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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02

New SWEDEN. -Commissioncr Thorn.
AS has returned TO his home in Portland
after n visit to the New Sweden colony.
The Press says he brings most favor
able account of the success OF the colony.
There are now hundred acres OF rich
grass, almost ready for the scythe,
where two years ago tho forest stood.
The snow in That region went of early
and The land was ready loi the seed the
last oil April. Spring wheat is Il foot
high and the cereals root crops are equal
ly promising. Should the season con-
tinue favorable the Swedes will have an
abundance for their own use and tn spare
for market. They have means enough
to carry then through the summer and
the colony appears to be well establish
ed, beyond the need OF iuIthsr assistance.
and will begin To return to the people
some of the benefits they have received
from the State Aroostook Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02
Jubilee at Byo1cndeld.

An enthusiastic and musical Demo
cratic blacksmith in Browniield. who
was determined not TO be out done by
Gilmore, cot up a Jubilee last week in
honor of tho nomination OF Greeley. He
undertook 10 render the Anvil chorus
in style not exactly in accordance with
the Boston programme, but as nearly SO
As circumstances would permit. As
there were not enough Greeley men in
town TO make chorus. and having no
cannon, he conceived = brilliant idea Of
firing q salute from the hollow OF his an
vii His enthusiasm got the better of
his judgment. he overcharged his inn
proysed field, piece and has since been
inquiring the price paid ion old metal ut
the junk shops.
The now anvil that he purchased be-
fore commencing his neat job cost twenty
five dollars, and his wife thinks it was
very fortunate that the money was not
required to buy a coffin. the occasion for
whel Was only escaped 10y miracle
This is the first Greeley gun in Oxford
County, and i. indicative OF the result TO
Greeley stock generally when tue great
explosion takes place next November
Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02

The Pennington Chronicle says
Mrs. j. d. Cunning, OF Weld, while on a
visit TO Mr.. Shaw, in Bucklield, recent
ly, started to go up stairs in The evening,
but taking the cellar door by mistake, fell
down stairs, and was found in the cellar
helpless and speeches.. She was severe
ly bruised, several ribs being started from
their places, and il was feared that she
might be otherwise badly injured. She
is now at her home doing WELL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02
WEDNESDAY. JULY Sd. 1872,


iar the purpose OF nominating candidates 20 Doe
Imported la thc coming election, vi4-
TUo senators County Commissioner, County
Treasurer, Register Of Deeds for Eastern and Wcs-
,,ru District, Register OF Probate tlerk ~ Cour's
amt SAeyG.
Also 90 transact any o,le. hu-'uc thar may
properly come before the Convention.
The basis oC representation j, as ioiiows:-oach
ts,su and organized plantation D. entitled 10 one
delegate euJ an aJ]s,ooa, 5e.e-0;, Gov every -,y.
yu,y-Gye vote, east fcy lhe republican, candidate
r.r Governor IN lSS-1 fraction &C THIRTY. eish;
.e.es additional TO the Can uUmbcy ,ora delegate
- al o entuedto delegate.
The several towns, under tho above. will he CT.
r.rt..t a. C5lI,vr-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02

A SHARP SwISDLE.-A farmer from Ok
ford, named James Richardson arrived
in Boston 10y the steamer early on We'd
nesday morning. Strolling up the whsrl,
he came in contact with y young man
who seemed quite delighted to meet \
Maine man, and in few minutes tho
pair were on the most familiar terms
During the conversation Mr.. Richardson
admitted that he was farmer, whereup-
on his friend grew still more delighted,
and ingratiated himself into Richardson's
confidence, telling him that he knew n
tirst-rate place TO buy shovols. They had
not proceeded far when the usual third
party came on the scene in the person OF
a creditor who wanted Richardson's friend
to pay his bills and Of course Richardson
lent him the fifty dollars to pay his debt.
whercupon the obliging party vamoosed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02

The Registers Style.

Look out for bogus letters Purporing
to come from Liberal Republicans, con-
tanning false statements tor political ell
feet. l; is only necessary to trace out
any Of these stories to discover their falls
iy 1t is the game being played all over
Ihe State by the democracy this year. BE
not deceived by such tactics.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02
REPUBLICAN
County Convention.

