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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
1feTicO Items.

Mr.. Editor;-Wo have had an unusual
IL hard March-windy beyond anything
since Adam-at least within the ren'eIn-
brancc of tho coolest Inhabitants. we
have also had an unusual amount oil SICK
ness, and an unusually large number oil
dea.hs in This section: II son OF r. ,.
Delano, aged about II years; Hector
Phelps, an aged man; Nathan Abbott
another of the old residents; the vile of
Leonard Bracket; and yesterday morn
ing Jacob Abbott, who has made several
attempts 10 hang himself. succeeded IN
doing So. Mr.. Abbott has been Ior ~
long time in very nervous and dis
heariened state, but still has not ocen so
that hc would noI talk nationally upon al
nIattc'S of business.
We arc having Il High School this
spring, taught ty l.. o. Bracket, ol West
Peru.
Business is dull. and everybody anxious
for III early pasturace for cattle. Large
numbers OF young cattle, and more ar
less Older ones arc taking their exit from
this land OF cold and empty barnS, anI
this windy. beistcrous, snow. bonnd and
ice.cIad Greenland
More lumber has been hauled II the
AndroScoggin and It's tributaries than
during any toriser winter, and II the
spring IL favorable. J. f.. Dunn will put
over RumtOrd Falls an immense number
OF feet OF lumber. The l.. ). NJ. Co.
have u considerable quantity on Swift
livei, ana have (so am inIormr,D
large amount at different places ou The
AndroScoggn.
Surprise parties have been and are MI
the gn--the only surprise being IT, The
number that attend and the wild antics
they "cut up" II some OF the towns in
The scdatc part OF Oxford County could
have, say twenty couple from DiXiicId
drive III some night. they would wish Dix
field vas set on To- Franklin thereafter
SPAKKEs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
LLEwRLLYS A. WLpswoRrII.
East JVoOdstOck Items.

Mr.. Edit0r:-This part oi our town
has never furnished any items Tor your
paper, believe. 80 may be excused il
| attempt it, This part of the town IS
thiny settled. more So no" than iew
years ago In ono ncighborhood where
ten years ago there were u dozen taml-
lies, only one remains, and he is two
miles from any ueighbor. We think he
must be man possessing good courage
and some slick.to-ilivcncss 10 stand it
alone
A lew weeks ago ID. Perkins lost his
only coz by bcing hooked against 'ree
by another animal. His lost is somewhat
relieved by tho generosity OF his neigh
bors, TO The amount al fifteen ur twenty
dollars.
Two men in this vicinity. with one
pair OF oxen each. have hauled TO The rsll'
road this winter, the distance OF about
FIVE miles. one hundred and thirty i've
cords OF wood. besides getting wood Tor
their ires. taking care Of barns. &c. We
think il all our citizens show rs good u
winters work a this they ought not to
lack Tor flour Tor their families. or corn
Tor their stock. Another man. about ssy
enty years OF age. has cut about 40 cords
OF wood. The question tor farmers seems
to be how they can get their stock
through the winter with their small
amount OF hay.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
4 Good More.

There is temperance movement GO
ing on in Augusta and ether towns on
the Kennebec, which promises to yield
important results. Ii is managed by those
who have been drinkers. but are dcterm.
ined to abandon their cups and free them.
selves from the ruin which strong drink
threatened. Many prominent citizens,
young and old. itch and poor, are en-
listed, the pledge has been signed by
and still the work goes brave
ly on. We observe the names Ut young
men Of prominence among those enlist.
ed, who had almost been given up as
ruined. They may now be-
come valuable members of community.
All friends OF reform will hail Ibis move.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
Congressional Contention.

We publish this week. the call for q
Congressional Convention, to be hold at
Auburn. on the 22d of May, for the pur-
pose Of nominating candidate for
congress. TWO delegates and two alter
mates 10 the Republican National Conven-
lion, and electors tor Presiden, and Vice
President.
The necessity for an early Convention
arises from the need of electing delegates
10 the National Convention, which meets
June 9th. aud a. there j, no opposition in
the District to the denomination of our
able and distinguished representative.
Hon VIM. 7. Frye. it was thought ad
visabie 70 do up all the work for the year
At one convention. Though the time
may lie rather busy one for farmers.
we hope there will be full representa-.
ton from all the towns in Oxford County.
- The opening movement OF the politi-
cal year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
Hon. PR. ID. X eUey.

