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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-21

~ opposite cycling him. lie finally put
tho paper down and walked off, after
which, the elderly gentleman before men,
toned, commenced reading il. and at the
next station got out, with it folded nicely
in hispocket; but the apple was still left.
Another man, noticing that it was little
above the "commun run" of apples, af-
ter melowing it and satisfying himself as
TO its ripcness, put it in his pocket and
carried it off.
As the train approached Fort Smelling
Owo and ono-half miles from Minnehaha
Falls), saw most beautiful sunset.
The sun was bright red, while the
clouds above and around were yellow
and crimson. We arrived at Minneapolis
depot q little past seven O'Clock. have
been in this city now some time, so will
attempt short description.
Minneapolis is the prettiest, hence, one
Of the plea>antest cities have ever visit
ed II is literally City OF Gardens, Tor
each dwelling invariably has garden or
lawn surrounding it. The streets are laid
out on the Boulovarde system, which as
signs forty feet to the roadway, and TWEEN.
ty feet on either side for walking purpos-
es. At equal distances along the curbs,
are trees, now young saplings. but which
will soon become huge NAPLES and oaks.
There is not red brick building in the
place. All are built OF Milwaukee yellow
brick, that are built Of brick, but only
the largest stores and few very nice
dwellings are, the rest are mostly wood.
en-. The Nicolles House is one OF the
best land with tho addition now being
built, will bc one Of the largcsD hotels
northwest of Chicago. The proprietor
owns farm just outside the city, and
raises vegetables and live stock for the Ia
bic. There is nice theaire-thc Pence
Opera House, which holds conveniently
about thousand persons. There are
plenty of stores of every description, but
they charge double Eastern prices. If a
man were about to commit suicide. he
could save money, by sending to Boston
for the laudanum. A dozen periodicals
are published here. some OF which are
German, and others Norwegian. CT
takes quito while 20 find 4 vowel in one
of the latter pape.s) The city is princi-
pally manufacturing city-lumbcr, of
course being the speciality. There are
also, large wooden, paper, and cotton
mills. There is unlimited water-power
here. it being five times tho power Of
Lewiston's, and four times Augustus.
Minneapolis has no cemetery. ltneeds
none, Tor tho people never die; il they
get little unhealthy, they go East tor
their health Al recent meeting of the
principal men, few agreed to die, and
be buried in Minneapolis, provided a
cemetery Was laid ont before they were !
but the project not receiving patronage,
il failed.
have been TO st. Paul it is one OF the
most crooked and homeliest of cities, but
looks more like an Eastern city, than any
West that have seen.
Considering the price of paper in Min.
neapols. and the number of sheets filled
up before me, must close. TOURIST.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-21
Ulcers Tor the ensuing year, reported as

officers Tor the ensuing year, reported rs
follows:-
For Pres, Hon. j. j. Perry of Oxford,
Vice Prest's., Josiah Brown, of Bethel !;
Alden Chase of Woodstock Rev. Alex
ander Hill, w. Paris S. Stowe, So. Paris.
Secretary, H. F. Howard, Dixield /;
Treasurer, L. c. Goodwin, Norway.
The last topic of the morning, "IIow to
conduct teachers meetings" was opened
by S. Stowe, of So. Paris. The speaker
said: The teachers meetings should
never be neglected-somc one should be
appointed TO lead the teachers meetings.
There should he thorough study Of the
lesson. All hard questions should be
solved in these meetings. The conven.
ton adjourned by singing The Doxology.
In The afternoon, the half-hour's de-
vo,ional exercises were led by II. n.
Bolster Of So. Paris. After these excr-
ciscs the audience were favored by 4
voluntary on The organ. The first topic
of the afternoon was opened by Rev.
Henry Hutchinson-"How often should
Sunday school concerts he held, and what
should he their uatmc?" Systematic
bcnevolencc in Sunday Schools" was
opened by Rev. Mr., Farar of Andover.
The discussion of the last two topics was
very limited, because OF the approaching
hour of adjournment.
The committee on resolutions reported
the following, and they were accepted -
RcSoired, That in the Sabbath School
cause we recognize one of the most ci
iicient means in the hands Of God, for the
conversion of our youth to Christ, and for
tho evangelization OF the world, and that
as n convention and as individuals we
pledge our hearty sympathy and support.
ReSoiCed, That as convention rs
sembled TO consult for the best interest OF
the Sabbath School cause in Oxford
County, we will do what we can, with
the help of God. to extend its work and
influence over the County and State.
RcSolrcd, That to effect this desired
end we need the hearty cooperation of
parents. guardians and church.
A vote of thanks 10 the citizens of
Bethel for their kind hospitality was
passed, and with the singing of "ShalA
we gather ut the River" the convention
adjourned sine die.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-21
NOricdy Items.

