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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-17
RUcEfeLd Items.

VIM. Cole, once known in all this re.
gion, ag the owner and tender OF one Of
the best machines for car,ling wool. died
at Buckfcld village. lS4l. greatly re.
spected rs citizen, leaving II vile Gu.
pima Spauldng. who died in 1852 and
five sons and five daughters, the eldest
20, and the y0ungest3 years OF age, all
born at Bucklicld. On the l4th Of last
Sept. Addison, of Auburn. Cyrus A.,
Vernon. Rotheous NJ. Mrs. Lydia F.
Douglass, Mrs. Mary. Brewer. of Cape
Elizabeth. Mrs. MARTHA BRIGHAM OF
Portland. Mrs. Maria J.. Marble, OF Dos
ton, Mrs. Melissa Allen, Of Buckield, and
LLOYD Cole. Of Erie. Pa, met ut Higgins
Beach, Scarboro. 10 partake of the b0un
ties OF earth and sea. They met not AS
children. but rs lire men aud women
who had known much of lie since their
last meeting all together, thirty years
ago TO add Ia their happiness thcre
was not vacant seat Alter the ieasI,
their average weight was Ia pounds
the heaviest son. Lloyd. 30 pounds, the
heaviest daughter. Martills. 200 p unds
the lighte,t son. Cyrus, l45 pounds. and
the lighiesL daughter, Mary. l29 pounds.
All returned from their happy meeting,
with the assurance that the iye of the
meeting will be photographed as keep
sake Tor untold generations Of Coles.
Mrs. Zenas Shaw. East Buckicld, gave
and received from olhcE ladies. squares,
compo, eel OF % small ones. all lined.
quilted and bound. Ia make one large and
one small quill 10 add 10 The comfort of
mother and little ones. n cold weather
approaches. AT The house ol the donor,
where buunIi iul dinner Has prepared
Tor all that met tO unite the squares,
noticed among he number four grand.
mothers six mothers, AMI Miss Lucy
Russell. a singeI lady Upon remark
that when she WA, Young they used quilt
ing bars, vcntuIcd Ia ask her her age.
Without blush. she said. when was
born in Hebron. there wero pnll ten fam.
lilies IN town. which WAS ninety years
ago
The writer. in hi- account ni the Lcvee
at Hartford. ncius silent about the win.
ncr> ol the beautiful prizes. | would ,Ay
twenty mcnIIcrs of the Wave. went not
only 10 see and hear. but TO try their luck
for their prizes Two OF thr best were
horne away 10y Henry A BicknrlI and
Miss Abbic NJ. Mason. The former won
II splendid log cabin quilt. and the latter
rich cake. weighing ten pounds. made
by Mrs. VIM CuSlman. Hartford As
The excellence ol the cake has been test.
ed 10y many. it il hoped that the quilt will
add 10 he comfort al more than one -
The annual letce OF the Crystal Wave,
Good T,mplar-, of East Buckicld. will
be held an the evening Of the 26ih Of De-
tohcr. AZ that place Mental aud physi.
cal food viii be provided Admission -
cents Hartford.
OWN the Register please notice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-17

An An,lover man. now in New York
State, writes for the Oxford Democrat,
saving; at was such welcome visitor
when | Was ut home, that now, when
am SO far away, | enjoy it all the more
when get ii occasionally, and it seems
like seeing IN old friend. The season
here, has been very dry, but the grain
crop is good The farmers raise consia.
cradle corn and winter wheat. 1t is al
so great dairy country Some of the
farmers keep from sixty to eighty cows.
and Tor some years past, their cows have
averaged from eighty to one hundred
dollars apiece They carry their milk to
cheese factories. This has been poor
year, as chreses arc very low. They
have Just made sale Of one thousand
cheeses ri the factory at ten cents a
pound. We had a hard frost the lore
part OF September, that killed cvory-
thing" L.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-17
Hedry Ram.

