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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
Senator Morrill,.

The reelection 10y tho Legislature of
the Hon. Lot NJ Morrill, to the L. 5.
Senate by such decided vote. is a mat
ter of congratUlaliOn TO his many friends,
and peculiarly gratifying in 4 political
aspect as indicating the unity and strength
of the patty. II is n matter of rejoicing
that the disturbing element of Sena,ori-
al canvass has been so easily disposed of.
and that another will not occur for some
three years. Mr.. Morrill, occupies dc.
servedly high position, as we'll in the
councils of the nation. as in the affections
of the people of Maire. May his health
be confirmed so that his days of useful
ness may be prolonged for the benefit Of
his country.
The tot owing is hricf sketch of his
lie: Educated at Watervile College.
he studied law and entered con the prac-
tice ol his profession at Readfeld In
1915 he came to Augusta and opened AZ
Oiutt. AtA Acs' Nv Wi> CtCNttN w TIC
democrats to represent the city in the
Legislature. and served during the >cs-
sion of 1854. In 1919 he was elected to
the Senate, and at the opening ct the scs
sion Was chosen President of lhst body
Embracing The Republican party as j, aS
sulHed shape AMI Organization. he WIS
nominated in 1867 aS the candidate OF
that party for Governor. and elected;
aud again elected in - anti 80, and thus
fpr three successive Years filled the GU
beruaturi,d chair, AMI always with ius
ticc, ability anil honor. In 1867, when
MI Hamlin resigned lie seat in the Sen
ate 10 take the Vice Presidency. NJ Nor.
rill WAS elected to d., The vacancy. and
took hi place in the Senate Of the United
States on the l1th OF january In 1858
he was elected tor = tuIl term. In 1869
be failed "a be elected 10y the legislature,
but in December OF th1t year, upon the
death Cf Mr. FcsSenden. be WAS appoint
cd to fll the vacancy, and elected by the |.
Legislature ct 1870 to complete the term. /.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
Paper Credits.

The report OF the Commissioners on
paper credits was made in the Senate on
Wednesday. The bare report covers G(.
ty- seven closely written sheets OF legal
cap with six page. of the names of evi
dcnccs The testimony fills small siz.
eel trunk. The Senate hardly knew what
to do. A motion TO print was lost, and
that body has voted to have the report
real for It's cdiiicalion. The Secretary
spent an hour in beginning it, The gen,
cral scope Of the testimony does not inn
plicale parties in high places. but rather
lxc. it upon provost marshall Frye ana
the PARTIES in Maine generally engaged
in the business during the war.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
Bethel Items.

Bethel Lodge, No. % +. and A. NJ.
held it, annual elections, Thursday. Jan.
l2th. and made choice of the following
officers, for the ensuing year W. h..
Grover, w. NJ. j. a. Morton. S. W. ;
G.. 7. Bean. j. W NJ. e. Kimbnll, Tr. ;
l.. +. Barker, Sec c. II. J.. Powers.
Chap. Geo. NJ. Bodge. 5. D; II. p.
Wheeler. J. D.; ID. NJ. Grover, 5. s.; {.
NJ. Kimbnll, j. s.. b. Holt, Tyler.
Tuesday evening the members OF the
Lodge with their la.l;es assembled at
their Hall and Witnessed The impressive
ceremony of installation. which was per
formed by the retiring Master, Bro. +
II. Powers, who othciaicd IS Deputy
Grand Master. assisted by Bro. +. Foster,
Jr.. rs Grand Master After installation
and interesting remarks by Bros Foster.
Bodgc, and others, The Lodge was called
"lrnm labor To rcircshm,ni," and The
coach being ready, all were taken to The
Chapman House. and partook of most
bouatilul and elegant rcpast, about forty
being present AT the tables. Supper being
disposed of The remaining hours OF the
evening were spent in social converse
until twelve o'clock. when The act ommo-
dating host had the company conveyed
TO their several places Of abode, thus
bringing The festivities TO happy close.
The scholars connected with Prot. u.
W. Lancastcl's singing school. will give
a concert at Paitcc's Hall, Feb. 2nd, 1871
The program me promises II fine enter
tainmcnt. A.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
WaterfOrd.

