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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07
The Fan Elections.

The Press in speaking OF the Fall cleo
tons. which takes place in five States
next Tuesday. SAYS they are very i'm
portant. because sixty-one Congressman
are TO be chosen. In October, 1868, Just
before the Presidential election. the az
gregate Republican majority in the five
States was Sfty-liye thousand, distributed
rs follows; Pennsylvania, 9,677; Ohio,
l7,SS3; Indiana, 96l; Iowa. "a, 265; Ne,
braska, 2,49l, Last Fall, it being the
''odd year. our majorities in Peunsylvs.
nia and Ohio were cut down TO 4 .595 and
ISIS respectively. Iowa more than held
its ewn, and no election was held in
Indiana
II will DC seen that any considerable
Republican losses in Pennsylvania, Ohio
and Indiana, will give those States to the
Democracy. II is not 10 DC supposed,
however, that there will be any losses on
the State tickets though local causes NAV,
and probably will operate TO elect some
Democratic Congressman from close
districts now in Republican hands. OF
the SiXty-one Congressman from the five
States that hold their elections Tuesday
The Democrats now have 10, viz s in
Pennsylvania; o in Ohio and ) in Indiana.
Some in the districts. especially in Penn
al. 4.
ing the apathetic condition Of the public
mind, it must he expected that al least
fouy OF ave OF them will he lost The
Democracy have all the facilities in the
world for making gains at times when
public attention is not directed to political
topics. In Philadelphia they are pre-
palins. as usual by gigantic frauds BY
this means they expect to make great
gains, especially in the city.
Important Is the elections Of Tuesday
are in themselves, they are still more so
in reference To the elections that are to
follow in November. Ca the Sth OF that
month elections are TO be held in MaSsa-
chu>etts, New York, New Jersey, Illinois.
Kansas. Michigan. Wisconsin. Missouri
and several other States. The mos, In
tcreSt will attach TO the contest in New
York and Missouri. In the former the
gallan, Gen. Stewart l.. Woodiord. whom
the people OF Maine remcu-ber rs ono of
the most accomplished and pleasing OF
stump speakers. is opposed to John T.
Hoffman, The corrupt and uuprinciplcd
demagoguc who Is at prcseu, Governor
OF the Empire State. The Republic, n
candidate i worthy Of the place to which
he aspireS in all respects 1t he succeeds
there - hardly amy place in the Gift OF the
people of the United States which he is
not likely cuou IN to attain hereafter.
In Missouri the peculiar interest arises
from the division in the Republican ranks
on the question Of restoring the ballo, To
eN-rehcIs. a large pant underth leader.
ship of Senator Carl >churz and ex
Congressman Gratz Brown have declared
in favor ct enlyauchising the Rebels,
while GOV. MeClarg heads the regular
Republican party, and holds that The
time Tor Rebel enhanchi>cmcnt has not
Yet come, and that the safety OF the Com
monweal,h viii be endangered by pre-
mature concessions 10 traitors
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07


