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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

past season to attend funerals, and re.
cciyed 81 for these services; no great
credit surely, 10 these at Il distance. lie
relates one instance where he went
fifteen miles on the cars. paid lis fare,
attended funeral, and walked home
that distance, without thank YOU for
services rendered. Though now IN his
tilty-sey,nth year, he looks Young and
vigorous, apparently, as when he was
settled. Would not many young minis
tiers do well 10 initiate his example, and
learn to tore physical labor, SO that Twill
be pleasure instead OF I drudgcry,
and instead of the cadaycrous look ut
thirty, have the fresh i oks OF twenty ?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

"A brilliant meteor, apparently one
third the diameter of the moon suddenly
appeared at 12:l7, Saturday morning,
twenty degrees south of the planet Mars.
1t continued visible for Il second, moving
10 the northeast over an area of thirty
degrees. throwing out volume of light
sufficient TO plainly define shadows.
Coal 1T retail in New York has de.
clined to about what il was before the
strike.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

A resolution WAS introduced in the
Nova Scotia Parliament the Other day,
proposing that England shall. ccdc the
province TO the United States, - pay
ment in part OF in iUlI OF the claims
against that country. The resolution
contained a proyiso making it obligatory
On the United States to admit the prov
ince with al ,hc rights and duties Of "a
state of The American Union, and upon
such other terms, financial and otherwise,
- may be agreed upon by ihe high joint
commission
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

MORE LIBEL SUITs.-A keeper was
placed in the Arg'tS Office Saturday on a
suit commenced against that paper by
Mr. H. n. Jose, for libel the damages
being laid at $4,000. 1t is reported that
other suits against the Ayg4s are to follow,
from parties, named in connection with
Mr.. Jose, in the articles which gave rise
TO the suits already commenced against
the 4rQVS and Mr. Neal.-TPress.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31
Editorial and Selected items.


The absence Of the editor Of his
paper aust account to our tc.."S'o ior AL
deficiencies this week.
Lust Monday morning northeast
snow storm set in, AMI by night "e had
about six inches OF snow. The weather
cleared OF at night. and Tuesday was
pleasant, with good sleighlng.
- The 81 entertainment in the course
at the Oxford Normal Institute. South
Paris, will be reading, on Friday
evening Of thi week, at the Congrega
iiona church. bi Prof. c. d Robinson,
the celebrated Eloculinnist. The Read.
ing will be free.
Daniel G.. Shaw, of Greenwood, has
bought 5. 8. Giles farm. OF thit town.
I. Hutchinson. OF Gorham \. II,
has invented Churn which Is represent
cd rs = great labor.sayinS machine Tor
making butter. lie has also invented
water elevator, both OF which he intends
soon to show to the farmers in tbs 'Icini.
y.
The clipper ship, RiusleaIer C,pt.
Ilambin. and Frolir. capt. Bush, sailed
on Saturday last, within live minutes OF
each other, on race Ia San Francisco,
from New Yorh
A sub conductor recently assaulted
passenger on the +. IL \. \. niIr'Id.
On the facts coming to tn notice OF
the Superintendent. he VA, summary
discharged.
Jane. +. Springer q prominent
business man ot Lowell, Mas. and %
native of Augusta, died THURSDAY, aged
a.
The President hasnominltcd lIor'l'
+. Newcomb ol Inliana, a. A>>',lwt
Secretary Of the interim.
Hon. Warren Johnson ia, boon
rcappointcd State Superintendent of
schools.
Coy. Holden o. North Carolina h,-
been impoachcd by the Senate OF 'I"'
State.
Addison \. Moore, = boot aud N.r'c
dealer of Belfast, aged abou: tory 'Iioi
years, committed suicide. Monday mona.
ing, at about half past seven O'Clock. BY
cutting his throat with L razor. IL "'>
been partially insane ut times Tor -c'rrd
years Lewiston Journal.
Tic Advertiser says that Alrs. Mulhs
p. Litteton, of Portland. 81 years Of agr
in addition to 4 great deal Of other sewing.
etc, has made elcycn bed quilt. .in'e
rcachin. her S0lh year.
lion. 5. II. Eakc-,l Bangor ha- been
rcnominatcd for the Office 81 Rulr"1I
Commissioner. by Governor Pcriiam.
Between lirty AMI ,iNty FRENCH Cana
dian, male and female. reached H." ION
last Friday, in search oi employ r"ri
MI. Dwiual Powers of Top,han.
tells the Bath Times that on the l9thm,t.
he saw several buttcrllic. ON hi' farm
bright and beautiful q. in summer time
The Kcnncbcr JpHd think, R.h.
mond Is becoming metropolitan. -Four
burel.ric. were committed in thtt'tI.1gc
in one night.
Charles summer ha, declined "a COM
planetary diuucr offered Iy Fhii'dsl-
phia Republicans.
The Fcuiam convention in Ne" York
has voted to have nothing to do with rhr
last batch of eNilc,.
Iii, stated that Gen. Chamberlain
has not regularly declined the p">i'ion
of the State Agricultural College. What
he desires. Is. to hive the Collrs" en-
lowed by tho State - = free school
system.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31
BrU0nt's Pond.

