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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
The Bethel BnIk.

Mr.. Editor: Il don't know what kind
of man you would be at ball. but
there was good one at the Bethel House,
Bethel, last Wednesday, the 9Th inst.
Something worth Attending il one is not
opposed 10 such Institutions. Some fifty
couples were present from Newry, Han
over, Rumtord and Mexico, together
with some ten or fifteen couples from
Bethel Hill and vicinity. Hanover and
R0miord people were the movers in
getting up this sleigh-ride aud ball. y
large part of The company was made up
OF married people, some of them having
seen nearly or quite three-score years.
but who claim TO be lust as young as
they used 70 be-" There haPyeHed 10 be
present number OF Portland runners
aud few gentlemen OF note from Nor
way, Paris and Brysnt's Pond. Host and
hostess B4rden were apparently pleased
70 meet so many friends undsr their own
roof They had provided the most pal
atab!e OF yiandS Tor this company, and the
three hundred and fifty meals furnished
seemed 10 have had no effect towards
diminishing the larder. We had turkey
supper al u O'Clock, Oyster supper" at
II O'Clock, with breakfast next morning
from 5 to 9 o'clock. Everyone was pro-
fuse in praises OF Bro. Barden's tables.
The music was good enough, and 10 add
to the comfort OF the company the house
was well warmed all through our stay
there. The dancing continued until
about 1 O'Clock A. NJ. Thursday. Such
ample accommodations are afforded for
the comfort of large gathering by the
Bethel House, that it Is one Of the best
places in the County Tor large company
to go. This fact, with that important
one Barden knows how to run hotel"
DOW has advertised it more extensively
than heretofore will be sure to secure
many similar occasions and larger num-
bers in the future. The only fault found
by anyone that came within my notice
was found by your correspondent
"Sparkes" when he heard Barden say
they were going to have Notification
there the 4lh OF March in honor of Til.
den's election soon 10 be declared"
Yorrs &C.,
One OF THE PARTY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20

Especially in his last hours would he,
almost constantly. request those around
him to sing, naming the tunes be wanted
TO them, and while he had strength he
would himself join, his little voice SEEM
ing almost superhuman. A short time
before he died he called them around
him. and requested them 10 sing the toll
10 owing, which he repeated through word
for word before il was s1ng:
"Hear, gracious God my humble moan,
To thee breathe my signs;
when will the mourniul night 5egin;
When shall my joys arise?'
Such remarkable expression IRON one
so young seems worthy OF notice. and 1t
is all vouched Jr by those who heard
him. lie was bright, pretty little lei
low, and all who knew him will long
remember "1iltle Blsh.' rs he was
Familiarity called. Hal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
Bryant's pond.

The High School in this village com
mences Feb. 20th. under The instruction
of Mr.. w. + Ranger. Mr.. Ranger has
taught the winter term of school 10 this
place and has given excellent ssiisfac-
ton. lie is thorough teacher and we
anticipate profitable term.
Mr.. A NJ. Chase. OF this place, is now
taking orders in this vicinity tor work
OF great interest entitled Oar Western
Border Oae lIlndred Years Ago" /, is
II historical work Of the struggle between
the white and red man for the ownership
OF this country.
The ladies connected wiIh the Byant's
Pond UDiversalisl Sewing Circle will give
Calico Masquerade Party at the Town
Hall on Thursday evening, Feb'Y 22d.
AlmissioG 40 cents tor gentlemen. ladies
free, to include antiquarian supper. E'ch
lady will be expocItd to wear calcJ
dress and masqle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
Denmark.

