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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-12

FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-A resident
of Holmesburg, named McCloskey was run
over and instantly killed last night by
the 6'40 down train from Holmesburg,
on the KeHsington and Trenton Rail-
road. He had taken passage on the up
train at p. NJ, and being drunk and disorderly
he was put off at Bridesburg Station. He then
proceeded on foot, and when between Brides
burg and Wissenoming stations he was struck
by the down train. Deceased leaves a wife and
family of children.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-12
JOHN STEINMBTz, Secretary.

The board last year was composed of Messrs.
David Thaine, John Gilbert, e. P. Kershow,
Thomas G.. Hood, James G, Miligan, John
Steihmetz W. d. FrishmuLh, w. F. Warburton
VIM. s. Peirce, James Pollock, NJ. E. Mcdowell
and Thomas Marshall.
At the annual meeting the old board was re-
elected, except Mr.. w. f. Warburton who de-
clined. Mr.. Thomas Stillman was eected in
place of Mr.. Warburton.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-12

At an election for Directors, held at this ofiicl
MONDAY, the I'd inst, the following gentlemen u
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-12

WEST ARCH CHURCH.--The annual meeting
of the West Arch Street Presbyterian Church
was held on Tuesday evening. The following
report from the Board of Trustees was sub
mitted and approved.
The annual report of the treasurer exhibits
the receipts and expenditures of the congrega-
ton for the past year as follows
Pooo;pta N
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-12
CITY 1NTELLHGENC CE.
THE ICE BARRIER.


No G0Vefnment money 10 Remove nc.
Just now the commercial community of Phila-
delphia is going through that miserable expe-
rience to which each winter IL is destined, being
no less than the serious interruption of nayiga-
ton by the ice barrier at the Horseshoe" 1t
in JOINT convention met the members of the
Board of Port Wardens, Board of Trade, Com
mercial Exchange, and special committee OF
Councils, and who, after discussing this great
grievance and planning as to how best 1t might
be removed sent memorial to Congress for
Government aid and in such a manner as to
hint to the high authorities that, as the Quaker
City had in general been ignored by Congress in
her application for moneys for local improve
ments, now Congress might retrieve its
past disinterestedness in her welfare by 'com-
ing down." 1t would only require, as was de-
clared by Chief Engineer aud Surveyor Strick-
land Kneass, about $3.50 900 to straighten the
river at League Island, by constructing a mile
or two of crib-work along the Jersey shore, and
thus preventing, at ebb and flow of tide, the
that of Pennsylvania SO shallow as to prevent
vessel approaching within q thousand feet of it.
But since the action of this joint assemblage no
word of hope has come from Washington, and
ii now appears that in this endeavor, in common
with many others she has advanced, Philadel-
phia will be ignored by the National Govern
ment, and thus, in the winter season, her com-
merce allowed to come to a stand-still To-
morrow afternoon, we hear, the same Joint COM
mittees that framed the memorial are to meet
again and take action that will induce the city
of Philadelphia to take upon herself this much
needed improvement. Certainly something
needs to be done, and that quickly, in the
matter.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-12
THIRD EDITION

Philadelphia and the Centenary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04
The 4th, at Norway

In addition to what we published last
week. we would add that there will bo II
parade of the Ku Klux Khan, under the
command OF Gen Hans Havlcnc.loffme.
iabeisumsteim. Az II o'clock the Pro.
cession will be formed, and march to
Ordway'a Grove. Hon. G.. =. kimball,
the democratic nominee for Governor.
who was formerly n Norway boy iS I'm.
nounced to speak. besides the Others
AT two O'Clock the Sabbath Schools will
pariake of Basket Picnic. and the in
viled guests. and visiting Companies OF u
COLLATION. at Concert Hall Al o'clock
Fire Companies will compete lor y Flag (!
To be- followed l,y Sack Races. Foot
Races. Wheclbarrow Brigade. DC. In
the evening the Norway Brass Band will
give an out. door Concert from the balcony
of Beal's Hotel. The festivities will con.
cludc with Ball at the Elm House.
Dt. G T. Jones, will he Chief Mar
shil, assisted Nv aides.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04

