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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23
WIN. X. KIMBALL, Clerk.
hc Honornhle Connty Commissioners Ion the

To the Honorable County Commissioners for the
County of Oxford.
TIME undersigned, citizens of Oxford County,
i and others Interested, respectfully represent
that the road leading from Buckfeld in said CO.,
10 Lewiston, in the County OF Androscoggin is
billy aud crcuitous We therefore request yon
10 give notice To the County Commissioners OF An
drOscoggin to meet with you, and make such
improvements by locations, alterations and dis
contnuances public convenience and necessl-
ty require; commencing at point near the resi-
deuce of Charles Smell, in the town of Buckheld,
running southeasterly, striking the old County
road near the residence of y. L. Brown, in the
town of Hebron, thence, on, or near the said road
to the residence of A. g. Roberts In Turner, thence
in the most direct and feasible route TO Auburn
HILL passing near the residence of Jacob Reed, IN
Minot, and striking the road leading from North
Auburn to West Auburn, near the residence oil
Adna Tribou. ;. {. ANDREWS
and lS0 others.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23

OXFORD, IS. - Board OF County Commissioners
May Session, 1871,
Upon the foregoing petition, satisfactory evidence
having been received that the petitioners are e.
sponsible, and that inquiry into the merits OF their
application is expedient:
Is j. Ordered, That the County Commissioners
meet at the Dwelling House Of John +. Thompson,
in Hartford, in said County of oxford. on WE'D
NESDAI, the twcnty-hrst (2ist) day OF June next,
~ ten clock In the forenoon, and thence proceed
10 view the route mentioned In said petition; imme-
datey after which view, "A hearing of the parties
and witnesses will be had at some convenient place
in the vicinity and such other measures taken In the
premises as the Commits sioncrs shall judge proper.
And Il is further ordered that notice OF the time,
place and purpose Of the Commissioners meeting
aforesaid be given 20 all persons and corporations
interested. By causing attested copies OF said petit
tlon and OF this order thereon be served upon the
respective Clerks OF Canton and Hartford, and also
TO be posted up in three public places, In each OF
said towns and published three weeks successfully
in the oxford Democrat, printed at Paris, In said
County OF oxford, the first OF said publications and
each of the other notices, to be made, served and
posted, at least thirty days before time OF said
meeting, 60 the end that all persons and corpora
tons may then and there appear, and shcw cause,
ii any they have, why the prayer OF said petitioners
should not be granted.
Attest; WIN. X. kIMBALL, Clerk.
4 true copy OF said Petition and Order OF Court
thereon:
Attest: WIN. h. KIMBALL, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23

Freedom Notice.

4 T the request Of my son, Nathan ID Colby,
N give him his time from this date, and shall
obtain none of his wages nor pay any bills OF hi'
contracting. ALBEIT COLBY.
Formerly OF Audoyer, Me, but now stopping, fol
a short time ~ my native place.
Eryeburg. OXforl Co. Me, Nav lst ISL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23
Foreclosure.

WHEREAS Daniel Mason, of Buckheld, con
w veyed to me by Mortgage Dill of Sale, dated
Nov. Goth, 1870, a Yoke of Red Oxen, five years
old, and one Riding Wagon, then in his posses
sion, 10 secure the sum of two hundred dollars
payable April LIST, A. ID. 1871, which said mortgage
Is recorded in the Town Records of Buckfeld =
and whereas the conditions of said mortgage have
been broken, hereby claim to foreclose the same
according to the Statutes.
ALDEN BESSEY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23
Maine Steamship COMFY
NEW ARRANGEMENTS.
Semi.Weekly Line.

NN and after the 18th inst, the fine Steamers
~ DIRIGO and FRANCONIA, will until further
notice, run as follows:
Leave Galt's Wharf, Portland, every MONDAY
md THURSDAY, at Z. NJ, and leave Pier 3s L.
r. New York, every MONDAY and THURSDAY,
at M. -
The Dirigo and Franconia are fitted up with fine
accommodations for passengers, making this the
most convenient and comfortable route for travel
prs between New York and Maine.
Passage in state Room S5. Cabin Passage %
Meals extra.
Goods forwarded to and from Montreal, Quebec
Halifax st. John, and all parts Of Maine Ship
pers are requested to send their freight to the
Steamers early as 2. NJ, OH the days theyleay
Portland
For freight or passage apply TO
HENRY FOX, Calls Wharf, Portland
IF. AMES, Pier SO Il. X. New York.
July o, 1853.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23

Pursuant To the foregoing warrant, 10 me Ill
rcctcd, hereby notify said persons 20 meet at the
time and place and for the purposes Aforesaid.
Dated al Hiram, TIL, cath day OF April, 1871.
SCAMMON HILL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23

The value OF market products S194,006
in 1860. and $500, 397 IN lS7O-increase
s72,S91 or 81 per cent.
Value of orchard products 1901, 767 in
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23
For Sale or Exchange.