TIIE citizens OF oxford County, who believe N
.he principles OF the Republican Party - enun
cated from time 20 time, during the past twelve
wears together with q strict, hones, and economi
cal nistration OF The same, ana that the
election Of honest aud capable men 90 o.are 80 the
oul, safe guarantee Tor thc preservation ami sue
cess of The party in the r1tUrc are hereby request
s.J 10 meet In Convention, 10y deler8tes, %, the
.t.,f-pr HORSE fn Paris am
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02

Now we've got the black Republicans di'
vidsd, we must whip thcm III detail, OF 4,
ten TO one, they will all-Grant, Gree.ey
and Sumner-get around together s.gain.
A vote, sir, for Greeley, between you and
/, is . vote for killing the Republican
marty &
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02

The Portland (Me) Pres. says
gentleman who has been travelling
through Oxford County. finds no Greeley
Republicans. but several prominent
Democrats who declare they won't take
tie white hat dose, whoever prepares it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02

Edward Atkinson, OF Mass, said in
the conference Of Liberal republicans"
at New York, that although lie was one
OF the Originators OF the Cincinnati move
ment, yet if called upon to choose be-
tween Greeley aud Grant for President,
he should prefer Grant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02


Nathaniel Hobbs,
MIR. Burlcigh is highly respectable
man. and will unite all interests in the
District, and be handsomely elected.
In the 9th District, on Thursday, where
considerable trouble was npprohended,
Hon. Eugene Hale was nominated by i56
votes. A small portion from Waldo,
about 20 in number. declined voting, be-
cause Waldo's right to nominate WAS not
conceded. lion. Ebenczer Knowlton was
nominated for Elector. AIR. Hale was
present, and made "A speech which was
heartily applauded 1t is said that dem.
ocratic leaders were present, trying TO use
The discordant elements for Greeley, but
il proved n fizzle. Il is confidently expect
ed that the District will be harmonious
and return Mr.. Hale again To his sea, in
Congress which he has so well Killed.
The boiling Waldo delegates threaten to
call n Republican Convention Mt Belfast,
July 10th, but it is hoped they will see
the folly OF their course and abandon the
idea
The bolt in the Fifth District 10y later
accounts docs not prove very serious.
The Wing SAYS that Mr.. PIKE aud other,
held consultation with leading Demo
crnls tor the purpose OF uniting the OPP
position to Mr. Hale OH Alr. Pike, bat
that Mr.. Rust, OF the Ags, and others
would not have anything to do with any
arrangement that looks ike a fusion, and
that being the case the Democrats have
no use tor Mr, Pike, md 40 the conclayo
ended IN a liasco. Seth J.. Milliken, Esq,
one OF the leading opponents to Mr.. Hale,
made Al earnest speech IN the Convention
lor the hearty support OF the nomination.
We have received letter from Hon.
Ebenczcr knowlton. stating that he will
support the tickc; most cordially. and de-
nouncing the bolt in ihs severcs, terms.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02

We learn from the Chronicle that the
big drum which was built at Farminston
Falls for the Jubilee. could not be used
because the Boston folks were not able To-
put Il head to il that would bear beating
Samuel Farmer, of Fal Arlington, has so''
his Fly ing Eaton colt, Tom Parkc. |"
Messrs. Hicks IE Brown, Of Charlesto"h'
Mass. fer the snug sum OF SS,oV- ii'
showed a 3 40 gait on the Mystic P4Fk'
Milford, Mass, recently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02
Peru Items.

Our correspondent writes: Grass IN
this town is looking quite favorable, more.
so than could reasonably have been eX'
pcclcd under the circumstances. Grain
is looking remarkably well. Corn is rap
idly improving, and gives fair promise
nov OF crop at harvest time.
Ava Judkens, carriage-maker, at Dix
field, has purchased the Bemis stand and
water power to same, and is going into
business there. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02
Delegates to County Convention.

1T republican Caucus held at Paris,
on Saturday last. pursuant to notice, z.
G. Ticket Esq, was chosen Chairman,
aad j. Ferd. King. Secy.
The following delegates to the County
Convention were elected; II n Bolster,
L. F. Stone, W. L Swan. T. H. Brown,
VIM. X. KimbaI, Jonas Bisbco ana j. II.
Burrows. J. $. Hobbs, H. \ Bolster
and j. II. Barrows, were elected Town
Committee
BETHEL.
Is y. Chapman, G.. p Bean. Henry A.
Goddard, 4. b. Goodwin, Gilman T.
Blake, John Phnbrook.
NOBWNV.
H. NJ. Bearce, DR.. G.. F. Jones. Henry
{. Reed. Albert Sanbon, David Knapp.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02
To,rn Commuters.