JOHN APPLETON, j., PRESIDING.
Jane Mcconnell vs.. Apphia Chase.
Question as to title OF cow, on trial when
the paper went to press last week.
Verdict for Deft. and for return of COW.
Gibson. Foster
Hiram Bisbee VS.. Samuel II. McKcn.
ney. Account annexed for potatoes sold
and delivered to Defendant. Defence
that the Defendant was acting as agent
for w. III. Porter OF Paris, and disclosed
his agency at the time of sale; tho real
question being rs TO the disclosure OF
agency.
Verdict for Plff. s296.23.
Gibson, Harlow. Davis, Foster.
Napoleon b. Jackson VS.. Peter A.
Thompson. Action Of trespass. After
the testimony was out on the part of the
Pltf., the action was entered, "nether
party no further action for same cause"
Randall. Bolster & Wright.
Hammons.
John c. SWEET VS.. Reuben L. Allen.
Action for labor performed by minor.
Defence that minor left before his con
tract was completed.
Verdict for PHI. S26.S7. Exceptions
filed.
llammons. Foster, Harlow.
The above WAS the last case tried by
the Jury.
The following divorces were decreed
at this term of Court:
Maria A. Robbins, libellant, VS.. Chris.
TOPPER C.. Robbins. Custody Of minor
children given to mother. Davis for
libcllant.
Belinda X. Newell, libellant. VS..
Frederick Newell. Harlow for iibelant.
Samuel b. Linscott, libellant, VS..
Chrisiana II. Linscott. Clewes for
libellsnt.
Sarah S L. Gray, libellant, VS.. Austin
A. GRAY. Custody of minor children
given to mother, $500 alimony given in
addition TO dover.
Mary o. Haskell, litcllant, VS.. VIM. T,
Haskell. Kimball for lbellant.
Eli NJ. Moves Libellsnt VS.. Abby Z.
Moves. Davis for Libcllant
Doycas York Libelant Va. Samuel
York. Luddcn for Libelant.
Eleanor Swift Libelant vs.. Ira L.
Swift. 800 alimony and dover and
custody OF the two Youngest children
given to mother. Bolster " Wright for
Libellcnt.
Elmira Hanlin Libcllant VS.. Enoch 7.
Ilamlin Custody OF minor children given
to mother. Andrews for I.ibellant.
Sarah Z. Bowkcr Libellant ". Delphi.
nus r. Bowker. so alimony and cost
given to Lioclant Hammons for Libel-
ant.
Both iuries were dismissed Friday.
The court adjourned finally Saturday
morning.
This has been q remarkably busy term
of Court. Judge Appleton has peculiar
faculty to keep all hands at work. The
lawyers, knowing his traits, had their
eases al ready, and their witnesses al in
Court. As soon rs witness had told
what he knew about n case, il was "call
youI next, and when they were ali "call.
cal. " The lawyers had to "come to time"
on their arguments 10 the Jury, and then
the Judge nj once gave them the law rs
applicable to the case. in clear and lucid
manner. and lett the facts wholly for them.
Judge Appleton has given excellent
satisfaction this term. The universal ex-
preston is that he has shown himself The
model Judge
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07

How the Paris Mail Comes Out--A Des-
cription OF Affairs In the City.

cription OF Affairs I'm the city.
Tours, Oct. /. Tissander, the aero
naut, has arrived from Paris. He pub.
fishes narrative OF his balloon trip and
the situation of affairs in Paris at the time
he left. lie left Paris ut O'Clock yester-
day afternoon. No Prussians were to be
seen near Paris. a complete silence
reigncd about the city. No people were
to be seen on the roads leading to the city
and no boats OF any kind are on the river.
On nearing Versailles the Prussians
were observed in great numbers IN camp.
Tissand@ dropped among them great
numbers of procIamations ct tho govern
ment officers printed in the German Ian
guage for that express purpose. Tho
Germrns opened a sharp fire on the BAL
loon but the range was too long and no
damage was done.
On arriving over Iioudan, - miles
south west OF Nantes, the balloon began
to fall and Tissander was Obliged TO throw
out ballast. Fortunately he had several
packages of newspapers which answered
the purpose and he was not obliged to
throw over his letters, or sacrifice any
thing valuable.
The balloon then rose rapidly and was
carried along to APPOINT near DreuX IN tho
department of Eure ct Loire, many miles
west of the Prussian lines. Tissander de-
scended slowly until he came within hail
ing distance OF u few peasants. These
assured him that there was no danger OF
capture as no Prussians had yet been seen
in the neighborhood. Tlssander there
fore alightcd and on reaching an open
spot the balloon was properly secured
and letters, twenty-five thousand in num-
Der, were placed in sacks and taken 10
tho Post office at DrcuX where they viii
be forwarded in all directions wherever
the lines of communication are not inter-
rupted.
\ special locomotive was placed at the
command of Tissander at DreuN in which
he came forward to Tours with a large
number of dispatches TO the government
relative to matters in Paris. He says tho
city is admirably defended. More than
five hundred thousand soldiers are behind
the walls well armed and diciplined.
The firing from the fort. has been so ac-
curate that the Prussians have been bailled
in their attempts TO erect batteries. The
city is perfectly tranquil, nearly all the
shops are open As usual and the public
square, are occupied by troops and there
drilled and exercised The Boulyard
next to the Notifications and the champs
dc Mars in the western part of the city
have been given up to barracks for the
Guarde Mobile. At ten o'clock in tho
evening all cafes are closed The ports
are supplied with elective lights which
are found to be admirably adapted for
guarding against surprises. There Is
neither butter nor fruit to be hal any
where in the city and fresh meat will
soon be scarce. There is however 10
lack ofsaltcd provisions and OF flour there
is supply for six months
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07
oxford Conference.