all our difficulties with Great Britain, by
its iudicious and determined efforts 10 re-
form the civil service of the country, by
its humane and success stul policy OF deal.
ing with the Indians. and by its persis.
tent efforts TO secure the rights OF every
American citizen, without regard to
creed, caste or eolor. demands and 10
ccivcs at our hands The renewed expires
sion OF our confidence and the assurance
of our unwavering support.
ReSOlred, That i'll nominating the Hon.
Sidney Perham second time FOR The
suil'rages OF his fellow citizens. we point
with pride 10 his upright administration
OF State affairs and To his high personal
character. We present him rs friend
10 economy. to good government. TO
sound principles OF temperance and pro-
hi6ition, loyal and true To the Union in
every position he has occupied, and we
appeal with undoubting faith to the peo-
pie OF Maine. for the endorsement of our
candidate and the principles he SO truly
represents.
The Portland Advertiser gives the close
rs follows:
The fourth and fifth of these resolu-
tons were not embrace I'd in the original
leport The fourth WAS adopted on mo-
ton OF Mr.. Blaine, of Augusta. without
debate. The fifth was presented by Rev.
Mr.. Randall. OF the committee, and sup
ported by Mr.. Shaw, OF Paris, who re.
marked that in his judgement ii would
be unwise to ignore temperance in the
platform. There was already some hos
tile criticism Of Governor Perham; and
some talk of organizing third party {;
and plain declaration was necessary to
satisfy the public. Mr.. Blaine. and Gem
eral Hall of DamaiiScotta, without object
ing to The spirit of tho resolution, ex-
pressed the opinion that il was substan-
TALLY embraced in the report o. the COM
miltee; Mr.. Blaine observing that the
nomination OF Governor Pcrham, WAS
in itself an endorsement OF prohibition.
Tho resolution was finally accepted. and
the convention having completed its
work, at one o'clock adjourned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04

two miles below, at Hallowell, caused by
a collision OF two trains-a special train
and the accommodation train from Gar.
diner to Augusta, which consists of a
dummy engine anil one passenger car.
This last train was nearly demolished,
but fortunately no lives were LOST nor any
person seriously injured The engineer
~ d fireman saved their lives by leaping
from the engine. The engineer OF the
special train, Daniel Berry, OF Bruins
wick. WAS the only person killed He
and his fireman both remained al their
posts of duty The fireman. Wilkes Car.
viii. of Augusta, was terribly burned, but
it is hoped that his injuries will mol prove
fatal. Many others received severe in
iulrics. There was u large number oi The
Delegates of the Democratic Convention
nn board the train from Augusta, and the
accident occurred as the train was turn
mg Il curve ON an embankment forty feet
high on the side of the river. but i0rtu
nately The engine and ears went of on
the land Idle. otherwise The loss OF life
would have been fearful. As it was, it
remarkable that the loss Of life was not
greater at this. rs well as ut the other nc
cident Mcssrs Paris. Black and Garter,
of This village were on the train. and re.
port that il was a miraculous escape.
A coroner's imy. after investigation in
to the cause OF this accident. place the
responsibility upon Charles Merrill, con
luctor al the mixed train, who attempted
10 run his train from lIallowcll To Card.
ncr when another train had The right Of
way.
Another accident occurred on the Port
land & Ogdcnsburg Railroad near Sebago
Lake on "Wednesday. A construction
train collidcd with IN extra train, seri
ousIy iniuing six workmcn. none fatally,
it is hoped.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04
!Snd RniIroad accidents.

The last week in June, 1871, will long
be remembered rs week of fatal rail.
road disasters for Maine On Monday
the Pullman express train on the Maine
Central Railroad was thrown from the
track BY the breaking of IN axle OF the
tender. Two baggage and four passcn-
ger cars we're badly smashed. George
Chase, of Skowhegan, baggage master,
fell under one Of the overturned cars,
and wa instantly killed. Albert Barron,
brakeman, was damned between two
cars and received fatal iniurie. In order
TO remove him from the wreck, il was
necessary 10 ampulaie one al his legs,
which was done by physician who hap
pcncd to he on board the train. he using
a common saw in the operation. The
sufferings OF Barron were very great I'M
ill his death which occurred i'm the even
ing at Brunswick. Augustus Lan abec,
another brakeman had leg blokep.-.
Other persons were more IN less injured,
but none seriously.
Another fatal accident occurred on the
same road on Tuesday afternoon about
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04

