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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18

AMONG other matters which seem 10 be
languishing in the City of New York, is the
cheap cab system. After all that has been
written and said on this subject ii does not
look as II we would ever be relieved Of the
incubus Of cab e1tortions and the otherwise
disgraceful conduct Of large majority OF
those employed in this business New York
gr1mbles and growls but will do nothing. and
so il is matters grow from bad TO worse No
appreciable idea of the wrongs TO which the
public are constantly subjected, can be de-
rived from the number Of complaints made
for the simple reason that not one out Of q
hundred suffering persons appear against the
hacanen People travelling through the
city have no time to prefer complaints they
submit with the best grace possible. If We
cannot have cheap cab system. we should at
least have an honest one, and there is no
reason why the enormous rates Of haek-hir
allowed by law should not be strictly confined
TO their present expensive proportions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
A Reminiseence Of John Quincy Adams.

Tax Tribune publishes the following inter
esting hygienic "reminiscences of John Quincy
Adams -
''NEr John Quincy Adams was in his nintieth
year when Charles Macksv first visited this
| country. he was IN excellent health, the cause
Of which he explained 90 DIR MsckSy. Men
and Women, he said scarcely ever allow the
fresh air OF heaven 10 touch any part Of theft
bodies except, the hands aud face, and even b
these the ladies are systematically unjust by
wearing gloves and walls. The Surface OF the
beautiful human form requires 10 be for Ger
tam period Of every day exposed to the action OF
the stmOSpherc. take my aiF-hath regularly
every morning and walk to my bedroom ~
p,1ls R0tgahbus With all the windows open,
Tor a full hAlfhour. | also take 6 water-bath
daily. read aud write for eight hours 8 day.
l sleep eight hours. aud devote another eight 70
exercise, conversation and meals. feel within
myself reserve of bodily strength which, |
think, Will carry me 20 hundred wears, unless
l die by accident or am shot or hanged"
This recalls to mind circumstance which
We do not remember to have seen in print.
When John Quincy Adams was President,
Il was his custom 10 rise early. and in sea-
sonsble weather, to indulge in bath in the
Potomac river. On one occasion, his ser
want rowed him across the river to the vir-
ginia side landing him upon the property Of
Gen. Alexander Hunter, who was subsequent
" T. S, Marshal Of the District of Columbia
under Gen. JackSons administration. Gen.
Hunters estate was known as Abingdon and
he had erected boat fish and bath houses On
the bank Of the river for his own accomoda-
ton. Here President Adams disrobed, and
while disporting himself in the placid waters,
some river pirate, coaSting along, stole his
clothes In this predicament he was forced
10 dispatch his servant back to the White
House to bring him other raiment, and be
laid pcr2u in the bushes to await his return.
Meantime, some Of Gen Hunters servants
spied him out and reported TO their master
that Il naked suspicious looking man was
proving about his premises Forthwith,
Gen Hunter, who was very resolute and
Stalwart man, arming himself with q stout
hickory club, went in quest of the intruder,
who seeing hinscoming, retreated into one
Of the buildings. Come out you internal
rascal cried the irate Geacr.l for | intend
10 give you sound cud. ,rlhu 1t was with
great difficulty the G,n,s. o. wed himself
10 De informed of the :a.., .,;i although re-
peatedly assured Is , D. '.lnS that the in
truder was no les - .. oa.- than the Presi-
dent, he could uo. h.,ve him TO be other
than an. impo>,or - Mr.. Adams was COM
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18

THE Press dispatches convey the inteli-
gence that, in the event of war between
Turkey and Russia, ROumsnia win preserve
strict neutrality We trust whatever may
be the issue of It's impending Eastern ques-
ton, little attention viii be paid Roumanis,
and that the prosecutions TO which the Jews
have been subjected in that barbarous eoun-
Try viii enter largely into the settlement Of
affairs at the Orient. While the Moslems
massacre the so-ea'led Christians at the Dor.
ders Of Turkey, it Is not exactly within the
rule Of Scripture teaching that the latter shall
recoupe upon the unoffending Jews.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18

