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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02
North Paris.

Energy Is moving power, but without
moral integrity IT, possession tends not
Ia success fhc worlds useful men have
been. and are those OF inherent moving
power. bat more than this, IN urswcrv
ing will rule. and conforms them To
principles oil right, and combined with
energy of character. mnuid' lives OF use
fitness. honorcd and remembered Great
intellectual abilities are often wasted IA
the inconSlant, wild and rcckl less course
OF Young men, which but for want oi
this helm. sct.contTol were 80 many
lights of pro2re, Troubled and un~uc-
cesslul business operations seem bat the
result OF Ibis unhappy appliance.
rhc writer took :, rlmbIc the other day
TO the toJSof Mollockctt The east part
of tn tminence is still covered With iol
est, but the west part, - II seems very
singular. l.. but for the presence OF few
sinlcd dwnri>, entirely dcstitut" ot trees
ON the summit; bat the dccaying re
main of mammoth oaks here indicate
once, circumstances more ccngcnial tor
them. From the west slope this j. easy
of access AMI many points ON II summit
alInd no mean prospects. Although the
day proved a hazy one. II wc mistake
moi Mt. katahdin, irceIeSs and"Nnnw
capped sum ant is distinctly visible. Many
incidents of interest are related OF rs
veteran aboriginc uamc>akc. We Will
attempt no relation OF these. but would
humb.y recommend the celebrating open
mir exercise and atudy OF the sources OF
health, that gave this red mother heI
great physical endurance, TO many that
are chained down to life of dreary,
troubled monotony.
Besides the mountain tramp, such can
avail themselves OF the truly health CIV
ing properties Of the mineral spring here.
which, perhaps, rs many others do. may
ere long, become the panaccan object OF
the elevated ambition of some emlerpriS-
ing money catcher In such case, this
has one advantage over many others, u
the water loSes it, mineral taste when
long removed from tn spring: matter
of no email account. when so much de-
lelcrious stuff is imposed on the sympathy
deserving invalid. When shall we learn
that health is the legitimate result OF cor
rect living. and is rot gained by swallow
inc the cure-all nostruns that are pla-
carded on every available surface, and
loads the shelves OF every drug shop
The carriage maker in this place. Mr..
Jas. b. Andrews, seems 10 possess
faculty OF reversing disadvantages, and
works with cOmmendable effectiveness.
He has six, we believe, tirst.class cal.
riages in process OF construction, and
doubt not those DESTROYS of purchasing
would do well to examine his. The past
winter proved poor for sleigh sales Nh.
Andrews has several on hand, of his own
thorough manufacture.
Ii has been sickly OF late in this local.
ty; several at present are sick with levers.
but none we believe dangerous.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02
Canton Items.

Saturday, the 10th inst, G. NJ. Holland.
Esq, while at work upon the trotting
track with his oxen and cart at Canton
Point, Granville Child passed with his
troiter Mt rapid speed, causing the
oxen to start suddenly knocking down
the driver C. NJ IIolland) trampling
him under their feet. stepping on hi5
head and face. bruising him severely
and injuring the under jaw to that extent
that it waa with great difficulty for sew
eral days Tor him TO masticate his food
G.. NJ. Park being near. turned the oxen
from the course they were taking, other.
wise one wheel of the heavy loaded cart
would have passed directly over his head
killing him instantly. The swelling up.
on his lace is subsiding but his jaw as yet,
is quite sore. \ few houI work will
make the track ready for the sporting
gentry.
The Register says; The Portland u
Oxford Central Railroad is prospecting
finely. They are making preparations
to put the road into the best condition
for another winter. Mr. Smith, the Pres.
ident. Is making strong all'orts to restore
public confidence in the road, and he, no
doubt will succeed as the returns show
I.rno,. ,,aius coch month
Haylord Il Smith are about stating up
a large steam power 10 manufacture ES
celsior Shavings. They are calculating
On employing quite Il large number OF
hands the year roun1 Uuder the direc-
ton OF such IN enterpri>ing firm as the
above, it must be n great stimulus to the
growth of the village.
Mr. o. A. IIayford has opened a largo
Drug Store, and is doing good business.
MIR. H.. is one OF our men that intends
to kcc pthe 'ball Il moving We noticed
in hi, show case the other day, al egg
laid by one of his Houdan hens, that
measured 5 T.! inches one way aud 6 If
inches the other We invite the farmer,
to look at his new breed OF hens.
The Register says; On the afternoon
OF April Sd, little daughter OF Mrs
Thomas fell from stable chamber
distance Of l3 feet. striking upon her
head She was taken mp insensiblc and
AT last accounts remained in prccariou,
condition
On the same day. j. VI IIarIow. fire
man on the L. q O c. K T.. whit
assisting the brakeman to shachlc = car
was badly crushed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02
Teachers Institute.