The most severe storm and fall OF rain
Tor two years. occurred on Wednesday OF
last week, and continued for - hours
1t was more severe, apparently, to the
eastward, as the culveris, highways and
railroad tracks were badly washed, de-
tanning the trains tor several days. There
was one Of the worst wash-outs on the
Grand Trunk road, between Danville
Junction and Yarmouth, which has oc-
CURED for some time. The rain fall was
reported at Lewiston 10 DC nine inches,
but this was probably exaggerated. The
mails were mixed on Thursday and Fri
day, but got Strengthened out by Satur.
day Considerable damage was done.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-17

A sermon was preached in the Bar
list Church in this village last Sabbath
morning by the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Ford,
upon the recent disaster in Chicago. and
At the close Of the services n subscription
Tor The sufferers was started ami about
twenty dollars realized. 1t is proposed
70 make the subscription general. and the
book has been lett with Postmaster
Weeks, that all who are 50 disposed may
contribute 10 this object. Let Paris Hill
not fail to 10 its part in the great work
in which other communities are doing so
nobly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-17
AR EMUS ARD,
On the marble slab of his friend WAS this :
EDWARD o. HALLE,
EOrs N0g i5, lsj>.

Passed array Ing. l., lSY.
There IL 40 desth-what seems - il transition
Halle used 10 be correspondent Of
the Portland Argus, over The signature Of
~. Head" He was = humorist but not
to be compared TO Brown.
Maxfield was schoolmate aud admir-.
or of Artemus, and accompanied him in
his lecture tours in the west u portion OF
the time He related many amusing in
cidents 10 the life of the great humorist
while he was with him.
We soon come to Sweden Corner,
where there is store, with the Post-Of.
fee. and a few houses. Near by is the
site Of Judge f. w Woodbury's house.
which was destroyed by fire few years
since On the top of Woodbury's Hill, =
little beyond, grand view is obtained
Of mountain scenery; no less than fifty
peaks. it : said. being visible. We soon
descend 10 the plains outlaying Lowell
village, which we reach about 4 O'Clock.
Mr.. Fox keeps quiet homelike hotel
here. where we stop. just opposite is
7 the scene Of the ruins of the fire last
spring. when Judge Walker and Mr.. Far.
rington were burnt out Lowell village
contaiueS some fine residences, with
: handsome lawns and tastefufiy arranged
grounds Here we find, for the first time
on our trip, several brick houses We
were fortunate I'm finding our friend,
Judge Walker. at home. who immediate
I ~ took us in charge. and carried us 10
? the most slightly place in The village. on
I the hill in the rear OF MIR. Hulchings' fine
house. where beautiful landscape was
: presented to the eye, made the more gor.
/ geouS by the magnificent gliding OF the
mountain sides with autumnal foliage
\ We were soon behind three minutes
I trotter Eve believe Lowell raises such)
riding towards Lowell Centre, where we
were treated TO some more rich scenery.
we noticed the line barn OF MIR. Healu,
noted as one OF the best in the county,
and from the cupola OF which Is seen Il
I landscape reminding us of the view from
BELLEVUE Mt, 81 Adams, overlooking
Lake Champaign. Possibly our coloring
may be owing to the tact that il was one
of those sweet aulumnal days. when the
genial melownesS Ui the atmosphere
transfused itself into ones soul.
We met DR.. True here, ~ we do where
ever we go, busily engaged in his duties
as Supervisor He lectured in the eve-
ming, on "Colors"-a subject, which. tho
not inviting. proved novel interesting
and profitable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-17
The State Sunday School cxecutiv

The State Sunday School executive
committee have organized a corps Of in
structors for the purpose of holding Sc
ries of County Institutes for the present
season. and are sparing no pains or ex-
pense to make them available in the
highest degree. In Sacred geography
and history. illustrative teaching. Bible
truth and Sunday School work, instruct
ors have been engaged whose lectures no
live Sunday School man or woman can
we'll afford to forego The best APP
paratus, maps, charts, etc, will be used
in illustration Localities which are the
best centres for holding these Institutes
are sought, and it is hoped that few in
deed of the great mass OF Sunday School
teachers in the State will not be reached.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-17

We regret to learn that our old ap
prentice, John r. Walton. who has been
doing well in California. until recently
had both bones of his leg broken by
kick from horse, He was expecting 10
be ont in about four weeks time, when
we hope will prove true
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-17

ID. Ii. Young, of Norway, who
has room for tho sale Of Sewing Ma
chimes in Portland, had an exhibition, at
the fair at South Paris. The iavorte
Florence Machine, and the Etna- and the
American Button.Holc Machine was
there, showing good button'hole work in
thick cloth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-17

