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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05
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Gen. B. B. Murray, whose name has
been sent to the Senate for United States
marshal of this district, is lawyer by pro-
fessiou, native of Oxford, but a resident
since he arrived at manhood, of Washington
County. He served during the whole war,
commanding the 18th Maine regiment
from 1862 until 1864, and served in 1855
upon the staff of the 18th army corps.
After Lees surrender, he was provost
marshal general Of the Department Of the
South, upon the staff of Gen. 2. A. Gil
more. Returning to Maine in 1866, he
was elected to the State Senate in 1868,
and adiutant general in 1869. The latter
office he held for seven years, under the
administrations Of Governors Chamberlain,
Perham, and Dingley. He is now serving
in the Legislature as Representative from
Pembroke.
Perhaps the most important section
of Mr.. Blaine's silver bill-whieh should
by no means be COMPOUNDED with the Bland
silver bills the third, which provides
that silver dollar be made legal tender
for one-half of coin debts-the creditor
demanding the other half in gold except
where the debt is less than FIVE dollars.
This is a sort Of a compromise to the Bland
lists
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05

trust any but democrats to render the
verdict.
Mrs. Chisholm, widow OF the murdered
Judge Chisholm, having accepted po-
silion ia the Treasury Department, is at
presen, in this City. Sac is middle
aged lady ,ol quiet and retiring manners,
OF earnest religious convictions. She
related 10 us the trials through which
she bad passed, the way 10 which she
had been compelled to live, both before
aud since her family were murdered,
sending her children TO the Sabbath
school, to return to her crying with pain.
the flesh being actually pinched and torn
from their hands, all because the lathe
and husband had dared to be repub!i.
can. Herself, native of Alabama, and
the Judge born in Georgia, she has viz
tually been compelled to abandon her
large property. and leave the place OF
her birth, the graves OF her husband and
children. and to 60 forth among s'rsu-
gers to make the attempt to gain live
lihood, and educate the remaining chill
dren. two sons. y and II years of age.
The story of the trials and prosecutions
through which this devoted family has
passed, is told in book, from the pen of
]. NJ. Wells, Esq, just out. 1t should
have a place in the library OF every
Northern family. and be read in every
hamlet throughout the land. Its pur-
chase would materially aid the family
and its perusal lead every lover OF bis
country to blush that such things could
occur in this land of boosted liberty. in
the light of the nineteenth Century. We
earnestly hope that the people OF the
North will give the book hearty recep'
ton. O1FoRp.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05
HONOR IN HIS OWN LAND.

Says Comley in his recent issued work, The
History of New York State, 1.-THE day has passed
when the beneisctors OF humanity were allow ed
10 live in ignomInious poverty-their sacrifices,
their labors, unrecompensed. To-day, the bene
factors of the people-the men who devote their
lives and energies 10 the interests Of humanity
these are the men whom the werld delights to
honor, and whom il rewards with princely for.
tunes. As an earnest worker for the welfare of
his fellow.men, DIR. II. V. Pierce has won their
warmest sympathy and esteem. While seeking
10 be their servant only, he has become a prince
among them. Yet the Immense fortune layished
upon him by generous people he boards not,
but invests In the erection and establishment Of
institutions directly contributive to the public
good, the people thus realizing, in their liberal
patronage, q new meaning OF that beautiful Orr.
entail custom Of casting bread upon the waters,
Noted In both public and private life for his un.
swerving integrity and all those sterling virtues
that ennoble manhood, DIR. Pierce ranks high
among those few men, whose names The Empire
State lie justly proud TO inscribe upon her roll of
honor. Ambitions, yet moved by ambition
strictly amenable TO the most discriminating and
well-bslanced judgment, his future career pro-
misses 10 be one Of unparalleled activity and use.
fulness, ably experimenting the work he has
already accomplished, by life at once noble in
effort, enviable in it, grand results.n While DR.,
Piefce's genius and energy have won for him 90
enviable position on the records OF nation,
having been elected Senator by an overwhelming
majority, his Justly celebrated Household Rem
edies have gained for him yet moro desirable
place in the hearts Of q grateful people. His
Golden Medical Discovery and Fayorite Prescrip-
ton have brought health and happiness 10 ten
thousand households,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05
Double. Double. Toa and Trouble.

