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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08
To supcrinten aiding school Committees.

The law transferring the employment OF
teachers from Agents 10 Committees will
prove benefit 20 our schools il properly
managed. Ii il not 10 be understood that
Committees should act independently OF
the feelings OF district. II IL better to
confer with the agent, when practicable,
in the choice of n teacher. and ascertain
the feelings OF the district. If district
manifest u strong preference for teacher,
it is better to crafty that preference when
possible and thus secure the interest and
sympathy OF the parents. This is es-
pecially the case in rural districts. An
inexperienced teacher should not occupy
the most responsible schools in town ~
heretofore, while backward district
should sometimes have the benefit oil tho
best teacher. Let the teacher feel that he
is directly responsible to the Committee.
and il the school is not profitable that he
should at once quietly Withdraw, on the
suggestion OF the Committee and the
place be supplied bya better one. Econo-
mizc tho money as much rs possible, es-
pecially in regard 10 board. so as to give
the children AS long school ~ possible.
Manifest no arbitrary management in the
employment of teachers.
When teachers are examined, ascertain
if they have ever attended Normal
school, County or Town Institute, and
when practicable. make the examination
n written one. Instruct the teachers on
the important subject OF illustrating their
lessons, and not merely depend on what
the book says on n subject. Make ar.
engagements, if possible, TO have one
meeting of the teachers in town one day
during the Summer, and allow the wages
of the teacher 10 80 on. Spend the day
in drawing out from the teachers their
methods OF instruction, and teach the
teacher Aop 10 teach. A day spent in this
way, will add many days TO the value OF
a good school. Much of the interest and
progress of our schools will depend on
the action Of the Committee. One great
central idea should be the education OF
our children. Let US act with discretion
and impartiality in the discharge OF all
our official duties. Please accept these
suggestions in the same spirit in which
they are given.
n. T. TRUE, Supervisor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08
oxford Items.

L. G. Coy, Esq, has sold his Sash
Blind and Staye Mill To Il. +. Sturdevan
OF Boston. who intends 10 convert it into
Mill Tor making shoe Pegs. MIR. $
is the inventor OF new machine for this
business, out Of which he has already
amasscd quite fortune. He declines to
sell his right, ard has now some half doz-
EN- mills in operation, out OF which he is
realizing large profit
Mr.. Lemuel Croker, of Poland, has
purchased tho "Wm Farris' stand at Ok
ford village.
The Robinson Manufacturing Co.,
which for some months past, has been
running on 4th time, Is now operaiing
successfully on iull time.
A. j. Faunce has bought the Marshall
sand. on High Street.
Rev. Sam'l Paine, who has SO long
successfully labored as Pastor Of the
Methodist f. Church in this town, is about
closing his three years labors with this
people, preparatory to going to other
fields.-Hc is an eloquent. instructive
preacher-a good pastor-a sincere. de-
voted christian. In retiring from this
church, he will carry with him the love
and esteem Of the entire community. A
few Sabbaths since, after preaching an
eloquent sermon upon missions, he made
n missionary collection of one hundred
and trenty dollars. His other collections
for benevolent purposes, have all been
comparatively large.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08

ration, and their majority would have
been Overwhelming. Those who bolted
and voted for Hichborn, were only the
advance guard. Another such Conven
lion ms the one at Bangor, and no pro
hibilionist can remain in the party. Anx.
ious to sustain the national administration
and 10th to make breach in the Republi'
can ranks, but few went into the llichborn
movement, vet we had no word oil con.
domination for those who did go IN. be-
lieving that no person was bound 10y the
action oil that corrupt State Conven'
ton. We believe now that in order to
conciliate temperance men, and in this
we do them no more than simple justice,
total abstinence man and n prohibition.
ist should be- nominated this year. Oh
course one should be selected who has
the necessary qualifications. and one who
is not Objectionable as a Republican.
We do not recognize the claim of the
WING, that the Governor must be taken
from East of the Kenncbcc. In the de-
cade that has Just passed, for six years
the Governor has been taken from east oil
the Kennebec. and only f ur years from
west of it. So il there is anything in 10.
cally, it yet belongs to the western por-
ton OF the State, and if to the western
portion. then Oxford County has claims
which no other section can present.
Il is well known that what is move the
great Republican party of Maine. had its
birth among the hills ot old Oxford.
The frst convention that bolted from
the sham democracy. on the temperance
issue, was held ut South Paris, eighteen
years ago, and its organ was the Oxford
Democrat. From this small beginning,
the party has become a great and irresist-
able power in the lanl.
Other issues have come up. but in this
State we have ever kept in Wow the
principles upon which the new patty was
founded, by constant recognition OF the
prohibitory principle. But how has the
fact of our being the pioneers in the
movement been recognized by the party
Three times during the past eighteen
years, we have presented the names ot
our distinguished citizens to the State
Convention in connection with the guber-
Material office, but as often have oul
wishes been disrcgar,led, and our claim'
repudiated Last year by every party
precedent new man should have beer
nominated, but by the plottings ant
Vaccinations OF the lew the wishes o
the masses were thwarted.
We hope for better success this year
We shall probably again press the claims
ofone Of our citizens before The State Con
vcnton. one who is in every way quail
fed for the Office. ;" no has clean repub
lean record, and who. OF all men in the
State. is the choice of tho temperance
party.
Gentlemen, give US \ hearing and fail
play. OXFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08

