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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-10-28
A King in Poverty.

There is living now in Milan o man
without q roof to cover his head, who,
only few years ago was king. The
London Echo tells his story as follows {:
This parsonage is Leo VII of Armenia,
Prince of Karigosz, whose father was, in
the year Of 1916, dispossessed by tho
Russians. Shortly after this event the
inhabitants Of Erivan called his son to
the throne, by the name OF Leo VII but
q simple command from St. Petersburg
proved efficient to determine his fall, the
only result Of his brief elevation being
the loss Of all his property and the with
drawal Of q pension of IL 900 francs, which
had been allowed him by the Russian
government. The landless monarch
had, indeed, some capital in English and
American banks. but this he lost in con.
sequence Of rash speculations. He then
sold his jewels and other valuables, rand
soon had absolutely nothing left. lie is
now living with his wife and six children
in the bitterest poverty.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-10-28
+" Excitement"

Rev DR.. Arnot, having been charged
with excitement when speaking of total
abstinence, replied;
"People need not tell me that am ex.
cited on these questions. l know that |
am. l should be ashamed before God
and man if were not. There is more in
the public house of Glasgow to stir the
spirit Of minister than all that Paul
saw at Athens. In my ministry 1 meet
the horrid fruits of these whiskey shops
| see men and women in these pitfalls.
The number OF the victims is SO great
that it oyerwhelms me- My brain is
burning, my heart is breaking. The
church is asleep, and the world is tco, and
they are hugging each other. am weary
with holding in. l must cry. Iwould
rather be counted singular in the judg.
ment OF man than be unfaithful in the
sight of God.'
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-10-28

"The prisoner at the bar" said the
prosecuting counsel at recent murder
trial sis most clearly proved guilty of the
awful charge preferred against him.
The garments from which he has vainly
tried to oblitcratc the stains Of gore, are
mute though eloquent witnesses of his
guilt" Hold on there" said the prison.
er; "I'm entitled to fair trial, and this
shaking Of the bloody shirt agin man
amt no fair shake"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-10-28

The Chinese always leave.a meal at a
grave that dead person may eat on the
way to eternity. In former times it was
customary in Nevada to leave the food
exposed, and the loafers who watched
from a neighboring clump of brush were
wont to regale themselves with these
dainties. Nothing is so pleasant, says
the Virginia City Chronicle "as to see
a crowd Of hoodlums seated on a now.
made Chinese grave going through free
lunch, drinking the diseased's good health
in his own rice brandy, Now, however,
the Chinese place guard over the grave
until night, after which the wild animals
and birds get the benefit Of the repast.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-10-28

A prominent citizen in neighSoring
village (says the Danbury Neaes) recently
died A neighbor who knew him we'll
reported his decease at this office and told
the reporter he ought to say something
handsome about him. "Good man, was
he ?" suggested the reporter. 81 should
say he was" was the enthusiastic reply
"Fora handed man you'd find few
better"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-10-28

The cost Of lager beer is computed by
the Chicago Tribune at $3.50 keg, for
which the brewer gets $3.50, and the re.
taller about 81.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-10-28

The first time Jerrold sawa celebrated
song writer, the latter said to him:
"Youngster, have you confidence in me to
lend me a guina ?" oh, yes" replied
Jerrold ave all the confidence. but l
haven't he.guinea."
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-10-28

Sir Wilfrid Lawson presided lately at
tho Cattle Sale Banquet in Cumberland,
and drank the health of the host in 'hon.
est water, which never left man in the
mire."
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-10-28
CONSTIPATION is CURED

+ LEAMoN's DYES COLOR SILKS. WOOL.
IL ems, cottons; color anything. Druggists sell
them A book giving full and explicit directions
will be sent to anyone by addressing the propris-
tors WELLS, RIcHARDsos A Co., Burlington. VT
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-10-28

But that juryman is deaf" expos
tulated man at the opening of a case in
the Criminal Court. "Oh, that's all
right" whispered bailiff in reply, "tho
sherif's told him on q piece Of paper
what kind Of verdict is wanted"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-10-28

The Utah immigrants who settled in
Arizona are dissatisfied with the country,
and are returning in large numbnrs.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-10-28

A quack doctor advertises to this ef.
feet "Cough when you can. for after you
have .aken one bottle Of my medicine
you can't.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-10-28

A Deadwood city jury "honorably &C.
quilted" a murderer wdo killed man
whom he mistock for the one he intend
I'd to kill.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-10-28