The SORROWS or OTHERS. There is no
questson but habitual cheerfullness is great
blessing, but when cheerful people are lauded
let il be remembered us a general thing that
they are no more 10 be commended for it
than person for the possession of pair of
q pair OF beautiful eyes. Cheerfulness Is
usually matter of health and constitution.
When it is not, the person deserves credit /;
for an invalid or a nervous person, q very
sensitive person, easily affected by atmos-
phere or other influences, cannot, without
great effort, be uniformly cheerful. Many
people are cheerful because they are aps-
thetic. The sorrows of others, not being
Their own, are easy to bear We do not wish
to depreciate social sunshine but let us not
forget that they are very sweet flowers that
flourish and give out perfume only in the
shade and at intervals.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

hausted feeling, no energy or courage; the result
OF Mental over-work Indiscretl0ns or ex-
cesses, or some drain upon the system, Is always
cured by Humphreys Homeopathic speci-
nc No. rs. IL tones up and invgorates the sys
TEN, dispels the gloom and dependency, imparts
strength and energy,-stops the drain and reju
yenates the entire man. Been used twenty years
with perfect success by thousands. Sold by deal
ers. Price, 90 per single vial or $500 per pack
age of live Walls and $500 vial ofpowder. SEM
bv mail on receipt of price. Address Hum
phreys' Homeopathic Medicine Company
109 FULTON ST, NEW YORK.
January 9,lS77. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
Nonresident TnNes,

In the Town Of Mason, IN the County OF
oxford, for the year 1876.
The following list of taxes on real estate OF non.
resident owners ia the town OF Mason, for
the year 1876, In bills committed 10 Nathaniel
II. Tyler, Collector of taxes Of said town,
on the 5th day Of Sept, 1875, has been retained
by him TO me as remaining unpaid, by his returns
dated respectively June 18th, 1871, by his certlt-
Gates OF that date and now remain unpaid and
notice is hereby given that 1t the said taxes, in
terest and charges are not paid into the Treasury
date OF the commitment OF the said bills, SO much
of the real estate taxed a. will be sufficient 10
pay the amount due therefor including interest and
charges will without inrther notice b. sold At pub
lie auction nj the school House In said Mason on
Wednesday the Gth day oi March 1873 at ten
O'Clock 4. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
STATE or MAINE


OXFORD, IS - Board OF County Commissioners,
Ser, Session, A. u. NJ.
Uppu the Tor, going PETITION. satisfactory evidence
having been received that the petitioners are lie.
spon,br, aud that inquiry into The merit. OF their
application }. cNpcdcni: II H. Ordered, That the
County {, Inu.i sioatr, meet AZ the dwelling
house OF LC Jna'd Durham In Hebron on FrSay,
the 18th day Of Oct next, AT ten Of the clock 4. NJ.
and thence proceed TO view The route mentioned in
said petition, Immediately after which view hear
ing of the parties and witnesses will BE- had at
convenient place in the vicinity and such other
ures taken in the premises as the Commissioners
shall Judge proper. And Il is further ordered that
notice Of the time, place aud purpose of the Com
missoners meeting aforesaid be given all persons
and corporations interested, by causing sttested
copies OF said petition and of this order thereon TO be
served upon the Clerk OF the Town OF Hebron and
also posted up in three public places in said town
aud published three weeks successfully in the OK
ford Democrat newspaper printed At Pari in said
County OF oxford, the first of said publications
md each OF the other notices, to be made,
served and posted, NJ least 30 days before said
time of meeting, to the end that all persons and
corporations may then and there appear and shew
cause. II ANY they have, why the prayer OF said
petitioners should not be granted.
Attest; JAMES ). WRIGHT, Clerk.
true copy VI said Petition and Order OF Court
thereon.
Attest: JAMES S. WRIGHT, Clerk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18

A CORRESPONDENT of'the Herald comment
ing upon certain structures of that journal, 70
the effect that vexatious litigation had
caused mans death, makes the point tina,
the deceased was seventy six years Of age
when the suit was commenced, and lived
thereafter TO be eighiy-fouri when he incon-
tinenny died We think the point wen taken,
and would give as our opinion, considering
the prevalent unhealthiness, that the law suit
prolonged mis- life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
Mistdlanp.
Compensation.

What though the Deserts wastes tread
And hot sands burnlny bleeding feetf
When spent DAYS neree consuming heat
Tia Eastern stars shine Der my bead.
Mid Natures tamest scenes dwell,
Flat helds and sluggish streams around;
Ye. nom the heavens deep azure ground
7 see the mountain cloud-lands swell.
Though far from Oceans wondrous caves
Nv little term Of life spend,
When through the leafy lane vend,
view the bending eOrnnelds waves.
o loving Mother, good to all,
Who dost tbs gifts on all bestow,
Thy inmost meanings would know,
Aud still obey thy gracious call
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
Non.Resident Taxes.
In the town of Bethel, and County OF Oxioi
for the year 1876.