The semi aunual session of the Oxford
Conference of Congregational churches
will occur at Andover, on Tuesday and
Wednesday, the 18th and 10Th of October
lst preacher Rev. +. IL Titus, OF Bethel,
ID preacher Rev. j. Elliott, OF Rumford :
Places of entertainment have been as
the different churches as follows ::
Bethel LIST, Silyanus Poors; Bethel ID,
John Akers'; Paris, Benz. Poors; Nor
way lst and ID, Elbridge Poor's; Rum
ford. +. +. Merrill's; Sumner, S. 7. New
tons; Oxford, James Stevens; Dixtield,
Eben Poor's; Turner, c. \. NewhalIs;
Gilead and Shelburn, Josiah Baileys;
Gorham and Upton, John Bobcrts'.
Ministers. brethren and others from
abroad will call upon c. a. Newhall.
REV. JOHN ELLIOTT,
c. A. NEwHALL,
Committee of Arrangements.
+. +. SHAW, Scribe.
rChristan Mirror please copy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07
Bethel Items.

The seasons have rolled around once
more and find that the TALL time has
como again with its falling leaves and
radcing flowers aud with other things in
their natural order.
Matters connected with building inn
provement, promise to be unusually brisk
and exciting the coming winter. As |
have Just said Improvement seems TO be
the order of the day with us. Carpenters,
painters, masons and laborcrs generally,
are called into requisition with more
activity then they have been for several
years Hon. Il. 4. Chapman opened the
ball by building the past summers large
store a, the foot of Main Street. and il is
fine and imposing looking building,
identifying and adjoining the street. Mr..
c. has recently filled it up with good
assortment of goods rs can be found in
any store in the County.
Mr. Elbridgc Berry, our Station agent,
has about finished his house on Mechanic
Street it is built in gothic and block
work style We think it will reflect much
credit upon the architect when completed.
Mr.. William, son o. Gilman Chapman.
Esq, has erected house on his lot, east
OF the village.
Mr.. John +. Farwel has added another
story to his house.
Mr.. Joseph Chapman is putting on an
addition to his store On Broad Street.
Mr.. Moses c. Foster has sold his store
and goods to Charles P. Knight, Esq.
Mr.. X. has had much experience in
mercantile business and wo wish him
much success.
Let the good work 60 on until scores
and hundreds moro be added, and then
we shall be rs large as Boston, and will
be spoken of by others or less cities as the
Hub
| noticed in last weeks Democrat a
little plain talk from your correspondent
Sparkcs, Of Mexico. Remember that he
who is first in his own cause secmeth just,
but his neighbor cometh and searcheth
him and desires to see ourselves as others
see us. will add further that when
Mexico shall be able TO produce Il tailor
who can make better "iits" than Mr..
Shehan, Bethel Hill will become city,
not little country village as represented.
Several OF our farmers planted last
spring new varieties Of corn. We hope
it may result in great good. Many
varieties OF corn are unfit for our herd,
and often poor as we'll as cold soils. We
want TO know what kinds to plant; but
how shall we find this out? Bring the
corn together and let us see the difference.
The other day we called on Mr.. Caleb
Wight Of Gilead, who is one Of the leading
farmers of that town and through his
politcncss, he took me into his corn barn
where | was shown three varieties.
Among his seed corn we saw one speci
men which was very nice; the ears
averaged thirteen inches in length. While
looking upon the golden ears heaped up,
we almost mistock, him for Ceres. Mr..
W. has IN inexhaustible muck pit within
a few rods of his house, which may &C
count Tor his OVERLOOKING corn crib.
Last Friday night we were welcomed
with reviving rain, which was received
with excessive joy.
Our farmers have commenced hauling
their potatoes TO the Starch Mill, which
they sell for thirty-fve to forty cents per
bushel. c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07
IIbany Items.

In consequence Of i'll health, and by
ADVICE OF physicians, Rev. 5. l.. Gould
is about to leave his people, and Try the
climate Of Minnesota. The people with
whom he has labored more than fourteen
years very much regret the necessity.
Fires are doing considerable damage
to road, and timber in this region, but a
gentle raid is now falling, which will be
''rathrr damper on them"
Crops of corn and potatoes are very
good here l..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07

"A subscriber writing from CodweII
Co., Mo-, says:-We had avery dry Sum
mer until the lst Of August, but have h"d
plenty of rain since.
Our grain crop was very light and The
best of winter wheat is only scvcnty-hVe
cents a bushel and no money at that
Oats are twenty cts. a bushel. The corn
crop is quite good and they are offering
thirty cts. a bushel.
The frnil crop was all cut oil Is lhlS
part Of the State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07
sad 1fcciden ia WaferTord.

