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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-12-17
SCHOOL TEACHERS.

a dcputation of tile National School
teachers have waited on the Chief Secreta-
~, for tho purpose of explaining some of
the hardships under which they labor;
miscrably nadequate.salaries and inability
to make provision for their old age. The
deputation laid great stress on their obiec-
ton to the system of payment by results,
which they regard as inapplicable to most
of the thinly populated agricultural dis
tricts. The Marquis of Harrington admit
ted the grievances, and said that govern
ment hoped to be able to deal with the
matter early next year. He further said
that the levying of local school rate
would be considered.
EDUCATIONAL QUESTION.
On Sunday, Nov. 10Th, the first two of
what promises to be an imposing series of
demonstrations in favor of the de nomina-
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-12-17

" Approualer the Most Rev. AreAbishep
We approve of tho aforesaid under
taking, and commend it to the Catholic
Of our Diocese.
". NJ. ARCHBISHOP OF New ORLEANe,
December l2. 1867.
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Star and Catholic Messenger

korninqstar and Catholic Messenger
PUBLISHED WEEKLY By
o.. S.,o orleans Catholic Publication Company, at
yo/ 1874 Carondeet street. bet,cecn Poydras and
Letayst.e streets.
The Directors of tne Company are:
Most Rev. Archbishop N. j. PERcHE,
"0'' President.
Very Rev. G. RAYMOND, n-.,,,.n+
Rev. j. MoYN1IAN.
Rev. T. j. KENNY.
Rev. JOHN FLANAGAN.
Mr. JOHN 7. GIBBONS.
Mr.. JOHN McCAFFREY.
Mr.. JOHN HENDERSON.
All communications are to be addressed to the
EDITORS ofTAe Morning Star and Catholic Messenger
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
Oxford Items.

A correspondent of the Lewiston Jour.
nal says:
All the mills in Oxford are now run.
ming on tull time, which makes business
good This is about the only town in
Oxford County that increased in popula
ton during the last decade. While Nor
way. Paris. and nearly every adjoining
town fell of in population, Oxlord gain
ed $50. Some halt dozen dwelling
houses arc now being eiectcd in Oxford
village. \ new school house IL greatly
needed in Oxford village The old rick
ETY. building now used tor this purpose is
not creditablc 10 the place. The people
OF thrifty cntcrprising village like This
should not so far overlook the best inter.
ests OF community "a To compel their
children 10 attend school in n building
that is not tit Tor a sheep pen
Rev. Mr. Lockwood. the pastor 81 thu
Congregational church, has just returned
from his bridal tour OF some four weeks,
and again entered upon the duties OF his
pnStoratc.
Rev. Mr.. Atkinson of the Methodist
Church, has Just concluded series OF
diScourscS on eschatology, four ON the
resurreCliOn, and two on the intermediate
state, severely crilicising the author Gre
do, AMI making a very able and cN
hauSIive argument against mater'al~m,
These dlscourSes were listened to with
deep interest by large, intelligent audi
ences Mr. Atkinson is u fine Biblicll
scholar, an independent thinker and may
be ranked among the ableSt wines in
this part OF the State
There are two beer saloons aud scud.
ding under "barbor's poles" at Oxford
village, which ought 20 he reformed.
while il is said other Intoxicating liquors
are secretly dealt out in another place III
the village which does not advertise
shaving" Let the keepers ol these
places beware, for me aged eyes are
upon ye."
The excitement occasioned by the un-
timely death Of Mr. Aaron HoughLon, at
the Insane Hospital. from murderou'
blows dealt oul by another patient, has
somewhat abated Mr.. Iioughton WAS Il
highly respectable citizen of this town,
and a member of the church. and his old
neighbors and friends can buL think that
such punderous mauls rs that which cost
him his life, should be kept out OF the
reach of the insane, who have neither
reason orjudgment TO prevent them us
ing them with such fatal results, rs at.
tended the case OF Mr.. Houghton. An
other thing. peacable patients when IN
peril OF life, should not be left without 4
suitable attendant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
Otforo 4emotrat.
PARIS, MAINE. DEC. u, 1871.
The MESSAGE.