Mr., John Kimbal has decided to build
again on The spot where his house wa;
recently destroyed by filc. He has re-
ccivcd much sympathy and material help,
There has been great and loi q con.
linucd lack OF water here. and the rain oI
this week has been great help 10 The
mills and foundry.
The schools in town are having much
prosperity, on the whole, this winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
Carton. Jan. II. 1871

Mr.. Editor:-In your issue OF January
18th, noticed an article in regard to the
liberal course some OF the agents OF the
Home Insurance CO.. of New Haven.
took in relation to re. insuring those IN
sureh in that Company. But MIR. NJ. F..
Kicker, general Insurance Agent OF this
place, think did as well, il not better,
by the parties insured in that Company
by him, than they could expect. Upon
learning of the failure, he Immediately
made out new applications and has re-
ccived and delivered new Policies to
those parties insured in that Company
free of all expense TO them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20

The Maine State Association held IFS
first sociable at Marine Hall, Washington.
Monday cvcuing. Among other dlsIin-
gui>hed persons present were Senators
Iiamlin, Jcwett Of Missouri, S. L. Nor
rill Judge Smell introduced Senator
IIamlin, who made pleasant address of
welcome and congratulaiion, in which
he expressed his qualification at seeing
the Kind. social relations existing between
the sons and daught ers OF Maine, and
cnioinod upon them to cherish forever
kind remembrance of their State. Dane
ing was then commenced and kept up
till late hour.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20

A very neat specimen of domestic
handicraft came to our notice, the OTHER
day being an afghan made by Mrs. Mary
E. Daniel, OF Lockc'a Mills, from the
wool of her pc: sheep. The colors and
designs were artistic and really beautiful.
The figures were the heads of dogs.
sheep. reindeer and other animals, very
well executed. 1t WAS lined with home
made flannel of scarlet hue, and had
handsome border and heavy fringe. Its
weight and texture indicate that it would
DO good service in cold weather as vel, as
prove fine ornament to- sleigh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
County Farmers CLUB.

Mr.. Edi:or:-It is suggested 10 have n
County Farmers Club Convention, about
the last week in February, TO be compos,
eel Of two or more delegates from each
Farmers Club. II could occupy 4 part of
two DAYS. and would afford good oppor
tunity Tor IN interchange OF ideas among
the farmers from different sections OF the
County. If considered practicable IL
County Club could be formed, TO meet
once ayear. If some Club in the County
would invite the other Clubs to meet
with them, the movement might be inau.
guratcd. Mr.. S. w. Pierce Correspond.
lug Secretly or the Norway Club, is ready
to issue call, if the place can be agreed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20

The trustees Report If this Institution
represents the condition Of things at the
Scho, - quito satisfactory. 1t says:
lion. f, w. Woodbury. continued in
charge of the institution a. Superintend-
cul until the beginning of October last,
conducting It's affairs " heretofore, with
energy. prudence and economy. The
special appropriation made Tor the repair
oC,n basement. an Tor painting the out.
side of the house. was expended, for The
most part. under his direction, and. -
We believe, appropriately and judicious
". The crop; for The Year we're put in.
and most OF them harvested by him
The brick and the tile rcpor,ee on hand.
and uu,old. were made and prepared for
burning under his administration. In
shr;:, as must be seen. The argcs, part
by Ca of the wears work, in doors aud
out. WAS done while he Was Yet at the
head OF affairs, and consequently what
ever &C success or non success attended
IL. the credit, or tie discredi;, aS the case
may bc. belongs 20 him. Al the quarter
n meeting Of oar board il May last,
quite unexpectedly ID all of Us, If. W.
rendered III, re sigu,tion; bui hoping ana
trusting thai he might be induced to
change hi mind. VIC declined 10 acccps
it. and passed formal vote requesting
him 10 Withdraw IT, At our August
meeting, following. a. he persisted in
prc>>jn. his resignation. it was accepted,
and In the course at The next month the
Rev. Z W. Hutchinson, OF Buckspor,
was duly appointed ~ his successor, aud
on the fist day of October last assumed
the du.ic~ of the office. aud relieved Mr.
Woodbury. The retirement OF Mr.
Woodbury. was accompanied ny the with
dr,wal also of hS daughter. Miss Fran
cttta Woodbury., Who had been, during
his admins ration. = most acceptable
teacher IN one of the schools, and high.
Is valued assistant generally in the insti-
tuition. and particularly in The hospital in
time of sickness amongst the inmates
Miss ". was f,yorjte with the boys,
and it will lie difficult matter to fill her
place Ia their acceptance"
The appropriation asked for from the
State for the pre,ent year, is Sll.94j.S9.
The whole number of boys received in
to the institution. from its opening. is L.
222; present numerr. 100. 1t costs about
Sl12 30 10 support one inmate y year.
while the State Prison cams 5000 q
year above expenses.
Six deaths have occurred during the
year. five being from consumption con
tracted before entering the institution.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20


