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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-12
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The Pdimer's Fision.
BY J. G. HOLLAND.

BY c. HOLLAND.
Noon o'er Judeai All the air wa. beating
With the hot pulses Of the days great heart;
The birds were silent; and the riil, retreatiug
Shrank In It's covert, and complained apart,
When lone pilgrim, with his scrip and burden
Dropped by the way.side weary and distressed,
HIS sinking heart grown faithless OF It's guerdon-
Inc city OF his recompense and rest.
No vision yet Of Galilee and TAhorl
No glimpse of distant Zion thronged and crowned :
Behind him stretched his long and usdlcls labor,
Before him lay the psrched and stony ,rSund.
He leaned against a shrine Of Mary, casting
It's BALM Of shadow on his aching head.
And worn with toll and faint with oitnel fasting
lie sighed; 20 God y God, that were dead
"The friends love are lost or lef( behind me;
lu peuury and loneliness roam;
The endless paths OF penance choke and blind me {:
On come and take thy wasted pilgrim homer
Then with the form Of Mary bending DER him,
Her hAnds In changeless benediction stAyed
To the fair paradise for which be prayed.
lie stood alone, wrapped in diviuest wonder;
tie saw the pearly gates and jasper walls
Informed with light, and heard the far-on thunder
OF chariot wheels and mighty waterfalls
Prom far and near, In rhythmic pSlpitation,
Nose on the air the noise Of shouts an "a psalms;
And through the gates he saw the rAnsomed ma
tons,
Marching aud waving their triumphant palms.
And white within the thronging Empyrean,
golden palm branch In his kingly hand,
he saw bis Lord the gracious GSlilesn,
Amid the worship OF his myriads stand
20 Jesus Lord Of slorv Bid me enter
| worship thee kiss thy holy rood''
The pilgrim cried. when from the burning center
\ oroad'winged angel sought him where he stood.
'why art thou here ?" in accents deep and ten.
der
Outspoke the messenger. "Dost thou not know
That none may win the city's rest aRd splendor,
mo do not cut tneir palms In Jericho?
Go back to earth, thon palmer empty banded
Go back 90 hunger and the toilsome way
Complete the task that duty hath commanded,
And win the palm thOu hast not brought to-day !"
And then the sleeper woke and Eazed around him
Then springing 10 his feet with life renewed,
He spurned the taithless weakness that had
bound him,
And fAring on, his pilgrimage pursued.
The way was hard, and he gres halt and weary,
But one long day, among the evening hours,
lie saw beyond landscape gray and dreary
The sunset hame on Sslem's sacred towers
o, faiuting soul that readest well this story,
Longing through pain ioi deaths beuigrSnt balm,
Think not 70 win heaven OF rest aud glory
II thou shAli reach lts gates without thv palm
SertbHer fOr February.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-12
then the mule put on another squirt, until
at last it became entirely demoralized by

