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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14
HnckleId HenIs.

Corn Is 10 cents higher and eggs 8
cents cheaper Mt BuckGeld than Last
spring. Hay is cheap and butter high,
one orlh Sl2 ton, and tie other %
cents per ID.
Fuller. the farmers friend, has moved
into the store long known rs Ephraim
Alwoods
April came in only eight degrees above
zero with q cloudless sky.
At the Wave. the question, Resolved
that tidy woman with freIul dispo.
silon is more iocrable Than an untidy
woman with pleasant disposition After
an animated discussion by many Of both
sexes, it was decided in tho affirmative
by one vote.
Sure Haven Lodge will live. as they
have interesting exercises.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14

The folio wing, in relation TO the
revival at Mystic River. Conn, was pre-
pared by Hon. w. II. Porter for the
Christian Secretary;
AT Mytic River. Conn, OH Sunday,
March %, the pastor. Rev. Geo. l.. Hunt
baptized ten more, in presence OF q con-
gregation OF not less than thirteen hun.
dred, every scat in the spacious house
being occupied together with one hun
bred camp.stools in the aisies, while 9th
ers remained standing. This makes
seventy recent baplisms-the eandi'
dates including all ages from the boy OF
twelve years 10 The old man OF seventy.
Both the Sth and the 10Th were memoir
able days with that church. At the alter
noon meeting on the S.h, one hundred
and sixty eight different persons took
part, besides The prayers offered, and as
several spoke two or three times, Ills be-.
lieyed that two hundred testimonies were
given. Many came forward for prayers.
among them some who had long been
holding back, and never in the history OF
this church was there manifest such gen.
eral interest and deep feeling On the
18th was another OF those remarkable
conferences. Two hundred and one
spoke and prayed, and besides these were
fifty or more animated songs sung with
tho spirit and understanding. The pas
tors custom is 10 preach briefly each
evening, and then throw open the meet
ing to Others, calling forward the anxious,
and closing with a season OF prayer. The
power of the Lord is often manifest.
though the visible excitement is less
than in most OF the smaller awakenings,
Deliberate choice and action, in which
the judgment is appealed to rather than
the passions, has been characteristic
throughout; the converts are remarkable
for intelligent and outspOken experience.
Quite a number have united by letter
and restoration. Mr.. Hunt is almost
physically worn out, but he breaches
every evening with great power, and the
| interest seems TO continue undated
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14
Insane Hospital.

Al the reorganization of the board Of
Trustees. last week, \. G.. Wakefield OF
Bangor. was chosen President, and H. A.
Shorey Of Bridston, Secretary. Or.
Harlow was reelected Superintendent,
with DR.. b. +. SanbOrn as Assistant; and
c. Il. Lakin OF Bangor was elected as
Steward and Treasurer. The services
OF the female physician, DR.. Meserve,
was dispensed with, and some other
changes made in the subordinate posi-
tons. The Governor and Council, and
the board Of visitors Of which Mrs Quimby
Of Augusta Is the lady member, inspected
the Hospital in company with the TTus.
tees on Friday, visiting personally every
patient and every department Of the
Hospital.
Animpor,lnt lien Of business transact
ed was The discharge by the Trustees, Of
sixty four idiots and imbecile patients,
under the provisions Of the law passed
last winter to rid the Hospital OF this class
OF patients.
Seven patients are returned to Portland,
ten 70 Bangor. three TO Lewiston, twelve
70 Augusta, two 10 Norridgewock, four to
Bath, two 10 Biddeiord, two 10 Calais,
and one each 10 Gorham. Cumberland.
Bucksporf, Hollis, Hope, Dexter, East.
port, Robinston, Durham, Rockland, Cas-
tine. Bridston, Hebron. Auburn, West
brook, Norway. Freeport Pownal, Lisbon,
WaldUboro'. Addison, Monlville, New
Portland, Waterville, South Thomaston.
HarpSwell. YinSl Haven, Arowsic, Wells,
Bethel and Corinth.
The long pro,:seted contest over the
vacant TTeasurership was finally settled.
Five ballots were taken, the vote on the
fifth ballot standing three for Lakin 10
TWO for b. c. Stone Of Bridglon-oue
member Of the Board being absent.
Nahum Moore. Esq. of Buckfe!d. was
presented by his friends for this place,
and the State could have procured no
more capable or faithful officer than be
would make.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14
For the oxford Democrat.
Western Correspondence.
MONTICELLO, Wright Co., MINI.

