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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-04
Audovsr.

Dec S0.-We have had very fine wealth
er for the last two weeks. and the
seighing is splendid where the snow has
not been blown out OF the roads.
The Christ mas festival was q grand
success; five hundred people were
present. liIliug the church to its utmost
capacity. Appropriate notices were
hung around the walls; in front an arch
was erected, on which was inscribed,
Thou shalt call his name Jesus On
one of the pillars were the words
Peace on EARTH" on the other. &c God
will 10 men" The trees were loaded
with beautiful presents. Besides there
were many that could not be hung on
them for want OF room. The singing by
the Little Choir" composed OF childIer
from i've 10 twelve years of age, under
the direction OF Miss Addie Poor, wal
worth hearing. The young ladies whc
decorated the church, and Messrs. Johr
L. and Geo. II. Taltol. who had charge
OF the arrangements, have our hearty
thanks Tor the excellent manner in
which they prepared these parts.
\ town meeting was held last Mon day
at which p. NJ. Newton was elected
Clerk to fill the uneIpired term OF th'
late J. NJ. Purinton. 1t was also voted
to set over sleighs within one week IRON
the time the vote was passed. This 10 1
measure which has long been called Tor
and will prove great benefit To oul
road s.
Rev. Mr.. Hanuaford delivered an ex
cellsnt lecture last Sunday evening. OF
the subject of "Resi," in the Congregs'
lionsl church.
Tho school al tho Corner came 10 ar
untmely end on the II inst and the
teacher was seen no more. Il com
menced again. however. last Monday
under the instruction Of Mr.. J. Ii
Gallison OF North Woodstock. who bid
lair 10 prove good teacher and will
We trust teach few lessons 10 military
tactics. should occasion require it.
Mr. w. NJ. Torrey of Rumford. Il
teaching An excellent term OF school oil
Farmer Hill. LONE STAR.
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Upton.

Dec. 29.-B1siness Is very dull In this
vicinity this winter There Is a general
suspension OF the numbering business
which throws many Of our working M. %
out of employ.
We have had about two feet Of snow.
but the recent warm weather and rain has
reduced II full one halt The weather
has been very changeable during the past
week. On Monday. Dec. Goth. the Their.
mometer indicated 81 deg. below zero.
Deer and caribou are quite plenty in
this section. Our hunters have killed {.
large number OF Caribou. Both hides and
meat are quite valuable at this season OF
the year. Only one set Of antlers has
been secured from all that have been
killed.
Our winter school 10 the Hill District i.
being taught by VIM. L. Elliott of Rum.
lord. lie is a thorough scholar. a hard
working teacher, and the school is pro-
crossing finely says the Supervisor.
The recent rains followed by cold nights
made the ice upon the Lake smooth and
hard aud on Christmas day the boys had
out quite number of their fast nag, and
did some very good trot,ing for unframed
horses. Not feeling satisfied however
'hey repeated the tlial on Monday with
ost'er and different results. Time 8 20.
OCCASIONAL.
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North Waterford

Mr. John Rice, proprietor of,h.p
House Prides himself on luIur, ''
found in most modern ho,.l, %
fashioned fireplace. in which be y. w.
roaring hire. for the convenienc. ~
sensers and boarders SIr. 4 Pa'
proprietor Of the daily stage line -. 80
between this place aud Slulh P.d, q
has good route. good teams ~, ."
the best drivers in The Stale ana ~
quonlly has good run Of eu,,o,, w.
The school has been in proy,.,.
four weeks. with about thirty dy, 49,
ars. under the instruction Of Ni.. "a
Pottle Of Lowell. This i. Mi.pL a.. j.
successive term 10 this pace, AMI -
fully sustained her well earned ,,,.'
ton as a first clsss teacher. ~
Mr. Clifford Rice has purch.,eB,t.
lot nearly opposite The COngreg.,jo,..
Church. upon which he hs. sr..,1
house. and when completed it with.
of the finest in Tue village.
There was some tall threatening An.
the boys here recently becso,, :
authorities forbid eoasiing 10 III. -.
streets.
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Teachers .1ssociation--Paris.