In the town of Bethel, and County OF oNioru'
for the year 1876.
The following list OF taxes on real estate OF non
resident owners in the town OF Bethel, Tor the
FEAR 1876, In bills committed To Ehef Ciougu,
of June, lssd, has been returned by him TO NE
as remaining unpaid on the Lth day oi June,
1871 by his certificate OF that DATE AMI now remain
unpaid; and notice Is hereby given thai Il the snid
taxes Interest and charges are not paid into tie
Treasury of said town of Bethel within eighteen
months from the date of the commitment OF said
taxes 80 much OF the real estate taxed az VIII De
smfbcient to nav the amount due therefor including
interest aud charges will without further notice De
sold Mt public auction at the Office at o. H. Mason
in said town, on the 2ath day of December, ls'''
nj one O'Clock in the afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
CIRCTIAR NOTES.

A drawn " bet-Queen Ehzabsth's por-
trait.
Very unsatisfactory sort of bread.-The roll
Of fame.
Why 10 the letter ''s'' like a lamb? Because
il is the beginning Of sheep"
The book-keeper who fell from a column OF
figures is still in a critical state.
Are you fond OF tongue, sir p 81 was Al
ways fond Of tongue, and like it still"
When is a candle like tOmbstonei When
q woman puts it up for her late husband.
"A WORKOUT parent has named his hrst baby
Macbeth, because he has murdered sleep"
Song Of the steamers AmeTiq,'e and Rus
tdJsd: "0n the beseh at LOng Branch" etc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18

In Franklin Plantation in the County ofONtorl
for the year 1870.
The following list OF taxes on real estate OF
non res dent owners in Franklin Plantation for
the year 1876, in bills committed 10 Charles w
Child Collector OF said plantn, on the 9TH day ol
July 1876 has been returned by him 10 me as re
naming unpaid the 9Th day Of June 1871. by hls
certificate of that date and now remains unpaid,
and notice is hereby given that II said taxes inter
est and charges are not paid into the Treasury Of
said Plant'n within eighteen months from the date
of the commitment OF said bills, 80 much Of the
real estate taxed ~ viii be sufficient to pay the
amount due therefor, including Interest aud
charges will without iuTtheE notice be sold al
public auction at the schOol.hOuse In district No
& in said Plantation, on Tuesday, February l2th,
| ISIS, at one O'Clock L. NJ
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18

The bridge over the Harlem River ID
reported as being in a shaky condition and
very unsafe. In consequence the Park
Commissioners have ordered the Engineer to
close the bridge to the public so soon as he
deems such course necessary, This course,
according to bridge experiences, will hardly
be adopted before its insecurity has been
developed by few people and vehicles fall
ing through, such as at Ashtabula. u iwsA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
STATE or MANI.

IHdrostoqqH, $50
Board OF County Commissioners, April session,
1871 held by successive adjournment, september
I'm, \. u. 1871.
I'pon the tor, going petition. satisfactory evil
dencc having been received that the petitioners
are Responsible, and ought Ia hc heard, touching
the matter set forth ~ their petition.
n T. Ord,Ifd, Thai the County Commis slunt r.
Of the county of OXFORD bc requested To meet the
Commissioners ot this county ht Aianson Dun
ham in Tuner, IA sad county OF andre ogSlu,
ON TUESDAY. the twenty third day OF October, A.
ID. Isl. NJ ten o'clock \. VI lur the purpose of
thence proceeding Ia view the route mentioned IN
said petition, Immediately alter which view a hear.
ng oI he parties and their witno ,se5 viii Ice had
and such further measures be- taken IN The prem
-es a. the Commis siOners shall adjudge 10 be-
proper And IL IL further ordered that notice b.
gwen Ia all persons and corporations Interested
OF the time, place and purpose OF said meeting
10y causing attrstcd copies OF shid petition ana "i
IA II order thereon, TO be- served upon the char
man OF the County Commissioners Of said County
of Oxford, aud upon the respective clerks OF Ia,
towns OF Turner and Buckhed, and also posted
up in three pubic places IN each OF haid tow
and published III the kCnnebcc Journal, The state
paper, printe, nj Augusta, IN the county vi Ken
uebec, and in the Lewiston Weekly JDHrHdi, a
public newspaper printed at Lewiston, IA sand
county OF AndrOscOggin, aud IN the oxford Dem
Ocrat, a public newspaper printed NJ Pari@, ln
sad county OF oxford, all of said notices 10 b,
served, posted up and published thirty days al
lea before the time of SAID meeting, that all cor
poraliOns and persons interested may attend and
be heard ii they think proper.
Attest: DANIEL i. ATWOOD, Clerk.
A true copy of the petition and order ol coufl
thereon.
Attest: DANIEL L. ATWOOD, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
) town of pixheld, in the County of 0rfOr

