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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03
AntlOver Items.

.Andoyer, Mt this season OF the year, is
one Of the most desirable places OF re-
sort for city boarders that can be found
in Maine. We have great variety OF
scenery and curiosities. Among the laI'
ter is the cataract. This is q gorge or
canyon about eight rods long, nearly
forty feet deep, about eight feet wide,
with perpendicular walls on either side.
It wends It's way down table rock, falls
twenty feet into basin. and continues
alternating in falls and eddies until it
reaches ~ place dcnominatcd the Churn {;
mt this place tho water falls thirty feet into
q cislcrn, seven feet across; it has been
sounded sixty feet without finding bottom.
Whether or not the bottom has fallen out
has not been definitely ascerlaincd.
We have great variety of brooks,
ponds, lakes, in this vicinity, which afford
rare sport for anglers. There are pleas
ant carriage roads leading from the Cor
ncr, in all directions. A pleasant ride of
four miles, will bring you to White Cap,
mountain where nearly 1000 bushels of
blueberrics are picked every year; three
milos to Roxbury Pond, where a number
of tons of pickcrel are taken in the win
ter; four miles to the Cataract. We have
trusty guides ready to accompany those
that need their services.
There are ample facilities for boarding
all that may desire to leave the city. We
have one hotel, and number of spacious
mansions, with accommodating landlords,
who will spare no pains in making their
boarders happy and contontcd. Those
fond of the chase, would find great pleas
urc in hunting the different variety Of
wild game that are roaming the forest
BY securing the services of Simon A.
Albeit they will have the pleasure of see
ing that he has the power over the bear
that Col. Crockett had over the coon
when they know that he Is on their track
they will surrender at discretion.
At the last Maine Conference, Andover
was made station with Rev. Ira G..
Spraguc rs pastor; the Methodist church
has secured n library OF 100 volumes, nj.
so an organ; this enterprise was brought
about entirely 10y the self-sacriiicing and
energetic pastor ii.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03

The beautiful and appropriate prac.
ticc of decorating the graves OF our sol
diers. was very generally observed
throughout the country las, Monday. 1t
is getting to be national rite, more sol
EMMY and impressiyelykept each year. In
our State, there We're two places, kittery
and Augusta, where the exercises occur
Cd on The Sabbath. but all other places,
with better taste we think, observed Mon
day, the day designated by proper au-
thyrity. Portland and Ban gor had very
large gatherings and eloquent addresses,
with military parades. Gov. Chamber.
lain delivered chasto and polished al.
dress at the latter place, while Judge
Goddard aud Mayor Kingsbury spoke
eloquently a, Portland. In Bath an ora.
ton was delivered by Rev. Almon Gun
nison. and poem by Mr. Edward Mitch,
ell, member of the Junior Class of Bow
ioin College.
May the honored dead ever receive
this poor boon of 4 nations recognition,
aad the fragrance of their memory be rs
sweet as the roses which are scattered
over their last resting places.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03

4 RECENT DECISION OF L. S. Circuit
Court of Iowa is OF equal interest in this
eastern section Of the country. The case
is briefly this The counties voted TO
issue the bonds in question to secure the
completion of Railroad. The road was
built. but before that time the people had
become sick of their bargain and not only
retraeed their agreement but elected
county officers pledged to refuse issuing
the bonds. The case went into the State
court where the action OF the counties
was sustained. An independent suit was
brought in the United States court,
and the counties were directed to issue
the bonds. The officers still refusing to
obey the mandate Of the court were ar
rested and punished for contempt, but
Notwithstanding this they have hitherto
| resisted the efforts to compel them to
comply. The matter has since been re-
opened and tried anew, with the result
which has already been noticed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03
East Peru Items.

