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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21
Iusfovcr Items.

The crews and teams from The logging
camps around G Pond arrived home last
week the crews have remained in the
woods much later than usual this spring.
and have done the best winters work
done for many years.
Rev. VIM. A. Merrill, OF Kennebunk.
port. has been hired by the Congregations
alist church TO fill their desk one year.
Mr. Merrill is All earnest aud faithful
preacher, and true christian, and we
hope he will accomplish much good.
Rev. L. llillman. pastor OF the NJ. L.
church, will preach his farewell sermon
on the Goth inst.
4 disgracelul affair occurred here last
week which ended in drunken light, in
which man named Taylor, who has been
helped by Tie town. was furnished With
cider by one OF OUT traders and got unk.
aud meeting one OF his neighbors with
whom he had some trouble, lie assaulted
him; he was taken in charge by an officer
aed taken care OF. We hope our citizens
will take measures - punish The man who
sold the cider, and put an end TO this in
fernal traffic which has so long disgraccd
the town. LONE STAR.
ANTIQUARIAN FESTIVAL At ANDOYER
CORNER.
Ye Ladies Of ye Firste Pari>he in
Andover Maine, will hold an Antiquarian
Festival on Fridaye afternoon and evening
of &c !irs,c dsye Of yo fifth monthe,
otherwise called May. in ye yeare OF
Grace one thousand eis Il hundred and
seventy foure, Al &c unIJn Hall; on VIII
occasion will bee presented the popular
drama Untitled My Bro.hsrs Keeper"
together with various scenes, repre-
scutyngc yc Industries, Costumes. and
manner, OF our most worlhye and hon
orabe anccsuJ,-3iving an inside view
OF There chcerIulc and happy homes.
A supper will be served, in pure anti
quariHn style by Jo "Ascddc Nations
in sc Lower Hall. Al,o. ye Socielie in
titled "Ye Agedde Brotherhood" viii
SINCE Diverse Most Swecle Tunes. taken
from among those VII our ForeIalhers
were wont TO use for the ds.ightynge Of
thcirc hcartcs. and tho conductynge OF
THERE deyotionucs. Ye singers will bee
aided by sundIio musickal Instruments Of
yc olden lime.
Yc above entertainments will be. given
for ye dedication, instrn-,son. and sc
substantial benefit of allie &c PH6ticke,
especially OF those who may bee present.
n. Is. .YYc PdbIicke will have a raro
opportunity for seeing. hearing. and for
tasting something. WI Gt may bec) they
may nevor have the privilege againe.-
Let no one mis- OF being present.
Per order ol An!iqI. Com.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21
Porter Items.

We are having rather sloshy and muddy
roads, and very bad weather We shall
not get our SPRING, work done very soon.
James and Samuel LeFreneh have
wintered eight nice swarms OF bees. and
have not had any die yet.
Mr.. Frank z. and Wilbur ID. French,
both rising young men OF Porter, have
set up painters shop in this place. and
they arc now doing thriving business
in this, and in adjoining towns.
1t has been remarkable good season
for the making Of maple sugar this year.
and all have worked hard al the making
of this delicious, sweet. Roy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21
Tribute OF tn, colorsd congrs..man.

Hon. Robert B. Elliott's eulosy on the
late Charles Sumner, in FaneuiI Hail, Twas
an eloquen: and fitting tribute and was
listened 10 with absorbing attention
throughout. The following was the
orators perOration: 10 have lived such
life were glory enough. Success was
not needed 70 perfect is star, bright. i'm.
mortal beauty. But success came. What
amazing contrasts did his life witness
He heard The hundred guns which Boston
fred for the passage Of the fugitive slave,
act and he saw Boston sending forth with
honOrs and blessings a regiments OF iug.
-itiye slaves 10 save that Union which the
crime Of her Webster had imperi!led.-
lie saw Franklin Pierce employing The
power of the nation to force back one
fugitive TO the he'll OF slavery. ald he
saw Abraham Lincoln write the edict Of
emancipation. lie heard fancy declare
that "the black man had no rights which
kAAC N-ANN AAeAt4 WsA9 S1AA4A ~ -" 49,
and he welcomed Reyels TO his seat as
Senator Of the United States. But rs
defeat could not damp his aIdor, 50 sue
cess could not abate bis zeal. He fell
while bearing alolt the same banner of
human rights which q years before he
had unfurled and lifted in this han. The
blessings Of the poor are his laurels. One
sacred thought, duty. presided over his
lite, inspiring him in his youth, guiding
him in manhood, and Strengthening him
in age. BE it ours 10 walk by the light
of this pure example. BE i. ours to copy
his stainless integrity. his supreme de-
votion to humanity, his profound fIiih in
truth aud his unconquerable moral
enthusiasm. Adieu. great servant aud
apostle OF liberty. II others forget thee,
thy fame shall be garded by the millions
Of that emaneipated race whose gratitude
shall be more enduring than monumental
marble or brass
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21
South Hiram Tsc7ry.