The Message of President Grant,
which we lay before our readers this
week. is neither too lengthy for general
perusal, nor too dry to interest the COM
mon reader. Ii is very generally COM
mended 10y the press as n state paper OF
much merit. Some compare 1t to the
messages of President Jackson, which
were distinguished for concise and clear
statement, and practical, statesmanlike
views ID treats of live questions, and
discusses those matters which engage
public attention the most, and in this
the President is wise. There is no par.
tiSan acrimony in it, and it is pity that
political opponents cannot diyest them
selves OF preiudices, and receive il in the
same spirit which so manifestly pervades
it-but no it is condemned in advance
by some because they cannot afford to ac'
cord merit TO anything emanating from
one to whom they are politically oppos.
ell. For the credit OF human natute, we
are happy TO say, there are some honora-
bic exceptions. The attempt to belittle
Gen. Grant and argue incapacity from
his relicence, is decided failure, rs be
has repeatedly demonstrated that he can
write if he can't make speeches, aud that
he has decided convictions upon public
questions, if. like Andy Johnson, he has
not policy of his own. We think his
views upon the public debt. general am
nesty. the reform of the civil service, the
ku.klux troubles in the South. and the
Mormon question. are explicit, and will
commend themselves to the good sense
OF a majority of the thinking people of
the country. But comment is unnecessa.
ry-the document is before you. and we
are assured that you viii peruse il in.
diligently. and so doing it will receive
no deiriment at your hands. but rather
win your approval and endorsement, as
4 straightforward enunciation of princi.
ples which you are proud to support. and
for the success OF which you will labor
as actively rs you have in the past.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
Boston Correspondence.

BosToN, Nov. 80, 1871
Thanksgiving week has been lively as
could be desired Markets were quiet
till forty. light hours before the cvehttul
day, when Jack Frost put in an appear
ance, which drove the thermometer
down. and prices up; selling Was lively.
and all the 'incidentals" OF Thanks
giving dinner sold at round sums. Old
Boreas has played at random with every.
thing and everybody out Of doors to-day,
the air is cold, and piercing, nevertheless
the churches this morning were well fill.
ed, and this evening the Theatres are
crowded The Dinners at different Mis-
sions were enjoyed to the fullest extent
by the ravenous and happy children. and
alter they were served. came the elders.
Thousands of hearts were gladdened and
encouraged by the words of good cheer
spoken by the kindly Superintendent
and loving friends. Many young and
fashionable ladies left their luxurious
homes TO minister to the lowly ones. and
who shall say they were not repaid by
the timid smiles and fervent "God bless
YOU which fell from lips trembling
with JOY and deep emotion. God made
them both, high and low; circumstances
alone have created distinction; it is
good sometimes to throw aside the tawdry
curtain which society erects, and stand
heart to heart with "nobility'-even in u
Mission.
The Young Mems Christian Association
at their rooms in fremont Temple enter
tanned about three hundred, including
the Young Woman's Christian Associa-
ton. Gov. Clafin. several prominent
clergymen. also past officers of the As.
ISOLATION were present. and addressed the
meeting.
heard little boy say to-day, ooh
mamma, how | wish every day was
Thanksgiving" and think his wish is
echoed by many, who know THAT to
give is more blessed than to receive
NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
NO31CdU Items.

The Fail Term of Norway Liberal
Institute, closed with an exhibition by
the scholars at Concert Hall, Saturday
evening goth. A large audience attend
ed, and were greatly pleased with the
entertainment.
The pieces were well selected and the
arrangements SD we'll made as to give
entire satisfaction. The school has been
under the charge OF VIM. f. Frost, of
this town. graduate Of Bowdoin College.
and superior teacher. An usually large
number OF teachers have attended the
Fall term, mixing the school pleasant. rs
well as profitable. There have been ia
scholars attending he Institute. and two
Primary schools in the village at The
same time. The money apportioned tn
the village district not being sufficient 10
retain Mr.. Frost for the winter term,
n meeting OF tho district was had on
Wednesday evening OF last week, ut
which u very large MUNGER OF voters
were present. There was such II gcner-
nj desire to retain Mr.. FrostS Scr,ic
for the school, that $500 were voted. with
scarcely show of opposition.
This sum. in addition 10 that apportion-
eel to the district. will give twelve weeks
in each school in the district, there being
nm Intermediate and two Primary schools.
besides the High school This arrange
ment gives all the scholars in the dis
tlicts, who are qualified for admission to
the High school, the advantages OF the,
best OF schools without going from home.
Scholars from abroad may tie admitted.
by paying tuition
w. II. Woodbury. of Norway, the
prince of horsemen." has sold his livery
business to j. T. Crooker of Norway. and
F. S Thayer OF Paris. Price $4,000. Mr..
W. has always kept Il first class stock OF
letting horses and nice carriages, and all
other thing, necessary for n good drive.
and has made it profitable business
Messrs Crooker and Thayer are Young
men OF good business habits, and will
undoubtedly keep up the reputation Of
the livery business. They have come IN
to possession of as good a stock for the
business - can be found in any place in
the State. says the Lewiston Journal.
There will be Christmas festival aud
exhibition, 10y The sabbath school nj Nor
WAY Ceuler, on Saturday uvcnlng. Oct
23d.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
Denmark Items.