A man was killed in Georgia for steal.
ing kicking mule. The mule was the
executioner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25

The Lewiston Journals Washington
correspondent sends the following coz
corning our Maine delegation
II has been many years since there
has been so exciting week in Congress
as the last has been here. The amnesty
bill-the democratic pet measure-has
been considered in the House and de
!ested. The debate has been one OF the
ablest and stormiest since that which
Immediately preceded the opening of the
rebellion. The telegraphic reports have
OF course furnished you all the parlicu-
lars. The general judgment here is that
the republicans have achieved a practical
victory and Nr. Blaine won the reputation
OF being the ablest living parliamen ta-
rian. Mr.. Blaine's victory over his
opponents is the chief topic OF converse.
ton on the streets, in the hotels, and
everywhere that politics are discussed
Even the ladies who sat in the galleries
during the exciting scene, still manifest
their enthusiasm Tor the gentleman from
Maine few weeks ago Mr. BIistow seemed
10 have completely won the popular
heart. but now the cry is Blaine. and
republicans as rule declare that he has
done more 10 strengthen their party
during the last week than all olber men
in the organization. Indeed, be has
become the central hgure in the political
arena.
Mr.. Frye's bill to provide for the pay
ment oil certain of the Alabama claims
has. through bis efforts, passed the
al ~
Senate. will order the disbursement of
about IS 100000 OF the Geneva Award.
large proportion OF which will
60 10 the State of Maine, aud it is
believed that more than half will 90 to
New England. Mr. Frye has had to
encounter much opposition and would
have found more doubtless but for the
prevailing political excitement. Just
now il is matter OF pride that one can
say that he belongs in Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25
Cuban ARairs.

Secretary Fish was to-day before the
House committee on foreign affairs by
invitation, aud in general terms informed
the committee of the present condition
OF The Cuban question. He did not
specifically state the terms Of the circu.
lar recently addressed 10 the foreign
nations on the subject, but intimated
that they merely asked their moral
support 10 the event OF mediation or
Intervention by the United States
Abiding to q recent Madrid telegram
giving an outline of SPANS reply 10 the
American circular, he said he did not
regard its tone as unfriendly. A. 10 the
negotiations now in progress they were
conducted 10 a friendly and conciliatory
spirit on both sides, and certainly with.
out threats on the part OF the United
States, aud he hoped that the negotia.
tons would terminate satisfactorily. lie
was willing that the correspondence
should be laid before the House, and
this would be done should that body
call for it,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25
Broyynncld.

The officers of Pequakct Lodge Nc 40
100 o +, were installed Jan'y I'm oy
NJ W GIN, b C Stone assisted by Byron
Kimbsll and others: I S Thorn, n u +;
VIM + Swan, V G.; j l. Frink, Sec; l. b
Bean, p Sec; A Martin, Treas.
There seems 10 be but lew local items
that would be of interest to readers OF The
Democrat. Asa general thing the people
OF Brownlield are peaceful and law ab;d
ing-rowdyi,m and drunkenness being
almost unknown; and it could hardly be
expected TO be Otherwise, when we real
ize the influence thrown around US by
three active churches and their faithful
pastors, a lodge of Free Masons. Odd
Fellows. Changers, and Good Templars'
and some thirty good schools in active
operation.
We have graded school in the village,
the lower grade being successfully taught
by Miss Lucinda Wentworth OF this town
The High School (two terms OF which are
Free High SCHOOL, is taught by n. ID.
Norton OF Porter. student OF Dartmouth
College. and promises 10 be very sue
cessful term OF school.
This village has long been n centre for
the retail trade for large surrounding
country. which the completion Of the z
l. o r K has not diminished but rather
increased. and is considered by nearly all
a, benef. rather than = damage TO the
town.
There is large amount OF water power
within the limits of the iowa, a descrip
ton of which will be given at some future
time, as also OF the general business Of
the town. NERITAs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25
t.Iiesd.

Jan 20.-We have experienced very
mild winter so lar with the exception Of
wo or three cold snaps. We have but q
little snow which is fast disappearing,
but the loggers still keep at work.
When Mr.. +. Adams went to lis barn
the other morning he found that some.
thing had killed and eaten the heads of
OF seven OF his best hens. Surprising 1t
to be a coon. he set trap that night and
in the morning he found the trap was
gone. He with n Mr. Colin went in
search for il and found it some three
quarters of mile away attached 10 q
large owl. Mr.. Ccllin took it 10 the
house and put it in cage aud It Is now
on exhibition. II is the largest one ever
seen around here. Geo Burnhsm killed
one some time ago which had killed three
oil his hens.
The dipIheria is ias. disappearing, only
two or three cases reported. There have
been five deaths, all children under
Twelve As follows: Oae Of I NJ Coffin.
one OF S A Collin. two of S.m'l Moore's,
OF Eugene Bonyer. b.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25
Peru.

