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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-21
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The following delegates were appoint,
ed to meet with the Board of Agriculture :
Bethel, A. NJ. Carter; Woodstock. r.
Durham; Norway, c. W. RyersOn; n.
Norway. VIM. French; Paris; Buck.
field, A. D. White; Sumner, Sharon Rob.
inson, Jr. Rumford. Henry Abbot; Peru,
VIM. X. Green; Mexico, Henry W. Park.
The Convention then took up general
topics.
Enoch Woodbury.. of Bethel. spoke on
farmers clubs; said they should bc made
the medium of exchanges of experience,
and OF getting al results; what would be
good cultivation in one district would not
do In another; what would be good sue.
cess with one man one year. was not very
good authority, therefore we should make
our experiments as general as possible
thought this could be done best by clubs.
il would make farmers respect them
selves. also learn them TO better express
their ideas; be began farming with only
y few acres, which he cultivated clean
and well. and found that it paid him much
better than large farm did afterwards;
should always keep cSttle warm and
clean; thought it paid TO curry them;
bis experience was that it did not pay to
run over too much land.
ftO1 NVb;ta - n,,oH IL IA 40 IL
endeavor to bring the producer and con.
sumner nearer together. thereby doing
away with SO many middle men; that the
consumer was paying large prices. while
the producer was getting but small one,
The difference gong into the pockets of
the go-betweens; thought the remedy
lay in cooperation. which, he had no
doubt would prove as beneficial to farm
ers as it had 10 other classes; it is tor the
interest OF farmers to keep their land in
g condition to raise more hay. for with
plenty OF hay, plenty of manure. and
plenty OF other crops, and so back to hay
again; said we should sll keep a debit
and credit account with our farms, charge
labor, taxes, seeds, tools, repairs. &c,
and give credit for products, then we
should know how much it paid
Col. SWEET, of Paris. thought that we
lost at least one fourth of our labor and
manure by raising weeds put the loss at .
over 100000 in the State of Maine .
alone; recommended top-dressing grass
land with ashes Query, where can we
get them.
During the intermiSSiou q; noon. the .
Convention was invited 10 witness the
trial Of Petlengil's Patent Side hill Plow,
manufactured by F. c. Merrill, South
Paris; the ;rial took place on the farm of
Z. II. Carter. on level land with very
poor sward; it performed its work in an
excellent manner, was held by any one
present who wished, and was satisfactory
10 all
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-21
Ayers Ague Cure,

For Fever and Ague, intermittent Fever,
Chill Fever, Remittent Fever, Dumb
Ague, Periodical or Bilious Fever. &C.,
and indeed all the affections which arise
from mlarious, marsh, or miasmaho
poisons.
AsIls name implies, it does Cure, and does not
fail Containing neither Arsenic, Quinine, Bismuth,
Znr, nor any other mineral or poisonous substance
whatever, II In nowise Injuries any patient. The
number and importance OF IT'S cures IN the ague dis
trlct. literally beyond account, and we believe
without parallel in the history OF Ague medicine.
Oar PRIDE Is grati1ed by the Acknowledgements We
receive OF the radical cures effected In obstinate
cases AMI where other remedies had wholly failed.
Unarrlnatct persons, either resident In, or
travelling through mlasmatic localities VIII be pro-
tcrtcd bv taking the fGTE CURE daily.
For Lirr, Complaints. arising from torpidity
Of the Liver u rs m excellent remedy, stimulating
the LAYER into healthy activity.
Fo5 Bilious Disorders and Liver Complaints, II 10
an excellent remedy. producing many truly re-
msrkabe cures where other medicines had failed.
Prepared by DIR. J. e. AVER & Co, Pracucal
sJd Anaytcai Chemists, Lowell, Mass, and sold
~. ilrHd the world.
rETCE. $500 PER BOTTLE.
In PARIS by \ VI. HAMMOND.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-21
Administrators Sale.

10y virtue OF q license from the judge of Pro-
ID bate for oxford County, the undersigned, ad-
minstrator OF the estate OF John ;. Chaplin, late
OF Waterford, deceased will sell nj public sale on
the premises, on Saturday, November 18th, ISL,
al two O'Clock in the afternoon, all the real estate
of said deceased, being about twenty six acres Of
land lying the road from North Waterford 10
Lowell, aud near the house of the subscriber, on a
portion of which il fine lot of growing pine tim
Der, and about my thousand OF hcmlock, for the
payment Of debts aud incidental charges on the
estate NATIiI Il. HODSDON, Admir-.
Waterford, oct. 18th, 1871.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-21
Dissolution.

