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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

MRS. THEODORE TILToNis the mother
of four children-Flcrence, aged I6; +;
Alice, aged IA, Carroll, aged II; and
frankie, aged FIVE. They are said to. be
very handsome and intelligent. Mrs.
Tilton is Of small, delicate, and almost
fragile physique ;Iand in comparison to
her tall husbandI sba esnslike child.
Her,faee is full of ,womanly sympathy
and: sweetness Ehilertheseyes are liney-
pressibly sad, with lines which imply
great physical and mental suffering. No
one can see or converse with herwithoui
feeling deep interest and pity for her
sufferings.-N T. Litter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13
Anehg9IIIO
ROBERTBURNS.

ANN~N@~NH@
Born within the lowly cottage
To q destiny obscure,
Doomed through youths exciting spring'tim
But 10 labor and endure
Yet despair he elbowed from him, IL
Nature breathed with holy JOY,
In the hues of morn and evening
On the eyelids Of thebOy;
And his cOuntrys Genius bound him
Iaurels for his sun burned brow,
When inspired and proud she found him
Toiling calmly at the plough
On, exulting in his magic, r,' o.
Swept the gifted poet oll7 4.Nt Z.
Though his feet were on the greensWaru'
Light from Heaven around him shOne'
At his conjumton, demons
Issued from their darkness drear
HOyering round on silver pinions'
Angels stopped his songs 70 hear,
Bowed the Passions 70 his bidding,
Terror gaunt, and Pity. calm
Like the organ poured his thunder
Like the Lutte his iairy psalm. 60
LOl when clover swarths lay round
Or his feet the firr0w pressed,
He could mourn the several daisy
Or the mOuse's ruined nest
Move of gloom and glory, visions
Haunting thronged his twilight hour
Birds enthraled him with sweet music,
Tempests with their tones Of power,
Eagle-winged his mounting spirit
Custom musty fetters spurned;
Tasso-like, for Jean he melted;
Wallace-like, for Scotland burned.
Scotland dear to him was Scotland,
In her sons and in her daughters,
In her -LOwlands-lslands-
n,aaal ,aoadu and rughinu waters
In the glory of her story,
When her Tartans fired the field
Scotland of. acknowledgements
Scotland never known to yield
Dear TO him her Doric language
Thrill his heart-strings at the name
And he left her more than rubies,
In the riches of his fame.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

Money is highly appreciated in Della
ware 4 resident of that State, who was
charged with arson, exclaimed: Me
burn that widows barnl Heaven Forbid
No. sir | wouldn't do such thing for
ffteen centsw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

The new Colonial H6tepm Philadelu'
phia, Pa, IS one of the largest hotels in
the country.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

The English have some advantage in
climate over us of Pennsylvania though
not of the South, which admits of feed
ing the bulbs as they stand in the ground
as well as under cover-the stock, espec-
tally sheep, being grazed upon them, us
ing hurdles to confne the flock to linn
tied space. A flock destined for the
butcher being first turned in, where they
may feed upon the better portion, then
moved into fresh enclosure, thus en-
ticing the appetite. These are succeeded
by store-fock, which picks up the frag-
ments, so that nothing is lost. This pro-
cess corresponds with that of our prairie,
farmers, who turn their beef cattle into
the standing corn Ito us of the East bad
practice), and followed by hogs, which,
we are told, find every stray grain, and
aid in preparing the land for the succeed
ing crop. l-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

Ae old lady writes to say that she is
warmly in favor of women doctors for
women; that sick woman will tell one of
her own sex more about her feelings in
five minutes than she would male doc
tor in an hour. .-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

A cloud of gloom and sadness over
spreads the land, and newspaper readers
weep. It will be ayear-a whole year
before any college commandments will
thrill the bosoms of the American peo-
,1o ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

A couple of policemen in Galveston,
Texas, having been mistaken for thieves,
the Galveston Negs speaks of the occur,
renee as "an awkward predicament,"
Awkward, no doubt; but how natural!
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

A pretty Wisconsin girl rides into La
Crosse on a steer, sells her butter, buys
her groceries, and canters out, with
whoo-oop, which has won the heart OF
every Young man in the town.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