Through the courtesy Of Hon. VIM. p.
Frye, and the author and publisher, we
have received that invaluable book OF
ga pages published by Henry c. Baird.
400 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, entitled
Speeches. addi esses and letters on Indus.
trial and Financia questions. To which
Is added an introduction, together with
copivuS notes and IN index, by VIM. ID.
Kelley. NJ. c." The one great want of
our country-Protection, is clearly ex-
planned; he results OF the free trade,
aud why the South demanded it. also its
results ON the poor whites OF The South,
are set forth in the authors well known
pointed aud convincing style. England
breaches but does not practice free trade /;
free trade exhausts land, impoverishes
farmers, and keeps US in subsection to
Euglands colonial policy. He argues
Jhat the people OF the parties need pro-
lective tariff; domestic commerce is
more profitable than foreign. Besides
other Interesting subjects treated, we no.
,ice the following: Trade with British
America !; How our war debt can be paid {;
The South, its resources and wants
American industry and finance; Contrac.
tion the road TO bankruptcy, not TO re.
sumption; Internal revenue; Report OF
special commissioner OF the Revenue
The eight hour system; MIR. Wells re.
port; Personal explanation; Farmers,
mechanics, and laborers need protection,
capital can take care Of itself; The value
of an inexportable currency; Letter on
the Chinese question; Centennial eele.
oration and international exposition.
Probably no man in this country under.
stands these subjects better than Mr..
Kelley Tie has made them lie study
aud when he expresses an opinion rela-
i've 10 them, it takes hold OF the public
mind with magical force, and everybody
,eels. whether in Congress or out of it,
that il is the result OF honest conviction.
1t would be useless 10 attempt extracting
rom this work. Its arguments and il
Illustrations are so aptly interviewer thai
ole interested in the welfare of his coun.
lry would not be content short of having
the whole. There is no work in America
on these important questions that can
bear any comparison with it, and we be-
'ieye that it would be a profitable text
nook in our common schools. AT any
rate. it should find its way into every
library in the land. The publishers will
send it by mail, free OF postage. TO any
part OF the United States, tor $500. The
above, from the bennington Cronicle, we
iully coincide in.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
Bethel Items.

We Of Bethel have caught the manu-
laclusIng fever and fsboe factory" Is the
talk all around. a town meeting Is call
ed for Saturday, the 30th, 10 see II the
town will vote a loan OF $4,000 Tor ten
years, There j, not much doubt the
vote will pass. The parties propose to
employ 200 hands
Bethel Saving, Bank is in operation
and commenced receiving deposits to-
day. Fifteen of our young loIsa were
waiting for the privilege of Aeposiing
this morning
Our roads are getting bal. They are
badly drilled The warm weather oil The
past few days has made the roads slump
badly.
There is not much prospect for sugar
making this year, the snow IL 80 deep
and The sap has not yet started.
Bethel is to be favored with another
lawyer. j S Wright, Esq, of Dixiield,
il soon 10 90 into partnership with S. F.
Gibson, Esq, one OF our woll established
lawyers.
Rev j. w LINDA will preach for the
Universalis, Society at this place, Sunday,
April 7th-morning and afternoon.
Should the weather he such that some
necessary repairs cannot be made on the
church, before that time, The meeting
will be- held in Pattec's Hall. Con-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02

Queries tor the Editor of the OXFORD
Democrat
Ii be did not say in open town meeting
that urging the investigation OF the iinan
ces oil the town MAS an attack upon tn,
republican party" what dill he say il
that connection? II the lnvestigatm.
Committees report was not iudetnilejl
postponed by the vote. OF certain repubu
cans the Editors included, by whose vote,
was It postponed:-Orford Register.
We said. that as members OF the DO.
itical party to which We belonged were
implicated. we desired 4 tuH and inpqr
tial Investigation Of the charges
a. TO the report of The Investigating
Commute being indefinitely postponed
by the votes OF certain republicans" We
reply that this was not dore until after
the Committees, Including the democratic
Chairman oil the Board oil Selecimeu ano
MIR, BLACK, had both declined serving
Now We have question tor the Editor OF
the Register. Did he or Mr. Black vote
or raise their voices against the indefinite
postpOnement
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
The Cost Of LiUiuO.

