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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
A Singular Murder.

Troy. Nov. pa horrible story is
Gun eul here OF singular and batoarous
murder. Recently u carpenter named
las Williams. began The erection OF a
wooden frame house in the mid,t ol Il
forest in wild district, about sixteen
mies north of Wallslown Hamilton
county. lie hired George Smith 10 assist
him in the WORK. One day. al.cr they
had drunk many times rom jug OF
liquor, the two men began desperately TO
quarrel. and finally were involved IN a
deadly fight. Williams in The course ol
the fight threw Smith over 4 wooden saw.
horse, and with hand saw, which he all
the time held in his hand, sawed oil the
head of his antagonist. seyering il entirely
from the body.
His rage cooling, rer,orse came, and
he cut the great vein OF his own throat
with the saw. ling corpse besides The
remains OF Smith. 4 lad named q ant
Witnessed the tragedy, and conveyed the
news two miles to people who reside
nearest the scene Of the crime. Williams
vas married man, and Smith single
man. Both were buried Sunday last.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
Isita Resuu of The Election ?

Gold has gone up during the past weeS
to Sill 4, reducing the greenback to
about 50 cts The late election, so far as
the West and South are concerned, was
an initiation victory. and would have a
tendency. as predicted, TO send American
securities in Europe back to America Tor
payment. 100000 shares OF Erie Stcck
have already arrived. calling for about
$4,000, eco in gold. Large amounts OF
Government Bonds are also thrown upon
the market. Not less than Sl5,000,OOO
in gold for Erie Stock, Government
Bouds.and Imports arc called for in about
one week. 4 great demand for specie is
the consequence, and accounts tor the
rise OF premiums.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
King Jack and hIs CORNER"

The action OF the Chicago Board OF
Trade In attempting 20 discipline a mcm
Der Of their body appears 10 have occas
ioned not . little excitement in that city.
The cupril is Mr.. ". y Slurges, ALA
king Jack The conductor OF The famous
corn corner oil lasl summer. The charge
against him are that in the course OF his
specuaIious he cUnSpred 10 prevent men
from delivering grain sold to him at
prices above the market, and failed TO
deliver to purchasers grain sold 10y him TO
them nj prices below The market. Up 10
and including July Slst Siursis did his
best TO keep the price of corn above its
natuaral value. aud after that. up 10 and
including September 3)th he changed lis
tactics aud engineered TO keep the price
below the natural vClue. During the
corner his purchases of actual corn were
6 .OOO. 600, and of nominal corn not less
than 1900. 600 bushels. just before
the hour oil settlement, on tue day
of final delivery, Sturges raised The price
to eighty cents. or about sixteen cents
above the natural pIice OF corn on that
very day. Those who delivered the
grain in time got the price offered, those
who failed TO deliver were compelled,
under The rules. 10 settle with the corner
ring on the basis OF the high rates. Tie
board proceeded TO investigate this UNI
mercantile conduct and proceeded 10 n
ballot which would nave resulted in
king Jacks" expulsion, had it not been
stopped by an injunction, granted. for
some reason unknown, by u circuit court
Judge
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01

Railroads have been the means oil
leveling at least 10000 acres of trees
annually for ties, of which they use sixty
millions annually. Fences are also enor
nous consumers OF trees. The out
rageous waste of timber caused by the
telling of forests and burning of the
trees to bring the land under cultivation,
goes on still at fearful rate. From 1860
TO 1870, no less than twelve million
acres OF forest were thus wantonly de-
stroyed. Fol fuel also vast tracts are
eveled oil their trees. 1t took 10000
acres Of forest to supply Chicago with
fuel in one year, 1871. Oar annual dc
crease OF forest from all these causes, is
not lar from 5000, 900 acres. Yet we
plant only 10000 acres of new forest =
year. The necessity Tor commission oil
forestry, and The need of efficient laws in
all the States for The preservation of oul
forests, need no further argument than
these facts .-Lumbermen'S Garette.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
s.. j. Court--Dec. Term.
BARRows j PRESIDING