Bry0nts Pond.
Harriet Wyman, died on Saturday, the
both OF March. aged about 81 years.
She was the person concerning whom
a correspondent from this place "rotc
YOU y few weeks ago, rs having wander.
cd into the woods and remained out all
night and was badly frozen. She was
not the victim of the divorce law. rs that
CORES pondent stated. never having been
divorced.
Harriet Kicker WAS married several
years ago to man about half her own
age, named Wyman. Soon after their
marriage they moved to Brewer, and sub
sequcntly TO Bangor. Her proiigate
husband soon spent NIL the money which
she hld accumulated by hard labor be.
fore her marriage. and then ran away
with another woman rs low and vile rs
himself. She has mover heard from him
but once since, when he wrote to her, IN
yiting her to come and work for him and
his paramour, coupled with the condition
that she should pass as his mother. Soon
after the separation she became insane,
caused more by the loss of her little
property than that of her miserable hus'
band
She was sent to the Insane Hospital,
where she remained several months
Recovering her reason. she came back to
Woodstock, her native town. where she
again took up the burden of life ~ do
nestle TO work in private families. This
was two years ago. She has appeared TO
be of sound mind until the first part o!
this winter, when she began 10 exhibit
SYMPTOMS of return OF the old malady.
She has spent The winter with her brothers
and sisters, OF whom she has several in
town--stopping few days with each and
going about AZ will. On the night
in question, She left her brothers house
in the village, aud, rs il was supposed
she had visited her sister living half =
mile away, no anxiety was felt ON her nc
count. Next morning, about . o'clock.
she came out Of the woods between this
place ami Iockc's Mills, and came to the
house of Mr.. James Powers, with her
feet frozen in 4 shocking manner. Meth
or her face nor arms were frozen aS stat
ed by your correspondent. Her own
station en-, first impaired the Information
that she had been out all night. She said
she walked up the road tile night pre-
,iou,. thinking to stop at Powers all
nieht. There was a young moon. and
The night seas clear and pleasant, though
the mcrcnrS WAS bcluv zero. But in.
stead 60, ,,cppin, u, Powers she passed
In n house and wen. up To house
.i.rI,nc ,om. distance from the road
and unocct. lied. Attempting T. retuo.
IN, loot her way and wandered into
the WOOL, Tho SLOW was frozen,
thoush not sullicicn, to support her. and
she broke through into the brook, loosing
her shoes and wclting her stockings
She then cruwled along ON the snow. At
times. rubbing her hand, and feet and
calling loudly Tor help. But no one pass
cL along the road. and she vas too ilr
from inhabitants to make herself heard.
In crawling alone. She lost off her apron
and .lirt LEAVING herself but ,hink clad,
and in This way ,be PASSED the LONG. cold
niob,
(, DAYLIGHT appeared. she found her
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

Tn. Lewiston Journal says that 4
gentleman formerly of that city, who was
thought to be at deaths door with con
sumption, las; season, as = forlorn hope,
went to Denver. Colorado His health
now seems to be fully restored. There
are 4 large number Of inyalids from the
States now in Denver seeking the health
giving influence Of the climate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

NJ. Sumner succeeded in having his
SIN Domingo resolution read in the
Senate Friday and obtained unanimous
cou.cu, to deliver his speech on annex
alton AMI thc use o. the navy in san
Domingo on Monday The deficiency
appropriation bill was taken up. Mr..
Sumner moved to appropriate 81 600 to
the aged colorcd poor or The District OF
Columbia, aud 5000 worth OF clothing.
Nj. Vickcrs moved to include poor white
people, Mr.. Logan though the money tic
people OF Washington expended ON the
carnival ough, to have been used lcr this
purpose. The appropriation WAS agreed
to ancy striking out both whi,c and
colorci.
Secretary Dcl5no, of the Interior De
parmcut, asks Congress to appropriate
$4,000 more to feed the Indians, the
appropriation Of The last session not being
sufficient. lie says if the money is not
forthcoming the sayagcs will scatter 10
the Plains for food, Get up another war,
and cost the government much more than
it will to supply them with food.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

