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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
The !SiIpPr Rule.

You all know the golden rule: "Do
unto others as you would wish them 10
do unto you" Here is rule which is
almost part OF the golden rule, but
which we will put by itself, and because
of its value call it the silver rule:
Think and say all you can Of the good
qualities of others; forget and keep sill
ent concerning their bad qualities" You
cannot conceive how much such 4 course
will tighten your own happiness and
raise you in the esteem OF your cOmpap-
ions. Did you ever think any more of a
boy or girl because he Or she found iaut t
with others Never call your school.
mates or playmates ugly OF cross to their
faces nor behind their backs. II they
are ugly. or stingy or cross, it does not
make them better for you to talk or think
about it, while it makes you love to dwell
upon the faults of others, and causes
your own soul to grow smaller and be-
come like the foul bird that prefers car
ZION for food. Rather tell all the good
you can, and try 10 think OF some quality
of your mate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
JYo,u1n's POtCePs.

Those disasters which so often break
down the spirit OF man and PROSTATE
him in the dust, seem to call forth all the
energies of the softer sex, and give such
intrcpidity and elevation to their charac.
ter, that at times it approaches to sub.
Unity. Nothing can be more touching
than to behold Il soft and tender female,
who had been all weakness apd depend
ence, and alive TO every trivial rough
ness, while ireading the prosperous paths
of life, suddenly rising in mental force
to be the comforter and supporter of her
husband under misfortune, and abiding,
with unshrinking iirmness, tho bi,lerest
blasts of adversely. As the vine which
has long twined its graceful foliage about
the oak and been lifted by il in sunshine,
will, when the hardy plant is nlted by
the thunderbolt, cling round il with
carcssing tcndrils, and bind up its shat.
tered boughs; so it is beautifully ordered
by Providence that woman, who Is the
mere dependent and ornament Of man
in his happier hours should be his stay
and solace when smitten with sudden
calamity; winding herself into the rug
ged recesses of his nature, tenderly sup
porting his dropping head and binding
up the broken heart.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
NUMBER Ii.

and seen in others. You can teach un-
selfshness and love ia acts and words,
and no priest of any faith will wish to
forbid. If you are wise, you may per-
haps find common ground, in that which
all Christian religions teach, for open
sympathy and help in things Godward.
But if that is impossible, you may help
another soul toward Heaven by the min
stries of kindness and of daily Christian
lilo, which are better than any sermon.
If your dependent is hard and inacces-
sible, so much the more need that YOU
reach her heart. If she is dull, or per.
verse, or intractible, remember that il is
because she is low down that you should
try to help her up. Even il she prove
ungrateiu, YOU know not what unseen
work in her heart your kindness may have
wrought. But when we hear OF ingrat-
tude of servants, we suspect that much
that is. called so is only indifference to
what was given in sellishness or careless
ness. Hearts are not won by an extra
holiday, or layishncss in wages or gifts.
1t is feeling that wins feeling, and only
genuine heart kindness has n right to eX-
pect gratitude in return. We have i'm
mense faith in the power oil un'ellish re-
gard to arouse response. And we have
unlimited faith in The power Of Christian
love 10 work upon hearts, whether visible
response comes from them or not
"fiow are we to get good servants ?'
No one knows how much the comfort
and peace of family life depends on the
answer TO that question, can fail To SYM
pathize with the trouble It expresses But
there is greater question than that--it is
"What can we do for our servants ?"
Our country seems called OF God TO the
noble mission Of helping the races Of men
that have been weak and oppressed, into
frser and better lille. In doing that
work, she must herself bear awhile some
of the burden and trouble she is lifting
from others. Have not we in our homes
some OF the Christ-likc work to do
Ought not they that are strong to bear
the inirmities OF the weak Christian
IDiol
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
Stlett Storp.
THE FIRST QUARREL.