INHE partnership heretofore eNistiong between
I LYMAN BOLSTER and {. X. lIOJGHTON, OF
Bryant's Pond under the firm name Of LYMAN
BOLSTER n co, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent.
an persons indebted 20 said firm 10y note or ac-
count, are hereby requested 90 make Immediate
INvmsui OF the same and all persons having de-
mands against said firm, arr requested 30 prc-cnt
the same for payment.
LYMAN BOLSTER.
4. X. HOT CLIFTON.
BRYANT, Pond Nov. 1T, ISL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-21

In one of the Bay State Course OF
Lectures at Music Hall, Boston. last
week; Mr.. Dougherty's subject was 'or-
ators and oratory." lie closed with the
declaration that the day ofthe orator was
past 1t flourished in the classic days
and was then in its palm. 4 great pow
er arose before which the orator gave
way Oratory began its decline when
the printing press was made, and the
press became power mightier lar than
the orator could ever expect to become.
His closing remarks, which were exceed
iugly eloquent, referred to the duty Of
the press in view Of its great power.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-21
Notice.

yI>HE undersigned, a special Committee, APP
l. pointed by the supreme judicial Court, mold
en- within and for the County OF oxford, 10 act up
on the appeal Of the inhabitants OF Peru in said
County, from the judgment Of the county Com
missioners for said County, In refusing 10 discon
time a certain highway in said Peru, commencing
AT the County road near Elhanon ". Ford's, lead .
ing by Dick and Black mountains $50 called and
by the Cranberry pond 10 the County road near
Eleazer p Dyer's, hereby give notice that they
will meet ut the store OF William Woodsom, West
Peru on Monday the 18th OF December next, at
one O'Clock In the afternoon, for the purpose OF
viewing said highway In question, and TO hear all
parties Interested and receive such testimony as
may be laid before them on the Subject matter OF
the appeal SILAS +. MAXIM,
GEORGE l.. WHITNEY,
AMERICA THAIER.
| 1911
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-21
Goods at Cost |!

The Notwithstanding 10 close outhi, business
will sell As stock OF
w % - @ "a ay -
AT COST Now l. the time 20 secure good bar
CASHaud FARM PRODUCEtakenIn exchange
for goods IL. VI. BUCK.
West sumner oct. 18th, ISL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-11-21

WANTED, 20 give away 100000 worth Of
w Medical Advice 10 the sick and afflicted
Address Or. : YORK, Auburn, Maine. or call al
his Office, Lewiston. Lincoln street, You will re.
ceivc book free. See page IL, report OF the
late DR.. c. W. CARLTON twenty. four different
Medical Baths. y. B-A good chance for a Mcdi-
cal Nuply
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The deliveries Of wheat in Richmond con-
tinue to fall off; and are reported Ly the Wing
to be four times smaller than those Of the cor
responding period Of last year. The aggregate
of offerings on Change from Jul LIST to date,
is more than 100, 900 bushels below the offer,
ings for the same time in 1870. Richmond
millers have been compelled To bring cargoes OF
wheat from New York.
The Lynchburg Republican says For the
last several days an important ruulor has been
circulating in this community. 1t is to the Ell
feet that some two or three of the leading stock
holders Of tie +. n. Y. Il G.. Il. r. have re.
solved to sell out their stock to the highest
bidder; and that Gen. Malone, of the Atlantic,
Mississippi j. Ohio Railroad. and the Penn
sylvania Central are rival bidders Tor the same.
The Marion Patriot has long account Of
the doings of man from Fluvanna county,
named William ID. Dawson, who deserted his
wife and one child in Fluvanna and subsequent
y married respectable lady cl Marion, and
who has been recently arrested and confined III
jail on the charge Of bigamy.
Rev. H. Sutcr having received and accept
ed a call to- take charge of IN Episcopal congrc-
CATION in Liberty, Bedford county, VA, on last
Sunday morning preached his farewell sermon
to the Wickliffe congregation: in Clarke county:
of which he was pastor.
The Marion Herald announces that Henry
Smith, the man who had been indicted for at
tempting to throw the cars Of the Virginia and
Tennessee railroal off the track. escaped last
Thursday.
Daniel IIuddleston and Daniel Price. two Of
Lucien Beard accomplircS, who we're under
bail Of 500 each to appear for trla at Cumber
land Court on Monday last. failed to put II
their appearance, and arc now at large.
Leigh Bros and Phelps have sold the lease
hold wharf and warehouse known rs NcvlSon s.
in Norfolk. to Kader Briggs 4; Co., for s., POO
They have also sold the wharf known as Sout'
tcrs.. to Capt ". A! Graves for S9,4W.
The Fredericksburg News says 1.-THE third
train Of cars, containing upwards Of! 900 bush,
els Of choice wheat, from Alexandria. was M
loaded at the mill Of VI. Slaughter X Son Il"
yesterday
Hill. Stephens and Fairly have been nolnl',
ted as the Conservative candidates inr the leg
isature in Abemarie
4 species of fever has broken out among the
cattle in Richmond, in IN epidemic form.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