In the town OF DXheld in the County OF OXfor'l
for the year 1870.
The following listof Taxes on Real Estate Of non
resident owners in the Town Of Dlxteld for
the ear $50, in bills committed 10 john Has
ley, Collector OF said Town, on the II, day iOi
June 1876, has been returned by him 10 me a
remaining unpaid on the 10, day of June, $50,
by his certificate OF that date, and now remain
unpaid and notice is hereby given that If the said
taxes and interest and charges are not pait into
the Treasury OF the said Town, within eighteen
months from the date Of the commitment OF the
said bills, 80 much OF the real estate taxed as
will be Sufficient 20 pay the amount due therefor.
including interest aud charg"~ vi l. without fur.
thcr notice, be sold ~ l1BiIc Auction, az the
store OF Frank Stanley, Ia said Town, on the !.d
day OF December. lslI. az ten O.clOck A. Nj.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
ICE WATER

and Sweetened, forms mixture which, as cool
ing healthy, and refreshing summer Beverage,
has no equal. Barrels Of ice water, prepared 10
this wav NAV Dc drank without the slightest in.
iurv: and happy is the man who hnds m tins a
substit ute Tor spTItUOUS liquors. It's value 20
the Farmer, the Mechanic, and LabOrer cannot
De oyer-estimsted. 10 Is so cheap as 90 be within
tn reach Of all; 50 finely favored as % be en-
lowed hv Lovers OF the choicest liquors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
Attest: DANIEL p. ATWOOD, Clerk.

To ne Honorable Hoard Of County Commissioners
FOR NE County Of OXFORD.
UNHE undersigned petitioners, inhabitants OF
i the town Of Hebron and vicinity would re-
spectfully represent 10 your board that public
travel requires new locations IN the road as now
Travelled rom Hebron Academy to South Paris
commencing at the termni OF the county road
about twenty rods east Of Charles ii. George
dwelling house Ia Hebron, thence IN an easterly
direction in the most feasible Ioute 10 the road
opposite Hebron Academy, ana we pray that you
would examine the local ~ and make such new
locations and alterations as The public conyen
renee demands.
LEONARD DUNIAlI and t. others.
Hebron, Ausu I 80, lr''.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
VNO the honorable County Commissioners OF
L the County of Androscoggin:

rJJO the honorable County Commissioners oil
i the County of Androscoggin:
The undersigned, citizens of Turner, IN the
County OF Androscoggin, and towns IN ONloId
County would respectfully represent that common
convenience and necessity require that alterations
be made in the higsSay AS now traFeied nom we
city Of Auburn. In sid county OF AndroscogRln
10 Bnckleld village, in the town of Buckheld, IN
the county of oxford, by way of Turner village,
so called, more particularly that new highway
should be located, commencing nj the mouth or
beginning OF the new road, so called, near the resi-
dence of AlansOn Dunham's, in said Turner on
said first men tioned highway, and about one mlc
souherly of said Turner village, thence noitheriy
IN the west or southcrly side OF Twenty Mile XIV
en- so called, To poin' on said river nj the Nus
sell Bridge so called, in said town OF Turner or
some pOint on said river below said bridge, thence
across said river TO Buckileld line thence across
the Peter Berry farm, so called, IN said town OF
BuckGeid, 10 point on said first mentioned high
way at on near the residence of John I. Berry
in said Euck field, meaning TO include Inc most
feasible route between SAID Alanson Durham
and said Peter Berry farm We therefore RI quest
your Honorable Board in conjunction with the
Honorable County Commissioners Of the county
OF Oxford, to view said route, and make location
or any portion Of the same, provided in Our jhdg-
ment common convenience and necessity require
the same a. be done, also 10 discontinue such lor
tons of the old road as may scem proper
Dated ~ sail Turner thi- twelfth day OF March,
\. u. 1874.
PHILLIPS BRADFORD, and n, other,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
SANFORD'S
JAMAICA
GINGER.