"Sakes alive what a looking room .
declare, George Graham, il YOU ainr
enough To try the patience OF Job
don't believe there is smother woman liz.
ing that has To bear what | do9 Who'll
ever think that came inhere aIlpg hrua..
iaS, AND wuTke,i IA good hour putting
things to rights Aud now, what does
! il look like p
Tears stood ia the little wife's eyes
and her face lenglhened out till you
would have thought she had heard OF u
death
what is ii Susie What's up now ?
What does what look like ?" And Mr.,
Graham turned carelessiy, and good na,
/ lprellY. too. from the double headed ar
ticIe on Reconstruction, which he bad
been 50 earnestly reading that though he
had heard, he had SCARCELY comprehended
8 woId OF the complaint.
That's just like you. George If |
were to tell you the house was on fire
| you'd only look around and say, Where
Susie ?"
he laughed, hearty laugh |, was, too.
clear and ringing, laugh that many II
wife would have treasured up rs men do
pearls sud precious stones.
1t neltled Mrs. Graham aud she said
sharply
"lf you'd open your eyes you'd see
what does chat look like"
lie rubbed them hriskly and then peer
ed around the room.
Il declare, Susie. don't know wha,
You mean. The carpet is swept, the iurn.
iture Is busted. the fire bright-what is itP
| can't tor the lite OF me see anything
wrong"
{ou pant, na Of course vou can't
See here. and there" and she pointed
rapidly. her emphasis growing more in.
eiSive each time. to his heavy over,eoal
which lay in \ tumhled mass on the
!oungei 10 his hat, which was lodged
unceremOneously in the middle of her
work basket, TO his rubbers. which wsse
roasting on the sIare hearth. and to bis
gloves, which had demurely settled them.
selves on the mantle-piece.
. see, ! 900. Susie but then you
know I'm careless, good for nothing
sort of a fellow who never had bring.
ing up, and you must make allowance.
my DEAR sad tossing the paper on The
table. he caught her hand and drew her
gently upon his lap and said soothingly,
as one might talk to q lrellul child,
"pont be Gross now, pet, because |
didn't mean ANYTHING bad. you know.
Put up your lips and let mo Kiss away
that pout."
But the lips were not put up 10 meet
the touch Of those bearded ones. In
stead, they assumed rigidity, squareness,
immobility.
Must have the lecture FIRST, wife, DO.
fore can either give or claim a kiss P
Well, out with it then The sooner I'm
whipped the sooner it will stop hurting,
as used to say to the boys when the
sehoolmaster was alter me with the rod
OF correction. But, SUSIE and here hi.
tones. which had been jocular. assumed
touching earnestness, II don't like this
being scolded every time come into the
house. have born it SO far patiently,
but it is wearing out my temper. shant
De able to hold out much longer I'm
afraid lshall seold hack, aud then well
quarrel. and thep-our home. but-shall
] say ii. Susie e--what too many homes
are. nothing more nor less than cheap
| editions OF hell iiseli.n
"But, George, how can ! help it ?
You do try me terribly"
How, Susie ?n
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poetrg.
IFor the Oxford Democrat.
MY NEI III II o IL I.

look ofteu at the window which my seighbor used
to pass,
Aud other forms 20 back and forth before the
frosty glass
A shadow always comes belvesa those 1guros aud
NV view,
And I see again tbs lace that spoke heart 20 hrm
and true.
Onen ch.ds the sela,hness tina, makes me mourn
the los
oi Que who's taken up the crown, and lsil aside
the erSAs--
The eros. she bore 30 faithfully, aud with such
quiet grace
That lew diserrucd the subtle lines lett upon her
tSCS.
Ia moment. ~ heH w. lii,Ic thought, a messenger
Vt hove
Wa s,nt ~ guilds her to ths homr prepared ior
her above.
Il rouni her all apparelle,l, sul ready for The
G,ght.
w,tn ga. Eye OF fsiIb turned upward To sec the
breaking light
lIas she joiaed tho long-wept dNnshter who many
wears before
S.'rr,'l her ,Orn asd weary pipious for the ever.
l+NtlhS huhtEs
40 ;bey lV'. down together. itOm L.igSts ~
JuknOW-,
o. tus loved one, IN tss ollsa home, e.. ds.oiate
auI iOncS
The secret, ol the other worlI. We hays no vyss
% sean;
NJ intellect TO comprehend the Mighty Makers
plan;
uui thjs We know direct fron him. that where our
Lori shall be,
IIi- follower, -h.,Il dwell with him ia ble.t eIer.
rI!.
,.e Woub. tot call her back % tread again our
paths below;
o. many human weaines,c. AMI suffering, 10
know
" ui~- hsr from daily live, our hons. sslo,.
eel sad tried.
B- we're glad hcI GarluS 3. safely moorsd bey Ond
thr hld and tide fMHC.
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Rates Of Adrertisil.Q.
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Rro,nnllY aud Neatly ENecutel.