The weather for the past four weeks
has been very tinc-aot single storm in
that time. but mild and warm part Of the
Iimo as April. Tho snow was tour feet
deep tour weeks ago aud now 1. is tso
feet or little more.
Basines, is dull rs general thing, 10
town, but still some Numbering is being
done. T. Slnboru's mill has run day
and Ligh! saving slaves which are made
into shocks al The village aud sent by Tho
L. * o Il. L. 70 Portland and IRON there
direct to Cuba.
G Is. Sui.h IS drawing one huGdred VI.
IT, of pine timber from hl, M!.,r lot 20 lie
) eco liver. \. X p. l. ~ buys The
timber.
A Lodge Of | o. OF o. T. is to be
started at the village soon. and by every
appearance 1t viii be thriving one. Us
many of our young men Aiil join.
Most every body complains Of hard
times. but | never kuew more pleasure
seeking than this winter. We have
dancih: schools. s!nginI ,cloois. dances,
parties. oyster suPpers. circles too nu-
merous TO mention
The roads are quite bad in Places. as
the snow driftei 0ai.y The fcst OF the
winter and the warm weather caused
them to slump and they are very uneven
bare spots begin TO show.
Occasional
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
Paris.

The Indies Aid Society will meet with
Mrs.A II Mason this Monday evening.
The pound party at the parsonage, lat
Wednesday, Was a worry pleasant sffsir.
A large number of psrishioners were
present. both afternoon aud evening. and
lett many bundles OF many 81 S. la the
evening. Geo. +. Hammond. Esq. made
brief address OF presentation to which
DR.. Estes responded in teiictous and
humorous manner. Several iami lar
tunss were sung, to enliven the occasion.
Mr. Walker did not put in bis appear
Rnce Monday evening. SO regular r.
formers meeting was held-and an
interesting one it was.
Singing school is progressing finely.
There will be q grand concert in the
Universe ist Church, Paris Hill Thursday
eve. March |. at which time the follow
ing artists will appear: Miss Anna S..
Clair Gerry, Soprano; Miss Annie E.
Greeley, Contralto; Mr.. f. n. Noyes,
Tenor; Mr.. F.. II. Marble, B4sso Mrs.
Geo. Briggs. Pianist Miss Matte Maxim.
Gaitarist. This will be one OF the most
attractive musical entertainments which
our citizens have been favored with, and
should receive a hearty patronage.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
TO wv ITEMS.
Andoser.

Feb. lj.-rhe pleas snt weather during
the past Two weeks. BIAS betn vigorously
improved by III SO who are engaged in
logging. TIE numbering operations in
this town greatly exceed any former win
ter Tor many year,. The lumber. upIn
an average, is Of u superior quality. The
most OF il has been contracted for by MIR.
Wood of Lewiston, aud will be driven
down 10 that city in the spring.
Mr.. G I Poor has taken u contract 10
put 10 lot of pine from The farm OF Mr..
Ehen Poor.
Last Sunday morning young and
spirited horse belonging TO Mr.. l. F.
Jones, ran away with Il youpg man
named Thomas, aud before be could be
stopped the sleigh and harness were
nearly ruiued. Both the horse and dri-
yer escaped without setilus injury.
Two young ladies united with the
Congregational church on SUNDAY, the
81 inst.
Rv. Mr.. Sprague delivered vITy 10
teresliug lecture in the Nj L Cnurch last
evening, upon The lie and ministry OF
Mr. Moody. he great ,yangeiis. Tie
lecture was founded upon these words ::
God Mas with hiu." rae spcaktI
showed the striking analogy between lie
lie OF Joseph and that of Mr.. Moody.
Toe Reform Club last Friday evening
elected the following Cili;ers; President,
l. F. Jones; Vice-PresiIcuts, Chas. St
yens, II. l.. Poor. CGas. +. Poor; Sccy q,
F. A BJdTell; +. S.c'y aud Treas /.
W. BJdwell. The Cub has had very in
ieresliug meetings OF late, and are work-
ing earnestly for The good cause.
The Congregational Sewing Circle,
held last Wednesday evening with Mrs
John Akers. was largely attended aud
highly enjoyed by al present, Mr..
ASers and bis lady have The happy faculty
OF making:every one feel perfectly al
home.
The NJ. l.. Circle held at the house OF
Mrs. Peabody Stevens. was also the most
largely attended OF the season.
LONE STAR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
EryeburX.

