family have had hard luck, but says q am
informed) that they are all contentcd, and
that some of them say they are the best
off they ever were.
For delegates TO the Congressional and
County Conventions, we chose Blanchard
Kimball and VIM. NJ. Hall. They will
support Frye for Congress, land Otis Hay
ford Jr., and Thos p. Cleaves for Sena.
tors. SPARKEs.
The correspondent OF the Lewiston
Journal, writing from Mexico, June Nth.
says
The recent rains have given nature and
natures noblemen Qhe farmers) chang
ed appearance. Fears of drouth had
been making the farmers look sad and
their farm crops withcred; but now, all
appearances indicate fine crops. The ap
pie crop bids fair to be exceedingly large,
berries abundant and large growth
of grass sure. Corn is looking finely
grain well, and even on the sand washed
on TO the farms on Swift river, grain put
in seems TO grow well.
More garden seeds have been sold hero
this spring than any other season. Peas
are fully blossomcd in many gardens
All in all this season shows better signs
of bountiiu harvest than usually at this
time of the year. Less plaster has been
used than usual, and more phosphate has
been used than | have ever known to be
before.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24
TO,cn Teachers Institutes.

We visited the Institute at South Paris,
last Friday, and found DIR. True and Mr..
G.. B. Stctson, the Supervisor of andre
coggin County, at work with as much zeal
as if they had County Institute on their
hands. There was good number OF
teachers present. These town Institutes
probably reach largar class OF teachers
than the County Institutes. AMI we are
glad TO know that Dr. True intends to
make 4 thorough visitation Of the County,
during the year. lie is doing good
work, and is as full of practical sugges-
tons for teachers, as our village is of ru-
mors when young man pops" in here.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24
State Temperance Conre,,tion.


The State Temperance Committee met
on the 10th inst. at Auburn, and concluded
to postpone the Convention called for the
next day, and telegraphed their decision
TO most points in the State. This was
not entirely satisfactory, it seems, and a
few got together and resolved to hold a
Convention, tho the head and body were
missing. Their doings arc reported by
telegraph, as follows:
The Mass State Temperance Conven-
ton called 10 meet at Auburn to day and
announced as indefinitely postponed was
held at the rooms of the Y. NJ c. A., Au-
bum, commencing at 10 o'clock. The
attendance was not large though some of
the most earnest of The temperance men
of the State were present. Hon. Henry
Tallman of Bath presided. The conven-
ton BY unanimous vote placed in nom-
nation as Z candidate for Governor Hon.
Sidney Perham. The resolutions demand
thorough-going temperance legislature,
a State Police and the continuance of the
temperance party organization. A State
Committee was appointed ard arrange
ments made for an independent county
and representative nomination. The
Convention severely ccnsure those men,
bel's of the State Committee who caused
the notice TO be sent out that the Conven-
ton was indefinitely postponed, thus pre-
venting n large attendance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24
Bethel.