On the night of the 18th ult.. the house
of Mr.. Widbar was burned to the GROUND
Two families occupied the house ut the
time. 1t was first discovered to be on
fire by one of the inmates who had arisen
for the purpose of taking medicine. The
occupants had been asleep about two
hours. Fire was first discovered in the
upper part of the building, and the
progress OF the flames was SO rapid that
there was barely time to save portion
of the furniture. a hall had lately been
added to the house, and other improve
ments made. Mr. Widbar was so pros
trated by over exertion and the excessive
heat, that fears were entertained that he
would not recover, but we understand
that he is now comfortable. This was
the house in which esprit lights" were
seen about a year ago, and as tho cause
of the fire is unknown, some are inclined
to attribute il to malicious spirits |! 1t
was insured in the Monmouth In. Co. for
500. Lose about $500. says the Ok
ford Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03
state Temperance Mass COnceR.

a State temperance Mass Convention
will be held at Auburn Hall, in the city
OF Auburp, June l7th, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
iorihe purpose Of nominating a candidate
for Governor. and TO attend TO any other
business that may properly come before
said convention. All temperance men
are cordially invited to attend, who are
in favor of such men, and only such men
rs will use their influence for the enact
meut and enforcement Of such laws as
will speedily and eiTeetually suppress the
entire traffic in alcoholic liquors, as q
beverage in this State. and who regard
this question rs paramount 10 al other po-
litical issues of the day.
The State Temperance Executive Com
miltce will be in session at the Auburn
House, Auburn. on the evening preceding
the Convention.
Benjamin +. Hamilton, Chairman
York; J. W. Munger, Cumberland; Geo
ii. Dillingham;, Anlroscuggu; d. ID.
Russell. Franklin; Simeon Conner, Som
erset; Newell Winslow, Lincoln; Isaac
Hacker, ArooStoOk George Pratt, Knox
:. J. Roberts, Waldo; H. r. Taylor
Washington; II. II. Osgood. Hancock
Sumner Basfor,. Penobscot; \. j. W
Stevens. Piicataquis; William Bicknell
Oxford; \. Deering, Secretary, S. T
Committee, Sagadahoc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03
0Tfora Qsmafrat.
PARIS, MAINE. JUNE 8, 1870.
Republican state Convention.

The citizens of Maine who rejoice ia the progress
OF Human Freedom and Equal Rights, achieved by
the Nation andcr the direstisn OF the NSAoNAl.
REPUBLICAN PANTY during the past decade; who
heartily second the Administration Of President
Grant in It's measures 10 secure national prosperity
by the restoration of confidence sbrosd aud tran
guilty st home; who eudorseits wise policy Tor the
reduction of the national debt and applaud it's sue
ccssui endesyors 10 establish economy and honesty
IN the administration of the Governments who ap.
prove the record of the party in Maine all
Questions OF public policy, including its consistent
and straghtforw efforts for the suppression Of
the evils Of intempersnce, requested 20 send del
cgatcs TO a state Convention TO be held in Granite
Hall, Augusta, Wednesday, June 18th.
1870, at eleven O'Clock A. NJ, for the purpose OF
nominating candidate for Governor and 10 transact
such other business may properly come before the
Convention.
The basis OF representation viii be as follows:
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled TO
QUO delegate and one additional delegate for every
IS votes east for the republican Candidate for Gov
ernor in 1868 4 fraction OF 10 votes will be entitled
TO en- additional delegate.
Delegates arc required TO be actual residents Of the
municipality they claim to represent In the Conven.
ton.
The State Committee will be in session in the Re.
ecption Room OF the Hall n, O'Clock, the morning
of the Convention for the reception Of the credentials
Of delegates and hear and determine all cases of
contested elections, subject to ratification by the
Convention.
JANIS G BLAINE, Chairman.
WM. L. FRYE.
CYRUS VI. PowEnS,
FREDERICK RoBiE,
WV. =. LOWELL,
Jos. II. WEST,
PATL SrEvENs,
=. =. MAhHIE
TIMOTHY WALkEE,
MN. I. WINGkrE,
STANLEY L. PUIIES.
j. W. WAKEFIELD,
HIRAM hSowLrON,
y q. TIUHLoUGH,
CHARLES h. PAISK,
Gro. ~. kNowLTuN.
gepU6licGs State C0Ssmittes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03
Taking the Censals.

