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

that we had to hold on with all our might,
a the wagon went whirliug and crashing
over the stones.
At last we cane to 4 bridge, and refined
down stream. hoping to gain some re-
lief by plugging in the water, for our
flesh seemed roasting, We dashed in the
horses neighing and paving up to their
backs in the deepest part, 1t seemed
only moment before all the country was
sheeted in flame; our road was cut off,
and but narrow stretch OF marsh land
was free 4, ON the flames. We abandon
Cd the horses to their fate and dashed
over the swamp. Now we would be in
the mire up to our kness-Mr. Spencer
sank nearly to his neck-and come out
all covered with slime. At length we
came 10 dry ground where the fire had
spent its fury. and left blackened, chsry-
ed wilderness of Iosts, stumps and sod.
At daylight we came to an opening
where a farmhouse had stood Here was
sad spectacle, at the sight of which
we forgot our own situation. The en-
bers OF the fire were VET smouldering, and
some of the blackCucd timbers lay over
the foundation uuconsumed The barn
was entirely gone, wagon-tireS aud iron
work. with the skeletons of cattle lay seat
tered around The well was uncovered
and we looked down upon the body of a
man clasping a young girl. They had
evidently been sufloCaied by the foul gas,
while seeking escape from The FIRE, As
we moved toward the house. we saw the
figure ola woman with babe in her aims.
Both bodies were half consumed
Two miles further We came to another
scene of desolation. 4 house lay in ruins
in the midst of charrcd and blackeucd
waste. \ cow.sAcl had escaped, and in
this was The family, all bu, one. The
mother commenced TO tell her tale Of
suffering, but broke dswn with grief
The husband said they had been surprised
in the night, and hurricdly escaped
through the binding. choking smoke
There were five children. the eldest being
sixteen, and the youngest three. Three
times he rushed into the burning house.
each time rescuing 4 child The mother
was almos' inSensible from fright, and he
had 20 drag her out by main force A
little one, seven years old. the Pct Of the
family, stood aud said Take jamie and
Mollic, (ihc two Younger oncs,) first,
papa and waited ior her Turn BY some
means in the confusion Of the hour. he
though, she hal been rescued. until her
voirc-now In tones 81 alarm cried out
"Oh, papa. take me. take me too, Come
paPN, come papa The father dashed to
ward the house. which was now lettering
in The flames, Ia, Il VAS too late, He had
hardly P',cedh his footupon the stairs when
The roof fell IN, .al the entile structure
cane crashing down All ,ir, | would
have gone in aud died with her but | re-
membc,el the others But III never Tor
give mySelf-ueyer. never
The names ofilis family are Talmadgc
the others are Cornwall The uarrators
saw many other terrible scenes Of ruin
anu devastation durjag their journey
Their eve la,hcs. uhi>kcrS and hair were
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-11

The Fall term of the Paris Hill
Academy will close on Friday of this
week. with IN examination. TO which
parents are in, tied. The teacher, Mr..
Everett Hammons. A. b., has been quite
successful in securing the appreciation OF
pupil and parents for his faithfuncss and
competency. Under his charge, we think
the Academy might grow to be "a flourish.
ing and popular institution. and we hope
be may be induced to remain and make
the effort. We have one Of the best 10.
cations in the State for n good school, and
a good. commodious and convenient
building. With permanent teacher OF
the stamp of Mr.. H., we might secure All
attendance from abroad which would put
the school on permanent foundation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-11
give my.
The UGr in Europe.

There has been an attempt At IN arm
i>,icc. in which interviews were had be-
tween Bismarck aul Theirs. which re-
suited in an ia;crmi>sjon Of hos,iljtcs for
.bou, five days, La' nothing further. An
election was % De had, and Bismarck
conceded that NSacc and Lanainc i'll;
lie represented by delegates, and tha,
Paris might be proyi,iouej during the
term of he armi>ticc. - tUs. One
point uo, conceded was ,iat Paris should
also carry in whit ammunition she SAW
fit 10. l. is said TIA, Prussia would hc =
gamer ~ an nmi>lice. Is il would enable
her To 81 up her gun, and munitions Of
war. An immediate Jonlarlment OF
Paris Is now threatened.
On the other hand it is sid that great
disatrcrJion exist, in Germany owing TO
the sUGTingS growing out Of the con
tingaucc ofthe wSr, and that The Kings
popularity is waning.
The red republicans are making great
disturbance all over France. Their
power seems TO lie greater than that Of
the government. in Paris. fora mob ran
lio; and arrested Gen Trochu and other
officers of the go,crnmen, and came near
oycr,hrowing them. 1t i evident that
France is in critical condition, aud no
one can predict wha: will grow out OF It.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-11