| MONTICELLO, Wright Co., MINI.
Some Ten years ago left Maine and
came here, and rs have many friends
who write for Information about this
country. will tell lew things. There
Is some good land in Minnesota and
some poor. belic5e. and so it is in every
State, and have made up my mind that
the Great All Wise did not make the earth
so that one part living on II should have
q much better chance than another. II Is
true, we can raise our bread easier here
than in old Maine. but we read that
man shall not live by bread alone. y
We who we've raised in Maine, like q
little fish TO 90 with our bread. We have
some dry fish here, but seldom get any
nice Cod fish. All dry fish is called Cod
here aud sells for the same price. Most
men from Maine can tell Cod fish from
Iake or IIaddock. but with many
Western people it is all the same. While
am writing, my mouth waters for some
salt water lish-some llaibut. Napes and
| fins, fresh cod, mackerel, tongues and
sounds. | have never seen any OF them
here. We have some canned oysters
here; the most oil them are too old 10 be
good. while some have been canned so
long they hare turned to clans. Another
thing Eastern people like. is fruit. II Is
very true, we raise some crab apples
here, and in some localities. some stand
ard fruits, but once in = while a winter
kills the trees.
We have had n good winter here lot
business-almost five months sIeighng.
We have not had wind enough 10 drilt the
snow until the 7;h and S.h OF March.
when foot OF snow Tell; some stopped
on the lee side Of fences and buildings,
on the prairie. and The rest has gone
south. GA the 22l OF March we saw some
runners, but the slcishing is poor. We
/ don't have halt halt so much snow as you
I do in Maine.
can't advise friends in Maine what
they had better do about coming here, but
would say, come out here, before you get
insane enough 10 sell FOR half what your
property is worth, and see how you like.
Find place to live in before you bring
your family. You who have good home
in Maine had better be cOntcn,ed. II you
cannot be. then come here. There are =
plenty OF farms for sale here cheap aud
As good 4 chance to educate your sons
aud daughters as you will find in any
State. We have also saloons here where
your children can learn the languages.
vulgar and proiane. and Learn 10 play
billiards and dlink whiskcy.
think our c.imA,e is not subicc. to
lung complaints as much as Maine, but
people DO die here Of consumption. j,
won't DO TO take Tor Truth all Tie circulars
that are sent on. by Railroads to induce
men - emigralc. They are high co!orcl
and don't tell all tue truth. " K.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14

handsome and valuable animals, and sew
eral superior colts, which the GENT fcndles
like kittens.
There are some handsome hogs, with
nice litters, kept in neat pens, and not in
manure heaps-though some native
breeds are found under tho barns.
The show OF cattle was iine-Durham,
Jersey. Ayrshire and Holstein nice
bulls, COWS and calves of each. The cell
lar under the barn was cemented. aud
had boilers to cook the food for the ami
mails. We noticed a big heap OF nice
turnips to be chopped up Tor the cattle.
We went away. thankful that we be-
longed TO country which cared Tor its
brave defenders as does ours, and which
provides such benelicent institutions as
these and the Orphan Homes for the
destitute and needy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14
N0jrcdD Items.

