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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25
NOllcdu Items.

There is a variety Of weather This fall,
bat no snow for sleighing We may ex-
pcct much rain yet. There used to be
sloishing for Thanksgiving in former
years.
Messrs. \. G.. and J. W Parsons & CO.,
have bought the machinery and made ar
Engagements for manufacturing paper ut
Steep Falls. They propose to put the
machinery in portion of the pulp mill
and make the pulp directly into paper.
They will get ready to start the business
in February. They are smart and en-
terprising young men and have way of
putting things through. Success to
them.
Mr.. James II. Merrill is having house
built below the Congregational parson-
age.
The new hotel has received the addition
of splendid piazza the past week.
c. w. Partridge dressed and sent TO
Portland and Boston, a halfton OF poultry,
on Monday and Tuesday of this week.
Mr.. VIM S. Benson has sold his stand
at Frost's Corner TO Mr.. Sumner Frost
for $500.
The Pike Hill Mineral Acqueduct now
gives down bounliful supply of water.
The n. l.. |. have gone in to winter
quarters. They had the honor of es.
corting Gov. Chamberlain at the review
in Portland on the Fourth of July, and re.
ceived the first speech OF the Governor
elect. DYKE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25
The Note Of RusSi0.

Tho following i the substance OF the
circular sent TO the different European
powers concerned. in the treaty of 1876,
lv Prince Gortschakotf, Russian Minister
q Foreign Affairs -
The Russian Government cannot al
low The security OF Russia TO depend up
ON an arrangement which has not stood
the test OF time, or that the Empire should
be placed in peril by respect for engage
mems not observed in good faith by other
contracting parties Russia therefore de-
clares she i no longer bound by the
treaty OF 1896. so far rs restricting her
right, and sovereignty in the Black Sea
are concerned. but with the declaration
OF her abrogation OF the treaty. Russia
consents that the Sultan OF Turkey shall
enjoy equal tights in that sea.
The Emperor of Russia maintains in
good faith the general principles of that
treaty, ind holds himself in readiness 10
come to an understanding with the digni-
tay powers of Europe upon new and
equitable arrangement, calculated to in
sure European equilibrium and establish
the balance of power upon a more Sc
cure and harmonious basis
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25
Orford COunfU NeiCs

Tho Telegraph says that on Friday n
II e., or three hundred turkeys which were
l., ius carried to Thanksgiving market,
stopped at Hiram to dine.
The Mechanic Falls Herald says that
John Moody OF Hebron, has gathered "a
or So bushels Of apples from single tree
in his orchard this fall. The apples were
natural fruit except two barrels oil Bald
wins fiom graft.
In Sweden last Tuesday the family of
Mr.. William Stevens, being called away
from home, left their little girl, bright
and interesting child three years Of age
in charge of two other children one being
about five years OF age. Soon alter the
parents left. the clothes of the little girl
took fire from a spark from the stove; bnt
the fire was cxtnguished by ncighbor
who happened in, who cautioned tho chill
drcn in regard Ia the fire. Afterwards,
the children being LEFT alone, the clothes
of The little girl again took fire, and the
oldest OF tho party ran TO the nearest
neighbours house. three fuurths OF mile
distant. for aid. Upon returning the I'M
fortunate little sufferer was found sitting
on The door. step. perfectly naked, the
clothes having been burnt crisp and tall
en- off her person, and so much baked was
her person that when the poor child was
lain in the cradle the flesh across the
breast broke open with a rose resembling
that occasioned by the breaking OF burnt
crust OF bread. The agony endured 10y
tho youthful sufferer may be imagined,
bu, we have no words to describe it, She
lived about two hours alter her clothes
took fire, though she was apparently un,
conscious most of the time.
Correspondence OF Lewiston Journal;
Moses Parsons, n progressive farmer in
+ Norway, who has been accustomed TO
keep an account OF his farming operation,
purchased four pigs last spring, for which
he paid IS, each. He purchased all the
| corn he fed TO them, at the cost of S25.
charging the same 10 their account, max
ing cost of si5, besides some few p0ta.
toes given them, with the kitchen slops.
( Last week. he killed and marketed two of
I the pigs. for which he received $40, one
dollar more than the total cost, aside from
/ the potatoes eaten by them, and he has
two left. OF equal value rs those Sold
/ He estimates The manure made by them,
at fifteen loads worth S20 or $50, which
well pays the expense OF care and cart
/ ing in soil or other substance 10 be work
I cd over By them. Who will say raising
pork don't pay?" Mr.. Z. has tried vari.
Gus experiments in applying dressing to
! his grass lands. He obtains the best re-
suits. by putting on the manure, immedi-
atcly after taking off the hay. and gives
rs reason therefore, that the roots are
protected from the scorching heat of sum
mcr, and are stimulated To- throw out
more abundant foliagc, which he wisely
leaves on tho ground to protect tho roots
/ in winter, and it serves, also, TO keep the
soil loose. and in better condition for
next years crop. The top dressing, OF
grass lands, deserves more attention than
/ it has yet received from the farmers Of
Oxford County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