The members OF Paris Teachers Asso
citation met at the school house. Pari:
Hill, last Saturday, agreeable to adjourn
ment.
Owing 10 the uniavorsble travelling only
small number of teachers Was present
Notwithstanding the absence OF many
who were 10 present parts, several hour;
were very probably spent in comparing
ideas, and in exercises calculated e
sharpen ard improve those who par
iieipated.
Miss Mary E. Hammond OF Shows
Falls read an essay on Composition
Writing She very ably set forth the ad
vantages OF early initiating scholars In
the art of writing. The essay was ex
cellently written and showed tho author
to be mistress of the art Of which She
wrote.
n. s. Palmetsr, A. b.. of Paris Hill,
read an essay upon the Manner OF Con
Quoting REGULATIONS. He spoke at length
concerning the different methods pursued
by teachers, showed the advantages o.
some and the disadvantages of others
Owing TO large experience. Mr.. ?. was
enabled to offer many practical sugges
tons, and his remarks were received with
much confidence by bis associates.
Mr.. II. A. Fuller read an essay upor
the Responsibilities OF the Teacher. Hi
essay was full OF good thoughts and higt
moral principle, and lead his hearers Ia
magnify their calling.
An hour or more was then spent in 9
pronunciation exercise conducted by Mr.
Palmeter. This was q very profitable
and interesting exercise.
The Association then adjourned to the
call of their executive committee. i
our teachers would take an interest in
these meetings, they would soop become
very valuable and entertaining. VIZ
hope that every teacher in Paris will
endeayor 10 be present at the next session
Due notice OF time an place will bt
given.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-04
Hebron
HARTFORD,

Christmas passed Of very pleasantly
with a festival in the Chapel 10 the
evening. The ball was tasteiuiiy decor
sted with notices and evergreens. Two
trees were loaded with presents ootn
useful and ornamental. The exercises
commenced about seven O'Clock with q
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Richardson. which
WAS followed by music. declamallons.
dialogues. &c. After which the presents
were distributed. In these. all were
remembered, especially the little iolks'
Sunday. the goth. Mr.. Richardson
preached sermon appropriate to The
close of tao year, which was very inter
esting.
Dea. jose phi G. Merrill is sick with a
fever, bot is comfortable.
Rev. Mr.. Bailey has been unwell Tor 4
few weeks past, but is now able TO be
out. lie was at church yesterday.
We are having n singing school. com
mencod last week. under tho instruction
of Horalio Cushman. Nothing more
need be said in its favor, as Dir. L.
understands the matter well. and If The
school isn't a success Il will not be bis
FAINT. Typo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-04

ocraiic patty OF the House and country,
4 new step has teen taken. Whether
from fear OF otherwise that the Democrats
as body would not all vote as one on
the various questions which might arise.
or from some other cause, the Southern
President OF the Democratic Caucus was
authorized 10 appoint a Committee whose
duty il should be TO lay ont NIL the business
OF the party aud direct the manner II
should be presented aud acted upon. 1t
IS not unusual Tor party to hold caucus
to nominate Illisers or lUi o.her special
purposes TO discuss the best method OF
securing action on any particular meas
ure. But il is entirely unprecedented Tor
a caucus 10 authorize its President TO ap'
point a Committee 10 superintend and
direc, all its business and thereby abolish
all freedom OF Individual action and opln-
ion.
Here then crops out that old Star Cham.
Der method Of doing the political business
of the country. It has in it the elements
Of aristocracy and tyranny; and appears
like an effort 10 secure and retain power
by force. by retaliation and discipline
rather than by free discussion and
adoption OF ideas and principles. Lamar
= friend and tight hand associate with j..
Davis, is literally The head. centre and
front of the Democratic parts. He isv-
ored Kerr tor Speaker, and kerr's Com
mitlees are his Committees. lie 10
authorized as President of the Democratic
caucus to appoint Committee to prepare
the measures and lay out the business and
the manner in which it should be done.
This mode of reconciliation and harmony
will bear watching. Such overwhelming
power may be abused.
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Hartford.

Nae as-The cold wave oil Inc -O,"
~. warm wave OF the % was iO',
lowed by a COMPOSITION oil snO" .r;.h
rain rain. making excellent s'eishlns wh. .ir
has been well improved ior Jus pN'
days. ,rse si the
ros;dsncs Of Henry A. Bickuell Oh 'n'
os,h forty five persons were present 70
.n;ov the festivities. Many valuable anu
acceptable presents were gwen
A, Fast Buckiield Christmas les ''A'
800. bsld on the evening OF The z0i "
'mo,,bo,s of the Wave and The fchoo'
,.uob, by Mr.. S. Haskell OF Poland
Amopo the exercises were destinations
rocita,ious, and select readings. Ine 'n'
,eresting time was closed alter oan'a
Clans b,d bestowed wiki u generous nan"
TO Young and old mementoes oil love i'0l"
two trees.
Mira Julia Forbes OF this place VINO mas
boarded her two daughters In The trustee
Hou,e at Hebron Academy Tor Two terms
has lsased The same Tor the next year auo
will move to the same in season 10 ac'
comuodate toar ders Tor the spring term
VIM Irish OF Hartford died on the 2Zd'
of paralytic shock. aged 80 years ana
o months Rev. MIR. Munson Of Turner
nresched the funeral discourse.
HARTFORD.
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FrysbnrE.