Jan. Isl. n. Ilish Of Rumford.
delivered his lecture. Sublime 10 the
Ridiculous" to the people of schoo
district No. G. OF this town. Mr. lrish j,
well known as a man OF ability.
We have lately sold some very good
oxen from this District Trafton Ham,
mond sold his four year old oxen for
s24O 90, Joseph LovejOy sold h, for
s2o5 90. and Henry Rowe his ltr s2o0 90
and Benz. Lovjoy pair for the same.
These cattle were purchased by + II.
Loyeioy and Joseph johnson. Crib
seven feet six inches.
J. r. Knox has a splendid horse
(Black Boy which is.as q carriage horse.
hard 10 beat. Any one in want Of a
good horse can find them IN this town.
Mr.. d. F. Bishop of this town has
nearly completed his house OF brick, TWO
stories. which adds much 10 the beauty
OF his farm. Mr.. B is one OF our most
substantial men. and got his start in the
miGes OF California. We wish him sue
cess. OCCASIONAL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25
Exhibition.

for the Centennial Exhibition. The
question WAS debated but no conclusion
arrived At TIE Appropriation will un;
doubtedly be voted; and if the Govern
ment as a corporation or party proposes
10 exhibit itself in any form, it should pay
for the room it occupies on The Exhibition
grounds. Otherwise there is no warrant
for the Appropriation.
Mr.. Thurman presented the credentials
of Mr. EnsIis on Senator elect No. from
taa, much uled State OF Louisiana. The
subject was laid aside without reference.
The democrats arc greatly distressed
on Amnesty and quarreling with each
other. Mr.. Blaine, on Tuesday last, got
The only republican member from Ken
lucky TO move a suspension Of the rules.
to bring the House 10 vote on giving
amnesty to JEFF Davis. Randall and
Wood made points OF order against the
motion; but the Speaker overruled them.
The democrats voted against the motion (;
but TarboI, Banks. Pierce and Thomp-
son of Massachusetts voted in favor. The
rules were not suspended, which gave
offence to a part OF The democrats who
are anxious to get rid of this question
and pass bill giving amnesty to al ex'
cept Davis.
On this point the Boston Herald says /;
The Democratic members from Massa-
chusetts 10 not think there is any objection
to voting on the amendment to exclude
JEFF Davis. aud regard Randalfs man.
agement of the bill as i'll advised and
unfortunate.
The amnesty question is not likely to
be heard OF again IN the House for several
DAYS. The vote OF los 10 10 in favor OF
suspending the rules and allowing vote
on Blaiue's amendment to exclude Davis,
was . delea: tor Randall aud the Demo
Gratis. il not a victory for Blaine. II
shows that the Northern Democrats are
disposed 10 repudiaie Randall. manage
ment. and that they would have been
willing 10 have had a vote GA the amend
meut in the first place if Randall had
consented 70 permit il. Randall lays all
the blame on Hill of Georgia, and SAYS
that be did not dream that the latter
would make such su injudicious speech.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25

TBE DxvL IN PAPER MoNEY.-In
The autumn OF 1862 spent several weeks
with Senator Chase, and was permitted
to share his studies Of the financial
questions which were then eugrossing
bis attention. lie Was preparing TO sub
NIT 10 Congress his matnred plans Tor II
system of banking and currency to meet
the necessities OF the war. and this sub.
jCct formed the chief theme Of his
conversation. lie was especially anxious
10 work out IN his own mind the probable
relations OF greenbackI TO gold. 10 the
five twenty bonds, 10 The proposed
national bank notes, and 10 the business
OF the country.
One evening the conversation turned
on some question relating 10 the laws OF
motion, and Mr. Chsse asked for n
definition oil motion. Some one answered,
Matter is inert; spirit alone can move;
therefore motion is the spin: Of God
made manifest in matter The secre.
tary said: Iii that is good definition.
then legal tender notes must be the
devil made manifest in paper; for no
man can toresee what mischief they
may do when they are once let loose"
lie gravely doubted whether that war.
born spirit. summoned 10 serve US in a
dreadful emergency. would be mustered
out Of service with honor when the
conflict should end. or. at the return OF
peace. would capture public opinion and
enslave the nation it had served. From
the Currency Conflict. By Hon James 4
Carried, Fe6rnaru Atlantic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25
The only son of DR.. v. NJ. Abbott aged