Our correspondent Hartford writes
that Forest Lake Lodge Of Good
Templars, Hartford, OF 80 members, in.
stituted n year ago, by delegation from
Crystal Wave Lodge, East Buckileld,now
numbers over 100 members, including
both sexes, from Is 10 G5 years age,
among which will Durham notice?) is
the town clerk. two selectmcn and new
:. ). committee, two ex-selcctmcn aud
representative. 81 members have been
initiated within three weeks. The Wave
chose Melvin a Allen. William Bicknell
and George w. Shaw delegates to the
Grand Lodge. and recommended G.. W.
Shaw Lodge Deputy for the third term.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08

IRVING LITERARY ASsocArIoN.-IhlS
association held an interesting meeting At
the Council Chamber, City Hall last even
Ing, Amos Hadley vice president, in the
chair. Mr.. A. S. Perham read an able es-
say on the subject of temperance. show
ng the ply Biological effects OF liquor on
those using it. The Bingham amend
mcnt was the subject of debate. Mr.. \
Bell made most eloquent and able argu-
ment in its support, and was replied to
by Mr.. L. c. Taylor. Mr.. Taylor's argu-
ment was eloquent and showed careful
preparation. The debate was participat-
ed in by Mcssrs. Pcrham Lehman, Had
ley, and others. The question was ear
ried over until next meeting. [Repahll'
can, Washington.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08
For the orror,l p,moc nj.


DIxFIyIp. April 1, 1870.
The effect OF dealing mildly with Of
lenders in relation To the sale of intoNica-
ting liquors. mas been strikingiy cN.
empliicd in Dixfeld village since The
close OF the March Term OF the ; J.
Court. There i reported to have Leen
more drunkenness in The village in ono
week since Court than there was in six
month. before. II that is true. it proves
the truth OF the doctrine expressed in tho
following lines.
M you bat lightly grasp nettle,
Mark, Il stngs YOU for your pains,
But seize IL like a man Of metsie,
And IL son A. silk remains.
50 il iu with common uaturrS,
TrcSt them kindly. they rebel
Bur be rough a. nutmrg gratrr-,
And the rogucs will use You we'll
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08
ORIGINAL ENIGMAs.

The Enigma of last week was correct
" answered by Miss A. |. H., Miss L. +.
H., Miss c. +. r., Paris; Miss NJ. A. T..
n. Paris; ID. +. B., Hanover; +. c., Al
bany II. L. c., Paris; Nettie p. Y, ).
D. Y, Bethel; J. W., Norway; Miss +.
j. w., S. Paris; w. II. f., Sweden;
The word is RUMToRD.
We have had several new ones, which
we will give, one ut time.
Wepublish another this week.
lam composed OF IL letters.
Nv IS 5 6 1 Is 10 isa town IN this State
Nv AZ 8 10 IL is to adorn.
NV II 2 IL is an article.
Nv ~ 9 is number.
lily whole is highly priced by many
w. II. EASTMAN.
Sweden, April 2d.
ANSWER NEXT WEEK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08

Tho there is no proof that he was
guilty of completely in the plot TO assassin
ate President Lincoln, ii is evident that
he entertained the proposition to put him
ont of tho way, endorsing the letter in
which the infamous offer was made, as
sometLinL worthy of the consideration OF
his Secretary of War! Jefferson Davis
reputation stinSs in the noslriis OF every
lover OF his country. and always will.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08
The Machia, Republican. speaking a