Dec. 9l.-Cnrislmas has come and
gone, bringing to Fyeburg more than
It's usual iesliviiy and good cheer. Go
Christmas eve = pleasing entertainment
was given 10 the ve3try, consisting Of
music. pantomimes. (wherein Mr. Car.
penter, Mrs. Cuts, c. A. Page aid vile
distinguished lhemselves); and the
escortipg OF Santa Claus into the hall
with his pack upon his back, By battal.
ion Of boys decked in green, to music OF
The 6ie and trumpet.
Ga Saturday evening union Tree
was celebrated at the NJ. +. church.
where u fine array of presents were
distributed by Frank Shirley, with his
usual amount OF fun and humor.
The large family at the Oxford House
thought they were sufficiently numerous
to have tree by themselves. The new
dining ball was tasteiuily decorated with
iestoons, wreaths ard notices. and .
tree in the centre was laden with super.
abundance OF gifts. both elegaa! and
substantial. The boarders Invited q
large number of their friends, who
availed themselves of the opportunity to
become scqlsinted with the new propri-
e,or and his family. A Merry Christmas
song was sung. and the audience had
the pleasure OF listening 10 The strairs Of
the new quadrille band. which has teen
recently organized, aud which is already
doing credit to itself. After the presents
were distributed by one Of the boarders,
biief season was given 10 the "Trip oil
the light fantastic" whilo those unedu-
Gated in that art assembled ia another
room. and passed the evening 10 song.
charades and Rotations.
Mr.. Chas. Perry, retired Portland
merchant. with his wife and six children,
has recently taken permanent boarding
quarters at the Oxford House. TIE
guests Of this house now number some
thirty or forty and ale constantly 10.
creasiDg.
Mr.. Carpenter gave another OF his elo-
quent lectures last monday evening upon
Geo. Canning, the pupil of Pit and the
teacher Of Gladstone" We travelled
hundred miles the other day to hear
Americas "silver tongued orator.
Wendell Phillips. bu! we always feel we
have richer treat Of The orators power
when we listen TO this genius Of the
Emerald Isle" Mr.. c. gave the same
lecture last evening, in St. ions. N. b.
U. w. Cults and G. A. Page, with their
wives, have been spending Christmas
holidays at their old homes in Fryeburg.
Last evening the following officers
were elected at The meeting OF l. o. o.
F.: d G Bracket. n q; Samr Knox, V
e.; B E Hutchins. r s; I S McIntire. p
S; G H Walker. T.
Chas. Chandler, at the Centre, has killed
Il pig sixteen months old weighing 675
lbs. Beat that who can. w.
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Betllcl.

