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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
RIoi,,e and The senatorship.

In accordance with the request OF our
recent State Convention. it is very prob
able n NJ Gov. Conror will appoint Hon
J Il. B!Nine AS Senator. to fill MIR. Nor
riu's uu, Nyired term. The republicans
ol Msio- s'e anx Gus to show Mr.. Blaine
how Ir,pl they sympa,hi2a with him ~
heir disappointment; tut We think this
sympathy might be EXPIRE ssed in man
r-r more - AIR Blsine's advantage than
~ burying him IN the senate. AIR.
Elaine is certainly the organizer and
3 sdrr OF Republican forces in The House
H. j. hongLt more eminentiy before
lae public. snd is closer to the people IN
his present position Than be can he IN
the Senate. Ii be accepts the nomination
i, vii! certainly be step which many CT
those who have hopes OF bis future poil''
ical success will regret. No doubt lie
will be appointed to Csbiret position
under the next administration, and I'LL
that tiue. we !ecl Couiidtn, he will better
serve bis constituents by remaining IN
the House.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
DiIdeid.

June l9th.-From items published in
he Democrat and other papers. some OF
The "outside world" seem To be still
afraid OF US. and tho following letter will
speak for itself 1t is signed. as you see.
by our most prominent citizens. and
among them DR.. Bartlett. who has had
charge oil all the cases, and Mr.. Griffith
the chairman Of our SeiectmeH
We the undersigned residents OF Dix
lieId village or vicinity take this means
OF Informing the public generally. that
there is now no possible danger 10 WISHING
our village. There is not now. nor has
there been for some weeks, single case
OF even mild varioloid among US
(Signed.)
DR. H. w. Bartlett, 4. Z. Mash. Wm
W. Wait. j. b. Marble. +. e. Harlow,
T. J. Cox. SimI Holres. }. F. Hun;rtss.
j. +. Stanley. Hiram NJ. Cox. H. a Ran
dali. ii D Stanley. /. n. Stanley, S. +.
Griffith. j. NJ. Eustis, +. &. Reynolds,
w. S. Chase, j. p Edmunds. Frank
Stanley, G. G. Gates, Calvin Stanley. {.
l.. Dillingham;. B. l.. Marble, Hosea
Austin, G. Farnum. John Griffith. j. p.
Johnston, VIM. I. Euslis, Tyler Kidder.
and many others.
Oar new Steam Box Factory began
operations in earnest this morning.
Messrs II. c. ireland & Co. the propri-
etors, are entitled to much credit for the
perseverance with which they have
pushed the enterprise through.
Our Reform Club is doing a splendid
work here. We now number 226 mem
bers and hope to increase il 10 250 before
the 4th. We are looking Tor a great
gathering here the 4th. at which time we
have celebration to be given under the
auspices OF the Club. Col.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
The Pro,iianLS Ketu,.n.

ia - the New YORK Tri6u,s broke
away rom is ancient attachments with
The Republican party. and advocated the
election OF Horace Greeley. Since that
lime the Trihi1te has ably represented
the Liberal party Finding that large
majority Of the s0-caIIed Liberals would
support the nominations made, at Cincin-
nati, 1t has pronounced for its candidates
in the strong editorial which we publish
in another portioa OF this paper Doubt
less The Tribune hiss as excellent corps
ct writers IS any daily in America. and
it seems good to be once more quoting il
Is Republican authority.
But the return oflhe Tri6,nss is not the
most important feature OF this case. 10
pursuing this course, it is sill represent
ing that large body OF educated and in
teligent men which has formed the Lib
eral Republican party. and who. headed
by Carl Sehuiz, are this year returning
to their fathers house Victory is certain
with such additions 70 our ranks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
The Cincinnati Nominations.

