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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-12-24
A Ne,c Railroad Project.

Oxford" in the Portland Press. wrll
ing from Norway. Dec. 18th. says:
Last week Thos. Holt. chief engineer
OF the NJ. c. X. c., was here with petit
tions asking for q railroad charter irsm
Bethel Hill through Greenwood, Water
ford, Norway, Oxford, MinoI. Poland.
Auburn, and terminating at Lewiston.
Now. if you will consult your State
map. you will see the utter sbsurditT OF
building this proposed road Tapping.
as il does. the Grand Trunk Mt M unim-
portapt place, running nearly parallel to
il through il, entire course, Mt no place
more than ten miles distant from il, and
traversing u country OF light manufacture
ing and only average agricultural pro-
auctions.
That this road will never be built is
evident from the fact that the towns along
The route are positively unable to con.
struct it, and the Maine Central will
never invest in project that promises
a sure loss. And the faith that the road
has in The enterprise is shown in the addi'
,ional tact that il does not propose 10 vote
the expense of making the usual pre-
liminary survey, Holt assuring the poo
pie here that looking the route over is
sufficient 10 obtain charter.
That the Maine Central managers have
initiated this scheme is abundsntly prov
ell Nv these facts. They sent their chief
engineer TO "look ever the route"
They printed and sent the petitions.
And further, such a road has never been
proposed by the people in Oxford County
"a FAR as | can learn. Finally, many Of
The Intelligent citizens OF this town SEEM
ell surprised when they heard OF it. or
course they are pleased, though incrsdu-
lous.
Now what object have the NJ. G. man
acers in this affair." Simply this. | think.
They are anxious 10 defeat the Bath and
Portland charter. and hope by this little
game 10 secure the votes OF the Oxford
delegation in the next Legislature. They
have no fears ofincurring the displeasurs
OF the Grand Trunk. since that road,
though the best managed in some respects
OF any in the Stale, has but few friends
in Oxford County. For that same object
they have been Al work in the eastern
part OF the County. along the "Buokheld
Branch. telling the people along its route
whoars injured by it's wretched mismsn-
agement, tina. they will buy that road and
run it,"
We are not so sure of the correctness
OF the reasoning of Oxford. There
may be other purposes in visw' With
the rauidly developing interest. OF the
territory on tho line OF this proposed
road, it may be an object for the Lewiston
people 10 secure direc! communication
with these towns. by which large trade
might lie built up. Oxford people would
iiud good market nj Lcwiston.and save
considerable travel by going there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-12-24
Fi.Uebui'I ItsDiS.

At the annual meeting OF tho Pytha
gorean Lodge of +. and A. n. of Frye.
burg, tho following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Hazsn w. Stevens.
Master; Samuel o. Wiley. S. W..
Frank G.. Bradley, j. W; John Locke,
Treasurer; Seth w. Fife, Secretary
John w. Walker, S. D.; Enoch S,
Chase, J. d. Aftor the closing Of the
lodge, refreshments were partaken OF at
the Oxford House by the mombsrs and
their ladies, with invited guests, and al
forwards social gathering WAS had in
the hall which all enjoyed very much
The Union Association of Congrega'
tional Ministers met at Rev. ID. b. Sew
all's, Fryeburg, Wednesday and Thurs
bay. Public services Wednesday eve
ming at the vestry. Sermon by Rev. L
S. Perry Of Bridgton, with brief address
es from Revs. Sewall, Smith OF Water
ford, Pike of Stow and Blanchard oil
Westbrook.
The mercury fell TO twenty below on
Thursday, II inst.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-12-24

1t is estimated that Maine construct.
ed 4O, 900 tuns OF shipping last year. The
complete returns from eight districts
give l4S vessels built of 94.0S6,O9 tuns
register; partial returns and estimates
for the other four districts swell the
amount TO 10000 tuns. In 1859 the
amount was 40.905,S4 tuns and 81 ,S53,7
tuns in 1861. This shows that the ship.
building interest is coming up under the
great demand for shipping for the past
two years. together with the slight aid
obtained by the law of last session al.
lowing materials TO be used free of duty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-12-24
laundering ora the Androscog0in.

