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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20
OBITUARY.

Died in Buckded, March ., Mt. David Bonney,
aged IS years lie was born in Sumner and there
lived until he had passed his ttieth year when he
bought farm and settled 10 Paris where he lived
about thirteen years and then moved 10 Buckdeii
and spent the remaining seven years OF his lie.
He reared up family Of six sons and three daugh
ters, ali of whom still live, save one daughter.
As a father and hus oand he was devoted and a.
fectlonate, as a neiglbOr aud citizen he wa up
right and reliable. lie gave his heart 70 God when
about thirty years OF age, since which time both
he and his vile have maintained earnest cOnsis
tent christian lives. He was 4 man OF marked
physical health and activity, until thu last year
of his life, when a complication of diseases set IN
followed BY extreme and continuous suffering.
The week in which he died he had a remarkable
experience. Monday night after Offering very
earnest prayer he sank away aud seemed 20 breath
his last and for more than al hour appeared 70 be
dead. While preparations were being made 20
Law him out he was heard to whisper and con
tinued to whisper louder and louder until the
whole house resolnded with his shouts Of praise
to God. Then with a strong but peculiarly ten
der voice described the scenes through which lie
was led, the hour hc seemed to his lriends 70 De
dead. They were all Heavenly. lie affirmed
that nc saw loNcd ohes " i'o H PA'Se 4'N'h oNi'H
angels and his saviour. That he saw fountain
OF water spa rkling as none he had ,een before,
every thing that me his gaze was Of peculiar
brightness and richness
This vision was his theme, he talked Of nothing
else Though 50 weak a. scarcely 10 De able TO
speak yet several times day with kind Of SUI
perhu man strength OF voice he would recount
the wonders he hui seen, earnestly desiring all
should know OF them. The following Saturday
noon he calmly died, aud on The next Tuesday
was buried funeral services were at his late res
id cnce.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20

orders taken; to submit them TO the Sc.
lectmen OF to- ns where taken to take no
less than 800 worth in any locality. and
to pay for use of plate books. All these
points plaintiff denies; and undertakes
10 prove that If def. lost on his orders i.
was owing to bad packing of stock. and
lack OF notice of time when it was to be
delivered. Witnesses testified that the
trees were badly heated, and steamed
when opened. that they were undersiz ed
and that these were the reasons why de-
livery went hard. Deft. undertook to
show tina. pill. and his associates misrep-
resented the trees in taking orders, tell
ing their patrons that the stock would be
from ono and halt 10 three feet high.
when his orders were to sell two fee,
trees. which gave hin latitude a. 10 size.
These were the main points in dispute -
Submitted to the ilry Friday afternoon a,
about i've o'clock. Jury staid on, iiI be-
tween Oub huu wv u " oAlul Jay.
Verdict for plaintiff s2j
Black. Elder. Swan Il Libby.
No. 129, Frank NJ. Psnley vs.. Inhabi.
ants of Hebron.
Action for value Of horse worth abou,
800. which came to his death Apri l.,
1873, AS alleged, by a hole At edge Of
Uunham bridge in said town. Horse
driven by Joel II Records, who says that
horses left fore foot dropped into the
hole, upon which be stumbled forward,
his head turned under, got him up and
drove on about one mile when hogan to
founder and stagger, and dropped sud-
denly dead in she road, IS is supposed
from tho rrplure OF a blood vessel caused
by the tall at the bridge. Dsi't denies
liability OF town, on the ground that
hor, did not step into an open hoe, Of
which The town hsd notice, but that be
made the hole into which he stepped by
breaking through the ice, and that there
was no such hoe as plaintiff describes.
at the place. Verdict tor plaintiff 500.
Wilson. Black
The Grand Jury has had a very busy
week. but has not yet completed It's h.
bors. !. will probably report q large
number OF indictments.
Addison f Herrick OF Bethel, was al
mitl.ed to practice as an Attorney in al
the courts of Maine. Friday, on motion
OF Hon. T.. Foster, Jr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20

1t is Col. Pelton who has extln-
guished all hopes of reform" under the
administration of his illustrious uncle
People won't believe that man who sup
plies unlimited funds to Pelton, to be used
in purchasing electors or in managing the
democrats in Congress, can have very
high notions in regard to "retorm.r-
Many southern members of Congress are
disguised by the publication Of the Oregon
dispatches; not because they believe MIR.
Tilden approves of them, but because
they see that he was and is surrounded by
reckless and bad men.-Washington Cor.
Springfield Rep.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20
Real Estate Transfers.