A correspondent OF the Bridgton Net0S
writes, we think there are signs of i'm.
provement in this place, and hope we
shall be able to see more. Messrs. l.. IL.
Tolman Il Co.. have purchased the up
per mill and privilege of Mckinney Il
Sanborn, and design erecting u large
mill where the old one now stands. 1t is
a good location and these gentlemen evil
IDENTIFY mean business. There are other
good privileges on this stream which
ought to be improved.
Nov. 25th, az Mr. Caleb Warren took
seat in car in Portland, on the p &
o. r. r., three lively-appearing fellows
came in, took II seat by his side, and COM
menced conversation with him; but be.
fore the train started they left the car
Mr. Warrcn's suspicious were aroused
by their singular appearance. and he
Immediately searched his pockets for his
pocket book, but found it was gone. with
its contents of $500! No clue, rs yet,
has been found of the pick. pockets. Mr..
Warren is an aged man, highly esteemed,
and for him to be preyed upon by such
nefarious scoundrels seems especially
hard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12

AZ the farmers from different sections
of the County like to know how their
brother farmers are prospecting, | will Try
and pen you II few ideas OF interest from
this section. The early cold weather
which has appeared has prOdnced some
anxiety among the consumers ot hay in
this section, yet good hay has been sell
ing for twenty dollars per ton. Murh
stock has been driven out oi his section
during The past tall; beel is, aud ma,
been quite low, and poor sells Ior 6 TO
8 ? cents per pound. a. much interest
is taken in different parts ri the county
in telling pig stoIics, we will give one
or two from this section Mr. J. V
Bracket recently killed last Spring pig
which weighed when dressed, 3lG lbs
Mr. A. Burnham has also killed one ;
months old. which weighed $50 pounds
More pig stories hereafter.
Nh Holt. who was harmed ont by the
fire in our village few months ago. has
re built ON Weld street, aud has got hi,
honsc nearly ready "a orcupy. lie has
built OF brick and has very pretty loca.
ton We understand Mr. Harlow ia.
tends To re- build in the Spring, on the Old
site.
There are some excellent farms. aud
good farmers in this vicinity. but ! will
not at this time designate any one in
particular.
Sears. ol the Lewiston Journal oc
casionaIIy gives a good article. which we
call The readers attention to. especially
the description al j. j. ToSi,-' Nur>etN
aud his method OF managing Young
trees, and his knowledge OF fruit culture.
Judkins. Our carriage. maker. l. now
engaged in making patent clothes horses.
, which are IN excellent article we learn
he has the right To make and ,eli them
Tor this County.
The partnership which hts existed be.
tween Bolster IL Wright. expired on the
9th Ol October last; both are now d.
ing business at Dixlicld, separately.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
Temperance Meeting.

The Court week Temperance meeting
came off, rs usual, on Wednesday even
ing. at the Court House. Sheriff Stacy
presided, and J. S. Wright. OF Dixiield,
was Secretary.
DR.. Colby. of Portland. was first call.
ed up. He spoke Tor half hour.
in highly interesting manner, urging
the principles of temperance upon high
moral grounds, and con,ending that we
have law enough for public opinion. He
was followed by Rev. Mr.. Hatch. of South
Paris, who con,ended that tho law must
not be laid aside Mr.. Wright. of Dix
field, urged removed zeal on the part OF
temperance men in The cause. j. 5.
Hobbs, Esq. spoke with animation and
force upon the necessity of keeping pub
lie sentiment up TO the mark. Enoch C..
Harrington, Esq, of Fryeburg, addressed
the meeting ably, affirming that the pub.
lie would support stronger law. Sew
eral of the Speakers spoke more than
once. and an interesting. lively and prof.
table meeting was had
The thanks OF the meeting were pre-
sented to DR.. Colby for his remarks; also
TO Rev Mr. Hatch for his cooperation
in the good work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
Farm ClUb--PQ1iS.

