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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-04-29

the bar OF the opposite political party
Mr.. Libby is an able lawyer, well fitted
for the place, and had the democrats
united upon him. might have secured
the place, possibly. but a. z. Gould, Esq.
ol Thomaston, Was also a candidate and
Mr.. l.. was defeated for lack OF unaninity
among his political friends, very probably.
Mr. Peter is one of the ablest lawyers at
the bar, and his opponents over'did the
matmer, by iradueing his character. In a
professional acquaintance in the same
city OF nearly ten years, we know Mr..
P. sustained high professional reputa'
ton and occupied good social position.
Tie was recommended by several OF the
clergy OF Bangor. and such temperance
stagers as Mr.. Hitehborn and John 5.
Kimball.
The recommendations by members OF
the bar stood 225 for Peters, 10 for Lib
By. Of Augusta, and 60 for Gilbert.
Insurance COMMISSIONER.
For Insurance Commissioner, there
were two candidates from Bangor, \. W.
Paine, Esq. the present incumbent, an
able man, and John ). Kimball, Esq.
also well qualified. The other end OF the
State had three candidates, the strongest
Of which. by far, was Andrew j. Chase,
Esq, one Of the most clear headed and
best posted Insurance men to be found,
and NJ. L. Stevens, Esq, a very worthy
and Intelligent insurance man. and John
W Munger. Esq, long known in that
business. In the Kennebec valley was
only Dir. Nye, too well known as high
ly intelligent, whole hearted, earnest
philaathropist and true nOblcman, TO
need letters or petitions in his favor.
With the East and West at loggerheadS,
II was too apparent that Mr. Nye had the
advantage, and he was appointed. The
opinion OF many that Gov. Porham was
no, putting his patronage where II
would 90 the most good" had no weight
with him. In all his appointments,
which are conceded to be most judicious,
he has been able 10 lay aside personal
considerations entirely. Whether this
will commend him to popular favor, and
ensure still further political prelerment,
as /, undoubtedly should, remains 10 be
seen. Republics are sometimes migrate
iul.
The Governor made other appoint
ments, to wit: Warren II. Ninton, OF
GRAY, VIM. Z. Paine Of Bath. Geo. c.
Higgins, Of Lubec. Trustees of the Re-
form school; j. II. Hanson, OF Water
vile, Trustee of the Normal School.
These appointments will probably ali
be confirmed next Fridry.
Mr.. j. ). Hobbs, State LiCgasian. is
oyerhauling the Library and making eX'
,e.siye alterations and repairs. lie has
bought 4 house-loi. back OF the State
House. and is erecting house upon 1t.
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summer Items.

The High School teacher at West Sum-
ner, w. +. Pusiler. was the recipient Of
Worcester's dictionary. one OF the largest.
1t WAS a present from his school. on he
occasion Of his birthday, April 10th. The
term thus fat has proved success, under
the management of the corp. OF teachers
now at work. Miss rrull, the Preceptress.
has been engaged TO teach the summer
school
The mill formerly owned by Marston
Il Bates since 10y James Field, has pas-
sed into The hands Of William Chase,
who will carry on the same business.
One oi onr highly respected citizens,
and = pl aclical farmer, +. NJ. Bisbee. j..
seriously ILL., Stagnation OF the blood,
accompanied by severe laintng fits
seem. to be the cause OF hi. prostratioa.
-LeCiSt0n Journal
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Weste,n Correspondence.
MIDLAND CRY, MICH.,
April u, 1873.