How are yon 10 day? I'm not feeling
well. bilious and sick head ache. have
been looking round for Il box Of Par
sons Purgative Pills" but our traders are
all sold out. Country paper
Severe sOlc throat and Dipthelia i
quickly cured by using Rennc's Magic
Oil freely. Swathe the neck with three
or four thicknesscs OF flannel and keep
il wet with the Magic Oil; garglc the
liroat mixed with water, or take 4
little clear and swallow slowN-iolIow
up this until cured.
As remedy for Bronchial Affections
and Chronic diseases of the Lungs, moth.
inc ever belore discovered equals Dr..
Pierce's Alt. Ext. ni Golden Medical Dis
covery. II is also a great blood purifier
aud restorative tonic, and cures PimpIe;s'
Blotches and Eruptions on the face, max
ing The complexion clear and fair. Sold
by druggists
A gentleman from Bethel Hill, Me-
says that Messrs Allen Bros. proprietor
oil Phillip Aliens Print works, X. l.. were
down to Bryant Pond recently fronting
when one of them was attacked with !
scia,ic rheumatism so suddenly, that nc
had 10 he carried from the pond to 10.
Hotel; a bottle OF johnson Anodype
Linimcnt' was rcsoried 10, and ne WHO
out next day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04

The Portland Press SAYS: One OF the
genuine old Bourbon Democrats fos.
sill from Paris Hill. and a yeritable COX
ford Bear"-waS unearthed at the Maine
Democratic State Convention. Il be.
lieve," said this antiquated specimen ''oi
the paleozoic age" land there are thous.
andS just like me in the State OF Maine,
that We had no more right to take the
niggers away from the Soulhcrners than
you have 10 take an OK out of my barn.
and that ii they'd killed every cussed alb
Olitionist that entered their country Tor
that purpose, they'd have performed u,
much service TO the community rs |
should if | shot burglar who had crawl.
ed into my house. Sir, they ought 10 be
hung nOw-all of them! they are no bet
ter than thieves and rObbeIsr7
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04
Misfoyfu,,eS ueyer ,Sin0iU.

The large saw mill and sash and blind,
tub and pail factories of Capt. A. Cutter,
of Anoka, Mimi, were totally destroyed
by fire on Friday evening. June 10th, ow-
ing TO lightning. Loss $35, 000-no in
surance. In 1868. he lost his saw mill,
with n loss OF Sl2 600; again, in 1867,
with some 81, 900 of material, involving
loss of S35, O0n. And in 1869, his grist
mill was carried away by n freshet loss
$4,000 lie also lost then 81, 600 worth
OF logs. and the same year his store, at
Anoka burned to the ground. Capt. G.
was m Oxford boy. and formerly lived
in Lowell lie has plenty Of Yankee grit,
and has the sympathy Of the community
where he lives. We never knew such
disasters 10 belall subscriber TO our pa
per before, and we sincerely sympathize
with him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04
Somebody tn Blame!

While delegates 10 the religious Con
veu,ions, andmo the democratic State
Convention had return tickets furnished
on The Grand Trunk road. the delegates
In the Republican State Convention could
procure none. Who's To blame? J. moi
Il republican a good IT, II democrat. il hC
behaves as well, or is there any iayorit.
ism on the part of the Railroad officials,
OF neg lcct "n The part OF those whose
duty it was to secure the reduced terms
Oxford County sent eighteen delegates tn
the democratic Convention. aud The re-
publicans eightg-three to theirs. II is not
the matter OF couple OF hundred dollars,
more or le4s. involved, but the principle
of the thing. Mr.. Harrington, our State
Committee man, assures Us that he had
reason 10 believe that every thing was
done that was necessary 10 get the same
lavors OF the Grand Trunk that were pro.
cured OF every other railroad. and which
tina, line had furnished smaller bodies.
Who will "risc 10 EXPLAIN"
Mr.. Avail IIerscy, Depot Master vt
South Paris, informed us that he tcle.
graphed TO headquarters tho day before
the Convention. Tor Instructions. and re-
ceived no reply. The State Committee
owe duty to the republican party 10 in
vesliga,e this matter, and see where The
fault lies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04

In the Republican County Convention,
General Kimba'l proposed the following
Inscription for The Monument to be erect.
cd over the dead issues OF the Demo-
cratic lS,rly, which they lately buried
ont OF Sight,"
Here De inferred The principles Of The
Democratic Party Of Maine; They came
10 an unexpected and untimely end at
AUGUSTA. Ne, on The 27M Of Juac, 4.
d. 1871 "Nurdered ia he house ~
their friends 1Fs
On another side:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04
Editorial dnd Soierted Items.