At the last session, on Saturday even
ing, the discussion of the Agricultural
College question was continued by ii. +.
Hammond, G.. +. Hammond. j. S. Hobbs
against, and +. +. Shaw. Gov. Perham
and S. Z. Maxim in favor.
The next session of the Club will be al
the Engine Hall. South Paris, on Satur-
day evening of this week. Topic-Fas,
Horses. l.. ID. Stacy TO open.
Adjourned meeting of the Oxford
County Agricultural Tuesday, 18th, inst,
at their looms.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12

he supposed this would be large enough
for Il plantation officer, who didn't proba :
bly, do much business. and that it would
take the profts Of many glasses tn pay
such fine.
The impression prevails that large
amount of liquor has been sold at this
Agency. and at Jackson's. in Milton
Plantation, and the temperance people
would like to have seen an exhibit oil The
traffic OF the agencies. and have the
question settled whether the agency can
be set up. in defense. where the law is
violated. At any rate, it may be taken
as warning TO these men and all others,
that they must con6ne themselves to the
law, or they will be followed up, and
may not escape so easily again.
Gideon C. Abbot ct al, V. VIM. +.
Greenleaf.
Writ of Entry. Action for land in
Milton Plantation. The Jury were out
several hours. Verdict for delt.
Uammons. Black.
Mary j. Estes. V. Alfred Estes ct al.
Writ OF Entry for land, title by n levy.
Def. pleaded non tenure, which the Court
said was was pleaded too late. ltshould
have been in abater' cnt, mn the second
day Of the term when action was enter.
ed Mr. Black came into the case too
late to make tie plea.
Harlow Black.
Royal Sanborn Ct l.,v. Joseph Hobson.
An action brought for about $500 worth
of pine timber cut in Denmark in winter
of 1869. and sold as plffs. alIege, to def.
at Sl4 per thousand. Plffs. allege that
about 80 NJ was delivered under said
contract in Saco river-deIcnse. no more
than 40 NJ and tina, rotten and defective.
and price reduced thereby to sl2. Quite
large number of witnesses were sum-
moned on both sides, and after three days
attendance, def. lost his courage md be
came defaulted Judgment for plff. for
ssls37. Debt or damages and full costs.
Hastings. Aver IL Clifford.
Walker.
Holt.
Abigail Staples v. Cyrus Bcssey.
Assnmpsit for 2S42 lbs. hay. Referred
to presiding Judge. Judgment for plff
for $40. 90. costs 81 6S.
Perry. Virgin.
Charles b. Fuller v Alexander Ry-
erson, applt.
Trespass Tor quantity of brick, and
bro't up on appeal by def; on trial. re-.
ferred to presiding Judge.
Perry. Virgin
The Co. Attorney intimated that ne
should probably be ready for trial on
Thursday next On Wednesday noon he
expected TO take up the Railroad case.
The second week of Court opens with
beautiful weather and excellent sleigh
ing
The probabilities are that The Court
may get through this week, especially 1t
the Grand Trunk case goes up on law, rs
several other criminal matters, where
trials were expected. have been settled.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12

The plan of the Mormons, a diyulg.
ell by Delegate Hooper OF Utah, is as
follows lie proposes that Utah shall be
admitted Us a State in the Union that in
her State constitution polygamy shall 5e
prohibited after the admission OF the
State; that the Morm0as shall he allow
ed To- retain their wiveS-that is, all they
have before the State comes into the
and that the children of these wives shall
be regarded Is legitimate. This, he
thinks. will solve the difficulty. Utah
has 4 sufficient population to maintain a
State government, and the leading Nor
mons are anxious to come into the Tn.
ion. It's understood that this plan is
favored by some of tho members of the
Cabinet as the easiest way to get rid Of
the twin relic. The President did not
give Hooper TO understand that he favor
ed the project; he intimated, however.
that it would be better TO leave the mat.
ter to Congress Tor settlement Hooper
says he viii try TO have IN enabling act
Tor Utah introduced early in the session.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
RO,gdOi,t COUe0e.

The Catalogue of the above Institution
for 1871, shows satisfactory condition
OF affairs for the present. and encourag-
ing promise for the future. Under the
vigorous and progressive management OF
its distinguished President. Gov. Cham
beriain. new life is being INFUSED into IL.
The presence of such teachers as Profes-
sors Bracket, Goodalc and Morse, Will
be sure to attract the sons OF Maine. anu
will be the means of giving To our young
men the education they need in their
own State. The President is determined
10 bring the College up to the times.and
TO introduce rs fast rs means will permit,
the scientific and technical education so
much in demand at this day. Besides
the regular Professors. Walter Wells lee
lures upon Physical Geography and Me
teoroogy, Alpheus Packard, Jr., upon
Entomology, and arrangements have
been made Tor instruction in Military
Science by suitable officer from the
United States Army; Engineering also
is 20 receive attention. Mr.. McClintock
is to instruct in Typographical Engineer
ing and in the methods employed by the
L. s. Coast Survey. and course of lee
lures upon Civil Engineering is TO DO in'
troduced soon. With these additions. and
the fine opportunity Tor the study of the
Medical Sciences, Chemistry. Physics,
aud laboratory practice, new day is
dawning for our principal college; and
New Bowdoin bids fair to be for the
stirring demands of the present, what
"Old Bowdoin" has been for the past.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12

