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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30

them carefully in her imbrace. and while
nursing her kitten, she will smooth the
coat of oil with her tongue while they
nestle in her fur. When the chickens
are fed she will watch them with o
motherly care and bring them back
again 10 her nest if they stray away.
William Irish. of East Buckiield,
good, har,i working farmer, rs years ct
age. never was in bed at sunrise but
twice within his recollection, once when
away from home ut 8 years, and once
when 65, being unwell never sent for n
physician on his own account, and, IL
abltaining from the use OF tobacco ana
alcohol makes temperance man, he
truly is one. He came nearly 4 mile n
foot and alone across lots on the evening
of the 18th, to hear the highly intcres-
ting temperance lecture of Capt. i. s.
Deane OF Winthrop.
If we do not have IL wet and warm
soon, the hay crop will be smaller then
last year. Hundreds Of acres sown to
grass seed last year must bc plowcd
up or resown. The cool, dry wind OF
last week has prepared the ground Tor
planting, which is improved early and
late. Never was II harder time for
cattle to get their living in The pastures
by the Doth than now.
Two acres are now plowed in the
same time by horses, that three 'ioullhs
used TO be by the "slow, dull OK"
The removal OF the fences on the
highway put veto upon stray cattle ana
horses, and farmers must stop feeding
in moving land anil receive the blessing
that Is i'm store for them.
Hartford
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
Latest From France.

The trial of strength between Paris
and The rest OF France, seems settled IN
favor OF the provinces. II has been tie
monstrated, by the bloody struggle he.
tween the red republicans or commu-
munists and the government, which had
to flee from Paris 10 Versailles. that
Paris is not France. The rebellion is
about over. After severe fighting on
Wednesday. 2Ith, the Government troops
broke the Insurgcnt lines, and got pos
session of the city, when over 10000
communists threw away their arms.
changed their dress and went home
The leaders fled. but are being icire;ed
out. They will be severely dealt with,
rs they should he. \ reign oI terror and
vandalism prevailed in the streets oi
Paris Tor while. The splendid PaIaces
OF the Tuleres and the Louvre. over
three hundred years old. and containing
immense resources OF art and beauty,
and libraries Ol incstlmable value, were
fired, having been saturated with pelro
lcum.
Tho following official statement comes
from Theirs:
VERSAILLES, May 25th.-We are mas.
tiers al Paris except y small portion
which will ba occupied to day. The Lou
yre has been saved The Hotel oi the
Minister of Finance has been partially
burned and the Tuilleries and Pals du
Quay d'Orsay in which the Council Of
State holds iis sessions. wholly destroy
ed. We have already 1000 prisoners
and shall have 20 900. The streets Of
Paris are strcwn with nsurgcnt corpscs.
Oar loss is small The army has bchav.
admirably Justice will soon he salts
fled. and France be happy in the midst
OF her OVID misiorlunes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
North WdterfOrd.

The many hills and valleys OF this wild,
beautiful place, are adjoining themselves
with their fascinating summer drapery,
and every one says, chow lovely
Tho farmers are dropping the seed into
the rich soil among the rocks, lawfully
expecting bouniiiul harvest.
1t is pleasing TO see the effort made in
some OF these farming communities. to
procure good school advantages. The
people here have been exceedingly for
tunatc in securing Tor the past three
terms, tbs services OF such n man rs MIR.
VIM. Pustcr Tor n teacher. The High
School which closed last week, was II
term ni great profit To the scholars. The
examination betrayed the thoroughneSS
oil the course OF instruction, and the sym
pathy between teacher and pupils. lie
has rare talent for combining instruc.
ton with discipline. and gaining the es-
TEEN of all classes lie was ably second.
ed this term by Miss Clara Douglass.
whose highly disciplined mind anal win
ming manners could not tail of having q
good influence over all with whom she
came in contact. Her large mnsic class
gave good evidence OF careful, patient
training,
Every schoolhouse in Waterford with
one exception, is in modern style and Ill
excellent condition The exception will
cease TO he after the present year They
have curious and expressive names tor
their school districts There is upper and
lower Blackguard District; Battle Hill,
Temple Hill. Pumpkin street and Sweet.
Scented Alley, besides other euphonious
names Few towns in Maine have bet.
tor teachers or bettor schools than Water
ford
Mr.. kimhall. who was burned ont last
winter. is building fine house Mt the
Hat. known as the spot where Artcmus
Ward was born. Mr.. Stanwood is re-
building the Bucket Factory. II will he a
fine three story building. Or. Shattuck's
water cure is iull of patients. !. +.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
Canton.