This eleg ant preparation Is prepared ron me
TRUE Jamaica Ginger. combined with choice ar
Omatics and genuine French brandy, and IS vast,
IN superior 70 every other Extract or Essence oi
Ginger before the public-ah OF which are pre-
tsra.l With aleohOl nv the Old process.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18

As discretion is said TO be the better part
Of yalor, so merit never appears to greater
advantage than when accompanied by mod
esty as the lamp throws around Inellower
and more agreeable tint, the rays of whiG,
are intercepted by transparent shade.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
Nou-re.ideut Faxes,
In the town of Eoxbury, County Of oxford uui
state Of Maine, for the year 1870.

The following list of taxes on real estate of
nonresident owners In the town OF RoNbury iof
the wear 1876 in bills committed TO Hugh /. Mclu-
nes Collector of Taxes of said town, on the Cth
day of July, 1876, has been returned 10y him
- me as remaining unpaid on the 18th day o
June, 1871 by his certificate Of that date aud now
fine said taxes interest and charges are not paid
into the Treasury OF said town within eighteen
months from the date OF the commitment Of said
bills, so much Of the real estate taxed as VIII be-
Sufficient 10 nav the amount due therefor melud.
ing interest and charges, will without further
notice be sold at public auction at the sshOolhouse
i'm District No. ,, 10 said town. ON the twenty sixth
day of January, ISIS, al one O'Clock ~ Tie alter
noon,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
CnOIERA MORBUS,

Cramps, Pains, DiarrhuEa, aud Dysentery are IN
stantly relieved by it, IL will render an atlaek OF
Cholera Morbus impossible, II taken when the
symptoms Of this DANCE complaint hrst man
IL. ansraa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
CRAMPS AND PAINS

whether produced by indigestion, improper food,
change OF water diet. too free indulgence IN Ice
water, exposure 10 sudden changes OF tempefa'
tsfe, are immediately relieved by t. OHe ounce
alt 20 a cal ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
RESTORATIVE sTIMULANT

tree from serious objections, yet palatable, even
inviting TO the sen at We palate. which will create
NO morbid appetite FOR itself, and operate as an
assistant 10 digestion, A. well ~ perform the
function of a stimulant such We confidently
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
Nou-Resident Taxes
E Town of Sweden in the County of OK

in the Town Of Sweden in the County OF w
ford for the year 1875,
The following list Of taxes ON real estite " uoh
resident owners in the said town OF sweden Tor
the year 1870. in bills eommiteh 70 is st,,
eastman Collector OF said town on the Z'th
day of June 1876 has been returned by hm 10 lne ~
remaining unpaid on the s5th day OF june ls'i, Dy
his certificate of that date aud now remain UNPAID
anil interest and charges are not paid into the Irea
snry OF the said town within eighteen months RON
the date OF the commitment Of the sald bllis, so
much of the real estate taxed rs viii De suIclen.
and charges will, without further notice, be sold
az Public Auction at the dwelling mouse OF
Alvin Pike la said town on the 5lst DAY Oi We
cember 1871 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
DYSPEPSIA.

Flatul.ncy, slug sh Digestion, want o. Tone md
Activity in the stomach and Bowels Oppression
after Eating, are sure % bc relieved BY a single
dose taken after each meal. \ great want exists
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
SANFORD's JAMAICA GINGER

an elegant combination OF The True Jamaica Gln-
ger with the Choicest Anomalies. 10 h beyond al
COMPARISON The most healthy, inVi-oratng tonic
aud stmuiant before the public. 10 - earnestly
recommended t. THE u C,k aud nervous, So those
recovering from dchtltatlng diseases ana !" l"'
Aged, to whom i mpaTt, warmth and ylsOr
-nnEEX ARD viii Doe pasl lor bottle OF
SNUb anv other Extract or Essence of Ja'
plaiCa Ginger 70 found to equal % in inc hSvor'
purity aud prompt medicinal eject ldrgeSi'
cheapest aud best rakc no other until you have
given 10 a trial. sold hy All Wholesale and Retail
Druggists tsroCcrs. and Dealer ia Mc'ic ines
Price, SD cents. WEEk> n POTTER, General
A gent. and Wholesale nru.-Lsts. Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18

Jewett Albert ~ 90 tzW " GU II w " ~
VIM Ridlon in 40 80
trust 100 zW " ~
Same 20 3 100 800 4 20 PSI o.
Unpaid highway tax for 1873; ,,,.,,
ALVIN PIKE,
Treasurer Of Sweden.
S,rn.lnn AnnnAf % ISL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18

Raymond Ilewellyn ia
Ecob Severy stand, NO $50
Park Loren Il Is - 100 3 90
HESRY-O. STANLEY,
Treasurer Of DlXheld.
DlNGeld, Sept. sth, 1871, sll-3W