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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11
!Serious frcideuf.

Thursday afternoon, March Sd, Mr..
A. ID. Forbes, agent forJ. \. Miller L Co,
Boston. visited the Lincoln Mill, for the
purpose of exhibiting patent furnace
gratc. Passing through the mill with
Mr.. Pierce, Superintendent, he fell head
long at the head of stairway, some
twenty feet. TO the foot, striking SO yio-
lently, that he was taken up for dead.
Mr.. Pierce nj once summoned DR.. Frye,
and had the sufferer taken to the Dewitt
House. where he had been stopping, and
telegraphed to his friends. On full OK.
animation, by Drs. Galcclon and Frye
the skull was found 10 have been fractured,
and his face and other parts of his body
seriously injured The fracture was
thought To have been caused by concus-
sion, and thus FAR his physicians have felt
that m operation would proycimmediate
" fatal. and they express grave doubts
whether he can recover. Mr.. +. had not
been we'll during the day; and remarked
just before falling. that his head was feel
ing terribly. He probably either tainted
or was seized with fit Mr., Forbes was
son of Darius Forbes, formerly OF this
town.
The Lewiston Journal says, that on
Tuesday morning physicians considered
it best to perform an operation. The i'm
mediate result seemed favorable, though
no marked change occurred, and there
seems to be . chance that he may recov-
er.
IT., hos since Jiai
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11
Good TenpIar.--Pa,.is M.

A Lodge Of Good Tem,iar, was organ.
ICED on saturday afternoon last. in our
Village. by Dr. Lapaam. County Deputv.
and the following officers installed:
F. L. Shaw. " G. T; Miss :. J..
Prentis-, W. '. T; Rev. W. II. Watkcr.
W. c.. ). p Maxim. P. W. c. T.: Miss
r A Eastman, " F. :; II. Aas,in. w.
r.. J :. Hobbs, W. :; \. :. Thavcr.
w NJ Mrs. james Merrill. w. /. c.:
Mrs A. E. Bowker, W. K. 5; Mrs. II.
Austin, w L :. Miss Fanny PeIham,
W. 4. x; Mrs J 5. Hobbs. ". d. NJ
W. j Wheeler, w. O. G.; Sidney
Perh2m, Lodge Deputy.
The Lodge artedundcrvery favorable
circumstances. with toytysi-e members,
which viii be largely increased. 1t is
hoped that all classes in the village will
unite in the movement. ard make it q
success.
The next meeting will be on Friday
evening OF this week. when quite al addi.
tion is expected.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11

A Prophecy FULFILLED.-The best
and the closing speech of the days de.
bate was made by Senator Cameron, who
narrated conversation which he had
with jeff Davis, when that arch traitor
was about leaving his seat TO head the
rebellion. Mr.. Cameron said that he
then told him that ono result Of the
coming war would be the emancipation
of the slaves; that The freedmen would
become soldiers and then citizens; that
the citizens would receive office, and that
then. so just was an overruling Provi-
dence, negro would take the seat Davis
was about 10 vacatc.
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$3.50 s7,7ss,ea $3.50 1874, o6g

The Waterville Nail says that the
gymnasium at Colby University was
formally opened and delivered into the
custody Of the students on Saturday, the
18th inst. President Champlin made
some remarks upon the Importance of
judicious physical exercise in connection
with mental training. and after reading
the rnles and regulations adopted by the
faculty. by which the use ofthe gymnas-
ium is restricted to the use ofthe members
of the University, called upon the students
to nominate a temporary Director-a
permanent one to be chosen when more
of the students return--and Mr.. Charles
w. Foster, OF Portland was chosen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11
fufOrer Items.

&c" spoke only for himself when he
reported from Andover. the answered. the
Liquor question" Nine-tenths Of our
mathematicians who tried it at all, arrived
at the same result that Prot. Quimby
gave. One Of our citizens was guilty OF
saving that the trouble with the teachers
at Nashua was, that they probably could
not find il in their keys.
Rev. Ira c. Sprague, (Methodist.) OF
Boston, ha, been engaged to preach in
the Congregational Church the next six
months. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11
The editorial correspondent of the

The editorial correspondent of the
Lewiston Journal says that afreight train
ran off the track while on Wild River
Bridge in Glead, last Friday, by the
complete removal of rail, and came
near plunging off the bridge, depth of
thirty or forty feet below. Scarcely a
day passes on which train is not off the
track between Bethel and Gorham. The
company have twenty five miles of new
rails in Portland TO be laid as soon rs the
weather will permit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11
lllh. Maine in the War.