The Macha, Republican, speaking Of
The presentation of Gen. Iiersey's name
IL, he republican nominee for Governor.
very pcriincntly remarks As at present
advised, we look upon Hon, Sidney Per
ham as the man most likely 10 l.cei' &c the
Republican nomination. W. know of no
claim that Mr.. llc~cy has ON the people
tor Governor. willie We io think that n
rusn no was honored with such hand
some vote aS Mr.. rerham was last year is
entitled to, and will receive. recognition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08
Nom inations by the Governor.

The following nominations were made
ON Monday last:
Albert ". Paine, of Bangor. Insurance
Commissioner; William Pnilbrick, Bank
Examiner; George F. Talbot, f. Wilder
Fairly and Selden Conner, Commissioners
on Investigation of Paper Credits; Geo.
W. Randall, of Portland, +. e. Harlow,
of Dixfeld, and John Benson of Newport
Commissioners to report upon the Jail
system; Noah Barker, Commissioner TO
establish Meridian Lines G. 7. Mattocks
County Attorney for Cumberland Coun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08

The case of Town of Sidney " =.
Is. FarWcll Ia recover money pald, IS
alleged, ioy Naval Credits, or Paper
Men" came before the ). J. Court p.
Augusta. last week. The plaintiffs stated
that they expected to prove that the
Selec,men of Sidney in good faith, in 1851.
paid the defendant money for recruits, or
men, to ill the quota of said town under
call OF the President; that the larger part
Of said quota were notneU recruits enlist
ed by the defendants, but were the names
of men found upon the Naval Rolls OF the
United States and which had been a.
signed to the credit OF the State Of Maine,
and known rs "Ndr0I CreditS."
Judge Daniorth ruled that the aliega'
tons OF the plaintiff, If proved, were not
sufficient to maintain an action, and
ordered non suit, to which ruling the
plaintiff fled exceptions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08

The NEWLY ENFRANCHIsEp.-Thc fol.
lowing table shows the number Of voters
added to the voting population 10y the 18th
amendment. 4 similar table in the New
York Tribune err enormously includes the
coiored men of all the New England
States. instead OF Connecticut alone
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08
AndrOscOgDin Tdiiey Railroad.

A meeting OF the corporators named III
the act Incorporating the proposed An
droseoggin Valley Railroad Company
from Lewiston or Auburn To Rumiord
Falls, Is 20 be held "Wednesday, April l3,
n, | O'Clock p NJ. NJ the Common Coun
ell Room in Lewiston for the purpose OF
organizing the company, and taking such
action rs may be deemed necessary.
The meeting cannot be held earlier. ~
the charter requires fourteen days notice.
The corporators in Oxford County are
Timothy Walker. {. A. kimball, A.
Garcclon, Hiram c. Briggs, John ID.
Hodge, L. j. Cox, w. w. Bolster, Isaac
Randall, John &. Staples, Saml Holmes,
T. Fuller. Isaac Chase, W. Clark, j. j.
Holman. Ii. W. Pax }. Read, Is. Poor.
Geo. Hopkins. ID. + Brown A. h. Knapp.
Reuben Richmond. \. f.. IlouShtun, \.
G.. Nrwman.C. 7. Mou,tnu, :. 7. Adkins,
\. str,rns, &. Blake, !. ". DcnwriU, l..
). W,man. ". \ Chase, W y. Robin
son. ". '. Porter, \ j. knight, uui
Oliver Newman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08

At the Senior and Junior Exhibition
at Bowdoin College, on Monday evening
last. one OF the prizes was awarded to
VIM. f. Frost, OF Norway. His theme
was '.Romanism V. Democracy" Ever
cit Hammons, Bethel, also took part.
His subject was Lesson from ancient
Republics
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08
;. instead Of CONNECTICUT alone !:

The colorcd population of Maine is
1927. and the number of voters is estima-
ted at 22l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08