The Advertiser says:--
Charles Pike has sold his stand 10 j. +.
Lowering. Price 81, 800.
j. f. Lowering has sold his stand TO
Mrs. VIM. A. Marston and daughter
Consideration not known.
Shipment of shoes from the factory
Tor the week ending April 4th. was los
cases The payroll last week amounted
10 s1013.S5.
Mr.. Asa w. Durham lost valuable
horse on Friday last. As he was driving
into the stable OF f. c. Andrews, he
dropped down and died in few minutes.
The Norway Light Infantry will la, e
street parable and target exercise on
Thursday the 10Th inst. Every member
is requested to appear at the Armory at
O'Clock p. NJ. in lu,l uniform.
Sergeant j. i. Filz was elected First
Lieutenant OF the company, last week.
The election was held by Lieut.. Col. j. III.
Brown of Portland.
Fire was discovered issuing from The
roof OF the Pail IIHdlc Factory oil \. l..
F. Pike at the Falls one day last week,
but was cxtinguishod by few pals Of
water. without giving general alarm.
The services of Rev. n S Moore. who
has preached ut the lower church the
last three Sibbaths, have been engaged
for one year by the Congregational
society OF this village. his laIors will
commence the first Sunday in May. Rev.
Mr.. Ceily is expected to supply the desk
next Sabbath.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14
Congress-.

The Financial question still engages
the time of Congress. and some spicy
debates occurred las. week. The inha
lionists are less hopeful, and it is doubt
lul about carrying The 400, 100000 in
crease. Butler is the only New England
member who rIvors il. The democratic
victory in Connecticut is rebuke TO The
inAatiouists, though it is not party que'
lion. The Presidents course rs indicat
cd recently. in favor OF specie basis anC
free banking and opposed to genera
initiation. is highly commendable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14

Stopping a. the De WuT House., at
Lewiston, for few days last week. we
must say a word relative to its proprietor,
GEO. L. MELLEN. Esq. Paris boy and
well known 10 our readers rs . former
publisher Of this paper. His many eour-
tesies to us lay Us under deep obligations.
The De T'in is q first class hotel, and our
friend Mellen is justly and deseryedly
popular with the travelling public. What
can't printer do2 lie knows how to
keep a hotel-that is settled. The visitors
10 the Grand Lodge of Good Templars
were all Hospitality aud generously enter
tanned, at reduced rates, and the house
was crowded TO its utmost, during the
sessions. Best of all, the house has the
reputation of being kept on temperance
principles. and may our genial friend
MELLEN make more out OF his pies aud
meats than he use 10 from the pies and
meets of the old Oxford Democrat
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14
The Centenniai Managers.

The five members OF the board Of di-
rcclors on the centennial exhibition, con
sti,ute. with the two commissioners, the
State board for centennial managers.
They arc 20 see that the STATE is properly
represented in the proposed celebration
OF the one huudrelth anniversary OF the
independence OF the United States. by
the holding Of an exhibition OF arts,
manufactures and products Of the soil
and mines, at Philadelphia during the
summer OF 1876; the commissioners to
receive no compensation for their person
n services except necessary expenses,
not 10 exceed the sum OF one thousand
dollars for the year 1874.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14
Denmark.

The Press says that Saturday afternoon
the slave and Single mill of Augustine
Ingalls, OF Denmark village, took fire
from u spark from the chimney, on tho
roof. and burned hole through The
boards before il was discovered. Tho
workmen nj the mill cut 4 hole through
the roof aud poured on few pals full Of
water, which soon exlin.u.shed the fire
with but little damage to tho mill. As It
was, there WAS jus, missed a serious con.
ilasration. as The wind was blowing
quite gale at the time. and the mill Was
surrounded by other buildings which
would have been burned with the mill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14
No. UdteFford Items.