A course Of lectures is Ia he given here
for the benefit of the church by different
individuals The following gentlemen
are expected 10 lecture. viz: Mr.. Truman
S. Perry 81 Bridgton; Rev Mr. Wilson
Iiridglon; Rev. ID Ii S9wcl of FRYE.
burg Rev. Mr. Borchers of North Bridg.
ton; Rev A. Blanchard of South Bridg.
ton; Hon S. +. PerIey Of Naples We
hope there will he - suitable amount of
interest manifested by the citizens in
these lectures, which will doubtless he
very. Interesting and Instructive. The
price OF tickets for the course will be 80
cts, or 10 cents per evening, says the
Bridgion News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
IOgeU Items.

Mr. EditW:-l see the time for big pigs
has arrived. and think Lowell ought 10
have some credit in the hog line. Oac
OF our citizens. Mr Obed Stearn~,
slaughtered a pig just months aud ,
d.yS old, which weighed when dressed.
$40 pounds Ii any one in Oxford COuu-
" has better 8 months pig than that
Mr. Stearns would like To hear of il. and
will try again next season.
l. veil i well up to her neighbors IN
o'her thing Il, well ~ hogs, only She i
not often represented in the Count pa
per. Why Is thi, ? surely there are men
in town who have sense enough To wlltr
= short note. and head ii with Lowell
Items | hope somebpd; will take The
hint. aud in future W. -Iall have mulc
frequent illusions from Lowell.
+. o. II.
We hope 50. too. aud our friends vii.
please take notice. Ed DEN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12

The Stars Augusta correspondent says
Col. Drew, who retires from the office Of
Secretary ol State this winter. has fair
chance of becoming Pension Agent; that
it is not clear whether Col. Robbie, Por.
Yer of Burlington. or Smith OF Saco, will
be speaker; that Foster and Spaulding
both expect to preside over the Senate
and that Mr. Stacey is the coming man
for Secretary of State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
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Canton Items.

The Tooth Pick Company have rented
the Excelsior steam mill for one year.
and are doing paying business.
{. BarrOws II Son Of the Central House
have erected an addition 10 their House,
putting in hall which is said to be by
good Judges, the best proportioned hail
in the County. 1t is 10 he dedicated
Christmas Eve, and good time anllc-
paled. Music Tor the occasion will be
furnished by Towlo's QuadriIe Band
We understand thcy can let twenty
looms Tor the night. which is something
new for Canton.
T. j. Cox Il Son have put up u freight
depot near the p. Il o. c. Railroad track,
for the purpose oil storing flour aud corn
which they bring in by the car LOAF.
Our traders here and up river can buy
better of the above firm than OF Portland
houses.
Mr. Samuel Lucas met with serious
accident short time since, 10y the eX'
plosion OF kerosene lantern, burning
his leg below the knee so badly thai
large pieces of flesh have come of, con
fining him TO his bed. His friends made
upa purse and purchased a barrel Of
flour for him on the 30th ult.
Thomas Reynolds killed hog, "A mos.
old that weighed $50 lbs Captain 5. X.
Treat. another, some over year old
that weighed 525 lbs VIM. Dunn, Esq,
killed Spring pig-weight 800 lbs.--a
good one. These are tho best porkers
yet slaughtered in our quarter, SO lar as
heard from, saws the Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12

at all, unless on clear and satisfactory
proof of the total destruction OF the
missing part.
u.-An entirety OF less than five.
eighths of note. and being clearly half
of note, il will be redeemed at half the
face value of whole note.
lII.-An entire piece, constituting five
eighihs OF note, will be redeemed at
its full face value.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
South Paris.

We were in error in saying, last week.
that MI. Horace Thay er had bought Mr.
Kimball's carriage shop. The TACT 49,
that Mr.. Thayer ha. rented the pant
shop of the well known carriage manu-
lecturers j. H. Gibson & Co.-Register'