Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-07-27
THE
Oxford Democrat
PROSPECTUS.

PoETRY-Every week, two or three
pieces OF selected original poetry will be- publish
ed, one upon the fourth page and one or two upon
the irst page Poetry has been called 1.-THE Ian
guage OF he -oul;r and that il the perfect defn
ton Of true poetry. II sometimes pleRses person
to see one OF his OF her "poem.' IN
paper. To hatter, and to secure their influence
and the influence OF their friends, many editors in
sert lines which are the worst kind of dOggere
Hereafter, no poem will b. inserted unless u eN
hibts some literary IN Ilt. No poetry viii be 10
serted with obituary notice unless paid ror a. an
advertisement. Selections Will be made from the
works OF the most distinguished poets OF America
and Europe, and from the best current literature
Poetry should cultivate the taste and the sentiment
OF readers. All ,elections will be made with Ill
rect reference TO those objects.
SELECTED SToRIEs.-For stories We
are Obliged 10 depend almost entirely upon current
publications. The income Of country papers Il 80
small that the publishers are unable 90 pay the
price charged for good original stories, ana
cheap one Is not satisfactory az one well select
ed from some other publication. We shall take
great pains In the future, 10 select only the beet
that are published, and such as have high moral
tone and influence. When original stories OF sui.
fcient merit are offered for publication, they viii
be inserted, it satisfactory Arrangements can be
made with the author.
MIscELLASY-Scr of Wit and HUI
NOR bits of Advice; Receipts tor Housekeepcrs
manufacturers, farmers and everybody hints re-
garding the health; beautiful Passagssi Literary
Notes etc, etc, will b. carefully selected, edited
and published. One receipt for the manufacture 81
some household article, simple remedy is ire
quenty worth more than years subscription 10
the paper In which II Was found. funny item OF
ton makes. dyspepte laugh until his health is i'm
proved to the extent OF many dollars. The oeauti-
iul senti ment Of some eminent divine or OF some
pain purified soul often eleyates one and gives him
spiritual visions and strength which he could not
value In dollars. 4 few words regardin some
book or periodical is often the means Of furnishing
the reader with many hours amusement, by Undue.
ing hln 10 purchase or subscribe.
AGRICULTURAL MArTER.-A large num-
Der OF our subscribers are farmers, perhaps = ma.
joriy OF them are. In view Of this fact, We shall
publish, weekly articles OF interest TO this very I'M
pori ant part of the community. We have among
our exchanges many of the best agricultural PERI.
odicals that are pub llshed. Prom these We shall
make such selections, from time 10 time, As We
think will be of interest and profit 70 our readers
Reports OF farmers meetings VIII be secured ana
published whenever opportunity is offered. The
reports Of commissioners OF Main and other states
viii be read for the purpose OF selecting valuable
information. Original matter IL solicited FOR pub
catiou in this department.
EDIroRIALs.-Dr. Thomas Ii. Brown
has the political department In charge Articles
rom his pen will appear every week. Our readers
are fortunate in having such an able gentleman
and such graceful writer 10 inform them In regard
10 political matte. He has not been actively en-
gagged In politics FOR number OF years but has
been all this time informing himself. and adding
ever emlnently hted TO I'll the position Of Polit-
cal Editor. He Is not an once holder and hence
cannot be charged with imp oper personal motives
when giving expression to his views on matters
political Editorials upon matters Of general IN
terest W III be furnished by DR.. Brown and by the
publisher Editorial reports and criticisms on Lee.
lures, Readings and Musical entertainments VIII
be given when opportunities offer themselves.
NEws.-We shall endeavor to furnish
all current news ia an abridged form, every week,
sd ~ fha ma
papers. which compose our exchange list
LOCAL ITEMS This department is
conducted almost entirely by our subscribers. We
invite them to furnish items concerning anything
OF interest which may occur in their vicinity ana
after revision thej will be published In as atrac
| i've a form as 10 possible. We wish 10 secure the
service OF some reliable peIso In every Town 10
| the County To act "a regular correspondent. But
II We have a correspondent In town II Il moi de
| signed that he or she alone should supply items
| Many things occur which our agent does not set
or hear Of and persons who are Interested In any
entertainment, exhibition, religious or social Kati
ering will do web To forward an item respecting
the same and thus ensure its notice. AL such com
\ munications are thankfully received. This is one
Of the most interesting and important departments
OF the paper, and We hope that our efforts ~ con
tinue and improve II, will be seconded oy our SUD
| scribers, during the year 1875.
The "OXfOrd Democrat IL the
best advertising medium I'm o.
ford County.
Termsi
For | inch of space week, sl.OO
Each subsequent week, .2o
/ SPECIAL NoTICEs-25 per cent. additional
| SPECIAL TERMS made with Local Advertisers
and for advertisements continued any conslderaDi'
length of time; also, for those occupying exIen
| sive space.
GEO. n. WATKINS,
Editor & Proprietor.
| Paris, Dec. l, 1874.