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Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-05-05

Gentleman the other day saw his.
daughter dipping her little dell baby's
dress into 4 tin cur, and inquired p:
What are YOU doing, my daugh-
;cr?' lin colo'ing my dolls dress
red" "Wiih villa, p "With beer"
"What put that foolish notion in.
your head, my child? You can't.
color red with beer Yes, can, pa;
because nc said that it was beer that
made your no;c 50 red.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-05-05

Official returns made to the
Bureau Of Statistics, show that dur
Ing the three months ending March
81, 1877. there arrived ut the port Of
New York I ,25O immigrants, Of whom
$50 were males and 2,0GO females.
The arrivals ut the port during the
corresponding Of 1876 were 9,057, of
whom G,299 were males. and 2,257
females.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16
I.ocke's Mills.

Christmas at Locke's Mills was prob
ably as pleasant as at any other point.
The morning was unusually warm and
pleasant. and tn people in and about the
village were making their usual energetic
efforts TO give an enjoyable entertainment
in connection with Christmas tree IN
the evening.
We oticed that Tebbe,s Il Backs
store was well flied, not only with goods,
but with buyers. all day, and that espec-
ialy the ladies' found il seemingly III
terestiog place We understand that
they Ct. Y b. sold nearly hundred
dollars worth OF Christmas goods, and
the better part OF it is that nearly al the
goods sold wero useful, and will many OF
them add much to the co lort OF the rc-
ceivels.
In the evening the Hall was crowded.
aud you can seldom find nicer looking
lot of presents. Not only wa' large
tree hung Tall, but lines running several
times fully across the end ol the Hal
were hung full. We saw also quite
number OF fine looking sleds Tor the boys
at one end of The Hall. No doubt they
will fully appreciate them this winter
Before the distribution OF the presents
the young people gave numerous decla-
nations and dialogues which showed
careful preparation. aad were ioely dc
livered. The opening address, followed
By dialogues, select readip -, ceclama-
tons. vocal and ms rumen q! music, con
sumed over an hour Of very enjoyable
entertainment. after which Santa Claus
made his appearance, aud literally dis
tribuled presents 10 all. Then seats be-
ing removed qnite number participated
in social hop, lasting We understand
until into the small hours. \.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16
AOrANaX.

The nasons connected with Oxford
lodge are stirring actively 10 the inter
est of charity fluid.
Rev. Henry Carpenter lectures this
Tuesday evening in Concert Hall, sub
iect. Town and Country. Admission %
cts. Mr.. Carpenter is undoubtedly one
of the best aud mos, interesting lecturers
10 the field. Concert Hal shoali be
filed to hear such speaker. and espeo-
tally when the purpose is to aid so excel
lent an object.
The lyceum connected with the high
school is progressing finely. Our very
popular teacher, Mr.. Black, takes much
interest 10 its prosperity, and it will IN
doubtedly result in much good to those
having it in charge.
Sumner Burnham and Emerson XII
gore have each lost horse within few
days. by having leg broken while trAv-
cling along the highway. Ia each case,
a hind leg was broken, enc above the
gambrel Joint, and one below.
Our shoe factory is in full blast.
Workmen aud work women swarm like
bees in July at every sound OF the whis-
tie.
We have many magnificent snow-3rifts
scattered promiscuouslY all over ibis
part of the world. II any one wishes to
study their formation, their general APP
pearance, &C., opportunities were never
more abundant. Some poet sings OF
The beautiful snow" and so it is beau
tiful, but have sometimes thought that
too much of good thing was good for
nothing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16
Hiram

Mr.. Ivory Clark, OF the firm OF Clark
& Hanson, OF East Hiram, is confined 10
his house By serious illness, and coutem-
plates retiring from mercantile business.
This causes general regret among all our
citizens.
MIR. Tobias Cole has erected a new
house near DR.. Wdi. II. Smiths. 22S2s,
two stories high.
n. Ripley Flint * Co. OF East Hiram,
have an extensive stock of oak for ak
handles. and poplar and birch for salt
boxes. of which they manufacture large
quantities.
Mr.. George F. Mason. of Freedom, y.
H., is teaching in district No. /, with ex-
cellent success, adding new laurels to
his reputation acquired last winter.
Samuel w. Could. Il student of the State
College, class Of 1877. is teaching his
third term in tue Watson district. Mr.
Gould is equally at home 10 the editorial
chair OF the College Reporter, or Weld
ing a position in the schoo.room. or a
sword at The head of The Coburn Ca
diets -
O.mond Spring, Tnos b SJayey, aud
Ralph Hubbard, son Of Hon. y. b. Hut
bard, also Geo. {. Rowe. and Edwin I.
Hubbard. have gone to Chicago. and
obtained lucrative situations.
Hon. John II. Spring and Marshall W
Spring, intend to go TO Chicago soon.
John Pierce, E.q has a contract TO
furnish the Odentsl Powder Mills a.
South Windham, with alder wood FOR
coal Tor gunpowder. a man VINO Owls
an alder swamp is on the road to wealth,
and is liable to he chosen Alderman d.
! the place.
Miss Emma II. Kim5all i, teaching
with good success, in the Rankin district.
The three schools herein noticed will
unite 10 an exhibition At the Mt Cutler
Grange Hall, Monday eve, Jan. 10th.
Mr.. Eli Clemens attends to patrons
and others at the Grange store, Tuesday
and Thursday evenings, and Saturday
afternoons. LLEWELLfN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16

