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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-02-19

LEG1sLATIvE.-Leave has been
granted the Committee on Corporations
Of the House of Delegates to introduce
a bill entitled An act to repeal and
amend the act of 1919, amending the
charter Of the Cumberland and Penn
sylvania Railroad Company. 1t pro-
vides that the Cumberland and Penn
sylvania Railroad Company shall
transport all coal that may be offered
to it fer transportation over any road
or roads owned or controlled by 1t in
the State Of Maryland, and shall
charge the following rates of toll for
transporting the same: When the
distance of transporting shall not ex
coed five miles, rate of toll of four
cents per mile shall be charged, and
where the distance shall be five miles
and not exceeding ten miles, a rate of
toll of three cents per ton per mile
shall be charged; and when the dis
lance Of transportation shall exceed
ten miles, a rate of two cents per ton
per mile shall be charged and col
lected by said company. The bill
also provides that the Cumberland
and Pennsylvania Railroad Company
shall charge and collect for the trans
portation of coal over all railroads own
ed and controlled by it, an additional
sum of che cant per ton for every ton
transported, and shall at the end of
every month furli sh to the Comptrol-
Ter Of the Treasury statement Of the
number Of tons so transported, and
the amount Of money so collected
from the additional one cent per ton,
and the money so collected shall be
paid into the Treasury of the State
1t does not say that the additional
one cent per ton shall be charged per
mile, and it would therefore seem
that if the distance be five, ten or any
number of miles, from one upwards,
the one per cent would have to be
paid by the transporter to the COM
pany, who would pay the same over
to the Comptroller of the Treasury
for the use of the State.
AN ENGLISH JUDGMENT.-The Jul
dicial Committee of the Privy Council
gave ju lgment recently in the case of
Keet 4. Smith, in which the right of
clergymen of the Wesleyan pursuasion
to the title Of reverend was in issue
The plaintiff some time ago proposed to
describe himself as the Mr.. Keet upon
a monument which he was erecting to
his daughter in Church Of England
graveyard, and the rector refused to
give his sanction on the ground that
Wesleyan ministers are not entitled to
the customary clerical designation.
a decision in favour of the rector was
obtained in the ecclesiastical Court of
First Instance, but the judicial Com
mittee yesterday reversed this decree,
ruling that the word reverend is all
epithet and not title, and that Wes-
l,yan clergymen are therefore as
much entitled to use the prefix as
those Of the Church of England.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21
Bribery at the N. III. Election.

1t is stated on democratic authority
that corruption fund of $l50,000 was
used in the late n II election, that about
two thirds of this sum has been paid out
TO bribe voters on both sides; and that
81. $40. and sometimes as high as 500,
has been paid for vote. These state
menls come chiefly from that versatile
organ, The N Y Tribune. Such state
menis. il true, implicalo both parties in
deep dyed corruption. One single man,
a reporter. upcorroborated by any other
testimony is responsible for this apparent
sensational newspaper gossip. Those
who are anxious to believe any story,
however improbable, concerning this
election, and the Republican victory.
will gladly accept such degrading ALE
cations as true.
The people OF New Hampshire are
propably as intelligent, sagscious and
honest as those OF any State. and until
there is more proof than has yet been
produced, it will be judicious, at least
with few obscure exceptions, for the
people of Maine 70 treat all such stories
as newspaper fabrications.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21


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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21
he roles OF Cassius. Brutus and Mark

ia lEe roles OF Cassius. Brulus and Mark
A-,Jay. is Of the highest description.
The support throughout is good, and the
whole is so realistic as To make lasting
impression upon the mind OF the speeta
tor. New York has something TO DC
proud OF In lcr theatres. The price OF
admission usually a dollar and halt.
with a good sesD VIII perhaps strike he
suburban miad as appallingiY high, 6ut
auer All. one feels That IN Witnessing 81
really good performance, he gets the tall
worth ct bis money.
There IS. q course, q great dea! OF ex-
element oyeI the iall of Belknap Many
opinions are expressed in differen, quar-
tiers, exemplilying the old adage, "Mauy
men OF many minds Some are most
bitter in their deuunciations, not only OF
him, bat also OF his associates in office,
while others are as unreasonable 10 at
tempting 10 exOuera,e him IRON all
blame. These violent partnerships are
always to be met with, whenever any
matter OF srea, public interest arises, for
there sre many men vino eau see nothing
wrong in sour sid" and nothing rigb :
il the opposition. But as regards Bel
KNAPP. there seems 70 be q generally ielt'
and generally expressed sorrow that he
has fallen. There seems TO bc e universal
belief OF his gull, AM j, guilty he
should he punished, bar the whole affair
IS looked upon ss a national calamity.
As such IL aGso.> Us ali, and that aEy'
,bias JDt p.eassni,-
IN closing dear Denocraf must en-
press mv thanks tor your weekly visits 20
nc. lis s. long time since 1 las. saw
the hills OF old Oxford and maY be
longer vet before I behold them again,
tut have never forgotten NY birthplace
uJs ,he home o. my b5yhooj. l remen-
Der ms old friends and ike 20 hear OF
and iyom 'hem through your columns,
and hope some time 90 see them al once
more. Meanwhile / remember, and
always with feeling o. pride ths, / too
was born an oli0u' barr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21
Hurrah! for Ne,c Hampshire!