In the Democrat ot last week, no.
ticed so singular mistake | feel dispos
d to correct it. In the notice OF the death
Of Martin Ellis. COPIED from the Oxford
Registcr) it is stated: The parents OF
the deceased were the first settlers OF
what is now Canton village, having set.
tlei here 70 years ago, when the subject
of this notice was but five years old" "
Instead of that being correct, they never
lived in Canton but in Hartford. one mile
from Canton village, aud the father died
there, the mother in Illinois.
Now, it is we'll known fact lhnt Gus
tavus Hayiord ielled the iiist trees and
erected the first buildings. consisting OF Il
saw and grist mill aud dwelling house.
which is still standing, and into which he
and his brother Teri moved their families
in Nov. 1915. they being the the iiist res
idents, and il being 81 years instead OF
80, since what is now Canton village was
n complete wildern ess or since the first
tree was felled. a PATRON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
Their and NOM.

Horace Greedy is on visit 10 Texas
and the South, and is being received with
many actual courtesieS. This i regard
Cd by some democrats rs an evidence OF
quiet in that section. and as diSproying
the stories about ku. KluN enormitieS.-
The condition Of things, rs exhibited i'll
his presence. proves no more as TO the
normal state OF affairs there. than Go
some got.up examinations of schools
give the real progress and character OF
the schools. Sergeant Bates was allow
ell to travel. after the war, from the Cult
oS Mexico to Washington, with the
American flag unlwled, without meet
ing OppoSition-but what did this prove
Only that the Tell spirit OF discord and
ruin is not open and above board, and
stalking in the bright sunlight of day.
The south have no quarrels now, Is they
formerly had, with noytherners travelling
through their States, however obnoxious
they may have made themselves hitherto,
by their anti.slayery sentiments. This is
because the disturbing element, slavery
is removed. Furthermore, so fan as Mr.
Greedy is concerned, it is probable that he
propitiated the favor of the south on sew.
eral matters. for which they MAJ be anX-
ious to show their gratitude. During the
war he had several Peace propositions III
view, which were 50 pleasing to the reb.
els that they sent their ambassador to
confer with him, and urge on. At the
close of the war he was very liberal to-
wards the vanquiShed leaders and Parti-
pants in the rebellion--rather too much
so for their own good, it is thought 10y
many. But The cIowning net which Ob-
liberated all his past sins towards the
south. was the signing OF Jett's bail bond
and setting the captive fee, This would
secure him a pass rs far south rs he
would care to 90, and there Is no occa.
sion for wonder that he j. received with
favor in southern lalitudcs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
FUeJHrg.

Gen. Anderson, President of the Port
land & Ogdensburg Railroad. who has
"pusled things" in very energetic way
in the progress of this road, assures the
public that the cars will run to Fryeburg
on the 9th day of June, on which occasion
the Portland Light Infantry, COT which
corps the Cent. was formerly Captain)
will celebrate its anniversary by trip to
that beautiful village. II has been said
that the Norway Light Infantry will join
the p. L. Is. in the excursion. il so,
they will have fine military display in
old Fryeburg.
Maj. Hastings, of Frycburg, one OF the
Directors Of the road, has also been en-
ergetic in promoting the interests OF the
road
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
The Stock Horse Anntieid.

1t will be seen by advertisement in an
other column, that this fine thorough bred
stallion has been purchased by Holbrook
and Tewkesbury. for the Improvement
of Stock in Oxford County The horse
comes t. us with the endorsement Of
Hon r. S. Lang, n man who has long
stood at the head of the bl ccders OF
Maine. us Il horse worthy the patronage
OF the farmers of orr State. The ser.
vices of this horse are now within the
reach of all who desire 10 improve their
stock in our vicinity. Mcssrs. llolhro)k
and Tcwksbury have purchased this
horse. believing that there is no outlay,
in the right direction, too great for them
to make, or that will not insure to them
the most satisfactory results. Annfield
boasts of rs proud a lineage as any horse
ever imported, and the colts Inc has al.
ready sired on the Kenncbec, will bear
comparison, favorabIy, with the get OF
any other horse in New England. 1t is a
step in the right direction. to Introduce
this horse into Maine, for it Is the foun.
tain on which we must draw largely for
our future trolters and roadsiers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
International Convention OF Young
Mems Christian Associations.

