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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

Under a form of government like ours,
. great political party should not be test.
ed by the merits or dement's of any one
cl its prominent men-not even OF its
chief executive officer. In absolute mon
arches the King or Queen is the SUI
preme head. and the welfare OF the ma
ton is subject to their capriees; but even
in constitutional monarchics it matters
but little who is the nominal head of the
government. whether Queen. Regent Or
Emperor This is the reason why the
mental and physical condition of Queen
Victoria, or the moral and physical con-
dition of her successor. the Prince OF
Wales, so tar rs the stability of the gov.
eminent of England ia concerned, is of
but little account-they are but nominal
heads, while public affairs are committed
10 statesmen Of experience. Not less so
is this the case, certainly. in 4 republic
ike ours. Il is the administration of the
republican party which is on trial, not
the acts OF any one man. True. the nom.
inee Of party. in campaign, becomes
rs standard bearer; and rs in battle,
there is a color gurad 10 bear up the
standard, in case of the fall of its custU-
dian, so in government, the representa-
tive man Of party may 90 down and
the principles and measures OF the party
be triumphantly INDICATED by those TO
whom public affairs ale committed with
him.
Since Gen. Giant siIenced the rebel
batteries, the entire battery OF democratic
guns has been turned upon him, TO de-
Slroy his popularity, and render him un.
available rs q candidate for the Presiden-
tial chair. His triumphan: election was
secured, nevertheless, but the course OF
detraction and shameful personal abuse
has been kept up, only greatly intensified,
to prevent his further usefulness. Instead
of discussing the measures and acts OF
his administration, democratic tactics
are employed to use up the man-just as
in the war. rebel sharpshooters were en-
ployed TO pick off the officers. With a
view Of demoralizing the soldiers. Now
it is simply ridiculous to suppose that any
man could WELD the patronage OF this
great nation without making many per-
sonal enemies The man invested with
the yeriest petty power knows how easy
it is TO give offence. What with the OPP
position OF the democracy and republican
"sOre heads or disappointed political
aspirants, 4 considerable show of oppo-
sition may appear against Gen. Grants
denomination. But the masses of the
people should not be misled by such in
dications. 1t is for them TO Judge impas.
sionately, and from different consider
atoms. Let them examine into the doings
and acts of the administration. and see
if they will not bearthe strictest scrutiny.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

Nine very important State elections
are to be held on Tuesday, Nov. eth.
New York elects portion of its State
officer. and Justices of the Supreme
Court. and both branches OF the Legisla-
ture. New Jersey elects lis Governor
and Legislature; Maryland. Massschu.
sets, Minnesota and Wisconsin their
State officers and Legislature; Illinois q
Congressman.at-la and . Congress
man, TO fiji vacancies. and Mississippi
and Virginia their Legislatures.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07
4 PROCLAMATTON.
BY the President of the United states.

The process Of the seasons has again enabled
the husbandman 10 garner the fruits of successful
toll; industry has been generally well rewarded
We are at peace with all nations, and tranquility
with few exceptions, prevails at home. Within
the past year we have been, in the main. free from
the ills which elsewhere have affected our kind.
If some of Us have had ealamities. there should
be an occasion for sympathy with the sunerers-Of
resignation on their part to the viii Of the Most
High, and Of rejoicing 70 the many who have been
more favored. /, therefore, recommend that on
THURSDAY, The 30th DAY or NOVEMBER, keKT,
the people meet in their respective places OF wor-
ship, and there make the usual acknowledgements
70 Almighty God tor the blessings he has confer
red upon them, for their merciNl exemption from
evils, and invoke HIS protection aud Kindness for
their less fortunate brethren, whom, in His Wis
dom, He has deemed best 70 chaStiSe.
In witness whereof have hereuntO set my hand,
cnd caused the seal OF the United states 20 be
affixed az W ashingtOn this the twenty-eighth day
OF October, enc thousand eight hundred aud
>eventy-one, and Of the independence of the
tRiied states the 96th.
tSigned) l. :. GRANT.
By the President
HAMILTON I1sH, Sec'y OF state.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