Our storms are few rs yet, and come
from a southcrly direction. with but little
wind, and clears up warm and summer
like after them
Farmers have been very busy of late,
picking and marketing their apples, OF
which there seems TO be no end. Most
every orchard turns out from twenty five
to hundred barrels. One day last week
n thousand barrels were delivered in
Norway Village, and hundreds every
day since October came in. Apples show
signs OF early decay. which is one good
reason why everybody is anxious to get
rid OF them at any price. Ny opinion is
that in three months they will be rs
scarce rs they are plenty now.
A very large quantity of cider is being
made, and much more would be, if casks
could be had to contain it. Ii will be
likely TO be the pure article too, for there
is n scarcity of water, and it don't pay to
reduce it.
Our town officers have taken advantage
of low water, by taking up and making
wider the two bridges at Frost's Corner.
The sideways have been made six and
ten feet wide, and needed Improvement.
Mr.. Groyenor Crockett was master work
man, and he shows no ordinary skill on
such jobs. The bridge near Fisk's mill
has been repaired at cost Of $40. Mr..
Liberty Kilgore, of Waterford, complet-
cd the Pike Hill road in the summer. He
took the job for Si75, and certainly did
not make anything out of it, Judging
from the thorough manner in which it is
done. 1t is a better road than it has ever
been before. Mr.. Kilgorc has the thanks
of the people of Norway.
John F. Fitz, has built for himself
very pretty house on Pennessewassee ST.
Beal's new hotel begins to look hand
some outwardly. 1t will be IN ornament
to the village, and will be finished in the
spring, ready for summer travel.
We are indebted to Mr.. w. T. Work
and wife, of Mattawamkeag, for 4 blief
visit. Mr.. Work has been connected
with the European and North American
r. X. since its start, and he reports it in
fiourishing condition, and when finished
will be the great centre of travel. There
is 50 miles yet TO be built, and about 80
miles OF the same already graded Mr..
Work and wife arc 4 genuine picture of
health and happiness. We are having
quite favorable opinion Of "down east
and down-casters' nowadays. Ho says
grateful thanks are due to DR.. o. n.
Bradbury, OF Springfield, for the indefati-
gable manner in which he urged the pas.
sage of the bill for building the road,
when in the House and Senate.
Mr.. America Bonney's family-six of
them, have cut and dried 100 bushels of
apples this fall. All he can get offered,
is 5 cts. per lb. lie proposes to keep
them for rise.
Fevers of the typhoid type are getting
to be prevalent
You have, Mr.. Editor, the heartfelt
sympathy of your many friends in Nor
way, in your affective and protractcd ill
ness. We anxiously wait to see you at
your post again. DYKE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-21
RuMroRD PorNr, Oct. 18th, 1870.

hCMFORD POINT, Oct. l'th, 1870.
Nr. EdH0r:--An article in the Oxford
Register of Oct. 7lh, 1870, charges me
with tearing votes in VIM. c. Frye's hand
on election day. Twill state the facts
about 1t which arc these: i stepped up tC
Mr.. Frye and asked him for q few votes,
taking hold of the votes in his hand 81
the same time, and pulled on them, he
at the same time drawing back his hand
and between Us the votes were torn.
was very sorry it happened and apollo
gized TO Mr.. Frye at the time, and offered
to furnish him with double the number
torn.
Now | am willing the public should
Judge which is the meancr act, reporting
i, as he did, or my tearing the votes un-
Intentionally j. X. MARTIN.
Since the above was in type we have
received the following letter from one Of
Mr.. Martins lownsmen.
RUMFoRp, Oct 10th, 1870.
Mr.. Editor:-Seeing an article in the
Oxford Register, accusing Mr.. J. X
Martin with doing mean thing, wish
to say through your paper, that hare
lived in town with Mr.. Martin longer
than Mr.. Frye has, and know that he is a
man that would not do mean thing.
About tearing those votes. l did not
see it, but don't think Mr.. Martin in
tended TO do it. The fact is my brother
Democrats went out of our party to get a
candidate for Representative and got
whipped, and ! suppose they think it will
help their case by abusing Mr.. Martin,
but it will not for he is too well known.
And the editor Of the Oxford Register
accuses Mr.. Martin of being Radical.
| do not, he is liberal minded whole
sonled man, and | thought if we had got
to have n Republican to represent us in
The Legislature wanted Mr.. Martin, and
so did quite a number of US.
A DEMOCRAT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-21
IHdOUer Items.