ACCIDENT At DIXFIELD.-Two horses
belonging to John L. Thomas, of Rum
ford, were drowned in the AndroScoggin
at the lerry.way above Dixlield village,
Just at dark, last Saturday evening. Mr.
Thomas was loaded with ten barrels OF
flour for Messrs. T. J. Cox & Son of Dix.
field. lie had two horses when over the
deepest place and at the place of the
strongest current in the river, load and
horses dropped through the ice. Before
any assistance could reach him his horses
were drowned. He barely escaped one
barrel of flour went under the ice nine
were saved, in damaged condition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11

There was an interesting session of
the Farmers Club at our village, on
Saturday evening last. the cultivation of
Fruit being discussed. The meeting
adjourned to next Saturday evening, ut
South Paris. Topic for consideration
The grass crop. preparation ofland, and
method of seeding. cutting and curing.
A set of Agricultural Books was pre-
scented to the Club through Col. SWEET.
and it was voted that Library be estab-
iished for the use of the members. F. E.
Shaw was elected Librarian.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11
LyceHH.

The Lyceum closed for the season on
Friday evening last, the interest contin-
uing to the end. A defamation was
given by Clarence Ilitchngs. and Il select
reading by Miss Fanny Rawson. The
question As To the best means ofpromoiing
the Temperance cause. was discussed by
DR.. T. II. Brown. Sidney Perham. +. l..
Shaw, and s. ID. Hutchinson.
1t was voted that the Lyceum adjourn
till the next Fall, to be called when the
Executive Committee deem proper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11

Frederic Hutchns. Esq, of Nevada,
son of Cyrus Huthchins, of Canton,
formerly OF Paris, is in town and has been
welcomed by his many friends here He
has been prevailed upon to deliver his
Lecture upon Nevada, its territory. soil,
&C.. on Thursday evening, at the Court
House. Ii will be worth the attention Of
all, and will afford good opportunity to
strangers in town to hear it. Mr.. Hutch
ins has served in the Nevada Senate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11
Rail Road to Rua|ord Falls.

The Legislative committee on Rail.
roads. &c, gave a hearing to the friends
of the Portland 4 Oxford Central Rail-
road, on The "a inst, Oh their petition Tor
an extension of their charter, from Can
ton 10 Rumiord Falls.
The committee. after due investigation
reported nearly unanimously. to grant
the prayer of the petitioners. e.. ID. Bis
bee, Esq, of Buckticld, argued the case
for petitioners.
The probability il that the bill will pass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11

The Ladies' Sewing circle Of the lst
Congrcgat icnal Soriety of Bethel, will
give grand entertainment at Pattee's
Hall. on Tuesday and Wednesday even.
ings. March 22d and 23d. consisting OF
Dramas, charades, tablcauS, select read
ings, with appropriate music by Merrill's
Quadrillc Band A different Programme
will he presented each evening. and after
the entertainments there will be social
gathering and oyster Supper in the upper
hall, 10 which all are invited Admission
- cents: children, l5 The object Is TO
aid in purchasing an organ for the church.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11

Since Friday last the pension Office
in this city has been pretty busy, The
pensioners began to be paid off on Friday
last and have been paid Mt tho rate OF
about 200 day. In the four days up to
Yesterday, between 800 and 900 have
drawn their money, amounting, SO far, to
about $4,000. The Office il run with
only three clerks, who have been hard at
work night and day since Friday last.
The whole month will probably be re-
auired to pay off all the pensioners.
Portland Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11
State Constable Jones of Massachu

State Constable Jones OF Massachu-
sets played pretty practical joke on
Boston bar-kceper u few days ago. I'M
recognized he stepped to the bar; and
when the dcluded dispenser siung him u
glass and asked what he would have, he
replied that he was very thirsty and
would take all there was in the place.
and so he did, confscating some fifteen
hundred dollars worth. No wonder that
the friends of rum don't like the con-
stabularv.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11
JTuuicjDdl Elections.

