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Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15

A RECENT storm in the North,
extending from the Kennebec in
Maine to the Western lakes, has
done great damage.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15

Ar an election Of officers Of the
Vicksburg Hook and Ladder Com
pany, Mi. VIM. lockwood, wac
elected Foreman; ]. W. Conklin,
LIST, and Mr.. WitherspOon, ID
Assistants W. D. HarwO0d, Sec.
rotary and Treasurer.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15
sUMAC.

Nj. Alex. McRae, of Liverpool,
under the head Of American Sumac,
calls the attention Of the people Of
this country TO q very valuable
product of our soil which Is almost
totally neglected. He says:
Very little progress has been
made In this valuable product, and
we are without any supplies. The
low price quoted in American
cities for this most saleable article
evidences that the ablest care is
not administered In the gathering
and manufacture, which is q pity,
when o remuneration Of $40 q ton
or more awaits It in this.
Everybody knows what Sumnc
is. In some portions Of the South
It grows spontaneously In abun-
dance. In very good soil Il grows
TO the height Of ten Of twelve feet
and in large thickets. In the fall II
has thick clusters Of berries Of Q
red color, and sticky, with Q kind Of
greasy tar, 70 The touch.
Whether Il e only The berries OF
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15
The MoraI. d lhe Ceston pm

The following is from the pen
Of w. Gilmore Simms;
wal q pAltTy seed, q worthless weed.
~ my OWE land, to scarce 4 usd dooreed:
Though rich In growth, neglected and des.
No culture GoItOr'd, and no people pFisod.
The stranger camei-hs bore ne 10 his home,
A thousand leagues across the salt see foam;
There housed me deeply in The warn, DARK
Ana GSild the savage 70 his proper tol,
villa s0y'Feish are enforced the law which
"By thLDs Syn labor shall. IhOaSh earn Thy
Till be, Ike me, By art and order driven,
Grew blest, mlAlling the decree q Hezven
ne, The pe0Es avage, late se foul ana haua.
n thetiat traihiHg % the nohlaF race,
hasHEed 9 manhood with developed
mat crowns he vorla win wealth, Ne
waste with flowers,
Last 81 leSoeity' sad sea essame,
FOR toll N expert, Cor religion tame;
Ne more tie savage, eniy deemed q ntFife,
mas saved and ilfted 70 Superior iIees
Glad N his progeny, q EF6at iaoloa5o, y
And ever sure Of fostering care and peaeei
Grateful ! aOuriShod meath the guardian
That 6ToaEhs ne pssdfal Light and ssnsrOa.
TIA. vssSa,a ny EFOy'h, protected ns
Broke lhe uhWllllns clod hat bound TIE
Iint reo6afNfH ftu 7 ~ 4iNNh Na 14
FosteTid with fopd, a. nnElsre; nor forshoFs,
TIL be- and /, atlAsL could Do 10 more w
Bat Iisld 2 HiE' TIE Lord q Al, who
IncFsS;S ]. sHa peace to seasons, nsn and
l O~OuEgeOn.d glad. With branches widely
And dluniIhg blossoms, orange, whlts and
Then heavy hung with FruiIs-srsAs hollis Of
That, bursting, showed the precious wealth
sOR curIs Of sllk; laid open 10 thesIKAt
Rsveal'd ny virgin treasures, pure and
Great ieldi Of glossy green. ell starr'd with
Thick q the Heavenly Host, in autumn
These. ~ the guardian genius, gathered
And pSSs'd through engine. as By wizard
Were strips Of weed and seed. Of mote and
And sped to thOuland realms beyond M
main.
BY other arts emplOy'd-thsOuSh other
/ pass'd, and clothed in beauty thousand
Gay tIssuei. whi.est lawns. and lOvsllssl
Gave Toii emplsynssa and the nations
WWALUA
Art schooling labor with superior lore,
| CroWn'dthe Whole world with wealth IN
Realms gladly struggled for my virgin
And Beauty SsSa iOudly claSp'dustO hsrArmsl
Thus were The nations sladden'd and thsy
10 he'd Win blessing, that which once was
shnmei
The little loWly seed, TIE worthless Weedl :
Won shaRss Tor blsasingi henor tor ~
IkspsthS paaoe Of naasaa Isahaned
khet Te % War and le1an.d anEer's mood
Hilpd the worlds eye from Europe Z
And sTs1 hum human need 10 huuss
TIL ssn krsos cash lesson that 1tsashA,
Madly viz fortune and vim kladls.
WugAtf
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-23
Size of Our Great Lakes.