This subject has become irregular topic
in the New York Times The following
is sample of cheap living with the eX.
ceplion OF rent:
In the first place, our family consists OF
eight persons myself, wife, five grown
up daughters and an old negro whom we
keep to wait on the door and help about
the Kitchen. which he does for board aud
clothes. My salary is $3.50 per year.
We hayoa nice house. which costs rs
800 a year for rent. Our table expenses
do not average $3.50 per week ! allow
my daughters $40 each per year tor
clothes. We manage to live in good
style this way, and people think we must
be quite well of. We are very light cat
ers, and do not care much for meat For
breakfast we have s,irabout and ilappers.
and for supper, bread, les. and cake.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02

RI. Rev. Bishop Bacon delivered .
discourse ut St. Joseph's Church, Lewis
ton Tuesday evening. on The Inial.i
billy OF the Sovereign Pontifi.' The
Journal says the Bishop defined "lntaI'
bility" as applied TO tho Pope 10 mean
not that he is sinlcss, but that when he
teaches faith or morals, that he cann'
err. IN other words. Papal infallih
ty means simply that the Sovereign Pog-
tiff of the Catholic church cannot err j"
his teachings although he may err in I'
acts. In short that a Pope might be a
bad man although good Catholics hoped
and prayed that all might be m
peccable, while from tho character o.
his religious and moral inculcati0a'
must be intallible.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
M. Simmer.

The distinguished Senator from Massa-
ebusetts has occupied high position in
pnblic esteem, not only in his own State,
but throughout New England. His man
IL and highly literary efforts in the Sen.
ate on the United States. in defence OF
freedom, and bold and unanswerable at
lacks of slavery, won for him admira'
lion and love in the hearts OF many
northern men. lie was looked upon AS
one of The ablest champions of liberty
and freedom i'm our country. While DIS
cussing principles and cOntendlng Tor
truth, he was impregnable and above
suspicion. As legislator he was
nigh toned and parliamentary and he
seemed incapable OF being influenced
b, merely parlizan or personal considera-
tons. But rs he grows older, accusiom-
III 10 power, and the praise and difference
of men, he becomes conceded, opinionated
md arrogant, and cannot brook conduct
which appears ike indifference. Neither
President Lincoln or Grant condeScended
sufficiently to his opinions to satisfy him,
aud he shows his resentment by a cool
ness which is followed by opposition.
Senator Sumner, when influenced by per-
sonal considerations, shows the weakness
incident 10 our common natures. 1t IS
said, all men have their weaknesses.
some never exhibit them till they have
passed the meridian of life, and have &C
qured regulations which seem to place
tkcm above criticism. When such men
fall, however, their descent is so marked
a to be apparent to their former adj
mirers. Soiti. with Sumner. He OPP
posed to the President. and gives his
friends warning that he shall oppose The
party if he is re nominated. While he
does not complain of the principles OF
The party with which be has acted since
it's organization, he will oppose those
PRINCIPLES for the sake OF mantle
nominee Of the party. How entirely IN
deiensble is this course? 1t nigh, do for
- politician OF no pretensions 10 high mo-
lives OF action, but tor y leader, how
puerie. Equally weak and unworthy Is
his effort to weaken The administration 10y
iusiuualions that it WAS pecuniarily ~
tereStel il the sale of arms 10 the French,
in their late war with Prussia. When
called before the Senate Committee, as
he was a day or two ago, he declines
giving authorities for his statements, and
shields himself behind his privilege as n
Senator, and insults the Senate and the
Committee by denying their authority 10
act. lie refuses to a'd in the invcstiga-
ton because the Committee is not con-
s,ituled according to his ideas OF proprie-
y. The people will not readily symp@-
thize in his views, in this respect, and
Charles Sumter, like other distinguished
statesmen. who have outlived their USE
tulness and regulations, is likely TO dis
appoint the hopes that hi, brilliant career
have awakened.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02

The lecture delivered on Friday be-
fore our citizens BY the Rev. {. ID. Bar
rows of Lowell, Mass, was greeted by
full aud npprecialiye house. Although
this lecture was written In behalf tho
Y. NJ. Christian Association OF Lowell,
and has somewhat religious east. yet
the mamie. in which Tho moral and intel
leclual Development Of the young was
treated-thc stirring earnestuess OF the
speaker, {, mbined with his large and
catholic spirit. rendered it highly
pleasing and popular entertainment.
Our citizens are enjoying greatly the
inte llectua and musical treat afforded
by our course Of Lectures this winter
and the Que given last evening by Mr..
Barraws, Ga native OF cur village,) in
creased The pride and interest which we
already ieel in this young orator and
preacher. SPECTATOR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
Atbany.