The second of the Band entertainments
came Of on the 18Th, and consisted OF q
lecture bY Rev. II. Carpenter on temper
ance and reform. II was an able lecture.
Tue next will be dramatic enteGtaia-
ment, on Feb y.
A Lyceum was formed here Thursday
evening, wiIh'F. b. O.good, President,
S. &. Hobbs, Vice-P President, and \. F.
Lewis, Sec'y and Treasurer. The q1es-
ton: Resolved, That the Presidential
Commission Law is ere liable 10 the jos
tice and patriotism Of the American peo-
Pile, was ably discussed in the affirmative
by f c. Farri gton and L. c. Shirley
the negative, G. E. w. BurbInk aud A.
0 Pike. Gu. c. spoke on one side,
bat no one knew which. The next qaes-
ton is to be-R ,sOlved. That there
should be no distinction before The law on
account OF color. sect or race" All,
Col. Gibson. A. +. Lewis and F. Y. Brad
ley neg, B. NJ. Stone, A. o. Pike and
ID. Ballard.
1t is reported that two or three of our
young men had two days of iue sport
fishing for trout, 10 one of the back ponds
near the village, alter which 10 their dis
gust, were informed that trout never we're
know in The pond.
VIM. E.a is again selling corn and meal
at the depot at low price for cash.
Our Postmistress has been confined to
her house for day or two.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
Louisiana for Hayes and wheeler
A JUST DECISIONl
Down with Traitors

LAST Feiday the great Commission com
pleted their labors upOE the contested
State of Louisiana. and gave her electoral
votes to Hayes and Wheeler. The decision
was similar to that il the Florida case.
They decided not to 60 behind the returns,
and settled the case upon the meri.s OF
the certificates presented to them. The
Republican certificates were properly re-
turned and certified, and hence received
the sanction of the commission. This Is
8 second great victory for the Republican
party. Successful at the polls II an hon
est vote, their position has now been
established by the highest American
tribunal ever established. Those who
undertook 10 CARRY their point and elect
their men by violent measures have been
defeated at every point.
There are still two States. Oregon and
South Carolina. TO 90 before the Com
mission, bat the decision in Louisiana
virtually settles them all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
Last IsucL field.

Feb l0.--TLree esIs ago the.Cry,tal
Wave assisted their l.. d Go. W.
Shaw. to institute Sure ii wen LODI Of
Good Templars at East Hebron beng
The second lodge OF their instiiuI.Or.
Having received au invitation 10 meet
with the Wave on tic evening OF iho b
inst. large delegation Witnessed. be.
sides other.exerc.ses, imitation, dscls
nations. episode 10y Il. II. Lush, remarks
for toe good Of The order, song. reading
oi the 100 number OF the sem.-.nonthIy
PeaIl, by MIS-. II. Augustus BicknelI.
inteTSPersed with vocal aud instrument
tai music. Lodge closed for refresh
menis after which soci4blc on!iyent 4
The hour. HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20

Assassination There is certain
class OF individuals who become crazy al
every breath of political excitement. 1t
is composed OF those men who drink rum
and risk their incomes upon the result OF
an election. As soon SIS they perceive
that they are beaten they promptly shout
fraud" and then talk about fighting
somebody. Erervated by vile drinks and
other exciting practice, they are sure TO
come out second best 10 the conflict
Cowed and enraged By second defeat,
they lay aside all semblance of manhood.
elothe themselves in tie dark mantles OF
assassins, and with beastly thirst for
blood, VOW that they will neither eat nor
drink while their opponent survives. We
read this bloody record in the history OF
all nations; but our own country has been
remarkably free from such scenes. But
few of our public men have felt the as
sassin's knife. Hence it is with the keen
est regret that sill true men will learn that
an attempt was made last week to take
the life Of Governor Packard of Louisi-
siana. Every such attempt serves to
make US more familiar with violence,
and takes degree from our reputation.
II is the duty of all good citizens to de-
nounce muIderers (no matter how little
sympathy there may be for the viotiw)
and seek TO bring saeh offenders to
justice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20

