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- A Fine Residence EOv sale i'm thu
H;;; Western part of the City, one squass


d.. A Fine Residence for Sale i'm the
E:;;I Western part of the City, one squas e
.gAsN from State street, Mt n large discount
From Cost. all md Examine
A z 1-2 story house, 10 rooms aud bathing room,
arran ged tor one or two families gas and water up
stairs and down. Suite OF parlols able mabtles,
&c: good cellar, with copper bolleIs set in
brick. brick cistern and well, drainage into sewer
perfect. A large wOodshed ON The prem;s which
can be used a stable with carriage way IL feet
wide to another street. fine fruit garden of grapes
currents pears and cherries. Terms easy. A large
portion OF the purchase money can remain on mort
gage This property will be sold at great bargain.
Lot 60 by "a feet.
Apply to GEO. R. DAVIS & CO.,
ocl0tf Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers.
House ON CaScO ST, for Sale.
THE 1-2 story house No Casco street; contains
l. ten finished rooms, and is very desirable loca-
tion. Apply to VIM. H. JERKS,
audit Real Estate and Loan Agent,
For Sale.
a TWO Story House containing I3 finished rooms,
"a besides Halls and Cl sets, Brick Cistern, plen-
ty hard and soft water brought into the kitchen.
pfpei tor Gas with the Gas Fixtures, good Drains,
Lot 45xt10 1T, Situated with minutes walk OF the
Post Office. Price low. Terms liberal
Inquire of JOHN G. PROCTER,
oct19 3w SO Exchange St.
For Sale.
THE Buildings and land on Pearl street, and store
i on Portland Pier Enquire of
seplSdtt W. SHEA, z7 Pearl st.
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TENEMENT 10 let, containing rooms Sebago
4 water. For particulars call at 81 LINCOLN
ST. aug23 ii
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Hair Goods and Toilet Articles,
j. F. SHERRY, No. 9 Clapps Block, Congress st
opposite old City Hall.
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pLEASANT front room second floor. Also
one room on third floor with board. 40 Frank
lin st. oc2Stf
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DAILY PRESS.
OAKLAND
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER a. 1877,
Letter from Washington.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. 80, 1871.
THE RUsso-DIpI.oHATIc ROW
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=. ITUATE in Wilton, near the Wilton Depot, one
- Mill with never failing water power. The bald
ing is 64x40, three stories, Suitable for wooden or
cotton manufacturing. The building, wheel and
shaftng is all new rely on about 60 horse power
thee nire year, no trouble from ireshets The prop
erty will be sold in yearly installments it desired.
saw and shinge and lath mill connected, will be
offered viii b the above property il wished for.
For particulars inquire of
ny11d,wu CHA ARLES BARTLETT, Wilton.
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To Lei

Lodging Rooms to Let.
INWO Front Rooms on the second floor withou,
i board at % High st. oet19eodtf
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REAL ESTATE.
Real Estate & Mortgage Brokers


HOUSE ON WINTER STREET FOR RENT
Ill A u story house, Is rooms bathing room, gas,
water, and all moderate improvements. Fine fruit
garden the premises Will be leased fer a term OF
years. House arranged for and will be lot to one
family only.
Apply to GEO DAVIS g. Co.,
oc20-eod3w Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers.
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First-,1ass Houses tor,n+

! HSt- NIttSS 11OuStS 10 L6C.
If NOT sold previous to Oct 1st the two end houses
4 IN the new brick block of four, the corner of
Neal and Pine sts will be rented on favorable terms
These are first class housea iE every respect, con-
aiming IL rooms. having all modern improvements
and Sebago water. Apply to JOHN L. HULL, As
Union ST. sepi6
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To Let.
A DESIRABL House of ten rooms. Enquire of
u 9. .. BAKER, 81 Wilmot street.
jy1s dtf E. wLoCKE.
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WM. FL. JERRIS,
Real Estate and Lean Agent,
To Let.

10 Let.
HOUSE No. 36 Anderson street; nearly new con-
~ tains six rooms, eight closets, good cellar, and
plenty water. Apply at No. 8 Lincoln st.
jy2stf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-24
NUMBER 10.
Individual Power.

