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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15
Hebron academy.

Editor of the Oxford Democrat Our
attention has been called to an article In
your issue of last week. copied from the
Norway Advertiser. very prejudlcia' TO
The interests Of our Academy. to Mr..
Moody the Principal. and to Hebron peo-
pie, and believing your paper moro
worthy medium through which 10 make
correction than the paper in which the
article originated. you will confer a favor
by inserting the communication.
The matter would receive legal atten
ton were Il not for the utter worthless
ness and responsibility Of the writer. q
public knowledge of whose character
would be a sufficient refutation of the
libels. But We prefer to state the facts
rather than soil our hands with such
persons i'll fame.
1t was we'll known at the close OF the
spring term, that Mr.. Moody had been
engaged for another year. tho Trustees
feeling that the school could not possibly
dispense with his services. Mr.. Puring.
ton, the associate Principal, and Miss
Bailey, the Preceptress, are also retained
No pains are to be spared TO make the
school fully sustain the snyious reputa'
ton il has gained under the care OF these
teachers. The present term is The largest
summer term for many years. and will
send fourteen young men aud one young
lady 10 college this year. class twice rs
large as any other that ever lett this in
stitution at one time, and as large. if not
larger than any other fitting class in The
State.
The slur about the Fourth of July
celebration and speech before the "Horri'
bles," is hardly worth notice. 1t is
sufficient 10 say the celebration passed of
very pleasantly and was fully up to the
expectation of all. Early in the morning
the Fantasies" paraded. making good
display OF the kind. At ten O'Clock the
Sabbath Schools began TO arrive; one
each from Paris Hill. Turner. East He
bron. West Minot and Mechanic Falls.
The exercises in the foreman were, q
prayer. reading OF the Declaration ofIn-
dependence. very line Grafton by Gov.
Perhsm, and mpsic by the Cornct Band.
In The afternoon there we're speeches 10y
different persons in interested in Sabbath
Schools. singing and various exercises by
the schools, also something outside oil the
advertised programme, the presentation
of q nice cake TO Mr.. Moody. Marshal oil
the day. and also another TO Gov. Per
ham sy Mrs, Alice and Miss Nellie Cush-
man.
Trusting. whatever else may be said OF
Hebron, that our Academy. in which we
justly take so much pride, may be spared
false and envious accusations. We remain
yours truly.
ID. L. BAILEY,
A. B. BUMPUs,
Trustees OF Hebron Academy.
Hebron, July !, 1873
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15
The New York Nation. u new:

The New York Nation. q newspae
per whose integrity, as well AS ability
is highly valued, in its last issue
speaks of the Republican Convention
in this Stale in commendatory terms.
1.-The convention" says the Nation.
"did not confne itself wholly to the
works of the past and glories of the
future, as is the welt established custom
of political conventions, but did hint at
one piece OF work 10 be done away with.
the reckless legislation TO which we
have grown accustomed in the last days
oil the session. The Nation pays a
high compliment to Representatives
Blaine and Hale. fol the ground they
take agains. hssty legislation, especially
as arising from the psrnicious practice OF
lacking irrelevant and vicious amend
meuts TO appropriation bills. The
Maine Republican platform takes posi-
ton in favor of this legislative reform.
1t is this plank which the Natios most
pungen.ly endorses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15
The Fourth in 4flbanu.

Friday was an exceeding fine day. The
committee of arrangements ut Albany,
were on the ground at an early hour, pre-.
pairing for observance of the 4ih. and
were actively employed in the discharge
of their various duties; and much feeling
was manifested that the occasion might
be one oil interest and pleasure. At an
early hour the grove was filled 10 over
flowing with sturdy men. and pretty
women and girls. Al haiti past ten the
Sabbath. School marched in fine order TO
the grove. led by the eniivening music OF
the bugle. ciarionet, drum and fife. The
tables at the grove were tastefuIy ar.
ranged. and the speakers stand was con-
venicntly and prettily made. The adj
dress of Mr.. Fitzgerald OF Brunswick,
WAS one OF much interest and value. and
the most able that We have listened TO
Tor long time. Rev. Mr.. Smith made
some interesting remarks. Rev. Mr..
Pope spoke eloquently. closing with q
neat compliment to the people Of Albany.
-LeWisto's Journal.
ALBANY ITEMS.
Leander Growers house, in Albany,
was struck by lightning on the Sd inst.
and badly shattered. Mr.. Grover was
away from home at the time, and Mrs.
Rolle, one Of their neighbors, was stop
ping at their house until his return. The
lightning struck the chimney. descending
to the room occupied by the family. kill
ing dog within three feet of whore Mrs.
G. sat, and splintering the floor near her
chair, but fortunately no one was injured.
II was feared that the house was on
fire and Mrs. Grover fed with her chill
dren to the barn, while Mrs. Rolfe ran 10
her own home for assistance, a distance
OF nearly half a mile, the rain all the
while falling in torrents. She returned
with help. and found that the roof had
truly been set on lire but the rain had ex-
tinguished it.-RegiSter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15
East Rumf0rd Items.