Delegates to the Republican County
Convention are requested to report the
names OF the several town Committees
in the County, at this Office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02
Hon. u. 7. Frne.

viii be present at the Republican Coun ty
Convention on Wednesday, It is expect
ed. and address the Convention.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02
congressional Nonsinatio,,s.

The republicans OF York and Cumber-
land had Spirited Convention ut Port
land hast week, and nominated Hon.
John H. Burlcigh, OF South Berwick
Tor Congress, on The 4th ballot. The Isl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02

The people OF the United States kno"
zen. Grant--have known all about nun
since DoneisOn and Vieksburs; th"s 40
not know his and do not care 10
know them. So Horace greeley
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02

The late act Of Congress increases
the pensions OF certain classes of soldiers
at the following rates, as we learn from
the kennebee Journal:
The act provides that all soldiers who
are now receiving a pension OF S2j per
month, are entitled to so per month /;
those receiving $50 por month, entitled
to S2l per month; those receiving Sl3
per month, entitled 10 Sio PEI month.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02

Vegetation Is coming forward rapid
ly this hot weather.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-02

TIE County Committee VIII De in session NJ Tie
,3ur, House, az o'cloyS on Ia, morning o, the
Convention 70 receive ctSdculsals.
JAMES r. CLARK,
GEO. L. Bl>BEE
GEO. 4. JONES.
Republican County Committee.
}uuc lath. lS73.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1872-06-12

rans seidiBt. Dies paren bic ldS=
men Muipicien, unter benen bic Yrpstn;
Marylanb ms Daiein trat =. Sbre
0ef9t6te If bic 0efbt1te
80 pblwpllens, Der
. anfbarfeit unbter Sole
J." e. 1889.
eeirer rparen bic pamalisen protetan>
amerifa's fir rieie @eiinnuns nod nt6t
reif. nSn Dem 9anoe", iast Bancroft
utpeldeS bic &atbplifen ben prptefanten
erShnet batten, mar Der fatbplii1e Gin
ppbner pas einsise Spfer Der anslicanis
lden Sntplerans." Gil. I'D. Denn
bic &atbplifen uno Defenders bic Seiutten
wurben in @arylanc balc carauf beOrift
unc serfolst.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1872-06-12
t9as SprensSalber Der moaermsr
SrcFe.

Die Bffentli6e Weinunsbat
aeiprp1en" Mit cieiem apopiftilden
llrtbeil pom pytbii9en 1reifus berab pers
ben beute tauienpjdbrise Sbatla6en eias
fad iter Sprp selGpben. Gin FOLDER
Spru9 absr III enpsiltiS erfolst penn elm
babes 0uBenp Mtberaler" 3iteraten
entreeer in edit vliteralem" Snftinet
pper auf aesebene Seteauns bin aecOrps
masis in irsenp einem punfte iibereinz
timmen. ST elm FOLDER Sprud ater
einmal crafelmaBis sefdat, rann mub
Sober, Der iberbaupt nod anlprud auf
nSilpuns" MAIDEN, UNI ni9t cine gauge
Slutb Spn brei SctaY SSeiten res befanns
ten ~liberaleu S9impf 9erieonS" fiber
ii9 ersieben laiIen nil, unfeblbar sus
iimmen, cenn Ole ioSenannte nSfentli6e
WeinunS", elmer Der neueften 3yrannen
Der beute 10 sielfa@ seaualten @ei6!s6s
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1872-06-12
Saneroit's llrt6eil iber Den Seiuitens
Croen.

81. @neiit bat jinst sur &e6tfers
tisuns ieinss Serpictes Gesen Die Sefuis
ten at bic 9ef6idte appeQirt. @ir
mpusn ibm beute bic gusiprd6e elmer
autpritdt pOrfibren, bic er ni@t surdd<
tpeiien fam.
Der srSBts @ei6idtsi9reiber Der Sers
sinisten Staaten 1T Bancroft s~esenwdrs
tia 0eIanpter Ger Union In Berlin. OBJ
ppbl prptetant bat CT cod bic be-
s%eiferten 2obiprd6e auf ben
Se,uitrnorpen in ieiner ~0el6idte Der
Sersinistsn Staatsn" nieperselest. Bir
eitiren bier einise rerielben uno beciensn
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-07-11
CLIPPINGS.