April u, 1873.
Mr.. Editor Thinking perhaps fow
notes from the West might prove OF in.
terest to some OF the many readers OF the
Democrat, | give YOU herewith few Of
the more interesting items OF the day.
Some of your readers would doubtless
like to know what sort OF i place Mid
land City is, and ii they will have lois of
patience will endeavor TO explain. Mid
land is small pioneer town in northern
Michigan, situated on the banks OF the
Tallahassee river. and near the mouth
OF the Pine and Chippawa rivers. The
population OF the town is variousiy
estimated at from two thousand to
twenty.li five hundred inhabitants. Proba.
bly, the latter figures are nearer correct
Midland was Incorporated under u vii
lage charter early in the spring o' 1867,
and that has worked SO well thai many
of tho most influential men in town are
strongly in favor OF city charter.
Whether they will be successful or no, in
securing such charter remains Ia be
seen-the prospect, to say the least, looks
very favorable.
An unusual number OF business men
have been and are now seeking locations.
They represent nearly every branch oI
trade, and have had their attention at
tracted to this town 10y our uumisIakablc
prosperity and bright prospects Tor the
future. As soon 10 The spring opens
builders will have their hands full IN
getting up new blocks of stores, Tor
which there IS even now brisk demand.
Election passed on very quietly on
Monday last. On account OF The damp
ness overhead aud the mud undcrioot, a
very light vote WAS polIed. Tho repub
lican State ticket received a majority OF
two hundred and ten, ont OF two hundred
and Sixty.Scyen votes east So YOU see
we DO not take very large amount OF
stock in that "Iidal ,carer company.
High water seems to bc the only sub
iect that receives any attention nowadays.
The river yesterday rose six inches and
is vet rising. although the water at pres
ent is 6 81 inches lower than the highest
point OF 1871. (when itIeached the high
est point ever KNOWN there seems TO be
little doubt that before the river subsidies
we shall have much higher water than
two years ago. The only Inconvenience
experienced here as yet, has been in the
stopping oil those mills that had already
started. and in the delaying OF repairs
yet to be made on others before they
could start up for the seasons work.
4 large number of mills in the Saginaw
valley had intended TO commence opera
tons on Monday next. But The rise m
the river has been 80 great that the water
has come into the millS-or NJ least q
portion OF them-aud until tho water
SUBSIDIES, the buzz OF the saw and the
shrek of tho mill whistle will not be
heard along the Saginaw.
Some lumbermen are OF the opinion
that contracts for saving durIn. the
coming season. will average 500 per
thousand. though at this wriI!ug 1t is i'm
possible TO give exact dSure'.
i. c. H.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-04-29

The recent passage OF the Grand
Trunk bill in the House of Commons
Of the New Dominion, announced last
week. virtually assures the passage ofthe
measure which will give the Grand Trunk
the ten millions designed forts improve
ment rs stated two OF three weeks since
Though some leigned to jeer at the idea
that such measure would be carried, it
was only because of ignorance. 1t was
only for the government TO do what the
stockholders OF the company had volun-
teered to do. viz, to postpone its claims
IN order TO give basis OF credit for the
new loan required to put the road in
efficient condition and thus make 1t bet
ter tor the claims OF all creditors. With
out the loan, there was no hope for them
with il they can certainly he no worse off,
while this great agent Of business will
De put in a condition 10 benefit the coun.
Try AMI its trade il it does not pay its
debts. argus.
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Decea.s OF a Prominent Citizen.

America Thayer, Esq, died in Paris,
at the residence OF his son-iu law. Mr.
Ransom Ripley. on Monday, April 2lst.
aged IS years 9 months and l6 days,
from the effects OF maislia poison TAX
en- into his system during visit to Kan
sas last year.
Mr.. Thayer was one of our most highly
esteemed citizens, oil great strength OF
character and an integrity that WAS new
or questioned: he commanded the respect
OF all. Politically q democrat. his party
delighted TO honor him 50 long rs it held
the power in his town OF county. lie was
selectman of Paris for nine years, and
represented the town in the Legislature
for the years 1885 and 81, and was u
member Of The Board OF County Com
missioners from 1913 to 81.
lie was kind husband, affectionate
father, aud genial neishbor. We
shall miss his tall erect form and greet
ing. His loss will long be mourned by
all who knew him. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-04-29
DoyrR, y H.. April Is. 1873
C. H.

M. Editor II thought some ot Your
readers might be pleased with lew bits
Of news from this place. The snow has
disappeared after three months Of eN-
cehent sleighins, commencing Dec. 22d
and ending about the same time in March
The street, are nicely settled. aud bust
ness j. beginning to be quite b,isk. The
hoe business is active; the carpenters
hammer echoes from every direction; the
factories are running to their utmost CO
paciiy; the print works arc doing q
large business and are paying out 81. 900
per month for labor.
Potatoes are plenty but OF a poor quail
i;y. Apples are plenty,andmc excellent.
The soil is Of elaycy loan, and fruit
trees and grass flourish nicely
The gradin. ofthe Portsmouth & Dover
Railroad is progressing finely; they in
tend to have it in running order by early
fall.
was much pleased to see my friend
\. ). Twitchell. Esq. one OF the Com
missioners OF Railroads OF New Hanip'
shire His smiling, geni., face and bust
ness turn won TO him many friends in
Dover. was glad to learn that he was
filling the office with honor TO himself and
10 the Stale.
The present summer is the 2jOth ami.
yersary of Dover. j. +. X
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Phillips Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. Gleason had a
Crystal Wedding the 18th inst. Their
house WAS full of guests had gram
time, together with u splendid supper
after which tho presents were di.
tributed, which consisted OF u line lot
of glass ware, and twenty-seven dollars
in greenbacks, then came forward Hon
S. 5. Lambert and The distinguished j.
c. Holman, Esq, and made some SPLEEN
did and eloquent speeches for the DC
casion. The Mayor OF Phillips village
was called upon to make 4 speech, but
he declined. and Austin was called lor.
He stepped forward and said: "Ladie;
and Gentlemen, Mr.. and Mrs. Gleason;
if God has put you together, let no man
pu. you asunder." Alter receiving many
thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Gleason, The
company quietly left for their homes.
MIsER
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!StOnehdn Items.

