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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-08
DIxrIELD. July 9th. 1870.

Mr.. Edi0r:-Inasmuch rs the columns
OF your paper have been open for the
opinion of citizens relative to the merits
of the several moving machines now
offered for sale in Oxford County, ] desire
to give your readers m impartially drawn
outline of the trial OF mowers, held in this
place to-day.
The Woods machine was operated by
Mr.. Bean OF Bethel, who, with his
splendid matched colts, seemed to be
master Of the situation, emitting - rods ot
gra,, IN 10 minutes, in thoroughly work
man.ike manner. The Kniitin machine
was also well managed. but with u bur
-four incitS longer than the Woods, was
% minutes in cutting 50 - rods. Both
OF the above machines cut their grass well
and gave good satisfaction.
The Buckley machine was there, but
it, Agent failing to secure Committee
unanimously favorable to it, refused to
enter the list OF competitors. It was
however. put in the field, and though
operated by person from Massachusetts,
who claimed To bc til class driver, we
must say that it is our opinion that the
Buckeye is capable of doing better work
than it has done to day, if il is not, its
merits rs "A machine arc not such aS many
have been led to believe. The time OF
this machine on one half acre, was 10 II
minutes, accomplished by leaving strip
on each side with flowing names OF stand
ing grass between nearly al the swath'-
The Agent Of the Woods won the good
opinion OF all lovers of fair play, by his
quiet and gentlemanly department IN
striking contrast to the open moutLed
bombast OF the Buckeye Agent, who
backed by number of jl0VerS from all
the surrounding towns, yainly essayed to
Jlo,g the grass down, but failing IN this
they attempted to cut it with the result
above stated. The generally received
opinion of interested lockers on was, that
the Wood machine was the machine to
buy, because it needs no lifting OF the bar
to cut corners, is more easily arranged to
be drawn around, is OF lighter draft and
les, complicated in its construction.
\ CITIZEN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-08

exhibition was followed of presenting
some objects from foreign countries, and
thus making them ascertain the localities.
This excited much interest.
The class in elementary grammar was
laugh, chiefly from the blackboard. by
constructing sentences and parsing them'
thereby making the grammar living
thing. The advanced class engaged in
parsing and analysis, in which they exhi-
bited much improvement.
There was class in botany which was
omitted for want of time. Wednesday
afternoon is devoted to drawing, writing,
reading. selections, speaking and spelling
by topics.
The exercises were closed by the read
ing of the school newspaper, called the
Sunset Hour, by Miss Cummie Bacon
The pieces were written and Tread in excel
lent taste This was followed by n beau
tiful song from the whole school.
! have been thus particular in my de.
scription because it goes to show how
much live teacher can accomplish in q
given time, and with the expectation that
it will stimulate other teachers to 90 and
do likewise. | have heard the remark
preached from teachers in one or two quar-
ters in our county, that they did not want
to know anything about the new tangled
methods of teaching; but if such teachers
could have been present, they would have
cut sorry figure in attempting to teach a
school that had been once drilled as this
school has been during The last year. If
/ / he school committees will take their
watch in hand in visiting their schools,
they will find that from onc.fourth to sew
cn-cighths of the time is wasted in wait
/ ing for children To give answers 10 ques-
tons. or to read difficult words.
In this school, with the exception of one
class who had Il book in reading beyond
| their years. there was scarcely any loss
OF time; and th.s is one reason why some
teachers can accomplish rs much in one
day rs others will in ten or twenty days.
This is a great point for the consideration
/ of teachers and committees. TO have the
exercises so conducted as not to lose more
| than onc-iifteenth of the time in waiting
| for answers. In some schools have Wis
tied. nearly every child in school is read
ing in book beyond his ability. But lit
tie can be accomplished under such cir
cumstances.
If can finish visiting the schools in the
smaller towns and plantations where they
/ have had no Institute. | hope to be able
to attend some Of the public examinations
of schools in different parts of the county
ut the close of their Summer terms. There
are already many teachers in Oxford Co.
ambitious to have better school than
ever before, and nothing but the want OF
time prevents me from visiting every one
of them the same day.
y. +. True, Supervisor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-08

The Fourth was well observed here.
The Sabbath Schools of the Congrcga-
tional and Methodist Societies had a social
gathering in an attractive grove between
the Flat and the South village. 1t was =
large gathering. The tables were
bouutilully supplied. After singing by a
company of the children, aided by Miss
Clara NJ. Douglass ut the instrument
Rev. w. W. Dow, led the audience in
PRAYER. Remarks were made by Rev.
j. A. Douglass. The children's perform
ances which followed, were interesting.
and showed that pains had been taken IN
preparation. Then all gathered around
the tables, and an agreeable social inter-
view followed. After this the audience
gathered again before the speakers stand
and were addressed by Rev. F. Borcheus,
of North Bridgton, Rev. Mr. Dow, Mr..
Samuel Miller and Dca. Warren, the Su-
perintendent of the Congregational Sab
bath School.
1t was good season throughout'-a
fitting way to celebrate the anniversary
of our National independence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-08
Houin0 Time has Come.