An Mualuable Remedy. Ladies in lee
BILE health. especially those suffering from
Weakness, are referred to the advertise
ment Of Mrs. Belcher, to be found in an
other column.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-17

The Union Sergeant, war drama
somewhat similar to THE Drummer
Boy" is being played to crowded audi
ences by the Portland Post OF G. A. r..
and is highly commended
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-17
The HORSE TRoT,

al p. NJ, attracted large crowd.
There were Tour entries: Barnes Walker,
Lowell; Chas. Waterhousc. Fry cburg ;
Joel Afford, Sweden; Isaac Walker,
Stow. Distance. quarter OF u mile
Time, b. Walker, ~ seconds CAS- ;
Waterhouse (racker) 43 seconds Afford,
46 seconds. This was about the wind-up
of the days exercises; and which, with
the just NEED of praise to the Marshall
Nelson Gammagc. the Secretary, Mr..
Marshall Walker, and the other officers,
concludes our account of the Show and
Fair.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-17
ADerenne Tor ola nacheIorn.

The following communication is taken
from one of our country exchanges. II
is an admirable defense Of that much
abused class, who seem to get no sym
pathy from any one:
Ma. EDIToR-My Dear Sir, Will you
allow a poor old bachelor a little space
in your columns2 yes, l know you viii,
as you have given old maids fair show
ing. Well, sir, / confess judgment as
the lawyers say. am an old bachelor,
on the shady side Of forty. But not from
choice; oh, mol not from choice by a
long shot. | reckon, perhaps, no man
living can show better free papers than
/ can. Marry Why Of course | would
have married any time in my life since
/ was thirteen years old if ] could.
/ was desperately in love at that early
and interesting age, with a girl of eigh-
teen. l went 10 see her one Sunday,
intending TO address her. She had given
me every encouragement, and was sure
she would accept me, and then wait for
me till got TO be a great man, which |
expected 70 be in very few years. This
eventful Sunday in my life things looked
very promising, til my sweetheart told
me llhad better 20 fishing with her little
brother. went out sulky enough. The
BOBBY brother went on his way. i got
over the garden fence and stole back into
the parlor 10 see my darling. When, obi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-17
Ispring Hats for Ladies'.

Harper's Bazaar, speaking of the New
York spring styles says; Many round
hats partake so largely of the gypsy
shape that they can scarcely be called
hats, while others retain some features
of last seasons styles, such as halfhigh
sloping crowns and rolled brims. The
turban reapers, with round crown, and
broad, straight brim rolled closely
against the crown. The prettiest, OF
these are in fine Milan braid OF dark
brown color For schoolgirls is a hat
called the Galatea, an ample sailor shape
of .rough-and-ready straw, or of smooth
Milan. 1t is trimmed precisely ike the
sailor hat worn by gentlemen, with wide
ribbon binding on the brim, and band
around the crown, bow and ends be-
hind, or half rosette at the side.
Black glazed hats in the sailor shape
are made over cork frames, like the reg
ular yachting hat; this is so light and
cool for midsummer wear. A band OF
black ribbon, with the name of a favor
ite ship in gilt letters in front, is the
trimming To.t
Shade hats for country wear are in
great variety. One Of the prettiest, called
the gipsy queen, has the broad brim in
dented sharply above the ears, and is to
be held on by a ribbon passed over the
crown and tied under the chin. The st,
Leon is a graceful garden hat. The
crown is half high and square; the brim
is two inches wide and slightly futed.
Infants hats Of fine Milan and the soft
but frail split straw and turbans, with
concave brims, for boys, and fancifully
indented gipsies for girls. ast bf +
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-17
INSTITUTE.
nTechanics' Tnstitute.

MEETS AT ODD FELLOWS HALL, X
Nl o'clock. Regular business meeting, frsi
Wednesday night Of each month. Regular
colloquial meeting. every Friday night.
NJ. BURKE. President
T. STITH. Secretary. 1Sl-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-17
Lies critical Period.