Green Peas have come.
The crops are backward
Dry times
-lih Of July DOM celebrate too
hard
New subscribers are ronring in. 50
are bills
- ScverlI light showers SUNDAY night
laid The du.l, and made vegetation smile.
Strawberries have been pIculy-,eIl
inS Tor - cents
Read the wonderful sketch on our
first page
The editors 90 on their annual
"bc0dcr' next vcck-which we 'risc To-
explain
Some have commenced having, but
most people are waiting tor The grass 10
grow.
Our Convention reports fake zap con
siderable space This week. but we mu.t
give them hilc lhey nrc fresh.
some local correspondence is crowded
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l. NJ 10 act Oh important 'N'N''''S''
The Methodist Sabbath School, al
East Rnmlord, are To have village celc
hri,tion on The 4ih A. j. Knight is H.
address them.
A lady writes from North BucI field,
renewing her subscription 10 the Oxford
Democrat saying that he had taken il
for Miytg.ciqH wears and cannot 40 with
out il.
1t is proposed Ia hold the Class Con
vrntion Of Paris Greenwood. Milton
Plantation aud IIrmiin Grant. at Wc>
P;tri., Or Saturday. July 22d, al ) o'clocL,
i. NJ.
MN. Wiu Vir.in. ESQ, Reporter OF
Decisions in the Supreme Cont has open
ed a law office at No. 81 l.2 Middle St
Portland. His family will remain in
Norway tor the present, we understand.
-Rev 4 IL William. Of Denmuk.
who has been confined to his house by
hlno fever for some weeks past. is recoy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04

Mr.. Larry moved that the nomination
of Mr.. Ellis be made unanimous, which
was carried enthusiastically.
G.. ID. Bisbee. OF Buckiield. moved that
Hon. A. II. Walker. of Lowell, bo nom
mated for Judge of Probate by acclama.
ton. Carried.
Gen. Perry, OF Oxford, moved that +.
F.. Shaw be re.nominaied County Treas.
urer hy reclamation. Carried.
G.. a. Wilson. Esq. Of South Paris. re-
ported the following resolutions. which
Were adopted:
RESOLVED, That the Republican Party,
in its unqualified and answering 10y.
atty and devotion TO the country; in its
wisdom and courage in the management
of affairs, both during the late rebellion,
and in settling the difficult questions
growing out of that contest; in its JUS
iice and flrmncss in unfolding and estab-
fishing The democratic principle OF "lib
erly and equality before the law to all
men, in its vast reduction OF the public
debt; in its great reduction of taxation !;
in its liberal aud generous provisions Tor
the national defenders and those depend
ent upon Them in it, integrity in sus
tanning the honor and good faith OF the
nation toward lis creditors, and in its
successful and advantageous settlement
of our complications with Great Britain,
has established q noble record which il is
moi necessary 10 bury out OF sight, and
from which we wish 10 take no new
departure"
ReSoi red, That we re.ailirm our belief
in, and adherence TO the principles oil
temperance, prohibition and Il vigorous
enforcement of the law.
ReSoiced, That we heartily appreve OF
the efforts that have been, and are now
being made. TO improve and elevate The
common schools OF this State.
ReSoired, That all proper measures
calculated 10 improve and better the con-
dition of the working men OF our State.
will receive from us Il cheerful and
hearty support.
ResOlued, That we are in favor OF civ
il service reform.
ReSolrcd, That we fully endorse the
resolutions adopted by the Republican
State Convention, and their doings in re-
nominating the Hon. Sidney Perham rs
our candidate for Governor.
ReS0lUed, That we present TO the Coun-
ty the nominees OF this convention, rs
gentlemen of experience and integrity,
who will mako faithful and capable pub
lie servants, and confidently ask Tor their
triumphant election.
Jas. Il. Clark, Paris, Geo. p. Jones,
Norway, G. d. Bisbee. Buckfield, were
reported as County Committee, and elect
cd.
II was thought advisable to reduce the
Committee to three, and take them from
adjoining towns. That they might act to.
gether more readily.
Voted, That they hold their office for
year from next January.
Voted, That the proceedings be pub
lished in the Oxford Democrat, Lewiston
Journal. &c. .....
Voted. That The thanks of the conven'
be tended to the officers of the Conven-
ton.
The Convention finished up lis business
in less than two hours, and adjourned in
the best of spirits.
T.. G. HARLOW, Pres.
N. s. MouLIoS, sec'ys.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04
Rev. Mr. Vibbcrt, of Massachusetts,

