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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12

Rev. Harvey Linslcy, lately settled
over the Baptist church in Buckfield, oc-
cupied Rev Mr.. Ford's pulpit on Sum
day last. and preached an effective dis
course, without notes. He has q genial,
earnest manner that cannot fail to reach
the hearts of his hearers. The Buckfield
church are fortunate in securing the SER
vices of one who gives such good prom.
ise of success in the ministry
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12

The Port land board of Aldermen have
vol ed to exempt from taxation for a term
Of ten Years the capital stock of any
manufacturing establishment which may
be located there provided such exemption
shall, upon the showing of facts, be judg.
ed for the public advantage.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12


dress: Poi. politics Rel Religion; or. Orthodox ;
I'm Urnivcrsali-t: Ne. Methodist Bap. Baptist ;
+. b. Free WIN Baptist; Con Congrcgationaiist
The first day or two of Court were
bitter cold. but the weather moderated,
and few delightful days were enjoyed,
with excellent sleighing. The attendance
on Court has not been so large ~ com
mon. nor so large rs il is likely to be this
week. Hon. y. S. Liltleleld of Bridg-
ton, G. l. Aver, Esq. of Cornish, NJ. /.
Ludden. Esq, oil Lewiston, and several
Attorneys from other Counties, have
been in attendance. Judge Walton is as
popular - ever with the bar. and is dis
inguished Tor his clear and concise state
ment of Law and charges to tho jury. lie
il so much nj home in his old County that
he is not at all nervous about getting
through. but is willing 10 remain till the
first Of january. if necessary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12

MUTIIATED CURRENCY. L. S. Treas
urer Spinner gives notice that after jan
uary lst, 1872, the existing rules govern
ING the redemption of ali kinds of paper
money now or hereafter redeemable at
the Treasury OF the United States, will
be changed so as to read as follows:-
L-Fragments Of note, constituting
less than one.haI, viii not be redeemed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12

Rev. David Boyd. OF Rockland, at
the head of the order OF Good Templars
in our State, fulfilled his appointments in
our County, last week, and was received
with much favor where he went. He
spoke at Buckfeld. Hartford Centre.
Bethel, Bryant's Pond. West Paris, Paris
Hill and South Paris. He is iorcible
and eloquent speaker. and presents strik-
ing facts and figures. in an interesting
and impressive manner. We wish he
could get the ear of every man, woman
and child in our State, for he would do
them good.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12

We understand that the County
Lodge OF Good Templars. ut Centre
Hartford. last Wednesday, was well at
tended-eight Lodges being represented.
The day was spent in discussing ques-
tons pertaining to the good of the order,
and in the evening, the G. w. c. T.,
Rev. David Boyd, gave Il public lecture
in the new hall. which was crowded.
The good ladies Of the village provided
ample refreshments for dinner and sup
per in the Hall below. II was u good
time. and we regret that Count duties
prevented our attendance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12

Virgil X "arri- Of Paris Hill, and
Wm r. Greenleal of Milton Plantation.
have bought Perry Mills, in WoodstocS.
Of Howe Il Russell. They are putting
the mills in prime condition and intend
to manufacture quite Il large amount ut
lumber the coming season, says the Reg.
=,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12

The Oxford Register crowns its edi'
torial columns with the figure of bear
rs an indication that there is something
bruin up there, we uppose.-Begaa
Journal.
1t is bare ly possible that they are
bruin mischief
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
CONCLUSION.

have thus hastily summed up the op-
era'ion> OF the government during the
last Year and made such suggestions as
occur 90 me % be proper tor Your con-
s.leratjou.
| Submi, them with a confidence thar
your combined action will be wise, states
man,ike and I'm the best interests of the
whole country.
l>igued.) L. =. GRANT
Executive Mansion, Dec. /. ISL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
Nance, Iges, 1ddress. Politics and
Reii0iOn Of the Grand Jury.

VT. NtF"fv FHf Nv U'IIV'FT m y 'Hsl 'f"H
In the table l.. O. represents posi-oGice al
dress: Pol polite, Rel. Religion or. Orthodox
I'm. Urniversalist: Me. Methodist; Bap. Baptist
+. b. Free WIN Baptist; Con. Congrcgatioualist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
s. u. COuyt--DeceMber IT,, 1871.
WALTON J. pRESIDING.