Mr.. A. llcsellino OF Sloneham, on the
30th inst. came near being drowned in
Crooked River, while attempting to cross
on arall The rapid current broke the
ralt. aud he not knowing how to swim,
the chances of gaining the shore were
precarious. After being Carried down
several feet. he succeeded in catching
limb on the bank. II was with tho great
est effort that he reached the shore
LeUistoH Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-04-29

We have received II copy of the new
work on The Christian Doctrine OF the
Soul by Rev. Dr. Estes, of this village.
The volume contains 100 pages, is neatly
printed and bound, and will be read with
deep interest by the many friends OF DR..
Estes, as well as by others. The subject
is treated in the light Of Christian The
oloey as well as of Nature and Reason,
giving liberal and extended views upon
the vital doctrine of the spirituality aud
Immortality of the soul. The work is
published by Noyes. Holmes & Co..
Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-04-29
In.nectors of BmrnIng OLE.

We quote from chap. SO r. 5. 1871.
he title OF said chapter being "lnspec-
ton and sale of Manufactured Articles. "
SEC %. In towns containing two
thousand inhabitants or more. The NUM-.
cipal officers shall, on or before the first
Of May annually, appoint one or more
persons, and fix their compensation, TO
&c inspectors OF petroleum, coal oil. and
burning fluid, who shall be duly sworn
and shall. when requested, inspect such
oils and burning fluids by applying the
fire test with G.. Tagliabue's pyrometre
or some other accurate instrument. to rs
certain the igniting or explosive point
thereof in degrees OF Fahrenheit's Their
mOmeter; and they shall cause every
eask thereof by them so inspected to be
plainly marked by the name OF such in
spectors. the date Of inspection. aud the
igniting or explosive point of the on
tents thereof.
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NDrih Paris Items.

Oar correspondent writes that Mr.. S.
w. Dmham has purchased Calvin BIS.
bees took in trade ut North Paris, and is
selling goods rapidly. making business
quite lively.
Messrs. Andrews Il Packard are turn.
ing out twenty-five carriages of good
quality at low prices .--ReglSter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-04-29
East Runaf0rd.

Our correspondent writes; Mr. Wilson
Thomas is gentleman who delights in
publications., therefore he entertains the
public to another grand ball May 1st.
Those who believe that mirth and true
wisdom go together, should, il possible,
attend Mr.. Thomas "May Ball"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-04-29

The last Legislature gave judges OF
probate power to chang the names of
persons pcliiiouiug therefor. The first
change under this act in the State is
said to have been made by the Judge Of
Probate in York County. A divorced
lady in Saco has taken lhe name Of Maria
NJ. Taskcr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-04-29

The Journal says: The late Capt.
Samuel jenkins OF East Hebron, once
raised, within year, seven smbs from
one eve, three at the first and lOnr at the
second birth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-04-29

Judge Walton has given the opinion
that ordinarily, one jury is Sufficient Mt
court term, and consequently, al the APP
preaching session of The S. j. Court nj
Auburn there will be oniy twenty jurors
summoned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-04-29
Hartford,

In the Whiting district, Hartford,
where d large number Of both sexes
were wont TO attend the school, not fe.
male was present this winter-whcrc are
the children P--Lewistoa journal.
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MOtCinO Machine.