Portland has changed front, electing
Kiugsbury. republican, for Mayor by 22o
majority. Las, year Putnam. dem, had
$50 mai Bath has also changed front.
10 the rear, electing a democrat. by 4
citizens movement.
Rockland and Saco have elected repub-
liCanS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11

Gen. Butler has appointed Charles
Sumner Wilson of Salem. Mass, colorcd
boy, to cadetship at West Point. This
is the first colored boy ever admitted into
= cadetship.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11
s. u. Court-- March Term.


Officers In attendance-W. X. Kimball.
Clerk; j. s. Hobbs, Crier. in the absence
Of II. 4. Hammond. Esq, at Augusta;
C. Wormell, Sheriff. s. r Hutchins,
Paris; l.. ID. Stacy, Kezar Falls; Eben +.
Rice, Brownield; C. NJ. Wormell, Bethel.
Deputies; c. ii. George. Hebron. Messen-
ger; Z. Foster, Jr Esq, County Attorney.
The Court was opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Walker.
The Grand Jury cmpanelled at the
last term were in attendance.
The bar was very well represented.
The continued actions numbered 423.
There is large amount of criminal
business before the Grand Jury, and they
may not get through this week.
The Traverse Jurics were empanellcd
as follows:
FIRST jury.
Elbridge Forbes. Paris, Foreman.
Luther j. Abbot. Albany.
Luther Briggs, Mason,
Lorenzo S. Bumpus, Hebron.
Elijah Brown, Bethel.
Elhanan b. Foster, Newry.
David NJ. Grover, Bethel.
Abizah c. Hall, Paris.
William C.. Hobbs, Norway.
Henry NJ. Howe, Hanover.
Albion Z. Hutchinson, Canton.
Stephen +. Irish, Hartford.
SECOND JURY.
Chas. \. Kimball, Rumlord, Foreman.
Asia keene, Sumner.
Moses Knight. Sweden.
Andrew Merriiield, Porter.
Oscar hcIntire, Fryeburg.
VIM G. Morse, Buckfeld.
Ezekiel T.. Merrill, Andover.
Hasen Newton. DiSfeld.
Jacob II. Swan. Brownfeld.
Austin w. Spring, Byron.
Josiah II. Stearns, Lowell. Marshal w.
Spring, Hiram. and Samuel b. Water
man, Oxford. We're excused.
sUPERNUMERAriEs.
Samuel n. Young, Greenwood.
Samuel G.. Watson. Waterford.
The first case taken up was No. los.
Joseph w Bartlettv. Christopher Bart
lett.
In the action, tho PHI who is the father
of the deft. seeks To recover 5000 claimed
10 he in the sale of farm. Considerable
testimony was introduced on both sides ;
Mr.. Vii gin commenced tho argument
for the defence, about O'Clock Wednes-
day Mr.. Harlow occupied till the adj.
and on Thursday morning, the Judge
charged the Jury Verdict, not render.
cd as we 90 TO press.
on TRIAL.
No. lj5--Grccnwood v Daniel p. Ben
nett.
On moi ion y. s. Litlefeld. Esq. of
Bridgton, Edward l.. Poor. Esq, OF Sc.
bago. and Charlss A. Wilson. Esq. OF
Dixfield, were admitted TO practice in all
the courts OF the State.
There is prospect that the much talk
cd of breach ofpromise case from Bryant
Pond will he settled. which would be- n
sad thing Tor the lovers OF scandal who
have looked forward TO this trial with
great interest. Ii would make n good
deal OF music, no doubtful whether for
the good of society or not, we say not.
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summer Items.
lie has since died.