A Teachers Institute will be held ut
Hebron Academy. commencing with a
Lecture. on Tuesday evening, May 10TH
and continuing the two following days.
The last day, Thursday, will be devoted
to written examinations OF teacher +,
and a graded certificate will lac given by
the County Supervisor. Teachers arc in
yited to be present whether they have en-
gagged schools or not. They should be
provided with lead pencils and paper. -
Experimenting School Committees of
Hebron and adjacent towns, arc invited
to be present, and assist in the examina-
ton. The exercises will commence at 9
A. NJ. n. L. TRUE, Supervisor.
Bethel. April %, 1871.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02
East RuhnfOrd.

Rev. Benjamin F. Foster. finished his
labors with the Methodist Society, n:
Rumford, by preaching his farewell SER
mon, ut East Rumford, OH Sunday. the
22nd inst. Bro. T. is much esteemed in
Rumford, rs preacher, and ii petition
has been in circulation. To secure his re-
turn for The next year; but we regret 10
learn that he has declined to accept the
pastoral charge OF the circ nit iol The
coming year.
Irving Parker, OF Boston, formerly oi
East Rumfo:d, died in that city, on Tie
9th inst. We understand that his re-
mains are TO be brought TO Rumford
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02
Hebron,

Correspondence Of Lewiston Journal:
y fire occurred about noon of the 18th.
in Hebron, one mile from The academy,
by which the barn OF Lcmucl Quincy
was burned to the ground. with all its
contents, excepting the stock Mr..
Quincy was away on business ut the
time. In less then ten minutes after the
fire WAS discovered. the barn was in ashes.
Mr.. Charles George, the first man on the
ground. succeeded in releasing from
confinement two shoats, also nice yoke
of oxen with their white faces somewhat
scorched The wind being from the west,
The flames quickly seized the woodsted
beyond which within fifteen feet was
the house. The shed already in flames
was deluged with water from well fort
unalely near at hand, by many willing
hands soon on the spot, and thus his
house was saved which some at first
gave up rs lost. Especial praise is due
MessrS. Bowman. George. and several
others for their prompt service in rescu-
ing the stock and checking the fire be-
fore it reached the house. Mr.. &. and
family may well congratulate themselves
on having scores of kind neighbors and
townsmen by whose timely assistance
and vigorous efforts. their losses were
lessened to such degree. Property
destroyed in connection with the barn
was four tons of hay, Il nice cart and
wheels, rack, horse cultivator, farming
implements &c. loss five hundred dollars.
Insured one hundred
The County Farmers Club will meet
at Bryant's Pond soon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02

The STATE LIQUog AGENCY.-The
Portland Press learns that the invosiiga-
ton by a Committee OF the Executive
Council. into the condition Of the affairs
OF the State Liquor Agency in that city.
j. about To conclude, and the result has
fully indicated Mr.. Shaw from the gross
chan gcs OF malfcasaucc and irregularity
made against him in the Legislature last
winter The research has been very
thorough, ard included AN examination
into al the book, and papers of the
Agency. and much OF the private cores.
pondence of the Agent. Some OF the
most damaging reports have been traced
TO their source and found gtoundlcss.-
Some crooked things were found in con.
nection with the agencies OF large towns
and cities, which no doubt were attempt
ed to be shifted TO the shoulders OF the
STATE Agent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02

A writer in the Augusta Standard of
April 2ls, signing the initials Nv. a.
d." whom we take TO be Rev w A.
Dillingham;. who has just died in Sidney,
says that Josiah Perham, Jr., of Wilton,
is entitled to the credit OF getting the
first bill through legislative body and
that in the Stale OF Maine, in 1860, for
The hui ding of the Northern Pacific Rai!-
road. lie afterwards got 4 bill through
Congress. and obtained grant of more
than fifty millions OF acres OF land in the
heart of the Continent rs mn encourage
ment to the enterprise. A Company was
organized, of which he was President.
but he died in 1868 before realizing the
results of his enterprise. Judge Rice, OF
Augusta, is now Director of the Com
pany.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02
There was much disappointment.