The Washington correspondent OF
thc Detroit Post, telcgraphs that Senator
Howe, OF Michigan, Is preparing letter
for publication, which VIII give ge2er'
al statement of I'll tic facts relating tn
Mr. summers removal from the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations The
letter will also embrace a defence Of the
plesilent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

The Rochester Courier says: Work
men are grading the Portland Il Roches'
ter Railroad in VIM. Khnball's field, with
in one. fourth of mile of that village.
1t now looks ~ though it was certain
that the iron horse would be snorting
over the entire route from Portland to
Rochester this summer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

Thomas Hart Clay, second son OF
Henry Clay, died in Lexington, Ky, on
Saturday, at the age Of sixty.ciaht years.
He was Minister 10 Nicarausua during a
potion of President Lincoln's first I'd
lninistration and was thcrca!icrward
TO Honduras.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

San DoNuNGo CoNNuSSIoN.-Thc Ten
nessee arrived off Charleston bar ut day
light SUNDAY morning The commission.
trs and all the party except the scientific
corps came ashore and started at once COZ
Washington, at whi.h place they will be
due Monday night at 9 O'clock The
Tennessee left at once foy New York III
rect. and will be due there about Satur.
day nigh.
The President will transmit the report
OF the San Domingo Commission to Con
greSs at an ea,ly day. lie does not in
tend to recommend action on it during
the present session. but desires TO have it
read by the people, in order that they
may form from official data their iudg
meEt OF the question under discussion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

Napoleon visited Windsor Castle,
Monday, and remained an hour with
Queen Victoria and family. An address
of welcome was made by Lord Stanley.
Marshal Canrobert's children were also
present. The Castle grounds were filled
with crowds of people. who checrcd the
Emperor heartily.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

"A large and finely executed model oil
an Egyptian Sphinx. in plaster OF Paris
l6 feet high. by Millimore has been sent
to Hallowell, where n copy is TO be made
in granite, which. when finished, will DC
placed in Mount Auburn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

Hon. Charles Sumner delivered 4
long speech in the Senate last Monday,
on the San Domingo question, in which
he accuses the President of a violation OF
international law and uauipaliou of war
powers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

Wilson, the murderer of Warden
Willard, oi,hc Connecticut State prison,
starved himself FIVE days of last week.
Saturday the prison physician injected
beef tea into his stomach and repeated
lhe operation or Sunday. Wilson thinks
this is worse than hanging, and Sunday
he addressed i note to The warden. dated
Camp Hungry, via Syrup and Rubber
cable, announcing his capitulation and
calling Tor milk porridgc and three
crackers. He is now taking food rcgu'
larry.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

& UsuUL TABLE. To aid farmers in
arriving At accuracy in ascertaining the
amount OF land in ditfereat fields under
cultivation, the following table Is given
by an agricultural cCtempOrary -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

PRE>IprNr GRANT sent the following
message to Congress Thursday after
noon:
The condition OF affairs now existing
IN some States of the Union, rcndcra life
and property insecure, and the Carrying
of mails and the collection Of revenue
dangerous. The proof that such a state
OF anIirs exist in some localities is now
before the senate That powerto correct
these evils is beyond the control Of the
State authorities | 10 not doubt, That
the power of the executive Of the United
States, acting within the limits Of existing
laws. is sufficient for present emergencies
i, not clear; therefore urgently recon-
mend such legislation rs in the judgm Mt
Of Congress shall caec,ually secure life,
liberty and property in all parts of the
United States, II may be eXpcdiont to
ptoyjdc tia. such law rs shall be passed
in pursuance OF the recommendations
shall expire q, the end Of the next session
ofCongrcs>. There Is no other subject
on which viii recommend legislation
DARN. the rgcsCr, session.
|. :. GRANT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

The Manchester Mirror makes the
New Hampshire House stand 1916 Rcpub,i
cans to l64 Democrat; and Labor Reform
etS. giving clear Republican majority Of
Two over all. This gives the opposition
all Labor Rel0,merS Of Republican ante
cedenis, some OF them will not vote with
the Democracy. 1t include every man
elected waving al questions Of legality.
Bat the Mirror believes tina, the two in.
Guided among the Democrats will be
found TO bc not legally chosen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