The January lhaw set in on Satur-
day, the day being clear with bright
sun. spring air. and the mercury rising
to near the temperate point Tie snow
melted rs does that in April. having
little foundation. II Iaiucd heavily on
Saturday night. Int WAS colder, 50 that
Slcet made, and Sunday was = raw chilly
day. TRAINED again that night and most
ol Monday, ending with flight OF snow
with high wind on Monday night. The
sIeighing was barely saved, in our vicini
", and on Monday WA about spoiled.
We are now enjoying fine winter wealth
er. The fall OF rain may have helped the
streams and ponds, which were very low,
but We fear did not much benefit the
wells. Complaints are general, through
out the country, of scarcity of water.
The deepest wells, which were never
known To- fail. are giving out. while the
more shallow ones arc doing service,
they having been benefited by the slight
fall rains
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20

The "Frycburg Ladies' Circle" at
Christmas time presented to the principal
church of the town u bell for its chapel.
besides having already, at considerable
outlay, put the building in nice order
throughout. This bell bears upon one
side this inscription from Zachariah xiv.
20: lin that day shall there he upon tho
bells-IIolines unto the Lord On tho
other side, "Fryeburg Ladies' Circle.
Christmas, 1870"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20

Levi Salisbury was elected on Tues.
day To the L. $ Senate from Delaware.
20 succeed his brother. present Senator.
Hon. John A logan was elected L. 5.
senator from Illinois. ON Tuesday, recciv.
ing b votes in the Senate TO is Tor Thos
J. Turner, and in the House 90 to -.
lion William Window has been elected
/. ). Senator from Minnesota Tor the
luIl term. beginning on the 4th of March
next
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
Hartford.

Forest Lake Lodge of Good Temp'ars
# Hartford. in connection with the cit-
2ens, intend 10 erect Il lwo.storied build.
ing, the coming season, 80 by 80 feet. and
tit up the second story for The use OF the
Lodge and for religious and other meet.
ings. The lower part will accommodate
The town for u town house, and as the
present building is rather dilapidated, it
rlll be good thing for the town.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
Senntor Uuson Rc-eIected.

Henry Wilson was re elected L. S
Senator On Tuesday, by the following vote
in The Senate Wilson 81; John Quincy
Adams 4; Wendell Phillips /. In the
House, Wilson 1888; Adams 50; Phillips
10; Dawes 5; John Wells Brown |.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20

A gentleman who 'Titnes ;ed the late
election in Georgia says that it is at pres
ent farce. simply because the late rebels
DO the counting to suit themselves. The
election In the section under his obSerya-
ton was orderly enough, but the rebels
depended as much upon the counting a
do their brethren in New York City. One
Republican member of Congress was
probably saved by tie persistence of n
Maine man-a democrat himseIt-who
had not learned TO be so dishonest as to
cheat thousand or two in The count. His
colleagues tined to shake him eff and
wear him out by repeated poslponements
of the time for final count, but he could
not be thus easily Put of and at length
succeeded in getting lair count, with
satisfactory results.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20

Our Representative, Mr., Hammond,
has presented The petition OF the Trustees
OF Paris Hill Academy for an sppropIia-
ton. Also OF G. A. Wilson and $50
others for an appropriation lor the Ok
ford Normal institute.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20

1t is true. as the Kennebcc Journal
SAYS that Gov. Perham'S address has re.
eeiyed rs hearty commentator on all
sides rs any address written Ivy amy of his
predecessors. Ills administration begins
under The happicst auspices, and the
prospect Tor him and for his party is un-
usually bright. Maine will give Grant a
larger majority in 1872 than she did in
ISIS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20

Tho mercury was down to zero, in
our village, at sunrise, on Thursday
morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-11