NJ. NJ. Mason 10 \. ). Bean. undivided
part OF lands 10 Bethel; I. B. Stone TO
y. S. Kenney, three parcels OF land IN
East Dixiield; $. Burnham to 4. T. Holt,
land in Norway; l.. Glover to /. A.
Glover, part OF homestead farm 10 Rum
ford; G.. r. Cross to VIM. Il. Carey,
land in Greenwood; l. Wason 10 l.. c.
Wason, homestead farm in BuckieiJ; |
+. Murch to W. d. Berry, land and build
logs in Sumner; j. J Fuller to A. q.
Roberts, farm in Buckield; y. X.
Croker to Edmund DeCOsler, land in
Buckfe,d; B. Keen to u K. CroOker.
land in Buckfeld; A. X Beuis to Aaron
Dunn. land in Paris; +. d. Andrews to
n. Andrews, land 10 Paris; { II Clifford
to L Clifford ct ais, land N Paris; A.
Peterson 10 A c Bearce, land 10 Oxford;
A. n. Berry TO j. +. Abbott. farm in An.
dover; +. Il. Harlow to +. NJ Howard,
farm at East Peru; o. b. Hall 20 l.. K.
Watson, farm in Hartford
w. X. GREENE. Rsg'r.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20

SILVER WEDDING. List Thurs dag
evening Mr.. aud Mrs. 5. L. Hawkes.
celebrated their silver wedding at their
residence on Paris Hill. A large com
pauy gathered during the evening, aud
enjoyed a very pleasant social treat.
Alter all the guests had arrived. j. 5
Wright. E-q., cal ed the ga'herinZ 70
ord,r. and in few appropriate remark,
congratulated the btide AID groom. CN-
tending 10 them tue bes. wishes %. The
community. De- Estes then invoked tue
Divine blessing. after which Mr.. Wright
read a poem Written for the occasion DY
Mrs T. NJ. 5 Marble. Remark, were
made by Ex-Gov. Perh2m, Geo. +. Ham
mond. H. t. Hammond, Z. J. Paris.
Dta. +. Forbes, aud Mr. Merrill OF lie.
bron read 40 origina poem. Mr.. H4w1es
responded in feeling manner 10 Tue cor
CALCULATIONS aud reciprocaiei in the ex-
pressioDs Of good viii. Mrs Marbles
poem was then sung, Mis-, Belle G lr.aud
presiding at the instrument. Alter he
singing all present retired to The dining
room. where refreshments were served
in profusion. The occasion was one OF
much interest. and good feeling. We
should be glad to publish the poems, but
have not space this week. Many yaIua-
bic presents were left on the tables as
tokens OF regard and respect.i
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20
The unselfsh character of PresideI

The unselfsh character Of President
Hayes appointments is well illustrated
by the following Washington correspon-
dence of the Philadelphia inquiries: Mr..
Thompson, who was the only one of the
Cabinet in the Cincinnati Convention, vo-
ted all the time for Morton until he with.
drew, and then tried to carry his delega-
ton for Bristow as unit, and Tyner,
who was for Hayes, made fight against
it, and on division carried eleven votes
for Hayes, which, before the State voted he
got raised, and Thompson with four others,
voted sullenly for Bristow. Tyner retiles
from the Cabinet to make room for Thomp-
son. Another singular feature is that
not a single member Of the Cabinet w;s
in favor of Hayes nomination at any
stage, except Sherman"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20

WIN. Lloyd Garrison has written
Senator Blaine warm letter Of approval
Of his speech on the Louisiana questions.
He says: Though am not one of youJ
constituents, | desire most heartily t.
thank you for your recent manly, eloquen
and patriotic utterances in the Senate,
while Justly asserting the validity Of Sen.
atOr kellogg's election, and the legiti-
macy Of the claim of Gov. Packard Of
Louisiana, and Of Gov. Chamberlain OF
South Carolina, to the recognition and
support of the general government. The
truly loyal at the South need no concii-
alton; to the disloyal no concession should
be made. If President Hayes shall be
true to his inaugural profession, his ad-
ministration will be a shield of defence
to the oppressed against their lawles, Op-
pressors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20
senator Blalne's Position.