The only son Of DR.. V. NJ. Aoo0'', as.a
about I2 years, fell from the ~
beams, of T. j. Halls barn Just anu
noon Thursday, the 18th iust' inJuring
himself so severely that in spite OF al
mAdical aid be died "Wednesday nigIt
,ho 10Th inst, This accident happened
dnr;Dg The noon intermission while lie
school BOYS were playing fox" some Oh
,bs BOYS calling themselves foxes sud
others hounds, young Abbott running io'o
ard through shed chamber leading 10
the ion of Mr.. Halls hay NOW in an ad-
io;oiue barn, and it is thought he tried 10
;,mn from this now OF hay to lIitie
seaffold above the barn floor but not
making 4 Judgment thereon fell TO the
floor.
Joseph 8. Wheeler, formerly OF Dixheid
but lately living in the State OF ConOee''-
cut. has recently died there.
Mrs. uougb. formerly Of Ro1bury'
daughter of Theo Bradeen. (haria) has
recently died 10 The town oil New Nine-
, ard in this State.
Toesdsy night 80 couples from HsHs-
yer. Rumford and AndoveF with couple
or two from Mexico drove the National
House OF Dlxfeld aad spent the night IN
dancing. Thursday night found foriy't"o
couples a, the same place from Livermore
and vicinity.
Nelson Ham. Esq and others from
abroad to quito a large number we've
here Thursday to aid in and witness the
initiation OF the officers OF Swift River
Grange. Andover, Byron. Ramiord'
Weld, Carthage, Peru and Di1held were
represented.
John Houghtoa OF Byron is hauling
large lot OF pine Single timber to the
mill at this place.
The Bancrofts in Byron are about to
put a single and clapboard michine into
their mill in Byron. and are getting in
large lot Of spruce timber.
SPARKRs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25

-On calling at Mr.. Stevens's book
store in Lewiston VIC found him as usual
giving his closest personal attention to
his business He reports that though the
times are called hard. his business shows
q steady increase. This he attributes TO
the fact that be sells at prices to CORE
spond with the times. We found in his
speciallies. which are Albums, Bibles,
school and miscellaneous books, u very
large aud elegant stock of pocket books
and diaries, imam immense variety Of prices
and styles. 10 fine Stationery he is re-
ceiving almost every day some new and
choice styles OF Business Stationery aud
Blank Books. He aims 10 keep the best
stock in The city. lie Is just receiving
large stock oil Paper Hangiugs Tor spring
trade.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25
Mexico.

Neri d. b. Durgin died Sunday. the
10th, at the residence of his son in law,
C. NJ. Small. Neri Durgin was son of
Capt SAM Durgin and brother OF Henry
F. Durgin of Bryant's Pond. He wss
oorn in Frank fort, Me, and was &C years
old. For many years Mr.. d. has been a
resident OF Mexico and vicinity. He had
two sons in the army during the rebellio n
and served one term OF enlistment him.
self He was professor OF religion and
one ofthose good, quiet, industrious men.
such as you find very few of, who have
many friends and no enemies. We all
feel that good man has lett US.
Eben Holman, the oldest man in Dix
field, was buried the 22d inst. He would
have been lol years old next May.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25
Hiram.

We are having remarkable winter.
We had . poor kind of sleighing for o
while. and quite cool weather up 10 Dec.
goth, when we had the coolest day
ever knew. the glass being down to rs
and 39, according to different localities.
A few days after it became so warm that
the little snow left US. and nov The
ground is quite bare. New Years day
was as pleasant rs summer.
At meeting OF the citizens of Hiram
Corner. holden Jan. 18Th, $1,000 was
subscribed towards establishing a Boot &
Shoe mandatory at that place. The
leaders OF this movement mean business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25
Congressional Notes.

On the 18th Inst. an attempt was made
to repeal The Resumption Act Of The Iast
Congress. Mr.. Holman (deD) of To-
diana introduced Resolution uncoudi
sionally repeating said Act. Il failed of q
Passage IL to 1jS, the vote being on a
motion to suspend The rules. A large
number of democrats united with the
republicans in voting against suspension
The Missouri, kentucky and Virginia
representatives all favored repeal.
The House we1t into Committee OF the
whole on the Appropriation Of : lao. 900
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25
Hebron.