The latest measurement Of our fresh
water seas are given below:
The greatest length Of Lake Superior
is 335 miles; its greatest breadth is 100
miles; mean depth. 68S feet; elevation.
507 feet; area, 5000 square miles.
The greatest length of Lake Michigan
is 800 miles its greatest breadth los
miles mean depth, 900 feet; elevation,
COZ; area %, 900 square miles.
The greatest length of Lake Huron IS
200 miles; its greatest breadth is 100
miles: mean depth. 600 feet elevation,
PA feet; area, 10000 square miles.
The greatest length of Lake Erie is
$50 miles; its greatest breadth is so
miles; its mean depth is 81 feet eleva-
ton, 26l feet; area, 5000 square miles.
The greatest length of Lake Ontario is
$50 miles; its greatest breadth, 65 miles,
mean depth is $50 feet; elevation, POI
feet; area, 6, 900 square miles.
The length of all five is l,5S4 miles,
covering an area upward Of 80, 900 miles.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-23
WHY
Because

The Blood Purifier is the
only article IN the market
whichcontains the celebrated
costly Drugs imported ex-
pressly from Sweden for its
manufacture, and the Pills
contain the active principle
of Podophyllum (Mandrake
Root,) and is a substitute
for Mercury.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-23
COUGH NO MORE.

warmers COEsGfa Esafsaza is healing, soft
ening and expectorating The extraordinary power
it possesses in Immediately relieving, and eventually
curing, the most obstinate Of eoug Colds Sore
Throat bronchitis, Influenza Cat,rriI, HoarSeness,
Asthma and Consumption Is almost incredible. So
prompt is the relief and certain its effects in all the
above cases, any affection of the throat and lungs,
that thousands OF physicians daily prescribing it,
and and all say that it is the healing and
pecorating medicine known. One dose always affords
relief, and in most cases one bottle effects a cure
Sold by druggists, in large bottles Price One Dollar
1t is your fault if you still cough and suffer. The
Basam will cure.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-23

Josh Billings says that the mosquito
was born of poor, but honest parents,
who have in their veins some of the best
blood in the country.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-23
w WARMERS
FILE REMEDY.

warmers Pile Remedy has never failed mot
even in one case the very worst cases of Blind,
Itcbino or Beeliue Piles. Those who afflicted
should Immediately call their druggist and get
WARERs PILE REMEDY. 1t expressly for the Piles,
and is not recommended to any other disease 1t
has cured many cases Of thirty years standing
Price One Dollar For sale by druggists everywh here.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-23
DYSPEPSIA

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tonic is repaired ex-
pressy for Dyspeptcs and those suffering Win habit
ual Costiyeness. 1t is slightly stimulating tonic
and q splendid appetizer; it strengthens the stomach
and restores the digestive organs to their healthy
state. Weak, nervous and dyspeptc persons should
use WARMERS DYSPEPSIA TOXIC For sale by druggists
Price One Dollar.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-23
FIRE ORDINANCE,

Establishing and Regulating the Fire
Department Of The City Of
Nnnif0,coc.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-23
WINE OF LIFE


The great Blood Purifier and Delicious Drink
Warner = einusn Vit:sx Wine of Life.
is free from any poisonous drugs impurities being
prepared for those who require stimuIant. 1t is
splendid appotzer and tonic and the finest thing
the world for purifying the blood 1t is the most
pleasant and delicious article of to the pub
lie, far superior to brandy whisky Wine bitters.
any other article. 1t is healthy, and cheaper.
Both male and female, young and old can take the
Wine of Life. 1t is, in fact, life preserver Those
who wish to enjoy good health and free flew of live
~ spirits, viii do well to take the Vine Of Life 1t is
different from any thing before in use. 1t is sold by
druggists; also at all respectable saloons. Price 0le
Dollar, in quart bottles.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-23

VIM. HEMSCHENEYER.
City Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-22
Bethel Items.

We hear that there is TO be large
Tailoring establishment opened in our
village the first OF October next, by a
man from another part of our State. He
will bring with him one of the best tailors
in the State; one who has had many years
experience, andis fully up with the times.
If the project is carried out, they will 90
90 into the mandatory of clothing by
the quantity; this will give employment
to great many persons. They are
spirited men, and will be help TO our
village.
Mrs. John Ncedham, n lady of about
G5 years of age, was run away with, and
thrown from her carriage Last Friday, and
very seriously injured. She received
three severe cuts on her head, which
laid the skull bare. besides otler bruises
about her body; herrecovery is consider
ed doubtful.
We have been told that the agent for
II. II. Hatheway's Horse Hay Fork would
visit this County soon. We have seen
the fork and some OF those who are u.s.
ing it in Cumberland County this season,
and they say il is great saving of time
and labor if so, our farmers ought TO
have it. The price including fork, 60 feet
rope, hand rope, pullies, and 3 hooks,
$1,000. Price of fork alone, $1,000.
More anon. LEON.
Bethel, July 18th, 1870.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-22
"reminiscences OF Orford County.