TIE IMPENDING WAR N EURorE.-
Washington dispatches say that it IS not
generally believed in Administration cir.
cles that England will be drawn into the
impending war in Europe. that is, that
she will not go into it voluntarily. The
theory is that she cannot afford it. Her
numerous colonies are said to be in such
4 condition that should she bccome in
VOWED in war some OF them would be
likely TO set up for themselves. Added
10 this are the Alabama claims, which
hang over Great Britain like suspended
sword, ready at any time to come down
upon her head Ii is stated in diplomatic
circles that but for this condition of affairs
England would have been involved long
ago in the quarrel between France and
Prussia OF course Irishmen all over the
world are waiting anxiously for England
to get into a war TO make bold strike for
the independence Of the Emerald Isle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25
Peru Items,

The time is fast approaching, when our
Winter schools are to commence. and rs
the majority Of uryoung men and ladies
obtain their education ut the common
school. now is tho time thai parents
should exert themselves TO the utmost IN
giving their children good chance at
the Winter term.
This town Is we'll supplied with good
school houses, to accommodate students
and teachers; nearly every house is as
comfortable as q dwelling, which adds
greatly to the happiness and advancement
Of the student. Our best school.house is
at West Peru village, built in 1860. II is
Of brick, and consists of two large apart
ments the school-room aud Union Hall.
The latter is commodious, and is used for
various purposes. The Templars hold
meetings there, and there the word OF
God is preached.
The whole valuation Of this town, Is
$3.50. 900. The real estate is estimated At
5000, 900, and consequently tho personal
property $4,000. The Indebtedness OF
the town is $1,000, and by shrcwdncss
on the part Of the people, that can be
paid in few years; and while it is being
paid, the town will be gaining in value,
rs all the taxes that we are obliged to
make out 90 10 sustain our rights and
privileges as citizens.
When the watcr.powcr of Peru is all
used to advantage, that is, when men oil
money, who want TO invest their cash in
great manufacturing business, come
from afar and take up the great water
privilege at the Falls, then the citizens
may expect that the lands will be more
valuable, and their labors better reward.
ed
propose to write the early history OF
this tow nship, in few weeks, from It's
first organization to the present time.
shall cndeayor to insert matter which
will be beneficial to the town, and inter
esting to the general reader.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25
Written for the oxford Democrat.
THE SPIRIT OF LYING.

Skulking .tle rootpad that shuns the lighted lane
SncakiBg from his covert, when the moon is on
the wane;
Loving hidden places where the shadows blsnkly
fall,
Bent sin and mischief, he carries shot for all.
Busy as the Devil Ia gale OF wind
Tircle-- ~ Hate since the hour that Adam sinned
Faithful little copy of his great illus,rious sire
Gotten in the regions where they never rake the
GIc.
Striking with scrpcpt- fang wherever good blood
hows,
Squirting oil Of ritroi on ererybodys "cio=."
He ha.rursed the earth for ages (will caudor ne er
prevailD
With the wagging Of his tongue, and the ditto of
his - tale.
Comely as pig unwashed, Is a lousy, leprous lie.
Live abofe Il, never love il, lock the Ey!
Never heed 1t, starye it, leave it, let u die!
East Rumiori, Nov. 10, 1870. JIM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25
Farm ers' Ciub.

The meeting OF the Club, on Saturday
evening last, was better attended than
the previous one Alter an interesting
discussion of the question of the evening,
in which the members present, generally
participated, the meeting adjourned to
meet Mt the same place on the next
Saturday evening at I o'clock.
The following question has been Sc
lcctcd by the Committee for the next
discussion, viz: us stock raising prof.
table? and if so, what kind, or species is
the most profitable TO raise ?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

An INTERESTING SCESE.-Whcn the
train from Quebec arrived at the Grand
Trunk depot in this city, on Thursday
afternoon, 4 very pleasing sight was
presented. There came rs passengers
by the train some forty children, Of from
ten to sixteen years Of age, sent over TO
Canada by Mrs. Rye, the great English
phlanthIopist, who were on their way to
90 into families in ST. John. A hundred
others had already been dispatched to
Mrs. Rye's farm ut Niagara, who came
over in the same steamer with those that
were going to st. John. They were
bright, rosy-checked, healthy looking
English girls and boys, who will no doubt
make good citizens in the New World
Portland Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25
4 VOrd to Teachers.

