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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19

The oxford Democrat, Paris, Maine,
came 10 US last week as the first number
OF It's iurly-itth volume. That an
nouncement alone would be q volume OF
praise condensed into single sentence.
Il tells Of untiring energy. OF honesty OF
purpose, oil faithfulness TO The iateres-S
OF those whose principles it has 50 long
truly and ably defended. And II tells.
too, OF Just and hearty appreciation Uy
its patrons OF all its good qualifications.
Forty-tOur years OF existence The
mind is staggered ~ the vast changes
which have trsnspired ia The worlds his
tory since its first number was sent forth
before the public In the tate OF nations,
in politics, IN science, art, manufactures,
and all the progressive incidents OF that
long period, what mutations have &C.
cured. what wonders havo been accom-
plished; all these have duly been record
ed in its columns, and q complete array
OF its fortv-iour volumes would give
condensed record OF worldly events
during al that time. Il should be
proud of its numbered years; It can
point 10 them without being charged
with egotism, for they tell Of honors
well deserved, and we hope that when a
like epoch shall have passed away, It's
influence and usefulness may still remain
untarnished.- San Francisco Commercial.
ddrOcals
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
The petitioners for a reference

The petitioners for reference to the
people of Oxford County, OF the question
of removal of the county-seat from Paris
to Norway, were granted leave to with
draw, by the Judiciary Committee. We
have no interest in this purely local mat
ter, but the proposition to submit the
question TO a popular vote, does not APP
pear unreasonable. and when backed up
by the names OF so many OF the voters OF
that county, it was entitled to the careful
and candid consideration OF the commit
tee. which perhaps il received. The petI-
TONERS are not satisfied. and viii probably
continue their efforts until their point IS
gained or until they are discouraged by
repeated defeats, and they are no; the
ones TO be easily discouraged.
That is what the Maine Farmer has to
say about (which shows that tho
Farmer knows more about subsoihpg
and ditching than concerning Oxford
County affairs. There will be no further
effort to remove the County-seat to Nor
way, for positive pledge was given to
the Bethel people, that it Norway was
defeated this year. Norway would assist
Bethel in 8 like movement, at some future
time. This we have from the mouth Of
Il Bethel man who knows what he is
talking about.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
state Temperance Alliance.

II ls thought by very many Of the most sctte
friends Of Temperance that the cause could Dc
greatly advanced in this State oy more iuoio-
ious concentration OF purpose and eloI. On nc
part ofthe various Temperance organizauon sine
church and the public generally, By Assoclauon
in some State organisation. similar 10 plan anu
scope TO that OF the Massachusetts state rem
perauce Alliance" which organisation has exist
"a In that state for upwards OF twenty-five years,
and embraces an active membership, members OF
All the various Temperance organizatonsas Wei
as Clergy and Church Of almost every denomins'
ton; receiving and diseursins rom fourteen 20
eighteen thousand dollars every wear; AuIhonti-
eatinx and sending out Lecturers into every por'
ton OF TIRE state: arranging for public meetings
and supplying speakers, and closely watching me
Temperance pulse, and providing means Sno
measures TO keep IL IN a healthy ana vigorous
state; carefully scrutiniIIHg au legislation Snu
ready at All times 20 sound the alSFm Nuch
entertainments lrona the enemy are attempted
With view for organizing similar AHiance "a
Maine and auxiliary % the National Temperance
Alliance, the undersigned invite the friends OF
Temperance % meet AZ Congress HSl, Portland,
on Wednesday, February 9Th, lsss, AZ : L.
O'Clock, y. N, 10 tAke such action as may then
seem judicioOs. In the evening, Temperance
meeting will be held in the City Hall, which VIII
be addressed by some ofthe leading Temperance
men h The State. 10 - sincerely hoped that every
Church and Temperance Organization ~ NAME
will send one more delegates.
BESJ. EINGsBURN, Portland.
SrDNSN PKRHAN. Paris
NEIsOS DlNGLNr, JR.. Lewiston.
And many ethers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19