Not for many years, II ever, las there
been such an interest in lumber lands in
Maine, as ut present. We learn that it
!, within bounds. 10 say thai there has
been an advance OF ut least thirty-three
per cent. in Maine lumber lands within
the past wear. The advance in this State
is said 10 be chiefly assignable to the big
raid made by the Spragues, who, as our
readers are aware, have goHbled mp the
grea. mass of timber land on the kcnne-
bee, owned by the Coburns The Bos-
ton fire has also stimulated the conf
dence of lumbermen in the future oil the
business. We hear that the kennebec
lands sold at the rate absul $3.50 per
acIe. which, considering the quantity OF
lumber cut from them, is considered s
round price. The change OF holders Of
these lands has Of course left lumbemen
ON the Keuebec IN 4 condition of uncer-
tainty. rs heretofore lumbermen on that
river had mainly purchased of the Co.
burns. and now have new parties 10 deal
with
Add to this, rumors. how well founded
We do not know, that the Sprngues intend
70 build large lumber mills at various
points on the Ksnnebsc, andtake the lum-
Der business of the river into thoir own
hands. For these and other reasons lum-
bermen owning timber lands on the An
droscosgin, are holding their lands at
an advance. We hear that Skillins "
Co, who own mills at Bethel. have pur.
chased the Usher township on the Megal-
lovay. The price is said TO be about
$50. 900. 1t is stated that this township
sold few years ago at L figure twenty
/ five TO thirty per less than this. Ii IS
quite likely that good many timber lots
will change hands during the next year.
/ One party on the lower kennobec has
Just bonded ali extensive lot on tho up
per Androscoggin waters. We are told
TINT it is safe to say that an average adj
vance Of $3.50 per acre could be had on
timber lards on the Androscoggin, over
the ruling price OF a year ago. Sprasue'
visit 10 the Kenneboc lumber regions
seems 10 have started mp notions, all
along the line.
Lands which sold q lew years ago at
81 to 81. so per acre. having 5000 good
spruce timber on them, well located on
tributaries of the Androscoggln, are
held at S5-Sl per M. stumpage. We
hear that township in Canada on the
beadwaters of the Connecticut, which
sold year ago at 81. 900, has recently
been sold for $40. 900.
Many thousand acres of these land:
are owned by our Lewiston lumber manu-
facturers, who naturally. we should
Judge, would feel quite we'll content with
the situation.
LAUNDERING Is now being rapidly push
ed forward, and from twenty to thirty
millions of logs will be cut this winter
for Lewiston market.-Lelciston Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-12-24
Original articles.

Besides the large number OF letters
from the different towns, published week
!, from our local correspondents. We Ell
courage home talent in all departments
ol our paper. On the outside, will DO
found original Poetry, an original Story,
and articles pertaining TO agriculture,
&c. Our aim is TO furnish local County
paper that cannot be dispensed with by
any family.
We expect to put on new dseSs, and
make other improvements early in the
wear Now is the time to Subscribe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-12-24
Ordination of Rev. q. ". Kelley

Pursuant 10 Letters Missye from the
I'd Norway Congregational Church, in
the village, Council convened at the
church on Wednesday afternoon, at 2
o'clock. The churches invited were
State ST., Portland, South Paris, Oxford,
Sumner, Norway I'd, Bethel lst ard I'd,
North and South Waterford. All were
represented but Bethel lst and I'd.
Rev. j. B. Wheelwright, of South
Paris, was chosen Moderator, auh Rev.
A. J. Smith, of Waterford, Scribe. After
reading of the Scriptures and Prayer by
Moderator, the Council proceeded to the
examination of the candidate, which was
interesting and satisfactory. Mr.. Kelley
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-12-24
Porter Items.

Dir. Jordan Stacy, I'd, commenced the
school in the Black district $50 called),
on the 9th inst, under most favorable
auspices. Mr. Stacy is one OF our own
towns.men, and very excellent and
thorough acher. We are fortunate H.
deed in securing his services for the win.
ter term, and if the scholars put forth
their utmost efforts they cannot fail to
improve rapidly under his instruction,
says the Register
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-12-24
The NetU judge.