A pleasant English writer has lively
paper on the advantages OF being "ran-
,ankerous fool, in which he goes to show
that men or women OF interior moral
palts. little scii.con.rol and great selfish
ness, often acquire IN absolute dominion
over the circle in which they move, mere
" by the exercise Of these traits. Every
one being anxious to please and pacify
them, there /; Il constant succession Of
anxious conpliances and compromises
going on around them; by all of which
they arc benefited in getting their own
will and way.
The one person who will not give up,
and can not be expected to be consideratc
or accommodating. comes at last to rule
the whole circle lie is counted on like
the fixed facts OF nature; everybody else
must tmn out for him. So Lille reignei
in Springdale. In every little social
gathering where she was, the one uneasy
question was, would she have u good
time, anxious provision male to that end
Lille had declared that loud reading was
a bore. which was detiniliyc against read
ing parties. She liked to play and sing;
so that WIS always part Of the pro-
grammc. Lille sang well, but needed q
great deal OF urging. Her throat was
apt to Do sore; and she took pains TO say
that the harsh winter weather in Spring
'alc was running her voice. \ good part
of an evening WAS often spcn; in suppli-
cations before She could he induced TO
make the endcayor - From Pink md
White Tyranny" by Mrs. Store, IN "Old
and NcW" for March,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-24

1T is written on this paper said Mrs.
Stiggcrs. at the same time taking neat.
ly folded paper from her pocket.
Ohio! That is the paper he gave you ?
Yes. Shall let my uncle read itg'
AYE. We will hear it. Read it aloud,
deacon. Read every wordr
Deacon Solomon Brown took The pa.
per, and having stood up near the mantle
lamp and adjusted his spectaclcs, he read
in resonant, vigorous tones, as follows;
New York. June 1st, eighteen hun
rrcl and sixty-cight. ht.-M. Einathan
Stiggers to Paperon e hikman, DR.; to
one copy of The Erangelical Gazette,
from June first, eighteen hundred and
fifty. eight, to June first eighteen hundred
and sixty.eight ,-Twcnty-fvc dollars.
Received payment. Gnstarns Vdndcr.
reer, for the publishers
You will understand remarked Mrs.
Stigyers, very quietly, 'that the terms of
the paper were two dollars I year, 10
which fifty cents was TO bc added il not
paid in advance
Mr. Stiggers caught the receip; from
the Dcacon's hand. and when he had
seen its written face, he sunk down like
a man palsied
The collector pursued Mrs Stiggers.
was very, very happy, when he found
himself in possession of the full BILL He
had sought long, but in vain, TO collect
II by mail. And perhaps YOU can all Of
you understand that delicate instinct of 4
true and sensitive wife, which would
seek TO hilc from the world thing so
damaging TO the character oi her hus-
band. as an unpaid newspaper account OF
so many years standing!
TO the present day Elnathan Stiggcrs
does not know how he got rid of his sum-
moncd witnesses on that evening; but
OH two important particulars he feels that
he can. with perfect assurance, take his
OATH
FirSt-IIc has not since allowed him.
self to manifest any symptoms ol jcal.
ousy towards his wife and. Second
he has precluded the possibility of an
other visit from the New York collector,
by invariably paying in advance for his
newspaper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-24
The Force of Purpose.