Mr.. Editor Being Mt South Paris a
few days since, l had the privilege of ex'
aiming some very fine specimens OF hay
ing implements, of which Col. William
SWEET has an agency for their sale. He
has new horse rake, among others,
which can be worked by the foot very
easily. He has just received few OF
them from the manufactures, and would
say to those who arc in want of q rake TO
be sure and look at them before purchas-
ing any other.
He has, also, moving machine-"Tbe
Adyuncen-which, although not in gen.
cral use in this vicinity, is destined to be-
come the machine that will ere long be
adopted by our farmers here rs well as
in the middle and western States.
The Union Mower has given good sat
isfaction. and is good machine, aud far
mcrs who have used them say they do
not want better. All mowers have
some good qualities. and when new and
in good order, with smooth land TO oper.
ate on, will do good work; but The Ad.
vance" seems 20 have MI the good quail
ties of others, with important additions,
and is better adapted to DO good work on
an uneven surface than any other.
What is particularly claimed for The
Advance" is light draft, its centre draft,
the simplicity and compactness OF the
driving gear, and the perfect control the
operator has, with the two brakes. of the
cutting -bar,-can trim up around stone
heaps, stumps or trees, moving close up
To 4 tree. the driver can raise the bar III
stantly, pass the tree, drop the bar snug
to the tree, and NOW on. The end OF the
cutting bar next To the driver can also be
raised to clear n rock, without raising the
end larthcst from him. The whole cutter
can also be raised for reaping leaving
the young grass untouched. The main
shaft and all the driving gear is made OF
pressed steel, well finished, combining
great strength and durability, very com
pact, and we'll protected from dust &c.
In case of a sudden jirk or wrench on the
machine. the strain comes on the pole OF
,hills. and not on any part of the machine
The Advance" is manufactured in
New Jersey, by the Belvidere Manutac'
turing Co., and it seems to me has beer
rightly named, and the machine that car
beat it is yet to be made.
If there are any of our farmers who
have not bought them machine. would
advise them to examine this before doing
IL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-08

order go, given by Hosea Austin, Esq,
at 1 minutes before o'clock u. NJ. The
Buckeye completed its work in 10 minutes.
the Wood in Is, and the knifiin in %
Upon examination Of the work after It's
completion, il was found there was a
rough, uneven ridge through the lot as
signed the Buckeye, while the other Two
wire quite even and smooth. The work
of each Machine was apparently well
done, but upon closer examination, the
preference was voted 10 the Buckeye by
nearly unanimous vote.
Then came test Of draft by Dyna.
mometer, by Hosea Austin. Esq, who re.
ported draft of Buckeye l2J lbs, upon
which the agent of the Wood declined TO
have his tested. This test was in very
light grass.
Having tested the machines on smooth
moving, the agent of the Buckeye pro-
posed trial on rough ground, and the
Buckeye and Wood started; but for some
Hnaccountablc reason, after proceeding n
few rods, the Wood turned suddenly
round and refused tho trial. The Buck
eye never discouraged. proceeded TO It's
work, on one of the most uneven pieces
Of moving TO be found in the neighbour
hood, and performed il here to the adj
miration of all present, the owner Of
the land declaring that this piece was
never so we'll moved before, though cut
many years with the scytbc.
The farmers OF Oxford County may be
assured that this trial was very decided
victory oil the Buckeye over its competi-
tors. y CITIZEN.
Dixiield, July 9Th, 1870.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-08

R,prIsus. Three weeks ago last Sab
bath, five persons were baptised at North
Lowell. In five weeks, more are expect.
inc to be. \ week ago last Sabbath, ten
were baptised at Keaser pond, near the
Christian, Church, Lowell Center More
are thinking of going forward, Last
Sabbath, sixteen were baptiscd in the
North west part of Lowell. a Methodist
class was organized there, under the
leadership of Mr. Benjamin McAllister
Two persons were baptised at East Stone
ham, by the Advents. Three weeks nom
next Sabbath, some are expecting to be
by the Methodists. There will then oe
an opportunity for any others who may
desire it.
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Trial Of MOWinD Machines ut
Dirfcfd.