In reply to W. II. Chambers letter
charging that a specific bargain was made
whereby Mr.. Hayes was TO be peacefully
insugurated in return for certain favors
to be shown the Southern States, Maj.
Burke of New Orleans declares that he
never had such an agreement sigued By
Foster and Matthews as Mr. Chandler a.
legged. As counter, Mr.. Chandler says
Major Burke is avoiding the question,
since he never claimed the existence Of
any signed agreement, but one written out
rs a basis for compromise.
In the mean time Anderson, Cassanave,
and Kenner, three Of the four members Of
the Louisiana returning board are in
prison in New Orleans awaiting trial IN
the Superior Criminal Court. A conflict
seemed imminent when they were arrest
ed as they hid in the Custom House, and
a SQUAD Of armed marines was summon
ed to protect them. They were, however
Welded to the sherifFs posse after some
delay. The two colored men are reported
to be respondent, but Anderson defiant,
threatening revelations damaging to Pres.
Hayes unless the administration comes to
his relief. j. Madison Wells the fourth
member, escaped arrest, having left,as many
thought, for Washington. A change Of
venue was moved by their counsel on the
ground that an impartial trial could not
be had..as the jury summoned contained
not single Republican but the Judge de-
MED the motion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05

ed by saving that the proposition to sub
NIT the question of removal 10 the people
was a flank movement of counsel. 1t
was not thought of in the petitions. II
was simply an attempt to escape alter
the people had blocked the game. VI
course there is no pretense that this Is
even mesgre skeleton of Mr.. Swaseys
argument. He made good use OF the
time allotted him, bis reasons for allow
ing the County Buildings to remain
where they are, were clear, forcible, and
oonvincin e.
Gen. Perry had the close, and made
the most OF his case. He started with
the assertion, that manifest destiay was
the cause Of change in most cases; and
that was the ground of change in this
case. He argued that Norway was great
and Paris little, and therefore that the
latter should have taken from her even
that which she hath. lie then admitted
that Paris had history-that great
names were associated with Paris Hill
that few towns could boast OF more dis
tinguished men in the past; but that 8
great change had been wrought in The
course of time. The County Buildings
having been proved to be"ht aud CONVEX
lent" he gave them 3 side glance only
and after relating an old Anecd ote. quit
the main ground OF bis petitioners and
his case, 10 dwell upon proposition oil
his own. He begged OF the Committee
10 take a Journey to Norway and Paris.
a, his or his employers expense, and see
for themselves. He could show them
wonders. No one iutlmated an accept
snce. He then. submitted proposition
to refer to the people. and argued 1t
closing with the threat that the Petition
ers would never cease 10 agitate tbi:
question till il was so referred.
1, is not pretended, that this report Is
even resume OF the Generals argument.
He tried hard 10 treat the people OF Paris
well. and came as near Il as he could.
Since the above was written. the
formal report of the Committee has been
presented to the Legislature, and the
decision is, that the Petitioners have
leave 10 withdraw.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05
Soft Money!.

We have il! What is wanted TO make
every body happy is such currency legis-
laiiOn as will generally increase prices .
So says a soft money organ. 10 other
words we are told that depreciation OF
the dollar in which values are measured
will make every body richer, and start
up tse wheels Of business Let Us see.
The farmer who has potatoes 10 sell finds
the marke, price 80 cents in currency
worth say 100 cents on the dollar. Make
90 cents a dollar by Law, aud then the
market price OF his potatoes measured
By the deprecated standard will be 50
cents. Bat our 90 cents silver dollar
friends are behind the times Better
still. make so cents = dollar and then the
price OF potatoes will be 81 90. "Ot
course" the farmers crop viii net him
twice as much. Never mind the fact
that the depreciation OF the currency
which increases the prices OF what ne has
10 sell, correspOndingly increases the
prices OF everything he has 10 buy e.
Why, indeed, Do content with only
doubling the value OF one 5 crop
WHY not declare 10 cents a dollar by
lsw? Then be will obtain the magnih
cent sun OF IS % per bushel for MS pO-
,atoes. Bu, the true "irieud OF the peo-
pie" shouldn't stop here. Why not de-
clare cent dollar (thst was about the
value of the old continental currency y
sud thus make q bushel of potatoes worth
$50 90? What matters it if a pound OF
tea costs $50. aud pair Of boots 5000
in the same money How the wheels Of
business would reyolye under such
condition OF things. II our modern cur
reDey doctors had lived at the foundation
of the government they would have
UNANIMOUSLY voted the continental cur
reney The best currency ever known"
and would have gone rolnd denouncing
George Washington. Thomas jefferson.
James Madison and Alexander Hamilton
tools OF money kings" for proposing 10
get rid of it and establish the specie basis
of the commercial world.-LelCistoa
J0tlTHaai.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05
-Ths passage Of the Stanley Matthews

