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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

The State If North Carolina has gone
democratic. and the Belfast Jo,,r'lal dis
plays a Rooster in announcing The result
while the democratic paper, herald it -
great triumph Of democratic principles,
and al owing to the attempt OF Gov.
Holden 10 iutimidJtc voters by the
bayonet. Now the facts arr. that
reign OF terror has existed in the State,
but not owing 10 Gov. lIoldcn's troops,
II has been nauguratcd and carried on
by Ku Klux organization. to intimidate
the colored and more timil white voters
the same mnlc of operating upon The
election rs that adopted in Tenn, Ssec.
/: is the last struggle of the old ari>to-
cratic slave holding power 10 defeat the
inevitable onward march of freedom
forces. Blu, GOV Holden has endcavorcd
TO stem This current OF force and violence,
and because he called out the State
Militia, the rebel press of tina, State
started the cry Of military deSpotisn, and
the cry is caught zap and sent on by the
democratic press of the North.
Tire best evidence Of this comes from
the statement OF the Chief Justice OF the
STATE. Judge Pearson. citizen who i
not partisan. and Who Is 50 highly es-
teemed Ia hi> State ihat he was elected
to his exalted position by the unanimous
vote OF the people. Judge Pearson
ailirmS that there is a secret organization
in the State aud that il is OF political
character. and that it is directed and n
least tacilly sustained by The leading and
influential Democrats OF The State. DeSir
ing 10 obtain the political control OF the
State. and failing To get any considerable
portion Of The eOlored vote. they resoIted
10 midnight whippings and hangingS a.
means OF iuiiUida,ing the newly-en-
franehised citizens aud keeping them
from the polls. y correspondent OF the
New York Tribune, who WAS sent into
the State especially 10 get at the facts in
the case. says:
Judge PeaI son comes from the western
portion of the State, where things have
been comparatively quiet and said that
before be came To The seat ofIrouble, this
year.he had been Of opinion that the Ku-
klpx ouirages were much exaggerated;
but his views are now changed. He then
went ON to relate stories Of outrage con-
tirnning what the Governor and others
had already said. After relating some Of
the principal occurrences which have
Mortified all but the bitter rebel class in
the State-and they can never be horri-
fled by Ku-klux outrage-Judge Pear
son said that he had come to the conciu-
siou that the Ku. kluX was reality, and
that il was an organization extended
through the entire South. In response
20 the query why il was So much worse
with North Carolina than with other re-
constructed States, he replied that in
Tennessee, for instance. the ku-Klux had
had their own way, and their own men
elected were consequently Quoted; that
the opposition made 10 the Ku-Klux in
this State had melted them TO unusual
activity. and that North Carolina was
made a sort of center for the active
operations Of the order"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19
AndOrer Items.

Mr.. Editor: The hay and grain crop
has been secured in good condition. We
have an average crop. The drought was
severe, but the late rains revived vegeta-
ton wonderfully. There are cncourag:
ing prospects Of bountiful supply Of
fall feed. The grasshoppers have been
very thick, but we arc indulging the
hope they will follow the example of
their predecessors. Fifteen years ago,
they were troublesome; some time in
August they took TO themselves wings
and flew away. They were SO numerous
in many places. the sun was darkened as
they were on their fight to the ocean.
Sylvester Roberts barn was burned
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

The war between Prussia and France
has proved severe blow TO trade in
petroleum, which has grown to be one Of
the most important branches of our
foreign commerce. Germany afforded
us the best market for our product, and it
was chiefly in German ships that oil was
transported. The Var has caused most
OF the German ships TO withdraw from the
tlade, rather than subject themselves to
the danger of capture. The result Of
course is, that the petroleum traffic with
Germany must be almost entirely sus-
pended rs long rs the war continues.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

At the Androscoggin County Lodge
meeting Of Good Templars held at North
Turner on the Dth inst, in conversation
with q brother. he remarked that"thc in
stance had not been found where nm Adj
ycnl belonged TO a Lodge of G God lem.
plars." Think our Lodge here must have
had good number OF that belief, for II
has long since, am sorry to say. "gone
up" but we are not destitute of tenn
perance order, for the Sons, with a good
number, still cling to tho terra frma. and
are doing worthy work. G.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