On Wednesday April Pin the match lac
tory at LJnChville, one of the laborerS,
Peter Miller, some ii years old, slipped
into one oil the va.s, where the match
timber goes through II steamng process
to prepare il !or use. Fortunately there
was but little depth of hot water in the
vat at the time, much less than usual,
and he also kept his loet, till lac was
drawn out Dr.. Faunce being out OF
town, Dr.. Wilson was called ut once.
His scalds, though severe, we're not so
bad rs ut first feared, they being the
worst above tho knees. lie is now under
the care oil DR.. Faunce. and ID doing
well. Now comes the bright side to The
sad affair, 4 side which reflects cheer
ing light upon human nature. The next
day his fellow laborsrs. in that aud adioin.
ing places Of business, made up purse
of nearly hundred dollars for their uu-
fortunate hiend. Tho Lord lovelh q
cheerful giycr.' OCCASIONAL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14

Coming up in the Grand Trunk cal
we met French family on their way TO
Toronto. having just arrived at Boston
from Liverpool. The head OF the family
was Al, the wife 40. They had been
married 10 years. and had fourteen chill
dren, all alive and with them, and only
one pair of twins. The children were
all healthy, and though they had had the
VISUAL children's diseases, they took no
notice of them. The oldest son was
married and had his wife with them. The
father admitted that it was rathor ex.
pensive luxury to raise so big family
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14

On the first page Of this weeks issue,
will be toGnd an account oil ''Loveweirs
Fight taken from Varney's Young P-5-
pes History Of WliRe. Il reads like =
story. The whole work is written in \
like attractive style. one can read ii for
hours without firing. But, rs q text
book, il is detective. That is to say, Il IS
ahead Of She times, for no person should
be requested 10 commit Il 10 memory.
When reeitaiionS are conducted as they
should be, such book Will be the better
for its attraCiivGneSS; but while our
scholars are obliged TO commit, all
sUpcriluOus words, poetry, and the ike,
which only make q book 'mOTc read
able" should DC avoided. The history
is complete and accurate. Il viii be an
addition to every young persons library
in the State. Published by Dresser, Nc
LeHan x Co., Portland.
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L0cke's MUS Items.

The Good Tempars Of this place have
started in connection with the lodge =
library society which has about 50 vol.
umes of good reading matter. Those
who arc not Good Templars can join the
society by paying the sum OF : % which
amount goes toward the purchasing ot
new books.
Messrs. Libby & Estes have large
quantity OIL plaster Oh hand both at this
place and at Bryant's Pond. aud are nov
ready to supply The farmers OF this yiciui.
ty with this useful fertilizer -Ecgtier
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14
STATE OF MAINE.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
A PR c NATION.

Ia humble acknowledged. OF human depend
enSe on Divine favor Sa in accordance with a
revered custom Of our Fathers, do hereby, with
the alyics Of the Executive Council, appoint
Thursday, the SiKteeata Day OF April
next as a day Of PUBIIC HUMILIATION, Fasting
AND PRAYER.
Let Us IS a people unite in such an observance
Of that dAy a. Niu brins rs into closer communion
with Him from whom cometh all our mcrcies.
thereby gaining new strength % resist temptation
and overcome evil, and causing even our tolls aud
trials ~ be blessed to cur present aud eternal good
Given 40 the C0uLcil Chamber, Ia Augusta this
twenty NH dSy of Mlpch. IN TIRE wear 90 OR
Loul one thousand eishg hundred and seventy
four, and 81 the Independence Of the United
states vi Allcr.ca tHc ninety -eiSbin.
NELSON DINGLEl, j..
b the Governor.
GEORGE u. >rACr SECRETARY OF state.
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OUR TABLE.