Hiram A. Ellis of Canton. in his letter
of Nov. 9th, 1872, says: The Meadow
King Mower has points 20 otner mnao~e'
has; it is of light draft and durable
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-Tbe snow has disappeared from Gu

The snow has disappeared from our
fields and roads very rapidly, the past
week. The travelling is very bad on
most OF our roads. North of us. a few
miles, there is sleighing yet. We saw 4
sleigh in use 10 orr village. the 26th OF
April, which gives US neatly sir mo" :
OF Shedding.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-04-29

1t seems that the Modoc5 have es
capped, for the present.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-03-11
urOn our rass EdiuOn of YostOrdavi



FUNERAL OF MISS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DETAILS "
THE oRuIE-sUPPosED SUICIDE OF HALL
The funeral of Miss shockley, the victim OF
the murder of Friday last, took place at sans
hurry ON Sunday. About one thousand persons
.ttended. The Coroner's jury rendered a YER
a;ct Of death at the hands of George W. Hall
Tho evidence shows that deceased left school,
accompanied by four small children. About one
hundred wards from the school house Han met
~, AFtar n conversation about letter HAL
nsL.d one Of the children il Miss Shockley
brother Eniab,..a youth of sixteen YEAR,, was
Al school. Receiving negative answer, ne
turned 10 Amelia and said he was gong 10 shoo'
her. She replied, "Pshawl George Hail, you
can't frighten me. ~, =, ...,,a;,,, hx
the side of Miss Shockley to get out OF the way;
deliberately raised the gun and hred. Inc loa1
took effect Just under the shoulder olaae anu
entered the heart. The girl exclaimed oh
| Lord !" and fell. ..,.,,, ,,o,;.
| Tsaac a Adams the aohoolmaster, being noil'
| sad hastened to the spot and found the girl 10
l the middle OF the road in the agonies OF death
| unable TO speak. She died in few moments
| az 600 reward has been offered for the arres, o.
| Hall He is 10 years old, Of hurley torm, nsi
large grey eyes with cast q fpem, long stL ash
hair, and had on gray anu Ta s,ouI ~
sbockley' and the murd8 ef a son Of Philip W
| Hali. both most respected families
| despatch from Onefeld says that the ireig a
/ train South, on Saturday night killed man sup
posed TO be the murderer OF girl named Amell
| Stoekley Yesterday near Salisbury. The tran
| was running twenty miles per hour. lie ran gu
i and laid on the track.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-03-11

" Thank you, Charlie" said Mrs. Brown, as
her little son handed her paper he was reques-
ted to bring. THANK you, Bridget" the little
fellow said a few hours after, as he received
glass OF water from his nurse.
well, Mrs. Brown. you have the best man
nered children / ever saw, said neighbor ~
should be thankful il mine were al polite to me
a. yours are to the servants. You never spend
half az much time on your children's clothes as
do, and yet every one notices them, they are
so well behaved
I'VE always try to teach our children polite
ness, was the quiet reply.
This was the whole secret When l hear pa-
rents grumbliug about the i'll manners Of their
children. l always wish TO ask, Have you al
ways treated them with politeness!' l once
knew man, considered quite gentleman in
society, who would speak to his children in a
manner that well-instructed dog would resent.
He would order them with groWl to bring him
his slippers, or perform some other little ser.
vices; and yet he complained OF the rndeness
and disobedience OF his children.
Many parents who are polite and polished in
their manners towards the world at large are
perfect Doors inside the home circle. What won
der If the children are tho same? II they
should accidentally brush against another in the
streets, an apology would be sure to follow; but
whoever thinks Of offering an excuse 10 the In
tie people, whose rights are constantly being vi,
olated by their careless eldersl II q stranger
offer the slightest service, he is gratefully thank
ed; but who ever remembers to reward the lit
tie tireless feet, that are travelling all day lonl
upstairs, and down on countless errands 70
somebody
1t would be policy for parents to treat thei
children politely, for the sake OF obtaining NOR
cheerful obedience, il for no other reason.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-03-11

Bayard Taylor's new poem, Lars, is the story
of Norwegian Quaker who became an exile in
Pennsylvania, learned to believe the mild doc.
trines OF the Friends and returned to Norway to
redeem the associates of his boyhood from their
bondage to bloody custom. He dedicates it to
John G. Whittier, in five graceful stanzas, OF
which the following is the last
Take. then, these olive leaves from me,
To mingle with thy brighter bays
Some balm Of peace and purity,
In them, may family breathe of thee;
And take thy grateful love, wherein l hide tn,
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-03-11
New Castle.