Much interest has been felt throughout
the State relative to the appointment OF
u Justice Of the supreme Court FOE the
vacancy which occurs on The cath inst,
by The expiration of Judge Tapley's con.
stitutional term. The five Counties COM
prising the Western JudicialDislricI made
a very decided expression Of preference
for Gen. Virgin. and after thorough
examination OF the recommendations
presented by gentlemen Of the bar. Gov.
Pcrham nominated Mr.. Virgin. 10 the
great satisfaction OF the many friends Of
the General where he is best known. in
Oxford.
Gen. Virgin was born in Rumlord, Ok
ford County. Sept. 18th. 1928. and grad
uaied at Bowdoin College in 1874. having
among his classmates Gen. Anderson.
Mr Dsans, Judge Goddard, and Mr.. J.
5. Palmer OF Portland, H. X. Bradbury,
ESQ, and DR.. Bradbury. of Hollis. d. X,
Hastings. Esq. Of Fryeburg, {. ". Lar,
rabee. Esq. OF Bath. DR.. Swan of Calais.
Sheriff Hsrrick OF Lawrence, Essex Co.,
Mass. 5. Z. Dinsmore. Esq. editor OF
the y. Y. Stakeholder, and Rev. DR..
Swazey OF Chicago. Gen Virgin studied
law with his father, Hon Peter c. Vir-
gin, ut Rumlord. and in 1917 opened IN
office in Norway In 1859 he was chosen
County Attorney of Oxford. serving that
County three years. In September, 1862,
he was appointed Colonel OF the twenty
third regiment Of Maine Volunteers, and
served during the term OF It's enlistment.
In 1865 he WAS elected Senator, aud in
lSG6 WAS President OF the Senate. resign
ing before the end OF the session upon
receiving his appointment rs Reporter Of
the decisions OF the Law Court ol the
State, an office which lie has ever since
held by disappointment from Gov Cham
be.lain. performing its duties with dis
tinguishcd ability and promptilude.
Gen. Virgin is the author Of two Di-
gcsts of Maine Reports. The first publish
ed in 1859. embracing the substance OF
all the decisions OF the court from vols.
q to IS inclusive and the other published
in 1871, comprising vols. "a TO 81 in
elusive.
The Portland ArgH. says: by the Sc
lection OF SO accomplished and experience
ed lawyer, in the prime. and full yigor
and maturity Of his powers. the Govern.
or has gratitied the expressed wishes OF
very large majority Of the bar OF this
County and of the State, besides giving
q Law Judge to Portland, where the fire.
quency of equity proceedings and other
important legal processes requiring i'm
mediate judicial consideration at cham
bers. demands The residence Of at least
one member OF our Law Court. After
confirmation by the Council, Judge Vir-
gin will lnaugurate his judicial career 10y
holding the next term of court in York
County. which will open January 9Th.
The well.known ability. learning,
courtesy, industry. modesty, aud impair
TALLY of Gen. Virgin leave no doubt of
his eminent fitness for seat on the Su-
preme bench OF his native State"
The Press says; HE is u gentleman
OF large legal attachments and is admira-
bly, fitted by study. experience and habits
of thought for the position to which he
is now called
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-12-24

The extra session of the Massachu'
sets Legislature adjourned. Its last
business was to pass resolutions condem'
natory OF Senator Summers course III
introducing bill into the U. S. Senate
to remove all inscriptions relating to The
late rebellion from battle flags and army
registers. They passed the House iO4 to
76, and tho Senate 30 to 9.
The general insurance bill was passed
and signed by the Governor. The mat
tor of State Insurance was referred to the
next Legislature.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-12-24
follow

B" in the oxford Register takes ad-
vantage of the change OF feeling in The
community. on account of Mr.. Greeley
dscssse, by denouncing the cartoons
which the great artist, Mast. furnished
IIarper's Weekly, and which were such
powerful campaign missiles. "B." Tor,
gets that the democrats imported an
artist from England to caricature our
candidates, but as he couldn't "hold q
candle" 10 Mast, cartooning WAS failure
on thoir side.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-12-24

The Washington correspondent of
the Lewiston Journal says: Represents
tive Frye is very cozily situated near the
Ebbit House, and is busy enough In Con.
gress, his position as one OF the COM
mittee on claims, to say nothing of other
Congressional duties, claiming much of
his time. His social qualities, as well rs
decided ability. have already won him
many friends both in and out of Con-
0ress,n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-12-24
Oxford Items.

The Sabbath Schools connected with
the Churches in this Village, are to have
n Christmas Festival this week, on Tues
day and Wednesday evenings,
Bartlett Kavenaugh, had his lett arm
badly hurt last Tuesday. by being caught
IN some gearing in Robinson d Co.'S
Factory. Nor7Oay advertiser.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-12-24
We advise the religious Societies

We advise the religious Societies in
the country to adopt the Envelope system
OF raising money for the support of the
ministry. Ii works well where tested as
in The Congregational churches at South
Paris and Bethel. The payments are
monthly, and are more easily made by
the people and secure advance payments
to the Ministers, which is great object,
and there are no arrearages to trouble
Collectors at the end of the year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-12-24

The mill tax, payable from the State
Treasury. Jan. /. 1873. of 81 for each
scholar, is appor,ioncd to our County as
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24
SCHOOL, NOTICE.