The delegates to the Republican Ma
liOnal Convention whose labors al
Cincinnati eliminated in the selection
OF Gov. Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio.
and Hon. William A. Wheeler OF New
York, for President and Vice President,
have accomplished national work,
for which they should receive the
hearty thanks OF every patriot and
Uuion man in this broad land The tai
ents. services and success of the nominee
for President. AS seen in his acts, meas
ures and principles during the past fifteen
years. had placed him in the front line of
popular promotion. His military career,
when be rose from MAJOR 10 Major
General. whose gallant services twice
merited the thanks OF Congress for dis
tinguished bravery has pointed 10 him as
a soldier OF high rank 10 this, although
be was in many campaigns. under many
different commanders, and IN many bat
ties in which he was wounded four times
and had four horses shot from under him.
no word OF censure or unfavorsble criti-
ciSm is heard from any quarter. And
when the sword is sheathed. the conf
dence OF the people OF Ohio in his charac-
ter. ability and integrity again c&lls him
to the front as q civil Magistrate.
Against three of the champions OF the
Democracy, Pendleton. Thurman and
Allen under circumstances OF doubt and
encouragement be was made the Repub-
lican standard bearer. and on each occa-
sion won the victory. His civil service.
like his military, has inspired the Repub-
lican masses with hope and faith in Re
publican principles. His speeches before
the people. like his voice in battle. have
vitalized the issues of the day. and made
the questions OF Union. Liberty. free
schools. a sound currency. economic ad-
ministration and reform, the prominent
topics of discussion and legislative set.
Government OF Ohio, his measures have
been so prompt and judicious, and guided
by such superior intelligence that criticism
has been disarmed, and be has met with
universal commentator. And there
cannot be doubt that he is better quail
fed 10 enforce the Platform adopted at
Cincinnati, in reference TO the agency OF
Representatives and Senators in appoint
ments TO office aud civil service reform,
than any other candidate.
The nomination OF Hayes and Wheeler
will unite all Republicans OF every grade
and shade OF opinion. Every man who
desires reform will be sure 10 find in these
candidates-in their lives and characters
the strongest assurances OF economical
and Just government. From ali quarters
are heard the notes oil appreciation and
acquiescence in the result OF the conven-
ton. The Republican hosts will now
combine as they have not the past three
yeals, andwiih steady quiet and persever-
ing effort crown their il!ustrious standard
bearers with victory. ST. Louis may give
the Democracy its best-its Tildeu, its
Hancock. it, Bayard or its Hendricks or
neither or its great or little unknown. but
Hayes and Wheeler are sure to triumph
1T the polls az
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
Lowell.

The schools in town have been in Cd,
ration from four TO six weeks. and as a
general thing, have met With marked
success. Lizzie Chandler, teacher at the
village Belle Stiuchfield. No. 4 Geor
gle Eliot. Center; Eliza Dresser, Saba.
tus district; Tcna Andre VS.. Slab City =,
Lottie Andrews. North Lowell; Carrie
Dresser, Christian Hill; Florence East
man. Foxboro; Martha Abbott, Elliot
district.
MIR. E. e. Charles has probably tho
largest potatoes in town. They are from
SIX to eight inches in height and their
tops nearly cover the ground.
Rev. Mr.. Sheridan OF North Waterford
anu Miss Lizzie Cobb of Lowell were
married in The Cong. Church, Sunday
June 10. by Rev. Mr.. Stinchfield. Mon.
day they started fol PhiIadelpbia. on
their bridal tour. n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
Grant on the Nominations.

Th" President Was serenaded Tuesday
evening. after grand ratification meet
ing held in Washington. and made the
following hesrty speech
Geutlemen-Aiter all the speaking you
and have listened TO tonight, for | was
at your ratification meeting. cannot
wish. even it were speaker, TO hear
auJlhirg irom me. But ! cannot with
hold my approval OF the excellent ticket
given you by the National Republican
Convention at Cincinnati. q ticket that
should receive the cordial support OF all
races ia ali sections. know Gov. Hayes
personally, and can surrender. with ut
ieigaed pleasure. my present position To
him. ~ believe shall do on the 18th OF
March next ear. with guaranteed Sc
curity TOT Your rights and Liberty under
the laws o. the land.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
Paris Hill Ai'l'o "a g..