WALTON, J. PRESIDING.
OFFICERS OF THE CoURT-.W. X. kim
ball. Clerk; T.. d. Stacy. Sheriff II. =
Hammond, Crier; c. II. George, Mes
senger. Deputies. T. r. Day, Bryant
Pond Z. E. Rice. Brownfield; Oscar Z
Trask, Dixfeld.
The Court was opened with prayer b.
Rev. j. b. Wheelwright. South Paris.
FIRST JURY.
Geo. +. Hammond, Paris. Foreman.
Philbrick A. Bradley. Fryeburg.
Edwin r. Briggs, Mason.
Abial Chandler, Bethel.
Trelawney c. Chapman, Upton.
Joseph III. Durham, Paris.
Geo. L. Gibson. Norway.
Edward p. Grover, Bethel.
Calvin Harnden. Sumner.
Abel Head. Lowell
Appleton j. Mason, Bucklield.
VIM. II. Mason. Albany.
SECOND JURY.
Benjamin Storer, Mexico, Foreman.
Benjamin Ncvers, Sweden.
Mayhem c. Peary, Brownicld.
William Randall. Hebron.
Isaac +. Richardson, Hartford.
Thomas Swan. Waterford.
Cyrus A. Tucker. Woodstock.
Patric II. Virgin. Rumford.
Byron c. Waite, Canton.
William w. White. Dixield
Charles Young, Greenwood.
Joseph French. Oxford.
sUPERNUMERARY.
Marshall Spring. Hiram.
The first case tried was
John c. Pike VS.. William W. Watson
Action for money had and received fol
timber alleged to have been cut on plh''
land By defendants vendor. Submitted
to the Judge. Judgment for the deit.
A. S. Kimball. Littletield.
Horace n. Bolster and nj, VS.. Seth I
Holbrook. and al.
Action on account annexed for good'
sold and delivered out of plaintiffs store
to one Alexander LeFare. upon the al
legged credit of the defendants, who de-
MED the authority oil LaFarc TO purchase
goods on their credit, with tho exception
of two small orders. amounting to Sl3
Verdict for pfls. Tor $500.
Wilson. Virgin.
Sarah Ann Rogers eXtx., VS.. Almond
Rogers ct al Jury disagreed.
Eaton. Aver & Clifford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
PROTECTION OF IMMIGRANTS.

The number Of immigrants ignorant Of
our laws, habits, etc, coming into our
country annually has become so great
and impositiouS practiced upon them so
numerous and so fragrant that | suggest
Congressional action for their protection.
Il seems 20 me fair subject oflegislation
by Congress. l cannot now state rs fully
as desire, the nature of the complaints
made by immigrants Of the treatment
they receive, but will endeayor TO do so
during the session of Congress, particu-
larry. If the subject should receive Your
attention.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-12
q; OOOdstOcE.

W. hope 50, Zoo, aud our I1endN '
please take notice Ed DIM
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28
/" The Hunfers.''

At meeting of the Hunters" held last
evening, it was decided that as they were sufi-
GENTLY organized, hereafter persons wishing to
become membersof the Hunters should have
their names proposed at a regular meeting.
According to the time-honored custom Of all
chases, the meeting decided that the party
touching the deer or fox first after either having
been caught by the hounds, should be consider
ed the champion of the race and be entitled to
the carcass of the animal touched.
Mr.. Hands is to place the men at different
points, and signal will be given for starting.
Cox Mariner was chosen as marshal to lead the
party to the Fair Grounds.
On motion, Messrs. w. c. Ingles, c. Nelson
and w. G. Shelley were appointed a committee
to draw up rules for the government of the
chase
After much discussion the party adjourned,
to meet next Thursday at Moses store, at s
clock, Pm G. III. MOSES, Chr'n.
c. NELSON, Sec'y
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28
WASHINGTON.

The Joint High Commission has ad-
journed to May third, by which time it is
understood the clerks will have the treaty
in shape.
The impression is general that the opin-
ion on Monday will be adverse in some, if
not in all respects, to the late decision re-
garding the legal tender act, but it is i'm
possible by open and fair means to obtain
facts, however supreme justices may have
leaked to interested parties, they have
been water-tight to legitimate representa-
tives of the press.
Gen. Spinner issome worse, while Coch-
ran is better.
Col. Ruger has been appointed Superin-
tendent at West Point.
Wallace has been appointed Collector for
the Third South Carolina District.
: Deputy Marshal Sherman, while Selling
contraband whisky at Greeneville, S. c.,
was struck on the head from behind and
his skull fractured, which will probably
prove fatal.
The Georgia case recently figured before
the Supreme Court, involving the value of
notes for slaves, will not be decided until
another case from Arkansas is argued,
which argument will probably not occur
until December.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28
MISCELLANY.