-Burnside's Mission was 10 offer
France, on the part of the King OF Prus-
sia. semi.armistice. of thirty days or
longer. during the first fifteen of which
officials would he allowed to pass freely
between Paris and Tours. the depart
ments to arrange the preliminarieS OF the
election, and as soon rs these were per
fected and complete. to grsntan armistice
of forty-eight hours all over France. and
admit perfectly free election, then re
turn to the semi.armisiice of fifteen days
or longer. to enable the delegations elect
ell to proceed to Paris and deliberate on
the terms os peace
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-11

The Bridgton News says the ladies
of Harrison Free Baptist circle contem.
plate holding "Nccktie Festival" at
Gray Hall, Harrison village, on Thurs.
day evening of next week. Each lady is
to bring, in a sealed envelope,
a necktie made of the same material rs
the dress she will wear on that occasion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-11

The Illness or SENATOR MoRRIIL.-
The Lewiston journal &C Monday says
that serious fears are entertained of the
result OF senator Morril's illness. which
is gastric fever-the same fearful disease
which carried oil Prince Albert, Collector
JcwetL and many other distinguished
men. For some days his stomach has
been 90 sensitive . to refuse 70 retain
particle OF nouIishmcn' On Sunday.
however, he was somewhat easier, though
the graysst approximations are still enter
tAincd.-Speaker Blaine. who was absent
visiting friends in Pennsylvania, was
called home Saturday. by a telegram in
forming him ofthe illness Ofhis intimate
friend and fellow towns man. From al
paits of the State and country, We have
unusual exhibitions of sOlicitude and SYM
patty. in view OF Senator Ms dangerous
Illness. We trust. however, that the cri-
els has been passed, and that the lie OF
our distinguished Senator will Le spared
10 his family. his State and his country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-11
Otforo 1tmotrat.
PARIS, MAINE, NOV. IL. 1870.
Notice to DeiinqMents.

We are much in want of the small
amounts due US, and would he much
obliged for any favors in the way of re-
mittanceS from those indebted 10 us.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-11

Mr. c. p. Knight who has lately bought
out Mr.. Fosters store, has made con-
siderable change in the arrangement OF
tho store and has large and well
selected stock OF goods.
The Singing School under the chaig &c
of Prof. &. w. Lancaster of Augusta, is
in full blast; tho attendance is large and
all are interested. Mr.. Lancaster is an
old and experienced teacher. and we are
glad to see that the interest in music is
reviving under his instruction.
The attendance this fall Mt Goulds
Academy has been large, over 100 names
registered, and an average attendance oil
nearly as many. Mr. Dodge is descrv'
eddy popular man, and we wish for him
the success he merits.
Business in and about the village moves
on as usual, with no new or marked
changes. Should any occur. you shall
hear of them from MIX.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-11
Retbef--H0rrible Murder.

The sad intelligence was received hero
last Friday that Mr.. Henry r.. son of
Charles X. Locke, Esq, of this town, was
murdered on or about the 18th of last
month near his house in Nebraska. We
learn his parents have not received the
particulars in full in regard to their
murdered son but we give them rs re-
ceivcd from brother of the deceased
who lived about three miles from his
brother who mot with this sad fate.
Henry was living alone at the timo and
had taken his Ak TO 60 out short
distance from his home 10 cut some wood,
.and while on his way was met by some
villain who killed him with his own Ak
in most shocking manner. Taking his,
keys from his pocket he went back 10 the
house, took all the money and vauables
he could find, and left His body was
found about three days after the murder
by his brother, cut and nangled in most
sickening manner.
The sad news has cast deep gloom
over the parents and friends of tho
deceased.
The following officers OF the Rising
Star |. q. of e.. T., were installed mt their
Lodge room on the eve of the 4th inst,
by Joel Perham. Jr., OF Bryant's Pond,
Lodge Deputy for the present quarter.
Joseph Twitchcll, w. G. T.; Mrs.
Sarah Crosby. W. V. r.; Miss Lydia U.
Burnham, w. s.; Mrs. Cyreno S.
Twitchell. w. F. s. Truman Crosby. w.
T.; David +. Brown, w. c.; Gilman
p. Bean, p. W. c. T.; Mrs. Florence
Twitchell, w. X. II. S.. Miss Abbie G..
Cross, w. L. H. S.. +. S. Edwards. w.
NJ; Miss Addie Mason, w. ID. NJ.
George Curtis, w. F. S. George Goddard
w. O. G.; Miss Anna Goddard, w. |. e..
After the installation NIL present re-
paired to the G.. A. K. Hall and partook
OF well got up oyster supper, after
which speeches were made by Joel
Perham, Jr., Esq, Of Bryants Pond,
Henry F. Howard. Eaq.. of Dixfeld, ID.
+. Brown. and others. A good time was
had The past year has been one OF
prospcrlty-quite large number added.
none Withdrawn, none expelled. Held =
public temperance meeting and added to
their funds. May tho good work 90 on
till every rum shop shall DC eradcatcd
from our land.
The school At Goulds Academy closes
this week. Tho students will hold an
exhibition ut Pattee's Hall on Friday
evening. A good time is expected.
G..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-11