4NC w 70 VI - W. HV"Ss
The great mass OF humanity floats down
the stream of life without having any
purpose in view. They are borne along
by circumstances, and content with med.
iocrity. 1t is only those who aim to rise
who do rise; and mere aiming is not all
that is required for advancement in lite.
One must have an object in view, and
rigidly adhere TO it, remembering the old
adagc "What will do | can do" sam.
uel Srlilcs very truly observes Mere
wishes and desires but cngendcr Il green
sickness in young minds, unless they arc
promptly embodied in act and decd. II
will not avail merely 10 wish, rs so many
do, "until Butcher comes up but they
must struggle on, and perscvcre. in the
meantime, rs Wellington did. The good
purpose once formed mus. be carried out
with alacrity and without swerving. 1t
is will--iorcc OF purpose-that enables
man TO do. or be, whrtevcr he sets his
mind on being and doing" Converse
with the individual who has distinguish
ed himself in any profession or avocation
in life. and hc.will tell you that his sue
cess has been almost wholly due 10 will
and determination displayed through
many years. The present proprietor Of
the leading paper in Phladeipha, when
poor homeless boy, used to walk by
the building, and say 10 himself that he
should one dag become its owner. He
adhered to this determination. year in
and year out. and though he had passed
middle lie before his ambition WAS realiz
cd, he has lived to become The proprietor
of tho whole establishment. which yields
princely revenue. One OF the French
marshals used to pace his room when Il
mcre stripping, eXclaiming: Il will DC
marshal of France and 4 great general"
Eiihu Burret. though a poor blacksmilh.
determined to distinguish himself rs n
/ linguist, and at the end of'a lew years
time he made himself couyorsaut with
all the ancient languages. 4 mechanic
recently working in the Brooklyn Navy
Yard, has mastered The French, German
and Italian languages, become partially
acquainted with Ilcbrew, and obtained a
thorough knowledge Of botany and geol
ogy. IIo early acquired n thirst tor
knowledge, devoted hi. mornings. moons
anil nights to study. AMI husbandgd his
earnings to purchase books, of which he
has = library of nearly eleven hundred
volumes. Mr.. Greedy discovered hi,
qualifications and seat him abroad on an
important mission. Buxton once wIo'c
to one of his sons: Il am sure that u
young man may be yeri mIch what he
pleases.n A celebrated divine ha. writ
ten: whatever you wish, You are; Tor
such is the force Cf our will, Joined 20 tho
! Divine, that whatever VIC wish 10 be. Sc.
riously, auTwi,h true intention. that we
become 1t was Il favorile saying with
Napoleon, that 'Ihe truc>t wisdom is 4
tcsoIute determination. There shall
be no Alps lor me, he cried, when told
that they presented an insurmpuntaJE
barrier to any further advance ot his
armies. We aii-wthout regard TO al
vantage Of birth, social position ctc.-
have but to grapplc with lirc with sim.
liar purpose and resolution, and We shall
attain that to which We aim Hearth
and Home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-24

AS an instance ol rfie rapid rcproduc-
lion of timber on Maine land, Senator
Hobson of Sac0, who has been extensive
~ engaged in numbering operations for
years, states, as we learn from the Ban
gor Wing, that many years ago he cut on
90 acres OF land in York County, 400, 200
feet of lumber-cutling down II inches
on ,he stump. Eighteen years aiterward.
ho cut on the same land 565 900 feet more
cutting down to the same size as be-
lpre-which had grown up in the interim.
Mr. lIobson says that he is convinced
there are one hundred million feet OF
lumber fit TO bo cut ut the present time.
between the p. S. and p. Railroad and
the ocean.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-24

Tho Danes of domestic life are little
ness, lals'ly, ruigtrity, hlrshncss. scold-
ing, vocifcrstion, IN inccsSant issuing OF
supcrfluous prohibitoY orders, which arc
REGARDED aN jmpertincnt interlcrcnces
with Inc general liberty and repose, and
are provocative of wrlngling on expIod'
inc rescnmcnts The blessed antidotes
that sweeten aud enrich domestic life are
rciincmcnts, good tcmpers, forbearancc
from all unnecessary commands or dicta'
ton, and generous allowance oi mutual
freedom. Love makes obedience lighter
than liberty. Man wears noble allegi-
ancc, not as a collar, but rs a garland
The graces are never so lovely as whore
they thus dwell together; they mako
heavenly home.
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4 Hasty Word and What Fol-
{OneT,