your winter schools are now com.
mencing, allow me TO suggest few
words TO you.
Watch carefully the advice given you
By the school committee. Find out who
is the best teacher in your vicinity and
visit his school as soon rs possible and see
wherein lies tho secret Of his power.
See that every child is employed about
something. Have states for every child,
and let them make marks, figures, letters
and words. Ii is loss to a child not 10
have slate and pencil and know how to
use them. 1t is not right for one half of
your school TO be idle; children love to
do things Make your arithmetic practi-
cal ; carry to school a foot rule and teach
your boys arithmetic by it so they will
know something when they 90 out into
the world Do not be afraid 10 explain
things out of the text book. BE cure and
have supply OF chalk and use 1t and
make your scholars use il freely on the
blackboard in all your studies Let
children spell every familiar obicctaronnd
them. Have all your exercises so you
will not wait for answers and thus lose
one halfotyour time. Have writing taught
four times week; if children do not
have writing books. use states aud pencils ;
do not be too lazy to set copies lor them
If need he.
Teach the Geography Of your own
neighborhood and let children feel that
they form part Of the carth's surface.
Have some kind of ball Ior globe
without this your geography will be OF
little account. Let children make their
own sentences aud parse them. Teach
older scholars some Of the rules of pune
tuation this winter Do not teach read
inc in the miserable way it has been
conducted Tor years past in many schools.
Let them talk out their reading with re-
gard to emphasis and infection. See
that children recte in the middle key
BE cheerful and earnest. Look out well
for the dull scholars. Give short lessons
and review every day in every new study.
Find everything you can tc commend and
as little t. condemn IL possible. Never
speak III OF srholar behind hi, back
Aim to have rs good school rs possible.
Talk with yonr scholar, about thcil
studies out Of school. and talk with lh,iI
parents about them BE punciual. Take
good care Of the school house and the
furniture Have some bit of knowledge
on hand TO impart every day. Do all hi:
and YOU will succeed Remember that :
host of good teachers are growing up
doing their best, and that YOU should
strive TO be one of them.
n. L. True, Supervisor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25
Tn, population OF the whole State 10y
CouuticS. Is A. follows:

The table shows total increase OF Popu-
,Auou IN the STATE of only 40 But five
counties have increased in census during
,hea,, lrca Aroo>took, AndroscogEjn,
Cumberland Pcuobsco, and Washington,
whj'cthc remaining eleven have fallen OF,
some of them quite largely Unless the
number Of rcprescn a,ivc> in the national
House &, increased, Maine must lose \
mcmrcr oc Congress. The subject of az.
Forthcoming the State for Senators and
Representatives will come before the next
Legislature Dividing tho total popula-
,iou by 81. the number Of senators, we
ind .la, q population Of -, 2Sl is the basis
fora senator A some Of the counties
Audro>cogEin, tyr cNamplc-has frac
uau &c l5.6nS she will claim two while
Aroa>,ooa with 4 traction Of 10000 would
be denied such claim Nearly Nil tho
counties have large fractions. and to 10
Justice and give the population equal
representation, 1t may be necessary 10
divide the state into districts irrespective
Of county lines. as observed under the
ucscut apportionmcnt, The appor,ion-
men. for Representatives will create a
great deal O.. interest. rs there must be
"a change in the county delegations
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

PAPER CREDITS. The correspondent of
the Boston Herald says in reference to the
Commission on the paper Credit Frauds:
The famous paper credit" investiga-
ton has not yet become dead issue"
The Commission having examined the
officers of some hundred towns are now
having y hearing with the vendors of said
credits. 1t is thought that This will occu-
py but short time longer. Of course
the revelations before this body have
been kept profoundly secret. The cat
will be "let out of the bag" however, on
the first day of the session of the legisla'
turc, when the Commission will make 4
full report OF their investigation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

There are reports that several leading
Canadian politicians are coming to Wash
ington. for the purpose OF studying Amer
lean sentiment touching the various an
nexation projects that are under consider
alton, and, being in position. to take ad-
vantage Of any circumstances which may
be developed. Upper Canana will send
the majority of these gentlemen. 1t is
represented that the annexation party is
constantly increasing in numbers and i'll
lluence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

"A representative battle has been
fought in Atlantic waters between the
Prussian War Steamer Meteor, Of three
guns and sixty men, and the French
carvettc Bouret of five guns and eighty
men. These vessels were in Havana and
arranged for fight on the 9th. The
Frenchman left on the 9Th and waited at
sea for its German antagonist which was
obliged by law 10 remain "a hours later
The German gunboat was accorded The
victory The Meteor had three killed and
one wounded: the BOuret had only three
wounded.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