There was much disappointment, on
account Of the storm Of Friday, which
prevented many from attending the Lee
;ure OF Gov Chamberlain, before the Ok
ford Normal Institute, at South Paris.
The meeting house, however. was crowd
ed, and the lecture highly enjoyed by all
present 1t was the Gettysburg Lecture,
which equals, in interest, the one he de-
livered ut South Paris two years ago, ON
the Surrender Of Lee All who heard
Gov. c., on that occasion. We're DESTROYS
to hear him again. The Band enlivcned
the occasion with several choice pieces of
music Gov. c. was the guest of Rev.
Mr.. Wheelwright.
The next lecture in the course will be
delivered on Friday evening next, by S.
b. Beckett. Esq, of Portland. Subject,
Birds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02
A Panic IN south Carolina.

Adviccs received in Washington We'd.
neslay from South Carolina represent
that the colorcd people are fleeing by
hundreds from Counties in the interior OF
the State. deserving their homes and par
TALLY raised crops This is owing to the
Ku. klux outrages. which are alleged TO
be on the increase. In one County alone
il is repol ted that eleven hundred negroes
have fled through tear of assassination.
The result of this stampede will be that
in many sections ct the State. crops will
perish through neglect. aud many plant
ers will be entirely ruined. In some
sections OF the State n perfect reign of
terror is reported TO exist.
The Inducements for Ku-klux opera.
tons in this State are greater than com
mon, as there is large republican ma.
jority to overcome. The population of
South Carolina, in round numbers, is
POI 900 whites and 4l2. 900 colored The
last vote for President stood Grant. o..
S04; Seymour, 1927; while the MAORI
ty for GOV. Scott, republican. ut the last
election. was more than double that of
President Grant. ku.kluX attacks are
not seen in democratic States. and this
fact, if nothing else. shows the object of
them. 1t remains 20 be seen whether the
new Euklux bill will remedy the evil.
That there was need enough OF such an
act the condition OF things in South
Carolina above abundantly shows.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02

The forty-ffth annual meeting OF the
General Conference of the Congregation
al Churches in Maine will be held with
the Winter street Church in Bath com.
meneing' on Tuesday June 9th, at o..
clock A NJ. The Gath anniversary of the
Maine Missionary Society vii, be held al
the same place Wednesday, June 2Sth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02

1t is doubtful whether the democrats
will make much ont OF The New Hamp-
shire victory, after all. The most accu-
rate returns give l66 republicans to 1863
democrats in the house. and 3 to in the
Senate. So the republican candidate for
Governor may lie elected.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02
State Politics.

The Democratic State Convention will
be held At Bangor on the 25th of June.
Gen. Roberts will undoubtedly be 70.
nominated. The Republican State COM
mitlco will meet ai Belfast on the 10th OF
May. when tho time and place OF holding
the Republican Convention will be dc"
cided upon. The lime fixed will proba-
bly, moi be anterior to the Democratic
Convention. We believe ii is Portland's
"turn" to be the place of meeting.
Tie Republican State Convention will
unquestionably be mere matter of form
this year. The denomination of Gov
Pelham has already been virtually made
by the people We have not heard from
any quarter the slightest ntimation that
there will be any objection to his serving
another term. The opinion is expressed
with great unanimity that his official con-
duet has so far been all that his warmest
friends could desire. and that his State
has been faithfully and ably served by
the present Chief Magistrate.
We have no doubt that somebody will
regard this statement OF facts rs "an at.
tempt to forestall the action OF the Con-
vcntion" There are always few peo-
pie who are either stupid or disingenuous
enough to make discoveries OF this
kind They will be less numerous than
usual this year, Tor the denomination and
re election of Gov. Perham is so entirely
q loregone conclusion that II will moi pay
either his personal enemies or political
malcontents to make any organized OPP
position. II nothing new should happen
in either State or national politics his
majority will be several thousand greater
than last year Portland Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02