The Census takers commenced their
work on the LIST inst. 1t Is highly de-
sIable that correct information BID OBJ
Itained, and ia order to mid those required
! to give it, we publish below some di-
rcctions from the Portland Press. which
will be of value TO all.
The names given the Assistant should
include such persons rs were temporarily
absent on the LIST Of June. The name
also of any member of the family who
may have died between this date and the
day ofthe Assistants visit is given, and
the person fully described, as If living;
but the name OF any person born during
that period is TO DO omitted. Allpersons
temporarily absent on journey or visit
are to-bc counted rs Of the family; but
children and youth absent for purposes OF
education on the LIST of June Qo day and
having their home and family where the
school or college is situated. will be
enumerated at the latter place.
Sea-iaring men are to be reported at
their land homes, no matter how long
they may have been absent. IL supposed
10 BIO alive.
Express men. railroad men, &c.. il they
habilually return to their homes in the
interval of their occupation, will be re-
ported as OF their families, and not where
they may be temporarily staying on the
first day of June.
A statement Of the value Of all real
estate owned by any person. will be re-
CURED This should DO tho full market
value. without deduction on account of
mortgage or other iucumbrance.
The statement of personal property
should be inclusive Of all bonds, mort
Cages, notes, live stock, plate, jewels or
furniture. but exclusive Of wearing APP
parcl. No report is required whom the
personal property is less than $lCo.
The place of birth is required. and ifof
foreign birth the particular country, rs
England" Scotland. ""Walcs, instead
of Great Britain; or the particular State.
rs Prussia. Baden, Bavaria, &C., instead
of Germany.
Inquiries will also be made rs 10 at
tendance at school, and ability TO read
and write.
Great care will he laken in the enumera
alton of the deaf, dumb, blind, insane aud
idiolic. SO rs ut once TO secure complete
ness aud avoid giving offence. Total
blindness aud undoubtcd insanity only
arc intended in this inquiry. Deafness
merely, without loss of speech. is not 10
be reported.
All deaths in the family between June
l. 1863 and June /, 1870, are to DO re
ported.
There are of course many other in.
quiries bu, these are Of the most general
application.
These must be made by the Assistant
Marshal in person. He cannot delegate
his authority to another; and no graver
offence can be committed by him in his
official capacity than to diyulSc iniorma'
ton acquired in tho discharge OF his
duty. All disclosures are to be treated
rs strictly confidential. and the depa,t-
mcnt is determined to protect the citizen
in all his rights.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03
The r. o. and C.. Railroad.
HARTroRp, May 30th, ~

HARTFORD, May 30th, 1870.
Mr.. Editor:-The report Of the Hart
ford railroad case, in the Democrat oil
May 10Th, misreprescnts the facts rs they
existed at the hearing before Judge
Walton.
The Judge decided lst, that the rail-
road must be finished as claimed by the
town in order to comply with the vote of
Sept. 1868.
ID, That the railroad has never been
completed according to the vote.
3rd, But as the parties were to carry
the case to the Law Court he ruled as
matter Of form in order to put the case in
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03
The Pas.ie Corner.

Enigma OF last week correctly answer
ed by Ii. T. c., East Sumner; Eta H.
Ashland, Mass.
Answer-''A good name wiH shine
torrer."
Crossword Enigma answered by
Rachie, East Sumner; Etta H., Ashland,
Mass.
Answer Calcutta.
BIBLE ENIGMA.
am composed OF Il letters.
Ny % "A 8 2 is word that occurs only
three times in the Bible.
Ny . 9 s 6 IS Z s was city of the
Old Testament
My 10 q % l6 l5 "a was aeity ofthe
Old Testament.
My II 8 81 q ii 10 WAS man OF t'e
Old Testament, who died young.
Nv 10 6 - II "a 8 is wordiha occurs
once in the Bible.
Nv 90 y 10 3 was city referred to III
the prophecies.
Nv % ) q was 4 porter mentioned !"
Ezra who reformed from an evil
course.
NV whole is verse in the New les
lament.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03
Resignation Of Hon. Il. ". food
burn.