THE LEASE, FURNITURE AND FIX.
4 TURES, of a Hotel within two miles OF
Portland. Will be sold ut bargain, or exchang
ed for Real Estate. For particulars, inquire at
ia Middle Street, or Of
JOHN HENDERSON,
junl7tf Cor. Green and Portland SITS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23
81. F. HOWARD,
Insurance Agent,

Represents the following reliable Companies:
FRANKLIN FIRE ms. CO, of Philadelphia.
CONTINENTAL FIRE ms. CO, of New York.
HOME FIRE ms. co, of New York.
HARTFORD FIRE ms. Co, of Hartford.
SECURITY FIRE ms. co, of New York
PUTNAM FIRE ms. co, of Hartford.
TRAVELLERS LIFE & ACCIDENT ms. CO.,
OF Hartford.
CONTINENTAL LIFE ms. Co, OF Hartford.
Dividends in the Continental Life have never
been less than 80 per cent. on Life Policies, and
40 per cent. on Endowment Policies.
Fire losses promptly adjusted, and paid ut this
Ofice.
South Paris April lSth ISL q
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23
"Buy me, and I'll do you Good
DIR. LANGLEY'S
ROOT AND HERB BITTERS.

This medicine il, without the possibility OF
doubt the very best remedy known Tor the follow
ing and all kindred diseases: Indigestion, Cosfire-
ness. Lirer Complaint piles, Headache, Heartburn,
Dyspepsia, III. .ineSs, ScrofHid, SAT- Rhepl' Fan
0tior, La.ipess Debility, JauRdice, Fidfuiencv,
Foul Stomach &c
Hv the timely use ofthis medicine the blood 10
purified The appetite is restored. The system ~
strengthcnc, The liver is inyigorated. The
breath is swectcned The complexion is benntl'
fed And tae general health is
RESTORED
The best Roots, Herbs and Barks enter into the
composition of this REMEDY. making it a simple
aud safe az we'll an unfailing cure for all dis'
eases OF the blood.
GEO. c. GOODWIN & CO, Boston. For sale
by all Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23
FoWLE'S PILE & HUM0R CURE.

Entireiy Vegetable. Used by more than 200 phgsi
clans IN their practice, here and abroad, as Is the
only medicine erer discorered for the permanent cure
of all the ADORE diseases. Call and receive back
your money, In cases OF failure. Sent by express,
as some do not Ike Ia sell II, because Il has new
er failed 10 cure thereby losing the sale of hun
dreds of dollars Of other remedies that never
cure) 81 bottle, sold everywhere. Send for
circulars free. II. ID. FoWLE, Chemist Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23
1929. Charter Perpetual I. 1871
Capital, 100000 90.
Cash Assets, S3,OS7 .f52 b.
Franklin Fire ms. Co.,
OF PHILADELPHIA,

statement OF the CASH ASSETS of the Company
ON January lst 1871.
MORTGAGES,
On Property valued at over $4,000
being First Mortgages on unincum-
bcrcd Real Estate in the City of Phil
adelphia, s2,'1sr'''0 %
LOANS.
Loans on stocks rs Collateral Security,
ICash market value S5l,a0 S9t,lS -
STOCKS.
Market Value, s2U9,i2t 80
Revenue stamps, ~ -
Reinsurance Deposit Premiums. s'SH 10
CASH.
Cash on hand in hands Of Agents
C i;o ' security tI.. so, s2G 80
Total, SS0sTEa -
LOSSES BY FIRE.
Losses paid during the year ls5o, S2Se.sSl 10
The assets of the ''FRNKLIN" are all invested
i'm solid securities, lover two million seven hum
drcd and flty thousand dollars in First Bonds md
Mortgages which are all Interest bearing ana
dividend paving. The Company holds no Bills Re
ceivable taken FOR Insurance effected
PERPETUAL and TEMPORARY POLICIES on
Liberal TERMS.
This Company issues Policies upon the RENTS
OF all kinds OF BUILDINGS, GROUND RENTS
AMI MORTGAGES.
OFFICERS.
President, ALFRED T.. BAKER,
secretary. JAS. ". McALLISTER.
III. y. HOWARD, Agent Tor Oxford Co.,
III. H.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23
OVER 10000 CURES

without failure, tho past Is years, In all the
WORST CASES OF PILES, LEPRosY, SCRoFuLA,
SALT RHEuM, DYSPEPSIA, CArARRH, NEURAL
GA and all diseases OF the SKIN AND BLOOD BY
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23

+. \. KENNEDY, Cambridgcport Mass
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23

ened, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follicles are destroyed,
or the glands atrophied and decayed.
But such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
of fouling the hair with n pasty sedi-
ment, it will keepit clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous and
injurious to the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23
Notice Of Foreclosure.