The International Convention OF Young
Mems Christian Associations organized
May oath. John Wanamaker. of Phila-
delphia, was chosen president, with
thirteen vice presidents and three sccre-
taries, among the latter w. IL. Hobbs Of
Maine
Nearly every State in the Union was
represented, and every Province in the
Dominion of Canada. Over six hundred
delegates were present ut the opening OF
the convention and more came in
Many distinguished clergymen and
public officers are present. Generals
Fiske. Howard, Stuart and Claxton
were in The convention. Secretary De-
lano introduced the visiting delegations
of Indians, two of whom addressed the
convention.
The report of the executive commit
tees shows that during the last year, 80
Associations have been organized and
100 disbandcd There are now 40 on
the rolls.
4 reception was given by the Washing
ton Association, at the Congregational
church. President Grant was among the
dignitarie5 present, and the occasion was
one of great social enjoyment.
The Portland delegates are the guests
of Gen Howard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
Nor,yau Items.

Last Friday evening. the Band at Nor
way, after rehearsal, went to the resi-
dence of Gen. heal, and gave him
serenade. The Gen'l invited them III
and gave them fine collation..
The Norway Light Infantry. with The
Band, turn out for drill next Friday even
ing, preparatory to the military inspec'
ton the first of June.
The company will be inspected by Gen
Hall, on Wednesday, June 9TH.
The ladies OF Norway got up prone
made Concert for the benefit of the Band,
OH Friday evening last, at Concert Hail.
which was highly successful. Refresh
ments OF I'LL kinds were furnished in pro-
fusion, with All oyster supper, DC. Tho
Band furnished the music. Between %
and so dollars were realized.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
0ttor0 Democrat.


The democracy of Maine. this year,
are PLAYING "a lone hand." The State
Committee have issued call for a con-
vention on strictly democratic basis.
They seek no "entangling alliances
with sore headed republicans, third party
men. revenue retormers, general amneS-
" meu, or any others. They strike out
boldly, too, and don't wait - see who the
republicans win nominate, but call their
Convention two days in advance of ours.
This indicates that the democracy of
Maine are S0S1d. aud are not TO be
caught, hereafter, with chat Ii is all
the more eommendable, in view Of the
iSBlS creeping into the party In other
States, and threatening its disruption.
There is the Valandingham new depart
IRE OF The democracy, acknowledging
the validity OF the constitutional amend
ments, and the conservative. no suuen-
der State rights. repeal the-amendmcnts
party-pay the rebel debt class and those
in favor OF reorganization, and Chase for
president, besides the non-committalists,
lfee-traders, DC.
Then, too. the straight.out old hunkcrs
OF the party who were oHt-gencralicd last
year by the young, lighting democracy,
who forced upon them soldier who had
done good service against rebels, are re-
heved by having their nominee, General
Roberts, take himself out OF the way
This leaves the road clear Roberts
made good run last year, and being a
young man OF ambitious views, has fore
sight enough to see that nothing but a
worse defeat would be in store for him,
to run another year, and he has no idea
of being slaughtered Just yet. Well,
there are quite a number OF others who
must take their turn. among whom the
Portland Press names one of our towns
men, Hon. V. ID. Paris. 4 better repre-
sentative man could not be taken, in orr
Judgment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
democratic state Contention.

The call for the Maine Democratic Con.
vention is issued, to meet at Granite Hall,
Augusta, Tuesday, June 9th.
Every city, town, and organized plan
tation will be entitled to one delegate.
and m additional delegate for every -
votes east for the democratic candidate
for Governor, at the State election OF
1870 and fraction OF - votes will he
entitled to an additional delegate.
The Argus says; Rumors have reach
cd us tor some little time past that Gen.
Roberts might not be able To bear the
democratic standard aloIi in the coming
campaign, by reason OF personal and
private nature. We learn from a gentle.
man from the east That such is the fact.
While we deeply regret The necessity for
such withdrawal. we cannot cavil with.
but on the contrary must honor, the sem
tment which prompts it. The coniem'
plated dccIination will be learned by the
people with much regret The General,
w. understand. will publish letter
shortly. bearing upon the matter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
County Farmers, Conve,,tion.