The New York Radical Convention yester-
cay, nominated G.. Hilton Scribner for Secre-
tary Of State, Gen. Francis E. Barlow for At
toruey General, YIN. B. Taylor for State En-
gineer, Alexander Barley for Canal Commits
soner and Thomas kirkpatrick for State Prison
Inspector The boilers. consisting of the Gree
ly.Fenton delegates from New York and a rOr-
ton of the Kings county delegation, organized
meeting The n. York Tribune says: The
withdrawal of the regular delegates was the
only dign6ed and honorable means left them Of
protesting against SO base and infamous an ac-
cusation We arc not without hopes Of an
agreement upon IL ticket which may unite the
party aud carry the State. But it is evident
that the Custom House clique care nothing for
success III the State or nation in comparison
with the accomplishment Of their own .sordid
and selfish schemes .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1871.
The Commercial Convention in Baltimore

The Commercial Convention in Baltimore,
Yesterday, received reports from the Commit
ices on Railroads, Interior Lines Of Water
Communication and Immigration, which were
discussed and passed upon. A speech was de-
livered by Reverdy johnson, principally in ref
erence to, and in praise of, the advantages Of
Baltimore. A committee made favorable re-
port in reference to Narrow Gauge Railroads.
4 resolution was adopted recommending to
railroad transportation companies to so reduce
local rates of freight and passage as to give
them nearer proportion to through rates. Mr.
Wedderburn, OF Virginia, introduced resolu-
ton reciting that there is not sufficient railroad
communication between the seaboard and the
Great West, and the rapid development of the
Western States is creating trade which will
require twice the number Of railroads now in
existence and asking that the Convention call
particular attention to the necessity for the
completion of the Washington & Ohio railroad
which will be seventy miles shorter than any
existing line connecting the Ohio with the Nation
al Capital, and willopen up a productive region
fifty miles in width, which is now almost inac,
cessible. .. ..'.' 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

Mr. Chas. L. Williams, of Richmond, pro-
poses to inaugurate CoLLEGE to be established
in Richmond, under the patronage fthekuights
of Pythias, flourishing Order in this State
and daily increasing in numbers He intends
to bring the matter Before the Order in Rich
mond and to ask the appointment of a commit
tee to confer with the other lodges:in the State,
and to request Of them the appointment Of sim
liar committees; when SO appointed, to meet
and agree upon detailed plan to be adopted,
if approved by all of the lodges. In publish;
ing the proposition of Mr.. Williams the Rich
moud Enquirer says:-"We know Of no richer
legacy which the Knight Of Pythias can leave
his sons, than the means Of obtaining thorough
education, and none which he eau insure for
them at smaller cost. Nor do We know of
anything which eau tend more to the advance
ment of the general interests of the community
than to have, year after year, class OF cult
waited and intelligent young men sent forth into
society, all enlisted in cause from which they
will feel that they have derived their greatest
benefits
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29
DIED..

At the rcsLrncr ur his mother, in Fairfax co..
on the I'D instant, GEORGE ii. FOA, aged 10
Srntinrl please copy
O.i Saturday. the 10Th inst, II his residence,
in Spot$ylvania county, GEORGE ID. BLACK
LEY, in the lis! year Of his age.
\: the residence OF DR.. YIN. ]. Halle, near
Milcr's. Essex county, on Friday, September
Sth, JOHN +. DISIIMAN, after II protracted
illness, in the 18Th year of hsuge.
On the 18th inst 1T the residence of her hus-
band, in Stauntnn, Mrs. MARY PATTON
CATLETT, wife Of Capt Richard II. Catlett,
In the :,,3d YcAr Of her ave
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29
l'ONMUNlC.ATEp.