Paris Hill Ml'g Co. has ceased =,
ming. day or two. 10 order "a m.'
repairs on its engine.
Croquet and base ball are recs;.;
good share OF attention from tho rs
people.
The Baptist pulpit was vtry elabo,.,
ly decorated with flowers and o..
Sunday. DR.. Estes conducted g.,1'
review exercise 10 the Sabbath Sch,
Reform meetings are all the r.os H..
week. Wednesday evening Bro ch~",
of Auburn unexpectedly put 10 an ann.
ance. and an impromptu mee,iog
arranged. lie addressed The mee,;a,.-'
sang song OF his owa cpn,,,si
Several Paris Hill speakers addressed n
audience. and no! to be cat lone h, L.
burn. the club broughlUnou ofisn.,,
with the latest production IRON our ,br.
ing band. Friday evening a s,rash.,,.
festival was held in Academy hall Sire,
berries. ice cream. coffee. cake. etc w.,
sold. About $50 were netted. aud , o.
rious good lime was enjoyed by pes,,n
two hundred persons. SATURDAY. eve,i,.
the new Gut room was dedicated r.,
room has been thoroughly painted ~.
pered and carpeted. and supplied NH.
convenient and durable furniture
large number OF books. magaz.ue, ana
pamphlets have been paced upon III.
book shelves and on the reading ,,5,
Many thanks are due the Ladies' Ans,
cieiy tor The interest and energy ,t.g
have exhibited in the cause.
Al the dedication exercises, S,,urJ.,
evening, there was so large galheris,
that the club room vas crowded to Over
flowing, and the company a loutned .,
he Court House. Rev. DR.. Estes Opened
the exercises with Scripture reading.ss
prayer. Mrs. j. B. ThAyer. Presideo,ol
the Ladies Aid, 10 neat speech present.
ed the room TO the Club. blls.RF
Durham. first presiden! OF The Socie,,
addressed the Club, aud presented sever.
al articles OF furniture and some period.
CALI. Mrs. A. d. CtocSer presented 40
ancient table on which Judges hal
written law. and ministers the gospel
President Benson responded 10 leelag
manner TO these presentations, lhausi1g
the Aid Society Tor the inleres. tbey k.i
taken 10 the Club. and eulogIzng sUmas.
generally. Several members Of the ono
delivered brief and pIthy speeches. after
which coffee and pastry were served.
gratis. Singing, as usual. was scattered
through tho exercise.
The Reform Club held second NEE.
ing at Whi,,emore school house, Slrtsy
afternoon. Sixteen naues were aide!
TO the pledge. Tnev viii meet The Gil.
zens of SHOWS Fall, district next
Sabbath at 3 Z. ~ Regular meeting
Club at Paris Hill. Saturday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
Peru

All kinds OF crops are growing Does
here. Not so much damage has oes;
done by caterpillars rs last year. l0o7!'
many orchards arc ruined. Hops ns7''
looked better. Atout $50 acres sc l'
der cultivation. Grass is very good.
A S. Burgess has Loushi Tue s'a.
mill at West Peru Of |. j Par.in' NJ.
Borgess. will repair i. in good shape sd
will be prepared to favor The public VIII
good work.
Capt. Daniel Hall i repairing bis DATE
inside aud oa;. AMI will expeai aO'.'
800. which will AID mich - the 0sAa"
OF his residence.
I. w. Washburn has also moved aP
stable, made an addition to it and vii d
ii up 10 good order throughout
The Dis; .scho us are laugh! By TIE 10
loving teachers: Els Peru. Cora L''~
Joy, OF Liyermore Center, LyFa 6I00''
West Peru, Laura +. JENNIE; J" n'D
Dist. Lena + Dunn; Dunn DIST LI'
F. Hall; Knox Dist, Marian hH'6D-
Wait Dist. Ada +. Hunt; Ripley S'O0V'
Mary Boswor,h. OF Canton OuD '
School, Jessie f. DemeriH "'-s'
School, CLARA rn1mn.
We are having some excellent 'en00 .,
as nearly all have had experience "
but two are II, sideuls 81 this so"r'
A. l. b.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
don, Il an able and experienced man and

dent, is an able and experienced man and
il numbered in the list of candidates Tor
the Presidency, his circle OF supporters
being very enthusiastic in his behalf. lilo
has served in both branches OF the legis-
lature of his State and four terms in
Congress, and his record is uneSceptio o.
ally good. He distinguished himself
in his connection with the New Orleans
troubles by securing satisfactory settle
ment of the difficulties through che efforts
of the Wheeler committee OF which he was
chairman. He WIS also President OF the
constitutional convention in New York
in 1867. The selection OF him on the
ticket will secure The hearty support oil
New York aud insure the chances oil
carry ing the State against aay candidate
that any party may see fit TO pa; in The
field. Mr.. Wheeler is man OF M
doubled ability. with m uLimptachaoIe
character, and spot.ess record. and one
who will be found eqnal 10 every emery
ency, faithful 10 every duty and worthy
of all confidence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
TOWN ITEMS.