The December term of Court opens
this morning, with Judge Burrows on
the bench. The docket is some larger
than that of last term. hut The criminal
cases are not SO important. The Grand
Jury is The one selected last torn, as
follows:
Gilbert Wardwell, Albany.
William III. Talbot. Hanover.
Robins b. Brown, Bethel.
William f. Spauding, Buckiield.
james Nj. Harmon, Browniicld.
John j. Towle, Dixlield.
Thomas G.. Shirley, Fryeburg.
josiah III. Stearns, Lowell.
George ii. Gleason. Mexico.
John IL. Miiett, Norway.
Seth L. Holbrook, Oxford.
Hiram Jackson. Paris.
George w. Towle, Porter.
Phincas w. Abbott Rumtord.
Levi Bryant, Sumner.
Grin W. Bartlett, Stoneham.
Obadiah II. Day. Stow.
Peter + Moshcr, Waterford.
The following KenireS for traverse
Jurors have been returned:
Ira II. Saunders, Albany.
James y. Hall, AndOver.
CulaIit T. Bartlett. Bethel.
Lyman w. Russell. Bethel.
Robinson DeIne, Bucklield.
Wm Il French, COnton.
Henry {. Smith, DiXIield.
Elmnnd Z Ingalls,, Denmark.
Henry Walker, Fryeburg.
John Thompson, Jr, Hartford.
Benjamin Dudley, Hebron.
Walter +. Watson. Hiram.
Joseph Bassetl, Jr., Lowell.
George H. Brown, Mason.
J. a. Carter, Norway.
John L. jordan, ONiord.
4 fred L. Andrews. Paris.
George Berry, Paris.
SAINT L. Haiues, Peru.
Liadlel w. Pcudextcr, Porter.
Timothy Walker, Rumiord.
Noble NJ. Blossom, RoNbury.
Thomas I Stevens, Sumner.
Andrew Libby, Jr., Sweden.
Joshua Saunders, Waterford.
Leonard Whitman, Woodstock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01


which every son and daughter OF the
Dirjgo State shall be proud. We hope
that our people will take this matter into
serious consideration, and make prepara
lions in The coming season Tor contrlou
tons to Names department in The exhloi'
ton.
AT future day, directions will be given
in relation to bringing contributions TO
the notice oil the Maine Commissioners:
CHARLES T. kMDALL, u. ). Com. ana
Pres /.
JOSHUA NYE, U. 5. Com.
j. II. MCMILLAN.
f. l.. SHAW,
l. A. SPRAGUE.
e.. W. ROBERTS,
W. III. SIMPSON,
Maine Directors.
ENocH KNIGHT, Secretary, 90 Exchange
street, Portland, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
Death OF Hon. ". G. Hichborn.
BELFAST. Nov. so, 1874

BELFAST, NOV. op, Io'f
Hon. y. G.. llichborn died this (Mon-
da,) morning at his residence in ock-
ton. lie mas been sick with typhoid lever
Tor several weeks. and was supposed 10
lie improving until within u lew days.
when his disease assumed DANCE onN
character. Mr.. llichUorn ieav'sa widow
and CHI dren. His age was about co
Nj. II chboGn has been an earnest and
active republican from the start; has
represented his town IN the Stale Legs
lalurc; was 5 ate treasurer from 1860 10
1859: was al Independent temperance
candidate lor governor in 1907 and since
that time has given his attention TO ship
building and The promotion OF lie inter-
e,.s OF Il railroad nOm RCcSIand TO
+ anhlort and Buckspou. Away
promiucn. in every mora reform. pUtic.
uialN earnest in temperance work. d'S
lmguishcd Tor his ptoUily and general
excellence a cilizen,public spirited aud
large uear,ed-his death is serious loss
10 his own town and county, aud TO the
State at large.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01

| legislation il is true can ameliorate in any
marked degree the condition OF people
when their currency has been inflated
and prices ere continually falling irsm
month to month and from year 10 year,
as they necessarily will. rs the specie
basis is approached. They had the ben
ellis of the rise. We must take the
suGeriug OF the fall, CIR flee TO evils we
know not OF. Let the members OF the
Republican party acquit themselves like
men, and its prestige and power cannot
be Interrupted or permanently over
thrown.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
Whom Shall IL BE!

To the Editor OF the OXFORD DEMOCRAT:
Leading Republican papers state that Mr. Ham
lin will perhaps be withdrawn from the Senatorial
contest in favor OF some other candidate. These
journals are quick 10 catch the moral of the late
elections. They see that he persistence Of Mr..
Hamlin's friends would subject the Republican
party in Maine to the same rebuke that il has just
received in large majority OF the staes. Its not
necessary 10 say that Mr.. HRmlin is corrupt or
personally disrepuiable in any respet, to place
his candidacy on the same level with the preten'
tions which have been so summary rejected
by the people OF mere than half the country. 1t is
enough that the voters Of Maine are well aware
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
ALWAYS a HAMLlS Man.