EAST SUMNER, March 8, 1870.
Tho following exercises have been
arranged Tor the observance Of the 10Th
anniversary of the admission of Maine, as
State, on Friday, the 18th inst.
LIST. Early History of Maine.
ID History Of the Admission of Maine
into the Union.
3d. History Of the Madawaska War.
ith. Climate of Maine.
9TH. Natural Scenery Of Maine.
9th. Politics oi Maine in the past.
9TH. Natural Resources of Maine.
18th. Education OF Maine
9th Maine in the Temperance Cause.
10th. Maine in her Moral point of
View.
18th. Maine in the War.
18th. Future prospects OF Maine.
18th History of the Town of Sumner.
Speakers have been appointed to pres
ent each subject before the meeting. We
hope 10 see good collect ton, and TO have
"A good time generally. {.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11
Temperance Meeting at the Court
House.

4 good meeting was held at the Court
House on "Wednesday evening, agIceablY
to the call. # was called TO order by
Hon. sidney Perham, who nominated DIR.
+. II. Brown 10 preside. =. +. shaw was
elected Secretary Prayer was offered
bv Rev. W. HI. Walker.
Hon. =. !. Perry, ct ONforl, was first
c1llcd upon, tie responded with his
usual yicor-vas gssdto see such move
rs this in the early par, Of court week,
and hoped there would be similar meet
iugs 40 the commencement Of each term,
lie had heard Gen Fc>>endeu tell of the
first cour, held hcTr-how the night was
spent m drinking. carou>iug, Nc., at the
old jackson tavern. and how untitled
they wclr. on this account. % attend o.
tlru business ct the court. He thought i
was much better To- commence With a
good 'empcraEcc meeting. Tie referred
20 the.csaagc in public sentiment ia ea.
forcing the liquor law, and though, there
was much reason for con.raiu'aion, We.
have not SPACE 10 90 into details,
Eu,ch Foster, Jr.. Eq. County ~
toruev. wa, ucN, called up, tie came
forward aul declared his observation-disclosures
10 his utmost 20 enforce The ia" sSsins;
rum selling o>we..a>o'hrr laws thought
All good citizens should feel that ihoy
have something g. do in their own COM
muniljrs Go sustain The wajc~tyo the isS.
+. G.. Harlow, Esq.. 81 piN6c,| said he
honor,d the County Attorney faghi, faith
iulnc>> in showing h,>y ol.r> and enforcing
tAc law every good citizen, especially
fathers whose SOB, we,e iujynger. should
tasc stand ,ae matter; he spoke Of
tempcvauca 81 foTt> IN biNGci. the past
wear. a. resulting IN much good. and 81
the recent oresn,zati1n of Good
Tenplsl's Lodge there. which WAS ia
fouu>h.nr state.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11
MEXICO.