The Worcester Press speaks Of a con-
temporary who hires small boy to come
in at intervals with a step-ladder, and
dust off. the top of his ears. The other
fellow saws the Worcester man fops his
own 10 have them dnsfed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22

g.. uu.H rctp,- lu NpraaN L.c'um
rou,.r vn, delivered last TUESDAY
evening 10y Mr, Ligermore Subject,
"Wha, shall we DO WIKI our daughlersi
Mi- l. ISL lady o. broad mind and cal
lute. snd ore Of he few who represent
iAa tue side Of The woman question,
making a healthy Wonanlocd more
promiaent Than aoy desire los poliIcA!
privileges She gave good reasons g"r
the maintenance OF equal intellectual and
social rights with men. Her points on
this ground were well taken and sustain
ed, but touching legal questions. she
really showed tha: our laws must be
entirely remodeled to grant the privileges
which she desired Het hearers were all
impressed with sense Of the sincerity
which pervaded the lecture, and were at
times carried away with her eloquence
The lecture was OF unusual length, some
thing over an hour and a half being con.
sumed By its delivery, yet through The
whole size spoke with grace and ease
which was charming. She employed no
notes. yet she never hesiIated nor wavered
for moment.
The fifth and last lecture of Tho course
is 10 be given by Hon j. /. Stevens OF
Augusta. on Thursday evening, jan. II
Subject. South America
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22
C0ngressiOHat Notes.

Congressional news is not OF great
importance during the past week. Many
Bills have been presented and there Is
largo amount oi business IA different
stages of progress.
One of the sensations al Washington Is
the presence OF king i've Mug OF
Hawaii whose name j., Kt'akaua- pro-
nounced hal ia cow 90 ah. called King
Calac9 lot short. lie has little hing'
dom Ia the Pacific ocean about 20 degrees
north of The Equator. where his Subjects
abou, 20, 900 IN number. raise sugar cane
rice and other productions OF the tropics.
The President mas given him a reception,
and he has been introduced TO MI The dis'
nitaries and public luuctionaries at
Washington. His mission to Washing
ton is connected with his wish to enter
into reciprocal Treaty stipulaIions win
the Government OF the United States
His people are not educated but are
savage. lie is becoming civilized be-
cause unlike all savageS who pay thrlr
bills a. soon AS contracted, he has entered
upon the credit y stem. aud got into debt.
lie took cold few days ago, and the
reporters spoke of it rs having a similar
effect upon his Majesty AS it has upon
civilized and less favored people. There
are some hints OF anneXing his dominions
to the United States. The democracy are
little jealous. for fear this may be
accomplished beloro they come into tue
possession oil power.
S,owcll, a Representative from Va, Is
charged with selling Naval Cadctsmp,
Tor $1,000 The Naval Committee have
he subject under investigation. StowcIl
denies the charge.
b. resolution OF both llouseso OF Congress
George Bancroft was appointed Mem.
Der OF The Board OF Regents OF The Smith.
sonian Institution in place OF General
sherman resigned.
The Department oil Justice WAS the
subject OF discussion in the House on the
| lS.hinSt. An acrimonious debate follow.
ed. Mr.. Beck, without naming any
specific charges, declared that his De
partment was 'boneycombcd with frauds
In reply Mr.. Garfield snll III gentlemen
see anything wrong in the Bill. let them
point it out. aud wili help to set IL right.
bat cannot answer IN Indictment
against the universe
Tho House p,-.ad hiil Cor th" relief
If pur,pn, settling on The public .nn'-
who had Suffered 10, ,-,,shfun-'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22
.ShocEin0 accident.

Last Wednesday, widow Benjamin.
Jackson, all old lady residing in The
Disco district in this towu, was so shock
ingly burned that she died in about nine
hours. She lived with her son who was
absent at the time Of the accident. Il is
understood that Mrs. j. was standing
before an open fireplace endeayoring
to warm her back. and that her dress
took tire while in this position. Sac
stepped to the door and called Tor help.
then ran to the barn, tanning the flames
and making the matter worse. Af,or
returning to tie house, she endearored 10
exliDguish the flames with rugs. bu, VAS
too much exhausted 10 accomplish her
purpose. Every particle OF clothing
was burned rom her body, save one
band around her neck Her husband
was one OF the frs; spltl'rs in Paris. aud
was well and favorab'y known by iiS
citizens
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22

w are clad Ia lou tha '.o
Haine Jo,v4ai Of EdUcotio4 docs NOT
propose to Join IN forming constituted
Nv Eng'aul Elocuioaa WaeaIg 5
was reperted w should boo -ole lee
lose It iron ogr eNc1aGg" .i,t erny,.u-
able and readable pages. \ weekly
journal Published in another State could
not 10 for Us what our own home paper
is doing. The consolidation OF many
Juveniles, which had the same field in
which TO operate, for the formation OF
st. Nicholas was blessing to The little
people, but TO consolidate the Educational
Journals which have each distinct field.
seems like consolidating all the local
papers in the State and making one huge
what
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22
Southern Oufrdges.