The Cattle disease" has made its APP
pearance in The herd OF Rawson Hutch.
inson. who is a good farmer, and has a
large stock Of cattle in good order. Two
COWS and one yearling have died, two
other COWS are sick, and be thinks they
will die. First symptoms are loss OF APP
petite and dizziness, in some cases a little
bleeding ut the nose. followed by indica-
TOPS of pain in bowels. They usually
die in about two days after they are
taken. re.f l.. s5..f- l..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton OF cortland. give notice that they
have committee for the purpose OF
showing kindnes, to young men who $3.50
strangers, and leading them under De-
ligious influences They therefore IT,
qnest all who desire the cooperation q
this committee to send the names AMI adj
dresses OF young men about 10 reside Do
Portland, in whom they are intercste'.
with such particulars of character ~ thry
may deem proper, to W. II. Jordan, Sc
retary of Committee, +. .. Box 1000
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02

The Homestead bill llmt has passed
Congress provides honorably discharged
soldiers and sailors of the army and navy
shall be allowed to deduct their term OF
service from the time required to perfect
title to lands entered rs homcsleads under
existing laws In cases where The soldier
was discharged in consequence OF
wounds, or other disability contracted in
the line of duty. the full term Tor which
he enlisted is to be deducted
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02

Application was made to the Direc'
tors of the Maine Central Railroad al
their recent session in Bangor, to opep
the line under an existing charief
from some point on its road between Al.
burn and Danvlle junction and Mechan'
ic Falls, in Miuot, where it would COZ
meet with the Oxford Central Railroad
It is said that.the road is easy to con
struct and will open very large amou0'
Of new business to the Maine Contra
Road No definite action was taken
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02

ANOTHER INTERVIEW. Tho Washing
ton correspondent OF the Cincinnati
Times gives sketch of an interview
with Senator Sumner. in which the latter
is represented ~ saying; "Ot ono thing
you may be sure shall never play into
the hands OF the Democratic party, or
support any ticket which directly OF in
directly restores them To power again. !
have the good Of my country and Re-
publican principles At heart, and shall
battle Tor them in the future ~ have
done in the past; and entertaining such
sentiments. cannot aid in any movement
which fosters an attempt 10 place in
power again the Democratic parts
With reference TO his own course NOR,
particularly he said Il must await The
action OF the Convention at PHILADELPHIA,
and then act as my conscience dictates.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02

The Albany Evening Journal closes
"leadern on the Dumb Democracy.
suggested by the action. or rather want
OF action of the Rhode Island Democrat
&c State Convention, in these wolds
''To what straits are the Democracy at
last reduced Delegates to a National
Convention, ii one is held, and no reso
buttons adopted - Poor. bewildeted,
cropping. dubious Democracy -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02

"A Washington correspondent ct ID,
Portland Press says sit is understood
here that Mr. Lynch intends to re''''
from polilicnI life 81 the close OF his pre-
eut term on account OF the requirement.
of his private business which has OeeH
unavoidably neglected.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02

All honor and glory to Oxford COUNT
Me. No crime il there, and 10 litigation
The Supreme judicial Courl went there
the olher day, to hold session; but moi
one lonesome bill did the Grand Jary
iind. Moreover, ~ to civil business
there were no cases; on at Iea,i. none
which the parties cared to Try. They did
probably for the sake OF keeping up aP-
pcaranccs) catch one poor solitary sub:
ject for the Grand jury but upon due
investigation it appeared that he was q
snow.whitc innocence, and so they -
nored him. Happy Oxford county, Ne
IN. Y. Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02

Asa W. Durham has sold his farm
on Stcarn's Hill for $1,000. Mr.. D. has
taken Mr.. Moses Merrill's farm for the
coming season, says the Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02

We learn from the kfiHebsc Joly-
nal that during the early part OF the Wiz
tel an ancient diary was found among
some old papers at tho State House, kept
by soldier during The serge Of Quebec
in 1859. There WAS nothing in The paper
which gave any clue 10 its authorship
but tho matter Mas put into the hand,
of DR.. Lapham OF this city. who has sue
ceedcd in establishing ;he identity OF the
soldier who wrote this journal, beyond
doubt. Improves TO have been Captain
Daniel Lane then of Narraganscl No !,
now Buxton, who served during that
memorable seige, and was then only Il
years OF age. He afterwards held
Captains commission during the Kevo
lutionary war aud died in 1911. A fac
smile OF that interesting diary with -
brief introductory notice oil tue antho.
will be published In the Historical and
Genealogical Register. in August next.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02