The Committee to whom was assign
ed the examination Of essays on the best
methods of teaching Geography. have
unanimously reported in favor OF Miss
Virtue Howard OF Rumiord. Her paper,
though brief, is the result of much ex-
perience and great success in teaching
Geography, and contains suggestions OF
great value TO the teacher. Other essays
contained many valuable suggestions
worthy of practice. We therefore award
the prize of box of minerals and geo.
logical specimens to Miss Howard.
G.. NJ. BODICE,
A. b. Powers,
j. E. BoDGE,
Committee.
The foregoing essays were placed in
the hands of the Committee without the
knowledge of the authors. ] am under
great obligations to the teachers who have
written for the prize, and though but one
could receive it. the benefits resulting
from writing the essay will compensate
them many fold
N True, Supervisor.
rive shall publish the Essay in our
next. Ed. DEMOCRAT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08

In testimony whereof have hercunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
Department of State To be affixed.
Done at the City OF Washington this 30,h
day of March. in the year Of our Lord
one thousand eieh, hundred and sew.
cu,y. and of the independence of the
United States the ninety fourth.
(Signed) HAMILTON FISH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-04-08

the second section OF the act o. Congress
approved 10Th Of April, in the year 1918,
entitled an act to provide for The publica'
ton of the laws Of the United States, and
for other purposes. do hereby certify
that the amendment aforesaid. has he
come valid 10 all intents and purposes as
a part of the Constitution of the United
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07
zH: WAR.
Proclamation by the Ma
tional Defenders.
EVACUATION OF ORLEANS
Narrow Escape of Gam
BETA.
More Treachery Of French
Generals.
WASHINGTON.
Admiral Porter-His Letter on
Rcw his explanation
IL rec.ived-Xhe Indian
xerrit ry 8iN . Yolit.
ical Movement.
Market Reports.
Reported Expressly for the Argus. ]

Reported Expressly for the Argus.
ToURs Dec. IA proclamation has been
issued BY the Committee of National Defen CO
addressed as follows:
othe French People After sustaining 2
several reversss, Gen. De Psladine, com
manding the Army OF the Loire, proposed
his evacuation OF the city of Orleans. As
ne had at the time At his disposal zoe, 900
able bodied men and i've hundred cannon,
entrenched in q fortified camp, protected BY
The ritied guns of the naval artillery, we
asked him TO attempt resistance and to hold
Orleans against the enemy. This he, at
nrst, refused to atsemp, to 90, asserting that
retreat was necessary. He then insima.ed
that be b ID changed his plans and would
carry out the defense. The advice was
encouraging and Gambetta thereupon left
TOR Orleans upon q spacial train, with sll
possible haste. The train was stopped on
The road by q heavy detachment of
Prussiane who fred upon it and compelled
= retregrsds movement on this engagement
Gambetta narrowly escaped capture, and
went to Blais. The delegation 1t Tours
nave received no further dis
patches from General De Paldines
out although some OF his officers have
since learned of the evacuation of Orleans.
under q threat from the Prussians that II
the city was not evacuated Immediately it
would be bombarded.
The committee are unipformed as to the
subsequent movements of the army Of the
Loire.
The proclamation is considered by many
IS a charge of incapacisy and treachery
against DePaldines.
BERLIN, Dec. IA dispatch from Yer.
sailles dated Monday, announces that sp
1thcer was sent from the Kings headqusr-
sers on Monday morning, into Paris with q
letter to the Government, stating that the
city of Orleans had been captured by the
Prussians. That the army of the Loire had
been routed, and los. thirty guns and
several Thousand prisoners were taken.
Gen. Ducros is supposed to have been
killed in the retreat across the Msrne.
WARRINGTON, Dec. lit is thought that
Admiral Porter's chances of being confirm
I'd as full Admiral, have been greatly
damaged by his attempts to repudiate his
letter on Grant. There is a rumor that
more of the same sort will be brought to
light, by the late head of the Navy Depart
ment, who is interesting himself in the
matter. The parties explanation of his
scarle, letter, as published to day, is looked
upon BY every body here, as very weak
and unmanly affair, and as doing him more
harm than good.
AS political move bill to provide for
the election of delegates to Congress from
the Indian Territory was introduced to day
by Senator Harlan. Its principal feature is
that delegates are not to be elected by the
popular vote, but are to be- chosen by 8
council of delegates from the various tribes.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07
FORTY-FlRST CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-SENATE.-Bills
we're introduced as follows:
By Mr. Harlan-To authorize the election
Of delegates to congress from the Indian
Territory.
Mr.. Scott-To repeal 30 much of the act
of July l4th, 1870. rs continues the income
tax after Dec. 3lss, 1869.
Mr.. Fenton-Authorizing the Postmaster
General to continue to use in postal service
= patented device for postmarking and the
more effectual cancellation of postal
stamps.
A resolution WAS offered by Mr. Sherman
and adopted, calling upon the Secretary of
the Treasury for copies of regulations pre-
scribed by him for the transportation of
goods in bond from foreign countries through
the United States to Canada.
The next order WAS to complete inform
ally the revision of standing COMMITTEES.
Adjourned.
House The Presidents message was
distributed among the several commit
tees.
Several mbers elected to fill vacancies
were sworn in.
Several bills for the repeal of the income
tax law we're introduced. A bill extending
time for the completion of the Lake
Superior Railroad WAS discussed at length
and finally tabled.
Mr.. Logan asked leave to introduce and
put on passage bill aboisbing the otflcss
Of admiral and vice admiral in the navy,
the former at once and the latter when .
vacancy occurs. Objection was made, and
Mr. Logan gave notice tha. he would move,
on Monday next, to suspend the rules and
pass the bill.
Resolutions we're offered and adopted
By Mr.. Eldridge, calling upon the Presi
dent for information relative to stasioninR
troops at Montgomery, Ala, and other
places in the South. without request ef the
Legislature or executive, for the purpose of
suppressiae domestic violence.
By Mr.. Banks, calling for the correspond
ence between the Navy Department and
Rear Admiral Poor, from January 3, 1870,
relative to the searching Of American vessels
by the Spanish authorities. Adopted.
By Mr. Holdeman, instructing Census
Com mittee to inquire into the complsints -
to the accuracy Of the census, and whether
the reliability Of the basis Of representation
is II ereby affected: Adopted.
House adjourned.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07
patlp Argus.
OFFICIAL CITY g. COUNTY PAPER
A Chignol Horrer in Fulton County.