Jan. 20.-0n Friday, Jan. Ia. The
friends of Rev. S. ID. Richardson aud
wife, visited them at their home. bearing
with them tokens of love and esteem.
Dinner was served 10 about sixty persons,
after which was music. remarks by the
pastor. and prayer by Rev. d. p. Bailey.
The donation amounted 10 between 6fty
aud sixty dolaIs. Toe occasion was
one much enjoyed by young and old.
Saturday. Jan. 18th, The officers OF
Hebron Grange No. 43, were installed
at the chapel. An address was delivered
by Mr. Royal Of Paris. The following
officers were installed by L. l.. Packard.
the retiring Master: S p Cu.hman Mas
ter; d GRAHAM. 0verseer; p Bearce,
Lecturer; n d Harlow. Steward; c II
George, Assistant Steward; II A Cush-
man, Treasurer; K Greenwood, Secreta.
ry; E P Quincy. Gate Keeper; Mrs.
Ellen Packard, Ceres; Mrs Bearce,
Pomona; Mrs Addie Greenwood. Flora !;
Mrs Dulcina Hibbs, Lady Assistant
Steward. l..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25

The OXFORD DKMoCRAT would thank
those journals which have so kindly made
mention OF its recent birthday. Such
words OF commentator are particularly
acceptable when they come from papers
which We have opposed during the past
two local campaigns We trust that II
may be bu, harbinger Of the good Will
which shall pervsde the republican ranks
during tho year rs. While the Democrat
has its opinions concerning points oil
minor Importance. and its preferences for
the preferment of certain men, it feels
that another four years lease Of power TO
the Republican party is necessary to
ensure the peace and united prosperity oil
our country. To secure this end Il is
ready 10 lay aside its personal preferences
for the present, and shall, during the
comiog campaign, use all its powers TO
assist In securing another victory for that
party which saved the nation from dis
ruption.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25
TOWN ITEMS.
Refhel.

Jan 2O.-Ths ladies connected win Inc
Walkers Mills Sewing Circle will hold q
Leyee at the house of Mrs. Ira Cushman
on Thursday evening, Jan'y 2"o' a
good Lime is expected.
The ladies connected with the METHODIST
society will give an entertainment In the
shape OF an Apron and Neck-tie Fes'lva'
at the Wsterspout Mountain House on
Tuesday evening. February LIST. An
antiquarian and pastry supper Will be
served about niue o'clock. A good time
is expected. A general invitation to all
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-25
West Paris.

A crowd ed house greeted the Reform
ers q: the church Thursday evening Jan.
Is. A lecture was delivered by young
Hilman oil the Auburn Reform Club.
after the lecture. addresses were delivered
by Frank Packard. George Hough,on.
William Taylor and James Day Of the
Bryant's Pond Reform club. After tho
speaking The pledge was circulated,
twenty. five signed the Iron Clad pledge,
and ffty',hree the general pledge. E. B.
Humphrey as present With bis quartetle
club. and sarg some very appropriate
and beautiful pieces, which added much
toshe interest OF the evening. Voted 10
adjourn 10 Tuesday evening. Jan. 18th,
and the Bryant's Pond Reform club 10.
viied to come and help organize a
Reform club at West Paris. Tuesday
came. and the Bryant's Pond boys came,
but where were the West Paris Reform
ers oil the Thursday te!o;,s echo an wers
whereF nota person put in an appearance
ana The Bryanrs Pond boys returned
nome. Iuusjng the following lines:
NOT light wa. seen, not voice was heard
=, Az the church, by the BryAnts Pond Reforper..
No. one lhere met OF the valiant DIV eight
u the Iron Clad and general lledgers.
Lightly they'll talk Of the spirits that's gone
ana DER hls perfumes upbTaid him:
D9t little he'll risk II they'll let him .iesu ON
in tue Craze where West Paris has lust laId him
All we have 10 remind US of the en-.
ihusiaslic temperance meeting OF Thurs.
day. Jan.1S.at West Paris. is Humphery.s
quartette. which still di,coursss good
music.
S. b. Locke, Esq. has made q contract
with The Grand Trunk Railroad compapv
to furnish them with four hundred ard
hi'y cords of wood, ard is paying three
dollars and fifty cents cord Tor good
hard wood.
An interesting Lyceum is being held
at rap corner, every Friday evening.
Every oody is speaking in the highest
terms OF the scho oil at Trap Corner
taught by Seth Benson.
sleigbing is not in fashion here
Sickness is prevailing 10 considerable
extent in this vicinity. Jxo.