We agree with the LeciStoH Journal
that the unanimous adoption by the Grand
Lodge OF Good Templars, one of the
leading temperance organizations in the
State, OF report recommending that
sherihs and their deputies be made by
law State police for the enforcement of
the State criminal laws in cases where
local officers refuse or neglect to do so.
seems to suggest a practical remedy for
the obvious defect in our system OF en-
forcing such laws, which at the same
time is not open TO the formidable Objcc-
ton of multiplying officers, which was
presented against the COnstabulary sys.
tenn. The Journal thinks there ought to
be no objection to it, inasmuch as, with
out changing the mode OF electing sher-
ifs, it simply enlargcs their duties and
makes them responsible to the Chief Fix.
ecutiye of the State, rs they formerly
were.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

The attempt OF Mr.. EIbridge Austin TO
run spills cord wood from Peru TO Lewis
ton in the Ardroscoggm river proved
failure AMI the wood had TO be taken out
of The river seven miles above Lewiston;
OF 800 cords that were started about 100
were lost ard the remainder is said to be
in damased condition. Iltd The wool
been put in on high, instead OF low
water, perhaps the experiment would
have been a success, says the Register
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE. We learn
that The publishers of the PORTLAND DAILY
Pass and the MuNE STATE PREss have
inst ordered Il new Hoe Press aud an en-
tire new dress. in which both the daily
and weekly will appear vep soon. The
Pass has always been ono OF most rell.
able and independent of our Republican
exchanges. and sc hail Ills large out
Law as the best cv violence of its prosper ny
and promise of It's luturr usefulness
We commend this paper particularly The
weekly. To such of our readers rs now
support = paper published out OF the
county. Portland IL the commercial
cenlre ct Maine, and the record al is
markets AMI other matters is of growing
importance The publishers offer rare
Inducements To clubs. Address: PORT.
land Publishing Company. Portland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

AT recent Cabinet Council held TO
consider the questions relating to the
royal family, the Queen was asked TO
give her consent to the marriage of the
Duke of Edinburgh with Prussian
princess; also to the establishment Of n
regency, with the Prince Of Wales as re-
gent. She refused to assent to either
proposition. Subsequently she refused
to affix the royal signature to the public
documents which were presented. The
Cabinet afterwards continued the dis.
cussion on the question of the regency,
and 4 definite proposition was introduced
to appoint Chancellor to sign the ducu.
ments in place of the Queen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

Mrs. Emily j. Green, widow OF John
Green, Esq. of Oxford, committed sui
eide on Monday night last, by cutting her
throat with razor. She had been sick
for some time before, and had appeared
desponding and greatly depressed in
spirits. She quietly arose from her bed,
while lady lodging with her was in sound
sleep, and committed the fatal deed in an
adjoining room. She was soon discover
ed, still living. Drs. l1ersey and Horr
were Immediately called and an cxamina.
ton by them revealed no hope of recov.
cry. She fingered about two hours and
died.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

We submit. that in the most important
particular, that oil fnanceS. the great bal.
auce wheel of all goyenments, the ADJ
ministration of Gen. Grant has been =
WONDERFUL SUCCESS. and challcn-
ges the commendation and admiration Of
every American citizen. Upon this issue
alone, the republican party can 60 before
the American people again, aud claim
verdict of We'll done. faithful servants. "
Look at the astonishing results. The
exhibit of the national debt. Nov. lst,
Just published, is as follows:
Decrease during October. s,e05, 49a
4, since March LIST, 1859 2sO,6oa,sII
Ia view OF this, who cares what some
disappointed office seekers. or some po-
litical. gangrened. prejudiced opponent
says OF Gen Grants appointing rela-
tive or two to office, or whether or not
he likes horses or smokes cigars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07
The North Hartford d. Summer Show a.
Fair

was held at Sumner, Oct. oath, 1871, and
the result showed that tho Sumner and
Hartford farmers are on hand and awake.
Saturday the 2Sth opened favorably, and
large variety of stock and produce
were on hand at an early hour.
The town teams were very fair. The
Sumner team consisted of So yoke of
oxen; the Hartford of 90. besides the
steers and oxen that arrived too late to
be yoked with the team. |. A. Pitcher,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

The BridgtOn Ne1cS comes to US this
week, enlarged and improved. Bro.
Shorey deserves success, and We are
glad to notice such an evidence of pros
peritY as this weeks issue indicates.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