The inclusion of Senator Blaine's name
among those who have been opposing the
confirmation of President Hayes Cabinet
is wholly unwarranted. In neither Of his
late speeches in the Senate did he make
the remotest allusion to the Cabinet in
any way, but confined his remarks wholly
to the impOlicy of disbanding the repub-
lican party in the South. 1t is well
known, moreover, that with the exception
of Mr.. Key the Cabinet officers named
are personally most agreeable to Mr..
Blaine. There has been an intimacy Of
many years between Mr.. Evarts and Mr..
Blaine, and Gen. Devens is also most ag-
reeable to Mr.. Blaine, President Hayes
consulting Mr.. Blaine in advance in re-
gard to the Generals appointments as the
New England member Of the Cabinet.
The same is true Of Mr.. McCrary, and
indeed of all except Mr., Key.-BOston
Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20

That correspondence of this charac-
ter should be traced to the house of a
Presidential candidate is an unprecedented
scandal, and it is not mitigated by the
fact, if fact it be, that Mr.. Tilden knew
nothing Of the corrupt negotiations his
Zach, Mr.. Pelton, was carrying on with
the Oregon politicians. Mr.. Tilden is
nsthing if not shrewd and watchful, and,
whether he knew of Pelton's operations
or not, We can conceive Of no adequate
excuse for his leaving it in the power Of
so foolish and unprincipled person to
compromise him so directly by sending
from his own house Offers of money to buy
up Governors and electors. Blunders Of
this kind are crimes, and the discovery Of
this one is doing a great deal to recon.
cile people to the decision of the Com
mission.-Nation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20
Neir Hampshire Election.

The election in New Hampshire last
Tuesday resulted in a great Republican
victory. Two republican Congressman
were elected and the Republican candi-
date Tor Governor In the first district
Jones, Democrat, was elected by about
fifty votes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20
Newspaper Decisions.

I. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
ffOW the Oihce-whether directed 20 his name OF
Snothers, or whether he has subscribed or not
is responsible for the payment.
,. ID person orders his paper discontinued
he must pay all arrearages, or the publisher may
continue 10 send il until payment - made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper Is
taken from the Office or not.
s. The Courts have decided thatrefusing TO take
newspapers and periodicals nom the post office
OF removing and leaving them uncalled for, Is
prsHaa fdcie evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20

Probate Court will be held next
Tuesday. The Register has bills for
several hundred dollars, agail st he trus-
tees of estates. and they are requested to
bring the wherewi!hal to settle them. at
this session.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20

to see it, il 1t allows these revolutionists
in Louisiana and South Carolina to de-
pose the Republican governments, and
we do not believe that President Hayes
entertains such thought.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20
On TrIal.

Until further notice, the OXFORD DEMOCRAT
will be sent 10 any address postpaid, three
months, on trial, for ~ cents. Those who wish
to continue their subscription after they have
tried il, may forward $3.50 to this ONCE, on re
eeipt Of which they will be entitled to the paper
for one year,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20

Geo. d. Bisbee, Esq, received his
commission last week as a member of the
fishery convention to codify, amend and
add to the fish laws Of Maine. No pun
i intended by the word codify!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20
Col. Ingersoli la the Wrong Pew.

The Illinois papers tell a new story
about Bob Ingersoll, which runs thus ::
During his campaigning tour east, the
Colonel one Sunday went to fashionable
church. With characteristic Western in
dependence he ignored the usher, and Sc
lecting the finest pew he could find en-
sconced himself in the sottest corner. -
Soon the great man who owned the pew
came along with his family and sat down
But such impudence could not be premit-
ted to pass by unrebukei, and the pro-
prietor Of the pew wrote on the fly leaf
of hymn book II pay $1,000 year
rent for this pew, and passed it to the
Colonel. Quick as thought the ready
pencil came out, and the book was re-
turned with an additional line, and the
indignant owner read the comment: G.
fine pew for the price"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20
Supreme Judicial Court, marc"
Term, 1877.
BARRows, Justice presiding
JAS. S. WRIGHT, Clerk.

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE.
j. w. Written, Sheriff.
C. NJ. WormeII. Deputy Sherlh'
w. .. Douglass,
J. w. Chapman,
O. F. Trask. with the Grand Jury.
II. L. Hammond, Crier.
VIM. A. B,rrows, Messenger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20
WcGther Report.

Temperature last week at AN.
Sunday, iG7 clear; Monday, SO7 snow; Tues
day, "a cloudy; Wednesday, 2)> clear; Thurs
day, Is cloudy Friday is clear; SatuIday,t0
clear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20

The town clerk OF Paris has registered
only about eighty of the twenty-three
thousand dogs in town.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20
Odd FeliOacs' Anniversary.