lime 22.-We had one OF The most
fearful thunder showers here last Iues-
d.v ina. has been known for many years
The min rourcd down in such torrents
Tint The waller ran down the streets Ike
u river. crops were washed out oy Inc
roots in some places.
Writing 10 haste last week. un'n'e"
tioualIy omitted he names OF two m'niS-
ters who were present al Conference, Inc
Rev. Mr.. Garland OF Bethel. ana he'.
Mr. Psrrar of Gilead. Mr.. Garland
first attended conference in this town q
v.srs AGO. MIR. Farrar preached tne
casing sermon OF the conference a's's'eu
by Rev. Mr.. Sprigne.
Rev. Mr. Philips OF Worcester Mass
preached very interesting sermon 10
the Congregational church last sLnday
morning.
Sunday evening delegation from the
Reform Club went to Farmers Hi anu
held a very interesting meeting lne
fin. schoolhouse in this enlerprising dis
trict. was filled TO its utmost capacity oJ
an apprecialive audience. SHIrinS
snee.hes were made by Pres. Jones. A.
s. Jordan. II. +. Lovejoy and others.
A good audience ascend led in Un-
MON Halt last Monday eve. To listen
to temperance lecture from the elo-
ouep, rst1rmrr, Chas II. Tain,or. hut to
the great disappointment OF NIL Inc
speaker did not arrive from Bethel. beng
detained by the severe storm.
TIE Reform Club meets every Friday
uighl. and have very lively meetings'nnd
the are well attended Presiding Elder
F NJ. Martin lectured in the NJ. T. church
last evening.
The summer school in District No. >.
is being taught by Miss Nellie Mitchell 4;
Dist. No. 3. Miss Lake; Dist. No. !.
Miss Laurelta j. Roberts; Dist. No. ..
Miss LA Agers.
1t is hoped to get the telegraph line
in running order ny the 4th OF July.
Some OF the hes, and larges, orchards
in town, are entirely dead and dry; the
calerpillars having entirely ruined them.
Mr.. Chss L. Poor has II sheep which
has raised three fine eve lambs Ibis
spring.
The bears are making snd havoc With
sheep in some por' ions OF tho town. FL
forts ara being made 10 catch them.
LONE STAR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
South Paris.

A party OF sixteen and L halt couples D.
young people from this village. took =
trip to Poland Springs last THURSDAY.
hey started early in the morning J:eaf
tasted on the way aud visited Young
new aud elegant hotel on the groua1,
The party reluroed home ia the evening"
having -pent n very enjoyable dly.
Mount Mica Lodge of Odd FELLOWS
will attend the fourth Of july ceicbrAOr
at Bethel.
There will be auotter race on The
Tfotiiug PARK text Friday. O-e hug
dred and fog,y dol,ais. will be lroaed 2
IN two purses; $50 Tor go CLASSES alt
$50 for Sweepstakes. A large NUMBERED
entries have already been mad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27

One week ago every fence and tree
and shrub was covered by an army oil
writhing, crawling, snake-liko worms,
which emitted filthy green juice as you
laid violent hands upon them in opening
Il gate, or trod them under foot in the
highway. Millions of them Lived and
breathed and had their being" They
were destroying orchards. and the
forest trees. They climbed houses. COW
eriDg the outside walls. crawled into
windows and deposited their vile bodies
upon carpets and furniture. None OF the
plaques which visited Egypt could have
been more loathsome or destructive.
And none of them could have vanished
more rapidly at the bidding of Moses:
rod than have these depredators. There
is scarcely live one in this section to.
day. They have died in heaps filing
the air with q stencil, and singly, as they
travelled. At first q numbness seemed TO
attack them, and they moved sluggishiy
then they ceased to exercise and grew
pulled up and rotten until their own
weight broke them in two. An epidemic
has prevailed among them and has ac-
complished what was beyond the power Of
man. Saul has slain his thousands, and
David his ION tbonsands
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
REPTRIICAN COUNTY con
SENITON.

The Republican,, oi the County OF oxford and
AN others who propos, % AZ with the Republican
party I'm the coming election, are invited 10 meet
by delegates in convention 60 Doc held ~ the
court House I'm Pari- ou
Wednesday. June -, al IO o'clock a. W.
ior the purpose ct nominating candidates for
state senators, County Attorney, County Commits
siOner, Register OF Probate, sheriff AMI County
Treasurer 10 DC supported az the September cleo
uJu.
The basis ot approximation wall Dc as follows
Zach town snd plantation organized Tor election
purposes Is entitled to one delegate, AMI one ad-
dtional delegate for every seventy five votes Civ
90 Tor the Republican candidate Tor Governor ia
tHc wear Is. \ fraction OF forty votes Will be
seconded au additional delegate.
n. {. DAVIS. ts.,.,,.1..sr
j. h. DECOSTER, CoHntv
r. +. RAND t,,,,,,,,'..J,
{. .. PENpENTER. Commi''ee'
ltri~, June -, IS.6.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
Uhat Does il Mean?