The new United States five per cent.
loan is being taken rapidly-maiuly ~
the national banks over ,iN millions
were taken Saturday. making the Whole
amount subscribed = millions. Among
the sums subscribed are S5jo. 600 w First
National Bank Of Lewiston. 100000 by
First National Bank OF Auburn, 800 600
by FRS; National Bank. Portland, $50
100 By the Lincoln Na,joua, Bank. Bath.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31
An IMPORTANT ELEc1oN.-The Ohio

An INFORMANT ELECuoN.-The Ohio
State election, in October, will be in some
senses the most representative one OF the
wear. \ new candidate Tor Governor is
to be presented on each side; The issues
will be chiefly nationals and aside from
the general influence of the result, rs an
indication Of party strength and popuIav
division FOR the presidential election oil
next year, something, OF the chances OF
the several hopeful Ohio candidates on
the Democratic side for the presidency,
will depend on the success Of their party
at this election, or the margin of defeat
which they suffer. The Republicans are
thinking more now ofputling forth Rufus
p. Spaulding OF Cleveland as their best
man for Governor, and the Democrats
arc likely to match him with Mr.. Groos-
beck of Cincinnati. the gentleman who
distinguished himself by his brilliant
speech tor the defence At the impeach-
mcnt OF President Johnson,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

The Joint High Commission Will
conclude It's laboys in few weeks, AMI
assurances come from three distinguish.
ed and well informed parties, there will be
uu equitable settlement ct the matters ID
dispute. II this shall result, the Prcsi'
dent Viii send the treaty TO the Senate,
should that body be in session. The sub
i.y, Of the fisheries was considered first,
and other important questions were also
discussed, each side presenting yolumin-
Gus documents and ahording every facili-
G, to the other for procuring additional in'
formation. The British Commission arc
in constant telegraphic communication
with The home goyernment.-BoSh. Cor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-03-31

N an agrlculturaI cCtempOrlry
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-14

tomhouee 10 ., bribery shop, and if the vast
places are to be put mp for sale, this govern
ment can no. long exist. Conscience must
be applied to politics. and the pulpit must
teach the conscience Of the people to be good.
CHRISTIAN people must be good citisens.
Selfgoverqnent ID not failure. We muet
not give way to ceWasdice. The expert
ment must ne fought out Selfgoverament
shall mot fail. There were aeversi ont. I.
bursts Of applause during the sermon. n
A letter printed in Sunday paper stated
the projected fight bst1esn Joe Coburn and
Jem Mace was considered in New Orleaue
% put mp job, BY which the fighters were
to divide the gate money, and that NO stakes
were actually involved. Harry Hill, Of this
city, says 5000 is really in the hands Of the
stakeholder, he heving handed over that
amount, and that the fight will be legiti-
mate contest.
The Russian frigate is still anchored in
the lower bay. Her officers are exchanging
civilities with the officers of the American
reception squadron. The Russian minister
visited her to-day. No other vessels of the
feet have yet arrived
Tho Herald has the following regarding
the reception Of the Russian man-of. war
Abreck: At daybreak strange vessel was
made out and the stars and stripes run up
49, O~.4 sO~Os W0O 10oRUUO0U 10 UY C06
blue flsg Of the Russian. quickly followed
BY national salute of twenty-one runs
from the Russian vessel, with the American
flag at her main. The Congress reeponded
with battery Of nine-inch guns.
Lieutenant Commander Robson vss sent
aboard the Abreck to coavey the compli-
nents Of Admiral Rowan and tender the
usual courtesies to the man-ofwar. Her
captain accepted IN Invitation to dine with
Admiral Rowan, and running the vice ad-
miral's flag to the fore, fred q salute of a.
teen guns, which were rsturnsd BY the Con-
grese. At an entertainnent given ON the
Abreck today, her chief officer gave toast:
I'VE are all glad to be in New York, and
drink to Ameries with joy" .'-i'i i'as
The Abeeck has not soon the rest of tho
feet since the third day after leaving Mar
drid, and being . slow sailer, il was ex-
pected the other vessels Of the feet would
be here ahead Of her.
II is believed they are close at hand. nm.
lees the feet went 70 Bermuda to repeir the
boilers Of the Begatier.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-14

UNIVERSITY OF LoUIsIANA-Luw Depurt.
ment.-The session Of the law department
of Louisiana University commenced yester-
day afternoon. Hon. Christian Roselius de-
livered the introductory lecture at the law
college yesterday afternoon. This after
noon at five O'Clock Mr.. Carlton Hunt will
deliver his introductory lecture 1T the same
place. Tomorrow Mr.. Thomas Allen
Clarke, Of the legal firm Of Clarke, Bayne
4 Renshsw, will deliver tho third of this
series Of introductory lect1res. On Thurs
day Hon. Randell Hunt will close the series.
These lectures are free to the public.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-14
FOREIGN.