PORTER, Feb. 1.-THE snow again left
US 50 that wheels were in use again on
Saturday last. Thus far people have had
to use wheels every month. But we bad
light snow on Sunday following, and
sleiehs are running again.
The snow has been so light that there
will be but small amount of lumber
drawn to Ossipee river this winter.
Mr.. Stewart OF this town, who injured
his ankle last Spring, had bis leg ampu-
tated below the knee one day last week.
The operation was performed By DR..
Buzzel.
Dea. John Libby was found dead in his
bed on the Sd inst He was one of the
oldest men in tOwn,-S4 years.
The oldest man in town is Mr.. Enoch
Cossens, who is SS. The Oldest woman
in town is widow Jemima Weeks, who is
81. The heaviest man in town is Mr.. II.
w. Herman OF this village. His weight
is 275 lbs. The heaviest woman in town
is Mrs. Charles French, weighing 235 lbs.
Maj. James French, who is rs. is still
smart enough to go into the woods and
chop logs the present winter.
The religious revival still continues in
this place and vicinity. Eighty CONVEX.
sions are reported, and at West Parsons
field over one hundred, and still the work
goes bravely on. IL. j.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19

The harmonious Democracy had a
little family party in the House yestsr-
day. DIR. Durham, OF Kentucky, asked
Mr.. Bragg. OF Wisconsin, not TO set ike
o demagogue, and Mr.. Bragg said some
thing very cutting about egotism; later
on, Mr.. Durham wanted 10 know wheth
er Mr.. Bragg meant 10 insinuste, snd
upon MIR. Brsgg's denying that he meant
10 insinuate. Mr. Durham at once
charged upon him gross neglect OF
duty whether in refusing 70 insinuate
or not, he did not say. Then Mr.. Aiken
of South Carolina, attacked the Appro-
priations Committee and the West Point
Academy and was suddenly blown away
By 3 brOadside from Mr. Hewitt, to
which Mr. House, OF Tennessee, there
upon loudly referred as the speech of
demagogue. So the debate began and
ended with calling names. For party
without assets. the Democracy ind q
good deal to quarrel oyer.-TribtlHe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19

AT the recent New Hampshire Dem
ocratic State Convention Harry Bingham,
Esq, one of the ablest OF the Bourbon
wing, made speech in which ho de-
picted the evils aud wrongs imposed up
on the country by Republican rule. "a
vast system OF moneyed corporations. "
said he, ''in the shape OF National Banks,
as preWnq on the substance OF the people. -
OF course the "uuterrided" cheered, but
Immediately proceeded 10 nominate
unanimously Mr.. Mexican, who is
stakeholder and as cashier largely the
manager Of one of these National Banks
which prey upon the substance OF tho
people" Consistency thou art a jewel
not imbedded in the Democratic crown.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
while a, Rnmford this after

RUMFoRD. a. RumtOrd this after
noon, dropped into the store Mr.. L. II.
Hutchings few moments. He has a
neat and convenient store, with dwell
ina house over it. found him busy as
usual. and also found the store well
stocked with large and well selected
stock OF goods of all kinds. all OF which
he is selling at the mos reasonable
prices. Mr.. II. also keeps the postoiiice
in his store. and performs the multiiari-
Gus duties of postmaster to the entire
satisfaction of all hands, including Uncle
Sam.
| also took q hasty look into the cat
met shop OF our genial old friend, Jere.
Wardwell, where found Mr.. W. his son
and another gentleman, earning their
bread by the sweat Of their brows. In
this shop a good supply OF coiiios are
constantly kept on hand, also furniture
OF all kinds. Mr.. Wardwell also does 3
good business repairing aud painting
carriages and sleighs. The telegraph
office is kept in one department OF the
building, and is operated oy MIR. John
Wardwel, ". is very skillful sound
onerator. LONE STAR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
Notes from AUGUSTA.