a few days ago we mentioned the re-
the present Superintendent of the Reform
School. The special correspondent of
he Boston Adrer.iScr says 1.-The reason Of
his resignation was difference between
him and the trustees in which he thought
they did not sufficiently consider his
views. The differences eliminated re-
Gently on the occasion of releasing q boy
under the following circumstances Some
six years ago 4 boy was sent there
from Lewiston. for vagrancy. Two
years ago. having been allowed to 60 ont
with others of the best boys, lie made his
way home. There he got employment
and took charge of his mother. who had
been thrown upon the town, and support
ed her. Six months ago he was captured
and brought back. Within lew days
ex-Mayor Frye OF Lewiston, and the City
Marshal, bearing Il petition from the citi-
ZcnS 10" the release of the boy, appeared
before the trustees and asked his release
on the ground that he was not put in for
any crime, and had proved himself worthy
10 be trusted and capable of taking care
of his mother, who otherwise must be
supported by charity. Mr. Woodbury.
strcnuously opposed the release of the
boy, claiming that il was dangerous TO
the peace and order of the institution to
do so, and declared his purpose to resign
if it was insiste upon, But the trustees
decided to let the boy 60, and almost i'm
mcdiately came the Superintendent re-
signation, which, as he insists upon it,
will probably have to be accepted"
Mr.. Woodbury. has proved himself an
efficient manager of this institution, and
We are sorry that he should feel called
upon TO resign, and trust some way of
compromising the present differences
may be devised and Mr.. Woodbury. in.
duced to remain Portland Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03
The MOCin1 Machine

Season has commenced, and the Agents
OF the various kinds are prepared to give
purchasers all the opportunity afforded in
any market for getting the best.
First comes Col. SWEET, with the Union
and the 1Adcance and several kinds OF
Rakes. He is veteran in the business
and knows the wants OF the farmers
Then there is Marshall, n. L., OF West
Paris, with The Buckeye, the Pioneer
Machine, which can be operated by Il
Lady, as he says, and if any one doubts il
he will prove it. Then. there is FOODS,
which is getting TO by a favorilc in the
County. But VIC advise all to read the
advertisements for themselves, and then
judge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03

A Washington special to the Boston
Advertiser says the Hon. S. z. Morrill,,
representative from the second Maine
district, has just retained from ten
days visit to his home. He admits that
the chances are against him for renomina.
ton, and says VIM. p. Frye, late after
ney general of the State, will probably
be the next member from his district
The Huntington Chronicle fayors the re-
nomination OF Mr.. Morrill,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03

WE lind upon our table copy OF the
Richardson Manufacturing Company's
Circular, setting forth the merits of the
Buckeye moving machine. The circu-
lar contains an elaborate history of the
Buckeye rs the pioneer mower, and
shows TO what extent all other machines
are indebted for their essential working
qualities. We observe, too, some hints to
buyers that must be valuable to any one
wishing to purchase, for the subject is
discussed in very candid manner. AS
stated, the Buckeye has received substan-
tial improvement for the present year
not by the addition of any trap. nor by
taking away anything that has formerly
given it utility, but by tightening tho
machine generally. and at the same time
strengthening it, in substituting MALE
able for many of tho castings heretofore
used, and by the extra finish which the
company are able to give in their new
works. 1t is now said to be lightest in
draught, and indeed so warranted in the
circular. This will no doubt remove the
only objection ever urged against the
Buckeye. n. l.. Marshall, West Paris, is
Agent for this vicinity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03