REPORT OF THE r. n. MEETING ON sAIuhDAi'
Alta town meeting, held in the Court House.
Saturday evening, March sth, 1873, to consider
the Building of the Marrow Gauge Rail load 70
Wilmington, DIR. Charles E. Ferris was elected
President and E. Challenger, Secretary
Hon. Geo. B. Rodney stated the object OF the
meeting. and after further discussion by Messrs
Guthrie, Shaw, DIR. Black, Dr. Lesley and ). ID.
Rodney, The following resolutions were
Resoloed, That application be made to IN g
Legislature, at its present session, LOT an act 20
| allow the Town Commissioners OF Newcastle to
| Law a tax upon the taxable persons and proper
ty within the limits of the town to the extent o.
| 50 600 year. for the period of years, to n'
| applied by the said commissioners in payment o
| the interest on so per cent Of the cost OF con
| atruction OF tho building and equipment OF Tn
| New Castle and Wilmington Narrow Gang
Railroad provided it does not exceed Tor sue
cost $50 600; and that before any oil IN
money 80 raised shall be applied, all the surplu
of income of the said road, over and above re
pairs and running expenses, shall be PAID 70
wards the payment of the so per cent. OF IN
| said cost as aforesaid VI
d, Chsllanger, ]. b. Rodney and Elmer
Clark were appointed committee to prepare a
ACT and forward it to the Legislature immed
| ately.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-03-11

The COmmerctak-Ffteh0ly WoTuHs
There is good deal that is personal and more
that is very kind, in the following paragraph
from John H. Williams recent letter describing
Wilmington, in the Norristown Herald. Mr.
Williams was associated with the Editor OF the
s--.l-Rlsea- me -Hnt5rcUuIse OF nine
years, his friendly words are particularly re.
freshing-
new era dawned in the history of Whining
ton journalism when, in the fall of 1866 the ini-
tial number Of the Daily Commercial appeared
price two cents." Prior to this there had been
one or two efforts made to start a daily paper
here, but their career was as short as the purse
of the publishers-and that was pretty short y
To Howard NJ. Jenkins and Wilmer Atkinson,
two Montgomery county gentlemen, belong the
honor OF establishing the first successful daily
paper in the State Of Delaware. The CONNER
cidl is gratifying success, and has done much
good for it's party and the city in which it is pub
lished. Mr.. Jenkins, its editor-in-chief, wields
trenchant pen, and when he is sure he is
right, he goes ahead, without fear or favor
The undersigned having set the first type on
the Commercial feels more than an ordinary in.
terest in its welfare, and twenty-five years
hence hopes TO see a second Ledger building on
the s. W. corner Of Fifth and Market, the base
ment full OF Bullock presses, throwing off u.s. 600
copies per day Four Norristown boys are EN-
ployed in the Objective of them since the pa
per was started. Mr. Jenkins thinks the sun
total Of human happiness is to live in Whining
ton, and the chief end of man to print papel
as good as the Commercial"
We ought to say, in regard to this last, tina
We are far from being satisfied with the Con-
MERcIAL. As the Democrats used to say of LIE
high county, it Unjust do better
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-03-11

Ihave tested BoyeF's Hoof Liniment on the feet
of over one hundred horses. The difference ia the
condition of the feet Ia great IN its favor that
would not be without It for ten times It's cost IL
should be properly applied TO every horses hooi es-
pecially IN the Summer when the horses Ieet are
aIwayS in contact with the heated earth, winch
dries them up and they become hard and feVerish,
which produces contraction, corns, quarter cracks
contraction of the back sinew, commonly SaHeu
TKnee SprunRp and often from the pains In the
hoofs il produces sweeney In the shoulder. We re-
commend It as the best preparation we ever used.
II shond be used on every horses hoof as commoR-
" az oil ia used on harness or mems b9ots 70 keel
them in good condition. L. X. CONkLlN,
Proprietor and Superintendent OF the Contlnenta
Stables SAMSON Street. Philadelphia
Z. BRINGHURsT a CO., Apothecaries,
cor Sixth and Market streets,
Having been appointed Agents for this popula
Hoof Eminent, are fully prepared TO supply 1
whoIeaaie and retail at the manufacturers prices.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-03-11

sAcnAMrNTo SALMON IN THE suseuEHAsNA,-
on Monday $500 salmon, matched from oya
s.s.,-sd Al the headwatars o. the Sacramento
river we're let into the Suaquehanna at Harris
hr,o by Fish Commissioner WorralL Inc nsn
.raTe from one to TIVE inches long and appeared
| 10 be exceedingly healthy. as soon Is InsI
strasm with surprising rapidity. The oVn OF the
salmon we're hatchep by Mr.. Slack, OF moores-
town. N. ]. The fish were conveyed TO HATTIE ~
| burg by rail in three cans. Between 4OO anu oVV
died on the way.