1t is most too late in the day for US TO
pu, on; our poultry and bunting but we
propose instead 10 give three rousing
cheers for the old Granite Safe. The
result OF the election in this State is more
satisfactory than the most sanguine
could have anticipated. The Republican
candidate tor Governor has been elected
by over 5000 majority, and both Senate
and House are largely republican. This
ensures republican L. 5. Senator.
Nothing more could be reasonably
asked. Last year the people tailed to
elect Governor; in - there was a
democratic majority OF over l,400. thus
the republicans show a gain Of nearly
five thousand votes in two years. This
is due to the bad management OF the
democrats. When they were elevated
In New Hampshire they abused their
power, when elevated il Congress they
have doue likewise. The people OF New
Hampshire are still true TO principle. and
rebGke such measures emphl,jcany.
The mighty influence which Belknap's
disgrace was expected 10 exert, has
seemed to lecoil upon It's disclosers
Political capital from such sources does
NO; amount to much. The Republicans
Of New Hampshire felt they had much
work to DO in tha State, aud their oppo
nen,s wers equally alive. The bath e
has been well fought and was closely
contested. All honor 10 the yic,oEs. The
Influence OF this triumph will be felt in
November, and promises to give the re
publican party such "send or rs will
place lis candidate in the presidential
chair
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21
TOWN ITEMS
AuftOvcr.


-, ,e A, our annual town meet
inp last Monday. the following ONE.
zero elected: Moderator. II. ID. Aooot
clerk. J. l.. Ripley; selectmen' y, -.
Burgess. A. A. West, Z. d. N0"'oD
Treasurer, J. A. French; Supervisor "
R. Hsnuaiord; Collector, Elbridge rOOi'
Tn, Clark and end. SelectmIn arc Den'
-. oil tine rest are Republicans
Liberal appropriations were obtained ~
tho Free High School and the LaSe "o'o,
The elec,ion was the most exciting s"0
closely contested that has occurred !" 'n''
Town for many years. Two ballots were
,aLo, ,or 1st Selectman live for 2nd e
AMI two for 50. The opponents oil tho
High School were so Thoroughly o''
numbered. that the appropriation was
aoorrod much easier than was antlclpa'
led.
Rev Mr.. Pierceson Of Lyman, preach
"a q, excellent sermon in the Corgrega
ronaI Church last Sabbath; | hope the
church will secure his services itpossioie'
Anumber OF our citizens have been 70
the Richardson Lake during the la! two
weeks and have had good success li'h
ing; one trout was caught weighing Ia
mounds AMI others have been caught
WEIGHING five aad SIX Us d piece.
Mr.. II l.. Newton. Who, with his vie
i spepdiog the winter a, the Lake Say
that large droves Of caribou have been
seen around the Lake this winter.
The reform moyomeu, is daily gaining
ground in this town; uew names are i'd
ded to the pledge. and q cro~ias inter
est IS manifested by nearly al, oil our
citizens in this glorious work Of redeem
ipg the fallen from the drest curse
that ever tell upon man. The meeting
Iof,bo Club last Monday evening was
vcry Interesting and enthusiastic and
stirring speeches were made hy the Iron
Cl,Gs. which were received win hearty
cheer. Oar Old lrien !, Tyler kidIrr OF
D.SaeJd. vas present aai made an oN-
csilert speech
Tho Dramatic Club Of Merry. gave
good entertainment hero last week;
the parts were ac.eI -p'cnltI.y and gave
GOOD satisfaction. LoNE Sr,E.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21

Mr. J. n. MARTIN, Superintendent OF
The engine department on the Grand
Trunk, at Portland, called upon US las,
Thursday to make inquiries concerning
an article which appeared in this paper
two weeks ago. We spoke quite severely
concerning an injured engine which we
saw running freight train at Bethel
Mr. Martin says that the engine was 10
perfect order when it left his hands at
Portland. He also stated that the step
which binds the tender and spring occa
sionally slips from its position on the
spring. while between repair shops. We
had no intention of casting any reflec.
tons upon Mr.. Martins management.
On the contrary. he is well known in this
vicinity as a skillful. careful and expert
enced engineer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21
Bethel.