A New York paper says: The effect
of the Democratic victory nil over the
country last month has been marvellous
1t put stop at once to the Southern
outrage business - 50 say the Eoches
ter Union democratic }
II is too bad To spoil 80 c"mpl'ccnl
a statement. Very sorry it - not true.
But the Vicksburg slaughter Of one him.
dred and my negroes look place week
before last-since The Democratic victory.
Only one white man was killed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22
To Subscribers.

Alte- Jan. /. 1870, VIC shall be obliged
70 pre- pay postage on The OXFORD DENo.
Graf. Every subscriber sending money
for arrears and for one year in advance
from Jan. 1, 1870, at the rate Of Sl.5c
per year, will receive this paper, postage
free. until Jan. I, 1876.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22

Some Of The papers, the OXFORD
Democrat among The number, have
stated that "HOn. A. 7. Morrill, is the
author OF Kenncbec" No he isn't, not
if the first chapter OF Genesis is true
Kenncbec Journal.
No. The oxford Democrat made no
such statement. But according 10 that
first chapter "God created great Uhales.'
This is the only thing in it that refers 10
Kennebec-one OF whose citizens lately
got Whdling
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22
0tfora 4rmotrat.


D. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
from, trC Citce-whcther dircctcd - his name OF
an0ther's or whether hc has subscribed or not
is responsible ioy the payment.
g. ID q ucrsOn orders his paper discontinued.
ac mast pay an srrcaragcs, or the Publisher may
continIe 10 send it until payment j. made amt
collect thc whole amount, whether the paper o.,
taken from the Office or not.
g. The Courts have decided thatreiUsug O. take
newspapers and periodicals from the post office,
or removing and leaving them uucalled for, L.
Jtrita0 face evidence OF maud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22

wake of such action political Generalization,
injecting the whole civil service with the poison Of
that vicious maxisi, "ro the victors belong the
spoils." The object sought may be gained. The
man may win, but the penalty is inevitable. IN
my judgment, craftsmanship Of such stamp had
better be relieved from further service.
An IN. LEGISLATOR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22
From the Rockland GGSeffe
The Public Interests Require Change

While recognizing Mr. IIamlin's ability
aud honorable record. our own impress.
sions are that the public interests wonld
be better subserved by n change. But
whether the majority OF ofiice-holders be
Tor or against Mr.. Hamlin, every citizen
is entitled TO the free exercise OF his pre-.
ference for the man OF his choice. and
whatever tho Press may say. or the Wing
may say. or Speaker Blanc may say. the
people should form their judgments in
dependent OF "oiiico holding influence"
OF any selfish persuasion, and use their
influence with their representatives in
The Legislature with whom rests the de
decsion) rs they may think for the best
GOOD ol the State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22