The County Commissioners will be
IN session on Monday OF next week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-11

DYKE.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
Advertisements First.

When young lady takes upa paper
she glances first at the marriages and
personals = an old woman at the deaths;
a boy at the stories the average man at
the news. 1t is only the shrewd young
business man. remembering the adage,
business before pleasure" who commen-
ces the right way by reading the adver-
tisements first This, indeed, is putting
newspaper in It's fist use. A man who
first uses it is sure to keep "pested' TO
know what is going on in the busy world
around him, to know where he can make
bargains, and where and to whom ne can
dispose of what he has to sell And there
is no fear bat what he will get all that is
valuable in the paper besides.
thinks fifty per cent. better of young
man when he sees him, after taking up a
paper, dive first into advertising columns.
1t is certainly az invaluable habit for men
TO form-and woman too, for that matter.
If everybody who takes newspaper
would make it point to study the aayer-
tlsements before being led away by the.
other attractions ofthe paper, he would
immensely benefit himself, immensely ben
eft advertisers, immensely benefit news
papers, Immensely benefit the community.
Newspapers act like money. the part of
Iubrieating oil to the machinery of busi-
ness. They aid itto run smoothly aud
rapidly, and the more people make use of
them the more use they can be to them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
Lost Civilization.

Prof. Newberry, of columbia College,
New York, who was attached to Govern
ment surveying party that recently ex-
plored Arizona, lectured before the New
York American Geological and Statistical
Society last week, upon what he saw.
After giving an interesting account of the
topography Of the region trayersed, he
proceeded to speak of the traces which
were found on every hand Of former oo-
cupaney by numerous population new
extinct. These were most numerous near
the course of the San Juan River. There
were found ruins Of immense structures, q
view of Ole which he exhibited, built re-
gularly of bricks, foot in thickness, and
about eighteen inches in length, with joints
properly broken, and as regularly laid and
AS smooth as auy in Fifth avenue man
sion. This structure he said was as larg e
as the Crotch Reservoir. Inside were
rooms nicely plastere1 as the walls of
modern house. There were also traces of
extensive canals which had been con-
structed to bring water to these towns,
which were received into large cisterns.
he lecturer also e8HiUiteU r}ISCtS VI pCt-
terry which he said abounded everywhere.
showing that in former age all this vast
region had been in habited. He gave it
as bis opinion that the depopulation Of this
region was attributable to the fact that
both to the North and South there were
warlike hordes, and from the iucursions Of
one and the other of these, the peaceable
Aztecs, who had been the former denizens
of the country, had been gradually wiped
out. The only people left here now were
the Mokies, who lived in towns inclosed
in high thick walls, and who were almost
inaccessible. These people were visited.
and the explorers were received by them
with great hospitality. The speaker con-
clude by giving short account of tbs
manners of the people and their customs.
as Tar as an opportunity was had to observe
them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
CoNrRoygHsy IN TUE CATHOLIC CHUncI