1-Advertisements
2-Adver,isements
3-Advertisements.
acknowledgements.
0-ne Chicago Calamity: The Fire at Last
checked; Fearful Loss Of Life and Property
0-Benevoience and sympathy for the Chicago Suf.
Charity; Aid from An Parts of che CounPtry
aid for the Chicago Sufferers continued from
sixth Page.
S-EdItorials: Leading Article, 1.-THE Great "a.
lamity-Succor for the Observation-Disclosures
ment Announcements
VcNews from France, England. Germany SPAN,
Brazi and the south Pacific The English
IurI-lne Elections in Pennsylvania, Ohio and
lowa-Rtot In PhiIadelphia-Tne MormOns:
Arrangement Of Brigham .Young-The Chi
eago Calamity Continued from lirth Page>-
SO-fachting Ashbury Once More to the Breach:
Another Letter from Mr.. Ashbury; Meeting OF
the New York Yacht Club; the Proposed Race
lot the Queens Cup-Awiul Death OF Drunk
ard-An Irish Confederation III Jersey City
The Jerome Park Races.
11-Jerome Park Races Continued from Tenth
Page)-HOrse Notes.-The National Game
Fatal Man Trap In a Bonded Warehouse
financial and Commercial Reports-Marriages
Y2-Yachting at Newport-Municipal Movements
The Erie Railway Stockholders-The Third
Avenue Savings Bank-Cuban Independ.
eDce.Personal Intelligence.Our National
kets-Shipping NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
13-Saturuays Fire IN Chicago: The Prelude to the
Drama OF the Great Connagration; Seven
hundred Thousand Dollars Worth Of Property
Consumed; the Losses and assurances
Former Fires: The Great Fire In London;
Terrible COMBINATIONS New York, Pits.
burg, Philadelphia, San Francisco Portland,
Charleston and chicago; Table OF other
Monster BurnlnRs.
f4-Proceedings in the Courts-Eartnquake in
Delaware-A Murderers Professionally
Observation-Disclosures
observation-disclosures
16-Advertisements
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-11

RELIGIOUS AND REVOLUTIONARY AGITATION
m PERu.-The cities Of Peru, Lima particu-
larry, are deeply agitated and very seriously
disturbed by the discussion Of the Italo- Roman
question. The President Of Peru sympathizes
with the clerical party. Demonstrations were
made In Lima in favor Of Italy and Q
counter demonstration in support OF the
Pope. Troops charged on the assemblage
which sympathized with the radicals. The
people defiled portrait Of the Pope. Intense
agitation eusued. There are fourteen thou
sand Italians resident In Lima and Callao. A
revolution against the Italian government was
looked for when the HERALD dispatches were
forwarded 70 Jamaica. Infallibiiity works
poorly In South America.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-11

THE ELECTIONS IN FRANCE. long
looked for elections Of delegates to the Conseils
GenGraux have at last come of in France. It
is not possible yet to say what is the actual
result. 1t is quite clear that in the large
towns repubicsnism has carried the day.
Lyons, Toulouse, Marseilles and Avignon
have voted the radical ticket. The moderate
republicans have carried Lille, and they are
ahead In the Northern departments. Cler-
mont has sent up the Due d'Aumale. In
Central France the imperialists have been
triumphant. In the divided condition of the
republican party, and in the absence of q com
mon understanding among the Bourbons II
does seem as If the Bonapartsts, who stick to
each other, may yet carry the day. Union Ia
strength; and the imperialists seem to UNDER
stand the principle.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-11

constitutes the great arteries Of commerce
VIII remain concentrated there. She will con-
tinue to command, probably, the trade Of the
lakes. II we mistake not Chicago will rise
again from her ashes like the tabled phoenix,
and will become more beautiful than ever. It
will take some years to bring this about but
the same enterprise which gave Chicago its
enterprisng growth within the last ten or
twenty years can rebuild it again in as short q
time, or even in less time. We hope she may
speedily overcome the terrible disaster that
has betallen her, and become 10 the end moro
populous, moro prosperous and more beautiful
than before.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-11