NJ Editor
think / have pretty good kaoVicdg' OF tht
feeling existing IN the western part or i"c state.
and al-o some knowledge OF The feeling h ihe
middle and eastern portions aga.ns; the re.elc''
ton Of Mr. Hamlln. honestly believe that not
one Republican out OF every twenty-five IN the
state would vote for his reelection 20 the I =
Senate II he wa 70 be el-rtel by adirect vote OF
the people who and what are the Republican,
who are 20 anxious for Mr.. liamlln's re-e.e'.ioh
II Is truth, and IL cannot BE- disputed on i"lr
ground, that the very large majority OF Nr liam
lin. particular friends aud those who are urging
his reelection are no less nor more than ihe men
who are holding ONCE by Mr.. hamliu's appoint
meni and support; And !. IL we'll known 10 many
thar these zane onlce.holders have been At work
for the last two years 10 bring about The rc-eIee
ton OF AFR. Haniln At this time
IwOuld like 10 ask your correspondent AN
droscoggin Valley aud all others OF Mr. Ham
Inns friends, IL q Senator from this state OF Al!
other, ever hal any better opportunity 10 dlstln'
guish himself than Nj. Hamlln has had during
the last term OF -iN years IN the l. . senate. ?
Have YOU ever heard n word that Mr. lIamlin said
In the Senate against the passage OF the SALARY
Grab bill "A bill that was so obnoxious 10 the
whole people: Il j. no matter how much expert
euce aud ability man may have, IL he does not
use II TO battle for the right. / admit that what
we want j. man OF experience and ability, aud
one who will do wha. he believes for the best in
terests OF the country, and the state and the
party lac represents. | believe we have men IN
the party Who would not only vote agaInst the
passage OF bill ike the "Salary-Grab bill' hat
would speak against Il, aud speak with power AMI
influence, because they have the power ability
and will 10 do so. Now the question j.. would the
good and intelligent Republicans ofMaine oppose
the he election OF Mr.. Hamlm 10 the senate If
they believed it was for the best Interests OF the
state Nation and Republican party to return him
to the Senate answer, they would not. Under
the present state OF things the people believe that
it would be a great blow TO the Republican pary
10 return Mr. IIamlin TO the Senate.
The time is now at hand Tor the people to decide
against rings and oilice-holders carrying every
election OF importance for their interest and AZ
randlzement, AMI that Is what they did Last fan
in the Western states and they are bound to over
throw all rings. AMI combinations of men that are
opposed TO the interests OF the people and that at
the sacrifice Of the Republican party. Therefore
take heed In season aud remedy the evil in proper
time, and be wise, before It is TOO late To retract
LOVER OF RIGHT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22
Feather Report.

Temperature FOR the week az 4. VI
Sunday, 18th, lSdeg clear; Monday li;h lsdeg.,
snow; Tuesday 18TH. sleg, clear; " Wednesday
18TH l0deg., Gear; Thursday eth, l6deg., clear;
Friday 18th, l2deg. clear; Saturday 18th, 2odeg
clear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22

g. wD N COLLEGE, The Ol,l- sii.,,
taa; lhe Sophomore class otl.eeis .'i
ensuing year me. Pre-iIea. '''
CrocEer; Vice P.esiteu', 70, y. l'.''
brook Secretary.J. ". SeWa..t iIs.-
Ell, c E.Cobb; Committee oi A.I'-
ments, F II llargroyes. ). y. Ne.'' .'
4 NJ. Sherman. ,..-.
TIE Freshman class has e'Cc'ed the 90
lowing officers. PfeSideul.J. NJ b D
leigh; Vice President, w. Saree1 w.
tor, G {. Purington; Poet N. " 3 JpP
err; Historian. + DYER; Prophsi. = ~
Fessenden; Toast Master, j u ~
Secre airy. j Sewaii; TREASURE. " y
Garland; Committee OF Anange I''
J. W.Dyer.B. Potter,H c. Baxter; 20 m NJ
miltee on OdcS \ + Burton, J.. J.
Stetson, w. w. French.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22


sets, Dolls Games Puzzles De. Also
Vases Stationery Writing Desks, Blank
Books, Wallets Paints Fancy Boxes and
a fine supply OF Confectionery and nuts.
These goods are nicely displayed and
arranged SO visitor can readily procure
any desired article with readiness and
dispatch.
5. q. HAYNES,
in the new store comes next. ile hasa
line assortment OF ladies' auicia-. such
rs devices Tor holding needles. ,hfmoc.
work. &c. All kinds o. cloths and fancy
artic es, and v:u,hiug ,ou yaat ia .,e
line of sweets.
A. n. n,NfoND
ha a good supply OF OvetsLo,, C.a,,,
Mittens. Cans. etc. lie does no, p.r.
- - I'll .,oo, c.r i.i.r.i.
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"h'. l. WILSON
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22

We wish our subscribers a very
merry Christmas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22