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
The following is going the rounds

papers: A gentleman fell into the slip
from n Charleston steamer at one of the
New York wharves Tuesday, and was
rescued by q brave lsborer, who risked
his own life 10 save that OF the stranger.
The grateful man rewarded his deliverer
with 20 cents. 1t may be high price
for the actual service done TO mankind,
but the rescued man himself ought to
have rated it at higher figure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
Gbs 0sfOrN 1tmouat,
Published Every Tuesday Morning by
F. f. SHAW,

EDiGoR AND PROPRIETOR.
TERMS Two Dollars per yeAr-sl,5s il paid
a advance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02

Josh Billings says "There are lots
OF folks in this world who, rather than
moi find fault at all, wouldn't hesitate to
tell an ang le-worm that his tail was alto.
gether tew long for his body"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
YOUNG PEOPLES CORNER.
Cross Word Enigma.

Cross Word Enigma.
My lst is in horse, but no in MULE
My End is in order, but not in rule;
Ny Sd is in black, but not in grcen;
Ny ith is in King, but not ia queen
Ny 5th is in mincc, hut not in pie;
Ny 9th is in SOAP, but not in lye
Ny Ith is inlmOuse, but not in rat
My Sth is in lean, but not in fat;
Ny 9th is in coarse, but not in fine;
Ny 10th is in cedar, but not in pine;
Ny llth is in sun, bul not in moon;
Ny 18th is ia shop, but noi in room;
Ny 18th is in oyster, but NOT IN clam;
NV 18th IN in Joe, but not in sam;
Nv whole is the name Of an eminent adyenturor
". X.
Puzzle.
am a small animal. Change my head and !
am larger; again, and show W hat We all do
once more and | become concrete oil again and
| an a covering for the head once m)re and am
often found beneath your feet; chang, again, be
come boys nick name; again, ! am grain;
once more and find myseli another nickname
again and am transformed into an animal; change
again and am a cstern; cut OF my head and
am a proposition. ELLA \ BRIGGS.
Geographical Enigma.
am composed OF 10 letters.
My 10, 8, II, y 49, ), 8, 4, l3, is town n Penn.
Ny IL, 3, II, H. 2, 4, IL, is a river in y. n.
Ny !, 10, 6, 4, is a mans name.
Ny S, 8, 10, Z, II, II, is a town in Illinois
Nv l5, II, is, 3, 10, is a town in Tennessee
Ny 8, IL, is pronOun.
Ny whole is what every young man ought to DO
Fryeburg. fo"kks'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-02-29

gentleman belittles the President. for this
habit let him think how much ANNOYANCE
L has saved him. lie i kind-hcarted. and
being totally unaccustomed 10 reserve, he
would have had difficulty In maintaining
the dignity OF his position without resort
to some such plan rs he has adopted"
This testimony. coming from such a
source. should forever put an end to these
SHY charges. and those who make them
hereafter can be- considered wilfil and
malicious dciamrrs.
Whatever opposition there m1v have been
10 The reconciliation of President Grant.
among the people. caused bv the decep,iou
OF political tricksiers, is already pretty
thoroughly uproofel and PLAYED ont. :
anu by fhe time the Philadelphia Convcn-
ti"n meets there will not ne a delegate. To
that body foolish enough 10 vote arainst
hih- President Grant il fully intrrnched
~ inc affections of the Ieople lie has
proved faithful public servant. both A. a
soldier and statesman. and the all patent
voice OF the ~eople has, IN is72. As IN 1858
placed him IN nomination for the pre.i-
dency. AMI the Philadelphia Convention
can but confirm the action of the people.
LIFE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-02-29
Wooden versus Iron Ships.