then the mule put on another squirt, until
at last it became entirely demoralized by
the explosion of ten-inch she'll. almost
under its belly. Every glass in the
squadron was leveled at the spectacle.
The driver got off his seat, took the ami
NAL by the head, whirled it around once
or twice and started up the beach once
more. Fort Sumter flashed and famed,
Battery Wagner belched and Numbered.
and still that daring driver urged his
mule along. though the way was swept
by at least thirty guns.
At last he reached bis destination. but
be could not stay there, and in moment
he was turned around and exhorting that
animal to do bis level best. The mule
did not need to be told to step out. for in
its rear there was roar and racket, and
about its ears were flying sand and scrap
iron, which seemed 10 stimulate its feet.
ness. Down the hard beach flew the
mule, the light cart bobting and sway
ing, and the drivers arms rising and fall
ing as he dealt out lash after lash. At
last they neared the friendly shelter OF
the sand hills. In another minute they
will be safe, but just as they near the
place TO turn aside. & she'll came scream
ing from Sumter. Every body could see
the huge mass OF iron as it roared
through the air. 1t struck the beach
directly in the rear ofthe mule, and with
bound it overlook il and exploded with
terrific violence. A general exclamation
is heard from Dahlgren's flag ship, where
the Admiral and his staff are earnestly
gazing at the adventurous mule and his
daring driver. Fort Sumter ramparts
are black with men, they, too, willing
witnesses OF Yankee pluck. Along the
swell OF Morris Island. and covering
every elevation, can be seen tho Union
soldiers. who stand with bated breath,
anxious and full of suspense, and every
eye inteutly taking in the scene. When
the shell exploded q circle OF smoke hid
the mule for moment, but when the
smoke cleared Mr. Mule had his ears
laid back. and. with head down and legs
lAshed wildly out. ne was making kindling
wood of the cart, which had been badly
demoralized by fragment OF the shell.
Presently the driver is seen limping to
the mule; in q second the mule is free
from the cart, and with the driver on bis
back, and a farewell whisk OF his tail,
disappears behind the cover of the hills.
The thousands of boys in blue unite
in long and hearty hurrah; the sailors
wave their hats and shout themselves
hoarse, and, hsrk the rebels have caught
the infection, and are cheering, too
Hartford TImes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-12
Stleetea Storp.
NEWS FROM A KNOT HOLE.

Mrs. jenkins lived in the other part of
Rev. Mr.. Caper's house, and thought
herself fortunate in the enjoyment OF so
great privilege. Most people like TO be
as near the minister as they can. Mrs.
jenkins did. Her paIt was merely an L
built on the main structure. Her little
attic, therefore. WAS near neighbor TO the
minister's study. Just in the corner CT
the ministers study floor was knot
hole. trihing sort of thing IN itself. but
when once found TO open into Mrs. Jen-
kips's attic, OF the widest Importance in
It's consequences.
When Mrs. jenkins finally became
aware OF so close = connection with the
minister's family she sat down to fold her
hands and congratulate herself Next
she formed her resolution not 10 let any
good opportunity slip unimproved to in
form herself OF matters that otherwise
might remain in the dark 10 her. Day
after day. therefore, her ear and that
knot-hole renewed their acquaintance
with one another. Sometimes she picked
up quite little bunch OF news; and
sometimes she went down stairs as un-
CRY as ever. There was as much vari.
alton from day 10 day as there is in the
price of stocks on Exchange.
Going up to her little attic one after
noon, to hear if anything special was do
ing in the adjoining apartment, she was
delighted beyond expression 10 catch the
sound of voice Ii was Mr.. Capsrs in
conversation With his wife. Up she
climbed. walked tip-toe across the garrett
floor. got down on her knees, and put
her ear IS close 70 the knot-hole as she
could get it. She even shut her eyes, lest
some of the good things should escape
by that way.
For awhile she ;did not understand
anything clearly. Now she heard Mrs.
CspeEs laugh; then Mr.. C-rcrs stopped
q minute and laughed too. This served
10 excite her more. and she pressed her
head so hard against the partition that
when she came to 60 away she carried
of splinters in plenty in her hair.
Finally she heard something with dis
tiuctness. Mr. Capers was telling his
wife, who appeared in the greatest glse,
OF msR who had been saying hard
things to his wife. Said be. in the course
Of his remarks:
"Mr. Jones got to abusing his family
at last. He declared his wife should not
90 out visiting, and threatened to shut
her up if she dared TO disobey him. As
fer going 10 those evening meetings he
declared be meant to put a stop TO it; be
had had enough OF it. 1t did not do her
any sort OF good. and made great deal
of trouble ard expense to him. de
should putisn eud to it at any and every
hszsrd."
Mrs. jenkins started up in blank sur
prise. Now, / want to know" she said
to herself, iii our minister says that oi
MIR Jones!n
Without waiting to hear any more
| Mrs. jenkins folded her arms tightly and
dedantly about her. and started dowr
the stairs. The next thing she did wal
to throw on her things" and start of 81
high speed for her friend, Mrs. Tauteg's
Now, l want TO know! !" said the lat
Ter. as Mrs. Jeukins came in through tht
back entrance. "Do tell if that's you
Sit down, do What's the word thi'
afternoon Heard anything very new
! lately ?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-12
The recent fatal duel in Georgia ha