The passage Of the Stanley Matthews
resolution in the House by vote Of lS9
10 10, indicates that the silver men are
strong enough in that branch to overcome
the Presidential veto OF silver. The ma
jority was greater by 81 than two thirds
Of the members voting. and three more
than the two-thirds majority of the House
required BY the Constitution to defeat the
Presidents veto. The yeas show lilo dem
ocrats and IS republicans, and the nays
SO republicans and % democrats. An an
alysis of the States by sections affords
some striking facts. New England gave
but > votes TO the resolution. The sea-
board Middle States, exclusive Of Penn
sylvania, out Of Al votes, gave II but ..
Pennsylvania gave it Il. The Western
States, Kentucky, and Missouri being IN
cluded, gave O.. The South gave 81,
and California g. In 10 States, casting
los votes not negative vote was found,
and all the States were west Of the Ale
shanies and south of the Potomac
The following are the provisions Of
Neal BOWS "ielOny bill, - which has been
referred TO the Committee on temperance
1t is offered as a substitute for all other
LIQUOR laws,which are to be repealed. The
first conviction for single sale Is 10 De
punished BY fine Of $500 and SIX months in
Jail at hard labor the second offence, by
the same fine and year in the State prison
At hard labor. The sale Of two quantities
at the same time 10 one person constitutes
q common seller. Apparatus for selling
liquor is 10 be taken as evidence Of guilt.
Displaying a sign indicating the sale or
manufacture Of liquor Is made an offence
punishable by fine of $500 and six months
in jail. Bonds Of $1,000 are required Of
persons arrested for selling, and no surety
previously convicted Of selling shall be re-
ceived. An extra reward of so is offered
10 officers for conviction. County attor.
neys connot enter mol. pros. this power
being reserved 10 the court In default
of payment Of fines, year is to be added
to the sentence Of Imprisonment. So much
for people who will sell liquor The bill
also prohibits the bringing of liquor into
the State, even for private parties. Run
ners who take orders and make sales are
to be fined 81 900 and costs, and impris-
onment for one year in the State prison.
Officers are not to surrender liquors ssiz-
ed, except by order OF court A horse
and wagon drawing liquor are to be seized
and con6scated. AL perSous are to be re-
sponsible for liquors found on their prem
ises, and must prove their innocence. Fl
nally, any one arrested as common
drunkArd is TO be sent to jail for one
year, but may be released on the convict
ion OF the person who sold him the hq-
uor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05
Editorial and Selected Items.
And now for a telegraph.