"Harry," said ], to Our little five year
old, will you run and tell Bridget 10
have warm biscuit for tea?' lie started
quickly, and rs he started, his foot
caught in a little sta,el upon which |
had placed rare Parian vase, with ! rose
bud just unfolding its crimson petals in
it. The slaud fell over, and the vase. (a
gilt from ny dear molhor.) was ahat
tered
you naughty boy!" l cried angrily,
"you deserve to be whipped. Pick up
those pieces instantly, and put them ii
the coal hod." He stopped, carefully
picked up tho fragments, carried them
away and was gone some time. Whem
he returned il was with something
tightly clasped in his hand.
Coming to me he placed five cent
piece in my hand. saying iimidIy, "Will
that buy you vase, mammal"
What evil demon possessed me to take
the coin, his sacredly cherished treasure,
Ga kind neighbor had given him. and
throw it from me know not.
Harry picked it up with tears run
ming, and sat down upon his stool with
his hands folded so mcckly. Presently
he said: May [ go and play with Ed
die PotterP"
IL don't care where you co." said |
Grossly, Gas long rs YOU keep out OF my
sight
Harry went to the closet whore his
coat and hat hung, put them on. and
came and stood by my side.
mamma, will you please forgive
me? I'm so sorry aud he put his lips
up for kss.-O. God forgive me! |
pushed the little fellow away. He
stood by the door a moment looking
pitfully a: me- 1t is twenty five years
ago to- day since he stood there but /
can see him, with his blue coat and red
anil gray worsted skating cap, and the
little red mittens, rs if it were but yes.
terday. But looked cold!y at him,
the door opened and shut, and the little
feet went slowly down the stairs Il
heard him 90 out unGasten the gate
Looking Dut OF the window | saw .he
little fellow lift his face with smile
rs he saw me, which gave place to Il
pitiul quivcr of the lip as took no no.
ticc of him. | watched the darling
down the street with strange underlined
feeling, till the little coat and red init.
tens were no longer visible. Twice, IL
sudden impulse moved me to call him
back, but | crushed il down. Oh,
would to God had. Well, | sewed all
through that winter afternoon. At four
O'Clock | put away my work and sat
by the window. Conscience began to
reproach me for my conduct. 81 don't
care" said /; my beautiful vase is
ruin" What is the value of all the
vases in the world compared with your
child? Have you not spoken GROSSLY to
that dear little Harry, who is always so
cheerful and obedicnt? And this is not
the first time either, and you call your
self a christian mother, too! Suppose
Harry should be taken away from you
wouldn't your cruel words haunt you
forever!
could bear this TO longer. rose
and picked up The stray litter about tho
room to give it more tidy appearance.
Then went to The window, peepinS
anxiously through the gloom, but see
ing nothing of my boy. my heart be.
came terribly heavy; this suspense was
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-24
Farm for Sale.

rINIIE subscriber Offers his farm for sale situated
Il ia Milton Plantation, Oh Concord River, -'ttu
farm consists OF over loo acrr- of good laud, Of
which about 81 acres i iutcryale, suitable Tor
tllage and moving o generally cuts about - tons
OF good hay, which : mostly ca. with MoWins
Mach Ne. Also, there j. q Young orchard OF about
SO Young apple trees beginning o. bCar-parily
grated fruit. sufficient wood AMI timber anC
pasture. handy 10 "a good new Schoolh0use HANDY
l. saw mills ,Shiu-lC mill, Nut sri-t mill. Good
new. large ana c0mmO,i1U- building, in good re.
pair of modern >;yle and finish good never fSlE
ing wells oi water and other ways completely
watered in q good neigh5orhooc. FOR further
particulars enquire ~ the suoScLioet on tA'
premi,es j q. SPOEfOKD.
M-Lt.r pIant,ti-n- Srnl .lth. leln.
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Selett Storp.
A DOSE FOR STIGGERS.
By. sYLvANUs COBB. JR