BaIiou'S Monthly, Bottom, Thomas s. Talbot
81 BrOmield street. $50 per year, ID cent?
single number.
The publishers evidently perceive the advantages
to be gained By having their magazine thorough"
noticed before It Is placed in the market. Hence
we hayo received the May number before Apr"
Is passed The contents Of the May number are
as follows; "In the son May RAIN Anecdotes
o. Dog, =" Captain Alexis Legacy "Florida-
aud Lenorc," "Ben's Blunder;7 "The Song ofihs
Wind" Robert Ramble;' apple Blossom''
uThc Tavern IN the Woods :" Jack snailey
HAn Unfortunate Match :" Vengeance shall STAN
thy Banners, spain :" "a Bond or Friendship
Youth and Age" "In the Wilderness'' "DAiSy
Oracles;" The Last Scene of the Janissarie''
"our Young Peoples Story-Tellcr-Lela Grey
or twice an Orphan :" Archie Dunlsp's Noah'
Ark" "Ruthven's Puzzle Page "Curious A"'
~ 9s'The Housckeeper;" Facts anil Fancie''
love, Money and Ruin Humorous Picture.
B,aInard's Musical World. Cleveland -
S. Braiaard's sons. sl.OO per year.
The April number OF this musical contains NJ
only feveral picces OF music, but large amount
of musical miscellany Of value to all lovers .
Ant. The editorial, rpon musical subject are III
terestiog "I1y Forth. Gentle Dove song
words by +. l.. We..h, ,ly, music by Giro Pmsu''
il very pretty.
The History OF the Grange Movement OF
the Farmers War against Monopoles. belns
an acconnt of the struggles OF the American
farmers against the extortions of the rail roa o
compapics, with history Of the rise and pro
ores. or the orders of Patrons OF hushaII.
IJy Edward winslow Martin, author OF ,B ',iI
the scenes in Washington" etc, etc. Phi!-uei
pha National Publishing, Go.
This work juDt Used by the Nation Publishing
Co., contains complete history Of the farmers
movement of the causes which lead TO the form.
alton OF Oranges, aud contains largo ameoh' "
information concerning railroads AMI their n'"'
agemcnt. 1t is designed 10 be popular WON
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14
Annual Session of the Grand
Lodge, L. D. of e.. II.

| The annual session oil Inc Granu LouSe
of Good Templars of Maine-ihe leading
temperance organization OF the country,
opened at City Small Hall. Lewiston. on
Wednesday, April Sth. There was 4
large attendance OF delegates from all
parts Oh the State, indicating not only
unusual interest in the order, which has
recently been organizing many new
lodges in Maine, but also an increased
interest in temperance work.
The order has lodges in every State Of
the Union, in Canada aud in England.
and has membership of about 100000.
Within tho last year, the organization has
rapidly spread in Great Britain. Probably
one reason for the growth OF the order,
arises from the fact that il receives
women as members on the same basis as
men, and finds that by this union OF
Efforts. larger results are secured.
The Grand Lodge was called to order
at O'Clock, by Grand Worthy Chlel
Templar, F. T.. Shaw OF Paris. The
o her officers of the Grand Lodge were as
follows:-
5. W. Luqucs. &. W. Counsellor; Mrs.
C. Cutter, q. w. V. Templar; W. +.
Morrill,. G.. W. Secretary; G. NJ. Twitch
eli. G.. w. Treasurer; Rev. Thomas Kim
uey. G.. W Chaplain; IL. NJ. Bryant. Il.
W. Marshal; Miss +. Z. Hathorn, &. w.
ID. Marshal.
After opening ceremonies. the Lodge
opened in subordinate degrees. and The
representatives, delegates and visitors.
constituting and attending the Grand
Lodge. were welcomed TO Lewiston by
GOV. Dingley in behalf of the Lodges
and citizens of the city. Gov. Pelham
and Rev. d. B Randall were warmly
received.
Tho reports OF the Grand officers repro.
sen; the orlcr in lourishing condition.
We have not space Tor extracts this week.
Harmony prevailed in the sessions, which
were not closed till Friday doom.
The following officers were elected and
installed by Z. G. W. c. T. T. J.. Shaw.
he declining to serve longer:
&. W. G. Templar. Joshua Nye OF
Augusta; G.. W. Counselor. IL. NJ. Bry-
ant Of Lewiston; c. W. Vice Templar,
Mrs G.. o. Payson of Rockland; &. w.
Secretary. VIM. +. Morrill, oil Portland {;
&. W. Treasurer, + A. Sawyer OF Port.
land; G.. W. Chaplain. J. o. Knowles OF
Ruckland; G.. W. Marshal, c. /. Little
field, Niaalhaved; c. W. ID. Marshal,
Miss Bella Berstow of Deering; e. W.
Inside Guard. c. h Newcomb, Lewiston
C.. w. Outside Guard, Frank Curtis OF
Portland.
At the afternoon session delegates to
Right Worthy Grand Lodge. to be held in
Boston in Nay, were elected rs follows:
Joshua Nye OF Augusta, Fred L. Shaw OF
Paris. and Row. j. @. Knowles of ROckland
A beautiful II. w. Grand Lodge Regalia
was voiel TO CT. w. c. T. Shaw, on his
retiring from the chair.
a large public temperance meeting was
held in City Hall Thursday evening,
which was addressed by Gov. Pcrham,
Mrs. Crossman of Bangor, Res. j. O..
Knowles Of Rockland. . NJ. Cousens.
J. NJ. Palmer and others. A poem was
also read by j. NJ. Davis Of Pennington,
The next session will be held in Dover
=. G. W. c. T. T. L. Shaw was in
sIucted 10 prepare Digest OF Decisions
binding upon the order in this State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14
Reihel IesIn.