Prof. w. A. earns, the blind vocalist,
rare musical genius. who plays upon
the cornct with one hand, and accom-
panics himself upon the piano or mclodeon
with the other, and who has compass Of
voice Of five octaves. gave one Of his
wonderful entertainments at South Paris
on Wednesday evening of this week,
which we had the pleasure Of attending.
He will be ut Paris Hill on Tuesday
evening next, and sing at other parts in
our County. Wherever he goes, we com.
mend him 10 the public as worthy man
and wonderful genius in music.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

with NIL its contents, on Friday. Inc
supposed cause of the fire, was sparks
from the chimney, ii being about twenty
feet from the barn. Through the heroic
cxer,ions oil The neighbors, the house was
saved. Tie barn was insured in the
Monmouth Co.,, the hay and grain in an.
other Co.
The same day. Josiah Bailey's house
was struck by lightning, which tore oil
the weather boards on one end oil the
house, split few shingles, passed thro
tho floor TO the kitchen, play led some an
tics with the stove, and passed out, doing
but little damage.
A PROLIFIC SNAKE. Henry s. Philbrook
killed striped snake last week, that had
forty. seven little snakes; tho smallest
one was over six inches in length.
BoARpERs. There arc about one hun
drcd boar,lers in Town, yet there arc con.
yenient accommodations for as many
more. They are enjoying themselves
remarkably well. Some are fishing,
others bcrrying. while many are visiting
places of curiosity. There was party
last week. visited place called the
Devils Don. 1t is located on Black
brook, above Smiths Mills. With all
the splcndor of his satanic maicsty's pal
ace and surroundings, no one could be
induced to accept Of his Inequalities,
even for one hight. IL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19
DirTe{f,

The following officers have been in
stalled for the present quarter, Of An.
droscoggin Lodge, No. l97, l. o. of G.
L:
james s. Wright. w. c. T.; Mrs. G.
NJ Rose, w. V. T.; Florence j. Bolster.
w. s.; Mary X. Richardson, w. A. S. I;
III. n Robinson. W. +. S.; Lyforl n.
Reynolds. w. T.; VIM. Woodbury., w.
c.; Geo ID. Bartlett, w. NJ. Lusina
Stockwell. w. ID. NJ Frank l.. Ed
munds, w. L. e.; Gerry Harlow. w. o..
c.; Mary kilgore. w. r Ii. S.; Louisa
Poverty, w. l.. ii. S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19
5. J.. GoopNLE.
Soc'y Board oil Agriculture.
Freak Of Lightning.

The Oxford Register says on Tuesday
morning. the 2d inst. the house Of
Hor;,tio Bickfor,l, in Stow, was struck by
lightning. IL first struck an elm tree,
about fifteen feet distant, and in front Of
the house, tearing it most shockingly TO
the roots after leaving which no traces
were to be seen. Till, reaching the house.
when and where il demolished 10 irag'
ments one of the Lutheran windows in
the roof, breaking every pane OF glass,
and scattering the same broadcast; from
which window, tho lightning seemed 10
divide and sub-diyidc, part of which
followed the boards and shingles TO the
house top. whence it descend the opposite
side. tearing and leaving tho ribs oil the
root bare. One branch OF the electricity
descended 10 the kitchen, in which there
was clock. tearing the same from the
ceiling. scattering portions i'll diilercn,
dire, tons. melting the end of the pcndu
lum ut the pivot from Whence suspended.
The fluid then entered Mr.. and Mrs. BIS
bed room by u post within two feet Of
the head of their bed. but neither were
injured There were five inmates of the
house, none OF .om were seriously in
iured, although their rooms were each
visited with the same powerful agent.
As they rose they found the rooms and
house filed with dense smoke and fumes
of birthstone, though fortunately the
house in mo part was found to be on fire.
The house was riddlcd as il n bombshcll
had exploded, charged with missiles of
every kind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

Il may as we'll at this point, and once
for all announce myself utterly unable to
present auy adequate picture OF the hor-
rible tales that have come to my ears in
one short day Of my stay here. All parties
admit the existence of the ku-klux and
its siivilish deeds, but the Rebels ignore
them rs far rs possible, and indirectly
encourage and participate in them. !
come here prepared to find that the
stories of outrage which have reached the
North were greatly exaggerated; but the
reality seems TO be that tho one tenth
part has not been told"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19
A Candidate at Last.

