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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
Ilree(iieHeP.

The New York Sun has some gossip
about Boss Tweed aud his reported cap.
ture. Ii says:
Al eX-aiderman who was encountered
walking aUOut the corridors OF the CITY
Hall said Depend upon it, it's all true.
It's JOB put up by the people in power
to defeat Tilden. The bargain is that
Tweed shall be brought back, arrsigned
again before Noah Davis, his bail is TO be
reduced to q nominal sum, and he will
then tell such stories abou: the corrup,
bargains between himself and Tilden as
will create such an immense excitement
right on the eve of the election as will do
Illden serious injury, and al so late a
day that the damage cannot be repaired
10 time 10 be OF any service. lis fixed.
believe me.n
Another well-known ward politician
said: Don't you believe word of it.
Tweed Is much nearer the CITY Hall than
he is to Spain. He sets his watch every
morning by the clock in the Tall Tower
Twenty men at least in this building can
put u finger on him at any time, with
twenty -four hours notice"
why don't they do it. then. and claim
the large reward ?n was asked.
Because was toe answer. Tweed
has little book, and in il are many
names, aud following these names are
many funny stories. and il any of the
knowing ones should give the cid man
away ne would read from that little
book the story relating to that particular
man, and he would have to light out as
abruptly as the Boss did some months
ago
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
\ Political Machine.

Sena,Ot Conkling was serer AIDED the
other night at Utics, and, in the course
OF his remarks, spoke as follows:
Ii seems o be- regarded, in some qusr-
tiers rs rather di,reputable TO belong to
the Republican party, and 10 have bat
tied tor its maintenance. We are told
the Republican party Is = machine. Yes
\ government IS 3 machine; church Is
machine; an army Is u machine; an
order OF MaSOns Is . machine; the COM
mon school system OF the State Of New
York Is 8 machine; political party is a
machine; every organization which binds
men together Tor common purpose is q
mSchiue. Ii It's purposes are no. honest,
they should be hewn down snd cast into
the FIRE. But it It's purposes are loyal
and patriotic; 1t It's aims are Justice. civ
iiizatiOn, progress, then il IS q useful
machine. and II ought 10 be preserved for
The good that Is 10 IL. Therefore. be-
lieve the Republican party to embody the
better feelings OF the community. Des-
pite the knaves, hypocrites and pretend
err, u Is in the main right. am willing
and 9 .ad TO confess, 10 the presence OF all
these witnesses that having belonged to
1t and believed in il through all these
years, never have been more a Repub-
lican than tonight.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
alive at the same lime

alive at the same lime.
Having instituted Fores, Iakoor.,.
ty members in 1869 visited /, tho o.
ing of the 9Th. and not only no,, n
lodge alive but active. Declsu..
selected reading. recita,l7 b.,,..
the lodge. speaking. vocal a.. i,..
mental mnsic eplivened the nsppy bo..
Among the officers. SIX OF Ia, o,;o.. ,
were present, including Ii.b AMI ~
good. 24O have signed their cons,no,;
The members own one ofthe besL.r
ia the county for their meeting. II
was speaking by Richardson. rr,,t.
at West Backlield, Robios,n. Teach;
at Bocklield village, Alley. Irish p
sons OF Forest LAKE. aud B,ck,.r
Crystal Wave.
Although they have no rogu.s mo-,
ing at this hall ol The Sab1.ib "a.
messed an interesting Suuda, school ~.
old aud young, wnO nee, every wee. ..
( o'clock, +. 81
The tree high school. of 80 p,,.r. ..
tho CeOtor, tsulht bG Nj, Lam, D.
JENNIE OF Peru formerly a pupil At Ks,r.
Hill, is an excellent school. Ste,o,
only understands the teachers du'v b.,
performs it for the good OF the school
HEIForb
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