Pursuant to challenge from j. ).
Wadleigh, general travelling agent Tor tho
Walter A. Woods prize moving machine
n large number Of citizens assembled on
July 9th. to witness the trial. The Wood
the Buckeye, and the Kniflin, appeared
at the time appointed, rs contestants on
piece OF ground owned by II. +, How
ard, ESQ, The parties not being able tc
arrange committee, it was agreed &c
submit the decision Of the trial to Il vote
Of The assembled farmers and Citizens
The lots of one-hall acre each, were as
signed the difler>n. machines. and the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-08

The HOWARD NvEsTIGATIoN.-The
House committee investigation of Fer
nando Woods charges against Gen. .. 0.
Howard, will this week be submitted.
The report exculpates Gen. Howard as
far as he is individually concerned.
Representative Rogers will present the
minority report strongly in condemnation
OF Gen. Howard
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-08

CANTON. On the eve Of the 23rd the
Univcrsalists of our village gave a straw
berry festival and picnic in aid Of their
Sunday services. The young men found
their partners for the picnic and subse-
qucnt dance by somewhat novel mode.
Bows were prepared similar TO tie ladies
aprons and after purchasing the former,
the wcnrcrs of the latter were soon found
by search and comparison of caicocs.
Laborers are now busily preparing the
7. & 0. c. r. r., for steady RAINING OF
the trains which will soon be in operation,
10 Canton, says the Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-08

The hennebec Journa! publishes the
resolutions which had been prepared by
the Portland delegation Tor adoption by
the democratic State Convention, in case
the wind had blown favorIbly. The pre-
amblo recites the good qualities of Gov.
Chamberlain, dcprecatcs the Tact that the
republicans have not re-nominated him,
and the resolve recommends that the
democracy make no nomination this year,
and advises the people to vote again for
Chamberlain for Governor.
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curnstanceS.
Bethel.

The 9th Anniversary Of the Declaration
of American independence, was observed
in this town 10y Sabbath School colebra-
ton and picnic. The day was cool and
clear, though, on account ola brisk breeze
which prevailed during The day, tho
streets were very dusty. The day was
uShorcd in by the ringing OF bells and the
firing of cannon, ETC., and the same per-
Torrance was repeated at noon and ut
sunset. At ii o'clock, A. NJ, Il goodly
number OF scholars, teachers and citizens.
both young and old, had assembled about
the Methodist Chul CHI; a procession was
TO med under the direction OF Enoch
Foster, Jr. Esq, acting rs Marshall for
the day. The procession moved down
Main and up High Street to the Congre.
gational Church. where two more schools
joined. now representing in all. five
Sabbath Schools. They marched to 4
beautiful maple grove just south of the
village, in regular ordcr-Superintend-
ents, teachers and pupils keeping time to
the Band. The comfortable seats on
terra frma were soon made available and
the Marshal introduced Hon. Elias NJ.
Carter, who filed the chair. Mr. c., after
calling the assembly to order, made some
very appropriate remarks, after which,
Rev. J. c. Perry offered feryent prayer
to the Throne OF Grace. After music by
the Band. then came in order the reading
of the Declaration of independence by G..
NJ. Dodge, Esq. The declaration WAS
well read and It's sentiments were listened
to with much interest The multitude
then joined with the scholars in singing
America,
'My Country lis Of thee
Sweet land of Liberty
After which speeches were made by Rev.
David Garland, Rev. Mr.. button, DR.. \.
+. True, Enoch Foster, Jr. Esq, and
Capt John S. Chapman. We must say
al the speeches were eloquent and
patriotic, stirring up all the fountains of
love of country and home, and oil loyalty
to the flag of our country. After music
by the band, the big assembly adjourned
to their we'll filled baskets, where taste
pleased the eye and bounty supplied
the wants of the inner man. We could
not help noticing the beautiful appearance
of the fair sex on the ground-frcsh,
rosy and good-looking women. For
beauty and fine appearance, the Bethel
ladies cannot be surpassed by any OF her
sister towns. This collection OF intelli-
gent men and women, both old and
young, from all the societies in this and
adjacent towns, with the cordial unani-
nifty of feeling which seemed to pervade
them all, together with the fact, that in
the assembly which was estimated to be
over thousand, there was seen no signs
of ntoxication or rowdyism, during the
whole day, composed scene long to be
remembered by all good citizens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-08
DrXFIrfp. July q. l.
CITIZEN