The Lodge of Odd Fellows at this
place, which has been recently established,
now has about 80 members and this mum.
Der is fast increasing.
Mr.. Mighil Mason Is building hall p
80 feet, and is to fit it up expressly for
the use of the above lodge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14
Greenwood Items.

Harry c. Co.e, lad of nine years,
recently caught hawk in steel trap
whick he had set TO catch crows. II
measured 4 leet and 4 inches from the tip
of one wing to the tip of the other. The
mate TO this hawk remained near, and
oven followed the lad near TO tho house
when the mate was taken away.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14

Mr.. Benjamin Hicks Of Albany. died
April I'd. At tho advanced aged Of %
years. lie WAS in the var OF 1912. and
performed a tedious march through the
Wilderness to PiaIlsburgh. Tho pension
which he has received The last lew yeas
WAS very opportunc TO sustain him under
the ulilmities Of old age. lie possessed
an iron constitution and has performed
4 great amount of hard labor. lie iet
an assurance that lie has laid up treasures
in the Heavenly world.
Mrs. Frederick WeScott, \ near nei Sh.
Dor to Mr. Hicks, died the same evening.
She had been great sufferer from
Rheumatic affection; aged 81 years. lie
end was peaceful and calm. l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14

The fact Is revived by the Portland
Advertiser that on the first OF April, 1913.
thirty one years ago.a tremendous north.
erly snow storm prevailed in this State.
In Portland the srow fell to depth OF
three feet, and Grover Waterhousc, the
stage driver, was three days coming from
Paris, o distance of sixty miles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14
Newspaper Decisions.

I. ANY person who takes a paper regularly
frOm the Oflce-Whether directed 10 his name or
anotler--, OF whether he Las subscribed or not
Is responsible for the payment.
:. III pCrsoa orders kispsper discontinued, nc
mas. pay al alreal5tgcs, or Tie publisher may
oOariIat' 20 seifd x untfi payment = made, ana
collect the whole amOunt, whether the paper IS
takra from tAe ollce "a not.
:. Thc courts have decided that refusing 10 take
newspapers and periodicals from the post olaee,
removing and leaving them UucHllcd Tor, is
YrisG fGeie evidence OF fraud
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14

At the last session of the Executive
Council, Hon. John T. Arnold OF Lyndon,
was authorized to investigate the condi-
ton OF the Swedes in Aroostook. and re-
port at the next meeting OF the Council,
which will be held Tuesday, April 2lst.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-14

Congressman S. F. Jersey has been
presented with n valuable gold headed
ebony cane by the Floral Society con-
nected with the Univorsalist church in
Bangor.