More than an average crop Of hay is
being secured this season.
Hoed and grain crops are looking
thriitily.
The prospect Tor fair crop Of apples
is good.
In your last issue. we notice that your
Rumlord correspondent made few
errors concerning one Mrs. Clisby. Of
this town. Mrs. Clisby Is not a town
pauper. she is not deranged. and did moi
cut off her hair when she lett the house.
w. A.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15
Fryeburg.

Rev. Jotham Sewall of Frysburg. son
Of the Rev. d. B. Sewall. has accepted a
call TO preside over the Congregational
church at Centre Harbor. n. II. Mr..
Sewall graduated al Williams College,
Massachusetts,. and was a graduate from
the theological school at Bangor. Me.
He is young man Of excellent qualities
Of mind. thorough student and devoted
10 his calling. The kind wishes of hosts
of friends 20 with him to his new field Of
labor. 4
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15

The amount oil stamps issued 10 the
several government departments with
which to pay postage on government
matter for the first quarter oil the new
fiscal year is as follows; The President.
$3.50; Stale Department, $50, 749; Treas.
ury Department, 5000, 900; War Depart
men, S27, 7e4; Navy Department. S..
500 Interior Department, $50, De-
partment OF Justice, $3.50; Depart
ment of Agriculture. SC, $50; Post. office
Department. S5S,Sl0. Total, 1871, 024.
In addition 10 this. stamps have been
sent to 80, 600 postmastors with which To
communicate with Post office authorities
to the amount Of 1867 ,0Sl. making u
grand total OF Session
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15

"A correspondent of the Norway Id.
rertiser, writing from Frost's Corner,
Norway, says
Mrs. Fitzgerald of Brunswick, spoke
here last Sunday evening on the subjec,
OF temperance to crowded house. The
meeting was made doubly interesting by
the singing OF beautiful songs sung by
Misses Flora and Birdie Ripley accom-.
panied BY their elder sister on tho organ /;
daughters Of Capt. G. II. Ripley Of Paris.
They display promising musical talent.
;S;,,;.aie's voice is remarkably sweet and
pathetic,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15
-AVhnn Gen Washinutnn reiired

When Gen. Washington retired from
the Presidency, the Philadelphia AUrora
said: 1t ever there was period for
rejoicing. this is the moment. Every
heart in unison with the freedom and
happiness OF the people, ought to beat
high with exultation that the name OF
Washington from this day ceases TO give
currency TO political iniquity and to le-
galized corruption" 1t further said,
1.-The man who is the source of ali the
misfortunes of our country IL this day re-
duced to level with his fellow citizens.
and is no longer possessed OF power to
multiply evils upon the United States.
In their abuse of Gen. Grant, the Dem.
ocrstic and independent press cannot ex-
press greater mslignity. Gen. Washing
ton. however. retains his fair fame and
there is no doubt but what President
Grant will outride the storm of this
abuse as did Abraham Lincoln.-PreSS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15
Rumiord. June, 1878.

FATAL ACADEMIA teamster named
Samuel Gilman. 43 years old was almost
instantly killed at Browniield near tho
station Monday. He fell from his loaded
wagon and the wheels passed over his
chest. crushing it feariully. DIR. Sweat OF
Brownfield. attended him, but could do
nothing for him. lie died before night.
He leaves wife and several children.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15

1t. II. II. McKeen, formerly of Beth
ell. writing from Valley Fails. West Vir'
ginia, where he is engaged in numbering
says: We are camped in tents this sum.
mer, logging with horses, mules and
oxen, about leo miles west Of Harper's
Ferry. Our timber is yellow poplar,
black walnut. white oak, hickory and the
old yellow pine. the best ever saw.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15