The recent fatal duel in Georgia has
called out in the Southern papers remln'
iscences of all the fatal duels OF the last
half century. As remarkable one as any
was that fought at Bridgeport, Ky, in
1885, when Shelton and Kingsbury were
arrayed against each other. Kingsbury
knew it was joke; Shelton thought it
was real. The seconds loaded the guns
with soft soap. Shelton was the first to
fire, banged away and dropped behind a
log. Kingsbury walked up to Shelton,
put the muzzle Of his gun near his head
and fred. Such looking man was never
before seen in Kentucky or elsewhere !;
soft soap covered his entire head; In
mortal agony Shelton put up his hand
got handful Of the soap and exclaimed,
"Oh, my poor brains my poor brains :!
Finally realizing the hoax he chased
Kingsbury more than FIVE miles, firing
stones and volleys Of profanity at him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-12

Troubles and twins never come singly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-12

Noon Ger Judeh All the air was beating
w tn the hot pulses Of the days great heart:
Ihe birds were silent: and the rill, retreating
Shrank in It's covert, and complained apart,
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17
THE TERRIBLE FININE IN CHINA.
From the Spectator.

Tho dearth in China, which is perhaps the
widest spread and the most fearful ecourge
that has befallen humanity for the last 2O0
years, began first in the autumn of 1873.
Its immediate cause WAS the long absence
of rain, but the phenomenon to which it
was and still is primarily due is the gradual
desiccation of the vast plains of Chihli and
Shantung, a process which, commencing in
the table lands of Central Asia, has now
reached the deusely populated northern
provinces of China. For the last two
years have been in constant communica
tion with the famine stricken districts, and
the letters have received from day to day
can only be described as sickaning.
Fancy tract of country larger than
thirteen Switzerlands prey to want that
it is well-nigh impossible to relieve. The
peoples faces are black with hunger they
Women and girls and boys are openly
offered for sale to any chance wayfarer !;
when left the country respectable mar
ried women could easily be bought for $6,
and little girl for 50. In cases, however.
where it was found impossible to dispose of
their children, parents have been known to
kill them sooner than witness their pro-
lopged suff-ripgs, in many instances
throwing themselves afterward down wells,
or committing suicide by arsenic. Cordses
lay rotting by the highway, and there was
none to bury them.
AS for food, the population suoslstSu ior
long time TN roots and grass then they
found some nourishment in willow buds,
and finally ate the thatches OF their cot
tages. The bark of trees served them for
several months, and last July received
specimens of the stuff the unhappy Great
ures had been by that time reduced to
The most harmless kiCd was potato stalks,
tough, strngy fbree, which only the
strongest teeth could reduce to pulp, and
which entirely deied all my attempts at
deglutiton. The other description of
"food"-I have seen is myself-was reG
slatestoro. This substance. when rolled
about the mouth aud chewed, will event
ually split into small sp'jnters, which can
be swallowed after practice. To such
frigbtfnl extTsmities- haVa-the- famine
stricken people in China been put.
The chief assistance which has hitb srto
been proffered has come from foreigners in
the open ports, the missionaries, both Pro-
testant and Catholic, acting as their almon-
ers. Many wealthy Chinese have also given
literally but the misery increases, ana
more help is urgently required. The sight
of 30 much self sacrificing labor by the
missionaries throughout theSe troubles has
filed the Cinnamon with astonishment.
1t has opened their eyes entirely. 1t is
we'll that their friendship and gratitude
should be cemented by further deeds of
mercy. FREDERICK II. BALFoUR.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17
That the clothing made at M. cogau s. Sons