The democrats succeeded At their
second trial in Bangor in making =
nomination Tor Governor. They were
obliged TO take straight oul democrat,
their attemp, to procure some one from
our ranks proving to be 4 magnificent
failure. Gen. ChaS W Roberts, OF Ban
cor, is the nominee. From 4 personal
acquaintance with him Of many years,
S.d Knowing well the service which he
rendered in the war Of The rebellion, we
think the selection the best the arty
could make He was fighting bravcly in
the Held. as Col. ofthc 81 Maine, when
many OF the hunkers of the party who
nominated him boiled the nomination OF
his compatriot in arms, the gallant
Jameson, and tried to hold Peace CON
vention at Bangor, ia opposition 20
JqD.cS0a's hcminot0n. because he was
soldier. Col. Roberts would then have
marched his regiment into Bangor. and
dissolved the convention q, The point q!
the lay one,, had he hal the opportunity,
But The nomination comes too latc TO
help The party Had it occurred at The
first convention. a better show Of votes
could have been made. Ii is too late TO
organize now. or recover from the dis
astc,s of their late iag'aIi15t f--'c.
We have not time. this week, to refer
to the resolutions adopted by The conven-
ton. They are especially adapted TO
gplls, for which they are in,cn1cd-one
icing against the new school inr, and be-
ins Of the v2ciPccter stripe
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19
UPTON.

Mr. Editor:--I read in tho last issue OF
your paper that Elder Sessions, the Nor
mon, had made some five or six converts
in Upton, and that they are going to Salt
Lake City this fall. Now | think that is
a libel on the good people of Upton. and
wish to have it corrected. Sessions has
been here and baptized two or three in
Grafton, and as | understand it, one in
Upton--a young man by the name OF
Chase, tchO intends to stay al home.
FAIR PLAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

The following curious incident oc.
Cured in Alfred last week: Mr. George
Roberts, living at Alfred Gore, having
dislocalcd his shoulder. another gentle
man took him in his wagon. to carry him
to the village. where his shoulder might
be put in place. Just rs they came 10
the Dane place, the horse was frightened,
and both gentlemen were thrown from
the wagon. The gentleman with Mr..
Roberts had his collar bone broken, his
ribs fractured, and also sustained severe
internal injuries, while curiously enough
the injured shoulder Of Mr.. Roberts was
re- set.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19
Seer e,ary Belknap has disposed

Seer etary Belknap has disposed of
the case of alleged ill-ireatment of color
cd cadet Smith at West Point, by order
ing cadets Gilmore and Smith who had
been recommended to he tried by Court
martial, to be reprimanded by the Super
intendcnt. II there is any further cause
for complaint the offenders will be dealt
with in q summary manner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

The Portland Argus says that since
there is no chance OF clec;ing m outrigh,
democrat, that paper gives its cordial sup
port L. any movement which looks TO
placing Gov. Chamberlain in the L. $.
Senate. The Argus urges that the move
mcnt started in Portland 10 secure Cham
bcrlain senators and representatives in
Cumberland be speedily pushed iuto
every county in the State. The tone ofthe
Argus would Indicate that majority ol
the dcmoc attic party Of Maine, will aid in
the movement 10 elect Gov, c. TO the |.
=. Senate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19
Death of Fdf'rdgut.

Another of the worthy men whose
patriotism in the war Of tho rebellion
placed him high in the niche offame, has
departed. The gallant Admiral, whose
health has been falling for some time,
died in Portsmouth, NIL, on Sunday
last, Aug. 14th. lie will receive n ma
TONS homage, in having his.mcmory in
terwovcn in the history of the nation rs
one OF its ablest defenders. sas.easa q,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

A delegation from the Crystal Wave
Lodge, East Buekfield, says Hartford"
made their third annual visit To Streakcd
Mountain, on the Doth ult., the day after
the long-wished-ior rain. which added
much To the pleasure of the journey, and
heightened The picturesque scenery in old
Oxford. The Wave has not only pros.
pered the last quarter in number and use
iulnesS. but has added new furniture TO
their Lodge Room, books and catalogues
TO their library, and splendid Cabinet
Organ. The 10th number oil their Pearl
has been read within the past iorty-eight
weeks. and is sill increasing in intele est
and talent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

y GREAT TREAT IN VIEW The citizens
OF South Paris and vicinity are TO be
favored with an entertainment on Tues
day evening next. by the celebrated
Taylor Troupe. This combination are
meeting with immense success wherever
they appear and are spoken of in the
highest of terms by both press and public.
They appear in Norway on Wednesday
evening next. We would certainly adj
wise The citizens OF both places not 10 fail
in seeing these really first class artists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