The following is an interesting para
graph from the Protector, entitled the
The Critical Period of Human Life."
From the age of forty to that of sixty,
man who properly regulates himself
Ray be considered in the prime of life.
His matured strength of constitution
renders him almost impervious to the
attacks of disease, and all his functions
are in the highest order. Having gone
year or two past sixty, he arrives at a
critical period of existence, the river of
Death flows before him, and he remains
at a stand-still. But athwart this river
is viaduct, called "The Turn of Life"
which, if crossed in safety, leads to the
valley of "0ld Age, round which the
river winds, and then flows beyond
without a boat or causeway to affect its
passage. The bridge is, however, con
structed of fragile material, and it de-
pends upon how it is trodden whether it
bends or breaks. GOut, apoplexy, and
other bad characters are also in the vicin-
ity to waylay the traveller and thrust him
frem the pass but let him grid up his
loins and provide himself with perfect
composure To quote a metaphor, the
" turn of life is turn either into a pro-
longed walk or into the grave. The sys-
tenn and power having reached their
utmost expansion, now begin either to
close like flowers at sunset or break
down at once. One injudicious stimu-
LIANT, a single fatal excitement, may force
it beyond its strength; while a careful
supply Of props, and the withdrawal Of
all that tends to force plant, viii sus-
tain it in beauty and in vigor until night
has nearly set in.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-17
The Oldest Town.

Jonesboro is the oldest town in Ten
nessee. The first newspaper published
in this State was commenced in Jones
boro, though soon after removed Ia
Knoxville. There Andrew jackson
figured in his early days as cock-fghter
and duelist. On hill which oyerlooks
Jonesboro the hero of New Orleans met
his antagonist, to settle difficulty ac-
cording to the code, on which occasion
he is said to have acted with the utmost
coolness. 1t seems that "Old Hickory
regarded his opponent as poor shot,
and allowed him to shoot, which he did,
missing jackson, who then advanced
with his pistol presented until his op-
poser ran, when jackson fred up in the
air, thus indicating his honor without
trying to take the life Of his fellow man.
:" say, boy, is there anything to shoot
around here2" inquired sportsman of
a boy he met. well, " replied the boy,
A" nothing Just about here, but our school
master is just over the hill cutting birch
rods; you might walk up and pop him
over
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-17
sir walter ScOtt's Piet1Ee of the
Head OF Mary, Queen OF the Scots.


Senator Wall, Of New Jersey in his
Recollections of Abbotsford," thus
speaks of a painting in the dining-room
OF the home of the great novelist;
The dining-room contains a fine col
lection of paintings, one of which at
once riEets attention 1t is painting
of the head Of Mary, Queen of Scots, ,.on
A charger, sketched few hours after her
execution by a young French painter,
who visited Fotheringsy Castle for the
purpose. The head is laid upon the
center Of the dish and placed in an
oblaue position, with the ghastly v neck
nearest the spectator, SO that the nose is
foreshortened, and the nostriis front you.
Such position must have been a very
diiiicnli Onefor artistic effect. 1etwith all
the disadvantages, the artist has achieved
wonders; in spite Of the foreshortening,
In spite Of the livid hue OF death. the face
is superlatively beautiful, and in gazing
at il one can believe any tale Of the
witchery Of her loveliness. The dark
hair, tinged with gray, parted on the
classic brow, rolls downward m luxuriant
waves, as If TO hide the CHASTITY evi-
dences Of decapitation. The nose, Of
the finest Grecian form, descends from
the broad brow. which bears that width
Of ridge" Lavater said was worth
kingdom. The eyelids, from beneath
which you can almost fancy Jon discern
the CLEAN Of dark, melancholy eyes.
The mouth is slightly open, and, though
somewhat swollen BY suffering, Of most
exquisite formation. The whole pic
ture is terrible, yet fascinating-a per
feet image Of death BY violence, Of
beauty unsubdned BY pain.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-17
From the N! Y. Jewish Times.l
THE PRISONERS VISION.

In the sunset, at his window.
Sat q lonely soldier boy,
And his thoughts they, wandered h0meward
Z Thoughts Of love, peace and joy. q 4A4
He was thinking of his mother,
OF his sister far away, Q bg liir
OF the time when he enlisted, Vo'
Of the fearful parting day. fRGta
And he thought he saw his mother ...,
Come in through the open door;
Heard her garments rustling near him.
Saw her shadow on the toor.
And he thought she looked upon him
With her mild and gentle eye,
That she kissed his burning forehead.
As she had in days gone by.
Then with trembling voice she told him,
While she pressed his ev'rish hand,
That the dreaded foe had triumphed.
That he ruled their native laid;
Said how much she missed her darling,
Missed her lovely, cherished boy
He, her only earthly pleasure
He. her only worldly joy.
And again she softly kissed him,
a Gently caressed him once more, -.r.r
One mere look she cast upon him,
And slowly walked toward the door.
Mother. mother do not leave me;
Leave me not alone to die
Do not go, y mother, dearest, ..lgW
Without one more sweet good-byeY'y
And he tried 70 clasp her garments
As she turned to leave the place., f.1F
While the tears they trickled slowly u \s
Down his SCARED and sunburnt face.
But the vision it had vanished D1
Looked and bolted was the door,
And the setting sun looked sadly
Through the window as before.
HANNAH THALMEssINGER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-17
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-17