Large Fire In Geseva-0as Hxplesse>-
Ship 8srnea at Antwerp -CeusIlraev
70 Arrest TA1ero and Proclaim the RH.
plre. ia'iA .i o'---
PARIS, November ia dispatch from
Geneva says . large fire Is raging. No par.
dculars. ~ 2, :.
LOAD0N, November IA gas explosion
at Leeds killed two and hurt several.
The ship Escort, Of New York, was burned
at Antwerp. IN -
Especial to the New York wosld.l Hi
i LONDON, November IA formidable
plot Of BOnapartiss generals, headed bv
Fleury, to arrest Theirs and pFoclaim tie
empire, has been discovered, with the
papers Of the conspiracy, which are now in
possession of Theirs, Who is confident of the
failure Of the conspiracy. -
PARIS, November 13.-Gambetta has re-
covered from his recent illness, and win
soon visit Marseilles, Bordeaux, and Lyons.
LONDON. November 13-Mr. Piestt. pro-
prietor Of the Doublin Lrishmam, has been
sentenced to six months Imprisonment for
publishing in6ammatory articles during the
GENEVA. November ls.-rhe fire which.
commenced this morning is unabated. Rue
Rhone 10 In ruins. ~>
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
et. Charles Theatre.


'The Mormons" and the midnight
Watch" were produced Sunday evening al
the St. Charles Theatre, for the benefit oi
Mr.. Mark Quinlan, and the public. But
IS the night was unpleasant the public de.
rived the greatest benefit. Last night. the
first appearance Of Miss Alice Grey, and the
drams Of "All that Glitters is Not Gold. /"
together with Jack Sheppard" an excit-
ing drama that always excites the news
boys. This evening first appearance Of Ed
win Forrest. the eminent tragedian. in
Shakespeare great play Of "King Lear" !"
The reputation of Mr.. Forrest is of such a
nature that it is only necessary to announce
the fact Of his appearance on the New Or
leans stage. The audielce will be there
ACADEMY Of Music.
Sunday evening there was an excellent
house, the audience all admiring the comic
opera troupe of Mrs Oates in the burlesoue
of Little Faust" Last night the mmch
heralded "Fortunio" was produced with
great magni6cence of costume and scenery.
This new musical extravsganza will be pro-
duced every evening until further notice.
On and after tonight the doors will be omen
at half f-past six O'Clock, and the perform
ance will commence ct hxlf.past seven.
There 10 much in this extrsva9anza to az
cite the interest of the audience, which does
not abate from the opening to the close of
the performance.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-14
HOdRS FOR THE HOMELESS
' AND EMPLOYMENT FOR THE MILLION.
Hurrah fer Texas:

The attention Of Ill emigrants who wish to
secure permanent homes and reaunerative en-.
ployment 10 called to the fact that the Stste Of
Texas has Homestead law, which donates one
hundred and sixty acres to every actual and per.
manent settler thereon. With . territory stretch.
ing fromthe Red river on the north, to the Gulf
isiens ON the east to the Rio arande On the west,
and possessing great diversity Of climate and
soil; having : public domain Of ninety.two mil
s: lion: acres Of land. vacsnt and unsppropriated
title in fee simple 10 acquired BY the actual settler
thereon; and having now in cour.e Of construc-
ton six or lines II trunk railEoads, running
the whole length and breadth Of the State. with
etera! branches 70 all thickly settled districts al
Of which roads are now in Wont Of laborers and
are paying good wages for such labor. Also wanted
sOe school teachers and 5000 farm laboress, to
whom good wages will be given.
- Colonel % ). h: 1IPPARD. one Of the Commissioners
state Of Texas, under and by virtue Of q 1T Of
OF the General Assembly thereof. passed at the
regular sassion Of 1870 and 1871 IL now in this city
and can be found at his onice No. 100 Baronne
street, where all persons proposing to emigrote
can apply for information, and where III letter. Of
inquiry can be addressed. oc3O I'm