The fruit crop Of Illinois promises to
be immense.
The Grand jury in the Criminal Court
at Baltimore, Md. has presented Rev.
DR.. Huston for adultery.
The seventeen-year locusts have
made their annual (neTspapcr) reap
pearance in Kentucky and Tennessee.
A paper in New Hampshire reports
that twenty-five persons and negro
were baptiscd in its neighborhood on
Sunday.
The Sacramento Union thinks the total
wool clip of California for 1872 will be
between 26,000,000 and 2S,O00,0
pounds
A young man has been convicted of
the murder Of his mother, in Olncy, In
diana, and has been sent to prison for
thirty-fve years.
The Woman's Club of Boston annouu-
ccs its intention of fitting Il number Of
girls for college, and then formally de-
manding their admission.
The best humor is that which contains
the most humanity, that which is fla
vored throughout with tenderness and
kindness.
Connecticut papers note the shipment
Of large quantities Of ''medicated elder
into Massachusetts since the enforcement
of the prohibition liquor law.
Two Massachusetts, men came to blows
q day OF two ago, in Il dispute as 10
where a female relative, now in good
health, and with fair prospects of a long
life, shall be buried when she dies.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-07-11
The Largest Recorded Eicld OF
Corn.

Scion Robinson some years ago stated
before the American Institute Farmers
Club that the largest known yield Of corn
was a few quarts in excess of two hun
dred bushels per acre, and that this crop
was grown in South Carolina. In the
report Of the United States Department
of Agriculture for 1870, there is an
account of some experiments made in
corn culture in South Carolina, and, as
the yield is about that mentioned by Mr.
Robinson, it may refer to the same crop
At any rate, the details will be interest
ing to such farmers as have not seen
them. If reference is not TO the same
crop, then South Carolina must have
twice produced over two hundred bushels
of corn to the acre.
In the proceedings of the annual con-
vention of the South Carolina Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Society for 1869,
is a report by Mr. j. w. Parker, of ex-
periments in growing corn, Of which the
following is an extract. Selection was
made Of a quagmire grown over with
rushes, willows and sour grass, abound-
ing with snakes and malaria, and ira
yersed by Il winding, sluggish stream.
Thorough drainage was attained by the
construction Of a canal and dndcrdrains,
and during the summer the land was
cleared, leveled, and broken up with Il
two-horse pillow. In November a heavy
coat Of cow-house nrantre was applied and
plowed under, and .he process was re
peated in January, and again in March,
with subsoiling. I'm April, the weeds
having obtained IL luXuriant growth,
were lined and turned under: in Nav
another coat of manure was plnWed under
and the grouni was narrowed perfect,
level and laiR off in rows three feet apart. /
In the furpws were applied Peruvian
guano, sax and plaster at the rate of
200 pounes to each acre. The seed corn. .
having leen soaked in a solution of nitre,
and rolled in plaster, was dropped ten
inches apart in the rows and covered f.
with fakes, after which the land was
rolled. The corn was up in five DAYS
from planting, and as soon as it was
sufficiently large long, narrow pillow
vas run around it, followed by the hoe,
he crop being kept clean by shallow,
evel culture until it began to shoot and
asset. The field was then irrigated by
from the reservoir Il gentle
-N' - "N1ol tAIOuSH every dlJciIdJt !
'ow. The yield on two acres was AZ
bushels per acre. The following year
he experiment was repeated in like
manner, except that the rows were laid
1T y feet apart. One acre yielded zoos
bushels, as attested by a viewing com
nittee. Mr.. Parker received premiums
N these crops from the society named.
lie attributes much to irrigation in these
instances of extraordinary products, and
from these and former expert
1ents that success in corn growing de-
ENDS greatly on thorough preparation of
ne ! sou during fall and winter by deep
lowing, with undertaking Of moist
ands, this preparation to be followed
y Judlcious manuring. While the early (
Torking of the field should be deep. the /
alter culture should be shallow. and the
cots of the corn should not be distu
fter it begins to tassel. {
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-07-11
From COLEMAN. Rural world.