CONFIDENCE GAME.-Mr Russell. one
OF The men who is employed in construct
ing the new meeting house At Norway,
was recently made the victim of conf
dence men. lie was returning from
Boston to Portland, and having halt
hour to wait. was drawn into converse.
ton With party who prolessed 10 be
travelling the same route. This party
told NJ. L. that he had some goods to be
shipped on The boat but he feared they
were not on board; so be proposed they
should yisi, the place where be purchased
them, 10 institute inquiries. Oa arriving
here b.ii was presented Tor the goods,
y hich had been sen, 10 the boat. Mr..
Swiud.er, as usual offered 10 pay IN gold,
At premium, which the trader declined.
Mr. Il. kindly loaned the amount, until
Lis new friend should return To the boat,
where he alleged his wife had sufficient
current money TO pay the till. After
producing the money, he suddenly began
70 grow faint, and knew nothing more
until be found himself restored By the
Kind Offices of two policemen. Evidently
be vas etherized. 1t cost Mr.. L. so to
learn that all men in Boston cannot be
trusted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
TOWN ITEMS.
Albany.

The ladies' Sewing Circle met last
...L With Mrs. William Shedd.a wido"
lady 70 years old, who has long aa.S eSea
.,,,;c,ed with lamepess which cononoS
49,. =, home. It was quite cheering !"
her 10 meet about 40 OF her younseI
s.;ona. and see them Engaged IN so
benevolent An enterprise.
Mr. Frank McConoughy who mas sup
r,ipd the Cong. church very nceep'aoy
for tour months has closed his laoors "Ou
r.,urned to the Theological seminary 81
Oberlin.
AFR II Maslon recently bad a Pocu
horse break leg by slipping 10 'e
pasture. MIR. Geo. Kendall also loS' u
horse from the same cause. -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
Franklin Plantation

Mr. Charles w. Child recently lost a
LARGE Hon House and 200 pounds OF hops
by fire. Loss $3.50 No insurance
Mr. O. Thornton raised several ears Of
excellent corn this season that measured
Il aud - inches in length.
Farmers are through hop picking ana
are expecting to realize 50 and 40 cents
per pound.
the fall term OF Primary school 10 dls-
trict No. 3 commenced Sept. 18Th under
the instruction OF Miss Rosa NJ ABBOTT
=, r.o, R,m(ord T. II. 7.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
Peru.

The farmers have got their hops al
picked. There Is abou, twc-,hrd' oil
crop, though Of very good quality we
are expecting good price for them
about 81 cts per 10. Potatoes are o'
good quality. hut not a good yield are
selling at J0cis. AT Bfy4n's Pond Orain
is an average crop, aud well secHf'''
The crop OF corn is good, the wea'h''
being favorable. The recent rains have
started the Iced IN The heids aud pastures
which will produce more fail butter
Cheese is selling al l0cts. and butter u
25cls. per b. The bag crop is good ana
/ don't see why the farmers should 's"
their best sock az rninous prices.
We have two Students rom here 10 ''4
Normal school at Farming on, sn' orc
u, Hebron.
The fall term AT Wcsl Pern Is UeinS
taught by Mss Rive, OF Suliner'
Miss JENNIE, Of this town, who iAUSn'
here last fall, is now teachiag f'''
High School at Hartford Centre. o'i'
has taught several schools there WIN
good success.
MIR. Willism Harlow has receD"9
bought Edwin leagues farm, situate"
10 Ripley district. Mr.. Harlow 0"usO
this farm formerly
No hard frost yet. a H. -
No Soap is so soft and nice as the "F0''7'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
T)UnSOu.
f'ayson.
HEBRON ACADEMY, !
Sept. II, 1876. (
Foster.

Mr.. Edn0r:-
Will you please publish The following
programme OF the Re union at Hebron
Academy, Thursday and Fridsy, Oct. 9TH
and 9Th:
On Thursday the school will be in SEES.
sion and receive visitors throughout the
day. 10 the eyening-sermon before the
Alumni and friends, by Rev. A. C..
Herrlck of Freeport.
On Friday at 9 O'Clock A. NJ, Salutatory
by Geo. c. Purington, Esq. followed by
the Grafton by DR.. Robins OF Colby Uni
versity. AT 3 o'clock p. NJ, Dinuer in
the chapel and speeches by different
friends OF the school At O'Clock p.
NJ. Concert by members of the Alumni,
followed by a sociabe.
All former members of The institution
are cordially invited. No individual in
invitations will be sent.
j. +. MooDY.
Per order Com.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