Eluaihan Stiggers was rying. Elna-
than Stiggers was jealous-as jealous as
man could be- And thus il was -
Elna,han Stiggers was forty years Of
age, and until within year OF the time
of which we write he had lived the life
of grasping bachelor; but al length he
had taken 4 wife. Whether he had loved
Maria Brown as true man ought TO love
we cannot say; but we can say that no
sooner had she become his wife than he
sought to guard her from the a9miring
eyes OF the rest of the world. Maria
was young and good looking. As child
she had admired the Stiggers mansion
and rs woman she had accepted the
position a It's mistress. People said that
Stiggers had concluded that it would be
cheaper to maintain i wife thar TO hire a
house keeper, and at the same time they
expressed the opinion that StiggerS had
made mistake il ho anticipated that he
was going to bend Maria Brown to the
yoke of his penuriJas purpose.
We have said that Stiggers was jealous.
He had discovered that young and
daShing- looking man had visited his
house during his absence-that he had
been there twice at least, and on both oc'
casions he had been coScted with Mrs.
Stiggcrs lie had received this informa
ton from old Jotham Judkins. his man.
ofall-work about his place.
'Sartin sure, sir declared Jolham,-
the mans been here twice within week.
First time ne ax'd me, was my master to
hum and when | told him no, he put
straight for the house and ax'd for the
missus. She came TO the door and he
went in. Three days afterwards he come
agail. When he went away this time |
Was standing cl, Sc by the porch; and !
heard missus tell him 10 keeriul and no,
10 breathe Cord Of 'chat had happened
did. sir, Sartin sure
20 the Scoundre! Oh, the perIidious
wIctchr
Sliggers ground his heel into the sand,
and when ne had sworn 10 his hearts
content--or rs mach as he thought Joth-
am could bear,-hc started Tor the house,
and in the hall he met Polly Piper. Polly
was the young maid servant, apd warmly
attached 10 her mistress. Stiggers took
her by the arm. and dragged her into the
drawing room.
Polly Piper, il you value your life. tell
me the TRUTH He stamped his foot and
looked furious Ordinarily Polly would
have been frightened by such an exhibi
ton of madness on the part OF a man !;
but Elnathan Stiggers was hardly made
up for frightening anybody. particularly
a quick -witted woman.
There has been young man here to
see Mrs. Stiggers-a dashing man-he
has been here twice.
Yes. SIR answered Polly.
'Ah!-yOu acknowledge it What did
he come for?'
Il cannot tell you. SIR
Don't you know p
Polly looked up almost wickedly
Yes. sir
'Aha-Oho,-you know, eh? And
what did he come for?'
Polly Piper looked resolute, and yet
the wicked expression-an expression
such as only bright.eycd. sauey girl can
wear-was upon her lace.
Il cannot tell you sir
'Cannot?'
no, sir
Polly Piper. if you value your life tell
mei'
Il cannot
why not?
MY mistress made me promise
Made You promise not to tell me why
that young villain came hcre?'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-24

"A French physician has investigated
the effect of smoking On thirty eight boys.
between the ages of nine and fifteen, who
were addicted TO the habit. Twenty.sev-
en presented distinct symptoms of nico-
tine poison. In twenty-five there were
serious disorders Of The circulation, indi-
gestion, dullncss OF intellect, and mark"
ed appetite for strong drinks. In three
there was heart affection; in eight de-
cided deterioration of blood; in twelve
there was frequent cpistaxis; ten had dis
lurbed sleep, and four had liberation OF
the mucous membrane Of the mouth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-24
House for Sale.

A GOOD AND CONVENIENT HOUSE, situa-
~ ted az JacSsOn's Village, West sumner, con
taiuing ten hnished Rooms, with Stable and out
uildings cOnneCtsd-lll la good repair.
Also, three acres Of good land, with orchard,
with a variety OF pear, PLAN, and cherry trees,
grape vines, *.
An Of the above w.ll be sold low and terms
made easy.
For further particulars inquire OF the subScri
Der, or O.. e. CROCKETT on the preni
MARTIN CROCKETT.
West simmer March 10 ISL 3S
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-24
Farm for Sale !

FINHE subscriber desiring 20 20 West, wants %
4 sell hf- farm situated IN DiXheld village, con
tanning - acres, ahOut equally divided into past
lre aud tlla-e. The t'liSgc land being ievet, cut
IS tons OF hay also - acres OF pasture AMI WOOD
land one mile from the house. have put IN ABOUT
scre OF cranbeTries and The chance to put IA lO
acres cannot be eNcelle'i never failing stream
0f water runs through the field. The buildings,
All in good repair, consist OF / story house, ell
and shed, barn with cellar AMI shed attached u
barn IN the ell IL an excellent well OF water, tAt
has never failed This j. = rare chance for any
one wishing for the privilege of living in bcsuti.
lul village. Price, $4,000. For further par
ticulars, enquire OF the subscriber on the pfeiol
seS = r fhENCh.
ps,far1 Ms~cb re.h 1S-t