Lyman Small being out OF health and
intending to go to California, had an
auction and sold his farm to Charles H..
Philbrook for S2lOO; also his stock, farm
ing tools. household furniture, DC.
Mr.. Duran has bought piece Of land
of A. A. West, and built a shop, and IS
going To build house this fall.
Frank Dresser has bought of j. w.
Clark, all the right and interest he has in
the saw mill. grist mill and starch factory
at Andover Corner.
Mr.. Carr, OF Stoncham, Mass hIs
bought thirty acres OF land with buildings
thereon, Of Asa and Arba Pratt.
Mr.. Thomas, of Byron, has bought the
blacksmith shop near +. Poor's, where
you can get your horse shod 10 order.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-21

COURSE or LECTURES The third Icc-
ture before the Oxford Normal Institute
at South Paris, will be delivered by John
o. Winship, of Portland, Friday evening
of thi. week. The lectures already de-
livered in the course. by G.. a. Wilson,
and S. +. Pullen, of Portland, are highly
spoken of. This course of lectures is
doing much TO increase the wcll-earned
popularity of Mr.. Swasey's school. The
lectures are fine, and for the school and
public generally They are delivered in
the Congregational Church.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-21

Friday evening S. L. Pullen, Of Port
land, delivered lecture at the Congre.
gational Church. South Paris, before a
large audience on "Female Suffrage,
arguing in lis favor. The lecture is one
of n courses gotten up by Mr.. II. E.
Swasey. Principal Of the South Paris
Academy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-21

The RESURRECTION IN MARTNIQuE -.
Letters from Martinique say that The
instruction in,ha, island was consequent
upon a proclamation by the governor. Of
the establishment of a republic in France
The Insurgents have proclaimed the re.
public of Martinique similar to that OF
Hayti \ large number of plantations
have been sacked by the blacks and
several engagements have occurred be
tween the government troops and the in
surgenls. 1t Is feared that n revolt will
spread over the island.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-21

The Lewiston Journal says that the
water in the Androseoggin river com
menced rising Saturday noon at the rate
of five inches an hour till it poured over
The top Of the flush boards There was
on Tuesday, four feet and seven inches
more wafer than on Saturday, which in
dicates heavy rains mp the river. filling
up the streams and ponds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-21