MAINE BOARD or AGRICULTURE The
fall meeting OF the Maine Board of Agri.
culture will be held at Fryeburg on the
3lst OF October and the lst and 2pd OF
November, the same date at which ii
was held last fall. The invitation to
hold the session al that place came from
the West Oxford Agricultural Society.
through Hon. George b. Barrows, the
late mem Der OF the board Tor that county,
and IS it is the first time q meeting has
been held IN Oxford, full attendance
may be expected should favorable wealth
sr occur At the period fixed for the meet
Jog. A. the last session of the board the
following subjects were assigned TO the
members whose names are given, upon
which they were to prepare papers 10 be
read at the coming meeting. viz Social
Rank OF Farmers. Il. A. Gilbert; Hop
Culture. Thomas Reynolds; Farm Sur
roundings. A l.. Bradbury; Culture OF
Flowers, j A. Varney; Sheep Husband
nv, George Flint; Culture of Cranberries
G. w. Hersey What Products shall
Maine Export? Ira +. Getchell; Twen-
" Years at the Board, Samuel WATSON
The Possible Capacity of Mich Cows,
Horace Bodwell; Poultry Raising Com
mercislly CONSIDERED, w. W. Harris
What Science may do Tor farming, II.
Carmichael. Following the reading of
these papers. the time will be devoted 10
discussions upon the topics presented to
The convention, and farmers who may
De present are invited to take part in the
same. A full programme of the exercis-
es will be arranged at an early day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
Newspaper Decisions.

L ANY person who who takes a paper regularly
from the oficc-Whether directed 10 his name or
anothers, or whether he has subscribed or moi
i- responsible for the payment.
.. ID person orders his paper discontinued,
he must paw all arrearagcs, or the publisher may
cont iil,ie 10 send 10 until payment l. made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper l.
taken from the Office or not.
The Courts have decided that refusing 20 take
nev..l1llevs and periodicals from the post Ctice,
an removing and leaving them uucaled for, is
prlai1 Jrcis evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

The ovation to Mr.. Blaine al the
monster Republican mass meeting At
Boston Monday night, was one OF its
most satisfactory features. His hold on
the popular heat continues as strong
aud unshaken - ever, in spite OF the
malice of his enemies. Tucre is still no
name so potent TO cOnlure with as his,
among the Republican masses of the
country. There Is no man whom people
would 60 so tar 10 hear and see. Men ;
eyes flash AZ the mention OF the field
days 10 Congress last winter. who take
small interest in political doings or con-
OCCASIONAL debates generally Now that
MS health has become re-establlShed it is
evident that he is far from the intention
ssccibed to him by those whose wish was
father 10 the thought. OF taking back
seat in politics. His is already the
most prominent figure in the campaign.
and as usual manages to keep where the
fight is ihickest. Never fear but that be
will wake mp the Senate next winter. r.
Springfield Union.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
Supreme Judicial Court, SeDtem-
Der Term, 1876.
Hon j. A. PETERS. JUSTICE PRESIDING
j. ). WRIGHT. ESQ. CLERK.

Tuesday morning Court was duly
opened with prayer by Rev. DIR. Estes.
Owing 10 the storm theirs WAS hnt small
attendance of visitors.
The new Grand Jury was empanelej as
l,ltnUS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

Ten. b. B. Murray, Jr. of Pembroke,
has been designated by Secretary Nor
rill as one OF three special treasury
agents tor the transfer OF the bonds COW
ering the new loan, from the Treasury
Department in Washington, to the Syn
dictate in London. He will leave for
London 10 few days. The appoint
ment is highly comp imentary to Gen.
Murray, as honesty is the principal quail
ifcation required for the performance of
the trust.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

DIED 10 Manhattan, Kansas, July 10,
Mr.. William f. Goodenow, formerly OF
Norway, Me. He was. 10 all appearance,
in usual health, at work receiving grain
from thrashing machine, when he sud-
denly threw up his hands and fell down.
He never breathed after being taken up.
The DIR. was sent for. bu. as there was
no post mOrtem examination, it is uncer-
tain what the cause of his death was.
Supposed apoplexy or heart disease.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
The Democratic Debt.