West Paris Lodge |. o. o, F. held their
first anniversary exercises al Centen NAL
Hall. last Thursday evening. About
twenty-five visitors were present from
each, Mt. Abram oil Bethel, and Mt. Mica
of So. Paris. besides representatives
from other portions of the County.
Twenty three members were initiated
during the evening, increasing the men,
bership TO SO. After initiation the brothers
repaired TO we'll laden tables and enjoyed
a repast Of bivalyes. The occasion was
one OF much enjoyment. When the hall
was dedicated, last fall, we spoke OF the
Lodge, its organic alton and progress in
terms which need not be here repeated.
TEMPERANCE MEETING. - The court
meeting, held last Wednes-
day was attended as largely rs could
have been expected, considering the
number of entertainments offered for
that evening. Mr.. j. ii Riwson, Presi-
dent of Paris Hill Reform Club. presided
in an acceptable manner. Mr.. David
Dunn. OF AndrosooGgin County, was
the first speaker. Ile was an old Wash
ngtonian. and has participated in many
discussions concerning the liquor trail
&c. His address was full OF amusing
anecdotes and illustrations. Hon. John
p. Swasey was suffering from severe
headache. but spoke just long enough 10
show us what treat he has in store for
us when be delivers his long promised
address. Among the other speakers were
Sheriff Written and Mr.. Wood of Buck
field, j. e.. Rich OF Greenwood. ID. F..
Brown OF Bethel, l.. ID. Stacy of West
Paris, W.. o. Douglass OF Upton, and Ex-
Gov. Perham, James S. Wright. Esq,
and President Rawson Of Paris. Miss
Anna St. C!air Gerry sang a beautiful
song, while Miss Garland accompanied
her upon the organ. There will be an
other meeting in the Court House next
Thursday evening. All arc invited to
attend.
democrats who are troubled about
the title of President Hayes to his Office
may learn something from the following
upon that subject found in the columns
of the New York Herald, good demo-
cratic authority; "Some Of our demo-
cratic friends assert that Mr.. Hayes comes
into Office with a couded title If they
will reflect a moment they will see that
his title on the contrary, is absolutely
perfect. We will grant all they say about
the Louisiana aud Florida frauds but
they are away from the point The two
houses, in accordance with custom as
old as the government, agreed upon ga
method Of examining and counting the
votes for Vice President They appoin-
ted a commission, to whom were referred
certain disputed questions, the house re-
ceiving its report and voting on it. Mr..
Hayes is President in accordance with
this action Of the two houses. He holds
his title from them in 4 perfectly consti-
tutional and legal manner, and as we
said, this title is perfect.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20

Court was opened Tuesday morning
morning with prayer by Rev. DR.. Estes
OF Paris, after which the work OF organ
izing was promptly preceded with as
follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20
NEWRY.

Moderator, L. r. Paine; Clerk, c. Bis
bee; Selectmen, S. r. Wider, A. F. Rus
sell, w. B. Wight; Treasurer, c. Bisbee
Agent, S. r Widber; Supervisor, N. S.
Baker; Constable and Collector, l.. W.
Kilgore.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20
TOUn Elections.
ANDONER.

MODERATOR. l.. Chapman; Clerk, j. L.
Ripley Selectmen. A. A. West, G. A.
Andrews. j +. Akers; Supervisor, Rev.
S. w. Pearson; Treasurer. j. A. French !;
Collector. o. A. Burgess; Road Agent,
2. NJ. Newton.
All republicans but the first Selectman
and Clerk. The report OF the Supervisor
showed that the schools had been sue
cesstul and profitable. and good advance
ment made by the pupils. The appro-
priations for the ensuing year are as
follows: For schools. 500; for poor,
$500; roads and bridges. $3.50; to pay
interest on town debt, 5000: current and
contingent expenses, $500; for Lake
Road, $500; for highways, in labor,
$3.50. No appropriation was obtained
for Free High School, it being thought
best by many to raise money for that
purpose in the districts where Free High
Schools were desired. An uncommon
vote was taken 10 sustain double roads in
every district 10 town. This measure
should be enforced to the very letter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-20

Moderator, c. NJ. Holland, dem. Sc
lectmen. Hiram A Ellis. rep. w. II. II.
Washburn. rep. S. p. Adkins. dem.
Clerk and Treasurer, Monroe Peabody,
dem Supervisor OF Schools, j. NJ. Hol-
land, dem.; Collector and Constable,
Dea. John o. Foye. rep.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-07-27
Ito be continued J