Dec. 2j.-Tuesday, Mark Kilgore OF
Newry had an arm broken in two places
in Laws clothespin factory ut Bethel.
Wednesday evening. Mr.. Howard's
class gave him complimentary concert
which was highly creditable 10 both
teacher and scholars, and was listened 10
by an appreciaIiSe audience. Miss Annie
( Kimball presided a, The piano.
More than one hundred OF The parish
toner's Of the Fad Congregational church
(Rev. David Garland's) assembled at the
house Of the pastor, on Friday evening,
and gave and received presents and bad
Jolly good time.
Saturday evening. the gathering OF the
Mason family was 3. the old Mason
mansion, now occupied by WV. Mason,
the youngest son, with whom lives The
venerable father. aged 70 years (AYers
Mason.) The number OF children and
grandchildren present Was thirty'four.
Many valuable and beautiful presents
were distributed, among which were
i've envelopes bearing the names Of his
live children. viz. Oliver II. Mason !;
Charles Mason; William w Mason ;
Maria Mason Edwards. wife Of Col. c S
Edwards Mary Z Mason Walker, wife
OF Seth Walker; containing one thousand
dollars each. This is not the first time
that Mr. Mason has made q liberal dis.
iribution Of property among his children.
He thinks i. better to give his children a
portion OF his large estate and see them
enjoy it while he is living than TO hoard
il for them 10 divide after his death. The
children are among our most enterpris-
ing business men.
c. Il L. c. Rowe. shipped fifty bales oil
hops TO London. Eng. the past week.
John S. Wadlsigh shipped about tw enty
dead hogs and fifty live sheep to Haver-
hill, Mass, Thursday. Some OF the sheep
would weigh from one hundred and fifty
to two hundred lbs. alive.
II. S. Hastings of Newry sent away
large quantities of splendid poultry for
Christmas. TO the Portland market.
Eber Clough is shipping potatoes to
the Portland and Boston markets.
Dec. s0.-The whistle OF Richardson's
steam mill now greets our ears and be
has in operation planning machine, a
single machine and machinery for saw
ing slaves and spool strips, aud set oil
stones for grinding corn. Mr. Tra,k has
leased power for his shovel handle
machinery and is now setting it up. Mr..
Richardson contemplates putting in a
board saw and machinery for the manu-
facture of doors. sash and blinds.
W.
Dec. 30.-The ladies of the Congrega
tional church in connection with the
Sabbath School held their Christ mas
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festivities on Friday evening last, IN the
yes,ry, which was Tiled 10 overilo"ins'
A very interesting entertainments wa,
Given. consisting OF charades anu
sonOs The exercises opened with
song by Miss Addie Mason, when was
rendered in very Acceptable manner.
The charades were given with splendid
success and were Of rare attraction ana
evoked screams of laughter from Inc
audience. The song by Helen Wormeii
was heartily sppauded. The great
attraction and ceulre OF hopeful anticlPa'
lion. were the two Christmas trees IN
one eud of the hall which were grcanlng
under their burden Of presents. Inc
committee a, once proceeded TO distribute
The gifts. and many heats were maze
glad. All seemed pleased with the
evenings embellishments.
The ladies connected with the Woik-
ers Mills sewing circle held their
Christmas festival at the house oil A. l.
Blake ON Wednesday evening. All
seemed to enjoy themselves. and we
venture to add that SIR. and Mrs. b. did
all in their power 10 make the OCCASION
an enjoyable one. The Christmas tree
was unladen and its rich load distributed
The members connected with the Ola
Folks Concert sung in the NJ. +. church,
last Sabbaih afternoon.
Moses C. Foster. Esq. OF Watervllle'
formerly OF Bethel, addressed tho NJ L.
Sabbath School last Sunday in very
lifting manner. This school was organ
lied by Dir. F., and he was It's successful
superintendent for more than Twelve
years.
Ooe of our oldest, and best known
citizens OF this town, Deacon feler
Smith ,disd ut his house last Friday, alter
long illness. Mr. Smith was man oi
quiet retiring disposition, and mucn
esteemed for his simplicity and unos'en'
tation in charity. u
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The Work Ldid out.

How thankful ought We not to be. that
the work Of organizing our State Gov
eminent is all laid out by q correspondent
OF a newspaper published in another
State Our Legislature will have nothing
to DO. bu, simply TO ratily the programme.
A cores pondent Of the Boston Adler
hSer. at Augusta. says in substance that
Gent Thomas w. Hyde OF Ssgadaboc or
Hon. John =. SwaseY will be President
Of the Senste; aud that Hon. Fred. Robbie
is ahead OF all competitors FOR Speaker oil
the House. tie then goes on to say that
Mr.. Hatch, State Treasurer, will be re-
elected; that b q. Murray. Adj. Geni,
his had this Office seven years and will
have competitors in Genrs Cilley and
Boynton; that L. A. Emery is the candi
date for Attorney General who will win !;
and finally. that Sumner J. Chadbourn OF
Dixmont is likely to step up higher. as
Secretary Of State.
This then, is the Massachusetts pro-
gramme. aud is published in several
newspapers of this State without word
of comment or opposition bot with tacii
approval. A part of this plan may be
right and Just and eIpedient Other parts
are not so. For The honor and independ
enee OF the State and the Legislature. It
is to be hoped that the members will leave
programme makers where they belong
high and dry-out in the cold; and that
they will ignore all such audsciOus home
end foreign inlerierence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-04
4 Case OF Injustice.