On town teams, TO Mexico and Rumford, equal, -,
si,ear team, Carthage, 80 VI
II. II. Lowe, beef oxen, VI
~ W Stockwcll do. do. 81
Winslow Mitchell, matched oxen, GU
Iii. Lowe Tsc.'i matched steers, 5 %
4 harrington do DO, vs.
j u. staples, DO do.S y"
j. :. Sweat, do. do. W
j u staples, matched calves, o.
II. II. Lowe, best steers, ?@
do do do do Oh
+ { Richards, do do ~
J II staples, do calves, oJ
II H. Lowe, bull, o.
J. and l., g. Roberts, do "a
IL IL. Lowe, 10 calf, ~
ao do COW, ~
W :. Mitchell. do ) O.
samuel Sicarns, flock of sheep, IA
\. ~ Mitchell, do do 0
:. NJ. Locke, buck, M
Merrill knight, do p
g.. III. Gleason. stock horse, e
W : Mitchell, breeding mare, ga
g. II Gleason, family horse, OC
VI. ". kulgorc, colt years old, ~
: y. Virgin, do2 do do 90
W : Mitchell do sucking. ~
;. ~. Eeynold, year old heiter, 80
T. VI Putnam, do do ? 90
4 \ Mitchell, matched horses, 20
W : Mitchell, dram oxen, 70
T. " Richarl. ito do 90
: Raymond, do steers, go
J : sweat. 10 do . ~
J. H. staples, butter, %
do do cheese, ~
o Newman, table butter, 20
". SiOckweu. rye, -
Harry Bancroft, oats 10
:. Raymond, wheat, 80
T. W. Abbott. com per acre, ~
+. Austin. do do 40
+ y Ed@ond', potatoes per acre, !; 60
staples, do do I"
;. goa, ,g1ntUrtyl q. Chilce, 80
u iilll, onions, 20
de- cahbRgcs. ~
4 Richard. apples, .1j
u u. Austin pears, -
Bcnjaman StoT.r, apples, ~
II. ? Howard, Moving machine 90
T.. Dorr, oN yoke, -
&. Newton, best hops, 90
+. Austin, most do 90
T. X. Irish do sample, %
=. con. OK cart. ~
Emily Park, book case, -
VI A. Reed, do do -
Mrs. VI. Eyre sofa cushion, -
Mrs >torcr, waN work, p
NJ. 4 Reed do do -
Hrs Il ". siockwcll, embroidery, IL
VI. \ Reed toilet cushion, 10
Mr. faru6sm, blankets, 50
Ms, }. Twoinuly, do 80
Mrs, L. Richards. walled cloth, 30
do du mllcd do ~
Mrs. -. Newman, shiriing, 80
Emily frust. carpets, 50
VII - W itf'usiIit-t tuN carpet, -
Mr., Il. >toTcr, bureau frame, -
Il Eyre, fancy bracket, 10
samuel Il. Collins. bee hive 80
Mrs. T. Richard. quill wheel, 81
Mr.. y Twomby. balmoral skirt, 40
Mrs j W. Richard do do -
Maria con, table cover, IL
Mr. J Reed, shawl, 80
Mr.. J Twunbly, do -
\. 4. Mitchell, single harness 2 On
do 10 double do 500
do do lap robes and blankets 80
Mr. u. II. Austin, quils, IS
Mr. II Farnham, 40 Is
Mrs l.. Glover, do 10
Mr.. J. swain, counter pane, %
Martha Eyre, table cloth, -
'. Dunn, cNtCutiun table, 20
Mrs IL /. " hite. rug, -
do do do -
Mrs l.. W. Abbott, 10 80
:. Il. Eyre, suit OF clothes ~
John shaw, maple sugar, -
T.. Twombly, for spinning skein OF good
wooden yarn In the shortest time, o.
Nellie Marshall, "a premium for spinning, -
wv. h. GEEENk,
Sec'y ofthe East oxford Agricultural Society
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-21

The Oxford Register says that Mrs.
Mary Churchill Of Buckticld, aged 81
years, picked and marketed two bushels
of black berries this season. also ,. I.
Andrews Of Buckfiold, has bought one'
fourth part of the shovel handel factory
and other real estate belonging to the
same, of Jones II. Keyon; price $3.50.
The firm hereafter will consist of 5. c.
Andrews and II. w .Waldron, who are now
building at Bridgton large mill for the
purpose Of manufacturing shovel handles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-21

The following are the senior class
officers for the next Bowdoin college COM
mencement; President, E. {. CoIe' o'
Bethel. Chaplain, n. +. Curtis lamp
den. Marshal, C. L. Clark, fortianu'-
Orator, w. S. Pattee, North Mon'oe'-
Poet EP. Mitchell, Bath. Historian
G. L. SHEPPARD, Bangor. Prophet l.
6 s,aclpoIe. Durham. Parting address,
E.E Davis, East Mechias. Odist, v ~
Price, Bclpre, Ohio.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-21

ING match. A. A. Mitchell of Canton,
had on the ground fine pair Of cream
colored horses.
The address by LutherH. I.udden, Esq,
was n good thing, full Of practical lessons
which Mr. Ludlcn is well able to give.
He has been farmer and now is not fairly
out of the business, although lawyer oil
growing influence and last increasing
business and fame.
Tho show was good one, all say so.
That unusual interest was manifested 10y
all is true. / will add that only one
thing seems to have been forgotten, or
else. that interest Is fast fading" and
soon TO be Of no Importance; there was
not sign-"not rag, no kind OF n
thing shown for babies wear at the
exhibition. SPARKEs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-21
The following is The Sccrctary's repor.
Of premiums awarded: -