We recently spent few days IN our
State capital, watching the operation OF
law making. We found Oxford County
represented on some of the most impor-
tant committees, whose makeup have
heretofore been given. Mr. True OF Paris
taking high position for new mem
Der, and is making himself familiar with
al the proceedings OF legislation. Mr..
Larry of Gilead. as chairman OF towns. IS
a hard worked man. Mr.. Kimbsll OF
Waterford, being the only lawyer from
Oxford County, finds his hands full IN
drawing up bills And resolves. In fact
il was remarked by sn outsider that the
Oxford delegation was one OF the hardest
worked set OF men to be found IN the
House. Our Senators likewise sustain
the same reputation as workers. Mr.
Irish is serving for his second term.
Being chairman of the committee on
fisheries. be has been busy with the porgy
and menhaden. and the numerous other
questions which arise before this COM
mittee. Mr.. Moulton is new man ont
be is sure OF the ground upon which he
treads. being an experienced legislator.
He has formed so opinion upon the Bur-
leigh-Msdigan case, and We heard him
maintain himself with marked credit in
8 discussion with zone OF your 0lsrsted
city bugs who undertook to employ the
bluff game of argument. He showed
clear head and q judicious mind.
Mr.. Harrington OF the Council, is one
Of its most influential members. lie has
made himself familiar with al the details
OF executive business. and has mastered
all the modes and methods OF operation
in the institutions which be is delegated
10 inspect. 1t is seldom that We find
man who takes the pains 10 inform him
self upon details Of management as does
hr. Harrington. No leak in the treasury
or extravaganza in any of the public
wards can escape his yigiIant eye. His
services are fully appreciated by Cover
nor Conner, with whom he IS upon the
most intimate terms.
1t looks very much as though Governor
Conner would be invited 20 serve another
term. There sre numerous candidates
In the field, as was mentioned last week.
But there are so many aspirantS. and the
candidates each have such strong sup
port, it looks as though the easiest snd
safest way would be to retain our present
faithful, popular and efficient executive.
One would scarcely leave the capital
without view Of the State Library over
which J. S. Hobbs, ESQ, formerly of this
County. presides. Here We find large
mass Of books huddled together in lott
under the dome. accessible only by a
narrow stairway, down which il would
be impossible 70 remove any number OF
volumes, in case Of ere. even if the
officer in charge were able to escape him
self. The State has good collection Of
books, legal. miscellaneous, and literary.
II should provide proper quarters for the
preservation Of these treasures, where
they would be convenient for use. A few
hundred dollars could not be disposed OF
In a manner more TO the interest OF the |
State, than by erecting $ suitable library |
building
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
Newspaper Decisions.

I. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
from the ofhce-whether directed 70 MS name OF
another's, or whether he has subscriber OF nut
is responsible for the payment.
2. II person orders his paper dlscontinhe0l
be must nav all arrearages, or the puoiisher may
continue 70 send Il until payinent Is tnade, anu
collect the whole amount, whether the paper Is
taken from the ONCE OF not
s. The Courts have decided thatrefuslng 20 take
newspapers and periodicals nom the post once
or removing and leaving them uncaued Tor, Il
prssrd 6Gcie evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
From a weII-known anufscturer.
SPRINGFIELD VI, April 81 ~

SPRINGFIELD NT ApTII II Ut
Messrs Seth W FOwle & sons:
Gentlemen-sev wears ago was attacked
with A severe lung difficulty, which was qulte
alarming | had severe night sweats, aud al ile
Dremonitery symptoms OF consumption AileL
having tried several remedies and the XII "
physicians without benefit, was inductH ~
ed immediate relief, and continuance q i.s uso
soon restored me TO my usual health. For tweh-
~. dive years pact it has never failed 70 aH9in Gu
lire satisfaction in all cases Of colds, or any hfoa'
or Innr diiiculties. | know OF no medicine con p
slider its equal. ,,.--,,,.,,
Yours truly, JAMES MI ChEi-l-ii .,,
5ocents and 81 bottle. Sold by all drussis'''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
EAsrrnN IIsIRIlr.

j. 4. Bolster adm. TO Z. Wiz, land IN Norway
Same, to j. Tubbs land n Norway; Z PlnmmsF
ct al, 20 L X \ Millett, land IN Wateriori' Geo
Elliott TO Hopkins, land IN Milton PIN; & Tuell
to y 2 DENIM. stand az " Paris; j Tyler y
Relin IA Herrick, farm in Hartford; j Iylden %
Ann Tyld-u, land IN Greenwood l. Mlllett 10 Is
Cook laud in Waterford: Plummcr ct al. 20 l.
Millert land in Waterford; Paine TO A DWi-
nal Land In Oxford; l. A Lombard TO Z X Cum
ming, land IN oxford; NJ W Evan, % { Il Cum
m-nsi. uEdiyidsa hilioi certain llni IN NlI%A!'
" 4, Cannon % c0-oparttigc Association In Can
ton, land ia Canton village; % LFulirr 20 \ ID
BRYANT land iu Woodstock; l. \ Pratt 70 : w
wood 10 ] D Longley undlvidedhali OF store AMI
lot az so. Waterford -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
MLrox PLANTATION. Feb. 4. rs