M Editor,-In cur our own State we have one
Of these anxious political leaders, whose interest
in his own relation to the senate Of the United
State has for some time past, apparently ont
weighed every important subject. Years ago he
was one OF those whom the people delighted to
Lonor, but We have the sorry spectacle of this
worthy man, duped, fatleIed, and urged on by
those who see through him their tenure OF Office,
even 10 break his of repeated promise, and at tie
behest Of the King he comes forward 10 ask for
himself and the ring-(who count him the surest
10 repay in the future, as IN the past, for every
mental serylce,) six years more in the United
States Senate. They, who are depending upon
him, demand his services in their behalf and with
az earuestness well-nigh equal TO desperation;
they well be found ready TO curse any man who
refuses 70 do their bidding.
The course persued by these men must And an
end, and even now this deelination Of duty has
produced a result that even instinct might have
taught these Ring Leaders" to look for, as the
inevitable result.
The elections have gone Democratic not because
the people loved the Democratic party more, but
because their love for the Republican party had
grown cold, on account OF iIs continuing TO har-
Dor and support the "surcst fellows" who could
steal state, Government, or Rail Bonds or cheat
towns and cities and the Government with paper
men for soldiers, or manipulate eaucuses and con
ventions so nicely that the people awake from the
influence of the anesthetc TO find their own right
amputated when il is to late to prevent it. And
this is the gist of the lesson of the elections.
These Ring Leaders" must be ignored, these
corrupted rings must be cast out.
Honest men must lie sought for who will devote
their energies to building up of firm background
ed principal policy,-men who will care more foI
the faithful discharge Of presen. duties, than for
future honOrs and emoluments. The present
congress must set its House in order, bui
whether it blindly bestows its blessing upon the
Republican or Democratic Party remains to bC
| seen. INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
Thanksgiving at the state Prison.

RocKLAND. Nov. 27.-Thanksgiyiug
was observed as usual al the State prison
Thonlaston. Religious services were
held in the chapel at nine O'Clock. Rev
j. X. Mascn delivering short practical
discourse app opriate TO the occasion.
From ten to twelve the prisoners were
allowed TO enjoy themselves together
freely in the new paint shop, an immense
room, with music. dancing and socia
recreation. At noon they filed into their
cells, each being served with good din
ner of roast fowl and accompanies
The afternoon they spent in the cells.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01

Alte< Jan. l. 1875, we shall be obliged
to prepay postage on the OXFORD Demo-
Graf. Every subscriber sending money
for arrears and for one year in advance
from Jan. 1, 1879. at the rate OF $50
per year, will receive this paper, postage
free. until Jan. /, 1876.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
0rforA Democrat,
Newspaper Decisions.

l. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
from the Ofice-whethcr directed TO his name of
anOthcys, or whether nc has subscribed or not
l. responsible for the payment.
,. "a q pcrs0n orders his paper discontinued
he must pay an arrcaragcs, or The publisher may
continue 10 send t until payment is made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the poper Is
taken from the Office or not.
3 The Courts have decided that refus ing % take
newspapers and periodicals from the posi- Office,
or removing and leaving them Uncalled for, Is
DrtnlG fdcie evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01

Gen. Butler was interviewed by a
reporter in New York, Wednesday. and
gently but iii mly told the man with the
lead pencil that he was in the city on his
own business, business which could not
possibly concern either reporter or pub
lie. The General deserves word OF
praise for the snubbing he gave.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
An OLD REPUnucAS
rhr L. =. senator Question.

NJ Edifor,-It i unqesti0nably true that the re-
cen: elections ia the West, which have proved so
disastrous TO the republicans, have awakened
public attention in Maine TO the causes which
produced the results, anil which are by no means
wanting 10 Maine.
Oue Of tie most prominent NJ the causes un
doub,edly, is the wide spread Idea thsi the repno'
uran party l. row run icI the bencGi OF a Few
leader. who power Is upheld BY Iaeis appoHiSes
10 orlce-many OF whom arc yetS Questionable
10 .he people NJ. HamlR's iutci Ssts were seri'
ously affected by these views. and lie cause was
rapidly waning 50 HAT Nj Blaioe, who has claim
cd 70 be neutral 10 this Senatorial contest l. forced
10 come out In n leuer and declare Tor the success
sion Of Nj Hamllu. His letter, however has but
Little effect. Tor the Portland Pres answers In q
a remarkably we'll wIiteH article lin which IL
points ont several ways In which the success OF
Nj. Hanilin VIII imperil the continued ascendancv
Of the party in Maine. The article has caused no
little 1utierlng N the liamlin camp and The views
presented must have weight with the members. OF
the legislature, because addressed 70 their good
sense and not based upon personal considerations
REFORM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
The Voice OF ne People.
The Senatorial Contest.