Several OF the persons whose names
are frequently mentioned in connection
with Southern politics and the Presiden-
tial "muddle," are natives Of Maine
Stephen b. Packard, who claims TO have
been elected Governor Of Louisiana, enlis-
ted from Auburn in 1861, and was COM.
missioned Lieu. of Co. G, 18th Maine.
lie was afterwards promoted to the cap
tiancy Of Co. b, and was mustered out at
the expiration of his term of service, Dee.
:, 1864. His grandfather came from
Bridgewater, Mass, and was one of the
early settlers Of Hebron, He has been
quite prominent in Louisiana politics for
several years. He is 81 years eff age.
Marcellus L. Stearns in Z native of Low.
ell, Maine. lie was commissioned as sec.
ond Lieutenant Of Company +, 18th
Maine, Enoch knight, now of Portland,
being captain of the same company. He
was wounded in action sept. 70, 1864,
and was mustered out Dec. 9TH, following.
Tie Immediately settled In Florida, and
has resided there twelve years. He was
born IN 1888.
La Fayette Grover, Governor and Uni
ted States Senator elect Of Oregon, was
born in Bethel and was 4 son Of the late
DR.. John Grover, who was also born in
Bethel. His mother was Fanny Larry OF
Shelburne, n. II. lie fitted for college at
Gould's Academy, in Bethel, and entered
Bowdoin College. We believe he left
college without graduating and was a
pioneer settler in Oregon Territory. He
had three brothers. One is Gen. Cuvier
Grover, a graduate of West Point Acade.
my and an officer in the regular Amy.
Another was Prof. Tallyrand Grover, for
merly of the Delaware College, who died
while travelling in the north of Europe
several years ago.
Horatio Bisbee, who has been elected
to Congress from Florida, is son Of Ho-
ratio Bisbee of Canton. He was born in
1889 and received good English educa-
ton. He was commissioned as LIT. in the
9th Maine, and subsequently rose to the
LIS. Colonelcy of the regiment. At the
close Of the war he settled in Florida and
we believe has married there. He has
served several years as United States Dis.
trict Attorney for that state. He is. the
first Bisbee who has ever been elected to
the American Congress.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16
Legislative.

The Legislature has been in session.
during the pas, week, quietly doing its
work. The prospect is that this will be
a remarkably short session. Oar delega'
ton is well represented on important
committees. Mos, OF the work done
during the first weeks, is in the commit
tee rooms.
In the Governors Council, our repre-
sentative. Hon. F. c. harrington is upon
the following committees; Elections.
Lands, Public Institutions, Indian Affairs,
Library and Pay Roll
Ca the Joint Committees of the Legis-
lature, We are represented as follows ;
Towns, Wadsworih, Rand, and Warren ;
Legal Affairs, Wadsworth; Fisheries,
Irish. and Wait; Manufactures, Osg"od ;
Insane Hospital. Irish; Ways and Means.
Wads worth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16
East Bethel.

Some eight or ten men, with their
teams lett this place las; week Tor Cor
ham. y. H., where they will remain
during the winter, hauling cord wood.
The people OF this vicinity were much
pleased with the fall term OF school in
district No &. which was taught by Miss
Dolly Brown Of Hanover. Miss Brown
is an excellent teacher, and is TO teach
the winter term in the same district.
The school on Kimball Hill, is taught
by Charles Bean, District No. !, Miss
May Hastings. Dist. NJ. S. F. d. Bart
lett.
Mr.. ]. F. Rich is about to start for
Florida.
The hops raised 10 this vicinity, being
q large crop, remain unsoId as yet.
DAYTON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16