The first celebration OF the glorious
Fourth of July. in what is now Oxford
County occurred in 1883. Sixteen years
before the county WAS established. thlr-
teen years alter the Declaration OF our
National Independence and eighty-ono
wears since. Lemuel Jackson had erected
the first frame house in No. now Paris.
(the house is yet standing on Paris Hill
and is owned and occupied by Mrs.
Alabella Cater, it was not quite finished,
but was II centre around which the hardy
pioneers of No. 4 paris No. >. or Buck
town (Buckiied,) East and West Butter
field (IIartiord and Sumner,) Shepalds.
field QIcbron,) Rustfield (Norway0 New
Penacook (Rumford,) Sudbury Canada
(BetheD and perhaps from New Suncook
HovelD and Pequawkct (Frycburg) as
sembled to honor the day by Grafton, FIR
ing guns, and testiyity. DR.. Sumner
TAYLOR WAS the orator of the day and Il
rum hogshead formed the platform from
which he spoke. Few, if any are still
living, who were participators in that
days celebration, says the Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-22
4 Piea for the Oid Liners.

The OLtoyd Register objects 10 being
showed "otf the stage" OF political action,
in a hurry, by the Young America"
tadpoles, who are trying 10 creep up on
the backs the old hunkers. whose backs
are 50 covered with barnacles rs to afford
them excellent clariHg. The disconso,
late aged editor says
In looking back ten years. we are led
20 inquire what the old Democracy have
done to render them offensive TO any
portion of the party What is their Of
Tense? Is it for wishing to know the
position of men on preseat issues before
making oyer.ureS 10 them? Is it iol sup
porting Gen. Mcclellan for the Presi-
deney? Is it for sustaining every regular
Democratic nomination made in the State?
nominations in which gentlemen claim
ing to be leaders of the Young Democra-
cy. so called. participated, or were the
recipients. and received the votes Of the
very men OF whom they now complain.
Are they 1t fault because. while they no
longer recognize rights that have been
fairly surrendered. they will resist all
further aggreSsionS and contend only for
the living issues of the times? We trust
not. Why thea are they obnoxious, and
alone responsible tor the present position
OF the Democratic patty? Can it not be
traced 10 other cauSeS?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-22
Charles Dickens.

The uttcrances Of various pulpits on the
occasion Of the death Of Charles Dickens
have been the occasion OF the discussion
of the matter in the regular weekly
meeting of the Baptist ministers of Boston
and vicinity. MIR. Fulton introduced q
preamble aud resolution strongly af-
tirminy the faith in reference to the iu-
,urc state of those who, "having rejected
the Gosptl, ue suffering the penalties of
violated law, the wrath OF IN avenging
God" Drs. Nealc. Peck, Mason. and
Murdoch opposed the resolution, and
thought Mr.. Fulton had acted unwisely
in his reflections on Mr.. Dickens. Mr.
Fulton's resolution was tabled by vote
of 80 to 10; and Mr. Murdock's resolution
rcaflirming mistaken belief in the "iina
retribution of all who die in impenitence
and SIM" after the suggestion that
"e,ernaln be substituted for "iinaI," was
withdrawn; and another received Tic
vote, affirming mistaken belief in 1.-THE
future punishment of all who die in I'M
penitcncc and unbelief," and also reaf
frming the liberty OF the pulpit. Finally
resolution offercdby Rev. w. II. Kclton
formerly of Maine, was almost unani
mously passed. It was that the position
of The Baptist ministry of Boston needed
no re. affirmation rs to soundness o.
doctrinal belief.
While Dickens may not have beer
nominaly christian professor, and while
some of his practices, especially his oh
scrvance of the Sabbath, may not comporI
with the views Of christians in different
sections of the country. it must be adj.
mittod that his writings were calculated
to promote reform in many phazcS OF
society. and that however he may have
erred in many things, he has nevertheless
fulfilled in sense the functions OF n great
moral teacher, and that whatever critical
faults his works may have. they arc still
pervadcd by that marvellous inspiration
which true genius alone imparts."
At any rate. not many christians could
improve upon the sentiments which he
Incorporated into his viii in May, 1869,
Is follows:
i direct that my name bc inscribed in
plain English Letters oh my tomb. | con
lure my friends on no account TO make me
the subject OF any monument, memorial,
or testimonial whatever. rest my claim
TO the remembrance OF my country upon
my published works, and TO the remcm'
brancc OF my friends upon their expert
ence of me in addition thereto. com
nit my soul TO the mercy OF God, through
our Lord and SAY Tor Jesus Christ, and
cxhort my dear children humbly TO try tC
guide themselves by the teachings OF the
New Testament in its expressed spirit
and to put no iaitli in any mans construc
ton OF It's letter, here or there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-22
Lar Teym--Orf0rd Cases