The murderer of Goodrich. at Brook.
lyn, n. Y. last April. turns out to be a
Massachusetts girl called Kate Stoddard,
an assumed name. She was the victim
Of the heartless wretch who caused her
downfall, and who re, e;yed the penalty
due his rascslity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15

The woman who murdered Goodrich
in Brooklyn, last March, has been arrest
ed. and eonfesses having committed the
deed. She has been living in New York
ever since the affair, and have never at.
tempted TO conceal herself She says
she killed him for love, as be was about
TO discard her. and she could not leave
him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15

Severe storms Of rain and wind are
reported from the Western States. Many
houses have been blown down and the
crops badly damaged.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15
Hoe is the Record {.

The attempt oil the democracy TO fix
al the responsibility OF the vote Tor the
increase and back pay upon the repub
licans. is not borne out by the record. Il
il is true that it could have been defeated
by republican votes. it is also true that j;
could have been killed by democratic
votes. II could not have passed without
democratic votes. a greater proportion
Of democrats III both branches, supported
II. than republicans. as will be seen by
the following figures IRON the Albany
Journal:
On the passage OF the back-pay bill in
the Senate. % Republicans voted Tor it
and % against; while IS Democrat. voted
for and 5 against. In the House. 81 Re-
publieans voted for it and 90 against it. z
majority OF 9 against while As Demo.
Gratis voted for and 81 against. ! majority
OF II in favor OF the back pay. Taking
the aggregate OF both Houses. the vote
Was as follows.
Republicans against the increase So
Republicans for the increase "A
Republican majority against S
Democrats for the Increase 81
Democrats against the increase Al
Democratic majority for 20
These figures tell their own story and
from the record there i. no escape. They
show that q large majority of the Re-
Publicans voted AGAINST the salary bill
and majority OF the Democrats FOR it.
With such a record. the Democratic pa.
Pers that I'LL their editorials with charges
and epithets that are without foundation
either show the utter ignorance Of the
editors. or their utter disregard and DO.
tiance OF facts that cannot be gainsayed.
The hostility Of the Republican marty
outside Of Congress to The salary outrage
IS OF The most decided character. At
every State Convention held since the sd
lournment OF Congress. The scheme has
been denounced in the most emphatic
terms. There is not Republican paper,
except personal organ or two of Gen.
Butler that has not repudiated il, and the
whole party is against it.
And there has been no action since the
adjournment Of Congress on the part of
Democratic members that can inspire our
Democratic contemporaries with a desire
to consult the record. We refer to those
members who have returned their part OF
the "swag;" and by the last summing up
there were Of the House OF Representa-
uyes 20 Republicans and 8 Democrats
who have gone on record as "pay back
ers;" that Is one sixteenth OF the Demo.
cratic and one-ffth of the Republican
members have returned their extrr $1,000
that the people think they have no right
20 keep.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-15

See advertisement Of carriages ali3
furniture tor sale by F. S. Chandler. al
Bethel.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-09

The Fairbanks Scale Company, at st.
Johnsbury, have not suspended WORK or
stopped their manufacture or sale of scales,
as has been malciously reported.
A correspondent of the Troy Press cor
reefs the erroneous statement in the late
Jim Fisk's biographies, that be was born in
Pownal, Vt. 1t seems that he entered this
world at Braytonyile, a factory village
near North Adams, and was removed to
Pownal with the family when but few
weeks. The Old Bay State therefore must
accept him as her offspring.
Hon Bradley Barlow of St. Adams with
his wife and daughter, are at the Bardwell
House.
The "Twilights' have one Of their plea
SAINT social gatherings at the Bates House
this evening.
The Centre Nous" will bring out the
play of the Chimney Corner with the
roaring farce of 'My Turn Next" very
soon. Rehearsals of these plays are in ac-
tive operation and some good amateur act
ing will be shown on the occasion.
The new freight depot is already covered
and the work is progressing finely.
We publish in the usual column the an
nouncement of the death Of George jerks
of Rupert, who has long been suffering
with cancer which eventually terminated
his life He has for more than 30 years
kept hotel at East Rupert and was wide
" known. He leaves wife and two
children. He was brother of Norman
jerks formerly of Rutland, and II cousin
of the late Gen. Isaac McDanels and of
Miner billiard, Esq He was II native of
Dandy, to which place his remains will be
taken for burial
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-09
Temperance Meeting.