Editor Democrat AZ the trial OF the hA!IhH oi' /
WOOD. moving macLiue-, 90 DiXfed, July 9Th,
the Committee would respectful! say, that both
machines cut their grass beautifully
The Woods machine cut one half acre anu seven
square rods with a four foot bar, IN nineteen MIN
'rhs Knifiin machine cut one half acre and tire"
and one-half square rods, with four foot ana four
inch bar, in twenty-five minutes.
HoRArIO AUSTIN, Cou,B.,ftes.
CHAs 4. hlMBALL, J
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-08

Timothy Record of Buckiield' 80
wears old, on Saturday, the 25th' with Inc
thermometer at %, hoed two thousand
hills of corn in five hours; and says IL
anv man of his age will. beat that' hc
would like to wrestlc with him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-08

Hon. n. G. Hichborn, in reply to 4
member of the State Temperance Com.
mltIee. who propounded the question,
How Etr was the third party movement
Of last Year a success, and what measures
doe, the good of the cause require in the
future?" advocates a hearty support OF the
party which is 10 elect Mr.. Perham, and
discOuntenances any attempts made to
renew the factious oppositions OF last
ypar
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-08

Tho County Commissioners are in
session this week.
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There is quite a disposition to test the
merits of Moving Machines by public
trials, this season. We give publicity TO
the results, as matter OF interest to the
farmers. 1t looks as il the BUCKEYE was
winning the most laurels.
SryoN, Iunc 90 1870
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-03
Marrfaafs.

WER-CARRUTH-In Mendon, on the
9th Feb, by Rev. Mr.. Stewart, Samuel r.
Brewer to Hannah Carruth. No Cards.
PAROUTs- the Methodist par
sonage Feb. 28th, by Rev. A. 4. Bailey, Mr..
Henry M. Psrouts and Miss Emma E. Putney,
both of West Rutland.
CONGDON-PATCH-In Mendon, Feb. Esd,
by the Rev. Mr.. Jenkins, Mr.. Charley Copgdon
to Miss Anna Patch, both of Mendon.
McKEE-RICHIE-In West Rutland, Feb.
Esd, by Rev. James r.. Bourne, Mr. Charles Nc
Kee to Mrs. Rosaline Richie, both of West Rut-
land.
BARRAW-COvER-I Addison, Feb. 18th,
by Rev. Z. d. Crutt, Oliver Barraw and Ellen
Cover.
AMSON-MoLEAN-In Addison, Feb. 18th,
by Rev. E. D. Crutt, Martin L. Samson of Corn
wall, and Mahala g. Mclean OF Addison.
BENNETT-SEELEY-I Niddlebury, Feb.
18th, by Rev. L. s. Walker, John W. Bennett
and Louisa T. Seeley.
NORTHRUP-MAPES- Highland, N. Y,
Jan. 18th, by Rev. Felix Kyle, B. H. Northrup
of Shoreham, and Jennie Mapes of Highland.
MASON-FLETCHER-A the Baptist par
sonage, Rutland, Feb. 24th by Rev. E. Mills, Mr..
Charles l.. Mason of Rutland, and Miss Emma
Fletcher of Boston, Mass.
SHERMAN Shrewsbury. Feb.
oath, by VIM. +. Morse, Esq, Mr.. Ebert Sher-
man of Dandy, and Miss Sarah A. Brown OF
Walhngf,rd. -..-.. ..
LEWIS-wILLIAMS At Hydevile, Feb.
2lst, by Rev. III. l.. Grose, X. r. Lewis and Mrs.
Lorraine Williams.
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New York News.
NEW YORK, Feb.

NEW YORK, Feb. l.
John Mcdonald and Edward Harring-
ton were held in $4,000 bail for swim
ding emigrants. Mcdonald is an old Of
fender. Eleven indictments are now
pending against him.
A whole family named Farley, residing
in Charlton street, were poisoned by eat
ing bad eggs. They are now thought out
of danger.
The Mayor has returned resolution to
the Common Council rendering Seward
the inequalities of the city. He says it
calls not for his approval or disapproval,
but directs attention to the fact that the
city charter forbids all expenses for any
entertainment unless by vote of three
fourths of all the Council.
The probable assassination of Meehan,
the editor of the Irish American, has Gre
ated intense excitement among the
Fenians. The injured man still lies in a
very dangerous condition. The motive
of keenan, in attempting to kill Meehan
is yet shrouded in mystery. Keenan, still
denies having fired the shot.
One thousand of the men discharged
from the Brooklyn navy yard are to re-
sumo work by special orders from Wash
ington. Sc
Four deaths from small pox have occur
red in Brooklyn the past week. The
whole number of deaths in Brooklyn the
past week was TIA.
This morning fire broke out in a
building No. 343 Broadway, occupied by
Solomon Weinberg, manufacturer Of la
dies trimmings. Il. FL. Manaellbaum 81
Co., manufacturers OF feminine under
garments, and other firms suffered severe
ly, both from fire and water. Loss $140,-
600, fully insured. ~
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-03