The E. & y. A. Il. r. Co. recently fell
iuto distress. The public were Informed
that there were two mortgages upon the
Road and large floating debt
The first mortgage was held by the city
OF Bangor, which includes only some City
miles Of the road with the equipments
aud certain real estate in the city. The
second mortgage is owned by the Pur-
ehasers Of the Bonds and includes first
mortgage CT the remainder Of the road,
the State lands. donated by the State to
the Company, and second mortgage on
The Bangor portion Of the Road. Under
these circumstances the entire road has
passed into the hands of the trustees of
the first mortgage. By this arrangement
the city of Bangor is paid in full, the in
terest on her Bonds while those who own
first mortgage on larger part Of the
road and second mortgage on the Ban
gor part. are paid nothing. Why 90 not
the trustees Oft second mortgage which
includes first mortgage on large part
OF the Road, take possession of that part
Of tn road on which they have udertsken
to act as Trustees and secure the bond
holders their proportion Of the profits OF
the yoad' This is clearly an injustice
which should receive the early attention
OF all concerned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-01-04

A correspondent OF the Portland
AdrsrtiStr, writing from augusta, has the
following in relation ID Secretary Of
State -
The caucus for The nomination OF Staff
officers will probably be b ed on Wednes
day evening. and will dec ide the interest
ing question. who shall he Secretary OF
State. For this impor,an Office Ex- Gov
Perham, whom Governor Dingley wisely
selected TO ill out the uLnxpired term of
Mr.. Stacy. will be a candidate. Governor
Perhams fitness for any position Of public
trust will at once commend itself TO the
wisdom OF the Legislature. The faith.
fitness, honesty, ability and impartiality
which characterized his sC ministration as
Governor sufficiently prove that no better
man for the place can )e found. Mr..
Chadbourre OF Dixmont, who has served
as messenger, assistant clerk. and clerk
OF the House during the past sixteen or
seventeen years, will also be 8 candidate.
As the main question III regard to this
STAIR seems 10 be, as whether Mr..
Perhsm. the present incumbent. shall be
displaced 10 give the otfic, to Mr.. Chad
bourne or any other man, am willing
TO prophesy that nothing Of the kind will
be done. The contest may be quite lively.
but from such information as / can CLEAN
from the very best sources l regard Mr..
Perham's chances as sure.
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Maine 0n the Committees of the
House.


Washington correspondent (Walton)
writes The Lewiston JoarAdl us follows
concerning Maine position on the Com
mittees OF the National House:
Tx Speaker Blaine appears first among
the republicans on tho important Ways
and Means committee, aud also upon The
committee on rules aud the select com
mittre on the Centennial. Mr. Frye will
DO one OF tho most able and liicienl
members uf the Judiciay committee,
which Tor the last few years has htldly
,.,..u Interior ia is position To the Way :
and Means Mr.. Lille a peIs upon he
committee on appropriations. Mir. Bur
leigh upon that on Naval affairs. and the
new member from The 4lh district. Gent
plaisled. upon two good committees. on
public buildings aud grounds, and ex'
peudiIures on the Treasury Department.
No other Safe can boast oi so good a
position ia the present House Ul Repro.
s.nJaIvts.
Mr.. Frye is recognized rs among the
first legal authorities OF the House. lie
talks very seldom. bat when he presents
his views. through speech or bill, he
is listened TO with the respect accorded 10
the oldest members. His speech last
year upon the Centennial celebration is
now bearing fruit. and it is probable that
Congress will adopt his view and make
liberal appropriation Tor the purpose oil
promoting the industrial progress OF The
country. You will remember his part IN
the Geneva award discussion. AS mem
Der OF the Judiciary committee he was
the author OF the amendment in relation
to insurance companies which finally pre-
vailed. His scheme for encouraging the
propagation of fish Tor TODD, Tor which
appropriations were at ii: 81 made, is now
sell supporting aud acknowledged to be
of great benefit 10 the country. In Tact,
for man who originates and supports
measures Of good. sound sense, and for n
man with "no nonsense about him." the
Maine people in Washington, one aud all,
say commend us to Mr.. Frye.
But the whole is not told. Mr.. Frye Is
a good representative because he IS
good citizen. Herein is where the New
Englander excels most others IN public
life. There are exceptions, but as rule,
the New Highlander who Is promoted 10
place OF honor has passport 10 TIE
best circles. either in society or CONNER
cial affairs. Mr.. Frye is no exception
rather we should say be does honor &c
the most honorable class OF New Eng land
representatives. Socially, be is hos
in himself" and his latch string AWAY:
hangs out to the grasp OF all who kno"
him. In the House. al the departments
OF presenting the interests OF bis consIlt
uents, at his own iires,de. every here, h'
is the same genial, whole souied man, and
without apparent Effort iwprcsses bis owr
sympslhieS and convictions upon all wh'
come in ccniac. with him.