May sth, 1871.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23
STATE OF MAINE.

Buckfield, April 9Th, 1871.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-23
Ayers
Hair Vigor,
For restoring Gray Hair 10
its natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, aud effectual
for preserving the
hair. Faded or gray
hair IS soon restored
to its original color
with the gloss and
freshness Of youth.
Thin hair is thick
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-20
THE SCHUETZ SNFESr.



The heavy rain yesterday morning cast shade OF
gloom over the broad, good looking faces
of the German shooters, who had assembled In all
the glory Of slouched hat aud feathers and clad in
SUITS OF Lincoln green. Old Pluvlus was evidently
out of sorts with himself and the world, and I'M
kindly vented his spleen on the German host. AS
might have been expected the result was an almost
otal absence OF coquettsh mats and
KILLING BONNErs
which give half the interest and all the charm to
assembages OF all kinds.
1t is not too much to say that no reunion save
and except always a quiet bachelors party IN the
chambers of some confirmed uie,tS garcon is suf-
ferable without the presence Of the fair creatures,
who are at once the joy and the vexation of
lives Jones' Wood seemed to feel the absence of
the ladies and looked as miserable and woe-begOne
as a rejected lover. But here and there sauntered
some
DOUGHTY DUTCHMAN,
armed cap pte with strange, heavy looking
rife, to which was affixed, for the most part, pc
culiar kind of rest that recalled forciby the Old
musketoon of the Middle Ages and lis cumbrous
rest. Indeed, the fat well-ro-do presence of the
Scnuetzen men, their half citizen, half swash-
bucker air gave one of an imaginative turn of mind
good ground for speculation as TO what
THE BURGHER GUARD
were hke-good, solid men behind wall, but trife
heavy in the matter OF manguvre. However. they
enjoyed themselves their own stolid fashion, and,
IL IL must be confessed, grunted from time to time
something which sounded little profane relation
TO the bad weather. But still with commendable
obs,nacy they stuck to their targets and made
bulls eyes much they could, and IN all changes
OF good or evil fortune cOnsOled themselves by ba-
tons at the shrine OF Gambrinus; and in order 10
vary the somewhat
MELANCHOLY AMUSEMENT
OF the day the members OF the corps might be OBJ
served wandering with uncertain steps through the
muddy ground. evidently repeating to themselves
some choice lines from "Grays Elegy,n or some
other lively composition appropriate to the occasion.
But the sUns OIL fathefland were resolved not to
lie cheated out Of their promised pleasant day and
the company of JidU and fjdulen when the honors
due TO vaOr were TO he distributes to the cOnquerOrs
In shooting trials and so the grand fest which should
have taken place yesterday was postponed until
To-day, when IT. ~ hoped that genial Old Sol Will
smile down on the proceedings and
BRING JOY AND GLADNEss
TO each Shuetzen heart
Twentv-One prizes or various values have been
shot for by the members of the corps, and Will I've
awarded and delivered TO the successful competitors
to-day. For the most part they consist OF useful
pieces of furniture, such LOUNGES chairs, tables
chf0niers, and In one case, OF "a bedroom set COM
plee, thus giving ample proof OF the material good
sense vi the German mind, which rejects the mer ely
ornamental Tor the useful.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-20
ION YoNDER sTOOP RECLININa.u