-Chase's new stage line to Canton is
likely TO prove success, rs well rs 4
great convenience. He has placed on the
route the capacious coach that he former
~ run to Livermore. The through pas
scnger travel promises will, and lie tran
sacts good amount OF express business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

The Republicans of Paris are requested
10 assemble at the town house, on Satur'
day afternoon. Aug. 9th at three O'Clock
L. NJ. TO nominate candidate for repre-
sentative TO the Legislature
PR ORDER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

The sporting fraternity at Canton
Point, says the correspondent of the
Lewiston Journal, are about building a
trotting park there, and will probably
commence on it next week. They have
an excellent chance for one. There are
good many good stepping colts around
there, and their owners want q good
chunce to show them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19
Teachers Institute at South Paris.

Our County Institute opened al South
Paris, on Monday last. with a good show
of teachers. under charge OF DIR, n. L.
True, County Supervisor, assisted by
Prof. Allen. Of Pennsylvania. who Was so
popular in our Institutes last year. The
sessions are highly interesting and IN.
s,ructive, and well attended by teachers.
IS having entered their names. We have
not time TO enter into particulars this
week. Able discussions and lectures oc-
eur evenings. Hon. Warren. Johnson.
State Sup't. will lecture Thursday even
ING. The Institute will close on Friday.
with written examination of teachers.
1t is proposed to holdtwo more lns'i-
tutes of three days each. in the Eastern
section of the County, ut Canton. and ut
some point in the Western part OF the
County.
All teachers shonld attend those lnsti.
lules, it possible thing 10 DO So.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19
Sabbath School Picnic.

The annual Picnic Of the Sunday
Schools connected with the Uuivcrsalist
denomination, heretofore held at West
Paris, will be holden at Bryant's Pond,
Thursday. Aug. 9th. Exercises to COM
mcnce at 10 A. NJ.
IL d. 4 4. ELL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

The occasion will be eniivcned by IN
presence Of the Bryant's Pond Band.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

AT the kenncbcc County Republican
Convention at Augusta, on "Wednesday
Joshua Nye, Esq. Of WatcrviIlc, presi'
ding-llon. Joshua Gray of Gardiner
and Hon. Geo. +. Minot of Belgrade.
were re.nominaied for SenatorS-thc
former by acclama,ion, and tho latter by
vote l0l 10 ~ for John May. Hon.
Reuben Foster of Watervillc. s. caker OF
the House last winter, was nominated for
the uew Senator. by vote OF l0S 10 =
scattering. For Commissioner, Nathaniel
Graves OF Vienna. had 6. votes, to ~ for
-. II. Thing OF Mt Vernon. w. +.
Whitehousc and J II. Hartford, of An-
gu>ta, were nominated for Co. Atty. and
Treasurer 10y reclamation. Charles
HewjnS declined being u candidate Tor
Sheriff again, whcrcupon \. ii. Barton,
Esq. ct Benton, was nominated by accli-
nation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-16

This Remedy does not simply re<cre for \ short
time, but IL produces perfect aud permanent cures
OF the worst cases OF Chronic Nasal Catarrf, anu
,riH pay 500 REGARD for case that cannot cure
0Cold In the head" and Catarrhal Headache arc
cured with q few applications. III you have dis
charge from the nose, offensive Otherwise, stop
ming M OF the nose at times, partial loss Of the
sensc Of smell, taste or hearing, eyes watering
weak feel dull have pain or pressure In the head
Won NAV rest assured that you have Catarrh.--
Thousands annually, without maniiesting half Of
the above symptoms, terminate In Consumption
and end In the grave No disease Is so common,
more deceptive or less understood by physicians.
I will send my pamphlet on Catarrh 10 any adj
dress free. DIR. Sagcss Catarrh Remedy Is now
SOLD BY MOST DRUGGISTS IN ALL PARTS
OF THE WORLD.
Price 50 cents Sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt
Of 90 cents, or four packages TOR two dollars Be
ware of coaHteyJcfs and rrorfhiess imif0tfoas see
that my pirate stamp, which Is positirc gndran-
tee Of 1enuineness, Is upon the outside wrapper
Remember that this private stamp, Issued by the
United States Government expressly for stamping
my medicines, has my porti ait, name and address,
and the words III s. Certificate OF Genuineness'
engraved upon it, and need not be mistaken. Don't
be swinded by travellers and others, representing
themselves rs DIR. Sage. | am tho only man now
living tina, has the knowledge and right 10 manu-
facture the genuine DIR. sage's Catarrh Remedy,
and never travel to sell this medicine.
r. V. PIERCE, NJ d.,
jul l 3m lS3 Seneca Street, Buffalo, y. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-16
ashes as a Cattle Feed.