The stated communication of Wash
inston Lodge Of the |. o. of e.. T., was
holden at Ok lord, Nov. Sd. They made
choice of the following officers and they
were installed by Lodge Deputy, Seth
H. Fauucc.
c. II. Linnell, W. G. T.. Nellie Morse,
W. V T.; J. c. Barker, W. s.. Matte
Andrews, W. +. s.; Viola Duran, w. L. !;
G. II. Jones. p. w. c. Alpha Kavanough,
w NJ; Chas. Robinson, w. c.; Ida
Jordan, W. |. c.. l. b. Freeman, w. o..
e.. Fanny Page, w. A. s.; Frances
Page, W. ID. NJ; Lucretia Robinson, w.
K. II. s.; Fanny Duran, w. l.. Ii. 5.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

The Boston Gazette gives a rumor
that Miss Annie Louise Cary is about 10
break her engagement with Mr.. Strakssch
and that she will be able to do this with
out forfeit, by contracting a matrimonial
alliance that event having been anticipa-
ted by the terms of the original contract.
DR.. Hunter, OF Philadelphia is said to be
the fortunate man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25
UdterfOrd Items.

Rev. Wellington Newell, lecently OF
Brewer, has begun his labors with the
Congregational church in North Wafer.
ford.
Mr.. Charles L. French, who met his
death by very sad calamity in South
Boston, on the 18th insL., w:s native OF
Waterford, son OF the late Isaiah
French. His age was SO, and he WAS un-
married. He Was the hostler in n large
stable. The upper stories of the build
Ing contained u great amount of grain.
While he was at work in the stable, the
basement of the building. the upper sto-
ries gave way by the great weight of the
grain stored there, and he was buried and
stihcd beneath the falling mass Of grain
and ruins. Eleven horses were killed
In the upper part of the building there
were other men at work, some of whom
were unhurt, while others were some.
what injured. Mr. French was very
industrious and upright man. His re-
mains were brought here and committed
to the ground on the 10th, where they
will rest with kindred dust.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

Hon. Elijah L. Hamlin, has shown
the Bangor Wing beautiful green tour
maline, (from Mt. Mica, in Paris, Oxford
County, which he has just cut and set.
The gem is of the first water and very
brilliant, and the setting is bordered with
pearls found in this county
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

Prof. Sam'l I. Green, deaf mute, of
Waterford and graduate of the National
Deaf and Dumb College at Washington,
has been appointed Professor in the
Ontario Institution for Deaf and Dumb, :"
Just opened at Bclville, Province of On
tario. Prof. Green is ripe scholar, and
will be fine acquisition to the corps OF
teachers The Lieut. Governor and
other dignitaries were present at the
opening of the Institution, and interesting
exercises were observed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

HARrFoRD.-During the high wind Fri
day morning, part of the flock of tur.
keys, belonging TO Lewis Thomas, took
wing, and attempting to alight some
eighty rods from their starting point,
struck the ground with such violence rs
to kill two and iniurc three more.
The widow Hayiord has sold her farm
to Horace Bartlett. This is one of four
farms. each of which. twenty years ago,
produced over three hundred bushels OF
wheat in single season. says the Ok.
ford Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

PEorOSED CHANGE ~ ruE LIQUoR LAW
The Somerset Reporter says that syste-
matte cfior, will he made next winter by
. portion Of the apothccarics, backed by
the Boston liquor runners. to have the
Legislature pass a law allowing apothe-
carries 70 sell intoxicating liquors on apoth-
ecaries' prescriptions. The Reporter
says: Unless the association making
this move propose to limit the number Of
apolhcelrieS to their membership, in
which ease it will be IN unjust monopoly
and arrogant assumption what is to pre-
vent the establishment Of thousands Of n
pOthecary shops, aud new school Of
doctors in every part OF the State?'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

SOUTH PARIS. The Oxford Register
says Mr.. A. Z. Shurtef'has bought the
house and lot owned by Mr.. Jonas HAM
ilton for one thousand dollars.
Messrs. Burnham & Morrill, are putting
up large quantity of meat in cans at
their Factory here.
Mr. Robert Skillins, formerly OF this
place, has returned from Usage, Iowa,
where he has been for the last few years,
and intends making this his home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

Secretary Robson says that the es-
Inmates for the Navy Department the next
financial year. are SS,0O0,000 less than
Tor the present year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

According 10 the report OF Gen. Sher-
man, the total number of officers and en-.
listed men in the army is 1880 In
compliance with the law of Congress the
number of commissioned officers must be
reduced from PASS TO 2,277 by the first of
January next. The enlisted men must
also be reduced to $4,000 by the first OF
July next.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

Hon. Nelson DINGHY. OF the Lewiston
Journal, gave n very acceptable lecture
at Pennington, last week, on the Nor
mons, and what he saw of them at Salt
Lake. We should like to hear the lecture
this way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25
Census of oxford County.

We give below a correct return of the
Census of our County, compared with
1860. Ii will be interesting tor retc. ence:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25

"A little snow with sleet came on
Tuesday night, which turned into rain.
, 1870-05-01
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