Parson Brownlow respectfully remarks
and inquiIes:
The national deb, is, tor The most
part, a Democratic debt; and if the
principal of indemnity insisted upon in
the late Franco German war had been
carried on, in closing up their rebellion.
it would not have been the people OF the
United States but the rebel Democracy
that would have had TO pay The debt.
Wha, right have Ti,den aud Hendricks,
both sympsthizers with rebellion, TO ar.
rajgn the party which saved the Union
for l,yying taxes 10 pay the interest on
the national debt aud make annual re.
ductious from the plincipa? 1t is not
those who pay, but those who make
debts that should be arraigned."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

THERE is wonderful awakening
among Republicans in Oxford County at
the present time We are constantly
receiving letters from men who have
long remained inactive; bu: who lee
that their influence is called Tor at the
present time. The following from n
well known and highly respected citizen
OF Fryeburg. is fair sample Of the many
which ale constantly received q; this
office:
"As 20 perhaps may know, am not
a poiliciin or 4 strong partisan in my
feelings. still am gratlied =, he result
OF our election. both State and County.
With the present animus
OF the democratic party, am constrained
to stick to the Republican ship, aud
strive with the feeble powers | possess,
10 make her moro seaworthy.n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
On Trial.

Uuuu further notice, the OXFORD DEMOCRAT
will Dee sent 90 any address, postpaid, three
months on trial. FOR ~ cents. Those who wish
10 continue ths.r subscription after they have
tr..i f may forward $50 % this Office. on re
c,ip, of which thov viii De entitled 20 the paper
In M. Ven.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

THE Truth IN \ NUTSHELL -Gener-
ally speaking there has been a great
Improvement in the tone and character
OF the press of the United States within
the past quarter OF a century. All OF The
leading papers which maintain a
large circulation and influence, are usu-
ally temperate, courteous and elevated
in their discussion even OF party qpes-
tions. and carefully avoid ,hat low sour
rllily and personal abISe OF the conduct
ors OF other papers, which characterized
the press iortv years ago. There are of
course RECEPTIONS Ia this, but they are
maialy papers OF small circulation and
less character, aud their petty slurs and
personalities only serve TO injure the
men VINO are the authors OF such scurril
". When we see a newspaper OF this
class-one TIA. cacnot al!ude TO another
paper OF different political opinions with
our coupling with It, allusion some per-
soual flng-we are always reminded
OF the fine saving that mo msu was
ever written down but by himself" The
conductors OF such ScurriiOus sheets are
always regarded with contemp! by every
decent man. The best way is 10 let such
fellows have their swing, and they will
be sure TO condemn themselves mole
etfectnally than any one elSe.-LcCiSlon
Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

Hon. Warren johnson, having re-
signed the position OF Supt. OF Schools
the appointment of his successor Is
question OF considerable interest. Among
those mentioned in connection with the
place, we notice the name OF Albro +.
Chase. + q "t the Porillnd High School
Mr.. Chase Is eminentls fitted tor the
position, having always devoted his at
tenti0n TO the school affairs al Maine.
For number OF years he was editor OF
the Maine Journal of + incl,ipn, Il p6>i-
ton which gave him broad kuo Sledge
OF our schools and teachers. We can
but think that his appointment to the
Office would be conducive TO the hes. in
lerestS OF the State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

SOMETHING NEw.-Tne United States
mas gone out OF the business of printing
envelopes. and 10 compensate disap-
pointed public, has undertaken the task
of furnishing q chrome 10 every pur-
chaser OF government envelope. Up
IN the right hand corner OF the new en-
velCpc Is most intricate engraving, in
tended to represent the postal service.
There is locomotive with tender snd
mail car attached. steaming along. while
over them is jockey riding tro,ter,
iriskly skipping about in the air without
thought OF the laws OF physics. The
railroad represented is on the under
ground plan, while the telegraph by its
side Is also a subterranean line Above
the Jockey is fancy scroll contsining
the word POSTAGE" below the ears
another. with ..TAIce ccL;,1 engraved
upon Ii. In the upper right hand corner
OF the engraving Is cap. L, opposite il
az :; between them 1776, and at the
bottom, 1876. the whole is embraced in :
green shield. How generous the govern.
ment is becoming, to furnish all this with
AZ envelope for three cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26
Local AgentS.
CEvery Postmaster Ina oxford 90