Tho recent rains since June came in,
have given changed appearance. Fears
of ,lrouth through May had made many
long faces among farmers as their farm
crops wthered in the dry hot sun, but now
we notice their faces are looking more
cheerful. We have no recollection OF
ever seeing The grain crop more promls-
ing than now. Corn has n good color
and looks finely; potatoes, beans and
garden vegt tables never looked better.
The apple crop promises an abundant
yield; PLAN trees and strawberry vines
are heavy laden with their delicious fruit,
the latter are now beginning to show their
red cheeks, which are very tempting to
the boys and girls. Grass, on meadows
in this section, is thick, tall, and still
growing rapidly, but on uplands there
will be not more than two thirds OF n
crop. We often hear it said among our
farmers that the striped bugs are getting
to be one OF the greatest pests We have in
the garden; there seems to be no more
protection against their ravages, except
in eternal vigilence, picking and destroy
ing them by hand The best remedy we
have used, is by keeping the plants well
sprinkled with plaster; it should be ap
piled freely to the upper, and if possible
TO tho under surface of the vines. When
the plaster is washed of by rains, the
application should be repeated.
We notice the Bay State Horse Rake is
being introduced among our farmers in
this section. by Gilman Z. Bean. agent.
John S. Swan, of this town, had one in
use on his farm last season. He says he
tried il under all the conditions it would
ever be thought expedient 10 use such an
implement. on level and uneven ground.
and has in all cases given complete salts
faction. The mechanism by which the
rake is lifted, is a simple clatch which
holds upon one wheel until the winrow is
cleared and then lets 90.
Through the auspices of the ladies Of
the Congregational Society OF this village,
they have purchased beautiful toned
pipe organ, costing thirteen hundred
dollars. Last Sabbath its heavy swelling
notes were heard for the first time. May
the vibrations from that beautiful instru-
ment echo through our village, and in
spiro our friends TO every act which shall
tend to the good Of the society.
Beautiful Organ stand thou there
And swell out thy sweet melody the fragrant air
Till time shall cause his rolling spheres
To mark the birth OF new born years.
Rev. Mr.. Quimby, editor of the Gospel
Banner, preached beautiful sermon last
Sabbath, in the Universalist Church.
Mr.. Benjaman T. Brown died at his
residence on Tuesday of last week. al the
age OF about so years. Mr.. Is. was one
of the prominent men in our town, and
was known as n respected citizen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24
FOR GOTERNOR:
SIDNEY PERHAM,
OF PARIS,
SECOND DISTRICT
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

The Republicans Of the Second Congressional
District are requested to meet in Convention, by
delegates, at AUBURN, on WEDNESDAY, the
29th inss AT ten o'clock \. NJ, for the purpose of
nominating a candidate to represent said District
in the XIII Congress.
The basis Of representation will be As follows ;
Each city, town and plantation, one delegate, and
an additional delegate for each seyenty-fve votes,
or fraction Of the same numbering thirty-eight or
more. cast for Governor Chamberlain in lStSs-
Chairmea Of the several city, town and planta'
ton committees are requested 70 forward the
names Of their delegates to the chairman of the
District Committees, at Aubarn, in advance Of the
Convention.
The committee will be in session 1t the Hall on
the dav OF the Convention at 10 O'Clock \. NJ, 20
receive credentials.
The following is the appOrtionment Of delegates
to the several towns AMI plantations in Oxford
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24
Republican County Convention.

The Republican, voters Of oxford County are
requested TO meet in convention. by delegates, ~
the COURT HOUSE on PARIS HILL, CA
THURSDAY. the sOth lay OF June, \. II. lS7O, al,
ten O'Clock \. NJ, for The purpose Of nominating
candidates Tor two senators to the Legislature,
one County Commissioner, sheriff, County Treas
urer and County Attorney, 10 DC supported at the
September election, and TO transact such other
bushes, as may properly come before the Con-
yenton.
Towns and Plantations will be entitled 10 the
same Ramber OF delegates IN the state and
District Conventions.
Members of he Republican County Committee
are requested 60 meet on the evening previous t.
the Convention.
a. VI Il NECE, Chairman
y STEVENS.
1 SHMAN,
VI & FOSTER,
CHASE.
Rspull4c6R C0,utg Committee
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24

A friend-a leading editor and promi-
nent temperance man in Massachusetts,
in private note to the Lewiston Journal
expresses the qualification which Mr.
Pernam's nomination gives the friends of
temperance in other States, as follows:
"While the friends of prohibition in
Massachusetts are threatened with a re-
turn to the rule OF rum, it cheers us to
hear the key notes come with such trumpet
tones from Maine. The report of your
convention sends thrill Of joy through
the veins of every friend of prohibition
TIN oughout the country, and the eyes of
all are watching your course. Your plat
form is one of which every temperance
man in the State may well be proud, and
trust they will rally around the banner
with this noble inscription, and win a
victory such rs the cause of temperance
never won before
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24