That the clothing made at NJ. Cogan s. Sons
popular establishment 10 Canal street. Is as we'll liked
BY the mcmbers Of the Fire Department and those OF
our many Irish organizat by the public in gen
eral, has been proved beyond The shadow OF doubt
during the month For time previous to the
4th of only all the large regular force OF the
establishment kept hard at work day and night
but help had to be called in to get the many
pairs doeskn pants and other articles ready for the
scores of gallant hremen who gave Messrs Cogan =
Sous the preference. again has the same kind OF q
run" been the store by those preparing for
todAy's turn We do not will those who know
thing about the business. think this ztranGe On
the contrary it perfectly NATURAL for people will bny
where they be best suited to quality of. goods,
style of cut excellence OF workmanship and cheapness
in price Besides Cogsn Sons employ large num-
Der deserving people in the manufacture OF
their goods thus keeping in circulation here all the
money paid whereas in other places three onTths
OF the amount paid for clothes goes to Northern fac
tories advise all to read the Advertisement Of this
popular house. which lie published another page and
| then all and give trial order.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17
ALADY WHO KEEPS LIONS As PETS.
Ronton Herald.


Rarely doea one hear OF q ladys attaching
herself TO such strange pets as tho writer saw
nj Mrs. Lipcoiu's, 54 Howard street, day or
two ago Living in the family are couple OF
Sions, Lw~niy.one months old, brought up by
fhs hand of MIS-. Lincoln. They are African
liOue, q species not easily reared in this cour-
try, but &.s Lincoln mas succeeded by the ex-
ercise of great cNre, in rearing them to their
present age and size. The male weighs about
$50 pom nds, and the female perhsps fifty pounds
less. They have been at tue house on Howard
street since last Septe IN mbeI and until within n
month have had the rln of the place, going
Abpnt the rooms with considerable freedom. As
4 measure of caution the police thought the
creatures should be restrained ana their quar-
tsrs ore now more limited than formerly,
although they have q safe on t-Goor run and q
room adjoining the kitchen, With only strong
wire Cioor separating the apartments. MIS-.
Lincoln 10 as free with her pets as ladies arc
with their poodies. She plays witt them, feeds
them from her hands, and has taught them
Tarious tricks. They Will kss her at her b'u-
ding, jump through hoop, eto. Before the
police rcstri cttons were placed upon thom the
Kitchen or p4rlor among guests, and &C back
30 their q nRriers without CtfrTlrH harm tc any
one. A year Bgo the lIouess used to occupy the
same couch with the lady Ht night, but now
abe has grown too large 10 10 taken uFon q
common bedstead The animals are quite q
curiosity, and in their gentleuess. show plain.
ly how potent is the law ofkindness, even with
1he brute creation.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

MONEY TO LoAN.-By an advertisement on
the fifth page days STAR it will be seen that Mr.
Maurice j. has opened loan Office at 43 Baronne
street Here persons in need of loan can be accom-
unodated at moments notice. and at low rates as
are offered by any chartered institution in this city
As urty Mr will take stocks, bonds furniture
ew.lry guns pistols and other property, and
will retain all pledges year. so as to give their
owners ample time to redeem them. Parties not wish
ing TO call person have their derS attAnded to
promptly by addressing Mr. Hart, through the post
office As this kind Of business is OF very delicate
nature Mr. Hart promises that all communications and
transactions will be considered strictly confidential,
and his character thoroughly reliable man lie 60
we'll known this city that his simple promise will be
universally accepted the best guarantee of
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17
FINANCIAL AHD oonkERcIAL hARxE7s
MORNING STAR OR1IoR,