\ most painful calamity has visited the
family of Mr.. Samuel Stone. His oldest
daughter, l. years of age, had just started
from her home from church on the last
Sabbath morning. when owing TO some
error in Harvesting, the horse became un-
manageable and dashed on at furious
rate. She told younger sister who was
with her TO try 10 get out from the back
Of the wagon, and she succ cded in doing
so safely. The oldest still trying to con.
troll the horse, was thrown forward and
her clothing caught in The fender; shewas
dragged thus several rods. When found
she was much mutilated and dead She
was lovely, Intelligent and energetic
girl, and her sad death will be deeply
lamented by all who know her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07

On Friday there were exercises in the
Old South Church of Newburyport, Mass,
commemorative of the life and character
of the famous revival preacher, George
Whitefeld, who died in Newburyport
just a hundred years ago on that day, and
whose remains lie buried beneath the pull
pit of the church in which the memoril
services were held.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07

In the bankruptcy case of ID. II. Craig,
now pending at White Plains, n. T.,
Judge Blanchford decided that he must
answer the question whether his wife had
ever held in her own right telegraph stock
or other property, which legally and
equitably belonged to him. A suit invol-
wing S30O,o0o is pending in this decision.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07

ADDRESS. first lecture of tho
course, at the Oxford Normal institute,
South Paris, will be given by Geo. A.
Wilson, Esq, on this (Friday) eve, Oct.
9TH, at the church. The Norway Brass
Band will be in attendance, and play
some of their finest pieces.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07

The Journals Canton correspondent
writes that Friday afternoon, Sept. 30th,
as tho wife and daughter Of VIM. +. Berry
of Canton, we. riding in Hartford, their
horse Gas is supposedly, stepped upon
rolling stone and fell, violently throwing
both ladies to the ground, the wheels
passed over the neck and shoulders OF the
daughter, and allhou h struck scnseless,
strange to say. is not badly hurt. Mrs
Berry was badly injured in her lace and
wrist. and much worse in other portions
Of the body, and is now lying very i'll.
She is attended by DR.. Pierce OF Canton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07

We have just received letter from
G.. l.. Vosc, Esq, and are happy to in
form his friends that he arrived safely at
Minneapolis, Mimi, and is SO well pleas
cd with the place and the climate, that he
has decided to make that his home, and
hopes for very beneficial results, as re-
CARDS the health Of his family He sends
or the Democrat, saying he cannot get
along without that.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07

Tho reported fatal defeat of the Crown
Prince in front of Paris was a canard
which evidently had its origin in Feriers,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07

The Chronicle says that the buildings
of Mary p. Cutler OF Pennington, were
burned Sunday. Loss aboutS6O0.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07

Later returns show that over $4,000
votes were cast in favor of Italian unity,
and less than 80 against Several monks
and priests voted Yes"
At his own request the Pope has a
guard of Italian troops, who have charge
of the police in the Vatican? He wanted
to take his usual weekly driving in cay
riage and on foot, but previous 10 Satur-
day was dissuaded from doing So by
Cadona. He has expressed a wish 10
bless the Italian troops on the great
square OF San Pietro.
A number of measures for the internal
improvement of Rome are under consid-
Grafton of the Council. Credit for
public loan will be opened for this object.
Cardoza ordered that the Pontiff shall re-
ceive the same military honors rs is
rendered crowned heads and military
honors will also be rendered TO cardi-
mails.
People are flocking from all parts of
Italy TO Rome Five newspapers arc al
ready startedt there. The political journals
of Florence are sold about the streets.
The Romans are bewildered with this
avalanche of political liberty.
Russia.
The Reuiero this morning says that the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-28
CAlGiT IN A TRAP.
shrewd Capture of Highway Robbers at
YOnkers.

At Yonkers, Westches ter county, yesterday morn.
ing, william Connell, one-arned eX-sodier, and
William L. Rhead. laborer, were arragned before
Police Justice Baird to answer a charge of assault
and attempted highway robbery the complainant
and intended victim being Roundsman Weston, Of
the Ihlrty-second subprecinct police.
AS there nave been numerous rObberies from the
person perpetrdted on lntoXcaJed strangers curing
the past few months within the village limits Ser
geant Mangin concluded that 1t was the work OF
AN ORGANIZED GANG OF CRIMINALS,
and resolved by deXter0us plan 10 bring the guilty
parties to justice To this cad he detailed Rounds
men Weston and Austin. Early on Sunday morn
ing under his instructions the officers named
having completely disguised themselves, repaired
to prominent pll In the village and there stretched
themselves on the sidewalk, tegning MODIFICATION
Shortly after two O'Clock Weston's anxious ears
were greeted with the sound OF footsteps, ana
shortly after ne was picked UP and carried into
back street by the accused parties.
OPERATIONS
were at once commenced on the supposed drunkard
and while Rhead stood sentry Council took hold or
Weston's watch and chain. valued at eighty dollars
and was about snatcning them away when The
or1cer sprang TO his feet and cOlared the robber
who, however, struck Weston u harmless bow
before being overpowered Rhead attempted to
escape, but was overhaued by Officer ST. John after
being chased several blocks. The parties pleaded
not guilty, and were held In the OF 900 each
to await the action OF the Grand Jury
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-28
ARRIVALS.
REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS.

REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS.
sA S s r .ns June n
GuOp June 70 80 . lon II passed bark wentworth %
Clara S Ray e1a sSsG q aS
Steamship CITY Of Paris SBr, Mrehouse Liverpool June
IT, and Qqeenssown 7h with mdse and passengers
Steamship Hsves New In with
" 81 s a2S wS. sSa., ssh British
s s ss as r. o 0 e. cher
Bssss ~ Lsna01
pnws Had strong westerly winds e the Banks remain
for the month Of June with the exception Of the
s.ea%ship Psrsis r Daare, HavTe Bress June s,
PAL the 81 Ia.
ship Rhine. from London York. = 10 .A' &C. ''"
with hours
ssp to w sams B ss' &C. 80 with
Hsa sas H s %s IL ~rsE
, yess Of sSHp S
a1 %s Of Boston, Wiley London So days with
the ls 5e sssisse dsss
from there with light variable winds and calms with dense
vsS sa S. yss Or Sect ss .,ss H Es ;s
naance from to Wsw W with tn % heavy
rain south Of the Banks saw no Ice; t June lat a.
lon 81 sEnai,ed bark Flora bound east day ship
sPs gs sshSS syE 81 #;
nea 1Sr run Ssr
Margari!a hence for Hamburg she had Of the regaa
extra vigilance q the officer watch collision would have
been serious loss Of fe 25 l4o miles Of Sandy Hook,
sey SS1s with rail.
b" ESz 60 TICK The Pohsn
from there with light westerly winds The is anchored
Bark Freeman Dennis Br, Fletcher Glasgow, March 8.
with mdse 70 Boyd Hmcken Experienced strong eaery
ssm With hs eg Crossed the New
sr 3 s Mex s %
liverpool The { anchored On I'D bar n A''''
mdsc and l6 passengers oelrichs Took the north
ss. ss sSa n ws a @
spoke whaling bark Tropic Bird Of New Bediord cruis
sk RsnSss deer, S:w Hs,e
moderate weather; has been days north of Hatteras.
to er az T Hsd
me weather; days north q na,tsras.
with mahogany and iogwood 10 Borsnd, Dearborn Co.
ms Ts 81 T To ese ssDs
been days Of hatterss.
with sugar to Bardet I Pond vessel to
pewO Co Had Had gn variable able weather JUNE 20 lat
8 DAYS north Of Hatteras. "''''''''
light entire passage; day. q Hai!sras
days with coal il Brewer vessel TO ThompsSa Hun.
brs shanncn of MsSss Sawyer Rockpo
days with ice TO the Knlckebocker Ice Company vesseto
smpsen On Siapp Had rough weather. The Shannon is
senr Marquette r Tatne, St Pierre, Mart 81 days,
schr Rogue Aayo sp), vsihoasat, Baracoa days. with
schr Willie Dill, Howland, Newbcrn days. with naval
stores and lumber, to Thomas Holmes 4 Co.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-28
A New style Of Golfer Dam

Among the many plans presented to the Commits
sloners OF Docks is one Of new Golfer dam on a
new principle, the invention OF Mr.. Cosgrove,
who was for many years foreman in the Ericsson
works. The cofrer dams ire to be made of boiler
iron, and in sections. The sections are SO mechan.
ically arranged that they GIN he lowered in from
rs to 100 feet OF water, ant avoid leverage. When
down they can be made water tight, and when
the dock and bukhead Il built they can be un.
locked ana noated without the aid OF hosting
machinery.
One coer dam Is TO enclcse 300 feet Of river front
extending 200 feet into the river and rs feet high
giving room to excavate and build front wall and
bulkhead. the cost not to exceed $4,000. In the
above enclosure the water ran be pumped out in six
hours, at an expense not exceeding $500. With the
OF two Golfer dams the entire city front can be
excavated and built. They VIII lastior nfiy years
with proper care.