Rev. Mr. Vibbcrt, of Massachusetts,
lccturcd OH Temperance, ut the Court
House. on Monday evening of last week
Gov. Pcrl,am presided. He gave an ex.
ceednely line and eloquent lecture; he
will be il The County for a few weeks,
and can Ii, procured to lecture. by nd.
dressing DR.. TwilchclI, at Bethel. Il j.
expected that he will preach at the Uni
versalist house, in our village. next Sab
bath. and may lecture To us again. We
advise our temperance friends to secure
his services, by all means, while they
can. He has $40 lecture
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04

AT elasssd Conventions held at Paris
on Friday last. the Fryeburg Representa-.
tive District was apporlioned rs follows
Stow, to send in 1871.
Fryeburg, -, 20, IS.
BrownGeld. II. -, so.
Porter, '13. 20. -.
Norway District as follows:
Stoneham to send in 1871.
Waterford, -. -. -.
Albany. '73.
Norway, ~. 20. 50. 81.
Mason. -.
Mason and Albany, -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04

Mark p Smith, prominent citizen
of Norway, died very suddenly on Thurs
day night, it is reported of heart disease.
Mr. Smith was one of the selectmen OF
the town, and had been. we think, one OF
the County Commissioners. lie was
man of great industry and enterprise and
his loss will be much deplored.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04

Rev. Geo. II. Yibbed. OF Rockport,
Mass, win preach at the UniversaliSt
church in this place next Sabbath fore
noon, and give Temperance lecture al
8 o'clock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04

AT Wilton and Fryeburg. there aic
encouraging signs OF religious interest.
Also at Oxford, Philips and Strong.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-04
"Sncred 10 the memoru Of
Treason against he Government Of he
United States.

Sacred 10 the memory Of,
Treason against he Government Of me
United States.
This priaciplc descended from m an.
cient family, the progeniIor of which,
early emigrated from = Paradise, and
settled in darker aud hotter climate.
Was born in the United States. at the time
of the adoption of the Federal Constlu-
ton. Maintained precarious existence
during the Revolutionary war, being
prosecuted by one George Washington
and his friends. and supported by one
Benedict Arnold and his fricnds--and
afterwards 10y ono Aaron Burr, and in
still later times by one Jefferson Davis
and his friends. Like his great progeni.
tol-the "arch traitor" he was ever UNI
firing in his efforts, and after having
caused the death of Il million Of men in
the war of 1861 against lhe Union. among
whom was one Abram Lincoln, he was
foully murdered in the house OF his
friends" nj Augusta. Me. He leaves u
numerous family unprovidled for, who
are anxiously seeking situations under
the Government OF the United States, and
promise to support the Constitution as it
is. He has gone to that country from
whose BONN no traitor returns
On another side
Republication,
4 hCiH brother Of Treason,
was born after the commencement OF the
war Tor the Union. During his edriy lite.
was much courtcd by democratic polili.
clans. was present at all of their conven-
tons, and had Il great influence in their
coun,cIS During The war. he invested
largely in gold. aud dccried Government
securities Since the war, he has been
compelled Ia sell his gold AT less value
than Government securities. He Tell by
the hand OF one Nallandigh,m, Prttcnd'
I'd ti'ieHd-
Ia III. companion OF his brother Treason:
LIN death, they were not div lled'
On the remaining side:
Opposition 10 The amendment.
Younger member OF the same family,
IN early life devoted himself To scientific
pursuits. fist discovered that Negro"
was spelled with two 'g's,'-that he
originally wore u tniln-and crushed Re
publicans, by asking the question "Do
you want your sister to marry a niggHr?'
He went into an early decline upon the
arrival ut Washington OF the first colored
Democratic Representative 70 Congress,
and died nj Augusta. Ne. Ills pretended
friends buried HIM Out of SighA
Not a drum was heard, nor funeral note.
A. his corsc 10 the rampart- we hurried,
Not "a soldier discharged his farewell shot
DER the gravcwhere ourprinciplcs we buried.'
Gen. Perry moved that a copy OF the
above br furnished TO the DloiHWerS