THE FIRST SESSION Of Mineral Springs
i Male aud Female AcNdomy will open
on the first Monday in February next, and
continue twenty weeks consecutively, at
the following rates:
FIRST class, nclnding spelling reading,
writing mental srithmctic, and pri-
mary arithmetic and grammar, Sl2 80
Second Ciass, including tho above,
together with arithmetic, geoa,a.
phy,English grammar first lessons
in composition and history, /. 80
Third class, including the above, to-
gether with the higher English
branches aud the Greek and Latin
languages, % 80
lnciden,al Zee, 90
Bills payable one half In advance, the
remainder at the close Of the session.
Boarding, exclusive oflights aud washing.
about twelve aud half dollars per month
THOS. w. HAYS.
d. c, CoWLING, FIinclpals'
Nov, 29lh, l31lr S2m
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24
RATES OF TUITION PER SESSION OF
FIVE MONTHS.

Primary C}sss.-Speling, Reading,
Wiling, Arithm-lic, Grammar aud
Geog~phy, (commeuccd) Sl5 CO
!ntf1aedlate Class-Earlish Gram,
mar, Arithmetic, Algebra, Nataral
Philosophy, Chemistry, Botany,
PhysioloGy, &c. 20 90
First Class-C lassics. Higher Msthc.
mstics, Astronomy, Mental and
Moral Philosophy, Logic. Rhetoric, 25 90
Composition and klocution, ca Sat
urdays, (cxtra) 3 90
Music with use Of Instrument, (eTtra} 30 90
Contingent Fee, 90
Tuition fees must he paid ia advance.
Tickets for the session NAV be obtained hy
application to ID. ID Stark, BAKER, vt Fay.
elieYiIls Apupil entering within two weeks
from the opening will be required TO pay for
'hr entire session; on. entering after that
time will pay for the remainder OF the ses.
sion. In case of actual sickRrss protrarteJ
ior month or more. the money for the time
so lost viii be refunded.
Faithful, accomplished and eNnerirncad
teachers are employed in every department.
Satisfactory references ss " strict sobrirtv
and gepeTsl coed thArscter, will be required
OF young men before they can be admitted
aud IN no case will one BE- received who ma,
been expelled from another school. And
public expulsion wiz be the penalty attend
ing the deliberate intraction of the rrgula-
lions OF this scheol. Young men aud boys
over fifteen years of age, need not come here
with any other expectation. We 90 not
mention girls, for there is no difficulty in
getting quiet obedience to rules from them.
he course OF instruction will be thorough
and the modes impressive. Habits Of mental
uaIning' as well as the accomplishment Of
lessons shall be the aim of the teachers
Girls and boys will be einediol here.
Board at excellent houses from SIP 30 70
Sl5 per month.
35;2
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24
Announcement for IsY2.

HAVING purchased the entire interest Of
III DR.. w. c. Smith in the firm business
heretofore conducted under the firm name
of Hart d Smith, beg leave to return my
thanks TO the cid friends and patrons Of the
firm, and to notify them, and the public
generally, that ] will continue the Drug
Businsss and the practice Of my profession
on my own account, and strictly on the cash
p,iE,ipIs, at the old stand.
Respectfully,
w. 7. HART, NJ. D.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

FOund-A ball Of paper twino.
The owner can have it by poy;sg ior
this advertisement at the rato Of twentS
cents line.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24
SELECT SCHOOL
FOR KOUN LADsE

III RS. K. I. WHITE wishes 10 announce
VI TO her friends and acquaintance. that
she will open a School for the rccrption Of
Young Ladies on the Second Noa3gy iy
January, at her residence, (property recently
occupied by j. ID. Jones, ESD The Prin.
eipal, from her leng experience az a teacher
feels confident that she will be able TO render
entire satisfaction to all parents that NAV
lntrust their children to her care. That she
has taught with success in this community.
there are those now ia its midst that can
testify to the fact; and she here calls unon
the many wives and mothers of WashiDrtou
and its vicinity whom she La. assisted m
training for the responsible duties of life. 10
AID her with their influence.
TERMS-Per Session of 2I weeks S15
$50 and s25. according to the advancement
OF the pupil The course OF study will emit
brace all the ordinary English branches
usually taught in schools of high order.
The services of a competent Music teacher
have been procured who will give three faith
iul lessons Of one hour each per 5sek for S25
per session.
Use OF instrument per session, $j.
incidental expenses,
REtERENCES-Capt. S. T. Sanders.
Gen, G.. ID, Royston, Maj. B. f. Hampstead
and w. w. Andrews. Esq.
Washington, Jan. ,, ls12. 23tf
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

The total population of Arkansas in
1850 was 209, ,S97. In 1870 it was
4S4, All, q little more than doubled.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

The sun rose at five minutes OF sew
en- o'clock this morning, and will re Tire
at twenty minutes after five, this eve
ming.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24
L 1T EN- s..
OUR AGENTS.