Mr.. Editor We saw in your paper q
statement that the Iron Clads met st
Aliens Hall, and had drama and dance,
which is a Misrepresentation also, that
they advertised to furnish supper for ten
cents, and that they charged ten cents a
bowl Tor oysters, and the same for pastry.
The facts are, we do not furnish pastry
by The bowl. and furthermore the state
ment is false. The facts are, the Milton
Reform Society. as they style themselves,
are some Seventh Day Advents who So
coded from our Society. Your paper
tells Us that they have fifty names on
their pledge. and also that there is an
other society here called the Iron Clads,
who still live,-Rnd well /. may say 50,
for We have nearly two hundred names
on our Iron Clad pledge and our house is
well filed. We will Say nothing in re-
gard to that little band which calls itself
the Milton Reform Society. Now, Mr..
Editor, We the undersigned sincerely
hope you will do justice 20 ourselves and
to the whole Iron Clad organization by
printing the above.
VIM. T. Greenleai; Benz. Swets; c.
b. Ryerson; David Farnum; Thomas
Bradbury James B. Greenleai.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19

Scion Chase, the apostle Of green
backs. challenged Ex-Governor Dingley
To discussion in Auburn last Friday.
The Lewiston Gazette says OF it
Scion Chase should be careful in send.
ing Governor Dingley challenges to f.
nancial discussions in the future. Last
night he was driven fairly to the wall
and nailed there hand and foot.
Joseph A. Lamb. bis wife, Mary A
Lamb and John F. Foss were, on Mon
day, sentenced st Auburn, by Judge
Walton, 10 Two years each ia the STATE
prison. for criminal abortion upon the
person OF Mary A Holmes, resulting IA
her death. Each plead guilty to the
Indictment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19

MEXICO .-Messrs. Andrews & Waldron
are now buying ash by the cord, by the
thousand, or in shovel handle blocks, a.
this place. Considerable ash is being
hauled, aud q ile lot OF other kinds OF
lumber il already landed at our mill and
is coming in every day.
Hebron Academy is to have numbe
OF students from this section at its Spring
term. SPARKTs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19

REFORM. The West Sumner Reform
Club celebrated eir second anniversary
on the 18th inst. The meeting Was held
in the Universaliss church. President
Tuell presided, and added much TO
the interest of the occasion by the quiet
and easy manner with which he dis
charged bis duties. The music under
the charge of Hiram Howe Esq, was
excellent, and the speeches. by members
of the club and delegates from Paris
Hill and Buckfleld clubs. were earnest
and enthusiastic, and showed that the
tires ofreform are still burning as bright
IL as ever. Refreshments were served in
the vestry of the church by the ladies' OF
the club, aud Judging from the tables
spread on that occasion, the good people
OF Sumner do not lack for the good
things of this life. either in quantity or
quality. The exercises were continued
through the afternoon and evening and
we're u decided success. >.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19

Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary OF
tho Navy under Presidents Lincoln and
johnson, died at his residence in Hart
ford. CT, Monday evening, in the 10th
year OF his age. He was g native OF
Glastonbury, c.. He studied law, but
when twenty-iour years OF age become
the editor and proprietor OF the Hartford
Times, and during the next eleven years
laid the broad foundation upon which
that journal has grown 10 its present
commanding stature among the Demo
cratic newspapers OF the country. Mr..
Wenes subsequently, filed various pub
lie positions IN his own State and in
Warrington. He became identified
with The Republican party at its organi-
zation, and upon the election OF Mr..
Lincoln, was called 10 the highly onerous
and responsible position a. the head Of the
Navy Department. which be filled With
so much ability that the popular voice
approved the Presidents determination
TO retain him in his Cabinet for his sec
oud term. Since his retirement from
office, Mr. Welles has been active with
his pen, and numerous articles OF note
concerning Lincoln's administration and
current events have been published IN
magazines ard newspapers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19

FRANKLIN PLANTATION MIR. Winthrop
Mathews recently slaughtered pig 8
months old that weighed 3O2 pounds.
Mr.. Charles Childs killed one Z months
old out of the same litter that weighed
$50 lbs. T. q. L.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
MARRIED..

In Bethel Feb Il, by Rev. b. Foster, MI Geo.
F Burreu Of Newry and Miss Ada +. Peaslee OF
Bethel. A.
Ia Bethel Feb. 10, By Rev. G. +. B.soee, Mt
Daniel A. Glimes OF Greenwood. and Miss MAUI
ds Carey OF sumner. ,,
In Stoneham, Feb. l2th, by Hilton McAlli5ter-
Esq, Mr.. Chas. F. Psnley OF Paris and Miss liz
zie NJ. Drew, of Stoneham, DO cards.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19