Mr.. David Dudley OF Sidney-onc of
our substantial subscribers-in II recent
conversation, gave bis experience in treat
ing neat sock affected with 4 habit OF
eating wood, chewing bones. &c. His
cattle were one spring affected in this way
they became thin in flesh, refusing to eat
hay, and presented a sickly appearance.
He had an impression that their food lack.
ed the constituents for making bone, but
his neighbOrs used bone meal, without
any good results whatever. Last spring
he put about four bushels of leached ashes
in his barnyard, and threw out to them
about shovel tuil each day. They all
ate il with evident relish After turning
them out TO pasture, he put one peck OF
dry ashes per week on the ground in the
pasture. They ate it all up. and gnawed
off the grass where it had been laying.
The cattle began to improve, gaining
flesh and looking better than they had Tor
several years. He says that this morbid
appetite was unnoticed years ago, from
the fact that the land was new and ashley
from the burning of the woods and land
clearing. lie has another proof OF ashes
for stock from this incident. He had
large tub full of leached ashes which re-
manned in il Tor some time. 1t was after
wards used rs a watering tub; anil when
the cattle drink from it, they would lick
and gnaw the sides aud bottom OF the tub
actually biting out pieces and eating them.
Lstterly he gives one quart Of ashes mix
ed with the same quantity of salt, to
twelve head of cattle, about once week,
and finds it to agree with them wonder
fully. Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-16
Farmers Contention.
DovER, Aug. so. 1870.

Dover, Aug. SO. 1870
The subject before the Convention was
lecture upon Farm Law. We give the
following outline We have now two
branches OF law common law, and
statute law. The former would exist if
our state laws were entirely repealed. In
the common law as regards fences every
man must take care OF his own cattle
No man is obliged to builda fence any
where. The common law i his iercc. As
the law now stands owners OF con
tiguous lands are obliged 10 build halt Of
the fence if they cultivate or occupy the
land. II they DO not argec upon the
fence. the fence viewer shall decide. A
greements between the parties as TO the
amount Of fence 70 be built by each party
will De binding il put on record. Ii A
and have agreed 10 keep certain pats
of fence in repair on the line and AS cattle
break into BIS field through the fence b
was to keep in repair, b can get no dam
age. No man is obligcdto build fence
upon the highway. If cattle 90 damage,
whether there is fence or not by the
highway, they are liable for the damage.
Lots which do not exceed ne-half acre
are not subject 10 these laws OF fences.
twenty years occupation practically
give title to the occupant of the land.
They are lost because 4 fence is built off
the line.
l; a division fence is built wholly on the
land of a neighbor he c5uld claim the
fence. Ii line fence is to be taken away
he can do 80 by giving notice to his
neighbor
The statutes say each town shall main
tain - pound or mere aud shall elect a
pound keeper for each pound. And pound
keeper must be sworn and give bonds or
he commits trespass if he impounds an.
finals. The penalty for animals at large
in the streets is IS cents per head. except
for stations, &C., when il is higher. Cat
tie are liable Tor all damages caused by
them from running in the highway.
Statutes require fence to be four feet
high, with at least four rails. Recon-
mends five rails for division fences and
the abolishing of highway fences.
The land appropriated to public roads
belongs to the public, but if the road is
discontinued the road reverts to the man
whose land is adjoining and decided to
the center Of the road A man can take
the grass, &c, upon the side OF the road
opposite his land without committing tres
pass but If a neighbor did so he would be
just as liable for trespass rs though he,
went inside his neighbours fence. But no
man has any right to occupy any portion
OF the road side which shall obstruct the
public travel.