CONTROVERSY IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
ABOUT Music An effort will be made at
the council to issue a dereee prohibiting
any music hut plain chant III the services
of the Church. Many excellent. inauen
tial and piuas ecelesiastics favor the move
hlent, but we believe vast majority,
both Of priests and people, will deprecate
any change. In outdoor professions and
in the ceremonies of Holy Week. the an
Gent chant may be preferred also in the
conservation of churches. bells, Sc; bus
in the High Mass and Fesper services few
viii be willing to have it introduced. In
the great cathedrals of Europe the roar Of
the Gregorian note may be tolerated. be-
cause mitlgated by distance; but to IN
troduce it iuto the chapels and churches
now. would Be more than human nature
could bear We know clergyman who
when, officiating in small chapel in the
country, was Unexpectedly assaulted by
sixteen big chested Alsacians roaring the
Gregeran chant until they were red in
the face, and the poor priest hal like to
die of CONSERVATION. He left that part of
the country very soon.
The Catholic World has tried to ridi~
cule the modern music but when thss
stately periodical attempts to be funny,
itreminds US of an elephant trying 10
dance. 1t should know that the English
is.not musical language, except for bal
lads and melodies and that the repeti-
ton of the words by Mozart would be very
unpleasant in our language, whereas in
the Latin the iteration does not strike the
hearer nDpleaaantly We hold, too, that
woman have jus; as good Alright to sing
the praises of God as men; but by the
adoption Of the eregorian style of music
they are excluded from the choir, We
feel certain that our opinion on this sub
ject will be heartily censured, but We can
not Expect anything else from people who
prefer noise to music. --Catboije 1eie-
! ordDb fEg-E ess
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

PosTnuMoUs PRAISE. An exchange
justly remarks that the press has no more
imperative duty than to tell the whole
tfouth of public men when they de- A
fact to which we heartily agree. It has
lately grown to be the habit of allowing
public men to disappear in mere swash
of praise ! in pronouncing fulsome and
false eulegies over their graves and in
holding them up, the moment they died.
as brilliant examples in morals, integrity.
etc, when, perhaps, up 70 the moment Of
their death. they had been traduesd in
all the papers of the land. This indicates
a very low state of morals Indeed. Ii
shows that our newspapers have not the
moral courage to tell the truth. Let
justice be done, though the heavens fail
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

SPRUCE Up.-Tf you get moment to
spare, spruce up; put that gate on It's
hinges, put little paint on the picket
fence you built last year; trim up about
the door yard make it cosy aud inviting.
Don't say you can't 6nd time to attend to
these things The fact is, you have no
right to be slovenly Your wife and
children will be happier, your far viii
sell for more money in the market, and
viii be worth more to you at home, II you
devote. an odd hour now and then. to spfu-
eius up, ,. go. - . -.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
HENRY scHoFIELD, PROPRIETOR.
* REENsS MANSION HOUSE.
ALEXANDRIA, VA,

JAMES GREEN. PROPRIETOR.
is Firs;-class Hotel in every respect. The
citizens of the Valley. having bushes in Alex
andr;a or Washington, and travellers going
North or South, will End this an agreebe res,
ing place or the route, as j, does not require
the early start by several hours as from Wash
ington or Baltimore. Cars and steamboats,
leave Alexandria for Washington and return
every hour from A. NJ, to y P. NJ,
Ian : '6G-ly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
ATATIONAL HOTEL.
IN WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA.
C. NEBB, PROPRIETOR.

HAVING leased and refurnlseed the National
Hotel, in Woodstock, l respectfully solicit
share of the patronage of both the local and
travelling public
This is one of the largest and most com
pletely furnished houses in the Valley of Viz
ginia. and is situated in one of the most health
ful. picturesque and convenient locations in
the valley, and will be pleasant retreat du-
ring the summer months.
Ny Table will be furnished with the very
best OF the market and accommodating ser
wants will be employed. The Bar viii be
supplied with The choicest wines and liquors
An experienced ostler will be in attendance al
all times Apru 10, 'oo-t
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

A Vermont girl wants to know whether
the waman's movement includes the right
Of girls to do the counting. Ifit does she
is for. it, rs the young men ia her locality
are very bashiul. y ~ : ~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

Who's that gentleman, my little man ?
was asked of an urchin THAT one with
the spike tailed coat 2 Yes vas the
response. Why, he's brevet uncle of
nine. How's that?' was asked. Cause
he's engaged to my amt Mary
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
HOTEL,
MAIN ST., WINCHESTER, VA.
p uEIRONlIUS pRoPRIEToR.