VERSAILLES, April q, evening.-Issy's
fire ceased at noon to-day. Other lhsur.
gent works continue to fire. The first
parallel of the besiegers opened to-day, ana
the second parallel has commenced; ~,
general attack is expected to-nlght. Inc
Commune has sent its best battallons 10
the threatened points, but the defense
seem insufficient.
LATER.-Thiers announces that acIlVe
operation commenced yesterday. :,
The Versaillists made an unsuccessful
attempt to cross the Seine to get to Chy-
chy. E#h H0eTTBrf
Seven Fort Issy guns have been dis
mounted.
, For tMontrogue is in ruins, and the
southern forts badly damaged.
The Versaillist projectiles from the
south fall within the ramparts, and XIII
and wound many.
Mot D'Odre says that the Commune VIII
blow up the forts if necessary.
The Communal Council now holds
secret sessions
LONDON, April 27.-The Evening Stand
ard has the following dispatch from Paris:
The Commune suffers for want of union
among its members, as well as for lack OF
money and men.
The National Guards openly disobey the
orders of the Commune.
IL Is DelleVeu the commune Will uldhe
its last stand in Rue de Rivoli and Rue de
Castiglione, in the immediate vicinity of
the Place Vendome.
Fort Montrouge will probably be stormed
by the Versailles army to-day.
The Commune has impressed into mill
tary service all the porters of the Lyons
railway.
2BERLIN, April 27.-The Rreis Zeitung
announces that Prince Bismarck has in
structed Sen. Fabrice to represent to the
Paris Commune that in case any mishap
should occur to the Archbishop of Paris
the Prussians might probably interfere in
the affairs of the city in favor of the Yer
Sailles Government
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28

Editors KnOJUiUe Chronicle: -frfHE
In your issue of April 10Th, the following
statement occurs with reference to Mary
Vile:
"a series of lectures have been delivered by
one and another ofthe ministers representing the
Baptist, Presbyterian and Quaker churches on
the ordinances. AS political excitement dies
away, religious dispute takes its place. so we are
never quiet"
1 have the honor to represent the Bap-
fist Church at Maryville, and as this
statement places me in false position,
desire to have it corrected. No 'series" of
lectures have been delivered by myself or
any other Baptist minister "on the or
dinances," nor has any single discourse
been devoted to these subjects. The origin
of this dispute" must be sought else
where.
1 do not mean to object to the course of
the other parties mentioned in the COM
municatiOn. Every minister has right
to preach the peculiar doctrines by which
his demonstration is distinguished from
others; and, if to do so, shall provoke con-
troversy, let it come. The people will be
better informed on the points of difference
and act more intelligently in deciding their
church relations. At the proper time, 1
will give attention to these objects. But
until it is done, let me not be blamed as
the beginner.
Whatever shape the matter may assume
in the future, L trust that the discussion
will be characterized by the same spirit of
kindness which has marked its progress
~ d. M. BREAKER.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28
GreaSing Wagons.

We find the following in the Scientific
Press: Greasing buggies and wagons is
of more importance than some people i'm
agine. Many wheel is ruined by oiling
too plentifully. A well made wheel will
endure constant wear for ten to twenty
years if care is taken to use the right kind
and proper amount of oil; but if this mat
ter is not attended to, the wheel will be
used up in five or six years, or may be SOON
er. Lard should never be used on wagon ;
for it will penetrate the hub and work it's
way out around the lemons of the spokes
and spoil the wheel. Castor oil is good
material for use OH iron axle; just oil
enough should be applied to a spindle to
give it light coating; this is better than
more, for the surplus put on will work out
at the ends and be forced by the shoulders
and nut into the hub around outside of the
boxes. To oil an axle-tree, first wipe the
spindle clean with a cloth wet with tur-
pentine. if it won't wipe withoutit. On a
buggy or carriage, wipe and clean off the
back and front ends of the hubs, and then
apply very small quantity of castor oil,
for some especially prepared lubricator
near the shoulders and points,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28
Tennessee News,