The full Court for this District conven
ed at Portland on Tuesday. The follow.
ing cases from our County were taken up
No. 33.-Cyrus c. Spaulding VS.. Gin
ton Ripley. Exceptions overruled.-
Judgment tor plaintiff.
No. IS. Charles w. Millett IS. John
True ct al. To be argued in writing.
No. 9-Selcctmcn Of Dixfield for COM
mittee to establish line between Dixiield
and Canton. To he argued in writing.
Bolster & Wright. L. G.. Harlow.
No. 44.-George S. Phelps VS.. James
S. bennett.
G. A. Wilson. Alyah Black.
No. 56.-W. Z. Cushman VS.. +. Ii.
Morse ct al Exceptions sustained.
Alyah Black. Virgin & Upton.
Bethel & Hanover Toll Bridge Co. VS..
Humphrey Bean. Argued orally.
Frye. Foster.
No. 4l-Edward L. Little VS.. Thomas
Thurs,on ct al. Submitted on brief by
defendants.
S. F. Gibson. f. Foster, jr.
No. 5S-Jonas Greene VS.. Geo. w.
Lunt. Argued orally.
Bolster Il Wright. Black IL Virgin,
ID. Hammons.
Deborah R. Lunt VS.. George w. Lunt.
To be argued in writing.
Belcher. Andrews.
Samuel T. Richards VS.. John j. Perry.
To be argued in writing.
Bearce. Perry.
Jeremiah Woodward VS.. j. T. Daniels
Exceptions overruled.
Kimball. Harlow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-22

RENrEs.- Many of our readers may not
have fair understanding of the word
"rentes," which occurs SO constantly just
now in our foreign dispatches, and whose
rise and fall seem to constitute the tnan-
cial barometer of Paris. They are the
funded debt of France, not, however, in
the form of bonds, but simply loans from
the people. These loans are entered 10
the credit OF the lender on the govern
meut ledgers and draw specified rate of
interest. The holders of the debt are
called RENTERS" and the fluctuations in
its value denote popular distrust or con-
tidence in the government.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-22
The Fourth at Dirfeid.

Our local correspondent, owing to
pressure of business. failed TO furnish an
earlier account of the celebration of the
National Anniversary ut this place.
One o the most rational and satisiac-
tory celebrations, in quiet way, that
could be imagined, was enjoyed on the
occasion. 1t nas got up under the aus
pic,S OF the Good Templars. though a
ci,izeu's celebration was contemplated
and FULLY realized.
In The morning there was good dis
play of Fantasies, in quaint and curious
costume. with notices and caricarures
that amused all.
At about ten o'clock procession was
formed in front of the Good Tcmplar's
Hall, under charge OF w. w. Bolster
ESQ, rs Marshal. The Canton Brass
Cand headed it, with good delegations Of
Pleasant Pond Lodge of |. o. OF G. I. Of
Weld, Maple Grove Lodge Of Peru. Pin
nacook Of Rumiord and Androscoggin Of
Dixficld, aud some members of Other
Lodges, with the Post of the G.. A. Rand
the Sabbath Schools Of Dixtield and sur.
rounding towns. The procession march.
ed through the village and countcrmarch
ed. when it repaired to n beautiful grove
in the neighborhood, where several hours
were spent in very enjoyable way. ii
F. Howard, Esq. acted rs President o
the DAY. After Music by the band. and
vocal music. addresses were made by j.
S. Wright, Esq, and +. +. Parln. o
Peru. The Picnic refreshments were ther
served in very rural and satisfactory
manner. Order being restored again
twelve regular toasts were offered by r.
c. Harlow, Esq, of Dixiield, and A. l.
Haincs, of Peru. after which the occasion
was enlivcned by many volunteer senti
montS and responses. and wit and humor
reigned supreme. Short and excellent
addresses were made by j. y. Irish, o
Rumlord, j. p. Swasey. Esq, of Canton
Rev. Mr.. Maxwell of Weld. and A. Hay
ford, Esq, of Canton.
At about 3 =. NJ. the procession re
formed and marched back to the village
all delighted with The entertainment o
the day Everything passed of salts
factorily. without anyrowdyism or drunk
cnness To mar the OCCASION. 1t was il
every sense q citizens celebration. credit
able to all who participated in it, notwith
standing the report in the oxford RcgiSte
that most Of those who engaged in i
were children, who had been iooled-no
was il true, ms that correspondent said
that the speakers told the crowd Ito vot
for temperance men and no one besides.
The only allusion to politics was in som
OF the volunteer toasts in the Grove
May the day always be observed rs IA
tionally and sensibly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-22
Tornado in Maine.