March d The Be.hcl Centennial R.
form Cub held q meeting in tue CongIe-
gAiiona j.; chugcl Sabbath afternoon.
Tho cau.ch was crowded aud stirring re-
marks were made b. Ptcs,Leut Gibson.
vice President True, Abuer Davis. csq..
Hon. K A. Chapman and Jpaa s. Kings
busy OF Tie Bethel Club, l. + Rand and
). LOB; vi tue LlcAo's Nils C,uo and
several strangers from oUt ol the State.
Tn,rs were ono hundred aud nine al
dit,ons to ,he pledge, which nov contains
three Lundced and li.ly nine names. TX
.cel.enl music ealIyepcd the meeting. led
Us the chGrch choir. Miss Annie Mason
.prc,iIlug a: the organ. Tho churches
Dispensed wiki the afternoon service and
offered TIER houses 20 the club lOg their
services. The secretary reported three
hundred and fifty nine names - the re-
suit OF ten days work. The weekly meet
ugs OF tbo club are "Wednesday evening
at PAitee's Hall The .bblth meetings
at Fist Congregational church a. :PM.
President Gibson thanked the religious
societies Tor their CD operation. and said
II was his conviction that in 10 other
~ay co4ld they DO 50 much toward build
ing up the churches
l6.-Wednesday evening aDolhcr vide
awake meeting was held 10 PAtee's Hall,
Vice President j. B. Chapman presiding.
Remarks luil OF Interest," were made by
\. d. Herrick. I. Bartlett, -. +.
BroWa, Rev. A. Slnderson and {. J.
iloiyoke. a number signed the Iron
Clad Pledge. W.
l6.-rhe month Of February, cane in
with but ler inches OF Sow Oh the
ground. and poor sIeighiog Number Of
SHOWS, $. Amounting for the month 81
inches. Amount OF snowfall Tor the
wiuier up TO March first. 6S inches The
month as whole, was favorable for lum.
bering and teamiDg, but the freqnen, and
sudden changes OF weather. were prolific
OF colds aud lung sickness.
Charles b. Lovcj,y Of Walkers Mills.
is hauling in this winter some two hun.
bred cords OF poplar to the G IA Trunk
tor transportation to Yarmouth.
Hon Charles II. Barnes of the firm Of
Cunningham &c Co, SIP Washington
s., Boston, has engaged rooms and
will spend the summer with his family a,
tho Wateispout Mountain House.
The concert at the Congregational
church last Thursday evening. by Miss
Weeks OF Portland, aud three others, was
worthy OF patronage.
We are pleased to note that 5. r. She.
han not only gives entire satisfaction as
Post Master, bat is doing a good business
IN furnishing first class custom made
clothing. 10 his numerous customers.
Any one in want of a spring suit should
call at his store on Main Street. C.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21
Institution II. o. of o. r.

Wednesday, last, Lodge of Odd Eel
lows was Instituted 8, Yves, Paris. By G
NJ. S.one OF Bidgton, assisted by various
Grand Officers. There were p charter
members TO the new lodge all Of whom
withdrew from Mount Mica OF So. Paris
They are fine. enterFrising men, and will
ensure the permanency and prosperity OF
their lodge,
The day Tor institution was terribly
cold and windy. still large delegations
were present from Noun! Mica, aud Pine
Grove Lodge OF NORWAY.
After institution. the Grand Officers H.
itis,ed Il new members, among whom,
were some OF the principal business men
OF West Paris The work OF initiation
was conducted in an admirable manner.
Geo. 4 Wilson, Esq. Of So. Paris, acting
as p. g., delivered bis charge in q re-
markedly fine and impressive style Il.
which showed him not only to DO mas
ter OF elocution. bu, Thoroughly later
ested Odd Fellow. one who really feels
the need Of impressing the great truths
OF Odd Fellowship on the minds OF eau
dida,es Tor admission 10 the Mystic
Rites
In the evening there was public in
stallation of officers and grand COLLATION.
Owing to the Indictment weather and The
undesirability OF q long ride at midnight,
We were unable TO participate in their
later festivities. We learn however.
that a very enjoyable and satisfactory
time was had. The Officers installed
were as follows: c. NJ Morgan, n G.;
W. W. Durham, V. q; A. j. Curtis.
Sec; I. NJ. Chase. P. Sec; j. II. Dun
ham. Treas;
Meetings will be held every Saturday
evening. There are large number Of
applicants for admission, and the lodge
promises 10 grow rapidly and to become
one OF the strongest in Oxford County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21
last stonshani