Rev. Mr.. Hillsman, formerly Pastor of
the Baptist Church i'm this place, has been
engaged in a revival at MurfreesbOro' for a
few days past.
Mr.. G. w. Payne, living four miles out
on the Gallatin pike, lost ten acres of
grapes by the frost last Saturday night.
Dennis Smith, Deputy Sheriff of the
adjoining county of Monroe, was shot and
seriously wounded, last Friday, by Bart
Johnson. Smiths wound is not regarded
as necessarily fatal. We could not learn
anything of the particulars, except that
Smith was on his horse in the road when
shot, and that the difficulty had its origin
inssome official act of the Deputy.
Post.
The Union and American, speaking of
the frost, says 1.-The late change in the
weather, We have reason to hope, has not
been so disastrous to crops as there was
reason to expect. Friends from the coun-
try inform us that their crops have not
suffered so much as was at first supposed.
The disaster to potatoe vines and other
early rising vegetables has been too general
for comfort, but not enough so to seriously
interfere with the prospects of crops in the
future.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28
Athens Letter.

Your correspondent, Mr.. Townsend A.
Thomas, surely does not express more than
a fitting eulOgy for our town when he says ::
"Athens, with its fine schools and
churches, commends itself to the stranger
in strong language that her people are
literally disposed in favor of education
and christianity, and necessarily refined
and cultivated" If Mr.. Thomas could
have seen our quiet village at other times
he surely would have been more favorably
impressed; for during the past few weeks
Athens has been rather destitute of any
thing to interest or amuse.
The last term of Circuit Court held here
failed to excite unusual interest, there be-
ing but one case that was scarcely spoken
of outside of the courtroom by those not
personally interested-the case of The
State VS.. Mart Shook, for shooting Jim
McGill, colored, excited some comment on
the streets. Not very strange that it
should. The strongest case of murder
without provocation, the testimony of
which it was ever our privilege to hear,
only received the verdict of guilty of vol
untary manslaughter and sentence to the
penitentiary for tlOO gears. Two other in
dividuals were found guilty of the crime
of swindling, and were sentenced to three
gears in the penitentiary.
Some have pronounced the verdict in the
Shook case as gross perversion of justice,
and many said that it would be impossible
to hang man for shooting negro, under
any circumstances, with such a jury as
tried Shook. Gov. Senter has since par
doned Shook.
The Athens Post has failed to arouse
great enthusiasm on the subject of New
Court House," and it is feared there is a
sufficient number of narrow-minded voters
in the county to kill the measure should
those in favor of it fail to turn out well on
election day. Such would not speak high
ly of the liberality and good taste of Nc
Mimi county, and it is to be hoped the
Posts sound views will prevail.
The general opinion now is that the
county will vote No School tax"
The Gilbert Sisters paid flying visit to
Athens and gave an entertainment on last
Tuesday night, but was not largely atten
ded. 1f7t 14
Mrs. A. M. Meeker will deliver lecture
this evening at the Court House. "Mat-
rimony as it Was and Is" Some of our
young folks think the subject is very inter-
esting and propose, if possible, to learn
what she knows, thinking THAT which is
learned may not be lost" c. M. M.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28
C. L. Janney, Waynesville, o., j

c. L. Janney, Waynesville, O., in
August last, made the following state
ment:-"A person residing near this town
causing a good deal of comment herea-
bouts. The vine is planted near the east
cornor of his woodhOuse and trained on it
twelve feet, then along the end of a porch
six feet, then along the side of the porch
and house some twenty fetal on the
east of the buildings. The wood-house is
whitewashed, and the grapes have nearly
all rotted on it. The porch and dwelling
are painted white-there is not q rotten
grape to be found on, the zine that is trained
on the painted part. The vine is as full
as it can hang of very large punches; has
not been pruned any this year.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28
The Legal Tender Decision.

The Supreme Court of the United States
on Monday met in council and decided,
by five to four, that the legal-tender act did
apply to contracts made before the war,
as well as to those made during the war,
and that it was constitutional, thus re-
versing the decision of the last term of the
court that the law did not apply to con-
tracts made before its passage. Justices
Miller, Swayne, Davis, Strong and Brad
ley voted to sustain the constitutionality
of the act, and Chief Justice Chase and
Justices Nelson, Clifford and Field voted
in the negative. The full opinion of the
court will not be written out before the
October term, but the fact of the decision
will be announced when the court reas-
sembleS.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28
Richmond and Arlington h. b. c.