10 the gale OF Dec. 10th, a barn be
logging to Maj Stowell OF Canton vii
lage, was unrooled, and considerable
hay scattered By The wind. Ia that OF
the week previous the flagstaff in the
center oil the village. which had former
y Supported Hayes and Wheeler flag,
was Frustrated.
la spite OF the iuclemeEcy Of the
weather OF last Saturday the iron cads
of Canton held 4 meeting 10 the evening.
which was very July attended. Among
the speakers were Senator SwnSeY OF
Canton, and young lady from Vermont
who spoke very elcqlently OF what the
temperance movement had done Tor that
State. the club here is in a very pros
porous condition. numbering over four
hundred members.
Ga Christmas owe q general good time
was had at the rooms OF the club which
were suitably decorated for the occasion.
After short speeches from several OF our
principal citizens, gifts were distributed
from q splendid Christmas tree which
was prepared under the auspices OF the
Ladies' Aid Society. Every body seemed
to be remembered aud the evening pass
ed Off very pleasAntly.-J0UrHa!.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16
Louisiana.

During the past week, there has been
a revolution in Louisiana. The Packard
officials have been driven from their
offices by Nichols forces; and the gov
eminent is practically in the hands OF the
Democrats; though Packard still main
tains show of authority. The general
government has, as yet, recognized
neither party. There was but little blood
shed on this occasion and, at the Procls-
nation of Nichols, his forces quietly dis
persed, after having seated him in the
gubernatorial chair The most unpleas-
ant feature OF the affair is that it reveals
the presence OF large force OF soldiers
in the South, ready to do the bidding OF
certain leaders. Such anarchical pro-
ceediugs, and the existence OF such rev.
dictionary forces can lead TO but one end.
a sanguinary conflict with the National
army. 1t will be a sorry day Tor all con
cerned when this occurs but is as certain
as one train of circumstances is to follow
in anOther's wake.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16
Greenwood.

Mr.. l.. T. oberts is what we might
well call an unlucky man. lie came
here seventeen years ago from Wayne,
and purchased in the northwestern part
OF this town some seven hundred acres
of what we would call wild land. Being
a strong, robust man, and full of energy
and Yankee pluck, he was not long in
telling and removing from this land
enough OF the heavy forest 10 commence
him nice farm, and then he reioiced in
the fruits Of his labers, and bis soul WAS
made glad by his bounteous harvests, as
a recompense for bis hard years OF labor.
Here be built for himself good buildings,
and a comfortable home but an evil
day came upon him. Having a large
amount OF heavy growth OF different kinds
OF timber upon his lands, he conceived
the ides Of putting in steam mill for
the purpose of manufacturing this timber
suitable for the market. He built his
steam mill, put in his engine and ma
chinery at q great expense, became in
volyed himself, and involved others that
assisted him. and by the time his mill
was completed(a hattering enterprise at
frst)t hard times came on, manufac-
tured lumber was q drug in the market,
his sales were limited. and what sales
were made were forced upon the market
at SO low a price that his sales were in
adequate to meet his liabilities. and he
soon found himself struggling against
the tide oil adversely. that had fairly set
10 against him. lie labored on with The
hope of yet being able to extricate him
self from his liabilities until last June
his mill caught fire and burned up. des-
troy ing large amount Of manufactured
lumber. No insurance. Some six weeks
ago, he fell from the roof Of his barn, by
the giving way of a defective staging to
the frozen ground, nome nineteen feet,
receiving q severe injury in both ankles.
| The extent ana nature OF the injury, no
one seems to know, as l can learn, but
still he is unable to bear any weight
upon his feet with the prospect of being
an invalid for the winter, at least, if not
longer. In one OF our recent gales, a
large portion OF the roof OF his barn was
blown off, and his barn otherwise it,
jured. And thus things have gone with
him, until be has seen the results OF his
many years of hard labor, waste be-
fore him. Notwithstanding he has
passed the meridian of life, he is still
plucky and uudismayed, and anxious to
commence life anew. In MY last COM
municatIon did not intend 20 cast any
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16
The Maine Delegation an Con-