Frlday, March Is 1875
ao To- m
mortgage Do to 10 cent per sse
SPH Spf dollars and dollars Donina conIasrcsl
ras 4s a. %
per cent disoount.
and salos 30 c6o Stock IL Presses ss saa uotatens
12S ssaGs
- ss.ss7i
s1Sp aa sss 9 sSs
Coed Gg Fine 1eA m q
i to II N-'-' '-.' -.''
Fny FaT e: Prime 7se; YeoS cisrised sio Whss
IoUislASA sroLAssre-Prices nominal. COMMON
to so gs Fsir 20 to 2s Prime 30 to 'ao Strictly
:. KEFiSsD suaAHs-SGrnsRed, Powdered and Granu
LATED 6nas !: per II ssis gallon
Il na- 81 t St
/, ? Sc M Irsss cSssa @ Good 70 3
s. IS 10 81 90. aud 81 IG to 81 SO for
Co:N1 1EALcJo0fing at E to 81 30 per bbl- Whole
C6kS IN sAcEs-White Mixed 4s to 43c per bnsse
yellow Mixed 81 to =5c; Choice yellow - to So and
oAIs-oTdinary c. St. Louis to a.ici Galona
81 70 Per 100 100 s: lbs
Posz-Ns.s job5nk - to q, 60 Dbl o,...
e. o..F o...
SuGAR,CrEkD HAMs~LArev to ssi Medium - to
tAap-Tiefoe Refined iObsnG at - to 7s0 Per lbs
5aEzATSltsS Market s. e IS per 3 Dbl; Texas g.
wcfss cSoios New York Goshen 81 to ,
so Medium iS
CaEKsE-Choice Western - to III; New York Cream
oTs--Lnseed oil-BAv 81 to $40 Refined 81 to eco,
ss5 n IS Ls5d g Sss
oaseF OIL to ,oto per per lS Cotton Seed o-ornd'-''
:fS
sSno. TERI fs@ s9 pssts S fSo Olive
SSssE5 81 Is'; St4jnsSs !sho sold' Fair
o;2; 1S GkieFoes
10 ftSQnE tS m vO 10 39Gh' 'O ee"''
Eeos-WeStern II to i2c per dozen; Louisiana - g
EsculzS!g osEEa Potstoss r., 81
s to - 90 PSS per SSii Onions S : IS, Apples So
Ndr5sFa AMP c
Cow Peas g to - per bushei for Mixed, and g. to
pnIED TETEIAPpss Fer I6 Peaches. to 'i0
WooILoaisians Clear IS to per lbi Clear Lake,
- 90 to 2y; BURY. " to 10: Texas = to
RF5 70 to u CSe96y 7,9
GoIT0S sSEDNtM to 81 Per t ton 20
v %; IIhds Poleu g TO AZ SO per thousand BbL do
c2zrGs T,sAEESy Tie g Ss b4SSs BEss
oaS Sas 9ate AND Hop isse
R.iag safs
NAvAL SToREsTAr 81 90 to IS isi fitoh g. 70 o. to
: s IL ae'
H0Ss ~ 81 ito 8 b. d6 sheer
quality 70 S. g to- sci Sd do g tS g g
- CalVos IS 70 e. Yeariines EiH .G 10 to eli
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17
QUE EXHIBITORS At PARIS.

The following is list of the American e,.
hibitors 1T the Paris Exposition to whom space
Cormck. The United States ship Supply was
the frat vessel to sail with goods for the Ex-
position. She sailed on the 25th of February.
The United States ship Constitution sailed
from Philadelphia the next day. The
United States ships Wyoming and Portsmouth,
now loading at the Navy Yard. Brooklyn. are
to sail on the 10th inst., and the United States
ship Constellation on the 23 1 inst., offering
exhibitors the last opportunity TO send theiF
goods free of cost for Transportation. No goods
will be received OF the Navy Yard after the
goth inst and no more permits for space ut
the Exposition can be granted.
The list shows total of 577 firms aud indi.
yiduals exhibiting in the Department Of
and Industry Of
striveu to keep out as far as practicable arti-
cles of minor value or which would not reflect
oreditably upon American progress, although
there are many articles which he would have
wished to be exhibited. but lack of time and
suficient money prevented their preparations.
Phifadelphia shows up strongly Many there
Exhibition have Withdrawn them from the
permanent Exhibition Building for re.exhibit
at Paris. Arranged by States the number of
exhibitors from the several sections of the
Union stands as follows, including one exhibit
from an American artist in Paris:
New York State CIew York City 204) 2la
Pennsyl sna philadelphia, lGe
Connscticut.-...--.-. SO
a..
Ohio NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is
illinois, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Is
Rhode Island '''.'.--.-
Mssoarl.
Kentucky.
Mary Land Q
Hernoht- 10000 4
DeawRre --'---..
Ia
na---
1ndiana .----.-- ---.---.-
Kansas Iowa. Minnesota, Florida, and Paris, .
Franco, eecu--- D
Total Observation-Disclosures. SIT
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