Mr.. John r. Smith OF so1.h Hiram,
has sheep which re bonsh, i. 1904.
Chen a lamb and has svnsd ever sIs0,,
OF Frank Wadsworth. E'l. late Of Hiram,
and grandson OF G.A Pelcs wad,vorth
Of the old Revolutionary war. Tas
sheep has never missed dropping two
lambs year until 1873. She then dropped
a single lamb in the spring which weighed
At birth y lbs, and was sold on the
fourth OF July following for s.. Mr.
Smith says it is safe to sag th,t size has
raised him at least forty lambs which no
has sold for $3.50 to 5000 per head The
same season. This spring she dropped \
single lamb which lived until it was six
weeks old and then died for want Of tho
right kind OF nouri'hment, being larrow
COWS milk. The cold lady" is now very
feeble, not aLIc to .eavc her fold, but is
pcticl and cared for in the moe! tender
manner.
Mr.. Simon T Stanley and wife supeyia.
tend the Porter town farm the ensuing
year. Their compensation i, $500 Mg.
Lord. tie superintendent for last ycar.
has moved on 10 his farm at South Hiram.
The good people Of South Hiram and
vicinity have decided s bald ihcm anew
meeting house. The wsrk is 10 be com
mcnced at once. 1t is to DO erected noar
tho forks of the road below Moses SIAN
ley.
Mr.. Samuel Fox Of Porter, has exchang-
ed his farm with Jonathan Cook Tor his
stand Al SANKEY'S Mills.
Mr.. Edmund 7. Hartford moves on 10
bis newly bought farm to day, Monday
Apr! 18th.
The late SHOWS i've US fair sleighinS
again.-ReGiSter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21
NOrlCnU Toms.

The AIrsr!s.r SAYS: Al the annual
meeting OF the Norway Village Cornor,.
ton. holden ApnI l3,h. The following
officer, were elected tor the ensuing wear:
Moderator, Geo. +. Jones; CLERK. Gurus
s. Tucker; Assessors, Frceland Howe.
W. IL. Whncomb and Amo. F. Moves 4;
Treasurer. T. II. B.osn; Collector. Go.
A. Cole; CA.el Easineer. 5. G.. Hatch ::
lsl Assis.an, E,gincer. W. W. Whit.
marsh: Fl Assistant Eoninecr. John /.
Horne Fire Police. l.. W. Howe. h. ".
Smith. l.. IL. Wgis.ey. Benson Hawkins.
Ia. Denison. 4. 5. Bartlett. Albert San.
born. \. Bisbcc, David Quincy, W. H..
Whilcomb, ia, DAnfouh, Daniel II.
Harlnon.
Tho.rcports OF the scgeral officers Of
the Corporation were received an nc.
ccn,,J
Tt. rr,,.yr,r., ,.nor, .b,v. ,bo Cor.
,o~,,i,, Ion, - III. 600, Cash =,
hand. ss5lO. D,blle,sc.,h in Treasury
SIP o.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21
A Senator at Last.

On Friday the Massachusetts legisla.
ture elected Gov WSshburn IS United
Senator 10 fill the uuexpired term Of
Senator Sumner. Three ballots were
cast that day the thirly.third resulting rs
follows:
Whole number of votes pa necessary
for q choice 1874; VIM. B. Washburn Isl;
Curtis Ga, Dawes 2S; Adams IS; Geo.
B. Loring 4; Banks 4; Phillips /;
Stephen y. Clifford / Whittier l.
The president stated it appears that
Wm. b. Washburn was chosen Senator
and declared the convention adjourned.
The result is q gratifying one, as Gov
Washburn is a sterling man, highly
respected for his integrity and ability.
As rebuke 10 Butler, it is particularly
gratifying to republicans in Maine as
well rs Massachusetts,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21
UnIcrforI.