"BOOzy" BrOoisIyn iis Robbed While
AsIeep-1he Thief Arresed by Officer
BO0Z.
Mr.. John Lacy. OF No. 142 Church street. South
Brooklyn, paid visit to this city ON Tuesday, and,
being oppressed by the heat, INDUCED In cooling
beverages to such extent materially to retard
ms progress homeward. Eleven p. NJ. found him
reclining on a stoop In avenue Is, between Fifth
and sixth streets, having apparently given up
all idea OF rcsuming his journey until
early dawn. Oscar Nephew, alias George
Jones, accompanied by two friends, happening
TO pass in that direction, bethought himself
in neighbory way thai II the wearied ana lootscre
pilgrim were Invested of MS shoes he would rest
more comfortably, and accordingly relieved him OF
the cncumbrances. He was specially struck with
the similarity In shape and size OF the seepers feet
to his own Thereupon yIng on the latler's shoes
he found they fitted him to nicely, and very natu-
rally concluding that "a far exchange was no rob-
berry, marched or with the sleeper's pedal cover.
inps, leaving MS own instead.
Before his departure. however, IN the further ex-
ercse OF his friendly Offices ne relieved the Brook
Ignite OF some $40 In currency, doubtless for safe
Keeping Officer BOoZ, III the Eleventh precinct
WAS quiet spectator Of the scene, AMI not apprcc-
ating the charity OF THIS good samaritan suddenly
bounced upon and took hun into custody HIS COM
panious escaped. Nephew. though only nineteen
years OF age, Is an Old Thief and Is already under
sentence for a former offence IN BROOKLYN Justice
Scott committed him Tor trial GENERA! Sessions.
Lacy gave bonds IN $500 to appear ana testify.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-20
running N0TES-P0LiTICAL AND GENERAL.

Why would u. G.'s esophagus make good soap
vatY Ans. Because he always has ''lie' IN his
mouth
The cause OF great many cases OF murder now
adays may be ascertained by spelling the word back
ward--"red-rum." the politicians would read It
.red-eye."
The washington star thinks the result OF the
poher over the contest between Butler and I.oring
for the candidacy for Governor of Massachusetts viii
probably be mai Governor Claim Will be induced to
''stck" for another term.
The republican campaign In Ohio Is to begin on
the 2ith Of August. Among the speakers announced
are Senators sherman and Morton, General Noycs,
the candidate for Governor, Governor Hayes, Gen.
eral Garfield, samuel Sheabarger. J. A. Bingham,
william Lawrence, j. G. Lee, Martin Weker and j.
A. Amber.
There is trouble In the Savannah Custom House.
The Republican, states that rumors are rife Of early
and important changes. 1t IL sau that Collector
Rpbb's head has been marked for the block, and
that resident OF Atlanta-One ADKINS late revenue
coector--is TO take his place. Wellmau, OF course
goes by the board, and It is limited thar MI. BOwles,
the present Surveyor of the Port Is to be auguraed
40 deputy under the new administration.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-20
NAVIGATION ON THE LAKES.
BUFFALO, n, Y. !

BUFFALO, n. Y, July 10, 1871.
The steamer Arctic, OF the Erie Railroad line OF
steamers sailed at four O'Clock This after noon on
her second annual grand exclusion around Lake
Superior, with large number or passengers from
all parts OF the United States, the full complement
being made up at Cleveland and Detroit. The trip
viii occupy twenty-five DAYS. The vessel IL sup.
piled and equipped In the best manner has brass
band OF music on board and carries an experienced
surgeon.
The iron steamer China belonging TO the Atlantic
ana Duluth ana Pacific lake line OF steamers. was
launched this afternoon. This IL the sixth iron
steamer built In Buffalo this spring. The India
oil this line, sailed yesterday for Lake superior She
IN said 10 be the hsndsoncet steamer IN eqnip-
ments furniture, &C., that ever sailed on the
Western lakes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-20
MARYLAND DEMOCRACY.
Maryland Democratic State Convention
Nomination for state OHicers-The Com
vention silent Concerning National Poll


NI0fyIauO DemOCrutbC Stuto SOnVeutIOu-
Nomination for state Omcers-The Com
vention silent CONCERNING National POli-
tics.
BALTIMORE, July 49, 1871.
The Democratic State Convention for the nomI-
nation OF candidates Governor Attorney General
and State Comptroller met at ten o'clock this morn
Ing at the New Assembly Rooms. Frederick Stone,
OF Charles county, presided.
william PInkney Whyte, OF this city, was nOmi-
mated for Governor the nrst ballot by large
majority. A. X. sylvester oil Washington county,
was nominated for Attorney General on the first
ballot. Levin WoodiOrd, of somerset county, the
present incumbent, was Tenominated for COinptrOl.
Ter by accIamaton.
tee was appointed To walt upon the candidates and
inform them OF their nomination. MIR. Whyte soon
appeared. and briefly addressed the Convention, ac
ceptlng the nomination. lie did not aiude 10 any
political question; neither did MIR. sylvester, the
nominee for Attorney General.
No committee on resolutions or platform were ap-
pointed by the Convention and no resolutions OF u
political character were Introduced.
MIR Nelson, OF Frederick, made q brief address.
State Central Committee was appointed, and
the Convention adjourned sire de at haf.past
twelve O'Clock r. NJ.
IL is understood that the State Central Committee
Will issue an address to the electors OF tine STATE
bodyng platform. The Gdzette, the leading organ
OF the democrats, In its issue this morning says
cusveiv to the nomination OF candidates The democratic
party this state harmonious and united. No pledges
necessary to whtewash and no platform make its
stion attempt the to
Individuals to explanations which they
will only have the eject OF producing dscord and
weakness where we now have harmony and strength.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-20