FROM J. Richardson, who came in
from Yankee Fork few days ago, we
get the following items:
-Four pack-trains were to reach Ban
ner, Tuesday evening, with ore, three
loads from the Unknow@ and one from
N0rton's mine.
Norton has a tunnel $50 feet long
on the Charles Dickens, which taps
the ledge 70 feet deep, striking good
ore.
John Morrison has a hydraulic
placer claim on Jordan creek that is
paying largely.
A train load Of ore from the Gener-
al Custer mine was shipped to Salt
Lake, on the Goth instant, for reduc-
ton.
Mr.. Richardson is interested in the
Custer mine and will return, III a few
days, to Yankee Fork, where he has
been operating since 1867.
There is a little town already start
ed there calIad Bonanza City, which
contains one store, one saloon and one
restaurant.
There is no Indian excitement there
SIX LITTLE Cooks is the title of a
| little book Of 232 pages, just issued
from the press of Janson, McCIurg <
Co., of Chicago. The object of the
book IS to entertain young readers and
at the same time instruct them in the
art of cooking The instruction is
given in such an entertaing manner
being intcrsperced with interesting an
ecdotes that the young reader cannot
grow tired of it. Every it'll girl OLD
enough to read should have one placed
in her hands. They are for sale at the
store of S. g. SiIsby.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-07-27
EDUCATIONAL.
Punishments,

|. In my last article | defined the
term punishment and left the subject
to be taken up under the following
heads: The different kinds of punish
ment; its use and abuse.
Those punistnaents that from their
nature imply IN the d'ytictor a love of
prolonged torture. These are quite nu
merous, and are resorted to often for
the purpose Of avoiding what is usu
ally deemed severer punishment.
Some of them also have very serious
physiological objections. AS an in
stance | may mention holding a
weight at arms length until the mus
cles of the arm become painful from
over eXertion and fatigue. In schools
where the Bible is used | have seen
the blessed book which should have
no associations connected with it in
the minds of the young but those of
reverence and love, held out at arms
length till it became an instrument Of
torture. The boys face at first would
wear an air OF triumph as he felt the
weight of the book, and his untired
muscles bent to the task. Soon the
book would begin to lower, then a
sharp blow from the teachers ferrule.
This is repeated for several times till
the whole body writhes and is in sym.
pathy with the abused muscles of the
arm. Now look into that child's face
and tell me the moral effect Of such
punishment? Unless he is one of the
most amiable of the sons of Adam, he
inwardIy curses the cruelty that he
thinks is delighted with pangs like
these, protracted, yet intoleraOle. He
may submit, indeed, and he may alb.
stain from similar offenSes in time to
come; but it is the submission of self
preservation and the abstinence of al
eye-servant-whiIct the stain that has
thus been inwrought in his sensibili
ties may long remain. Such a punish
ment l pronounce to be improper
whatever may be the circumstances
and I look upon the teacher thai
would infict such punishment as a ty
rant and Ounce not fit for his reSpon
sible position.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-07-27
ACROSS THE BASIN.

A WORLD reporter took seat with
J. B. Emery behind pair Of spank
ing horses, in one of the La Belle
wagons Mr.. E. mas for sale, and made
flying trip across the Basin. Lieu
tenant Fox, of the Idaho Volunteers,
was one Of the party. Left Idaho
City at 5 A. NJ, arrived at Centervillr
in time to breakfast with Chris Meffert.
passed on to Placerville, where the
party was joined by Captain Witt, Of
the Placerville guards, and proceed.
ed to Quartzburg in good shape.
Found things rather quiet on that
side Of the Basin, but at the same
time in a healthy condition. Sam
pied George Bakle's groceries, talked
horse and Indian talk with the boys,
saw the Gold Hill mill treading bull
ion out of the rock with its iron-shod
feet. Whizzed back through Granite
creek where we saw Mr.. Connaugh-
toms new saloon in process of cree
ton; on to Placerville, where we tar
ried awhile, run round among the
boys, talked more race horse and Indi-
an, took in as fellow passenger and
pilgrim, and as refining influence,
the estimable wife of our friend and
townsman Jim Mitchell; whizzed over
the road to Centerville, took supper,
looked in upon Waldron, the merchant
of Centcrville, and drove home, arriv
ing at dark. Didn't do anybody any
harm, didn't do any good; had "a
pleasant time. Emery sold lots OF
goods. All right.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-07-27

DRoPPING into Fred Schnel's barber
ship since his removal we found it
much improved in furniture and com
forts. He has a new Centennial Fly
Wheel clair, fine new water tank and
wash,stand, French mirror, lounge, etc.
It's comfortable.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-07-27

THIS is excessively hot weather.
There is nothing more refreshing than
to step into cool place and drink a
glass Of sparkling soda water, which
is the only beverage we use. When
we feel heated we step into the retreat
of Miller & Wulff and Immediately
become refreshed.