Tho house and barn Of Scion piamnicr.
formerly owned BY VIM. c. Ms,erye.
were burned Friday night. S.a inst. I'll.
fro started 10 Tie kitchen. bat in what
way is rot kaown. The hniJ Tero
awakened By the smoke coming iroo their
room. Tic furniture &c in three rooms
WAS nearly ali that WAS saved There
was an Insurance. OF $500 ia ,hs lima on
the buildings.
We haze had about 10 .nchos OF snow
In "a week IN his town.
Il IS understood that FrsaS Stsarrs NJ.
sold hi' farm 10 John Fowler.
Eugene Nelson is going 10 build.tra-
story house this season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21

A revolutionary movement is report-
ell from Arkansas, in the interest oil
claimant to the governorship, against The
acting Governor Baxter. Brooks. the
claimant, having secured writ of custer
against Baxter, proceeded to the State
capital at the head Of an armed band,
forcibly elected the governor and took
possession of the State property. Gov.
Baxter has appealed to the President to
support his efforts 10 maintain his author.
itv
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21

then it should be obliged to take them in
discharge oil debt. due it. Both political
parties have pledged themselves against
imitation. and both political parties in
Congress are supporting il. We must
make known our sentiments TO our repre-.
sontatives.
MFR. Wasbburn called for division oil
the question, and it was agreed to.
Mr.. Haskell strongly advocated the
resolution demanding veto. Other
wise the resolutions would fail 10 accom-.
plish their object. The veto power was
one OF the wisest provisions oil The con-
stitution, and its use was never more
urgently demanded than now.
Mr.. Shurtleff thought il best not TO in-
struct the President.
The preamble was then passed as
amended by inserting the word SIRE
deemable" before The phrase paper cur
rency.n and the resolutions, except that
calling for a veto which was struck out,
were passed without au amendment.
The Board was very determined and
explicit in its views on further increase
OF legal tenders. and whatever difference
may exist among its members ia regard
to fee banking they are unanimous in
their opposition to the initiation Of cur
rency rs contemplated in the bills before
Congress. and strong in their desire for
measures looking toward resumption OF
specie payments.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21

A PRoFTABLE BUsINEsS ~ SISG SISG
PRIsoN John Short, The prisoner who
run a whisky still in STAG SIM prison,
saws he earned fifty dollars n day with
his original still, which lie worked with
some lamps for whole year, until
blown on" by another convict, 10 whom
be refused credit. OF course an officer
Of the prison was partner. At the
same time they made large profits on
smuggled groceries, tobacco and cigars,
estimated at 1000 per cent. The keeper
who was in with him was able TO build a
four. story house with his share. Suisse
quently small copper still and some
worms were smuggled into the prison
and set up in an out house where gun
powder and nitro.glycerine for blasting
rocks are stored. and though we'll watched
and once locked up in a dark cell on sus'
picion. Short had S6ii3 whom he lell
prison, all made out Of the whisky trade,
Tor his stock Of groceries was found and
seized, and eventually melted loss, the
keeper and other conledcratcs having
received 4 still larger sum. Short says
he could have escaped any time, but
didn't want to leave while making 500
a week. lie had no difficulty IN getting
all the barley he wanted. as large quanti-
ties were used in the soup houses. and
the steamboat brings up numerous bags
full every week. II was easy 10 rip 4
hole in bag and fill hi, pals. Used
two large washtubs belonging to the
prison TO make mash in before he was
discharged. He sold the business to an.
other convict who is now making whisky.
and who ought to make $50 900 before
his time is I'D.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21

The Maine Journal Of Education. has
improved with remarkable rapidity since
Dir. AInRo L. CHASE has assumed the
editorial chair. 1t is magazine well
worthy of support. Our teachers will
find il for their interest TO subscribe for
it at cnce. as article from the pens oil
such men asC. c. Rounds, Hon. Warren
johnson. and other contributors. cannot
fail to suggest new ideas OF value and
importance, while the free discussion OF
educational topics will enable them to
better judge OF the peoples opinions up
on questions in which they are personally
interested.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21

A TRAGIC INCIDENT or THE CRUSADE
The Boston 4drertiser gives the follow
ing acc0uu, of The sudden death OF a
saloos keeper from excitement at visit
from a praying par Iy;
The temperance question is receiving
great deal OF attention in East Doug lass
at present. On Fast Day union mass
meeting WAS held, and = committee Of
ladies and gentlemen appointed 10 wait
on the liquor dealers. On Saturday the
ladies called upon one OF The principal
saloons, the proprietor. Mr.. L. Simpson,
having refused to see the gentlemen. and
were received very politely. lie was
asked if he thought il right to sell liquor.
and responded, Yes. as right as for
grocers TO sell groceries" One OF the
ladies' then read several passages from the
Bible. remarking, LET US see what the
Lord says o. hearing the Scriptures
relating 10 The anger OF tho Lord with
drunkards and those who sell liqsor. tho
proprietor turned pale. trem5led violently
and clutched the counter conyulsiv ely
Tor support. The many loungers in the
saloon were slupeGed, and only offered
assistanc, when urged by The ladies. Ga
being led into another room hc cried
several times, 80 God, have mercy on
my soul - Immediately bis tongue began
swelling. filling his mouth to such IN
extent rs 10 render it impossible TO artic.
ulale. The ladies did all in their power
10 render him comfortable, and physi-
clan was sent tor, who, on arriving pro.
nounced it a case OF apoplexy, and in
short time The man died. The community
was OF course startled with the news and
the feeling Tor Mrs. Simpson is intense.
Tie ladies all agreed that il was tie
direct work Of the Lord, aud even some
OF tho lrequenters OF the saloon
acQuesced in this decision.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21
Newspaper Decisions.