severe injuries by falling on the ice while
on her way 10 church.
w. ID. Chase has located at Auburn
where he is devoling bis time and ener-
gies to the Chronicle,
Vim. Brit, our genial and emphatic
voiced truckman, Is out again with his
team after being confined to The house a
long time by irjlries received early in
the winter.
We ARE pleased to learn that Mrs.
Mary Emery, who has been dangerously
sick at the house OF her daughter 10 NAL
den, Mass. is recovering. A.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
Milton Plantation.

Although we feel the pressure OF the
hard times. yet we are wide awake here
at the Centre.
There has been very little sickness
here this winter.
We are having good singing school
taught b. +. Martin OF RImlord.
+ mer TuoiI O! Paris J., teaching the
winter school.
GreenIeaf & SWEET are doing qqi;e =
business in &c Ting gu. hoop poles tor the
market.
sSetl Bros are buy iog poplar Tor the
purpose Of manufacturing ia,o saves.
Jan. 2j.h about seventy Of the friends
OF l.. b. F4rnham gathered at bis resi-
dence. to celebrate a variety wedding,
bringing presents both usefu! aud orns-
mental. Conversation. mu-ic and dlac-
ing. were the order oi exercises Ample
Justice was doue an oYs;er supper, and
all seemed 10 Ell J the evening".
OIr tempetatca society has been or
gained over year snG Is in II very
prosperous condition. The meetings are
interesting aud well attended. We have
something tor euIertsiumsnt every even
ing,-dialog1,s, so.ect reading, = paper,
a.. The officers 10, the present q nrter
are IL. Davis. President, O. y. Billings,
S. K. Caiii,. V.co-p,esid ITS. 4 y.
Brooks, Sec'y. Is. SWEET. + ) L. Brac
bury. Treasurer. +. Hopkins, Chaplain.
IL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
GIlead.

Feb. 9.-The weather for the past few
days and weeks has been very pleas
ant. with tip-top sleighiug, which is well
improved, eand business is still quite
lively.
George Burnham is doing quite bust
ness logging.
Thomas Wight is getting in quite lot
OF timber to his mill, consisting of birch,
maple, oak, ash and poplar.
Mr.. j. Wiley is putting up quite large
building at the village to be used as a
dwelling house and carpenters shop.
J. w. Kimbill is getting out the frame
and I'm ltrpinning for a dwelling house
to be erected early in the spring. He
has purchased lot OF Eliphalet Adams,
Esq.
Sam'l Wheeler has a steer thirty-two
months Old that girts six feet and four
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Attempted ASSASSINATION Of Coz
Packard.
The Motive of the Assassin Unkaow


NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 15.-Abont noon
to-day, 10 an alteration in his Office With
q man unknown to the police on duty in
the State House. Governor Packard was
shot in the knee-cap, The man who did
the shooting was fired upon by by
stander. and wounded in the arm.
Mr.. Packayd's wound is only flesh
wound and very slight. His assailant
gives the name OF William Henry Wei
don of Philadelphia. He called to see
the Governor, was admitted to his private
Office where he was seated in conversation
with several gentlemen, and without
warning or provocation aimed piston at
his head. Gov. Packard struck 1t down.
receiving the ball in his leg. One or two
pistols were discharged at Weldon. who
was seriously wounded. No cause Is as
signed for the attempted assassination.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l5.-Inquiries at
the office OF the Philadelphia Press dis
close the lact that William II. Weldon,
who committed personal assault upon
Gov. Packard is an imposter, having nc
connection whatever with the Press. and
nothing is known of him at the office oil
that paper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
"Gobbie,s" Cupher to Tliden.