And now for telegraph.
The hearing on the Druggists Bill
closed on Friday night.
The regular meeting Of the commit
tee on instruction Of the Maine Teachers
Association will be held in Augusta, on
Friday and Saturday, Feb. Sth. and 9Th.
1t has been found that Benz. +. Bates
had used $500, 900 Of Bates Mills fu nds.
which will oblige them 10 issue new
stock, but his estate will eventually Sc
cure it.
On Jan. 3lst. the force Of the Port
land Custom House was reduced by dis
pensing with two store keepers, Edw. z.
Banks and Cyrus Fl. Ripley.
R. T. Allen. of Milton, will hold an
auction sale OF sleighs at his shop in Mil
ton Pl. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 10 O'Clock
an. Also at Andover on the 9th, and
at Bethel on the 9Th.
The son of Massachusetts, who hence
forth gaze. upon the statue of William
King, in Memorial Hall, without clench-
ing his fist and breathing slaughter
against Jim Blaine, will rank as a craven
whom it were base fattery to call a clam.
Washington Post.
If Mr.. Burke wants to get rid OF
Mr.. Chandler, the quickest way would
be to say "No" to his questions. The
charge of bargain, so far as the Presi-
dent is concerned, must be nonsense, but
Mr.. Burke is doing his best to make it a
serious matter.
january closed with one Of the most
terrible storms which has occurred Tor
wears, but which did not extend so far
north as Maine. Among the disasters
caused by it are the wreck Of the steam
ship Metropoli, on the coast of No. Caro-
lima, by which over one hundred and fifty
persons persisted; and the washing away
of two houses on Long Island by the
waves, in which eight women and chill.
dren were drowned.
The Rockldnd Courier this weei
gives up the contest with hard times
The editor, w. o. Fuller. says frankly
at don't pay. i have worked four year.
for other people. shall now devote /,
few years. labor to myself" The CoHrie,
under Mr.. Fuller has been one OF our
most valued exchanges. The paper had
8 good editor. May the editor next gel
q good paper.
The Maine Dairymens' Association
will hold their fourth annual meeting with
the So. Paris Dairying Association Tues.
day, Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. u
Is, and IA, at Andrews Hall. Meetings
will be held each day at 10 a. m. and
and p. IN. The Grand Trunk issue.
return tickets for one fare TO all who pre-.
sent certificates of membership in the
Maine Dairymens' Association. good
from Feb. 18th to 10th, inclusive. Con.
tribntIons of dairy products and ma
chinery are solicited for exhibition. Pa
pers will be presented on the Renovation
OF Pastures. Manufacture of Butter, Man
agement of Dairy Cows, Associated
Dsirying, &c. All are invited to after nd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05
0tforS 9emotrat.
Newspaper Decisions.

/. ANY person who who takes paper regularly
frOm the Offce-whetheT directed 10 has name OF
anOther's, or whether he has suoserlOeu OF n"'-
10 responsible for the payment
p M a persoa orders his paper discontinued,
he must nav al arrearagcs, or the Publisher may
continue 70 send Il until payment - made, and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper n
taken from the Once OF not.
s. The Courts have decided thatrefusing 70 take
newspapers and periodicals nom the post once,
or removing ana leaving them uncalled Tor, Is
py.sac Sdcie evidence Of maud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05

DRYANr's PoSD.-The officers OF Jeffer-
son Lodge, No. 100, OF F. and A. NJ,
were duly installed Jan. 20, by ID. d. u.
Alden Chase, as follows: James l.. Bow
ker, NJ; VIM. II. Pesrsons. S. W.; Frank
P. Cole, J. W.; K. X. Durham, Treas;
Alden Chase, Sec. Rev. David Kicker,
c.; Horace C. Berry, M; A. Montrose
Chase. S. D.; Cullen Swift, j D.; A. Z.
Bowker, s. S.; Ansel Dudley, j. s.;
Caleb Besse, Tyler.
After the ceremonies OF installation,
good speaking was given by several oil
the brethren till supper was announced,
when retiring to the hall below, the tables
were found loaded with the good things
OF this life. prepared by the wives and
daughters OF the brethren. A good time
followed till nearly low twelve, when the
company dispersed to their several
homes, all well pleased with the enter
tainment. n. +.
Jan. 3l.-The Annual Conference
Meetipg of the Universalist Society will
be held Feb. Island IA. Revs. Whitman
Seilz, and Bosserman will be in attend
ance.
The Reformers are about to form
Dramatic Club. the proceeds of which
are to be used In furnishing the
Town Hall with settees. The Ladies
Aid has recognized and are preparing
frr thn mint ar ~ IN naiOn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05
TOWN ITEMS.

ALBANY.-On the night Of the 23d wa
had severe gale; windows were blown
In, barn doors blown down, &c. Cyrus
Champlin's barn was partially unroofed,
James Flint's barn, q substantial one So
by Sc feet. and . long shed connected,
were entirely crushed. Large aud sound
timbers were made into splInters. The
stock, consisting OF a valuable young
horse, q pair oil oxen, three cows and
young cattle. were buried beneath the
ruins and crushed and held down By
heavy timbers. The neighbors rendered
timely aid in removing the timbers. and
surprising as it seems, found the animals
oil alive, though some could have lived
but few minutes. None we're seriously
injured but the horse, which is probably
spoiled. Mr.. Flint has the sympathies Of
the community, of which he will prob
ably receive substantial tokens, and if
the weather should be favorable he may
soon have another barn.
II. C. Lawrence recently lost good OF
by "horn all"
Ransom Hutchinson was recently
thrown from bis sleigh and narrowly e,-
capped fatal injury.
j. Aspinwall fell some ten or twelve
feet from q ladder. striking on his back
and head on the barn floor. He don't
think much OF the "soft side OF a PLANK
to lie upon. His wife also received Sc
rious and permanent injury TO her wrist
by fall few weeks ago. L.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05