Address of Four French Bishops to the Ma
lishmcnt of the Temporal Power OF the
Pope.
The following French bishops have addressed a
petition to the National Assembly praying for the
re-estabshment OF the temporal power Of the
Pope.
To THE DEPUTrEs THE NATIONAL Assembly
ITALIAN government against the dominions and against
the person the sovereign Pont the whole Catholic world
afflicted sight the evils which weigh upon the
Church; and still greater msforunes threaten fall upon
her II tue revolution is allowed TO accomplish the work OF
spoiistion Of the Sovereign Pon,iF and his captivity
tn the Vatican are an outrage upon liberty OF
consc ence: This state of things is an insult to
the e'igous sentiments of the population and
constitutes, at the ssme time great peril for
She Archbishop OF Aucb and the bishops Of Are Tarbss
and Bayonne profoundly convinced that from
establishment of the rights OF the Holy will spring
of poorly shaken society," and hey
proe express their wishes in their own names and In
the name OF the faithful of their doceses:-
ASK you 70 raise your voices IN the name OF
the OF their most august representative earth We
a y9n to protest against the ndGnes indicted
the Italian of the respect due treaties We
yeech you, to invite the government to In
sovereign PontiG condition which IL essential for his
Liberty oil action and Tor the government OF the Catholic
Church.
France gentlemen has received from God the mission
protect the sacred interests which commend TO
honor of hng this providenal still
for It Ia from her alone that the Sovereign Pon expects mis-
she National Assembly to renewed the noble Chain OF
'.'0'' rRxSSos AUsGsfS Archbishop of Aucn
'''"t kxk6SIs, Bishop of Bayonne
LOUIS MARIE OLIVER, Bishop of Disc Ak.
BAYoNSE, May %, 1871
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RIOTERS REPJDIATED.
M Getting of the Irish Brigade ODicers' Anne.

nj Getting Of the Irish Brigade OGicers' Asss.
citation.
An adjourned meeting OF the Irish Brigade ON.
GERS Association was held last evening at No.
8 Aston House. Some fifteen OF the Celtic war
riOrs who fought and bled to preserve the
Union In its integrity sat around the apart
ment smoking and chatting on the late rioes
and the aspersions cast on the Irish name
by the majority Of the press. Some felt very sore
on the subject and expressed themselves accord
ingly At haf-past eight the meeting organized
with Captain Benson In the chair. Major Haycrty.
chairman OF the committee on arrangements for q
public meeting to be held under the auspices Of the
association TO the feelings or the Irish
people the late 18th OF July disturbances reported
progress.
Colonel MCGEE moved that the report be accepted
and the committee discharged.
Colonel p. J. MEEHAN opposed the amendmenE
He said that this matter all-imporant TO the
Irish people, and he for would be sorry to sea
the committee discharged the effect OF that action
would be to wipe out all the committee had done.
When he heard that the Irish Brigade Association
had taken action In the matter he was rejoiced,
knowing them to be men who were respected. who
mad proved their devotion to their adopted country
and who were free from tue suspicion OF sinister
designs or having axes TO grind. As Irlshmen they
mad reached q crisis OF grave import The charge
SYMPArHfZING WITH RIOT AND LAwLEsSNESS
was made against then and II was incumbent ON
them TO repe that charge. Where, he asked. were
the men raised TO power and influence, eminence
and wealth by the irish people, Did any one Of
them come forward when their people were unjusty
assailedg Not one. 1t concerned them to show
that Irshmen lovers O order and true liberty.
and he believed the meeting held under auspices
OF the brigade would establish that fact ana place
the responsibility for the riot where 1t properly be-
i0nged
Colonel Meehans speech was received with gene
raj favor by the ASSOCIATION. When he sat down
captain GossOn rose In MS usual ,sOnchdidnt man.
ner. He said that he was In favor OF the committee
being discharged ana the whole matter dropped.
The brigade had not been attacked. When they
were II would he time enough TO defend themselves.
colonel MCGEE urged that the Brigade AssOcia-
ton was not political body, and, could not take
the action contemplated. Personally he c0ntemned
all rioters, whether Orangcmen or Hiberniaus.
After some further discussion tie amendment was
lost and the report OF the committee accepted when
the meeting adjourned, subject to the call OF tns
chair.