and which must be chung up" unless we
have immediate rains.
A recent drive through Fryeburg con.
firmed prior opinion of its being The
best farming town in Oxford County.
The Saco river takes II zigzag course
through the town. making many valuable
farms. This town, in supporting unaid-
ed, six fee bridges across the river,
presents remarkable contrast with some
of the kennebec towns. | will show the
figures in but one case, though | think
several unlavorable comparisons might
be made.
The valuation Of The towns Of Water
Vile and Winslow is 2,374,Ol9, while
that OF Fryeburg is only S670,3S3.
| have no doubt but the bridges of
Fryeburg cost more than q bridge would
cost at WatervilIe yet understand the
good people of Wateryille consider the
public ungrateful in asking for n free
bridge.
The Portland and Ogdensburg railroad
is located through Fyeburg, and will
pass near one of the plcasantcst villages
in the State, and we shall look for its
present aristocratic appearance to give
way to active business on the completion
oil this road. WANDERERS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24
SAD AccIpENr-THREE BOYS DROWNED.

SAD ACCIDENT-lHREEB BOYS DROWNED.
A sad accident occurred nj Hiram on Sun
day. 18th, the particulars OF which are -
follows: 1t seems that three boys, from
"A to II years of age-one the son OF
Mr.. Clements, another of Mr.. Goodwin
and the third South American lad who
was being brought up in Hiram at the cN-
pense of Mr.. Clark II. Barker, of Port
land-on Sunday afternoon went to battle
in the river near Mr. Andrew BuckneIl'|
house, At least it is supposed so. aS
some persons passing up the river in
boat saw their clothes lying on the shore
and presumed that The boys were hiding
in the bushes. But on their return, some
time after, seeing the clothes still lying
there, they presumed the boys must have
gone in TO battle and been drowned. The
spot where the boys went has flats ex-
tending out into the river, with quick
sands, and at the edge Of the flats the
water flows very deep, The hatS ending
abruptly. The river was dragged for the
boys, and up to last night we learn that
the bodies Of the Clements and Goodwin
boys had been recovered, but nothing has
been seen of the body of the South Ameri-
can lad
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24
efforts to secure his election by a majority
worthy of those which have hitherto so
proudly illustrated the success Of our


proudly illustrated the success Of our
party.
Elsewhere we announce the nomination
of Hon SIDNEY PERIIAM for Governor.
While we, among thousands, would have
been grttiiied with the nomination of
Gen. Hcrscy. we heartily rejoice that the
choice has fallen upon a man Tor standard
bearer. who, during neatly twenty years
of public life, has never made devious
path, never given an uncertain word,
never betrayed public trust, but always
the straightforward conscientious public
servant We rejoice. too, that the honor
has fallen upon man who has displayed
those solid abilities that commend them.
selves TO the intelligent thousands OF the
Republican party. To predict his tri-
umphant election will be idle. 1t is GER
tain. The party never appeared in SO
favorable light rs on Wednesday; and
it has grand destiny before it. SIDNEY
PEauAM is our candidate; aud rs one of
the friends of Gen. Hersey, we challenge
the friends of the successful competitor to
surpass the friends of Gen. Jersey in
rolling up magnificent majority tor oar
candidate.
rCrnr, ,ha piyarsle Echo
Whatever may be the result OF the
nonrination-,lnd we entertain no question
of the triumphant election of Mr. Per-
ham, is an occasion OF sincere con-
graduation that any political party is
ready To place in nomination tor the high
est office within its gift gentleman SO
highly distinguished for rare integrity
and purity of morals as Mr.. Perham is
acknowledged to be by political friend
and foe alike. Mr.. Perham is pre.emi-
nently the peoples candidate. We leave
him therefore in the hands of the people
who will not fail 10 finish what they have
so well begun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24