The lrouc'aJs assisted Jy .as'-
OF tits place, g; up s. ra-s..;
supper las. Friday liEl', aside .' -
oysters, the tables we've A.'l
bounli.ul supply Of pas;riss. --.-.-
3 style calculated TO rj3.,s Go -'-''
those present, who on ace'a-.
times have had to live ra,6 ,r P.-.a =
has been agreeable. Iae supp
gotten up at Mr.. \. MOODY : Lo-'.'
Moody took charge OF Tie coos
laying the tables. and W.. caa s-'s.' p
that never were oysters served % I
better STYLE than on this occa..o'' -
the tables wele very tas.eiaiiy a'''--
About one hundred persons ''i-
their hunger, aud there was ea2's'
to have fed 4 hundred moFe. lie %.
Clads were served first. then cane 10
belonging to the general p.ei9.. -
last but not least, persons b''''s,
neither pledge. bat who are T'.'''
help for ward the cause OF lenPe''-.
Nearly all on this occasion 6H'1.'
something to help fill the tables. S- =.
over. the company were entertainer ~.
vocal mu.ic nv Mr.. eastman ''' :
two daughters who sung '''I' ,,3
stirring temperance songs 'l'l ., IN
dancing, old men ofseyeaty h'' up
as lightly as those just starting uFr.J
rough voyage OF life. y N h1''' .,,.
b + Morgan furnished music y"
part of the entertainment; "ol! =, x.
is not YET TOR after dancing ao0' 81
hours. in come the young fOS' ',.
that ever pr, sent but iuv'''o'' ,<
that no one in The play ever ''' ,5l
the o,s, looking sifl in tae room ~.
she does not show it lets even V"
by her looks and act ons '"'' ~
got il; after this play the comp.,' ID
persed. We neglected TO '' -. 90
several signed the pledge on ~. 'p,I ,cs
sion, and all went home ieelIDs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21
What DID ne Lale Oar seize.


Among The men who were active IN
political 4Hairs in ls6J. in the North and
in Tie Soglh. and who ale active now in
National affairs, i, would be Difficult, 10
show that any permanent change in po-
hi.cal sentiment, principle OF opinion had
taken pisce Ole thing it is true has
been done. after Watiug through = sea
ci blood, in name "a. least, Slavery -
distinctive institution, claiming empire
for its own aims and ends. has been
abolished, although the war as dcter-
sive measure did not originally have
this purpose in view. Bu, what else has
the war settled
VIII il be asserted that Secession was
killed by the war; aud that The Uuited
States Wi. forever continue in peace,
because no State can secede2 The
House CT Representatives last week.
under democratic auspices, voted re-
solve ,ha, the la,e war settled the ques-
ton OF secession that secession was
wrong. Bu, the ground Of The war. as
an aggressive measure. was State
Rights-the idea tha, the L. 5. were
union OF States, as states; and that the
people had nothing to DO with its lorma
ton or peTpeiuation as q nation. Ii
however the doctrine OF State Rights. the
foundation OF secession, is still held by
the men Of the South, as j. has been and
: by strict democrats, both North and
South vote against secession is not
Only uugatOry bu. sham. II the State
Rights doctrine requires. as i. does.
that The official Of q State shall bear
allegiance 20 his State before and above
his allegiance TO the United States, there
IS no admission or resolution 10 The con.
iraIy. The fundamental principle of civil
war in the future is Is much so open
question now as prior 10 the war. Ii
secession is voted = dead and buried
scheme the hyinE principle Of State
Rights can sill ind 4 thousand new
methods OF revolution 10 carry out its
claim Of primary State allegiance.
IL might be pleasant and agreeable 10
ignore the recent acts aud history Of that
portion Of lie United States which has
desired an empire OF its own, on a prin.
eiple Of paramount State allegiance, and
aecede st once TO al the demands Of
true or pretended cancellation. But if
there Is no change Of sentiment or opinion
on this su6jec, OF allegiance, there is 40,
the leas, guaranty Of permanent concli
ation, The persistent claim OF such
doctrine is = constant threat OF dise2gd,
against the most vehement proiestatious
Of reconciliation. To ignore the facts ol
history and the acts OF parties Is political
suicide.
To take State cat OF The UuiOn under
The doctrine OF STATE rights and tight till
conquered is mol treason o. wrong. &C.
cOrdiDg 10 tue great lights oi tue south
or the North. Eaton. Tucker. Salisbury
Gordon and hosts OF others sin maintain
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21