The Influence OF factory life upon girls
is seen by the sad end that CANT 10 two
Oxford County girls last Friday. at Lew.
iston Tho telegraph gives the meIan
choly story "a follows:
LEWISTON, Nov. 3.--T~o girls, who
have since been aseertained. 10 he Ada
Brown. of Buckield, and Anna Wood. of
Hartford. were seen ut P. NJ to-day, to
leap into The deepest channel OF the
Falls with arms interlocked. Their bodies
have not yet been found. They removed
their outer clothing before taking the Ia
tai leap. and left it in aroll on The rocks
One of the girls was u daughter OF Mr.
John Brown Of Buckiield.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

"A Philadelphia clergyman, formerly
of Chicago. it is said refused to allow
his church to take up a collection Tor the
sufferers In Chicago. on tho ground that
he knew, Chicago well, and in his opln'
ion the calamity was a manifest lndIea
ton of the displcasurc Of the Almighty
with the wickedness of the city, and he
did not therefore propose 10 NEEDLE with
tho affair. gufttltt s..l.s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

aIRssRs. CHICKERING & So?;s. The GEL
ebraed Piano Forte Manufacturers al
Boston and New York, have been award
ed during the months Of September ana
October, 1871, Five First Premiums Gan"
Silver Medals over Ill competition
at different Slate Fairs. This makes u
total of Eighty one First Premiums 10
ceived by this house for the superiority
OF their Pianos.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Voted, that the officers of this meeting
be added to the Executive Committee.
Topic for discussion: Fruit Cultivation.
Col. SWEET. Was one of the most i'm.
portant subjects to the farmers of this
country; he thought fruit could be grown
on all soil except peat; for Baldwins
should perfer moist granite soil. Should
take much pains in taking up trees;
should set in large hole, straighten the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

We seeit stated that Thanksgiving
in Maine will be on the 30th, the day
appointed by the President.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

The Sandy River Cheese Company
have manufactured at their factory III
Strong some five tons of cheese, The
quality of the cheese is superior; and
ready market has been found for all man
nfactnred. The company are making
preparations TO increase their diaries
ard next year will turn out larger
amount than this season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07
Proceedings of the Oxford County
Farmers and Mechanics CLUB,
A TowNsMAN.

Al the session held at Middle InterUdfe,
Bethel, Tuesday and Wednesday. oct.
PAN, and 25th. 1871.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-07

Nov. 4th. New York-Gold III d T.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11
TEE LEVEE AND BUSINESS.

We have 10. seen. for fifteen years,
more cheering signs of a heavy business
on the levee than exist there at this tine.
The piles Of freight are immense, while
from Julia street down to the French
market large steamers are discharging the
rich products Of the country from nearly
every State in the Mississippi valley. We
are usually apt to regard our levee as the
barometer of our trade, and to great eZ-
tent it is so. Judged by this standard,
therefore, We are carrying on larger trade
now than New Orleans ever had before.
And if the high prices realized during
the war are no longer realized, and cotton,
sugar, tobacco, pork, -four, corn and
other staples are sold at rates bat little
advanced over those Of specie times, the
values have been so nearly adjusted that
profits should average as high as ever.
The predictions of those who declared
that not another pound OF cotton would
ever leave the South for less sum than
twenty-five cents, gold, have fallen, along
with many other prophecies equally sapi-
ent The idea vas founded upon the
theory that the negroes would not work
unless compelled to do so by the persua-
sive lash of the overseer. A prospective
crop of four million bales of cotton and
a possible yield Of one hundred and fifty
Al I hoo Of fCr 81,
ford an emphatic and sufficient answer to
this heresy. And it is not alone in cotton and
sugar that activity is perceptible. New
Orleans has greatly improved latterly as
a grain and -four market, while the re-
ceipts from customs and the actual value
of imported goods show al unprece-
dented import trade.
1t occurs to Us that while certain par
ties Gold oitizens) complain that business
is dull nothing doing and stGSnation
staring them in the face, they are only
speaking for themselves. More enter
prising men have taken their business
from them, and while the inert are loud
in their complaints, the active quietly
pursue their way to fortune, and let the
old orumbIers rail on. We have an easy
money market, and loans are readily OBJ
tanned for legitimate business, and we
hone, bv the time another crop or two has
enriched the laborers Of the country par
ishes, we shall begin to feel a little of that
financial independence so often talked OF
here, but never enjoyed by our people to
the full extent attained by free communi-
ties. Louisiana is to-day far ahead of
what she was in 1860, and We are improv-
ing every daY.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