His position is an honorable one, II he
fills it to the best of his ability. Ii
should be the laudable ambition of every
intelligent laborer to become each day
better and more thoroughly qualified for
the position, and not to merely occupy it
while waiting for something else to do.
1t is an apprenticeship that, often proves
useful, even though some other occupa-
ton succeeds it and becomes the work of
ones life Geologically speaking, farm
ing forms the paleozoic stratum on which
all the other occupations of man rest.
The occupation of the husbandman,
which was first of all in Importance, still
retains its permanent position as such.
No greater illusion exists than that the
life of the farmer is one in which no
mental activity or business tact are
requisite Many of our most successful
farmers have labored by the month for
years in order to acquire the necessary
experience as well as to accumulate sutii-
capital 10 enable them TO buy small
farm Of their own and begin farming for
themselves. As Il rule, our most success
full farmers were once hired men, whose
services were always III demand. The
main reason for this was, that they took
an interest in their employers business.
They were early risers, method
odical in their habits, aimed
to please the family, and in doing so,
were respected by them as well as by the
whole neighborhood? As to the care Of
stock oD the farm, they took as good care
of it as if it were their own the horses
were well fed and groomed ; were not
abused were not overdriven and then
allowed to cool 100 suddenly; were not
allowed to drink large quantities of wa
ter when over-heated- 50 it was in
reference to everything about the place
The result was, that their employer, by
reason of their increased efficiency,
could afford to advance their wages, and
did so; and when they graduated from
the farm of their employer they invaria-
bly, found him ready to endorse their
notes and help them along for he well
knew that success would crown their
laudable efforts.
The intelligent farm laborer is no me-
NAL, no slave-hope cheers his pathway,
and the consciousness of having done his
duty each day, renders the anticipation
of the coming one Il source of satisfac-
ton Active, intelligent farm laborers
are always in demand, and command the
highest wages. They are invariably
treated with respect and consideration by
every person who entertains correct
views of life and its varied duties.
Verify, the skilled laborer is not only
worthy of his hire, but Of the highest
honors also.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-07-11
Origin of many Fires.

cit is not known how the fire caught. "
This IS very common expression in a
newspaper account of a fire. Careless
ness usually, and often in this way Rats
have an unaccountable fondness for the
taste Of phosphorus, and to this fact
may be attributed the origin of MANY
mysterious fires. These rodents build
their nests of infammable materials, and
take to them any stray matches that they
may find lying around loose. This ac-
complished, they undertake to CRAFTY
their appetites by nibbling the coated
ends of the matches, which are at once
ignited, when the nest is set in blaze,
and the destruction of the house, or per-
haps the ship which contains it, follows.
Great care should always be taken with
matches.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-07-11

The Paulding Messenger says Brown,
the carpet-bag negro from Pennsylvania,
who was implicated in the Newton county
election frauds, has been arrested in
Jasper county and committed to jail in
default of bail. Brown charges Swami,
Of infamous notoriety, with all his trou-
bles. We presume he will soon have an
opportunity to work upon Forests Rail
road under the supervision of the Iessees
of the penitentiary where he viii learn
the great improperly of abusing the
trusts confided in officials, at the
command Of Radical office-seekers,
though they may be the great moguls Of
the party in the county where he may
happen 10 reside. Would it not be well
for the Newton county officials to take
steps to make Swami pay the penalty of
this crime
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-07-11
SOUTHERN NEWS.

A boot and shoe store in the Sixth
avenue, New York, advertises ''Wo-
mems Rights-and LETS"
1t is a queer woman who asks no ques-
tions, but the woman who does is the
queriest.
When wife reigns, it seems that she
should storm too. She generally does
The Nashville exposition is 5000 in
debt.
RowelFs book gives the number of
/ Texas newspapers to be 1873.
/ The Rio Grande will soon be in boat
| ing order, as the mountain SHOWS are
melting fast.
Gen. d. H. Hill is the editor of the
Charlotte IN. c. Dispatch.
Only one person has ever died Of con
sumption at Windsor, n. c., and that
was woman aged IA.
Mr.. II. G. Mitchell of Robson coun-
tv, n. c.. has forty-acre field Of cotton
the whole of which is in full bloom.
The new Masonic Temple, at Knox
NIlIS, 1CIu., Was uttliCdlCu OLA ~ .
day, June oath, with impressive cere-
monies.
W. L. Barry, the oldest printer in the
United States, now ninety-one years OF
age, was in Chattanooga the other day
Heard county, Georgia, is prepared to
testify under oath that it has heard artlc-
ulate speech from the lips of an infant
days old, the child Of one Mrs. Sprad-
lin of that ilk.
The late rains have insured large corn
crops, and are doing the cotton great
deal of good. Farmers report their
prospects excellent. (TeXas)
Times.
Mr.. James Barnes, Of Palmetto, Ga,
went out fishing few days since and
caught, in less than three hours, nearly
three hundred perch with a hook and
line