Having leased for term of years The TAl
LOR HOTEL PROPERTY, long and favor
ably known to the travelling public. aud hay
ing cleansed the house and refurnished il with
comfortable Bedding, Furniture, &c., | offer
TO my friends and the travelling pablo the
comforts of ROME. With competent assist
| ants, and polite and attentive servants, think
| can safely guarantee satisfaction to my
guests. 1t shall be my endeavor to restore
| the Taylor Hotel to its former reputation as
the best conducted and most comfort able
public house in the Valley.
confidently appeal to he public for a
generous patronage,
nov26, SO ]. P. HElR0NlMUS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

Not.hasing beard from the debating
society ipireiatiea tothe conundrana, why
do hens lay eggs la the day tisna r. a
eosewporsry answers. sbssaasss a. nisbt
thay are aeesssgss's.s. i s3z 49, sislss-.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
Sod and oar agatire gaiaa. "
geleet aeastra.
WHAT rs A YEAR?

WHAT rs A YEAR?
What is a year IT'S hut wave
On life's dark rolling stream,
Which is so quickly gone that we
Account it but dream.
IT'S but a single. earnest throb
OF Times old iron heart.
Which tireless now and strong as when
1t first with life did start.
What is year ? IT'S but turn
OF Times old brazen wheel,
Or but page upon the book
Which death must shortly SEAL
IT'S but a step upon the road
Which we must travel DER:
= A few more. steps and We shall walk
Lies weary round no more.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13
Get Leather Bits.

One of the eruelest. things to dumb
beast is putting frozen iron bits Into a
horses mouth. 1t is not only painful but
dangerous act For every time living
flesh touches metal much below the
taeezlng point. the latter extracts the heat
from the former and freezes it,. Thus a
horses mouth becomes frozen by the cold
iron several tunes a day put into it; each
time causing these freezi ,gs to go deeper
and deeper, to end at last in extensive III
ceratioa With such sore mouth the
poor horse refuses TO eat and pines away !,
!, hich calls the horse doctor in They
call it bots, CHAMBERS, horse-ail, &c, and
go to cramning do n poisonous drugs in
big doses and the next you know OF the
poor abused creature, be is trundled of to
be food for fish s.or the crows. Many a
valuable horse. has been 'mysterieasIy'
lost just 10 that way. s,s.s.,;-i
7 Thinking and humane people avoid this
| by first warming the bits hut this Is
much trouble, and sometimes impossible
as in night work Ike staging and physi-
clans work. Now, all this trouble and
loss. are entirely avoided, as. We have found
on large trial, BY getting the harness max
I ers to get leather bits for winter use, SO
made that no metal substance can touch
the flesh. They are durable and only
cost half adollar, WeEwopldn't exchange
ours for a gold one, if it couldn't be re-
placed. Don't fail to try it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-13

SELF CoNcEIr Coleridge tells US Of a
man Who never heard has name spoken by
Others, and who never spoke of himself
without taking of his hat. This. thought
very absurd, is nevertheless amusing.
Such man could never be the object Of an
unkind feeling. So far from quarrelling
With the subject ola Authorization 50 agreea
bic, the gravest looker-on may INDUCED his
curiosity in watching the illusions which
appear 50 grand to him who suffers them
and 50 grotesqua to allthe world besides
It is curious fact, that the more con-
ceit man has, beyond certain point, the
more endurable he is to others. A little
vanity provokes you, a little more incenses
you. good deal more amazes you, but
after that every addition is positively
agreeabIy. 70 this source We are con-
strained to ascribed the pleasure with
which we listen to the speeches of many
of our public men, not excepting some OF
our popular preaching. s'.'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-23

VALUABLE PROPERTIES AND SroCKs At AUG
rIoN-Messrs. Nash & Hodgson, auctioneers,
viii, sell at auction, at twelve O'Clock NJ, this
day, at the st. Charles Auction Exchange,
for account OF the succession Of Benedict
BaSgett and others.
/. Fifteen shares stock Of the Pneumatic
Propclling Company.
2. That eligible three.s.ory frame resi-
dence, No. 21S Delord street, between Ca
rondelet and Baronne streets. a good and
secure investment, and
8. That new and beautiful two-story.
Swiss cottage style, frame residence, No. III
Washington street, between Constance and
Laurel streets. A most desirable and COM
Modious residence.
For fall particulars, see the plan at the
Exchange. and read the advertisements.