folks" readings and drama, with ie"
light refreshments served 10 aid IN pass
ing profitable evening.
Mr.. Chas. Presbrey is doing some me
work in the line OF decorations in OIL al
his studio over A. NJ. Hammond's store.
A glass jar, decorated with rose buds ana
birds, upon a dark ground, for Mrs. A.
II. Mason. is attracting considerable at
tention. Mr.. p. is an artist IN every
sense of the word. Adjoining his studio
are rooms for painting. vanishing and
decorating vehicles. Persons visiting
his rooms will be well repaid Tor the
time spent. Mr.. Presbrey will also NIL
orders for house aud sign painting as
well as for all kinds of artistic decora-
tons.
Our usually quiet and orderly village
was the scene OF very metropolitan
Touchdown, on Thursday afternoon. An
unprovoked assault was committed upon
harmless citizen. The assailant learned
that the law cannot be broken With in
punty.
We have been so long without barber,
that it is a matter of historic record that
We now have two. Mr.. Chandler Gar
land has introduced chair into the store
of Hawkes. & Garland, and Mr.. S. II.
Rawsou has performed tonsorial opera
tons for some time. There are several
other parties who occasionally cut hair
for amusement.
Nir. W. II. Cole has splendid three
year-old colt that stands 10 bands high
and weighs $50 pounds, that gives prom
iso OF great speed.
Ga Sunday pleasant incident marked
the close of toe service held by the Rev.
J. c. Snow at the Universalisi Church.
The Hon Sidney Perham arose, and, ex-
planning that the furnace long detective
had lately been rebuilt at cost OF over
one hundred dollars under the direction
OF j. C. Marble, Esq, who had gener-
ously presented it to the church as New
Years gift, moved that Mr.. Marble be
rendered vote OF thanks. Geo. +. Ham
mond seconded the motion, adding few
happily chosen words. The Rev. Mr..
Snow recalled many similar gifts from
the same source during mis- pastorate
here, and said the donor could not now
surprise him by any generous act which
lay within bis means. a rising vote was
then called, and the motion carried
unanimously.
DR.. Estes exchanged pulpits With Rev.
Mr.. Rogers. Methodist. OF So. Paris. last
Sabbath.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19

WEST PARIS While Mr.. j. Z. Perry,
with his family, was making an evenings
call at Mr.. l.. B Swans, on Monday
evening oil last week, he fell down the
stairs leading into the barn cellar, break
ing one bone OF the left arm. and receiy-
ing severe bruises upon the head and
other parts OF the body.
On Saturday afternoon last, two severe
accidents happened in the steam mill
here. Frank Dimock was biz in the ao-
domen by piece OF oak board which
was thrown by the circular saw with
great force. knocking him down, and
causing a rupture. and internal injuries,
the exteu. OF which at this time cannot
be ascertained.
About ten minutes later. Geo. Swan,
who took Dimock's place at the saw, bad
three Of bis fingers cut off from his left
hand. by coming in contact with the saw.
DR.. Ya.es rendered medical and surgical
aid in both cases. These young men
were in the employ of j. ii. Barrows,
Esq, chair manufacturer. They have
the sympathy OF the entire community.
Ga Wednesday evening of this week,
there is to be "A Antiquarian Supper and
Entertainment at Centennial Hall. We
think, from what we hear, and from the
character OF those who have the matter 10
charge, that a grand entertainment will
be furnished those who may attend.
The recent communications Of "Jno."
in the Norway AdUertiSer about the
"haunted house at the Corner, has had
the effect to stir up the curiosity OF many
in this and the adjoining towns, and there
are frequent callers at the house, some OF
whom stay all night, to get IN oppor-
tunity to communicate with the spirits,
but thus far they Che spirils) refuse to
communicate, and only manifest their
presence by an occasional rap. Some
doubt has been expressed about The
courage OF "Juo." being sufficient to en-
ter this dreaded room" and calmly iu-
vesligate he mysterious rappiDgs; but. We
have no such doubt. and shall soon ex-
pect to read sons mos. startling rev.
Citations, as The results oil his stopping
"a few nights at this house, lin the
dreaded ROOM" So hurry up, "Jno.,"
and vindicate your impeacbed courage,
and redeem your promise to report"
your experience ID.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19

FRYEBURG, Feb. l6.-F. A. Wiley is
hauling his material for building double
tenement dwelling on McNeal ST., near
the junction of Smith and McNeal SIS.
The Spring term of the Academy will
begin on Wednesday. the 9th.
"A "Iudian dance" and "war whoop"
was held at Court Hall on Friday evening
by representatives. of the Penobscot tribe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19

BUoKPIELD, Feb. l6.-Hauson's Shoe
factory was burned last night, with near
ly all of It's contents. Fire caught about
midnight. Probable loss from six to
eight thousand dollars. Insured. A
large number OF hands are thrown out Of
u