MAJ. CHARLES Il MirCHGL is authorized
to receive aud receipt for subscriptions any
where.
A Fattacsbarg-PRoF. ]. w. HARPER
SgriHg HW-GILEs L. MCKSIGuT, Esq
Mineral SpriRgs-MH. WM. JoINroN.
Ceiamsss Mr.. ] y. STUART.
CentregiHe-NR. W. J. POWELL.
NashsHs-MAJ. o. p. ANDERSON.
OIaH-DR. J. X. WOLFF.
Ronds-MR. j. ID. LATIMER.
LeviSsiLe-HENRY MOORE, ESQ.
M. Msriah-MR. JSo. q. WEAVER.
RiehmOnS-CAPT. PEnRY.
LOeksbHrg-MR. II. G. WILLIAMSON.
M0scop-Ms. B. +. LEE,
FStton- Mr.. GRO. W. ORToN.
Ben L0monse-Cspt y. II. KINswonTHY.
Local Agents are authorized to retain ten
per cent. Of all subscriptions.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

Circuit Court, special term, il now
in session in Lafayette county. 6ov>
eral of our attorneys arc there.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

The 10th dag of February comes
on Thursday, the first time in four
ears.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

Little Rock is excited over the idea
of building a railroad from that place
10 Camden.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

Messrs. Sale Il Murphy, of Shreve'
port, will please accept our thanks for
late daily papers
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

The Masonic Library nog has more
than four hundred volumes of histori.
cal, biographical, scientific, masonic
end miscellaneous books.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

There will be an Entered Appren-
tice class-meeting at the Masonic Hall
next Monday night.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24
Special Notice.

Inasmuch as other urgent business
demands my whole time and attention,
l have determined, not without con
siderable degree Of reluctance, to olIor
the WaahiagtO- Telegraph Office fcr sale.
The paper has attained position which
renders it self-sustaining-is, in fact,
fourishing; but the causes above sts.
ted inPsrstively demand the course
indicated. The material Of the Office
is all COED. There are two good press
'es, news type enough to publish
large, ei.ht-column paper, end large
quantity of well assorted job type.
Apply early.
]. f. BORDEN.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

Soc the new card Of DR.. n. c.
Boyse.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

Cotton is pouring through in an al
most continual stream, en- route for
Camden.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

Another failure of the mail, At least
50 far as we are concerned, occurred
last Sunday night.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

Query: Could II Hook & Ladder
Company be organized here now ?
DM't all speak az oncs.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24
Shoes ana Roots,
Bry G"Gds,
Winter Goods,
Toys, SC.

he best assortment Of Tobacco perhaps
ever offered here. Call and see for yourself.
Our goods are bought for CASA, and under
me most favorable Circumstances, for we
riaim that We have superior 0iran'ages now,
oo'h IN 5"g'Hg and shipping our goods, and
we are determined TO give our customers The
iail benefit of all these Advantages The
prices we put on our goods are sufficient
proof Of this, W. s. Hinton has the manage
ment of the business in the house.
r. l.. HINTON & co.
NashnrIan. Nov. -. I-1l.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

Indications Of hydrophobia-iu the
South Arkansas journal.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24
Dissolution Notice.

WHE firm of Hart & Smith, Druggists and
l. practising Physicians, is this day dis,
solved by mutual consent, DR.. Smith re-
tiring,
w. p. HART,
w. G. SMITH.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

County Court met on Monday last,
and adjourned to the 26th day Of Feb
ruary.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

"Old Honesty" cigars, lemons, or
snges, and 20 forth. at Winn's.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

We have seven schools in operation
in our towB.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

The weather f)r few days past,
has been clear and cold.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

Persons knowing themselves indebted
TO me on any account whatever, will do
me a great favor, and perhaps render
their sleep great deal sweeter by set
ting up.
j. +. BORDEN.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24
To THE PUBLIC.

HAVING disposed of my entire interest in
IL the Drug business to DIR. w. p. Hart,
and having determined to retro from the
practice of my profession at this place, beg
leave, in this public manner, to acknowledge
ny appreciation Of the patronage extended
to the late firm, and to solicit a continuance
Of il to my late partner and worthy success
sor to the iirm, who will continue the busi-
ness at the old stand.
Respectfully,
w. c. SMITH, NJ. d.
Washington, Jan. 3, 1872, 23;4
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-01-24

February. 7th, another drove Of
mules will be here.