Mr. Greeley is yet more emphatic. He says:-
Il have seen no evidence that Peter b.
Swecny is public plunderer.' He has GER
tainly kept very bad company, and has spent
public money on the parks, &C., more lavishiy
than can approve, but, II he has either stolen
himself or helped others to steal. l have no
evidence Of the fact. Awaiting the develop
ments expected from the Committee Of Seventy,
must hold Mr.. Sweeny innocent Of pecula-
ton so far as has yet been shown. Ditto, and
rather moro so, as to Judge Hilton. II he
has stolen anything. shall be not only sur
prised but sorely grieved. Still suspend
final judgment till the facts shall have been
fully set forth and authenticated"
Now, this is precisely the position occupied
by the HERALD from the commencement of the
present excitement. We have resolved to
wait until some evidence shall be adduced, II
any can be found, to fasten guilt upon the
Mayor and the Park Commissioners before
condemning them as corruptionists and thieves.
At the same time we have demanded search
ing scrutiny into the conduct Of every city
official and the punishment Of any who may
be found to have betrayed his trust. We now
insist upon the arrest of Comptroller Connolly
and his examination in q court Of justice,
because the developments already made prove
clearly that criminal acts have been COM
mitted in the department over which he pre-
sides. Tie Committee of Seventy has been
tacitly made the instrument of the people to
bring unfaithful public officers to q reckoning.
1t has no rights or power save such as may
have been thus bestowed upon it, and when It
attempts to screen and defend suspected
person it abuses aud violates the confidence
that has been reposed in it. Up to the present
moment it has not only taken no steps to
insure the trial Of Connolly, but has adopted
that officer into its councils and is using him
as an ally. 1t seems that this policy Of trading
upon wholesale accusations against other public
officers and of protecting the only one against
whom actual charges are made is to be pursued
until after the State election, and hence the
suspicion, which is daily growing stronger in
the minds Of the people of New York, that
the whole reform agitation is piece of political
jugglery, designed not in the interests of the
citizens but to subserve the purpose of politi-
cal adventurers. The committee can never
remove this impression until it shall prove its
honesty Of purpose by instituting criminal pro-
ceedings against Richard =. Connolly. If the
same evidence Of guilt which surrounds him
existed against any other city official the COM
III
bar of justice. BY what right does it refuse
or neglect to deal in the same manner with
the Comptroller
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-11

Tho Sympathy Of Science and tho Gov.
ernnaent In tho Greas Disaster.
The frghtful fire at Chicago, il unmitigated
by nothing else, has taught the people of that
doomed city that they have many friends. No
sooner was the news of the disaster tele-
graphed to Washington than the Secretary of
War instantly ordered an immense supply of
blankets, tents, clothing and food from . large
number of Western military posts, where they
were stored, to be forwarded with all possible
despatch to the scene Of ruin. With wonder
full celebrity his orders were toiegraphod all
over the country. The extent of the disaster
was not known to the government until near
midday of Monday, and in an hour or two the
relief kilograms from the War Department had
flashed over the wires, and early in the after
noon from Jacksonville, Ind, from St. Louis
and many other points every provision and
supply was on its way to the great city of the
Northwest. The Secretary of War may well
and long live in the grateful estimation of the
poor and Inflated citizens of Chicago and Of
the whole country, which suffers sorely
and sympathizes deeply in the untold
tribulation of the Northwest. II il
worthy Of marked comment that if our
poor and desolated sister city could not Gas
her citizens have so gallantly struggled to &C
complish) prevent or quench this 'ssea of fire"
that has rolled its pillows over her splendid
avenues and her princely stores, telegraphic
art and telegraphic enterprise have, in our
country, well nigh reached the acme Of per-
lection; and that, In all such disasters, the cry
of distress no longer falls, like the sound Of
the minute gun at sea, on q dull and lcaden
air, but, in an instant, 1t is borne to thousands,
yes, to millions, who eagerly respond. The
poet has beautifully said
One touch OF nature makes the whole world KIN.
And, in this sorrowful instance, the sympathy
of science has invoked the electricians art to
a lofty, benefcent purpose. Those silent
but swift messages announcing to the bereaved
Western metropolis the sympathy Of the nation
will be remembered longer than the most por-
tentous dispatches of generals and diploma
fists, and will bind all men closer together in
the bonds Of American citizenship.
In no country In the world, perhaps, has
telegraphy, in all its departments and adapta-
tions, and benign Offices, reached such excel
lence az In this; and no feat of telegraphy has
ever displayed its utility and value more con-
spicuously than that Of which we have just
spoken.