The Lewistown Fulton county) Union
reports that the daughter of an scqusint,
Anoe, IN the southern part of thss county (,
lately found her hair coming out to On
unusual extent, aud was also troubled with
continuous nching on the back part OF her
bead. As Q matter of course the young
lady wore chignon. Upon examination
of her scalp, beneath the chignon, it was
found to be covered with smaIl black insects
about the sIze OF grain OF wheat, which
had eaten into her head and down her neck
10 most frightful manner. Says the
Union
This head gear" is made of sea, moss,
aud it is supposed to contain tho eggs of an
insect which were incubs,ed BY the warmth
of the bead. The vermin were At last
removed, though not without considerable
trouble and pain. The case was at frs.
reported to be critical, but lately We learn
that the lady is recovering. She will how
ever, lose ali the hair which grows on the
back part of her head, but will no doubt,
consign to the flames the chignon.
similar case, near Farmington, is re port.
ed as proving fatal, the truth of which we
are unable to vouch for.
But the devslopements of the casa men.
toned ought to Danish from society this
unsightly fashion. Already . number of
ladies, hearing of this case, have consigned
TO the flames their chignons, and no doubt
many others who wear them will do the
same thing. .-.E 4
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07

Baltimore gave Democratic majority OF
$500, although abou. $3.50 negro voters
were registered. The Baltimore American
an intensely Radical journal, says the re.
suit of the election proves shat the negro is
Al element Of weakness and not of strength
as was supposed, TO the Radical party. The
same view of the case Ia taken by some OF
the Radical papers in Indiana. In their com
meats on the October election in that State.
Ia fact al over the country the RAIDS arc in
deep mourning over their trescberous bant
ling. They made him voter to vote their
own Radical candidate into power and keep
him there But SAmbo is no fool, even il
his skull is is little obdurste, and when
voting day comes, goes for principles-con
sequsnsly votes the straight Democratic
ticket,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07

The London Standard says that the
Gladstone ministry is preparing for an in
famous and disastrous cspitnlaiion to Russia.
In spite of Granville's resistance, the con-
ference has been accepted without the
meeting of the powers will be the virtual
submission to all that Russia asks.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07

An extraordinary ease of Radical NAL.
administration has come to light in relation
to seven thirsies. sJay Cooke & Co., the
government agents, returned TO the govern.
ment several millions worth of bonds said
10 have been fraudulently printed from the
government plates. The administration
intends that the loss must be borne by the
holders, altogether the offence was the
result. of official negligence