The army bill now before the House
has a section in il which excludes colored
citizens from service in the army Please
remember that this bill is introduced by
Democratic House. composed of men
who profess 10 DO reconstructed, sud
whose friends howl when any reference
is made 10 history. The American peo-
pie have a constitution which declares all
men free and equal. Then what does
such biz mean, except that these unrc-
peuiant rebels who have majority in
the House propose to degrade our colored
citizens. contrary to that constitution
which they have sworn TO support They
mean 10 carry into Congress those preju-
diees which Robert TOOmbs 50 ably set
forth when he said The man who ac-
cepis negro suffrage. | say accused be be
will accep; Graut and empire before l
will accept such Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27

LAST week the British government
released Winslow and Brent.two forgers.
who had been arrested and held for en-
tradition. Pres. Grant has sent message
to Congress explaining The matter. and
asking them 10 take action concerning II.
The affair is not likely 10 result in any
thing more serious than The abTogalion OF
the extradiiion treaty. IL is an act OF very
bad faith on The part of that government.
however.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
Gilead.

June 22.-Tne weather for the past
tew days has been favorable for grass
and grain. but other crops look little
backward on account of so much wet.
The caterpillars do not trouble US any
this year. but The apple crop will be lgh,
as the trees did not blossom
D. j. Cole has purchased lot of land
near the bridge of E. Adams, and will
erect dwelling near by shortly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27

The Register will please take notice
that Hon. James c. Blaine is not at pres
ent 4 candidate tor the high office OF
Presidents" aud hence il is about time 10
wind up its long string Of scandal and
blackguardism concerning him. Those
Congressional Committees. composed OF
Democrats. are about 10 exoneratS him,
and il will be little unpleasant to eat
too many words.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27

MASSACHUSETTS, Kennebec Jour
Hal gives the Massachusetts, delegates a,
Cincinnati very rough handling. this
week, because they did not support Nj.
Blaine. Ii speaks slightingly Of Mr..
Dana and discourses Of Beacon street
sristOcra,s." Naturally. Maine feels sol g
that she was not seconded by Massachu-
sets in her efforts to secure the nomina-
ton Of New England man but that is
no reason why We should confirm the
opinion that Maine is way down in The
woods. by attacking educated and
intelligent men, with national reputation
in literature and art. Such men should
be conciliated instead of assailed, Tor
their opinions are certainly regarded with
reverence by large majority OF people
a this country. though, like the rest OF
u. they may not be entirely tree from
prejudice and the liability 10 commit
error. Beacon street aristoeraey" is q
slnr used by boot blacks. and does not
become dignifed Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
Hebron.

Oar correspondent Hartford writes that
he has just spent week in Hebron. lie
speaks very highly of the religious SER
vices. He also attended the Academy
and compliments Mr.. Moody and his pu-
pills. Mountain Home Lodge. /. o. of G .
L. meets every Saturday evening, and is
in hourishing condition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
u9tfOrO 9tmotrat,
Newspaper Decisions.

ANY person who who takes paper regularly
ttaut thP attce-Whether directcl Ia htS D3itr "t
.sothrr'~. 'r whether ne has subscribed 1f h"t
.- sI,1ns ibie ior the payment.
p. Ia a person Orders his paper discontinued
rs must pAy all arrcaraees, or the publisher may
,.,t.iui.Is % sead 10 Uutu payment - uiJdr. 3ul
collect the " hole amount, whether the i.sl.yr Is
sen from the uMce 0r not
3; IueCOaFts have decided thagresusing {" take
papers and periodicals tgOm the past office
.f removing ana leaving them uncallei tor, q
brand facir rV idence OF fraud
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27

COUNTY CONVENTION. Oxford County
Republican Convention will assemble at
the Court House, Paris Hall. next Wednes-
day. Every town should seek to be fully
represented, that its interests msy not
be overlooked, and that the hes, interests
of The party may be advanced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27
West Sutiiner'

June 1--we had one OF me OS'' :.
form meetings here Yesterday 'D'' line.
been our luck TO have for so~' 80, '"
Pres. Dsviu and Bros La Forest hV w..
w. Sampson, F. L. Howe. o ''D md
W. venables. IL. Lane. J. Lo'tj0 81,
E. Melvin OF the Norway C'u' 10.
present and made some String 'p' M 5.
Although the club numbers o' '', .oc.
present, we succeeded in obiAIO' ~. II
half dozen additional signeT'' "a
a small place like Sumner Al'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27

BAPTIST CoNvENTIoN.-The Annual
State Convention of Bap,isis at Hallowell,
last week, was one OF the largest aad
most interesting which has been held ior
a number OF years. Near the close oil
The exercise Rev. David Foster Estes Of
Belfast presented the following reso-
luton:
Resolved, That this convention repre-
seniisg the twenty thousand Baptists OF
Maine, wish to express their approval OF
the closing oil the national centennial ex-
hibition ON Sunday. and their earnest
hope that this decision remain unchanged
that the Sabbath OF our fathers may be
preserved 10 our nation.
1t was unanimously adopted and will
receive the appreciation of all lovers Of
good order and christian principles.