HarPer's Magazine, for June Content;
lettings AMI tourneylng, in Spain, Illustrated -
The my steries Oh Thunder shower with Ilustrl-
tons; Five Mooss FrSlcric the Great; vanity
OF yantics The Rob Roy on the Jordan, Tie
Hot Current of the Atlantic. rram-mutation -
The Pruning Tart IN America, WsnPun sung
Cap Wine In America and American wine Pare
well to May; A story OF six week.; Border Rom
inisccs; Antero; The tanning liable and Editors
Easy Chair anil Drawer wiki the usual Literary,
Scientific aGd Historical record
Atlantic, Tor .June-Contcnt-; Joseph and his
friends; Drives from French Farm: william
Hazlitt: la June French and English illustrated
magazines; song; oiltown Preside stories; Let
Us be cheerful; Master TrealSell, An. Ider's
Llyl The Corresp ondencc OF Napoleon Bonaparte,
Tie English Goyerness ut the Siimsse Court -
The Logic OF Marriage and Murder. Reviews
and Literary notices.
Every saturday ia publishing Mr. Dcknns's
new novel, and Is also giving series u llustra-
tons, comprising some OF the principal Characters
and scere- in Mr. Dickens, works, which viii
form a unique aud attractive Dickens Gallery.
Our Young Folks, Is charming. I'VE Girls"
Home story, is delightfully."- interesting. "rrottys
Compositions" are funny enough, and "our
Menagerie7 gives some very entertaining infoma.
dion about ants.
The Little Chief is 4 welcome visitor 10 The
schoolroom and home circle full Of good things
for young, and well illustrated.
The Phrensie EiealJournaIa and Psckard's
Monthly for June, has very attractive table OF
contents, This work is valuable for its Geographic
al sketches and is truthful articles upon subjects
of vital interest. s5Ooayear. NY
The Gala1y, for June, closes the 9Th volume
of this popular magazine. IL has several interes-
ting contributions 10 the history Of .his nation and
j., as usual, very readable
Good Health Is an instructive, interesting ana
valuable Journal, and should be in every house
hold in the land sslOa year Boston.
Arthur's Home Magazine and The chill.
dren's Hour, for LuBe, are received from I. ;.
Arthur & sous. The influence OF these works IS
invaluable in the family, and no household can
read them without being made wiser, better and
happier.
The Riverside, for June, is fuIlOf good things
foy tlie young folks, and the cider ones are At
tracted to its bright pages aud It's timely illustra
lions.
Old and New, for June, closes the lss volume
Of this valuable monthly. Il Is large work and
Is full of sound, sensible reading Mr. stowe Ia =
contribute serial novel tor the next volume,
entitled "Pink aud White Tyranny"
The Schoolmate, tor June, = n fresh and at
tractiye as ever ami il welcomed with delight oy
the Juveniles $50 4 year. Boston.
The Nursery, tor june, IA, host OF pretty
pictures and easy reading smallest scholars.
Boston.
The Agricultural ha, tire usual good stock
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03

The Massachusetts House OH Satur-
day amended the liquor bill, by includ-
ing ale, porter, strong beer aud all wines,
among the liquors TO be exempted from
the provisions of the prohibiIory law. and
ordered the bill to third reading by a
vote OF lO3 10 6S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03

The Maehias onion mentions the
case of little boy in Wesley who was SO
poisoned rs to nearly cause his death, by
walking over land where super phosphate
had been spread. The little fellow had
Il crack in his heel and the poison cop,
municated with his blood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03

Mir Beecher tells Us of a class in his
mission school which was offered banner
tor good behavior. One youngster made
some kind of disturbance one Sunday
before school; when the rest took him
out and punched him ill he promised TO
reform. That class has GOT the banner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03

We understand that Mr.. j. G.. Mar.
bic, Esq, of this town received dis.
patch on Tuesday that one Of his powder
mills in Canada was blown up that day
and that Mr.. Levi Monk, of Bucklield,
was seriously injured. and has sine
died. He lived but about an hour and a
half after The accident, duriug which time
he was unconscious. He leaves q wife.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03

The Journal says r. G. Chase & Co.,
Of Auburn, have sold this season, chief
ly in New York and New Hampshire, co.
600 fruit trees, chiefly apple, pear and
plums.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03

MI. Dennct. and Mrs. o. w Burn
ham. o. Portland, have left fox Europe
an tour, 10 advance themselves in their
musical studies. The Portland Press says
The soprano voice OF Mrs. Bunham
is sure to develop itselfundeT the training
of European masters to an extent that
her admi ers here have little idea OF and
pl..ee bcI in the front rank OF oy.lorio
singers in this country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03

Senator Anthony has been rc-nom-
mated by the republican caucus OF the
Rhode Island Legislature.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03

We are authorized to announce that
the Republican District Convention for
this District viii be held ut Auburn, on
the 18th inst. The call will be out next
week It would be desirable 10 have the
County Con, cntion on the 3Oth, the day
after, US much time and expense would
be saved thereby.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-03
OUR TABLE.

7" y - = TT IT
General Travelling Agent
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1870-04-21
County Government.

The late General Assembly made a
radical change in our system of county
government. 1.-The bill provides that
there shall he three Supervisors elected
from the county ut large no two
OF them from the same township. The
three Supervisors are to he elected ut
the ensuing fall election, and will take
their seats the first of January next. If
there shall be wish for the number Of
Supervisors to he larger than three. the
law provides that the triunviIaie may
submit To the people the question
whether the number shall he Increased
to i've or seven. The number that each
county shall have, therefore, depends
upon its owo choice. Large counties
will probably decide upon the largest
number"
THE IL not what all the friends Of n
change desired by any means, but 1t
may prove popular. A trial will tell.