One of the most interesting documents
brought out in the Geographic investiga-
ton is the following despatch from Port
land, Oregon, to the Great Reiormer IN
Gramercy Park =
Portland, Oregon, Dec. l, 1876.
Hon. S. J. Tildep, No. 10 Gramercy
Park, New York:
Head. Scantiness. Cramp. Emerge.
Peroration. Hothouse. Survivor. VI.
Piameter. Bottish. dollhouse. Exact
ness. Of Services. Highest. Gun
ming. Dottish. Of A. Galvanic.
Survivor. By. Accordingly. Respect
full. Merciless. Of. Senator. lncon-
sequent. Coalesce.
GoBBLE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20

Mention has been made in the pap
ers Of the Mississippi Plan," bst exactly
what was meant by it, has not been un-
derstood. The Senate investigating COM
mittee, Saturday, applied the pressure to
! Mississippi democrat official, and drew
out OF him the plan by which the demo-
cratic vote was 50 remarkably increased,
and the republican vote 50 greatly dim
inished at the last election. He testified
to Z secret conference of leading dems-
Gratis before election at which plan was
devised to furnish the judges, at each pol
ling place, q duplicate KEY to the ballot
box. lie distributed the keys, each of
which was done up in paper He would
slip the package into the vest pocket Of
a Judge, saying as ne did so, here is some
thing that may be Of use TO you. He did
not tell them what use, for he thought
they were smart enough to find out. And
it seems they were, as they made good
uses Of those keys TO open the boxes and
pull out republican votes and substitute
democratic. In Hines county the plan
worked admirably. The total vote in
that county was 5,9117 against $500 in
1872. But the republican vote which
was 4,0l5, in -, sunk to 1,474, while
the democratic vote which Was l,539, was
increased to 4,503!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20

that commission from all charges save
that il may DO that OF an honest mistake
and in the name of the same great pow
or denounce the majority of this House
as being responsible Tor the wrong and
recreant. ignorantly or corruptly recre-
ant, to the confidence which has been I'M
posed in them and faithless 10 the trusts
confded to them. (Applause.)
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20
Bethel.

httnfi.
Feb. l5.-Mouday afternoon last. a
party OF some thirty. connected with
South Bethel SsSicg Circle, dropped IN
upon the Rev. NJ. Center AID his est.
ml0lo vile ut their residence on Chap
man street. The visit was complete
surprise, and no preparations whatever
had been made for any such occasion.
L. was al informal gathering. far more
pleasant than ii due warning had bee n
given, aad eacI mem1rG OF tho company
came loaIed in hand, signiiying the
love at heart which prompted the act.
The Rev. gentleman Is not man 10 re-
main surprised long, and after the party
had taken possession Of bis house, Ia
was as much at home Us bis guests DE-
termincd 10 be. The afternoon and ev-
ering were passed in the pleasant, Fl
manner. Daring tie silernoon. MR..
Mary c. Bean, President oil thy Ladies
Circle, made her app arance, and in Il
graceful! manner, il u, half oil the Circle.
presented Mr.. G. With a beautiful album
quill. \ portion Of The choir was
present, therefore music was not want
ing. A most excellent supper was
served.
The Q iarterly Meeting will be held in
the Methodist church, Saturday and
Sunday. March / and b. Elder Mar
tin, OF Augusta. will be present. ard
preside through the meeting.
The two Clubs held public meeting
Sunday afternoon in the Congregational
church. a good meeting was the result.
The next meeting viii be held in Rev.
Mr.. Garland's church north side OF lht
river, Sunday. =. NJ.
Oar streets are filled with teams loac-
ed with wood, hay aud bark, and present
lively contrast 10 few weeks ago.
Farmers who are in want of tirst-c ass
fruit trees TO set on. next spring, should
call or write TO 7. NJ. kimbali. whs will
furnish them at bottom pTic, 5.
Tue Sabbath school scholars connected
with The NJ 4 society. will give con-
cert in the NJ f. church Sunday evening,
Fcb. rs b. All are invited to be present.
G..
The warm weather Of the past week
has left many bare patches 10 the fields
and made bad travelling.
Barbour b. Farwell broke the small
bone OF his leg Thursday while unload
ing lumber ia his doory ard.
The types made me say, or made the
types say, that Rev. josiah Dutton's COW
Starlight 10 $50 days made 245 lbs. Of
butter. The iac;s are, that 10 $50 days
she made 345 lbs. OF butter, besides fur
nishing The family OF four persons with
milk and the calf four quarts day of new
u.ilk for two months. Seven quarts OF
Der milk makes one 10. OF butter. The
heller 'Topsey' makes one ID. OF butter
from five quarts Of milk. w.
The friends of Joseph +. and Harriet
A. Kilgore. OF this Village. have been
deeply grieved to hear of their sad loss
in The recent death from congestion OF
the lungs, of their little son, Robert B.,
which occurred on the "a inst, at the age
of years, II months and II days. He
was sick only q short Time, during which,
to the time OF his death, he was in the
full possession of his senses, and for one
of his age exhibited such remarkable
clearness and expression as to attract
much attention from all who saw and
heard him. He had learned 10 play some
what upon melodeon and music seemed
to be the one great object of his thoughts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20