The last oxford Register copies II
long article from Brick Pomeroy's Demo-
crat, headed Charge, Editors. Charge,
and calling upon this class To charge
democratic can didates for office for their
services in helping them get into office.
Like most of Bricks productions, the ar
ticle is not adapted TO our latitude. -
There ID not encouragement enough in
the business. TO warrant charge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02

Tho Executive Council! finally adj
juurned their session Thursday evening
The following nominations were made by
the Governor; Rev. :. b. Arey OF Thorn.
aston for Chaplain of the State Prison !;
Hon. Charles Buffum Ct Orono. one oi
the Board of Guardians for deceased sol
diers and seamen, in place OF Dcodat
Braslow, resigned. In his recent visit TO
Washington Governor Perham was sue
cesslu ia obtaining the allowance If
about twelve pension claims 10y the Gen.
eral Government, in eases OF soldiers and
their dependents who have heretofore
been receiving State pensions and aid
from the Orphans fund The back pay
of some of these claims will amount TO
about one thousand dollars each. which
relieves the State from its obligations
from such pensioners.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02

combinations. Section six provides that
damages may be recoverable by widows
or others against persons neglecting 10
give information of intended ouirages
The first and last sections are not materi,
al TO the merits OF the bill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02

After The adjournment of the Execu-
tive session of the Senate Senator Nor
rill will leave for Fort Leavenworlh,
Kansas, on n brief visit to his daughter,
whose husband is on the staff of Gen.
Pope.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02

The New York World quotes Gen.
Logan rs saying that Grant cannot carry
Illinois in 1872, and in another paragraph
makes the following statement;
Hon James G.. Blaine, Speaker Of the
United States House of Representatives,
arrived at the Fifth Avenue Hotel yester.
day. Ga his way from Washington Mr..
Blaine tarried few days in Philadelphia,
and was in consultation with several OF
the principal officers of the Pennsylvania
Central Railroad, whose great influence.
it is reported, will be concentrated in
favor of making Mr.. Blaine, who is a
Pennsylvania by birth, the nominee OF
the National Republican Convention in
1872. Grant is against Blaine, and en-.
couragcd Buffers war upon the Speaker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02

Thomas +. Stearns and DAVID l.
Black have rented the furniture manu-
factory at Shows FALL, and have com
menced operations.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02

Towns classed together in Repre-.
sentative Districts, are beginning to al
range tho years in which to be represent
ed, by having delegate Conventions
This is probably the most satisfactory and
equitable way of arranging it. The
towns might be represented upon the
basis of the State OF County Conventions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02

The Waterville Mail, abiding TO the
intended removal of Joshua Nye, Esq.
from Walerville to Augusta speaks ol
the regret of the people of the former
place over the loss OF so excellent q citi-
zen as Mr.. n. Certainly they have rea
son tn feel regret mt the loss, rs the eti
zens OF Augusta have 10 rejoice at the
advent of so public. spirited man
No man in the State has done more, few
so much as he, to advance the cause oi
temperance and save young men from
descending the road TO ruin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02
A correspondent from Mechanic Fal

A correspondent from Mechanic Falls
writing to the Somerset Reporter, says ::
The business of this station on the
Grand Trunk Railway is quite an item in
their receipts. About the same amount
Of freight is received here as Mt ALL other
stations between Portland and Island
Pond The aggre gate receipts OF freight
during January, February and March this
year, were 1872 cars, and forwarded from
here. in The same time. l22 cars. These
amounts do not include the traffic of The
Z. Il O. c. r. X. The passenger re-
ceipts are some $1,000 per month, making
the total receipts, say. three thousand
dollars per month. We think this bust.
ness should warrant better freight and
passenger accommodation than are now
afforded. and trust we may see them
erected at no distant day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02

THE WILTON ELoPEMENT. DIR. Albion
Cobb. Principal OF the Wilton Academy.
who recently clopcd with one OF his pu-
pills leaving a wife and family in the town
OF Casco. has been arrested at Buffalo,
y. Y. Or. Dow followed the parties TO
New York but there lost track of them
aud returned home last Monday night.
DR.. Cobb had rented and furnished
rooms in Buffalo for IN Office and
living rooms apd hung ont his single rs
a practicing physician. but became fright
cncd at paragraph copied in u local pa
per of his e,opcment with Miss Dow, sold
his furniture. packed his trunks. and was
leaving on tho Falls railroad when they
were both arrested by detectives watch.
ing his movements. On being arrested
denied hailing from Wilton. His victim
acknowledged all. Both parties are re-
tanned in custody, waiting instructions
from Maine. CDbb's wife whom he so
basely deserted at Casco. is almost a raw.
ing maniac, and serious fears are enter.
tanned that her reason may never be fully
restored, and that the infant child Of which
she may be delivered in few weeks, will
be gibbering idiot, made SO 10y the
terrible ordeal through which she is pass
inc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-02