Quite strong demonstration, in point of
numbers at least, was made last evening at
the Opera House The spacious hail was
crowded from dress circle to gallery by an
intelligent audience. Rev. Richard Grogan
was the speaker. lie has already spoken
on the subject of temperance in this vii
lage, and an abstract of his address was
then given in our columns. Joel NJ IIa-
ven, Esq, presided over the meeting, and
the occasion was made especially interest
children from the schools, who occupied
the front seats and lead in the singing.
The speaker took radical ground through
out his remarks and proved also that he
was in favor of using some physical force
to convert the Incorporate and the rum
seller. We understand this gentleman has
done something towards temperance re-
form in many portions of our state, and
that Rutland is tor the present to be the
scene of his operations. As he remarked
last evening, the cause needs no argument
consequently, another course of action
must be adopted to make an impression or
to work reformation. Eloqucnce is hard
ly the panoply of Mr.. Grogan. lie relies
mostly on the recital of his own past ex-
perience when he was drunkard, in his
lectures, and, of course. as far as depicting
the awful state of drunkard's life, his adj
dresses are successful. They bring up be-
| fore the mind of the nearer the exact con-
diton of the Incorporate and, as warn
ing, have their sure effect. When public
speaker makes the statement that should a
rumseller refuse TO abstain from selling IL
quor to his son, for the third time, that
rumseller should not Ire afterDard, it has
the reverse effect ofiwhat is intended, upon
an intelligent audience, and gives them an
idea they are being caught with a sharp
hook, minus the bait. True reformcrs
rarely make such rash threats, or advise
the striking down of the man who asks
you the third time to drink
Many Of the incidents AMI scenes mar
rated by Mr.. Grogan, last evening, were
very effective and touching, bearing as they
did directly upon the great question IN
hand Nothing Of an original character
was brought up as basis to work upon,
but the theme and thoughts expressed were
most of them worthy of the great question
even if familiar to all. At the close of Mr.
Grogan's remarks, pledge was given tc
the audience to sign and some two hundred
names were obtained. Rev Il. Mills made
a few appropriate remarks while the pledge
was being circulated.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-09
Obituary.
BISHOP ARMITAGE.

The Right Rev. William f. Armitage,
Bishop OF the Protestant Episcopal Diocese
of Wisconsin, died in New York Sunday
morning in the 44th year of his age. lie has
suffered for many years from tumor at
the base of his spinal column. During the
past six months the disease became more
virulent in its effects on his system, and at
last the physicians near his home in Wis
consn advised him to 90 East and submit
to an operation, the only possible way in
which his life could be saved Accom-
panied by his wife, Bishop Armitage ar
rived in New York on Thursday, and was
at once taken to st. Lukes Hospital. at
Fiftb-avc and Fifty-fourth-st. All the
surgeons in the hospital examined the tn
NOR, and declared that unless it was imme-
diately cut out, there was no chance of DR..
Armitage's living more than n week. The
surgeons also frankly told the patient that
if the operation should prove unsuccessful
his system would receive such shock that
he must expect to die within a few hours
Bishop Armitage received these dccara-
tiOns with great calmness and courage and
after cOnversing a few moments with his
wife, told the surgeons that he had re-
solved to submit to an operation. The pre-
parations Tor the operation We're completed
| on Friday, and in the afternoon the sur
| geons executed their task. The operation
was performed by DR.. Weir who was as
| sisted by DIR, Peters and other surgeons of
the hospital. The patient for an hour
| after the operation appeared not to
have suffered very great shock,
but two hours afierward the sur
| al nl,n, e.. q 10
worse in his condition Despite all effort
to sustain life, his strength gradually les
sened, and he finally died at 3 a. M sun
I day Around his bedside at the mo-
ment Of his death were gathered some of
the most eminent clergymen of the Pro
testant Episcopal church in New York, the
tidings that Bishop Armtage was dying
having become known outside of the walls
OF the hospital. The dying man retained n
clear mind to the very last moment. Re
tanning sufficient strength TO speak up to an
hour of his death he conyersed with hi
friends in calm tone of voice, although
he knew that life was fast departing. Ills
courage did not fail him ut any moment
and he died with the utmost faith and con,
fidence in his own redemption beyond tho
grave. Mrs. Armitage sat by the bedside
of her husband until he breathed his last
She then exhibited intense grief and had tC
be cared for by the physicians of the hos
pltal. The deceased Bishop had, it is said
one child. His father, Mr. Enoch Armit
age, resides at No. 435 West Thirty-thirC
street, New York.
DIR. Armitage was Assistant Bishop o
Wisconsin in May, 1870, when ON the dealt
of the venerable Bishop Kemper he re
ceived sole charge of the diocese. lie file,
the duties of his station which ,vprn LARGE
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-09