MIDDLETOwN.-One of the items OF
very general interest of late TRANSPORTING
in this town, was the consolidation of the
two companies at Middletown under the
name of "Middletown Spring Company
One definite object of this union is to
effect Immediately the erection of suit
able hotel accommodations. The visitors
last summer were not accommodated,
such was the large number present dur
ing the entire season. 1t is now proposed
to raise 100000 and at once commence
the building. The citizens of Middle
town have already subscribed nearly
100000.
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The stock market since last report has been
strong with principal dealings in North Western,
Lake Shore and Vanderbilt stocks The follow
New York Markets.

NEW 1oBk, MARCH IL
CorroN-Heavy and lower. Sales $500 bales
at 90 &c. for midling uplands.
FLoUR-Receipts 1858 bbls. Flour heavy and
shade easier on common grades. Sales {, 400
bbls. at s475@s4.9O superfne State and Western,
$5.50@s5S5 common to choice extra State,
$4.950t$6.00 do extra Western, s5.70G6. 80 good
choice white wheat extra, s5.2006.l5 common
and choice round hoop Ohio, s5.5006.25. Rye
meal in fair request. Sales 700 bbls Brandy
wine at 81 90@5.00; Msrsh's choice, s4.75.
WHIsKEY-Dull. Sales $50 barrels Western at
sl.0l free.
tive and without decided change in the prices
Sales 5000 bush. at sl03 for rejected No. 8
Spring sl.22 for No. Milwaukee in store; l.SO
al 80 for Winter Red and amber Western 1875
for red Virginia; sl.S7tl.5 so for White Michigan
81 6O6el !. 65 for choice white State.
RYE-Quiet Sales 900 bush. of Western at
95c. ...-..
BARLEy-Dull and heavy. Barley malt quiet
CoRN-Receipts 4,s6l bush. Corn scarce and
very firm Sales 1000 bush. at 92096c. for new
and afoat, and sl.O2 for new yellow Pennsyl-
OATs-Receipts II 57l bush. Dull and heavy
Sales %, 900 bush. at 55@56Hc. for Western; GO
63 n for State.
R1oE-Duu Carolina at 6Gs7c. .........
CoFFEE-Quiet and firm. Sales 1900 bags Rio
on private terms.
SUGAR Quiet. Sales $50 hhds. at 9x@IOX, for
Cuba.
MoLAssFs- Quiet.
PETROLEUM. Quiet at l5@H for crude; 32a3i
for refined.
HoPs-Quiet. American lS@2s.
PoRK-Heavy and lower. Sales $50 bbls at
s25.5O925. IS for new mess 500. 30 for prince
$23. 00124 90 for prime mess.
BERF-Steady. Sales $50 bbls. at $40. 001$l5 90
for new plain mess; sl4.00@sl7. so for new extra
mess. Tierce beef quiet. Sales 20 ties. at $25. 90
@2s.00 for prime mess $2s 00G30 90 India mess.
Beef hams quiet. Sales $50 barrels at SOS O06
$3.50 new.
Cur NEATs-Quiet. Sales $50 plsgs. at l0x0
I2c.
SHoULpERs-143l4x.
HAMs-Middles Quiet. Sales so boxes at l31c.
Cumberland cut
DRESSED HoGs-Heavy at ll9l11 for Western.
LARD.-Heavy and shade lower. Sales $50 tes
at 13&0l4& for steam, l61@l6 for kettle rem
dered.
BuTTER-steady at l9@26c. for Ohio; 26046
for State.
CHEEsE-15h els cents.
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s6 The Ladies' Sorosis Club. Of New York
recently changed their discussions from woman's
suffrage to Hair preparations and Pimple Danish.
ers. They declared that where nature had not en-
dowed them with beauty, it was their right-yea
their duty-to seek it where they could. So they
all voted that Magnolia Balm overcame Sallow-
ness, Rough Skin and Ringmarks, and gave &c
the complexion most diStiague tSorosianl and
marble-like appearance dangerous to men, nc
doubt and that Lyons Kathairon made the hal,
grow thick, soft and awful pretty, and moreover
prevented it from turning gray II the proprietors
of these articles did not send the sisters an in.
voice, they are not smart. 9;wlm