Hamlin TO be beaten without the ceremo.
n,al caucus, and says that for himself he
does not want the Senatorship. even IL II
were offered him. and has only spoken on
tho subject To two members oil The Legs
lature, whom he "mct 10y 81 hnce,
the usual way" but at the same u'ne has
never concealed his deliberate iud sinen',
that Maine would best consult her high
est interest and honor by returning VII.
Hamlin tn the Senate. MIR. Blame aidi
that he gees nothing in the recent poi''i
cal reyclses elsewhere TO weaken taat
conclusion. The Press finds the situation
a good deal changed by the revolution
which has deposed Mr.. Blaine from The
the speakcrship. aud makes II vigorous
rcioinder, protesting against The election
of Mr.. Hamlin.s as the representative oi me
Office holders party,-not bad man I'D
himself-accused OF no wrous doing, Ou'
rather negative quantity. and raising
no powerful remonstrancc against Tie
wrong doing OF Congress Of which he Is
member.
From the Biddcford JoHrHai.l
We have inlerered upon The question "l
the Senatorship only. to Insist that hands
should be kept off nom this county 10
make capital Tor or against any candidate
until after the election in September.
The time has now come when discussion
is seaSonable. The Journal takes no
sides in lha controversy ut present, and
does not now expect to at any time;
Our delegation will ascertain The sentd
ment of our people on the question. and
throw their votes in accol dance there
with. This they must do, no matter
what may be their personal preferences
1t is no question whether MIR. liamIin'
Mr.. Perham or any other candidate wants
to be elected, bu,-whom do the people
want ?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22

Will Daniel Cummings, who sen. US
81 cents, please inform Us at what posi-
office he receives his paper?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22
The Senator QUESTION.

Selections from the Republican Press
Ol Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22

The long and hyoaby known dtu2s.-..
probably has the largest slock OF -'t.a.t
Holiday Goods in the County Gold
Pens and Pencils fine Vases 30 Pa.-r.
Bohemian, China and Lava ware, h.a.-.
Of every description and style, a .ae
popular poets aud best gil, books. Toys,
Toilet Articles, fancy goods Of a.. e.ai-,
Perfumery, every style OF stationery aai
every conceivable thing vii be '5a.. 10
his stock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22
Voice of the People.

Correspondents must be patient. We
arc in receipt Of more communications
than il is possible to publish. A desire
has been expressed to see "Old Oxford y
"A reply to Gsv Morrill-first published
in the Press. appear in the Democrat II
possible, II shall be done ut an early date.
Communications are published in The
order in which they are received.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22
Christmas Presents.

1t is customary. at this time of the year.
Tor publishers to give ihciI patrons a little
gialuitous puniog. So we tall into line,
begin 'al home, and 90 down through
the villages to Norway. Our correspond.
ents. do the thing mp. broa-u-in THEN
respective ii Ids
J IL RAws
has che Ur- II si"ch ui-- o.! .r
goods on Pans Iliu. We nuu 10 MS ,Jor.
Toys Of all descriptions, Fiat.i,ous. Tea.
sets, Dolls, Games, Puzzles, De. Also
Vases, Stationery, Writing DESKS, Blank
Books, Wallets. Paints. Fancy Boxes and
a fine supply OF Confectionery and nuts.
These goods are nicely displayed and
arranged so a visitor can readily procure
any desired art Gle with readiness and
dispatch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22
From the Gardiner Reporter.

Mr.. Blame has attempted to apply his
thumb screws quite openly at last. In n
letter addressed TO the Portland Press,
the most ably conducted Republican Pa
per in the state, he expresses the hope
that that Journal will moi permit Senator
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22

in the uew store comes next. IL hl.
line assortment Of ladies' auica- such
rs devices Tor holding needles, ;himoc..
work. &c. All Kinds o: cloths aud fancy
art.c es, and every thing }oI vaai n ,ae
line OF .Nclls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22

A we iuiimated last week the Portland
Press and Bangor Whig nave been vigor-
ously discussing the Senator question.
~ the time approaches TOR the election
OF defeat OF Mir. llamlln. the interest in
creaseS aud opposition begins TO assume
large proportions. The Wig, which all
along has steadfastly declared the GER
laiuly of llamliu's re election. fights val
ianty, we think, but sho VS. too much fear
oyer'a question ii has TeI eatedly declared
settled while the Press makes statements
.hat should arrest the attention OF even
50 intensely partisan a journal as its an
tagonist. 10 add 10 tn interest of this
discussion, Mr.. Blaine comes cut in
letter, ostensibly to correct paragraph
in the Press, but really, I would appear.
10 eulOgize Mr.. Hamlin, which, consider.
ing its high source. was Oi doubtful taste.
Now, while the Wig and Mr.. Blaine
battle so maniully tor Senator Hamlin,
the people look on with comparative in
difference. considering il 4 contest from
which they are, in a great measure, ex.
cluded. We are led 10 wonder if il is
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-22
4 j. Rowe

will insure You agaius, death, ae..'...'
and fire; and, Jy the way, oA' %. .."
MOS, acceptable presents % ml2 .In -'.
his wife. or young mAl ID, g.t..
good 'le or endowment policy