Mr.. Donald M'kay. formerly n we'll
known ship-builder of Boston. has written
an interesting letter on ships and sbip
building. lie points out that there are
now ON The American Llayds Register. "a
tea a sui IN a-..oiug condition. 400
American ships aud 3s2 barques, with an
average age Of twenty -four and n half
years: and also quotes from B.ti>h Al.
inirality report showing that no iron han
over twelve years old. 4, ,cawnrthv. From
these premises. he argues thar woo,I.n YES
sci, built Of white oak. pitch pine and To-
cuci. having copper and iron fasteniuys
are more durable than iron vessels SINE
ior "a speed for long voyages. aud prefer.
able ~ any case for certain csrpnes Of
merchandise. such rs tea. sugar. guano
aud rice Mr.. VI HAY admits. however
that an iron vessel l. best wh.re a prnpeI.r
l. used for crossing the Atlantic and other
snort VOYAGES. and kpr river purposes
Inc \. 4 shipping Liz; also suggest.
10 nun moi {" overlook the imp rianr fact
ma ocean ireightate j, rapidly DESERVING
'Ail> t'r propeller, aud thu il he rat. Of
III ciiantc i~tu b.. continued III. occup,.
tIpn q sailing SHIPS will be pretty nearly
gone IN another DECADE. so lar a. III. yr..,
routes of commerce are concerned.
The same journal intiui,i,- ,lnuht n ~
the efficacy 81 the plan ior r,viviny Amer.
lcan >hip-bui ding advocated by most
builders by saving:
Mr.. Mkay makes an urgent appeal for adj
mittins shipbu,lding materials such a, iron.
spikes, nails. chain cables. anchors, bolts cor
dasc. hemp. duck. &C.. duty fr,,e. in or,lrr TO ~,
we our 'hiphnildng industry. such a con-
ces'lon would. perhaps. be- proper enough. y.t
u does not by any means follow that il wu,,ld
prove panac'a for the multiform III. to which
thc I'm rican shipping interest l. unhauptIy the
helr' u i quite a, important for ship, 10 70
turn tar profit on the money invested in them
which they do not do at present. excerpt r.r-
hap IN exceptional ca~e>.l A. II /. 10 increase
their number. Most foreign shin oSn.r, ,r,
content with i return of three Ia i've per cent
On TIM money invested. while American avn.
r. are not satisfied with any such rates. and 4,
th'N can obtain seven To- ten per crni from 9th
cr Investments the present disposition 10 ke,n
c"ar ~ ship property l. not tn IL. wondered al
Mr. Nhay has laud1blc desire Ia a., o,,r
nav agailpu Interests restored bat We f,ar hi.
man ipr restoring them. II tipptcd would dill
snort OF the mark. tryHS
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-02-29

Every year increases the poru-
larity of this valuable Hair Pfcp-
aration, which is due to meat
alone. We can assure our IN.
patrons that it is kept tally up ~
It's high standard and it is the on
~ reliable and perfected prcpara-
ton for restoring GEAY or Fam,
HAZE to its youthful color, making
il soft, luStrous and silkcn. The
scalp, by ia use, becomes white ami
clean. 1t removes all cruptions and
danlruf, AMI, by it's tonic proper
ties, prevents the hair from falling
out, rs it stimulates and nourishcs
the hlir-glanl- By its use, tLe
hair grows thicker and stronger.
In badness il restores the capillary
glands 70 their normal vigor, and
will create new growth, except in
extreme old age. 1t Is the most
economical HAIR DRESSING ever
used, ~ it requires fewer applica-
tons, and gives the hair 4 splendid,
glossy appearance. A A. Hayes,
MD, State Assayer of Massachu-
sets, says, "The constituents are
pure, and carefully selected for e1-
cellent quality; and | consider it
the BEsr PREPARATION for it,
intended purposes"
Sod ey al Drso7ssss and Dealers in kedieines
Price Ono Dollar,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-02-29

-Messrs. Young Brothers Of Eastport,
have been quite successful in The frozen
herring business this winter. The schoon-
er Convoy took cargo Of 10000 a short
time ago from there aud arrived in Boston
Monday Tuesday night they were all
sold aud unloa led, and brought a fair
price.
The Journal says the cabinet Of miner
illogical specimens of Bates College. under
the fostering care Of Prof. Stanley. is
already large. and is quite rapidly grow
ing. Many of the specimens are rare and
fine.
The Maine Dental Society held a short
session Wednesday morning. but adjourn
ed after transacting some incidental busi-
ness.
Mr.. Knowlton of Skowhegan. lost a
valuable horse while at Starks on business,
a short time since. 1t was valued al $500
Some Belfast boys that have trained a
calf to haul them on sled, are often seen
driving In stats about the streets.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-02-29
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 90. 1872.
Editorial Correspondence.
Nt'N NIA. FtU -fNi' III
DEAR AMERICA The Legislature !,

AUGUSTA. Feb 9Th. lS12.
DEAR AMERICAN The Legislature Is
still al work. but will adjourn in a few
DAYS. There can be no doubt but this body
is an emnenlly conservative one. for no
new schemes meet with favot. and many
old ones ret knocked on the head. We
see II stated that the membrr of whiteiield
i in favor Of female suffrage. Its a re-
lief 10 know that one Of the irrepresSihle
questions Of the day meets his approval for
hi. career is one of negatives.
No matter what outsiders or insiders
nav saw the House Of Representatives j.
A rood looking and intelligent body ofmen.
and have no doubt rs able a. any other
ono hundred and ANy men that can or will
be congreratcd within these granite walls.
for wears 10 come. The same may be said
Of the senate. no doubt. and vet one does
not naturally drin into that eud Of the
capitol. unless he * sleepy and wants quiz
e., The Hancock senators are both good
Legislators. fuu above the average
col. Hadlock IN. mad A good record 30
far. ana has the confidence of hi> brother
Senators. lie quiet man. but nothing
escape, hi> attention and no legislation
co.ne, m thar he does not investigate and
vote az, ft.elliyentlv. Hc. without being
governed hv his local feeling. at an. gcncr-
ally. has an eve to what tends To- benefit
hi. section. especially when /, j right.
He ,lsi a, much. or more than any other
one in the senate to save The school Ii
Casino. which =; one timc was a, near
over The rrecipicc A. il could well be-.
Ind Iced ali our delegation were promr;
and active to save this school A. lrr
senator Kinks. lie i, too veil known A. a
LEGISLATOR. to need m-ltipn here. tor Cd :
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-02-29