The Oxford Democrat, two weeks ago.
made call upon the people-all who
wished-to send In their communications
on this question knowing that ii was
a question Of great importance, and
knowing also that there was great anxiety
on the part Of the people TO learn the
reasons pro and con in regard 10 the sub.
jet. il seemed appropriate and reasonable
that The different views Ol different men
should be spread before them. Il was
the intention to publish these commune
cations in tall. without iayorilism OF
Notwithstanding extracts from vari-
Gus Republican papers; but in no case "a
publish an article 10 which was not
attached responsible name.
This intention cannot be carried out in
tull. Communications have come in 50
numerous and 50 lengthy that They would
fill The paper. We arc obliged TO curtail
them and can only give extracts nom
them. We take no responsibility in theiI
publication. but assure our readers that
every che is over responsible name.
We must now say that the commuuica
tons must be brief. aud contributors
must DC patient.
That our readers may sec the animus OIL
OF some Of The redublicIn champions,
we here present the following extract
from the Bangor Wing AMI Courier, en-.
titled,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01

The happiest discovery Of the age-ASAkksi''
an infallible cure OF PILES, scientific comoina.
ton of poultice instrument and medicine, endorsed
hv nhvselans Of all schools, discovered BY Dr.
silsbee, regular physician, and used sucees7iuA;
in thousands of cases. Sufferers VINO nave W. /,
everything else in vain Will ma ns'ah 'e'let "-,'
,,srr,.nent cure. 1t is regarded by medical men
as the greatest of modern discoveries ana PlO
nounced infallible.-Price sl.Oo. SOFA Dy pius
gists everywhere. Deio., g Walkes ST. N'i'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
MAST gives one of his best cartoons

MAST gives one OF his OesI cATloOHs TT
Harper'S Weekly for December 9th. 1t
reaches us Thanksgiving day. The
"Modern Cesar" is represented as cary
ing boar's head with The physiognomy of
J. G.. Bennett, Jr., while all the OPP.
position organs, the reporters, ETC., are
served up as various palatable dishes
tongue, vegetables and The like.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01

"A severe rain storm visited us Sat
urday night aud Sunday carrying off
much OF The snow. but cold night and
morning retained the sloighing
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01

M Elii5r,-Is Nj Hsmlin q candidate FOR L.
: senator or not: have not heard one word
nom Mr. Hamun hinselr or seen In the Bangor
WINS any thing from Nj. II. THAI he would con-
sen, 20 90 differently nom that he said six years
ago Then lie told several ofhis friends Indifferent
parts OF tie state, II rlectedto the L. = senate,
il would be he last that lie should ask Of the pco-
PIE OF Maine, sc. Has MI. Hamlin gone back on
his pledges nicely made al that time Who
is 10 that axis Mr.. Hamlin 10 serve As L. : sena.
Tor for another teImi is il not few Office holders
that hold Their places by his influence know
myself iha, very many Of Mr Hanilin's best OF
friends hope lie viii not consent TO be candidate
sgaln, Tut keep Eis promise OF six years ago, and
by 20 doing retain the confidence and high esteem
q his old and best friends.
ALWAYS A IANtlS Man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
A True STORY.

At this time the Portland Press burst
impulsively into the arena with q
Protest" against the silence Of any
newspaper on this subject; urging that
il was tie duty OF every Journal 10 nave
an opinion Us 10 the candidate, and ex-
treEely wicked TO refrain any longer
from lis expression. and insisting that the
Senatorship should he made distinctive
issue at The polls. Thus appealed to, we
promptly declared ouI preference Tor Mr..
Hamlin, expressed a desire to listen to
and consider any reasonable objections,
and asked the Press to inform us what
itself thought about the matter. For
some reason the ardor OF our cCntempO
rary subsidized; it iai.ed 10 make n self
application OF its own "Pro.esti" it
hoisted not the banner of Washburn.
neither did il elevate The ceIOrs ot Drum-
mond. nor did It's voice go forth Tor Per-
ham; but, standing in sort OF triangular
neutrality. it scoffed at Us for responding
10 its challenge, aad in its ange because
we did have an opinion itplaced its thumb
upon its nose, and powerfully remarked
that We were an organ"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
Buildings

Ii has come cut that another reason OF
the difference between the Secretary OF
The Treasury and Architect Mullett Is
that Secretary BIiSiow is not in favor OF
continuing the policy OF erecting costly
public buildings, and believes that the
people would be better served with sim
pier structures at less expense.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01