For st. Patrick's Day new hat is essential,
and the only question with readers is whsre can
the incest ones be bought 1t tho lowest prices. We
anNwer unhssitAtinEly, at Mr.. Joan Friels 81 st.
Charles street GrAver He has large and varied
stock of aH styles sizes and prices, and Is aways
ready to clean and press old hats, making them look
almost as yell as His prices arc very mod.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

FISH, FIsH-We direct attention to the ad-
vsrtiscmsnt OF Messrs. White 81 Byrne, SO Poydras
street. in store mackeref codfsh, bfoaters,
salmon and other fish in various sued packages con-
venient for sale and family Messrs White 4
Byrne are careful energetic and reliable merchants.
with whom readers will fnd it pleasure to deal.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

HORSES AND MULES Our; well known fell
low citizen James Regau ESQ has hand st his sta
bes l34 Baronne street. large number OF frst class
cotton and sugAr musS broke and unbroke, 40 also
ans lot of saddle and harness hOrses Mr. Regau sells
At prices low II not lower than those asked by
and guarantees every animal sold to be as
represented.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

"DRY" WINK The fAvorite dry wine of
Great Britain Russia and Germany may be purchased
here now At wholesale, OF the wsllknown houses of
Rsrsshlde 4 Macs. Frank Roder and Clark a MeAder,
anA ~ retail everywhere 1t Is undoubtedly the
delicious dry wine in the market.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

A cash purchaser for q lot or tomb on Que of
The avenues OF 81 Joseph Cemetery, be found
application at Sc Louisiana rs South Pstes
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

Dry Extra Quality Bollinger Champagne, the
most delicious dry wine In tho market for sale every
whore and by RareShide Macs, Frank Rodor ard
Clark & Meader.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

Handsome grenadines in black and knioker-
becker styles be found at Levy Brothers, white
building. corner Magazine and Sc. Andrew.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

Goods of splendid quality and in the most
exquisite be found Levy Brothers and
ssl Magazine, oorIer St. Andrew.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

The latest novelties in scarfs, neck ties,
bswn. ruChinEs and other nice things were fret re
ssivsd at that popular hOuSs, the Levy BrOs corner
Magazine and st. Andrew.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

Messrs L H. Adams 81 Bro, 594 Magazine
street. have just received by express and steamer a
large lot of fresh frstcisss peasousble dry goods
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

Novelties in imported and domestic fancy
goods and notions at s9I Magazine street, Adams Em
porium.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

Mr. John s. Twomey S72 and 574 Magazine
ssrOet has just received largo stick of hrst c'ass
rpooeriss TO suit the EeaAon
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

The CRY is: Go to Levy Bros, corner Maya
srEus and St Andrew StrestS. on Monday morning.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17
ADVERTISING RATES OF THE "sTAR."
SQUARRe.

Transient Advertisements 81 so per quHrsO OAokn
s0rtion.
Cuts inserted at special rates.
Wants and Personal Information AdvoRS1aaMSaib
10 conta FER line each insertion.
1dit0EiAl NOtlOsa. 20 cents alma
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

At reasonable rAtes-frst class dry goods at
Aaanu', b94 Magazine street.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-17

For Lenten food call on Twomey, 572 Mag.
azine street