The shower of Thursday of last week.
which was not accompanied with much
wind here, proved TO be 4 tornado right
about Us and extending over II consider
able territory east. At South Paris,
Hebron and Buckiield, the tempes, did
some damage uprooting and breaking of
trees &c., but in Auburn houses and barns
were blown down, and in Greene, Wells
and many ohcr towns, great damage was
done by hail, as wei! rs the wind. In
North Auburn, a barn belonging TO John
and Stinson Parker was destroyed. The
two brothers bad just driven into the barn
with load ofhay, shut up the barn doors,
backing the load against one of them. to
prevent the door blowing in. The two
brothers stood in the tie-up floor about
three feet apart, when suddenly John felt
the barn moying-as indeed il moved
bodily from lis foundation, several feet.
immediately, the floor beneath him sank
down. John very fortunately fell near
the foundation which protected him from
the falling tinbers, while Stinson who
fell 10 the cellar also, was several feet
nearer the center of the building, and was
struck by the falling of the timbers and
instantly killed. John called for Stnson
but no reply came. As soon rs possible,
he crawled over the debris, and in few
moments found the liiclcss body Of his
brother, his head bent nearly TO his
feet, in u half anding posture. \ great
timber had struck him on the back, and
his back was broken. His death must
have been instantaneous. His body was
only with some difficulty eXtricatcd from
the cnNiyoning tinberS, after the storm
had lulled and NJ i ghGors had been called
TO the rescue There were three horses
and q yoke of oxen in the barn, rescued
without injury.
The barn was 100 feet long. being fine
ly built on a heavy split granite founda.
ton. and had deep cellar-standing
quite high in consequence. The timbcrS
were heavy, and the moving such IN I'M
mense building by the gale, is proof of its
terrible intensity.
The family of the Mcssrs Parker, within
tho house during the gale had as much as
they could do to look out for the house,
and such was the fury of the tempest,
knew nothing, until it had subsidized, OF
the dwelling of the barn few rods of.
Windows and doors of the house were
blown in. AS soon as they got an oppor-
tunity for m outside survey, they saw
the barn was in ruins and ielt that perhaps
both men had persisted.
Stinson was 30 years Ui age and leaves
widow and five children-the two elder
married. The two brothers had always
lived on this, the homestead farm.
The fall Of hail in this vicinity was i'm
mense. In some places hail drifts foot
deep arc reported.
The gale took off 20 feet of lngersoll
Palkcr's barn in Greene, and blew down
+. Moulton's barn in the same vicinity.
A horse of Mr.. Ms in the barn was barely
saved. j. c. Daggett's house was partly
unroofed, and his orchard and other trees
,.a,,, g., Ilv 10 p,a onI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-22

$1,000 Reward is offered by the proprietors Of
DIR. Pierce,s Alt Ext. or Golden Medical DiscOy-
cry for medicine that will equal it in the cure Of
all diseases for which it j. recommended For
Bronchitis, severe Coughs, and the early stage, Of
Consumption, 1t has astonished the medical idcul-
~ by It's wonderful cures, and hundreds OF the
best ply sicians pronounce il the greatest medical
discovery of the age. While IL cures the seyerest
coughs, il strengthens the system aud purihe' the
blood. As a cure for pimples on the face, Erup.
tions, Blotchcs, Scrofulous diseases, and "Livcr
Complaint or Blliousness, 1t has never been
equalcd Sold by druggists. The Genuine has
DR.. Pierce's private Government Revenue stamp,
on the outside wrapper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-07-22
North NOricdy Items.

Mr.. Sanders, of North Waterford, has
bought the Cobb farm. near Hollis Mills,
and put on IN addition to the barn. He
intends to build blacksmith shop, which
is much needed in the vicinity. Mr..
Chamberlain has put on an addition 10
his house and buildings, and several
others have put repairs on to their houses.
Our DRIFT land soils here have dried up
very much, making the crop Of hay on
the ridges very light. Those who have
meadows get good crop. The fall and
winter lrcshcts were Il benefit to them.
1t should encourage those who can to
clear up our low, wet lands, and prepare
them for moving Pasture feed is get
ting scarce, also.
learn that it is very dry in some parts
of Illinois. Z.