CONSERVATIVE MEETING ~ WEsTMoRE-
LAND County A meeting OF the Conserva-
tiyeS Of cstmoreand county was held at
Mouru,S, on Monday. September 18th, Doct.
ThoS. Il. Ditty in the chair and VIM. j.. Baker
secretary.
The object Of the meeting WAS explained by
Judge Critchcr. t" he the organization of the
,arry IN the coumty, and such action Is might
be most advisable for the nomination OF county
candidates In consideration Of the near APP
Nroach Of the election. and the difficulty OF OBJ
tanning general meeting Of the people, except
on Court day,
On motion Of Pact. joseph Jones, il COM
mi!trr "t Xix from each Township WAS appoln-
ted b. the Chuir 70 nalic candidates for the
>rrcral offices to be filled at the November cleo
ton. The same committee was also Instructed
to nominate County Superintendent of party
organization. After short conference, the
committee reported the following nominations:
Legislature. VIM W. Walker; Common
wcaI,h'S Attorney. r. Byrd Lewis Sheriff,
Vim. !. l.rmkin Clerk, J. Warren llutt.-
Capt. !. ". Chandler Vas elected County Su-
pcriutcndunt. These nominations were then
submitted to the meeting and unanimously rat
fled.
After Il few remarks from Judge Critcher,
counSclling harmony Of action and urging the
patriotic duty OF earnest effort on the part OF
Conservative IL secure success IN the approach
inw contests. the meeting adjourned.
Thomas K. Dirty. Chairman.
WV. T.. BAKER. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

The commission appointed to adjudicate the
claims between Great Britain and the United
States, other than the class known as the Ala
balna claims have perfected their organization
and chosen Thos. g. Cox, who has been for
many years at the head Of the passport bureau,
"a their secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

We have reserved rights advocated i'll
Church as we'll as State We observe in q re-
port of the proceedings of the New York Eps-
copal Convention that it was decided, that
any action taken by the General Council of the
Church would not be binding without the con-
sent of each diocese"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

The Radical Convention at Richmond ex-
tended an invitation to those who constituted
the Old Wing party in Virginia, to unite with
them "Wil you walk into my parlor said
the spider to the fly ?''-No! not by any man
ner Of means
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

Mr.. Greeley is now writing series OF letters
from Minnesota. He says that that State us
SOBER with gravity beyond her years. She
has harvested this year, for the first time, a
half crop of her great staple, wheat, which IS
owing to her miserable shallow blowing, and
the severe and protracted drought. The sea-
son for Indian corn has been very good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

1u his address to the New York Episcopal
Convention, Bishop Potter recommended tho
formation of societies of pious ladies, who
should leave the world, and devote themselves
entirely to religious and charitable duties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

The Washington Chronicle says that Gen.
Butler retreated in good order when lie failed
to be nominated for Governor Of Alassachu-
sets He Event at once
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

The Baltimore American speaking Of Vir-
ginis, says mo other State in the South has
suffered so much and no other has borne it's
ills more bravely. Desolated by the war, raw
aged by fire and food, and vexed by political
contentious, the old State has given abundant
proofs of her vitality and of her earnest wish
for development, as we'll as of her desire to live
in peace with all men" This is all true and We
are glad to See the acknowledgement made BY
the American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

The jury at Raleigh, in the case ol Amos
Owens and twenty four other members Of the
alleged Ku-Klux organization, on trial for
whipping Biggerstaf, convicted Owens, and
fifteen Others Nine were acquitted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29
Foreign Items.