The Belfast Agt publishes letter from
Hon. Seth Miiken, who is now IN Wash
iug,on. from which we copy the follow
Ing:
"Blaiue comes to his position in the
Senate with the appearance OF all the old
vigor be possessed when his terrific
charges upon the democracy in the last
House OF Repre- seutatiyeS, and his bril-
liant parliamentary victories, raised 50
high The eNUltaUt pride Of his friends, and
tXto,.ed the admiration rs well as eX.
cited the establishment OF MS baillsd and
beaten eneU.ie,; and the former assert
that be developed so great power and
popularity IN the late political campaign,
that h.s election 10 The presidency tour
wears hcrce, is as certain As the pyeser-
walton OF his lie and the lite OF the re-
public 10 That period OF time.
Mr. Hale mss returned from Louisiana.
robus. and refreshed rather than tired by
the Journey, and expressing entire con-
hdeuce in both the equity and legality
OF the republican position IN that State,
and the correctness OF the decision OF the
returning board.
Malue Will have . strong delegation in
.he the next Congress. She VIII have
the senior senator ID Nh, HamliD, the
senior representative in Mr. Hale, and
sal. q younger delegation IN years than
any other State.
Mr. HamHu alone Of lis members has
passed middle age Biaioe Is not yet
ior.y-seyen years old; LinCsey cannot be
older; Frye is no; forty. five; Hale is
hardly torty-one; and Reed and Powers
are each less than forty, ye, they are men
OF marked abilitySnd VII 50 be found
when they al have taken their seats and
have been submitted 10 = comparison
with their fellows in the halls Of Con-
gresS; and it will be no snail matter oil
pride with them as well IS with the re-
publcanS OF Maine, and certainly no
small advantage to our Safe, that their
members contain the ableSt and NEST
brilliant OF American statesmen
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16

When George William Curtis eX-
pressed the following sentiment at the
New hagland dinner. in his Unspproach-
able way, the whole company rose Il
their feet, and for several moments no
voice was heard above The applause
which greeted his inspiring words.
IN this country" he said. 1.-THE Pdri
tan principle has advanced TO this point
that il provides u lawful remedy for
every emergency that NAV arise.
stand here q son Of New Englaud; il
every hbre OF my being am a child d
the Pilgrims. At this hour we are mol
republicans. we are not d0mocrs,s-wt
are Americans. The voice of New Eng.
land, believe, going TO the Capilo
would be this; That neither is the re-
publican senate 10 insist upon its eXclu-
sive partisan way, nor is the democratic
house 10 insist upon Is exclusive parti-
san way, but senate and hot sc represent.
ing the American people, and the Amer.
lean people only, in the light OF the
Constitution and By the authority OF law
are 10 provide 4 way by which Presi.
dent, be be republican or democrat, shall
pass unchallenged. Sons of he Pilgrims
you are not 10 level forests you are not
10 war with savage men and savage
beasts; you are not even 10 found 8
S.ste oar task is nobler, it is diviaer.
Oar task. sir. is TO reconcile a nation. Ii
is to curb the fury OF party spirit. 1t is
to Introduce loftier and healthier tone
into our political lie. 1t ) to educate
every boy aud girl, and then leave then
perfectly tree to go from anv schoolhoust
to ans church. Above all, sir. ii is &c
protect absolutely the rights OF the poor.
est and the richest. of The most ignorant
and the most intelligent citizen. And il
is to stand fast, brethren, as triple wal
of brass around our native land agains
the mad blast OF partisan excitement Of
the fatal dry rot OF fraud"
And all the people will say Amen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16
TOWN ITEMS.
Andoyer

Jan. l1.-Union meetings are being
held here this week, in the two churches
alternately. They have been very well
attended.
The Reform Club has had very inter-
esling meetings this winter. The cluo
held regular meetings Yearly every week
since il was organized, and believe
much good has been accomplished by the
Reform boys. The officers at present
are as follows: Pres. c. ii. Marston ;
Vice Presidents, Daniel Crawley, Fred
Barrett, p. NJ. Newton; Sec. S. W. Rich
ards; Treas. |. ". Bod we'll; Marshall,
NE. Small; Sergeant at Arms. i. I.
Jones.
Oar Select Men are deserving OF all
thanks, tor the faithful eff lent manner
in which they have looked after the
roads during the present winter. AT
present we have good, wide. double roads
through the town. A law compelling
every man TO set his sleigh over, would
save this town and many others. hun
dreds of dollars every year.
Many OF The farmers have hauled their
surplus potatoes 10 BrYant's Pond, wheIo
they have received from 70cts. to Scots.
per bushel, which is very encouraging 10
producers these hard times. There is
every prospect that hay will be plenty
here in the spring; many whose circum-
stances will permit, have adopted the
method Of feeding less hay to their stool
than formerly, and more grain. There
is one thing more that many farmers in
this town have got TO learn, and that is,
that open barns through which the wind
aud snow have Tree access all winter,
takes more fl ,sh n from their stock than
many dollars worth OF meal and hay can
replace. LoNE STAR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16
State Temperance Convention