The death of Miss Rebecca Sherman,
the only daughter of Theodore NJ, and
Julia (fIuntoon) Sherman, after distress
ing illness of few days of that dread
disease, diptheria and the paralysis that
often follows, has cast sadness and
gloom over the entire community, whose
regard and confidence she possessed in an
eminent degree. She was young lady of
more than ordinary promise, loyelness of
character, cheerful and considerable under
all circumstances and enthusiastic in all
the enterprises in which she engaged,
which made her early life seem like that of
one of far maturer years and experience.
A member of the Christian church she was
consistent and faithful teacher in the
Sabbath school earnest and practical "a
member of the church choir she sang
"with the spirit and understanding also
Her deccase leaves Il vacant place in many
of the relations of life, as well as the
vacant chair in her own loved home In
other households and in other hearts than
lllOSt vi lHC utFOltt ldilltI. lNIltl IiNllNl
and cherished brother, there is mourning
and sorrow as they bring to remembrance
the virtues and graces that adorned the
character of the lost friend and companion.
The funeral was attended by Il large con-
course of the citizens of Castleton at the
residence of her father on Monday after
ternoon The religious services were per
formed by Rev. Milton Tator. pastor Of
the Methodist Church, who in a brief adj
dress spoke of the joys and prospects of
the heavenly world. The services at the
house were concluded with 'he benedic-
ton by Rev. w. H. Ayers Of the Congre-
gational church. The remains were en-.
closed in an elegant rosewood caskct
which was covered with beautiful floral
mementoes and tributes \ long process
sion wendell its way from her earlier and
later home nestled amid the hills to- the
beautiful hill side cemetery. to lay her at
rest with kindred and friends who nave
preceded her into the shadowy land.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-09
OTTER CREEK VALLEY TEACH
ERS' ASSOCIATION.
Ninth Seni-AnnuaI Meeting. Dec.
ri and -, 1873.

The ninth seml-annual meeting of the
Otter Creek Valley Teachers Association
will be held at Pittsford, on Friday and
Saturday, Dec. Goth and eth, 1878.
PROGRAMME.
Friday, December 10Th
1Ot A. M Organization.
II A. NJ. Discussion public school
in its relation to public morals. Judah
Dana, Rutland, and Otis s. Johnson, Wal
lngford.
u! p. NJ, Address-Little Things Enos
Gould, Bennington.
q T. NJ. Discussion Modern School
Work, ms related to the development of
thought in the pupil A. T.. Leavenworth,
New Haven, and G. ID. Mead. Mddlebury.
81 p. NJ. Address Social Culture. Rev.
NJ. L. Severance, Orwell.
6P. Discussion-Physical Culture.
DR.. G. l.. Case, Brandon Henry Clark,
Rutland.
~. Nj. Address, Rev, c. c. Torrey,
Charlotte,
Saturday, December eth.
"a. NJ. Conference Meeting.
1OA M. iscusson-Engish Grammar,
II. G.. Williams, Castleton; ii. II. Shaw
Manchester.
II A. NJ. Address-The School System
of Vermont. Edward Conant, Randolph
u p. NJ. Election of Officers and Other
business.
Pr. NJ. .Essay-Music. Miss NJ. Dana
Rutland,
% NJ. Discussion locution. Rev
ii. M. Holmes, Benson.
3P M. Address Prof. j. +. Goo lrich
Burlington,
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-09
The Virginius Prisoners.

HAVANA, Dec. s,
The General commanding at Santiago de
Cuba, in the absence of Gen. Burriel and
acting without orders, placed nincty-two
of the Nirginius prisoners aboard IA Spanish
man -of-war and sent to CicnfuegOs. The
few remaining prisoners were either too i'll
to be removed or being youths of tender
age and had been set at liberty
The prisoners while at Santiago were
well treated by the authorities and in no
way i'll used
When the Bazaine reached Cienfuego
her commander announced by telegraph to
Havana his arrival with the prisoners. I he
captain general answered by ordering the
immediate return of the Bazaine and pris-
oners to Santiago where she must have ar
rived by this time