Ayoung man, whose mustache is Wis
ible BY the aid Of a microscope was the
victim Of misplaced confidence a short
time ago. He had been particularly
sweet on a very young lady, and had
previously paid her several visits. The
girls parents, thinking both too young
to begin keeping company with each
other, gave them a gentle hint to that
efect-frst, By calling the girl out of the
room and sending her to bed; and sec
ond, by the lady Of the house bringing
into the room a huge slice Of bread and
butter, with molasses attachment, and
saying TO the youth, in her kindest man
ner, There. Bubby, take this and go
home It is long way, and your mother
viii be anxious.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-17
BOOK BINDERY.
Franklin Book Bindery,
AND -
BLANK BOOK MANDATORY.
No. Is West Court Street, Memphis.
S. G. TOOF, Proprietor.

DLANK BOOKS, PAPER RULING. AND
ID binding Of overy description, executed in
a very superior manner, and warranted %
give entire satisfaction.
rF-My Blank Book paperembraces the first
mills in America; my stock consists Of the
finest in the entire market. and prices to cont
pete with any house in Memphis. Parties will
ordering elsewhere. ll3-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-17
LOUISVILLE ROUTE.
NORTH AND EAST.
Winter Schedule.
Takes Effect January 9th, 1871.

BrOWnsVlIle AccOmmOdatiOn leaves daily
Except Sunday at 4 :l5 pm.
Daily through train to Nashville and Chat
tanoOga without change Of cars. Leave at
7:45 pm. arrive in Nashville at 9 am,
Chattanooga at 10 D M, next day.
Depot at head Of Main street.
Ticket Office, 27& Main street. one door
north of Jefferson.
rhe train leaving Memphis at / As I. IN. runs
daily. The 4, Is am. train does not run on Sun
day. Both trains run through to Louisville
without change. Elegant sleeping cars run
through on the Las p. IN. train from Memphis
10 louisville. connecting at Louisville With
through cars to Philadelphia. Cleveland, Buff
falo aud New York, without change. 0nly
one change from Louisville TO Baltimore
Washington City and Boston. Berths and
staterooms. in through cars, can be engaged
at the Ticket Office, 25I1z Main street.
j. F. BOYD. Superintendent
JAS. SPKKD. Ticket Agent. 9-62-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-17
PASSENGERS GOING EAST,
Via LOUISVILLE or CAIRO,
should purchase tickets by the
ERIE&ATLANTlc l. GREATWESTERR
RAILWAY

forming the best and most omfortablo Limo TO
New York, Boston, and Northern and Atlantic
Cities, with magnificent Palace Combined Day
and Night Coaches, through to New York
without change.
Two Lightning Express Trains Daily.
This is the only Line from Cincinnati TO
New York under one MANAGEMENT; the only
Line from Cincinnati TO New York without
break Of Gauge; the only Line whose Trains
run through 10 New York without change; the
only Line running coaches through without
using CompT8mise Wheels; the only Line
running Palace Broad Gauge Coaches through
without change.
ns- If you dosirs prompt time and certain
connections. tines scenery on the Continent,
most comfortable Cars in the world, most mag
nihcent dining y sils ard ample time for meals.
and the safest. best. and most comfortable
reute-gO % New York By the ERIE X AT
LANTIC 4 GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY,
Tickets BY this Line for sale at all Ticket
0fices through the South. 10
VIZ. r. BARR,
W.B. SHA1TuC, -
Gcn,l Southern AZ. Cincinnati. Q. lai-f
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-10-26

A MENIA SEMINARY, Armenia, n. Y.
N School for both sezes Term open' sEPfEhBER IS 1