Selectmen--Benj. w. Stockwell. Jarvis
w. Richards. Joseph II. Gleason.
S. S. Committee John Larabee.
Treasurer-H. w. Park.
All republicans; but Chairman Of the
Selectinen and S. S. Committee.
MILTON PLANTATION.
Moderator -Wm Greenlcaf.
Clcrk-Lcwis w. Childs.
Assessors-Jcfferson Jackson, Benz.
SWEET. Wm. I. Grccnleaf,
Collector-R T. Allen.
Treasurer-Beni SWEET.
NORWAY.
Moderttor-E I Bcal.
Clerk-E II Brown.
Selectmen-A. +. Moves, Mark T.
Smith, c + Lord.
Agent-Sumner Burnham.
Au,ltor-L Dennison.
S. S. Committee-Rcv T T Merry,
Rev. l. II Tabor and A + Dennison.
Treasurer f C Shackley.
OXFORD.
Moderator-Geo. Whitney.
Clcrk-Thomas Baker.
Selcctmen-S S Smith, Chas. Du-
rell. Robt T Boynton.
Treasurer-Geo. l. Hawkes..
Agent and Auditor-Geo. Z Within ey.
S S Committce-Jocob l. Hor.
Allrepublicans- but chairman lect-
men.
Sclcctmen John Knight. Demas F
Bishop. + S Wyman.
Town Clcrk-Wm Woodsnm. Jr.
Treasurer-Wm X Green.
PORTER.
Modera,or-M S. Moulton.
Clcrk--G \. Norton.
Selectmen-M. S Moulton. Jord an
Stacy, ri, Vim. I. Sawyer
Treasurer Stacy.
Agents Ridion, Jr.
All republicans. excepting Sd Select.
man.
Adjourned to Thursday OF this week.
Ru,ToRp.
Modcrator-lIenry Abbot,
Clcrk-Henry NJ Colby.
Selcctmen-P NJ Putnam, George w.
Perry, n. 5. Farnham
Trcasurer-Calvin Howe.
Auditor-Oliyer Pettingil.
$ s Committee-Waldo Pettingill-
Collector-Chas. F. Wheeler.
RoxRURy
Moderator, John Reed
Clerk, $ NJ Locke;
Selcctmen. $ NJ Locke, o Taylor.
Chas II Philbric;
Treasurer. Amasa Richards.
All republican but Moderator and third
Sclcctmen.
SWEDEN
Moderator. Benz. Webbcr.
Clerk, John Pummer;
Selectnen & Assessors, George A Hold
en-, Eben + Bangs, Joseph Knight;
Treasurer, John Bennett;
5 ) Committee. Melville NJ Hamln;
Town Agent. Humphrey Saunders;
Collector Il constable. Ruel 0 Moulton.
All republicans. except the Treasurer.
WOODSTOCK
Moderator-Calyin A. Jackson.
Clerk-H. c. Davis
Sclec,mcn-D. J. Libby, H. c. Davis,
NJ. j. Rowe.
Trtasurer-C. X. lIoughton
5. 5. Commi,,ec-Geo. W. Whitman,
Alden Chase.
Agcnl-lI. G. Davis.
Collector and Constable-A. l.. Rowe.
All republicans but the 81 selcctman.
WATERFORD
Modcrator-John c. Gerry.
Clerk-Dr. c. L. Wilson
Selec,men-Charles Young, George
Knight, Waldo +. Brown.
Treasurcr-Danicl Brown.
5. $ Communicable. c. l.. Wilson,
and J. W. II. Baker.
Collectors llerScy.-all democrats
but lIcrscy and Baker-no contest
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11

We have seen some nice specimens
OF wool ten inches long, clipped from one
OF the Co;swold and Lester lambs from
Haytord & Marshalrs imported Buck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11

Mr.. George w. Hutchinson is To
open a high school at the Academy next
Monday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11

The following towns elected their town
officers on Monday last, as follows:
ALBANY. e
Clerk, II d Haskell;
Selcctmen, Gilbert Wardwell, J II
Lovejoy, John Hesselton;
Treasurer, j II Lovejoy;
Town Agent. George French;
S S Committee, ID I Cummings;
Constable & Collector, Amos G Beane.
All arc Republicans, but the LIST Select
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11
State TdiudtiOR.

The State Valuation of the County OF
Oxford is as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-03-11

Moderator-Isaac Cushman.
Clerk-ll. s. Coburn.
Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers-
r. w. Briggs, Asia Kicker, b. Y. Tueii.
Treasurer-H b. Chandler.
Town Agent--B. Y. Tuell.
5. ). Committee. G. Morrill,, ID. w.
Wight, NJ. d., Irah Palmer, Jr.
All republicans except the first select
man.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-09-23
Arthur's Ladys Home Magazine

For October contains brilliant programme
for the coming year. 1t is tho announced
intention of the publishers Of this high toned
periodical to make it the "Qucen of tho La
dy's Magazines" for 1871 Having strivcn
to make it the best reading magazine of it's
class, they now propose to give all the attrac
tions of the most popular fashion monthlics,
such as colorcd steel fashion plates, etc, etc..
and to add new features never yet attempted
by any Of them. Among these are a series
of cartoons on toned paper These, as We
understand it, arc to be finely engraved cop.
les, double in size The ordinary page Of the
magazine, of choice pictures, and will be a
novel and highly popular feature. The beau
ty, taste, excellence and rare interest Of its
literary contents, combined with all these
new attractions cannot help making 4irMn.'s
Lays Home Magozinc the favoritc Of the
coming season. Specimens sent free Pub
lished by II. S. ARTHUR 4 Sons, Philadtl.
phia, Pa, at s2a year; with large reductions
for clubs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-09-23
Personal