The following resolutions were adopt
ed by the students of the Oxford Normal
Institute. on the death of Master San.
born.
Inasmuch as il has pleased God to re.
move from us. by death, our beloved fel.
low student. FRANK l.. SASBoRN,
Resolved, That We hereby record our
sincere appreciation of his high intellec.
tual ability, and his sterling moral worth; ;
his fidelity as scholar, and his kindness
as friend, one whose memory we shall
ever cherish with affection, and whom we
hope to meet in better world.
Resolped. That we tender our hearty
sympathy and coincidence to his relatives
and friends, thus deeply afflicted in the
removal OF one whose lie promised so
fair future praying our Heavenly Fa-
Their that, by this common aflliction, both
they and we mny alike be blessed, and
DO so taught to number our days that we
may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be
published at the discretion of the Princi.
pal, and that copy be forwarded to the
parents and family friends of the deceas-
ed.
j. ALFRED ROBERTS.
w. c. GREEN.
c. f. TRAFTON,
A. ID. DANIELS.
G.. T. COOK.
w. SYLVESTER,
Committee OF Resolutions.
The Paris FIGURING Company are
running their mill day and night. They
have lately ordered 10000 bushels of
wheat and $4,000 bushels OF corn from
the West; they also have on the road TO-
600 bushels of corn which is detained OH
account of the snow They are grinding
about 1000 bushels OF corn daily which
secures ready sale; in fact they hare
been unable to supply halt the demands
Tor corn the present mouth. They have
also contracted for 10000 round hoopcd
barrels TO be delivered rs required during
the present year. They intend doing n
heavy Touring business the coming
season. their mill being capable OF grind
ing $50 barrels OF -four daily, which is
sent to all parts of the State and lower
British Provinces.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
End DISTRICT
Republican Convention

The Republicans oi thc second COnsgessiona.
District are hereby requested 70 NEE, IN Conyen
veutlon, by delegates al Auburn Hall Auburn
Me-, on Wednesday, the End lay Of MAJ next.
al 10 o'ciok y NJ, Tor the purpose Of nominating
acand.dAte 10 represent said dis'r,e, IN Tie 81
Congress
Also % nominate candidate FOR el,ctor OF Plrs-
ideEl and Wee PrfSidcut aud 10 elsct trU del
gates and two Aiternate- 10 attend the R,pub
lean National Convention. % bc held 81 Philadel.
phia. June 5th, 1871.
Also to transact such other business as M,
properly come before the Convention
The basis of representation Will be "a follows
Zach ciiy. town and plantation will De esu,led T.
one delegate, and Az additional delegate FOR each
Seventy ave votes or nac,ion Of tie same number
ing thirty eight or more, cas- rol Governor Cham.
berlain, IA ISJs. ChSirmCn OF the several civ
town and plantation committees are requested o.
forward he names Of delegates elsc, 70 Robert
Martin. Chairman Of the District Committee al
Ausurn, Box IS, Immediately after their election.
The committee VIII % IN session \, the Rl,n
House. Auburn, in the afternoon prior, and ~ the
Hall Oh the mornins ofths Convention al @ o clock
10 receive credentials
ROBERT MARTIN, ! RepubucaI
Z CARR
REUBEN HENDERSON. Z A'a'''-'
u. -. BlSBEE, Committee
Ms~eb II
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-02
THURSDAY, the 18th day of April,

next. rs day OF Public Humiliation, Fasting
aud PRAYER, and recommend the proper ooser'
ance OF the day by Sb.s4inng from our ordinSr'
secular vocatons by assembling IN our places o.
public worship; byrendsriug unto God, our HsS'
enly Father. the tribute Of cOntrite and graiefu
hearts; by conlessng and forsaka. our sins sH
by devou,ly suppliesting him to EraeiousF ''
member US in the multitude Of His tender mere'e'
and grsut US wisdom and strength that we may
individually TO attain y more perfect life, aud "a
coratry 70 a higher Chrsli-n civilization.
Given AZ the Council Chamber. in August., tn,
twentieth dsy Of March, In the ysSr OF on
Lorl one thousand eight hundred and seyeoi>
two and OF the lsde Evidence OF the United
states OF America, the ninety sixth
SIDNEY PERHAM.
BY the Governor,
GEORGE c. STACY, Secretary Of State.