Nasty steps forward now with his
plan Tor the settlement OF the Preside n
tial dispute Nothing but its late APP
pesrance could have prevented its adop-
lion. He suggests that representative
Republican and representative Demo
crat decide the question by a game OF
seven-up, and adds: IL wood sejest ez
the representative Republican for this
purpose Mr.. Frelinghuysen NV Moo Jer-
sey. For the representative Dimocrat
Their amt no need tor my namin' him at
all. The entire democracy in one voice
wood eXclam, 'Johu Morrissey.' Spoze
il wuz agreed TO hev it seven-up and
best two 10 three. Think NV thess re
ports from the Associated PCess. The
Presidential Observation-Disclosures two7
-Motrissey one,-Thanksgivin' in the
Churchesi-Freedmen Jubilani! Liter!
-MoTrlSsey turDs Jack, and makes High,
Low and Gamei-End Nv the FIRST Game
-Morrissey shows out on high and low
-Frelinghuysen accuses him w cheatir,
a day OF las'in ordered, and the gin
mills Illuminated Then the second
game: Tie first game conceded to
Morrissey-Gold rises TO y .-Tne man
ulaciurers disheartened The South ju-
bilant !-Freiipghuysen deals Morrissey
begs Frelinghuy sen gives him one, and
MorrisSey claims misdeal, which the
umpire allows. Morrissey makes four
The niggers discurridged and The South
iubian,l Second hand-Freiinghuysen
makes high aud low, and Morrisssy jack
and game .-MorrisseY one pintto go and
his deal The Presidential question set.
tied .-Morri.sey turns jack, winnin the
rub, and eleciiu Tilden and Reform Con-
gratulatorY dispatch from the President
elec; !-Chagrin uy the Republicans =
Morrissey serenaded Il simply did my
doolyl Mo:rissey 10 be Secretary {.
the Treasury y"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20

The fifth anniversary of the marriage
of Rev and Mrs. Albert A. Ford was the
occasion of very pleasant gathering of
Pensioners aud friends at the parsonage
at East Auburn, on the 9Th inst. Hearty
congratulations and many substantial
tokens OF good will testified 10 the cordial
relations existing between pastor and
people. Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20

inches. Mr.. W. says If ans body has got
one that will match him he wishes to
purchase.
Albert Peabody has COW that dropped
few days ago pair OF male calves;
they were OF the Ayrshire breed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-02-20

Il. will be seen by notice in another
column. that Norway Liberal Institute
will be taught this spring by c. A. Black.
A. b.. assisted by an excellent corps of
assistants. His previous successful term
will call many students from abroad into
the school.