We have had the pleasure Of extending to
Gen. j. A. WAGNER, of Charleston, a
cordial greeting to his Walhalla. Gen WAC.
ENERs health is not good, and he comes
among US to recuperatc All gladly welcome
him.
Gen. WAGaNER isYnot only well known
here, but is highly appreciated by tho people
ofthc State at large. We hope the day is
not far distant, when herwil be again called
to preside oyer the department of emigration
the main source Of our future wealth and
prosperity!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-09-23
Lime

ID . .t
Our enterprising t.wnsman, Rev B. HOLD
ER, has placed on our table remarkably pure
specimen of carbonate Of lime, taken from a
vein intersectcd by the Blue Ridge Railroad
at what is known as Sloan's cut, four miles
above Walhalla. Tho rock is of a whitish,
crystalline appearance, resembling very much
a block Of loafsngar. Itappears almost as
pnrp as marble, containing very small per
centage of earthly matter. Mr.. II . has leased
this quarry and is now engaged in burning
l,isifrst kilnof FIVE hundred bushels. Unless
greatly disappointed 10 the result, he hopes
& to bo able, at an early day, to supply. farmers
and mechanics witha superior article of hy-
drate at very low prices. When We consider
tile great value Of limo as . fertilizer, cspscf
ally Oh our cold bottom land, this discovery
must prove gratifying to every person.. It is
ai, essential ingredient in ,all soils and With
sus,is often deficient for the profitable growth
of many agricultural products "a full llffsup-
ply, az low prices, will enhance thegyield Of
corn, wheat and The grasses to tho general
benefit Of fsthetcounty. We wish Mr.. Ii. all
sths success his energy meritss
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-09-23
The Children's Hour.

We see, by the October number, that the
publishers CT. S. ARTHUR & Sons, of Phila-
dclphia) of this pure and beautiful magazine,
arc preparing for the coming year their budget
Of good things for the little ones. II you
have never taken it for your children, send
fora specimen copy; and we are very sure
that its appearance among them will make
their eyes glow and their hearts beat with
plensure.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-09-23
Simple Truth.

The Radicals, since the election in North
Carolina, have filled the air with misreprcscn
tations Of tho condition Of the freed people in
that State. 10 know the truth, two colorcd
men Of Newberry-one a Radical, the otlicr
q Reform or visited that State for the pur.
pose of as as'ertaining facts Since their re-.
turn, they nave published statement, (Which
appearstin our columns this week } which we
commend to tho colorcd people. Therein
facts appear, giving the lie to tho ISLANDERS Of
the white Radic,ls. - Both white and black
can vote tho Reform ticket, without the less
Of principle OF. rig hts!I 50 O.. n} ot iIai- ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-09-23
Death of James Lawrence.

We announce with regret the death of Mr.
JAMES LAWRENCE, of Pickcns County, on
the 9th iinstant, in the eighty first year of
his age. Mr. LAWRENCE served as a Lieu.
tenant in the war CT 1912, and was sub
sequently elected member of the Legislature
from Pcndleton district. lie leaves to mourn
his departure, largo family connexion and
many friends.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-09-23
Radical Power.

The Radicals say they have the ''pursc, the
sword, and the bulot-box," and can carry the
coming election without reference to tho
number of votes cast TnE PEOPLE should,
to the last man, go to the polls, vote early
and work late. Success will crown united
effort, radical threats to the contrary notwith
standing
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-09-23
The War in Europe.

The Prussans have invested Paris. The
French arc said to favor peace on reasonable
terms. and negotiations are reported to b.
pending. The Prussans will doubtless oc
cupy Paris and dictate terms to suit them
selves. The Italians have marched to Rome
The temporal power of the Pope is not res
pcctcd. Thc dream of the Italians-unitcd
lt,ly-scems near at hand
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-09-23
Esiutc Notice.

nN MONDAY, tho 18th day Of October
pot Esq Judge Of Probate, at Picltens G. H.,
for leave to make Final Settlement of tho Els.
tato Of AMBROSE REID. doc'd, and bo dis.
charged from all responsibility thcrefrom as
Administrator. q. N. REID, Admir-.
Sept 13, 1870 4S 4