The County Farmers Club will meet
at Bryant's Pond soon.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-06-30
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
Cotton Gin Patent tExtended-Bowen's
Pardon Doubtful-Cabinet Meeting
Appointments.
WASHINGTON, June 20.

WASHINGTON, June 29.
Daniel Pratt's patent for cotton gins has
been extended seven years from July l4th.
1t ls reported that the Iowa Democrats op'
posed the new departure, and have called
new convention for August 10th,
Mrs. Petigru King (Bowen) at the White
House to-day failed to see the President, but
was informed that she would get an answer
from the Encouragement. Other circum-
stances make 1t certain that the Cabinet ac-
ton is unfavorabe to the pardon of Bowen.
There is excitement in Iowa over the state
ment that the Pacific and Rock Island Rail-
read land grants are defective.
After tomorrow, (30th,) the number Of en-
listed soldiers will be reduced to the standard
of thirty thousand men, as required by law.
There was four hours Cabinet session.
The Boutwell, -Pleasanton matter was not
touched. The Cabinet was full, except Delano
and Fish.
The following appointments have been
made: q. ". Wilkinson, collector OF customs
for Pearl River, Miss, vice Ross, suspended;
T. c. Humphreys, collector of customs at Pen
sacola, and William =. Halnes,' commissioner
Of customs, vice Sargent.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-06-30

QUEER DoISGs IN AN ENGLISH PARIsH.-One
of the most singular elections in history was
proceeding at Bhston, England, when Our last
received foreign files were dispatched. The
living of the parish ofSt Leonards, in That
town, is In the gift OF The Inhabitants. 1t is
worth s7O0 year, and was the object Of envy
by several clergymen, only two OF whom final
" submitted their claims to popular vote. Each
Of these candidates issued an address, aud one
of them made promise to give the interest
on s20OO every year to the end of time to the
poor of the parish, if he should be elected.
The nominations were regularly made. as for
a member OF Parliament, and seconded; there
were the usual groans and cheers and inter-
ruptions OF all kinds; and some Of the speeches
al the nomination were absolutely indecent.
At the latest advices the adnerents Of the sew
eral candidates we're parading the streets,
wearing colored rOseLtes, hooting ut each
other or cheering for their respective candi-
dates, and there was fine prospect that there
would be broken heads before the contest was
over.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-06-30
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

"A broken axle wrecked dozen freight
cars on the Boston Railroad.
Ex-senator Willard Warner is appointed
collector OF customs at Mobile.
The Legislature of Connecticut appropria-
ted half million dollars for a new Statehouse.
The Democrats at Concord elected rail-
road commissioners by vote OF l6s to lG2.
The Maine Republicans have renominated
Sidney Perham for Governor.
AT Erie, N. Y, heavy flow oflubricating
oil was struck while boring tor gas, at depth
Of 45o feet. There is great excitement
Samuel Reed, Of Louisville, Supreme
Chancellor OF the Knights of Pythias, departed
Tor st. Lo1is, to. organize Grand Lodge for
Missouri.
Miss ]. F. Ripley, Of St. Louis, took the
first prize for Greek scholarship at fhe State
University, Columbia: The award was Lumul-
tuously applauded.
-Twenty-eight persons figure in Ku-Klux
trial at Oxford, Mississippi, on charge OF
hanging negro while disguised. The best
legal talent of the State and elsewhere have
been employed
The California Republicans have nomina-
ted Newton Booth for Governor. rne plat
form demands the abrogation OF the China
treaty, the prohibition Of Chinese immigration,
and endorses the administration.
"A man and woman have been sentenced to
death, in Topeka, Kansas, for killing the wo-
mans husband. The man is twenty-five years
oil age, the woman forty. The tragedy followed
fourteen years adultery. The woman often
urged her young paramour to kill her husband,
but took no active hand in the murder.