Mr.. j. p. Lewis of Ripley killed a cat
amount that was feasting on the fowls in
the she'd says correspondent OF the Dex-
ter Gazstte. This animal is about three
feet long by seventeen inches in height.
Girth around the head fifteen inches. claws
three-fourths of an inch in length. teeth
about the same length color gray.
Capt. John Colley of Rockport, who
bought part of the schooner Mary E.
Van Cleaf. and went ont in commond of
h r, last fall. died on the passage from
Western Islands to Boston. The remains
came home for interInent in the steamer
last Saturday.
Brunswick 10 to have lectures from
Wendell Philips. President Chamberlain.
E. P. whipple and Mr.. Churchill from
Andover Seminary. Mr.. Phillips will de-
Liver his lecture On the 10th Of March.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-02-29
State Items.

Tho Bclf,s,, I,,l i en,,,., b,. h....., f.-
"~~> pl-t
Load, 81 sole 'c,,brr ar. h.,a., h,p,r5
flpa ,hr Liberty tttp.ri-, ID INV ~.tr..rI
.'rtfn-r- a Belfast.
I'M. Stafford Steamer. n,,.l,..
,a-Y.,p.,.. ,.l
i -uilrH 'leA,h thi, winter
Ab,nt 80 l.di.. ,nI ,..,,i..,.,..,
.ru,blrd a, the new mansion Of ,,l,p,l
| Ebcn Webster. Al Orpno on ,h.. n,b i,..
for h,u>,-w warming. lti.on.of m. fin.
| =; residence, III thc state AN n,r,u.h,,l
/ IN keeping.
I Mr. Charles W MAYO. fo-r-rrrv c,.r.
/ IA the irei.h, depot OF The ! *
1 Rltlwav. ll. b..I, apr..iut,,I .,,,,.,.. ,....,,
A. Ban ~ rs tia, comp,ny WILL "
/ " Cram. appointed Gen Frri,b, ,-.r.
/ Mr.. Robert Dtyi. haJ , .u,I,I..n ,,,,rt
f VI p4raiy,i, while in Au-,u.fa M,ud,v
/ H. has been taken home. and Il i, ho,e,I
may soon recover from The .ho.l which
seem, to ID Il the hs,I-.h. or.,p, nr
! speech bcins partially par ,lyk.,I
Hon Observation-Disclosures,
| and + H. Hubbard. E.a. OF BiI.l.r,rd
arrived IN Bangor TUESDAY cv.ni,. rb.v
Az counsel Tor lion Charlr. 4 ~htw HI
the Abel Loom case, which l., 10 be tried
this week. A. Sc are Informed
fin. r.yr,,l .,,. "a. .,.;,.......
boD,, aud .hoe. from t.vi.,,,,,r.I ,,,....-.
for the mast week h,,... ban, g., ~
91- r1...f,r Observation-Disclosures w.
c.ipt, IL lr,.hcr have hon, - ozt ,...,...,
:, "a 500 f,r tia ,,e.L ,-..,;.....
n,r,i.s are /, ,o,,r ,,,.a,.-.,...
Horses A. nIe,,v ard ch..,.
500 to sl1D for so,,,,J ,yo-L. h,,-..,., 49,.
,.,. H.. t,r.,. anl ..,
49, t,-;,,., s,-o,s,,,
We p1'las' ''4FHh saws Il. u hcene.
t'l-' p'ohiAedi citlHrh OF tht~ town. we'll
y u.'i '''dIeii-
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Nae -
- 10 >'''"I AZ
e'"'e'
''c ''"'"a says on SUNDAY last SAN.
NJ = 'i'' ~ he't'>t ~ the
le'"e''t - u!' ua"-H'ef' MIS-. John Dyer.
a'.,,,,,.'',.', '',,'' - 'a.''''>e''s'
!, - s''i
v,.,,.
III, .na,ra' ~" ",' III 7,
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s... ,.p'".o - 80 '''I ''ea po'''o :