Of stock at figure above the present
market price. Apart from the impulse
which such demand would give t0, the
stock, an amicable arrangement could not
fail to improve it, The friends of the
company think that this object can be
consummated, but the skeptics totally
deny its practicability.
Sulphur stock ordinary is still on the
decline. It was offered in the board last
night at a. The president of the CON-
pany is about to 60 to Europe to purchase
the machinery necessary to work the
mine. There is no doubt of the richness
of the sulphur vein, and of the fact that
it can be worked at large profit; but
the stock will not be likely to improve as
long as the company is forced to pay out
money instead of taking it in.
There are good many inquiries on the
street for the new Levee stock, which, it
is understood, will be issued in about two
weeks. 1t is not probable, however, that
any very large amount will be offered for
sale.
The only, sale at the board last night
was twenty shares Orleans railroad stock
at Gs. The following were the bids and
offers
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11
EUROPE.

Since the consolidation Of the German
empire, and since Alsace and Lorraine
have been added to its extent and popula-
ton, it may now be said TO be the most
powerful nation IN Europe Russia has a
larger population, and both France and
England are wealthier, but in the matter
of actual physical strength there is no
power in Europe that can compare with
Germany. She numbers over forty mil
lions of people, while France is now re-
duced to less than thirty-seven millions,
leaving balance against her OF four mil
lions as in favor of the victor in the late
struggle. Financially, she is IN better
condition, nationally speaking, than
either England or France, for her DEBT is
much less and her revenues are better
managed. In comparison with Austria
and Italy there is a still greater disparity
in her favor. With regard to Austria IN
particular, one fact is worthy of especial
reference there is.s large German
element in that empire which is disaf-
fected toward its own goveznnent and
! js,-~rrhlH .inc,;assas
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11
A CARD.
THb RANIE PLANTING MANUFACTURING AND
PAPER-MAKISG COMPANY
state Of Louisiana.

Tho .hor. cop,nauv is now formed and in active
No 80 -; riai,,;n, The ..Rami. plant and ia
oPeaa,on -, Ip,n,; nrnnos;tinns for the lease of
=, pa ia ~ ,nS the nnrrhase of rno,s
N.Y. ~ $3.50 80, ,I;s oar Il il due IN the nublic 70
- r 80. ~. n.t;on regardino the nositiou of
10; nrnr in consauuence Of ad vertisemenfs
hit ~. an,naa,eJ in som. of m. daily papers
", ,his ci,v r,pr.s.ntin, the .yist+nce O: some of
~, .n ia nI,nan,es
I 49, nriy;na,,v formed in This State three
,omnan;.s for III. nu,pnse of plantinc growing
nd r.nntacturinr he ramie piant and t6re VIZ:
IT, .Inmisiana Comn,ny :" 1he Jefferson Com
-, md The 81 Charles Comnany." each com.
80 -. baJ IT, sennyate LIST OF shareholders and
faar5 nf directors with William Nall as president
~ - comn,nv
Dur;nr nh. month of January 1871 the stock
,di5rn >, "a. aInxe named COMMENCES becoming
T.S,,;st;.d With the nroceedinos of Mr. Hall and
I'm" fmIIv satisfied of his iucompeteucy TO manage
- n,,,.rt,t;nr ,l,,ernin.d tn dissolve and
ran o., ;n,o n,,. ,nmnanv and on the seventh
a. =, Uhrmnrv 1871 a majority OF the stool hold.
10 81 ~. - thr.a comn,n.s mot and dissolved
~. san,. reorrani7intr the same day under the
VI. . ~. ~, .. WJE pr aNTIEC WixI-E.CTI'R.
I1n ,rn p.prp n xiVC: CoMpaNY or THE
~ ~. ~, nI.ISJ.E. ,u;.b - 80 3;r.o,o,v
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