I. ANY person who takes n paper regularly
from the Ofhce-whcther directed TO his name or
another's, or whether he has subscribed or not
Is responsible FOR the payment.
2 II person orders his paper discontinued, he
must pay all arrearages, or the publisher may
SOntinae-to seud It unlil payment is made, aud
collect the whsle amount, whether the paper -
taken from the Office or not
3. The courts have decided that refusing % take
newspapers and periodicals nom the post Office,
or removing and leaving them pnealled iOr, -
prirsG fdeie evidence Of fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21

The Maine Sabbath School Associ.
alton incorporated last winter by Tho
Legislature has the following objects in
view: lst, the establishment Of Sab
bath School in all inhabited places 2hd.
the organization Of county and town
associations; and 81, The collection OF
statistics concerning Sabbath SchooIs.and
the need OF the different communities. ia
regard 10 them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21

The services of Rev. n. S. Moore.
who has preached at the lower church in
Norway three Sabbaths, have been en-
gagged for one year by the Congregational
Society Of Norway village, his labor TO
commence The inst Sunday in May.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21
nconIe Were pre-
o. HOWARD.

people were present
at the landing oil Livings;one's body
Wainwright. on meeting Stanley, recog-
nized him and gave, him a circumstsnIial
account OF the last moments of the great
explorer. The funeral will take place
Saturday. Stanley will be one OF the pail
bearers
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21

Tho South Paris Savings Bunk did a
hourishing business its first ycar--the
deposits being over forty thousand dol.
lars. The following trustees were chosen
at the annual meeting recently held, viz ::
A. ShurtleG, ID. n. True, Jas. a. Holmes.
w. W. Hardy. w. A. Rockingham, and
w. f. Cushman. of South Paris Geo. P.
Whitney. of Oxford, Wallace Ryerson of
Sumner, and s. b. Locke OF West Paris.
A. Shurllef was re elected President and
G. A. Wilson, Secretary and Treasurer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21

The roads are in horrid condition
never worse than last week. There was
a good deal of frost in the ground, and it
Ia not all out yet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-21

Fred. Seward is writing a biography
OF his father, VIM. II. Seward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-08-28
PENNYLVANIA.

Pittsyurg, q. The Democratic State Con.
vention reassembled at 9:l5, and proceeded
with balloting for a candidate for Supreme
Judge. On the sixth ballot, Hon. Warren J
Woodward of Berks received one hundred
and twenty-eight votes, and Henry P. Ross Of
Montgomery ore hundred and eight. Wood
wards nomination was then made unanimous
John Latta of Westmoreland, was nominated
Lieutenant Governor on the 9Th ballot.
The Democratic Convention reassembled
this afternoon. j. +. Timple was nominated
for Auditor. Resolutions arraging the Re-
publican party for violating the federal con-
stltution, prostrating industry, introducing
fraud into the government, appointing spies
and informers to depress the business of the
country, increasing taxation, reviving the Sc
diton laws and attempting to destroy the lib.
erty of the press.
Easton, 81. Base ball Atlantics of Brook.
Ign, s; Eastons, 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-08-28
NEW JERSEY.
Republican Convention.

Trenton, 81. The Republican State Con-
vention met here to-day, at noon. Hon. j.
H. Hill was chosen permanent President
Hon Geo. A. Halsey was unanimously nomi
mated for Governor. Resolutions were adopted
approving the principles upon which the re-
publican party was founded, and eulogizing
its achievements particularly as to the main
tainance of the National credit, the reduction
of the public debt, the reconstruction. meas
ures, and the honorable adjustment of For
eign complications. They express undounded
confidence in President Grant, favor such leg
islation as will maintain the faith of the Gov
to creditors, and secure speedy resumption
of specie payments, and approve such tariff
and such equal internal taxation as will afford
protection to domestic manufactures and best
promote and encourage the industrial inter-
ests of the State. Senator Fralinghuysen and
Secretary Robinson made strong speeches,
after which the Cow ention Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-08-28
MASSACHUSETTS,.
President Grant ana Party at
VINEYARD GROVE.
A Warm Reception.