The following are the 1ai,e' a'
Runford Reform Clue. President. I'
rs W PARK: Vice P.csilea.. vs.
Thomas. l. c Robertson. " ) C--'-
5 Bowker. Sec. j \ Arnold So
Virgin. Treasures.
Our meetings are wei. attended '''
ing good. We number a5o4. ID.
members. Oar meetings are Dr.
Thursday evenings uuiil tlr.he' a"
and we want all good friends aal -''-
vrs TO understand that We sla.. )e q
10 receive q vi-i, AZ auy TIM
REF1gu-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21

Tuesday afternoon we visited Paris
Hill Academy, where We found between
fifty and sixty scholars earnestly st work.
This school is the largest which has been
held here for long time. Mr.. Bryant.
the Principal, is lively, enthusiastic in
structor, and Immediately impresses his
scholars by his business like and me-
thodical habits. We witnessed several
recitatious, and would commend the
manner in which they were conducted.
Parents will do well to visit the school
and see TOR themselves what an excellent
influence is being exerted over their chill.
dren. The scholars hold lyceums every
Wednesday evening, and sustain them
with unusual interest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21

President Caleb Bessa. g.. p,
A. NJ. Burton after which came ~ ''''
earnest speech we have hal ,,' a's
Brother Charles Goodwin. or,ba ~ D
Reform CLUB. Oar Ladies Az 'l't
although having much 10 eo,,s,,
still prosper and members arc ~. '.'
TO its role each meeting. III. '''
meeting is on SATURDAY. evening g, '''''
week, and this combined cfsr, - 'l'
ladies' does much 20 support ara e'
our Iron Clgds. Ual1ub.edrr ass,
dies Aid has 4 greal power over H.
form boys As womans Influence b.,,. g
felt IN all the gIea, yiclolie, olA. ''''
1t is well known b. the reader, O.,
~. and the biography Of Nan,ls,. "
before his successes and victoria. b. h ~ ~
listened 10 the advice of Josepai,. - - 20
the campaign OF Of Russia, when r.. 10y
less OF her advice, he rushed O., !, s. +. J.
ruin. 50 may the Iron Cad. '
warning from Napoleon. ana .'
achieving. by The ladies assis,s5,.
tory over Rum. It'll listen % lss o.. ..'
Of the many J6scphines. wio,aa.,....
TO save them from ruin. rn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21
BroNynneld.

The following are III town officers
elected at tie recent election. Select
men, f. 5. HON, NJ. E. Peary. P. Hill.
Geek w. (. Swan. Treasurer, Cyrus
Wentworth. 5. 5. Com. anus Went
worth. Agent, 4. Il Eaton. Con. and
Coll, A. G. Wakefield.
Brownfeld village Free High ,chool.
Spring term opened March 9Th. under the
instruction OF Dir fash OF Bates College
with about 10 scholars. Mr.. fash comes
among US stranger. but well recon-
mended.and Judging from his gentleman
ly and scholarly department, we are pr..
pared to expect a profitable and pleasant
term OF school. Vvn,r,,s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21

We learn from the Secretary Of the
Good Teipplars, Geo. (. Bracket OF
Belfast. that the annual session Of the
Grand Lodge of Maine will be held at
Bath, April II and ~. Half fare 10
members of the Order over the p.iucipa.
railroads and steamers. NotwithsAnd
ing the hard times there has been good
progress in the Order in the State during
the past six months. The Secretary ex-
poets to Ge able 10 report nearly 200
Lodges with membership OF about
$4,000. Some 25 or more new lodges
have been instituted, and great gains
made in some Instances. For example:
Oak Lodge No. $50 of Deering added
sos members during six months ending
January 81, starring with 60. making u
total OF AIS and the largest per ceniage
of gain. Belfast Lodge No. so, of Bel
fast, during the same time added 519.
starting with 233, making total OF ZIP,
which Is the largest gain in members,
aud makes it the largest, aud thus the
Banner Lodge not only OF Maine but OF
New England and probably the United
States.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-03-21
Bryants Pand

The regular meeting of the Iron Clsds
took place on Wednesday, March 8, and
was a most enthusiastic meeting. TIE
opening services were Prayer By Broth
er Newell Il. Rowe, singing by The choir
'hen I'.lowsd reading OF report of las
meeting 81 cur Secretary, Brolber II II
"'ou an unusual interest was
manifest here This night, While perfec,
good WILL and brolheriy love prevailed,
M'ue awake speeches we've made bv
Brothers Ezra Jewell, Fred Ldve,, ovr