The following is The Socrctary's repor.
Of premiums awarded: -
The annual Exhibition and Fair of the
L. Oxford Agricultural Society, came of
AT Mexico, Oct 9Th and 9th. The show
was quite good-all that could be expect
ed. considering the location and all the at.
tending circumstances. In the exhibit
ton Of Neat Stock. were some very
superior animals. Horses and sheep were
quite we'll represented. Fruit and vegc-
tables cxcelled any thing We have had.
The Fancy and Miscellaneous department
was quite well represented. The able
address by Luther Luddon, Esq. OF
Dixicld, was attentively listened TO by n
large crowd, and think, gave general
satisfaction.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-28
yet have to be answered before the throne
is re-eStablished in Snain

yet have to be answered before the throne
is re-establshed in Spain.
The election was accompanied by the
earnest protests of the republican men,
bers of the Cortes and when the presi-
dent of that body attempted to suppress
the protests Of the liberal representatives,
but little was wanted to raise revolution
in Madrid. And, since the result has been
proclaimed, determined organization has
been perfected throughout Spain which
proposes to offer opposition to the new
king. Amodeus has been informed of this
conspiracy against him, and cautioned as
to the dangers which will surround him in
Madrid; but, at the latest dates, he was
preparing to leave Florence to take pos
session of his new kingdom, just as Maxi
milan started out from Miramar to Crap
pie with the republicans of Mexico. Are
their paths, thus commenced SO much
alike, to bear the same fearful resem-
blance throughout?
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-28
MAMMALIAN AND ANODEUS,

Is the election Of Amodeus to the
Spanish throne to he another MAMMALIAN
tragedy? If Mexico, with her democrat
lied people and distracted government,
could triumph against such combination
as was set on foot against her when
England, France and Spain set their
armies in motion to arrange her internal
affairs, what may Spain do if she really
resents the erection of monarchy where
her aspirations were in favor of repub-
lie? The Cortes which offered the crown
to Amodeus, was not elected with that
understanding; and Castellar's demand
that the question be submitted directly to
the people, or to newly elected body of
delegates fresh from the country, may
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-28
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT FOR OUR COM
MERUAL INTERESTS,

A prospectus Of new steamship line
from New Orleans to Florida ports and
Havana, has been handed US. The line
is to be owned and controlled in New Or
leans, and for the interest of this city
and the Mississippi valley. The pur-
poses, plans and prospects are stated in
the following circular
l. To give to New Orleans regular, fire.
Iuent and sure steam communication with
the West Indies by a line controlled and in
the interest of New Orleans, for the bene-
fit Of her commerce in that direction, which,
from all the advantages of position, should
be abundant and progressive, but which,
from lack of the facilities enjoyed by cities
less favorably situated, has not maintained
itself, thus impeding an outlet for the pro-
ducts OF the great West.
2. To encourage and extend the business
Of New Orleans and the Western markets
with middle and eastern Florida, and by
railroad and steamship connections via
Cedar Keys to increase and facilitate COM
mercial intercourse with Fernandina, Sa-
vannah, Charleston and other Atlantic
ports, and to secure the business of the en-
terprising port and island Of Key West.
To accomplish these results the plan Of
the enterprise is as follows:
To form company to he incorporated
under the law of the State Of Louisiana,
with a capital stock of $250,O00, divided
to open books of subscription at once, to
make an organization Of the company, and
call in an installment of ten per centum Of
the stock as soon as twO-thirds Of the same
is subscribed, and to secure the transfer of
a government subsidy of $4,000 per month
for three years and a half, by payment to
the present subsidee in the stock OF the
company.
The company propose at once to purchase
or build steamships exactly adapted to the
service, and to put the lire speedily into
in this movement the merchants and CAPT
talists of this and different Western cities,
whose interests are to be greatly and i'm
mediately benefited by it.
The government now pays subsidy to
the Alliance steamship line for mail
services, and the owners are willing to
transfer proportion of this money to
the new company in payment for stock.
New Orleans and the West should sup
ply the West India markets. In former
years our trade in the Gulf ports was
much larger than it is now. New Orleans
then took the lead, and may do SO again,
if those interested will but take prompt
steps to regain what we have lost.
The proposition has been shown to
some Of our leading merchants and
bankers, and fully approved by them.
Among others We notice J. H. Oglesby &
Co., PUG Brothers, Fatjo, Marks 6 Co.,
C. Cavaroc, S. H. Kennedy & Co., Pike,
Brother & Co.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-28

Colonel Chandler, editor Of the Canton
Citizen, favored US with "a call last eve
ming. The colonel informs US that Can
ton is looking up smartly, and will soon
have large cotton factory in good run
ming order. Several thousand bales OF
cotton are received and shipped every
year. We also learn that there is yet
room for improvement on the jackson
road, which we hope to see effected
soon