To THE PEOPLE OF MAINE;
AS he time approaches for our Annual Temper.
ance Gathering. in reviewing the past we see abun.
dant reason TO "thank God and take courage"
The success OF the various Temperance 0rgani.
cations, both male AID female, has been truly
wonderful The principal of total abstinence, and
we may add prohibition, was never more strongly
ntrenched in the hearts of the people than to-day.
This should encourage us 10 work on till victory
crowns our efforts.
Therefore, the men, women and children Of
Maine, of all temperance organizations, and of no
temperance associations, of all religious denomi.
nations and political parties total abstainers, pro-
hibitiOnists, and those who have doubts with ref.
erence 10 prohibition, invited 10 meet In Mass
Convention at Granite Hall, in Augusta, on Tues
day, at O'Clock Z. NJ, Jan. %, 1871. Let us come
together to pray, consult and plan for the future.
The "Woman's Christian Temperance Union"
will hold their convention in connection with this.
The convention will probably continue until
Thursday night.
the usual reduction Of fare may be expected on
the railroad PER ORDER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16

distance with their teams. a goodly
number OF Pleasant Valley Grange was
nresent with refreshments and entertain
ed the few that were here withpleafure'
The officers of 2. V. Grange were III
stalled by Bro. A. w. Valentine oil Bethel
Grange, as follows E. G. Charles Al. !
A. A. Grover, o John Barker, L.; a.
X. Scribner. S w. A Far"eii, a. D.
Rev. S j. Gonld. Chap; d. b. Grover,
Trea. d. Z. Mills. Sec; John Need
ham, G. X; Miss A. NJ. Needham, I.
Miss l.. NJ. Farwell, p; Mrs. l.. u.
Wheeler, F.; Miss l. l.. Mains l.. A. D.
The Reform Club here is in flourish
ing condition, with Caleb Walker PreSi-
dent and + G. Wheeler. Sec. u.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16

re Elections upon the reputation of SO en-
inent surgeon as DR.. Davis is known
to be, and / am inclined to the opinion,
from what can learn, that the majority
of the people think that the DR.. can tell
the difference between typhoid fever and
pulmonary consumption. notwithstand-
ing the different opinions that may exist.
My informant tells me that my last COM
munication in regard to the accident OF
Mr.. Roberts was correct. JNo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-16
West Bethel.

Jan. THE extreme cold and the
manner in which the snow is disposed of
is hindrance TO public travel and lum
bering interests. The high northwest
wind of late sweeps the snow from the
open grounds. into huge piles beside the
fences and other distractions. Travellers
are snow bound a. times for several days
before the roads can be made passable.
The low condition Of springs causes
people much extra and unpleasant labor
in procuring water lortheir stock and TO
supply their houses. Ia some of our
rough days. when the sir is binding with
wind driven snow. il is almost impossible
TO drive stock across an open field one
half mile to get water. They would 60
without several day before they would
start out on such trip on their own &C.
cord. An aq1sduc. OF running wate:,
is blessing that every farmer should
make an extra effort to enjoy. Such q
blessing, within my knowledge, furnishes
wafer for the house, stable and barn !;
running in fir logs distance Of twenty
five rods; and since the first cost, which
was not large, does not average an ex-
pense of over one dollar year to keep
it in good running order. | wo1ld 60 to
the extra expense of putting down such
a convenience, IN preference 10 using
wells after they were all dug and bricke d
up.
Joseph Mason and family have been
suffering with typhoid fever, bu. now are
convalescent.
G. !. Allen, station agent. has been
confined TO the house the most OF The
time for seventeen weeks. caused by a
wrench received while handling freight.
He Is now on duty again.
Postmaster b San has made neat i'm
proyement, in the form OF an office in his
store for his, and also Tor the business OF
the z. o. department.
Bean Il Mason are not receiving large
lots OF lumber in their mill yard as yet.
On the evening of Jan'Y lst there was
an entertainment at Union Hall, consist.
ing of music, recitatioDs, dialogues, tab
leaux, &c. The &c. was the ceremony
OF marriage, OF Rev. S. j. Gould and
Miss NJ. Ella Cummings OF Albany. by
Rev. Mr.. Raymond OF Harrison. A quilt
disposed of by the Ladies' Aid, was voted
to the bride; after which the presents
from two well laden trees were dis
tribu,ed among the crowd.
The special meeting OF Oxford Pomona
Grange. appointed at Union Hall in this
place on The I'd inst, for The installation
of their officers, did not receive quo
rum; owing to the fact that the day was
SO rough and the roads were SO impassa-
BILE. that no one could get here from a