The first annual meeting of the Ok
lord County Farmers Association, will
be held at Bryant's Pond. commencing
on Tuesday, June 9th, 1871, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ.
Order OF Exercises.
TUESDAY. A. Organization o! The
Convention.
TUESDAY. =. M.--Discussion what
are the best Methods of Cultivating the
Soil ?"
WEDNESDAY. A. M.-Discnssion "Fruit
Culture" BEST Methods of Improving
Stock"
WEDNESDAY, p. M.-Address by ID. IL.
Thing. ESQ., Mt Vernon; Subject: "Pay
rs you go"
The town clubs. and towns that have
no, organized clubs are requested TO send
delegates to The convention. Officers OF
the County Organization, and delegates
will be entertained free
Ii. +. HOWARD, Cor. Se'y.
South Paris, May 9th. 1871.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
I. A n ES e

The latrst adviccs, up 10 last sunday,
2Sth, state that the slaughter the day
Before was awful The suppression Of
the rebellion has cost over 10000 lives
and the destruction Of one. third Of Paris
Fifty thousand dead bodies are reported
to be in the houses and cellars of Paris.
The insurgents shot the Archbishop OF
Paris and sixty nine Priests on Thursday.
The city was quiet on Sunday evening,
the msurrection bcin. completely sup.
messed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
Conference at South Paris.

At the Conference of Congregational
Churches at South Paris, on the 18th and
l4th of June, the following topics will be
presented;
Tuesday, p. ". lst, What has Jesus
done for rs?
I'd. What CLAIMS hath Jesus upon us ?
The first will be opened by Rev. MIR.
Merry. Norway, followed by Rev. Mr..
Ford. Baptist, Paris Hill.
The second will be opened by Rev. ID.
Garland, Bethel, followed by Rev. MIR.
Hatch. Methodist, South Paris.
Tuesday EUe'g.-The following ques.
ton will DO discussed: How shall we Sc
cure better attendance on the Sabbath
services? Opened by Rev. Mr.. Elliott,
Rumford,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
The Ne,c Hampshire Legislature,

soon TO meet, Is so closely divided that
several queer problems have arisen. \
iull Senate has twelve members. Six
Democrats and five Republicans were
elected and in one district there WAS no
choice One OF the Democrats died and
his place Is well Is other vacancy Is to
be filled by Joint convention. The
constitution ieItrictS the candidates TO
the two who received the highest num-
Der of votes. Is it happens in the dis
trict whose Senator is dead both the con.
Stitutional candidates will be Republic.
ans, oGe OF them having received but
q half dozen votes, 50 this closely divided
legis.atu would seem compelled TO
choose Republican Senator from a
Democratic district The Democrats
however have advanced the theory that
as the Senator elect had not been sworn
in was not a Senator and so there was no
vacancy caused by his death. In the
other district the result will depend on
the political complexion OF the house
aud that is still involved in doubt ia spit I
OF the sharp figuring of the New iIamp.
shire politicians. Both parties confident
~ claim it, The election IF Governor
depends on the same doubtful Legislature
Owing 10 the personal popularity Of Nj.
Weston, the Democratic candidate, it is
thought possible the Republicans may
get the organization of the Legislature
and ill the Senatorial vacancies and yet
tail to elect Mr. Pike. No one doubts
his qualifications but he IS Il radical tenn
peranee man and this may cost him some
votes Altogether the session soon tC
begin will be watched with great interest
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30

The Annual Exhibition and Commence
mcut ut Kent'S Hill will occur next week.
\ celebration Of The Semi Centennial
Anniversary OF the Maine Wesleyan
Seminary will be had at the same time.
The Prize Defamation and Readings
will be given Monday evening, June o.
Tuesday an Grafton by Rev. Geo. W..
Field, ID. d.. OF Bangor, and Poem by
Reg. Increase \. Tarbox Of Boston, Mass,
will be delivered before the Literary
Society at , o'clock j. NJ, and 4 con.
cert in the evening by the Mendelssohn
Quinctte Club of Boston. Wednesday
will be devoted to the exhibition and
Commencement exercises, beginning ut
10 o'clock A. NJ, and "A Levee will be
held in the college chapel in The evening.
Exercises at the celebration Of the Semi
Centennial will commence ut 10 o'clock
A. NJ, on Thursday, and consist OF an
Grafton by Rev. Joseph Cummings. ID.
D., L. l.. d., OF Wesleyan University oil
Middletown, CT, and Poem by Rev.
Mark Tralton OF Boston, followed by n
dinner and speeches and Il reunion in the
evening 1t will be u great gathering OF
tie old students of this successful school.
Among those of the alumni expected to
be present are Senators Hamlin and
Morrill, of this State, Senator Hove and
Hon. George w. Lakin of Wisconsin.
Bishop Clark, Presidents Cummings oil
Middetown University, and Allen OF
Gerard College, Hon. Henry w. Paine
and Hon. H. G.. lIerrick OF Massachusetts.
with professors, preachers. business men
and others too numerous 10 mention.
make up the element for big time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30