BUcKFIELD The Shovel Handle Fac
tory is doing a large business. Ash is
the principal export from the forest. Ii
is the only wood that will pay. Cord
wood is very cheap, averaging about
1925 per cord, with limited demand q!
that.
Great expectations" concerning the
running of the Railroad cheer our
dependency.
Prof. Moody is having very success =
fol term. Miss Isa Foster will receive a
f, for college during this term. She is
spoken OF as a young lady OF promise as
q scholar.
Josiah Hutchinson has opened gro
Gerry store il the Loring building.
Hanson's shoe shop has started up
again. U.
Feb. 2.-The Rumford Falls and
Buckfeld Railroad Company have de-
cided to repair aud .refurnish the Buck
field Rail Road from Mechanic Falls to
Canton. Work will be commenced at
once in getting out sleepers, wood, and
timber.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05
The several committees appointed

The several committees appointed
to receive subscriptions for money and
materials tor the rebuilding OF the Buck
field & Rumford Falls railroad, made
their report on Monday. The aggregates
are understood TO be less than the sum
required but so little that it will prob
ably be made up. On the opening of the
present term of court in the County, q
petition was filed for the appointment OF
receiver of the old p. & o. corporation.
This action is expected TO cover all points
OF doubt as to the title OF the present
owners of the bonds, by enacting lien
on sill property OF the old corporation
for all moneys expended in repairing the
road. The people along the line now
look confidently for the early opening oil
their road, in first class condition and
we'll equipped.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05
Because of the silver agitation, Ii

Because of the silver agitation, the
Government Is losing money at the rate
of 100000 year, that being the dit
ference between the interest which the
Government would have paid on its bonds
if the agitation had not stopped the fund
ing process, and the interest which it must
continue to pay. As this amount must
be paid by the whole people to the bond
holders, the silver men would seem to
have been picking their own pockets with
out knowing it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-05

BETHEL, Jan .3l.-A sad affair occurred
here last Monday morning. Mr.. Edwin
Capen and his youngest son, aged ten
years, went into the woods after wood
Mr.. Capen felled tree which struck on
stump bounded back striking his son in
the bowels, crushing him TO the earth.
killing him instantly. The father WAS
obliged to cut the tree in two before be
could extricate the body OF hi. child
Mr.. c., who has been troubled with the
palpitatiou OF the heart for several years,
started for the house with the boy in his
arms, and had gone about thirty rods.
when completely overwhelmed by the
sad event. he tainted. and fell TO the
ground. Mr.. o. Stanley, who was pass
ing down the road with q team. heard
him calling for help. and was soon on
the spot. The father and son lay on the
snow. the former 10 al unconscious
state, tho latter cold In death. with
portion OF the intsstines protruding from
an ugly wound in the abdomen. Since
the accident. Mr.. c. has much OF the
time been delirious. Mr.. Capen has
passed many white 5 in the woods, and
il called one of the most careful and
skillful OF wood. choppers.
The NJ. E. sewing circle met at the
house of Rev. Mr.. Bisbee last Thursday
afternoon. in the evening good num-
Der OF his parishioners and friends filled
his house, and the substantial and pecun'
isry iavors were liberal. A plea SAINT
time was enjoyed by all.
The recent snow and cold snap has
made bushes, lively among wood haul
ers and lumbermen. and our ice houses
are being filed. We learn the ice In the
river is about fifteen inches hick. and OF
unusual clearness.
The Reform Club holds weekly meet
ings, and seems to be doing good work.
A lyceum has been organized at South
Bethel. The disputants have been care
fully chosen. and have given much
though, to the subjects discussed.
c.
The Ladies Aid Society of Bethel, vii
have an entertainment on Wednesday
evening. Feb. 9th. at Psttees Hall. A
general invitation is extended TO all. IA
Afghan will be voted TO the harIdSom-
est man in the Hall. Let every one
come. Admission free. Refreshments
for sale.