which will give the latter great advan-
tage in any complication which may
arise between the two powers that at one
time disputed for pre-eminence in the
Germanic Confederation. As to Italy, she
has no vexed question that is liable to
disturb her relations with Germany, and
the action of Victor Emanuel in upsetting
the temporal power of the Pope is likely
to create sympathy for Italy in the
Protestant countries of Europe. Ger
many is, therefore, master of the situa-
ton, having no power to apprehend at
present nor in the future, until France re-
covers from her present prostitution.
This all looks hopeful Of peace in.
Europe for years, unless the discontinued
elements in France can be calculated on
for civil disturbance. And this is
not improbable, from present appear
ances. There are two reasons why civil
war is to be apprehended in France.
First, the Catholics are disconnected with
the existence Of the present republican
government and with the prospect that
it will be succeeded by the Orleans
dynasty. Second, the conclusion Of the
treaty of peace restores to France half
million Of soldiers who are said to be in
favor Of BonapGrte, and who can be oper-
ated upon to work in the interests OF the
church by proclaiming the restoration Of
the empire At least, most Of the old
soldiers are said to be affected this way,
and their tayorite officers are known to be
of that determination. The present pro-
v;sional government is weak with the
republican element, because it is sus
pected, as we said. of meditating the re-
turn of the monarchy; it is opposed by
the church, which is very powerful in
France and it will find but little favor
with the returned soldiers, because they
will charge upon it the weakness that
allowed the Prussians to gain so many
advantages.
1t may, therefore, not be considered as
probable that within a very short time
there will be an outbreak in France which
will develop into three antagonistic par
ties-the red republicans, the monarch
lists and the imperialists. The chances, at
present reveal the prospective success OF
the Orleans dynasty, ii the candidate OF
that house is not too weak to improve his
advantages In the first place, he will
commence with the inside track, having
the existing government in his favor All
the moderate republicans will see in the
return OF Bonaparte their own downfall,
for they have dethroned him. Their hope
of reward will be centered in the success
of the Duke OF Orleans, for they will have
helped him. Besides, the ancient no.
bility, the solid wealth. and the conserva-
tive classes Of France have ever found
peace and prosperity under the monarchy,
and they have always found parvenu
greatness great taxation ana threatened
wars under the empire.
The first shock Of the conflict will
probably develop great strength and
rapid success in the red republicans, ac-
companied By such acts of terror as Will
soon exhaust and defeat them. After
that the contest will narrow down to a
fight between the Duke O. Orleans and
Bonapartism, and our sympatLles need
not be told a, present.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

philip Phillips, the Singing Pilgrim
saws the Cincinnati Commercial, " mas DC
come universal favOrite wherever ne Is
heard. He sings more Gospel into the
hearts of the people than any half-dozen
ministers can preach in, and he has his re-
ward as he goes" Since the days OF Wes-
ley," says the New York Tribune, there
has been no man, probably, who has been
40 popular leader and singer Of sacred
sout." This celebrated author and singer
Of sacred. song is to sing, Friday evening"
.,4Ae tventyf0urth instant, in Ames Metho
dist Episcopal church in this city. The many
,overs Of music in this city will not fail to
Avn thenselyss Of The opportunity e hear
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

The British consuls in China state there
is steady increase in the consumption of
opium in that country. The Chinese is
inferior to the Indian opium, which is,
therefore, likely to hold its own in China as
an article of luxury. The delegates Of the
Shanghai Chamber Of Commerce, who went
up to Yang-tze in 1869, stated that the
popular belief is that four men in every
five smoke, and one-half of the women.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11
ON CARONDELET STREET.

The only feature Of the street yesterday
was marked advance in Slaughterhouse
stock. The day before it had fallen off
about point, but yesterday opened with
a demand under which it soon rose to %
again. At the board it was bid for at 22aa,
but there were no sellers. This rise is
said to be owing to projected arrange
ment With the butchers, the basis ofwhich
& 1haenncenuion Is t1onl = laree amount
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

We learn that Governor Warmotn was
much better yesterday, and in fair
vav to recover from the effects. OF his
accident sooner than was at first feared
vonld be the case. Few or no visitors
are vet allowed to see him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

The commencement exercises of the Uni
versity Of Louisiana, medical department.
will be held next Saturday, the eighteenth
instant, at twelve o'clock. NJ. Salutatory by
James Jones, NJ. D.; valedictory by George
N. Monette. NJ. ID. We have received an in
wilton to attend these exercises.