Mrs. Woodruff, the ''cosmo- political
candidate Tor President" complains OF
the criticisms published regarding the
social life of herself and sister. Tennie
c. Clafl:n. rs exposed in New York
Court few days ago. She admits liv-
ing in the same house with her former
husband, DIR. Woodruff, her present hus-
band, Col. Blood or Dr. Harvey, and
her henchman Stephen Pearl Andrews,
all free lovers, while her sister has been
married several times 10 several of them,
and also resides with the firm. The
indignant editrcss declares her abhor.
renee of permanent marriage ties, but
while announcing herself as the wife OF
Blood, signs her name Victoria c. y ood-
hull She threatens to retaliatc by
throwing dirt upon ether people, which
shows that She has learned one lesson OF
New York journalism
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RucEfeLd Items.

Two chickens were taken from hen
Matching at Edward Shaw's, Buckfield,
and carried into the house by member
Of the family, when their cat, having q
kitten week old, came 10 the chickens
and was driven back for fear she would
kill them. As the cat was bound to get
al the chickens she was let alone watched
to learn the result. She took them care.
fully by the neck and conveyed them
to her nest with the kitten and fondle d
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
Merry.

One dry. windy day last week John
F. Eames came near losing his honsc by
fire, and it it had not been speedily ex.
tinguished, his large, nice barn would
also have been consumed. The fire
caught from the chimney burning ont,
on the roof in four places. and in one
place fell through to the attic iloor and
kindled there and vas burning hriskly
when discovered Several pals oi
water were used before il was oXtinguish
ed, says the Register.
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Hanover Items.

DR.. j. b. Gray of this place. lost n
valuable horse Sunday night. 1t is sup
posed that she had turn Of the collie
and in her struggles ruptured 4 blood
vessel internally which caused her death.
DR.. Gray has been in practice but few
years and it we'll prove n great loss to
him. He is highly esteemed both rs a
man and physician.
Mr.. Chas. Silver shipped a car load Of
salt.boxes for Boston the first of this
week. They are said to be very nice
lot being manufactured from the best of
poplar timber, says the Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30

BALTIMORE, May 25.-The Grand Lodge
OF Good Templars has elected the follow.
ing officers for the ensuing year; Grand
Templar, Rev. j. Russell, of Michigan /;
Councillor. j. j. Hickman. of Kentucky !
Vice Templar, Sister Anna Raymond. OF
New York; Secretary, Julius 4. Spen.
Ger, of Cleveland. Ohio; Treasurer, John
Campbell, Of st. Louis. Mo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30

Hon. Thos. P Cleaves of Brown
field, for five years Secretary of the
Maine Senate, and for the past two years
member of that body from this County,
has received an appointment to a clerk
ship in one of the departments al Wash.
ington.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30

The Portland Daily Advertiser bears
the following fiattering testimony to the
enterprise of one OF its contemporaries !:
Five Maine dailies sent reporters to
the Wenlhrop celebration but the palm
belongs TO the Lewiston Journal which
published report of nine columns
at O'Clock Saturday night. before the
dinner was fairly over.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30
Governor Perh0na.

The kennebec Journal las the follow
ing with reference to the popularity and
renomna,ien of Governor Pcrham:
The denomination of Governor Perham
will be simply matter OF TOM. since
there is no opposition to it. There is but
one voice in relation TO Governor Per-
hams course in administering the affairs
of the State and that is of commentator
He has proved all that his friends claimed
and expected. and many of those who
opposed his nomination last year are now
his warmest supporters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30

The notorious copperhead, Yallan-
ligham, of Ohio, is announced Us having
made new departure" or in other
words. got up new platform for the
democratic party. The best departure"
he ever made was when he was passed
through our lines 10 the rebels, in the
rebellion; and the best he could make
now, would be 20 depart this life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-05-30

Gen. o. o. Howard has purchased u
residence at Glencoe. H.. on the north
lake shore.