There will be another town meeting
on Saturday afternoon rext, to see II the
town will ratily the doings OF the Com
mittee in bargaining for the Woodbury.
farm, and raise money to pay for the
same. We understand that the Com
mttee have purchased the farm tor 1920,
and sold portion of the wood to French
and Holbrook Of Oxford, for 5000 and
about 60 acres to Mr.. Parsons for $4,000
leaving the buildings and about 200 acres
of land for the farm at about 2,650-an
excellent bargain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24

ACCIDENT on THE G.. Il. RUNWAY
singular accident occurred on the Grand
Trunk railroad between West Paris and
Bryants Pond last week A construction
train, composed ofan engine and seven
teen cars, loaded with scrap iron. came
at full speed down the steep grade which
exists in that locality. A section man
had taken up rail upon the track in or
der TO make repairs, and had sent flag
man back to signalize this train. The
engineer seeing this whistled "down
brakes" and reversed, but the train could
not be retarded to any great extent, there
being but one brake to the whole tran
The engineer then pulled open the valve,
and turning TO Tobic, the fireman, told
him to jump. but he hesitated. Sinclair,
the engineer, and Mr. Jordan, then
jumped from the engine on the naked
lodges. sustaining, rs far rs known, only
sprains AMI bruises The engine passed
over the gap and down an embankment
of 60 feet in height, turning over once and
half in the transit and becoming q total
wreck. Six cars were piled in every way
about the engine, Tobie being carried
with the engine, but strange to say escaped
with comparatively slight injuries, being
scalflcd upon his face, hands, elbow and
right leg by the escaping steam, and be-
ing pinioned by the leg beneath the truck
frame Of the engine, suffering some IN
jury from this. The sufferers had medi
cal attendance at West Paris, and young
Tobc was further attended by DR.. Gordon
of Portland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24

N. l.. Marshall, Esq, of West Paris,
Agent of the celebrated Buckeye MowiHg
Machine, is to have an exhibition Of said
Machine at Pennington, Strong and
Phillips. in Franklin County, on the 2sth,
goth and 30th inst, when the Machine
will be operated by Mss Richardson.
Agents and other Mowers are invited 10
exhibit them in a similar manner, and
farmers are invited to wait and hear the
result of these trials before purchasing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24

PERsoNAL.-IIon, Jonas Greene OF
Manassas, has lately been appointed AS
sistant United States Marshal To take the
census for Prince William county.
We understand that Mr.. Greene IS a
man O: considerable experience in public
business, he having previously been en-
oaocd in the same business, and having
served as a member of the House OF
Representatives. and of the Senate OF
Maine his native State, says the Manassas
CVa.) Weekly Gazette.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24
FryeburO Items.

A correspondent of the Lewiston
Journal, writing from Porter, June 18th,
says
There is a very large "drive" of logs
in the Ossipee opposite this place which
is very hard work to induce down stream,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24

The Name Temperance Adrocate the
organ OF the SCI party in this State. sup
ports Mr. Perham.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24

Correspondents must have patience.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24

Inc announcement OIL lne Notc Oas IL
ceived with deaiening and long continued
applause. at the close of which Hon.
Henry f. Prentiss Of Bangor stated that
he was exceedingly sorry that the choice
Of the convention had not fallen upon
Gen. Hersey, but assured them that the
Generals friends knew when they were
beaten and would give his successful
competitor n hearty, sincere and enthusi-
astic support, whereupon he moved that
the nomination be made unanimous
which motion was carried by reclamation.
Harrison Hume, Esq, of Chcrryfield,
Henry L. Prentiss. Esq. of Bangor, and
Major f. E. Shaw of Paris. were appoint
ed committee to notify Hon. Mr.. Per-
ham of his nomination.
At 5 l-2 o'clock the convention al.
journed without day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-24