Salem, 81. 1t is announced as definitely
settled that Gen. Butler will run for Congress
! in the 9th district. The name of Geo. VIM.
Coggswell, for the republican nomination
heads the editorial columns of the Salem
| Post.
Boston, 81. Fire tonight in South Boston
destroyed two modern buildings on first ST.,
belonging to P. Lalley and stable of NJ.
Downey, also badly damaged block of tene-
| ment houses on Dorchester Avenue.
Vineyard Grove, 81. President Grant and
party arrived here at half past three to day,
| and was received at Vineyard Highlands
wharf in an elegantly decorated horse car
which conveyed them to Bishop Hevens cot
| tage, which he is to occupy He was well
coined to the camp ground by Rev. M. j.
| Talbot, President of the Campmeeting Asso-
| citation. The President replied "thank you
SIR" He was soon after conducted to the tab
ernacle and introduced to the immense assem-
blage of people who cheered loudly. The
introduction of Vice-President Wilson, Sec
rotary Belknap, Post Master General Jewell
and Governor Talbot followed, and after the
| singing by the congregation of my country
| It's of thee" the distinguished guests retired.
The President on the way here was received
with salutes at Falmouth and Woods Hole
ABOUT Oh merchants and citizens OF BoS-
ton gave dinner at the Revere House to day,
| to Hon. Henry L. Davis, and Hon. Alex. II.
Rice. Mr.. Davis, in a brief speech, said that
he was in Boston in pursuance of an under
standing with the Committee on Ways and
Means to take the best council alta Unable dur
ing the recess with referance to perfecting the
revenue laws. and other matters OF interest
now awaiting the action of Congress. The
dinner was private, and purely social and in.
formal.
Mddleboro', 27. President Grant and par
.y, en- route for Vineyard Bluffs, reached
here about one p. m, and received warm
greeting from large crowds of people. At
Fall River the President was joined by Gov.
Talbot and formally welcomed to Massachu.
sets. The Presidents party is comprised of
President Grant and wife, Vice. President
Wilson, Surgeon Gen. Barnes, wife and
daughter, Gen. Babcoek and wife, Gen. Hor-
ace Porter, Secretary Belknap, Post Master
General Marshall Jewell, Hon. j. w. Kellogg
and Hon. Charles Benedict of Connecticut,
Geo. w. Child, of Philadelphia, Rev. S. ii.
Tying, Jr., of New York, Geo. M. Pullman
and wife, and others including quite delega-
ton of prominent news men. At Woods
Hole the party embarked on board steamer
River Queen, for the Bluffs. The President
is expected to visit Provincetowp, Cape Cod
on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-08-28
"Will Push the Case to the Extent
of his Fortune"
A Great Exposition of Fraud
and Corruption is
Threatened.
DISASTROUS to TILToN's CASE

New York, 81. Henry C. Bowen to-day
appeared before Judge Reynolds in Brooklyn,
and instituted proceedings for 500, 1000 dam
ages against the Brooklyn Eagle for publish
ing false report of an interview alleged to
have been held by one of its reporters, in
which Bowen was represented as in antago-
nism to Beecher.
Bowen also commenced suit for $50, 900
against McDermott, the reporter who wrote
the false interview. He was bailed in s., OOO
In an interview to: day, Mr.. Bowen says he
has been maliciously pursued by Kinsella Of
the Eagle, and will push this case to the ex-
tent of his Whole fortune. He says when the
case comes before the court there will be a
greater exposition of fraud and corruption
than has yet come to the ears of the public,
and it will introduce some new features of the
Beecher- Tilton matter.
The Evening Telegram says that the effect
of this suit will be disastrous to Tilton's case,
as it is believed that Kinsella has now di-
vulged secrets in his possession which he has
withheld out Of regard to his family.
The suit has set the Beecher investigating
bers have been in hurried consultation to day.
Their report will be made tomorrow night.
Bowen has also sued Demas Barnes for IL
bel by printing in the Argus an alleged inter-
view of one Of their reporters with H. M
Smith.
The Argus this afternoon hastens to make
the amende honorable to Bowen, giving the
latter assurances of friendship. In court,
however, Barnes WAS allowed to 90 on his
own recognizance till tomorrow morning.