f1r cash aud attend TO orders for Job Work, Adj
vertsing and 70 any other matters which sUb7cri-
Oers may desire
(Every Postmaster Ina oxford County)
Albany. J. II. Lovei0S Andovcr, =. A. Bod
vv.U. Bethel, Poster y Hersey, +. ". Woodbury.
Hrnwndeld, J. =. Frnk, Buckdeld, j. II. peCo,-
tcr " Atwood. Geo. u. Bisbce. ESD; DtNheld,
Hon. T.. e.. Harlow, Fryeburg, \. + Lewis, Il. W .
M.Keene: Gilead ThOs. Wright, A.. j. Blake;
Grafton John Beattie. Greenwood, D. toihn
tlspover. 4. IA. Knapp. Hebron, 4 O.. Whitman
Nirtu. l. 4. Wadsworth; Mason, q. IL. Brown
Mexico, Henry ". ParS; Norway, George l..
Farnham. Esq: ONlord, Rev. $. \. Lockwood
q. r. Hawkes., Peru, \. l.. Haiuu>: Porter, Z
gttlou. Isaac I. French; kumtort, p. H. hulln
ms. sweden. II. sander; :. Waterford, ). NJ
shaw: Woodstock a. &. UoUg htoo, trAnSlin x
Milton Plantations Z. n, thornton.
Agent, win deduct Che commission beiort
-cudIvg MONEYS 20 tsis office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

contend against. are trifies compared
with those which will arise, il the affairs
of State are entrusted 10 those who, with
out any qualifications. submit their
''claims" for political preference.
After a hundred years OF unrestricted
balloting, it would be difficult to pass
laws which will exclude those who are
really unfit to exercise the tight OF fran
ebise from that privilege, which they
have always enjoyed. live would avoid
tbe evils which an ignorant and incompe-
tent class are saddling upon Us, we must
DO our whole duty as citizens of America
We must FIRST inform ourselves concern
ing the principles Of government. And
this point IS one which should be care
fully considered by young men. So long
as our schools are perfectly indifferent tn
the study of history and political econo-
ms. every boy and young man should
seek a supply OF works upon these sub
iecis. and study them carefully. Only
in this way can they become valuable
citizens. Each voter sholld make HIM
self as familiar as he may with the char
acler aud habits OF those seeking office.
This knowledge should be obtained be-
tore the nominating conventions assemble
# possible. With this information. and
a mind above personal feeling and party
prejudice, there is little danger that the
average citizen will be led far as,ray
during q canvass; or that much which cor
rupts can creep into high places.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-26

No Soap is so soit and nice as the "toF'7' :"
| for the nursery and the toilet.
The Greenville times., 1876-11-18
AMlTY LODGE BALL.


The bail given By Amity Lodge
I. q. b. B. ON Thursday night for
the benefit Of the widow and Or
pans Homes, was sweeping sue
cess, socially and pocuniarily. The
ball room was filed with joyous
participants, aud under the admi-
rable arrangement of the floor
managers, nll went as "mcfry as a
marriage bell" Tho sum realized
for the widows and orphans was
far III excess Of the most sangnine
calculations of those who got w
the entertainment, and was solld
testimonial Of the libcrality Of the
community.
But enc misllap attended, the
ball. A iine-looking young man
named Snowberger came IN from
Arcola to enjoy the festivities, and
fell so desperately in love that he
hasn't yet been able to tear him
SELF from TOWN.
The Greenville times., 1876-11-18

New BU1LDrSas.--Cnr iricnc
an! brother Julius Landau is hav-
lug u splendid dwelling house
built on the corner Of Washington
avenue aud Shelby strcctt Mrs.
TurubpIl is having a nice cottage
bum farther north OH Shelby st.
Dir. Lewis. whose new building on
Main street is nearly completed,
will occupy about the LIST Dccem-
bes. ltis n very handsome house,
and The plaster work, which was
done BY that old French gentle
rnar, Frank Wagner, surpasses any
work Of the Kind ever done in our
city. The walls are Of snowy
whiteness, an6 az smooth as glass