The Republican State Convention met
at Augusta, June 18th, and was called 10
order by Col. Robbie, who reported the
following list of officers for the Temporal
rr denomination OF The Convention
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-19

FLORENCE, Dec. 18.-The bill intro
duced into the italian Parliament, guar
anteeing papal prerogatives and perfect
freedom of EcumenicaI Council, has
passed the committee.
BORDEAUX, Dec. 1S.-The Prussians
leaving the valley of the Cher and con-
centrating on the Loire, attacked Gen.
Chansey and were again repulsed.
Nearly 1000 Kabyal horsemen have
landed at Toulon and joined the French
army.
The Mobiles who went to Algeria to
replace the regulars who returned to
France, will be replaced by the Nation
al Guards.
LONDON, Dec. 1S.-The bombardment
ofParis is considered liable to commence
at any moment, as the Prussian sup
plies and ammunition are fully re-
cruited.
The st. Petersburg correspondent who
furnished foreign papers with synopsis
of Gen. Grants letter to the Gar, con-
corning joint mediation between France
and Prussia has been banished to Olon-
onetz. The letter was considered con-
fidential, and its publication personal
insult to the Car.
LONDON, Dec. 19.-Evenin9-Consols
91a; bonds 62s.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 19, IL Motion
steady. Uplands Sid; Orleans s3d@ss.
Sales 1900 bales.
NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Stocks steady;
Gold 11Os; money currency. Bonds
u.
Cotton in fair demand and &c higher;
Uplands 15}, Orleans 1853. Sales 1000
bales.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-19
The Methodist Fair.

We hope it will be remembered by
our citizens and by all those living near,
that the Methodist Fair opens on We'd
nesday, to continue four days. The
preparations have been extensive, and
the cause is noble one, in which every
citizen in the parish is interested, and,
then, it is an enterprise which will af-
ford both pleasure and profit to those
extending to it their patronage.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-19
NOON DISPATCHES.
Latest Inteligenee!

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The Hay
ten Minister has written Sec'y Fish,
disavowing any intention to criticise
the Presidents message.
1t was telegraphed hence that Pleas
anton favors uniform 25c tax on tobac-
co and 81 on whiskey, in which meas
ures he will have the support Of the
President and Boutwell,.
The Union Pacific Railroad Company
owes the Government nearly three mill
lion dollars, accrued interest, which,
Alderman decides, must be paid now.
A majority OF the Financial commit
tee of both Houses oppose the repeal of
the Income tax.
Householder q call of the States, a
number Of bills and resolutions were
introduced; among them, bill by Nc
Kenzie for the appointment OF a COM
mission to investigate the claims of
Southern loyalists.
The Senate is discussing motion to
print the Patent Office reports.
KoENIGsBURG, Dec. 17.-Five French
frigates sighted off Pillan, 25miles from
this city, creating alarm in some quar-
tiers, but it is generally believed that
the preparations to meet the enemy are
ample.
LONDON, Dec. Is, p. m.-The Ger
mans have evacuated Amiens, retreat
ing towards Clermont.
The capture of Ham is reported.
Twenty thousand Germans passed
Chancey.
Gen. Fardherb has advanced beyond
Amiens.
The Bishop ofLuxemberg thanks the
King of Holland for his cheering Ian
guage denouncing the transfer of the
Duchy to Prussia.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-19
TOMBs AND MONUMENTS.

Parties wishing to erect monuments, grave
stones, tOmbs, &c, to the memory of "loved
ones gone BEFORE" should consult MIR. Geo.
English, from the Marble Works of James
Reynolds, of New Orleans, who is now in
Monroe with fine selection Of designs, and
will remain several days. He will be found
at the office of Messrs. Oliver & Byrne.
decl7-d3t*
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-19

Low muttering thunder was heard
here last night, the first for many
months. A heavy rain fell about one
o'clock this morning. It is now cold
and cloudy, with high shifting winds
prevailing. The river continues to rise
rapidly.