The Club met pursuant to adjournment
The committee on constitution and bylaws,
reported a constitution and bylaws which after
some notifications was adopted.
The following gentlemen became members of
the Club:
r II Harvey, Morrow. w Crozier, G Fl
Moses, w @ Putnam, P MeTeer, w s Brad
ley, Chas Nelson, w Paxton, r Rodgers,
j S Kirkpatrick, Joe Sneed, S Boyd L B Ed
wards, S Morgan, s B Crawford, w Shell
ley, r L kirkpatrick, jr., and w z Williams.
The Club then proceeded to the election Of
officers, with the following result:
R a Harvey President; G 81 Moses, Vice Pres
ident; S Morrow, Secretary j w Crozier,
Treasurer ;Chas Nelson, G P McTeer, Nor
gan, Directors. 1883
The following gentlemen were elected honor
airy members:
Maj w G Darlington, Richmond Va, Maj
Thos o. Conner, Mr. VIM Rule, Mr. P Dickin-
son, Judge L A r Nelson, Col G M AcGhee
Col Hugh L McClung DR. Thos w Humes,
Capt Jacques, Mr. Sam Ramage, Mr. Rolfe
Saunders, and ex-Presdent, Andrew johnson.
On motion it was agreed to adopt the College
grounds as the play grounds of the Club. On
motion Saturday 10Th was selected as the first
practice evening.
On motion the Club adjourned to meet Mon
day, May 1st. r. III. HARVEY, Pres,
S. I. MORROW, Sec.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28

Mr.. Beecher at one time made a persis-
tent effort to induce the women of his
church to take part in the social meetings.
AS the result, says the Independent, a lank
female gospeler arose one evening, and re-
cited learned, but by no means edifying
homily, which she repeated at two sue
cessive meetings. The case was becoming
both ludicrous and serious. Finally, at the
close of the harangue on the third evening,
Mr.. Beecher lifted up his head, which had
been buried in his hands, and said, quietly:
Nevertheless, brethren, am in favor of
having women speak in the prayer meet
ing"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28

The following is a western instance of
the "ruling passion strong in death :"
Squire w was very fastidious in his
notions of propriety. At weddings and
funerals he was quite officious, and very
particular that everything should be done
decently and in order. In due time he
was taken ill-fatally so-and relatives
and friends were gathered around his bed,
sad and weeping. One of these, more
thoughtful than the rest, asked the depart
ing Squire if he would like to have a cler-
gyman called in to pray with him, to
which he replied: "WeH, yes; / think it
would be appropriate 4 II = = y
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28

This is personal" taken from a coun-
try journal: "a young lady takes this
method of informing certain young man
that the next time he desires to gaze upon
her forty-five mortal minutes without
winking his eyes, she will consider herself
highly favored if he will close his mouth,
and not sit there like young robin await
ing the parent Bird
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28

CURING EGG-EATING HENs.-If A. H.
Fisher, Adams, New York, will keep his
fowls well supplied with lime and gravel
or brick layers, rubbish and animal food
fresh mest, in some form, it may pre-
other mode is to place in the nests artificial
or China eggs and let them peck at them
to their hearts content fF0IT
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28

,sKEEPINe EGes FOR HATcHING.-F. M.
A, Greenwich, N. Y: The eggs you de-
sire to keep for Matching should be placed
in cool place, but we shold not recon-
mend you to set eggs over two to four
weeks old. Eggs laid a longer time than
that may hatch, but we think the chances
are against it.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28
-a. KNOXVILLE TENN, FRIDAY MORNING. APRIL 49, 1871.

A mothers supreme devotion TO her
child was strongly illustrated recently in
Kansas City, when a Mrs. Britt plunged
into deep cistern to rescue her little two
year-old boy who had accidentally tum-
bled in Unable to swim herself, she yet
wildly plunged around until some men
coming to their help both were drawn out.
The little boy was unconscious, but hap
pily was restored. fcl
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28

The coming Russian priuce is not the
Czarovitch, but the Grand Duke Alexan-
der Alexandrovitch, third son of the Gar.
He is twenty-five, and the handsomest
prince in Europe, with blue eyes, blonde
mustache and penchant for the fair.
He make an extensive tour in the United
States. The navy department is making
preparations to send feet to meet the
Russian fleet with Grand Duke Alexander
on board.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-28

Mr.. Stewards reception in British India
has been cordial. At Calcutta he was
made the guest of Earl Mayo, Viceroy.
The Hdrkdrd is quoted as saying of the
reception given him by Calcutta, ''that he
will remember it with pleasure and pride.
He represents America; and in honoring
him for his own sake, we honor America
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