The reform is real and continues.
Architect Mullett has resigned and the
Custom palaces are hereafter to cost less
and will not be erected now with the ex-
poctation OF continuing more than 5000
years. 10 such enormous cost. Lop OF
the excrescencos, incApables and the I'M
pOrtunateS.
The following despatch shows that the
public interests and the people are to be
served. Good
Not in Favor or Expensive Public
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
Senaiorial Finnres.

l. is. or ought to be true, that the mem
bcrs OF the Legislature elect are Judges
OF The Senatorial question. it is assumed
however. by The friends oil Mr.. Hamln'
that The figures stand rs follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-12-01
The New York Tribune says /:

-We have received from the L. S.
Pub. Co.. New York, copy OF The
New York Tombs," by Chas. Sutton,
Warden of the prison. Il gives de''
crip,ion of many noted criminals, and
describes the offence for which they were
committed, illustrating them by large
number of original engrayings. The
work is an exciting one TO read, and one
which is not good TO take before
retiring.
We have received from the publish.
ers an elegant green and gold copy OF
Tell it AL" by Mrs. S. b. II Stenhouse.
This is an account Of the experience OF
young woman who was for twenty years
the wife OF Mormon Missionary and
Elder. The work contains much OF IN
terest concerning the customs and rites
of this sect, making revelations concern
ing them. which places them beyond the
pale of Christian charity. Mr.. Geo.
Cross of Gorham, n. H.. who has been
canvassing this section for the work has
been invited TO pursue the business IN
Washington d. C. during the winter, and
he soon leaves Tor that purpose.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-10-16
ELECTION NOTICE.

on Tuesday, the Sd day of November
| 1874, will proceed TO open and hold at th,
different voting precincts Of Maury county
an election for fillinL the various State ON
ceS, ana Tor Congress and all vacancies
The following judges and receivers have
been nominated and appointed 10 act at the
following boxes and precints:
l. f NJ Wollard, ID A Caldwell, T w
Church; receiver, X I Moore.
2. NJ II Gable, Milton Whitesides, q X
Whttesides; receiver, W II Morrison.
Hardtson; receiver, VIM Fox, Jr.
4. John A T scribner, A d Bryant, Joseph
Murphy i receiver cei j Murphy.
EFT; receiver, b $ Thomas.
g. Josiah A Digger, James Smiser, jas A
Cochran; receiver, II G Hill.
Z. II q Chatfin, j p Gilmore, X II Mat
thews; receiver, James Beckett.
s. James Howard, $ NJ Medley, N r Hol-
den; receiver, VIM NJ Sullivan.
o. VIM Porter, $ Herndon, John J.
Moore; receiver, Jesse Harris. -
10: Stephenson, $ NJ Stephs, = ,
Hill; receiver, VIM Sellers --enSon'
receiver, J G Co. ." or Akin, B II Pullem
MT, T. II > .Lcketts, G Ingram, w Jen.
..Ags, receiver f NJ Ricketts,.
Is. q w McCord, J w Jennings, A III vii.
liams; receiver, b b Craig.
a. George Lpscomb, Sc strsyhorn, "
FriersOn, upper box. VIM Vernon, VIM II
English, WIG Harlan, lover box; receivers
Clay Thompson and VIM Reese.
Is. ] w Akin, u Pogue, r Thompson
receiver, Fletcher Farris.
ID. j Savage, A Akin, A B Bi11e; receiv.
er, G w Ricketts,.
Il. ] NJ Gardner, p c Gray, Thomas Pigg
upper box. w Griffin, W Kelly sc
Delk, lower box; receivers, NJ NJ Harris, 7
Fleming.
49, w w Hight, ] NJ HARRISON, ] N Dock.
cry; receiver, J II Fitzgerald.
10. Nc Oakley, ] Roundtree, A b Shaw
receiver, Ed Fitzgerald.
20 r NJ Hughes, S Williams, ] ] Mangrem
upper box: j III Parish, L Alexa; der J q
VOORHEES,, lower box; receivers, w o With.
erspOOn and X p Allen.
81. J II Dew, G X Irvine, w Loftin; re-
ceiver, + Davis.
2. Jas w Stephenson, A w Potter, Geo +
Bunchi receiver, j b Anderson.
.. j X Cathey, John T Derryberry, ] {
Parks; receiver, w T Edwards
p. Calvin Carragan, w NJ DooIey, Jet
Reeves; receiver, Henry johnson.
D. WIN Singers, q p Whitaker, John Grigs.
by; receiver, j I Moore.
o., 49, w. A. ALEXANDER,
OcI' 9th' 1874. Sheriff