The foreign dispatches report three recent ter
rible disasters. In Switzerland and explosion OF
fire damp occurred ina coal mine, and thirty per-
sons were killed on the German ocean Il ship
was wrecked and all hands lost Oft the Eng
lish coast Il vessel was beached and but one
person saved. That rescue was due to 4 cOur-
ageous woman, who rowed to the hulk In 4
small boat and took off the last man left OF the
crew. The life. boat men had previously re-
fused to 20 to the wreck.
One Of the ornaments Of the English Court
has just passed away in the person Of the
young Duchess Of St. Adams. who has died at
the age Of twenty-five. Her husband, the
Duke, has long been one OF the high bloods'
Of aristocratic society, and was at one time
notorious boon companon of the Prince OF
Wales
The Manchester Examiner says the English
Confederate bond holders are under the impress
sion that the clause in the Treaty Of Washing
ton referring to all claims of citizens Of either
Government includes theirs. and propose to
bring their case before the Washington Com
mission
\ locomotive has at last gone straight
through Mont Cents. On tile 18th Septcm-
Der the first train passed through the eli ght-mile
tunnel, amid great rejoicings.
STATE MEDICAL SoCIETY.-7o Mc Fell0rs
Of the Medical Society Of Virginia In com
pliance with instructions to the Chairman of
the Executive Committee, received through
the President of the Society this circular is
issued for the purpose of notifying members
that the Second Annual Session of the Medical
Society of Virginia will be convened in ,Hol-
combe Hall in the City of Lynchburg at 10
4. H., wednesday, October Is, 1871.
The subject-Infammatio has been
selected by the Executive Committee in ac-
cordance with Il resolution adopted at the last
session, will be open for general discussion.
Committees have been appointed to report
upon the diseases, &C., peculiar to the several
sections Of the State; and it is expected that
there will be voluntary reports made of inter-
esting and instructive cases that may have
come under the notice Of practitioners. More
over, questions of grave importance to the Med
ical profession III this Commonwealth will be
introduced for consideration and action. 1t is
therefore most earnestly urged that every
Fellow will be in attendance
HUNTER MCGUIRE, NJ. D.,
Chairman Executive Committee, &c.
Landon B. Edwards, NJ. D.,
Recording Secretary, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29
LCOsINUNICATRD.

CONSERVATIVE MEETING AT SHILOH, King
George county. There was a large and enthus-
iastic gathering Of the Conservatives Of Shiloh
township, King George county, held at that
place on Saturday last for the purpose ofnoml-
netting six delegates 10 meet in convention those
from other townships on the 9TH day OF Octo-
Der next: who are To select i suitable person to
represent our people in the next House Of Dele
gates.
On motion, Dr. +. +. Nindc was called to
the chair, and George A. Baker appointed sec
rotary.
The Chair called the meeting to order, and
introduced Major John d. Rogers. the Conser-
vativc county superintendent, who addressed
the meeting.
Major Rogers delivered 4 very able and in
tercsting address lie contrasted our present
condition with our oppressed sister Southern
States, and what would have been our condi-
ton but for the Conservative party, who elect
ed as its champion Governor Walker, who has
proved thus far to be noble and most skiltul
navigator, lie then spoke Of the Radical par
ty, having at its head man wholly unit tor
the high and responsible position he now holds,
who could truly be denominatcJ Il Stable
| President He showed up, in their true light
and character all carpct-baggcrs and scalawags,
making the colorcd man their speciality, great
love and affection for him. but as yet shared
none of their stcalings, Office or land but SO
far as in their power lay, set him against their
best iricuds-their own white people. lie also
urged the great importance Of selecting man
of high character-onc who has an eye singly
to the public good one who can't be seduccd
by any outside pressure, and one who, By. a
combination of all, will not only command the
confidence of his own people: but take a high
stand in the halls Of legislation And when
nominated whoever he may be, give him a
hearty and cordial support lay aside all old
party and side issues, act rs one man, and sue
cess must and will attend our efforts.
After which, nominations being next in or
der, it was agreed upon that they should be
appointed in mass meeting by Il viva voce vote:
whcrcupon the following gentlemen were duly
elected, on condition that all should abide by
the action Of the Nominating Convention, to be
held on the 18th October: VIM. +. Coaklcy
laz!cwoni Thompson, Stephen G.. Clarke,
Philip Marshall +. Bal! Stokes, Thomas
! Pierce.
On motion, Messr$ Charles Ashton and DIR.
Jett addressed the meeting being candidates
for House OF Delegates, who spoke with force
ami r,rg",! unity and brotherly love.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

The Fredericksburg Herald refers to the ro-
litical hypocrisy Of the recent Radical Conven-
ton in this State, in denouncing measure for
which every Radical in the last Legislature:
present, voted, with probably an exception or
.tunt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

The announcement that ex-Premier Dlsrall
had asserted in a speech at his home, at Hugh
enden, in England that Queen Victoria was
morally and physically incapacitatcd, from
performing her public duties, has received u
contradiction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

y gas main bursted in one Of the streets in
Washington yesterday, and several workmen
engaged in repairing the break, were nearly
suttocatcd before they could he rescued